Elana (@elainafen) 's Twitter Profile
Elana

@elainafen

Proud mom of 2 amazing kids. Outdoor enthusiast and educator! K-12 program specialist at NLESD. UDL advocate where inclusive practices become the norm

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calendar_today08-09-2019 00:03:56

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Katie Novak (@katienovakudl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to know what you staff really need to thrive? Create seed packets (the brainchild of the brilliant Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD! We both made exemplars for inspiration! We would love to see yours!❣️

Elana (@elainafen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is wholesome. If you have a few minutes, please watch this. What would YOUR seed packet look like? How can we use this thinking to help learning 'grow' in our classrooms? NLESD Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD Katie Novak youtu.be/kki-2HDtvQ8?si…

Lee Ann Jung, PhD (@leeannjung) 's Twitter Profile Photo

❌ The #student who isn't a "good test taker" doesn't have flawed learning. Assessing students in only one way is the flaw. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter

❌ The #student who isn't a "good test taker" doesn't have flawed learning. Assessing students in only one way is the flaw. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter
Katie Novak (@katienovakudl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Expert learning is not about being good at everything. It’s about focusing on your individual needs, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and relying on supports in areas where you aren’t as strong.

Elana (@elainafen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Making learning goals clear and being intentional in helping all learners develop an understanding of what they have to learn and do IS a game changer in learning. Have a read 👇

Katie Novak (@katienovakudl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How to start an IEP progress report “A is a talented student. She's artistic, athletic & a good storyteller. She is proud of her accomplishments outside of school and has good self-esteem related to them." You have no idea how much this means that this teacher knows our girl.❤️

NLSchools (@nlschoolsca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#NLteachers, connect with colleagues at the #ULearn2024 Series from Aug 12-16. There’s lots of great sessions including our keynote speaker, Katie Novak, who will speak about Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Registration ends on Aug 1. bit.ly/4evEL3M

#NLteachers, connect with colleagues at the #ULearn2024 Series from Aug 12-16. There’s lots of great sessions including our keynote speaker, Katie Novak, who will speak about Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Registration ends on Aug 1. bit.ly/4evEL3M
Loui Lord Nelson (@louilordnelson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The shift in Elaina's practice came from realizing she needed to create optimal learning conditions for adult learners, just like she does for her plants in the greenhouse. bit.ly/UDLin15ElainaF… #UDL #InclusiveEducation #Reflection #LearningConditions

The shift in Elaina's practice came from realizing she needed to create optimal learning conditions for adult learners, just like she does for her plants in the greenhouse. 
 
bit.ly/UDLin15ElainaF… 
#UDL #InclusiveEducation #Reflection #LearningConditions
Loui Lord Nelson (@louilordnelson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you caught up on the latest episodes? Please leave a review and tell me what you think! Ep. 122 Elaina Fennell- How #UDL affected her delivery & PD design. bit.ly/UDLin15ElainaF… Ep. 121 Heather Avery (she/her) & Anthony Carey- "Who am I leaving out?" bit.ly/UDLin15Heather…

Have you caught up on the latest episodes? Please leave a review and tell me what you think!

Ep. 122 Elaina Fennell- How #UDL affected her delivery & PD design.
bit.ly/UDLin15ElainaF… 

Ep. 121 <a href="/HeatherUDL/">Heather Avery (she/her)</a> &amp; Anthony Carey- "Who am I leaving out?" 
bit.ly/UDLin15Heather…
TCEA (@tcea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2️⃣ 🖍 Two and a Crayon is a super simple brain break that’s fun and teaches your students problem-solving skills📃📃📃🖍🖍 Have you tried this BRAIN BREAK in your classroom❓ sbee.link/e43wdhykpf via Bored Teachers #edutwitter #librarytwitter #backtoschool

2️⃣ 🖍 Two and a Crayon is a super simple brain break that’s fun and teaches your students problem-solving skills📃📃📃🖍🖍  

Have you tried this BRAIN BREAK in your classroom❓

sbee.link/e43wdhykpf via <a href="/boredteachers/">Bored Teachers</a>
#edutwitter #librarytwitter #backtoschool
Elana (@elainafen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As a mom, I would absolutely LOVE to get this from my child’s teacher knowing she will be valued, seen and heard as a learner. As an educator, this is what’s important. As a human, I wish this for every child! ❤️

Elana (@elainafen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great reminder as we begin our new school year. How can we incorporate the practice of giving feedback to “our class” that is meaningful, authentic and relevant without feeling it needs to have a number attached to it?