Curtis P. Nielsen, Ed.D
Associate Professor of Education
Department Head - Department of Teaching
"We are not thinking machines that feel; rather we are feeling machines that think."-Antonio Damasio
Steven W. Anderson @web20classroom
If someone were to walk in your classroom and say: Prove your students learn.
Could you do it?
What evidence do you have beyond grades and test scores?
What would your students say about their own learning?
Could they articulate it in a meaningful way?
Favorite Tweets
Dr. Justin Tarte @justintarte
I've never regretted giving someone a second chance.
I have, however, regretted not giving someone a second chance.
To be human is to be flawed.
We are all a perpetual work in progress.
John Maxwell Team @JohnMaxwellTeam
"Leaders never outgrow the need to change" - John Maxwell
Tom Loud @loudlearning
Unfortunately, it takes only one Teacher to destroy the chemistry of a school staff. And luckily, it takes only one teacher to lead positive change among school staff!
Be the positive one. Love the negative ones!
TED Talks @TEDTalks
"What do I do next? I'm going to do what I've always done. I'm going to move forward because going backward isn't an option and standing still is not enough."@staceyabrams
James Clear @JamesClear
Habits that have a high rate of return in life;
-sleep 8+ hours each day
-lift weights 3x week
-go for a walk each day
-save at least 10 percent of your income
-read every day
-drink more water and less of everything else
-leave your phone in another room while you work.
George Raveling @GeorgeRaveling
When confronted with a challenge you have three choices: give up, Give in or Give it all you have. Be mindful that we are never sent anything that the universe does not think we can handle and overcome.
The Ray Center @TheRayCenter
"Imagin how much stronger your relationship would be if you worked together to build each other up."
-Anonymous
The Ray Center @TheRayCenter
"Imagin how much stronger your relationship would be if you worked together to build each other up."
-Anonymous
TED Talks @TEDTalks
"Instead of looking for hope, look for action. then, and only then, hope will come. We can't save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change, and it has to start today." @GretaThunberg
Daniel Pink @DanielPink
The 6 traits that make a job meaningful:
-Authenticity (being your true self)
-Agency (exercising autonomy)
-Self-worth (feeling valuable)
-Purpose (an urgent goal)
-Belonging (a shared identity)
-Transcendence (a greater cause)
Find the article HERE
TED Talks @TEDTalks
"What do I do next? I'm going to do what I've always done. I'm going to move forward because going backward isn't an option and standing still is not enough."@staceyabrams
Dr. Curt Nielsen @DrCurtNielsen
"Work is love made visible." Khalil Gibran
David Geurin @DavidGeurin
BELIEVE in your students. You'll usually get what you expect.
BUILD strong relationships. A smile, a fist bump, laughing together - your efforts to connect make the difference
BRING positive energy. Your students get hyped for learning when you're hyped for learning. Let's go!
Ken Williams @unfoldthesoul
You cannot simply 'relationship your way' into effectiveness. You've got to demonstrate consistency as well. @ToddWhitaker at SAM Conf in Orlando
Jon Gordon @JonGordon11
Grit? What is it? I believe it's driven by love. Inspired by vision and purpose. Fueled by optimism and belief. Powered by faith and hope. Revived by resilience. Kept alive by stubbornness. And if we're honest includes some fear of failure and desire to prove oneself.
Pastor West @Pastor_West
Dear Lord,
Today bless the week ahead. Remind me that it is not meant for me to fully understand, nor to control every trial, or situation. But give me the wisdom & the faith that I need to trust You beyond my own knowledge of things. Take away my burdens & add more joy.
Amen
edutopia @edutopia
"The perfect teacher,
the perfect curriculum,
the perfect lesson do not exist.
WE ARE ALL WORKS IN PROGRESS
-Louise El Yaafouri
@DrCurtNielsen
Quinn Rollins
@jedikermit
It's Tuesday afternoon, and I am so tired.
But Iove my job.
I love my students.
I love this school.
Teaching is the best job in the world. Even with all of the challenges, this is the best job.