Nicole Charron
@mscharron.bsky.social
She/her. Chemistry/biology/science teacher. Fascinated by the science of learning.
Concrete examples are a great way to help explain abstract concepts. What chemistry concept did we learn about today? #iteachchem @learningscientists.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Concrete examples are a great way to help explain abstract concepts. What chemistry concept did we learn about today? #iteachchem @learningscientists.bsky.social
Been saying this as both a parent and an educator for years. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/n...
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November 20, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Been saying this as both a parent and an educator for years. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/n...
Wow. This place has gotten a lot busier! Any #iteachchem folks out there? Maybe get some new #nerdyshirtfriday pics out this week too?
November 19, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Wow. This place has gotten a lot busier! Any #iteachchem folks out there? Maybe get some new #nerdyshirtfriday pics out this week too?
Listening to Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger talk about memory and forgetting and how it applies to learning. The fact that educators are not taught about this never ceases to amaze me.
November 17, 2023 at 8:29 PM
Listening to Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger talk about memory and forgetting and how it applies to learning. The fact that educators are not taught about this never ceases to amaze me.
Any other friends attending (virtually) The Science of Teaching & Learning conference this weekend? So many interesting sessions...good thing it's recorded!
November 17, 2023 at 12:17 AM
Any other friends attending (virtually) The Science of Teaching & Learning conference this weekend? So many interesting sessions...good thing it's recorded!
Hey Ottawa peeps, the OSTA parent portal is up and running.
August 30, 2023 at 1:06 AM
Hey Ottawa peeps, the OSTA parent portal is up and running.
It's bad enough that the public and government hate us, now my union has sold us out. This "deal" is a terrible idea...but I predict it will pass as few members actually know anything about labour law and what's at stake.
August 26, 2023 at 12:08 PM
It's bad enough that the public and government hate us, now my union has sold us out. This "deal" is a terrible idea...but I predict it will pass as few members actually know anything about labour law and what's at stake.
NASA's fire map for Canada today (click on image for full map). If you're teaching about climate change this year in any course, you might want to grab some screenshots. #onted
August 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM
NASA's fire map for Canada today (click on image for full map). If you're teaching about climate change this year in any course, you might want to grab some screenshots. #onted