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Megan Leger

@techyleger

MYP I&S + TOK @ Horizon Japan 🇯🇵 ; passionate, driven, committed to studying & teaching human rts; lifelong learner

 New York
Joined July 2010
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@edutopia13 Mar 2023
Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing: Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or as modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, new research shows. 🧵 1/4
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In this world, where you can be anything- be kind. Thanks to our students and their mentor @techyleger of Anti-Bullying club @HorizonJapanIS for raising awareness to end bullying & giving a voice to the victims. We celebrated the #pinkshirtday today. #BeKindAlways
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We are delighted to invite you to the International Cultural Festival at Horizon International School on March 4th. Our school takes great pride in the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students and staff, and we want to celebrate and share this diversity with our community.
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A team of secondary students from our Sports Committee, ABC, grade 10, and the Marine Club have teamed up to put on a 2 day event to raise money for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
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@edutopia28 Jan 2023
According to research, the mere presence of a cell phone can trip some of our deepest brain wiring and drain cognitive resources. What does it mean for learners? "Physical separation from the phone is the only effective solution."

There's a Cell Phone in Your Student's Head

A 2017 study found that cell phones that were turned off and stashed away silently reasserted themselves—distracting working students anyway.

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@edutopia11 Dec 2022
The arts—music, theater, drawing and painting—are powerful tools for making sense of the world. New studies are beginning to pull them back towards the center of the academic curriculum.

New Studies Link the Arts to Crucial Cognitive Skills

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We just wrapped up our MYP & DP Winter Showcase. Congrats to all of our performers and special thanks to everyone involved with the event. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel in case you missed it!
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@edutopia29 Nov 2022
How can you know whether the content you're teaching one day is *really* sticking the next day?

60-Second Strategy: Rapid Review

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@edutopia25 Nov 2022
The way a teacher talks about grades can influence students and parents. Find out how you can keep the focus on the *skills* students are mastering. edutopia.org/article/5-ways-…
5 Ways to Help Students Focus on Learning Rather Than Grades

5 Ways to Help Students Focus on Learning Rather Than Grades

When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.

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Rules: 1. Player one serves up something they are grateful for. 2. Player 2 must “return” the gratitude with something they are grateful for. 3. Repeat “serving” gratitudes back to all the players until the 3-min timer goes off.
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Gratitude is a magic emotion. When you feel gratitude, you can’t feel anger or sadness at the same time.
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@edutopia19 Nov 2022
Could switching up your students’ note-taking tools help them retain information better? *3 researched-backed strategies* for better notes.

3 Ways to Make Learning Stick With Better Note-Taking

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@edutopia18 Nov 2022
Taking notes on their writing *while* they’re writing is one good metacognitive strategy for students. ✏️🗒️ edutopia.org/article/making-…
Making Metacognition Part of Student Writing

Making Metacognition Part of Student Writing

When students are encouraged to think deeply about their writing processes, they become better writers.

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#Proudteacher – at Yokohama-shi Minami-ku, Kanagawa
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Our students were able to raise a total of ¥170,000 which clearly exceeded their target amount (¥50,000)! Soon they will be sending the money to the organizations in Pakistan and assembling care packages for the slums in Nepal.
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@edutopia15 Nov 2022
Goodbye, raised hands. Hello, thumbs up—a participation strategy that enables *all* students to join the conversation, not just the fastest or most vocal ones. 👍🏾 #HowLearningHappens

Inviting Participation With Thumbs-Up Responses

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Lab work is an integral part of the chemistry experience. It allows students to explore chemical concepts, view changes in matter, and acquire scientific skills in an atmosphere that mimics a professional scientific environment.
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In summary: (1) Family time is limited—cherish it. (2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones. (3) Partner time is significant—never settle. (4) Children time is precious—be present. (5) Coworker time is significant—find energy. (6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.
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Wow. This new Twitter is so confusing. What a mess
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Current mood:
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@edutopia3 Nov 2022
When students are pushed beyond their comfort zone to solve problems that are hard—but still within their ability—learning outcomes improve. How do you find this sweet spot?

How Productive Struggle Fires Up Learners

When students grapple with challenging problems, their confusion and frustration can actually lead to more durable learning.

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