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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Sunny joining in from New Delhi, India #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Hi Sunny :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Great quiz to start off #INZPirED Thanks Vips!

VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Just took this quiz https://t.co/xTZo6u0Npp from 2012 but still quite interesting If any early #inzpired peeps around give it a go : )
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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Good morning. This sounds like one interesting topic #neuromyths #INZpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Hi, Adam here, HS Bio teacher in Bangkok #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Hi Adam. Welcome back from your adventurous holiday #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Morning Naghma! #INZPirED

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ttfUpdates Apr 28 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#SchoolsthatCare2017 is on 13 July 2017 #CaringSchools #INZpirED #edchat #2pencilchat #conference https://t.co/HNnRMfO3Tj

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Morning Naghma. Indeed, some of the #neuromyths are too engrained in education #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Have to admit I did believe some of those #neuromyths #INZpirED Wonder how others get on

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Hey Adam, how are you? #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Great thanks! #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:33 PM EDT

And have become facts. Am sure we will be enlightened today #INZPirED

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AnishaC97 Apr 28 @ 10:33 PM EDT

I am a student participating in this for a class! this is Great! #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Welcome to #INZPirED Anisha!

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Perfect timing to join #INZPirED Welcome!

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Students, our best teachers :) Welcome Anisha #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Noining #INZPirEd from Maryland to talk about neuromyths.

rinikaran Apr 28 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Good Morning all!Harini from Perth,will be lurking behind for sometime.Very interesting topic. #inzpired

eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:36 PM EDT

#INZpirED Hi James here...

VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Are these neuro-hits or neuro-myths? #inzpired https://t.co/wPJzdgMl2R Really interesting reading and can see why I fell for some of them

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:36 PM EDT

Hi Jim :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:36 PM EDT

First one: Learning styles -VAK. Children are categorised with different learning styles despite any evidence to support it. #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Hi buddy. Welcome :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Morning Harini. Glad that you could join us #INZPirED

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ApraRalli Apr 28 @ 10:38 PM EDT

#INZpirED Good morning everyone...Look forward to the chat every week

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Hi James. #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Wow, isn't this a mix of both? Time to confront our #neuromyths #INZpirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Hi, Adam. You can tell my eyes are going south and taking my spelling with them. #INZPirEd

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rinikaran Apr 28 @ 10:39 PM EDT

I have believed & implemeted for a quite a long time,e.g-learning styles/multiple intelligence/10% use & left vs right brain #inzpired,

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:39 PM EDT

This is still very prevalent unfortunately - quite a good piece taking VAK down here https://t.co/q3NbZcF1HS #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:40 PM EDT

No neuroscience research supporting VAK but it appealed to Ts I think as it was easy to implement and fitted in with observation #inzpired

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:41 PM EDT

Hi Aprajita. Same here, always great when you join us #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@LBLimbeelan if you are free do join us at #edchat #inzpired where we are discussing neuromyths in education

eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:42 PM EDT

#INZpirED there is evidence to suggest a multi sensory approach can help. e.g. https://t.co/eXZL1l5VIb but not VAK

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Same here. For a better part of my career, I believed in these too. It was institutional, attended courses as well #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Here's a piece by @deansforimpact looking at the "using 10% of your brain" myth https://t.co/G0XK0fChUK #INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Agree, whole businesses and rubrics were set up to support it. #INZPirED

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eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:44 PM EDT

10% myth best debunked by the team talking about the film Lucy. https://t.co/2tNieHLAR9 and Wired. https://t.co/A0ovvSEoPW #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Loved the movie though. #INZPirED

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eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:45 PM EDT

#INZpirED problem with a lot of #research & #fakenews is that people read the headlines not the subtleties...

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:45 PM EDT

This is a bomb for me. Shattered a huge #neuromyth of mine. Thank you #INZPirED

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rinikaran Apr 28 @ 10:46 PM EDT

I had the same experience too,would really love to hear from #INZpirED folks.

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Same here. For a better part of my career, I believed in these too. It was institutional, attended courses as well #INZPirED
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ApraRalli Apr 28 @ 10:46 PM EDT

#INZpirED flabbergasted.....So the VAK is a no go... Then the whole thrust on Differentiated gets shifted

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Agree. Our bias often plays into this a great deal as well. #INZPirED

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eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:47 PM EDT

It does but only in the sense more is better.... #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Yes and they all offered such easy solutions and illuminating pathways in easy to understand language #inzpired Learning is complex

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:48 PM EDT

And journalists / media outlets often misrepresent / oversimplify research #INZPirED

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rinikaran Apr 28 @ 10:48 PM EDT

All the hype about differentiation ! What next??#INZpirED Have so many posters,activities aligned to VAK.

ApraRalli Apr 28 @ 10:46 PM EDT

#INZpirED flabbergasted.....So the VAK is a no go... Then the whole thrust on Differentiated gets shifted

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:50 PM EDT

I felt exactly that but removing VAK based differentiation and using scaffolding actually benefitted my kids more. #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Confused. As this is my 1st enlightnment session vth respect to #neuromyths, my denial is playing up. VAK is a no go...established?#INZPirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Another myth that died quickly was "playing brain games makes you smarter” Rate it with Coke and Santa Claus #INZPirED

eslweb Apr 28 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Students are a certain type of learner is a myth... However the idea of using touch, visuals & auditory to provide variety is ok #INZpirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:52 PM EDT

This is a good read https://t.co/iVH9QfWnCG @ApraRalli #inzpired

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:52 PM EDT

https://t.co/2dfiS3SDKn Yes - even a $5000 reward for anyone who can make it work #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 10:54 PM EDT

VAK tries to compartmentalize learning and learners, We use all our senses to learn, to make sense our of experiences. #inzpired

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Valid research to back that up https://t.co/cvXsYv9MvM Variety is indeed key for all learners #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 10:54 PM EDT

I wish we could also lump the Myers-Briggs personality test into the myth mix. It seems to be one of the biggest frauds around. #INZPirED

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:54 PM EDT

I am enslaved to the idea of #differentiation. I feel inadequate now :( #INZPirED

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:55 PM EDT

This makes sense :) #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:56 PM EDT

There is no evidence to support VAK, but 93% of Ts in the UK apparently believed it in 2012 https://t.co/b1t91hKyzJ #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Is it??? 😮 Too much to handle #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Don’t be. Read a bit about it and slowly adapt your practice. A lot of us went through the same process #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 10:56 PM EDT

LOL! By trying to understand how people learn we seem to shove learners in a one-size-gits-all. Exactly what we need to break. #INZPirED

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JenaiaMorane Apr 28 @ 10:57 PM EDT

#INZpired Yes, sick to death of all the ways we try to put one another into boxes.

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Am glad to start the process. #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:57 PM EDT

& fitting "VAK" to suit the subject material as opposed to forcing it into every lesson plan #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Don't feel inadequate, #differentation is important and am sure you are using some of these strategies https://t.co/JYl4a4uM1z #inzpired

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Related to that, brain exercises will help prevent Alzheimer's. If true, no smart people would die of it. Yet, they do. #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Hi Julie and you are absolutely right. Categorisation shifts the focus from individuality #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Not sure no VAK means no differentiation - anyway, we're all here to learn :) #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Hey Sunny! I am actually awake for your chat! It's been forever! Hope all is well with you and your family. #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Any Ss every tried this one on you? #inzpired

rinikaran Apr 28 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Would love to know about Art Costa's 16 Habits of Mind?Is it also one of #Neuromyths #INZpirED

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:00 PM EDT

It has. All good hear and hope you have been well too. #INZPirED Always a pleasure to have you join.

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Oh my gosh yes! Lumosity should give refunds to those they have scammed. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Hi Jena. Keep fighting the good fight as always #INZPirED We do what we can.

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:01 PM EDT

LOVE habits of mind! #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 11:01 PM EDT

The test was created by mother-daughter non-psychologists without basis in fact. People love it like they love horoscopes. #INZPirEd

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Yup - haha :) #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:02 PM EDT

I felt that way by Wednesday this past week, yet they still expected me to show up at work! #INZPirED

VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Any Ss every tried this one on you? #inzpired

rinikaran Apr 28 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Got 2 go now,has set me thinking about these. Thanks for the links/chat.Will read the articles.Enlightenment about#Neuromyths. #INZpirED

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Am one of the lovers ( or was?)😜#INZPirED

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rinikaran Apr 28 @ 11:04 PM EDT

I do too!I practice a lot with my students.#INZPirED

shyj Apr 28 @ 11:01 PM EDT

LOVE habits of mind! #INZPirED
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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Take care Harini #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Another myth is that the brain is plastic for certain types of learning which only happens during certain "critical periods” #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Thanks for joining Harini :) #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:06 PM EDT

I use them w/adults & let them know exactly what we are working on. Same should happen with Ss too so they can consciously develop #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Thanks for jumping in and not lurking :) Please share your findings with us #INZPirED #collectiveknowledge

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Think beyond the box #INZPirED

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VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 11:06 PM EDT

I quite like this one too #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:07 PM EDT

Yep, clearly a myth since adults can e.g. learn a new language #INZPirED

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rinikaran Apr 28 @ 11:07 PM EDT

You too @naghma_khn .Have an awesome weekend.#INZpirED. I'm like that kid now who's being taken away from her/his BFF, hard 2 leave .Ha Ha!

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Take care Harini #INZPirED
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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:08 PM EDT

It's great to have you here Julie. Been a while. Somehow keep missing #nt2t. You are 1 of my first connections frm this world :) #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Don't take my word for it. Google the test, and you'll see a few decent articles. Trained psychologists despise the test. #INZPirEd

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:09 PM EDT

So I am not going to be making a major life decision tomorrow? Damn! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Stemmed from research about the visual system but not relevant to cognition or learning #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:09 PM EDT

We will miss you too. Till next #INZpirED :)

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Plus a huge amount of neuronal pruning that occurs during early development #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:11 PM EDT

With life, my view is take all the opps you get when you get them. #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:13 PM EDT

I learnt it late. Trying to snatch opportunities now for lost times :)#INZpirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Agree; was thinking about an Ireland/Scotland/UK trip but then he got this opp...amazing opp for sure. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Another myth is that children's environments should be enriched to ensure maximum brain development. Thinking EYFS & Primary here #INZPirED

shyj Apr 28 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Just watch any 2 yr old for 30 minutes and all the myths about how we learn will fall apart. #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:16 PM EDT

At least you learned it Naghma! That means a lot! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:16 PM EDT

During my reading on this topic learnt about Dyscalculia - surprised it is hardly mentioned in schools compared to Dyslexia #INZPirED

VipulaSharma1 Apr 28 @ 11:17 PM EDT

This makes a lot of sense in sprtng Ts to slay neuromyths #inzpired https://t.co/sLQnd98JGo We need to be critical & use validated research

shyj Apr 28 @ 11:17 PM EDT

Humans are learning all the time. I think as we get older we shut off our curiosity and it makes it feel like we can't learn. #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:18 PM EDT

In the process of learning. very informative day. Taking back a lot of learning material. Great start to my b'day. Ty. #INZPirED

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ApraRalli Apr 28 @ 11:18 PM EDT

#INZpirED so why is the teaching faculty still unaware, why are so many LPs circulated around VAK testing learning styles.What's the way out

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Multiple studies is the way to go. Great share Vips. #INZPirED

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JKatzaman Apr 28 @ 11:19 PM EDT

I'm on Android. What is that? #INZPirEd

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:19 PM EDT

I think part of the problem is that Ts don't have time to read / keep up with a lot of ed research, so these myths persist #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Ooooh! A very #INZPirED Happy Birthday to you. Hope you have a great one.

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Learning Myths quiz...I got 'em all right! #inzpired

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:21 PM EDT

It is...In the psychological/educational assessment reports. Usually buried in the School counselor's files #INZPirED

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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Possibly partly because of the disconnect between ed research/psychology & classroom teaching - difficult to find time to do both #INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Had to mention. Can't skip receiving best wishes from my favourite peeps :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Difficulty in learning or comprehending arithmetic #INZPirED

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ApraRalli Apr 28 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#INZpirED my second doubt- Is it only Students interests& comfort zones when we talk of Differentiated learning or is it performance levels

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Happy birthday Naghma! Mine is Tuesday!#INZPirED

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Like minds share the sign :) #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Fear of change - embedded practices and beliefs. Way out is for us to start the conversation in schools #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:24 PM EDT

5 more brain myths: https://t.co/2nfd4RgoOb #inzpired

KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:24 PM EDT

#INZPirED badge of honour. Well done Ms Szaj :)

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:25 PM EDT

I wonder if that is a myth? 😂 My son turns 20 on Monday. Looks like we are in good company! #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:26 PM EDT

Us April babies should stick together :) #INZPirED - Happy birthday month.

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naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:26 PM EDT

My son turns 10 on 17th. We definitely are #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:27 PM EDT

LOL...to me (and I would think to all here) they are pretty obvious. These are things Ts recognize every day. #INZPirED

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KSThakral - Moderator Apr 28 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Sometimes interests and comfort go side by side to learning and improving performance. - what is in the student's best interest #INZPirED

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:28 PM EDT

We need to have one, huge Twitter party! #INZPirED

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eslweb Apr 28 @ 11:28 PM EDT

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone! #INZpirED One myth that won't be dispelled... #INZpirED are the best teachers... ;-)

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:28 PM EDT

That makes me wonder, when is #INZPirED birthday?

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shyj Apr 28 @ 11:29 PM EDT

Does anyone know what undergrads are learning about brain-based learning in their classes? Is it still the learning styles junk? #inzpired

naghma_khn Apr 28 @ 11:29 PM EDT

That's a great idea. Let's plan a #TwitterParty :) #INZpirED

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