#edchatma Archive
"Massachusetts has always offered its students an innovative, world-class education. The plan is to now use #EdChatMA to tap into all people who are in schools and/or passionate about educating students from around the Commonwealth, America, and the world and leverage their knowledge and experience in support of our students." --founders of #EdChatMA
Tuesday December 22, 2015
Our Crew welcomes you to our discussion on having an . This was sparked by the book by . Hope he joins!
Rik thrilled to co-mod with in NOW as we share how to grow our . Thank you !
Hi Everyone, welcome to as brings us through an hour abt . Couldn't be more psyched.
Let's mingle in and see who has a copy of and who wants to win an autographed copy from tonight!
Dave, awesome to see you supporting tonight!
"Change is an opportunity to do something amazing." by in
. HI Sarah. Hope you're going to join us tonight. Have winter out there yet? We're in the 60s this week. yikes.
Yes, hoping will join us in tonight
The world and our students are always changing. Let's be ahead of the shifts and innovate, future forward
Hi Dave, I'm ready to What's tonight's topic?
Hoping you'll join our convo in tonight on
Hello everyone! Stopping by to talk by
Let's join and his by valuing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and a thirst for knowledge.
Maureen, tonight in sparked by the Great Read from
Fully thrilled and appreciative to have you, join us tonight. Inspiration hits
I'll try! Bedtime routine means I will be in & out! It's been awhile and we have similar weather!
I'm here! I wasn't sure if the chat had started- just got home :) LOVE this book!!!!
"Innovation is something we will all need to embrace if we are to move forward." by in
Shelley, thrilled to see you supporting tonight on by
Me too, Sandy! is one of my favorites! https://t.co/3AZhKyGoIn
I'm here! I wasn't sure if the chat had started- just got home :) LOVE this book!!!!
Just stumbled upon . Glad to joking the conversation for a bit.
Thanks, Rik! I've got dinner going, but will be in as long as I can!
HI Shelley!! Grt to have you
Question 1 coming up in a minute...
In , defines innovation as "a way of thinking that creates something new and better."
Just stumbled upon . Glad to join the conversation for a bit.
Maureen, you'll be inspired by tonight!
Hi Shelley! (George too) Ready to learn!
Thanks so much. Happy to be here.
I just ordered tonight but jumping in tonight to get front-loaded by all of you!
It's awesome that you're joining, Dave! Your own book has inspired so many.
Yay! Aaron is here! Where is that girl? She'd love this chat!
Q1 - Share why educators and learners will be better prepared having an .
In , shares that "Innovation starts with a question".
Sahron, you're sure to be inspired! https://t.co/DhXp1cQuIv
I just ordered tonight but jumping in tonight to get front-loaded by all of you!
You are going to love it, Sharon!! Thx for the support.
What's up Ohio? Thrilled to have you :)
Hi Sandy! Excited to join the convo
A1 - I'm finding that by having an , I'm better able to to adapt to our Learners' needs.
"The question that must be asked every day is 'What is best for this Learner?'" by in
Evan, hope you'll jump in
The world is always changing, there's so many great ways to learn/teach today, but sys have to change.
2 many Ss struggling and structural needs in all of our schools fore us to not be thinking about EDU evolution
Maureen, I could not agree more. Let's be that Change! https://t.co/vbl2aglJDW
The world is always changing, there's so many great ways to learn/teach today, but sys have to change.
Q1 - Share why educators and learners will be better prepared having an .
A1 - Having an empowers me to think more aggressively in search of aligning learning for our Learners!
talks about the as ability to create something new and better. Organizations everywhere look for this!
A1 Having an sets the stage- you're open to new ideas- willing to try- fail- tweak- try again- find ways
A1: When we were educated, teachers held the knowledge. Today, it's our job to learn alongside Ss & that takes
A1: is looking into how learning is personal to both Ts and Ss and moving in exciting directions
A1 Innovators mindset keeps me looking forward, thinking about what we will need instead of what has previously worked
Together! https://t.co/mQ8hJtxIqy
A1: is looking into how learning is personal to both Ts and Ss and moving in exciting directions
Thinking and creative problem solving=innovation
Fact recall will not make great thinkers
Love the potential new ideas/practice hold for education and Ss.
Forward-Thinking! https://t.co/4jsGa9QOXr
A1 Innovators mindset keeps me looking forward, thinking about what we will need instead of what has previously worked
This! https://t.co/nhpa6I6XLP
Thinking and creative problem solving=innovation
Fact recall will not make great thinkers
A1: Learning facts helps us answer a few questions. Learning to innovate teaches a process to tackle life's biggest challenges.
Yes, Evan. Let's start by improving quality of what we expect, then work on methods
BAM! https://t.co/jEnd8ve9A2
A1: Learning facts helps us answer a few questions. Learning to innovate teaches a process to tackle life's biggest challenges.
Ideas/change is so rapid now- need to have to keep up/stretch/grow
A simple and powerful question- Is it good for kids
I'm convinced that innovation will be the proper mix of knowledge and process. We do need both. How to get there?
This question is so important and so different from what I learned in my training (only 8 years ago!) https://t.co/hC34vFUDeM
"The question that must be asked every day is 'What is best for this Learner?'" by in
Do you have an example of "improving quality of what we expect"
A1: An is about the thinking process. It also helps develop resiliency and grit.
Where are my friends? Talkin
"Innovation starts not by providing answers but by asking questions." by in
We must be more deliberate to beguiled agency for ads as they consume and create new material.
Let's help to create "Expert Learners" by https://t.co/zbmzvNcC8I
Do you have an example of "improving quality of what we expect"
We could begin by looking at the school as a whole--determining our priorities, restructuring day.
A1 All of our futures have never been so uncertain. Can we really say what's probably anymore?
Vital to Growing Learners! https://t.co/omx7reF0QL
A1: An is about the thinking process. It also helps develop resiliency and grit.
MT : When we were Ss, Ts held the knowledge. Today, it's our job to learn alongside Ss -->
Love the term "expert learners"
This! Mindset / paradigm innovation https://t.co/DHuimtHktG
MT : When we were Ss, Ts held the knowledge. Today, it's our job to learn alongside Ss -->
Ss loved it when I told them that "questions were the new answers.'
We have to have the metacognition conversation where we think about how we're thinking & learn about our learning
A1: Innovation focuses on process not absolutes. Free-flowing ed experiences is where true learning happens
It's not only our job but that's the FUN of being an educator! Learning WITH kids is a blast!
I say "don't stay stuck, ask questions"
Q2 - Reflect on how you think, communicate and collaborate differently when you have an .
Q2 - Reflect on how you think, communicate and collaborate differently when you have an .
Yes. Many structures can become more flexible. It'll have to happen if we want success
A1 Ss futures (& ours), are not predictable. We must all be able to adapt, change, learn, unlear, relearn.
And sometimes that even means behind them. Too often we are in their way!
POW-erful! https://t.co/qoBZDNelki
We have to have the metacognition conversation where we think about how we're thinking & learn about our learning
And Ss are so smart--we learn so much from them.
A2 - With an , we're focusing more on questions than answers. We collaborating better and more often.
Felix, thrilled to see you in
Innovation requires humility
Yep. It's a big shift to lead from that posture, but it's an important one and a necessary one.
We stop to do that often--important. Ss come up w/amazing thoughts, reflections.
A1 it's about seeing the world as a place of creation instead of consumption
Lisa, please join us in NOW!
Great to be here, Rik! ;)
A2 I think it is more about doing than just having the right answer. It is more process
Q2 For one thing w it's many times outside of 4 walls and school hours- anytime/anywhere
and friends, your chats are happening simultaneously so you can check out both!
A2: I have to say my Ts and As and I are looking into more collaboration thanks to
A2 - Having an causes me to speak less, listen more and aim to better understand the needs of our Learners.
Hi all! Patrick from Long Island, NY. Can wait to read
A2: You lead with questions. You explore. You are open to new and different ways of thinking.
Humility with a capital H!
What sacred cows are we hanging onto. Keep us from growing. Report cards? content teachers? bell schedules? Tests?
finally got time to read - great confirmation & affirmation in 'doing different'
We discuss ideas. Talk about impacts. Bigger picture thinking.
All of the above in many instances
I think big challenge for some is to learn how to UNLEARN and reset TTWWADI sets it :( https://t.co/8TxdoTKBEG
A1 Ss futures (& ours), are not predictable. We must all be able to adapt, change, learn, unlear, relearn.
Process, the "how" and the "why" are important! https://t.co/GykzRLCOvz
A2 I think it is more about doing than just having the right answer. It is more process
A2: culture of collaboration means that my staff & I are constantly reinventing & redesigning what public school can be
ALL of them! https://t.co/YPwS8uY39y
What sacred cows are we hanging onto. Keep us from growing. Report cards? content teachers? bell schedules? Tests?
Ian - principal in BCs snowy Shuswap - just stumbled onto thanks to a tweet by the amazing
A2 - Personal Mastery of self and organization first - This is our current reality & this is where we want to go and WHY
Love that definition of the world -- "place of creation" beautiful!
Can you hear the stress of trying to pull those layers apart?
A2: Less focus on identifiable outcome & more energy on added value of wht the engagement adds 2 my life
Patrivk, you just might win an autographed copy by tonight in
A2 Edu & answers used to be solid. They're now fluid & ever-changing. requires one to be open 2 possibilities
This is Engaging Learning! https://t.co/T40lFHlcsU
A2: You lead with questions. You explore. You are open to new and different ways of thinking.
Welcome aboard, Ian. Great to have you.
A2 I reflect "each day of learning" via blog https://t.co/8OMeVTEFOi some days less polished than others but always mindful!
That should be a poster in every school! https://t.co/dDqjX9rfFW
What sacred cows are we hanging onto. Keep us from growing. Report cards? content teachers? bell schedules? Tests?
Risks are all about growing and understanding and pushing past your limits
A2: Innovators intuitively seek high-quality collaboration, stemming from a synergetic belief that 1+1= 3.
Coming from a place of curiosity, instead of authority.
THIS! Eds have to be flexible and adaptable https://t.co/zowDPCQ8GA
A2 Edu & answers used to be solid. They're now fluid & ever-changing. requires one to be open 2 possibilities
I like this. Tell me more. How will we know value?
Q2 U don't let schedules/buildings stand in the way. U use various means of connectivity ie to stay in touch.
A2 - w/o judgement or cynicism or fear - These breed doing what we've always done https://t.co/uSOPt0ZML2
A2: You lead with questions. You explore. You are open to new and different ways of thinking.
Ian, thrilled to have you here, Friend! https://t.co/GERjhOFelz
Ian - principal in BCs snowy Shuswap - just stumbled onto thanks to a tweet by the amazing
A2: An is about valuing ideas over positions, the community of learners over the individual, & all have a voice
Thanks, Ian!! Glad to see you here.
YES! Here's one of my eduheroes! https://t.co/t3rbQDpnQu
A2: Innovators intuitively seek high-quality collaboration, stemming from a synergetic belief that 1+1= 3.
Reminds me of those "eARTh" stickers
A2 as I enhance a 'culture of yes' I try to provide think time & get to heart of where (good) questions come from
All learning begins with a question- always has and always will
- Thanks! Awesome topic!!!
Quotable Quote! https://t.co/O8dzzJT0r9
A2: An is about valuing ideas over positions, the community of learners over the individual, & all have a voice
Well said, Aaron! https://t.co/fNNNM61JTk
A2: An is about valuing ideas over positions, the community of learners over the individual, & all have a voice
Q3 - Describe an activity that you see as being innovative. Share how it’s different, new or creative.
Woah. in the house! Welcome to the chat Jerry. Psyched to have you with us.
Ryan, happy to see you in tonight!
A3 - Having an caused me to use as an online giving access to Learners, Parents and tutors.
Student-led projects, days, units--Ss choose what they do, how they do it.
Yes! This! Curiosity feeds it all. Get psyched to find what's new. All else will fall in place https://t.co/ijyinCVVv3
Coming from a place of curiosity, instead of authority.
A2 Innovators are flexible with peer to peer supports, assessment, and grading practices.
A3 I'm proud of how my staff is taking on different approaches to communicate student learning via eportfolios instead of RCs
I don't do a lot of this since I'm under big pressure to teach all standards to mastery.
Popping in to for a few minutes before heading off to bed. Hello friends!
A3 Simple as hearing from kids! THEY are changing the world and inviting everyone to join in and not just watch!
A3 - Having an , my thinking is to provide 24/7 access to our , lessons, graphic organizers, etc.
Teacher as maker is a big part of my philosophy of the work. "Don't reinvent the wheel" line wears me out.
A3: I created and put my love of back in my lessons and lead me to and
A3 Innovation to be innovative is not necessaryily good I think the biggest challenge is to be relevant.
It's all there! https://t.co/jtVoM94fTL
A2 Innovators are flexible with peer to peer supports, assessment, and grading practices.
Out of curiosity, how is your school measuring mastery? Mastery Connect? District rubrics?
One foot in front of the other. Just move forward
Q3 - Describe an activity that you see as being innovative. Share how it’s different, new or creative.
A3 - Having an , I created a public Board for all Algebra 1 teachers in our school to access.
A3 it's been amazing how emphasizing +ve words via growth mindset & a tool () is collaboratively personalizing learning
A3: our school develops interdisc. & credit earning for mult. subjects in the same projects. Hard to explain but means no silos!
Helping people see the felt need that drives change is key to getting buy in and success
Agree, personalizing and crafting learning with and for Ss is a wonderful way to teach.
A3: and I do weekly challenges. Ask ed leaders to create schools where students & staff run to get in-not out!
our system is the best at doing just that sadly. But the tide is changing.
I get told a lot of what I do is innovative - really I'm just adapting the amazing ideas I find on Twitter for my Ss access.
Unfortunately, District Determined Measures (DDMs)
When we actively and subconsciously apply gems outside of the defined ed experience, then we're there!
Be the ripple that starts the wave!
Q3 An means Ss leading parent conferences via a slides presentation which they had shared with their T
you take the best book promo pics outside of
Great idea! I use for my planbook (thanks to Rik) but don't share it w/ anyone (yet?). https://t.co/omv6dAtu3P
A3 - Having an caused me to use as an online giving access to Learners, Parents and tutors.
A3 also love how some staff reorganized selves to teach to passions (esp w math & pe) & collaborate wout 'getting permission'
I'd say that it's still test scores.
We can use creative and innovative means of helping Ss acquire and show mastery. DDM done right
Relevant, Meaning-making as Grant Wiggins shared with us! https://t.co/U8ba1aWQRg
A3 Innovation to be innovative is not necessaryily good I think the biggest challenge is to be relevant.
A3 cont'd: we have flex scheds for staff, (shouldn't be innovative but seems to be) hybrid roles & home visits!
Thank you, Sandy! We love sailing with you!
A3 Always be alert to grow S autonomy and ownership of learning; be willing to risk giving Ss more and more room to grow mastery.
Thank you, Sandy! and I are so proud of the authors we work with and the books we have put out!
Share your and share the Learning! https://t.co/srf1GQ01nT
Great idea! I use for my planbook (thanks to Rik) but don't share it w/ anyone (yet?). https://t.co/omv6dAtu3P
A3 - Having an caused me to use as an online giving access to Learners, Parents and tutors.
A3 - trying to use tools like Google Communities & Classroom during PD to model how Ts might use w/ Ss. weekly Tech Tuesday is fun
I love being onboard the ship! :)
Are DDMs aligned to either PARCC or SB for standards mastery? Or does it vary by district in the state?
I know :) You act like proud parents! You GLOW with happiness!
Waiting for district to align DDMs to Standards. What a thought!
Good point Dan- few will understand your vision at first
Q4 - Describe why you should collaborate with people in other districts with similar goals.
As states... Innovation isn't about technology - it's about being new and different. Way to go!
EEEK. Testing is TOTALLY the opposite way to assess skills authentically. That's messed up, sorry.
I like our Unions idea of ditching DDMs--too many variables.
Have staff work on Question Formulation Technique(QFT) A great January topic-really gets people thinking!
A4 Districts can become insular and myopic. Important to look out into the world for ideas and inspiration
A4 - I actually collaborate more with educators in our PLN via Twitter than with some colleagues.
A4 - so much to learn from and with each other!
QFT is inspiring every time! https://t.co/oiRHFrHanv
Have staff work on Question Formulation Technique(QFT) A great January topic-really gets people thinking!
Super late, but my good friend "called"!! Great topic! Amy, principal from Indiana
HUGE! https://t.co/8tk5vrE8w0
A3 Always be alert to grow S autonomy and ownership of learning; be willing to risk giving Ss more and more room to grow mastery.
A4: Unity and exploration. What we learn together causes us to explore more with each other.
Often the math/science behind the DDMs is not valid, not a fair indicator.
A4 Why not? If we have common goals, we can learn from each other- take the best and make it better
A4 collaboration & networking is invaluable to realize "you're not alone" - the power of 1+1=3
A4 - Having an prompts you to think more global and big picture, which helps me see more connections.
A4: Because all Ss deserve innovative practices that get results!
I worry about this. They have no plan other than negating this one. naysaying isn't innovation
A4 I would take it even further and say we should be collaborating with people in other Districts that have different goals!
A4: When we collaborate, we learn more and learn faster. Our Ss deserve the best asap. Let's collaborate to serve them well!
I already share lesson plans w/ paras & therapists. Easy next step to incl Ps. Idea for the new year!
It makes no sense if the DDMs all don't align...what the heck? Are these types of DDMs specific to MA?
Yay! I KNOW my tribe love the topic of
A4 my dad was an isolated disrupter in rural BC - woulda loved Twitter et al as a way to share, inspire, be inspired, repeat
Yes, and DDMs are a mess right now in my opinion. Not the right way to go.
Oops, jumped in without an intro! Hi everyone! I'm Michelle from NY, HS math teacher.
A4-Sharing ideas/comparing notes is critical in moving forward in a positive direction for kids. We r in this together!
Hello my friend! is taking steps forward- You did it! so proud! :)
is trending on Twitter in
Amy, so happy that broughht you to us in
NY has SLOs. Same stuff. Many places design them w/out integrity to hold off eval issues
I'm horrified abt the DDMs. Seems so backwards fm what's needed for Ss.
Great example of learning from out of district. Tonight's by Want to provide the same for my school.
So proud and so thankful for people who helped encourage that ! <3 https://t.co/8PXVwnTaGl
Hello my friend! is taking steps forward- You did it! so proud! :)
Q4 - Describe why you should collaborate with people in other districts with similar goals.
Love to see so many new faces on tonight. Ts hungry for opportunities to figure out what's needed.
Welcome Michelle! https://t.co/16I5DAUKJd
Oops, jumped in without an intro! Hi everyone! I'm Michelle from NY, HS math teacher.
- This is so cool!!! Thank you so much for the great ideas!!
thanks Rik! Glad I could pop in for a bit! :)
WHAT?! To hold back accurate teacher evals generally? Or just based on student achievement?
Hey there's Chris! You're a leader with an We're chatting at :)
why I'm here. I also give tips on raising ask
Not coming across clearly. Sorry. Many playig DDMs too safe to have great innovative meaning.
We need to collaborate w/ experts outside of education.
you'd love the discussion about your book, Innovator's Mindset, tonight. Great ideas.
That would also be awesome. I'll talk to anyone/everyone about any of it.
Another NYer with SLOs...
https://t.co/NcuqkmlE1d
NY has SLOs. Same stuff. Many places design them w/out integrity to hold off eval issues
A4 If we want students to look outside the brick and mortar, we need to also!
Tim from Maine checking in a bit late. 4th and 5th grade classroom teacher.
Maureen, is in flight now. Otherwise, he'd be here!
is now trending in USA, ranking 49
Q5 - Describe how to have an and lead with innovative approaches but also follow the lead of others.
A4 Don't let geographic & system barriers stop u from seeking out new, creative, innovative ideas & opportunities 4 collaboration
use them "to show the great things [you] are already doing" - not the point!
Tim, pleased to have you join us in tonight!
HI Tim! Where are you in ? I taught in Gorham for 10.
I heard once that the most innovative ideas in any profession come from outside that profession.
A5 - When we have an , we tend to collaborate more effectively and learn to learn from each other. I do!
A4. Our curriculum tool https://t.co/D4RcWbFAS9 makes rubrics & stds-based lessons. Our Ts want collab for consistency across dist
Please connect w/ my students if you want/need help. We Periscope and Skype other teachers/Ss: https://t.co/3x1JaZJyJo
Profound! https://t.co/g8p8cxkKAK
I heard once that the most innovative ideas in any profession come from outside that profession.
Please connect w/ my students if you want/need help. We Periscope and Skype other teachers/Ss: https://t.co/hUkLHWYiiZ
GREAT ? Complaining? What are you doing about it? How are YOU making a difference!
A5: I see things as a lesson or project of fun I can look at a tshirt and make a puzzle or build a code
Ah, whew. I was about to flip a kidney on that. :)
A5 Having an , leading, & learning from others all grows from time together. Plan, collaborate, experiment.
Maureen, many of my thoughts come from my days in Pricing at Fidelity Investments! https://t.co/g8p8cxkKAK
I heard once that the most innovative ideas in any profession come from outside that profession.
Looking outside grade level, schl, content, profession is all great. It's about perspective
A5 Take risks and share failures and successes. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone. Ask kids what they want to learn.
A5: We lead with an when we value questions more than answers and the best ideas win our attention.
A5 - With an , sometimes we're Leading the learning and other times we're Following it. Adapt to Learn!
Agree Sharon- Like with everything else- we have to model what we want to see
Right? Rinse & repeat=consistency, not innovation. And how does it impact Ss?
Julie from joinin very late
A5 in 140 chars!?!? Embrace the chaos; be mindful of multiple 'right' views; stay true to student success; don't be afraid to ___
A4: When we collaborate we commit to ensuring that our Ss receive the best ED. I don't have all the answers, but together we do!
I was in Freeport for some time and now I am in Portland. Also had some time in but glad to be home.
We have a collaborative team approach at fifth, that's a great way to grow innovation.
a4 easy to get isolated. Has pros (bubbles can be comforting) but sometimes there's no one else in the school doing what you do!
And that's why, i think, we're all on Twitter
https://t.co/KWnx6vKWGQ
A5 Take risks and share failures and successes. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone. Ask kids what they want to learn.
Very true - to have classrooms that support risk taking, school must be the same, - how about district...? https://t.co/TOyr1mS9It
Agree Sharon- Like with everything else- we have to model what we want to see
A5- collaboration is key to have a pulse on needs, passions, and how things progress
Julie, nice to have you jump into
A4. Because many Ts don't get assigned collab time w/peers, we plan to offer asynchronous planning via sharing lessons soon!
Shopping unfortunately! Catch me up! Don't know about https://t.co/Y4LGIKapyC
Yay! Aaron is here! Where is that girl? She'd love this chat!
that's a "fear" that's been expressed w me & some of my ideas - what about the next P coming to the school?
Vital! https://t.co/8pUQzE9x0d
A5- collaboration is key to have a pulse on needs, passions, and how things progress
A5 Designate a specific weekly time to share new ideas w/ Ts, and enroll other staff to share as well. Attendance is optional.
A5: I share innovative practices & adapt other ideas to keep pushing towards the best practices for student success.
I like to follow people from many professions on Twitter to gain new ideas.
A5-Listening & sharing are keys to having an . Leadership through empowerment
Profound! https://t.co/25P4FBS9Ky
A4. Because many Ts don't get assigned collab time w/peers, we plan to offer asynchronous planning via sharing lessons soon!
Q5 - Describe how to have an and lead with innovative approaches but also follow the lead of others.
Sharing the missteps is huge. We do not have the right answers all the time but we can blaze a trail.
A5: Requirements for leading with an :
-humility
-vulnerability
-transparency
-willing to take risks
YES! Asking questions, finding many answers! https://t.co/JdAZ1BCws8
A5: We lead with an when we value questions more than answers and the best ideas win our attention.
It's one of the Standards for Math Practice. Love those!
It's such a relief to collaborate--I don't have to be all things--I have a team to rely on, learn from, teach with.
Get outside your 4 walls to dream bigger, get stretched beyond measure, and gain additional context on ed https://t.co/DigUgI1bDI
Q4 - Describe why you should collaborate with people in other districts with similar goals.
Check this out! https://t.co/5zmDi92m6c
A5: Requirements for leading with an :
-humility
-vulnerability
-transparency
-willing to take risks
A4 - Work of - Powerful story telling via Social Media = new ideas/mindsets in schools & organizations
T's need this/ KIDS have it- Need opportunities to create/innovate https://t.co/bt7v9vQDO0
A5: Requirements for leading with an :
-humility
-vulnerability
-transparency
-willing to take risks
I'm also a fan of the SMPs
Let's connect offline. Would love 4 U to test collab tools when live. Rubrics, lessons live now. https://t.co/D4RcWbFAS9
A5 There is no opportunity for in school w/o the cooperation from your admin.
LOL...for me they are. I'm not a fan! https://t.co/mQOys6PjI2
Something tells me "shopping & unfortunately" not usually in same tweet 😜
A5: Innovative leaders ask, "Why not?" instead of asking, "Why?" when people bring them new ideas.
This has been such an amazing experience! https://t.co/JAeEAgyH2V
A3: and I do weekly challenges. Ask ed leaders to create schools where students & staff run to get in-not out!
A5b- we have to be willing to tap into others gifts/talents and realize our limitations including more innovators reach more Ss
It's both ways. I'm begging teachers to get together. Begging.
I want to make a portable in 2016
Q6 - How do you help to inspire an in others?
Q5: Follow the rules, but make it work for your classroom. We know what's best for our students, so be creative.
You're doing amazing work- can't wait to catch up with all thats happened
Love watching my colleagues share their gifts, lead w/talents and passion. I learn so much.
I will try and dig them up.
not following. Fear of not having anyone local who understands what you are doing?
Willing to go it alone if it's good for kids and staff- Can no longer sit back if it's truly good for kids
also the power of "culture of yes" - big shift when people know idea/proposal will be "yessed" & ownership supported
A6 - The more we Collaborate, Communicate, Question & for our Learners, we ignite our !
A6 Inspiring in EDU should always be about finding ways to recognize and share Ss successes. It's contagious
Saw growth mindset clearly @ tonight's . Ss planning, bldg, making mistake, going again
I use a science green display board. Buy 2 so you also have a piece for the ground.
YES the future of education is Ts seeing need and benefit of being TEAM PLAYERS
More Ts need to realize their GIFTS and share with other eds https://t.co/rsJufmtuVa
Love watching my colleagues share their gifts, lead w/talents and passion. I learn so much.
We invite others to join us.
Exactly! https://t.co/zao3Mq306a
Willing to go it alone if it's good for kids and staff- Can no longer sit back if it's truly good for kids
Often when you do a good job w/this, your students excitement, happiness inspires others.
oh no, the is the . I've got a crazy idea.
A6 We lead by making learning transparent. Sharing S understanding w/ blogs, T learning through twitter, getting in rooms to share
This will really help us to improve schools, create learning communities, teach well.
Great! This was a trial we did w our 5yo at home. We all loved it! will begin with in 2016.
a6 encouragement, acknowledgment, urging and safety in taking risks
I have def had P express concerns that placement is no longer right for their child based on my programming. (1/2)
"fear" that there may not be same support (of efolios, mobile tech & other disruptions that +vely impact S learning)
Like sending articles via G-Docs and set up staff comment sessions- Gets people thinking- accessible any time and where
Sometimes those gifts are very simple and very powerful.
A6 Lead by example, encouraging young Ts to experiment and most importantly REFLECT on practices; share, suggest, reflect.
Hey reading now: "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders Will be those who empower others" Gates
if you didn't know I was crazy and by now, I need to do a better job.
A6. Model it, model it again. Demo how the innovation helps solve a problem NOW. is great for this.
A6 - Model - Value ideas, tell others what you've learned from them, celebrate/encourage sharing of mistakes
A6: not being afraid to try something new and to fail and talk about that with other Ts and Ss
That's another advantage of teaming--all Ss get a similar varied program w/all teachers.
Hey reading now: "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders Will be those who empower others"
Helping Ts recognize their gifts/talents is a gift that admins could give to their Ts- build capacity
Q6 - How do you help to inspire an in others?
concerns tend to fade when they see the outcomes/progress Ss make. But still can't please everyone.
A6 Embrace and encourage them to try new things Recognize their efforts.
A6: Listen. Allow others to fully explain their ideas. Respond with questions. Follow up later with more questions.
So many new collaborators tonight!! Be sure to follow new friends.
I send G-Docs to colleagues and they will not take the time to collaborate. Hmmm.
https://t.co/xRRjcgZCzF
Like sending articles via G-Docs and set up staff comment sessions- Gets people thinking- accessible any time and where
Hey reading now: "As we look ahead into the next century, will be those who empower others"
A6: I share and bring in what I create to the classroom. Motivates the Ts and Ss and As. They see it first hand.
A6: I hope by sharing & elevating my voice whenever asked!
A6 I try to "walk the talk", support/encourage where & when I can & be honest & genuine (w occasional humour thrown in)
A6. Part 2--listen to their fears of the innovation. Fear of change, tech, new "rules". Empathize and apply to the modeling.
A6 Share out what you're learning and trying...we can learn from successes and from things that don't work
So send them to me instead! :)
https://t.co/xRfZJKmf2g
I send G-Docs to colleagues and they will not take the time to collaborate. Hmmm.
https://t.co/xRRjcgZCzF
Like sending articles via G-Docs and set up staff comment sessions- Gets people thinking- accessible any time and where
Also working on something that matters a lot to everyone.
kind of. Little bit simplar than that.
you said it - can't please all! But in part it's because people don't always know what they want
need to have supports in place to include "Luddite" Ps too. Even if that means printing tech projects!
A6b- don't force innovation- work with Ts that want to try something new, success and excitement is contagious
Are you sending it as an FYI? Or tying it to a specific problem? And they still won't engage? Is it TL; DR?
A6: How do we inspire an ?
Invite others to join in each practice: Take risks. Fail up. Embrace vulnerability.
Great point Julie- Ts have to learn at their pace about what interests or will help them- don't push/force
Trying to collaborate with peers that still have an 'old school' or fixed mindset. Still trying to influence!
Stop sending them out, and send a gift card to the neighborhood coffeehouse instead.
That's why Twitter has been my saving grace!
Can only create the conditions - can't force a horse to drink if it doesn't want to! (Until it wants to!) https://t.co/U9kAaUF31W
A6b- don't force innovation- work with Ts that want to try something new, success and excitement is contagious
it wasn't until I went into education that twitter became my go to place.
Special thanks to for inspiring tonight's on . Also thanks to as my Great Co-mod!
Agree. My teaching has grown tenfold since creating such an active, innovative online PLN!
It's tough if they really don't see the value of what you're sharing. Maybe put it on a mixtape? Ha.
That's why eval rubric properly reads "meeting needs of all Ss." If you're doing that, I"m all good
not all can figure it out: some of mine re-share the doc each change. Some can only handle word no docs.
Yeah for all of the inspiration tonight.
Laughing!
https://t.co/YPLe5S6HAg
It's tough if they really don't see the value of what you're sharing. Maybe put it on a mixtape? Ha.
Our next is Tue 1/26 at 8pm ET since it'll be the 4th Tue of the month. Contact or me to Guest Moderate!
A6 Inspiring an is all about tapping into students curiosity & promoting creative risks w/ freedom to fail!
Me too. Feeling goofy tonight. :)
yup. Spend time with those who want innovation. The "no-freakin-wayers" will suck up energy & time.
Thank you for leading such an inspiring chat, Rik and Dave
Great time here at tonight.
I believe in min expectations but forcing beyond is never successful, come alongside, be patient is my philosophy
Thanks for the inspiration, gentlemen!
Maureen, we appreciate you joining us!
https://t.co/9tHnrtD4BP
Thank you for leading such an inspiring chat, Rik and Dave
Thanks to for co-modding tonight - always great to be inspired by (loving the book!)
A huge thanks goes out to my co-mod for leading this tonight and to all of you for joining the evolution. Loved it.
Ian, thank you for jumping over!
https://t.co/8Dzxn1yPJn
Thanks to for co-modding tonight - always great to be inspired by (loving the book!)
