#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Good morning and welcome to #LeadUpChat. There is a always a seat saved for you!
Today, you get to craft the Qs as you are in the driver's seat with our edcamp style format. Take a moment to introduce yourself and where you are from!
Good morning #LeadUpChat! Glad to be back with you hosting our learning this morning as we go Edcamp style. I also serve an amazing learning community in Prosper, TX as a secondary admin.
Drop your 1st Q in just a minute! What should your question be...it can be anything.
Maybe you want to ask and learn about culture, professional learning, shifts in education, learning in the classroom, leadership....you name it.
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Welcome all! Today is our couple times a year Edcamp style! It has been such a long tradition for us we brought it back. Great hour of learners in the drivers seat! #LeadUpChat
Good morning Doug! Today we are creating our own questions and having high levels of engaging conversations with each other in an "Edcamp" format!
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QUESTION - What is your WHY behind seeking out professional learning and collaborating with others?
Your answers are appreciated!
Blog post behind the question. (link: https://t.co/SUZkVpN1dG) #LeadUpChat
I think you would see students and teacher working together for common learning goals. They would be helping each other and building on each other strengths. #leadupchat
A1. We would see that students have a voice within that culture, are empowered as learners and are excited to be there every day as they are cared for and supported. #leadupchat
The 4 C's of a #LeadUpChat Edcamp Style Chat...
You are in charge today! What is a burning Q for you and let's jump in on responding to those you want.
Morning #leadupchat I'm Cathleen from Virginia. I like to start on the positive...so what do you do that spreads joy to teachers and students in your building?
My why is I never want to be done with learning. I am always looking for ways to improve my craft and stretch my thinking. That is why I hang out in places like this. #leadupchat
My way is hunger. Hunger to learn. Hunger to grow. Hunger to be at my best for others. Hunger to help others find the best version of themselves. #leadupchat
QUESTION - What is your WHY behind seeking out professional learning and collaborating with others?
Your answers are appreciated!
Blog post behind the question. (link: https://t.co/SUZkVpN1dG) #LeadUpChat
If we had higher expectations for students, we would provide a lot more time for getting messy with thinking in the classroom. So much focus is on input and output...but unless we practice the thinking, we limit what are students can do. #leadupchat
Always happy to help bloggers start. The key is to write because you have something to say - not just to get content out there. Consider writing just 5 titles and, as you are ready, post those. #leadupchathttps://t.co/9td2zVw02X
We do so by ensuring a voice, from students, parents & community partners through representation. We follow with mentorship, support & celebration. #LeadUpChat
It would be a family atmosphere where each student values each other. Not only would the teacher have high expectations, but the students would expect it from each other, as well. #leadupchat
Use whatever tool you're comfortable with. It helped to look at other ones that other people had created before starting. My recommendation...don't wait until you have things perfected...find a topic and jump in! #leadupchat
A1. When classrooms are managed for learning, the management techniques and practices go beyond traditional behavioral expectations. Teachers help students understand what actions and reactions are necessary for academic learning...#LeadUpChat
A1. - Kym - I try to encourage those new to blogging to write a guest blog post and I add it to the #BookCampPD website - here is Kym's blog post https://t.co/Pi2Cc7F1wk Please take a minute to read it! #LeadUpChat
You'd see student voice, constructive feedback, reflection by Ss and T and goal-setting by Ss. Ss understand their next steps and can tell you what they're doing/learning #LeadUpChat
A strong culture would allow for risks in learning. Students would know it is ok to take risks and make mistakes and not worry about how they would be perceived by others. #LeadUpChat
A: It’s all about connections ~ when the culture in your classroom is acknowledged & strong, kids are engaged & excited to learn and grow...sometimes in quiet ways & sometimes like this #leadupchat
Meredith, I see the best educators seek out professional learning and collaboration to:
-Enhance their understanding
-Recognize blind-spots
-Augment existing projects/initiatives
-Interrupt bias that decreases effectiveness
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I think my advice would be to not be intimidated by others who seem to be so good at it. Blogging is personal and their is no right or wrong. I use @WordPress , but it seems the platforms as similar. #leadupchat
At @cvulearns, Recess at HS where Ts and Ss play together; student-chosen playlists between classes on Fridays; student bands in the cafeteria. #leadupchat
In reply to
@heffrey, @CathleenBeachbd, @CVULearns
#leadupchat I like to constantly interact with other amazing educators in the pursuit of better. For example, being in this twitter chat reminds me that there are a ton of educators just like me using their Saturday morning to get great ideas to improve daily.
My @Skyline_WC students are working with local universities + non-profits to design + run literacy-baed Family Fun Nights for K-8 students in our region. We're doing two four-week series this year where students write + publish books about their favorite local places. #LeadUpChat
I spent a lot of time looking at the classes that were offered across programs and asked to talk to current students! Wanted something relevant that reflected changes in EDU. Landed on a program that they were willing to personalize to fit my needs. #leadupchat
QUESTION - What is your WHY behind seeking out professional learning and collaborating with others?
Your answers are appreciated!
Blog post behind the question. (link: https://t.co/SUZkVpN1dG) #LeadUpChat
A: Find a program that isn't just "book learning". Hands on opportunities are vital for your learning and to help determine if ed leadership is really what you want to do. #leadupchat
I’m reflecting on my question and the pictures you included, and I’ll confess there is some cognitive dissonance. Can you expand your answer? #leadupchat
I am intellectually curious about so many things and to satisfy my curiosity I seek knowledge. I feel it is my professional responsibility to be scholarly about my work. #LeadUpChat
QUESTION - What is your WHY behind seeking out professional learning and collaborating with others?
Your answers are appreciated!
Blog post behind the question. (link: https://t.co/SUZkVpN1dG) #LeadUpChat
What a very thoughtful question! I have an iconoclastic answer. EVERYBODY talks about leadership, but the plain truth its that we also need skills in management - people, projects, and tasks. A good program would teach those also. #leadupchathttps://t.co/9td2zVw02X
My primary reason for seeking professional learning opportunities is to learn & grow to lead/teach my students better. I've also learned to appreciate the benefit of feeling connected/supported as an educator- the connections/support I've found on Twitter is unmatched!#LeadUpChat
There is no substitute for on the job learning. I’m not sure how much field experience you can get with current programs, but the more you can do by being in real admin experiences the better in my opinion. #LeadUpChat
Creating a strong classroom culture would influence the student’s positive connection with myself and their peers. Modeling high expectations for students in this way will allow them to work hard for their goals in their own unique ways. #leadupchat
Question from Chris - How do you inspire other educators with the passion to learn and grow (like being on this twitter chat on Saturday AM)? #leadupchat
I am constantly seeking to improve & be better than I was yesterday, the week before, or last year; I learn so much from others that to not seek out the learning would, I feel, hinder & stunt my own growth. #leadupchat
A: When I hear that I think of going deeper (depth vs. breadth) challenging students and putting learning on a continuum so that learners can be pushed to the next level in any classroom. #leadupchat
I value being able to talk to her about my concerns and or successes without fear of judgement even if it is about SD related programs or processes.#safespace#leadupchat
My "why" is because we owe it to our students to constantly improve our practices. We can only do this by stepping out of our classrooms and schools and allowing our ideas to collide with others (just read Culture Code!). #leadupchat
Titles can sometimes put the idea that someone is above others and therefore impossible to connect to.Walk the halls of schools, tweet out teachers, continue to be vulnerable and show how you are getting better. Show you are just another person striving to be awesome.#leadupchat
Students need input in every aspect of a class: they should run discussions, they should be part of assessment design, they need to be involved in the grading processes, they should weigh in on instructional elements. Student-led, student-centered spaces are a must! #LeadUpChat
This is an efficacy question. Building educator confidence and thirst for ongoing learning is crucial for ensuring that everyone in our building is getting better. Purpose and value are instrumental. #LeadUpChat
Question from Chris - How do you inspire other educators with the passion to learn and grow (like being on this twitter chat on Saturday AM)? #leadupchat
What would happen if we gave as much attention to inputs-the practices of teachers-as we do to outputs-student achievement? Here are my thoughts... https://t.co/NwMtRk38BT
By never being satisfied and continuing to reflect, learn, and grow from your learning. I also think it is valuable to ask others “how can I get better in my work?” #LeadUpChat
Q1: Culture eats strategy. You can be a sound teacher but if kids don't know you care they won't learn from you. Show them you're human. Make mistakes. Own them. Teach them how to fail together. Develop individual relationships not whole class lesson plans. #leadupchat
How to "complain" in a positive, respectful way. How to communicate so that they sound like they want to truly find solutions. This is a lesson that will help them for the rest of their lives.
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Hi Chris. My answer about growing from good to great would be to 1st define, what is great? What does it look like? How can I use existing resources? Who will help me stay accountable? And how do we celebrate the win of meeting our goal. Then repeat: ) #leadupchat
Question: How so we build substantive collaborations among schools. Transformation is too hard to do alone--it's great to have support through PLNs and social media, but what are ways we can more tangibly support each other and innovate together? #leadupchat
There are exceptions to my question, but I'd rather admin attending be the expectation. @hubbardbradford and @HeckAwesome are great EdCamp supporters. At #edcampmadwi last week I was one of only 2 principals in attendance. Sad. #leadupchat
In reply to
@LizPotterNelson, @hubbardbradford, @HeckAwesome, @hubbardbradford, @HeckAwesome
Always the million dollar question. Rigor is appropriately challenging thinking and process.
Rigor is a fulcrum not a hammer. It;s the point of leveraging learning and deeper enduring understanding.
Rigor is not piling on more work or making something harder.
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No I am not one to ask a lot of questions as I am learning. I like to reflect and process first. When I finally share or pose a question it’s something I’ve given deep thought and attention to for sometime. #leadupchat
A: Posts in weekly bulletin, personal conversations, sharing resources with those that would be inspired to use them, and personal invitations to #edcamp, specifically targeted at the new/pre-service teachers and admin. #leadupchat
Right! We focus on the teacher's relationship with students, but we need to build spaces where students connect with peers. This involves shifting classroom cultures where "best" + "right" are most important to spaces where making meaning together is most important. #LeadUpChat
For us, we determine areas of professional development by making sure it meets our mission, is of personal interest, and can result increased student success #leadupchat
When teachers feel they can take risks in their classrooms and have the autonomy to try new things, they will be more likely to seek ideas and crave continued learning. #leadupchat
Rigor is not about what the teacher says. It’s about what the students do. If you want to learn about the level of rigor in the classroom, look at what the students are doing, not just what the teacher is saying.
#leadupchathttps://t.co/9td2zVw02X
To me I feel rigor is parallel with student empowerment. When kids feel like they can do anything they will push themselves further and do more than exptected. Perhaps check out #Unlockingheroes chat @ 10am EST as we delve into empowerment and rigor. #leadupchat
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink....however, you can feed it salty food so that it gets thirsty! :) Look for ways to use our interactions with others to make them thirsty. #leadupchat
Question from Chris - How do you inspire other educators with the passion to learn and grow (like being on this twitter chat on Saturday AM)? #leadupchat
A1 I value transparency most. Let me know where we are going. If something is just a check box, tell us.
Close second- encouraged innovation.
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A1: Expressing gratitude. Every week, we have a class meeting where students may share problems and solutions, and MUST share something for which they are Thankful. #leadupchat
When teachers feel they can take risks in their classrooms and have the autonomy to try new things, they will be more likely to seek ideas and crave continued learning. #leadupchat
Access? Time? Reading your question makes me realize that there is an opportunity for me next month to attend my first EdCamp here in my area. I need to look into getting myself there. #LeadUpChat
A: AMAZING things would happen! That’s the success key to the best PLC: a place that invites attention in the “how” we impact the “why” rather than the product. J. Wooden: “If we do all the little things right, winning takes care of itself” #leadupchat
What would happen if we gave as much attention to inputs-the practices of teachers-as we do to outputs-student achievement? Here are my thoughts... https://t.co/NwMtRk38BT
As a student aspiring to be an educator, I believe we should keep pushing forward and take things to the next step. We should also think about where we are, and think of new ways to grow every day, also to be involved with other educators to receive & give feedback! #leadupchat
A1: someone who can develop relationships. The person needs to be able to work with a board, school officials, students, parents, and community leaders. Each body of people represents key pieces in the educational process and vital to school success.
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A: Visibility in the buildings and classrooms. It's really great when students know who the leadership of a school district is. Support of a building's vision that aligns with a bigger district vision. #leadupchat
Shelly - just yesterday, I was talking with someone about "hot topic" areas that several Twitter chats gravitate toward. There are MANY aspects of education that never get discussed and others that frequently are selected and Ts want to talk about #LeadUpChat
I'm going to flip this. If the classroom culture is weak, it means that either a) expectations for learning are low or, more likely, b) the high expectations for learning are focused on the wrong kind of learning. #LeadUpChat
You won't regret it. Invite a friend or two to join you from neighboring schools or districts and you have just created an opportunity to celebrate your schools! #leadupchat
We wanted to us @campuspress and we were prepared to pay for it. (not sure price per student) Because we are in Canada our SD shut it down because of content storage. We have started with the free version. #sofar#sogood#leadupchat
Rigor is not about “more” or “harder”...it’s about innovative, student-driven curiosity that leads to new learning...simply by saying “YES” to my students more often than “no,” we’ve naturally & effectively increased the rigor in our classroom #LeadUpChat
#LeadUpChat Edcamp Q:
What role does creativity have in leadership today? John Maxwell says it is crucial for leaders today. This is a paradigm shift for many. What does a creative campus leader look like? Look for?
Yes! A difficult shift for some Ts (& parents) to understand. Classes w/ the most work are not the most rigorous. Rigor is pushing students to think, to question, & to revise their thinking--this takes time. Moving from task to task or piling on work prevents this. #leadupchat
Nothing profound. Building time into the day to allow yourself to be reflective? Being willing to take a step back and ask yourself how could I have done that better? You have to be willing to grow and be better. #LeadUpChat
I like to push my thinking by reading, following, learning from innovators and leaders outside of education. Any favorite recommendations I should explore? #Leadupchat
A: social: play! Admission of success & failure. Responsible communication: know who you are & it’s ok to be that! Goals: it’s ok to be that, but humility sets us on something ahead.
Comm: how to say Hi. How to engage in the moment. Non judgmental chat. LISTENING! #leadupchat
Knowledge, skills & attitudes required to become global-ready Ts are now essential attributes for 21st Ts. Understanding how to effectively use the growing vol. of intellectual capital (from videos, online resources & social media) requires motivation & collaboration. #leadupchat
Q: How can leaders break out of the traditional silos of content areas and standards, and offer a truly meaningful curriculum/education to our students? #LeadUpChat
Love this! It is so true! Our goal should always be to keep moving forward with our growth. We never allow ourselves to just be satisfied with the status quo. #leadupchat
There is a significant different between difficulty and complexity. Rigor = complexity. Completing 50 questions is more difficult than completing 10 questions. Asking students to apply what they have learned to a real world problem--that's complex. #leadupchat
Always the million dollar question. Rigor is appropriately challenging thinking and process.
Rigor is a fulcrum not a hammer. It;s the point of leveraging learning and deeper enduring understanding.
Rigor is not piling on more work or making something harder.
#LeadUpChat
Traditional definitions of rigor are about exclusion rather than inclusion + we definitely need to change that! I wrote about this not too long ago because I had some of the same thinking! #LeadUpChathttps://t.co/S5iU6cwGM0
A...Chris... Lead by example. Show the way then Go the way. Others will follow. Be sure to develop a CORE in your building that will be Sparks for others. Leaders don't need a title. These Sparks are those that have a contagious spirit and share the excitement. #LeadUpChat
Thanks. Will look into doing that. Tried earlier with my district colleagues and didn’t get much interest. Will try again and cast a wider net this time. #LeadUpChat
Going from Good to Great is a matter of being a reflective educator that can adjust, identify areas of improvement, seek learning opportunities, and then putting into practice what you have learned. It’s action reasesrch at its best. #LeadUpChat
You said more in a sentence that most textbooks on the subject say in a chapter. “Difficulty is not complexity”. Thanks for that! #leadupchathttps://t.co/9td2zVw02X
When Ss build good relationships with other people it can greatly reduce stress and anxiety in life. In fact, improving social support is linked to better mental health in general, since having good friends can act as a 'buffer' for feelings of anxiety and low mood. #leadupchat
Great educators never assume they are great or see themselves as great. They see themselves as lifelong learners. These treasures in Ed., continuously seek ways to elevate their STUDENTS to GREAT levels of learning #leadupchat
I get out in classes and share the great things our students and staff do in our school. I suggested a Cold Day challenge, and this is what came from it. I encourage learning, even when we're not in school! https://t.co/Nb9NFZUIrM#leadupchat#mertonint
In reply to
@KHernandez_EDU, @ironsclassrules, @Chris_Chappotin, @CandiceCcook, @Sanchez_STEAM, @mandy_mmcintosh
Encourage student and faculty feedback. You can't help but be self reflective when you have 25-30 opinions sitting in front of you on how someone else thinks your doing. #leadupchat
Someone who is flexible in their thinking & practices ~ someone who listens, is genuinely reflective & willing to shift gears when it’s best for kids and the culture of a school #LeadUpChat
Or. We could teach folx with power the value of catharsis and humanity and not expect people to navigate anger in a way that creates rules for engagement. Just something I’m reflecting on #leadupchat#idealism
What if someone sparks your interest in an area away from that specific mission? Will you place it on the back burner or carve time out to learn about it? #LeadUpChat
My question you: What specifically do you wish you would have learned in college to better prepare you for our field? #leadupchat (Your answers will help our team who prepares future teachers!)
I love the way you can transfer everything from @wordpress to @edublogs with just a click of the mouse. The platforms work together very well. @sosimple#leadupchat
In reply to
@MakeThemMastrIt, @CampusPress, @edublogs, @wordpressdotcom, @WordPress, @edublogs, @Sosimple
I think in our planning with big intentions, our modeling of how 2 achieve our goals, being transparent with our students on how and why we are doing things and being real when we mess up or it doesn’t go our way. Sometimes I ask them what they think I should do next. #leadupchat
The best way to ensure you are being self reflective is to prioritize it! Seek anonymous feedback from all ppl, avoid asking just allies/likeminded folk. Be transparent & relentless about feedback so you can reflect on how others perceived your actions/the outcome. #leadupchat
Question from chris - What are your go to ways to get to educators heart to nudge them for continuous growth (Ex. Personal stories, videos)? #leadupchat
A: One that enables all stakeholders in a problem solving capacity. The leader should turn problem solving back on the campus. A culture that looks outside and inside for possible solutions. #leadupchat
Doug, I am currently working on seeking to understand before being understood. Being slow to speak and asking clarifying questions has assisted me in this process. #leadupchat
Traditional definitions of rigor are about exclusion rather than inclusion + we definitely need to change that! I wrote about this not too long ago because I had some of the same thinking! #LeadUpChathttps://t.co/S5iU6cwGM0
Communication skills are the key to developing (& keeping) friendships & to building a strong social support network. Ss aren’t born with good communication skills; like any other skill, they are learned through trial & error & repeated practice. #leadupchat
Just watched a fantastic video this morning by @E_Sheninger that provides reflection questions for us to use to find evidence of #BlendedLearning. There is a fundamental difference between blended instruction and blended learning. https://t.co/wxBkhfdlDn#leadupchat
Pre-K - 2 language development is one of them. Many students in at risk schools begin a year behind others due to challenges in basic language skills. Having a systematic way to address this rather than having them fall two years behind by end of 1st would be terrific #LeadUpChat
My experience is that you just need to keep knocking at the door. Find small ways to show it is connected to learning, put safety first and eventually you will break down the walls. #leadupchat
A: model continually but also give them tidbits of what you learn. I put at least 3-5 quotes from twitter chats on my staff Monday Update- they love them! Also moved to give 2 days away for then to go connect @ outside classrooms- even in our USD. #leadupchat
Support creative crediting. So many of our structures prevent the breaking down of these silos. As long as courses have to live w/in disciplines (i.e. English credit or Science credit), we limit real learning. Go @MastTranscript! #leadupchat
By sharing about my journey as much as possible with anyone who will listen! I also intentionally give credit to the book, conference, or Twitter connection where I find inspiration for new ideas - and offer to help those around me do the same. #LeadUpChat
Question from Chris - How do you inspire other educators with the passion to learn and grow (like being on this twitter chat on Saturday AM)? #leadupchat
A to @latoyadixon5
1. Preparing a society for SKILLED jobs not college.
2. The ART of teaching, developing relationships, soft skills, the basics in instruction will be more important than the textbook/ tech being used
3. Teacher recruitment and be retention 🤷♂️🤷♂️ #leadupchat
Keep the questions and interactions going! You are on fire today with our #LeadUpChat Edcamp style
Can see your interests and passion shining through today.
Half way in we are just getting warmed up!!!!!!
The Best Antidotes to a Cold Spell:
- The Warmth Of Community 👨👦👦👩👧👦👨👧👦👩👦👦
- Curling Up With A Good Book 📚 ❤️📚
Kudos to @Detroitk12’s dedicated team for doing exemplary work this weekend!
#dpscdproud#wearecrew#leadupchat@Dr_Vitti
@Detroitk12 teachers are dedicated! Check out all of our ELA teachers at our Module 3 Launch Party with @ELeducation! If it’s warming up outside, it’s because our teachers are bringing the heat! #DPSCDProud
Another topic is what we could do to have a greater number of minority educators join the teaching forces - black males, Native Am. females, and the list goes on and on. #LeadupChat
This is something I wrote about, as students who have compliance as their default state in trust-poor school environments struggle when they get to trust-rich environments where they can use their agency. #LeadUpChathttps://t.co/HjRBIUn1BY
There is no question that one of the best ways to positively impact Ss growth is to grow Ts. The better question is how are we doing this in edu? How are we walking the walk & having a growth mindset as educators #LeadUpChat
What would happen if we gave as much attention to inputs-the practices of teachers-as we do to outputs-student achievement? Here are my thoughts... https://t.co/NwMtRk38BT
A: Step back and think big picture...what outcomes do we desire in our students as a whole and then back plan the experiences to support them, providing opportunities for voice and choice and opportunities to grow student interests and passions. #leadupchat
A: Honestly, I wish I would have taken my core classes a bit more seriously & chosen them more carefully. In doing so, I would be able to draw more opportunities for interdisciplinary connections. #leadupchat
I think it can start by planning around big ideas&understandings (i.e. Wiggins & McTighe's work). IfU start there,thenucan embed the standards, skills & content under that umbrella,keeping the Ss (who they r, their interests, their voice,etc.)the focus. #leadupchat
A: My why? For professional learning & collaboration is mainly to improve how I can serve others. As a school leader, I recognize that I can’t know all the answers so I must have a network of professionals that I can learn from and reciprocate when I can. #LeadUpChat
Wait, aren’t we already great? 🤣 It’s a passion to pursue; modeled, exemplified, lived by. It’s not a recipe, it’s a passion. It can’t be faked but it can be grown. A single moment that sparks that fire is clear & it’s amazing! Burn It! Fire it 🔥#leadupchat
Doug, I am currently working on seeking to understand before being understood. Being slow to speak and asking clarifying questions has assisted me in this process. #leadupchat
More training on #SEL ! At the Elementary level, so much of our time is spent dealing with social emotional issues. It trickles over into the middle and high school, as well! #leadupchat
My question you: What specifically do you wish you would have learned in college to better prepare you for our field? #leadupchat (Your answers will help our team who prepares future teachers!)
Show them the connections you make. It was b/c of social media that our school in VT connected with @kenoc7 who then linked us up with @areibel's school in IL. Then we all met at the @LearningForward conference for real collaboration. #leadupchat
In reply to
@KatieJMcNamara, @kenoc7, @areibel, @LearningForward
On that, I’ve engaged a lot. The answer is creating leadership cultures in schools that allow the full humanity of educators, instead of asking them to “act” white to be successful #leadupchat
My English credential didn't have a single course on how to teach writing- travesty. #leadupchat Now that every teacher is a reading and writing teacher, I hope this gas changed.
I am going to expose myself for a moment. I have grown and have a lot of growth to do in listening for understanding underrepresented voices and not communicating from a place of bias. #LeadUpChat
A- One reason I am so glad that @thomascmurray & @E_Sheninger will be hosting a leadership summit @NCCE_EdTech conference is so they can tell administrators about the awesomeness of EdCamps. #leadupchat
In reply to
@posickj, @thomascmurray, @E_Sheninger, @NCCE_EdTech
Find examples of schools that use social media to showcase what's happening in their schools. Check out @fccrickets for some great examples. #leadupchat
Also, I wish that I would have taken more classes in special education. With three ASD sons & having encountered many IEP's, more training in that area would have been preferable. #leadupchat
I’ll confess. I’m thinking about the issue you bring up; I’m drawing a black on solutions. I wonder if that’s why we don’t engage. We don’t like engaging on topics where we feel helpless #leadupchat
ROI is as individual as instruction itslef...what a S takes away and keeps, what interests are sparked, what challenges are overcome. So much more than tests and grades! #leadupchat
Seems this gets neglected with our hyperfocus on outputs—Data, Data, Data. The high stakes environment perpetuates this mindset when we really need to address the inputs to get different outputs. I’d love to know how much 💰 is spent on inputs vs. outputs! #leadupchat
Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, just finished Culture Code, and can't wait to re-read @allison_zmuda and @benakallick's Students at the Center! #leadupchat
In reply to
@latoyadixon5, @BreneBrown, @allison_zmuda, @benakallick
Could this list of books - I believe there are 50 of them - along with resources, help your team select professional learning books that might extend learning about your mission? https://t.co/9CFlAawfNY#LeadUpChat
Sorry #LeadUpChat for having to miss today, but I am in charge of the daddy daycare while my wife & oldest daughter are at a Girl Scout event. Enjoy your weekend and I look forward to next weekends chat!
A: Maybe it's because people always push me to think deeply and learn more. To paraphrase Glencarry Glen Ross, a teacher's motto is "Always Be Learning." #leadupchat
A1 Hart Poverty is high in our community. I also think they need to add the Opioid crisis to this list. Lots of families have been impacted by this. #leadupchat
A strong classroom culture will include high expectations where students work in collaboration with their peers, where they are challenged, where they can think critically & be creative away. The fear of failure is low because practice makes progress! #LeadUpChat
A on ROI I look at process, product, engagement, and happiness.
Are they enjoying the inquiry?
Are they proud of what they did?
When students snap about what they are doing - huge win. #leadupchat
Lucky to be in a school where the use of responsible social media is encouraged @HES_Principal is active himself & inspired me to get started 5 years ago...Twitter has been a professional game changer ~ great way to communicate to parents & connect w other educators #LeadUpChat
Good Morning, everyone! Keisha McHargue from Iowa. Instructional Coach and finishing my Ed.D in curriculum and instruction. Passionate about preservice education, innovation, and cooperative learning. #leadupchat
Michigan will be releasing disciplinary literacy essentials next fall that are going to be a huge change for many folks who don't think they need to teach reading or writing currently. A huge lesson is helping folks see that assigning writing isn't teaching writing. #LeadUpChat
A: By believing in yourself and keeping student centered in decision making. Not being afraid to take a risk so there can be reward, ability to take constructive feedback, have a “critical” friend you can trust! If you are not growing...you are a dinosaur. #LeadUpChat
Seems this gets neglected with our hyperfocus on outputs—Data, Data, Data. The high stakes environment perpetuates this mindset when we really need to address the inputs to get different outputs. I’d love to know how much 💰 is spent on inputs vs. outputs! #leadupchat
When I scroll through Twitter at night, I see many topics that are "easy" to discuss and often make those in the chat feel comfortable with questions that don't require deep reflection. I wonder what is being learned? #LeadUpChat
Question: My dream is to teach at the college level and make an impact on up and coming educators. As a coach, I see all different levels of knowledge of pedagogical practice in new teachers. What needs to change in Higher Ed to prepare teachers for changing education?#leadupchat
Love the shadowing idea. It’s easy for educators to forget how it was to be a kid. Same thing for administrators forgetting what it was like to be a teacher #leadupchat
And not just money--the resources of time and energy. Let's spend less time talking about what we will do/are doing and more time talking about whether what we are doing is having the desired impact. #ChaseImpact#leadupchat
I think more administrators need to understand the Why and How to facilitate Ed Camps. I don’t think it’s all a lack of “will” but also a lack of “skill”. #LeadUpChat
Must look at it from the student experience angle. Work to define the student experience. How do we meet these standards as a team of teachers? Where is there overlap? How does that allow us to use time differently? Are there opportunities where we can team teach? #leadupchat
Culturally intelligent leaders are curious. Curiosity will lead to learning that can be channeled into a strategy. We need to allow diversity to lead us to innovation & growth from a multiplicity of voices. We have to have high cultural intelligence for this to happen.#LeadUpChat
I seek to learn & grow as a teacher to help my Ss. I tell my Ss no one is ever perfect; we can always work to be better & improve! I am inspired by fellow teachers & it keeps me going. My “why” is always my Ss! #Leadupchat
I think more administrators need to understand the Why and How to facilitate Ed Camps. I don’t think it’s all a lack of “will” but also a lack of “skill”. #LeadUpChat
I have to get ready for a video chat. I am interviewing a potential teacher candidate for our school for next year & I need to not look dead. I'm off to get ready, but I'll try to keep checking the chat. It's an interesting one! #leadupchat
It has definitely allowed educators to connect globally and get different perspectives and inspire them to think outside AND inside the Box! #leadupchat
A large part of being a creative leader is being able to inspire people to generate & develop original & creative ideas. By facilitating creativity in employees, leaders can increase workplace satisfaction & build a team that works with enthusiasm & drive. #leadupchat
A: Go fast and go alone and you will fail. Go slow and with a team and you will be successful and sustainable. I’ve learned! We all do. Sometimes we need to learn from our well intentioned mistakes. I view my greatest impact as the “Glue” trying to influence others. #LeadUpChat
Hi, what school are you going through? What's your masters in? I'm debating on which programs to go into...I want to be a well rounded leader. Currently M.Ed in Leadership, thinking Ed.D in curriculum and instruction, any thoughts? #leadupchat
Sounds like true and honest self reflection isn’t happening. Sometimes all we can do is model until they are ready to see for themselves #walkthewalk#LeadUpChat
How do we use time creatively to allow Ts the space they need to think critically and reflectively about their practice? Moving from class to class and task to task prevents thinking and reflection for Ts, just as it does for Ss...and that prevents growth. #leadupchat
So many great questions this morning...I can't keep up!! My last question comes from a quote by @LizWiseman in Multipliers. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts! #leadupchat
So if a student or staff member hand wrote a letter and it was bad, would we take away their pen/pencil and paper or help them learn from it? #leadupchat
Another good lesson- you can explore the writing process and steps of research without an end paper product. The paper dragon can be scary. #leadupchat
I would agree with you. For as many of us as administrators that have been to an edcamp there are vast majority who have not. We also have to consider that the format is very versatile from transforming a staff meeting to a stand alone day...to a twitter chat! #LeadUpChat
Likewise, it’s so valuable for teachers to learn with and from administrators outside the typical school week/meeting. Administrators enrich the conversations at #edcamps by sharing voices, perspectives, & experiences. Also shows our leaders are learners as well #LeadUpChat
I always wonder if students receive enough of a foundation in reading instruction at the university level. When I think back in my time, we received exposure to many curricular areas and methods but didn’t really dig deeply into them. #LeadUpChat
Creative leaders have the ability to look at things in new way & solve problems by seeing things others don’t. Synonyms of creativity include words like inventiveness, imagination, innovation, vision, progressiveness, originality, & resourcefulness just to name a few. #leadupchat
haha, this could be it's own chat! @TonyKlinePhD perhaps could weigh in as well. I know what I see in the field coming from colleges doesn't always align to the reality of teaching on a campus. #LeadUpChat
How to advocate for themselves, how to communicate face to face, the importance of body language, how to Listen to understand instead of to just respond. We all need to strive to be better communicators of our thoughts & feelings. #LeadUpChat
SO many great questions, this morning! I'd like to ask mine one more time (this time w/o the typo!)
Q: As an aspiring admin, what are some things I should look for in an ed leadership grad program, from your experiences? #leadupchat
My NUMBER ONE request for changing Higher Ed is to teach prospective elementary teachers reading science. Far too many teachers have entered classrooms without the necessary skills to actually teach a child to read. They don't know how to help a struggling reader. #leadupchat
Question: My dream is to teach at the college level and make an impact on up and coming educators. As a coach, I see all different levels of knowledge of pedagogical practice in new teachers. What needs to change in Higher Ed to prepare teachers for changing education?#leadupchat
It has connected and inspired us - a connected educator with a solid #PLN is equipped to handle any challenge/victory they may face with their personal army of educator professionals standing by their side freely offering wisdom and encouragement! We're never alone! #LeadUpChat
Personally I dream to do similar. I strongly believe we have professors teaching at colleges that were never in the classroom long enough to know reality. They teach book knowledge, but not true experienced knowledge from being deep in classroom chaos of all levels!#leadupchat
Seek out one that has a diversity of thought and individuals. Look for one with professors from a variety of age groups and different demographic backgrounds. Ask their thoughts about innovative learning #LeadUpChat
SO many great questions, this morning! I'd like to ask mine one more time (this time w/o the typo!)
Q: As an aspiring admin, what are some things I should look for in an ed leadership grad program, from your experiences? #leadupchat
It's easy to teach strategies from book theory, but until you have taught 5 or more years in the classroom, (I believe 10) then you don't have much knowledge of experience to teach from. #leadupchat
#LeadUpChat Edcamp Q:
It's February, what is one high yield strategy you could implement right NOW to support your teaching team or campus team. February can be rough...how can you help to bring "energy" to others? Leaders look for others...
Anna, I completed my Ed.S. and am doing my Ed.D. through Liberty University. I don’t live close to a college that provides doctorate level work, so this program is a blended model. I do online work, but I also go to intensives on campus during the summer. I love it! #leadupchat
More training on #SEL . More on Developmentally appropriate practices! So much is required of Ts in the public schools. Some of what is expected to be taught in lower elementary is not Developmentally appropriate. #leadupchat
big projects that help our community... cross curricular, cross grade levels, #MakerCenteredLearning , play, peers, passion, projects ; can the school take a week to do some BIG things...then revisit them later #LeadUpChat
In order to have an Ed Camp you need to feel comfortable in leading as a facilitator and trust your faculty. Giving up the control of presenting & lack of trustcan cause an intimidating situation for some leaders even if it’s best practice #LeadUpChat
Ha...it's own chat, indeed! These questions can be helpful in this important conversation:
How often are colleges of education out in P-12 schools?
How often are we coming together to have real conversations of what's needed to educate the whole child? #leadupchat
I am with you, Scott. All Ts need further exposure to supporting literacy. I wonder if diving deep into “why” certain practices are chosen and by intentionally modeling by instructors best practices to teach concepts would increase Ts pedagogical practice. #leadupchat
What's one hope you have for the future of education? I hope for a time when we have no grades or GPAs, and when the college admission process doesn't limit transformation. #leadupchat
I would equate this with the comfort level some teachers have in the classroom when giving up control to students. Share the similarities with your admin and that might provide the needed push. #leadupchat
And it doesn't have to be just elementary Ts! All Ts need to know the art of helping a struggling reader. They are in almost every classroom! #leadupchat
It’s not about higher ed prep for aspiring teachers. It’s about current edu practice. We must change professional development & mindset around it. Learning/growing/risk taking must happen everyday & we need to celebrate/show it off in the school building. #LeadUpChat
I've experienced it being done in two ways...completely eliminating content barriers w/ creating seminars to support learning; in other teams it has started with ELA/SS and then has expanded to include science; another idea would be start small with inquiry projects. #leadupchat
Random thought this morning...I am grateful for my engagement on Twitter. I have learned to communicate in a concise and clear manner which has helped me in my various roles. :) Less is more. #leadupchat
I’m stepping out early #leadupchat, but thanks for pushing my thinking! I always look forward to being a part of this conversation! It was awesome as usual @heffrey!
A1: The broad area of self awareness and emotional regulation is the starting point. They must learn the value of adapting ones communication style to the situation. With relationships, conflict management is essential as well as not comparing themselves to others. #leadupchat
A4. I often talk with my adult sons about this topic. If you had a critical friend, that person could observe your conversations with others, and give you a "deep dive" into your communication skills. #LeadUpChat
Developing cultural intelligence is strategic. Using data to understand the needs of EVERY student. Developing an understanding of culture as a set of shared beliefs and values. Explicit expectations of meeting Ss and family needs and accountability through data #leadupchat
One sustainable idea to help address poverty- host a family clothing swap at the beginning of the school year. Families bring clothes their kids outgrew & get new outfits for the school year. I am glad the opioid crisis has not hit our community yet (that I'm aware). #leadupchat
I think it would. We often don’t take time to dig into the why. We seem to be more about exposure to multiple ideas and topics. Too much surface level exposure and not enough depth. #LeadupChat
I’m with you guys! I’m feel that sometimes Higher Ed gets stuck in philosophy too much & doesn’t dig into the grittier part of education regarding HOW. I’m voting for ⬆️ methods courses w/ an emphasis on knowing WHY practices were chosen. #leadupchat
Love this by @gcouros . We must model it for staff. We have tried ways to engage parents (ex parent Ed Camp), students (ex. Leadership groups) and staff (ex Genuis hour). #leadupchat
@heffrey for decades those in leadership have lead from a stance of compliance. How can these individuals shift their thinking to innovation if they have spent 20 - 30 years getting educators to comply? #LeadUpChat
We must offer as many opportunities as possible for students to talk with each other and with adults - intentionally coaching our Ss on the art of conversation (the natural give and take, listening, respectfully disagreeing, how to extend a topic, etc). #LeadUpChat
Many thanks to all who shared their questions and thoughts during this morning's chat. My mind is whirling from trying to keep up. @heffrey you are appreciated!! #LeadUpChat
I agree with this! I’m hoping (should I get my foot in the door) that experience in the classroom and coaching teachers w/ a little flare from some PIRATE practices, I can make a difference in preparing Ts to engage and empower Ss. #leadupchat#tlap
A hope - valuing mastery and transference of thinking. We are making strides to be more mosaic in our approach but must work against linear pathways that are disconnected. #LeadUpChat
What's one hope you have for the future of education? I hope for a time when we have no grades or GPAs, and when the college admission process doesn't limit transformation. #leadupchat
