#educoach Archive
The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.
Wednesday April 6, 2016
Good evening Looking forward to speaking about “Better Conversations” with author tonight
My tweets for the next hour are for my favorite chat of the week: . Tonight is with author :)
Good evening Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
I'm Molli Slavin, I'm a teaching intern. I'm new to ed chats. Today a student said she wants her sib. to have me next year!
Hi all! I'm Amy, from San Diego, & hoping my headache goes away so I can chat. My is getting some colleagues on Twitter!
Hi Everyone, I'm Jim, who studies coaching, and on success this week is I finished a chapter of my new coaching book
This is Shira from NY co-moderator; my creative unit planning; stretching my thinking on what is possible
I'm Jessica, principal and co-moderator. My this week registering for a May workshop with !
Barb in Minnesota collab produced meeting protocol idea to include processing/reflection time before decision-making
Laura Hilger, instructional coach, my is looking into all of the possibilities w/ life and embracing change
Adrienne Eickman, coach from Minnesota, and my this week is teaching some colleagues how to use twitter for PD!
Jay, Principal from Merton, WI checking in to . Our is Google Expedition coming to our school on Friday.
Love this! Slowing down decision-making; being reflective is so important; sometimes so hard
Laurie Jones part time HS teacher part time literacy coach! Hump day!
Woot! Woot! Nice impactful celebration!
Have fun! Update us on how it goes!
Kevin, IC in Minnesota, my highlight was sharing an idea at a staff meeting for starting instructional rounds with Ts at my school
Being there to support teachers during PARCC testing, building relationships.
I can just feel a staff/student blog coming out of this.
Tonight we will be discussing ch 6-7 of newest book Better Conversations. We love having here with us!
Would love to hear how that went?!
Yeahhhh!!!! Please post to
Hello All! I am a graduate edu student. And I am new to . I'm excited to learn tonight!
Hello All! I am a graduate edu student. And I am new to . I'm excited to learn tonight!
Starting a district Twitter chat for our district. Super excited!! Starts 4/18!
I sure will, and if I forget, I'm sure will remind me.
Congrats! I'm working toward that goal next!
Will you have a specific subject for your district chat each time?
Charlie - Instructional Coach in Iowa. Collaborated with 5 other amazing coaches this week
Let’s get started. Chapter 6 looks at Connecting and Chapter 7 focuses on Finding Common Ground.
Highlight today: Fresno State Young Writers' Conf with kids and colleagues. Even had a published author! https://t.co/nE6IYw34yG
Just proposed the idea today and invited Ts to be involved when it gets scheduled in the next two weeks
Jumping in for the first time. I am elem principal in GA
Hello, . English T/Coach, Omaha. is seeing teachers getting excited about an idea to build school culture at
So glad you found Tyros. Welcome!
The new book is focused on the Coaching Cycle
Good luck to you! Wish I had this info earlier in my career!
I am stoked. Big District with lots of AMAZING educators. Excited to idea swap!! You can follow
You'd really like the lady who hasn't blogged in AGES to remind you?! Good luck. ;)
Great- I'll check it out! I was happy to get a few more people on Twitter for the first time this week!
Yep. First one is easy 😁. All about resources.
One of my favorite topics- can't wait to read this new book! https://t.co/qkAqISHvvO
The new book is focused on the Coaching Cycle
Yupp! & I’m hoping one day to find my way to Wisconsin to visit all you talented Wisconsin educators!
Lots of watching other districts for some tips and reaching out to folks!
Is anyone using participate learning tonight for this chat?
I'll use IFTT. If Jay tweets something awesome, vox him a reminder to blog about it.
I am on it. This is my first time using it.
I have not tried participate yet.
Fun! So curious how connecting on twitter impacts face to face collaboration
SO far, it's a lot easier than Tweet Deck
Hello . I'm Jess from DE looking forward to tonight's chat and learning more about the coaching cycle.
I'm so impressed with districts that can get teachers on twitter. We still have so many nay-sayers.
It's been a slow process, but I think that 1:1 support helps a lot!
I'm Melanie from CT. Looking forward to learning with and
I've got it Participate going... yeah
HS Coach in Shanghai. Using participate learning. First time on it live. Like how it sets up archived chats & Q&A.
We have 19,000 kids in our district. I hope this gives teachers a chance to find each other
Q1: What you have tried since learning together with Better Conversations chat in (or just share your approaches to better convos)
I'm in. I was just on the wrong page.
Yes! I teaching two social media - building your PLN this summer for out district. 😁
A1: I've really reflected on my listening & empathy. I want to video conversations, but haven't yet.
A1: I video recorded several conversations this weekend while collaborating with consultants
A1: I realized I need to turn my statements into questions
Q: What's your fav platform for hosting ? Mine =
A1: Reflection-key to processing the info and how I want to practice applying. Recorded several convos-but haven't analyzed yet.
A1 I've video recorded conversations with some Ts. I've tried asking more questions rather than talking.
A1: Concentrating on listening and responding--not just waiting to say something.
A1: mostly working on watching for bids-and monitoring my participation, less talk
Yes- it's surprisingly tough to get others to try something new, some see it as "just one more thing"
A1: Working on my patience, and tagging if/how/why I interrupted
A1 (pt 2): I've tried to resist urge to provide "advice" and simply listen with more openness.
I focus on that a lot too! I also keep noticing when others are just waiting to speak w/out listening. https://t.co/kiOqupJzvc
A1: Concentrating on listening and responding--not just waiting to say something.
I have really been concentrating on listening with empathy.
Teresa-literacy coach from Iowa. My eduwin--attending 1:1 tech conference today. Learned a bunch. 👍
A1: Taking mental & physical notes during a convo
It's amazing how many people listen to talk. Listening is a discipline.
I also finally just started participate learning after much encouragement here. Looking like a great Twitter chat tool!
Really excited to see in person in Asheville, NC this May!
A1: Making sure I am pausing before responding...thinking about how my comment or question will impact the conversation
It truly is! We all need more practice in it!
A1: listening with empathy and talking with others about empathy in education
Already liking Participate Learning. Like the fact that I can see things "in order." Thanks,
Jenn V math coach from Southern California
Agree-it's easier to take it all in!
I am positive that this will be one of those books that I reread for personal/professional growth.
Q2: Why/How is connecting so important to the work of an instructional coach?
Yes. This book feels like the tags we make on the pages will be used over and over https://t.co/wg8ldoHF0J
I am positive that this will be one of those books that I reread for personal/professional growth.
I've said before this is one of the most-if not the most-transformative professional book I've ever read.
A2: It's all about TRUST. Progress happens when there is a trusting relationship w/ mutual learning & growth.
Really listening and clarifying meaning instead of assuming is something I've worked on
could you explain. Participate learning ?
A2: I don't think it is everything, but if we connect, in most cases I think coaching is more effective
A2 Connecting with Ts builds trust and that helps open doors to deeper conversations and real learning.
A2: If we can't connect, it's tough to coach.
A2: Building trust and relationships with teachers must happen before the real work can begin
A2: By making connections you learn how best to approach different personality types.
A2: We have to connect in order to get into the classrooms and really impact student learning.
A2: Connecting leads to trust. Trust leads to taking risks
A2: I think it is important to gaining trust. Connecting is one way to build trust
A2 Julie from Chattanooga jumping in. Grows me/supports me/ encourages me/helps me see bigger picture https://t.co/cJ0kUyYsqU
Q2: Why/How is connecting so important to the work of an instructional coach?
So many details and innuendos that are important for coaches to understand.
A2: It's how we build relations. Getting lost in work w/out being real-eventually-that isn't impactful. Connections create impact
A2: Connecting weakens the barriers to open a deeper focus.
A2: Connecting is essential to success as a coach. Without it a coaching relationship can't be as deep, effective or impactful.
A2 relationships first, then content later. Connect through listening, listening w empathy https://t.co/ClcTbjvnyK
Q2: Why/How is connecting so important to the work of an instructional coach?
A2: Connecting increases ability to genuinely relate and understand T's strengths and goals --> coaching support more effective!
Q3: In what ways might we miss bids or opportunities for connection unintentionally and how could that impact the relationship?
A2: Learning is about vulnerability. Connections help us route our vulnerability together.
A2: I think these answers are great.
A2: I've been wondering a bit about when we have to challenge those relationships to get to effective coaching.
A2: As educators the stronger our connections with students the more they are willing to risk. Same when working with adults.
A2: mutual growth occurs faster when you can connect with others and share your point of view
A2: The world revolves around connections.People become more apt to shift/ change practice if there is someone who they can trust.
A3: We miss bids when we listen ineffectively, when we talk more than listen, or tell more than ask.
Can you say a bit more about what you mean by challenge those conversations?
A3: I think we do this when we come to discussions with prepared answers to likely questions. Convo becomes inauthentic.
A2 would you rather get to know someone while dating or have an arranged marriage? Building relationships is critical
A3 being too caught up in our own agendas that we aren't listening for the opportunities as they arise https://t.co/Eao186GlUt
Q3: In what ways might we miss bids or opportunities for connection unintentionally and how could that impact the relationship?
A3: We could miss by thinking we have all the answers and failing to listen
A2 w/o relationships learning cannot happen , coaching needs mutual connections in order to work, as coach I am learner too
A3: John Gottman stresses that we need to be mindful of others bids
A3: looking at my laptop when talking. Time is short, so sometimes I multitask. A bad habit I'm trying to break.
Q2 as we learn together we need to each reveal ourselves as imperfect.
I have close relationships with many Ts I coach but often wonder how I can challenge them while maintaining r-ship.
A3: Just the business and many distractions of our jobs can cause us to miss bids for connection.
A3: Trust takes a long time to build & no time to demolish. Always be careful that missing an opportunity isn't destructive
A3: if we're not listening, and instead trying to lead people down a certain path, we will miss opportunities with others
A3: Mindfulness I think is a critical part of connecting
A3: as a coach you need to tune in to every moment, but intentionality is a must
A3: I worry about this and my learning-I may miss more than realize=create speed bumps in relationships. https://t.co/paPSkPRdHE
Q3: In what ways might we miss bids or opportunities for connection unintentionally and how could that impact the relationship?
Yes, I continue to make connections to my Mindfulness journey as I read this.
Absolutely. This has been the foundation of my coaching work.
A2: Seems it may be a crucial element of seeing Ts as professionals & managing pwr dynamics [] https://t.co/DkaFIR7BZT
Q2: Why/How is connecting so important to the work of an instructional coach?
Would love to chat more on mindfulness & coaching
We all need more in our daily practices. Be in the moment when we coach! https://t.co/T6ZfAJAcTi
A3: Mindfulness I think is a critical part of connecting
A3: We work in high pressure jobs. Sometimes it's easy to lose track of what really matters. "I have time" is a powerful line.
A3: Assuming we know what teachers need rather than making mutual decisions that are agreed upon.
Q3: I think I've missed opportunities when I focus more on myself vs the needs of the teacher or their students.
I use to worry about that too but found that if you're good at what u do they respect your suggestions
I really like this simple yet powerful phrase: "I have time"...for your concerns, for you, for your work.
A3: misinterpret (or recognize?) bids presented as impatience or disagreement. May ignore as rude...
Intentionality https://t.co/oiYOSWpZRm
A3: as a coach you need to tune in to every moment, but intentionality is a must
I want to build in the idea that sometimes what's happening is enough--it's not always about one more thing
A3: Getting caught up in "the list of things" can blind you from important learning and teaching opportunities.
Yes, and, sometimes, in attempt to "improve," we can limit space for growth.
