The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
A1: I tend to not be very good at self-promotion however, I believe it to be of prime importance to to have drive, to have purpose and to have direction. #2PencilChat
A1: I've given this one some thought. In my work the VA, I actually am relieved not to have the reins. Instead, I can focus on the work that brings me joy. Training others and providing direct care to a select few with special needs. #2pencilchat
A1 āYour playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.ā ~Marianne Williamson #2pencilchathttps://t.co/S4NBFOLqEH
A1 Doesn't matter what it is, somebody's watching you. Do the right thing, and be kind. You'll give someone the courage to do the same. That's a start to leading.
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A1: Still learning the ropes, but I have found being a great leader is started by great reputation and doing the things no one else wants to. Staying positive when everyone else is not. ( in a non annoying way....mostly. ) #2pencilchat
A1) In every good school, there are Ts whose vision extends beyond their own classrooms, their own teams or departs. Every school has a sleeping giant of teacher leadership that can be a catalyst for school improvement #2pencilchat
Rebecca from Ottawa, ON Canada coming in a little late - HS Social Science T. Just finishing up the last week of classes, reflecting on everything that has happened this year. #2pencilchat
A1) In every good school, there are Ts whose vision extends beyond their own classrooms, their own teams or departs. Every school has a sleeping giant of teacher leadership that can be a catalyst for school improvement #2pencilchat
A2: I get people on board with my vision by showing them why it will work and delegating tasks in a way where it looks like it will be something easy for them to do. #2PencilChat
A2: We can forge connection on the basis of the values we share. When we can reference our values in ways that connect us, we can foster recognition, empathy, and ultimately, self-compassion. #2pencilchat
A1 I asked myself that Q when I enrolled in grad program 4 Ed Admin. I wanted to make an impact on teaching & learning beyond my 25 yrs. of teaching.#2PencilChat
A2 I engage in conversation, as well I have recently started a blog as an outlet and to share all the craziness that goes on in my mind. https://t.co/x27BqBnnkU#2PencilChat
A1 - sometimes the there just needs to be a change. The best way to infuse your site with what is best for kids, is to step in and get it done yourself. As @chrisemdin would say āwe got it from here, thanks for your service.ā #2PencilChat
A2: I believe that you have to make your vision or dream so urgent and so real that even if they don't jump on the train, they will support the heck out of what you are doing because you made them believe it! #2PencilChat
A2 love @itsmeSpiri's thought āA sleeping giant of teacher leadership.ā There are those who rise as instructional leaders in the field of ed. #2PencilChat
A2. Enthusiasm! You have to be excited about your vision and mission for others to buy into it! Get excited! Life isn't all that bad! #2PencilChat#edu5213SBU
A2 - Be your own biggest cheerleader and always do whatās best for kids. Even if itās not a popular choice, youāll always have support if itās whatās best for kids. #2PencilChat
A2. By letting them see what I do. Also, sharing on social media. I might not get teachers to be present when I do things with their kids (special area), but they hear about it and then extend it in their classrooms when they can. #2PencilChat
A2: I believe that you have to make your vision or dream so urgent and so real that even if they don't jump on the train, they will support the heck out of what you are doing because you made them believe it! #2PencilChat
Great point. Today a parent told me I was destined for greater things. I told her that THISāteaching kids how to write effectively about what matters to themāwas āgreater things.ā #2PencilChat
A2) You need to be excited about it, believe in it! When youāre sharing the idea, your passion & excitement is what sells it!!! Who wants to board the āits an ok idea, I guess it will workā train ??? #2pencilchat
A3: Coming in late - but you need to have steadfast focus on those goals yourself and be intentional about moving towards them. Like always, be first, model and build the trust in others that you know what you are doing. #2pencilchat
A1: I have a passion for service & Im driven to help Ts & Ss find their potential. A2: I try to energize, and connect with as many as possible. I try to model expectations. I feel leaders should never make others do, what they haven't or wouldn't do. #2PencilChat & I'm very late
It should not be "your" vision but "our vision." You need to include everyone's ideas in designing a mission or vision. Our School Culture page https://t.co/W1riLy8QYR#2PencilChat
A3. You keep the conversation open. You ask their opinions and work together toward those goals. You create smaller goals so you can reach those big goals. #2PencilChat#edu5213SBU
What a profound deduction. Thanks for that. I suppose that is mostly good, unless I become a self-serving. ... LOL which will never happen of course. #2PencilChat
A3. Maybe I am missing something here but "moving toward your goals?" If goals were developed during collaborative sessions using research/data, along with families and the community input they will move forward from positive energy of those who created them. #2PencilChat
A3) Brainstorm, collaborate, ask for their help, their input, ideas, Must have solid & strong relationships to do this, Know your tribe, Value their strengths to push initiatives #2pencilchat
Sure - now I have to see what answers I have for recruiting people and maintaining relationships. What's the real difference is. Not easy... #2PencilChat
Just remember that enthusiasm for an idea doesn't make it a good one! Make sure your ideas are research backed and you've fully thought them out. I've had lots of not so well thought out ideas enthusiastically shoved on me before. #2pencilchat
A4 All feedback must be evaluated in light of team goals. Leadership has an active role in channeling the feedback so it becomes useful data. #2PencilChat
A4 I find that the best feedback is done through discussion. Not as a focus but as part of talking through what is happening. Not a check sheet. #2PencilChat
A4: You build enough "relationship capital" that you can be honest and disagree, and that those honest disagreements can even be meaningful and productive. #2pencilchat
A4: I always ask for feedback, but it's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get..And feedback isn't always an easy pill to swallow. #2PencilChat
A4 Even better than negative feedback or even positive feedback is empowering feedback: What do you notice about this personās work? What questions do you have? What seems important to this person? #2PencilChat#JoyfulLeaders#EMPOWERtools
A3. Make sure you have a shared vision from the beginning. Frequent check-ins help as well. Keep communication open and forthright to avoid confusion and missteps. #2PencilChat
A4. This idea from @bethhill2829 is stellar for immediate feedback related to the goals she is working toward. MUCH better than the foolish end-of-the-year surveys that provide very little specific feedback for instructional leaders. Time to shift this process. #2PencilChat
A4: Iāve always thought negative feedback should be done 1 on 1. Positive feedback is really important and you canāt forget to let your team/staff know you notice their hard work. #2pencilchat
I have to take a break @MagicPantsJones to finish some #writing. #2PencilChat thanks for the conversation. Join #NYEDChat next Monday for an amazing hour of tweeting with an all-star cast of this year's guest moderators. It's going to be a WOW time!
A2: To make people follow your initiatives, you have to pre-establish your reputation as a person with vision for the public good, for others' well being. Without humble, servant attitude, others will not follow. Build your solid reputation as a servant leader. š #2PencilChat
A4: Specific contextualized feedback is a gift. General, global feedback may be "nice" if it is positive, but is ultimately pretty worthless. It's lazy and cruel when it's negative and global. I try to seek and give the former. #2pencilchat
A4. If you keep communication open, it shouldnāt be a problem. Keeping the focus on the vision helps also. Criticism should be constructive and not focused on any individual person (if at all possible). #2PencilChat
A4: I crave feedback (+ and -) learning from it, refreshing the goal(s), and moving forward. It's sometimes a slippery slope for some leaders I believe. Criticism doesn't mean you can never grow, it is the catalyst to help you grow. #2pencilchat
A4: I think when giving feedback it is always best to not just give negative feedback. This is true of anytime that you are giving feedback. Always find the positive. #2PencilChat
That is a unique perspective. I wonder ... in those who you have watched accomplish this, how long did it take for them to establish a reputation such as the one you spoke of? #2Pencilchat
A4a: I think we have to put negative feedback in the context of learning, improving, and not to be seen as a weakness. Failing is ok; Failure is when you stop trying. #2PencilChat
You need a to find a peer who will be honest about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. Have conversations that promote growth and reflection #2pencilchat
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@mrterborg, @MagicPantsJones, @cvarsalona
A4 Most of my feedback comes from the Ss and I love it. Who better to give you constructive criticism than those who are affected by what you do the most. I like to think our classroom is a reflection of student voice.#2pencilchat
A5: Self reflect and take extreme ownership. You must own it. It's on you. Have candid, respectful conversations to figure out what's going on. Reassess goals and priorities. Be more clear about the why. #2pencilchat
A4) You ask the staff member if you can give them feedback, Any feedback should be TIMELY... right then & there and Observable - Behavior & Impact, what happened & how did this behavior impact the learner #2pencilchat
I'd never thought about that. Interesting point. You think that there may be less honesty or more (with hidden intent) based on it being anonymous? #2PencilChat
A5 When we hit roadblocks my Ss and I discuss, regroup, restructure and move forward. Some of us are reading #thedip by #sethgodin which is helping us think about when to persevere and when to quit. #2pencilchat
A5. Come together & identify the roadblocks first. Sometimes perception can affect identifying them. Once they are figured out, then plan together to overcome themāor blast them out of the way. Keep everyone in the loop! #2PencilChat
#2pencilchat A5 - I try to find the biggest issue and work toward a solution. If I can create a pathway, some of the smarter people in the room can think through the entire issue. We all have a seat at the table but we all can't be the head chef
A5. Embrace the roadblock as a learning opportunity! "WOW, we were moving along and sure didn't see >this< coming! Who has some creative ideas the team could consider to work our way around this?" #2Pencilchat
A4: I like using tech. @padlet Google forms, anything that helps me gather information. RecentlyI started working with @chatfuel using chatbots. Integrating with @zapierstatus If I can, I like to give an anonymous option. #2PencilChat
A5. Take a step back and evaluate. Double check your goals and what you are working towards. Ask yourself if what you are doing will help you get there. #2PencilChat#edu5213SBU
A1: We lead at all levels in education...from classroom, to school, to region, to district, to province or state...embrace your call at any level and serve with passion and commitment! #2PencilChat
A5 Sometimes it can be so distracting when you hit a roadblock - you want to get to the other side, but that's a good time to think if there's a better route to the goal instead of clearing the obstacle. #2PencilChat
A5: Figure out what you and your team can control in the context of the road block. Is it an external issue or is the team working against itself? If it's the latter than time to step back and reassess. Are their values conflicts? Where are choices being made? #2pencilchat
I see that as valid. I know that there is the potential for feedback to be held against the person who delivered it too. It's a good look a both sides. Appreciate you making that point. #2PencilChat
A5: try to leave the topic for a while, and do something fun. The come back to it, have every person write down the point of conflict, and the opposing opinions, regardless to who said them. #2PencilChat
A4: Feedback should be all about ācelebratingā and āpositive changeā...moving forward, knowing there is support there right alongside you! #2PencilChat
A4. Feedback - IF you were proactive and grabbed a critical friend before the next school year began you would be craving feedback from that person that would help you move forward.
PLAN AHEAD! #2Pencilchat
A6: Celebrate small wins as well as the big wins. Remember to reinforce the "why." Reflect on the process and begin re-calibrating for the next goal. #2pencilchat
A6. Celebrate, but donāt rest on your laurels. Every school, classroom, teacher, and student can continue to grow. Set new goals and go for them! #2PencilChat
A5: Roadblocks are inevitable! With a growth mindset, these can be overcome and we can thrive as a community! Share your belief in the power of āgrowth mindsetā! #2PencilChat
A6: Do you ever really reach the goal? One goal can lead to another and another. Celebrate all successes along the way. Encourage others to share their success stories. #2pencilchat
I could think of my school principal who has so much respect from everyone in our school district because of his loving, empathetic leadership. His commitment to growth and community building enabled everyone to follow his vision.I would love to follow his footsteps.#2PencilChat
A6: I devalue my accomplishment and wallow in the certainty of my utter worthlessness. That, or I go searching for ways to help others to achieve their own purposes. We therapists like to embrace the the dialectic. #2pencilchat
A6. Celebrate, but donāt rest on your laurels. Every school, classroom, teacher, and student can continue to grow. Set new goals and go for them! #2PencilChat
Well I am grateful for the discussion on leadership and the importance of leaders actually taking the lead, processing, reflecting, pausing, evaluating, adjusting.. Thanks @MagicPantsJones for the thought process this evening #2PencilChat
