#COLchat Archive

Monday 9-10 p.m. EST. Building a Culture of Learning. "We invite all educators, parents, students and any member of a school community to join our mission of moving away from compliance to create and foster a true COL."

Monday December 3, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to the Culture of Learning chat. #COLchat Today’s topic is Continuous Improvement. Please begin by sharing the who, where, and what about you!
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Frank Bellomo, Elementary Principal in Macomb, Michigan. Glad to be here with you tonight. #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Mike, status quo challenging principal from south subs of chicago! Excited to be here tonight! #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! Did you bring the skateboard? :) #COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • SarahShenberger Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hi, I am Sarah Shenberger a Sophmore at Austin Peay State University, in Tennessee. #COLchat #ap3040
  • UWP_HJK Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hello everyone! My name is Hannah Kelly and I'm an English Ed major at the University of Wisconsin Platteville! This is my first twitter chat! #COLchat
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Good evening everyone! I’m Scott from mid Michigan. I’m a middle school dean. Enjoying some great Christmas shows as the chat goes on tonight! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Our first #COLchat question will begin at 9:04pm. When answering a question tonight, please begin with A. followed by the question number. For example, A1. A2. A3. #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Good evening #COLchat! I'm Walt, a curriculum director in SE MI and the guy who moderates the chat with @FbellomoB.
  • SarahShenberger Dec 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Hi I am Sarah Shenberger a Elementary Ed Sophmore at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. #COLchat #ap3040
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat Hannah. We are glad to have you here! #COLchat
    In reply to @UWP_HJK
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Thanks for joining #COLchat tonight @saschnit. Glad you are here!
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Wow Scott! Did you steal that photo from Clark Griswold? #COLchat Great stuff! Thanks for joining us!
    In reply to @saschnit
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us Hannah @UWP_HJK #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat Sarah! #COLchat
    In reply to @SarahShenberger
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Q1. What types of improvement does your school team look for or strive for? #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Glad you are here for #COLchat tonight @SarahShenberger. Thanks for joining!
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Welcome to #COLchat @mearnshaw158!
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Good evening Walt! #Colchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski, @SarahShenberger
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:05 PM EST
    A1. Our team looks for continuous improvement in ourselves as educators and our students. Personally, I believe improving as a person each day is just as important as improving academically. Look to improve in all areas of life. Socially, emotionally, academically… #COLchat
  • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1: equity for all learners. Striving to better meet the needs of our ESL learners and those with special needs. #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1. We look to get more meaningful, hands on, out of the box lessons for our Ss, SEL activities, bringing the best out of everyone, highlighting their strengths, accepting weaknesses, & better P involvement. #Colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: Improvement, by definition, is good, so we take any and all, but we are generally looking for incremental improvement toward pre-determined targets. It doesn't usually happen all at once . . . but when it does WOW! #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
      Q1. What types of improvement does your school team look for or strive for? #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Excellent Tyler. Everyone needs an equal playing field! #COLchat
    In reply to @tyarnold18
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Ken O’Connor, author/consultant in Toronto. First time back on #COLchat for a long time.
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Yes, out of the box experiences. Things we don’t need Google and Siri for! #COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: we look for improvement in parent satisfaction, T and S growth, overall satisfaction, staff morale, so many things to check and improve on daily. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Yes sir! #COLchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Lisa Pulley, instruction/technology coach, Missouri #colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Q2: What does the concept of “failing forward” mean to you? #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hey, #COLchat gang! We're going to move pretty quick - 8 questions in 45 minutes - alternating between @FbellomoB and I. Remember to use the #COLchat tag in your responses.
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Welcome back Ken! Way to represent Toronto! #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
    All stakeholders are included. Great stuff! Staff morale is so important as well as you said! #COLchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A2. Failing forward is a mindset. We can't succeed at anything in life unless we try. Failure is a natural part of many things we will work towards in life. Through GRIT, we keep moving forward in an effort to one day accomplish the goal we have in mind. #COLchat
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 . Our focus right now is increased fidelity to standards based learning. #colchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Hi Everyone! I'm Nora Sweeney, a pre-service teacher studying at Grove City College. #COLchat @FbellomoB
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Thanks for being here Lisa! #COLchat You are a regular supporter!
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Glad you could join us tonight @kenoc7 - ALWAYS appreciate the insight you offer #COLchat. (There will be a question about grading at 9:24.)
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A2 Learning something from every single interaction. #colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A2. I think Rocky Balboa knew about Failing Forward. That character had GRIT! You can either lay down and take the loss, or get back up and look to win the next battle! #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Good evening, @LWPulley. Welcome back to #COLchat.
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A2: learning from failures and being able to improve in the future based on what you learned from the failures of the past #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Important metrics! #COLchat
    • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
      A1: we look for improvement in parent satisfaction, T and S growth, overall satisfaction, staff morale, so many things to check and improve on daily. #COLchat
  • UWP_HJK Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A2: Failing forward, to me, means that you can't continue your education forward without failing. Failure is what keeps me motivated to work to be successful and achieve my goals! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Leave it behind and learn from it! #COLchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • SarahShenberger Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    I like the intentional attitude behind this idea. #COLchat #ap3040
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A2 being gracious in owning up to your mistakes and working on not letting those happen again. #colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Thanks for checking in @NSweeneyEDU. Glad you are here! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    You got it Hannah! #COLchat
    In reply to @UWP_HJK
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: As a preservice teacher, I obviously don't have experience working in a school, but with regard to my education cohort, we work to communicate better and find solutions to the issues we are faced with, especially in a constantly evolving educational world. #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A2 “Failing Forward” to me means using feedback to get better and recognizing that learning is a process not an event. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Nora, it sounds like you are well on your way to great things in education! Keep it up! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Good evening, #COLchat! Ryan in MI - 6th Grade Social Studies Following from the treadmill tonight as I finish my first 5K run in 6 years. #RunLAP
  • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A2: failing forward is not achieving the mark but learning from the experience and moving forward better equipped to hit the mark. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Q3. What type of improvement is celebrated in your building and how is it celebrated? #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A2: "Failing forward" is learning from mistakes - getting better a little bit at a time. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Awesome Tyler! #COLchat
    In reply to @tyarnold18
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
    It is wonderful that there are so many preservice teachers on #COLchat tonight. Please also join #sblchat on Wednesday at 9EST.
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A3. Each month our team has a PAWS-PBIS assembly in which we celebrate Improvement in behavior, Growth Mindset, and charac. education such as the Positivity Project @PosProject Other Academics are celebrated at 5th grade awards ceremonies. Celebrate effort over grades! #COLchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2: "Failing forward" brings to mind a way of turning past experiences that might have gone poorly into a way to improve future experiences, for self and student. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" #COLchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2: Failing forward, to me, means having struggles, receiving feedback from the struggle and using it to improve toward mastery. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
    We all have those experiences! Thats for the ideas! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A3 In the work I do it is seeing teachers successfully implementing standards-based learning and grading and seeing students become learners, not grade grubbers. #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q3. What type of improvement is celebrated in your building and how is it celebrated? #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A3: Each time I meet with my team, we share something that has gone well. It's a mini-celebration of sorts. Helps us to focus on the positive together. #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q3. What type of improvement is celebrated in your building and how is it celebrated? #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Excellent ideas Ryan! Feedback is important for students and staff! #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A3 We are so not good at this... #colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Great opportunity to improve. Small steps! #COLchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A3: In my education department, finding new ways to do things is met with great reception by our amazing administration and experienced team of professors. Professors encourage student feedback and collaborate often- @SFecich is a prime example of this! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Yeah to standards based! Yes, it’s more than a letter grade! #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A3: We always share good news to start any type of meetings, whether a one on one or a whole staff. This gives us time to celebrate changes and improvements of any kinds. #COLchat
  • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A3: any improvement that pushes teachers to be better for students and activity that challenges the way we are doing education that isnt moving the needle. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
    So not good at this YET. Now, grab some ideas and bring them to someone’s attention. You can be the leader in this! #COLchat
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
    3 important components that lead to learning. #COLchat
    • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
      A2: Failing forward, to me, means having struggles, receiving feedback from the struggle and using it to improve toward mastery. #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Q4: How can we engage students in monitoring their growth over time? What is the value in doing this? #COLchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A3: We celebrate our students positive behavior choices as part of our PBIS program. We also celebrate student growth on our NWEA MAP assessments each season. Also, when Ss meet their quarterly personal goals. #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Sounds like a true Culture of Learning! #COLchat
    • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
      A3: In my education department, finding new ways to do things is met with great reception by our amazing administration and experienced team of professors. Professors encourage student feedback and collaborate often- @SFecich is a prime example of this! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    This is wonderful to hear that you have such a collaborative team open to your ideas! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU, @SFecich
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2. Staying ahead of the game, not doing the same thing the same way. Using what you've learned and feedback to keep progressing. #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
    This is a great practice. Keep it going Scott! #COLchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A4. Student use of data and goal binders are one way to monitor academic progress and improvement. Students can be a part of self assessment when reviewing where they started, where they are now, and where they want to be in the future in relation to a target or goal. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
    We can all improve our craft each and every day! We should! #COLchat
    In reply to @tyarnold18
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
    I like this practice. So important to celebrate together as a team. Maybe educators should develop poses like they do in the NFL following a TD. THAT would be a fun way to celebrate! #COLchat
    • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
      A3: We always share good news to start any type of meetings, whether a one on one or a whole staff. This gives us time to celebrate changes and improvements of any kinds. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A4. Equally important as self assessing in regards to academics is the idea of Ss being reflective in their behavior improvements and overall work ethic/effort. Don’t allow students to get caught up in the grades. The goal is continuous improvement no matter the size. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Would love to hear about some of the ways or things you do to celebrate PBIS! NWEA as well! #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A4 portfolios, self-reflection. Seeing that growth over time makes perseverance more likely. #colchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A4: We have our Ss keep an evidence journal to monitor their attendance, behavior, classroom growth, and progress toward quarterly goals. They keep evidence of the successes they have during the year. Ss take more ownership in their daily journey. #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A4 We engage students in monitoring their growth over time by having clear student-friendly learning goals (both what and how well) and by building their self-assessment skills so that they can see themselves getting better. (Pink’s second key to intrinsic motivation.) #COLchat
    • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
      Q4: How can we engage students in monitoring their growth over time? What is the value in doing this? #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    That would be wild. lol #COLchat What would your TD dance be?
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    All great things Lisa! #COLchat
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Oooh, evidence journal!! @Mr_Lisek #colchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A3. We celebrate all kinds of improvement! Behavior, grades, progress, Ts getting out of their comfort zone. I really am trying to find unorthodox things to celebrate to build a culture where celebrations are daily! #Colchat
  • UWP_HJK Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    This would be SO beneficial for the success of students! Allowing them to see the growth that they have made will encourage them to continue improving and learning each and everyday! #COLchat
    In reply to @FbellomoB
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A4: As I've been learning in my ed classes, there are many creative ways to digitally incorporate growth monitoring. Tools like chalkboard and google forms allow students to see how they are doing overtime, and reflect back on that progress as the year progresses #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Is what they do on MAP equal to, more important or less important than student growth shown through classroom assessment? #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A4: Empower then by setting goals with them, allow them to track their goals and progress, conference with them and provide feedback. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Q5. How can grading practices support or hinder our efforts to help students continually improve? #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
    What an awesome way to self assess! This makes students a part of their learning and growth. #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Thanks for adding the Pink reference. I'm going to check him out. #colchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A4: This is so important to me. We need to teach students that improvement does not usually follow a straight path. There are ups and downs along the way. Students get into following their own trends: when we teach them how. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A5. Grading practices that welcome the idea of retaking tests or redoing assignments are practices that are truly looking for continuous improvement. If we know that all students learn at different rates, why do we stick to one chance to demonstrate learning? #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A4. Having Ss see where they were, & working w/ the T to plan improvements. We are going to build a school wide progress wall where Ss will place a pirate ship they decorated as to how much they grew on Fall to Winter MAP. #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Such valuable practices your team is providing the students Ken! #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
    It is lesser in importance. We really want them to focus on improving their areas of focus, but be aware of their standing in areas of growth on the MAP test. #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • jdeek Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
    #COLchat A4 -- I'm going to use the data word. By keeping track of where a student started, you can easily show them how far they have traveled. Love it when they see the growth.
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A5. Telling a S. they can’t retake a test or redo an assign. within the almighty grading window is like telling the student that you don’t believe they will ever understand it because they didn’t get it right the first time. Yes it’s more work, but we are in educators. #COLchat
  • Dsoares_MiddHS Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Hey everyone Dennis here from RI checking in late #COLchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    When I get off of the treadmill I can forward some of the Google Docs we use to track progress. #COLchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • SarahShenberger Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A4: I think portfolio based grading or alternate assessments can help students see their progress. #COLchat #ap3040
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Probably a cross between the Icky Shuffle and a boat row. (I don't even know what that would look like.) #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
      That would be wild. lol #COLchat What would your TD dance be?
      In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Love the stuff you guys are doing! Our kids love celebrating YODA awards for using the Force….It’s really using a Growth Mindset. We throw on some Jedi music and announce their names like basketball players. It’s fun. Celebrating their success is fun! #COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • Dsoares_MiddHS Dec 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
    🥊🥊#colchat
    In reply to @FbellomoB
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    #reflection #growthmindset #COLchat
    • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
      A4: As I've been learning in my ed classes, there are many creative ways to digitally incorporate growth monitoring. Tools like chalkboard and google forms allow students to see how they are doing overtime, and reflect back on that progress as the year progresses #COLchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A5: It seems important to keep grading student based and personalized-- a letter grade is in the end less important than a student absorbing information correctly. Work to meet the student at their level, and show patience to achieve the best results class-wide. #COLchat
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A5 I've been hearing about grades actually being detrimental to improvement... replace with descriptive feedback when possible #colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Thanks for sharing these Nora. I will be sure to look into them as I have not used Chalkboard. #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A5: Ss get too caught up in the number/letter instead of if growth is being made. We need to get Ss to think about progress being made or where to improve. #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
    It absolutely is. :) #COLchat
    • UWP_HJK Dec 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
      This would be SO beneficial for the success of students! Allowing them to see the growth that they have made will encourage them to continue improving and learning each and everyday! #COLchat
      In reply to @FbellomoB
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Yes! #COLchat
    In reply to @UWP_HJK
  • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A5: grading should be a process & not final. Traditional grading is a system that says here is a numerical value but does little to fix the issues. It should be fluid in which the grade tells the teacher what could be retaught or done differently to increase engagement #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A5 I need 1000 characters to answer this question. Top three for supporting learning are no formative ass't scores, just descriptive feedback, emphasizing more recent achievement when determining grades (no averages),& involving students in the ass't & grading process. #colchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
      Q5. How can grading practices support or hinder our efforts to help students continually improve? #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A5. Grading can discourage a S to think they aren't smart enough, which is upsetting when T are creating on compliance and not learning & knowledge. #Colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Q6: Jim Collins tells us “Good is the enemy of great”. What are the implications to this within a culture of learning. #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Rewarding (for students and for us). #COLchat
    • jdeek Dec 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
      #COLchat A4 -- I'm going to use the data word. By keeping track of where a student started, you can easily show them how far they have traveled. Love it when they see the growth.
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A5: I leave the grade blank on the first assessment & place only feedback on the checklists success. Then having Ss make corrections & ask questions before truly “grading” the assessment. I host lunch sessions everyday to help Ss improve. 65-70% of Ss have attended once. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A6. Good is good but what if you could be great? Greatness comes from the willingness to continually improve. If you are not getting better, you are getting worse! This is with anything in life. Education, Careers, Sports…etc. Good is good but it’s not great! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Yes. Great point. So important to let students know that minor setbacks do not mean you have failed or that you are lost. #COLchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Should this be public? What about the students who don’t grow. Seems too competitive and too open to public shaming to me.#COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping in Dennis @Dsoares_MiddHS! #COLchat
  • SarahShenberger Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A6: I think teachers and students can fall into a trap of adequacy rather than of reaching as far as they can. #COLchat #ap3040
  • Dsoares_MiddHS Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    I second that Peter #tlap #LeadLAP #colchat
    In reply to @peterdboland
  • Dsoares_MiddHS Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Thanks for having me! #colchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
    I love this idea and not just because I love island themes and pirate ships This is such a cool idea. I am sure your students will love it! #COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A6. When you are always looking to improve, you are challenging yourself to be better than good. If you aren’t worried about being "the best you that you can be", you aren’t interested in being GREAT! Greatness takes time, effort, and repetition. #COLchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A6: Being satisfied with "just good" and "good enough" leads to a precedent of mediocrity. We want to always seek the best from ourselves, our colleages, and as a result our students! #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Yes. Yes. Yes. #COLchat
    • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
      A5 I need 1000 characters to answer this question. Top three for supporting learning are no formative ass't scores, just descriptive feedback, emphasizing more recent achievement when determining grades (no averages),& involving students in the ass't & grading process. #colchat
      • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
        Q5. How can grading practices support or hinder our efforts to help students continually improve? #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Student areas of focus. Wow, sounds like the 5D+ we use. :) #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek, @kenoc7
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Thanks for sharing Jim! #COLchat
    In reply to @jdeek
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
    You can check in any time you like! Thanks for checking in Dennis! #COLchat
    In reply to @Dsoares_MiddHS
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A6 Settling... idk, I think we have to make choices about which life areas we want to be great #colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A5: In my mind, grades only have value as communication. They should communicate to parents and students where the learner is in relationship to the target and what they need to do to improve. #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
      Q5. How can grading practices support or hinder our efforts to help students continually improve? #COLchat
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A6: I always try to use other words than good. Good I associate with mediocre and not being pushed or challenged. We need to focus on getting past good and working towards Great and what is beyond that! #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A6. By showing Ss, or staff for that matter, that good is good enough, individuals won't strive fyi push themselves out of comfort zones, take risks, or challenge the status quo! #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:33 PM EST
    I like both of these ideas. Let students show you what they know. Better than 30 of the same recipes. #COLchat
    In reply to @SarahShenberger
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Q7. Share a quote or photo that you feel represents or symbolizes improvement or the desire to continually improve. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
    You will have to show me at our next meeting! #COLchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A7. “Be better today than you were yesterday and be better tomorrow than you were today.” #COLchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Ran a 5K, walked a mile. All in under 50 minutes. Improving daily. #COLchat
    In reply to @FbellomoB, @saschnit
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Love this. The letter means nothing. Do your best and look for personal growth! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A6. By showing Ss, or staff for that matter, that good is good enough, individuals won't strive to push themselves out of comfort zones, take risks, or challenge the status quo! #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A7. “If you have never failed or lost, or even worse, come close to losing when you have given it all you have, you’ve never truly had a challenge that requires your absolute best. Champions challenge themselves even when the risk is great.” @FbellomoB #COLchat
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A7: #COLchat #profection 😂😂
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A7 “Students can hit any target that they can see and stands still for them.” @RStiggins #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q7. Share a quote or photo that you feel represents or symbolizes improvement or the desire to continually improve. #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
    The longer I am in education, the less I like grades! #COLchat Once a student sees the grade it’s like all hope is lost for some of them.
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A6: Complacency keeps us from becoming the best versions of ourselves (our schools, our districts). #COLchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
    This! #COLchat
    • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
      A5: grading should be a process & not final. Traditional grading is a system that says here is a numerical value but does little to fix the issues. It should be fluid in which the grade tells the teacher what could be retaught or done differently to increase engagement #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Love this Tyler! #COLchat
    In reply to @tyarnold18
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A7: “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” - Napoleon Hill #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
    #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Ken, these are wonderful ideas. More and more talk about not grading formative assessment scores. Feedback is so important. I think kids would work harder for feedback than they would for grades! #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Q8: Take Action: What barrier to continuous improvement will you remove this week? #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A7: "The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement." - Helmut Schmidt #COLchat
    • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q7. Share a quote or photo that you feel represents or symbolizes improvement or the desire to continually improve. #COLchat
  • DRich0696 Dec 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A7: I ask Ankeny, IA students to #sucklesseveryday #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
    This is a GREAT image. Thanks for sharing! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A8. I will continue to work with our team to instill a Growth Mindset and GRIT in our Ss. Yesterday’s failures and today’s struggles will not define us. We must model continuous improvement for our students and allow them the opportunities to improve! #COLchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A7. My wife always tells me when it comes to eating, "Nothing changes if nothing changes!" #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Yes, especially when they don’t have a chance to redo things. Let them show you perhaps in a different way that they know it. Give them a chance at growth. Why are we stuck in the past! #COLchat
    In reply to @mearnshaw158
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Another great one, @LWPulley. #COLchat
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A8: I’m focused on continuing to drive goal setting and empowerment with my Ts to ensure our Ss are reaching their full potential! #COLchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Cannot think of anything more true! #COLchat
    • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
      A7. My wife always tells me when it comes to eating, "Nothing changes if nothing changes!" #Colchat
  • NSweeneyEDU Dec 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A8: Telling myself I don't have "time" to work on self-improvement to be a better teacher. If you have time to have lunch with a fellow educational colleague, you have time to improve growth mindset! #COLchat
  • LWPulley Dec 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A8 find one way to celebrate improvement this week #colchat
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A8. Especially this time of year, I will ensure to encourage staff that behaviors don't define kids. We can't take their behavior personally & must continue to teach & guide them every day. #Colchat
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A8: I am going to focus on impatience. Like it or not, sometimes sustainable improvement takes time. #COLchat
    • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
      Q8: Take Action: What barrier to continuous improvement will you remove this week? #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Yes, yes, yes. #COLchat
    • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
      A8. Especially this time of year, I will ensure to encourage staff that behaviors don't define kids. We can't take their behavior personally & must continue to teach & guide them every day. #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:43 PM EST
    So very true Nora! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Some people think I’m crazy, but more time with Ss learning in a less rigid environment has yielded great improvements in Ss learning this year. I just eat along side them and we chat and work through concepts they struggled with. I actually enjoy it. #COLchat
    In reply to @FbellomoB
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
    And the letter grade doesn’t say much. Doesn’t tell us where they started, where they are, where we can go? #COLchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
    #COLchat #reflection question will post at 9PM EST on Friday (12.7.18) Next full chat (last of 2018): 9PM EST on 12.17.18.
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Great perspective! #COLchat
    • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
      A8. Especially this time of year, I will ensure to encourage staff that behaviors don't define kids. We can't take their behavior personally & must continue to teach & guide them every day. #Colchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
    It’s been awesome learning with all of you tonight and discussing Continuous Improvement. Looking forward to our next chat. Enjoy your week and your continuous improvement! #COLchat
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Agreed but in many schools they are fixture so we have to work to make them accurate, consistent, meaningful, and supportive of learning. #COLchat
    In reply to @FbellomoB, @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
    This is a great one! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
    This is a great one! #COLchat
    In reply to @LWPulley
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Time flies when we're having fun! Thanks all for participating in #COLchat tonight and contributing to the continuous improvement journeys of the group. Great to hear the perspectives of veterans and the ideas of the up and coming.
  • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Thanks for great #COLchat to @WaltKozlowski and @FbellomoB
  • UWP_HJK Dec 3 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Thank you @FbellomoB and @WaltKozlowski for letting me participate in tonight's chat! I learned so much in my first twitter chat and can't wait to expand my knowledge in many more!! #COLchat
  • Mr_Lisek Dec 3 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Thanks @WaltKozlowski and @FbellomoB for another great #COLchat! It was a pleasure growing with you all this evening.
  • mearnshaw158 Dec 3 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Thank you @FbellomoB & @WaltKozlowski for moderating another great #Colchat! Have a great week! 👊
  • WaltKozlowski Dec 3 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Very true @kenoc7! Thanks for all you have written to help us all learn how. #COLchat
    • kenoc7 Dec 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
      Agreed but in many schools they are fixture so we have to work to make them accurate, consistent, meaningful, and supportive of learning. #COLchat
      In reply to @FbellomoB, @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Great! #COLchat
    In reply to @NSweeneyEDU
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:51 PM EST
    I bet it makes all the difference in the world Ryan! #COLchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • saschnit Dec 3 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Thanks @FbellomoB and @WaltKozlowski for a great chat! Glad I got to join in and connect! If we haven’t connected yet, let’s connect! Happy holidays everyone! #COLchat
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:52 PM EST
    I am impressed with our vets and our up and coming teachers. The future of education is bright indeed! #COLchat You are all inspirational!
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:53 PM EST
    It was our pleasure! Thanks for the awesome ideas! #COLchat
    In reply to @kenoc7, @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:53 PM EST
    You shared some great stuff and we applaud your enthusiasm. Have a wonderful week and hope to see you in two weeks in #COLchat !
    In reply to @UWP_HJK, @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:54 PM EST
    For sure. Always love having you and learning from your ideas! #COLchat
    In reply to @saschnit, @WaltKozlowski
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thanks so much for joining us! #COLchat
    In reply to @jdeek
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Kind of stole the idea from the Eagles but changed it up a bit! Guitar solo.......#COLchat
    In reply to @WaltKozlowski, @Dsoares_MiddHS
  • tyarnold18 Dec 3 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thanks @FbellomoB And #COLchat for an awesome chat.
  • FbellomoB Dec 3 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thank you for supporting #COLchat and sharing your great ideas!
    In reply to @tyarnold18