#txeduchat Archive
An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.
Sunday August 14, 2016
Kelly, HS librarian from Texas
Hi everyone, thanks for joining us to discuss w/ our host tonight!
Welcome to the chat tonight, we are discussing & honored to have as our host this evening for
Evening ! Kimberly, Literacy Specialist from north TX.
Albert Canales HS Principal Deep in South Texas.
Terry. I am a middle school teacher from Oregon.
I'm Tom & work in N. TX as a digital learning consultant for learners & educators in !
Frances SS teacher in North Texas.
Ryan Bretag hanging in the clouds above Chicagoland, IL
Hi everybody! I'm the CEO & co-founder of Mindset Works & look forward to chatting!
Hal, north Texas retired supt love chats
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Evening Meredith joining from FL Intervention Specialist
Welcome Kelly, so great to have you in the discussion tonight!
Hi! Adam from Va Beach. K-12 principal
Kevin Tanton Sulphur Springs High School
peeps! Hello! Ro, elementary school librarian to 510 geniuses in Mesquite, TX. Loving tonight's topic!
Kristin from Plano, TX... Excited to participate. I am an elementary G/T teacher.
Hey Kimberly, glad you could make it!
G’evening .. urbie, learning experience designer from arizona reflecting on the day after ..
Hi everyone! Rachelle a Digital Learning Specialist in Texas!
Mark, from Southside of Houston, Rio will be pulling my eyes away a little tonight!!
I'm Tom & work in N. TX as a digital learning consultant for learners & educators in !
Terrie 4th grade ELA/SS proud Blue Jay from Katy, TX!
Good evening everyone! Steven a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
Great Topic Tonight Looking forward to learning from everyone!
At we focus on helping schools foster growth mindset cultures through teacher training & resources
I am Beth I am a special education teacher in Carrollton Texas
Deanna Seigler, Library Media Specialist, Lewisville ISD, TX
Wonderful to see recent hosts in the house sir! Thanks for adding your views!
Evening ! Jeff here in and out with bedtimes. I serve in Frisco as a MS administrator. Gearing up for a big week w/ teachers.
Nancy - Inst. Tech Dir from N Tex area
Maria Harrington 8th grade/Algebra teacher
Jenny from Ohio 4th grade. Looking forward to one of my favorite chats! We start tomorrow so I'll be in for a bit.
Welcome ! I look forward to learning together.
Cristina 4th grade teacher bilingual
I will be in and out, but great topic! Bridget Visser, Literacy Specialist in GCISD joining in https://t.co/0vTXf7jsOr
Welcome to the chat tonight, we are discussing & honored to have as our host this evening for
I'm Eric, I teach 7th grade ELA at Lecanto Middle School in Citrus County, FL. Just kicked off year 2 of my career 🤓
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Q1: In your own words, what is a ?
Hi! PD specialist for ELLs from Katy, Tx
Hey everyone! I'm Angela, ITS, from Irving
Robert here from Los Angeles. Back to school tomorrow! Middle school English.
Welcome sir, was wonderful to catch up at !
Good evening! Herb Wansitler, Technology Architect, Grand Blanc Schools, Michigan.
Joanna here to be inspired by
Hi everyone. Faige retired kinder teacher in Los Angeles. Watching Olympics & see & perseverance at work
HI STEM coordinator in Ga.
Welcome Adam, glad to have you in the discussion sir!
Hello everyone! Nancy from Dallas, Instructional Tech Specialist in PISD.
Good evening all. Joining from CA, just got certified in TX.
So fun to see you in our ~ LOVED your keynote in Washington DC in 2014!
Hello folks! Elena Z. Jinzo from SF, CA 5th grade teacher & passionate about teaching kids to think!
A1 Growth Mindset - Setting your heart and head to grow!
is realizing you can still grow with effort & perseverance with little limits
Hello! Mary, director of libraries, Mesquite ISD. Huge believer in the power of a
Hi TX friends. I'm Kelly, a business teacher from Katy
Elizabeth Eng I teacher in East TX
A1 a growth mindset means understanding that intelligence is malleable and not predetermined
A1: A is a way of life where there aren't mistakes, just opportunities for learning
A1 all about challenge yourself to set outside of boundaries and always trying to level up
Hey ! Tina, Library Media Specialist in Coppell ISD.
A1. ability to see the world from high up in the air. See your life as a series of opportunities to grow. Challenges = learning
Kyla 3rd grade teacher in north Texas!
Good Sunday eve from Barbara, school counselor, author of in Friendswood ISD. Are we talking ?
Stephanie Ryon here from College Station, TX ;) Middle School Math
Yay! Nancy is in the house!
is keeping your mind and learning open. Don't box yourself in
Joining adjoining a two-middle-school and high-school complex in Maryland.
Learning something everyday
A1 growth mindset= reframing a story to see more possibilities
A1 Push beyond any barriers that have ever been placed in front of you are demolished by hard work and perseverance! Learning!
Jim Frago, VA 6th grade Sci & His.
Allowing failure to lead you to success
No sir, no you aren't that's my party!
A1: all students can learn, failure is a key to learning. Keep iterating and keep encouraging!
A1 A growth mindset is a mind that is open, expansive, insightful, & adventuresome. & focuses on gratitude, positivity&connection
Hi ! I loved yours! Great to meet up!
Howdy neighbor! I'm over in Fort Bend ISD!
A1: to me GM means we understand that we can develop our abilities. We work to become. (1/2)
A1: Having a passion to continuously learn.
A1: is always looking ahead at what can be improved and changed for the better. Never being fully satisfied.
A1: A growth mindset means that you not only stick with a hard task, but you know the process will make you smarter!
A1: is all about attitude. It's believing that you can always learn and improve your skills.
A1 focusing on what you can do to improve all the time
Back atcha! So fun to see you in another venue!
A1 GM is an having an open mind to change!
A1: Identifying opportunities for improvement.
A1: about teaching And encouraging Ss to explore and go deeper into the material on their own
A1: Growth mindset: NO languishing. There has to be movement with everything we do.
Yep! We just keep on learning together!
A1 Game plan for any1 who wishes to be a lifelong learner, it's ur fallback when the learning gets tough. Ultimate learning tool.
Kathy. Bilingual educator connecting from Houston
A1 Growth mindset is not being held back by failure a state where one constantly looks for the opportunity to grow.
A1 Growth mindset is coachable, willingness to grow, receiving & seeking opportunity to continually grow
A1: Being open to new ideas, different practices, and otherwise keeping yourself current or moving beyond your comfort zone.
A1: To me, growth mindset is seeing the good and strengths in others even when it's tough, and believing that people can change!
Q1: Not being fixed in your growth, meaning able to grow or continue believing there is more to things.
A1 A is open to an array of possibilities without preconceived notions.
Next I want to learn from you how to make a podcast! So cool!
A1 Rethinking failure as another try. Getting kids to know that learning is a process & not a data point, where they "have" it,
HI guys Bradford Harris from Spring,Tx iTech
A1: Shifting the paradigm to put more value on how much improvement one makes, not where they end up/ how much ability they have
A1) is not only having a perspective that pursues the possible but push's past the constraints of failure. Not status quo.
Thanks for sharing those resources from , was wonderful to catch up Bridget!
A1: I love the neuroplasticity studies. If you don't know, ask somebody. Powerful stuff!
A1 Working on your strengths to feel competent 2challenge yourself when the going gets rough. The lens of hopefulness
A1 is the belief that we can overcome with effort..
a1: always functioning as a life-long learner - pushing through barriers & taking risks to grow & learn differently, everyday
A1:Having the ability to work through adversity. Reflecting on setbacks and embracing the learning. https://t.co/Fn7BFHKpNX
Q1: In your own words, what is a ?
A1: desiring and striving to grow in life vs focusing on being right, complacent, protective, and safe
A1: The desire to want to learn, to do, to practice w/o setting a limit or a ceiling for it.
A1: = Never placing limitations based on preconceived notions.
A1: Working to learn and knowing that struggle is part of growth.
A1: having a growth mindset implies you are open to new ideas w/o hanging on to the ways of the past for no good reason
Q2: When do you or have you had a and what effect did it have on you?
a growth mindset is the belief that if I continue to educate myself on best practices. I will become a better educator. Q1 A1
A1: Yes!! the Power of YET! I hate hearing Ts say my Ss can't do that. They can't...yet.
A1: A growth mindset is where you might not have mastered it today, but your on your way and not giving up to master it
A1 A growth mindset allows you to understand failing is growing! Not afraid of anyone watching- I can do it until I get it!
Teri from Texas, instructional coach. In and out-putting kids to bed.
learning by exploring each day
Love that perspective Adam, always try to look at things that way!
A1 a growth mindset is knowing that you're never stuck in the place where you are. With work & resilience anything is possible
I like the word "iterate" when thinking growth mindset. Keep tweaking, making improvements, etc. https://t.co/VsaoN3oINy
A1: all students can learn, failure is a key to learning. Keep iterating and keep encouraging!
A2 a is taking risks & looking & doing things differently
Jessica, elem AP popping into a bit late...was absorbed with
A1 Growth is attainable regardless of who or where you are - with effort and perseverance.
A2 I have a fixed mindset on my parenting style; sometimes with people
- Absolutely! It was a great surprise to see you & catch up! Will be seeing you again soon! https://t.co/bxzVlz9FFg
Thanks for sharing those resources from , was wonderful to catch up Bridget!
I love this "without hanging on to the past ... " How many of our beliefs are locked based on our past? https://t.co/meU3ztkp0Q
A1: having a growth mindset implies you are open to new ideas w/o hanging on to the ways of the past for no good reason
A2. Fixed mindset about compliance issues. Just follow the rules as set by District/State/Feds.
A1: also, another huge part of growth mindset: the power of YET. knows what I'm talking about 😅
A2: I am fixed mindset when it comes to driving..I do not hold a driver's license..affects me personally and professionally
A2:A fixed mindset has made me feel as if I can't do this, I had this view with spanish class
A2 A is best during a crisis when procedures have been well-practiced with little margin for error.
A1: growth mindset is seeing what your Ss CAN be not what other Ts or Ps suggest, the proverbial "math isn't his strong suit"
A2. My approach to work. It is amazing how much you grow when challenges that used to be stressful are now rejuvenating
A2 I had a personal . I've fipped that by making big moves!
A1:Someone who is willing to take risks w/ their learning/teaching, because it's what's best for kids & not their comfort level!
A2: growing up, I never thought of social skills as competencies one develops, so I didn't try to develop them
A1 A learner's understanding that learning is never done&w the right approach anything can be learned. https://t.co/iUfLz7yohe
Joy Kidd, Prosper TX. 5th Sci/SS. Late due to slow-baking cobbler.
Very true, we have to help learners keep moving fwd & help them understand that we arel doing same as teachers too!
I say all the time, kids are more than data points! We should impress that upon them all the time! https://t.co/Cx5qIyny1K
A1 Rethinking failure as another try. Getting kids to know that learning is a process & not a data point, where they "have" it,
A2: I have a fixed mindset about my own kids making As. It's a huge shift as a P to NOT focus on grades.
A2 fixed mindset has kept me from growing as an educator when I haven't been open to new thinking
A1: growth mindset: unwavering desire, commitment, & effort to maximize one's human potential: mind, body, heart, & self
A2 Math class! I sat outside my professor's door and ask ?'s, but in my mind I kept thinking-I can't do it! Always got a B!
A2 I've never had a fixed mindset, but I have been too pessimistic & unappreciative before. Now I focus on the possible & the +!
a2: 1st year teaching math - was the need for HW. Role-reversal and shifting to S-centered learning changed that!
Hi Hal! I'm still planning to send you a book and a check; just UBER busy! How are sales?
A2: It created a case of tunnel vision.
I agree that being reflective is important for both T & Ss
Welcome Lisa! I love your Learner identity! Same here!
A2: I still struggle with a in areas in which I have had little support or in which few challenge me to progress.
A2. Used to have a fixed mindset when it came to stressors in life. Used to say 'why me'. Allowed myself an 'out' and never grew
A2: We weave in & out of , learning about doesn't mean u always have it. Self awareness = key start
A1: means understanding the value of growth and creating the right context for it.
A2: When comfortable with a specific tech resource, I may hold onto it even though something better is out there. Comfort!
A2: my fixed mindset is that I'm always right. right??
A2 I had a when I taught Theatre Arts 1st time last yr. Didn't think I could do it
I had a fixed mindset my second year teaching and it led me to be unopen to new ideas to grow as a teacher & new ways to help ss
A2 when growing up, never thought I was good enough(athlete) smart enough (student) until scholarship & now author
A2: A fixed mindset comes most for me when something goes right. It's easy to say it was "good enough" when I can always improve.
A2: It happens sometimes. : / Not proud. I tend to be harder on myself & revert to old thinking. I'm completely opposite for Ss!
A2 Any generalizing, stereotypical statement is work hard to keep those out of my thoughts, Olympic training hard.
I would add educating is not enough. Action is what matters & gr8 separator btw growth and fixed
AMEN! get out of your comfort zone! So important!
Very true!! When people realize this it makes them so much stronger https://t.co/D7QVrIsZOx
A2: We weave in & out of , learning about doesn't mean u always have it. Self awareness = key start
I want you as my teacher!
Happens to everyone at times, I didn't see value of social media at first lol! Sure do now!!
A2 I have a fixed mindset when Im trying to win an argument or make ppl go my way & not listen. Collaboration fails like this
A2: I always had a fixed mindset in math as student. Even with tutoring I felt like I couldn't get ahead https://t.co/75J2dLZYvH
Q2: When do you or have you had a and what effect did it have on you?
Q2: Not enough room for fixed mindset. Change is always happening. We must always be learning.
A1: seeking information/ways/opportunities to teach/present/connect/do things better
A2: because I'm Hispanic and English isn't my first language I can't be successful. My job is change this for my ss
A2- Then and Than; pretty sure I'll never understand when to correctly use them!!
A2- I feel parents have more of a than Ss or Ts. Rather frustrating.
I love that! It's a great way to teach to younger ss! https://t.co/VowTcVA96y
A1 A growth mindset allows you to understand failing is growing! Not afraid of anyone watching- I can do it until I get it!
A2: I have a about math. I feel I'm not good at it and never will be.
A2b: Sadly, I think some results from a lack of self-reflection due to limited perspectives of others.
beginning to pick up...I have not really pushed hard, thank you friend
As an T gave to be very careful with#fixedmindset keep my mind open to more modern ways if learning
Its so difficult when we know kids need support for a growth mindset, but Admin wanted "it" (data) yesterday!
A2 I realized learning is like a personal workout. Its ok to cry sometimes. Growth can be emotional and tears can flow.
A2 a creates a great deal of stress b/c you're focusing on all that u cannot change instead of willing 2 grow w/ it
A2 Now, if I want it, I work for it & I will it into being--all the while turning gratitude from a mere attitude into action!
A2: I struggle w/ the fear of failure fixed mindset sometimes. Working on shedding the need to feel perfect, be proud of growing
has so many educators sharing statements that come from their hearts. WAY TO GO!
A2: My creeps in when I look at my mistakes & my weaknesses. 😕 I can be more easily hopeful about others.
A2 When I find myself going to that fixed mindset I go to my best friend-hubby- he helps me push through it! ❤️😌
A2: I make generalizations all the time. Somewhat a fixed mindset in that I expect most things to conform but doesn't always fit.
A2:Grading, early in career. Assuming one way to show mastery. Years later mastery is subjective and everchanging.
A2: Fear used to give me a FM on the grade levels I would be a librarian for. Now I see Secondary as an opportunity for growth
it happens and we're human. I feel like that 2. The good thing is we reflect on it and want to change.
A2 cooking-now I've embraced YET! And I know that I get better at it the harder I work at it
Me, too, in Science. I literally thought, "I stink in Science." In 6th grade. And it has followed me
A2: I recently attended for engagement and this has shifted my mindset!
Love what says about in her new book "Grit"...Passion + Perseverance.
I'm going into my 9th year! my work as an inst. tech coach for 4 years supported my switch, too!
Q3: What is one thing we can do to foster ?
I was always the one who said,"Why not?" My Growth Mindset got me many eye rolls- like using tech to engage my Ss!
Great to realize that! First step is self-awareness.
Q1: A growth mindset is always willing to improve and learn from the mistakes to overcome the obstacles in the learning path
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A2: categorizing kids into "high" and "low". Ranking students does not help them learn!
A2 A FM keeps us from extending grace to Ss who work towards growing&changing their practices, especially in the behavior arena.
A2: probably my 3rd and 4th yrs teaching. Thought kids needed to get with the program & just do what they were told.
How do you handle the eye rolls?
So true! I mean, is it really even growing if it's not an emotional experience? https://t.co/KeI4IZecBC
A2 I realized learning is like a personal workout. Its ok to cry sometimes. Growth can be emotional and tears can flow.
Being open to growth is a key to long term success. Just don't fall into the thinking that everything old must be bad.
yes I had the littles and hosting . had a blast! Look forward to meeting you soon.
A2: honestly, the quiet ones sometimes catch me off guard. I have a perception that they lack understanding because they're quiet
I agree! So often I say, "Why be good when you can be great!" It's just a mindset! Never settle!
A2 I had a fixed mindset about social media. Friend convinced me to get on Twitter. Best advice I've had in a long time!
A2 Without a doubt math was my Achilles heel that still is there
A1: is about giving everything (w/in reason) a try and knowing you can get better.
love that! Believe in students!
A2 fixed mindset = moments, stubborn, didn't work
A2 like so many people, with MATH! Didn't help that I got a new stepdad-math-tchr right when I hit algebra!
A3 teach students @ & show them when we make a mistake. Be vulnerable. Be real https://t.co/v9TGP2uKVA
Q3: What is one thing we can do to foster ?
The chat is moving fast tonight but don't let that stop you from jumping into the stream.
A3 My "JUST DO IT!" attitude helps me foster a for self & Ss, we try to be about the Why not? rather than "But..."
A3 we have open ended projects where students pick tool and project
A3: encourage people to read Carol Dweck's work and engage ideology behind simple terminology shift.
provide Ss a chance to learn by exploring and experimenting
A3 We can make it safe to share and fail! Consider them as teachable moments by asking: "What did you learn?"!
I bet knowing this helps you empathize with your Ss!
A3. Collaborate with someone who has the mindset already. They will demonstrate the necessary habits to develop
A2: when I started teaching I didn't believe I could be "great"... It took others recognizing my gifts for my mindset to switch
Yep, homework. "It's what we've always done" love the shift to S centered!! https://t.co/65rqbliIHy
a2: 1st year teaching math - was the need for HW. Role-reversal and shifting to S-centered learning changed that!
Q3: We can foster GMS by living and modeling a GMS. Ts,Ss, & Ps must see this in us. We are all here tonight b/c of GMS
A3: With learners, think most important thing I can do is model that I'm always learning & adapting too.
A3 Transparency with our failures-sharing- humility! Jumping up and believing "We've got this!" No to naysayers!
A2: I don't feel we live exclusively in one & diff contexts bring out one more than others. It is a matter of reframing exp
A2: When I hear the word "smart" used as a state of being, not promoting opportunity to improve & grow. https://t.co/uzAetGTqST
Q2: When do you or have you had a and what effect did it have on you?
We have to help Ss see the possible. Like othets5have stated failing is learning and Growing. https://t.co/iFY33OKfEq
Q3: What is one thing we can do to foster ?
A2 Mine was always math...now I run a Math Grantn and I am in charge of math PD for 70 Ts
A3: Lead by example! Show others that you may not have it all figured out, but that's not enough to keep you from moving forward!
A3: Celebrate success - and remember that success looks diff. for different ppl & ppl like to be acknowledged in diff. ways!!!
BAM! Excellent advice. https://t.co/MURLXPwJ2b
A3: encourage people to read Carol Dweck's work and engage ideology behind simple terminology shift.
A3 Stressing in our convos the vocabulary of is a MUST. The more we change our language, the more we change!
A3:Lead by example. Let Ss and colleagues see you out of your comfort zone. Stay positive.
A1: Always pushing forward and learning new strategies that will help us to be more efficient
Reflect on failure, and allow students and kids to work through their learning. https://t.co/JlYKpcQrAb
Q3: What is one thing we can do to foster ?
A3: Reading current research, chats, books, etc. to inspire passion. Passion will drive you to be in a growth mindset.
A3 ENCOURAGE,, and say not yet, or how can you make that better?
A3: Reinforce and encourage growth mindset with not only our students, but also with our colleagues on a daily basis
A3: think of the potential we have individually as Ts & what we have accomplished & overcome...why can't our Ss do the same?
A3: create space for learners and teachers to re-examine the learning task so that growth is actually possible.
A3: Sharing successes, failures, our PLN, just being transparent in all areas of practice.
A3: Talk abt our mistakes and be proud of our accomplishments...don't fear shame or be too humble...both stifle growth
Q2: When I put my efforts to get my master which lead me to get the position I have now at my school
A3: make "can't" a bad word in your classroom. It's fun for the Ss to catch each other & then help rephrase the statement
A3 let all your LEARNERS (ss, TS, &Ps) know that it is ok to F.A.I.L. Asks Qs & share ideas with ppl. Everyone will start to grow
I tend to struggle with this too!! https://t.co/5eF8bypx7H
A2: It happens sometimes. : / Not proud. I tend to be harder on myself & revert to old thinking. I'm completely opposite for Ss!
A3: Begin by understanding (clarified by Carol Dweck); guide learners by continually challenging ends w/ new means
That's what I'm working on too with my own children...gettting rid of that phrase "youre a smart girl"
A3 We have to break the habits of "I can't... "I've never..." and MODEL IT!
I bet realizing that helps you empathize w/ Ss and better understand obstacles!
A3: Being open to new possibilities, risks, and challenges, but we also need to be hungry for it!
A3: Teach that ideology is devalued when the learning environment itself undermines it.
A3:Sandwich method, tell S or T what they did well, what they need to improve, and overall positive outlook
A3 1st Breathe, try again, act patient, & respectful with all ages of learners around us each day.
Great way to say it Tina, so many times we have to have the "will" & then build the "skill" as we go!
Should ask, "how did you know that? Where did you learn that?
Definitely need a growth mindset for tech int way to go! https://t.co/cloOfaXZ0v
I was always the one who said,"Why not?" My Growth Mindset got me many eye rolls- like using tech to engage my Ss!
It's hard for me to imagine you as anything but great - but maybe THAT is a fixed mindset, too! https://t.co/RKi0f13eAZ
A2: when I started teaching I didn't believe I could be "great"... It took others recognizing my gifts for my mindset to switch
That is right! I like that way of positive thinking, friend. :)
A3 options to demonstrate mastery, reward effort and coming back from failure
A3: Growth mindset is contagious when people start buying in left and right. Makes you feel like part of something bigger.
A3: Yes! I don't know it all and never will. I have to be willing to let Ss teach me!
A3 Ss data trcking & reflection in the clsrm. They were physically able to see the growth in their graphs https://t.co/ONZ0AeWyit
A3 show students how to rise up from mistakes/setbacks. Model by example
A3: Teach that abilities can change, ask questions, solicit feedback, take on challenges. (1/2)
Q3: Teaching setting goals methods (WOOP for example), dealing with frustration, promoting grit and perseverance, etc.,
A3 Celebrate failures, high five them, when they occur and for what they are an opportunity to grow.
Perseverance is key when it comes to growth mindset
A3: Focus on what we don’t know, rather than having all answers. Work to become. (2/2)
A3b: Do not accept limiting statements that would undermine the idea of growth potential.
A3: Give opportunities to learn that failure IS an option. Makerspace is a spot in intend to grow my students.
A3: deep, deep reflection with conditions that allow for meaningful action afterwards. Assessments kill this for example
A3: Worst case scenario is failure. But leaning comes from mistakes/failure. No real loss, I guess😉
Q3 Encourage others to share their passion. Listen and support. https://t.co/IjauT7gz3o
Q3: What is one thing we can do to foster ?
A3: Learn about your students so that you have an idea of what substantive growth actually looks like for them individually.
A3 I model to Ts that I lead that if we don't know, we can go find the answer, or play with it until we figure it out!
A3-You got to model a . It would be hard to teach it if you are not doing it yourself.
A3 Know students. Build trust that says it's ok 2make mistakes and don't hide yours. Transparency leaves one vulnerable but human
celebration is an important part of the growing and reflection process
A2. I had a fixed mindset when it came to communicating with my co-teacher. I always believed that they should know what to do.
A3 Get out more. Rub elbows with others (the diverser the better) as they work through problems and professional development..
And we as educators should be the greatest cheerleaders for those who need it. https://t.co/fkKG9np8cs
yes! Sometimes it takes more perseverance than others😉
Very true Jim, I always try & show my learners my mistakes as well so we can talk about the process
A3) lead up and extend grace. Everyone is at a different place in the process. Opportunity to coach!
Allow them to see your perseverance through mistakes. Your willingness to listen and continue to learn. https://t.co/Kp8Dko8PLZ
A3 foster environment where S (& T) believe in themselves; encourage S to step out and explore; accept constr crit
A3: Create opportunities for students to examine their reactions to certain learning tasks. Then explain .
A2:belief that "this" is what you are capable of based on upbringing. what others thought weighed heavier than what I desired.
A3: Worst case scenario is failure. But mistakes/failure breed learning opportunities. No real loss, I guess😉
A3 teach Ss to "fail forward" and try again. Stop doing everything for them.
Great example of If Then statements we can make!
Congratulations! Delivery is a special growth mindset of its own!!
and reflect on it. Love it!!
Oh my gosh, congratulations! What a bundle of joy!
A3: Encourage in your school. Your students should be examining how they learn best.
Q4: What questions do you have about or ?
A3: Once you know your students and the students know you care about them, don't be afraid to be critical.
A3: I also feel that love, empathy, joy, play, and mindfulness can foster a growth mindset in ways we can't even imagine
A3 model , show them we fail too, teach them strategies to learn from failure & celebrate growth & improvement
A3: Agree w/ Tina! Be open, honest, & transparent with our mistakes & teach Ss HOW to grow thru them. https://t.co/BLhQh3uKTp
A3: Lead by example! Show others that you may not have it all figured out, but that's not enough to keep you from moving forward!
I thought greatness was reserved for others w/ more experience. Took time to believe I could make a real difference.
A3 got cut in 8th grade football, ended playing in NFL...reminded my 8th grade coach of that
A1: Never being content with "good enough" always learning, researching, pushing to be better.
A3: don't hide mistakes. Allow SS to see you mess up and learn from your own mistakes. We don't have to be perfect either.
This is crucial. I love it!
Yes, and model caring criticism. Critique the idea, not the ideator.
Exactly. Educators are often all about the latest trend. Sometimes change is an improvement, sometimes not.
Some learners - adults and children - have to climb mountains to surpass past neg. comments to jump into
A4 Question: How can we encourage GM in fixed mindset school culture?
Even just following the and seeing all of the opinions on is incredibly insightful.
A3: When your students figure out how they learn best, listen to them. Create flexibility in your learning environments.
no to naysayers is key piece !
A3: school culture must embrace, model and encourage .
When will the rest of the EDU world realize that the first attempt is never going to be the best?
Yes!!! It is ok to not know as long as you are willing to learn! Love this!! https://t.co/MCfvnpuwsy
A3: Lead by example! Show others that you may not have it all figured out, but that's not enough to keep you from moving forward!
A4: Are there areas in which we should use caution in encouraging , or is it positive in every context?
A4: what is the most effective way to help "stuck" Ts in your building switch their mindset & change classroom culture?
A4. What ways can we measure/evaluate our level of ?
I'm building a goal setting PD for teachers...have any suggestions for good goal setting videos to include?
A3 - Model handling "failure" -I get so many opportunities for that every day!!
A3: encouraging Ss and allow for mistakes in the classroom without embarrassment.
Fish in a Tree is a wonderful book to share with teachers and students about this very topic.
A4 how do u coach a T w/ a FM?
A4: I've realized the power in letting become viral in my distict!
A3 teach S the importance of the process of thinking & learning rather than just getting the answer right or wrong
Biggest thing is this: BE & MODEL. How many teachers actually live a growth minded life? If teachers aren't, hard for Ss
A3 modeling, show examples of failing, reflecting, monitoring progress, s's learn by watching. Explicitly teach what it means.
A4. Question - how can we best help learners overcome negative statements made to them in past to move toward
. Ha! I have a lot of literal muscles waiting to be worked out as well! 😂 Just joined a gym! https://t.co/ULirR3RsrE
Time to take a bolt break
Curious: is there ever a time when growth mindset is less desirable than fixed? Is fixed always "bad"?
A4: How can charter school boards and CEOs adopt and foster a ?
A4:How do we instill it in our Ps, stop the convos of "I wasn't good at it and neither was my Ps, etc"
A4 non-threatening ways to propose GM. I've been in sessions were I cringe at the way its being presented to those new to it
Far too much talent is hijacked by misguided thinking e.g. "smart in math/science" https://t.co/yHB6NY1lHd
That's what I'm working on too with my own children...gettting rid of that phrase "youre a smart girl"
Great! I suggest exposing colleagues to short articles or videos on GM & asking: do we want to learn more about this?
A4: What would be your best advice on starting to build up a student who's been convinced in the past they cannot be successful?
How can we encourage when the system still focuses on grades as the end all?
I always brought it back to students and student success...is this what Ss need? https://t.co/nozotKutPB
A4 how do u coach a T w/ a FM?
A4: How do we push the conversation beyond positive thinking to examining underlying assumptions about learning?
A4: What/where are some of your favorite online resources?
What are the steps we should take to move anyone from a fixed mindset to one of growth?
A4 I’m learning large scale broadcast/video project management. Why is it difficult to just grow with it?
A4: how can I bring my awesomeness to TX? LOL!
A4: When is it okay to abandon a energy vampire/fixed mindset who doesn't want to move forward?!
I think we have to show them the value of what we are putting forward & help them where they are, same as w/ Ss
This is fantastic!! I wish all schools would support this notion from the TOP!
Encourages risk taking every time!!! Mistakes are opportunities to make amazing progress!! https://t.co/W7d3dBcTJI
Very true Jim, I always try & show my learners my mistakes as well so we can talk about the process
A3: Push yourself to challenge your own beliefs about control of the classrm, control of learnin gexperiences
A2: Fixed Mindset is similar to the least dangerous assumption in SPED. He can't do this so I won't try to teach it.
A4: How do we silence the 'noise'? Naysayers, negative criticism w/o suggestions, the social stigmas, etc.
What do you think? Where do you think it might not be?
A3: Foster GMS, professional book clubs, blogging, networking, chats like this...
A4) as a leader how are going to daily model for your students & staff ? Are you comfortable with not arriving?
ASAP! Move on...they might just realize they are missing out and seek you out!
A4: I have in mind to design a workshop for teachers at my school about growth mindset, I hope it can work
A4: What are formal systems or processes for reflecting on your own growth?
Modeling learning may be something to try, & gathering allies, then sharing what you're doing/learning
Thanks for sharing that. You're very thoughtful
A4 How 2 propose a change in vocabulary when some1 says "We know that girls...boys...children of poverty..." this is based on FM.
Maybe when it's completely contrary to what's realistic given context? https://t.co/EST36IkMts
Curious: is there ever a time when growth mindset is less desirable than fixed? Is fixed always "bad"?
A4 Students, even the superstars, may have fixed mindsets that need inspiration & attention. Here's how: https://t.co/O8K1ilURPM
Love this! https://t.co/vrdGwCbnuk
A3: make "can't" a bad word in your classroom. It's fun for the Ss to catch each other & then help rephrase the statement
I feel if we create a love for our craft we can foster a Q3 A3
I use quadrant method Jessica, based on time to accomplish/effort. Then help them set a "tough" & couple "easy"
But aren't you failing them as a coach when you let them drown in their pity party?
A4 Q to explore: How do affect change in educators' mindset stances when TTWWADI is lurking as a nemesis? https://t.co/XkDJrCPxV0
I think conversations are great! getting to know people.
Bowing out a bit early Best to all of my tweeps for a great start to the year.
Ok reading with my boys pulls me away. Great to join the great educators here. Go and be this week.
What types of books do you recommend for the professional book clubs?
A4: Do fixed & go hand in hand?
A4: driving home the point that is about improvement of craft, without seeming condescending.
A3: Questioning Ts/Ss can subtly foster . What did you learn from this exp? Where do you want to go from here?
Great Q. Speaks to what we REALLY believe about whether/how Ss learn https://t.co/T2DeyqvmBI
A4: How do we push the conversation beyond positive thinking to examining underlying assumptions about learning?
A4 cont. I'm also currently reading "You Don't Have to Be Bad to Get Better." hoping this will help encourage GM
Yes, finding a way to shift mindset is a helpful step! Perhaps having her see/hear change in others?
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A4: Sometimes, growth looks too much like failure, especially to parents. How can we communicate the difference?
A4: How do people think relates to cultural competence? What cultural convos must be included?
A4: What's the best way to introduce a to parents (i.e. At Back-toSchool Night)?
Q5 retweet --->> https://t.co/kouhOkjIRO
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A4 I wrote this which leads 2question "when is it ok to give students time, just time to figure it out
https://t.co/Ril7MYiWwR
A4-By letting the actions speak for you. Show how you get better by getting back up. https://t.co/OH4IWxwKYR
A4: How do we silence the 'noise'? Naysayers, negative criticism w/o suggestions, the social stigmas, etc.
I think it has to be intrinsically motivated. The learner has to want to change. We can't force it.
Lead them to set goals and guide them in achieving them!
research shows it's never too late! learning that abilities are malleable is powerful!
A4: How do we shift traditional grading practices/guidelines to promote & align with a growth mindset? https://t.co/xZbTZ2B7Do
A3 to foster we must be , vision, and the stamina to move forward in small bites to ease in change.
If everyone is on board, it works so much better. Naysayers? Leave em behind! Keep doing what's best for kids!
i think a lot of Ts think they're helping by removing obstacles but are just giving Ss a false sense of security
Great question! IMO, giving a false hope in feedback in order to be positive/GM, etc. does more negative. Just MO.
A5: Start asking questions and listen to responses.
Here is Q5 --->>> https://t.co/Xv4n8b12c2
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
I don't think the noise and negative criticism should be silenced. It's important to challenge norms https://t.co/Y211cfz0Io
A4: How do we silence the 'noise'? Naysayers, negative criticism w/o suggestions, the social stigmas, etc.
Thanks! Lots of goal setting happening with T-TESS!
Thank you will look at resources
What if you are standing alone?
I need to visit some Edcamps in TX! You are such inspiring edus!
A5. I try to write down my failures each day as a way to grow from them. Try to pick up on patterns/themes in how I fail
does that mean that your bundle of joy & little girl share a birthday?
Happy Birthday Girls!
It is definitely one of the top topics that many educators are talking about in our recent PD
A5 Sometimes I have to be my own biggest cheerleader. Sometimes its . Stay mindful, stay positive.
A5: I think about how I expect a particular student to perform on a task.
How can I change the task for them to show learning?
teaching the science of the malleability of abilities, and modeling it, is powerful!
Hi Tom, just popped in from Long Island 2 say hello 2 friends. A5 Fixed mindsets come up when negativity creeps in.
A4 Where can I find some favorite growth mindset resources online?
A3 Allow time to self reflect on practices everyday and collaborate with other professionals that share a
Nicely pointed out. I'm coming from Sped viewpoint- it's ALL noise😂 My Ss are capable of ANYTHING!
I just stop, "give myself a talking to" about my thinking then take a deep breath and start over. https://t.co/6IPAAsxhFP
Q5 retweet --->> https://t.co/kouhOkjIRO
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
Do it! We just had an edcamp organizer summit in Dallas this weekend! https://t.co/pKtWpDzITO
I need to visit some Edcamps in TX! You are such inspiring edus!
It's even sadder when it's a teacher. Their influence is far reaching & being in a FMS just poisons the well.
A4 When I had board members second guess decisions I made continually https://t.co/0PntYJnZwC
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
You are the lone nut. Show them your success and you will find a first follower!
A5: Question everything and listen to what SS have to answer.
That's where you get encouragement and support from your PLN!
A5: it's easier to be in ! Have to force yourself , at times, into a . https://t.co/Ff5vgNlHcW
Here is Q5 --->>> https://t.co/Xv4n8b12c2
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A5: Push past a Fixed Mindset and ask yourself, "Am I doing what's best for kids? Or am I doing what's easiest for me?"
2/2 And I can have a "growth mindset" all I want about winning The Voice or Olympics; it won't happen. https://t.co/8rCnTmRDqR
A5 I hear my mom's voice, "Nothing ever comes easily- you've had a chance to get an education! She was a migrant!
A4 How can we self monitor and measure our
A5: As admin if I start feeling I go back in the classroom surrounded by Ss...puts it all back in perspective
I don't really have a "fixed" response to the question. I simply posed it for further consideration.
Ha! Have you seen that video! That's so true! Thanks for the reminder!
I think about SpEd students often and how we don't give them the opportunity to grow at times through "supports."
a5: not taking time to reflect on my daily failures - need to find time for this so I can support my growth
A5: Yes. I observe my FMs & effects w/o judgement. Then I breathe deeply, & talk back w/ my GM voice.
Take a step back.Let T's and S's explore and learn together. Discuss my own failures and how I've grown. https://t.co/0WP5lFju3H
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A5: I must grow my from testing and objectives to a of authentic assessment
A5 sometimes when I get stuck in a FM I turn for support to my PLN. It's amazing how talking or listening can snap u back into GM
I catch myself doing that too sir, think we all get "comfortable" in an approach at times vs looking for new way
A5:Sometimes dealing w/a difficult student. Not always time to try dfrnt strategies w/room full of other Ss who need to learn
Come to EdCamp Dallas 10/15 https://t.co/WIuxeHKUlB
I need to visit some Edcamps in TX! You are such inspiring edus!
Q5: I talk with my Ss,Ts and Visit classrooms. Great to hang around with positive people also.
A4: Qs about G/FMS...what are some ideas about getting unstuck, having a bad day & in a negative place.
A3: Encourage and avoid discouraging. Encourage discovery!
A5: when I have a project or idea I have "go to" people I know will help make dreams reality. Not fair to other Ts
A5 At the end of last year, several students who I thought hated my class told or wrote to me that I was their favorite teacher!
A5 Those doldrums are the pits. Look to colleagues, find the humor, find the joy in what you do
A5: I've made a promise to myself to look for another job if I find the fixed mindset prevailing. Growth mindset is a must in edu
Terrific question to ask...I'll keep that in mind and share this with my staff!
totally. which is why so many S's are walking into college/real-world and NOT surviving. I hate that ;(
. or come to any of the edcamps we're having in Houston in October, Joanna. Or do both!
A5: as an AP; discipline. I see the grey in situations and sometimes feel I need to hide my process from the b/w people. 😬
Yes sir it is, just like the positive educators right now in !
A5 Stop and use it as a teachable moment. Make the situation visible for your students. They will set you straight!
A5: When I say, "Dogs don't have cats." it implies that Ss can't change based on who/what their Ps are. Must unlock that belief!
A4: What are some activities that you do to encourage
A5 Autocorrect ASAP! I might ask Ss for a min to think, I may apologize if my FM was something I shared w them, make it a lesson.
A5 continued- You never know how you have impacted a S, so stay hopeful, supportive, & involved!
A5 I doubt myself, but then try and bounce ideas off like-minded colleagues past and present
A5: All the time! It helps to have something that can be a "reset" button. For me, it's music. Helps me start over and move on.
show them your success with it little by little the more successful & positive you are, they will come around
A5: it can be easy to regress to fixed mindset when things go wrong. I try to use my mentors/other inspiring Ts to pickme back up
I use a lot of literature..Ss and Ts seem to respond well when you read a good book https://t.co/Qn5TwG9S7G
A4: What are some activities that you do to encourage
A5: There is a saying that is something like "You become like the 5 people you spent the most time with. Choose carefully."
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A5 I wear a positivity bracelet. I concentrate on it when I feel stress or am around negative people! It works
as soon as you identify them! Put your efforts into the ones who have a chance to change and improve.
You guys are all INCREDIBLE. Learning so much from you all!
Why I ❤️ that shadows his Ss-Never loses sight of what it's like 2B in the classroom TODAY https://t.co/HnxTGMppVY
A5: As admin if I start feeling I go back in the classroom surrounded by Ss...puts it all back in perspective
Effective use of objectives & assessment organized in a proficiency scale (backward design) lead to
That pretty much sums it up for me! Mic drop moment!
A5 Yes. When the story (shared with others) is more about the past than the future it’s time to take a break & reflect.
A5: I get into a FMS when I'm around negative people. Teaching high needs Ss is hard enough w/out being in a FMS.
A5: Accountability. convos corrected in the moment. Continually make the conscious effort. https://t.co/oy6b3gLOum
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A5: Yes. Think past limited quantifiable data and recognize that every moment can generate growth, if fostered.
A6. Admit your mistakes/be vulnerable.. Show them the power of growing from your failures
A6: admit mistakes, failures, & when you don't know something. Show them the learning and growing process
A5: I find myself in a during the most stressful times of the day. I can analyze my emotions and thinking.
So true!! https://t.co/Jho6rEXlCl
A5: There is a saying that is something like "You become like the 5 people you spent the most time with. Choose carefully."
A6: I'm not afraid to let students teach me! We are ALL learners, together!
Great sample If Then statement!
frustrating for sure, much like differentiation in the classroom though there is differentiation w/ discipline
A5: more times than I should. We have to remember why we do what we do.
Always let them know when u learn from them or learn something new. https://t.co/gns7cdV1Vs
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6 openly discuss your failures when they happen, when a lesson doesn't go right enlist Ss to help fix it!
A6 Let students teach, have choice... https://t.co/Q5kcaqysJ5
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6: talking about reading books, taking classes Or talking about personal learning w/ Twitter or google. https://t.co/M9bPaJnNax
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6: my FAV part of being an educator is being human. Mistakes are good for the soul. Make me a better admin, T, and mom!
A6: I ask questions I don't know the answer to. I say "I don't know, let's find out.". I ask for feedback.
I love this chat for exactly that reason!
A6: Ask them questions about something they are passionate about and great knowledge about. They will love sharing!!
A6: I'm a , if you truly enjoy the content and the job, learning is just as fun as teaching it!
A5 - "What's best for kids LONGTERM?" The "moment" can steer you wrong - want to solve their problems... https://t.co/8muHs7KGkn
Q5: Do you ever catch yourself in a during the school day? What do or can you do to manage fixed mindset thoughts?
A6: Sit in on lessons...ask Ss to explain or teach you what they are doing...share stories abt what you are learning as adult
A6: Admitting mistakes, showing your human! Let students know similar times you struggled/messed up! Also a great way to connect!
A6: Don't be afraid to say "I DON'T KNOW" in class. Then you can model a good way for the Ss to find the info/solve the problem!
A6 Trying new tech or apps in class and asking for help when I get stuck! (and i will get stuck!) https://t.co/Cax3PkFl02
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6: Participate in activity w/ them that requires new learning and join their learning process, identifying struggles as valid.
A6 Working with a new app or piece of writing and talking through your thinking with SS-letting them lead!
A6: I show SS my learning badges.They know I'm always learning & trying out something new & they ask about it.
I have not but know via ...I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
A5: Sometimes I put too much attention to complete the syllabus, ignoring the real needs of the students and their personal goals
A6: by trying new things and searching the best method for delivery for the Ss
A6:I'm a MS dance teacher. My girls had to teach me how to whip, nae nae, & dab. We all laughed...a lot!
A6: I think discussing with them how you learn. Also letting them see you take risk. https://t.co/90Z4hkzThq
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6: Love asking Ss what they've read lately that has changed them. You'd be amazed how much they want to share if you just ask!
A6: We are all modeling learning right now on In fact, I just learned i was placing a Q: instead of an A https://t.co/BsXEDk9SjW
A6Post this for Ss and talk with them about types of mistakes. Have their thoughts break down the process https://t.co/qgdNvMvuF5
A6 The best way to model the teacher as learner is to truly be interested in what yr Ss have to say. Be curious &converse w/them.
A6 by showing them that you can laugh at your own mistakes
Teach stu to use failure/setbacks like a slingshot that propels them further!
Or "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." https://t.co/0QF90S7F4z
A5: When I say, "Dogs don't have cats." it implies that Ss can't change based on who/what their Ps are. Must unlock that belief!
A6 mistakes are allowed! Model learning process for students
A6: Don't be fake. Let your students see who you are. I teach middle school. They spot fake pretty quick and tune you out.
Important for our admin/leaders to do the same w/ Ts, Ss, Ps. Own what you know, own what you don't know.
Thanks . The is a must for all admins. https://t.co/R7CrSLZN20
Why I ❤️ that shadows his Ss-Never loses sight of what it's like 2B in the classroom TODAY https://t.co/HnxTGMppVY
A5: As admin if I start feeling I go back in the classroom surrounded by Ss...puts it all back in perspective
A6: Create ?s & space 4 Ss 2 answer in own unique ways. Saw this in . Ss taught ME w/creative ideas & I told them!
A6: get excited when you uncover something new and share both w Ss. Model what you want to see.
a6: Yes! Transparency when you fail. Let S’s teach from their perspective. Tell S’s when & what you learn form them - everyday
Exactly! I think about what I would want for my own children. Or what I would hope their Ts would choose.
A6 As the LMS Ss ask the most candid ?s! Very specialized at times.I look bewildered and say IDK but how can we find out?
A6 With kinders they loved showing me what they knew. I was glad 2be the "guide on the side" learning w/them. A world of wonder
A6 Saying “I don’t know.” when you don’t. Asking for help is another way to model a ..
A6 Two great ways to model being a learner in front of Ss. Adding: show Ss how to create not just consume.
Yes. Ss need to see your authenticity. Authentic Ts are always appreciated.
A6 Writing with them, reading books beside them, asking ?s I don't know answers to
A6: By asking S to share their thinking & make comments like I never thought of it that way...We can always learn from our S.
celebrate their growth & improvements in the classroom no matter how small!! Their grades will start to improve!
WOW! I love it! Bravo!!! 💐🎉
A6: Also find my enthusiasm 4 a topic & admitting I'm still learning & exploring=open invitation to have them learn w/& teach me.
them to teach YOU and do something to that demonstrates your learning. https://t.co/mavMl91p8y
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
A6: Being Authentic & vulnerable before them. Letting them see me struggle e.g. Reading difficult text. https://t.co/aIapyDR4xs
Q6: How do you or can you model being a learner in front of students?
Great! I try to do the same. https://t.co/wQhdDqGY6t
A6: Participate in activity w/ them that requires new learning and join their learning process, identifying struggles as valid.
A6 Sharing my passions, curiosity&wonderings with Ss,as we learn how to discover our gifts & ind wonderings. Models thirst for K.
A6: I try to walk students through my process of selecting learning tasks for them regularly.
A6: to me it's about letting Ss know you're not at the end of the journey of education, just a different spot in it than them.
A6 By trying new things that push yourself and telling s's about it- the success and failure- like trying Twitter chats for me.
"What have you read that has changed you" is a GREAT Q - for anyone! https://t.co/vt8hXAXWRB
A6: Love asking Ss what they've read lately that has changed them. You'd be amazed how much they want to share if you just ask!
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Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
A6: I explain to students why I selected this task, curriculum resource, this lesson format.
A6: don't be afraid to let Ss or staff know that you don't have all the answers; that you too are learning and make mistakes!
A6 cont 2 S per class to teach skills, embedded in content; they return to class to teach T & S; grade level at once SWATteam
I must leave- see you next week!! Thank you!
Yes! THIS! https://t.co/BskWNFB2TF
A6 Saying “I don’t know.” when you don’t. Asking for help is another way to model a ..
Q7 retweet --->> https://t.co/ThGgCGPNih
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
Be intentional .Praise work &effort 2push it 2the next level. Avoid saying "good job" or "you're so smart"
A7: Get students to assess themselves. And show them how to do it well and make adjustments. The grades shouldn't be a surprise.
I'm using it w/ my staff as well...if we don't have why nailed down the rest how and what is hard!
Add your thoughts each way of S success to .
A7 I offered feedback more often than grades, and students always had a chance to improve based on feedback.
A7. Standards based grading correlates great with
Thank you! I appreciate it.
A6: I model by not being afraid to not know. "Good question, I'm not quite sure, let's look it up!"
thanks for sharing-like that use of the term.
LOVE how the munchkins assume U want 2 know & will insist on showing U things. They KNOW their ideas have value.
A7: Get assignments back to students ASAP. Usually fastest is to grade electronically or have students grade.
Here is Q7 --->>> https://t.co/2HNn2VYGHy
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
"I don't know" is powerful. IMO it attracts respect f/ other GM personalities. (Haters gonna hate anyway).
A7: Grades = FM. Ss see grades and stop learning. With feedback, they see opportunities for growth and will take them.
A7: Choice!!! And make sure students get accommodations or modifications if needed!!!
because I think even when we think we have a growth mindset-there are some things on which we may have blind spots
Yes a powerful message that says we all need help and that's ok https://t.co/3k7ktlT6lm
A6 Saying “I don’t know.” when you don’t. Asking for help is another way to model a ..
A6 investing time in learning how to craft questions! This will lead 2 deep questioning that will help them grow ea other & self.
A7: I appreciate how MAP data & RIT scores help to convey a continuum of learning and growth w/out grade level boundaries.
A7:Do-overs, esp when evaluating a skill. Grading individual progress rather than having same standard for all Ss.
Me too! Also I no longer do writer conferences, the S & I now engage in writers' conversations. https://t.co/yFo5UFlYzw
A6 Writing with them, reading books beside them, asking ?s I don't know answers to
A7: Open up the "product" they create so they can choose/put forth their own ideas & work vs just "ticking the boxes"
A7 Ss will show you what they know with tasks that give them choice for how they demonstrate what they know. less is more.
A7 look for indiv S progress. Confer w S & set achievable learning goals https://t.co/TtcZx4xxFG
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
A7: Frame assessments as tools for learning. Make avail. info one can learn from. Prompt reflection.
A7: I ask students how they expect to perform on an upcoming assessment. Set a realistic goal, not just "100%"
A7: Assessment needs timely feedback, alignment to tching, and variance for learning styles/abilities/preferences
A7: I love it when Ss are asked to assess themselves, then sit with the T and decide together how to measure growth!
A6 Investing time in sharing our learning, struggles, and knowledge with ea other. Talking is one of the greatest growing tools.
A6: Be always WILLING to learn, about anything. I work at international school,it's always fun to learn more about their cultures
SO important...feedback w/out a grade/score leads to , once you put a grade on it no one looks at comments
Boom! https://t.co/TMg4dQwEAY
A7: Grades = FM. Ss see grades and stop learning. With feedback, they see opportunities for growth and will take them.
A7: Involve Ss in their own assessment. What & how they learn should be part of the learning process. That=empowerment.
A7 staying with traditional grading is very fixed mindset!!! Allowing stu to "show what you know" can take many faces
A7 - "So what did you LEARN?" "How are u more prepared for ____?" "What are you more curious about now?" https://t.co/5HTeao0ci6
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
A7b: Nonetheless, I hope to encourage more data conversations this year, rather than fixed snapshot static numbers.
Thanks for the inspiration! Off to put the finishing touches on my 'sworkshop presentation for Tuesday!
A7: the standards based grading approach of mastery on a continuum really helps the building of a growth mindset.
A7: Teach students how to attack unfamiliar challenges. Throw them curveballs regularly and talk through the process.
A6 It helps to be a member of a learning community. If you aren’t find one. Read a lot is great, too. https://t.co/r4mzSl9rTI
Love that Barbara, it is that approach of them reflecting & deciding what is important & how they can show it
A7. Many, many discussions BEFORE assessment or grading occurs about - informal that talks the talk
I might be able to join you during my lunch. Thanks for the invite!
and their voice counts. They fight for equal time and that's challenge in and of itself Solving that is
Q7: Ss can't be afraid to fail. Failure is the best way to learn. Turn assessments into tools for developing a
A7 instead of hand it in, say publish it!
a7: never attach a numerical grade to something learned for the 1st time. Collect feedback, redesign, then assess based on growth
A7: Voice and Choice with process and product! Get the best work when Ss own their own learning. Differentiation is so powerful!
A7: After their presentations there will be a self reflection % a group reflection using input from the class.
Wish the goal of edu was NOT to assess & test but to help Ss fall in love w/the process of learning & find how each learns best.
High praise from you! Thank you! I need someone in TX to hire me pronto! ;-)
A7: When the grade is the focus, it is a . When the process is the focus, a can grow.
It's what they did at my son's internship this summer. He graded himself, then they chatted. Helped him grow!
A7: After their presentations there will be a self reflection & a group reflection using input from the class.
Hi ! Agreed, when we want to learn from them, they see it's all about that! https://t.co/ceVvBGE6VW
LOVE how the munchkins assume U want 2 know & will insist on showing U things. They KNOW their ideas have value.
Absolutely! I'm a speced admin, & do this all the time w/ staff, Ss, & families! We all have room to grow & be better!
A7 Balance Achievement Assessments with Growth Assessments.
A6: When I taught my kids we brainstormed things we we wanted to know! Demonstrating we all have things to learn!
A7:relating to TTESS; allow goals to change if not on target.
absolutely! Goal setting and tracking
A7: teach students how to self-assess. What types of problems are their teachers likely to ask? Make mini-quizzes.
A7 we have to work hard to align grading w or we risk sending mixed messages to students
A7 Train Ss to do positive, reflective self- & peer assessments that focus on moving forward, even if it is only in one small way
A7: give S's feedback. Grade for demonstrating how they arrived at their answer...even if it is wrong https://t.co/M9NGpekCBo
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
A7: exercises & activities help Ss w/ anxiety, ACES, etc. before going into an assessment
A7: the hack is in feedback. Highlight strengths. Identify area to improve. Promote process over product https://t.co/sRBTNqk6d9
Q7: Some grading and assessment practices can trigger a . What are your hacks for assessment?
A7) Don't use the word test. Let students know the function of assessment is to learn what we don't know, so we can move forward.
A6: Also, I regularly made errors in front of them while solving math problems & let them come "teach" me how they solved it!
Curveballs=how life works. Ss must be flexible, innovative & creative. Our job is not to teach them how 2 take tests.
A7 Hand out a test with the blanks filled with the correct answers and ask learners to come up with the questions..
Q8: What is an action you will take to further develop a in yourself and/or students?
Q8 retweet --->> https://t.co/A7Sbrbmnvx
Q8: What is an action you will take to further develop a in yourself and/or students?
Thanks for following Tim. I look forward to sharing stories and Not Perfect Hats :-)
A7 The jury is still out for me on grades. Even Ks reflect on their learning & are disappointed when they struggle w/challenges
A8: Be a part of this chat more often!
A7: Ask your students how your assessments and grading can be improved. Reflect openly about goals of each. Which are FA vs SA?
A8: taking more risks, stepping out of comfort zone. I'm an introvert, but I need to step out and present more.
A7: I use mistakes at the exams as a way to learn what they need to improve and encouraging them to keep learning
Based on these assessments what grade would you assign this student? 75, 75, 85, 0, 85
this has been great, thank you all for your insights
A7 GM assessment. Where exactly did ur understanding break down?If Ss can assess it, they can see where they are on "YET" bridge.
A7: Grading leads to , research supports this strongly. Comment only grading leads to
Model and speak the right language keep it in the forefront https://t.co/RgqX91OhOu
Q8: What is an action you will take to further develop a in yourself and/or students?
A7: I sew but don't like following patterns. My trial and error is my process. I own the learning and the problem solving.
A8: I will continually try to change my vocabulary to reflect and be authentic using it.
Waves! I've seen how hard kids work 2 teach well. They take the responsibility seriously. LUV watching them explore
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Q8: What is an action you will take to further develop a in yourself and/or students?
A8: Student surveys for self reflection after major projects/tests.
As a SB member, I love talking to kids abt what they are curious abt & then ask them to show me too!
A8 Since outright failure is rare, focus on struggles, stumbles, & setbacks as natural aspects on the road to growth & success.
A8 more research, PD, & reading on for me. Then I will pass that on to Ts in my district.
A8: Practice and Preach that I am a true learner who will never stop moving forward/learning!
A8: I'm reading Carol Dweck's Self-Theories right now. Thinking about how I can recreate research settings in learning tasks.
A8: I will create a lesson to teach the difference between the learning zone and the performance zone.
See but that models real life! They will need to learn how to share & champion their own ideas. Good stuff!
A8) Make a point of choosing a topic, studying something I've never studied before. https://t.co/QnFGKwNvYb
Q8: What is an action you will take to further develop a in yourself and/or students?
A8: Read, reflect, redirect, refine
A8 Continue to look at failure as a means to greater success and as a prerequisite to learn.
A7: My fav one is to assign Ss to work in pairs on a test & include any "teaching" they do for each other as part of the points!
A8: Going to ask for fb after I present a pd tomorrow, reflect, and implement it. Show we all have something to share & can grow!
A8 I need to get out of my own way. Let go of fear and embrace trying new things.
A7: as much feedback as possible and allowing re-attempts for Ss so that fear of failure doesn't dominate their mindset
A7:I do a game in which students have to discover the mistakes in the sentences (teaching Spanish). Self-assessment become FUN
A8 To further develop a connect with more edus to expand the reach of and a shared community.
a8: goal this year: focus on instilling confidence in my students so they want to work & GROW for me; content will be secondary
Thanks for the conversation.
A8 surround myself with others with same goal
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Great chat tonight ! Thanks to everyone for the learning and to the moderators for hosting!
A8:Be more vulnerable in front of Ss. Ts no longer have to be perfect. Education has shifted to something we get to do together.
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Excellent conversation!
A8 To me Vygotsky got it w/ZPD Ts need to know their Sts (&themselves) 2know where to go next. https://t.co/OrDMiiPoKM
A8: I will create a lesson to teach the difference between the learning zone and the performance zone.
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Striving to instill by will help us develop a that sticks.
A8 move out of comfort zone/take risks,have more conversations with fellow ts, find accountability buddy, explicitly teach to s's
thanks for great growth tonight. Will the chat be archived?
A8: continue to step out of comfort zones. Be vulnerable. Commit to progress and setbacks and more progress.
A8) Since most of my students are teachers, I'm going to show them ways to exercise their professional judgment and trust it.
Thanks & for the awesome chat!
A8 - Learn something new (sometimes lots of somethings!) every day & show your excitement about that learning!
SO amazing to chat with an expert. Thank you, thank you!
A8 by doing an , , Region 14 (Texas) or similar.. Oh, follow worked, too!
Thank you! We very much enjoyed joining the chat tonight.
Don't let the conversation stop on folks, be sure to follow & keep up with !
Great idea! Anyone else have suggestions/ideas on videos to prompt conversation & application of ?
Great job with reflection on .
Perfect is NOT an option! Join the Not Perfect Hat Club & helps kids embrace being perfectly imperfect :-)
Sunday nights and are a weekly date! Thanks everyone! Great night
and all those who shared amazing comments about this important topic - many thanks!
A8: challenge myself to try new things, be honest with myself, and have 'things to try differently next time', not failures
Thank you
Terrific questions & tweets
Thanks for conversation on
It was a pleasure! I enjoyed learning with everyone, thank you! https://t.co/QuDKzv9P7O
We are honored you took the time to lead the discussion sir, thank you very, very much!
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Thanks for refereeing tonight, . Sorry I only made the last few minutes.
amazing chat, excellent timing as the new school year approaches. Thanks for helping my development of .
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A8: NEVER. STOP. TAKING. CHANCES. Take the risks with the "This is best for kids" mentality! Push boundaries!
Thanks for a great chat. I learned a lot and heard many great ideas.
A8: In myself, reading articles, online courses, sharing experiences, etc. With students, direct instruction through SEL program
