#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Chad from Ohio checking in tonight. I’m easing my way back into Twitter chats dealing with personal issues. I’m a fan of student choice, flexible seating, and saying YES! #tlap
Hello, TLAP Crew! Andrew here, joining from SoCal. 4th-Grade is in the house . . . or should I say on the ship? :P Having a great summer vacation so far. Love connecting and growing my PLN. #tlap
Hi, I'm Jay and I like long walks on the beach and the holidays. I'm 6 foot 2 with blue eyes... Oh darn this is #tlap - Hi everyone. welcome from #NaESP
Robyn from AK! Principal of 2 separate day schools, k-12 behavior,and 18-21 yo Ss learning to navigate the community, along with our program for sus/exp students; and I do it with great joy and passion #TLAP
#tlap. Hi Leonie here from New Zealand. ( 1pm Tuesday end of Term 2 winter break here ). Am a Teacher in a Primary school. Used to Teach 5/6 yr olds now 9/10 yr olds. Love to use hooks in learning.
Chad from Ohio checking in tonight. I’m easing my way back into Twitter chats after taking off a year to deal with personal issues. I’m a fan of student choice, flexible seating, and saying YES! #tlap
I'm a teacher in a class where I have to follow and participate in a twitter chat. Help remind me what the focus of #tlap is so I can ask the right questions. I'm just getting on. I'm a Sp Ed teacher.
Good for you spending time on your personal quadrant of life and seeking Balance. That is SO important to be able to pour into others! #BalanceLAP#tlap
A1-share your vulnerability & failures, it gives others permission to share theirs. When we bring light to them, that’s when we see they are not as big as we believed them to be! #tlap
A1: First is an environment without judgment, one where individuality and creativity is highly appreciated. Ts are encouraged to be transparent and take risks in encouraging Ss to realize they, too, are always learning as well as growing. #tlap
A1: DANG starting strong, aren't we, @Joe_Sanfelippo?! - ASK Ts their story! Highlight a faculty member each week/month/biweekly through a blog that shares that Ts story - cowrite it with the T! #tlap#naesp18
A1: We need to start by getting in classrooms and recognizing/sharing teachers strengths and then sharing the great things happening for our students so all can know the incredible things we see each day! #tlap
A1. Create an environment where everyone has a voice and everyone shares their story! I share mine all the time with teachers, students and parents. #TLAP
A1: Start staff meetings with celebrations , be present and model what you expect, allow staff to fail forward, and create a collaborative community #tlap#NAESP18
A1 Have a school culture that is built upon relationship between stakeholders When all parties are building together sharing your story becomes the norm #tlap
You need to bring excitement and enthusiasm! If you don’t tell your story someone else will, and will it be the story you want told? Create a culture that gives our story willingly! Have Feeds running live! It’ll catch 🔥 #TLAP
A1: The more you share your own story, the more you learn that others have similar stories to share. We are all unique but connected in amazing ways. Encourage others by being willing to share freely in an effort to connect. #tlap
A1 Model that REALness! I know it's what I always say, but I believe when others see us being...
Relatable
Exposing Vulnerability
Approachable &
Learning Through Life
they become empowered to cannonball in and share their story!
#tlap#NAESP18
In reply to
@JayBilly2, @Joe_Sanfelippo, @BethHouf, @dbc_inc
A1 - Leaders must create a collaborative culture that is built on trust and centered around a common vision for the school. Authentic relationships are 🔑 #tlap
#DBC#tlap@BethHouf@JayBilly2 Hi!Andrea Paulakovich from sunny 😎 Kansas City! Instructional Coach functioning as the Assistant Director of Learning Services. Excited to walk away with great ideas from #tlap!
A1: We have to model telling our own story & support Ts as they step out and share theirs! By creating an environment that celebrates ALL, Ts are more willing to share!! Be vulnerable, be transparent, be REAL! #tlap
A1: We need to support, nurture and encourage our teachers. Believe in them and be there when they take risks. Talk openly about student achievement. Stay positive and help them maximize their potential. #tlap
A1: Teachers, just like students, will only share their own personal story in an environment where they feel safe and not judged. Leaders have to create this environment or nothing significant will be shared. #tlap
A1 Start the conversation. Have them share in meetings and celebrate their stories. Let them know that our families and the community deserves to hear it too! #tlap
A1: DANG starting strong, aren't we, @Joe_Sanfelippo?! - ASK Ts their story! Highlight a faculty member each week/month/biweekly through a blog that shares that Ts story - cowrite it with the T! #tlap#naesp18
A1: It does start at the top, with culture, with why, and also by empowering Ts with the knowledge that their voice and story matter and should be shared. #tlap
A1 I think it is first important to give teachers the time to do so. We can get bogged down with curriculum and requirements. Taking a step back to ask staff for their story shows they are cared about too. #tlap
A1: Create small learning community & school hashtags, encourage staff to share out what's happening! Highlight in weekly @smore newsletter! Shout out the awesome any chance you get...staff meetings, f2f, emails. Create an environment that staff feels safe to take leaps. #tlap
A1: You believe in them when no one else does! You give them a chance to spread their wings and fly, knowing that they have support should they fall. Moreover, you let them know that falling is OK. #tlap
A1: Respect, relationships, honesty, trust, say NO as a last resort, allow Ts to innovate and treat them professionally. Oh, and make small talk with them. Very important. #tlap
A1: Start small by getting to know their stories and passions. Move on to highlighting them and encourage them to share with others (including students and families) on their own! #TLAP
A1 As Ts, we need to encourage each other: take risks, give feedback, & help each other up when we fall. Supporting each other makes it easier to share the story. #tlap
A1: I think we have to find our teachers strengths first. Much like anyone, they want to feel safe to start from their comfort zone. Know them ... go from there. #tlap#NAESP18
A1: Creating an atmosphere that supports teachers in taking risks and trying new ideas in the classroom empowers them to collaborate and talk about successes and failures. Open reflection with collaboration helps the entire school grow. We learn from & motivate each other. #tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
Great idea! Along the same lines, I would love to start a podcast with stories of different stakeholders. My concern is the time to do the editing. Thinking of trying to enlist Ss nd Ts in the project. #tlap
#tlap. A1By letting Ts explore their passions & teach Ss in different ways to let them be motivated engaged & innovative.Trusting Ts .Give them freedom not restrictions in their c/rms. An ex P told me the freedom is not so much in what you tch (curriculum) but in how you tch it
In reply to
@JayBilly2, @Joe_Sanfelippo, @BethHouf, @dbc_inc
#tlap It all starts with open-dialogue and a freedom of expression that emblazons a sense of creativity and community. When educators collaborate- the empowerment of individuality and cooperation flourishes- it is a beacon that draws in more educators & keeps the discussion alive
A1: @bmaurao is a great example of how to create an environment for staff to feel empowered & feel safe to take risks - she turned our school around this past year with her infectious positivity! #tlap
A1. It’s vital to remember that we have to make everyone feel valued. If people do not feel appreciated and valued, they will not be as motivated. #tlap
A1: Creating an atmosphere that supports teachers in taking risks and trying new ideas in the classroom empowers them to collaborate and talk about successes and failures. Open reflection with collaboration helps the entire school grow. We learn from & motivate each other. #tlap
School hashtags are POWERFUL! @wmirvinelem had one last school year and it was amazing how our teachers were sharing and learning from one another #IrvinIgnites#Tlap
A1: building a community of trust where you can grow and foster relationships, getting to know one another on a personal and professional level #tlap@bmaurao knows all about that 😃
School hashtags are POWERFUL! @wmirvinelem had one last school year and it was amazing how our teachers were sharing and learning from one another #IrvinIgnites#Tlap
A2: Great Question, @drjoy77! Coming from a small town in NC, there's not really "diversity" to speak of. My #PLN IS my diversity - I try to connect with folks of every walk of life to gain knowledge & perspective. #tlap#naesp18
A1: By creating a culture of sharing and growing together! Break the mold that says sharing is a form of bragging! Everyone's story is important! #tlap
Q2: This is my first official summer (1st yr teacher) so I'm spending a lot of time reading suggested books like #tlap and taking recommendations and guidance from more experienced teachers. That's why I'm here #ELLchat
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A1: The same way we empower students—building relationships, being real, modeling respect and compassion, providing opportunities for choice, voice, and ownership, coaching them to reflect and question in order to find the answers that are already waiting inside themselves. #TLAP
The #tlap and #LeadLAP PLN communities provide me with amazing take-always, reflection opportunities, and next steps for growth. The power to learn alongside talented leaders across the nation is incredible! #NAESP18
A2: My #PLN , specifically my #4OCFpln are great at doing polite pushback when we disagree so that we get each other thinking about all sides of an issue. We learn together that there's always another side, politeness matters, and passion & conviction go a long way. #tlap
A2: *I am still growing my PLN, honestly.* But... overall, it is wonderful to be embrace open-mindedness, share philosophies, and be willing to try something completely new. I like how those I connect with don't always do the "same old, same old". #tlap
A2 I love that my #PLN is filled with Ts from ES, MS and HS. There are things that ES Ts do that we all SHOULD be doing. I follow people who are different from me to make me better. #tlap
A2: Virtually meeting those in the same profession from near and far in similar but also very different circumstances through PN is a great way to embrace diversity of thought. It is a great way to get various perspectives and ideas to use and share. #TLAP
A1: @bmaurao is a great example of how to create an environment for staff to feel empowered & feel safe to take risks - she turned our school around this past year with her infectious positivity! #tlap
A2 My PLN keeps me positive and pushes me to want to learn more. Plus I get to hear from a different prespective. I can sometimes get wraped in my own world but my PLN helps me reach out and focus on things as a whole. #tlap
A2 We tend to hang around with people in our “bubble”! My #PLN is diverse with people from all over the country and different experiences that I can draw from in order to grow myself! #TLAP
A2 my PLN is here I go to gain a bank of resources and links to research further. It is where I go to find out about the new and different programs people are using and how they have adjusted old ones. I also use my PLN to help me build my reading list #TLAP
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2. Diversity of thought is ultra important. Our collective minds are far more powerful than any singular thought or idea we have. #BetterTogether18#NAESP18#tlap
A2: My #PLN stretches my thinking with great books, ideas, and innovativepractices in schools. I steal lots of great ideas from these brilliant educators! #tlap#NAESP18
A2: I have had so many wonderful ideas to be born because of someone sharing on Twitter. PLNs are amazing because they help us think of new ways to empower our students. PLNs promote lifelong learning. #tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2: By seeing many different points of view, we learn and grow. I love it when I learn from my PLN. I love to focus on diversity and seeing all sides #tlap
so glad to know others venturing into these waters too! Will def have to collaborate and chat throughout this year as we figure out our new roles! #tlap
A2: So much to learn from one another and hear about similar/different situations. Connect across the map makes us all better people and forces #empathy#tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A1. Safe family culture where we take risks or as my friend would say cannonball head first & make a huge splash- fail enthusiastically together! Model & walk the walk! Be REAL! @TaraMartinEDU#tlap#KidsDeserveIt
A1: building a community of trust where you can grow and foster relationships, getting to know one another on a personal and professional level #tlap@bmaurao knows all about that 😃
A2: Every single time I hop on one of these chats, I learn something new. My thinking has been challenged immensely. Because of all of YOU, I am a better educator and leader and have learned to protect my ME/family time, too! #tlap
Love that! I haven't latched on to all the awesome of podcasts yet, but it's coming, lol! I just like listening to music too much; that's my method of relaxing. If I'm stressed, music; if I'm pumped, music; if I'm sad, music. #tlap
When your school culture supports taking risks, trying new things, collaboration, and opening your door to other teachers— you will see empowered teachers learning, growing and building each other up. #tlap
A2: My #PLN pushes me to reflect on my practice & look for ways to continually push myself to a new level! I’m blessed with a crew that helps me grow personally & professionally! #WonderCrew#tlap
I want to do anything and everything I can to support students and teachers on their personalized journey. Listen, learn, support, believe, and model life-long learning. #tlap#DBC@BethHouf
I looked it up. #tlap is Teach Like a Pirate. He came to our District and was the motivational speaker. I just looked it up on my TweetDeck and forgot for a minute. LOVE his book.
A2 Our #4OCFpln on Voxer is from all over the country and from many different edu positions. Their perspectives and stories are at the same time both similar and very different from mine. Love the daily push and pull of our conversations! #tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2. Address the taboo subjects. Create a dialogue that makes you uncomfortable. True growth occurs when you are forced to step outside the comfort zone #tlap
A2 Through Twitter Chats, by commenting on my writing/blogs/book, etc. But, I also appreciate when they disagree with me. We are a PLFamily & we don't always agree. Howev, we do GROW together. LOVE that. #tlap#NAESP18
A2: I belong to a variety of groups that each have a different focus. Through my interactions with them, I get different perspectives on how to approach activities with the children. This helps me think outside of my norm and stretches my thinking. #tlap
#tlap There is no better way to gain a global perspective than Twitter and Voxer. Reading about the challenging & supportive classrooms of my PLN inspires me daily. Collaborating in chats & reading blogs gives insight found nowhere else- genuine, real world strategies- priceless
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2: Addendum: I also know without the innovative, fearless leaders I have met online over time, I wouldn't have tried some new things. My mind has always embraced creative and quirky ideas, but getting myself out there has lit a risk-taking inferno. #tlap
With such a diverse #PLN I learn new things and meet new people almost each day! They stretch my thinking in ways I never thought possible just a mere 1.5 years ago! It sparks my passion the way it once was and they bring me joy! #tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2: My PLN is diversified, king of like a stock portfolio. It's hard to keep up with all the awesome things they are doing. However, they inspire me to another level. I take their ideas and make them my own. They push me, but they also support me! #tlap
A2: Following a diverse group of educators that have the heart for kids in common is what creates for a diverse newsfeed that challenges your thinking while helping you find your new groove. #TLAP#NAESP18
#tlap There is no better way to gain a global perspective than Twitter and Voxer. Reading about the challenging & supportive classrooms of my PLN inspires me daily. Collaborating in chats & reading blogs gives insight found nowhere else- genuine, real world strategies- priceless
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2 Too many ways to list! My #PLN is includes ppl of diverse backgrounds. Many offering a perspective that I might not have otherwise, pushes my thinking in new directions. #EduGladiators a prime example. #tlap
A2: My PLN is continually growing and changing together. Through encouraging words, new thinking, awesome resources, etc., it ALL matters and helps me grow! #tlap
#tlap A2. Always in every way from all around the world. Have an amazing PLN. If I ever want to know anything I just ask and responses come for everywhere. Educational and fun
In reply to
@JayBilly2, @drjoy77, @BethHouf, @dbc_inc
A2: My voxer, twitter, and local PLN are continuously challenging my thinking as we have open dialogue about various issues and topics. I've grown so much through these conversations & have developed amazing friendships too. #tlap
A2- they challenge me to change my perspective, to do my homework (@NowakRo) & embrace ME. But always push me to be better, work harder, fight harder for kids! #tlap
A1: create an environment where teachers feel empowered to share by making them feel important. By having others share as well makes teachers feel like they can share as well. #tlap
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2 Just the diversity of the people in my PLN is what helps my diversity of thought. Learning from so many amazing people challenges me and helps me stretch #tlap
A2: I am new to the PLN thing, and I have been reading so many @DBC_inc books as a result. It has pushed my own thinking and professional growth in ways I didn't think possible before this school year started; I can't get enough, every new person I follow inspires me more #TLAP
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
A2: Having disconnected from members of my #PLN for over a year. I am now excited to get back together and begin sharing ideas once again that I never thought of. #tlap
A2: This is where my heart ♥️ is right now...exposing Ts and Ss to mirrors & windows through literature...so many amazing options avail so that everyone understands they matter #tlap@diversebooks
A1: Be inviting, warm, open, and friendly. Being approachable makes people comfortable, and when people are comfortable they feel secure and open to share. #TLAP
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Just joining the chat this evening. Great to see the #pln in person tonight. Great to know that passionate educators can come together is such a fashion. #tlap#connectedlearner
A2 My PLN stretches my thinking, brings different perspectives, and inspires me to be more than just another teacher. Just doesn’t come close to what I can be. #NAESP18#tlap
A2- they challenge me to change my perspective, to do my homework (@NowakRo) & embrace ME. But always push me to be better, work harder, fight harder for kids! #tlap
A2b: As a leader - and the only one in the building - my #PLN offers problem solving suggestions, emotional support, positive vibes, and honest feedback that I wouldn't necessarily be able to receive otherwise. #tlap
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A2: In the #4OCFpln voxer group, we talk about many issues in education and closely examine all sides. I have grown so much because of these amazing educators! #tlap
A2 #tlap The palette of colors, the vibrancy of culture, makes the landscaped education vibrate with such an energy- it is both liberating and inspiring
I’m late, but here! Here’s a little pirate dance for everyone for my tardiness!
Wendy Hankins, 2nd grade. Spread thoughts & positivity via #HeardItFromHankins quotes and my recent blog: https://t.co/WZA09vr28R#tlap
A2: my PLN allows me to share my voice. A year ago I would not have done this, but I have been inspired and pushed to create a blog and a podcast. #tlap
A2: I am challenged every day by my #PLN on Twitter and beyond...blogs, pics of daily school practices, honest reflections, chats...constant growth and inspiration! #tlap#naesp18
It makes you double check and rethink...I love that! Too often people just agree with me, or think I'm WAY out there. I need my PLFamily to help me grow. #tlap#NAESP18
Q2: Embracing diversity of thought is important for personal and professional growth. How does your PLN stretch and challenge your thinking? - By Lynell Powell @drjoy77#tlap@BethHouf@dbc_inc#NAESP18
#tlap A2 My #4OCFpln supports and critiques like a family. All ideas are welcome, kinks in the ideas are worked out, and everyone feels like they matter.
A3: Thanks for a great question @GustafsonBrad! Loved bringing student voice into our scheduling process, handbook, and monthly rallies. Result was that we didn’t always go the direction the adults were thinking. :) #TLAP
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A2. I am developing a very diverse personal and professional network to make sure I hear lot's of opinions. The opposite is 'Isolation' and the status quo. #tlap
A3 I added more student choice, reflection and focused more on mastery than "grades." It wasn't perfect, but I believe that Ss took more ownership in their work bc it was about the learning, not the "number' #tlap
A3: We've had lots of teachers implementing passion projects and genius hour. We also have been encouraging more time to write about each Ss heart map and topics or thoughts they are excited about. #tlap
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: We work to add student voice and choice into all major decisions of our school! Staff interviews and resource selection to name a couple! #tlap#NAESP18
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: I was very purposeful in allowing for more S voice & choice this year. The biggest step was allowing my novels class to choose their own novel from my selection for the last one of the year. I had 3 diff books going. Not as hard as I thought. #tlap
A3: We started turning recess over to 5th graders: they came up with games/activities to lead for our K-2 kiddos. Next year we will train 4/5th graders to be Playworks Leaders for recess! #tlap
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: After reading #LetStudentsSpeak I was inspired to have Ss complete a middle school life survey. I learned SO much about our Ss thoughts about school & what they want to see changed. The results are driving everything I do next year #tlap#naesp18 Nice question @GustafsonBrad
A2) I am constantly pushed to try new things and full of new ideas that I want to bring into my classroom or my building. I am open and my PLN pushes me to venture further and develop as a teacher and professional! #tlap
A2. My #PLN family is a rich family of educators who are Elementary, middle school, high school, community, parent leaders. They are my educator lifeline! They challenge me with their ideas & intellect. They motivate & inspire me daily! #TLAP
A3: This year I decided to give up control of things about which I didn’t care the result to my students. This meant choicexin seat, assignments, projects, classroom jobs, etc... the result was happier and more well adjusted kids. #tlap
Incorporating student voice is a goal for our school community. Listening to our students is incredibly powerful. During @seancovey’s keynote presentation today, the power of student voice was on point! #tlap
A3: I know this is a trite answer, but my Tech Club competition. Ss generated VERY unique products. They showed them off to HS and adult judges for 3-5 minutes. It was a great social skill/confidence boost. It gave them an audience! #tlap
A3 As a 1st year #LeaderInMe school we included student voice in everything we do. The students amazed us everyday with their creativity, leadership and performance. They just needed the opportunity! #TLAP
A3: We created student RISE ambassadors to provide student voice and action in our #EaglesRISE culture building. Result: Great insights, ideas, and actions #tlap#NAESP18
A3 this past year I have been able to have my students share their voice with online discussions. It has allowed students who might be typically too shy to share to express their thoughts. #tlap
A3 Adding a STEM lab with a variety of components has widened opportunities for student voice and choice. Looking forward to expanding it even more this next year. #tlap#NAESP18
A2. When we share ideas, people disagree and argue their points in learning. We learn to look at other ideas and to take away parts that we need to fill holes. #tlap
A3: Giving my students the opportunity to offer me feedback on the lessons and give me suggestions has given them a voice in the classroom. They not only impacted what we did in the classroom during this school year, they are influencing what I will do next year. #tlap
A3 I have worked harder to make it a priority to meet with kids one on one and visit at lunch. Our Ts and our Cs have worked hard at incorporating voice in decision making for the events we have or the activities they have in class #TLAP
A3: As our faculty has increased the use of social media, our students taught the faculty how to use @Twitter@Snapchat@instagram@YouTube@musicallyapp to connect with students and show off their students’ work! They are the experts in this topic. Trust me! #TLAP
A3: Our Student Tech Ninjas train other students and support classrooms to integrate technology. They took a trip to the Apple store for customer service training, created videos for our school, presented at a board mtg and will present at a state conference this yr! #tlap
A3: An element I’m proud of was encouraging our students to be authors of their own stories and celebrate their efforts as authors!
Life changing lessons as @burgessdave teaches in #tlap
#tlap a3 hello all, been a bit, Two things, first the reflection at the end of every lesson stop for five minutes ask how can we do this differently how can i be better, and love using @Flipgrid to hear the passion in their voice!
A3: This year I decided to give up control of things about which I didn’t care the result to my students. This meant choicexin seat, assignments, projects, classroom jobs, etc... the result was happier and more well adjusted kids. #tlap
A3 After every station rotation students shared writing, art, tech creations, etc. When Ss had questions/ideas did my best to stop and research answers together. #tlap
A3: I surveyed Ss more than ever via morning data collection and electronic surveys. I also learned a lot about my Ss from having organic convos with them. As a result, I was able to offer them meaningful choices. #tlap
A3 Student voice has challenged how and where students learn. It’s not just about flexible seating; it’s about how far any student whether gifted or with special needs can go. Genius projects, PBL, & more. #tlap
A3: We started turning recess over to 5th graders: they came up with games/activities to lead for our K-2 kiddos. Next year we will train 4/5th graders to be Playworks Leaders for recess! #tlap
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: My 2nd graders chose "Teach the Teacher" as a reward day this year. They selected a topic, wrote lesson plans, and taught me (and the class). It was our favorite day. We repeated it at the end of the year. #TLAP
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
We changed our annual Invention Fair to a "Make A Difference Fair". Ss chose a topic that means a lot to them, and presented a way to help. Members of the community were judges and a variety of awards were given out: Local Impact, Global Impact, etc. #tlap
A3: We had students share book talks and what they liked about our school using @flipgrid school-wide. It was really neat watching students express themselves through this medium. I want to do more of this in the future! #tlap
A2 I am able to engage w/ my #PLN to reflect, collaborate, learn, support (give and receive), grow, the list goes on and on! And meeting in person is the ultimate thrill! It’s like meeting up with family! #tlap
A3 This past year I met with student council who represented each classroom so they could share concerns and talk about the direction they desired. As a new principal this gave the student a voice in the school! #tlap
A3: My students had a voice in helping me gamify the classroom. We made the game together. I took their advice and used it to reach a level of engagement like never before! They even made cards for the game. #tlap
A3: One of my favorite questions to ask," Is there a better way?" I do this with my Ss all the time and their unleashed thinking is epic. They are TRULY a part of what we are learning and creating together. #tlap
A3: I love providing opportunities for Ss to share their voice!!! It’s great hearing their opinions & thoughts!! @Flipgrid has been a game changer in providing a platform for all as to share their voice! #tlap
A1: It all begins with an investment in people. Active listening, consistency and unconditional support are the essential building blocks for empowerment. @MissG_edu#tlap
A3) I loved having students teaching other students or working with younger grades. I used @Flipgrid to make my students into teachers and had them work on STEM projects with a 3rd grade class. They were more willing to speak up and show their learning #tlap
A3 We have formed a student leadership council that is diverse by all measures and meets with admin monthly. I want to start a Principal/student book study on a book of their choice. #tlap
A3: We've had lots of teachers implementing passion projects and genius hour. We also have been encouraging more time to write about each Ss heart map and topics or thoughts they are excited about. #tlap
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: After teaching Ss the power of guided relaxation throughout my yoga unit, I let Ss take the concept into their own hands & create their own stories - the results were remarkable! #tlap#kidswellness
A3: My scholars created podcasts. They participated in @NaNoWriMo. They wrote blogs. I met with student groups who wanted to reshape some of the “boring” parts of school. Lots of student voice. #tlap
A3- Adding Blended learning into the classroom. Giving students choice boards and allowing them to choose how they share their knoweldge. Ss have more ownership in theri learning.
#tlap
#tlap Student Podcasting and Edcamps- putting the resonance, reflection & response in their hands. The moment voices become unified & focused- great things happen. The Edcamp was a great way for them to lead and direct the conversation & product. The podcasts personal reflection
Q3: What’s an element of your work this past year where you’ve been able to include or unleash more student voice? What was the result?
By Brad Gustfson @GustafsonBrad#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
#tlap A2: Be willing 2 ask questions. Listen. Listen. Listen. Step outside ur comfort zone. Join Twitter Chats that bless u w/new connections. I consider the ENTIRE #dbc50summer as mentors that stretch my educational practices. THANK YOU!
A3: this year I had students create a digital portfolio of their work as a way to reflect on lessons. We used Google Sites and at the end of the year we clicked on the Publish button. #tlap
A3. Participated in @schoolretool and tried many different “small wins”’and “failing forward” but finally created a grade 5 student video club - kids used @WeVideo to make ads for school events on our AM News #tlap
#tlap. A3 Giving Ss more control & independence in their learning has helped them grow & extend in areas they were enthusiastic about as well as work together to make connections with others etc
A3: We used Flipgrid this year to ask students what they liked best about our school and then shared that at our K orientation. Students also vote for and select charities to support from funds from our annual walkathon. #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
The best learning comes when Ss have the opportunity to teach themselves! As #TeacherOfTheDay (chosen via @Flipgrid), Miss Torres decided she wanted to create her own game to teach her peers about contractions during small group. She calls it “Contraction Action”! @KirkElementary
A3 I had students help me lead PD. This one rocked the #BookSnaps session. Which btw—#Booksnaps in and of itself is a Student-voice amplifier.
#tlap#NAESP18
A3: We have a class where students write, compose and perform their own musical. This year the theme was antibullying and school violence. Truly amazing!! @MoebesMusic#tlap#NAESP18
A3: @stefhayley80 & @KaraLWinslow incorporate self regulation and other #SEL strategies into their work with students every day- student written meditations, etc. #tlap#naesp18
A3. I built a web app that manages student projects through short video clips that they narrate. The app splices all the video and turns all the video into a 45-second student-narrated video demonstrating content mastery. Ss can eve create their own projects. #tlap
A3: On Wednesdays throughout the summer, we are opening our school library and Ss are running the check out. We are hoping to get the books off the shelves this summer. @WinAtJohnsonLib#tlap#NAESP18
#tlap A2: Be willing 2 ask questions. Listen. Listen. Listen. Step outside ur comfort zone. Join Twitter Chats that bless u w/new connections. I consider the ENTIRE #dbc50summer as mentors that stretch my educational practices. THANK YOU!
A3: We had a campus wide focus on speaking and writing...so every chance I get walk around and tweet out @PollyRyonMS student video snippets after asking them what’s happening in class today! Parents love seeing their kids at school! #tlap
A3: When creating criteria of what good practices are on Ss reading assignments the students came up with what that should look like and how it should be rated. #tlap
A3: stepping up my engineering tasks and stepping away from telling students what to do put the S choice and voice on them. They came up with amazing ways to showcase their learning. #investinmoregreenscreens#tlap
A2. Through open and honest discussions. Love hearing other T's viewpoints and opinions. Love to hear Admin colleagues discuss their successes and struggles. Puts a different spin on my thoughts. #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: One of my fav ways to unleash St voice was through our Masterchef Challenges. Teams by prepare a food using a certain method (no recipe) and then turn it into something mind blowing amazing for an authentic audience of judges. #tlap#xplap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A3: We turned our Character Power Hour assemblies over to the kids; it was epic. The kids' skits were clever and well received by our students. More voice and choice = greater student ownership and leadership! https://t.co/2gllTJC7ks#tlap#NAESP18
A3: Being open to asking Ss for more of their feedback and opinions, taking votes for decision making, allowing them to voice what they want in their learning. The results? Engagement, ownership, and smiles. #tlap
A3: In my newly gamified classroom I truly opened the door for students to add elements and suggestions! The fact that they had a hand in developing the game made it a real adventure for us all! #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4: By making sure that I learn ALL student’s names and greet them when I see them. Checking in to make sure that everything is good at school and home. Taking care of them as I would want someone to care for my daughter in school. Lead with LOVE. #TLAP
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4: We talk about family in our school. From the day they start, we let them kow that they are part of the family and we care about them. We make sure they feel the love from all #tlap
A2: Not being afraid to disagree, problem solve w/others, and be open to compromise are keys to success in many of my PLN's. If we all shared the same ideas, thoughts, and feelings we would never be challenged and be very boring - I don't want cookie cutter Ss or peers! #TLAP
A3 We held mini town halls and asked Ss about our current attendance policies. Very interesting to hear their views! As a result, proposed changes for next year. #tlap
A4 Simply take the time to talk to them. I WANT to know how their swim meet was, their dance competition, hockey game, etc. Find the time to show you care, it will make the school year that much easier too. #tlap
A4: It is critically important that we know all of our students names and interact with them on a daily basis! “That’s not my student” sends chills up my spine. We are responsible for EACH AND EVERY student! #tlap#NAESP18
A4: Every child, every day. Greeting students off the bus, getting to recess and lunch as often as possible, sitting out in the building talking with kids, asking them about life outside school as well as in the building. #love#tlap
A4 Own your school community! Take note of interactions and names. Build students up & give them a reason to keep coming back. They are so worth it! #tlap
A3. @flipgrid & @Skype have had a huge impact on student voice! It has allowed my kids to interact with classes, educators, authors, community members from every state of U.S. more than once-Also Australia, Canada, & London! #globalconnections#bettertogether#TLAP
A4: As an HS T, I am at my door between classes to greet each kiddo entering my room but to also practice learning names of Ss I don't know or have yet, & to interact w/Ss passing by. Easy way begin that culture that says "You Matter" for each S. #tlap
A4: Each staff member selected 1-2 tier 2 behavior students to partner with in our 4th quarter. No strings, just a quick convo 2:10. Next year goal is to do this with every student. #latestart#tlap
A4: by spending time with kids & getting to know who they are as people. We can’t just know kids academically. We have to know their stories & build trust with them. I spend the majority of my time with my Ss & it’s amazing how this changes the dynamic of a school! #tlap#NAESP18
A3: Every student Google Form Formative ends with a Q about the S. What do I not know about you? Why is your family awesome? Where would u go in the world if I paid for a week vaca? I email 2 kids per class later in the day about it #tlap
A3: We used Flipgrid this year to ask students what they liked best about our school and then shared that at our K orientation. Students also vote for and select charities to support from funds from our annual walkathon. #tlap
A4: Give 'em LOVE - smile, laugh, tell jokes, give hugs, call home for the good stuff, send mail, create custom Bitmojis celebrating Ss in @Seesaw, and simply getting to know each and every one of them! #tlap
A4 I tell them from day 1...I will love you no matter what! When they make a mistake or poor choice...we discuss it and I let them know I believe in them. #tlap
A4 in my child development class I have th students do projects that are all about them. I always greet each student at the door and make sure to have conversations with all the students. #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4- you notice their NEEDS & find resources to help meet those needs. Shoes, hairbrush, mom-hugger, High-five giver- toothpaste, toothbrush- jacket in the winter, belt all year. U care for the little human in front of you as they are your own because you really are to some.#tlap
A3: this may seem trivial, but on a couple of occasions, it was clear, Ss needed a break. I asked if they needed a nap. The amount of Yes’s were heard! Nap time for the 9th graders. They were ever thankful. #tlap
A3 When its time to learn a new tool or resource, I dont show the students anything. they explore - and students can share with the class what they have learned from exploration. Ss also keep a list of tips and tricks electronically in either a google doc or padlet #tlap
A4: We visited all 186 of our upcoming 6th graders! We only have three years with them..we have to maximize the opportunities to build relationships! #tlap#NAESP18
A4: Talking to them. What do they like? How are they doing? Saying hi, by name, when I pass them in the hallway. Eye-contact and a smile go a long way. #tlap
A4 Caring and Kindness is not about the grand gestures, it is about the little things. Smile, laugh, engage in small chat. I make it a point to say hello to Ss in the hall whether they are in my class or not. They are ALL ours. #tlap
A4 Know their names and their stories, greet them every day, birthday selfies with the principal, recognize and know something about them, ask them how they are and let them know we care! @TLStewart@MrsBFieldsCCPS#tlap
A4: I try hard to be at arrival and dismissal EVERYDAY- smiling, trying to learn their names and watching them run into (not out of) our school! #tlap#naesp18
A4: I know all student names, connect w/ them in conversation at lunch and playing 4square on the playground. I'll sit down next to a student reading in the classroom to just chat about their book. I pride myself in getting to know all of our students! #tlap
A4: I truly believe all means all. I try to show that I care by genuinely listening and modeling fairness. I want to do more to connect with individual students, and not just the ones brought to the office. #tlap
A4: My motto has long been “every kid in my class/school is someone’s entire world”. I treat them them as such. That shows up mostly in support. I see every kid in my class outside of school at least 2x and 14 years...NEVER yelled at a kid! #tlap
A3: One of my fav ways to unleash St voice was through our Masterchef Challenges.
Teams prepare a dish using a method learned (no recipe) and then turn it into something mind blowing for an authentic audience of judges. #tlap#xplap
A4 Above everything- educators must KNOW their kids. We can’t make informed decisions w/o that foundational knowledge that can only come from relationships that are sincere and genuine . #tlap#NAESP18
A4: Every kid knows that I care about them because I take the time to listen! Whether they are in my classroom or not, they are always welcome. They know my door is always open for them! Moreover, during recess, I make it a point to go and see what they are doing! :) #tlap
A4: I'm the first (and only) classroom coming off of the bus line. I try to learn as many names of students as I can. K's with name tags the first week helps a lot! #tlap
A4: Love this @PrincipalGarden Bc I'm media, I actually get to have "all kids as MY kids" - I teach every student in the school. I have an open door policy and they know they can come to me anytime. I make sure to greet them by name & am in the halls at class changes. #tlap
#tlap A4 We're going to a house model next year in order to build stronger relationships between students and teachers. We piloted some house meetings last year, and the kids and teachers loved it!
A4 By making sure I’m visible in all parts of the building at all parts of the day. I empower my teachers to do the same. Always talking to all kids not just their class. #TLAP
A4: Although I am not an admin, I serve a pretty unique role being the MS Tech Club advisor at a K-8 school. I take the time to interact with ALL kids, always greeting them and being willing to listen. I am known for being unique because my students promote our classroom. #tlap
A4: I greet each and every one of the children, our superheroes, as if I've not seen them in forever, as if they're my favorite, as if they are my very own. Every. Morning. It's how I roll; it's what they deserve. Every child, every day. {#ukulele optional} #tlap#NAESP18
A4: I tell them that I am a mom and a teacher, and that I care for them as if they were my own. I attend their extra curricular activities and take time to listen to them. My door is always open to them, and any time they need to talk, I am here. #tlap
#tlap Week 1-learn their name & begin using their name. Make a connection 1-minute check ins. Greet them not with a simple hello & smile but ask them about their lives, notice something new to share -most importantly-love them-be genuine- this is undeniable -this creates a family
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
#tlap#NAESP2018 A2 my PLN is made up of diverse people who bring insight to recognizing how we are better together when we are different. I welcome the reminder!!
A4: We are a PV Family. It is important that every student, parent, family member and staff member know that we work together for every student, everyday, whatever it takes. #TLAP#culturize
A4: Interact with as many Ss as possible throughout the day: smile, wink, wave, laugh. Have high expectations for all students and holding them to those expectations in and out of the classroom #TLAP
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4: Take the time to learn their story. Greet Ss, have lunch together, go for a walk, and be intentional about conversations. Notice when they are't there and let them know we notice. #tlap#NAESP18
A4: It starts before they even get to me. I want to meet as many younger siblings as I can, so that they are psyched when they get up to middle school. #tlap
A4: My favorite activity to do is... "If you really knew me, you'd know that..." At first, Ss are very surface level, but by the end of this year this one goes deep and creates awesome connections. #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4: Always bewilling to engage and listen to everything they have to say....this will take care of the big stuff! Builds trust and relationships to help with the BIG Middle School stuff! #tlap
A4 (part 2)- We are focusing on building relationships this year (with students, ourselves, our colleagues and the community)- can't wait to see how much we grow! Starting w/ our WHY and going from there! #tlap#naesp18
A4: I greet every student at the door, and I talk with every student at least twice before they leave my room. Whether it’s asking them how they are doing and/or giving them intentional feedback. #tlap
A1- Create an environment of trust. Teachers shouldn't feel that they have to ask permission every time they believe in something. Sometimes teachers know what is BEST for their students. #tlap
#tlap a4 Take the tough ones, spend the time preview lessons for days coming with just them, let them feel good about being the expert, works well with coding or technology like @LEGO_Education Wedos.
A4: eye contact, a smile, talk to them about what interests them, being aware of interactions... If you are showing heart, you will see it in their eyes. #tlap#NAESP18
#tlap A4 I tch at small sch, low decile & know all Ss & their families. Always listen & there to talk. Some Ss come to me with problems & I try & sort them/get them /families help. A Mum approach but also a caring one. Buy heaps of stuff for Ss too eg stationery so not w/out
A4: Another huge thing is letting my students I love them and respect them for the journeys they are on. What one sees from me is what (s)he receives-- honesty, respect, caring with a genuine heart. I do my best to maintain consistency and be transparent/present. #tlap
A4 part 2- make sure kids know they are the priority! Schools operate because of them... not because of the adults. I love asking kids how we can make school better. They have a different perspective & we need that!#tlap#NAESP18
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
YES! Don't want until they are "your kids" for them to be YOUR kids! Developing relationships early gives you more time to really grab their hearts. #tlap
A4: I use the 2x10 strategy to connect one on one with each of my Ss to learn more about them! I leaving special notes & attending extra curricular activities! I want ALL of my Ss to know I love & support them both in & out of school! #tlap
A4: Every student Google Form Formative ends w/ a Q about the S. What do I not know about you? Why is your family awesome? Where would u go in the world if I paid for a week vaca? I email 2 kids per class later in the day about it #tlap
A4: To create strong relationships with our students a relationship with parents is imperative.
To win a student's heart we have to care for the ones they care about -- their parents!
#tlap
A4 I tell them! We take time to have discussions about their lives, interests, and history. This is more than making quick references it is a culture of acceptance & encouragement built together from day 1 #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4 Greet Ss in morning, engage in convos during breakfast/lunch. I always have snacks in my office for late arrivals or Ss staying late in case they need it. #tlap
A4. Have sharing time with all Ss at the beginning while they eat their snacks, they can tell stories, details of events, sports, activities, things about their families, etc. Learn all names. #tlap
A5: I love working with educators who are motivated and want to do what is best for children- once I think I "know them" I share what connects and helps them achieve their goals! #tlap#naesp18
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A5: To be honest....sometimes I just have to take a break from Pinterest/Facebook/Twitter/etc. When I'm overwhelmed, I've learned it's ok to step back. #balancelap#tlap#naesp18
“We need to be the ones providing them with opportunities to struggle. We need to be helping them handle th failures and setbacks and telling them we are proud of them for being risk-takers” “Learn like A Pirate” is a must read!!! #TLAP#LLAP@PaulSolarz
A2: I love to chat with people from different grade levels, different areas, etc... however, I feel that I need to expand my PLN! I LOVE learning from fellow educators! #tlap
Got stuck on the phone and in the middle of kiddos’ bedtime tonight, but I am still lurking and reading the responses now. Absolutely love the flow of ideas and inspiration. Keep it up, everybody! #tlap
#tlap A3: Empower teachers to identify their strengths and areas for growth. Encourage teachers to stretch their thinking. Ask teachers to think about @gcouros question, "What is best for this learner?" Begin with this question and you will unleash student voice.
A5: This is kind of hard because I was Scholastic's grades 3-5 Teacher Advisor during the 08-09 school year. I remember teaching before Pinterest. I used to be intimidated to extents but now realize I can just be myself (a "Creative")... and be respected for it. #tlap
A4b: I've also been to quite a few Lemonade Stands this summer. That's the BEST; seeing my kids in the summertime in their element, doing what kids do best, entrepreneurship. #tlap#NAESP18
#tlap A5 Something I would love to see teachers try is not decorating their room before the year starts. Leave room for student work. Let them leave their mark.
A5 I focus on my Why. I didn't get into teaching to do cutesy things. I want to make learning matter to my Ss. I want them to know that they matter! #TLAP
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
Absolutely! Simply saying "Hello (student name - pronounced correctly), I'm SO glad you're here today!"... you've got to mean it from your heart or it sounds fake to them, which is a bigger turn-off! #tlap#naesp18
A4: We spend a lot of time on relationship building at the beginning and foster an environment of collaborative and immersive learning. Here's a blog about how I kick off the year.
https://t.co/GG5MiTI7Vj
I also try to make my classroom feel safe and inviting for all kids. #tlap
A5: I'm very good at helping other people find balance but have to work very hard to find balance myself. I try to focus on one thing I want to try or implement. Culture takes care of the rest. #culture#tlap
A5 I used to try and emulate different Ts early in my career. It felt forced and unnatural. I will never have a cute, perfectly appointed classroom. My desk will always be a mess and I never have perfect hair I am ok with that. The kids love that they see the real me. #tlap
A5- be confident in YOU! Your skin! Just do YOU! Take what works for you and allow others to be successful in their thing! We are not all meant to be everything! Allow each other to be different! #tlap
A4) It means talking to ss in the hall, outside, going to events outside of school and school ones. It is knowing the families and making time to meet siblings, future Ss, and helping any Ss you see. I love working across grade levels so I can make connections with more Ss #tlap
A5 I like using it as a push to do more, but not overwhelm. The focus is on the Ss, and not all of those "pins" will work for this years class. Find what works, pin the rest. #tlap
Flipgrid and Recap have been awesome for giving ALL students voice. Students also took full ownership in their book talks and literacy blogs—sharing their voices with one another to cultivate a true community of readers and writers. #tlap
If you spend time comparing yourself to others, you will go insane! I learned that early on and remind myself frequently. If you are always doing what’s best for kids then you’re rocking it! #tlap#NAESP18
A4: relationships. Relationships. Relationship. It starts the moment you interact whether in the hall or at the door. Know them by name or acknowledge them with a greeting, a high five, a fist-bump, a hug. #tlap
A5: Don’t be intimidated by anything or anyone. If you are doing the best you can, shout it from the rooftops! Taking risks & failing is tough, but real. People totally dig, REAL! #tlap#NAESP18#LeadLap
A5: I've never been one to shy away from sharing and although I'd LOVE to learn how to do fancy lettering on my anchor charts we create them as a class so they're "ours"-that helps keep the Pinterest-pressure off. #tlap
#tlap. A5 I've become stronger & don't let myself feel or get intimidated. Luckily I now have a supportive P that lets me tch and as hes happy with the results from the Ss doesn't interfere just supports.
A4: We live this very well at #momauguinproud. When I see a 3rd gr T reading to a K St at bus duty - Ts ask to attend the 5th gr grad... Things like this happen every day. We tell them we love them and miss them and can't wait for them to return on Mondays! #tlap
A5: I try not to compare myself to others. This is important and as @BethHouf reminded us..don't get so caught up in the number of "likes." #NAESP18#TLAP
A5a: Oh Em Gee @8Amber8 - this is something I've struggled with, even now with #DBC50Summer! There will always be someone "better"... but there will be WAY more people who NEED your example. So share, and share freely! #tlap#naesp18
A5: We live in a world where sharing is essential! If I don't share, how will I ever get feedback? If I don't feedback, how will I improve my teaching craft? If I can't improve my teaching craft, what does that mean for my students? I don't have time to be scared! Share! #tlap
A5. My mindset is that a project or lesson is living and that it is constantly being edited, tweaked and polished. I share all my projects and lessons with the idea that others will improve them. #tlap
A5 this is something I’m just now working on myself. I like to put together a list of things I have interest I. And then narrow that list down to a couple things at a time. I love to learn so I have to slow myself down at times #TLAP
A5: When you put yourself out there, you have to get over yourself. If your purpose is to truly help people and not to just brag, others will see this. Just be you!! #tlap
A5: My motto is “Just Do You”!! I focus on being the best version of myself!! When I work on being better than I was yesterday, it doesn’t matter what others are doing! I tell my story & celebrate the growth I’ve made! #tlap
A5- be confident in YOU! Your skin! Just do YOU! Take what works for you and allow others to be successful in their thing! We are not all meant to be everything! Allow each other to be different! #tlap
A5: We also cannot necessarily put other people on pedestals and be star-struck when we see other educators. I know, it sounds weird. We're all human... and we can NOT be intimidated because there are so many beautiful ideas we can embrace from amazing educators out there. #tlap
A5: I stay off of pinterest for the most part (this is shocking to some)...I get a lot of ideas from my PLN on Twitter and I implement all or part of those ideas when they work for me and my Ss. Other ideas I "save for later" #TLAP
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4 Being Relatable. Letting the Ss/Ts know they can Approach you and you're going to welcome them with open arms.
Also...
Vauling individuality
Leading with Humble Inquiry to get to know them
Empowering them to take risks
And Exalting their awesomeness openly!
#tlap#NAESP18
Yes! I'm grateful that when I started, there was no Pinterest, blogs, or enough of an internet yet to make me feel totally inadequate. It's hard enough; we don't need to be 'perfect'. #tlap
A5 Student driven classrooms are hard to find on Pinterest. At the beginning of the year, the boards should be blank, waiting for the kids to bring them to life! #tlap
A5b: If they already know, or do, what you're sharing - then great! It affirms others. If they don't know or do it, then you've taught them something. Your awesome is worth sharing! #tlap#naesp18
A4. Greet them by name every morning and every time you see them, compliment them, share in their success and failure, communicate with their parents often, and be visible and a doer in their learning environment. They know! #tlap
A5: I always worry that I overshare, but something from @TaraMartinEDU that I saw on Twitter validated just today that when we work hard, it's OKAY to shout it from the rooftops, to tell our truth, to share it with the world! #tlap#NAESP18
A5: I got over the intimidation factor of sharing pretty quick. If what I do can help someone, then I'm all about that. Besides, @burgessdave said so. #tlap
A5 “Pinterest Preasure” isn’t always conducive to authentic, S led environment. Have an idea...but let kids run with it and see how they make it their own. Share your success and struggle with other Ts...keep it real! #tlap
A5: I keep a notebook and jot great ideas and resources down. At the end of each grading period I choose one thing to try...keeps it manageable! #pinterestistherabbithole#tlap
YES!!! I love that video and use it whenever I'm encouraging others to share by tweeting, blogging, in person, etc. #tlap Obvious to you, but amazing to others!
A5 Remember your why & reason you go to school every day. It’s not for show; it’s impacting lives daily. Your students don’t remember the room; students remember the interactions. #tlap
A5: In all honesty, lately I've been feeling "Pirate Pressure" as I've been reading every LAP book I can and wanting to try all the things. I've had to step back, make a list (or 2-and they might be color coded) and remember... #tlap
A4: Conferring and active listening! They have to know that you truly see them and that you care. Little things add up: eye contact, greeting them every time you see them in the hall, truly listening when you ask how they're doing and following up later... #tlap
A4 Being Relatable. Letting the Ss/Ts know they can Approach you and you're going to welcome them with open arms.
Also...
Valuing individuality
Leading with Humble Inquiry to get to know them
Empowering them to take risks
And Exalting their awesomeness openly!
#tlap#NAESP18
A5:Pinterest &TPT doesn’t mean it is best practice! Don’t get sucked into that trap.Keep the learning outcome the focus ALWAYS. Let students have voice and choice in materials & create learning experiences-not just activities. Pinterest pretty doesn’t equal quality!#tlap#NAESP18
A5) I still struggle with my voice. I love my blog but sometimes I worry what people might think and if they think that I am not qualified or old enough to be sharing ideas. I have to silence the voice in my head and remember that if I can help 1 teacher it is worth it! #tlap
A4: 1 of my favorite ways to show I care is to write personal notes & shout outs to kids when they least expect it.Don't you love getting a note from a someone that pumps you up?Ss LOVE this too - especially w/my stick people art! It's personal and just between the 2 of us! #tlap
A5 “Pinterest Preasure” isn’t always conducive to authentic, S led environment. Have an idea...but let kids run with it and see how they make it their own. Share your success and struggle with other Ts...keep it real! #tlap
#tlap A4: Relationships FIRST! Be a person of INTEGRITY! Model what you expect. Show kids you are a person of your word. Attend their events. Get to know their likes/dislikes, their passions. @BethHouf
A5: it is a balancing act. I always try to stay in touch with my true North, which is why I wanted to be a teacher. It may sound strange but reflecting on that in the midst of it all helps me to keep perspective. #tlap#NAESP18
#tlap This took me awhile to get comfortable with. But for me, it is about sharing unconditionally. Putting my ideas out in the universe with no expectations-if I look for a response, need acknowledgement-I will only be disappointed. But if I simply blog & Tweet I feel liberated.
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4- I constantly tell them I love them and that they can talk to me about anything. I also take selfies with them and hang them up around the room- just like I would with my own kids. #tlap
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A4. Greet them by name every morning and every time you see them, compliment them, share in their success and failure, communicate with their parents often, and be visible and a doer in their learning environment. They know! #tlap
A5: I keep a notebook and jot great ideas and resources down. At the end of each grading period I choose one thing to try...keeps it manageable! #pinterestistherabbithole#tlap
A4: call students by their names, always greet them with a smile, stop in your tracks to look them in the face.... then they’ll know you care... THEY MATTER! #TLAP
A5- be confident in YOU! Your skin! Just do YOU! Take what works for you and allow others to be successful in their thing! We are not all meant to be everything! Allow each other to be different! #tlap
So thankful to work with @gjfairchild! His humor, enthusiasm and professionalism are amazing... I especially enjoyed the moment he learned to insert a bitmoji into Google Slides... Game Changer:) #Culturize#323learns@TaraMartinEDU#Tlap#LeadLAP
A5: Try to find ways to incorporate other ideas into my own plans and lessons. I don’t want to replicate others exactly, but learn from what they are doing. #tlap
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A5: I LOVE sharing! Pressure doesn't get to me anymore and to each their own on what they want to create in their room. If one of my tiny seeds - a smile, a new idea, a great Twitter share - is planted today or a year from now, that is good enough for me. #stepforward#tlap
A5: Honestly I failed in this during the last year. I tried to become a teaching superstar because I had connected with some who were. The result was alienating friends, having a crappy school year, and looking for ways to leave the profession. This year focus is on kids! #tlap
A5:Pinterest &TPT doesn’t mean it is best practice! Don’t get sucked into that trap.Keep the learning outcome the focus ALWAYS. Let students have voice and choice in materials & create learning experiences-not just activities. Pinterest pretty doesn’t equal quality!#tlap#NAESP18
A5: Blogging has become a way for me to reflect and I've grown so much from it. I've found it's therapeutic for me to write, and if even one person finds value in it, it's worth it. Some blogs are more difficult to post than others though....#tlap
A4: By building meaningful connections from the get go. One thing we started last year was to have our kids take a google form inventory. We are also going to be starting a HUGS (Hi, Update, Goodbye)program for our kiddos that need some mentoring. #TLAP
A to the MEN, Barbara!
It's ok to show our efforts! We work hard to make STUFF happen. It takes intentionality.
Share SHARE SHARE! We are all better for it.
#tlap#NAESP18
A5: I always worry that I overshare, but something from @TaraMartinEDU that I saw on Twitter validated just today that when we work hard, it's OKAY to shout it from the rooftops, to tell our truth, to share it with the world! #tlap#NAESP18
A5: Oh, Pinterest! It's hard to ignore such perfection, isn't it!!?? Once upon a time I had to put away Martha Stewart mag cuz I knew I couldn't be that anything. Same w/ Pinterest. It's what happens AT those desks and INSIDE those walls that matters most. #tlap
A5: It is rewarding to give back to our PLN by sharing. We find balance by sharing with focus on what we feel is our passion(s) & expertise, not by feeling the need to share all the breadth of what we are learning. #tlap
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
It’s all part of building a strong community. We want to know mom, Dad, siblings, cousins, grandma. We want to know them all. We all have the same goal so we work on it together. #tlap
A5- My first year teaching I was so pressured by Pinterest !! I wanted to be perfect. However, now, I realize that student centered work and showing off their creativity is so much more important. BE YOU, thats awesome enough. #tlap
A6: This is so embarrassing, but seeing technology as an ingredient in the learning process-- and not doing something just because the tool is epic. Also, in seeing the value of Twitter chats as well as trying unique things like #booksnaps or Flipgrid challenges with kids. #tlap
Q4: Our Moms As Principals motto is "All Kids Are Our Kids." How do model this in your school? How do you make sure that every student knows that you care about each and every one of them?
By Liz Garden @PrincipalGarden#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
#Tlap Let them speak #LetStudentsSpeak - the strategies centered around asking the right questions, listening intently, being present and committed to change and creating an open dialogue with students- because they are the focus of everything we do as educators
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
This is something I do in my classroom! I leave my wall blank because my students' first challenge is to bring in something that represents them to decorate the space and symbolize us being a unit for the year! #tlap
A6: Start each staff meeting with a book talk and give the book away to a staff member for professional resource or classroom library #loveoflit#NAESP18#tlap
A6: @hayes_melisa & @Hachen2nd have inspired me weekly through our PLN. Their enthusiasm & love for Ss is contagious. We've connected our classrooms via @Flipgrid & #mysteryskype. I cannot wait to learn and do more together! #tlap
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A6:Retweet amazing ideas, print quotes and send my AP @JohnCourtney89 late night texts with screenshots of my new crazy idea. The #tlap and #LeadLAP communities are my rocks! The learning here at #NAESP18 has been invaluable so far!
#tlap. Yes its also great to tell Ss you don't know the answer to their ? Lets find out together. My recent one was where does the oldest person in the world live? They googled the answer on their ipads and we found out so much more as you do.
A5: I don’t feel pressure from Pinterest because I rarely use it. I am not a fan of the “looking same turkey” during Thanksgiving time. I want my students to feel CREATIVE however they wish to outlet that amazing energy!! #tlap
A6: So many ideas...too many to list them all. One that I will be doing this summer is a video reading of a book to send to my incoming Ss before school starts. Thanks @j_hoffman22 for the inspiration at MassCUE! #TLAP
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A5: Blogging has become a way for me to reflect and I've grown so much from it. I've found it's therapeutic for me to write, and if even one person finds value in it, it's worth it. Some blogs are more difficult to post than others though....#tlap
A6: I've been psyched to be connected to so many inspiring educators and most recently I met @Peterpanico on #startwithwhy and learned about the #sixwordstory! Using it to kick off PD in August! #tlap#naesp18
A5: I focus on my why. I’m an educator for Ss, and the cutesy Pinterest things don’t come first. Kids need to know they matter, and my relationship with them counts. #tlap#KidsDeserveIt
A6: Just one?!? Ahhh! Today's idea from my PLN was from a great conversation with @etuckie brainstorming about Back to School Staff Breakout Games and other beginning of the year ideas! Awesome to meet her! #tlap
A6: I’ve seen so many creative ways from awesome educators to have students SHARE their work using technology! I think it’s fascinating to have such young children use tech to not only be motivated and engaged, but be a part of the ever growing tech future!! #tlap
A6 @MsShelton5th is part of my #OKElem PLN...she’s invited me to attend a Whole Brain Teaching workshop that she’s leading this week! I ❤️ my PLN #tlap
A6: I honestly cannot begin to answer this question with only a Tweet. My #PLN is my lifeline - my personal life-alert button. I just have to just one for a minute and find inspiration everywhere! I love @CristinaDajero's inspiration posts every morn! #tlap#naesp18@tsschmidty
#tlap A5: Focus on each individual student. Each teacher. What do they need? The "fancy" stuff is pretty; however, we cannot forget the foundation. Substance first and "fancy" second. STOP. COLLABORATE. AND. LISTEN! #Realedu
A6: I just wrote my first blog post about this! Have to give a shout-out to the two people that have had the greatest impact on me to date. @tishrich and @HeckAwesome are gamification/GBL rock stars! If you aren't following them, you need to! https://t.co/PtGCJhD8Rd#tlap
A6 Twitter has freed from the feeling of being the lone fish swimming against the tide. I know other people are doing out of the box things, so I can too. #tlap is a powerful and uplifting family to hand with!
A5: I focus on my why. I’m an educator for Ss, and the cutesy Pinterest things don’t come first. Kids need to know they matter, and my relationship with them counts. #tlap#KidsDeserveIt
A6: There are too many to name in just one tweet....summer selfie challenge, summer reading books, tweet fairy, one word, and much more! I can't imagine how I survived before. I'm intrigued by the mobile principal concept. I need a desk on wheels! :) #tlap
A6: I have learned SO much from @PaulSolarz and his #LearnLAP fifth-grade leaders. One day I'm going to show up to experience Silent Day b/c I admire him and how he teaches leadership and self-reliance wholeheartedly! #tlap#NAESP18
#tlap#NAESP18 A6 I learn from my PLN everyday. The resources and ideas are amazing!! @kerszi is an incredible resource with ideas on infusing tech in the classroom. @emilyfranESL has banging ideas for language learning!
Hey #tlap crew, we are REALLY trying to build our #PLNPower for inspiring ideas & sharing what’s going on within our school community. After the chat if you could follow @CapeJeffTigers that would be amazing & much appreciated! Thanks in advance #PLN
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A6: I just wrote my first blog post about this! Have to give a shout-out to the two people that have had the greatest impact on me to date. @tishrich and @HeckAwesome are gamification/GBL rock stars! If you aren't following them, you need to! https://t.co/PtGCJhD8Rd#tlap
A5 I'm a PInterest FAIL edu, but I do face intimidation.
For me...I just have to remind myself, I'm the only REAL me there is in this world. So, I need to BRING it!
Compete against myself.
My hero is me in 10 years. (Sounds egocentric but it's what we can control)
#tlap#NAESP18
A6: There have been so many great ideas that I have learned from this year that picking just one is difficult.I will be using hyperdocs this year, but the positive support from my pln's has been the biggest benefit for me and my kids. #tlap
A6: I am learning a ton this summer about technology I can use in the classroom. One idea I plan to use is stations with technology in high school to put more focus on student ownership and less focus on the whole class activities. #tlap
A6: Also: Realizing there are other people out there who are fine with "ditching the textbooks" #DitchBook. Also going back to 2009 (LOL), ditching my teacher's desk! I now have a built-in one in a science lab, but it's okay! I learned to circulate so much more 9 yrs. ago. #tlap
A6: love the power of the PLN! Where do I start with all of the learning that happens with every tweet, vox, message, conversation, etc?! #tlap#NAESP18#momsasprincipals
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A6: Among the largest group that I pushed away during my dark time were my friends @CaldwellElemen, but before that they had inspired me to do a lot more reaching out to families out of school. I even sent Xmas cards to every kid in class. during break. #tlap
A6: I learned about principal read alouds from @_AndyJacks& @GustafsonBrad & it has been a game changer! It allows me to model good read alouds, connect with my Ss in classrooms daily, & spread meaningful messages from the best picture books! #tlap#NAESP18#mvesteach
A6- I have just dove into Twitter and THAT alone has expanded my PLN and taught me so much!! I've quickly fallen in love with @Flipgrid ! Can't wait to use that in my classroom for daily check ins, (to hold the students accountable) book reports, etc... #tlap
A6: through my PLN I have learned some ideas to incorporate into my classroom - transforming my class, history madness wall, etc... Teachers on Twitter have great ideas! #tlap
#tlap a6 this PLN rocks, and The Academy Awards blog by @burgessdave inspired me to do the Einstein Choice Awards which has spread through other classrooms at my school Thank you!
A6 Continuing to move forward w/ standards based teaching, learning, assessing & grading. It's often an uphill battle & I couldn't do it w/out support of #pln#tlap
A5 - when I kept to myself and didn’t discuss ideas about professional development, it was numbing. Now I have learned soooo much from my peers that are driven to be better for kids. It is liberating. I have to model it for my Ts & Ss. #tlap
A6: I learned about #BookSnaps last year from @TaraMartinEDU. I share with teachers & now even my supervisor @JenFrancone has encouraged our entire department tweet out #BookSnaps for our book study. #tlap
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A6 #tlap Superheroes fight crime in the comics, Heroes fight injustice in novels and Eduheroes fight for students, for progress and together are the voice of reason, forward-thinking and hope in the real world- one voice, diversity & open minds bring change
A5: A mentor of mine told me when I was a beginning teacher educators are creative thieves. You will steal ideas from others and put your own creative twist on someone else's idea or work - and that is ok, being an honest creative thief teacher is so pirate! #tlap
A6 Our PLN has loved sharing ideas on how to transform our classrooms and split the tasks. This year our team had Dr. Day, Construction, Restaurants, Mario, Safari, Superhero, Glow Day, Rube Goldberg, & Narnia. #tlap#bethewildcard
A6: I have learned SO much from @PaulSolarz and his #LearnLAP fifth-grade leaders. One day I'm going to show up to experience Silent Day b/c I admire him and how he teaches leadership and self-reliance wholeheartedly! #tlap#NAESP18
A5: You have to know your values and live them. Through sharing, we all grow. Own your unique perspective and share it to make our world a better place...but also remain open-minded to keep learning from others who are sharing, too. #tlap
A5: we all have unique teaching styles. Take what you can, modify, scrap, try something new. Cookie cutter does not fit teachers any more than it fits Ss. #tlap
A7: I read Restart with Gordon Korman recently. I highly recommend the book because it provides insight into social hierarchies to extents as well as anti-bullying. #tlap
A7: So fiction isn't happening right now for me... It's #DBC50Summer! I did love The Hate You Give; it showed me a completely different perspective! #tlap Nice question @TechNinjaTodd#SparksintheDark
#tlap. A6. How many exciting educators, ideas & books are out there in the world. Making connections is impt for your growth . Even going from NZ to Oz for a conference to make connections & new learning.
A6: Oh my...so many things I've learned from my PLF!
#gamification from @mrmatera transformed my teaching, #booksnaps from @TaraMartinEDU that I adapted into #foodsnaps in culinary.... Learn new things everyday from so many amazing peeps! #tlap
A6: Thanks to @gcouros Innovators Mindset book, I now have changed my vocabulary from a focus on merely engaging students, to empowering them. #tlap#immooc
A4) My book club is currently reading #tlap and #PedagogyofHope is our next read along with Fueled with Coffe and Love from @FBCALbook Looking for a few more to squeeze in before the new year starts. #ellchat
A7: I don't know about pushing my thinking but I'm finally reading the entire Harry Potter series to relate to my students more. I can't believe how popular that series still is! #tlap
A5. Love the ideas but make it my own- like The Voice when singers sing hits but they make it their own🌟 Most ideas come from my #pln ❤️to steal and share 💕#TLAP
A7: Before We Were Yours by, Lisa Wingate
Such an incredible read with some scary truth behind it. Made me think about how things go on that affect kids and people in general in ways most of us will never know or understand. #TLAP
A4- Greet students by their names every day. Get to know their interests and what they're involved in and ask about those things. Ask how their latest test/project went. #tlap#NAESP18#momsasprincipals
It was! Oh, it was! Our Ss are practically crying out for our help dealing with the pressures of middle school. They shared their soul with me in the survey. #tlap#naesp18
A5- I have become more comfortable being uncomfortable. Challenging myself to help our Ts & Ss is hard work, because it is so important. Love the daily Challenge! #tlap
A7: I'm currently reading One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus. So many characters different than me that push thinking! Also The Hate You Give, Dear Martin and Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. #tlap#naesp18#yalit
A6 I have to say fiction hasn't held my attention in years. When I am not reading EDU books I like to read about Science (@neiltyson) and motivation (@DanielPink) #tlap
A7: That's a good question. Here lately I have been reading professional books only. I need to get my hands on a good book to read for pleasure. Any suggestions?? #tlap
Just finished The Alchemist-it's the 10th grade summer reading book #readingwithmyson and it totally re-centered me on my why. Save Me A Seat by Sarah Weeks is my top pick for the Mark Twain awards this year. #tlap
A6: The list is endless!!! My #PLN keeps me motivated & striving to be better each day! Everything from teacher lounge remodel, Twitter fairy, student bathroom remodel, Pineapple chart, teacher celebration cart, & soooo much more #tlap#Relationships#PLN#PLNPower
A7 i never read much fiction until I became a MS Principal I said it the other night on another chat Harry Potter is wearing me out and I don’t really identify with a lot of the characters but I like it #TLAP
A6b: They stretched my thinking, made me reconsider my thinking, and supported my thinking all at the same time. Such awesome support in this #PLN!! #tlap
A6. My colleague, Diane MacKinnon, started tweeting at the beginning of the school year. Then she was on chats, then discussing books. What an inspiration she has been to me to explore a whole new arena of learning, listening, and reflecting. Thank you, Diane! #tlap
A6: So many things! From #BookSnaps from @TaraMartinEDU to working with @jmattmiller on how to deepen S thinking with Google Slides activities, my #PLN has taught me a lot! My #4OCFpln has taught me how to explore ideas and deepen my own thinking! #tlap
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A7- Unfortunately I'm not reading any fiction at the moment. But I'm reading a very interesting NF book. Screenwise: Its about helping children thrive in the world of technology. It is a great book for any parent and teacher to read! #tlap
A7: recently read “The Great Santini by Pat Conroy. The father and son relationship was really thought-provoking as well as the idea of how difficult it can be for kids to move often. #tlap
Oh my goodness, Andrew! You are making me smile ear to ear... Your kind words have been such an encouragement to me and I’m so grateful to have you in my PLN!! So proud of all the leaps you are taking!!! #tlap
A7 The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by @BethMooreLPM . Her first work of fiction after a multitude of devotional books! Forgiveness is a key theme in this book. #TLAP
A7 Dear Martin by @getnicced was amazing! Reflections on the teachings of MLK within the book were very thought-provoking. Recommend highly! #tlap#Read4Fun
A6 #tlap Educators are artists, alchemists and architects- we see all the shapes, colors and components- we welcome the blank canvas and we magically reconstruct the masterpiece every day- some are portraits while some are modern art but all deserve a spot on the museum wall.
A7: I am reading “One True Way” by my good friend @ShanonHitchcock and the characters are two teens who are finding themselves in middle school. I love the perspectives and angles Shannon takes in this amazing book!! Def RECOMMEND!! #NAESP18#TLAP@TechNinjaTodd@mradamwelcome
A7: The last fiction I read is My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, I believe.
Took me a while to remember so it might be time to pick up one of the titles recommended tonight by the #tlap crew! #NAESP18
A7: I'm reading #refugee by @AlanGratz
Fascinating story about 3 lives and families who are fighting to survive
Stories like this provide a perfect window to experiences we know nothing about and provide empathy toward those who have #tlap
Just the idea of building your PLN and utilizing them for motivation, ideas & encouragement, I want my peers at school to see the value in building their PLN! #TLAP
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A7: Read Rules with my oldest daughter - it was so powerful for her to read from the perspective of another child with a sibling on the Autism spectrum like my youngest. Seeing the change in perspective from my oldest's eyes was powerful. #tlap#naesp18
A7: Love Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. That character is WAY diff from me. He doesn't travel with luggage! Plus he fights and shoots and solves crime better than I do...#tlap
A8 Pride and inability to get out of your own way. I work with some Ts who are just always the first to say why it won't work instead of giving it a chance to be successful. #tlap
The kids who wanted to be the teacher for the day got on @Flipgrid and said why they wanted to be the teacher for the day and then we chose. We were teaching contractions and she made up the game to teach the class her own lesson. Does that make sense? #TLAP
A8: Everyone needs to check their egos in order to do what is best for kids. When we get over ourselves, we can really listen and learn from each other #tlap
A6: Joining Twitter was a risky move but I took a leap after reading #KidsDeserveIt with my PLN at school. So happy I did...the twitter educator PLN's for have intrigued & inspired me so deeply! #TLAP
A6 - a whole new world is out there that I didn’t know about. Twitter 4 Ever, @Voxer, @SmorePages, & Collegial conversations that include pedagogy, new tech, culture, etc, & not educators complaining about Ss. #tlap
A8: The biggest barrier to working together is that we are in a lonely position (only one of us, if we are principals, in each building)! The best way to overcome it is to be active in a PLN #TLAP and attend conferences when possible #NAESP !
I just finished Let The Trumpet Sound, a biography of #MLK and I am even more obsessed with his #empthy, his wisdom, his sense of purpose and sacrifice! #tlap
A8- EGOS! take US out of the focus & put the KIDS the center of the conversation. I see Ts insecurities train wreck many great teams. Teamwork makes the dream work! #tlap
A8 One of the biggest barriers has been fixed perceptions on a label. There’s so much more than a label or behavior. There’s a whole child waiting to be understood. #tlap
A8: One of the biggest barriers for working together can often be leadership. Thank God that I've had 2 awesome principals and am moving to a new school w/a principal that encourages us to 'Dream Big!!' #tlap
A8: Here's big-time "transparency"... I am somewhat of an introvert in real life. I don't speak up or share creative philosophies often enough. I DO fear judgment. It stems back to childhood. To overcome it, I have to realize if even one values what I say, it is worth it. #tlap
A8: Wow, @latoyadixon5 -this is HUGE! I think it's our educational system that has pitted us against one another through funding, test scores, grading of schools... folks don't want to share anymore in fear that someone else will be better. We overcome through #PLN#tlap#naesp18
A8 one of the biggest barriers to collaboration is vulnerablity, we have to let our guard down and be real with each other, that is so hard for many #tlap
Q5: Anytime we take a public stand, we may feel uneasy. While I’ve found a predominantly POS. & respectful audience, we do risk NEG. feedback. Yet we live in a time when we, as EDUCs, hold an obligation to stand for those who cannot speak for themselves!
#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf
Q5: How do you handle the “Pinterest pressure” of education? How do you find the balance between sharing and feeling intimidated?
From Amber Teamann @8Amber8#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
#tlap a8 wish i knew, but here is my answer... start small find a crew develop trust! then the great things you are doing will spread by student voice, but let others make their own!
A8: The biggest barrier for me has been my inability to have strong relationships with people in and out of education. It’s hard for me to get around people to bounce ideas off of so I’m usually working things out on my own #tlap#NAESP18
A7: Just read "Julian is a mermaid" @kcowell7 gave it to me at the end of the year- it's about accepting others unconditionally! So good! #tlap#naesp18
A8 That tiresome phrase: "But that's the way we've always done it." or variations thereof. If we don't move forward in our thinking, how do we move forward? #tlap
A8: I think time is a barrier. I believe u make time for what you think is important-sometimes I just wish days had more than 24 hours...or I had a clone or 2. #tlap
A8: Biggest barrier I see is the incorrect perception that collaboration = cloning. We must celebrate variability and use a strengths based approach. Leaders must make this clear to support a collaborative culture. #tlap
A8: I've found success with stealing minutes. For example, listen to podcast, Tedtalk, or other source of inspiration while doing my hair every morning #tlap
I find it so interesting to see how our perceptions change at different avenues of our life. Not much of a ‘re-reader’ but have been more recently. Learn so much or catch what I missed the first time. #tlap#Read4Fun
A8: In high school it's getting stuck in your little corner of the building, working with your department but not reaching out to work with teachers in other offices or departments. Definitely important to reach out and work with teachers in other subjects. #tlap
A8: Teachers need to remember that it’s not about them... it’s about the kids!! When we focusing on serving Ss & not self, we’re about to make positive changes together! #tlap
#tlap A8 I think sometimes, when teachers feel their innovative ideas are lost on their team, they feel very much like an island. They end up just closing the door and teaching without much support.
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A8: Wow, @latoyadixon5 -this is HUGE! I think it's our educational system that has pitted us against one another through funding, test scores, grading of schools... folks don't want to share anymore in fear that someone else will be better. We overcome through #PLN#tlap#naesp18
A8: We need to remember that our ideas no matter what they are could be the answer to someones ?.
My fear is we begin to think so big we forget that it's the little things that sometimes have the biggest impact.
Don't be afraid to share your story, strategy, skill #tlap
A8: I think that insecurity and competition get in the way of working better together. We must stay opened to any and all ideas; if we are threatened by progressive thinking, we'll never have anything new to offer. #tlap#NAESP18
A7: I'm currently reading Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein. It's a powerful historical fiction novel (and sequel to Code Name Verity). I definitely recommend both. #tlap
A8: Naysayers. Those who aren't motivated to push themselves to be better and do better. I try to avoid that by surrounding myself with those who push me and share my passion for life-long learning and reflection #TLAP
A7: Oh dear.... Not good about reading fiction with the huge stack of @dbc_inc books calling my name.
My daughter gave me Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter for Christmas. Maybe that book will be coming with me to the Oregon Coast tomorrow. #tlap
A8 Trust! Educators need to know that they can trust the others not to judge - not to judge when they have good ideas, when they fail, when they share, etc. If they know they can be open with each other they will reach out to each other more #tlap
A8: The biggest obstacle is getting out of your comfort zone. It takes courage to put yourself out there. It could be stepping across the hall and asking for or offering help or putting it out there on twitter. Trust me. It is so worth it!! Be brave!! #bettertogether#tlap
A8- The biggest barrier is that quite often too many teachers want to use their ideas ONLY.... I've been a teacher for 5 years, and have been so blessed to work along side some of the best, however, this isn't always the case. Teachers need to remember it isn't about them! #tlap
EXACTLY where I failed over the last year. For a hot minute I thought it was about me and how many followed, likes, etc... Completely wrong! But easy to fall into that trap on social media. #tlap#NAESP18
A8: Teachers need to remember that it’s not about them... it’s about the kids!! When we focusing on serving Ss & not self, we’re about to make positive changes together! #tlap
A7: Wonderstruck - We just purchased the set for a 5th grade unit. Two stories in one - set 50 yrs apart. One in text and one in pictures Can't wait for the Ss to read it! #tlap
A8 The thought that your ideas don’t matter which leads to not sharing. Need to create trusting and collaborative environments so all feel valued and heard. #tlap
Most definitely! We have 3 school systems in my county. It's so competitive, but we're all TEACHING KIDS! Shouldn't we want ALL our Ss to be amazing so when (if) they come home they can revive our economy together. Then it won't matter which school you went to! #tlap#naesp18
A8: In high school it's getting stuck in your little corner of the building, working with your department but not reaching out to work with teachers in other offices or departments. Definitely important to reach out and work with teachers in other subjects. #tlap
#tlap Ego & a sense of ownership of strategies- it can be competitive especially in the same building- but knowledge is power- community is empowering and once teachers get acclimated to the collaboration- egos fade & genuine respectful relationships emerge
Unfortunately I think you are right in many cases. We need to be supportive of each other. Great things can happen whether we have admin support or not. #tlap
A8: Stepping outside of your comfort zone can sometimes be an issue for people on a team. We have to be willing to experience discomfort to make great things happen. #tlap
A8: Tough question- honest answer is trust- I want people to have balance, but be passionate in their work...and trust in the process! I feel like sometimes our contracts can limit this. #tlap#naesp18
A5: Blogging has become a way for me to reflect and I've grown so much from it. I've found it's therapeutic for me to write, and if even one person finds value in it, it's worth it. Some blogs are more difficult to post than others though....#tlap
A8: Too many times EDUs can be focused on stuff, not people. We can feel competitive, jealous, and like there's only one way to do something. We can be in a rut of "always been done this way" and forget to look at the new and innovative things going on in EDU. #tlap#NAESP18
A7. Finished Be Real by @TaraMartinEDU amazing book from the REAl deal! ❤️❤️❤️ this book! Plan on sharing with my colleagues when school starts! #TLAP#booksnaps
It's dopamine... and completely natural. The world embraces likes. We want to be accepted by others and have others feel our philosophies have value. In education, it's so much more than that, though. A person with less followers is as epic as one who is mega-followed. #tlap
A9: I've learned it's ok to just put my phone on the charger and realize it's all going to be ok. Be immersed in who is in front of me and enjoy every moment! #tlap#NAESP18
A9: I still work through the summer, but am being mindful/diligent about not bringing it home, prioritizing exercise/passions, being present with my family, planning summer fun and a big family road trip later this month #tlap#BalanceLAP
A6: I have tried SO many new things this year due to the unbelievable PLN I have! My two biggest moves were gamifying and stretching my drawing muscles with #sketchnotes! Thank you to @HeckAwesome and @mrmatera for really being in my corner as I made those moves! #tlap#xplap
A8 creative scheduling, prioritizing what needs attention, providing team building and informal opportunities to build relationships @TLStewart@MrsBFieldsCCPS#tlap
A9: I have time set aside to work on PD each week and the rest of the week is dedicated to my daughter and family. The balance gets more difficult during the school year. #tlap
A9 I don't know if balance is the right word, since I am deep into revamping so many things this summer and reading. I love being able to focus on the ART of teaching in the summer! It makes me happy. #tlap
A9 I have read, read and read. Many of those reads have been professional reads but it has empowered me to be a better leader, husband and dad! I've taken time to do things I enjoy. #TLAP
A6. I interviewed for a T job today. 1 Q I was asked to describe what my PLN meant to me, and how it’s helped me grow as a T. I was awestruck by the Q. #tlap#NAESP18
Q6: The purpose of a PLN is about sharing ideas. What is a new idea you learned from your PLN that has motivated, inspired, or intrigued you?
From Todd Schmidt @tsschmidty#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A9: So much THIS. We must take time to rest and restore. Be in the moment, unwrapping the present with our families. School will be there when we're rejuvenated and refreshed! #tlap#NAESP18
A7. Finished Be Real by @TaraMartinEDU amazing book from the REAl deal! ❤️❤️❤️ this book! Plan on sharing with my colleagues when school starts! #TLAP#booksnaps
A8: Trying to compete. We ALL need to realize that we EACH have amazing gifts to offer the world. What if we ALL help each other shine??? #tlap@BethHouf
A9: I am still working on balance (right @michelle_mkane ), but the work isn't too stressful when you love it. I am definitely a "work hard, play hard" person and I get away almost every weekend for something fun! #TLAP
A9 Took a little Zen time in Newport, RI. Stopped at the casino in CT to try to win $$ for my @dbc_inc wish list. Tomorrow will be my first day ‘off’ so the dreaded housecleaning will get some attention! #tlap
If you are offered that job, TAKE IT! Holy moly! That they even asked the question is a HUGE tip in the hat to them! Sounds like they value T growth & personalization! Wow! #tlap#naesp18
A9: Balance is always a struggle when you have a career that you're passionate about BUT I am working shorter days, going to EVERY game my kids play and we're traveling at the end of the month with no WIFI for a week!! #tlap#naesp18
Blanance is something I'm always working on as a teacher, parent, spouse & my spouse is in education too, it can be difficult, each day it looks different. One thing we have been focused on this summer is physical excerise, my hubs & I have been waking daily! #TLAP
A9- Ts should always chase learning new things- finding the space between personal relaxation & work is different for each of us. Honoring those in our lives while we work is the magic space. #tlap
A9: Taking moments to just hang out with my family. We have stayed close to home this summer and just enjoyed small moments of our favorite things like baking, reading, and riding bikes. #tlap#NAESP18
A9: I've really taken 100 steps back and tried my best to relax/value self-care. I learned new things at ISTE and read a few books, but I've also traveled and rested. I've appreciated quiet times and been writing more to fill my heart. #tlap
A9: By taking my hubs to conferences with me? Does that count as balance? He's the tech dir for our dist, so our work life and personal are intertwined. Just finished an awesome fam vacay at Glacier too. We steal moments when we can & do fam things together at school too. #tlap
A9- Ts should always chase learning new things- finding the space between personal relaxation & work is different for each of us. Honoring those in our lives while we work is the magic space. #tlap
I stay a little later at school but definitely limit what I do at home each night. I do spend weekend time on bigger tasks but would like to manage that a bit better. #tlap
Absolutely this!
My daughter is happily involved in my school family when she can be and my school family cares deeply about my daughter. This all comes from building relationships and understanding that we all are human. We come with positive intent and love! #TLAP
A8: Stepping outside of your comfort zone can sometimes be an issue for people on a team. We have to be willing to experience discomfort to make great things happen. #tlap
A9: As @techcoachjuarez and I say, we prefer to call it work-life fusion rather than balance. When at work, I am still a parent. Something I hear from a student may help me be a better mom. At home, I am still an educator. I may see a TV commercial I could use in PD. #tlap
A8: One of the biggest barriers to working better together is our fear of failure. Everyone wants to be seen in the best light, beyond failure. If we felt failure would not jeopardize our jobs, we might be willing to take greater risks. #GrowthMS#tlap#NAESP18@BethHouf@dbc_inc
A9: I’ve taken time to disconnect some from work to spend time with family/friends, making some awesome memories together! I’ve also traveled to CA & TX for some conferences... but made sure to enjoy my time sightseeing & connecting!! #tlap
