#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday January 26, 2016
10:00 PM EST
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I am in a chat for the next hour. Try joining the conversation about strategies on building (+) learning environments
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6th grade math, South Dakota
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Hello ! Lindsey, Math/Tech Coach from Campbell CA. Can't wait to chat building positive environments! https://t.co/xh3A3wHEMW
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Joanne, Instructional coach with Pittsburg Unified
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Hi everyone! Zherin from the Philippines!
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I am Heather Manager of Technology Integration for Campbell Union School District.
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hi all! ELA Teacher on Special Assignment, from Campbell, CA.
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As we continue with introductions...the double Lindse(a)y team is super excited that you are here! https://t.co/bLw2OfHH2a
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hellooooo Ann here, TOSA for tech innovation in Fullerton, CA. Glad to be around for chat tonight... https://t.co/bFQ2xYhfiI
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Right there with you Lindsey! Looking forward to hearing the community on this subject https://t.co/9IP73wtLoA
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Hello ! Lindsey, Math/Tech Coach from Campbell CA. Can't wait to chat building positive environments! https://t.co/xh3A3wHEMW
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Esperanza from Phoenix, 3rd grade teacher-leader
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Hey tribe. It's Roland! Tech Coordinator from Sacramento.
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Hi there this is Ryan O'D, Tech TOSA from Rocklin CA.
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yay Ann!! You are a chat machine!
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Marlena from central California. Excited about tonight's topic!!
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Welcome to our chat! Glad to have an awesome educator from Phoenix!
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haha! i have stuff I'm supposed to be working on, but want to be here right now!
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Hey there! I'm in Fresno. Should have met up for this!
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Hi Julie, STEAM TOSA, from Campbell!
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Hello ! Todd, elem principal in CA...big fan of teacher leaders!
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A1: Positive learning environment = you want to be there.You want to do what you are doing.You thrive. https://t.co/0rfNY802lo
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Welcome Julie from Campbell!
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Sylvian from Canada joining the chat tonight. I/n new at this.
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We are fans of admin that jump in! Can't get enough of them!
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haha! just keep swimming...I just added like a billion columns to my tweetdeck!
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A1: all ppl feel heard and valued; time spent is productive; we work 2gether 2 accomplish meaningful tasks
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A1: It involves maintaining positive energy and engagement...keeping the pace moving and folks leaving with what they need.
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how's the weather in South Dakota today?
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Hello Heather from Ca, middle school teacher
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A1) A positive learning environment means both physical space as well as the mood / tone set
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A1 Positive learning environment = more than just being pos. Working through tough times, continuing to move forward.
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Ed, H.S. Math Teacher from Visalia
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A1: A positive learning environment celebrates failing forward in academics and behavior. Building resiliency.
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Hey Ed! We've been talking about you recently. All good!
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yes, physical and mental space! https://t.co/hHO3EQhxZs
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A1) A positive learning environment means both physical space as well as the mood / tone set
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A1: A place where ideas are valued and encouraged and support is freely given!
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Katherine Goyette, Curriculum Support Provider in Sanger, CA
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yes- "leaving with what they need". Relevance is SO important.
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A1 depends on the group, needs of the learners are met so that they are open to learn w/o distractions & support is appropriate
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A1 I think this starts w relationships & establishing a spirit of teamwork, start the journey w a smile https://t.co/XfLqGihq0s
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A1 positive = focus on growth, goals and progress-not being focused on road blocks, lack of resources, etc.
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A1: A positive learning environment occurs in a culture that promotes collaboration.
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and those groups can sure differ at times too. But support is SO IMPORTANT
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"continuing to move forward" yes!
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Pam from Arkansas 5th grade teacher coming in late
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A1 One in which the teacher fosters the management of students in a way that mutual respect is built.
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beautiful SoCal day today, huh?
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Welcome anytime you can make it!
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A1: In a positive learning environment, all Ss feel safe, respected, and inspired to improve and collaborate together!
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Somebody explain the draft to me.
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A1:safe environm where Ss feel comfortable to take risks/fail/ grow/learn to value selves/others, work thru tough stuff 2gether
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absolutely, knowing your groups and providing the level of support that fits their needs can make or break it
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A1: letting kids know that they all matter, they all have a voice
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woo hoo... Judy is here!!!!!
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a + perspective... even when things aren't perfect, we can choose to deal or choose to complain.
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A1 Safe, no tension, risk-taking without fear, and everyone feels supported. Common goal, we all want to learn.
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love those words "mutual respect"
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A1: it's okay to make mistakes, YOU matter!
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and teachers too and admin and secretaries and....
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Yes! the ideas need to be valued and respected, even if they contradict the dialogue and perspectives are important
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No matter how you feel or what is going on, put on a smile and try to make everyone feel at ease! Make it fun!
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woo hoo... we got Arkansas representing!!!!! thanks for joining us Pam
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I like that, mutual respect. Ss having a say in what the environment can help too. it's their learning space.
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Hi Ari Flewelling jumping in a lil late. What's up?
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If people feel heard, they’ll speak!
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. clarify, but thinking is it when the final faculty are chosen https://t.co/lFhFOUwiA3
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Somebody explain the draft to me.
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A1 leveling the field in the sense that both ts and ss are learners
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exactly! the school is a community and we all grow together
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A2: set goals, let student make some decisions, always let them know what "the end" entails
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A2: Highlighting best practice, finding the gems of good behind the negative spins,keep the kiddos #1 https://t.co/VlRJMqDINm
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Totally agree! People tend to be more positive when they feel valued and their opinions are heard!
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Hey Mark, we are announcing those selected to "present" / be the Lead Learners 2016 Rockstar events
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A1: learn in a physical space that's designed around the student and conducive to learning while having fun
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A2: Whenever possible allow for voice and choice...People want to be heard and have a choice in their learning.
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value growth not perfection https://t.co/awb0nmApPd
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Yes! the ideas need to be valued and respected, even if they contradict the dialogue and perspectives are important
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Hashtag assist
https://t.co/qMaLSFQyTh
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A1: learn in a physical space that's designed around the student and conducive to learning while having fun
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Create a set of classroom agreements with student input and post them in the room.
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A2: Lead with YES! Give people the space to try new things. Offer support, guidance, resources and then get out of their way!
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A2: parking lot for ?s we can't answer; ask participants if it's a "we" or "me" ?, save the "me ?s" for break or work time
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A2: Creating expert groups empowers Ts & Ss as leaders. Developing the leaders around you, as John C. Maxwell speaks of.
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and that their voice is valued and heard.
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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Oooh ...the infamous Yen hashtag assist. I have benefitted from the assist before!
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Nice! and not just kids I think... ANY learner needs a voice
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Hello Pam! It is for all teacher leaders- we have teachers, admin, coaches, and DO personnel. Welcome!
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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A1: Positive learning environment = rapport and relationship, mutual respect, soft place to land, all opinions matter,
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Matt Vaudrey.
EdTech Coach from Southern California,
sitting at the Ontario Airport for in COCO County.
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Love the idea of giving people space to try...we need to remember that and not feel so pressed that we roll over it.
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Personally, I'd prefer tacos, but have not had a team bring in tacos yet
https://t.co/e7tr71LS6r
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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so important to model the growth mindset, support risk-taking! https://t.co/mS2ILjx3jW
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A1 leveling the field in the sense that both ts and ss are learners
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A2 Whenever possible I like to let participants answer questions. I'm not the only answerer in the room https://t.co/cvOZS0bfWB
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We vs Me questions are so huge...they can so hijack a training
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A2:
Smiles.
All the damn time.
Fake enthusiasm still counts.
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A2) Opportunities to move around and to hear from different parties that are involved in the decision making process.
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A2: Genuinely listening to concerns, refocusing around what's best for Ss and how we're going to work towards that together
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A1 & A2: I think it helps to get excited about mundane topics too!
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A2 allow ss choice over the environment and relate activities to something out of the subject
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In my training, I set the tone. I make it clear with words, deeds, and demeanor that we're here to grow.
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A2: Lots of team building, music cues ala , give opportunities for Ss to teach peers, praise their effort &teamwork
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truth. "if you feed them, they will come." https://t.co/uCLcgD7TIV
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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I think Maslow figured it out first... He just used fancier words and diagrams *wink* https://t.co/a3AaujKqFe
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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Stopping in to say "Hi!" !
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Offer varied ways for all to respond. Some anonymous, some electronic, some not (i.e. post its) https://t.co/PWFfQnWdts
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A2: I reframe every problem as an opport. to show stick-to-itiveness, revision, improvement.
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then smile your way to happy
https://t.co/gpM3i7wtgJ
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A2:
Smiles.
All the damn time.
Fake enthusiasm still counts.
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A2 Keeping in mind what we can control. Redirecting negative ideas to how we can make "it" work for us.
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A2 keep up w your ss interest to stay "cool" to them & use that to your advantage by blending learning w hard fun
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Haha you had one of your tweets correct, so I helped with the other... and jumped into the chat.
https://t.co/QdnW5fMzOn
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I need to learn from the Twitter guru Craig Yen. ;-)
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Sorry, girls are reading on Epic, fighting to finish HW and get on Toontastic
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A2: Pizza every once in a while helps. "I love rewarding my classes that work hard." I am customer of month at Lil Caesars
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If you build it as they say! I like to build in play time to the trainings I run.
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Agree!@tsschmidty brings so much improvisation, creativity and good spirit! https://t.co/o6phazqMGi
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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BTW: Picture tweets for the Q make it hard to search for the question.
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we could just end this chat right here, since I'm pretty sure no answer could ever trump"bring tacos".
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Fair is not always equal. What is YOUR best? Let's find that and work to get help you grow.
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I think so! It starts when you have leaders who take risks! Sharing successes & failures
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And being honest, "We don't like this, but we are going to pretend to LOVE it for 15 minutes!"
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PREACH. always keep Ss first, and redirect until others remember it's Ss first.
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A2 become a good question asker
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. I never call them problems
Just Challenges
Or Growth Opportunities
https://t.co/FUQzxxCMis
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A2: I reframe every problem as an opport. to show stick-to-itiveness, revision, improvement.
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Have to head out early, but awesome job moderating, and
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I need an extra like button for this.
https://t.co/i83mFePP3n
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Fair is not always equal. What is YOUR best? Let's find that and work to get help you grow.
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...wondering about all times Vaudrey in my presence...
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We need to spread the idea and see it catch on like the flu! ;)
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Ahhhh, so often overlooked! I am thankful for my teens rn, will work have to work on being cool when they leave.
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also not be affraid to show them your interests
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that's great... I dig that!
"value growth not perfection"
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Learning is better when we do it together! So corny but it's true.
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Always looking for sponsors cc:
https://t.co/5ATuLPCiqB
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we could just end this chat right here, since I'm pretty sure no answer could ever trump"bring tacos".
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have you tried ipsative assesment?
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OMG, tweet your location and will show up and jump in your chat with you.
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Fair point; I'm peppy all the time.
Extra peppy in the face of grumpy, though.
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You betcha...full belly, full mind...I think the Buddha said that...or I'm just making that up! https://t.co/sSbuev3dEH
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Agree!@tsschmidty brings so much improvisation, creativity and good spirit! https://t.co/o6phazqMGi
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Food is key! Everyone loves a good snack to get the brain flowing! https://t.co/DQSq9UbHo2
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A2 setup the learning so that there is room to go further and do some reps, support the struggle, bring music and food :)
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Leaders take risks often no matter how scary. If leadership was easy then we'd all be leaders.
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. just beat your last best time...
Then set a new goal
Reps and speed
https://t.co/NI8pmDLiD9
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that's great... I dig that!
"value growth not perfection"
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Paraphrase, clarify, turn assessments into assertions.Keep a clear focus while acknowledging concerns. https://t.co/S5z0Q7meih
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So true, I try hard to be transparent about my mistakes, no one is perfect but we all grow
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A3: Letting a Ss know you understand and you hear them...and we could talk later...
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A3: Really listen...don't just wait for your turn to talk. When there is a need to redirect, ask the right guiding questions.
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and don't think of what to say next or retaliate ....just listen!
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of course! it's awesome when grumpy cracks in the face of positive energy
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A3: restate w/o "i" (so you're saying...?); acknowledge frustration; end w praise for any possible positive; +honey -vinegar
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A2: Really, I just like to laugh, learn, and have fun
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Sadly, know too many site admin unwilling to take risks cuz they don't want to be wrong...
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A3) Goes back to my sales days - SRAC (sympathize, restate, answer, close) Validate what they bring to the table, redirect.
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Paraphrasing can be such a powerful tool.
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It is around dinner time (it stands for connected taco lovers, right?)
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A2 show them your human and dont just sit home w a boring life!! Show them your passions and interest and they will view u diff
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A3: Shut down your computer screen and turn your phone over...I want someone to know they have my undivided attention!
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Acknowledging frustration is important.
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guiding questions are so important. I should probably keep a cheat sheet taped to my computer.
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Provide necessary supports like sentence starters to encourage respectful conversations.
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A3: I like to use paraphrasing to verify their thinking, then I ask Qs to guide thinking
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by redesigning learning spaces. Change up the teacher centered "front of the room"
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I try to intrigue my 6th graders by sharing my love of Alien theories...they call me a dork. And I LOVE IT
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"really listen...don't just wait for your turn to talk"
poster needed!
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A3: It's kind d of a gift to be able to acknowledge the needs of an individual so everyone can smoothly move on.
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A3: What are your questions
Not do you have any ?
Why would someone answer that way
Not that's wrong
https://t.co/9w9MU61FpX
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A3 validate what their saying, and redirect - I like to do it by asking a question that leads back to where we are headed
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Hey Coach Ben jumping in while the kiddos watch their tv show
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Sadly yes...which makes the ones who are willing to take chances all that more valuable!
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Real talk! Love this ladies. https://t.co/kaLqgVfDO6
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"really listen...don't just wait for your turn to talk"
poster needed!
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OK, love that! Explain the close part to me. I don't think I'm good at that.
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A2: I hear what you are saying...Let's see if we can make that fit in what we have been discussing. Tell me more about it.
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I wish there were no mundane topics ever. A good trainer can even make cleaning fun.
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A3:Create class culture thats ok w making mistakes cuz we can learn from them.Ooh, I LOVE that mistake/it can teach us somethin
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OH how we love vulnerable leaders. If only they knew!
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A3 start by something you like about them , then follow with "what i need from u now is.." works everytime!!
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hey...if I can make fractions fun...I can make anything fun!
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what's that? sneaky lang devel w positive learning env? yaaaassss. https://t.co/aqlxCmUVsY
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Provide necessary supports like sentence starters to encourage respectful conversations.
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. Huh? Can you expand all those abbreevs, please?
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great perspective for Ts to remember... https://t.co/yr87yqaeje
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Fair is not always equal. What is YOUR best? Let's find that and work to get help you grow.
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A3: Model it -Make the mistakes yourself first, ask Ss how they can help you out. What would they tell classmate w/same mistake
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This has to be the most relevant talk to what I do and I'm side tracked with 7 yo monkeys...gotta love it (:
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I do that all the time! Play dumb so the kids fell smart and empowered!
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I love that old adage that if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room! https://t.co/GHfQc3EULt
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a3: 1st we( I) just need to not talk. People often fill up silent spaces in conversation. then actually listen with compassion
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What leaders fail to realize is their people already know…be transparent
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I only wish the police and politicians were like that
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I think my wife uses this strategy
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Would you like to start try to implement this strategy Tuesday or Thursday? (always give two choices)
https://t.co/dqBA1wMikU
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OK, love that! Explain the close part to me. I don't think I'm good at that.
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A3 I ask them for a written guide on a read the night before and during class project their thoughts
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A3: Active listening then proceed with the art of questioning. A powerful strategy for redirection! https://t.co/qLtqi9x4lJ
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Great idea! It gives them options but no choice
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And it's so very liberating!
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Wait time takes maturity and intentionality
Get out of the me and into you...
https://t.co/EOKH5Vc9po
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a3: 1st we( I) just need to not talk. People often fill up silent spaces in conversation. then actually listen with compassion
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A3: Can u truly see their POV? Say it, then suggest a solution. If not, be honest, ask for more info & genuinely try to help
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A3) Classic strategies like "turn & talk" , "think-pair-share" & others still work to get learners to share, talk and listen
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Seek out people who stretch you in often uncomfortable ways…
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A3:Lot's of shared thinking, are great for this in math.
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sorry! was it "sneaky language development with a positive learning environment" ? https://t.co/WQWtlsE94a
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. Huh? Can you expand all those abbreevs, please?
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Late to the party. Mark Loundy Instructional technology specialist and K-5 maker space chief in Silicon Valley
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this is HUGE!!!! so many us just do the Wait To Talk
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seriously. sometime i need to clap my mouth shut, but I get better as I get older.
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YES! This reminds me of 's resources on error analysis and use of my favorite mistakes! https://t.co/Av4WUJPtgK
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A3:Create class culture thats ok w making mistakes cuz we can learn from them.Ooh, I LOVE that mistake/it can teach us somethin
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A4: PLE = group spirits high and invested. Safe space = feel like a valued contributor to the process. https://t.co/TnDO7Nf8d4
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Super late but the kids just went down. Jessica. Tech Coach. Arcadia, CA.
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I agree, but we need to teach kiddos how to actively engage in listening and speaking and not go thru motions
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A4: Safe spaces are ones in which learners feel safe enough to try, risk, put themselves out there...Safe can be positive!
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A4: postive learning allows learning to take place - mistakes welcome! "Safe" makes me think of non-violent???
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it's about each ss assesing their work first against themselves and then with the group before grading
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A4 positive learning environment requires risk. like said in we have 2 help ppl move out of comfort zone
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my trick = put a finger over my mouth to force myself to not talk:
physical cue to self https://t.co/c68tYFAG82
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seriously. sometime i need to clap my mouth shut, but I get better as I get older.
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i have been known to sit in meetings with my hand discreetly covering my mouth . . . https://t.co/sQYcPKHcwi
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seriously. sometime i need to clap my mouth shut, but I get better as I get older.
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And honesty in the classroom with regard to feedback from Ss to Ts https://t.co/MLuVE0HFum
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YES! This reminds me of 's resources on error analysis and use of my favorite mistakes! https://t.co/Av4WUJPtgK
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A3:Create class culture thats ok w making mistakes cuz we can learn from them.Ooh, I LOVE that mistake/it can teach us somethin
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A4 Safe space/positive learning enviro. both foster a place where students feel safe and are comfortable being who they are.
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A4 safe does not mean it will not be stressful, to grow we need a challenge, safe & (+) is providing support to fail & learn
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This builds within sts the capacity to"try"even if they are not sure b/c the fear of being wrong begins to diminish
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A4: We can be "unsafe" and take risks in a positive environment. it allows us to get out of our safety or comfort zone
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safety to try new things? allowing teachers and kids to explore learning?
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A4: Students won't work for a teacher they don't respect.
That applies to adults, too.
Give respect first.
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A4 A positive learning environment gives the learner ownership of the means and methods of learning.
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good tips. I think I need to be more subtle sometimes!!
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A3) Never under estimate the power of a story. One that relates to the S but also sneakily redirects focus!
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A4: PLE must challenge risk taking to learn; accept failure; safety = no risk for some.
https://t.co/ZybWm7xsFL
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A4: PLE = group spirits high and invested. Safe space = feel like a valued contributor to the process. https://t.co/TnDO7Nf8d4
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But it's always best to avoid mistakes. Life is short. You wake up one morning and you are 60!
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Safe provides permission to take risks, venture into uncertainty…comfortable insulates you and entrenches you in status quo.
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A4: Positive=risk is encouraged, Safe=risk isn't encouraged but it's not discouraged, both result in learning
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A4: And don't single somebody out for a joke, even if they can handle it.
(Learned that the hard way.)
https://t.co/2yN6O2DMxk
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A4: Students won't work for a teacher they don't respect.
That applies to adults, too.
Give respect first.
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A4) Safe space is one where people can share their views without fear of consequences. PLE should embody safe space.
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A4:neg. environ.cannot be a safe space? You could have a pos. environ that is not safe for all. Depends on learners
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hey welcome to the chat! glad you're here!
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Giving respect, earns respects!! https://t.co/QAVZ8kNjZy
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A4: Students won't work for a teacher they don't respect.
That applies to adults, too.
Give respect first.
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well said! we need to help push a little towards taking risks
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A4: risks, trust, feedback, expression. The key is Multi-way: Ss-Ss, Ss-Ts, Ts-Ss
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A4 A PLE is also a safe place in which to take risks.
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and sometimes the most difficult Ss want the respect first...then the teacher gets it
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A4: What's more important, a safe space or a positive learning environment? Can you have one without the other?
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Isn't this what is for!!! Woot woot!
(see what I did there?) https://t.co/2Yzlte2yqG
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well said! we need to help push a little towards taking risks
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. my fellow coaches know I do this and laugh with me at mtgs.
https://t.co/olKnPOodUn
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good tips. I think I need to be more subtle sometimes!!
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We all are at some point. We’re all pioneers & settlers. Reflecting on the entrenchment is what then moves us
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Uh, I did that about a year ago.
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A4: Safe can be physical and emotional. Students need to feel safe in both. Safe to shine and safe to fail. It is a process
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A4: Safe = doesnt break Ss down, Positive = builds Ss up & embraces productive struggle & learning process, safe to take risks
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Haha
I should bring some duct tape to some meetings.
https://t.co/uHEUIrPbUx
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i have been known to sit in meetings with my hand discreetly covering my mouth . . . https://t.co/sQYcPKHcwi
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seriously. sometime i need to clap my mouth shut, but I get better as I get older.
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that's my point about leveling the field, we are all learners
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agree for sure. R-E-S-P-E-C-T can go a log way, especially if kiddos aren't used to it
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it saddens me to see others crush a students spirit!
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"the kids who need the most love ask for it in the most unloving of ways."
probably adults too! https://t.co/GZpJKcw7J2
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and sometimes the most difficult Ss want the respect first...then the teacher gets it
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frustrating to see Ts who don't look at the Ss and classes this way. They are still out there unfortunately.
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Wouldn’t you think they influence each other?
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everytime I want to blurt out I will hold this image in my head!!
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Some teachers feel the need to break kids down before building them up. I don't get that.
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Risks seems to be the constant theme here!
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A4: If a Ss doesn't feel emotionally safe they will shut down and not preform the way they will for someone who offers safety.
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When I try to connect with my Ss...I think "what would I do with my own child"
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and STOP cultivating mushrooms!!!
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I love to give hugs and random compliments, that goes a long way to build relationships and foster learning for Adults and Ss
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. honestly sometimes the physical prompt is what keeps me from talking too much https://t.co/ajWaBKOaQG
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everytime I want to blurt out I will hold this image in my head!!
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sometimes we forget kiddos are just small human beings!!
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bye!So fun chatting with you through and all day long! Every day is 6 degrees of Ari
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Respect is important, some people are more sensitive than others.
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and this is my coaching tip for the evening!! thanks judy!!
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Very similar to our organizations and leadership…which is why dysfunction often runs rampant.
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A4: it's ALL about relationships. Foster that and the rest will follow in good order.
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And sometimes what appears to be a PLE can be a very unsafe place. Pretty rooms may be cute but unsafe.
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Puny Human Number One! (channeling my inner Morbo)
https://t.co/iby9tqd9Zc
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sometimes we forget kiddos are just small human beings!!
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As you well know, risk is where the learning happens. An "easy" class is safe, but there's little learning.
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A5: Listening.A combo of honesty, respecting difs in opinion,agreement on proceeding with kids in mind https://t.co/amfQuzZYGZ
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Give kids a safe and comfortable environment but prepare them also for the bad stuff that will happen...
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A5: I shamelessly rely on humor and the relationships I've worked at building over time.
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A5: Treat them like professionals...find ways to help build someone up once you've had a tough convo.
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and you as a teacher never know... so be aware of how you treat them all
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A4: 4 my Ss, safe means from home-life worries/troubles. Positive, they know we are family & they can do their "job" & learn.
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a5 always keep it positive, end with next steps, identify weaknesses as challenges that are to overcome, acknowledge feelings
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A5: Letting vent can go a long way. sometimes it is better to come back to a convo later on but if all else fails: chocolate
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The physical space can help contribute to the emotional space. https://t.co/Lm5E8NVf5H
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A4: Safe can be physical and emotional. Students need to feel safe in both. Safe to shine and safe to fail. It is a process
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Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA. SOOOO late but kiddo just fell asleep. Wanted to say hello!
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A5 straight from the book: start with heart, refuse the sucker's choice, stay in dialogue
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A5: Breathing, staying present, really listening and restating what I heard. Also asking what I can do to help move forward.
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for sure and i think you give a little to get a little too!!
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You mean they're not just raw material? https://t.co/9JyCqvRmVE
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sometimes we forget kiddos are just small human beings!!
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I've noticed that in some cases folks forget to keep kids in mind. They are why we are there.
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A5: As much as I wanted to convince them things weren't all bad, I finally gave in and agreed, then talked eventual solutions.
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I agree this is the way I build foundations w folks...some take longer than others.
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Release the situation from any agendas…focus on honesty and empathy. Be real. Authentic. It tends to work.
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A5 Rely on the relationships you've built. It all goes back to relationships.
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Thanks Its that magical time for the kiddos full of reading, snuggles, & bed bugs!!
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A5: I'm still in the honeymoon stage of my new job! These will come a little later. Building relationships for now.
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You need both. A safe mind is better than a safe environment.
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trust them...they can get it!
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A5: Ask questions and give time
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. Surrender Dorothy? and Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!
https://t.co/Plg8htzYcv
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A5: As much as I wanted to convince them things weren't all bad, I finally gave in and agreed, then talked eventual solutions.
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That's where I find the relationships grow the fastest.
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A5: I love saying, "we're friends, so.." be direct, but wrapped in love, then I ask Qs and paraphrase
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A5) Bring it back to our overarching goals. Remind people while we are here. Redirect the conversation and offer solutions.
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a5: I also have to remember that people don't always want an answer or for me to fix things. Need to repeat to myself - listen~
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A5 I'm having one tomorrow. I've been trying to see his interests/concerns as my own.
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a good laugh for this evening!!! Thanks Craig!!
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A5: I do think it's easy in a small town - I have already built relationships....
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yup Ss first. It always comes back to that. hard to argue when we put Ss first
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honesty builds trust faster than almost anything. possibly even faster than chocolate. https://t.co/iDnEpOH0Gn
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A5: As much as I wanted to convince them things weren't all bad, I finally gave in and agreed, then talked eventual solutions.
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brains to be molded to the will of society! ;)
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A5.b ABC Always. Bring. Chocolate.
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A5:
You've been speaking with me in a rude tone for 45 minutes. Do you think I've caused those troubles?
I'm on your team.
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not shameless...you have a happy, fun personality & it shines in you... others recognize that & feel comfortable!
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Ooooh...truth! How could I forget that!
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Haha. Can i try that tomorrow at a meeting? https://t.co/s2WdwVOznW
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A5:
You've been speaking with me in a rude tone for 45 minutes. Do you think I've caused those troubles?
I'm on your team.
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I don't think that I can like a tweet that involves bed bugs.
Bye Ben! https://t.co/oVexGieDNb
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Thanks Its that magical time for the kiddos full of reading, snuggles, & bed bugs!!
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A5: I rolled up my sleeves and went to work, even if it wasn't tech related. Momentum turns when we work side by side.
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I could have used my own advice today. Now just reflecting on it. Coulda shoulda woulda.
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Aw Thank you Ann!!!!! That is perhaps the sweetest thing someone has said all day!
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What you give is what you get.
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Helloooo Mrs. Ross! Helloooo Mr. Rachel!
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It's why we're an Apple district: 1984.
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I hear you smile when you talk on Voxer...I love it.
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Why is that? Going through tough times together creates such impenetrable bonds.
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A5 :Something Good (the problem) and ended with I know this can be your best school year yet. How can we make that happen?
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A5: use “Help me understand…” It’s non-confrontational & gives power back
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Struggle for me is not backing down becuz I had to be tough but fair...if in the best interest of kids, I need to stay strong!
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Next time I'm in a training with Karly... I'll be all Pssst Karly, have any chocolate?
https://t.co/57ROYJYjSO
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A5.b ABC Always. Bring. Chocolate.
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In any crucial conversation…there shouldn’t be surprises. This isn’t a gotcha. People need to know you have their best interest
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"I'm hearing you say ___ a lot. Why is that?"
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principal? https://t.co/6V2HUAI7Yt
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In any crucial conversation…there shouldn’t be surprises. This isn’t a gotcha. People need to know you have their best interest
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A5: Be a united front with parents. Make sure you are fighting as one!!!! It helps a lot when they are on your side.
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I like the follow up with the question.
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Love that too...It isn't a gotcha.
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So should we stage/simulate tough environments instead to facilitate faster relationship growth? LOL
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Whenever I face a problem I can't solve in a group, I look at the class and say ask loud, "Options people?"
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1 iPad + 2 7y.o.s + hard time sharing Toontastic = problem solving and compromise
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A6 scaffold! gradual release: i do as many times as needed 4 T to feel comfortable, then we do, then you do w/follow up
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together we realize it's not always pretty, but that doesn't mean we can't move forward.
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Not sure what you are asking?
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Can we have, like an anullment shower???
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totally agree, swetting together (even with math :) makes memories
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That has to be the nicest and most complimentary thing I've ever heard (: High praise https://t.co/LY2QVJlsbN
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I hear you smile when you talk on Voxer...I love it.
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A6: Build on current practice. Adult Learning Theory- they come with knowledge so acknowledge. https://t.co/SEPLYMlNHO
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A5: Stepping back & taking a min. Our social contract says we will respect the time we might need before resolving a problem
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I always sweat when doing math.
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A6: Create action plans with small measurable actions...check in frequently...celebrate small successes!
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Ah! "sneaky" meaning Ss don't realize they're internalizing proper grammar and formal code (not as alt to English)
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A6) Why live in the past? Let's move forward and do what's best for the student. How can we make things better?
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. “When you say __, I hear __.”
“How does that make you feel?”
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I try to avoid saying it that way, but I'll try to capture a feeling/emotion and 1or2 details...
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If I am presenting I will! But I should carry it always just in case 👍 Glad they had some last Friday!
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A6: Sometimes building in some measure of choice, tapping into passions, looking for places to partner with T.
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A6 I'm going political on this one and having that conversation with one of our district's top execs.
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A5: How can you and I work together to see a different outcome? What can I do to help you? What will you need to do.....why?
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A6 short timed activities, choose your next step or out of the game...sounds rude but forces them to make decisions
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You can’t move people with just data or extrinsic motivators…create emotional opportunities that engage the intrinsic.
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A6 small steps with lots of reps (someone taught me that... ) listen to what they need, & readjust to fit if you can
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A6: there has to be a shift in mindset. It comes with understanding that change is necessary for improvement.
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that could be a poster! https://t.co/nKG7mh6vWr
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A6 small steps with lots of reps (someone taught me that... ) listen to what they need, & readjust to fit if you can
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A6:I like to ask why?Why are you using that, doing it that why,etc?It gets them to think and helps direct me in what to suggest
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A6: Acknowledging the "past" and then asking to compare to what is...the it mentally or physically
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paintball PD. it's a thing. https://t.co/cl5D3Yeae8
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So should we stage/simulate tough environments instead to facilitate faster relationship growth? LOL
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Remember, if you never ask ‘what if’…you will always be left with ‘what is’
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well...I better get to work (on school stuff) Goodnight thanks!
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reflection does help as well at times. hard to differentiate between reflection and monday morning quarterbacking tho
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I wish I could think quickly I need to get questions like these ready for action but in the moment of a convo I go blank.
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Wait, all we had to do was tag and he would have responded. Darn. So late in chat. *rookie*
https://t.co/mnAB5oRUtW
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A6 small steps with lots of reps (someone taught me that... ) listen to what they need, & readjust to fit if you can
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A6: to me it's connecting in authentic ways w our Ss who are dig natives & supporting Ts as they learn https://t.co/I6AGEknDST
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A6) Why live in the past? Let's move forward and do what's best for the student. How can we make things better?
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hah! it's a quick road to someone believing they can, which opens the possibilities of what they can learn next
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. peeps we have new people tonight. Let's follow them!
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A6 Know ur team. Take the "what was" that's important 2 them & come to the table w/how you can make it fit into the "what is".
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Same here. But I do like using “help me understand” on occasion. It usually diffuses the tension.
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Love this! https://t.co/pyAEWTcTeU
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You can’t move people with just data or extrinsic motivators…create emotional opportunities that engage the intrinsic.
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A6: We used to all buy the Dirt Devil Vacuum, but realized the Dyson ball was the way to go. We just had to take the leap. HA
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Make the"catching the good stuff" a practice!The energy of strengths and positivity is transformative! https://t.co/sVYOuzT3xU
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A6: Build on current practice. Adult Learning Theory- they come with knowledge so acknowledge. https://t.co/SEPLYMlNHO
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True, true. I usually say, "I'm a little slow, so may you explain it to me like...." or variations
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building a sense of competence is always engaging
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You were our live “make a positive environment” tester, Jeremiah. Well done.
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it does have a rhyming scheme doens't it? last part is a curve ball meet a need & then lead them somewhere new
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Knowing this about yourself, what might be some ways you could prepare yourself?
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sometimes shrimp cocktails work for luring in... sometimes.
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One saying I’ve always liked that pertains to this chat is: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
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He was given other duties tonight;).
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A6: Try the product out on the people you want to use it. Don't just TELL them about it. PROVE it. Show me the money
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A6: Be positive and co-plan and co-teach a lesson that works! Show them the way!
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if u haven't already, check out "crucial conversations" and "mentoring matters" both books gr8 resource https://t.co/VAlTPdYevM
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I wish I could think quickly I need to get questions like these ready for action but in the moment of a convo I go blank.
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Not sure. Role playing? Practicing with those I feel safe around. Listening to others who are experts. Rehearsing.
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Not sure if I follow, but knowing that how might we move forward so we're all better together?
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A6: Such a good question. I often see teachers trying to stuff the what was in to the what is and it doesn't work out so well
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Wow, quite a few resources or ways to make that a reality. Which one might be most likely for you to implement?
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Co planning can be such a powerful way to move forward!
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Thank you for letting this fourth grade teacher from CA stop by tonight. (my apologies for my tardiness)
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Good night thanks for inviting me to your chat. It was my first ever. Your topic and the ideas were great
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Instead of giving people a ‘vision’…give them a ‘big opportunity’. Much more motivating.
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I love this! Once they see it in action, they'll never turn back
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Excellent chat tonight! Thanks for letting me chime in.
Scapegoat = for pulling me in.
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. the "tap on the shoulder" for something new is very engaging https://t.co/EppGnI1ui9
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Instead of giving people a ‘vision’…give them a ‘big opportunity’. Much more motivating.
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I'll check them out. Need something not just for work but for life. I always have the perfect thing to say..later
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A6:Easy, I tell them that they won't need to get Keeps them young.
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Great everyone. Great job and on moderating tonight!
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You beat me here Craig! https://t.co/CgS92TsygX
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Thank you for letting this fourth grade teacher from CA stop by tonight. (my apologies for my tardiness)
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Belief is a pretty big factor in success.
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buenas noches! Always enlightening!
