#caedchat is for California educators, by California educators. All are welcome as moderators and participants discuss issues that emerge in California education, which are generally applicable to other regions of the United States.
Hey everyone! My name is Jiana Ondersin! I'm an Elementary Education major with a concentration in the STEM program! Can't wait to hear from all of you! #caedchat
Erin English Executive Director of Innovation for the San Diego County Office of Education. #caedchat Live in Bonsall, work in San Diego. So glad to be here with many of my friends and colleagues.
I'm one year behind you! (at least in public education, taught private school a bit before that) #caedchat Congratulations on a quarter century of teaching!
Melanie Brandt, La Mesa, California, 16 year educator. This year I am a TOSA @CajonValleyUSD ELA/WOW (World Of Work) Facilitator @CVWorldofWork#caedchat
For me, it was Mrs. McDonald, my kindergarten teacher. She was amazing and even took us on a field trip to her farm! I knew I wanted to be a teacher just like her. #caedchat
Q1: It is not just important that young people are immersed in WOW. It is our obligation to help all establish who they are and where they are going. An equitable education includes building Ss social capitol. #caedchat
Hello everyone! Pam Rabin Project Specialist @SanDiegoCOE and @SanDiego_CUE board #caedchat I’m excited to learn more about the World of Work topic from you all!
Hey everyone, Keith Curry here with @edtrust. We're a nonprofit focused on equity & educational justice with an based office in CA, @EdTrustWest. #caedchat
Before we begin providing students exposure to the world of work…we have to begin to build up our own awareness of the exponential shifts that are happening across society and how work is changing and the skillsets that accompany those changes. #caedchat
A1. WOW gives children an opportunity to use their strengths and skills to learn about a area of the workforce before they leave school and enter a position or career that is not suitable for them #CAedchat. The younger the better.
Before we begin providing students exposure to the world of work…we have to begin to build up our own awareness of the exponential shifts that are happening across society and how work is changing and the skillsets that accompany those changes. #caedchat
A1: “Giving children a better sense of the world of work is not just a matter of social justice, it is also a matter of bringing the potential of the next generation fully to bear.” @SchleicherOECD#caedchat
A1)Providing CHILDREN exposure to the world of work from a young age is essential. School is just 1 of the places that should happen. Starting early w/ my 1 year old- counting & recycling bottles, wiping down her highchair. For now she finds the mundane exciting #caedchat
A1: Absolutely! Sts are naturally drawn to exploration in early ages, so providing exposure to activities that will help to understand and define their interests will create a foundation for more opportunities to present themselves throughout their education. #caedchat
A1: Absolutely, it's good to explore options that are out there and find the skills that an early learner will embrace that will ultimately lead to a career that they love #caedchat
A1 I think it is important to equip Ss with the tools they need for success as they are moving forward. The so-called “soft skills” are critical for future readiness and all are tied to the future WOW. #caedchat
A1: I think it is important to expose ss to the idea of doing something you're passionate about, something you love. We want them to know how important this is. #caedchat
A1: Our job is to prepare students for the real world. This includes setting up them up for success in the real world. It is NEVER to early to build them up for success! I say start young and small and keep building #caedchat
A1: I think it is important to know how what they learn at school will be helpful in "real life" From an early age we work with others and build relationships. #caedchat
A1: Absolutely. WOW is the why behind what educators do. It’s not for test scores, it’s not for our praise and acceptance, it’s for real-world application. WOW gives them a purpose. #caedchat
A1: It is of utmost importance to expose children to the World of Work. It provides Ss opportunities to practice real world skills to prepare them for the workplace. Ss can see their future self from as young as TK. #caedchat@CVWorldofWork#cvwow
A1: Absolutely important to help all students get exposure to as many options as possible. Never an either/or with #Literacy. Literacy and Authentic exposure can go hand in hand. #caedchat
A1. WOW gives children an opportunity to use their strengths and skills to learn about a area of the workforce before they leave school and enter a position or career that is not suitable for them. The younger the better. #caedchat
A1 I think there has always been exposure to the World of Work for kids at an early age. We do, however, need to expand what we share with kids. Move beyond fire fighter, etc. There are critical skills we can help kids develop like the 4 Cs. #caedchat
Definitely. It requires making the effort to begin to not only explore, but even forecast how these changes will have real effect on the students sitting in our classrooms. #caedchat
A1 Example - So many Ts became Ts because of the Ts they had in school. Ss need exposure/positive relationships with all types of career options. #caedchat
A1: Students can learn skills and methods at an early age which will start preparing them for a career. Working in teams, listening to each view, writing down thoughts and observations. Larger discussions can start from there. #caedchat
A1: I think exposing children to work in all areas not just school. I think it is also important that they understand that work should be something you enjoy. No that it should be easy just that it should be something a person is passionate about. #caedchat
A1: I think it's important to expose students to the expectations of the "real word". I know that there's a huge push for "college readiness" but we as Ts also need to realize not all of our students will choose to go to college. #caedchat
A1: In the beginning we need to help students recognize how they think, process, learn. These tendencies can be developed and later be explored in terms of career “fits”. #caedchat
A1) Ansolutely! Young students need to see the possibilities not only to envision themselves as participants and contributors with the WOW but also to see purpose & relevance in their curriculum #caedchat
A1 Yes! Exposure at a young age will allow scholars to explore interest areas, understand likes and dislikes, & find pathways to find their way to their chosen field. #caedchat
The fourth industrial revolution is bringing changes that we have never experienced…shifts that will require new learning, new adjustments, and new skillsets. #caedchat
A1: My experience after the 1st year of @cvworldofwork integration by Ts in CVUSD is that even in the earliest grades, Ss want to learn about themselves and are excited to explore the #worldofwork. Exposure and a common careers language is powerful. #caedchat
Hello! I am not from CA, but from NJ. I'm a junior at @Stockton_edu working on my BA in Elementary Education. I am here to learn as much as I possibly can from fellow educators! I'm really looking forward to this! #caedchat
A1: Yes. Provide exposure to world of work from an early age, but make sure that it is engaging and at their developmental level. Ss need to develop context for how the world works #caedchat#Wow
I also think it is important to be critical in what kind of "world work" we're exposing them to - is just just white collar jobs or the whole spectrum of what's out there? #caedchat
We can't predict the jobs of the future so we must help ss focus on their core talents, interests and Strengths. Career Guidance is more important than ever. #caedchat
I agree with you 100% Victoria. I said something similar. It really does prepare students by setting the purpose for learning in all content areas! #caedchat
A1: Yes, ss need to be exposed to the world of work as early as possible, even if it is through the lens of pretend play. They will all one day be part of that world and need to be equipped and ready. #caedchat
A1. We need to ensure Ss are prepared to make informed decisions about their future. Ss think education will lead to a job, but they don't know what’s out there. Show them their learning connects to the WoW and they’ll see they have a #FutureWithoutBoundaries. #caedchat
A1 Exposure is half of it. Ss want to do REAL work. They don’t want to pretend to be something. Give them opportunity, tools, freedom to get to it now. #CAedchat#WhatSchoolCouldBe
There is amazing power in the journey of the exploration. We must be open to the path that our students will take us on as we learn together. I believe WoW provides the foundation, while student interest is the driving force. #caedchat
A1: Yes, very much so. They Must be provided w/ the opportunity to learn about themselves, explore interests, likes/dislikes, be shown that the passion they have for this can become the work that they do. Another reason to intro early is to stop foreclosure on careers. #caedchat
A1: Of course it is important for students to be exposed to the world of work. Making assignments relevant for a student's possible careers provides opportunities to practice real world skills & can lead to post-secondary success. #caedchat
A2: What happened to home ec. and shop classes? Those technical skills classes seem to have disappeared from many HS in my area. I also think its hard to prepare Ss for jobs in the future that aren't fathomable today. #caedchat
A1: My experience after the 1st year of @cvworldofwork integration by Ts in CVUSD is that even in the earliest grades, Ss want to learn about themselves and are excited to explore the #worldofwork. Exposure and a common careers language is powerful. #caedchat
A2. Most Schoos are not preparing our Ss for work. We are giving kids facts and material to learn. What we need to do is to provide our kids with learning experiences and big problems that build upon the 21st Century Skills they will need when they leave our schools. #caedchat
A2: I think Ts need a better grasp of what future WoW looks like. Unfortunately, test scores dictate what gets taught. The 4 C's help as well as a focus on building relationships. We have work to do. And we can't just ADD more to do...we need to interweave. #CAedchat
A1. Yes, I do think it's important because it doesn't make children choose particular careers, rather to increase young people’s awareness of a range of life opportunities and how to access them! #caedchat
#caedchat#cuiedtech Absolutely important to expose our Ss to the Wow to give relevance to time management, social skills and opportunities that await them.
A2: Career exploration needs to start earlier (TK/K) than current practices. @cajonvalley has launched @cvworldofwork initiative exposing Ss to the #WorldofWork. It is just the beginning. WOW Works best when integrated cross-curricular and with purpose. #caedchat
A2: Considering the fact that several of my son's teachers have a strict No Cell Phone policy in their class, I think there is still work to be done with giving ss access to real-world tools. #caedchat
“The view today gaining momentum: We need a system in which people get career exposure in middle school, internships in high school; much tighter connections between college and career
pathways.” @GeorgetownCEW#caedchat
A2 This is a multilevel issue. Many High Schools are reacting to the new API standards. Some amazing Middle Schools have been focusing on this for years. Some Elementary’s are leading the way but Higher ED isn’t quite there yet. #caedchat
Three years ago, having these discussions/sessions on the impact of globalization, automation, artificial intelligence on the future of work and for our students was considered ‘crazy talk.’ Just getting to the point that people don’t just tell me that ‘stuff’ is scary. #caedchat
A1 - it’s important but not vital... we need to keep in mind part of our job is to protect children... sometimes they may not be ready for the world. #caedchat
A2 At my school we had graduate students from Salk running labs w/Ss. The best part was the diversity of the people. It wasn't a bunch of old white dudes. Ss could connect. #caedchat
A2 I don't think we provide them enough life skills like budgeting, keeping on top of bills, even cooking! Determining fake news, how to vote, etc. #caedchat
A2: I don't believe education is doing enough to prepare students. Many Ss graduate with CCSS mastered but no clue what they want to do with that knowledge. As educators we need to provide students opportunities to explore the world through our class and content. #caedchat
A2. Most schools are not preparing our Ss for work. We are giving kids facts and material to learn. What we need to do is to provide our kids with learning experiences and big problems that build upon the 21st Century Skills they will need when they leave our schools. #caedchat
A2 Hard to answer from a global lens. Are we preparing scholars to think critically, to fail & learn from failure, to grow, to collaborate to solve problems? I believe we are at @CompassCs, using @AVID4College & @leadingedgecert instructional strategies! #caedchat
A1 In MS, I see my role as helping students by providing new learning opportunities as well as ways to learn. WOW is in skills they develop in class with collaborative labs, activities & lessons but also connections to careers. #caedchat
A2: There are pockets of excellence, but as a whole the system is struggling to keep up (i.e. based on what employers are reporting). We could do a much better job of linking schools and businesses here https://t.co/kJaNslt1eq#CAedchat
A2 We can do more. We can provide more integrated learning experiences that provide kids with action oriented learning. Project based learning helps kids develop critical WoW skills like the 4 Cs, project management, deadlines, audience. #caedchat
A1: I have never heard of anything like this but now I think that WOW is such a great idea. Students can tell you how to find the area of a circle but may not be able to complete a job task in the line of work. #caedchat
A2: We are doing well with integrating tech into our classrooms since most of the future work will be tech based. I think we can work harder to create ss with a higher sense of perseverance. #caedchat
A2 Many people work hard to prepare Ss for the future WOW but the edu system is still driven by some 19th/20th century ideals. Ts are often not given support to be innovative in their teaching. Innovation takes time and doesn’t always yield success the 1st time #caedchat 1/
A2: It's great to see @CajonValleyUSD taking the lead on this and hope that other districts are taking notice to execute on the same or something similar. #caedchat
A2 Nah. We get in trouble when we use “PREPARATION” as some sort of achievable. There is not a magic point when k-12 ends and life begins. It’s all life. School could let them live it as contributors and producers instead of idle consumers. #caedchat
A2) Funny thing about education...is there ever enough? I have always thought not in the long term, we need to help students see learning just like creativity and love can always deepen and expand...that there is no real “at capacity”. #caedchat
A2: Since the future is uncharted, it is difficult to prepare Ss for their place in #worldofwork. A focus on #Softskills can help, but Ss need concrete examples of how people work together. #caedchat
Q2: We need to give the Ss more freedom to learn what they want to learn about. Ss need to feel the freedom of learning. In this day and age students can learn at their own pace much easier with technology the way it is now. #caedchat
A2 We teach Ss the value of failure but the same value is not being applied to our Ts. It doesn’t happen everywhere but high-stake testing is still stymieing innovated teaching. The big test and textbook industrial zeitgeist still looms. #caedchat 2/2
A2: I think we can do more but some times educators hands are tied because of admin, districts, and curriculm that are still thinking education is back in the 40's/50s. #CAedchat
I think the trick for Q2 is being able to do more but in a smart way. Just telling Ts they need to do more is not the way to go about it. There has to be some restructuring and editing. We can't do it all. So what gives? #caedchat
Isn’t this what is all about? If it isn’t about solving interesting and difficult problems, seems like something that will be done by robots or the Mechanical Turk. #caedchat
A2. Overall, no. For @CajonValleyUSD yes, for last year. We are exposing Ss to a minimum of 6 careers every year based on the RIASEC. We can improve by ensuring that all Ss in gr. TK-8 experience all four levels of each career.
A2: Education can take a student a long way. Except, building 'emotional intelligence' will take the same student further. Understanding cultural, ethnic (i.e. family history) will even take a student even further. Being 'unique' is not a disadvantage but an advantage. #caedchat
A2 If the system remains focused only on math and reading as an isolated learning experience, we will miss an opportunity to help kids use math and reading to solve real world problems or civic engagement opportunities. #caedchat
It begins with awareness…
We have to move beyond just the knowledge conversation to the skills conversation, and seeing how we create dynamic, collaborative environments that better prepare out students. #caedchat
Isn’t this what is all about? If it isn’t about solving interesting and difficult problems, seems like something that will be done by robots or the Mechanical Turk. #caedchat
A2: I don't believe education is doing enough to prepare students. Many Ss graduate with CCSS mastered but no clue what they want to do with that knowledge. As educators we need to provide students opportunities to explore the world through our class and content. #caedchat
YES!!! Exposure to more careers will provide students the opportunity to see their potential selves in a variety of ways - ways that fit and ways that don't. We learn from both experiences. #caedchat
A2: Education has definitely shifted towards preparing young people ... but it still has a long way to go. Technology and promoting more real world learning ... but students need more links to upcoming careers... and shifts towards reality of “real life”. #CAedchat
A2 - I think we can be overly focused on the future and miss the now... it’s vital to keep a balance and understand that regardless of the skills... a students/persons character is far more important for what our world becomes #caedchat
A2: It hasn’t been. We have been wasting our time preparing Ss to take standardized tests, not for the real world. There is a shift now, though! We need to focus more on strengths, interests, values, & real world skills. @CVWorldofWork does this! #caedchat
As a 4th grade teacher last year, my 9 & 10 year olds LOVED the dramatic play of the career simulations. Their level of engagement increased and they thrived in the classroom and an amazing classroom community was formed #CaEdChat
A1. Yes, because it sets the purpose for “why” school is important. It prepares Ss for their futures by setting the purpose for learning in all content areas, which prepares them with the necessary academic skills for future careers.
What if your learning involved actively engaging with a community partner to bring an awareness to a community issue or solving a real world problem? #caedchat
The idea of learnability is vital in preparing our students for the future of work…as the CEO of AT&T says, “Your skillset is 2 years, max!” Reskilling, upskilling, and learning a big part of the future of work. #caedchat
A2: I feel like education is doing enough when it comes to giving them the basic knowledge of reading and writing. Yet, it would be beneficial to teach students to balance a check book & file taxes. #caedchat
A2:I agree@MrStrong3rd.We have to teach them about the world around them,not just the book in front of them.Application is far more valuable than a score one day in https://t.co/jSwIu7yXyN does learning transfer into something Ss love to do?Where we are missing the mark #caedchat
I agree that the younger better! https://t.co/uL8b78kRbF … I found this article that shows the positive effects these opportunities have on students! #caedchat
A1. Absolutely! By exposing students to a variety of careers at an early age it lets them know their options for the future. They will begin to develop passions and set goals for their future.#caedchat
Q2: We are beginning to understand that relevance has a place in teaching students. We need them to know how they can use the information and the skills they are learning and developing. Relevance is important #caedchat
A2: There exists a myth that says if you are preparing Ss for WOW you are not preparing them for college. Just not true. Starting in early grades is key to moving forward. #LeavingToLearn#caedchat
Q2: Education will not be doing enough until we get teachers exposed to & have better understanding of what is happening in Industry, the Gig Economy, etc. We can not do anything without teachers. They ARE the most important key to the future. #caedchat
A2) I believe the nature of collaboration and use of tech are strengthening skill sets for the working world. But do we do enough to ease the transition for students? Budgeting, bills, filing taxes etc. and more than just a unit of worksheets in econ. #caedchat
They are creating the model and shaping the path for others. The Not so Secret partner is @eddywhere#caedchat
We are blessed to see this work in San Diego!
A2: We are now that @CajonValleyUSD has brought the #WorldofWork to our students. We are helping our sts understand their own strengths, interests and values, while being exposed to careers through 4 powerful levels of engagement. #caedchat
We need to help prepare students not only with a depth of knowledge, but a much wider breadth of knowledge. Today’s students need to be able to connect many more dots…
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#caedchat A2: Not sure we are. I want my students to have basic skills of reading and writing but I have to fight to get critical thinking and creativity in my classroom. (Don’t tell anyone I do it anyway. Plus my standardized test scores go way up when I do that not prep.)
A3: Teaching subject by subject creates silos of info...I loved the cross-curricular planning I could use in 5th grade. In real life, we don't solve problems one subject at a time... #caedchat
A2. Overall, no. For @CajonValleyUSD yes, for last year. We are exposing Ss to a minimum of 6 careers every year based on the RIASEC. We can improve by ensuring that all Ss in gr. TK-8 experience all four levels of each career.
A2: For most, no. Since I am my own department I have lots of freedom to add to my curriculum exploration in WOW & connect to community. My peers in K-5 not so much. All the stress is Common Core & doing well on test. No innovative teaching or exploration. #caedchat
So true Dr. Chagala. When I first engaged Ts in CVUSD, many said they are not on LinkedIn bc they are "just teachers". NO. They are part of the world of work and need to dive in and explore - together we learn and explore the #worldofwork. #caedchat
A3: I began year 1 integrating @cvworldofwork in science & history so the relevance and impact is meaningful to 4th grade Ss. Year 2 integrated in ELA, Sci, Hist, & Math. Matters b/c Ss can make connections and classroom discussions are deeper. #caedchat
A3: Connections matter because that is how the brain learns. Segmenting learning into discrete subjects is not conducive to making connections. #caedchat
A1 (pt2): Young children want to have purpose/contribute. If we wait till they are older, we miss building on that joyful desire for work. My TKers favorite gifts/toys are child size versions of real world tools. Piggybacking exposure to wow adds depth to her play #caedchat
A3: @mrcolemancvusd 3rd teacher @ChaseTigers reminds me that when his Ss experience the #worldofwork in his classroom, they are reading, researching, writing, using chromebooks, presenting and sometimes using math. The WoW provides context which drives engagement. #caedchat
Q2: We are beginning to understand that relevance has a place in teaching students. We need them to know how they can use the information and the skills they are learning and developing. Relevance is important #caedchat
A3: I'm a big supporter of STEM in the classroom - such a great way to work on "real world" issues through PBL and hands-on challenges. Ss need to see that math & engineering are not only fun but that they can build a career on them. #caedchat
A1: Even our youngest learners have clear ideas about their strengths, interests & values. They are also more open, pliable & haven’t yet formed fixed stereotypes & mindsets. #caedchat
A3 - I’m excited about things like @EmpaticoOrg who are focused on building character through Global connectedness and look to bring educators together to@impact their students, their character and the world! #caedchat
A3 - If we are truly teaching our children skills they will need when they graduate, then we need to stop the curricular silos. Work is not like that but school is. #caedchat
A3. Helping Ss answer real world problems can be an amazing cross curricular experience - in the real world we don’t work solely in a single discipline! This helps students see a more authentic way of addressing problems and applying their learning from all coursework. #caedchat
Q2: Education will not be doing enough until we get teachers exposed to & have better understanding of what is happening in Industry, the Gig Economy, etc. We can not do anything without teachers. They ARE the most important key to the future. #caedchat
I don’t know. I preferred to work alone. Part of it was I was always the new kid with highest IQ in the room. I needed to go theoretical. I had other issues teachers never dealt with. #caedchat
A3: Any subject can be connected to the world of work. For example, imagine an anchor chart about the desert. Ss can explore jobs done in the desert by designing a learning intention, exploring work activities and then allowing Ss to refect on the job. Like it or NOT?. #caedchat
A3: I try to think of assignments/projects that will help lead my Ss into thinking deeper and at the same time teach them skills they will need later on in their life journey. Including real life in these is also important.
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What we do well: build skills in elementary- reading, writing, math. It’s not enough. We need to provide meaningful, relevant learning experiences. Bring the the world to our students. Provide opportunities to solve problems, Design, research, advocate. #CAedchat
A4 In truth, everything can be connected, which would be a powerful model for scholar learning and academic & personal growth. In practice, there is still not as much connection happening across the classrooms. #caedchat
Hello, Connie from Arcadia, CA. Although it is important to prepare students for their future careers, I think it's more important for me to create learning experiences in the now. Help students think critically and to have empathy for the world we live in #caedchat
A3: Developing readiness for #worldofwork is all about making cross-curricular connections. It becomes the foundation for innovation, transfer of learning and problem solving. #caedchat
So important, and yet…
We like the idea of engaging curiosity, imagination, creativity, innovation much more than the reality of it. Especially when it raises questions that lead to new ways of being and doing. Or pokes holes in decisions we’ve already committed, too. #caedchat
A3. The World of Work can be integrated into ALL curricular areas, This matters because Ss begin to make their own connections as to “how” the WOW ties into every area of education-preparing them for their future. #CAedchat
A2. Overall, I don't think we're doing enough. I think by incorporating Educational Technology in the classroom and exposing students, we are doing much better, but we need to spend more time exposing students to real life and ensuring they all experience ss #caedchat
A2: Too many high school CTE programs are taught in isolation and put in place to track Ss that adults do not believe it. My experience tells me all Ss benefit from WOW and they are excited about being included. #caedchat
A3: School should be a beautiful tapestry of learning multiple ideas, perspectives, subjects, in multiple ways and from multiple sources. #LetThemFly#Unleash#caedchat
I hear what you are saying, however the current industry won't support the "work alone" philosophy in most cases. When I went to Google they said what they need most in their workers is a good collaborator. #caedchat
A3 In truth, everything can be connected, which would be a powerful model for scholar learning and academic & personal growth. In practice, there is still not as much connection happening across the classrooms. #caedchat
With technology like @neprisapp I feel that there is not pressure on teachers to be experts at everything. I am not in the coding industry, but they found someone to talk to my class and make the learning we are doing relevant! #caedchat
Principal, thank you for your voice on this topic. You get this at the core. Every Ss should gain exposure to the world of work. YOU are so right #caedchat
A3: Civic engagement is a skill which should be inserted into a variety of career paths. How can a person change the world? Can a scientist be beneficial to a city council board? Teach students how to gather as much knowledge as possible to arrive a the best solution. #caedchat
A2. We can always do more. We are now helping students make connections between curriculum they learn in the classroom and a career field that the knowledge could be applied to. However we need to partner with businesses more. #caedchat
Q2 we can help Ss find their strengths and then research how those strengths can be expressed in the work force-gaining community partners will give students opportunity to inquire and explore. #CAedchat#cuiedchat
A3 Project based learning is all about integrating content areas to create real world experiences to develop essential skills that will be necessary in their future WoW. Plus toss in a real audience, make a solution for something community related and u have engagement! #caedchat
A3: The magic of the #WorldofWork is that it is easily interwoven throughout all all curricular areas. This means that the connections are deeper and more impactful. Sts get it because it connects to them on a personal level. #caedchat
I don't think they need to be experts. But there is definitely something to be said to have worked in a different type of job from teaching - different frame of reference. #caedchat
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@collinsmath703, @drchagala, @neprisapp
I am an education major with a concentration in STEM and back this up completely. I am also a big supporter and I think ss need to realize how important it is to incorporate these things #caedchat
#caedchat True. But even as an educator, we don’t know how to work together (at least at my school). We r not taught that. My students outperform all other classes but they want to decide what’s best by concensus not what works. How do we leave room for the House M.D.s?
A3: @mrcolemancvusd & I co-teach @CVWorldofWork & for every theme tie in our cross-curricular standards. Ss are much more engaged & teaching is fun again. We no longer look at the day as math time, writing time, etc. We look at which 3rd gr skills co w/our WOW theme. #caedchat
Cross-curricular connections matter to students because nothing happens in a vacuum. Designing a good lesson plan these days pretty much requires the integration of subjects. To not do so is to ignore the real world altogether. #caedchat
A3 "Good career guidance is all about learning (Krumboltz); it is embedded, contextualized learning (Watts); it is education = growth (Dewey); it is transformative (Mezirow).” @petermcilveen#caedchat
A2: We must find ways to connect industry, workforce, universities, and the classroom. Must tap into any resource that would be beneficial in supporting our teachers to help their students. #caedchat
A3: The 6Cs are great and important. Make no mistake literacy and numeracy are still the number one job skills. When taught in the context of WOW, stand back! Powerful learning ahead. #caedchat
Right! PBL builds academic content knowledge while developing future readiness, "soft skills in a relevant way. Real world problems matter to kids and they can be truly innovative when guided to seek solutions. #caedchat
A3 Project based learning is all about integrating content areas to create real world experiences to develop essential skills that will be necessary in their future WoW. Plus toss in a real audience, make a solution for something community related and u have engagement! #caedchat
A3: Our students are running businesses and partnering with others, the possibilities are endless. We need to foster school environments that reward creativity and risk-taking. With this relevance an meaning in our work is possible. #caedchat
A2. It's essential to build ways for students to find their #Ikigai by building out programs that show them many options and how they are reflected in the #WoW. #caedchat
For me, it’s constant research, reading, exploring, experimenting and conversations with those existing in that world. A lot of those resources are found in my blog posts, too. #caedchat
YES! I hear so many (including me at times) say “Well, High Tech High can do that because _____ (fill in excuses). BUT they are PUBLIC school body too. Their intention is in a different direction. ALL kids - EVERY ONE OF THEM - deserve those remarkable opportunities. #caedchat
Once again, right on the money, if kids can't read or write, forget it. They must have this form of literacy and presentation skills. Honestly, basic numeracy can get you pretty far, but not without reading and writing. #caedchat
The awesome thing about this WOW program is that is connects all the subjects that the students are learning in school. This matters for the students because then everything starts to make sense and has a purpose. #caedchat
A3: The magic of the #WorldofWork is that it is easily interwoven throughout all all curricular areas. This means that the connections are deeper and more impactful. Sts get it because it connects to them on a personal level. #caedchat
A2: Sending my TKer to school: would she get the social-emotional education she needs to work effectively in group settings? Would she have opp. to practice creativity & develop empathy? I knew she'd do well, but prep for the future requires more than academic prowess. #caedchat
#caedchat The Strong, since the 1920's, has been a tool for career counseling at colleges and universities. Students found themselves lost, seeking advice on what direction to take as juniors or seniors. This all at 21 or 22 years of age?
A3: Integrating the World of Work brings relevance to the curriculum that any of us are using. It can be connected with any subject. Careers connected to content, RIASEC themes that connect with it, etc. As far as why, relevance always matters to Ss. #caedchat
A4 Obviously the 4 Cs are critical. However, at my previous school @Quantum_Academy... we have the 5th C = Community. I believe the 4 Cs make the most impact when there is a PURPOSE behind it, such as impacting the community. #caedchat
A4: How about basic communication skills? How to actually hold a reciprocal conversation? Or basic typing skills? Home row, anyone? Not the pecking I see so much of. Or how about just common courtesy - please and thank you's. #caedchat
A4. In CVUSD we use the Sanford Harmony SEL curriculum with our Ss daily as well as teach our Ss monthly character themes: respect, empathy, responsibility, tolerance/acceptance, perseverance, kindness, and self-control, which are interwoven into lessons throughout the school.
A3. Being that I'm an Education major with a STEM concentration, I believe that ss need to see how important technology and engineering are in the classroom, especially now with the new generations. It can help people build their careers as well. #caedchat
A4. Perseverance is so important - This is in contrast to a quick hand up to shout out an answer to a question asked by the teacher. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn new things. Ability to accept and learn from feedback. #caedchat
A4: Building consensus is a big deal - something we're seeing lacking in our world lately. Instead of influence of power or squeaky wheel, teach ss what it means and how to build consensus. #caedchat
If anyone wants to continue the conversation and you are at RCOE’s Excellence through Equity conference. Stop by and join in on my session “Preparing Students for Jobs that Won’t Exist” Thank you again, #caedchat
A4: Create spaces and environments that focus on students collaborating, purposeful sharing of ideas, intentional focus on the VUCA world of the future. #AvoidTheRecipe. #UnleashThem#caedchat
A4 Empathy and Integrity are key. Celebrating both multiple and shared perspectives. When we can value our differences and recognize our commonality, collaboration, communication, conflict resolution are all improved with empathy. #caedchat
We are on the same page on this one for sure! Blame is never a strategy... it is a way of ignoring the issues... which is usually tied to lack of engaging learning experiences where Ss don't see any connection to their future. #caedchat
A4: Collaboration, communication, letting an idea be just that and accepting constructive criticism. A lot of shifts in mindsets of adults in order to adapt to today’s learners. #caedchat
A4: how to communicate and work together. So many of my Ss do not know how to work in a group. My School is just now wanting us to differentiate and use centers. I am excited to finally start catching up to the rest of you. #caedchat
A3: Another reason the connections matter is because in high school I once asked why am I learning this unless I'm going to be blank or blank. T couldn't tell me why. I then shut down, even though I loved school. I needed relevance to WoW. #caedchat
A4. Perseverance is so important - This is in contrast to a quick hand up to shout out an answer to a question asked by the teacher. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn new things. Ability to accept and learn from feedback. #caedchat
A4. The #EssentialSkills of the #WoW are often already part of your class. But unless you emphasize, evaluate and help Ss set goals for growth it is hard to ensure students develop them enough. Want tools? Look no further: https://t.co/lbxOJ0zxtU#caedchat
A4: @cvworldofwork simulations, Ss practice essential workplace skills such as, Collaboration, Listening, Presentation Skills, & leadership. Simulations provide purposeful play in all grade levels. Ss are engaged and learning increases #caedchat
A2- I am so excited to say that @CajonValleyUSD@EdHidalgoSD with the implementation of @CVWorldofWork our kids are being exposed to many job careers at the Tk/k level. Allowing students to explore their unique talents and passions is imperative!
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@EdHidalgoSD, @CajonValleyUSD, @EdHidalgoSD, @CVWorldofWork
Having the students work in groups to collaborate and work on good communication skills can help work on their soft skills. Almost every job out there is going to require you to collaborate with other colleagues. Might as well start now. #caedchat
I agree we need a 5th C. I like to call it Citizenship, but that word has some baggage now and I think Community might be a better word. I really want to call it "Civic Participation in the John Dewey Sense," but that's a mouthful. So Commmunity it is. :-) #caedchat
A4. Perseverance is so important - This is in contrast to a quick hand up to shout out an answer to a question asked by the teacher. Strong work ethic, willingness to learn new things. Ability to accept and learn from feedback. #caedchat
This is going to be a great new experience for your Ss. We love running centers and using Ss interests to drive engagement has been rewarding to watch, all connected to the world of work. #caedchat
#caedchat VitaNavis is just joining. We are in DC area at an event for one of our partners, Washington Adventist University @ThisIsWAU . We are a bit late, but trying to catch up with the conversation
A4: Teaching students that the framework which they are learning is a temporary one. Each student will have to learn how they respectively learn. Life is a series of learning experiences -- some of which are self-taught while others are simply experience over time. #caedchat
A4: Time management. I stress this with my students all the time. I don't do countdowns, but put a timer up and require they record how long a task took them. This is just for them to self-reflect on if they were on or off task. #caedchat
A4:Team building, perseverance, communication and self confidence through self awareness are skills that naturally fit into #WorldofWork learning and will benefit students as they navigate all throughout their lives. #caedchat
Q4: Humans can’t compete with AI, IA, Big Data, Machine Learning, etc etc. So give kids the skills, mindsets & dispositions that can compete. MAKE THEM MORE HUMAN. Start with Empathy - the stuff algorithms can’t do. Coding is already out the window... #caedchat#dtk12chat
A4. Students use Google Suite and collaborate together on projects, presentations, and peer editing. They are learning how to work collectively with peers toward a common goal. #caedchat
One of the main skills my Ss learned the importance of when we partnered with @illumina for WOW was teamwork. Everyone plays a critical role in a project/job, but if you don’t work together, nothing gets done. #caedchat
So many of these overlap with Deeper Leaning Competencies. When Leaders and Ts are intentional and purposeful in planning and creating theses spaces all Ss can excel! #caedchat
Young people have such tremendous capacity to do sophisticated, technical & creative work.
We should think more about how to engage them in the challenges of our time, like healthy energy systems, economic development, land/ocean stewardship & sustainable communities #caedchat
A4: These. These are the essential skills we can include in lessons to help prepare Ss for WoW. This is what employers are asking for. @sdworkforce has asked industry these questions for us. #caedchat
A4: Critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork, communication, and creativityare 4 major c's when it comes to essential skills to help prepare ss for real world work experience. #caedchathttps://t.co/dflzE2xOvV
A3: Check out this wall of "Interest, passion, vocational values, and career goals." Builds relationships and agency among Ss, Ts. and families. We are in week four and getting to know each other #caedchat
Q3: I’m not convinced real world is that important for all students. I have a softball player who wants to get a B, write well, learn some interesting stuff, and focus on getting better at softball for a scholarship. I want to honor that. #caedchat
I certainly see a very real connection for students in a school with WoW, positive behaviour support and a whole school social/emotional learning program. Intrinsically and extrinsically motivating and supporting students.
A4: Collaboration is key. It can be so frustratingly on so many different fronts, and so important to form partnerships when problems are difficult and authentic. #caedchat
A5: We partner withparents, business, nonprofits & @CityofElCajon community. Level 3 Meet A Pro brings professionals to the classroom, in person or virtually. My Husband @sdtravas participated in @nepris live chat as a carpenter/entrepreneur #caedchathttps://t.co/PkFzlylbAr
If it can be codified or automated it will be. That is just a fact. We wanted flying cars and we got automation of jobs.
In the end, it'll be the depth of our humanness that best prepares us for the future of work and the many unknowns that it will eventually show to us #caedchat
A5: I think I would connect my students with businesses or nonprofits within our community. So, not only are they learning collaboration and communication skills, they are learning a little bit about what is in our community. #caedchat
A5: My site has a college and career fair every year. Parents and the community come in to share with the ss. On top of that, I plan on trying Skype a Scientist this year in my classroom. #caedchat
A5: We connect with parents, community members, local companies and we use the @nepris network to connect to other professionals. The impact from these connections is immeasurable! #caedchat
A4- Our me trees are the perfect example of allowing students an opportunity to reflect on their strengths, interests, and values and are understanding the importance of soft skills to prepare for the WOW @CVWorldofWork#collaboration#empathy#caedchat
You and @EdHidalgoSD are so right. When given the opportunity to take on real-world problems and design solution, they can do amazing things that we never thought of. I'd love to see the work you are doing, as well as invite you to see what we are doing in @CVESDNews. #caedchat
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@kalebrashad, @EdHidalgoSD, @CVESDNews
A5- other classrooms are my go too connections and @EmpaticoOrg ismy current connection tool of choice... it’s easy, free forever (non-profit) and provides an easy tool@to bring my kids those experiences needed to build Global awareness #caedchat
A5: currently my Ss are only partnered with me and each other. I am beginning to use Seesaw so I will be partnering with their parents hopefully. #caedchat
A5 My previous school had a great partnership with the Escondido Creek Conservancy. They worked with ECC to raise trout for the creek and advocate for cleaning up the creek area. #caedchat
Good point, but I don't think that coding is out the window any more than basic science and math are. Yes, #empathy is critical, and so is evaluation and critical thinking. Ss need to learn how to think for themselves. #caedchat
A5 Parents and community are a great resource. Lucky to have several guest speakers and vidchats with a variety of pros. Also seek non-profits like @blueprintearth by geologist @jessphoenix2018 that can bring the WOW, particularly STEM fields, into a class #caedchat
Q3: I have half a dozen homeless students, students who are transitioning in sexuality, etc. Real world is not the most important thing in their lives right now. For some, they just need some wins in their lives, and adults who care. #caedchat
A5: As a former SPED T, I used to do a lot of community-based field trips to local businesses to show students the various skill sets they could develop & master and how that could translate into a successful career. #caedchat
A5 There are some great opportunities for guest speakers with #SkypeintheClassroom@SkypeClassroom My husband (CTE) has invited local businesses to speak to the class and even suggest projects. I've had parents come in, too. #caedchat#MIEExpert
A5 If you are looking for a community partner, check out the work of CA State Parks and the PORTS program (@CAStateParks). I wrote PBL units that partner you with a ranger on site. NGSS aligned. Advocate for marine areas. https://t.co/yjoh8WiogC#caedchat
#caedchat How can we wait so long? We see kids in elementary school and middle school and high school (earlier is better) become engaged with today when they explore a future they can see. As one teacher in rural Mississippi said "...the change is immediate."
A3:This is what I think is amazing about WoW. My little 👩🍳 practices early literacy skills reading recipes. She can explain basic fractions (measuring). Vocab development: beating, kneading, homogenous, level, etc. Developing fine motor skills that improve writing. #caedchat
Yes, partnerships make it all real. We used to bring in folks from Travis Air Force Base to talk about survival training when we explored biomes. #caedchat
A5. We partner with parents, community, and local businesses and bring a variety of professionals on our campus for our career day so that so Ss can ask questions about particular careers and understand the education they will need to pursue them.#caedchat
A5: Partner w/ people who understand, care about, & are passionate about this kind of work. My mentor, @EdHidalgoSD, taught me that a long time ago. #caedchat
#caedchat#cuiedchat Q4: SEL lessons that promote self awareness and management, Social awareness/interpersonal skills, teamwork, and Self efficacy and growth mindset by setting incremental goals and achieving them.
How will she decide what major to choose? What will she do after those short 4 years of college are over? What is wrong with helping her find a career that connects with her passion? This is not a one-or-the-other situation... #caedchat#AllStudentsAreCareerBound
A6. The World of Work has a “Meet a Pro” component in every career that students explore. Through Nepris, school events for families where they are invited to share their expertise in classrooms, invite the community to share their expertise at school.#CAedchat
No. She won’t settle for less than a B. She knows she needs quality skills and women’s softball doesn’t pay $ like football. Grades are not an indicator of why a student knows or can do. Why spend the time for an A? #caedchat
A5: Partner w/ people who understand, care about, & are passionate about this kind of work. My mentor, @EdHidalgoSD, taught me that a long time ago. #caedchat
A6. Create opportunities for kids to intern, visit and learn about businesses. Create opportunities for teachers to work “in the field” to earn professional credit or hours towards pay advancement. #caedchat
The education system is letting our students in poorer funded school districts (SD's) down drastically. Even those in better funded SD's are still suffering in my opinion. Students need more real life experiences. Less teaching focused on high stakes testing. #caedchat
All of the above! We use @neprisapp to connect Ss to wow. We also have parents join in simulations and invite local professionals to speak to our Ss. Our greatest partnership is with @illumina#caedchat
A5~Our Parents,Nepris (a platform to connect industry to classroom) have played a tremendous role in my classroom. We have a chance to learn about a career, explore, and me a pro. Students are so excited to connect and learn, inquire, reflect! #caedchat#realworldlearning
#caedchat I do want my students to have as many choices as possible when they graduate. Some just can’t see that far (or even next week). 🙁 #caedchat But I also have to honor who they are now.
A6 In many cases, just ask! When my husband teamed up with local businesses, they were excited to participate! They could give the Ss input on what skills were expected. Suddenly @msexcel seemed more important. :) #caedchat
A6: Create additional career simulations based on Ss interest and job growth in various regions. @CajonValleyUSD & @eddywhere have designed a CLEAR Model format to streamline lesson design to meet Ts & Ss needs #caedchat
A5: We try not to partner with industry. The Ss find their own partnerships. The learning begins there and then extends. Powerful this way. All students should graduate high school key transferable WOW skills, a LinkedIn profile, and internship experience. Game changer.#caedchat
A6: I think we could work with surrounding businesses&ask them to come in&work with the students. For early ed, have them come in&do a fun presentation about they kind of work they do and then have the child do some kind of activity that is like the job of the company. #caedchat
A6: I try to inventory my parents' skills/network at the beginning of the year - if they have a connection, I try to build on that. I would love to see a collective resource created of both local and national organizations that could partner with our classrooms. #caedchat
A3) All subject areas can have a place. STEM/STEAM must include Social Science education. Inquiry, civil discourse,civic engagement, digital citizenship,empathy...time & resources are finite but the "soft sciences" must have a part in teaching/growing human beings. #caedchat
A5: As a parent, if I know what's happening in the classroom, I can provide personalized enrichment for my TKer. We check out books at the library about careers. We watch online videos. We point out real life examples as we're in the community. #caedchat
A7 Let’s work towards increasing #internships, #externships, job shadowing, speakers series, etc. There are opportunities, we just need to create them & then promote them! #caedchat
A7: We should be engaging parents by having meeting with them. Meetings showing them where we are at&where we are going. Send them home newsletters about what their child is learning about the workforce&what they can do at home to help their student understand more.
#caedchat
A6: we are holding an education summit in parnership@with @EscondidoChambe our local chamber of commerce. We need to help them understand what we do and how they can help #caedchat
This sounds amazing, but a logistics question: How do you vet those industry partners to ensure student safety? I find that this is an area of high concern for district liability. #caedchat
A5: let me clarify a bit. There are many components to a career in today's society compared to decades ago. Therefore, drawing strict lines into different businesses, types of organizations, and parenting can push a student toward thinking in terms of 'absolutes'. #caedchat
A1:When students are exposed to the WOW they begin to learn about their strengths, interests and values. They are open to learning about themselves. Working with @nikiglah with TK - 1st graders - we see the growth! #caedchat
A7: Do we really know our parents? Are we asking them to engage in ways that align to their #worldofwork? One of my favorite examples of parent engagement via @Neprisapp thx to 2nd grade parent and costume designer, @CostumeMama video: https://t.co/T7YagnX32x#caedchat
You’re kind Eric, but I’m not special. Teachers need way more time with way fewer students. Then it’s about doing something real with that small group. Not pretending or trying to find relevance through some subject specific garbage, but actually doing real work that is valuable
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@drchagala, @hightechhigh, @MrStrong3rd, @RWalkTheWalk, @bluedotandrew
A7 I feel this is an area for growth for me. I frequently invite parents to share their expertise and I try share my rationale for activities that are “future proofing their children,” but I know at times the message is muddled. #caedchat
Yes, and... This makes me think @kalebrashad about the great work @hightechhigh is doing - trailblazing & even doing more goodness coming up. How do we get others to follow suite - not reinvent the wheel. For all progressive schools - how do we best leverage experience? #caedchat
Young people have such tremendous capacity to do sophisticated, technical & creative work.
We should think more about how to engage them in the challenges of our time, like healthy energy systems, economic development, land/ocean stewardship & sustainable communities #caedchat
A8: My biggest discovery was WoW, I had never heard of it before tonight. I would love to find a way to implement this into my classroom one day. With being early ed, this could be by just showing them the different jobs that are out there. #caedchat
A6: I learned this week from @sottilescience about an online problem bank where people in a community and beyond could post problems for schools to solve. When a school chooses the problem they then partner with them on finding solutions. #caedchat#realwork
This year, we are planning a Parent Event where parents will explore their own Strengths, Values, and Interests. Our community liaison will have translators available. Parents will also be invited to share their professional expertise #caedchat
I’m not stressed. She’s doing great in school. She’s learning lots. I’m just not making her jump through all the hoops to get an A. If and when that becomes important, I’m sure she will be fine. #caedchat
A5: Not a direct educator, however I love connecting our community to our WOW. With CVUSDs successful alumni and showcase their expertise in their fields. I believe it creates a real tangible future to see previous students share their success #caedchat
A5: I'm not out in the field yet but my college has fairs that connect us with other professionals in our field. The impact you get from making connections is amazing! I would definitely connect with parents, community members, and local companies though. #caedchat
A7: I think transparency in what we do and teach in our classrooms is key to engaging parents. We had "parent nights" to inform/explain/teach parents about what we were learning in the classroom. Get them involved! #caedchat
A7: Involve parents in the process. Bring awareness of WOW to families when & wherever possible They can take the super strong via @VitaNavis and know their own self awareness to support their child. Invite parents to be #MeetAPro in person or through @NeprisChat#caedchat
#caedchat#cuiedchat A7: We have hosted career days but how about a career night where parents are introduced to Wow student projects centering on their personal interests?
Q8: As a result of this chat about WoW, is there anything new you plan to try or implement into your classroom? Or what new discovery did you make throughout this chat? #caedchat
Unfortunately, I have to leave early. :-( This has been an amazing chat. Thank you to everyone for sharing your ideas so openly and honestly! Have a great evening and a terrific week. #caedchat
I think it is important so reality doesn't slap them in the face once they grow up. They should be eased into the real world and see that everything in life isn't just handed to you. #caedchat
A6 @neprisapp offers industry chats where classess across the nation can participate, ask questions and connect with jobs/pros they didn't know existed, opps for class collabs are available too, share vids from the library and create PD requests! #CAedchat#endlesspossibilities
A6: By telling a better story. If schools do the work of solving abstract problems and living in a world of standardization, there will be little more than benevolence or a chance to make a buck that drives people to connect to schools. We can do better. #CAedchat
A6) Our AVID team hosts "College and Career Week" every spring. Parents and community members teach and students have access during their science and social studies classes. Our middle school Ss being to see the possibilities...#caedchat
Whatever happened to "Take Your Child to Work Day"? I loved that as a kid and I really enjoyed seeing what my mom and dad did during the day! #caedchat
We can do all this work to connect business and education, but if we don't integrate real #careerdevelopment into the classroom, we'll be missing the greatest opportunity to help Ss discover who they are and who they want to become. #caedchat#StrengthsInterstsValues
A6: Bring them all together. Help them see connection between each of their work and how they can connect. Support a continued connection. We were fortunate to have opportunity to do this w/ @SDETT569 and 100+ teachers in @CVESDNews. Then share w/ parents. Discuss, etc. #caedchat
A7: We need to educate not only Ss but also parents on World of Work. Many parents in @CajonValleyUSD were not given World of Work opp. when they were in school. We need a shift in the tide! When students are engaged and excited it flows to their families! #caedchat@EdHidalgoSD
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@AppEducationFox, @CajonValleyUSD, @EdHidalgoSD
A6~Working and colllaborating with our team of teachers, facilitators, administrators to make the WOW a real world, relevant experience in a cross curricular fashion. Ss are able to connect careers all throughout their academic learning. @amymccammon#caedchat
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@principledlady, @CAedchat, @amymccammon
A2: @CajonValleyUSD is preparing students to the future of WOW and a path to gainful employment. It starts with teachers believing in the WOW and implementing it in the classroom to connect student engagement and create parent involvement. #caedchat
A7: Start interviewing parents at 'parent teacher conferences' on careers independently of the child being present. Share the anonymous information with the class after. Inform them, the answers came from their parents. That will strike curiosity and eliminate bias. #caedchat
A7 Most likely not enough! Parents are our partners in education & we have to be more intentional w/our engagement. We started a Coaches Corner @YouTube series at @CompassCs, & can work to expand the topics to explore WoW: https://t.co/ok4oHpMpJS#caedchat
A3: Students make connections between classes, texts, media, and themselves all the time. They are ever evolving learning people. Sts need opportunities to build connections. To ignore potential learning that’s goes on outside of the/your classroom is bad planning. #caedchat
A8 While PBL is my focus, I really see how PBL experience help develop essential skills to prepare kids for WoW. I think building more of this intentionally into projects will be what I change moving forward. #caedchat
A8: Further discovery there is a need for career exposure at a young age & others that are passionate about World of Work. I will continue to support the #cvwow initiative in my new role and dive deeper into Wow for ALL our students.. OUR Future! #caedchat
Q8: As a result of this chat about WoW, is there anything new you plan to try or implement into your classroom? Or what new discovery did you make throughout this chat? #caedchat
A6: ADDITION by SUBTRACTION:
Stop trying to control teachers.
Push back against the cult of pre-packaged pedagogy, testing and standardization.
TAKE STUFF OFF THE PLATE of TEACHERS.
Give them the permission AND protection to experiment.
Give them FREEDOM & LOVE.
#caedchat
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