#MEMSPAchat
Roger Bennett, Principal
Amanda Moore Elementary School, Romeo Community Schools
Thanks to @MrDomagalski I typed this at 7:22PM and scheduled it to post at 8:00PM. I love learning new things!!
Hello! Kathleen Quain, Morton Elementary in Marysville. Looking forward to great night of collaboration with some wonderful people. #mortonchat#MEMSPAchat
Glad to see everyone on tonight! We are rocking a #MEMSPAchat LIVE event here at St. Clair Middle School with many Principals across the State of Michigan!
Remember to use the Q1 / A1 format so everyone knows what questions you are responding to...
Also, be sure to collaborate with others within the chat! Collaborate, Lead, and Learn here on #MEMSPAchat
Betty - Harvest Elementary - Saline. I made it! Just got home from a great Community Conversation with some of the parents I serve! Great night. #MEMSPAchat
Glad to see everyone on tonight! We are rocking a #MEMSPAchat LIVE event here at St. Clair Middle School with many Principals across the State of Michigan!
A1: Constantly having students think about application of what they learn to demonstrate mastery of content. Hopefully also being open to multiple ways (connections) this can be done. #MEMSPAchat
A1) I try to share with my peers current trends that I've found on Twitter and the resources that my PLN shares. I share my own experiences and detail how they went. #MEMSPAchat
A1: FOCUS on relationships, engagement, peer observations, Talk Moves, SSGPs focused on connections to S lives, DOK, and growing in our visible thinking.
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A2: #MEMSPAchat Real world content means sharing knowledge & allowing for the Ts to seek out resources that connect to standards. Remember a textbook/program is not the curriculum, but a resource
Introducing ts to real problems exhisting in community, for ex,. and challenging them to find solutions with their students while using knowledge and skills from a specific subject can help make instruction more relevant A1 #memspachat
A1: FOCUS on relationships, engagement, peer observations, Talk Moves, SSGPs focused on connections to S lives, DOK, and growing in our visible thinking.
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A1: Encourage staff to build relationships with students, families, and other staff members. Discover what they are passionate about and interested in and make those connections. #Memspachat
A2: Make sure others are a collaborative part of the system: teams, task force, committees--sharing the vision, work, and commitment to the work being sustained. #MEMSPAchat
A2: By allowing Ts and Ss to lead the initiatives. Once they have the commitment and they feel supported and empowered, You are able to move forward in a positive way. #MEMSPAchat
People support what they create. To be sustainable, everyone has to be invested into a system. Involve people into creating and taking ownership. A2 #memspachat
A2: Be open and vulnerable to feedback, especially critical feedback that helps move the building forward. This feedback should come from staff, families, and our students. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Positive systems stem from a positive, healthy culture...number one. Work to recognize students for success (whatever that is for them), to create meaningful and memorable experiences, & to build on the systems in place. Support and encourage new initiatives! #MEMSPAchat
A2: Successful systems in our school are built on a foundation of collaboration and trust with an understanding that we check and adjust those systems to ensure our we are meeting the needs of our students. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Systems take time and buy in. Be willing to “go slow to go fast.” We’re in the process of looking at MTSS, PLC, & Intervention Data Review Systems. We’re already talking about this being a multi year commitment #MEMSPAchat
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A2: Focus on positivity, we #CelebrateMonday thanks to @jon_wennstrom & @AllysonApsey and when we model positivity in all we do it helps to create sustainable & successful systems no matter the initiative.
A2: systems have to be flexible with the purpose for why they are in place never wavering. Always look at how things are done and can they be done better #MEMSPAchat
A2: Positive systems stem from a positive, healthy culture...number one. Work to recognize students for success (whatever that is for them), to create meaningful and memorable experiences, & to build on the systems in place. Support and encourage new initiatives! #MEMSPAchat
A2: Be open and vulnerable to feedback, especially critical feedback that helps move the building forward. This feedback should come from staff, families, and our students. #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat you have to watch out for these "techy" principals....speaking of that, MACUL is coming up and we have sessions just for Administrators!!! @sigad_macul
A3: TwitterChats, MACUL, MEMSPA, MASA, ACSD...doing book talks using @Flipgrid with fellow colleagues. Did I mention that MACUL is next month and we have sessions designed for administrators. And I do believe there is a MEMSPA discount!!!! #MEMSPAchat
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A3: MEMSPA, Twitter, PD at the MISD, Harvesting as many ideas as I can from the brilliant ideas of others. Everyone knows something I don't! #lovelearning
Attend PD outside of the school district; expand horisons through Twitter chats around the world; create on-line book studies; find a mentor. And believe in growing! A3 #memspachat
A3: In our region we push each other. For example, today we challenged each other with a scavenger hunt to leave our desks and get into classrooms! #MEMSPAchat
A3: I learn from everyone at the school every day! Taking the time to listen to the questions and concerns from students and staff help me to understand the school climate and the next steps to take. #MEMSPAchat
A3 - excitedly working with our RESA now to develop a formal collaborative network in the Kzoo area. Rumor is it’s been 10-12 yrs without one! Looking for to the great partnership coming! #MEMSPAchat
A3 talking with teams about the small data pieces we use each day that guide our instruction. What matters, how we use it, and where we are intentional about going forward. #MEMSPAchat
A3: trying to get better at asking questions, utilizing the skill sets of those around me, building on my own strengths to lead others to build upon there own #MEMSPAchat
A3: PLC’s both on a micro and a macro level. Building admins within the region will understand the culture and community of the area. Admins from around the country will have different ideas to try. #MEMSPAchat
A3: Collaborating and learning with the principals and leaders in our district is awesome! #MEMSPA, #MEMSPAchat, sharing articles, book studies, and having fun together is a good reminder that we're not alone.
A2: Giving teachers voice and empowering them to guide school based decision making leads to positive outcomes for school initiatives. Schools are communities of Ts, Ss and leaders working together! #MEMSPAchat
A3: Lucky to have a weekly F2F PLC meeting with PPS Elementary teammates led by @BHartmanPPS where we share ideas and support one another in our journey. Being a part of #LMCohort9 with @debbiemcfalone@rewiredprinK2 is icing on the cake #MEMSPAchat
A4: Finding ways that tech can simplify the lives of staff members individually. No reluctant tech users will dive in, unless it makes their life better/easier right now. #MEMSPAchat
A4: Challenging myself to try new apps like Touchcast @ForestPrincipal and modeling appropriate uses like morning announcements, book talks, and internet safety for students! #memspachat
A3: Use a learning management system for staff meetings and PD; our school hashtags; just taking risks and trying new things (green screen, Kahoot, etc.) #MEMSPAchat
A4: I use edublogs w/ faculty as a digital record of our work, including a reflection blog for staff (model the way), and linked to my weekly Smore update for teachers. Also use shared google calendars, google docs, forms, etc... #MEMSPAchat
A4 just opened a @Flipgrid account today, invited some teachers, and started figuring out how to utilize a new avenue for engagement. Just trying to find and pilot resources. #MEMSPAchat
A4: Use a learning management system for staff meetings and PD; our school hashtags; just taking risks and trying new things (green screen, Kahoot, etc.) #MEMSPAchat
Q4: Sharing ways that technology can connect others. PD using hashtags, FB connection to parents and stakeholders, Google classroom for students... #MEMSPAchat
Q4-I have tried to model new technology/apps during staff PD's. They have seen PD's go fabulously and watched me totally fail- and I show them it's ok to try new things. #MEMSPAchat
A3) Active listening. When a teacher vents about a struggle, I offer a tech suggestion such as @edpuzzle@Flipgrid and whatever else the cool kids at #DitchBook are tweeting about.
A4: Share the learning -- tweets, pass alonge articles/quotes, provide learning opportunities in small chunks at PD, model "YET" with team, etc..
#goosechase#flipgrid#youtubechannel#MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat A3 County principal’s meetings are great opportunity for F2F collaboration. I always learn something new from our principals. Great reflection, innovation and sharing
A4: at former district I added in staff newsletter an instructional strategy with link and a Tweet to show that learning opps are out there if we look for them, can always improve practice #MEMSPAchat
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A4: Mentimeter which I learned at MEMSPA again from the fabulous @AllysonApsey (BTW, I have learned a TON from her!) I've used it with staff since then. Great formative assessment/presentation tool.
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We all need to do a kid "Book Talk" challenge and send our student's book talks to each other to share. @MrDomagalski (I can show you @Flipgrid)
A5: A meaningful and purposeful lesson sparks and is driven by student interest. Being positively constructive is a thing. We all need to have a growth mindset, which means being able to accept constructive feedback. #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat teacher and principal engaged in feedback cycle to improve teaching practice. 5D+ learning cycle focus on growth and learning together. Students actively involved and enthusiastic. #JoyfulLeaders #
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A5: We are changing our language to reflect our focus, we observe "student learning" not teaching! A meaningful and purposeful lesson looks like ALL students learning which is a tough standard. Positive constructive feedback centers on how to help those who don't.
A5: It's when you see light bulbs go off and connections made, students building on each other's ideas and teacher one another. Teachers step back and facilitate the students in charge of their learning. #MEMSPAchat
A5: Look at the Ss role in the lesson for purpose and meaning. What does Ss voice, engagement, & empowerment look like. Frame feedback to seek understanding #MEMSPAchat
A5: Meaningful and purposeful lessons connect the curriculum to students’ lives in a way that makes them think and problem solve. The lesson is more than just a method to memorize facts and information, it challenges student thinking! #MEMSPAchat
A5: Meaningful and purposeful lessons are those that are driven by both Ss interests and instructional needs. They are also partnered with active engagement strategies and teacher passion that brings the lesson to life. #MEMSPAchat
Meaningful lesson appeals to every learner through a connection to a bigger universal theme or idea; purpose is derived from understanding larger cause-effect connections and applying them to the concrete situation or topic. Nothing is in isolation. A4 #MEMSPAchat
A5: I think it looks like the students asking, “Mr Webster... when did you get here?” because they are so engaged in what they’re doing! Love when that happens #MEMSPAchat
A5: 2-?s...it means that it connects to students lives, interests, wonderings, questions, successes, and failures...it means Ss connect at a deeper level.
"Positively Constructive" -- Yes! Framing and culture. ANCHOR conversations. #tlap@burgess_shelley@BethHouf#MEMSPAchat
A6: Different levels of pd depending on who needs what. Learning from each others because there are experts in the building. Open door policy is key. #MEMSPAchat
A5: Engaged and involved students. Students working together with the T making connections, growing, and owning their learning. Being "positively constructive" is certainly a thing. #memspachat
I try to model new presentation tools when conducting PD so they learn more than one new thing. I also do a lot of breakout sessions to fit the needs of all learners and know my audience. #edcamps. #MEMSPAchat
A6: Every staff meeting is PD on something they can use in the classroom the next day and I give them time at the end of the meeting to reflect. This coming Tuesday, @breakoutEDU#MEMSPAchat
Q6-I try to be cognoscente of this in my PD planning, one way is to provide PD during common grade level preps/planning time so it can be focused for each particular grade level. #MEMSPAchat
A6 differentiated professional development for teachers stems from knowledge of teachers needs and goals. Team aligns school improvement efforts and professional learning for each Tt. Partnering with @KelloggBioStn@KRESAIC@SIGMM_MACUL@MSTAMich#MEMSPAchat
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A5: Positively constructive is certainly a "thing" as much as negatively constructive is certainly not a "thing". Build on what went well, discuss action items and provide support in those areas. #MEMSPAchat
A5 Love the focus on what students are doing. That meaningful engagement is key and it’s important to take that coaching role with teachers, and construct feedback positively: how can we find success with B like you have with A #MEMSPAchat
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A5: We are changing our language to reflect our focus, we observe "student learning" not teaching! A meaningful and purposeful lesson looks like ALL students learning which is a tough standard. Positive constructive feedback centers on how to help those who don't.
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A6: Differentiating is difficult but super important. Trying to provide teachers the information and learning opportunities they need at the times they need it. I need to get better at this!!
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A6: @msms_sailors we've provided choices, rotations, movement, building focuses, cross-collaboration, teacher led, and take-to-class learning. We continue to learn and grow in this space!
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A6: we presented at #MASA and differentiated our session with the help of google slides & site. It was greatly appreciated: https://t.co/aiEqW7ylQk#MEMSPAchat
A6: Give them choices based on their needs. I've sent google forms out ans asked them what they would love PD on, then tailored it to fit them #MEMSPAchat
A6: We continue to work on this. Currently offering micro-credentialing opportunities, but looking for a blended model that allows for in-person, distance, conference, learning of high interest to individuals or small groups. #memspachat
A6: Send out a Google Form asking what their needs and wants are for PD and try to have a little fun. Ask other staff members to lead PD especially if it is their "passion" topic. Always provide treats. #memspachat
A7: by learning how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the LEARNER!!! By introducing @eSparkLearning they are able to meet the Ss where they are and let Ss guide their learning. They have time to collaborate #MEMSPAchat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A6: One size fits all does not work in education, knowing what teachers want to improve in and providing opportunities for them to do so is imperative. Just like we push for students, we need to ‘differentiate instruction’ for our teachers as well. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
Q6: Listen to their wants and needs, but also be vigilant to the district vision. Use a variety of methods such as grade level meetings, book studies, Google hangouts, PLCS, self-paced modules, peer observations, webinar, etc.
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A7: Beg, borrow, steal, share, and plan intentionally. Use universal design for learning by presenting material in a variety of ways to reach all learners. #MEMSPAchat
A7: Teachers offer PLGs after school on topics and strategies. We also have teacher leaders presenting and delivering PD at staff meetings. #MEMSPAchat
A7: Using Kagan Strictures and Talk Moves within the classroom. We still have work to do , but they are doing a great job! Positive? They talk about it with other teachers. They love it! #MEMSPAchat
A7: Successful teachers will never tell you that they got where they are because they were smarter. They work incredibly hard at their craft and they do it because #KidsDeserveIt... and that makes them smarter. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
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A7: We are working on increasing student autonomy and focusing on standards. Trying to focus on the highest leverage instructional strategies based on effect size.
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A7: Planning together, dialogue together about what is working, what struggles are they having. Meeting with specialists that support classroom work. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A7: We have our own #mortonchat where we share things going well, collaborate on challenges, PLC time each month for additional PD. Celebrate successes and good things are contagious! #memspachat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A7: best questioned the night! Educating a student takes a collaborative and collective effort - DuFour. We do peer observation to help grow! #MEMSPAchat
By teaming up to divide focus on various learners. Successful grouping strategies. Intentional spaces. Delegate and empower. Collaborate with parents and empower them to partake in education. A7 #memspachat
A8: As I continue to have dialogue meetings, focus on being positively constructive and have an open discussion to celebrate quality instruction and continue to progress at the same time ask I can support them. #MEMSPAchat
A7: Teamwork, collaboration, co-planning, data based decision making, and technology that supports instructional outcomes have been successful. The positive comes with helping them see the successes along the way! #MEMSPAchat
A7: Collaboration, Google Classroom, and "teaming". The "being positive" comes naturally when they are passionate about their "smart" work. #memspachat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A7: Providing time for teachers to collaborate and problem solve together. Creating a culture of support is one of my goals, if teachers are comfortable taking chances in their classrooms it will pass along to the students. #MEMSPAchat
A8: As I continue to have dialogue meetings, focus on being positively constructive and have an open discussion to celebrate quality instruction and continue to progress at the same time ask I can support them. #MEMSPAchat
A7: clear goals allow teachers 3 areas of focus each year. 5D+ feedback focused on growth and learning together. Celebrating success and risk taking or failure. #memspachat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
A7) Using the tools we have available more efficiently. Google Classroom and assorted apps are powerful tools to save time which increases positive vibes from busy people. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: How are your teachers working smarter, not harder on instructional strategies? How do you get them to be positive about these with other teachers? #MEMSPAchat
