#mtedchat Archive
#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome
#MTedchat
! Topic: "Teachers learn better together: Keys to successful collaboration.” Thanks
@cbartow
for help shaping our questions
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Hello all Kelly Kinsey. Attendance Officer Lw schools
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Please introduce yourself/location
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PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Hello
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I'm Brant. MS Principal from Wyoming
jdoss417
Sep 27 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Good evening
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Jennifer, 3rd grade teacher, Kalispell
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@PrincipalNyberg
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. Hi Brant
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hi Les. Thanks for leading. Good topic
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hello
#MTedchat
. Shelly from Billings, MT, currently a tech coach. Enjoyed the beautiful weather today.
https://t.co/dGNy1KPsss
St006C
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hi
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Courtney K T WA!
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Chat will be typical Q1, A1 format. Include
#MTedchat
on every post. You might find it handy to use Tweetchat
https://t.co/8QSUd8Q42S
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Good Evening
#MTedchat
Kam joining from Hardin Middle School where I am a special educator and tier 3 reading intervention specialist
MTTeacherCoach
Sep 27 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Anne Keith, Bozeman middle school teacher
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JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT
John, HS principal, Riverton, WYO
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Moderator tonight will be
@lfoltos
. Be looking for Qs coming from
@lfoltos
to join the convo.
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mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hi
#mtedchat
! Kristi Gaines, Science TOSA, Bozeman
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hi mrs Stanton. Hope all is well
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@jdoss417
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. I Jennifer. Welcome
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Hi kam
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hirsch_tara
Sep 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Tara Hirsch- 3rd grade, Bozeman, MT
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:04 PM EDT
All chats will be archived at
https://t.co/GF8WCRt1n0
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AssignmentHelpN
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
10 Doubts Teachers have About Teaching Coding
https://t.co/saMvYWmkCM
#CathTheoEdChat
#connectEDtl
#Edbean
#mntedu
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Question 1 is on its way!
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: Collaboration means different things to different educators. What does it mean to you?
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@hirsch_tara
Hi Tara. Welcome.
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1. Collab means people working together on a common goal
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St006C
Sep 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1) Collaboration means sharing ideas and listening 2 others. It also means receiving and using feedback.
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1: With S's means all giving input & sharing strengths to create. With T's it means producing an awesome environment for S's.
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1
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Collaboration is...
https://t.co/rYkbetJRzw
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
A1: ...tapping into the strength of "we".
https://t.co/9FTuIjjJ2B
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: Collaboration means different things to different educators. What does it mean to you?
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JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 Working together for the common goal of student achievement
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https://t.co/K2gHUDWTuu
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: Collaboration means different things to different educators. What does it mean to you?
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1.
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common goal so crucial
https://t.co/xxNaHztMak
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1. Collab means people working together on a common goal
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cristama
- Moderator
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Crista Anderson, Principal from Dixon School... Just finished two very summer-like soccer games! Loved it!
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MTTeacherCoach
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Collaborating with other Ts makes me stronger than in isolation
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Yes. None of us is as smart as all of us.
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https://t.co/r0fvaOd7YU
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:07 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
A1: ...tapping into the strength of "we".
https://t.co/9FTuIjjJ2B
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: Collaboration means different things to different educators. What does it mean to you?
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mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Collaboration=working with others to improve my practice and knowledge base, while hopefully adding to theirs as well!
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1 our common goal is reducing referrals. Improving climate and instruction
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Learning with and from peers
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https://t.co/f4BubE6xFE
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Collaboration=working with others to improve my practice and knowledge base, while hopefully adding to theirs as well!
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Severena. Helena. Joining late, sorry
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:09 PM EDT
United We Stand Divided We Fall!!
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https://t.co/w3J0lTeBQt
MTTeacherCoach
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Collaborating with other Ts makes me stronger than in isolation
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@youtheduteach
Hi Severena. Welcome.
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massignmenthelp
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Online tutoring vs. regular classroom teaching
https://t.co/sm4AAr57kk
#CathTheoEdChat
#connectEDtl
#Edbean
#mntedu
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St006C
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Ducking out early to help my neighbor. Good night
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hirsch_tara
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Working together, sharing ideas, being vulnerable, all for a common goal. In our case, to do what's best for kids.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
being vulnerable and demonstrating risk taking so important.
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https://t.co/BU4G04OwWS
hirsch_tara
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Working together, sharing ideas, being vulnerable, all for a common goal. In our case, to do what's best for kids.
#MTEDchat
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:10 PM EDT
It's a big challenge overcoming your "pound of flesh" teachers...
#MTEDchat
https://t.co/QciSrKKz1j
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1 our common goal is reducing referrals. Improving climate and instruction
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Collaboration is being a TEAM at many different levels
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https://t.co/n5aJDQbJPb
AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:11 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
Alison Feddes K-5 Special Ed Teacher Bozeman, MT A1) Collaborations is the life line of my job.
https://t.co/ACPcrOOdUY
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:12 PM EDT
powerful idea.
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https://t.co/QBXHnSZ5Lj
AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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Alison Feddes K-5 Special Ed Teacher Bozeman, MT A1) Collaborations is the life line of my job.
https://t.co/ACPcrOOdUY
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
There is no way we can do this job called education alone. Get off the island any way you can :)
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: Collaboration can benefit Ts and Ss. What’s the most beneficial outcome of collaboration that you have seen/experienced?
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:13 PM EDT
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has anyone read Susan Cain's Quiet. Made me think a lot about collaboration in the classroom
https://t.co/qAIT4aXOlF
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:14 PM EDT
We are not independent contractors working at the same place as
@tsnovasio
says
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2. The biggest benefit is students are rewarded w a better place a better education
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: S's is confidence building, & social skills. T's was the Take Charge Today Curriculum
@UA_TCToday
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PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:15 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
A2: I have to brag up our RTI program. A collaborative build that is yielding amazing results. Now spill…
https://t.co/BMlP6NgtOQ
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: Collaboration can benefit Ts and Ss. What’s the most beneficial outcome of collaboration that you have seen/experienced?
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MTTeacherCoach
Sep 27 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Collaborating with other teachers helps me meet S needs I can't alone
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PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:16 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
Is it too early for a mic drop?
https://t.co/yBZpLrcwf4
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2. The biggest benefit is students are rewarded w a better place a better education
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2
#MTedchat
my greatest collaboration takes place daily with my PLN via twitter, voxer, etc where I learn from passionate & dedicated T's
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@PrincipalNyberg
Tell us more about it.
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2.2: In this information age it's nearly impossible to keep up without the enthusiasm and expert sharing of colleagues
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: Ss demonstrating a higher level of knowledge. Empowering our teachers to do more. All happpens through collaboration
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2b: I've learned an incredible amount from reaching out to fellow educators.
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AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2)
#MTEDchat
Student successes that most didn't see as possible. More minds = greater possibilities and deeper problem solving.
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
Here is a recent article that explains the academic portion.
https://t.co/mfLixnnvMX
https://t.co/VcXM3FuN5G
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@PrincipalNyberg
Tell us more about it.
#MTEDchat
JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@StantonShelly
@UA_TCToday
That looks very interesting! We will soon contemplate personal finance as grad req
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mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2: An RTI team with
@AlisonFeddes
was an amazing PLN before the term existed--truly Stdnt centered and driven with the right data
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@PrincipalNyberg
thanks for sharing
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
#mtedchat
https://t.co/tm0rc5gHOT
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
Stronger together!
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:20 PM EDT
great graphic. Powerful
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https://t.co/qvFrZQMMwq
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
#mtedchat
https://t.co/tm0rc5gHOT
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@hirsch_tara
@StantonShelly
One of my favorite books to understand T to T, T to S, and S to S relationships
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PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:21 PM EDT
collaboration = empowerment Love this
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https://t.co/4ln7hS6TTS
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: Ss demonstrating a higher level of knowledge. Empowering our teachers to do more. All happpens through collaboration
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JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@MTTeacherCoach
That is very much our Freshmen Academy design. Everyone can support both other Ts & Ss
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Super late, sorry! Math Interventionist K-5, Fort Collins, CO. Graduate of UM 😁
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@JordanFrotz
Hi Jordan. Welcome.
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cristama
- Moderator
Sep 27 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@JordanFrotz
Hi Jordan! Glad you could make it!!
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q3: What is essential to make collaboration effective?
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A2: having a set time for support staff (intervention, ELL, etc) to meet with grade level teams. Rotates through all grades
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: Respect and a safe environment. Also, as
@kinsey80
and others mentioned: a common goal.
#MTEDchat
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3. Expectations. Team first attitude. Common simplified goals
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3: Open communication and "safe" zone. Freedom to make mistakes and learn together.
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3: Communication
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AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3) An open mind with a common goal willing to listen and change things up if need be.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Safe to take risks. So important.
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https://t.co/ngyndNkcnJ
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3: Open communication and "safe" zone. Freedom to make mistakes and learn together.
#MTEDchat
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#MTEDchat
A3: All parties must have the ability to listen, not just hear.
https://t.co/7qhzFHwarA
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q3: What is essential to make collaboration effective?
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mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A3: Open minds, open communication, and an agreed upon, student-centered goal. This could be with other Ts or Ss.
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MTTeacherCoach
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A3: TRUST & mutual respect if it's collaboration with other Ts...
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A3. Time. Organization. A format. Admin helping lead is helpful
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
Why is listening so important?
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A3
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essential components for effective collaboration include: time, open minds, trust, transparency
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Oh, that freedom to make mistakes is so important
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https://t.co/a0nRiWxbmQ
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3: Open communication and "safe" zone. Freedom to make mistakes and learn together.
#MTEDchat
JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A3 Willingness of T or admin to relinquish control. Trusting environment is key.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/6A81y9mQNT
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q3: What is essential to make collaboration effective?
#MTedchat
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A3: students first mindset, everything we do needs to be the best for them, or why are we even talking about it?
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hirsch_tara
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A3: being organic, vulnerability, honesty, focus, open communication, respect
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PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
#MTedchat
Way better than my answer :)
https://t.co/7184Dg8IsX
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A3: students first mindset, everything we do needs to be the best for them, or why are we even talking about it?
#mtedchat
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Check this out
#mtedchat
by
@MissJennShaw
on must-have components of collaboration
https://t.co/qt5RoBVwmf
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Check this out
#mtedchat
by
@MissJennShaw
on must-have components of collaboration
https://t.co/3NkbgCyzvQ
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Great perspective. Is teaching about me, or about student needs.
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https://t.co/9FpsjISxHf
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A3: students first mindset, everything we do needs to be the best for them, or why are we even talking about it?
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donasbury
Sep 27 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A3: Cooperation, Communication
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@KamRenae
@MissJennShaw
Thanks for sharing.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Thanks for explaining.
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https://t.co/L7fDDLY5X7
AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@lfoltos
So many reasons! It provides an opportunity to understand along with building relationships & trust.
JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@youtheduteach
I like safe zone & it must be taught. Ss need to take feedback/criticism from each other as an opp to learn
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StantonShelly
Sep 27 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Off to tuck the little dude in bed. Thanks
#MTedchat
at
@lfoltos
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Q4: What personal attributes or commitments promote collaboration between Ts? Ts&Ss?
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Collaboration is a learned skill. Like the idea.
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https://t.co/vuE0LZ1jSw
JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@youtheduteach
I like safe zone & it must be taught. Ss need to take feedback/criticism from each other as an opp to learn
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hirsch_tara
Sep 27 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Needing to get to bed. Good night MT Ts!
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A4 growth mindset. A can do attitude. People who embrace roles
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A4: trusting each other, first. Knowing goals are the same. One person not having more say than other (esp. for T to S)
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:35 PM EDT
Yes.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/pyQ9e2xdmG
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
@lfoltos
Knowing someone is truly listening builds that trust because you know your ideas matter to them.
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A4
#MTedchat
Everyone involved needs to commit and follow through with responsibilities and above all be respectful!!
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:36 PM EDT
Learning with and from each other?
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https://t.co/TO8eNQce12
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A4: trusting each other, first. Knowing goals are the same. One person not having more say than other (esp. for T to S)
#MTedchat
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:36 PM EDT
A4: Reliability! I loved
#ecet2mt
& how we set goals and made a reliability partner to make sure we meet our goal this year
#MTedchat
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:37 PM EDT
Be a listener. Open to other ideas. Encourage divergent thinking -- esp around what's best for kids.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/MQuNrdFB0i
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Q4: What personal attributes or commitments promote collaboration between Ts? Ts&Ss?
#MTedchat
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:37 PM EDT
A4: Integrity and honesty, listening for understanding, failing forward together.
#mtedchat
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:37 PM EDT
failing forward together. Powerful idea.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/TKblla4Q1i
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:37 PM EDT
A4: Integrity and honesty, listening for understanding, failing forward together.
#mtedchat
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:38 PM EDT
Hi
#mtedchat
friends! Jumping in for the last few mins! Rachel, curric specialist in Bozeman.
PrincipalNyberg
Sep 27 @ 10:38 PM EDT
A4: sometimes the best collaboration comes from a shared problem
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:39 PM EDT
So important, everyone a teacher and learner.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/qFz45t0dPW
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@lfoltos
yep! Remind kids they can teach adults too! And they often do...
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@KamRenae
Me too!! Sorry I've missed the first bit!
#MTedchat
twitin10
Sep 27 @ 10:40 PM EDT
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#MTedchat
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@PrincipalNyberg
And motivation for a creative solution.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:41 PM EDT
Active listening such a powerful tool for collaboration.
#MTedchat
https://t.co/RXWUasCUtO
cristama
- Moderator
Sep 27 @ 10:40 PM EDT
A3: To be an effective collaborator you must be an active listener. You must add your voice and ideas. Be able to l…
https://t.co/ra9luNUjd2
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@cristama
@lfoltos
Yes. Leading and following and growing ideas together. Love it.
#MTedchat
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:42 PM EDT
Everyone has to be allowed to voice
#MTedchat
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@kinsey80
yes and feel valued in some shape or form!!
#mtedchat
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@KamRenae
@kinsey80
Impt that we offer many platforms for input. Loudest voices shouldn't be only ones heard.
#MTedchat
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:44 PM EDT
Q5: Share some advice on how you have you overcome barriers to collaboration?
#MTedchat
JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@kinsey80
This is my personal goal this yr as a principal as measured by the Balanced Leadership survey our Ts take
#MTedchat
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Yes!!!I love the chalk talk protocol for getting all voices heard
#MTedchat
https://t.co/ggx2iOTvoq
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@KamRenae
@kinsey80
Impt that we offer many platforms for input. Loudest voices shouldn't be only ones heard.
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Sep 27 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Hey
#mtedchat
! Joining late; it was a shower night for kids. Story over, time for school talk. Travis, K-5 principal in Billings
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A5. You have to give people time goals and a format or norms. Bring there as an admin helps
#mtedchat
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@NiemeyerMr
Hi Travis. Welcome
#MTedchat
youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A5: Resilient attitude. Reminder who you are collaborating for... Your Ss! The obstacles are worth overcoming.
#MTedchat
AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A5) Learning about each other as humans, not just colleagues. Learning each others' stories and passions.
#MTedchat
KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
A5
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some T's may do as lil as possible for paycheck & I need to at times makeup the difference for the love of S's & what best 4 em
rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@NiemeyerMr
Ha! Shower nights. Our families speak a similar language. 👊🏻
#MTedchat
NiemeyerMr
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
A5) All learners participate at diff. times/rate/comfort. Like Ss - multiple opportunities & platforms to enter & chime in.
#MTedchat
kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
It's easy to talk and direct as admin but listening and giving norms expect is hard but what's needed
#mtedchat
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
A5: As my friend
@hirsch_tara
so wisely says, "Look for your marigolds!" Those people who challenge you to be a better you!
#mtedchat
lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:47 PM EDT
Personal and professional friendship is key
#MTedchat
https://t.co/3NaH9hWwGz
AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A5) Learning about each other as humans, not just colleagues. Learning each others' stories and passions.
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A5: Remember who you are trying to collaborate for: students
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A5: Don't be afraid to have the hard conversation. Be honest - and specific - abt what isn't working for you. Work towards soln.
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A5: provide different ways to share ideas, some are not comfortable yelling out ideas in front of big groups
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ToddWhitaker
Sep 27 @ 10:48 PM EDT
Confidence is the most valuable gift a leader can give.
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@kinsey80
Norms definitely help. Not to micromanage but to support a common goal.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:49 PM EDT
and encouraging teachers to take risks knowing admin has their back.
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ToddWhitaker
Sep 27 @ 10:48 PM EDT
Confidence is the most valuable gift a leader can give.
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@youtheduteach
Yes. Remembering that we're all working
#together
for the Ss.
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:50 PM EDT
As a good friend and a fellow principal says. You apply gentle pressure relentlessly
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@AlisonFeddes
Love this Alison. So true. Share our stories, connect. Find the time to just be human together!
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:52 PM EDT
Q6: If collaboration is key skill for Ss, do you walk the talk? How can you model collaboration for Ss?
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@NiemeyerMr
@kinsey80
Setting norms in PLCs are important. It increases productivity in discussions.
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JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@kinsey80
I really like that! Like boiling an egg, they won't notice the difference.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:52 PM EDT
Norms of collaboration can be such a powerful tool.
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@NiemeyerMr
@kinsey80
Setting norms in PLCs are important. It increases productivity in discussions.
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@JordanFrotz
I agree. We need multiple platforms for input and idea sharing.
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A5: sometimes the best collaboration happens with a quick starter conversation in the lounge or hallway...
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NiemeyerMr
Sep 27 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A5) Used Padlet to get S input when teaching and also as principal to provide Ts a chance to get a word in when whole group.
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:54 PM EDT
A5
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DON"T BE A CRAB IN A BUCKET
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@JohnGriffith79
@kinsey80
Love both of these!
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:54 PM EDT
A6: one of the best that my school does is having students work with so many teachers (intervention, ELL, etc) cont.
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
A6: cont. they then realize all teachers are on the same page, we show them collaboration in practice!
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NiemeyerMr
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@cristama
Amen! So important to be a learner as well!
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youtheduteach
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
A6:Ss share a blog with Ts, Ss, & Ps. Open discussions w/Ss to share what I'm doing on social media. Providing digital citizenship
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AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
A6) Model collab w/ the other Ts assisting in our classrooms and/or grade level partners. Share our T collab stories with our Ss.
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Modeling collaboration for Ss. Powerful !
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JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:54 PM EDT
A6: one of the best that my school does is having students work with so many teachers (intervention, ELL, etc) cont.
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
A6 I ask all ts and ss input and ideas. I value plc decisions
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MrSmall215
Sep 27 @ 10:56 PM EDT
A5: sometimes, you have to just go to them...
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:44 PM EDT
Q5: Share some advice on how you have you overcome barriers to collaboration?
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Yes. I love this idea
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AlisonFeddes
Sep 27 @ 10:55 PM EDT
A6) Model collab w/ the other Ts assisting in our classrooms and/or grade level partners. Share our T collab stories with our Ss.
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@JordanFrotz
This is key! A unified effort speaks volumes to Ss. Bravo!
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kinsey80
Sep 27 @ 10:58 PM EDT
Thank you all. Inspiring to me. Keep the ball rolling believe in the process. Good night
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:58 PM EDT
Challenge: Connect here to continue the dialogue through 24/7 digital PD. Encourage colleagues to join
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NiemeyerMr
Sep 27 @ 10:58 PM EDT
A6) Model WITH Ss! When walls are down in classroom and community invited in, Ss see Ts & ALL collaborate w/them & the world.
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JohnGriffith79
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Thank you
@lfoltos
for moderating
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. Have a great week everyone!
mtkristigaines
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
A6: You have opportunities to model collab in conversations you have with other staff mmbrs, their parents, and other students.
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rachelmarker
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
A6 Show/share w Ss things we've created w other Ts, ideas we've gotten from ea other + collab w our Ss! Give them voice in lrng.
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KamRenae
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Thanks to all my fellow
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tweeps and
@lfoltos
for moderating tonight!! Keep being awesome and making a diff in the lives of kiddos
JordanFrotz
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Have a good week!!
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lfoltos
Sep 27 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Interested in moderating? Let
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or
@cristama
know. We have several spaces to fill in the coming weeks!
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