Welcome to #NYEDChat: Fostering a Culture of Innovation w/ Dr. Bill Brennan, founder of NYEDChat & Asst to Supt. for Innovation & Bonnie McClelland, Instructional Coach for Digital Learning at Farmingdale as guest moderators. Let's #CelebrateMonday.
Please introduce yourself. Share your name, role in education, and location. Be sure to use #NYEDChat in your tweets. I am Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here to moderate the chat.
Good evening #NYEDChat! Thank you for joining us tonight. I'm Bonnie, Instructional Coach for Digital Learning in Farmingdale. I'm thrilled to be one of the co-moderators tonight! I'm looking forward to a great conversation.
Meredith joining #NYedchat from SW Florida đ´There are so many aspects of innovative practices that we need to embrace with both arms! Ready to learn from everyone during this chat. Currently I moderate #BookCampPD each Saturday morning.
Hey #nyedchat! Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. I am the #STEM Facilitator for @SmartLab_tweets from @Simmonsknights1. Going to do my best to hang in tonight. Having some family time since we are not in session tomorrow. Election Day.
We'll be using the standard Q1/A1 format in tonight's #NYEDChat. Get ready for an hour of engaged learning and great conversation as we #CelebrateMonday with our colleagues.
Please introduce yourself. Share your name, role in education, and location. Be sure to use #NYEDChat in your tweets. I am Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here to moderate the chat.
Oliver Brown from central California. I believe any good teacher needs a patient spouse, a supportive administrator, a loyal dog and fresh cup of coffee but not in that order #NYEDChat
Check out @BMcClelland24 's tweets for #NYEDChat individual Questions coming up... Enjoy the Chat. Keep raising your voices up as we celebrate #INNOVATION!
Meredith joining #NYedchat from SW Florida đ´There are so many aspects of innovative practices that we need to embrace with both arms! Ready to learn from everyone during this chat. Currently I moderate #BookCampPD each Saturday morning.
A1 Our staff is empowered to try new learning techniques that are only being talked about in areas around us. We are given the freedom to learn and innovate with our students. #NYEDChat
A2: we experimented with Genius Hour programming with reluctant learners to help them build inquiry around their passions. Ts served as coaches through process (and learned quite a bit ourselves) #NYEDChat
Oliver Brown, personal assistant to Sienna and Seth. I play a bit role @BerkshireEagles a collection of humble, hungry and smart people, hopefully soon a 2018 California Distinguished School #NYEDChat
A1: Sending resources to teachers; letting teachers attend conferences to learn; encouraging teachers to try out new ideas; giving budgetary support when needed #NYEDChat
A1 - I think innovation is usually looked upon from either a tech standpoint or instruction. While I do love technology, I also believe that innovation can be helping to shape the culture of staff and students. I try this through relationships and happiness. #NYEDChat
A1: Our Farmingdale Student Innovation Fellows are a huge catalyst to change and my own learning. Innovation is very much about developing a new, fresh point of view. #NYEDChat
A1. Trying to move professional development away from sit and get and toward amazing books that are being written with conversation taking place each Saturday morning with amazing educators. #NYedchat
A1: Encourage risk by modeling that in classroom practices. We have to take the lead in this...ask @mdeegan122. Push students beyond the "status-quo" approach to education. Find alternative options for demonstration of understanding of concepts. #nyedchat
A1 . Planning second year of FedEx Day for April in-servivce., inspired by @gcouros and @DanielPink.
This teacher-driven innovation became the backbone of the is year's school improvement plan!!
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A1 - @gcouros ideas of âinnovating inside the boxâ really resonate! Taking what we already do well and seeing how we can make it new or better - sometimes w/ tech - really powerful #nyedchat#InnovatorsMindset
A1. Trying to move professional development away from sit and get and toward amazing books that are being written with conversation taking place each Saturday morning with amazing educators. #NYedchat
A1 My school isn't open yet, but when it does I will be open to everyone's ideas. Even if they sound far fetched. If they are in the best interest of our students then I'm willing to try anything #nyedchat
A1: I think the best was to foster innovation is to share and encourage it. Build in a safe to fail attitude and people are more likely to try. #NYEDChat
A1: In my district (Comsewogue), we embrace Ts who try new things and aren't afraid of failure-. Ts who aren't allowed to fail at something will never try anything new. We also have a new #pbl initiative #NYEDChat
A1: In my district (Comsewogue), we embrace Ts who try new things and aren't afraid of failure-. Ts who aren't allowed to fail at something will never try anything new. We also have a new #pbl initiative #NYEDChat
A1 The administration in my district is hugely supportive. There are so many teacher led & driven initiatives & innovations happening it's truly inspiring. #NYEDChat
A1 I am willing to try new things in class, and when I do I make sure to tell my Ss that I am learning along with them. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. #NYEDChat
A1: Collaborative digital workspaces connected admins to Tâs, Tâs to Sâs, and parents to all of the above. In my industry, it would be c-level to Management, Management to employees, and clients to all of the above. #NYEDChat
Greetings to the great chats going on tonight. Just want to let you know we are starting a new #APTeach chat on 4/4/18 for all those inside and outside the College Board's AP community. Please join us! #admin2b#LearnLAP#NYedchat#edtechchat
A1- Innovation though is only as good as the instructor who is teaching it. Many tools for being innovative can sometimes allow for students being compliant but not really empowered. #NYEDChat
A1: In my district (Comsewogue), we embrace Ts who try new things and aren't afraid of failure-. Ts who aren't allowed to fail at something will never try anything new. We also have a new #pbl initiative #NYEDChat
At CR we had a teacher teach a brand new course this year for 8th graders. She wrote the entire curriculum for our Innovation class, which is a ten week special. @crscienceteach#nyedchat
A1: Moved outside the school walls. Site administrator @AmyMensing gave me a day to spend with @pinheiroplus Learned about master slides and #hyperdocs all in an attempt to move my practice from the âgood to great.â #NYEDchat
A1- we have to give our teachers and students opportunities to explore, learn, take risks, fail, and succeed. It needs to be a safe environment where inquiry and innovation are encouraged and celebrated. #nyedchat
We brought #goatyoga to summer school for a special day with #mindfulness programming. Huge hit with adults and kids alike! Innovation doesnât always have to be âhigh techâ #nyedchat
A1. So much of our innovative practices are dependent on terrific collaboration and the sense of teamwork. This needs trust to move forward with any sense of success. #NYedchat
A2 Labs can change the culture of the school. We are using ours to transition kids from alternative schools into the community. They will be in a more supported environment doing PBL. So cool #nyedchat
A2 Innovation Labs can allow students to create, research, and ultimately discover passions about themselves they may not have known they had! #NYEDChat#innovation#CELI18
A2: Over the last 4-5 years we saw the impact our Makerlabs and other creative spaces were having on our student growth. we were so inspired it became a formal class for all students in Gr 3 & 6 #nyedchat
A2: As our school is going through a major modernization and the opportunities for greatness increase I am excited to provide students with modern technology and options to really dig deep in learning. #NYEDChat
A2: These aim to support the overall development, growth and support of our students IQ, EQ and AQ. Hereâs a helpful resource on the difference https://t.co/FCmcQQr0QW#NYEDChat
A2 âIf you can dream it, you can do it.â -Walt Disney/ Innovation Labs are the feeding ground for imagination. Allow Ss choice and watch the magic begin when their wonder is ignited. #NYEDChat
A2 The role really should be to allow students to be creative, discover their interests/passions. And learn how to iterate. Students need to learn how to accept "failure", learn from it and move forward #nyedchat
A2 - By creating true, real life and risk taking opportunities, innovation labs may bring the gap between compliant students, to those that take control of their learning. Also, leadership can often be found from students who might not have usually taken that lead. #NYEDChat
A2 Maybe I'm oversimplifying this, but....
Are classrooms transformed to innovation labs when you give students the opportunity to create? Do these possibilities exist outside of a specifically-designated room?
Just thinkin' out loud!! #NYEDChat
A2: In our Lab, we are always pushing our Ss to try different iterations of designs to improve what has already been done. It breaks them out of the mindset of "I'm done. Now what?" There is always a better, faster, louder, more efficient, more powerful way to build. #nyedchat
A1~ foster risk taking for all stakeholders~Ts,Ss, Settings that support PBL, bumps in the road are seen as learning opportunities for growth in teaching&learning #NYEDChat
Continue to look at #innovation as a #mindset Are we as Ts willing to teach by eaxample, take those risks that help us grow and encourage #going for it for Sts. Itâs not about some big success, but the perseverance of those little steps. #NYEDChat
A2 - By creating true, real life and risk taking opportunities, innovation labs may bring the gap between compliant students, to those that take control of their learning. Also, leadership can often be found from students who might not have usually taken that lead. #NYEDChat
A2: Innovation labs are a space where students can fall in love with learning- curiosity, and wonder. To follow and study what they love and are truly interested in #nyedchat I want to hear more about yours Bonnie
Definitely! An innovation lab doesnât have to depend on physical space transformations - instead relinquish inquiry control to Ss and see what happens! #nyedchat
A2 Maybe I'm oversimplifying this, but....
Are classrooms transformed to innovation labs when you give students the opportunity to create? Do these possibilities exist outside of a specifically-designated room?
Just thinkin' out loud!! #NYEDChat
A2: Innovation labs are a space where students can fall in love with learning- curiosity, and wonder. To follow and study what they love and are truly interested in #nyedchat I want to hear more about yours Bonnie
A2 - Innovation Lab has given our Ss fun opportunities to flex their problem solving skills while flexing their abilities to communicate and collaborate w/ one another. Reflection via @KidblogDotOrg & @Flipgrid has been pivotal in growth! #nyedchat
A2 - We do have to ensure that these opportunities are available to all students. Sometimes itâs only those who are taking advanced classes that get involved. We must stress that innovation should be done by everyone. #NYEDChat
A2 - We do have to ensure that these opportunities are available to all students. Sometimes itâs only those who are taking advanced classes that get involved. We must stress that innovation should be done by everyone. #NYEDChat
A2: Our Mobile Makerspace allows our Ss to be creative and find success in the things they love. A T told me today that itâs when her Ss collaborate the best. #NYEDChat
A2 - Innovation Lab has given our Ss fun opportunities to flex their problem solving skills while flexing their abilities to communicate and collaborate w/ one another. Reflection via @KidblogDotOrg & @Flipgrid has been pivotal in growth! #nyedchat
#NYEDChat A2 Also, I think it is about allowing students to explore in any space they may be in. It can be overwhelming to design a special place, any place will work.
A2: My perspective on this question ties to my A1 answer regarding digital collaborative workspaces. The Innovation Labs are a life-model collaborative workspace. Endless possibilities for learning and engagement when you speak the language of the student. #nyedchat
A2~ fosters collaboration , communication and endless possibilities for inquiry, problem solving and a sense of belonging to all Ss in seeing their input has importance/significance for the greater good/outcome #NYEDChat
In our @SmartLab_tweets Lab this week we have a @koduteam Design Challenge. Students are developing their own game that will be reviewed by their peers. #nyedchat
A3 High quality #innovation learning most definitely includes #studentchoice. We need to allow our Ss time to become independent and discover which avenues help them to become most successful...and even the ones that don't!
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A3 High power invitation to think, trial, fail, and enjoy the process. Needs a mantra that the journey is sometimes more important than the destination. #NYEDChat
all depends...4-5 years of makerspace evolved into a formal class in farmingdale that focuses on design thinking/learning. Some work is inquiry based and some project/problem based....many learning models emerging. #nyedchat
A3 High quality learning in innovation labs is ignited by wonder, passion, and creativity. Perseverance and stamina are needed to push an idea to fruition. Learning is collaborative, energized, inspiring. #NYEDChat
Dennis -- Middle School Principal from Long Island, NY. Eager to jump in to learn at tonight's #NYEDchat and excited to be attending #CELI18 this Saturday.
A3 Love the combination of librarian, Horizons teacher & classroom T in our Fdale Innovation Lab! #NYedchat Letting students passion & creativity lead is key! @DrBillBrennan@BMcClelland24
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Choice is such a crucial component - when we infused choice-based reading units into ELA curriculum, our library circulation exploded! Ss chose initial book for project and kept reading on their own then after #nyedchat
A3 High quality #innovation learning most definitely includes #studentchoice. We need to allow our Ss time to become independent and discover which avenues help them to become most successful...and even the ones that don't!
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A3: Current noticings of high quality learning in our Innovation Labs --> Cognitive Challenge, Collaboration and Teamwork, Personal and Public Reflection, high attention to details. #NYEDChat
Thank you! The play dough part that came first was more exciting! Wish you could have seen that part...challenging fractions concept on a Monday morning, but gave it my best shot! #nyedchat
Since so many career paths require solid soft skills and collaborative efforts, teaching teamwork and creative problem solving in a school setting is crucial! #nyedchat
A3: Current noticings of high quality learning in our Innovation Labs --> Cognitive Challenge, Collaboration and Teamwork, Personal and Public Reflection, high attention to details. #NYEDChat
A3 - A diverse level of chances to explore a passion for a topic. Materials that go across all curricular areas. Teachers who share different strengths. A safe space that is nonjudgmental. #NYEDChat
A3 - Choice, Challenge, opportunities for disagreement that furthers thinking, self-assessment and reflection. IL must be a place where studentsâ emotional intellligence and adversity quotient is refined #NYEDChat
A3 - A diverse level of chances to explore a passion for a topic. Materials that go across all curricular areas. Teachers who share different strengths. A safe space that is nonjudgmental. #NYEDChat
A3 - Again, in any innovative area, or class for that matter itâs a combination of all resources, both personal and physical that make something special. #NYEDChat
A4 Change must not be a charge into something new. It must be tested by a small group to let the word spread. It must be supported, embraced, filled w passion by those leading the initiative & those involved. #NYEDChat
A3. As someone mentioned - we need those who will model the innovative behaviors so students will quickly understand it is acceptable to fail forward. #NYedchat
for anyone interested in learning more about Farmingdale Innovation Lab don't miss our students and teachers this Saturday 3/24 at #CELI18https://t.co/ArtnSRCkBd#nyedchat
A3~ plentiful, diverse materials, ample staff with varied strengths, flexible spaces that foster collaboration & students taking the lead in the teaching & learning #teamworkmakesthedreamwork#NYEDChat
I share your example all the time of the QR code & book trailer project you did. Such a creative idea for kids to share their book reviews with each other! #NYedchat
A4 Change isn't easy. We need to listen to others, assure them that their feelings are being heard and understood. Take things slowly. Lots of support along the way! #NYEDChat
A4 Understanding that adults need time and space to try new ideas and then use new ideas in ways that make sense to them. Also, we need to stop shaming each other if we don't implement right away. #NYEDChat
A4: Patience. Rome wasn't built in a day. Scaffolding. We cannot expect everyone to see things our way or believe in what we are selling right out of the gate. For those "later adopters" we need to be willing to come alongside of them, to help them to take risks. #nyedchat
A4. We can become too saturated with change. I have watched it happen - everything comes to a standstill as burnout occurs. We must guard against this. #NYedchat
A4 When I implement anything new, I try and be more reflective during the process. Ask the questions "What worked?" What didn't work? What do I need to change/adjust/remove for next time? Assume it will not be perfect right away. #NYEDChat
A4 Change isn't easy. We need to listen to others, assure them that their feelings are being heard and understood. Take things slowly. Lots of support along the way! #NYEDChat
A4. We can become too saturated with change. I have watched it happen - everything comes to a standstill as burnout occurs. We must guard against this. #NYedchat
A4 - Here is a brief list.
1. Start slow and with a clear vision
2. Model what the change will do to help staff and students.
3. Avoid the mess of strict deadlines.
4. Think about âwhyâ the change is necessary.
5. Always stress that it will mske our lives better. #nyedchat
A4 We've got to keep in mind that change is such an individualized experience. School leaders should take perspective and remember that oftentimes, "slow is fast". #nyedchat
A4 Effective change demands you know your stakeholders and have built capacity & agency for a shift to occur,
Change is just a notion unless there is action. #NYEDChat
A4: I believe the best way to create change is to get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus and the right people in the right seats @level5leaders#NYEDChat
A4~ frank discussions about what/how/value in changes that need to be made for the betterment of all stakeholders, be prepared for bumps in the road and push back- keep it professional, but stand behind change with integrity and continuous support #NYEDChat
#NYEDChat Best practices the definitive term. I think getting to know your âclientalâ Build relationships. Donât change everything. Keep@an open mind and listen to others concerns, idea and suggestions
We are rocking and rolling on Twitter tonight, colleagues. Thanks for letting your voices rise in a collective chorus on the power of innovation in schools. #NYEDChat
A4: in all circumstances of change, leaders must understand and clearly communicate the reason and goal of the change, but must also be mindful of what that change feels like and looks like to all who are affected #NYedchat
A4 - risk vs reward is key to any change. I love the 90/10 rule. 90 percent chance of success. Go for it. 10 percent chance,throw it out now. #nyedchat
A4 People come to change implementation as they are ready, and those of us supporting the change need to be there for them, whenever they are ready to try. #NYEDChat
Being wary of over-saturating changes. Teaching is already over-whelming at times. Help Ts focus and buy in with what they can. Make priorities #nyedchat
A4: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships Heard this from a great leader todayâŚPeople don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. â Theodore Roosevelt #NYEDChat
#NYEDChat is soaring throughout the Twittersphere. Keep it up everyone. There will be a transcript from @Participate at the end of the convo for those who are not able to join us.
.@cvarsalona Thanks for the invite and a chance to learn on #NYEDChat tonight.
Transitionig now to some quiet reading before sleep ==> I give myself ~7 minutes! Cheers!
A4 Cross chat learning! @mikepaul just shared some wise words in #JCPSchat:
"The relentless pursuit of discomfort. Change happens outside our comfort zone. If we get comfortable, we're stuck. Stay flexible, stay open, & stay in search of what's best for kids.
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A4 change can be scary when we are so comfortable in our ways. Realizing it was ok to learn alongside my students rather than being an expert has helped đ #NYEDChat
A4: Always celebrate small victories. They will add up to great change in the end. Always be able to see the forest through the trees. #nyedchat#bendingED
A5 The keys of student success are allowing for time to step away from the norm, and provide the tools for discovery. Let Ss find the happiness that goes along with uncovering a true passion!
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A5 The addition of true rigor in the work that all of us do. It taught staff and students to work together towards perseverance in so many ways. #NYEDChat
A4: We have found that building cadres of Teachers to support each other is highly effective. It gives them others who are trying new things a sounding board for them to discuss & share exactly what they are going through. #nyedchat
A5 With all hype on #stuvoice, it's the T-voice needs to be nurtured as the modeler of writing. Is there reluctance?-some. Is there success?-yes I saw a collaborative spirit rise last wk during online group writing https://t.co/TYIJrjx58v#NYEDchatCollaboration Counts #NYEDChat
A5: understand the problem, build a team and construct the shared vision, empower others, prototype ideas, tells stories and build the cuture all along #NYEDChat
A5 - Our district is incredible at developing partnerships with local and international businesses. Iâm amazed at the skills our students are developing. #NYEDChat
A5. The last SIG school I worked in the team raised student achievement through a laser focus on goals with a reading and math concentration. It was amazing!! #NYedchat
A5: Having teachers videotape themselves so that others in the building or across the district can see best practices / new ideas in action #nyedchat#bendingED
A5: I am VERY excited for our brand new social media & blogging & 21st Century Pathways electives at our high schools! Teaching Ss how to leverage social media to build their brand, and helping them find their passions with Pathways @teachpassion1#nyedchat
A5: Schools arenât broken...we are just producing the context they were designed for. Empowering students and teachers is the key to unleashing a new culture and outcomes #NYEDChat
A5: Schools arenât broken...we are just producing the context they were designed for. Empowering students and teachers is the key to unleashing a new culture and outcomes #NYEDChat
A5: The way we implement professional development is definitely new and better the last couple of years. Teacher choice has helped to engage us in what that then means for Student choice. #nyedchat
For one who joined in, this was an incredible learning g experience! Imagine how it could look in a classroom. Helping Sts out of their comfort zone. #NYEDChat
A5 With all hype on #stuvoice, it's the T-voice needs to be nurtured as the modeler of writing. Is there reluctance?-some. Is there success?-yes I saw a collaborative spirit rise last wk during online group writing https://t.co/TYIJrjx58v#NYEDchatCollaboration Counts #NYEDChat
A5: Schools arenât broken...we are just producing the context they were designed for. Empowering students and teachers is the key to unleashing a new culture and outcomes #NYEDChat
A5: The way we implement professional development is definitely new and better the last couple of years. Teacher choice has helped to engage us in what that then means for Student choice. #nyedchat
Hi #NYEDchat friends. Mary joining for just a little bit from some very shaky wifi in the sky. Just wanted to dip in for a bit and soak in amazing educators talking teaching â¤ď¸
Totally agree! Teachers understand what they need and when given voice and choice to reach out for this, collaborative avenues to work with others, amazing learning can occur. #NYedchat
A5: The way we implement professional development is definitely new and better the last couple of years. Teacher choice has helped to engage us in what that then means for Student choice. #nyedchat
A5: .@PBVUSD Has begun looking at PD in innovative ways featuring choice, automony, and personalization using district teachers as presenters and course planners. Sign up and attend a session of your choice. #NYEDChat
A5: There are so many parallels to corporate orgs and educational orgs. My favorite innovation recently comes in the form of a culture that erases organizational boundaries and allows the a person's role to become a living thing. You are what you do. Applies for all #NYedchat
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A5: Completing a year on studying mindset- and creating conditions for staff to take risks with what they do in a safe supportive environment- We also did our first EdCamp #EdCampNSV@cvarsalona@DrMaryHoward
We are getting donated devices and the school bought higher quality cardboard and we supplied a tablet! It's building slowly but S engagement is insane! #GoogleExpeditions#nyedchat
Reflaction: I am in the midst of designing a global gallery of artistic expressions-an innovative approach to letting voice rise. Maybe adding some appsmashing too.
Stay tuned. #NYEDChat
shameless plug :) --> I think everyone should come to #CELI18 in Farmingdale this Saturday. Over 460 educators registered. Amazing sessions posted today https://t.co/ArtnSRCkBd#NYEDChat
Working right now on a newton's Law project that asks Ss to create a demo of the laws to teach others. Trying to move towards more exploration and less instruction. #nyedchat
A5 I may have a broader view of innovation than others, but in this day and age, creating a safe and joyful culture for learning feels innovative to me. We canât get so caught up in the next best thing that we forget what has ALWAYS been the undergirder of success! #NYEDchat
A5: Be open to new ideas that are not just out of the box, but created in the spirit that that box never existed in the first place except in our minds #nyedchat#bendingED
Reflaction: Foster creativity, don't force creativity. Creating an environment that allows creativity to grow organically will yield better ideas and in turn, better engagement. #nyedchat
Reflaction: This Saturday I am going to share how the new website for #BookCampPD will expand and explain in greater detail the professional development opportunities for educators about the books available from authors now & in future #NYedchat
A5: I see innovative teaching and learning going on all of the time @TigerTownCHS! We have our GetSmart Robotics Team who just competed in a global comp. Our Engineering students use 3D printing to create projects. Our Culinary Class just competed in a big competition! #NYedchat
A5: We encourage our Ts to take risks to make learning more engaging. We began implementingMindaet by taking those interested to a workshop. The. They turnkey to the rest of the staff. Baby steps but we are making strides slowly #NYEDChat
shameless plug :) --> I think everyone should come to #CELI18 in Farmingdale this Saturday. Over 460 educators registered. Amazing sessions posted today https://t.co/ArtnSRCkBd#NYEDChat
Side note: When we are talking innovation does it not baffle anyone else that we still have people pushing workbooks and basal readers as keys to literacy success. #pokethebear#NYEDChat#curiositycrew
Thank you, Meredith. Proud to see our list growing by the day. Reminds us that Rome was not built in a day and that the world (of education) can be as small as we want to make it. #nyedchat
A5: Be open to new ideas that are not just out of the box, but created in the spirit that that box never existed in the first place except in our minds #nyedchat#bendingED
Reflaction: Purposefully begin the process of supporting Ts as they build momentum in implementing innovation in their classrooms, teams and schools. Excited to work with @DonWettrick & @letsstartedup to help support the cause. #NYEDChat
When teachers KNOW they are supported by their admins, it pushes them to go even further with their risk-taking! Thank you for being that kind of principal! #NYEDChat
Reflaction: I have been learning TONS about website development, social media, and topics way outside my wheelhouse lately in hopes to help provide better PD opportunities at the hashtag. #NYedchat
Joyful classrooms can foster innovative ideas to grow, Mary. I agree we need to focus on the joy of learning. That is inspiring. #NYEDChat#JoyfulLeaders
Thank you #NYEDChat for joining us tonight! It has been my pleasure. Thank you @cvarsalona for having me! Let's all stay connected and continue to learn from each other. #PLN
Reflection is kind of the new buzzword. But, itâs one of the most important tools for growth and learning. Students and all educators should constantly reflect. #NYEDChat
A5 The box has been a hindrance in some cases. David. Moving out of the box is a freeing experience if it brings about a chance to experience something new. May not be successful at first but that's ok. #NYEDChat
A6 - Stop and think about the number of initiatives happening right now in your building/district - Do less, but commit to doing what has been agreed upon better #nyedchat
GREAT POINT! I sometimes feel as if I live in an alternate universe. One foot in the past and one in the future. We canât seem to decide which one we want to stand on! #NYEDChat
Reflaction~increase the amount of time on fostering engagement w/inquiry across the curriculum, purposeful teaching&learning that promotes innovation and ideas w/the interest of the Ss at the forefront & try out @Buncee#NYEDChat
And I continue to look at the constant âadd onsâ to a teachersâ plate (and without a doubt to our Sts.). A school culture that is sensitive and aware of where theyâve been, where they are & then where they want to go, looks at innovation as part of learning journey. #NYEDChat
