Phil from Northern, VA here! I teach 7th grade US History II. I had a student whose dog actually ate his homework (though I guess that is not a terrible excuse then?). #fearlessedchat
Michael A. from @Simmonsknights1 in Chicago. I am the @SmartLab_tweets STEM Facilitator. I'm blanking out on excuses. I stop listening. They are exhausting. Just do your job. #fearlessedchat
A1. They obviously need to look at Carol Dweck’s research on Growth Mindset. Skill is not inherent, it has to be achieved. Change the motivation #FearlessEdChat
A1: I guess the key is finding common ground. Try to find a way to connect with the person in the valley and walk with them. Bring them up to your level. #fearlessedchat
A1: I guess the key is finding common ground. Try to find a way to connect with the person in the valley and walk with them. Bring them up to your level. #fearlessedchat
So many stories of my failures helping other people have hope or the courage to conquer their own mountains. I am a living "happy accident". #fearlessedchat
Our meeting was a happy accident, yeah? Me connecting with Ryan after 4 years because of a random facebook post. Never discount happy accidents as trivial my man #fearlessedchat
So many stories of my failures helping other people have hope or the courage to conquer their own mountains. I am a living "happy accident". #fearlessedchat
YES! We hit on this all the time last year with Gulnora and Shakhzoda. So many great wins with those two "dolls". Thanks for not letting language get in the way. #fearlessedchat
A1) I've never been good at automatically assuming positive intent. I need to be constantly cognizant of my weakness in this in order to change my mindset. #fearlessedchat
A1) I've never been good at automatically assuming positive intent. I need to be constantly cognizant of my weakness in this in order to change my mindset. #fearlessedchat
A2) The only language we need to understand is "Is this what's best for kids?" If we can both understand that, then we will understand each other. #fearlessedchat
A3: Maybe we could brainstorm another approach to try with him. What would help him connect to your content? What does he like? What interests him? Let's work together on this. #fearlessedchat
A2) The only language we need to understand is "Is this what's best for kids?" If we can both understand that, then we will understand each other. #fearlessedchat
A3) Learner's (adults & kids) will be MOTIVATED (vs being lazy) to learn when they understand the why and their purpose. Re-motivating a detached learner doesn't happen overnight #fearlessedchat
#fearlessedchat A3 Bobby isn't being challenged hence is bored, Bobby doesn't understand so may need visual aids, Bobby isn't in a class that has a safe culture built by the teachers for learning.
A4: Time is often labeled as the biggest obstacle in Edu. I’d argue that personal priority may actually be the biggest obstacle at times. #FearlessEdChat
A4: We make time for what we love. I am in #fearlessedchat instead of tending to the 9 other fires burning in my life...because this is what I love. I love the people; I love the impact it has on me as a leader. Where else should I be, if I desire to give my best to the Ss?
A4: If it's important to you, you'll figure out how to make time. Everyone is busy. Everyone has other things going on. No excuses. (I can be pretty ruthless when this excuse is thrown out there.) #Fearlessedchat
A4: Time is often labeled as the biggest obstacle in Edu. I’d argue that personal priority may actually be the biggest obstacle at times. #FearlessEdChat
A4 People make time for what's important to them. I usually find that most people that complain about not having it spend more of it telling people how little they have. Meanwhile, someone else is doing what they say they can't. #fearlessedchat
Wednesday night chats have quickly become my favorites thanks to #fearlessedchat and #122edchat. So glad I stumbled upon them! Thanks @rlmiller137 for the questions in Fearless Ed tonight and always a big thanks to @_on11 for the encouragement and affirmation! #TwitterConnects
Wednesday night chats have quickly become my favorites thanks to #fearlessedchat and #122edchat. So glad I stumbled upon them! Thanks @rlmiller137 for the questions in Fearless Ed tonight and always a big thanks to @_on11 for the encouragement and affirmation! #TwitterConnects
