Thank you @ChouinardJahant - I really enjoy your questions and the pace of your chats - am jumping over to #engagechat - will see some of you there! #stucentclass
A1 Collaboration refers to the deliberate engagement among colleagues to purposefully plan, strategically reflect, and sharpen our practice all for the purpose of helping our Ss reach academic, social, emotional and positive leadership goals #engagechat
A1 Working with families, colleagues, school leaders, the community to do what’s best for ALL kids, not just the ones in my own classroom. If you’re doing something awesome, don’t be afraid to share! #engagechat
#engagechat A joint effort- when egos are set aside and a team has a goal- designs a strategy to reach it and gets it done. When words & attitude stays positive- great things can happen.
A1 Collaboration refers to the deliberate engagement among colleagues to purposefully plan, strategically reflect, and sharpen our practice all for the purpose of helping our Ss reach academic, social, emotional and positive leadership goals #engagechat
A1: Collaboration means working as a team toward a common goal. It can be as simple as a phone call or F2F convo in the hallway. A culture of collaboration is powerful!! #engagechat
#engagechat A joint effort- when egos are set aside and a team has a goal- designs a strategy to reach it and gets it done. When words & attitude stays positive- great things can happen.
Collaboration means working together for a common goal or purpose. It may mean that you don’t always agree but you do hear everyone out and you try to put yourself in their place to see their point of view. It also means thinking of not everyone represented #engagechat
A1 #engagechat In a school it means including parents in their child’s education- teachers talking and planning the best lessons to help every child- administrators listening and setting the foundation in which true collaborative measures are in place
Collaboration means working together for a common goal or purpose. It may mean that you don’t always agree but you do hear everyone out and you try to put yourself in their place to see their point of view. It also means thinking of not everyone represented #engagechat
A1: coming together across space, ideas and even time to make something hat can’t be made singly. I think of Natalie Cole and her late father Nat making unforgettable together. Anything’s possible. #engagechat
A1 #engagechat In a school it means including parents in their child’s education- teachers talking and planning the best lessons to help every child- administrators listening and setting the foundation in which true collaborative measures are in place
A1 #engagechat In a school it means including parents in their child’s education- teachers talking and planning the best lessons to help every child- administrators listening and setting the foundation in which true collaborative measures are in place
#engagechat A joint effort- when egos are set aside and a team has a goal- designs a strategy to reach it and gets it done. When words & attitude stays positive- great things can happen.
A1: coming together across space, ideas and even time to make something hat can’t be made singly. I think of Natalie Cole and her late father Nat making unforgettable together. Anything’s possible. #engagechat
A1 #engagechat there are many ways to tackle a problem- the best way is always to discuss, plan and put in motion a plan- one singular path in which all voices can echo - this is collaboration
A2: Teach them the language they need. "I didn't think of that." "That's amazing." "Let's try it." "What if we try...?" Teach them to combine their skills so that they each make the other better. #engagechat
A2 Encourage students to collaborate. If they do so on their own, step back, offering advice as needed while letting nature take its course. #EngageChat
A1: Collaboration is sharing our ideas with others and mixing them together and creating stronger ideas that all will benefit from in their work with kids. #engagechat
A1: Bringing the eclectic strengths of stakeholders to work together towards a common goal ⚽️🥅 It puts the ‘we’ before the ‘me’ #engagechat#BenefitMindset
A2- Before genuine collaboration can occur, students need to feel like worthy contributors in an environment in which they're willing to take risks. This takes time- building community, modelling positive group interactions, practicing problem-solving skills #engagechat
A2 inquiry based learning allows students to work together. Expert groupings in IBL allows Ss of different skills to work together to find out and learn #engagechat
#engagechat Build relationships- let them forge bonds and create a supportive community- if they feel safe- but just as importantly heard & that their opinion is valued- they will be more likely to lean in and work together because they have a connection
A1: Bringing the eclectic strengths of stakeholders to work together towards a common goal ⚽️🥅 It puts the ‘we’ before the ‘me’ #engagechat#BenefitMindset
A2: We should most definitely be modelling this behaviour in our own professional practice. Students need to see collaboration happening at all levels within an organization. Both within a school setting, and with the broader community! #engagechat
A2 I have had great success with using stations in class, randomly putting students in groups, letting them take over, and just moving around to interact as needed #engagechat
A2 Fostering collaboration among our Ss begins with demonstrating what it should look like: giving examples of the type of dialogue, reciprocal conversations, key questions, how to respectfully disagree, & how to compromise are all necessities when we teach this skill #engagechat
S2 Activities that have multiple roles such as @SkypeClassroom Mystery Skypes. Having Ss working on different parts of a project and then coming together to put it all together. #engagechat
A2 Moving from a model where you force feed instruction to a model of facilitating...Sometimes we need to take a step back and push them forward #engagechat
Agree! I also think it’s important that we explicitly teach kids how to communicate with kindness when they share ideas, when they agree, and when they disagree. #engagechat
A2: #engagechat
1st- MAKE IT SAFE!
2nd- know your Ss & put practices for collaboration in place that play into their strengths- not everyone will speak up w/ their voice -use technology, shared google docs...
3rd- ENCOURAGE RISK-TAKING (the only wrong idea is the 1 not shared!)
A2: Giving then opportunities to do so. Making it safe for them to be a little bad at it. Seeing adults openly collaborating. Letting them have the time and space to figure it out. #engagechat
A2 #engagechat Problem solving always brings students together. When there is a purposeful task to focus on - and tasks are divided and clear- students will embrace the task with vigor- every student needs a specific goal this is how the best group work happens
A2 maker spaces are great opportunities for students to explore and collaborate together. Exp one in @xsfit and the ideas were just everywhere. #engagechat
A2: #engagechat
1st- MAKE IT SAFE!
2nd- know your Ss & put practices for collaboration in place that play into their strengths- not everyone will speak up w/ their voice -use technology, shared google docs...
3rd- ENCOURAGE RISK-TAKING (the only wrong idea is the 1 not shared!)
A2 in our school, I teach science fair (project learning) where we give students options to either engage in design thinking or science investigative research. #engagechat
To foster collaboration, I use a lot of visuals supports of language they should use. I also provide “LEGO points” for when they work with their peers on a project. It really motivates them to go to their peers first! #EngageChat
A2. Foster a sense of belongingness and well-being in the classroom. When children feel safe, accepted, and confident, they are more comfortable reaching out to others in learning moments #engagechat
To foster collaboration, I use a lot of visuals supports of language they should use. I also provide “LEGO points” for when they work with their peers on a project. It really motivates them to go to their peers first! #EngageChat
A2.1 Changing our mindset from stepping in to correct mistakes to saying what else can we try...Sometimes by struggling, they find they can rely on each other #engagechat
A2 #engagechat For me- never make one students grade reliant on another students actions- no group grades- peer evaluations count, reflections count but take the pressure off and they will collaborate more willingly
A2: My preschoolers love "I have _____. Who has ______?" On Valentine's Day, we did "Who Can Fix My Broken Heart?" Each S had half a heart and they had to find the S with the other half. Same idea with capital/lowercase letters. #engagechat
A2: Our young people need practice working together in civil discourse and problem solving. What better space for this practice than a classroom? #engagechat
I have a set of picture symbols for my students so they know what the group expectations are. It is really important that they are aware of what they are working to #EngageChat
If students can do an assignment alone- let them. PBL and other group work needs to be structured for collaboration not just divided work load- my students appreciate collaborative work when it is meaningful & purposeful #engagechat
A2 Provide opportunities for students to collaborate every single day. It takes practice and isn’t always smooth! Allow kids the freedom to fail together without us intervening. When they do finally get it, THEY get to own it! #engagechat
A2) I love generating large group collaboration by creating activities that get my classes competing against each other. I do a project each quarter in which my first period competes against my 5/6.
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A2 in my previous school, we always had round robins with subject specialists just before the unit starts. We’d ask how they can help us integrate their subjects into our units. #engagechat
This is SO important. Often, some students are unwilling to want to “collaborate” as they want to do their own thing, for their own grade. Take that away! Love it! #engagechat
A2 Stations, collaborative google sheets and docs, 20% time and #PBL projects community projects shared book reports and student book studies #engagechat
A3. Staff needs to feel a sense of collective efficacy: everyone has a voice, everyone has something valuable to contribute and together those voices will make a difference. #engagechat
the standards remain the same but the manner in which they are delivered has to change from year to year as the audience is different ... what works with one group may bomb with another #engagechat
A2 collaborative planning in the same level. Talk about how the unit is progressing and what strategies or techniques work best in different classes #engagechat
A2: Creating and fostering a safe and open classroom culture with a community of learners who are collectively making meaning, learning, teaching, mistake making growing, through active participation and equal contribution #engagechat
A2) I love generating large group collaboration by creating activities that get my classes competing against each other. I do a project each quarter in which my first period competes against my 5/6.
#engagechat
A2: Collaboration is so crucial at our school and something we do well. I have a staff who support each other wonderfully and we agree on all major initiatives before progressing them #engagechat
A2: Students need to be taught what collaboration looks like, sounds like, feels like, etc. Teach, model, build positive relationships as part of the classroom culture, guide, practice, and then provide feedback along the way & watch them go. #engagechat
A3 I have Ss show adults how to use tech tools and then have the adults try them together. Perfect example last night at School Committee Meeting using @mstranslator. Several Ts using it in school today. #engagechat
A3 I have Ss show adults how to use tech tools and then have the adults try them together. Perfect example last night at School Committee Meeting using @mstranslator. Several Ts using it in school today. #engagechat
Check out this new learning model from Fort Worth ISD ...One of the principles is collaboration #EngageChat Fort Worth ISD Learning Model 2018 https://t.co/iMczwmmlrR via @YouTube
#engagechat Freedom to pursue topics of interest. Provide opportunities to meet & talk and find others who have similar interests that way collaboration is purposeful, relevant and meaningful- this is when education is transformed
A3: meaningful engagement and choice - I am always more invested in collaborating on something that means something to me, inspire creativity and connection - and give staff time #engagechat
A3: Play to each other's strengths. Not to be afraid to let someone else lead and always be prepared to learn from someone else. Empower to collaborate #engagechat
A3) We recently had a major flood in our department IPC that destroyed 4 classrooms...there was a TON of collaboration among the staff for the real-life PBLA!
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A3: meaningful engagement and choice - I am always more invested in collaborating on something that means something to me, inspire creativity and connection - and give staff time #engagechat
A3: Providing time and space to explore, to get creative and be innovative educators together. Collaborative docs, equal voice and input in shared work. Modelling good practices for students. #engagechat
A3 As leaders, we know that we are charged to build up leaders on our team. One way to support leaders is to facilitate opportunities for them to lead collaboration efforts. This increases team capacity to reach our collective vision. #engagechat
A3 #engagechat When cross-curriculum happens, when teachers are not locked in to subject area PD but provided opportunities to ditch the box, see what other teachers are doing it changes the game. Enlarged the playing field and shifts the way we as educators think.
Making sure each persons voice is heard, making sure there is enough time to collaborate and prepare. I think when collaborating it is important to be treated like your decision will matter. #EngageChat
A3: Set aside time for Ts to meet, plan, and share. Invite Ts to lead PD. #pineapplechart or classroom visits are another way colleagues can learn from each other. Collaboration can happen naturally #engagechat if the opportunities are there!
#engagechat A1. collaborative way of working is an exchange of ideas with an open mind to share - receive and give. A free flow of ideas and thoughts with out the fear of being judged
A4: I think it is setting off without everyone on board. I'm so lucky to have a staff who will support initiatives and collaborate brilliantly. But it doesn't always happen in all schools #engagechat
A4- Ineffective collaboration feels like an add-on; it's not woven into the culture and so Ts are busy (and often overwhelmed) with their own classes/schedules, etc. #engagechat
A3 #engagechat A crowd cheers louder than a single voice, they rock the stands, vibrate the arena. But 1 fan can steer the din of many voices into a single focused idea. When this happens all voices unite, each an harmonious tone, but combined into the most beautiful piece of 🎶
A4- Ineffective collaboration feels like an add-on; it's not woven into the culture and so Ts are busy (and often overwhelmed) with their own classes/schedules, etc. #engagechat
#engagechat A3. For Ts such as students - projects that are given to them to work on by the senior management , peer assessment as they observe each other's classes, set papers together ,plan their activities and assignments and collaborate while correction.
A3 #engagechat A crowd cheers louder than a single voice, they rock the stands, vibrate the arena. But 1 fan can steer the din of many voices into a single focused idea. When this happens all voices unite, each an harmonious tone, but combined into the most beautiful piece of 🎶
A4) Force fed initiatives by decision makers that are so far removed from the needs and interests of the faculty that they lack relevance. Nothing kills motivation faster!
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A4: Doesn't pertain to your grade level. SIDEBAR CONVERSATIONS!!! Lack of teacher voice. Reading from the powerpoint. Cell phones going off. SILENCE THEM! #engagechat
A4 Honestly, sometimes making the 'time' to engage & collaborate is the biggest challenge. I might try to pass ideas between classes, or emails, & maybe a phone chat here & there, but to have time solely to collaborate would be a gift. #engagechat
Teacher trust for me is something that I find holds up collaboration a lot recently. Time, materials and support from all parties can also be issues. #EngageChat
A4: Logistical barriers (time, space, resources). Psychological barriers (fear of group projects and accountability). Even as an adult, when I hear "group project" in a university class, I cringe a little on the inside... even though I love collaborating. #engagechat
#EngageChat Unfocused discussion leads to disharmony. Lack of leadership causes dispersion of ideas. Strong opinions without pause brings discord but when clarity of goal & determination combine- a quieting of turbulence occurs
A4: Logistical barriers (time, space, resources). Psychological barriers (fear of group projects and accountability). Even as an adult, when I hear "group project" in a university class, I cringe a little on the inside... even though I love collaborating. #engagechat
#engagechat A4 . Rigidity and judgemental thought , preconceived notions, the ownership to tasks and projects , egos , power play , display of authority , non reflective approach of both the leaders and the led can hinder collaborative effort drastically
A4: Not enough uninterrupted time, maybe even sometimes a lack of knowledge (Example: Look how many people do not understand all the collaboration taking place on Twitter & all the opportunities for collaboration.) #engagechat
A4: effective collaboration can be messy at times, so collaborators often need thick skins coupled with a patient hearts before great conclusions are drawn. #engagechat
A4: Not working with the culture that’s present and not understanding people involved properly. A strong foundation of authentic and professional relationships paves the way forward through any barrier. It deals with fear, insecurities, frustrations etc. #engagechat
A2:My students share their current learning and reflections with each other through @Seesaw@padlet@Flipgrid. We do frequent peer reviews of writing where friends give tips and words of encouragement .#engagechat
A4 #engagechat I have worked with many teams, many a struggle but many a great experience- the main difference between them- Calm, patience and humility. When ego was not a participant- the collaboration was more even & balanced and thus effective
A5: Leading by example, listening to the ideas of others and developing them into a productive and powerful solution that will benefit everyone. #engagechat
A4: When others don’t see the collaborative process, only the results, it can be challenging to convince them to join in! They hold back! Invite them in! #engagechat
A4: #FixedMindset. No growth. Not working w/ the culture present & not understanding people involved properly. A strong foundation of authentic and professional relationships paves the way forward through any barrier. It works with fear, insecurities, frustrations etc.#engagechat
A5: Provide the time, the space, and the resources. No "gotcha" moments for new co-teaching pairs. Set goals with collaborators and help them make a plan to reach their goals. SUPPORT. #engagechat
#engagechat A5 to allow space for all to develop , to trust the instincts of people who they have entrusted with any kind of responsibility , to let go and have the ability to accept the other person's progess with out getting insecure. A leader must learn to share responsibility
A5 #engagechat Temperatures fluctuate, voices drone and overpower- it is an acceptance of this fact, that things won’t always go smoothly that makes all the difference- no judgement, no hidden agenda
#engagechat A5 to allow space for all to develop , to trust the instincts of people who they have entrusted with any kind of responsibility , to let go and have the ability to accept the other person's progess with out getting insecure. A leader must learn to share responsibility
A5 have a clear plan of what you want to achieve this school year, allow your staff to come together and think about it and work together to make the plan happen. #engagechat
A5) Leaders must embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo. This will incite engaging in productive conflict, risk taking, and collaboration. #engagechat
A5 Leading by example. Schools with a culture of collaboration have principals that collaborate. With their teachers or with other school leaders. Leaders are learning too! #EngageChat
A3 - honestly, I believe the most effective collaboration strategies have to come from staff, ensuring that it is focused on what they need. #EngageChat
A5 Allow for time, schedule common planning periods, trust the teachers to try new things, support them, listen to them, allow for personalized PD sessions, be open-minded, celebrate and recognize successes...and did I say time???? #engagechat
A5: Being willing to listen, knowing their weakness and working with all the educators in the building. What is best for kids is everyone working togehter.#engagechat
A5 Leaders ignore artificial barriers against collaboration. They reach up, down and across to do what needs to be done and with whom to achieve what's best for everyone. #EngageChat
A5: Relationships ~ Relationships ~ Relationships. This builds a culture of trust from which all great things are possible. Leaders also have to walk the talk... expect, model, guide, support, nurture, reinforce. #engagechat
A5: by making time. My wonderful @els_principal literally covers some classes every week so staff can collaborate as well as leading terrific PLCs. #engagechat
A5 #engagechat A great leader- extends the borders, opens the gates of separation and makes sure that information and ideas flow in both directions. When there is no need for border patrol, citizens will cross freely and greet each other with open arms.
A5: Model good collaboration. Provide sufficient time. Show complete trust in staff. Allow staff/teams to take ownership of their own goals. #engagechat
A4: Collaboration requires cooperation between multiple parties. Time, attitudes, complacency, and an inability to listen to outside voices are all barriers to collaboration #engagechat
A5 #engagechat A great leader- extends the borders, opens the gates of separation and makes sure that information and ideas flow in both directions. When there is no need for border patrol, citizens will cross freely and greet each other with open arms.
A5: In building collaborative learning cultures, school leaders need to emphasize to Ts that they can succeed – together, share decision-making, prepare others to lead, teach & model discussion & decision-making skills. Relational trust is foundational to this process #engagechat
A5: Model good collaboration. Provide sufficient time. Show complete trust in staff. Allow staff/teams to take ownership of their own goals. #engagechat
Agreed. My fav success criteria for collaboration is "There may be many correct answers." Staff love this - they feel valued n great actions follow. Usually better ideas than I could have thought up 👍🏼 #engagechat
A5: Leading by example, listening to the ideas of others and developing them into a productive and powerful solution that will benefit everyone. #engagechat
Hi #engagechat PLN, #edchatPH is starting in 30 minutes, hang around and join us in our conversation as we talk about seminars and conferences. Would love to see you there!
A5) When we align to the #vision and our purpose we will conquer the fears inside of us by having authentic relationships that engage in productive conflict in our quest for collaborative solutions. #engagechat
