Good morning everyone! Kristen Dolen, middle school AP from KS here. Excited to be a guest moderator for the book series that CHANGED me just over a year ago. #HackLearning
Good morning #hacklearning - Matt J from Greater Boston. Proud to rock my #LeadForward shirt last week at @fetc and excited to #LeadForward moving forward. Bring on the chat!!
I'm Connie Hamilton, author of Hacking Questions (coming soon) & co-author of Hacking Homework. I can relate today's #HackLearning topic quite literally when I embraced the change in my son. He graduated from Marine boot camp Friday. #besthugever#oohrah#HackLearning#HackingQs
Good morning, #HackLearning, Mark here, elementary principal in Hopkins, MN, Tweeting this morning from Sioux Falls, SD. Here for a quick weekend road trip.
Good morning #HackLearning friends! 🌞 Nicole LaFave here. HS English teacher living & working just outside charlotte. Looking forward to hacking one of my favorite topics in education!
Hi #hacklearning, Peter, educational software publisher from England.
Just bought an exercise bike (from thrift for $10), so may follow #hacklearning and cycle at the same time.
Hi #hacklearning! Running a little late here, but Aubrey, district admin in Colorado. A lot of change is looming in my role/district, so this should be a great chat!
GM #hacklearning. MaryRose, edu from NY. 21 years of teaching NYC to suburbs. Daughter is entering college next year and I am aspiring to be a school leader- embracing change and living out of my comfort zone.
A1: It is about having the vision to know that the chance can BE and then the plan to start to take the steps to get there. #hacklearninghttps://t.co/6cxbJSAKVF
People who embrace change are enthusiastic about new ideas. They nod and smile when someone suggests doing things differently. People who are reluctant about change often default to pushback. #HackLearning
A1. Ts are both pedagogues in the classroom & agents of change in education. Epistemic shifts will take place only if their core beliefs about teaching & learning can be influenced. #hacklearning
A1: those that embrace change see possibility, live in the future and tend to not be driven by fear. Those that avoid change live in the past and are driven more by fear. #HackLearning
People who embrace change are enthusiastic about new ideas. They nod and smile when someone suggests doing things differently. People who are reluctant about change often default to pushback. #HackLearning
A1: Embracing change means you can see a bigger picture, you take risks, you’re a leader in your own way. Those reluctant to change are stuck. They may not have a great PLN to help them see outside of their ways or thinking. #HackLearning#education
A1: Oftentimes it comes down to their mindset about change and their past experiences with change. One of my favorite quotes is that people don't hate change, they hate the way we try to change them. #HackLearning
A1: Those who embrace change and looking to grow. You can't grow unless you are uncomfortable. When you are reluctant to change, you are becoming complacent. #hacklearning
A1 Change isn’t always good, and resistance to change isn’t always bad. Educators who resist change often fear that it will impinge on time dedicated to important learning, or increase their workload without increasing their compensation. #HackLearning
A1: I can be a person who does both! The biggest difference for me: fear & trust. I'm reluctant when fear that things will not go well becomes front and center. I embrace it when I trust those driving the change and trust that it has the potential to improve things. #hacklearning
A1. New ed philosophies frequently require innovative design concepts that force Ts from their comfortable setting. Participatory planning sessions offer opportunities to embrace new ed philosophies & innovative designs, but many are still reluctant. #hacklearning
Growth mindset. People who want to change want to grow in their role. People who don’t usually are content. Change is often hard or requires work and/or struggle. #HackLearning
A1: Those who embrace change grow professionally and are open to trying new things. Those reluctant become stagnant and stuck in old ways. #HackLearning
A1: Change is easier when people feel they are part of the force behind it. Change is also difficult when people don't see the benefits outweighing any costs. (Sometimes they only see the costs.) #HackLearning
A1 I'm skeptical there's a single difference. Among differences I've both observed & felt, these represent a few: readiness, resilience, past experiences, peer pressure (whether for better or worse), senses of agency & self-efficacy, understanding of purpose. #hacklearning
A1. For Ts to be change agents, the school environment needs to be conducive for education innovation & teacher learning. Schools are ecologies that comprise different key players & their relationship with one another & the environment. #hacklearning
A1: The difference between embracing change and not doing so is bravery and being okay with growing from failure. Sometimes people are comfortable and the idea of trying new things scares them. #hacklearning
A1 ➡️ Those who embrace change are embracing the changing generation that walks through their classroom door year after year. Those who don’t embrace change are missing the opportunity the inspire the new generation of learners #HackLearning
Asking about a lot of variables there. Is life already in a state of flux outside of school? Is there a particularly challenging class making additional change hard? Or is it personal mindset: I'm good enough; have all the tools I need; don't see a need in my room?
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A1: past experience often affects how people feel about change; when change is purposeful and empowering, people generally will at least try, the WHY is key - sometimes this is not communicated well #hacklearning
A1. For Ts to be change agents, the school environment needs to be conducive for education innovation & teacher learning. Schools are ecologies that comprise different key players & their relationship with one another & the environment. #hacklearning
A1. By creating an environment that sparks & kindles intrinsic motivation & ensures that the professionals in schools see the value of the work & chance for success, we can increase support for & willingness to change. #hacklearning
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Embracers~open minded, flexible thinkers, growth mindset, willing to take/ask for help
Reluctant ones~hesistant to try new things, sticks with same old old same old , fearful of what others might think
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A1. Perspective makes a huge difference when thinking about change. Choose to see the possibilities, opportunities, and greatness that change can bring! #HackLearning
A1: Parent advocacy! Reading instruction in public ed changes in practice and legislation thanks to Decoding Dyslexia https://t.co/kpY1oW3sqg and to Say Dyslexia, an offspring organization where parents tell their stories https://t.co/tS4KPSEcij#hacklearning
A1: Change is never easy or we naturally want to do what is in our comfort zone. Keeping an open mind and have a growth mindset will help with this process. “The only thing constant is change.” Reluctance to change possesses more of a fixed mindset. #HackLearning
A1 did my ‘97 diss on this - “some do,some don’t - why some teachers change” ... factors that keep us changing -belief we make a diff, critical friends who we problem solve with, open mindset to learning new strategies, relationships w kids are positive -investment #HackLearning
A1: it depends. Sometimes “change” is just rebranding, and so resistance to rebranding is those who value true change. Other times real change is resisted by those who wish to remain in comfort #HackLearning
Hello #hacklearning! Tika jumping in from Las Vegas. Change is sometimes difficult. I believe those who embrace it learn & grow from it. Those who are reluctant might realize the learning later, hopefully. #hacklearning
A1. Those who embrace changes in the classroom are helping our students learn and grow in engaging, creative ways and truly preparing them for the future. #HackLearning
Change is uncomfortable, but part of growing. Accepting change means believing in yourself & that you can handle the change. I think change stirs insecurity in those that have trouble embracing it. #hacklearning
A1: Those who embrace change often display a growth mindset. When people do not support change they either have been burned by change, are fearful of disrupting their norm, or don’t believe it aligns with their educational philosophy. #HackLearning
A1: It's definitely a mindset and part of how they learned to teach. Those reluctant to change may never have had a leader who allowed and encouraged change or risk taking. They fell into line with the others and stayed there. #HackLearning
A1 it is a mindset. You have those who are always looking to move forward by learning and changing their methods or the better. Then you have those who believe that it’s always been done this way so it shouldn’t change #HackLearning
A1. Ts see value through the relevance of what you ask them to do. Relevance & value emerge when Ts see a practical application. When asked to implement a new initiative or strategy in their classroom, Ts often want to know: What’s in it for me & my Ss? #hacklearning
I believe change should be part of our daily reflection. Seeing what worked and didn’t work. What can be done to help each individual student requires change during the course of a class period....#HackLearning
That's where those good coaches come into play. Not just about introducing a strategy or tool, it's about supporting your Ts and being there with them as they take those first steps. #hacklearning
Your comment spotlights 1 glitch in so-called innovator's mindset. What I'd oversimplify as: Change now, navigate consequences later. (While we can't foresee every implication, I've noticed we can often do better job than putting off this step completely til later.) #hacklearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A1. Those who embrace change are those who are predisposed to seeing life as a constant change, so why would ed tools, methodologies, and procedures be different. To be fair, even though they may be change-tolerant, juggling many changes at once may be a struggle.
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Agreed. We must be willing to ask for support and give support. Change can be uncomfortable but when we are all walking together we have people to lean on! #hacklearning
A1 ➡️ Those that embrace change what to do what’s best for each generation of students, those that don’t want to do what’s best (re: easier) for them as a teacher. #HackLearning
Yes, are we clear and transparent about the WHY. We want believe-in from the faculty not just buy-in. Someone said this in another twitter chat and I LOVE it. Believe-in trumps buy-in. We want invested faculty, not ones who have bought our idea... #hacklearning
Absolutely. We need to help people reluctant to change to see how it fits into their educational beliefs rather than forcing change. Forcing change will always be met with resistance. #HackLearning
A1 Ts often feel judged by admin, parents, society and even other Ts. This may add to the fear of change because it may be a fear of making a mistake or not being perfect. Doing what you've always done feels safe, but isn't always best for you or your students. #hacklearning
Also, some of it is just personality. Some people are more open to change than others. We need to support people at all ends of the spectrum. Some may need more time to adjust to the idea of change. #HackLearning
This is where leadership is important: great leaders build trusting relationships that they can leverage to promote needed change without alienating or scaring their staff. Great leaders can clearly communicate the benefits while being honest about costs. #HackLearning
A2: well, when folx wanted to change by rebranding, I was resistant. We lost staff in the process because they believed true change was coming. All that changed was language. #hacklearning
A2: Was asked to put myself out there and share practice. At first reluctant because thought others would not see it as valuable or use it as there own, but then quickly realized it was a learnng experience for me and been sharing practice ever since. #hacklearning
In 15 years, new curriculums, new state standards, new textbooks, new information on how we learn, I don't think I have taught the same lesson in a second year, even the same concept requires change
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Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
Agreed—I want to surround myself with others who have a thirst for new learning and a willingness to take risks for the betterment of our students. #HackLearning
A1. Those who embrace changes in the classroom are helping our students learn and grow in engaging, creative ways and truly preparing them for the future. #HackLearning
A1 ➡️ Those that embrace change want to do what’s best for each generation of students, those that don’t want to do what’s best (re: easier) for them as a teacher. #HackLearning
A2 Is daily too strong an answer? Some I embrace -- especially when they mean positive growth in the students I serve; others are met first by reluctance, which may or may not last based on factors I listed in my first answer. #hacklearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A1: Vulnerability and trust are the ingredients necessary to embrace change. You have to be vulnerable to change, even when you can’t control or know the outcome, and have enough trust to feel secure when the outcome isn’t successful-yet! #HackLearning
A1~ The embracers are lifelong learners & seem to always focus on the positives & do whatever it takes @DrP_Principal to be the best for kids #HackLearning
A2 I'm one of those educators who tends to jump right in. I'm lucky to work with a team of risk-takers who love to try new strategies and share ideas. It makes school an exciting place to be.
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I agree with @Ms_A_Yeh that knowing the why can help educators see a purpose for change. I also believe @tguskey has a point that shift in practices can result in change in beliefs and attitudes. #HackLearning
A2 As a teacher I experienced a lot of change. Sometimes it was imposed, but most of the time if was my choice. I thrive on change. I respond better when it is a choice #hacklearning
A2: A few years ago I started my masters in admin. I was all for it! Then after the first semester of classes I stopped. I didn't think it was for me. And a year and a half later picked it back up. Now here I am in my 1st year as an AP and I love it. #HackLearning
Change is uncomfortable, but part of growing. Accepting change means believing in yourself & that you can handle the change. I think change stirs insecurity in those that have trouble embracing it. #hacklearning
A2: I am much more comfortable changing when I’ve been given the background on why the change is happening. I also like to have the choice to change initially i usually like being an early adaptor but I want the choice #HackLearning
Letting go of control in my classroom terrified me, but it was the tipping point that turned kids into independent learners. I embraced the change because kids hated learning, and I was desperate to make them love it. #HackLearning
Excellent point! I'll add that I have a harder time acclimating to change if I'm not given a sensible reason for it and a goal in implementing it.
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A2 As a new leader, change is different. It is knowing the readiness of the team and helping each member find their way through it in a way that works for them. Patience is essential #hacklearning
Yes! Often times a resistance to change is not about the change itself, but rather, the lack of attachment to the initiative. If people see merit in shifting their thinking or adopting new practices, application will follow. #HackLearning
A2 Some types of change are harder to accept. Changes from the 'top' aren't always in the best interest of kids. More rigorous & frequent testing would be an example of a change I can't easily accept and am uncomfortable with, but have to live with. #hacklearning
I think change Ts have control over in classrooms is far easier than change that's happening outside of what we believe to our direct sphere of influence. Teachers reflect & make changes in their classes daily. Then, they're reluctant to change led by someone else. #HackLearning
A2: I am reluctant about how we assess students on our district’s common assessments. The hesitation is rooted in the difference or subjectivity there can be in assessment. We’ve come a long way and have created rubrics, which help. #HackLearning#education
A2: I am much more comfortable changing when I’ve been given the background on why the change is happening. I also like to have the choice to change initially i usually like being an early adaptor but I want the choice #HackLearning
#HackLearning A2 Decided In 2013 to change my classroom by bringing in guest speakers to the classroom thanks to technology. Mark Goodman was the first to answer to speak about MTV in my 1980s class. The list continues to grow today and makes history relevant to our students.
A2 I don’t know about y’all but our district is constantly changing things. For me, I embrace it. I won’t lie though and can honestly say my initial feelings are stress! #HackLearning
Also: without trust, it's hard to have the honest conversations change requires. Without trust, conversations tend to be commiserative or palliative rather than reflective, which often means we don't consider alternatives + stay in the same place. #HackLearning
A2(1/2) : teaching 21 years- it seems like we have been through so many iterations of assessments, curricula, edu fads... It's important to remember why we do what we do. Are we focusing on strong relationships with our Ss? #hacklearning
A2 I resisted getting rid of grades. I worried that students wouldn’t take their work as seriously. Turns out that students are much more motivated when they can make their assignments meaningful & when teachers respond to their work instead of just grading it. #HackLearning
A2: When the department/building has one mindset & yours is different, it is difficult to go against the stream. Outside support systems give you the ground to stand on to effect change in & outside of your classroom. Then, you discover others felt the same. #hacklearning
A2: All the time!
I tend to jump in and try new things right away - no problem with change there.
For changes that come down from the top, my reaction usually mirrors the trust I have in the competence and care of those pushing the change.
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Most recently, 4 yrs ago I decided to switch to #SBG b/c I wanted a fairer system. So I embraced it. Best change I have ever made. Now I get to help lead my district that direction. There will be many on both sides as this rolls out. #HackLearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A2 I have experienced a lot of change over the last 24 years in education , but I grow from it. I treat each change as a way to grow & learn to do what is best for our kids. #HackLearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A2: I was a leader in implementing our 1:1 iPads. We went from phones can't be out, to everyone has an iPad in one year. Within the first year, I was connected w/ great educators on Twitter & speaking at conferences like @ipadpalooza (now LearnFestATX). #hacklearning
Lifelong learning definitely tends to encourage change as we learn new and different things. Curiosity drives that yearning to learn and/or improve. #hacklearning
A1~ The embracers are lifelong learners & seem to always focus on the positives & do whatever it takes @DrP_Principal to be the best for kids #HackLearning
A2- First in my career I did not do well with change because I wanted comfortable. Now I know the change is preparing me for something in the future
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Change happens continually, especially with #edtech
I am an early adopter and will give all change the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise based on trial and error
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Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
I think this is why Ts should be leading change efforts! As leaders we give the destination, teachers can figure out the pace and how to get there. #hacklearning
Letting go of control in my classroom terrified me, but it was the tipping point that turned kids into independent learners. I embraced the change because kids hated learning, and I was desperate to make them love it. #HackLearning
A2: Edu is always evolving. Coming to the realization that generations also change over time is imp’t. Becoming self-conscience that we are preparing our scholars for a future that doesn’t exist yet motivates me to keep an open mind and step out of my comfort zone. #HackLearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A2) I've personally experienced change as an educator during my 37 year (and counting) career. Things in 2019 are far different than when I started in 1982. We need to constantly reflect, learn, grow and get better. #HackLearning
Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
A2: 2/2 Are we transferring ownership to Ss?giving opps for Ss to practice/learn skills they need beyond classroom &content? My answer to the above qs are yes show that change is occurring. Yrs ago- Ts directly taught,tests= assessments, no relationships w/ our Ss #hacklearning
Q2- In the 8 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve seen and implemented many changes - new textbooks, class iPads, flexible seating, math and reading workshop, PBIS.... It’s scary at first but wonderful when you see it helping the kids. #HackLearning
Shifting the perspective to students...how do you think they experience building/district change? How does the way you react to change influence their reactions? #HackLearning
A2.2 Navigating 2 notable school changes this year:
> Schedule going from 7 to 8 periods, with more 90-minutes blocks.
> Rebooting routines involved in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support model.
I'm in process of embracing both, which includes moments of reluctance ;) #hacklearning
A2. I am generally more motivated by doing something during professional development, rather than experiencing yet another ‘sit-and-get’ built around directives/lectures and PowerPoint slides. #hacklearning
A2 In some ways, we create change for ourselves. Every time we try something new, we are making changes. But those changes feel more comfortable because we drive them-they aren't forced upon us.Learning & implementing new instructional strategies is exciting for me! #hacklearning
I agree. There's a difference, too, between staff feeling like change is truly coming from them and asking for staff input because its on the procedural checklist. #HackLearning
Q2- In the 8 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve seen and implemented many changes - new textbooks, class iPads, flexible seating, math and reading workshop, PBIS.... It’s scary at first but wonderful when you see it helping the kids. #HackLearning
My first train of thought was in total agreement with this last part - but you’re very right that change can be a ➖ and non-change can be a ➕. Now I’m here thinking about examples of each. First #TwitterChat sparking thinking! ✅ #HackLearning
A2: A change my district made this year was removing the curriculum director position. Many of those roles fell on the ICs. While my plate is full, I looked at this as an opportunity to learn more about curriculum and take a more active role in curricular decisions. #HackLearning
Great reason for the switch - "I wanted a fairer system". How many people say that? Too often it gets pushed down on people & we don't give them a chance to embrace & understand it. Want success? Help Ts understand & own the change. #hacklearning
I’m a Russian Hacking Cat (KitiLeaks). Trump has asked me to release dirt on his opponents, so I will dump info every couple of weeks. Oops, wasn’t supposed to say Donald told me to do this, forget that part. 😉 #SundayMorning#SundayMotivation#SundayThoughts#HackLearning
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~reluctant at first, b/c I never truly felt that I fit in, but once I gained more confidence, surrounded myself w/driven, knowledgeable, kind people who believed in me & my abilities, I was able to embrace change, refine my practice & ❤️😊
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Moved to #sbg this year. Shifted our thinking, our grading methods (not just what we grade, our recognition of patterns & problems, our #RTI, our assessments. Monumental change. One change affected so many areas; we are feeling overwhelmed by the balls in the air.
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Q2: How have you personally experienced change as an educator or a change your building underwent? Did you initially embrace it or were you reluctant? #HackLearning
I’m a Russian Hacking Cat (KitiLeaks). Trump has asked me to release dirt on his opponents, so I will dump info every couple of weeks. Oops, wasn’t supposed to say Donald told me to do this, forget that part. 😉 #SundayMorning#SundayMotivation#SundayThoughts#HackLearning
Time for reflection isn't prioritized for staff or students + when it is, it's generally assumed everyone is reflective + knows frameworks for reflection. We need to make a time commitment to reflection + provide coaching on how be a reflective practitioner. #HackLearning
model for them, invite them to your class once you have implemented, share books with them, support them, listen to why they are reluctant
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A2➡️ I was sooooooo reluctant to get rid of my neat rows of desks & allow group/flexible seating. I was terrified that students wouldn’t be able to focus... so I had to change the way I taught (I became a facilitator) & my kiddos learned. Now I won’t ever go back #HackLearning
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A1. Change involves learning new "ways of doing things." It can be messy, risky and in the short term, unsuccessful. Those who embrace change recognize the challenges and are supported through the process. SUPPORT is key.
A3: Effecive leadership is key. Leaders who know how to motivate, define the WHY, and are willing to have open and honest conversations (transparency) about the WHY. #HackLearning
Good point! Reflection is HUGE. Giving educators time and space to pause, reflect, and connect with others helps to get the thoughts stirring. Blogging can be another way to support personal reflection. #HackLearning
Another point: although my Ts get very enthusiastic & often lead change, some still risk burnout. I have to remind them to take some time for themselves.
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A2. We are slowly changing the intentionality with which we select and use tech.
We change curriculum materials seemingly each year. #elemed setting, so it's usually just one subj - but every year.
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A3) For me, embracing change has been easier by reading and researching; reflecting and thinking; connecting with others; and trusting and taking the leap. #HackLearning
A3: Mentors. We mentor our new teachers because they need help with all the changes around them. Yet we don't use this system when we're making large changes? Coaches handle everyone - Mentors are more 1:1. #hacklearning
Excellent follow-up Q. Most students I observe feel like their agency is low (& most of them also crave fitting in), so they take tremendous cues from external factors, both the adults around them and their peers. #hacklearning
A2➡️ I was sooooooo reluctant to get rid of my neat rows of desks & allow group/flexible seating. I was terrified that students wouldn’t be able to focus... so I had to change the way I taught (I became a facilitator) & my kiddos learned. Now I won’t ever go back #HackLearning
No, not always reluctant. Just pointing out how someone who changes can be reluctant to change. Depends on control, "buy in," and empowerment - which relate to being asked to change. #HackLearning
Its the #GopCult that backs him, its the fence riders who probably will vote for him, and its the #BothSidesIsm that wants ppl not to vote for either so the Cult stays in power!
A3: Over-communicate.
Allow opportunities for ownership.
And don't try to change the school; change people. Changed people change schools. Invest in people! That's what education is all about. #HackLearning
Our principal came in with a vision for building the morale of our school & Ss. She observed, watched, & took note before she brought change to our building in her 2nd year as a leader. Til this day her vision is growth for all & wants Ts to be great. #HackLearning
A3: Offer for them to come into your classroom & observe a new lesson you created based on the change. Show them your plans & how you (and the students) reacted to further changes to be made. They will see you navigating the change & will be more comfortable. #hacklearning
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Use early adopters as champions for change. Have them test the changes and provide feedback before rollout. Then, they can lead open and honest training sessions for the rest of the community.
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That’s one of the reasons I work with teachers on values clarification: so we can understand which changes are worthwhile, rather than getting swept up by an exciting fad, or dragging our feet just because something is uncomfortable. How is the change worthwhile? #HackLearning
If you're charged with activating and facilitating change, you must have these 6 components. Without one of them, you can see what results to expect. #HackLearning
A3: #1 strategy is relationship building. Also, having a strong shared vision, truly listening to feedback and working toward solutions, and acknowledging/respecting that it's hard for people (but that doesn't make them bad teachers or people). #HackLearning
A3-Let early adaptors go first then allow others to see the change and join in. Use teacher leaders to help! Support an walk with those who are going through the change
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Our principal came in with a vision for building the morale of our school & Ss. She observed, watched, & took note before she brought change to our building in her 2nd year as a leader. Til this day her vision is growth for all & wants Ts to be great. #HackLearning
Q3- I think the biggest hinderance to change is the fear of the unknown. If teachers are going to be successful at the new changes, they have to be fully trained. #HackLearning
A3:Begin by taking risks, collecting data after you took risks, share data, invite others into ur practice.A shared vision of what #change could look like is how you get others 2 b open to what's possible. As leaders, do the same, can't expect only Ts to take risks #hacklearning
A3 Those who resist change might need to connect the change to their values, so that if they lose something meaningful, it’s in the service of gaining something that’s also meaningful. They also need to explore the cost of NOT changing. #HackLearning
Yes! Leaders who are "box checkers" have a difficult time with the "people" part of the job + struggle to invest staff in needed change. The procedural checklist is often associated with a huge compliance apparatus. Compliance frameworks kill what they contact. #HackLearning
A3: I think helping those reluctant to change to take risks and think about the positive impact change might bring. Forbes lists 12 things we can do to help with being reluctant to change https://t.co/wRpSCeW4DT#HackLearning
I think that giving people time to get used to an idea can be huge! We all have kids who need structure, and we wouldn't spring a huge change on them without giving them a heads-up. Sometimes you need to plant seeds that a change might be coming well in advance. #HackLearning
A2➡️One of my biggest classroom changes was implementing BYOD. Students with access to their phones terrified me at first (terrors of social media), but having access to instant research and web2.0 apps changed they way my students interacted with learning. #HackLearning
A key perspective on change is to expect some hiccups along the way. Instead of using those challenges as an excuse not to try, use them as an opportunity to grow. #HackLearning
A2. The frustration I often feel is that I am *forced* to change via #edadmins bc others don't BUT I am also driven to evolve in my practice. 2x the change, 2x the stress. Told my Super two weeks ago that for just one year, I want ZERO change. Nothing. Once.
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A3 Talk, preferably face-to-face, w/those feeling reluctant. Work on understanding why they feel as they do. Take advantage of opportunities to shine light on times they've felt differently. Look for chances to build mutual bridges of shared purpose. #hacklearning
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~ keep showing up in their lives, leave judgement behind, offer action steps for growth, reply to their texts😊, laugh a lot & model your own growth, bumps in the journey & develop a trusting, mutually felt positive relationship 😊
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A3 ➡️ I don’t think change should be smooth. 🤔 It’s about taking risks & figuring out what works & doesn’t work for you and your kiddos. It might get messy (& chaotic) — but that’s okay. Find a mentor(s) to offer advice/encourage you along the way. #HackLearning
A2. When leaders AND teachers work in tandem to change practice through curriculum innovations, the system as a whole begins to act as an agent and facilitator of change. #hacklearning
Q3- I think the biggest hinderance to change is the fear of the unknown. If teachers are going to be successful at the new changes, they have to be fully trained. #HackLearning
A3.2: I think about @ToddWhitaker’s book Leading School Change. He recommends intentionally selecting teachers to expose potential changes to first and help them to reinforce that change. #HackLearning
A3 In order to ensure Ts believe in the change they need to understand it. So building background knowledge with a book club discussion, an #edcamp, a hook to get them excited about what is to come is important. #hacklearning
A3: Instructional Leadership that: embraces parallel vulnerability, risk-taking; has a willingness to be an active participant in the classroom co-facilitating the change; is not judgmental. “Let’s try this together, let’s reflect together.” #hacklearning
A3: ensure that the change initiative is centered on what is best for students and clearly communicate how it aligns with the school’s vision and mission #HackLearning
A1) Learning is a tremendous factor when we discuss the differences between those who embrace change and those tho initially resist change. How much do you enjoy your #ComfortZone 🤔 #hacklearning
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A3. Leaders need to est. a culture of trust - relationships with Ts. Explain the Why, provide ongoing support & resources, do not overwhelm Ts with too many initiatives as once.
I first ask everyone for a “why” statement, then later I’ll have that with me and ask that reluctant teacher how what they’re doing or saying lines up with that “why.” It has lead to some “aha!” moments instead of “gotcha” moments. #hacklearning
A3 The ideas in @JoyKirr's Shift This help Ts embrace change. Instead of making abrupt changes, they can take baby steps towards a final goal. I find many Ts feel safer when they can wade in from the shallow end rather than diving into the deep end.
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Assessments & rubrics had to be rewritten. That's a ton of time. Moreso when you are *also* getting comfortable with how they need to look & function when grading on standards vs one a 100-pt scale. A lot of work. A lot of time. A lot of shift in thinking. #HackLearning
Sometimes looping "reluctant changers" into a team working on changes can help them buy in and increase ownership. More work up front, but easier down the line. #HackLearning
"leave judgement behind" - 5 years into a 1:1 program, this is definitely my biggest issue. I will go above and beyond for those who embrace the change, but really struggle w/ those who won't. I keep trying, but when the door is closed that many times... #hacklearning
Q3➡️Offering training PD would be helpful, but I believe allowing teachers to observe a classroom where the changes are implemented may help them realize the possibilities/potential #HackLearning
A3 Baby steps. Try one change at a time. And provide support and guidance. Without support, one small step backward can be the end of the journey for some. An occasional "way to go" or "you did a nice job with ..." can't hurt either. #hacklearning
A3: Give examples of how the change is improving outcomes, evidence! Give teachers TIME to plan and implement. Changing technology platforms is always hard, my district changed from blackboard to @CanvasLMS and my biggest issue was the time it took to convert #HackLearning
If a school has a strong mission or plan that teachers have a hand in shaping + believe in, tying change back to the achievement of that mission or meeting the goals in the plan helps. If a strong mission or plan doesn't exist, it seems like change for change sake. #HackLearning
A3.2 Acknowledge that implementing change means trying something new, so consider what was done before that we can now stop doing at same time. Overlooking that 2nd step, as often happens, overfills our plates w/outmoded habits & wears us down. #hacklearning
Join #HackLearning chat February 10 at 8:30-9:00am EDT when Carla Meyrink @carlameyrink will be guest moderator leading chat on the "hacky" topic of Student Reflection.
A3. Educational changes are often perceived as being so problematic, that is, it is not the nature of the change itself but the nature of the knowledge, skills and attitudes of those involved and the way that these are expressed in action. #hacklearning
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In my district, we lead reflection during weekly PD related to instruction. We also use @jimknight99 Impact Cycle to coach Ts through reflection. While initially it was a challenge, continuing to provide opportunities for reflection will build reflective capacity. #hacklearning
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