#cdnedchat Archive
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Monday May 9, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
will be hosted by
@TheCandyDish
and
@BSchlacht
cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, what you teach and where you are tweeting from!
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cdnedchat
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May 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi everyone! James tweeting from Montreal about Classroom Leadership tonight.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hello,
#cdnedchat
! I'm Shauna in Toronto. I'm looking forward to learning about how you nurture leadership in your classroom!
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Good Evening, Bill Schlacht Edmonton, Alberta
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park, Alberta
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey fellow
#GEGMtl
ers, joining up in tonight's
#CdnEdChat
to talk about classroom leadership? It's happening now.
ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello 😀 Zelia here from Toronto. I teach Grade 6 in
@tdsb
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
Welcome to
#cdnedchat
Zelia
ShiftParadigm
May 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Read about THE KISS - The Heartland Series
https://t.co/jNVIIxegZZ
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
How is Southern Ontario today
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@ShiftParadigm
Welcome to
#cdnedchat
Mark
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Excited to hear how you use student leadership in your school/classroom.
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
topic is Student Leadership
cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Let’s get started! Our first question is coming up!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1:What are some essentials that must be in place for student leadership to be successful?
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: The only essential for student leadership is a teacher who believes that their students CAN lead.
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GetAlma
May 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
The time is now-
@GetAlma
today to start next school year off on the right foot!
https://t.co/tMkGqkaPQY
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#edtechchat
#flipclass
jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: A culture where student input is valued, encouraged, and acted upon.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@misspollock
WOW!! Powerful Shauna. I like it!!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@misspollock
So a teacher who trusts and believes in students
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1. Open doors and enthusiasm for students.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1) a class culture where various opportunities r available 2 all Ss that is safe, fail&move 4ward & intrinsically rewarding
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
Q1: the understanding that leadership looks different for different students
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
Are there universal characteristics that we could recognize as leadership?
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2:How do you create opportunities for student leadership within your school and classroom?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@cdnedchat
I like this. Excited to hear how you create different opportunities for students.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Hi. Late to join
#cdnedchat
. Christine from the Sunshine Coast, BC. Math educator, school trustee, doctoral Ss.
https://t.co/OzCj54oeRQ
cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
topic is Student Leadership
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
Yes where risk taking is encouraged
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@ChristineYH
Great to have you join us, Christine.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
And different classes
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1. Supportive adults. Culture of learning. Opportunities for Ss to lead. Respect. Safe for
#stuvoice
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https://t.co/NpUIBZBjfJ
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1:What are some essentials that must be in place for student leadership to be successful?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
@Whtevri4c
@cdnedchat
Good question.
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Hi! Jovette, from Montreal. Late and happy to join
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DavisWelcome
May 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: Create an environment of risk taking for everyone.
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https://t.co/6BVxmKfDPk
misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Exactly!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@FJovette
Welcome, Jovette to
#cdnedchat
.
Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
I teach a GPP class - we look at positive & negative qualities. More how they appear
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: At our school we have classroom leadership opportunities as well as school leadership opportunities.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2. In our school district, we have a student trustee & district Ss leadership team. Hold Ss forums.
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https://t.co/cHDEWXtFTq
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2:How do you create opportunities for student leadership within your school and classroom?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@ChristineYH
Safe environment is so important.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2) I have had Ss co-plan/teach w/me; lead centres in class & recently co-present at
@tdsb
#unleashinglearning
conference
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#tdsbEd
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
@Whtevri4c
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
Respect, Ethical, Loyalty
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@ChristineYH
Great to have you with us tonight
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
Great ideas and suggestions. How do students get an opportunity to co-plan/teach.
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DavisWelcome
May 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Psychological safety is so important.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. Cont'd. In classroom... Create Ss choice & autonomy. Ss should feel they are in control of their learning & contribute to it.
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
I feel there should be 2 focuses to leadership - students who are natural & those who aren't
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@FJovette
Great to have you with us tonight Jovette
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q3:How do you foster shared leadership in the classroom?
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
.
@jpetersen02
Yes! Practice what we teach - don't just say we are listening, make sure to really hear and act upon S input.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A1: Trust, criteria, open mind, and passion !
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Yes risk taking is essential for growth
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Make sure that the Ss are at the centre of everything we do. It is urgent. It's their one chance to go through school.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Ask Ss what they would like to lead. Let them use their voices !
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Don't create an environment where student leadership is accepted, create one where it is EXPECTED.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@BSchlacht
I agree. But we also have to help students find their strengths. Build upon this to create leadership.
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
@jpetersen02
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
& a focus on building relationships. I find students need to work on this aspect
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Ask students what they want to learn and how they want to learn it. Make them agents in their learning.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Great stuff !
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https://t.co/qtMi8D4IjS
ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2. In our school district, we have a student trustee & district Ss leadership team. Hold Ss forums.
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https://t.co/cHDEWXtFTq
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2:How do you create opportunities for student leadership within your school and classroom?
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DavisWelcome
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: Collaborative problem solving activities work great for this.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I am always open 2 Ss fdbk & Ss r 😀 2 give it; during small group instruction at times it's planning a lesson 2gether using fdbk
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
.
@TheCandyDish
I like that! I also like when Ss leadership is in the community (local and global)
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Love the idea !
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https://t.co/G3evm8a1Q9
ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2) I have had Ss co-plan/teach w/me; lead centres in class & recently co-present at
@tdsb
#unleashinglearning
conference
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#tdsbEd
misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Reduce teacher talk. If your students can lead something (and they can lead almost everything), turn it over to them!
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
Doesen't everyone possess some leadership skills
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: in order to create opportunities for students to lead, they also need to be able to fail. Create a space where they are safe.
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DavisWelcome
May 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Let students be a part of the decision making process for the class.
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https://t.co/N3E3h4WC2s
LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Sorry I am late! Jess, Teacher Librarian, SCDSB
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@misspollock
I like that
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3: All students in my classroom have responsibilities. My hope is my classroom would run even if I wasn't there.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Encourage, praise, support Ss. Create opportunities for them. Create a culture of trust and innovative risk-taking.
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@misspollock
A culture of respect and encouragement is critical, and has a positive impact on more than just leadership
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@BSchlacht
WOW! Is this at the high school level?
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1: Student voice is essential. They need to be valued, supported and be given opportunities to lead
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. Accept that I am a learner (or follower) too. It's a mindset. Shared leadership = shared input.
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https://t.co/YI1Lh3tc1w
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q3:How do you foster shared leadership in the classroom?
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: I used to run a Leadership Club open to all Ss from grade 1-6. Students tell the story best:
https://t.co/vJPD0VkncC
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
I totally agree!
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3. Support and empower all ideas
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: At my school, we have a student leadership team
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@misspollock
I love watching my students lead warm ups for gym.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: If you want to see student leadership in incredible action, follow the amazing
@naimarazzle
as she changes the world!
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2-finding something that interests them enough to get them engaged &make a change- one step at a time
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@misspollock
Nicely said Shauna
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@LongthorneJess
Hi Jess, great to have you join us for
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@misspollock
autocorrect on new device !! Lol
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2: They lead all school assemblies. Ts assist and help organize but they are student led
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Crippit
May 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Hey
#cdnedchat
sorry I'm late to the party, pool pump emergency had me stood in a few hundred litres of freezing cold water what did I miss?
misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: I share my "Daybook" as we go. Students can see what's coming up, make suggestions and manage their time.
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
@Whtevri4c
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
I think so...if we help them find their passion & give them space.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yes, so important to tap into the intrinsic motivation. It has to matter !
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https://t.co/Ih7LGboged
JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2-finding something that interests them enough to get them engaged &make a change- one step at a time
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: We also have a student technology team. Ss teach Ss and Ss teach Ts
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4:What do you feel are the benefits of providing student leadership opportunities?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
That is the best feeling!!!
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: Put your Ss in positions of leadership - class jobs, helping to plan, running lessons, sharing passions.
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RitaWirtz
May 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT
.
@ChristineYH
@jprofNB
A3: Shared T leadership
#blog
:
https://t.co/sKVDRvKPIK
Dream big.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: Nurture ALL student's natural abilities and support them in building leadership skills. Don't always ask the same 2 Ss.
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@ChristineYH
@TheCandyDish
love the idea of the follower - as a teacher, and teaching the importance of the follower to students
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
As soon as you do a presentation to show how "easy" tech is to use, it inevitably fails.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@misspollock
any ideas on how to help a student find something they would like to share as their passion.
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@misspollock
@jpetersen02
Totally agree. Lead by example as well.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4. Ss feel engaged and invested in their learning experience at schools. More than just subject areas.
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https://t.co/WTQvHPeqoV
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4:What do you feel are the benefits of providing student leadership opportunities?
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Develops important competencies (6C) such as communication, innovation, collaboration, critical thinking.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@LongthorneJess
Great to have you with us Jess
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@FJovette
@BSchlacht
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
yes. Sometimes the challenge is converting negative qualities to positive ones.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT
.
@ZeliaMCT
@tdsb
Here is a group of my former Ss, the "Geek Squad" presenting for
@ocdsb
2 yrs ago
https://t.co/b3HlzfG4Vj
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: I see increased confidence in my Ss. My shy ones are also more willing to take risks.
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Crippit
May 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: I encourage my students to share how they feel, sometimes I can regret this, and sometimes I don't hear what I want
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
So many! Compare what they LOVE (heart) with what they NEED to be part of (heartbreak). Heartbreak = passion
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: As teacher librarian, I have provided opportunities for primary Ss to be "buddies" with older Ss in library makerspace
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
When they come to you with stories, really listen and find ways to help them showcase what matters to them.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@Crippit
But look at the trust and relationships you have created.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Change the wording from "passion" to "curious". What do you wonder about? Let's do some work learning more!
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
Q4: the opportunity to learn - teacher learning from students, students learning from each other, community learning.
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Why not ask them?
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https://t.co/cGZCeI3kQ5
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@misspollock
any ideas on how to help a student find something they would like to share as their passion.
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@BSchlacht
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
Can you give an example of a negative quality to help me understand?
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
.
@TheCandyDish
That's a goal we've had for years - "A class that runs itself."
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@LongthorneJessWe
have student leadership and student voice Students meet the principal monthly to give feedback on school issues.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
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https://t.co/RJGB2KQq7y
misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
.
@TheCandyDish
When we have a guest teacher, the students take on each part of the day and lead. Guest teacher gets to relax!
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
It can be a challenge to get some kids to open up. Ask them in subtle ways, refer to their experience, etc.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
@misspollock
Both family and I have. He is having a difficult time deciding on what he wants to share.
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Get more "buy in" from Ss. There is also an energy and passion for learning and taking risks
#geniushour
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
@misspollock
Hoping once others students start, it will spark something for him too.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Ss getting to practice leadership and risk taking in school helps them prepare for life after school! Empowered learners
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@Crippit
Great to have you with us Chris.
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@jprofNB
Yes!
@NewPedagogies
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/82Yk79ZjNW
jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
@JwhiteJudith
We can also suggest different ways they can express themselves: journal, blog, drawing..
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jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Explaining is harder than understanding, and leadership can involve a lot of synthesis of information.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Ss hosted entrepreneurial/fundraising event & showcase
@TLPCanada
#bmo
on May25th: bringing life2learning
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/CUCu6yIm4e
McMBusinessDay
May 6 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Business Day 2016 video captures a snapshot of Ss creativity, passion, learning &leadership. Enjoy!
@tdsb
@TLPCanada
https://t.co/6GNO6c3zvv
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q5:How do you determine student leadership roles within your school and classroom?
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I agree ! It's a process and a journey
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https://t.co/zVgHJcf8g2
jpetersen02
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Explaining is harder than understanding, and leadership can involve a lot of synthesis of information.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: Students will brainstorm leadership opportunities available in the classroom.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: Our staff also create different school leadership opportunities. Right now, our garden club is busy planting.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: Random draw for order of Ss to pick class jobs. Make sure I'm checking in w everyone and give them chances to lead.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5. Many of the students fall into these roles naturally. Others need confidence and reasurance
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5: If u just let leaders self-select, u'll be able to develop a few Ss. If u teach them all to lead, entire class will elevate
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@misspollock
I have my students pick their top 3. Then evaluate what is popular.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5) Yes and this will vary based on experiences, Ss needs and changing class dynamics
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: Students will brainstorm leadership opportunities available in the classroom.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5. It depends... on the situation and Ss needs/wants. Could be voluntary, self-select, or appointed.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q5:How do you determine student leadership roles within your school and classroom?
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: All Ss have opportunities to lead when you work in multiage groupings - Math Buddies, Reading Buddies, Tech Coaching
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
@BSchlacht
@TheCandyDish
@cdnedchat
I think a good way to change this (maybe) is through experience & feedback.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@Whtevri4c
Yes!! And I think as students have more and more opportunities to lead, they start to generate their own.
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A-5. It is good to get them out of their comfort roles and try new ideas
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: Often, introverted Ss who may not express it out loud will express their desires to lead in writing - esp on shared docs/blog
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5. Our students come up with more leadership activities than we could ever complete. They love charities.
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5: Some roles are based on what is needed in order to run student led assemblies
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
I think this is key!
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5) we have Ss
#bethechange
leadership committee that connects2
@freethechildren
initiatives Ss also run annual
#poetry
night K-6
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@Whtevri4c
I agree. They get more and more motivated. Up to us to keep it challenging for them !
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Other opportunities such as green team, school announcement team, library helpers for Ss to develop leadership skills
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q6:What activities do your student leaders do out in the community?
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TTMobile_ca
May 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
What is annual poetry night? Sounds interesting.
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Impt to remember that ppl can get burned out of being asked to donate $ all the time. Awareness raising is great too!
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: Lots of fund and awareness raising. They pick the problem they want to solve and generate creative solutions.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: We have a WE ACT Leadership team that focuses on local and global issues.
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@misspollock
very true. Also have to space out events.
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JwhiteJudith
May 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A-6 we are trying one 2morrow - hoping it works as planned
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#nationaldenimday
BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6. Our Students like shop for groceries and then serve food at the Mustard Seed for the homeless.
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Ss audition/recite poems original or not; get fdbk; Ss lead rehearsals & host evening lit by a few table lamps of
#poetry
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1of2
LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: Ss leaders helped run our Family Fun Nights
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ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT
All Ss who audition r in,
#bethechange
Ss share info about
@freethechildren
pillars of sustainability. A gr8 evening k-6
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2of2
LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: Help us complete our Ministry
#speakup
grant applications
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
Our school supports
@freethechildren
as well.
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jprofNB
May 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Thanks again everyone, gotta run ! Have a great night !
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q7: Does your school have a specific leadership program? Any resources/materials you can share that promote leadership?
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@jprofNB
Thanks for joining us tonight, Joel.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6. Just learned about
@365give
at
#ignite45
the other day. Loved it. Ss focussed on giving everyday.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q6:What activities do your student leaders do out in the community?
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SparkyTeaching
May 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Keep driving that bus. Your chickens need you.
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#edtechchat
#vachat
#learnLAP
#edchatME
#4thchat
https://t.co/dGGWK35XsM
ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@freethechildren
Ss have formed their own group outside of school 2 spread awareness &raise funds:cupcakes-on-wagon
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@ChristineYH
@365give
I have to check this out. Thanks for sharing.
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Ss leadership team is organizing a fundraiser 2morrow in support for people of
#FortMacFire
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@LongthorneJess
Awesome. Thank you.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6. High school students will serve candy floss and beverages at elementary schools. The elementary students decide on a charity
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FJovette
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@JwhiteJudith
@misspollock
Maybe he needs more time to explore & discover his passion.
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
I love the idea of introducing students to both local and global issues.
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Q7: we have a GPP class. We use resources from the Canadian Student Leadership Association. Great ideas!
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: We are a
@leaderinme
school - focused on student leadership.
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#tlim
ZeliaMCT
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7) resources from
@metowe
focussing on Ss being leaders in community;
#takeactioncamp
,
@primementors
has a leadership prgm
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6. Cont'd. BC's new curriculum lends itself for Ss to engage in service learning to develop 3 core competencies.
#bccurric
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misspollock
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Want to see some S leadership in action and in progress? Check out
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Whtevri4c
May 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
this year we have focused on everyday leadership, LGBQT issues, and developing a digital leadership unit together.
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ChristineYH
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7. With student trustee, we are learning as we are doing... Creating new policy & practice.
#worthit
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TheCandyDish
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q7: Does your school have a specific leadership program? Any resources/materials you can share that promote leadership?
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LongthorneJess
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7: 6 Grade 6 Ss will be attending Ontario Educational Leadership Camp organized by
@SCDSB_Schools
next week!
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MobileAppQueen
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: I feel like this is not stressed enough in curriculum. Few Ts encourage Ss to go into their communities, even with 40hr rule
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cdnedchat
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you for joining our
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BSchlacht
- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7.We have Facey Leadership initiative FLI. A credit class with activities at all times. Many activities in evenings and weekends
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- Moderator
May 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
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May 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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May 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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May 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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May 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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