#educoach Archive
The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.
Wednesday February 22, 2017
9:00 PM EST
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
Good evening
#educoach
Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
#eduwin
participatechat
Feb 22 @ 9:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#educoach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/aU12WOvkon
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
Greetings
#educoach
. I'm Kathy - co-moderator. My
#eduwin
was seeing the cover of our (
@shiraleibowitz
@PrincipalJ
) book. Coming May 2017
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @PrincipalJ
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
My
#eduwin
Guiding 5 yr olds to collaboratively write their first book & view themselves as story-tellers & authors
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
Bill from IL
#eduwin
was accepting new position as Social Studies Lead Teacher at my school. Will be bringing my coaching mindset
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hi! Lauren, K-5 Instructional Coach, Indiana. My
#eduwin
is lots of great work with Ts across our building right now.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
Yes!!! Thrilling to see cover of
#thecoachapproach
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @PrincipalJ
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hi there,
@drcazsteele
from tx! Our videocoaching project is showing progress!
#educoach
In reply to @drcazsteele
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
How fun.
#educoach
I remember writing books with my nephews. Of course I still have the drafts! We make hardback books!
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
Congratulations!!!! Does the new position begin now or next academic year?
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
Congratulations! Sounds like a perfect match!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:03 PM EST
congrats!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
So much fun!!!! They are ambitious - creating laser cut shadow stories; ebook, perhaps puppet show&video
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
Next academic year. I get to teach more and build coaching capacity
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
#coachapproach
is how it is written in the book)
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @PrincipalJ
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
Sounds fantastic!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:05 PM EST
If you are new to
#educoach
we use a Q1 A1 format. Check out
https://t.co/1nye6idEyT
to participate in chat and obtain transcripts.
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:05 PM EST
And the weather has been absolutely beautiful in Iowa. Record highs. All changes Friday with a possible blizzard.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
Conversation on The Innovators’ Mindset happening now at
#educoach
Hope you can stop by!
In reply to @gcouros
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
Let’s get started with chapters 12-14 of The Innovator’s Mindset.
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
Hey
#educoach
! Dan from Connecticut. My
#eduwin
was doing two
@nearpod
trainings last week!
In reply to @nearpod
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1: What does the quote, opening chapter 12 mean to you: The only source of knowledge is experience. Einstein
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
Welcome Dan.
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness, @nearpod
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
nothing like 60s in Feb. here in Indiana as well-it's been wonderful!
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:08 PM EST
We even had 70's. Three lovely walks with dog!
#educoach
I ate my lunch on my deck today!
In reply to @lsmith0917
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:09 PM EST
We control the types of experiences we provide and interact with. Our knowledge will only be further grown or stifled as a result.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: We truly learn when emotionally engaged in applying or solving or creating something that matters to us
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: To me it means that experiential learning is so powerful!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1: What does the quote, opening chapter 12 mean to you: The only source of knowledge is experience. Einstein
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1 Agree if we think of knowledge as more than information - especially when it's more like understanding or even wisdom
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1 Experiences are the key to building our knowledge. We comprehend based on our knowledges and experience.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:11 PM EST
What does experiential learning look like/entail for you?
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: The learning is in the doing! Learning is the work!
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1 Always feels like a limiting factor in our work with students. They might not always "get it" until they have more experiences
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1. The power of learning in community is bringing together all the experiences we have and sharing!
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:12 PM EST
looks like learning from real world scenarios through RELEVANT topics
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
How can we design learning to engage them in experiences?
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
Q2: What are impactful PD experiences you have participated in &/or led?
#educoach
EduGladiators
Feb 22 @ 9:14 PM EST
🌎 Building Culturally Responsive Schools is critical now more than ever! Join
#EduGladiators
SATURDAY!
#educoach
#PTchat
#scitlap
#OhEdChat
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:14 PM EST
We can provide them with some experiences, but I'm thinking more about moving into adulthood and becoming more independent
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:13 PM EST
How can we design learning to engage them in experiences?
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
I wonder about valuing the experience of childhood - and building from there
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2 The most impactful PD is the kind that pushes or shifts my current understanding. It changes me. I'm better because of it.
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2: Presenting ignite sessions on various topics have made impact & have loved our personalized PD approach for all staff this yr.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2: Participating this year in learning experiences w/students has been very impactful for me
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
What are experiences that have pushed or shifted your understanding?
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
For sure - learning to reflect and grow from experience at all levels helps that happen when we become older
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
I wonder about valuing the experience of childhood - and building from there
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
AmyHerter
Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1 when we move info from working memory to storage and retrieval in our brain we have an experience to connect the info to.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:17 PM EST
Q3: How might immersing ourselves in powerful learning & modeling it for others change the way we teach&coach?
#educoach
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Elements: collaborative, inquiry-based, sustainable over time, visible thinking, productive discourse, reflection, fun!
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
A3: Leading by example means never forgetting what it's like to be in the classroom
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:17 PM EST
Q3: How might immersing ourselves in powerful learning & modeling it for others change the way we teach&coach?
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
Coaching training when learning something new. In my early years had very strong lit PD. Writing a book changed me
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2 My formative PD experiences did not involve me getting the "right" answer, but taking me seriously and expecting me to grow
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
A3: Participating in learning activities w/my students this year as an equal has shifted my perspectives in so many ways
#educoach
ecsandberg11
Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: The best PD I have offered is relavent to Ts, engaging, a bit of fun, and focused on actionable next steps.
#educoach
AmyHerter
Feb 22 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2 collaborating with teachers to learn how our brains learn and how Mindset plays a role in learning.
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:19 PM EST
My ISD has a team of ICs on every campus so PD is personalized & focused to meet individual teacher & school needs!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:19 PM EST
not only not forgetting what it’s like as a teacher; not forgetting what it’s like as a student
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:20 PM EST
Rooted in the classroom...best learning environment for educators...and Ss. 😊
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:20 PM EST
A3 I believe coaches need to first be learners. They can provide powerful examples of what it looks like stepping out of comfort.
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3. Model what you EXPECT!
#educoach
edtech2innovate
Feb 22 @ 9:20 PM EST
A1 Hello from RI! One can only truly learn if past experience is connected to current ideas & experience.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
Both are so important!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:19 PM EST
not only not forgetting what it’s like as a teacher; not forgetting what it’s like as a student
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: Modeling a passion for ongoing learning shows that you'll cont to grow alongside Ts as a coach regardless of success/failure.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
Q4: How might we create opportunities for educators to learn in the same environments that our students experience daily?
#educoach
AmyHerter
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3 my colleagues and I work diligently to model great teaching and learning in all PDs we lead, admit mistakes and learn from them
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:22 PM EST
A4:
#personalizedpd
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
Q4: How might we create opportunities for educators to learn in the same environments that our students experience daily?
#educoach
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:22 PM EST
That's a major reason why I have returned to the classroom after 16 years in system support roles.
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3 Some of my most significant learning occurs outside the field of education Allows us to bring fresh ideas/questions to others
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:23 PM EST
A4: Provide opportunities to get into classrooms, provide ample time to explore passions and needs as well as time to reflect.
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:23 PM EST
Q2. My favorite Teambuilding PD was participating in one of the unlocking all these boxes that had clues! Excellent!
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:23 PM EST
and I bet you have taken much of what you learned outside the classroom back in
#educoach
In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
Not only explore passions; discover & develop new passions
#educoach
In reply to @lsmith0917
edtech2innovate
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 Letting go opens us to building shared knowledge and wisdom.
#educoach
AmyHerter
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
A4 research says we need to make meaning & use a concept 7x for it to become automatic. Give Ts many opportunities w/ strategies
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
A4 Students are drawn to exploration and creating. Teachers should learn in similar manners. DO (innovate) not be told what to do
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
Q4: How might we create opportunities for educators to learn in the same environments that our students experience daily?
#educoach
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
A4: Treat our classrooms as learning 'laboratories', where doors are open, risks are taken and Ts learn right alongside students.
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
Yes! I cannot say enough the positive feedback our Ts have shared (myself included) for
#personalizedPD
this year!
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:22 PM EST
A4:
#personalizedpd
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:21 PM EST
Q4: How might we create opportunities for educators to learn in the same environments that our students experience daily?
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
That number can even be higher for adults to take something to executive control.
#educoach
In reply to @AmyHerter
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
Q4. We had to walk the schedule of a student for a day so we could see & experience how engaging or not their day was! Opens ur 👀
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
We may “kill” desire to explore & create; and need to find ways to reignite it; help open pathways to innovation
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
What were some of your take-aways from that experience of walking a student schedule for a day?
#educoach
In reply to @drcazsteele
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
I like this experiential approach
#educoach
ChrisQuinn64
Feb 22 @ 9:24 PM EST
A4: Treat our classrooms as learning 'laboratories', where doors are open, risks are taken and Ts learn right alongside students.
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
yes, collegial trust is so important for this important learning to take place!
#educoach
In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
Q5: How might we create opportunities for educators to share their ideas with others openly?
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:28 PM EST
A5: Find ways for Ts to go public in a manner that they feel comfortable whether that ranges from PD, ignite sessions, video, etc.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:28 PM EST
A5 When working w/coaches we to provide a wide variety of resources so groups can grapple with concepts, make their own meaning.
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:28 PM EST
A5 Lots of Ts do this already within their own networks. I'm always looking for ways to help expand/diversify those networks
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:29 PM EST
A5: Create opportunities to co-teach/co-design learning experiences; reflect together before& after
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:29 PM EST
A4: Adult learning! Knowles.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:29 PM EST
I agree. Look at all the Ts who already blog, share resource on online marketplaces, etc...
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:29 PM EST
A5: I love the idea of
#observeme
and learning walks
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
Q5: How might we create opportunities for educators to share their ideas with others openly?
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:30 PM EST
A5 Always looking for ways for this to sustain without me involved
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:30 PM EST
A5: We love to use google apps for ed with our teams as well as Microsoft 365!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:30 PM EST
Yet huge % of teachers have never observed another teacher in their building;forget co-teach/co-design
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @zenmasterbill
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:30 PM EST
I love the
#observeme
movement as well.
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:31 PM EST
I agree with that. That has to change. :)
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @zenmasterbill
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
Once part of a convo suggesting that it needs to be habitual ' "moving from an app to part of the operating system"
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
Q6: How might we create opportunities for educators to explore & even discover their passions?
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
there's power in informal observation like
#ObserveMe
. We have some Ts experimenting with this process this year.
#educoach
In reply to @dkreiness
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
A5: In Texas Lesson Study our teacher will publish their researched lessons and video@links to the Texas Gateway for all
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
Allow them to explore, hypothesize, create, then formalize the learning (sometimes tell), then create some more
#educoach
In reply to @BerkeleyEverett
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:33 PM EST
A6: This year at my schools we implemented "teacher time" a.k.a. genius hour for teachers
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
Q6: How might we create opportunities for educators to explore & even discover their passions?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:33 PM EST
A6: Allow for more of an emergent curriculum; required skills, more opportunity to choose content&creative explorations
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
A6: Personalized PD/Genius Hour for Ts!!
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
A6: Passion! I love
@burgessdave
Use your passion!
#tlap
#educoach
In reply to @burgessdave
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
A6 Being mindful of recognizing passions and the role they can play in schools can be a start.
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
A5. We use a small setting called Advisory so Adm can share w district & ea other! Small groups wk well.
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
Wonder what simple steps can "tip" a culture toward more connected learning
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @KathyPerret
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:35 PM EST
I think supporting ways for teachers to teach together, not just plan together
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill, @KathyPerret
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q7: How might we create opportunities for educators to reflect?
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:36 PM EST
A6 Reframing the "job" of teaching as creator/innovator is essential
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:32 PM EST
Allow them to explore, hypothesize, create, then formalize the learning (sometimes tell), then create some more
#educoach
In reply to @BerkeleyEverett
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:36 PM EST
as well as how those passions can become an entry point for strengths based approaches with Ts
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:37 PM EST
A7: Coaching convos are great opportunities for T reflection, but also embedding w/in PD and being mindful of the questions we ask
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:38 PM EST
Yes!!! Teaching is an art!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:39 PM EST
A6 Adults have varied pathways to learning just like Ss. Designing multiple entry points/paths helps
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:39 PM EST
Often where T was hired may not be their exact passion. Allowing for Ts to play a variety of roles
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill, @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:39 PM EST
A7: Cultures in which we give & receive feedback lead to reflection as the norm; takes effort&practice
#educoach
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:39 PM EST
Our video coaching has allowed our ICs to exp. true coaching cycle & Ts r finding value in reflection and seeing themselves grow
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:34 PM EST
Wonder what simple steps can "tip" a culture toward more connected learning
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @KathyPerret
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
Q8: How might we create opportunities for educators to innovate?
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
I meant more ensuring that misconceptions are corrected after allowing exploration&discovery
#educoach
In reply to @BerkeleyEverett
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
A7. Video coaching!
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
A7. We created a "Reflect Deck"
https://t.co/aySzEtERei
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
A7 Working with some Ts to get past overly self-critical reflection. Especially this time of year
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:41 PM EST
Passions can be translated in various ways; & new passions can be discovered/developed
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @zenmasterbill
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:42 PM EST
A8. Allow risk taking and failure! What better way to learn and grow!
#educoach
dkreiness
Feb 22 @ 9:42 PM EST
A8: Allow Ts to present PD utlizing their strengths. As a matter of fact, just utilize T's strengths more in general
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:40 PM EST
Q8: How might we create opportunities for educators to innovate?
#educoach
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:42 PM EST
A8: Create opportunities for T empowerment vs compliance; challenge the status quo yet remain student centered
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:42 PM EST
daily we ask students to reflect on something that makes them proud/something they would like to do even better.
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q9: How might we create more opportunities for educators to engage in critical discourse?
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q8: Culture has to be risk-free for innovation to occur. Also, a staff makerspace corner is amazing!
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:44 PM EST
Great way to work from a strength model - I like how that was emphasized in
#innovatorsmindset
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:42 PM EST
daily we ask students to reflect on something that makes them proud/something they would like to do even better.
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:45 PM EST
& support to move making from the corner to be more connected w/daily learning in core disciplines
#educoach
In reply to @R13Coaches
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:45 PM EST
Hello all!! Genevie checking in from Texas.
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:45 PM EST
A8 Most Ts I know innovate all the time - in big ways and small. Probably essential to help them see it as such
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:46 PM EST
it’s interesting to see how students at 1st struggle w/what they can do better;gradually feel empoweredto set goals
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:46 PM EST
Greetings. Glad you could join us.
#educoach
In reply to @genevie79cr
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:46 PM EST
A9: collaboration time beyond grade level teams; time to have discourse across grade levels both at building and district level
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q10: How might we support educators to identify & solve problems in pursuit of creating better opportunities for students?
#educoach
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:47 PM EST
Yes! We wrote a book! Teach me to
#makerhappen
! Support for content without losing the maker philosophy!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:47 PM EST
A9: Define problems together that teachers want to solve; collaborate playfully on how to do so
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:47 PM EST
A9 Sometimes we get immersed in the "culture of nice" - moving past that can be tricky
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q9: How might we create more opportunities for educators to engage in critical discourse?
#educoach
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:47 PM EST
Thanks! I've been peeking in tonight. Just wanted to say thanks for all the great convos.
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:48 PM EST
We are always here. Jump in anytime.
#educoach
In reply to @genevie79cr
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:48 PM EST
I am founding director of a school infusing making&interdisciplinary
#pbl
makerspace open allday forstudents to access
#educoach
In reply to @R13Coaches
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:49 PM EST
In upper grades sometimes we don't give Ss enough chances at a learning target to see growth. We move on...
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:46 PM EST
it’s interesting to see how students at 1st struggle w/what they can do better;gradually feel empoweredto set goals
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:49 PM EST
A10: Support! Asking what's best for our students and not being afraid to take a hard look at current practices through this lens.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:49 PM EST
Q11: What does innovation mean to you as a professional?
#educoach
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:49 PM EST
Agree. We need to dig deeper to have an impact on student learning!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:49 PM EST
I agree, having those hard conversations can be difficult, yet so needed sometimes for change to occur
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:50 PM EST
@lana_cecil
@joseph_kanke
@Trishdurr
MakerHappen team! And they love to talk teaching and making. Follow them!
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @lana_cecil, @joseph_kanke, @Trishdurr
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:50 PM EST
Always keep student achievement at the center of our conversations.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:50 PM EST
Done! Look forward to learning, making, creating together!
#educoach
In reply to @R13Coaches, @lana_cecil, @joseph_kanke, @Trishdurr
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:51 PM EST
We would love to see it! We could learn so much!
#educoach
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:51 PM EST
A10. Create time & space 4 true Prof. LEARNING Comm. conversation 2 take place and NOT PWCs
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:51 PM EST
The
@r13coaches
is a great group! :)
#educoach
In reply to @R13Coaches, @shiraleibowitz, @R13Coaches
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:52 PM EST
You are very welcome to visit
https://t.co/0ZRLFvpoGI
#educoach
In reply to @R13Coaches
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:52 PM EST
A11: Being comfortable with being uncomfortable and knowing that the risks I take may end in failure or success yet always GROWTH.
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q12: How can our stories become the fuel for our innovation in education?
#educoach
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:52 PM EST
That they are! I've been joining their Sunday evening chats and learning lots.
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @R13Coaches, @shiraleibowitz
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:53 PM EST
A10
@ringrose_pltw
@STCEPLTW
Have convinced me of the need for a design process. How to help Ts see this as their process?
#educoach
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:53 PM EST
Hoping to attend their conference this summer! I submitted a few proposals.
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @R13Coaches, @shiraleibowitz
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:53 PM EST
Yes. Their Sunday evening chats are powerful.
#r13coaches
#educoach
In reply to @genevie79cr, @R13Coaches, @shiraleibowitz
R13Coaches
Feb 22 @ 9:53 PM EST
Right back at you!
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret, @shiraleibowitz
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:54 PM EST
A12: We won't make change until we aren't afraid to go public with our learning, regardless of success or failure.
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:54 PM EST
A12: Coming to believe story is the heart of learning/creating - seeking ways to connect students w/their own stories
#educoach
KathyPerret
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:54 PM EST
Maybe we will meet. I'm hoping to get to the
#r13coaches
conference as well.
#educoach
In reply to @genevie79cr
drcazsteele
Feb 22 @ 9:55 PM EST
A12. Our stories r the experiences we share in community that create a base for learning & innovating!
#educoach
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:55 PM EST
Thanks so much for sharing your learning with me!
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:55 PM EST
Q13: If you were able to reimagine school, what are key components in which you would innovate?
#educoach
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:55 PM EST
A11 Innovation means connecting and allowing our "slow hunches" to hook up with the missing pieces
#educoach
https://t.co/16SXuAdDuV
genevie79cr
Feb 22 @ 9:56 PM EST
I would love that!!
#educoach
In reply to @KathyPerret
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 9:56 PM EST
Love that!
#educoach
In reply to @zenmasterbill
zenmasterbill
Feb 22 @ 9:57 PM EST
A13 At HS level I'm intrigued by some version of block scheduling Time for sustained work is rare - Ss always seem to be reacting
#educoach