#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday January 4, 2016
Welcome to the first of 2016! Please introduce yourself and share one word or goal for 2016.
We will be using the Q1, Q2, Q3... A1, A2, A3.. format. Be sure to use the hashtag so others can follow your comments.
I'm Jennifer Hogan, HS AP & co-founder of this chat and the quarterly . Looking forward to an awesome first of 2016!
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Goal for 2016--commitment!
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, Alabama. Co-moderator of this chat and . Welcome all!
Jarred- HS VP from Kansas- 3 Words- SHINE, SHARE AND SHAPE.
Happy New Year! Debbie from Baldwin County, AL "Determined"
Hope you will stick around and join us, Aaron!
Love these words! RT Jarred- HS VP from Kansas- 3 Words- SHINE, SHARE AND SHAPE.
Gotta knock out a few things around the house, but I hope to be back shortly!
My one word for 2016 is connected.
Matt Kiser, C & I principal Birmingham, Alabama. Getting ready for an awesome chat!
Welcome, Debbie! Does your determination lead you to a BIG GOAL?
Good to be back...Going to try to stay for a while!
Good evening , Becky, elem principal from Monmouth, IL. My one word is focus for 2016.
Welcome, Matt! What's your word(s)/goal for 2016?
Good evening, ! Who else is here tonight?
********Question 1 coming up in 1 minute!********
Mark Coleman, District Technology Instructor, Montgomery Public Schools. My Goal: create
Nancy here third grade literacy teacher and TN teaching fellow
Happy New Year Char, Dir. of curr. from Ohio, Collaborative
Forgive my active Twitter feed for the next hour... I'm back on
Several, professional and personal, going to be a year of positive change!:)
Happy New Year ! I am Amy from Alabama Math, Sci, & Tech Initiative.
And we're glad you're back! RT Forgive my active Twitter feed for the next hour... I'm back on
Welcome to tonight's chat! Looking forward to all your insight!
Maggie Bolado, South Texas
Melissa Mann collaborative teacher with the Madison County School system...glad to be back on here ;-)
Q1: The first obstacle you face on the path to success is often the hardest to overcome. What's your plan for when you meet it?
FOCUS-because I love to try new things, but sometimes this mean we lose focus on what is truly important https://t.co/aPuBi3hrwH
Yay! Glad you're here! Love the word CREATE!
My one word is intentional. Be intentional about everything.
Hello! Lots are here... glad you are, too!
Hi Holly! Glad to be here.
A1: Embrace that everything worth doing has a challenge & it's not a sign that something's wrong.
Hey, Becky! We will have to be accountability partners for our word!! :-)
Awesome choice! RT Positive mindset
Elaine Frix, 3rd grade teacher at Haleyville Elementary
chandler Fullman, from Auburn U and Hoover HS, hopeful future teacher! Hope everybody had a Great New Years!
Great thought Challenge causes us to get out of our comfort zone https://t.co/7dvQsmYU88
A1: Embrace that everything worth doing has a challenge & it's not a sign that something's wrong.
Hey, Maggie! Glad we're back and glad you're here!
3rd grade teacher in Hingham, MA checking in on . Goal.for 2016?
A1) Begin with the mindset that goal is attainable..maybe ..but it is attainable. cc https://t.co/pJTeH3SIDw
Q1: The first obstacle you face on the path to success is often the hardest to overcome. What's your plan for when you meet it?
My biggest obstacle is myself--Quiet time- my quiet time each morning sets my mind right. I am getting back to that
A1 I try to see a challenge as a time to learn something new. What do I need to know to overcome my challenge?
I couldn't find you today! Will you be back tomorrow? Glad you're here tonight!
A1: Keep the end goal in mind..nothing worth achieving is ever easy! Persistence...
A1 always meet obstacles as a challenge/ learning experience..step back reflect, and move forward! https://t.co/678DDQgJXI
A1: Breathe and realize obstacles are either things meant to be moved or climbed over. Staring at them is when stress starts
A1: Perseverance. Patience. Creativity.
I'm Faith. Entertainment Technology in Huntsville.
A1 My plan is to not be afraid to ask for support. Reach out to others for alternative ways to overcome the problem.
A1: Understand that an obstacle is not a dead end... just a speed bump. Resolve will be tested on the path to success!
Good stuff here! Power of positive thiking.
A1 Keep moving. Inertia is either your friend (objects in motion remain in motion) or your enemy (objects at rest remain at rest)
We can all learn from this, Becky. I learn from you via Voxer on doing this.
Challenge gives us the chance to break the mold, get out of the old mindset. Collect data, trust urself https://t.co/xRWvfMigWp
Q1: The first obstacle you face on the path to success is often the hardest to overcome. What's your plan for when you meet it?
A1: Be flexible! I often am too focused to be flexible in difficult situations.
Still love that title every time I read it! Welcome! RT I'm Faith. Entertainment Technology in Huntsville.
Love it! You are always moving..you decide which direction..forward or backward.
Vulnerability is a buzzword but in many ways, our growth depends on it https://t.co/RWrJakEnqB
A1 My plan is to not be afraid to ask for support. Reach out to others for alternative ways to overcome the problem.
And always remember that obstacles stand between you and usually the students you are fighting for. https://t.co/Nehn95fbYD
Not just asking for help-but for me it's Sharing the wealth
using my RESOLVE :) https://t.co/kC7Sy4CWY2
A1: Understand that an obstacle is not a dead end... just a speed bump. Resolve will be tested on the path to success!
A1:Understand that an obstacle is simply an obstacle and not the END! Keep going and work toward the PRIZE!
A1: Continue to be consistent and intentional with your decisions. Don't waiver because roadblocks. Figure out alternative routes.
A1 View the obstacle as an opp 4 all involved in the success path to use the event as a lesson to learn as we cont to get better
Great point, Debbie. I don't think we learn the most when everything is easy!
a1: If at first you don't succeed, try again. And try one more time, and then once again! Can't give up!
A1: like winning a championship, if were easy everyone would do it. Be willing to do what others aren't for Ss.
A1-always be prepared for variables. Also, keeping an open mind about said obstacle. https://t.co/55mzSCXxEW
Q1: The first obstacle you face on the path to success is often the hardest to overcome. What's your plan for when you meet it?
Nor do we value it as much...
Not just vulnerability but transparency. People/teachers/students/parents have to know we are real https://t.co/qJWsjiwzv2
Vulnerability is a buzzword but in many ways, our growth depends on it https://t.co/RWrJakEnqB
A1 My plan is to not be afraid to ask for support. Reach out to others for alternative ways to overcome the problem.
Do you think that's a skill that can be learned or something a person is born with?
********Question 2 coming up in 1 minute!********
Lee Frix Health & PE Haleyville High Checking in late
A1 You're probably not first one to have the problem. If you have trusted colleagues find an ear to listen and bounce ideas.
Innate for some, but something that anyone can get. https://t.co/PDATbi8kBt
Do you think that's a skill that can be learned or something a person is born with?
A1: Celebrate where you've been. Reflect on what's to come, breathe, relax, and try not to stress-which is hard.
The first obstacle means that the path is new to us. Experience teaches us how to prepare for variables.
A1 find a way to make the obstacle a part of your success.
https://t.co/Psvnt3FN5W
A1: Continue to be consistent and intentional with your decisions. Don't waiver because roadblocks. Figure out alternative routes.
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
Have faith like Faith :) https://t.co/N9Ey9SA77K
A1: Celebrate where you've been. Reflect on what's to come, breathe, relax, and try not to stress-which is hard.
Agree, Matt. This is often what differentiates results-oriented leaders from others
Love! RT A1 find a way to make the obstacle a part of your success.
AH! I looked for you in the PE dept. I'll stop by tomorrow!
To keep pushing takes determination and confidence. You have to believe in yourself n your goal.
Yeah, that's a better way to put it!
Maintaining the Google Calendar, Using Twitter daily, embedded day for dissertation completion, read daily https://t.co/3De0Uqx2K0
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
A2 Writing everything down. Scheduling everything even my workouts.
Like the celebration piece, Faith. Essential as we continue the trajectory to success
A2: Continuing habit - *not* adding new goals, actions, or projects rather than repeating prior ones for better results.
A2 2015 was the year where I decided to push past uncomfortable boundaries. This worked out well for me and will continue in 2015
A2, Continue to always begin with the end in mind.
A2 Too often in school improvement we try to spray and pray and hope everything gets fixed. Set aspecific yet ambitious goals
What keeps you from being that way in all challenges? "If we know better, we must do better." -M. Angelou
Last fall I lost track of my morning study times/quiet study. I lost track of why I lead- https://t.co/rB4I8vlahZ
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
Thank for this reminder. This is exactly why focus is my word for 2016.
A1: Be conscious of my emotions. Focus on the facts, not the interpretation/perception of it.
A2: Time is an important variable. You have to set aside time 4 intentional action or you'll never get around 2 making it happen.
A2: I'm very type A. My Erin Condren planner is my best friend. Don't be afraid to "schedule" quiet time. You have to!
When we write it down, tell someone, we are more likely to make it happen https://t.co/4BVM5WpW3X
A2 Writing everything down. Scheduling everything even my workouts.
Yes! We must MAKE time for what's important, not "try to find time."
A2,pt 2 - Too often, we get a little bit of experience and results and move on. Intentional repetition builds mastery, though.
A2- Get back to doing my Twitter Chats- Rely on my
A2: starting on work earlier. Must stop procrastinating. Got a 24 page paper this semester so must start on it early👍
This can include scheduling it into our day.
A2 organization and planning ahead are biggies for me. Helps me deal with a challenge if one pops up. https://t.co/w3zttzCxFR
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
It's not about always trying new things. We get better with experience.
A2: Making time for the things/moments that make me a better teacher. Focusing on being in some moments rather than just doing
! https://t.co/r3p0qMeaDE
A2: Time is an important variable. You have to set aside time 4 intentional action or you'll never get around 2 making it happen.
A1: Collaborate. Trust my colleagues. Recognize the team is more powerful & effective than my ego & pride.
A2 being more purposeful with coaching, continued engagement w/in PLC's @ my schools, maintain digital portfolios of PLC success
A2: Monday reflections on project progress, planning w/ my colleagues helps me focus on prioritizing work
A2 prioritize and drop any activities that don't move me toward my goal. Surround myself with positive people.
A2) Laser-focus on things that matter. One of them is BALANCE. Family time affords us opps to grow our luv https://t.co/wXTqH2F8cU
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
A2: I'm a planner so everything is in my planner AND on my phone. (Often color coded)! https://t.co/hRHp8ZATi0
Q2: Success comes from targeted action on a regular basis. What new/continuing habits or routines do you have planned for 2016?
A2 Contine to write down important & time-sensitive tasks. Actively distinguish between essential & peripheral
I schedule classroom visits, phone calls to return, emails to send out...
"Do or do not. There is no try" heard that from a little green guy https://t.co/nWxH208tSX
Yes! We must MAKE time for what's important, not "try to find time."
A2 Looking backward at what worked, and looking forward to what might need to be altered after your reflection.
Agree! We as educators must sharpen the saw at times. https://t.co/OAEWbQamYm
A2: Making time for the things/moments that make me a better teacher. Focusing on being in some moments rather than just doing
speaking one same language. https://t.co/tyiVMHpScw
A2: Making time for the things/moments that make me a better teacher. Focusing on being in some moments rather than just doing
The reflection piece is so important and so easy not to do....
@Leah Epperson, K teacher,HES joining in tonight
A2: Make time for what is important in life. Type A personalities like myself, love a plan and an agenda.
Set my day schedule and a maximum of 3 must do tasks to complete. Stay focus on my goals. Not others goals!
Right on the dot for me- More focus on what matters
A2: Visibility. Visibility. Visibility. Continue to develop it within my school, district, & community.
A2..It is important that I maintain my own emotions to be a better leader, develop a personal organized plan for the day each day
A2: I make my bed every morning so at least one thing is accomplished!
Make the shift from rhetoric to reality; do it, don't talk about it https://t.co/hSLwyVpeZD
The reflection piece is so important and so easy not to do....
Welcome, Leah! So glad you are here!
Yes! RT A2: Visibility. Visibility. Visibility. Continue to develop it within my school, district, & community.
so true & hard to set aside that time... usually it's late at night for me, another goal for me!
********Question 3 coming up in 1 minute!********
Relates to what I am most passionate about. More passion=more willing to face challenge. https://t.co/qsOSArYTyc
What keeps you from being that way in all challenges? "If we know better, we must do better." -M. Angelou
A1: Stay focused on goal & insist on discovering the lesson delivered via obstacle. There's usually a hidden gem
Structured time of reflection is essential to evaluate what we've learned and how to apply the lessons moving forward
Yes! Balance projects where you see regular accomplishments with those long term goals.
Isn't it funny how OPP (Other People's Priorities) so easily slide to our lists, but ours slide *off* the list?
Funny, we all know this about teaching. First year = not best year. We get better over time.
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
At least a common understanding!
That shows we care about other ppl. Putting them first, a servants heart.
I totally get it and am guilty of it, too!
Just found for the first time. Good stuff... I shall come back to this each Monday evening!
Pushing the envelope to take the org 2 the next level requires risk, when we fail we must get up, dust off https://t.co/0I2oxl8DAM
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
A3: Failure is part of growth if is is accepted as such. Supporting Ts who are working on new things will help us fail forward.
Using to keep a digital portfolio of my reflections, ideas, and plans
BE ABOUT IT,
DON'T TALK ABOUT IT
A3: Anticipate possible set backs. Be flexible. B like navigation. Reconfigure route as needed.
A3: I use my running as an example. Don't always make my time/distance but keep trying and going. https://t.co/LIfjnivUdI
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
A3 If you don't fail often you are not being ambitious enough in your risk taking. Fear of failure=maintaining the status quo
Sometimes. It's also a great way to hide, though, and do what's expected rather than needed.
SO glad you are here! We love new PLN friends!
It is critical that we give T's reminders that we want them to try new things; protect from adverse conseq https://t.co/bUSZPRKJaT
A3: Failure is part of growth if is is accepted as such. Supporting Ts who are working on new things will help us fail forward.
A3 . If you let failure stop you, you progress no further. Cast the net wide, try many things, fail at some, try more.
A3- Failure is just a word- Learning from failure is an action. SHINE- Be transparent and teach others to not repeat.
Is that from that little movie everyone's talking about? ;-)
A3: We are taking risks and trying to be great and failure happens. We learn from it and move on https://t.co/N5JltXYiyt
A3 Hard for us to plan on failure but usually causes most growth personally and professionally. Surround yourself with good people
A3) First Attempt in Learning is a catalyst. It cant intimidate you..has to catapult you to next level. https://t.co/zkvNQJY1xd
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
nothing like starting your day off with productivity!
A3: Failing isn't the same as falling. If you never try, you will never fail...but if you never try, you will never soar either.
In science we often say we learn more from failure than success. I try 2 keep that in mind for other areas https://t.co/oIZYaYCYCg
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
Finally made it over to for a dose of southern charm. Carol ELA consultant from Long Island &
A3 in many ways, failure is an accomplishment. It means at least U tried something. Im amazed @ those that can get back up again
A3: Failure: like lint, you never know where you'll find it. But it doesn't mean you should hang onto it.
Yes that why we need to limit our day tasks!
Failure is ok if in fact we learn from that failure to become more effective practitioners. Critical friends can help support!
A3: Analyze, adjust, attempt again.
A3 keep an open mind. Try new ideas. Ask colleagues for feedback
A2: Establish Routine. everyday and practice Time Blocking. Focus on activity management.
A3: I learn just as much from failure as success. If I don't fail, I'm not trying very hard to succeed. https://t.co/N6aGvhbAit
Q3: How does/should failure fit into our plan for success in 2016? What is your plan for recovery from failure in 2016?
A3: Every successful person has had failures along the way. The great ones will share those with you so that you can learn, too.
A3 I'll begin with asking "What step(s) led too the failure?" "How can we adjust those and improve for next attempts?"
A3: Failure is a chance for an honest conversation w/ yourself. What can be learned? What is worth pursuing? What is next step?
A3: Vulnerability (and the failure that accompanies it) are prerequisite to our success this year! https://t.co/OE77Drc0lK
Do you think we learn more from failure than success?
A3:If u do not succeed, try, try again!Keep moving!Pick yourself up & dust yourself off and keep going. Rome wasn't built in a day.
A3 failing is learning, an integral part of the process to reach mastery.. being a lifelong learner! There is always another way
The value of a PLN https://t.co/gQZqFXGbA4
A3: Every successful person has had failures along the way. The great ones will share those with you so that you can learn, too.
A3: Learn from your mistakes. Reflect on them but don't dwell on them.
A3: Recovery from failure starts with owning our actions, taking responsibility from missteps, and growing through our weakness.
These are great reflection questions! Do you use these with your team?
As always, welcome https://t.co/Gxsp2LIsB8
Finally made it over to for a dose of southern charm. Carol ELA consultant from Long Island &
Psychology, yes. How often do we deconstruct a huge success vs. a huge failure?
A3 Failure is ok if in fact we learn from that failure to become more effective practitioners. Critical friends can help support!
Not dwelling on them is the HARD part :) https://t.co/K3M5gWOh07
A3: Learn from your mistakes. Reflect on them but don't dwell on them.
Hi
I'm Aaron Hogan, high school assistant principal in College Station, TX
Like the feedback part here, Nancy. Important that we receive varying perspectives & use them to improve?
********Question 4 coming up in 1 minute!********
Haha! This is good! I will be sharing this quote on our school's FB page!
We always see success walls? Do our students understand how failure contributes to those successes? https://t.co/SZHsfbh42R
Yay! Good to read you here! https://t.co/4JRjUytAen
Hi
I'm Aaron Hogan, high school assistant principal in College Station, TX
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
Jump in, Aaron! We're on question 4.
Yes, often. They are a part of our after action review process. Works well.
Yes !!! New ideas get me out of my rut!
Glad to be here! Love Q3 on failure!
A4: Use more Google apps and hopefully share those with others so we can all be more aligned with tech resources.
A4: I use Google for creating surveys, docs, etc for my faculty. Saves valuable time when I need everyone's opinion on something.
Hi everyone! Sorry I am late! Todd, a Principal in San Antonio.
Absolutely! Tech is the cornerstone 4 efficiency for me. Organization, innovation, inspiration w/ tech https://t.co/fTXyRzAaGK
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
A4 I'm going to make a point to use my calendar and timeline due dates. That bit of organization is pretty important
A4 Tech lets me automate many things that my brain used to have to deal with. That frees my thoughts up for the important things
Hey, Todd! Glad you are joining us! We're on Q4 - Jump on in!
A3: Failure is part of the process. We train our muscles to failure so they grow stronger. The same should be true for our mindset
Welcome, Todd! Wish I was in San Antonio. :)
Can you tell us about some of those things?
A4 I find organization and communication with tech makes life so much easier for myself, students, coworkers and parents
We absolutely must learn from any missteps so we can redirect our actions.
I have to schedule EVERYTHING!
A4: Tech use for 2016 - Using it in ways so that teammates see more of what's going on and feel more connected.
Great point...use it or lose it https://t.co/IsE8CbLtun
A3: Failure is part of the process. We train our muscles to failure so they grow stronger. The same should be true for our mindset
A4 I couldn't survive without my Google calendar and reminders on my phone! I use fewer post-its now! https://t.co/ikLRn5kwau
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
A4- Getting back to my PLN- Relying on their positive thoughts-motivation-and knowledge- Using new Tech to reach more people
A4 for reflection/planning for coaching for shared PLC folders
A4: I travel a lot and just discovered tripit. Best app ever! All of my stuff is in one place. Everything is organized.It's great.
Saving trees! https://t.co/SgK8hpGP2R
A4 I couldn't survive without my Google calendar and reminders on my phone! I use fewer post-its now! https://t.co/ikLRn5kwau
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
A4: I use tech to:
-save time
-connect far and wide
-reflect
-grow
-push my thinking
-engage others in learning
-remember meetings
A4: Safari Montage! Going to revolutionize how I present info on my TV in my school.
A4 tech also opens up so many more options to students... Which can be amazing and scary at the same time
A4: I schedule everything, but I want to learn more about Google calendar & other ways I can use it to help me
- A4: Gather data, get feedback from T and S, share resources, model its use, online PD...
A4 Also use tech for communicating with others. Great time saver! https://t.co/ikLRn5kwau
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
I want to see the answers to Q4 https://t.co/Z0TrHz7fAi
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
Google Keep, Task lists and reminders, Calendars, IFTTT. The minutia I need lives in the cloud, not my head
A4, continuing to learn great google apps. Thanks
integrationw /lit/ is must 2 bring passion 2 instruction. A4
Just started using Google Keep! Love it!
A4: Google apps/Calendar to stay organized... I just need to work on consistently using the ones that work for me
A4 As tech allows for asynchronous collab, I plan to use in to increase the quantity & quality of share ideas
A4: I've also started using Google Docs more to brainstorm with others who are not in my city. Saves time!
RT A4: Google apps/Calendar to stay organized... I just need to work on consistently using the ones that work for me AMEN!
A4- I really want to learn about this Voxer thing- is talking about
A4 I want to use padlet. On line tool to post ideas or questions students can respond to.
A4: Reminders on my phone, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. to help me stay organized. Symbaloo is great too!
I probably have 20+ different calendars in my Google account. https://t.co/k3x7vROQ7n
A4: I schedule everything, but I want to learn more about Google calendar & other ways I can use it to help me
just search and look for all A4
Location based reminders (remind me when I get to work to do X) are the best things ever.
No, but I think having a culture that celebrates the courage to make mistakes would go a long way.
Download the app and Vox me! :-) You'll love it!
A4: google doc for all leadership meetings. It allows wonderful collaboration.
Dropping by and reading the great responses to the tonight. This EST guy needs to call it a night! Storify?
A4 Google Apps for education!!! I drank that kool-aid!
A4: Google apps...teaching Ss how to make their lives streamlined as well as mine. ❤️ https://t.co/6yIMblBVA8
Q4: How will you use tech to make your life easier/more successful in 2016? Will it play a role in setting urself up for success?
********Question 5 coming up in 1 minute!********
My wife and I share a half dozen between us. Can't imagine going back to paper.
A4 - Jim from Texas joining late. Google Forms and docs to gather, share and focus interventions on the kids who need it most.
Challenge accepted...Winter sports start up tomorrow-I'll have time:)
A Google app that is like a post it note system x 100!
A4: Use tech to balance collaboration, planning & communication. Try to not let tech become a time drain.
Using shared Google doc for note taking during PD sessions is very powerful
That's on my list for this year too https://t.co/RGFy0EXDGG
A4- I really want to learn about this Voxer thing- is talking about
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
A4: more familiar with google apps
A4: I think I'll direct educator friends to connect with me on Voxer in the future.
agreed, it is a life-saver and a great way 2 involve everyone; builds on itself https://t.co/hS8LZciwBg
Using shared Google doc for note taking during PD sessions is very powerful
A4 - We completely revamped our RTI process this year using data. Game-changer and working a little better than we expected.
A5: Giving up - project and operations management. I'm great at it, but it's not the most high value activity I can be doing now.
I still haven't used IFTTT. I might need to try out some recipes. https://t.co/oTL7vI1SZH
Google Keep, Task lists and reminders, Calendars, IFTTT. The minutia I need lives in the cloud, not my head
A4: Janna from Marshall Co. I've missed you all. I plan to use to keep me motivated! You all are great cheerleaders for success!
A5: Late here--Betsy from NE, being intentional with what I commit my time to.
I've considered doing that training. Would you recommend it?
A5: I'm giving up being so busy doing in an effort to do what I'm doing well.
Blogged here: https://t.co/FMHpecVqeu
RT https://t.co/zrtQnPX323 A4: Janna from Marshall Co. I've missed you all. I plan to use to keep me motivated! You all are grea…
A4: Janna from Marshall Co. I've missed you all. I plan to use to keep me motivated! You all are great cheerleaders for success!
A5: I want to react less! Think first, then act! (or speak...)
Notes, lists, reminders (time and location based), voice notes, picture notes.
A4 Use Evernote and DevonThink to show connection in my lessons and resources for ideas on connecting standards.
A5, pt 2 How will I stick to it. Hiring and using tech (A4) to log when I'm doing my new hire's job. (My fault, not her's.)
The important or time-sensitive stuff still get a post-it or written on paper on my desk! :-)
---> Q5 https://t.co/DHZkIjz2hO
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
Great idea! We had a vertical math meeting w/MS & used a Google doc to create shared agenda.
Stepping into the "uncomfort" zone. I applaud you. https://t.co/Oof68hUtWl
A5: Giving up - project and operations management. I'm great at it, but it's not the most high value activity I can be doing now.
A5: Staying up late and not sticking to a consistent sleep schedule. I'll be waking up by 5:30am.
A5 I am giving up procrastinating. I am starting that next week.
A5: Got to get a handle on email..read, respond, delete! Quit letting it pile up!
is versatile tool! can be used in a variety of activities, project/assignment directions, community bldg
A5- I'm giving up wasted time- I wasted too much time on nothing in 2015. It left me with time for negativity.
Hmm. Wasting time on energy vampires and working on and with the folks that want 2 grow https://t.co/HbD5fOs2W9
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
A5) This is a tough question. You're calling me out, https://t.co/rr0hZAPl0v
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
YES! Our Asst Supt for Curriuclum does this during meetings. It's a huge help! https://t.co/xCOF1beg7b
Using shared Google doc for note taking during PD sessions is very powerful
A5 -- Immediate replies to messages that can wait until the next school day. Turn off interruptions while working, planning.
In Keep it will give you a reminder. Digital notes are a lifestyle choice.
A5: Truth! I tend to stress when I react first https://t.co/04DGRkmMTA
A5: I want to react less! Think first, then act! (or speak...)
A5 - Persistence. Just going to keep focusing on what is needed and keep sharpening the saw until we get results.
Delete is a button that we all hate to use but need to use more!
RT A5 I am giving up procrastinating. I am starting that next week. Procrastinators Unite.....Tomorrow!
coming in late from Hong Kong! A4: Using Google Keep to be better organized!
Ditto!! https://t.co/GH2ciSgvG6
Hmm. Wasting time on energy vampires and working on and with the folks that want 2 grow https://t.co/HbD5fOs2W9
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
Me too! I want to learn to consistently respond after thought and not react https://t.co/B5mCTDp2ba
A5: I want to react less! Think first, then act! (or speak...)
I'm working on this too. I've been doing better lately. https://t.co/ZlxKlxahMJ
A5: Got to get a handle on email..read, respond, delete! Quit letting it pile up!
A5: Giving up on dead space. I need to do a better job at working with the 86,400 seconds each day.
A5 everything in one's arsenal shall be up for removal. Being married to the status quo is one of education's biggest barriers
Q5: I'm giving up classroom clutter and papers that don't help me be productive. Simplicity is key. https://t.co/WfjYbWkDbc
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
I've got to do some reading before bed! Thanks for the Motivation tnite. Storify? I'll be Voxing tomorrow!:)
Haha! That struck me as funny! "Digital notes are a lifestyle choice."
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A5: In 2016, I want to give up equating exhaustion with working hard.
A5: My focus is giving up comfort in my teaching…trying out new ideas, tech and strategies
A5: Quit obsessing over things I can't change. Choose JOY! Pray and strive to be a Positive Polly!
A5 Feeling the need to always be connected and respond quickly. I need to enjoy time away from work with my family and friends.
Me too. Maybe bc it was our first day back. ;)
A4: Start utilizing IFTTT more to get organized. Google keep us a great tool for this as well.
YES! My 3 words for 2016 mean that I've got to do a regular storify of our chats!! :-)
and remember that intentionally planning space for yourself is an important and necessary part of using your day well.
Yep..I am such an email hoarder ..must do better this year https://t.co/fcEE6YLTpU
Delete is a button that we all hate to use but need to use more!
A5, Focus on, "What's Next?"
Me 2 Matt.This is sometimes difficult because we want everyone to move forward.However we do have 2 progress despite EVs
Q6: What resources (people included) do you have to help you be successful? What resources do you need?
working hard should look happy and fun!
A5: Give up anything that does not drive me towards my goals.
A5: going to give up negative thoughts and get things finished.
Welcome Taylor https://t.co/EWpjCOjK2e
coming in late from Hong Kong! A4: Using Google Keep to be better organized!
A5 enabling Ts who want u to do it for them, will stick to guiding, coaching, mentoring..not putting on band aids & enabling
RT A5: Quit obsessing over things I can't change. Choose JOY! Pray and strive to be a Positive Polly!
I'm good at this. Maybe a little too good... https://t.co/pOEY8BZL2u
A5 Feeling the need to always be connected and respond quickly. I need to enjoy time away from work with my family and friends.
A5) Giving up the nest -place that incubates fear. Convos that no longer grow me. Create angles = distance https://t.co/rr0hZAPl0v
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
A5-keep the main thing the main thing. Eliminate the clutter, to steal a line from Coach Saban
A5 while my smart phone makes life/work easier, I need to use it less and be in moment more. https://t.co/xn8FSQb0Qs
Q5: What are you giving up in 2016 that has to happen in order for you to reach your goals? How will you stick with giving it up?
Or at least those who are working hard should end up happy & fun. Some of the work won't always be our favorite though
Need to organize my clutter-balance out my time. A5 Good Night - thanks for chat time
A5: Saban always asks the players after a bad play, "What's next?". I want to keep this mentality. Move on after a disappointment.
A6: I am going to look at email at set times and not leave it open all day.
A5: Giving up on letting the "this" and "that" tackle me during the day and staying focused on the "they" of why I do what I do
A7: Knowing strengths of your team & allowing them to join your mission can make any task more manageable.
A6: My tech coaching team is an awesome resource for me… always seems we need more time!
A6: I have a wonderful office staff who is always willing to help. Our admin group is also awesome as well as my PLN!
A6:all my colleagues are amazing & they want everyone to be successful. We work well together & the Ss benefit.
A6) Family! The love that my sons surround me with..Faith! Spiritual reflection! https://t.co/n6uKh0DBJb
Q6: What resources (people included) do you have to help you be successful? What resources do you need?
You're right, Debbie. It's how we increase our people's toolkits and encourage improvement
my tech specialist is a ROCKSTAR!!! https://t.co/LqKRgwYmnp
A6: My tech coaching team is an awesome resource for me… always seems we need more time!
A6: Between the folks I work with, the tribe, & the rest of my PLN, I have a great support system. Just need to do it.
RT A6: I am going to look at email at set times and not leave it open all day. This is hard due to 1000s of interupt
Wow! So early. Not my style, but I'm happy you have a system that works for you!
Same language.
https://t.co/6jNe4ki5qT
RT A5: Quit obsessing over things I can't change. Choose JOY! Pray and strive to be a Positive Polly!
Same here. Lack of support and resources is not an issue https://t.co/AulEjGs07Q
A6: Between the folks I work with, the tribe, & the rest of my PLN, I have a great support system. Just need to do it.
I've heard so much about that book lately! Reminds me so much of !
A6: Resources - it's all about people. The continual practice is to proactively ask for help rather than wait until it's needed.
A6... Everyone in the building can help you succeed, and vice versa.
A6 -- I personally have more tech than I have time to fully use. I need to make time to use .
A6: we are very fortunate-unlimited resources and people ALWAYS willing to help
A6 I need more face to face collaboration. My job gets lonely sometimes! https://t.co/z7JKApug2O
Q6: What resources (people included) do you have to help you be successful? What resources do you need?
We've got all we need.. https://t.co/OMCSOoA2r8
Same here. Lack of support and resources is not an issue https://t.co/AulEjGs07Q
A6: Between the folks I work with, the tribe, & the rest of my PLN, I have a great support system. Just need to do it.
A6: I have awesome admins that work hard to help us, as teachers, be successful.
A6 a great school team ,a great tech team, and Plc are what's makes it possible for me. I could use a nap
his work in the Play. Checkout the work of
talk about dedication, John! 👏👏
A6 Incredible colleagues, PLN w/twitter, Internet..my best tools!! We are not an "island"..collaboration a must!
A6, Awesome admin and and most of all,
A6: My fam, the admin team I'm a part of at HHS, , , Women in Ed Ldrship Voxer group, ...
This is true, Jeff. There is a lesson in every interaction that we can use to get better
A7 no one can lead to your success more than a determined you. We all need help but we are responsible for we
********Question 7 coming up in 1 minute!********
Family support is essential!
A6 no one can lead to your success more than a determined you. We all need help but we are responsible for we
A6: God, a wonderfully supportive administration, Ts that collaborate for our Ss, and an amazing PLN. Forward on this semester
a nice challenge to find balance in the new year.
A6: The slight Edge and Living, Loving & Learning --> 2 important books that keep me grounded and on track
RT Family support is essential! YES! It takes a village.
Q7: How will you monitor your progress during 2016? Share plans for frequency, method, accountability, etc.
I liked how you tricked me into answering. Ive got all i need and it had nothing to do with school budget.
Loving the so glad it was shared tonight. already made like 10 notes for tomorrow/the week
for the first time in 10 years I agree!
RT A6 a great school team ,a great tech team, and Plc are what's makes it possible for me. I could use a nap >>me, too!
Same language. https://t.co/0VkpltSGAV
A6: God, a wonderfully supportive administration, Ts that collaborate for our Ss, and an amazing PLN. Forward on this semester
Aww! Come see me anytime!
Set goals, keep up, share the data, reflect, challenge myself and others, make others part of the process https://t.co/TXHg3N1kjr
Q7: How will you monitor your progress during 2016? Share plans for frequency, method, accountability, etc.
FInd one or two that work for you and use them fully!
A7: I think I need to ask some people I trust to be watching me, looking at what I'm doing and giving me feedback.
A7) Started previewing Feb and March but focusing on closing Jan with a bang! https://t.co/rZfqBV1s5C
Q7: How will you monitor your progress during 2016? Share plans for frequency, method, accountability, etc.
A6cont: Then I rely on my stretch team. The people that push me to grow and ask tough questions. They also spark creativity.
A7: Monitoring progress - gamifying team progress + making it something others are motivated to keep up with.
A7: list of goals for 2016 with reminders every day, challenge myself beyond what I think I can do---- make lots of mistakes!
https://t.co/RLxJpEls2r
A6cont: Then I rely on my stretch team. The people that push me to grow and ask tough questions. They also spark creativity.
A7 create a timeline for goals, steps to accomplish, set dates for reflective PLC time to evaluate, refine, & move forward
A7:Remember that I am only 1 person and can't be SUPERWOMAN.Prioritize what needs 2 be done quickly & let the rest go.Stay focused.
Yes! We must monitor and celebrate successes!! (I used to leave that part out! I've learned!)
A7-monitor qualitatively and quantitatively. lots of data to look at-but we can't lose sight of kids-they are names, not numbers.
RT Yes! We must monitor and celebrate successes!! (I used to leave that part out! I've learned!)
A7: I need to journal/ blog more. If I write it out I'm more committed to act on it and grow from it.
... Love the 'stretch team' term. Gotta have the people who promote growth by giving honest feedback.
A7 I could just wait for and to remind me (again) to add evidence in educate Alabama.
A7: Putting my goals in visible places and then planning the steps to reach them. Sharing with an accountability partner helps too
Bwahahahaha! https://t.co/z7ODF7j3yv
A7 I could just wait for and to remind me (again) to add evidence in educate Alabama.
A7 I will record my goals, give myself a reasonable timeline, and check progress/reflect along the way. https://t.co/mE0Paih514
Q7: How will you monitor your progress during 2016? Share plans for frequency, method, accountability, etc.
we can all be heroes for somebody:)
********Final Question coming up in 1 minute!********
Me too! May need to add in a reflecting blog on the progress towards my goals. https://t.co/Yhrn5dUwYC
A7: I need to journal/ blog more. If I write it out I'm more committed to act on it and grow from it.
You "need" to or you want to? "Need to" quickly becomes "should", and careful about shoulding on yourself.
Final Q: How will you know when you have reached your goal, and how will you celebrate your success?
Amen! https://t.co/oiDYAYap7d
A7:Remember that I am only 1 person and can't be SUPERWOMAN.Prioritize what needs 2 be done quickly & let the rest go.Stay focused.
Writing down goals, communicating them to others is key to accountability; celebrate success with others https://t.co/PCVj6uysIe
Final Q: How will you know when you have reached your goal, and how will you celebrate your success?
I have learned that going public with my goals encourages me to stay committed.
A8: As long as I don't think to myself "I've made it" then I'm still working on the right goals. Gotta keep learning.
FQ: Due to the goal being constant growth, I am not sure it will be reached- BUT celebrate success along the way!
FA: Never quit pushing forward. Feel the accomplishment, but keep moving.
A8-Never arrive. When you hear "well done, my good and faithful servant."
FinalA -- One goal branches into new goals. I don't celebrate; I just evolve.
If any of you want me to be your accountability partner, shoot me an email and we'll set it up! https://t.co/Cj5J6RW5Jr
RT A8-Never arrive. When you hear "well done, my good and faithful servant." AMEN & AMEN
Thanks for letting this Texas guy hop into tonight! Hope this week is a great start to the semester for everyone!
FA: Celebrate progress and keep reaching higher
Yep. Also notice that we don’t need productivity systems, habits, and accountability partners to help us eat ice cream.
There should always be celebrations when completing phase of the process. https://t.co/ReSln0atoy
FQ: Due to the goal being constant growth, I am not sure it will be reached- BUT celebrate success along the way!
FA: when noteable improvement/success/implementation occurs w/Ts & Ss.. I will know my goals are being achieved, success 4 all
Celebrate every small step, but only briefly. There's always work to be done. :)
BOOM! MT notice that we don’t need productivity systems, habits, &accountability partners to help us eat ice cream.
ha-ha love it! Good stuff right here.
Great tonight! Looking forward to next week. Remember, I am game as a guest moderator. Just let me know when :)
I learned that just in the last few years or so! It's so important!
Final A: Write down my goals and check them off as I achieve them. Celebrate by going home on time. https://t.co/PeVkHd5Qc6
Final Q: How will you know when you have reached your goal, and how will you celebrate your success?
FA I think you will know when you students that also are the teachers and that is at any level of education
Thanks for joining us, Aaron! Have a great week!
FQ, never be satisfied with your current state, always strive for "What's Next?"
Thank you for tonight's convo! As always, the tribe over delivers!
Love our chats! You push me forward each week!
Due to the National Championship next Monday night for the Bama fans, we will have our next chat will be Jan. 18th.
FA:I love Saban's idea of THE PROCESS! I'm going to keep striving to be a better ME & remember I am in competition with noone.
a Thank you Great Chat! Let's do this 2016!
FQ: Celebrate the small victories. More importantly find time to help others celebrate their victories. Gotta serve 1st
