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Monday August 22, 2016
Welcome to another great edition of ! We are talking Growth Mindset tonight, lets' get this chat started!
We follow a Q1/A1format, and remember to include the HT
WooHoo one time lurking, 3rd time participating from Mooresville, North Carolina!
Hi! I’m Emily - a tech integrator from West Allis, WI! Glad to be able to participate in my first
Hi! Ronessa here from Southern NJ. Math teacher at all boys hs. Can’t wait to all
Welcome back, Claudio my man!
David Assumpcao here from Citrus County, FL
Hi
Gaby here. K-5 librarian
Lets introduce ourselves, with our name, where/what we teach, and your favorite phone app!
Megan, 3rd grade teacher in Southern California
Jill from SC. High school history teacher.
Hi! Hallie here, 4th grade teacher in St. Louis.
Dene here from Orlando, FL
Zach Peterson, Columbus, OH, first timer!
Hello everyone, Melissa from Katy Tx
hey Emily, welcome feel free to lurk or add in as you would like!
Julie, tech coordinator at Chattanooga Christian School- fav phone app Words with Friends
Sandra from Ontario, Canada. HS English teacher
PhD student in Education/Cultural Studies and for Computer studies.
I'm in! For a bit. First school night of the season. Maryann from Bucks Co., PA. Ready to grow. https://t.co/LNZ4PhKFm7
Hi! Erin here. Third grade teacher from MO
Hi, . I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss in CO. Curious if growth mindset=edu soup du jour or something more? https://t.co/RL262AtuIg
Hi, all! Lisa, differentiation instructional coach from Chicago suburbs.
hi Ronessa, what part of South Jersey? My wife is from Cape May ,
Laura here. An Instructional Resource/Math Coach from Southern MD! Excited to see you all again this week!
Favorite phone app- Why Twitter of course.
Corey, former middle school social studies teacher with and favorite iPhone app is currently
Dan from Lecanto, FL here! Tech integration specialist from and 1/3 of the team. Loving !
I am from Williamstown! But I frequent the southern shore!
I've got to get in on the GIF game here
Katie-High School Teacher Librarian WootWoot. Is there an app that charges while pacing? boys should make it for me 😆
K-5 school librarian in Frisco, TX
Definitely my favorite right now too!
A1: Valuing the process of work effort, and progress more than the end results of any endeavor you undertake
Jaclyn, 1st Grade Teacher from Chicago suburbs. Officially completed day one year two.
exactly, what we want to Tom about tonight
A1 GM means your intelligence is not set in stone! Grow your brain.
School started back and my Pokemon Go game is kaput!
hey!!!! Going through withdrawal. Glad to see you!
is my new app to try...when I get 2 seconds
Erin from Washington - hello!
Hey Dan, excited to come too Crystal River High soon and for another !
A1 keep Qing status quo, open to change, lifelong learning, believe in yourself, forward thinking https://t.co/EYkJ6C98jK
A1: trying new things & looking for opportunities to learn
Hi everyone, Joël from Callander, Ontario Canada. Principal and Pedagogical Leader.
A1 having a growth mindset means to believe nothing is beyond your reach and that intelligence is not static for anyone
A1 Growth Mindset is believing you can learn anything and can always accomplish more
A1 A growth mindset means nothing is impossible; you can’t do something YET.
I’m worried that’s going to happen to me too :(
A1: It's a view about yourself that your mind can learn anything and not even failure can stop you!
A1
believing you can learn and improve in any skill
“Failing Forward” one of my favorite phrases
A1: old Kung Fu saying: the lesson is in the journey of mastering basic things.
Willing to take risks, creating a stu-cent classroom where Ss have a voice & collab & prob-solv https://t.co/IsFg7esi0f
A1 To accept failure and mistakes as a part of the journey to success.
a1: "It takes 10 years and a lot of hard work to be an overnight success."
A1: I understand to be process w/ positive encouragement leading to results beyond imagined limitations.
A1: GM means encouraging and nurturing the PROCESS of learning. Through this mistakes, big ideas and explanations happen
A1 Process trumps product. Learning knows neither stopping nor boundaries.
A1: Believing that you can learn from each "mistake" or "failure" to meet your goals in the future.
A1: Looking for opps to learn from and to grow
A1 Being open 2 change, working hard, setting goals, but being resilient enough 2 push through setbacks and learn from them
A1: I love power of the three letters As an educator I havent learned how 2 do everything YET! Ss should feel same!
Love seeing all the Florida teachers. Went to HS and Community College in Lake County.
A1: I think Growth Mindset also means eliminating ego in a lot of ways.vHave to accept criticism, reflect regularly, fail
welcome we the gif is sting with this one! Welcome
A1: It means that you can tap into that mindset when the going gets tough, to pull you back up.
Hey I'm lurking this chat for a few. I'm Darin, supt in Texas
Marypat, K-5 media center teacher in Chicago burbs. New to GM, but passionate. Ready to get my tween on.
A1: Not settling for status quo. Push yourself and continue to grow - become a better you.
A1 Don't settle for contentedness or ho-hum. Empower yourself for greatness. See that all can improve and work at it.
A1 A growth mindset lets Ss know it’s okay to not know, it’s not okay to not try.
We need to be at . Right?
Creating a positive classroom community where every student feels safe & has opp for inquiry. https://t.co/IsFg7esi0f
A1 Intelligence isn't fixed. Talent isn't static. Your learning is directly drawn from your effort. https://t.co/uhjhYQmSHo
Tom C, SoCal, nice to be back to school and chatting in
A1 growth mindset means never giving up always finding a way to be successful
A1 ability to believe that with hard work & perseverance, one can do anything "put their mind to" https://t.co/CdlxKsFduh
Def so! Getting Ss to realize this can be hard but so rewarding for them when it happens!
A1 It means we can no longer fall prey to "I can't do it!" It means build a new generation's m.d to know thy can and will!
A1) Growth mindset is to able to let students get out of the "I can't do it" mind set. Ss are able to do anything
A1: Growth mindset also means eliminating ego. Have to accept criticism, stay open minded, reflect regularly.
Yes, indeed. Measure yourself against previous yous, rather than, say, your classmates.
A1: growth mindset allows me to try new things, be transparent about mistakes and be vulnerable w/others.
This is great! The power of YET! https://t.co/HCuFKkYbcy
A1: I love power of the three letters As an educator I havent learned how 2 do everything YET! Ss should feel same!
A1: one of my mottos- no such thing as trying only doing! Because you CAN!
Love that you included the second part. Major 🔑 https://t.co/zodzu2NJ08
A1 Being open 2 change, working hard, setting goals, but being resilient enough 2 push through setbacks and learn from them
Agreed! Growth mindset requires some (a lot of) vulnerability. https://t.co/GYiE8ALhS5
A1: Growth mindset also means eliminating ego. Have to accept criticism, stay open minded, reflect regularly.
A1 Growth mindset means "Inch by inch, life's a since. Yard by yard, life is hard." You WILL learn and improve.
A1: Growth mindset=not having the right answes & exploring new answers together. Always be open to leanring new thigs
A1: Anyone can be good at anything, because your abilities are entirely due to your actions.
A1 rethinking Ss measures of "success" which prompts deeper Qs
A1: It's the ability to make mistakes and use them to grow as a learner.
If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. https://t.co/mVYkrKIPjP
A1: Growth mindset also means eliminating ego. Have to accept criticism, stay open minded, reflect regularly.
A1: You know you can do it. You persevere. You don't give up. You believe you will succeed.
100%! Live it, breath it! I ask for candid feedback to model for Ss. Sometimes difficult, but always valuable
A1.2: I think I've been doing it along in my classroom, just not knowing the "buzzword"
As a Ts I never want to stop learning - a mindset I share with my Ss & children. https://t.co/vARafyE39Q
A1: Looking for opps to learn from and to grow
A1 GM goes beyond willingness to try - it's important to understand the value of effort. To know your effort has value.
Just made a new rubric and just added "yet" to the 1 column. "Student does not yet ____ ."
It’s so powerful. Failing is not bad thing - it’s all about how you recover and move forward that’s crucial.
hey Robert, hopefully our have a this season
So true. I try to lead by example...working on a new degree, learning a new tech app, etc.
A1 Take risks, fail or succeed, keep getting up and trying. It's in falling and getting up that we learn.
Killer video. (Side note: Is swimming training with a beard akin to taking practice swings with a batting donut?)
A1b: appreciates and seeks to overcome the struggle rather than avoiding it.
ummmm, sure:) For the first time, I officially feel my age. 😳
A1.2 Also,encouraging Ss to seek input from peers so they can GROW and learn from their mistakes and model for their peers
Definitely one of my fav phrases :)
A1b looking for innovative ways to solve issues that seem to need thought thru, trying things,growing from trials for a win
A1 is never settling, always moving w/all senses alert & open for the best in everything & everyone
Don't be a Luke sky walker. Be a Yoda!
I think this should be the motto of all Ts always willing to learn new things. It tells our Ss so much
A2: call myself a the and let Ss fix their mistakes too!
Very true! https://t.co/kfgdtFQbEe
definitely! It's a life skill that is natural for great leaders! Knowing the "word" now empowers sharing!
A1 Also welcoming mistakes as learning oppurtunities
A1 Knowing that you CAN change and learn and with deliberate practice, you will.
It don't mean a thing if ain't got that...jargon? I think not :) https://t.co/S2GpKcoDRW
A1.2: I think I've been doing it along in my classroom, just not knowing the "buzzword"
is now trending in USA, ranking 47
Growth mindset requires you to own your achievement - for better or for worse. Use it to get better https://t.co/YJE4XkWb1W
A1: Anyone can be good at anything, because your abilities are entirely due to your actions.
Great point - not accepting the good and missing out on the GREAT https://t.co/JeAUEml75Q
A1b: appreciates and seeks to overcome the struggle rather than avoiding it.
I think letting Ss see you make mistakes & how you overcome them helps Ss to fail. https://t.co/NanADyDQiW
Agreed! Growth mindset requires some (a lot of) vulnerability. https://t.co/GYiE8ALhS5
A1: Growth mindset also means eliminating ego. Have to accept criticism, stay open minded, reflect regularly.
A2: Ss see me try new things all the time. We laugh at my epic fails.
A2: Telling Ss about the things I'm working on getting better at, admitting weaknesses and modeling willingness to improve
As quick as edu jargon changes... https://t.co/GjESyL1InL
It don't mean a thing if ain't got that...jargon? I think not :) https://t.co/S2GpKcoDRW
A1.2: I think I've been doing it along in my classroom, just not knowing the "buzzword"
A1: "Can't" isn't an option. Productive struggles lead to empowered learners not afraid of taking risks.
A2 I’m pretty honest about saying “I don’t know” and modelling my process as a learner for my Ss
A2: sharing stories from my life with examples and more importantly non-examples of growth mindset.
A2 learning w/ Ss, when I don't know something- finding the answers together, modeling risk taking https://t.co/GJoMeJqsLF
So true effort says so much more then just saying you are willing to do it.
Q2- share " a person who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new" Albert Einstein
Well, if you were my student I would ask you to look at the Q card and try to fix it in some way. :)
A2 I like visual timelines or scrapbooks (digital or non) of work, showing what a collection of evidence can look like.
A2 Try new things with the students and discuss what could go better next time/ what more to learn
A2: Creating a safe env for them not to be afraid to learn, setting the criteria & ex on day 1
A2 Ss cant say cant, they say not yet. "All you have to do is do your best" and your best will get better! (what I tell Ss)
A2: Sharing my mistakes (rebounding) and personal learning goals; continually believing, trying new things in front of Ss
A2 Complimenting risks, praising those pushing themselves and explaining the power of yet
A2: Share your passion for learning new things
A1 is believing. Believe in yourself. Believe in your Ss. You, we, I can be better.
A2: Build time in lessons to reflect--on process, product, purpose. Do this in all things.
A2- and . Two biggest things to promote growth. it's OK to fail, and its OK to not be there YET.
Q2: show kids when you fail, and fix your mistake with them! They become okay with mistakes and are more apt to take risks.
"I get knocked down ... but I get up again. They're never gonna keep me down." ~ Chumbawumba https://t.co/7czSsEZhrE
yes always build those relationships!
A2 Stop being the smartest person in the room. Ask Ss for help and listen to what they have to say. Create a culture of ?s
Sharing failures is hard at times, but so important to show Ss it's ok https://t.co/GnoMFiFtYI
A2: sharing stories from my life with examples and more importantly non-examples of growth mindset.
A2.2 Willing to model and grow from the experience with your students
this is awesome Boland! I might have to steal it!
A2 Activities that encourage students to accept struggles and embrace the process. Model the purposeful and meaningful talk
Q2 I plan on highlighting mistakes with positivity, let students in on brain science, “MISTAKES WANTED HERE”
A2: Encourage Ss to take the time to work through the process and let it work. That's where the learning takes place
SO true! https://t.co/74feLkQpdB
A2 Stop being the smartest person in the room. Ask Ss for help and listen to what they have to say. Create a culture of ?s
A2) I wish more in education sales, where I "lurk", would say they don't know & defer to who have
A2/1 Modeling Comm skills. Providing opp to fail & redesign & succeed so Ss are comf with failure. https://t.co/yVKea9Tmm2
A2 Giving them the ability to make choices and not have just having Qs with on right solution
A2: I share mistakes with Ss and how I use them to grow. Modeling is key! Help Ss embrace mistakes & guide them to growth.
A2: model, let them see you work through your own learning, no one knows everything...we all have to figure it out
A2 scoring/grading, I give "resubmits" w/ specific feedback..Ss make adjustments to meet standards https://t.co/yoZoIfOiir
A2 Put students in any learning situation where they can get it and improve. Show them they are learning.
A2: I'm a teacher who loves tech, I don't know everything! Let's find the best way to do ___ for your class
A2: set micro goals; encourage progress- when Ss succeed praise efforts vs intelligence.
A2.2 Fav quote of the schoolyear: Mistakes are proof that you're trying.
A2 (cont'd): "Smart isn't something you are, it's something you get."
= a YET mentality. I haven't learned this...YET! I haven't accomplished this...YET! I'm not here...YET!
A2) When Ss are in that mind set I tell them to think the time they rode their bike for the first time You fall N you rise
A2 Changing the "norms" that aren't positive. And getting my students to do it with me...abfab. https://t.co/4SHKOmxe2F
A2v2: when tech doesn't work in a training, modeling best practices and moving on. Not letting it stop learning
A2: If you haven't see the dojo videos on growth mindset, I highly recommend them to share with Ss. https://t.co/GvXvCMvvif
A2: Let Ss see me comfortable w something. Peter Reynolds book Ish was perfect. Like my 'ish' drawings.
A2 Announcing when I'm trying out the new tech in library
We are no long the gatekeeper of knowledge we have to search together, show Ss why we love learning https://t.co/tThcAmT3JC
A2 Stop being the smartest person in the room. Ask Ss for help and listen to what they have to say. Create a culture of ?s
A1:gm has little to w/ outcomes & more your state of mind which edu can't quantify unfortunately https://t.co/gQwcJG1g38
A1 I don't know, let's learn how together, will build trust in your classroom.
I'm late as always, but ready to share in all your wonderful thoughts!
A2b I have to teach x; how should I?
is it bad that I made the decision to follow based on a Chumbawumba quote?
Desensitize mistakes as negatives or attached to intelligence! I'm not embarrassed when I make a mistake...
A2. I use video clips, read alouds, student thoughts.
A2 also acknowledging that I know some things are a struggle and teaching Ss ways to overcome without T intervention
Or asking them to help you figure out how to use it! https://t.co/hrXIWsnNSx
A2 Announcing when I'm trying out the new tech in library
A2: I have set up a makerspace in my library for kids to explore. Design process at work-- design, build, test, redefine
A2v3: tell them only difference between someone who's "tech comfy" & someone who's not is one of them isn't afraid to click
A2/2 stu-cen class with flexible seating, Coll groups, makerspace, talking about my strug & succ. https://t.co/yVKea9Tmm2
The more you fail, the more you succeed!
A2: Authentically acknowledge the merits of the process of learning more than just products; ID thinking patterns.
A2: Continued; assist Ss focus on and value process of learning; design cooperative activities that builds responsibility
A2. I also use portfolios so students can see growth'
Without failure there is no success!
A2: Also, a personal favorite thing of mine to demonstrate semi-related to GM is the ability to laugh at yourself 😅
A2 Acknowledge when I make mistakes. Model perseverance and that its ok to mess up. Keep trying!
Underlining: Show Ss why we love learning.
Huzzah! https://t.co/3iArP7sRgF
We are no long the gatekeeper of knowledge we have to search together, show Ss why we love learning https://t.co/tThcAmT3JC
A2 Stop being the smartest person in the room. Ask Ss for help and listen to what they have to say. Create a culture of ?s
A2 my challenge w/ this is 2 get Ss 2 stop focusing on grades...2 stop skipping my feedback and looking at the mark only
A3.3 I really promote productive failure. Give them TIME to figure it out and model leadership and problem solving
A2 try something new, take risks, fail (make sure Ss see fail) move forward
Cell phones have turned into TV sets and pocket, wireless computers. Has education made sweeping changes like this?
A2 Year's theme = .Show early fails of successful people & share my fails. Maybe let Ss challenge me.
A2: Learning together, whether it's technology or new content. It's okay to not be an expert. Build a classroom culture of 💡
Like in a marriage? As opposed to a ClassRM?
learning from others is so important it says we can always learn from others
A2 - We need to LIVE OUT a GM. We can't let it be JUST a cute concept or buzzword.
I'm working to finish DIY as part of my summer reading (school started here Aug 2 - I'm behind ☺️) https://t.co/OGluMBgDVB
🙌 not afraid to F.A.I.L (first attempt in learning) https://t.co/jwxf4bPi74
Desensitize mistakes as negatives or attached to intelligence! I'm not embarrassed when I make a mistake...
I’m trying to set up a makerspace in my library - what are your favorite items you have in yours?
self-deprecating humor is helpful:)
me too! I’m planning on trying to give more second chances…encourage revision to learn from mistakes
When Luke first puts on the blaster shield - "can't see anything" and stops the shots. Perfect moment for it.
A2: I've begun daily/ weekly affirmations/ writing prompts w/my Ss. My asst & I participate & talk about they help us too.
I think it's a brilliant decision! https://t.co/5QriDQSZp9
is it bad that I made the decision to follow based on a Chumbawumba quote?
so tough to get their focus off that number!
A2: Ss created a game in The Foos. Shared it on Twitter and Foos challenged him to make a level 2. S was so excited.
Really? The Trad'l process:
Teach
guided practice +
independent work
Doesn't work?
Opened this can o'worms today w/Ss, asking them to write about what school'd be like w/o grades. Iceberg's tip
OMG copying this lesson plan idea immediately. https://t.co/Z0UxlytCJJ
When Luke first puts on the blaster shield - "can't see anything" and stops the shots. Perfect moment for it.
If you want to see an elephant grow do you feed it or measure it?
good idea. I already do that...took a lot of heat for it though:( Let me know how it goes:)
Not enough 💜💜💜💜s https://t.co/1mq2t7wTlb
= a YET mentality. I haven't learned this...YET! I haven't accomplished this...YET! I'm not here...YET!
Sorry I am late wanted to jump in! Matt, K-5 Art TX.
When you fail, you've got to figure it can only get better
And persevere even through or beyond the apparent hurdles you didn't clear, perhaps on a different route.
I'm in the trenches with you on that one! Hard not to take 'em personal. We can learn...
A2 I'm convinced I'll be able to one day add spur of the moment gifs. With help!!
I suspect those w/growth mindsets are *always* behind & learn to embrace. Moving forward, not getting ahead?
A2: Provide opportunities to share their work and ask for feedback.
Can pretty much teach ANYTHING using Star Wars clips!
A2: Admitting when I am wrong, showing that it's ok, and then moving to action to make it better & learn.
I think this part of being a quality leader too, learning to rely on others and helping build others up
We can show GM in our classrooms by changing the emphasis on what we want our Ss to show us. https://t.co/O4NGtZRTRj
Heh, yeah - imminently relatable.
interested to hear what your Ss had to say about that! Some cans NEED to be opened:)
A3 Your plans should be changing for your Ss - this means they could change daily, hourly, constantly depending on needs
A3: Ss & teachers should know LEARNING can B with so much info ! Lesson plans should go off on
Heretofore you were forlorn + vexed u didn't know everything?
iDoubt it. Likely redirected.
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
A2:my Ss are Ts so I try the most theoretical,unlikely, insane ideas in PD knowing they easily fail https://t.co/n6QShMVExx
A3 Teach them the tools and how to use them to look for knowledge and be lifelong learners.
A3: it will encourage teachers 2 reflect on lesson planning; Ts will need to provide increase blocks of time 4 intervention
A3: Being in the trenches of , I show my Ss that I don't have all the answers and we build our explanations together
Yes, there are parallels. :)
A3: We need to teach kids to hunt. Googling info is the tip of the iceberg. Plan for Ss to be scavengers.
A3 Step back and allow the students to struggle. If you think it might be too tough try it anyway
A3: Don't fall into a fixed mindset about lessons, be willing to adapt the best parts of them and try new things
Sounds a lot like differentiation, but on the next level... https://t.co/KBVUSBrSU2
A3 Your plans should be changing for your Ss - this means they could change daily, hourly, constantly depending on needs
Ts are not the actors in the play, but set desig, prop masters, & director. Let Ss have the stage. https://t.co/muVYOVo3QW
So true. I actually went and bought an old lesson plan book to jot notes while working w/ Ss.
Hi!!!! Are you in the right chat now?
A3: We need to be more comfortable w/ different approaches that arrive at similar destinations: allow time for mistakes.
I love it! Struggle through, wrestle with problems with skills.
A3 We are not the gatekeepers, we are the critical thinking trainers. Content is now secondary to curation
A3: growth mindset put the Ss needs 1st -Ts plan on having diverse differentiated lessons; provide support 4 all learners
A3: no more memorization, more critical thinking and problem solving. Let Ss own their learning! https://t.co/vTszt9H02I
yes! or give them choice!
A3 We are not the gatekeepers, we are the critical thinking trainers. Content is now secondary to curation (almost)
Sorry, joining in late. A3 - our job is active, adaptive and requires us to be moving forward at all times.
A3: Planning/lessons should revolve around Ss. Guide Ss through learning, but they have to figure it out-Like riding a bike
says we don't deliver instruction, we deliver pizza, instruction is a partnership between Ss and T
me too, it means they are willing & have a desire to try which is moving the right direction..now 2 encourage
That's a process I'm looking into...been reading up on it.
A3: also be willing to take a page out of everybody's playbook if it'll work whether you personally like the style or not
Lessons should be student driven, toss out WS & let Ss create & demo knowledge w/ makerspace. https://t.co/muVYOVo3QW
100% student agency and ownership is crucial.
A3: I have less of a "plan" give the Ss an idea and see where it takes them! They need time to explore to find answers!
Google lacks🍎pedagogical skills.
It's a good go-to tool for last min answers. As long as 😱🚫DURING a test.
Ran gamut. Ss won't work, be motivated w/o grades; stress will shrink. Civilization ends as we know it, or not
love that! Nothing better than a pizza parallel.
A3: Have to help guide the ss in their learning, become more of the facilitator in ss learning
A3: sometimes is the better
Agree. I’m working on it!
Definitely a constant work in progress for me too.
A3 My Ss learn I don't know everything! If they ask Qs during a lesson we'll investigate the answer together.
Underlines the fact that we don't need to know everything. The finding part is where the fun is ! https://t.co/SlFJBGFmKe
A2 learning w/ Ss, when I don't know something- finding the answers together, modeling risk taking https://t.co/GJoMeJqsLF
Risky, but so valuable! https://t.co/guEvXQKgS9
A3: I have less of a "plan" give the Ss an idea and see where it takes them! They need time to explore to find answers!
A3: Share Ideas, Ask Questions & Collaborate! Take time to enjoy a slice of humble pie. 🍰 Embrace the power of "brainsweat"
A3 through grading policies ... Completion vs mastery ... Late work vs re-do ... 1Way vs choice https://t.co/neI7LA7hrm
A2: learning process of design thinking. Allowing Ss to think for purpose.
A3: Allow more time for inquiry rather than direct teaching.
I told my Ss today, I do not want compliance. I want engagement & discovery.
Why I love 😻 Google will only get you so far. Gotta use your thinking skills!🤔 https://t.co/QRITfA3fa6
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
A3 we need help Ss become problem solvers and not just waiting for someone to find the solution
Hm. Musing if shifting mindset accounts for my more nebulous plans, or due to not having school legs back yet
Thank you! 😊 I needed that! https://t.co/jA34tgaBsw
I suspect those w/growth mindsets are *always* behind & learn to embrace. Moving forward, not getting ahead?
Absolutely! We shouldn't be spelling everything out! Let them guide us to what they need to learn! https://t.co/Kv7D5U9Sc7
A3: sometimes is the better
That’s on my classroom wishlist!
A3 Reflection. Make notes about what’s working/what’s not and grow from that. Ask “why” more
I'm interested in this. Never used it but heard great things. https://t.co/MOfXsZMDaP
Why I love 😻 Google will only get you so far. Gotta use your thinking skills!🤔 https://t.co/QRITfA3fa6
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
Reflection after a 👎🏼LP or ReTeaching after poor test scores = Metacognition. Keep the Ego.
"Sorry" is implicit.
Great strategy: build it into our routines ! https://t.co/Sl2jXKfv4j
A2: Build time in lessons to reflect--on process, product, purpose. Do this in all things.
A3 We live in a world where is doesn't matter what you have - it's about knowing how to find it. https://t.co/cvHbnunz6h
A3: having goals/objectives for the Lesson, but letting students decide how to get there, through questions & discussion.
Agreed! https://t.co/AKo2XsUVwU
Why I love 😻 Google will only get you so far. Gotta use your thinking skills!🤔 https://t.co/QRITfA3fa6
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
A1) The ability and desire to learn continuously and extend learning
A3 Need a plan or general roadmap. Allow going off the road, handing the wheel to an S and enjoying the ride! Flexibility!
A3 Ss become curious when they believe (here's GM again!) the gap between what they know and don't know is attainable.
check them out ASAP! They have tons of resources/lesson plans. 💗their fb page bc Ts post hacks/ideas
A3: Plan for Ss to have productive struggle.
A3 Explore, create, and grow together. It becomes more about possibilities within learning. https://t.co/bSIurfSaqq
There are fab new digital avail thanks to
Giving Ss another Test
or an alternative📝Essay
w/out sharing the big fat F
isn't a viable option.
Title one should buy 4 or 5 and try them at schools
It is hard! They also should reflect learning effectively…
This is the kind of thinking we need to push -how to problem solve, how to overcome with resources. https://t.co/Fpr5cCHeOh
Why I love 😻 Google will only get you so far. Gotta use your thinking skills!🤔 https://t.co/QRITfA3fa6
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
Great point,I used to point out banner in back of class that said "if you don't know ask questions" https://t.co/qLdWBgxcQs
I told my Ss today, I do not want compliance. I want engagement & discovery.
Again doesn't that sound like something you do with your SPOUSE when you're married?
A2) Learn from mistakes. Choose your grade. Encourage to go deeper and further
A3: planning in a different way, not with the answers to be found right.
stealing this and putting it up next week. Excellent!
There just might be a box making an appearance at Citrus in a couple of months.
Kobe Bryant Day , Braun Strowman , Masika , , , Dudley Boyz ,
Yes. Challenge, create rigor, but never create situations where Ss feel they can't succeed. https://t.co/PwFwhaiTJc
A3 Ss become curious when they believe (here's GM again!) the gap between what they know and don't know is attainable.
A3 we need to develop lessons that help Ss find a love for asking Qs and finding As and then developing and showing the As
Another place I take page from math guy Dan Meyer: Can always add info/help later. Hard to retract once given
A4 I tend to beat myself up! Stop doing that, and push forward learning from mistakes the best I can.
A4: I can def be fixated on always improving, sometimes I need to stop and realize all that I've done! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
A4- I stopped asking for the right andswer and started asking about how they got there.
Q4 Living it now. Take a risk and try something new. Don't be afraid to look silly.
A4 I try truly am my worst enemy! I like that m.s. Allows us not to perfect, but to always be improving and learning!
A4 I want to always learn (except tech needed to write referrals for behavior) Model, Learn, Share https://t.co/MVhoMUCcQC
A4- I stopped asking for the "right" answer and started asking how they got there.
A4: Willing to take more risks, get out of my comfort zone.
A4 Imma just keep pretending I don't know nothing and stealin' from y'all on the Twitters.
I am constantly trying to improve my craft through PD, Twitter PLN, my PhD & I read a lot of Ed bks https://t.co/VzGwq0HQO1
A3: Even when we think we have growth mindset, sometimes we have beliefs we don't question.Question everything?
A3: They can become experts about something I know nothing about, and I can still be a goo teacher https://t.co/y5V6S69ool
A4: by surrounding myself with Ts who are willing to always try something new for Ss.
Love . Can't wait to try the new digital Catch The Bus game.
A4: I've made it a habit to reflect daily. I need to critique myself & let go. I always improve based on my own reflections
A4. giving myself a bit of a break from my perfectionist fixed mindset & appreciating the progress Im making & pride in it
A4: I love learning... Too much. Have to ask myself which PD will have the greatest impact on my Ts https://t.co/8QmK3xcunM
I'm not easy on myself, need to learn to let go and move forward
A4) by staying up late & keeping up with what's really going on in our nation's classrooms on Twitter
A4: there was a time when I was afraid to look and evaluate my own teaching. Now it's natural
A3: being a lifelong learner, practicing what you preach, and never ever stop learning!
A4: I admit to my Ss that it's hard. Find a support system, just like we are to our students.
I would even say in any healthy relationship !
A4: Accept that not every lesson will be perfect! Be okay with taking a risk and failing-- it only helps you learn!
A4 We need to be always learning...never settling. Looking 4 new ways to engage Ss & Ts to discover the love of learning
A4 Constantly allow myself to get knocked off my log and find my way back to balance. Set realistic goals, though.
Keep coming up with million dollar ideas that lose me money until I find the one that makes me $$$. Then lose it all again.
A3: Understand, it's not settling to let kids study their interests... it's actually empowering https://t.co/y5V6S69ool
we are all in this together, and knowing I have friends like you and the rest of my gives me hope
A4: Surrounding myself with Ts and colleagues who promote the positives and want to be in my tribe!
A4 Being the example for your students. Embrace the positivity you share. See how amazing you are! https://t.co/M382zV5baz
I know I'm finishing up one degree & I'm already seeking "What's next?"
This is really important. It is always easier to stay the same -easier when those around us want to move forward
A1: To accept that Ss are just humans. Same for Ts. We must accept our mistakes and be optimistic about it.
A4 Embrace discomfort and share the struggle with Ss and other Ts. Walk the walk.
A4 Wouldn't gathering empirical proof of becoming less worse enemy to myself over time be 1 kind of growth mindset magic?
A4 Make small changes, “tweaks,” to my teaching and be comfortable with change (it won’t always work out the first time)
A4 Much easier said than done, but I’m going to try to embrace and learn from failure and not dwell in it.
You rock I try to write in my journal daily & blog weekly Soon to be daily https://t.co/rDcouj4UkX
A4: I've made it a habit to reflect daily. I need to critique myself & let go. I always improve based on my own reflections
Exactly! If I can google the answer it is probably not worth learning. It's what I do with the info https://t.co/UsTlavcrTb
This is the kind of thinking we need to push -how to problem solve, how to overcome with resources. https://t.co/Fpr5cCHeOh
Why I love 😻 Google will only get you so far. Gotta use your thinking skills!🤔 https://t.co/QRITfA3fa6
A3 Give them tasks they can’t find the answer to online! Let them learn to use the tools in front of the effectively
A4-Surround myself with people who love me enough to...
1.) Be brutally honest/Knock me down
2.) Pick me up off the floor
I'd say the same to you Zac. & These questions are pivotal to that process too.. https://t.co/viPR1tlyu9
we are all in this together, and knowing I have friends like you and the rest of my gives me hope
A4b: Stopping and mentally slapping myself upside the head when I say close/fixed minded things to myself 😅
A4: Always look to improve myself
A3) Allow Ss be in charge of their own learning. Give them resposibility for their own learning and encourage them
With a healthy dose of reflection to figure out what works/what doesn't. That's just good teachin' https://t.co/wrqcTBaFdE
A4 Make small changes, “tweaks,” to my teaching and be comfortable with change (it won’t always work out the first time)
And thank goodness for our twitter PLNs https://t.co/ST9uPskmlB
A4: I admit to my Ss that it's hard. Find a support system, just like we are to our students.
A1: Also, be open-minded about students. Be more creative in both the learning and teaching process.
A4: share my mistakes with colleagues and Ss and forgive myself for being a human but not a
Q3 I love that quote teach like google exists. Students can look up content, as teachers provide the experience
surrounding yourself with a willing & open team is a great support
A4: Surround yourself by those who support you, but challenge you. Passion leads to reflection and creation of NEW ideas.
A4) I always reflect after my PDs what can I do different or better next time.
Tribes are important! They help us grow as learners.
A3: Emphasis is on process, not so much the endpoint. We need to plan accordingly, keeping this in mind.
A4:Keep striving for million dollar ideas that lose me money until I find the one that makes me $$$. Then try again!
100% agree! And know that you'll get the next one tomorrow! We're in a marathon, not a sprint!
I am very hard on myself too. For me meditation is key. Reflection & meditation. https://t.co/lmAE5OMTxX
I'm not easy on myself, need to learn to let go and move forward
I need to make mine more public. I still write it in a composition binder
A4: Embrace failure. Enjoy/swim around in difficulty/challenge. This is life. Ss will spend most of their time here. Model.
A4 I'm gonna take another cue from The Frizz here and say this is where growth mindset lives https://t.co/M4XQKytwef
Being in the moment + practicing what is called definitely is uplifting.
Great Point Dan!! https://t.co/XWCLhJHInH
A4: Embrace failure. Enjoy/swim around in difficulty/challenge. This is life. Ss will spend most of their time here. Model.
Have to recognize that we make mistakes & have faults. Known how to learn & grow from experience
A4:Don't take things personal-stop competing-even w/ourselves. Don't settle into routine-keep adding/changing. Focus on Ss.
I'm debating abt renewing NBCT but the experience made me a better teacher
A4.2 Continue 2 seek support & share on Twitter. Motivates me 2 keep growing
Hi folks, finally home after a LONG day
have you contacted them for the edu version?
@CoreyAppelbaum@ChouinardJahant Encourage Ss to ask Qs! Don't ask or try 2figure it out, you'll never know! learn by Qing!
A4: I won't be satisfied when given the answers I'll look for answers to my questions too
Thanks. Dene. Love learning from you.
Connection is key! https://t.co/8YuVOZLK7n
A4.2 Continue 2 seek support & share on Twitter. Motivates me 2 keep growing
Yes! Twitter is the best PD I’ve gotten in years. https://t.co/3beJLaccQN
A4.2 Continue 2 seek support & share on Twitter. Motivates me 2 keep growing
iDon't think Students ought to have the same kind of SPOUSAL relationship Ts have. esp in a class of peers.
That is so true. I really want the honest brutal truth. I want to improve need FB. https://t.co/dKXWuexl7x
A4-Surround myself with people who love me enough to...
1.) Be brutally honest/Knock me down
2.) Pick me up off the floor
A4: Remember that our lessons are just a framework. The Ss will tell us how to change it and THAT is what makes us great!
A4 Tell my Ss "it's not the perfect lesson - yet" and let them wonder why I didn't get it perfect for them!
Super late check-in to . I live by pursuing great 2day but constantly pondering improving 4 tomorrow https://t.co/MRhpC4vLd9
absolutely! I'm a bowling ball, I call my PLN...my bumpers! Always willing to lovingly nudge!
Yes! By working with & respecting people who challenge us, we grow even more!
A4: sometimes give Ss the answer and ask NOW WHAT IS THE QUESTION???
hey Owen, glad it's done, and now you can relax (hopefully)
Similar to how Ss don't have their TestScores or Grades announced publicly. Other Ss + Ps need not know.
Heh, thats the lesson - why wasn't this lesson perfect. Figure it out. https://t.co/9VrkLLAEzq
A4 Tell my Ss "it's not the perfect lesson - yet" and let them wonder why I didn't get it perfect for them!
A4 I make public my goals and aspirations ,to drive me to reach my goals for improvement
A4: Im accepting my need for perfection looking to strengthen areas Im weak in rather than attempt to make them an illusian
Words to live by! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 https://t.co/cdx2liPYrC
A4:Don't take things personal-stop competing-even w/ourselves. Don't settle into routine-keep adding/changing. Focus on Ss.
well I thought so but I'll be seeing Ss next week instead of after Labor Day, planning needs accelerate
One of my goals for the year is getting more of my staff involved on Twitter! :)
Twitter rocks for PD. On Demand learning is where it is at, we show our Ss but we forget to practice it as Ts
A4: Im accepting my need for perfection looking to strengthen areas Im weak in rather than attempt to make them an illusion
Definitely! Couldn’t agree more!
A5: I am going to try a Parent tech night/Social media boot camp. Pretend they are students! https://t.co/W01vg8DCFM
A2: I would use quotes for Ss to definitely take at heart. Make the learning classroom/environment empowering.
The student's level of engagement will tell us for sure, good point! https://t.co/2y89ihiNnB
A4: Remember that our lessons are just a framework. The Ss will tell us how to change it and THAT is what makes us great!
I've been lurking. team doesn't think iNeed to see QUESTIONS. They got upset when I mentioned how RETARDED that is. 😬🍎🙃
A5: honestly we need to take time with them &show them. Model lessons 4 them after school. We need to make it real for them
Yes! Reflection is #1 key to personal & professional growth! https://t.co/E33jcKsGeE
A4: I've made it a habit to reflect daily. I need to critique myself & let go. I always improve based on my own reflections
A5 contact with positive too, when talking potential it shouldn't be after negative with their S https://t.co/JdmAmousPN
A5 Call home and brag on their child's risk taking and effort to learn.
might need to chat as that's something I've tossed out there to my admin
A5) Ps, Ss, and Ts can all shift their mind set to encourage youth to be their best even if it is a low level math question
A5: no more grades! 😂 but seriously... Encourage them to ask their kids how they failed each day https://t.co/Bj6lUDDRBL
A5- Education's #1 Ally: parents. Introduce Ps 2 growth mindset then live it. They listn 2 their kids & will see the diff.
A5: Parent workshops/camps so they can experience learning like their children
Absolutely, I have gotten the green light :) https://t.co/YWaApYnrTH
might need to chat as that's something I've tossed out there to my admin
A5 communicate it to Ps! Let them in on the secret through whatever communication necessary! videos, articles, etc.
A5 I'm hoping more than 10% of our parents show up for our back to school night this Thursday
Include Ps in the conversation. Get them on Seesaw, Remind & comm w/them. Post on blog & share w/Ps https://t.co/jLwbzApcgH
A5 Believe in their ability to grow & learn just as we want them to believe in our ability 2learn https://t.co/RXiUpyPPXG
Yes, getting constructively knocked down is helpful if they also help you back up!
A5v2: include time for student reflections and ask Ps to discuss with their child
A5 Parents need to be taught, informed, etc about a growth mindset just like we have been. The unknown is scary for them.
A5: Maybe it starts with looking at parents as our clients rather than an obstacle?!
A5: Focus on success and failures in meetings with parents. Remind them that change is a process https://t.co/SpzHLl8wLq
A5: Ps are more focused on the grades vs the process. Have to help them see the process has a deeper impact than a number
A5: ask them to come in and share their failures with the class instead of reading a book
A5 giving them tools that they can learn right along with their Ss, helping them to always encourage their Ss to do more
A4 staying in a place of positivity is my goal, allowing overwhelmedness to spur thoughts on growth https://t.co/ohIRUoqhO1
Love this, not how "smart" they are but how hard the S worked or risks they took I learning https://t.co/1VzFWAivcB
A5 Call home and brag on their child's risk taking and effort to learn.
A5: Show them we're willing to adapt and grow to serve their children best and hope these qualities are shared w/ parents
A5: I would like to try and get parents more involved in Twitter and digital portfolios so they see our progress
It would certainly get Ss thinking about how they learn best. Good reflective exercise.
A2: Talk to Ss about life. Pep talk/real talk. Keep the conversation at a personal, connecting level.
Get Ps involved week 1. Send home wel ltr, invite them in & let them volunteer & help with act. https://t.co/jLwbzApcgH
A5 - Forethought communication. When Ps understand that you're on their team re what's best for the Ss...the rest = details
how do you structure these, and get Ts to do them outside work hours?
A5: Build positive relationships as soon as possible. Ps are more understanding when they know you're on their side!
A5 Always make sure I take a child 1st approach. The child isn't done growing so regardless of "scores" neither is learning
A5 Involve Ps in the process!! Fail forward together.
A5 Change the way we assess - focus on growth and emphasize portfolios of work. Educate parents that talent is grown.
I have too. Just need to work out the logistics part
A5 Give Ps the usernm/passwd to Ss Class Notebk and literally show them what we're doing in class every day.
A5:1 way I'm trying: sharing our goals & affirmations w/ Ps in newsletter & website so they know what we're doing & why.
I absolutely love this idea! That perspective is a game changer!
Thinking same thing! They need to see their children in action!
Yes, unpack jargon that feels like air Ts breathe. What're we talking about? Why does it matter? https://t.co/ygP8ow4u1K
A5 Parents need to be taught, informed, etc about a growth mindset just like we have been. The unknown is scary for them.
bring them into the classroom if possible and share what they know with the class
That is such a great way to help parents recognize that failure is part of growth!
Yes, you need to try . Loved using videos from 2 make bulletin boards come alive.
A5: I tell Ps that grades r a piece of the Ess Q. Ss can answer 30% of it, but soon, they can 90% And that's GROWTH!
Collaborative + symbiotic relationships w/Ss + Reteaching lets Ss + Admin know Ts🍎 care about Ss growth.
A5cont'd: If Ps know Ss are excited & motivated to grow/ change, hopefully Ps will jump on board-Positivity is contagious!
A5 Make calls home to celebrate effort and evidence of resilience (don’t just call with “problems” or with grade updates)
we use Title 1 funds to pay a small stipend, also helps with rapport for potential issues in the year
like the idea, how do you organize it? Are you classroom T or computer T
A5 Give parents resource to help them change. Link them to short videos, instead of this try this...
A5) I'm going to practice what has been preached here & say I really don't know how this is done as effectively with P's?
A5 Inform Ps of what Ss are learning and why it's happening a certain way.
So true. Parents are your allies. Be positive & forthcoming. Share lessons & Ss succ https://t.co/VUKJyzcwQi
A5: Build positive relationships as soon as possible. Ps are more understanding when they know you're on their side!
Just had a meeting this morning w/ & others going over sessions. Ts lead parent PD
yes! Many times its in a negative way- coming to school for misbehavior. Let's change that mindset!!
Owen, both ! I am going to gauge interest and availability, every parent wants better help S's. https://t.co/JKKGXkyftN
like the idea, how do you organize it? Are you classroom T or computer T
Yes! They also need to be aware of limitations they may be putting on their children. https://t.co/W8835BG2oB
A5 Parents need to be taught, informed, etc about a growth mindset just like we have been. The unknown is scary for them.
Bingo. If parents are our #1 complaint, we're already in a hard-to-escape hole. https://t.co/yPlUpd7bPw
A5: Build positive relationships as soon as possible. Ps are more understanding when they know you're on their side!
A4: Be comfortable in disequilibrium of risk taking, trying new things. Surround yourself with people who are supportive.
yes! Ss have done the work so they should be doing the communicating!!! And explaining!
would love to see this in action! Maybe you can get a volunteer to
so true as parent I am willing to do so much when a T sends a note that say how my S is willing and trying
A5: Get personal w Ps. Explain why their kids are working the way they are and show them their kids PROCESS.
classroom with our iPads, and computers, just AirPlay to projector to demonstrate activity
After that. Set it up, based on what they need, sort of edcamp style
...as if to say...
GAME. ON. LET'S ROLLLLLLL!!!
I'm willing to do it, but most Ts at my school are not
Yess!!! https://t.co/y1rUXCk3hC
classroom with our iPads, and computers, just AirPlay to projector to demonstrate activity
hear stories of failure. MANY failures are oftenneeded to succeed. Have a career day focused on that!
I use and have a point for Perseverance. Great idea to brag on this to Ps!
A2: We bring Ps into the classroom using Skype & update them through convenient resources like Remind.
awesome, thanks for sharing!
A5: Show Ps their kids mistakes, not just finished work. Show them how their kids grew and improved and problem solved
would love to chat with them about it :)
Loving the "edcamp" concept
If Ts tend to teach they way they learned, Ps promote EDU the same way > bad exp = low mindset (we need to prove different)
A5)Facilitate a constructive twitter chat for parents...
Wow, y'all are blowing my mind with parent edcamps. That would be such a wonderful experience.
It's not too late for Ps to do this also. We've all made mistakes. Let's learn from them 2gether. https://t.co/ZtthIEtzrg
A5: Show them we're willing to adapt and grow to serve their children best and hope these qualities are shared w/ parents
A6: definitely giving control to students- turning classroom into a student led classroom!
A5: Discuss progress and strengths. Let them be apart of goal setting. What do they want their child to learn/do?
Exactly! Ps want to know how their kids are learning and growing! https://t.co/bR2tcJuwaA
so true as parent I am willing to do so much when a T sends a note that say how my S is willing and trying
A6: My lofty goal: Get the most reluctant technophobe Ts to buy in by finding their tech "carrot" https://t.co/UX4dOgr4dd
Having a truly student- centered classroom Handing the reigns over to Ss to be self-dir & ind lrnrs https://t.co/a8iZ8obRMT
A5. I met with all parents in the 1st 2wks of sch. I explain about G.M. This is helpful!
A5: Model Growth Mindset Have Ps and Ss learn something new together. Show what it feels like to "not get it" & keep going!
Stay of of trouble in a PD meeting. Ha!
A6- I dont know, (wait for it . . .) !
A6: Encourage teachers w/n my building to build their PLNs for best practice across the grade levels
A6: for everyone want 2 have Ss create their own and use their own reflections on
I know, about Ps, I find it hard to make contact with P's when I teach all Ss in the school
A6: Looking at doing more PBL but making it more "authentic" for my ss w/ the tech now.
I know :( there are pockets out there. Just nothing district wide... Yet
For some reason LOL Yet so true. I think my dad did that (HI5) when I almost sank his raft on the Yellowstone.
That way parents deem it a meaningful use of time.
A6 Find ways to encourage twitter chats among our Ts in our district
A6) Instead of "Son, you are YET to finish your work". I like see more Ts say "You are not done YET you have more in you"
A6 Getting at least 5 more Ts ACTIVE on Twitter-I tried last year &they made accounts-this year it’s time to grow their PLN
ha…I had the same first thought!
Proponents of
must have been really depressed
unlike most 🍎Ts.😬
teachers should get to evaluate administrators & advise the board. Leadership should be lateral, it isn't that way yet...
A6b- Being open to failure and to possibilites that I can't imagine
Wow what a great chat! I learned so much and found so many great people to follow! I’ll definitely be back!
A6 but seriously, let go and let students take over.
A6: To have my Ss who hate school to fall in love with learning
A6: Let Ss make their own green screen videos! Hard to give over control- but they can do it!❤️
What if a night like this is a draw for them? The possibilities.
We aren't perfect, I know I'm far from it, but I will continue to move forward each day! I hope you will too
A6 I want to finish the process of my Dept writing our school writing plan (instead of just me) https://t.co/glYeunwmko
P edcamp sounds cool, would be hard to get Ts on board bc we get so few to show up usually
Thank you Zac for leading us tonight. Great questions.
RT LOVE THIS!! A6: "To have my Ss who hate school to fall in love with learning"
a portfolio that highlights process
I may need to try that too Dr. Daryl.
Love it https://t.co/JNwvb3TgHX
A6) Instead of "Son, you are YET to finish your work". I like see more Ts say "You are not done YET you have more in you"
yes!!!! We could do one Q as a demo on curriculum night. Great idea,
