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nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #divergED. Please share your name & where you are from.

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

#divergED will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1,etc. This is a 30-min chat, buckle in! Don't forget to include the hashtag #divergED

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

@drneilgupta You & me both Neil! Just finished a quick workout and ready to talk! #diverged

MrsMurat Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

Ss Blogs, comment if you have time! https://t.co/9AVBRhLIQR #edulive #Ohio_MLA #diverged #espechat #coteachat #DI4ALL #ctedu

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

Neil Gupta, District Administrator, from @wcsdistrict in Columbus, Ohio! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

We'd love this CHAT to be about examples, actions, risk-taking, disruptive innovations, #divergED thinking...so bring it

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Nathan, from Nashville, co-founder of #divergED with the brilliant @WeberEducation. Ready to talk affirmation and positive relationships!

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Stephanie, teacher in rural Iowa #divergED

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Karen, lead learner from Arkansas #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Sean Thom, #sped principal from southern NJ. Ready to take some risks to improve our schools with all of you to! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Sandy from a COLD Utah- 5th grade Hello everyone at #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@SeanAThom So jealous! I am still at work! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

Danielle K Tchr in AZ, @HopeStreetGroup Nat'l Policy Tchr Fellow, @ASCD Emerging Leader, & blogger for https://t.co/RNseIo03bH #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@drneilgupta @wcsdistrict Hey Neil, great to see you! #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@nalang1 @WeberEducation Excited to be here with both of you tonight! #diverged

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi Sandy!! #diverged https://t.co/XJXV6IyIIT

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:01 PM EST

Sandy from a COLD Utah- 5th grade Hello everyone at #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@sandeeteach Hi Sandy, glad you’re here! #divergED

talk2jamie Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

Jamie from Texas. Kinder teacher. Public school. #divergED https://t.co/WEjMn5cR8Z

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #divergED. Please share your name & where you are from.

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

#divergED Danielle -school counselor in VA

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

#divergED Carrie 3rd grade teacher aspiring admin freezing in NJ

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@drneilgupta Yikes! That's rough! Late night? #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:02 PM EST

@Thrasymachus I'm here #5thchat but also in #divergED :) I'll try and follow all of the awesomeness! Are you teaching 5th?

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@TeachDB17 @HopeStreetGroup @ASCD Hi Danielle, great to see you! #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@SeanAThom PTA night! It's all good though - I love working here! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@nortnik Hi Karen, glad you’re here! #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@nortnik Great to see you here, Karen! Your last blog post was awesome! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@SeanAThom @WeberEducation Excited that you are here Sean! #diverged

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

#divergED Danielle.-school counselor in VA

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@nalang1 thanks Nathan! This is such an awesome little chat- so much great learning! #divergED

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@drneilgupta That's what it's all about! That and the hokey pokey! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@talk2jamie HI Jamie, welcome to #divergED!

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Chris, passionate educator, co-founder of #divergED with @nalang1

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@sandeeteach Yeah! Great to see you, Sandy! #diverged

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

Thank you @drneilgupta I am excited to be here tonight! #diverged https://t.co/hLUlfAIJj0

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:03 PM EST

@nortnik Great to see you here, Karen! Your last blog post was awesome! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@DanielleBrinoD1 H Danielle, great to see you here! #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@nalang1 You, too! Couldn't miss #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@carrie2226 HI Carrie, great to see you! #divergED

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

Looking forward to the learning! @nalang1 #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@drneilgupta Always great to meetup in a chat- can't wait for a real meetup! #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@talk2jamie Hi, Jamie! Great to see you here! #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:04 PM EST

@DanielleBrinoD1 Hi, Danielle! Glad you are here! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@WeberEducation Great to see you, Chris! Hope you are doing well! Can't wait to get energized with you! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@Steph_Wilson03 @WeberEducation Hi Stephanie, glad you’re here! #divergED

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi everyone! It's Claire from HSTRY ready for a great #diverged chat tonight!

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@HstryOrg Hi Claire, welcome to #divergED!

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:05 PM EST

@carrie2226 Hi, Carrie! Great to see you again! I was born in NJ! Livingston, baby! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: How do we actively establish safe (physically/cognitively/socially/emotionally) & positive learning environments? #divergED

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:06 PM EST

Thanks @nalang1.....glad to be here!! #divergED

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:06 PM EST

@nalang1 Thanks, Nathan! It's my first #diverged chat tonight :)

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:06 PM EST

@nalang1 @voxer I will after this! Thanks! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 Environment- One thing is ask the kids! Let them help in the design etc. to fit their needs for learning and go from there #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: We build positive relationships with students. We are visible in all areas. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

@sandeeteach Love this Sandy, true evolution of practices must start here! #divergED

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: get to know the students, be accessible, allow students to have a voice, and emphasize the positive!!! #divergED

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: By creating atmosphere of risk-taking, warmth, comfort, acceptance, love, & compassion. Must create safe place for all. #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: My son actually told me that he feels he learns better when outside doors are locked and visitors have to check in. Hmm... #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

@sandeeteach Asking the Ss is something that we don't do anywhere near enough. If it's for Ss it must start with Ss! #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

@sandeeteach Love it! Great idea! I'm sure they would be specific! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:08 PM EST

@nalang1 As kids ease into the comfort of knowing their voice matters, they share even more valued feedback about everything #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

RTQ1: How do we actively establish safe (physically/cognitively/socially/emotionally) & positive learning environments? #divergED

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

#divergED A1: being present with them and teaching them to do the same... Listening/empathize get

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: show kids that we really do CARE about them and truly want the best for them in our daily interactions with them. #divergED

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Allyson Apsey, elementary principal from Zeeland, MI, checking in late #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

@Steph_Wilson03 Great points Stephanie. Authentic relationships are the foundation of safe environments. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

Empathy is a 21st century skill #divergED https://t.co/xBHV3PihYY

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

#divergED A1: being present with them and teaching them to do the same... Listening/empathize get

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

@Steph_Wilson03 Must stay positive so we can model positive attitude & approach. Most Ss don't know what positive means! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1. We provide opportunities for Ss to practice safe behavior. Be available to listen to Ss when in need. Practice procedures.#diverged

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Establish core beliefs as a team, encourage voice and empower team members to be risk takers, offer choice. #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

@DanielleBrinoD1 I agree 100% with teaching and modeling empathy! It is a daily moment-by-moment opportunity! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

@drneilgupta My kids wanted zoo animals in our room but we had to compromise--stuffed animals :) #diverged

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

#divergED A1 takes time 2build rapport that gen a feeling of safety 2try&share new things. I use a team analogy w/my class win or lose as 1

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: To establish positive environments, get to know students well...& let them get to know us #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@drneilgupta Sounds very Maslowic :) #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@AllysonApsey Hi, Allyson! Welcome! #diverged

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@drneilgupta It is sad that that is what makes our kids feel safe..... #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@nalang1 My college professors would be so happy about that! #diverged

talk2jamie Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Love first. Lead second. No matter the grade I've taught, nothing starts before trust & respect. #divergEd https://t.co/d1mOAWE3kS

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:09 PM EST

RTQ1: How do we actively establish safe (physically/cognitively/socially/emotionally) & positive learning environments? #divergED

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@SeanAThom Right on! We all need to keep making the shift to include student voices in school decisions #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@sandeeteach At least you got that - because you listened! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

@DanielleBrinoD1 Truly being present means spending quality time listening and actively engaged with students. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@AllysonApsey Welcome Allyson, glad you’re here! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

#divergED relationships https://t.co/lie24zqjXC

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:10 PM EST

#divergED A1 takes time 2build rapport that gen a feeling of safety 2try&share new things. I use a team analogy w/my class win or lose as 1

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@Steph_Wilson03 It's a different time than when we grew up... #diverged

DianaMaskell Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Understand that positive relationships between Ts and Ss will help Ss feel confident to take risks. #diverged

dewayne_harrell Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@nalang1 @drneilgupta #diverged patiently!

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@sandeeteach My biggest goal & challenge as an admin! Everything is easier to justify when Ss come first! #diverged

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: smile, have fun, model risk-taking. Here is an example of some fun in MI today: https://t.co/PGCLZHUdAT #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@WeberEducation I like the second part to your answer - we need to open our lives to them just as much! #divergED

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

@SeanAThom North star? :) #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

#divergED building relationships is a research-based strategy https://t.co/K5VHy6hRMY

DianaMaskell Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Understand that positive relationships between Ts and Ss will help Ss feel confident to take risks. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: What does positive, "growth-mindset" teaching & learning look & sound like? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

@TeachDB17 Listening is simple as deciding to do so, but hard because of our own idiosyncrasies. #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

A2: Have inquiry-based PBL assignments with not one way or right answer. #divergED

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

@drneilgupta @Steph_Wilson03 Very much so!!! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

@nalang1 Yes and identifying what listen looks/doesn't sound like. Listening doesn't necessarily need feedback. #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

#divergED education is fun!...it's the best profession in the world... Let's show it... https://t.co/2PpZorjTJv

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: smile, have fun, model risk-taking. Here is an example of some fun in MI today: https://t.co/PGCLZHUdAT #divergED

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Being completely open to anything & everything. We don't have all answers & we all grow thru openness & brutal honesty! #diverged

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Moving from engaging to empowering students, from #Innovatorsmindset @gcouros involving ss in creating learning experiences #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Providing time for students to explore/experiment. Design Thinking is a great process for this! @EduSum is an expert! #diverged

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1. Have Ss create class vision starting with this question. #diverged https://t.co/ulym2lybTP

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

#divergED A2 I like to share life exp of where I've been faced with growth vs fixed mindset choices to model difference

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

@dewayne_harrell @drneilgupta Hi DeWayne and yes. Please jump in with more! #diverged

DianaMaskell Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Allow students to explore curiosities/interests. Foster student growth by facilitating learning rather than feeding facts #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

@drneilgupta Not one of us has all of the answers and no one approach is the right answer. To each their own! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

student-led learning #divergED https://t.co/ytdr8z0nK1

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Moving from engaging to empowering students, from #Innovatorsmindset @gcouros involving ss in creating learning experiences #diverged

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

LOVE THIS!!! #divergED https://t.co/fAcq2VcImj

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1. Have Ss create class vision starting with this question. #diverged https://t.co/ulym2lybTP

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

@SeanAThom Unfortunately, too many classrooms want projects to all look the same! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

Yes!!! #divergED https://t.co/XBEMS3un9D

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:13 PM EST

#divergED A2 I like to share life exp of where I've been faced with growth vs fixed mindset choices to model difference

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

@DianaMaskell Good word about confidence. Crucial emotional skill that transforms learning. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

RTQ2: What does positive, "growth-mindset" teaching & learning look & sound like? #divergED

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

#divergED A2: talking through your own mistakes, sharing hopefulness and planning...

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

#divergED https://t.co/wcB1i63bt5

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

#differentiation #divergED https://t.co/flJzo3Q6QK

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:14 PM EST

@SeanAThom Unfortunately, too many classrooms want projects to all look the same! #diverged

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Giving students multiple chances to fail forward with no penalty - innovative thinking! #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

@drneilgupta Agree! Spending time in my school really showed me that no single approach is better than another! Different is good! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 Celebrate efforts and the growth of students and teachers- can't have enough sincere admiration for pushing through difficulty #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: When Ts are vulnerable and metacognitively model "struggle" & learning, growth mindsets are nurtured #divergED https://t.co/8xxs6N1FVo

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@DanielleBrinoD1 I love the metacognitive approach to having students talk through their mistakes to learn! #diverged

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Willingness to embrace "barriers" as challenges, not road blocks. Encourage perseverance. #diverged https://t.co/soRo2U6LRY

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@DianaMaskell So important to be able to create time to allow that exploration to happen! Great point! #diverged

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2. Transparent classrooms with standards-based grading where Ss can resubmit assignments. #diverged

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@nalang1 A2 Starting where each S is at, embracing their growth, nurturing that growth, celebrating that growth #divergED

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: Helping teachers & students feel ownership & apart of something amazing, being present & authentic! Magical relationships #divergED

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@drneilgupta #diverged -love the no penalty

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Yes!! The Power of Yet! #diverged @carrie2226 https://t.co/64bcBXItnB

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

#divergED https://t.co/wcB1i63bt5

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: It starts with teachers willing to take risks, be positive, rethink how to approach learning, reflect #divergED

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

This is a shift that many eds still need to make! #diverged https://t.co/v3f6MGaE1c

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Giving students multiple chances to fail forward with no penalty - innovative thinking! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2. Opportunities for Ss to collaborate, work with peers, try new things, take risks. PBL is a great way to show growth mindset. #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

@sandeeteach Celebrate the small steps & the huge accomplishments. A small step is a huge accomplishment to someone! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Tom Hierck, ladies and gentlemen #brilliant #divergED https://t.co/XG8loUz7yD

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

@nalang1 A2 Starting where each S is at, embracing their growth, nurturing that growth, celebrating that growth #divergED

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

BOOM! #divergED https://t.co/9ma5HgOIh1

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Willingness to embrace "barriers" as challenges, not road blocks. Encourage perseverance. #diverged https://t.co/soRo2U6LRY

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Learning doesn’t come from WHAT you teach, but from the IMPACT the teaching makes on students. #edchat #divergED https://t.co/GjzC70OrIu

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

@WeberEducation Absolutely! If we don't model what we teach then we are teaching what we model. Ss need to know struggling is OK #divergED

talk2jamie Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Sounds like NOT silence. Looks like collaboration, facilitating, and engaging FuN! #DivergED https://t.co/HqohPMsHf8

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: What does positive, "growth-mindset" teaching & learning look & sound like? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3: What adult behaviors may get in the way of positive relationships & environments? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@thierck Hey man, great to see you! #divergED

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@SeanAThom @sandeeteach That's true - it's like moving that flywheel! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@SeanAThom So true! Kids are not manufactured goods that are all the same #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:18 PM EST

@sandeeteach Now how we can get our government officials to see that?! #diverged

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

@nalang1 Sorry for the late arrival! Happy to catch some of this brilliant #divergED chat!

GruntledChalkie Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

Hi #diverged Carl from Emerald Australia jumping in

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

#divergED #leadupchat #satchat https://t.co/c3fVz8hz8C

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:17 PM EST

Learning doesn’t come from WHAT you teach, but from the IMPACT the teaching makes on students. #edchat #divergED https://t.co/GjzC70OrIu

ERobbPrincipal Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

@nalang1 @drneilgupta #diverged Risk taking is encouraged- learning over points Mastery determines grades-

drneilgupta Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

@ERobbPrincipal @nalang1 Great point, Evan! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

@thierck No worries, glad you’re here! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

#divergED welcome...I'll be back in AU in May... https://t.co/ABtSkE4Z1C

GruntledChalkie Jan 12 @ 8:19 PM EST

Hi #diverged Carl from Emerald Australia jumping in

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

@GruntledChalkie Hi Carl, jump on in! #divergED

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

#divergED A3 gasp! Adulting gets in the way! We forget to relax and listen to the crazy ideas that Ss generate without judging

GruntledChalkie Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3 sone adults in Ss lives have old ideas of learning and makes Ss resist changes #diverged

dewayne_harrell Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

@WeberEducation #diverged just being human ... educators need support and guidance as well as the rest of the population #lifeistough

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

@WeberEducation A3 mindset of "the way we do things around here". Let's not confuse best practice with the practice you're best at #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:20 PM EST

@ERobbPrincipal @drneilgupta And even pushing back on the purpose of grades. Can we communicate mastery differently? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

RTQ3: What adult behaviors may get in the way of positive relationships & environments? #diverged

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 laying it out there with a honest, meaningful, authentic experience! Sometimes floating where wind takes you! Journey focused #divergED

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

@carrie2226 Yes! Brainstorming without judgement is needed in the classroom. Let the ideas flow! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3. Stubbornness, no willingness to learn/grow. Believing that they know everything, and can't learn from anyone else. Pride. #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3 Language- both verbal and non verbal can send unwanted messages if you want a positive environment- some not aware even #diverged

dewayne_harrell Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

@nalang1 #diverged people learn at different times of their lives ... just treat everyone with respect so they will do the same!

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:21 PM EST

@WeberEducation Me too. Let's connect with Carl @GruntledChalkie for a relaxing beverage! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: If we "message" smart as something you are, instead of something you become, we erode growth mindsets #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@DavidJHuber Hey David, great to see you. Yes, that impact and deep love of the work is what keeps me going. #diverged

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: Defensiveness, insecurity, negative relationships--adults need same things in environ kids need, differentiated for them #divergED

DianaMaskell Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: Some Ts aren't willing to relinquish control and let the unexpected take lessons in different directions. #divergED

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@nalang1 @ERobbPrincipal @drneilgupta What value do we as teachers place on Mastery and process of reaching Mastery? #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@TeachDB17 I think pride is a big one- some can't shift to students or younger Ts having great ideas that work #diverged

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:22 PM EST

@carrie2226 They usually have some rationale for those crazy ideas. Let's unpack it! #divergED

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

@HstryOrg that's why I'm loving my Makerspace boxes. Little to no directions all creativity #divergEd

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: leave the egos at the door, stay focused on students - it's not about us! Stay away from archaic practices & processes #divergED

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Fear of being wrong & looking like an amateur. I am wrong more often than right & that is okay! Humility strengthens bonds! #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

humility... #divergED https://t.co/BGECQCUQaQ

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: leave the egos at the door, stay focused on students - it's not about us! Stay away from archaic practices & processes #divergED

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3:We need to build from strengths, help confidence, encourage trying new things, make it okay to mess up. I model that bunches :) #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:23 PM EST

@thierck @carrie2226 And let’s continue to “lead up” in a way that Ss are empowered to do the same. #divergED #leadupchat

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: How can "feedback" reinforce positive behaviors & academic habits? #divergED

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Me...NOT we attitude. #diverged https://t.co/ilWUTWOzDb

dewayne_harrell Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

@sandeeteach @TeachDB17 #diverged there need to be a combination of novice and experienced teachers working together #leadership

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

@sandeeteach Exactly! #diverged

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

@sandeeteach Adding on, body language plays a huge role in an environment. So much is what you say, but how you say it. #diverged

DanielleBrinoD1 Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

#divergED A3:forgetting that we are teaching little human beings or working with adults who all have lives outside of school

GruntledChalkie Jan 12 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3b There is still a string downflow of preparing students for university entrance exams and how this will impact #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

@nortnik This is it! It's never about me! #diverged

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

@WeberEducation and we convince Ss that "smart" is unattainable for some leaving less desirable options > neg behaviours etc #divergED

AssignmentHelpN Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

Top 5 Emerging EdTech Trends you Must Know in 2016 https://t.co/WYBZFBXkiI #techcoachbookclub #vaslchat #divergED https://t.co/izi7694hNp

GruntledChalkie Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3b mind you this tends to based on content not learning #diverged

DianaMaskell Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: Genuine comments can help build confidence and remove barriers between Ts and Ss, thus maximizing S potential! #diverged

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4. Feedback has to be specific, actionable, & applicable to the task at hand. Feedback done in collab. is extremely motivating. #diverged

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: When we give genuine feedback, it makes kids feel like what they are doing MATTERS = more participation #divergED

dewayne_harrell Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

@DianaMaskell #diverged that is because they were taught to be in control #highered needs to change

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

Yes, and kind, specific, helpful, motivating. #divergED https://t.co/P9ztlOTyVM

TeachDB17 Jan 12 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4. Feedback has to be specific, actionable, & applicable to the task at hand. Feedback done in collab. is extremely motivating. #diverged

carrie2226 Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

#divergED A4 I have been pulling back on use of T directed feedback instead focusing on S lead conversations asking how they felt they did

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Feedback encourages reflective thinking...nudges us to dig a little deeper about our own practice.Validation/affirmation. #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

@DianaMaskell Yes! We all need to get away from one word responses like "Great" and give real feedback too and often #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Be clear, concise, & representative of situation. Feedback can reinforce negative behaviors as well as positive. Be careful! #diverged

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

@carrie2226 The #makerspace movement has made great strides in promoting creativity & more importantly, the openness needed for it #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

RTQ4: How can "feedback" reinforce positive behaviors & academic habits? #divergED

thierck Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

@nalang1 A4 When it's "just in time and just for me", manageable, and attainable. That bit just beyond where I am now #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

@sandeeteach @DianaMaskell Haha, yes, and recognize affirmation and feedback are different. Both are crucial, but used uniquely. #divergED

nortnik Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

Yes! Surface level feedback is not helpful and can be hurtful when not specific. #diverged @sandeeteach https://t.co/U4hqV2ucBQ

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:26 PM EST

@DianaMaskell Yes! We all need to get away from one word responses like "Great" and give real feedback too and often #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

@Steph_Wilson03 Genuine is the key word here! Not generic, but genuine and specific to our Ss! #diverged

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

Students need opportunities to give feedback to their peers and to their teacher- build community of learners #diverged

AllysonApsey Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: We are working on vocabulary, moving from "I like how.." to specific feedback that is related to the goal. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Immediate & specific feedback reinforces with students the academic & behavioral skills that we all want to see & hear #divergED

Steph_Wilson03 Jan 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

YES!!! #divergED https://t.co/bssEs50mdF

sandeeteach Jan 12 @ 8:27 PM EST

Students need opportunities to give feedback to their peers and to their teacher- build community of learners #diverged

SeanAThom Jan 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

@carrie2226 Love this! The more we can put on our Ss to increase their metacognition, the better their growth will be! #diverged

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4 relationships that are loving & constructive that help build a fortress for relentlessness focused on making magic for children #divergED

HstryOrg Jan 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4. Specific, timely, and relevant feedback is essential to growth. Feedback shows Ss you care about their success. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Jan 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

@thierck @WeberEducation So we strive to affirm all the ways that each student is specifically exhibiting brilliance. #divergED

brewerhm Jan 12 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: feedback that is honest, intentional, authentic & meaningful- plus on time #divergED