#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 March 7, 2016
Tonight’s format for is a 30-min “Power Chat.” The team will livestream their reflections on Blab.im, 9:30-9:45pm!
Tonight’s format for is a 30-min “Power Chat.” The team will livestream their reflections on Blab.im, 9:30-9:45pm!
Thanks, now I quoting the cowardly Lion from the Wizard of OZ!
For tonight’s chat, we will use Q1, Q2… format for Q. Please use A1, A2… format for answers & include hashtag
HI ! Emily Harris, Principal at Winterboro High School- tweeting from Birmingham AL
Frank Buck, retired admin. I write and speak on organization & time management. Tweeting from Montgomery tonight.
Wendy Story - AP at Shades Cahaba Elem, Homewood.
Kendrick Myers, AP at Opelika High School
April Chamberlain, Technology Coordinator, tweeting from a hotel room in Montgomery
Hi, Emily! Glad you could make it! Hope you can join the Blab after the twitter chat!
Hey Frank! Always glad when you join us!
Tammy Chambers, Dean, tweeting from Los Fresnos, Texas
I will be at your school in a couple of days to judge bands. Come by and say hello.
Hi, April! I guess you an are at the same event?
Darrin Lett, CT Director, Florence City Schools
Grayson Lawrence, AP Winterboro High School,
Hi Kendrick! Glad you are here! Hope you can join the blab after the twitter chat!
Alabama Educational Technology Association Conference
*******Question 1 coming up in 1 minute**********
Hey Grayson! Glad you're back tonight! Hope you can join the blab after !
Jonathan Kegler, Principal, No Box Thinking Texas
Hi, Darrin! I saw where you subscribed to the Blab. Thank you! And welcome to !
I am actually judging a band contest.
Hey, glad to be here...looking forward to the blab
Jonathan! So glad you're here!
Q1: Is courage a skill that can be developed? Why or why not?
Tiffany, AL, 2nd thru 5th grade Reading and Math Intervention
Hey, Michael! Glad you're here tonight!
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elem and co-moderator for and I are on the road. We will join in a few.
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elem and co-moderator for and I are on the road. We will join in a few.
A1: It better be, or we are in a heap of trouble!
Emile Aiton, Haleyville HS, Special Education
Glad to have sometime to learn from one of the best in the Twitterverse!
A1 courage stems from confidence. So yes
A1: Yes, through depth of knowledge and passion
Hey, Tammy! Glad you're joining us for tonight!
Good evening Char, Dir. of Curriculum Bay Village OH
Hey Wendy! Thanks for being here tonight!
A1: Courage can be developed, taught, modeled, all of the above! We wouldn’t be teachers if we didn’t believe this!
I am looking forward to the chat..will see about the blab..;)
A1: I believe it is...courage is often hinder or accelerated by confidence in ability
Hi, Emile! Saw where you subscribed to the Blab. Thanks for being here & there! :-)
A1: Yes... Built through trust & tested by challenges and/or fires that arise...
A1: Yes, it is like anything we do, The more we practice being courageous the better we become at it
I was worried! I thought the Blab had scared you off! LOL
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville High, AL. Welcome all!
A1- Everyone can develop courage if they have the desire to do so and if they feel passionate about something.
Hey, Tiffany! Glad you're joining us tonight!
A1: It takes a certain kind of person to actually have COURAGE and go for the GUSTO! It's in your DNA! https://t.co/DyKYLpYGrN
A1: If courage is how we respond in a given situation, systematic exposure to relevant situations provides the practice needed.
A1 Courage is like a muscle, you must exercise it to develop it, thus it starts small
A1: Courage is definitely a skill just like anything else that can be developed in a variety of ways..teacher, encourager..etc.
Definitely agree...we build from experience
I agree. It must be systematic until it becomes automatic!
*******Question 2 coming up in 1 minute**********
A1:Yes.Courage requires developing discipline and having a mindset of overcoming that fear or obstacle https://t.co/OdLDr9OWlG
Q1: Is courage a skill that can be developed? Why or why not?
LOL. Not that kind of bands. Middle school and high school concert bands.
A1: You must gain the TRY-IN from those you are teaching. Not an easy skill to develop! It will require you to go ALL-IN!
I'm glad to hear you think so. I agree. The more we do courageous acts, no matter how small, we get better at it.
Hi Jennifer. Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island stopping by to say hello to -at a state conference.
A1: Courage is a mindset & can be developed. It is also relative. What is courageous for 1 person is just the norm for another
Q2: What does our view of failure have to do with finding courage to take risks?
Welcome, Char! I like that... courage is a mindset.
Hi, Carol! Always great when you stop in!
A2: Failure is negative and is associated with those who are unsuccessful. We have to see it as growth and learn from it!
I immediately thought of it as I read the initial question! Who is willing to risk it all to develop COURAGE?
A2: When we accept failure as part of the process, we have more courage to take risks.
love this quote, courage is like a muscle..start small, get bigger with time, food for thought each day! https://t.co/2HBuJdwM4N
A1 Courage is like a muscle, you must exercise it to develop it, thus it starts small
A2 If failure is a speedbump, it is easy to amass the courage to try again. If you see failure as the catastrophic end.....
AND it is hard to model courage.
A2: Reminds me of Kevin Elko's Monday Morning Cup of Inspiration this morning..."So what now what." I will find the link and post.
A1 is a deep feeling within you that helps you pass through obstacles, challenges. Risk-taking is its cousin.
A2: One must learn to embrace the FEAR and allow it to push them in the pursuit of COURAGE! https://t.co/BCwqSXaML1
A2: It's not failure; it's your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. learning experience -get better at it every time
A2: When you fail, you are portraying the courage to take risks!
A1: Modeled courage shows one to be courageous.
I do too, Andrew. I have a book titled, "In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle." (About a bball team)
I could have never played piano or other musical inst.w/o taught courage.speaking to groupswas terrified now look!
Yes, we can develop courage,Char, if we have good role models. A1
A2: Failure is just another reading on the measuring stick. Regroup, reform, reassess, repeat.
I love it but after 3 and 4 it can seem like failure. We have to encourage to see courage at times.
True! If we can see it, we can be it!
A2: Seeing failure as opportunities to learn & hone skill. Make the choice 2 see failure as a detriment or chance to do it right
A2: Failure is relative too. Growth mindset defines failure vs challenge.
I hope all participants will jump to Blab.im after the chat! What great insights tonight!
I hope all participants will jump to Blab.im after the chat! What great insights tonight!
Schools with courageous leaders foster a culture where Sts & Ts can take these risks. https://t.co/higWihLGpP
A2: When we accept failure as part of the process, we have more courage to take risks.
A2: Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford
*******Question 3 coming up in 1 minute**********
LOVE -> RT A2: Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford
A2: failure has to be accepted as a learning process.. mess up,pick up, and regroup to take another risk. https://t.co/gElhOlb84E
Q2: What does our view of failure have to do with finding courage to take risks?
Q3: How can a person show courageous consciousness in a culture of status quo?
A2: We've been taught that failure isn't an option. Our minds are developed that way. Let's be... https://t.co/GbkPv3ztw8
Q2: What does our view of failure have to do with finding courage to take risks?
A1 Absolutely!! When teaching and coaching our students, we spend most of our time on mental training. Courage
A2 - Love Ken Robinson's TED on "Do Schools Kill Creativity.
so true...it takes courage to continue to take the risk after 3 & 4 - all about how you view the process
A3: If you have standards and always act according to your standards, the culture of those around becomes irrelevant.
Yes! it starts at the top! "A team takes on the personality of the coach."
A2: Ditto! https://t.co/uZk81ys4yR
A2: Failure is negative and is associated with those who are unsuccessful. We have to see it as growth and learn from it!
A3: We have to be intentional. We need to celebrate and recognize those who are failing forward and showing courage!
A3: In order to be bold, one must be confident in themselves and their mission.
A3: By being willing to truly think the UNTHINKABLE! We must be willing to BURN the BOX of conformity! https://t.co/XLXdKYgJGb
A3: Engaging our colleagues personally & challenging them professionally to grow as an educator.
A3: Be the change you wish to see in your “school”
A2: ...risk takers.That's why we give our Ss pencils & not pens.Pencils have erasers because it's okay to make a mistake&change it
A3: Preach!!!!!!! https://t.co/N9A07VEm7G
A3: If you have standards and always act according to your standards, the culture of those around becomes irrelevant.
A3 There is no status quo. Everything is always in flux. Fully embrace constant change and then it is easy to keep moving forward.
Wow! This chat is on fire tonight! Love the insights & conviction!!
A3- its my opinion that you blast status quo out of the water by showing that as a leader you will try new things&it's ok to fail.
...And that takes COURAGE! I know that you are a courageous leader!!
A3: You must be willing to TRANSFORM into the GAME-CHANGER that others are relying on you to be! https://t.co/xJz4iB70ig
I think it is because we all experience failure at time and often do not feel supported through it!
BOOM!!! https://t.co/dLA2ZcFJBg
A2: ...risk takers.That's why we give our Ss pencils & not pens.Pencils have erasers because it's okay to make a mistake&change it
A2- Failure does not happen to us it happens for us. Overcomer
*******Final Question coming up in 1 minute**********
A3: Act with purpose - do what is best for kids & progressive even if it is different from what is always done
We should always ask, Is this what's best for kids. If we answer yes, do it.
Final Q: What first small steps can a person take that will move them forward through their fear?
A3: Jump in head-first into whatever it is you're doing and see who follows you.
Don't forget to jump over to blab.im (website) to watch the livestream! https://t.co/TFA4a1xRTy
*******Final Question coming up in 1 minute**********
We are actually winning when we fail because we have dared to try and ruled out what doesnt work so we can move forward.
Final A: Ask what's the worst thing that can happen? Often, it's not that bad.
A3: I tend to use quiet confidence,focus on the positives, and embrace innovation..then status quo is irrelevant!
Is it BEST for your students? If yes, do it! Having a critical friend is always helpful too!
A3: By totally disturbing the non-believers who are satisfied with status quo! Be COURAGEOUS!!! https://t.co/IHPRdirDia
Final A: take the step. Do not wait for when you feel you are ready. Surround yourself with others who challenge you.
FA: Seek wisdom from that 1 or 2 you trust to give guidance & cause you to reflect! Maintain an open mind/growth mindset
Yes! I just said this in an email today! https://t.co/MIBBwI38Ij
Final A: take the step. Do not wait for when you feel you are ready. Surround yourself with others who challenge you.
LOVE! RT A3: By totally disturbing the non-believers who are satisfied with status quo!
FQ I keep going back to inertia, keep moving forward and moving forward becomes your default state.
A1-All skills can be developed. It begins with the decision to try, desire to learn, and effort to succeed https://t.co/naQsFd02tx
Q1: Is courage a skill that can be developed? Why or why not?
FA: Discover that fear - find where it hinders you most...then plan to improve in that area
A4: Begin by WINNING THE DAY! Don't try to conquer it all at once but instead build a string of WINS! https://t.co/qMMCR5uMf6
FA: Keep your eye on the prize, keep the focus on what is important, and don't let fear stand in the way of your path to success.
Final A: You will never be 100% ready. Just start and focus on each step and keep moving forward. Work through the uncertainty
FA: We tend to say "rip the carpet out from under the feet" you'll fight to stand,Jump,and work!! https://t.co/d62lyTd3hm
Final Q: What first small steps can a person take that will move them forward through their fear?
A2. FAIL =First Attempt In Learning. Courage is necessary to keep trying through (multiple) failures https://t.co/gqiPzekHpc
Q2: What does our view of failure have to do with finding courage to take risks?
Wonderful chat tonight & at . Thanks. Wish I could stay but have an early start at the conference.
A4: By getting up off the mat and refusing to allow FEAR to win! You must believe before you achieve! https://t.co/g0ZUP5PkCB
Thanks for stopping by! We're ending at 9:30 & jumping on Blab.
A2 We need to let go of how we used to look at failure. If we let failure stop our desires or dreams nothing great would happen!
A1: absolutely! Courage comes from self esteem. Self-esteem can be instilled through revelation. https://t.co/3YcUCHFmk4
Q1: Is courage a skill that can be developed? Why or why not?
Enjoy. Invite me to Blab another time.
A5 Try something new! You can't fail (or succeed) if you don't try! https://t.co/soKBE6XKqW
Final Q: What first small steps can a person take that will move them forward through their fear?
A4- Choose to see ourselves being successful. Positive Self Talk. Train for the stress and decide to Believe
FA: 1st, admitting to the fear. Understanding that it's a journey and not a race to the finish line. https://t.co/2Hz9VeryBQ
Final Q: What first small steps can a person take that will move them forward through their fear?
What is the URL for the Blab?
A1: Courage comes from knowledge and passion for doing what is right. Can be learned. https://t.co/F5k2aTtGjg
Q1: Is courage a skill that can be developed? Why or why not?
Can't make blab. Mouths to feed. Kids to get sleep. Lol Maybe next week
