#TMchat Archive
Current and relevant education discussions are held every Tuesday in #TMchat. A weekly guest moderator, considered an expert on the the week's topic, joins @conniehamilton to guide the one hour chat and actively engage with participants. Founder and moderator @conniehamilton supplies her responses to the week's questions visually in Thinking Maps.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
I'm Connie Hamilton. Todd Bloch and I are your moderators tonight. Let the introductions begin. https://t.co/fJspIPJRna
Monica, Special Ed teacher, Texas. Like always, I will be following along with the folks. Interested in learning about productivity!
Good Evening I am excited to join you tonight talking about Productivity
Todd, 7th grade science teacher and organizer (middle school chat Thursday 8 pm et)
Our format will include 7 questions. Use A1 to respond to Q1 & remember to include hashtag in all tweets. https://t.co/9mY2UsZN7f
Kristen Graybill. Pre-service elementary education teacher from University of Oklahoma
Great to have you join us Monica
Thanks for joining in Ervin
Good evening Kristen glad you are here
Thanks for joining, Monica.
GREAT topic in this evening! I have been working toward improving this skill set for the last week. Meredit… https://t.co/vQxACnLXb6
MYP practitioner at IB school in Delhi NCR
P from CA...in and out while making dinner.
Hi everyone! Jennifer, 3rd grade teacher, Kalispell, MT
Now that is a productive way to make dinner: Doing a twitter chat ...
Good evening Jennifer Glad you are here
Q1: How do we define educational productivity?
Always great to see you in
Just walked in-Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here.
Thanks for joining, Carol.
A1: Time to task and quality of task completion....
Well I know some mess desk people that are highly productive ... and clean desks that aren't
A1: Educational productivity is the efficiency and accuracy at which a student can complete a task based on resources provided.
A1. Time to have great conversations with others rather than pushing papers.
Nathan Kleinmeyer, 8th American History in Nebraska.
A1 Educ productivity-collaborative spirit of colleagues working effectively together 2 impact teaching & learning.-process driven
A1: Productivity is HOW much impact you have in given amount of time!
BAM! Somebody knows her stuff. https://t.co/Xd4KNubToC
A1: Educational productivity is the efficiency and accuracy at which a student can complete a task based on resources provided.
Any other resources that come into play here? https://t.co/fJbyMtA70U
A1: Productivity is HOW much impact you have in given amount of time!
A1 Maybe we'd be better off thinking of education as a process rather than a product. Maybe our students would be...
A1: Educational productivity is any progress we make towards our goals. Moving the needle just a little counts.
To me Educational productivity is seeking and giving maximum learning for all stakeholders of the educational program enrolled in
YES we often talk about productivity in a business sense: Is it different in an educational sense?
A1 Looks like deadline-driven frenzy.
Hmm... it is situational isn't it! Time/impact are the major factors but others may come to play
A1: I know the feeling I have wehn we have a "productive" day! Time on task, all the "ah ha" moments, routine/procedures are flowing
A1: sounds like an emphasis of first instruction to maximize learning
Productivity can be a FEELING but how would you measure it then? I have those days too... Then think HOW productive was I?
Exactly .. And/or is this another buzz word that people are spouting but not changing to do?
I'm wondering if resources come into play. How productive can you be with what you have? https://t.co/XvZBMTHmXk
Hmm... it is situational isn't it! Time/impact are the major factors but others may come to play
Q2: How can Ss and Ts productivity be measured?
Q2: How can Ss and Ts productivity be measured?
Oh, right: Limited resources or access to tools can limit your productivity for sure
A2: Productivity is often measured in Outputs: Products: Student achievement data: Teacher evaluations ... Are all effective? Hmm
hey Ben-AP in Reno NV late to the party
A2 could production behaviors be defined so that you can see the production in place before the product? https://t.co/3AywcuCoUq
Q2: How can Ss and Ts productivity be measured?
A2: S: final product AND the steps taken to reach it. T: Resources (materials/information) provided to help students reach goal
Great to see you here, Ben!
A2: by setting SMART goals and reviewing their achievement and evaluation of the process
For Ss its about accomplishing something you couldn't do or didn't know B4 https://t.co/vnbNK69CB3
Q1: How do we define educational productivity?
::tossing hands into air:: ok, you beat me with that graphic by seconds!
A2: depends on the work product produce
A2 for Ss could you do that B4 or did you know that? How did you grow today? https://t.co/3TdS8SJf0k
Q2: How can Ss and Ts productivity be measured?
Your friends at ScholarBound checking in for the night!
By that definition American Teachers aren't productive (not my belief) Since our Data is so bad
Guess it depends on the tool you're using. https://t.co/D1u5WcktTX
By that definition American Teachers aren't productive (not my belief) Since our Data is so bad
I love the students assessing their own productivity! Great idea
Just using the old political ideology (That I don't believe in) to play devil's advocate
Sorry. Checking in a bit late.
A1: Task management, focus, purpose, know your why.
Q3: What tools do schools use to increase productivity?
A3: Schools are using Technology to improve all productivity: Like and Flipped classrooms to communicate and same time
A3: A purposeful, strategic use of Google Classroom can be a huge time saver.
A3: My classroom is using interactive notebooks to help organize students, save time and make them more productive in their learning
clear communication on multiple platforms helps ensure all stakeholders have a voice https://t.co/vQe19PkJuG
A3: Schools are using Technology to improve all productivity: Like and Flipped classrooms to communicate and same time
A3: master schedules, staffing resources, tech (sometimes), adopted curr., common planning time,... https://t.co/qzTOVlUffX
Q3: What tools do schools use to increase productivity?
So ... I'm probably not getting it still ... Loving the learning from others! 💜 https://t.co/C3p6Eid2uJ
A3 district has changed EVAL tools to Danielson's rubric .. I believe this has made our tchrs more effective & effi… https://t.co/Dd4aMrDH5N
A3. My fav one is harnessing the fear I get that if I begin I want to be sure I complete it correctly. https://t.co/IyesURm6jT
A3: Our PLC process has help focus our meeting times on Student Learning making a more productive school
A3: Schools use interactive websites to increase productivity. Students, parents, and teachers can keep track of work from home.
A3: Evaluation models of existing practices help us make sure we know what we're doing is working.
A3: Evaluation models of existing practices help us make sure we know what we're doing is working. https://t.co/doKdctwE3r
A3. On rare occasion I have spent time w/ another principal I lean back amazed at some of the techniques they use to be productive
A3: Procedures, policies and processes that ease our time demands help us be more productive
A3: there are a lot of moving parts in our day...when the schedule is changed, the tech isn't working=feeling unproductive-No wonder
Q4: How can we increase our capacity to be productive?
A4 be thoughtful & purposeful-is helping Ss? if not why are we doing it? https://t.co/fhAiXfBVuI
Q4: How can we increase our capacity to be productive?
TTWWADI bug is a killer when trying to work collaboratively.
A4: Add hours to our day? no but we can DELEGATE tasks to trusted others and share the work load
A4 take time to enjoy the whitespaces in your calendar & fill them with things that recharge your soul https://t.co/fhAiXfBVuI
Q4: How can we increase our capacity to be productive?
A4 I need to get back to my "To Do" list > Urgent, Soon, When I Can, At Home ... Found it helped me focus https://t.co/mAjJQVq2bz
Q4: How can we increase our capacity to be productive?
A4: This year, I have really focused on setting attainable, mini goals that add up to a lot of productivity by week's end!
Sounds like a plan to me. https://t.co/oCkwReja1C
A4: This year, I have really focused on setting attainable, mini goals that add up to a lot of productivity by week's end!
A4: Reduce technology distractions, empathize with students, build relationships with students/parents, positive reinforcement.
celebrate small wins & they add up to big wins https://t.co/IoBngqQxq2
A4: This year, I have really focused on setting attainable, mini goals that add up to a lot of productivity by week's end!
Those look like good categories. https://t.co/XiNP0wViC5
A4 I need to get back to my "To Do" list > Urgent, Soon, When I Can, At Home ... Found it helped me focus https://t.co/mAjJQVq2bz
Q4: How can we increase our capacity to be productive?
A4: Prioritize needs and tasks is a key.... Then be like Elsa and LET it GO with things you don't need to do
A4: I can be more productive by multitasking and adopting a very focused approach.enlist support and expertise of peers
A4: I have a student who handles my attendance each hour, another take care of the board.... Find tasks students can handle
A4: recognize times and tasks when we are/ aren't productive-use to strategically plan tasks based on energy level
A4.1 As a T, I'm more productive when I'm focused on providing feedback versus grading. I don't grade everything.
I I have my teachers set a SMART goal each trimester.
Music to my ears. Right ?? https://t.co/WcLduvzIJk
A4.1 As a T, I'm more productive when I'm focused on providing feedback versus grading. I don't grade everything.
A4: Having breaks and time for self is another great way to increase productivity: Remember to take those breaks!!
Awesome! This creates sense of class community & develops leadership for Ss https://t.co/N0dzbCTP7t
A4: I have a student who handles my attendance each hour, another take care of the board.... Find tasks students can handle
A4 To be productive, we must first have the right mindset-positive, collaborative, and respectful of those we are with.
Q5: What impacts our productivity?
A5:#1 for me is my own mindset. I'm my own worst enemy most of the time. https://t.co/jsfT0fR0no
Q5: What impacts our productivity?
A5: Our wellness, our attitude, our resources, our time .....All have great impacts on productivity
A5: Productivity is impacted by student behavior and teacher facilitation. Is classroom quiet and on task? Is teacher helping?
A5 Poor planning / procedures ... Taking our focus off the prize too many times https://t.co/uK97lFS6YG
Q5: What impacts our productivity?
Mindset is very important to productivity ... Need to be positive and growth oriented
A5: our time and self management skills will definitely impact productivity,also people management and interpersonal skills
A5: Attitude! Teaching can't be looked at as a job, but rather a mission. We are on a mission and have to "work the problem!"
A5 having a goal & focusing on completing it-no matter how big or small-eye on the prize https://t.co/JXKwFUPDoL
Q5: What impacts our productivity?
A4: "What will happen tomorrow if you don't do it?" Maybe it isn't really that vital.
A5: when energy, insight, or direction vary-so does productivity; a positive spike in any of these can lead to great productivity
A5: We all have those "bad" days that impact our productivity: We just need to pick each other up and make less of them
Q6: Should ones productivity be compared with others?
exactly-be in the moment & know that those things are just things that will be there tomorrow or won't https://t.co/7V0RthcCd2
A4: "What will happen tomorrow if you don't do it?" Maybe it isn't really that vital.
A6: When all things are equal ... Sure why not: But are all things ever equal?
A6. Not compared but learning from others who have tremendous ideas that could be applied in our work as well.
A6: Comparing to others is difficult it is best to compare ourselves to our previous selves: Are we growing?
A6: Although productivity is often compared, students should be comfortable working at their own pace.
A6: compared? no, nothing is equal, but we can learn from each other and reflect on our own practices https://t.co/zBuIxRIBYQ
Q6: Should ones productivity be compared with others?
What if they're not equal. Couldn't you take those inequities into consideration and try to narrow them?
A6: I think my productivity needs to be measured against the standard I set for myself and that standard needs to keep raising!
A6: Class rankings and class presentations oftentimes compare productivity in a public manner
How can you learn from each other if you don't compare... at least at some level?
A6 Only if it is for self-reflection ... I can do more or better if I learn from someone else https://t.co/oVNeGqAB1C
Q6: Should ones productivity be compared with others?
We can try to find the balance sure and we do: Best to look at individual growth
I like the idea of doing it as teams.
You can when you reflect on practice: Don't hold side by side but look at what is new/different only
Sure why not? Or Why? If it can help me get better-yes! makes you feel better-sure! never ending 1upping-no! https://t.co/MUep4AmT77
A6: When all things are equal ... Sure why not: But are all things ever equal?
A6: In some cases, I can see reasons to compare productivity to others. Looking for ways to improve, learn from others. No?
and school climate/environment.
its helped to create a sense of community in grade levels & focus PLCs on all Ss succeeding https://t.co/6cv2oDB52R
I like the idea of doing it as teams.
Probably depends on mindset, right?
Love learning from others and gleaming as much as I can from your wisdom each week. https://t.co/3dxSOJtolK
A6: In some cases, I can see reasons to compare productivity to others. Looking for ways to improve, learn from others. No?
Definitely-and a little culture, too. Hope purpose of comparisons is sharing, community, and growth https://t.co/lRcSY8nnJS
Probably depends on mindset, right?
Q7: How do you overcome unproductivity?
A6: I compare myself to colleagues. I want to know what they're doing that can make my teaching better! Neighbor connects with kids!
A7. Talk with others about areas I am struggling so I can listen and learn from their suggestions.
A7 -focus on what matters-have a good team-be coachable & breathe https://t.co/1gDYOP2Aaw
Q7: How do you overcome unproductivity?
learn might be a better word: Compare would mean you judge if you or they are better: can be dangerous
A7 Will power .. "Don't work, you don't eat" ... Accomplishing is in my DNA ... My character https://t.co/9sgkyhYnvD
Q7: How do you overcome unproductivity?
A7: First step is acknowledge the problem: Then get to work by focusing on improving
For sure. Just using the language of the q :)
Ans7: in myself unproductive behavior can be arrested by selfevaluation and reflection,in others engaging in introspection with them
Yes. Kids say "Mom, just call in sick." I say... there's no such thing as sick. Take a Dayquil Haha.
1st, I try to get in the right frame of mind and bring in the team
A7: I overcome unproductivity by taking a break and revisiting the task with a fresh mindset
A7: Recalibrate, then assess to overcome barriers to productivity. Ask: Right task? Right time? Right info/resources?
Sometimes breaks are absolutely needed to get back in the game.
A7: It's always interesting when I ask students what they need to be productive.
True!
I can't get a sub. The work doesn't go away. Just piles up. Makes me "sick" just thinking about it.
Thank you for moderating my first Twitter chat! It was very productive! Ha.
Thanks all in for the hospitality tonight Great chat Follow those that help you learn!
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Great chat! Made my brain work! Thank you !
Yes, Meredith. October 4 will be the last . No worries, you can shake me that easily.
