#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday January 13, 2016
For the next hour I will be learning with the awesome leaders at . Come join us!
Batista generated the idea, as he played the man in the most recent Bond flick
Great to see you here, Tricia! Can't wait to talk to you tomorrow!
i can get off track on my own perfectly well thank you :-)
Evening leaders! Jumping in for a bit, privilege to connect with you!
Hi Lori from Canal Winchester, OH Assistant Principal at CWHS
Hello!!! Glenn Robbins, Principal of an amazing MS in NJ.
Looking forward to a great topic tonight. Change is good!
Great to see you here, Nathan! please follow him - he's my
Welcome Tricia. Glad your here again
Good evening crew. Kevin, HS English at Highland. Also the comic relief of the chat room :-)
hello all. Josh Frame asst. principal at joining when I can tonight.
Thanks for being here Nathan. Looking forward to growing
Lori, Professional Development Specialist!
Do we have a leader tonight, ? Hoping for more weekly inspiration! Beth, ELA from SW OH tonight.
Glad you are able to be here, Jenny! Where did you end up at dinner last week?
Hi ! I'm Brenda, an elementary school assistant principal from Massachusetts- first time chatting with you tonight!
Hey Lori! Thanks for joining again. Should be a good one
Welcome! NJ is home to awesome educators like , too! Glad you can join us, Glenn!
Hey Brett, HS Teacher from Normandy HS, Parma City Schools
Can we get Digital Principals on at 9 PM (EST) to discuss Change in Educ?
Great to have you here, Glenn! Congratulations on your award!
Jacki-principal in Hilliard-trying to stay warm
Jeremy 6th Grade ELA in Dover. Joining in with some technical difficulties.
Ryan Rismiller, Assistant Principal at Marion Harding High School
7 Questions tonight about change. Almost all of them we can control.
Stopping by the buckeye state fro a few minutes this evening. Brian, HS principal from Mass.
Glen! Thanks for joining my friend! We have a Digital Principal the house!
The feeling is mutual buddy!
Thanks Neil! Good to see you too!
Aloha Winston, Principal, from Hawaii.
Hello ! It's great to join in. David, HS principal in Missouri.
Hello everyone! Garry Young, Principal of Zanesville High School in Zanesville, Ohio
thanks! That Barry fellow is an ok guy. Lol
Good eve, Maggie Bolado, South Texas
Tricia Ebner, GIS from Stark County, Ohio, learning to roll with the changes!
Yes! is moderating tonight's
Thanks for being here Jenny!
Looking forward to the discussion!
already starting the distraction lol
Does anyone else realize that when educators tweet we are always using exclamation points?!?!?
Looking forward to the conversation about 'Change' on tonight!
Wow! I'm going to add that to my list to check out!
The Load returns! Thanks for jumping in
Chris Poynter, Westerville Ohio, ESL
Welcome, Brenda! Thanks for being here! is moderating tonight's
Thanks for stopping in Josh.
Welcome back, Brett! Great to see you!
: Cousin Brett in the house at . Lol.
Welcome, Brian! Glad you can join us!
My secondary topic suggestion if anyone wants to play along... greatest movie villains of all time :-)
Hey John from the ILC. instructor.
Thanks for joining again Lori!
Allyson Apsey, elem principal, joining you from up north in Zeeland, MI
yes sir I do! You work at Highland?
Good evening everyone! Steve, Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
Hi, lurking tonight from NC
Thanks, Jeromey! We would love to get awesome ed leader experts in tonight's topic!
Awesome that you are already jumping in!
Hi all - Jay Clark, principal of Van Buren MS in NW Ohio.
Melissa here bopping in late...
Great to see you here, Jacki!
Appreciate the invite from and to join the cool ppl in .
That's great Brenda! Thanks for joining in. Can't wait to hear about Change from the Elem mindset
Awesome Ryan! Like the designation of “what we can can control.” Why expend energy when it will not be harnessed.
angry 5am texts from keep me going :-)
Hey, Ryan! Hope you are doing awesome! Great to see you!
Alison Walton, Washington State - aspiring admin.
Here's hoping to short-lived technical difficulties! Welcome!
yes, I really enjoy learning from
I'll see you at next month!
Thanks for joining Brett!
Ray HS Principal. Hello to all and congratulations to Bobby Dodd on a well deserved award
Lalonnie, curriculum facilitator
happy to join, midview hs
For the next hour my tweets will be devoted to as we talk change! I am Craig. A middle level admin from !
Thanks for being here, Lalonnie!
I think I have it figured out now.
Melanie from Dover Middle School, fashionably late
YES! Great to see you here, Maggie! Let's do this!
Welcome! Please join in--we want to hear your voice, too!
Lotsa great leaders at Wednesday evenings are a great hub for learning!
Thanks for being here Jacki!
Thanks for being here, Herb! Looking forward to learning with you!
sure do! Great educator!!!
Chris Powell Gahanna Lincoln SS - American Idol was only an hour this week so I have some time to kill
Good evening all ... looking forward to following along.
BAM! Barry is in the house!
AWESOME!! Let's meet up and chat!! Looking forward to it!
Good evening! Devin from Gahanna.
that's I meant to congratulate
looking forward to connecting tomorrow!
That must be life in the Garden State. No golfing in my neck of the woods. Shoveling, though!
I'm not worthy! I'd be honored!
Welcome back Brian. OG in the house tonight.
doing great as long as road conditions are good! Hope things are great your way
Hi, Alison! Welcome to - glad you are here. Look forward to learning with you!
Hi, Alison! Welcome to - glad you are here. Look forward to learning with you!
Monica from Dayton, first grade teacher and aspiring admin
Mahalo ryan, glad to be here.
Thanks for being here Brian. You will have a lot to offer on this topic!
Yeah! Great to see you, Sheree!
A1: Waking up earlier and trying to get to work earlier as well
indoors. Ss designed&created mini golf from scratch in 2 1/2 days.
glad you dropped in, neighbor! We have a handful of peeps tonight! I like it!
Welcome, Melanie! Great to see you here!
Thanks for being here. Washington is in the house!
A1: Started time blocking to balance out my day between personal, professional, and doctoral work.
A1:Eating right and trying to read more
A1. Removed all barriers for students to be able to access technology in school. No longer a mountain to doe on.
Hi, Carol! Welcome back to
A1: meditation in the morning. Helps me focus and prioritize, navigate the day, and is healthy for the mind!
Thanks Ray! I appreciate all of your help over the years. Thanks for jumping in.
A1: Committed to straightening/cleaning/organizing my desk at the end of each day. Small step, but a good one.
and to think you had the coolest name in the galaxy!
A huge award - 2016 NASSP National Digital Principal of the Year!
A1: more balance with family
So... it was a high of 19 degrees here in the Buckeye state, so there was not much golf today!
A1) More walk-throughs. Can never get out into the school enough!!
A1: Less overanalyzing and laying off the junk food.
A1 I registered in a fitness competition that's WAY outside my comfort zone but wanted to challenge myself
Thanks for joining Barry! The more the merrier!
A1: I am exercising more!
I need to do more of this!
A1 I'm taking a new grad class, so I have to play less and work more.
A1: My was discipline, so trying to be more discipline in ways like dieting and staying on top of school and grad work
A1) Balance!
Personal & Professional - spending more time with family
A1: re-established my focus on my training goals, & more importantly the balance needed to handle school, family, & personal goals
A1: I am making it out to visit more school buildings already!
we are two regular guys who love to make students & staff lives better.
Thanks for joining Carol!
A1: I cut my hair!!!! I also redesigned Alg1 in 3 schools to be blended and reworked three CP ELA courses to be personalized.
greatest graphics ever! Welcome, Carol! Thanks for a bit of with our !
A1-focus on my One Word for 2016-celebrate
A1 Personally, recommitted to reading before school each day. Begin day slowly and on a positive note when I read for me.
Interesting how our are coming up!
Committed to attempting to improve my ability to come up with ways to assist in integrating tech into instruction to show mastery
A1: Making sure to delegate more tasks/responsibilities, and trying not to overthink situations.
A1: Good question...I have revamp my resume and have applied for my first leadership position of the hiring season...
A1: I am committed to making my classroom better than it was yesterday.
Me too--signing up for a 1/2 marathon (walking).
golf indoors when you have Ss making mini golf from scratch!!
Man, you will see results from the first session. I recommend
Balance is what it's all about!!! Being an effective educator = maintaining & priortizing balance https://t.co/VyFxJzy4bx
A1) Balance!
Personal & Professional - spending more time with family
A1. Organizing and simplifying things at home so I feel less stress
Its official, we have all 2016 Digital Principals in - that's a record (considering we were named on Mon)
what is on your podcast list sir?
A1: I created my new One Word for 2016 - NOT YET - trying to keep that mindset!
Lori, I plan to run a half marathon this year in October. It will be my first. https://t.co/5SBJHuh8kt
A1 I registered in a fitness competition that's WAY outside my comfort zone but wanted to challenge myself
I am ready to join in now!
Thanks for being here. I wonder if that is what the trophy looks like?
That's right! One word! :) https://t.co/gh81FKnuoC
A1: I created my new One Word for 2016 - NOT YET - trying to keep that mindset!
1 change I've made is keeping myself more organized
Way to set the bar and rise up to it!
for thought, Craig. Glad to be here with .
reading everyday is important - best of luck and share often
that's big! Be visible and things happen!
A1: On the personal side I started to take back my health. Committed to running 5k and worked towards it. Taking time for health.
Thanks for joining again. No Dayton Hoops tonight?
I had the best workout while watching old Twilight Zone episodes!
Wow it's only the 2nd week of January! What are you going to get done in the next 2 weeks.
A1: becoming more aware to future practices and sharing the good that we are performing
A1: Personal change I've made: Read more for pleasure, watch more movies & commit to running races. Looking forward to 2016!
don't know about the coolest name, but the coolest title is High School Principal
also want to commit to coming up with more ways to allow students to demonstrate their creative side to show Learning & FUN
A1. Removed all barriers for students to be able to access technology in school. No longer a mountain to die on.
A1 Working out before the school day, it's my focus time
A1: reflection from break was to find new ways to Connect. Ts 2 Ts, Ss 2 Ss, School to Community. See Connection-Make Connection
That is so awesome!!! Nationwide?
A1:Cutting the sugar and working on my first 5k for the spring!!
only in Ohio!!! New Browns coach and now this!
A1: not letting other's neg steal my energy, putting my passion into creating positive and exceeding previous lvls of kindness
Come over to my office - it is a mess!
A1: Less TV, more reading
awesome thanks for the share.
I have a list of books on my can't wait to read...i need to check out # sixty books
My wife and I are doing the KonMari method to simplify our home. It's interesting!
Keep an eye on tonight - he is moderating!
Impressive group right here! Honored to collaborate!
It's "what have you changed"--had to scroll to find it!
A1) being more optimistic, day-to-day, about positive change. Ignoring the negativity.
A1: A closer relationship with God. 🙏🏽
A1 Trying to blog at least once a week focusing on Ed tech
Good to see you jumping in to the mix
A2 The power of NOT YET and being mindful and in a growth mindset.
A2: I had my staff do a book study together on School Culture Rewired. It went very well, and we are on same page.
A2:I have gained a ton of PBIS ideas from twitter chats and my PLN
A1| Doing a barbell class 3 times a week. The hardest personal challenge I have done.
two more Elem school action plans & HS/MS units with PBLs embedded.
A1 Recommitted to giving my students choice in my art room. Choice of project, goals and spot to work
A1 Action not just intention! I set up and to get them active! Wrote my 1:1 grant & got it approved!
A1: new glasses...surprised my students and colleagues! They approve! PS: Sorry for being late!
Trying to keep up with 3 chats or more, has my head spinning!
LOL. No doubt! Big stuff going on in "The O"
a2: Too many to mention most change I have implemented has come from exposure to so many great idea from my PLN on Twitter
A1 forgot the tag "compliment people, magnify their strengths"
A2 - the amount of resources available... Still looking for more specialized to Econ and Gov
A2: Using Twitter as a professional development tool. inspired me to give Twitter a try. More change followed.
A2: Blended Learning techiques, as well as other instructional tech methods are what I've taken from Twitter to my room the most
I thought I was losing it keeping up with and .
I know - my wife may be turning off my wifi time!
A1: Making time to recharge w the kiddos playing games and doing projects...w minimal tech. Also working out w kids. Fun!
My principal and school have embraced one word 2016! # envision # one word 2016
We are uberizing PD - figuring out how to be available and deploy effective and timely 1:1 support in addition to trad PD
A2 hard to pinpoint one thing, but Twitter has opened my mind to what is possible in education
A2: Using to give students a personalized means of taking on research. Also chat participation as VALUABLE PD tool
Good job G! Glad they got on board
A2 Ideas as we implemented 1:1, genius hour, makerspace, and so much more!
A2-I learn from all of the blogs that twiitter peeps write--they help me reflect on my own writing and improve
very nice. I don't often use Podcasts during training, but love to listen to them in the car
A2: Modeling practices as a district level adm - I provided time for our Ps to create a profile and we set up a group!
I'm sure you have lots of experts to help, but holla if you want more:) that event is life altering!!
A2: Since there are so many, a broad answer: Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things.
A2 I can't pinpoint one idea, but the positive nature of other Ts on Twitter inspires me every.
A2: genius hour to meet a variety of levels and interests - 6 steps for Getting Started with Genius Hour https://t.co/Ol4UyZV2aX
A2: sharing new thoughts and ideas on Twitter is helping me be more responsive to Ss thoughts and ideas in class!
A2 I became a team member to advocate for change. Hope to bring the message across the states.
A2: Personalizing pd for staff using unconferences and bring JOY to teaching with "Teach Like a Pirate"
I don't think you become excellent by trying to do it. It happens when you focus on learning.
A2: I have begun using more and trying to do some with my students.
A2) 140 characters not enough - way too much out there, but READING more..gaining better perspective on best practice
A2: to communicate w/ Ts & leadership teams.Joined to share &solve probs.Planning hybrid coffee mtgs
I was frustrated with scheduling OTES observations so I used https://t.co/v3YYrZN8DI to schedule for the rest of the year
A2 Through my PLN I have found must read books. Now to find time to read them...
A2: From an educators view into other schools, I hope their change is to take action w/ something, instead of talking about it
A2: has to be the large volume of shared resources. Many conversation starters and ideas to pull into PLC share outs.
a2: Using social media in school, video newsletter, coding, , making school an adventure each day kids look forward to
A2: learning and utilizing my technology resources!
That's awesome! It matters!
I recommended to someone and of course which I love!
A2: I’ve seen the power of a & genuine connection to a PLN. Props to tribe for inspiring and pushing change forward.
Developing a PLN with my teachers, sharing articles and information w others, and several leadership tips!
Yes, are always sharing information. I have piles of TBR. A2
A2 Technology is most useful when it is the means to the "best" end! Tech should not be the reason you "do a lesson"!!
A2: encouraging of connections through Edcamps and Voxer groups. Been able to incorporate items through PBIS
A2 Lots of great digital tools I use regulary: Smore, Evernote, Buffer, Canva, and more.
great points in this post. Our work with our district and staying focused with culture mirrors this.
A2: Ironically, spending less time on Twitter.
A2: first heard of was on Twitter. Now facilitate teachers thinking towards that model in data driven
A2) Book studies! Currently on Energy Bus. sent me some resources when she used this book w/ office staff.
That's awesome, Tim! Thanks for sharing!
A2: Read more. It wasn't advice, but the constant sharing made it happen.
I've never heard of the KonMRi method....will have to investigate! https://t.co/MyaNhrI98i
My wife and I are doing the KonMari method to simplify our home. It's interesting!
A2 Biggest thing has been the personal connections and the mindset of growth, empowerment, and innovation.
Great idea! I love Doodle!
A2: sharing, learning and networking via
I love the synergy from the collective team!
A2: Opening eyes to positives with social media. Also passing concept off to interested Ts and Ss. Great stuff!
Great answers. Keep them coming!
you definitely use what u learn in Twitter! I am a witness!
Positive cultures are inviting and engaging & lead to cultures of achievement. A2
Each day she shares several students words and reflection. She missed 1 day and they were upset!
I just bought that book for a senior who is letting negativity get in her way.
A2: Blogging myself and reading other leaders' posts. Great ideas.
That's awesome that they notice!
A2 a different approach to how we can better serve students in the 21st century environment
Great to see you Cathy...
There's a book that describes the process. Good read.
I love That is the only way we can find common dates for leadership teams.
Sounds great! Any Ts adopting UDL and putting it into practice?
Social media can certainly be a positive.
A2) Twitter is teaching me how to say things in 140 chars, instead of 14,000 chars.
Seamless integration of tech with lessons build excitement for students. A2
Stealing is always allowed in Ed Leadership
A2: I take notes differently - Tweeting from conferences forces you to process key ideas in a way to make sense to you and others.
? Great tool if you don't already use, too.
blogging is very reflective and you learn so much that way.
I introduced the teachers I work with to PLN twitter chat today! Definitely a change!
A2. Mostly just inspiration to try new things and keep a open mind
I'm going to venture into the bloggosphere soon....at least that is my intention. https://t.co/vlu0eAZjuS
A2: Blogging myself and reading other leaders' posts. Great ideas.
Thanks for the chance to stop by tonight! Peace.
what a great idea sharing the energy bus with Ss
Thanks for being here, Brian!
A3: Try to have a conversation with a different student each day.
I will have to check it out. Thanks!
yes, but they may not exactly know it... :)
is trending on Twitter in
A3: I wish I would do a better job of providing personalized learning opportunities for my students on a consistent basis
A3:If I win 1.5 billion tonight, I will have unlimited funds to help our Ss succeed
Going to take some time later to sort through all these resources everyone is sharing with A2, I'm excited! Thanks everyone!
A3-be in classrooms more!
A3: One small change- replying to a question with another question instead of the answer!
A3: Using self-reflection on student progress, work, & assessments to better inform & direct my instruction. Can always do better
Is a mind mapping tool? I love mindmaps but have not gotten to the digital point with them yet.
I second that Nat. offers a forum for the exchange of positive moves forward in education. A2
A3 Take time to be in the "now" and not 10 minutes or 3 weeks from now.
A3: be able to effectively use my Patience...need to keep calm and trust it will all work out!
A4: Conference with Ss and give specific feedback for improvement.
Really would like to better utilize my calendar to manage my day to day workflow
A3: Saying no to things that don't matter!
A3) Listen more. Remember learning is a journey, not a destination.
It is a search engine...you can increase/decrease the difficulty of the text and stuff...AWESOME.
A3: Relationships
It all comes down to relationships (trust, mutual understanding, teamwork).
A3: Taking strategic action steps towards goals/tasks. Every action results in some kind of movement. What will my pace be?
continuously remember that there is a face behind each data point! What can I do to help each individual?
One small thing I could change is to delegate more effectively
A3: Not letting the small stuff weigh me down.
love the idea of chatting over coffee to brainstorm.
A3: get a handle on my schedule!
A3: Easy! Spend (much) more time in the classrooms supporting learning w Ts and Ss!
A3: Start asking Ts/Ss not just what their passion is, but what is something I could do/provide that would help them follow that.
A3) Be sloooowwww to respond. Listen, Maggie!
A3: Listening and paying attention to what students and teachers really need!
A3: listen more than you speak - more importantly make listening intentional
A3) "Just because I have time doesn't mean I need to fill that time." - Gotta know when to the a timeout.
it allows mirroring between your interactive whiteboard and an iPad. You can join back in w/ your Ss!
A3: complete blog posts I've been working on. Help with the celebrations of the building
A3: Write one thank you note a day (not email - too impersonal) ohedchat
Q3 continuously remember that there is a face behind each data point! What can I do to help each individual?
A3 - I would like to reach out to those students I have who I don't know as much about
So important and such a challenge! https://t.co/4tQwOhu4J5
One small thing I could change is to delegate more effectively
I agree! Great way to grow and grow others
A3: Take five minutes, every day, to send kudos to a student, his/her parents, or a colleague. Emphasize the positive.
A3 The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.(Covey) In other words focus on the students everything else is noise.
A3 I could definitely communicate more--tell the story of our Ts, Ss, PD team--I'm amazed by all and want the community to know!
Slow down and enjoy the learning going on at the school, delegate or say no more often@McLane_Ryan
A3: Being more strategic & Action Step oriented with long-term goals. It's easy to let the day-to-day bog things down.
A3: We make 1000s of decisions each day-Learning to "press pause" & act w/ clarity is a powerful action to take!
another small thing is to not let negative attitudes deter my focus. Need to maintain positive focus and continue ahead
I can't wait to see them!
is now trending in USA, ranking 48
A3 Make learning more authentic. Have students doing personally meaningful stuff. Take the focus off grades.
Al Jazeera America , Pensacola , Derrick Williams , , Ed Reed , Ben McAdoo , , Shane Morris ,
A3: Be more proactive and be discouraged less...I need to focus on the positive and press on. Oops...that's more than one thing.
my thoughts exactly - listen and slow to respond
Ya see that great minds think alike!
I thought about pulling students and putting parent on speakerphone to share the good their child has done
A3 Talk less & Ss lead more!
plans written down strategically become a reality!
If you get braces you become a great listener...
A3 best thing we can say to each other "I believe in you"
A3: And ensuring they are meaningful and supportive of all. Young and old. The power of the team. https://t.co/uUWRt5SutR
A3: Relationships
It all comes down to relationships (trust, mutual understanding, teamwork).
A3: Read and reflect on research each day. Don't rush decisions where possible. 24 hours can bring perspective.
A3) Using our amazing teachers for PD - heard about snowball activity today and asked her to share in our next staff meeting.
Authentic learning is challenging, but worth the effort.
and your community WANTS to hear these stories. They're just waiting for them to be told.
Barriers to Positive Change:
1 It's not my job
2 I don't do technology
3 It's the student's responsibility
4 Admin is the enemy
I did that today! Always have the best intentions to not lot things accumulate!
Be a great listener & advocate for more T Voice to empower . A3
A3: be able to personalize more strategies with teachers and students
I'll be checking up on that.!
Meet my students at the front door every day
A3: provide more opportunities for student choice and encouraging students to take more risks
isn't that the truth...preach it brother...
I really need to do this too! Just got classroom phones. I need to pick it up every day!
A3: Speaking up when it matters.
A3)Create a diverse Student Advisory Board to give voice and make the school what they want and need it to be.
Tonight's topic is 'change'. Great. Block schedules, social media, sleep friendly schedules... change is scary but often good.
A3) Write myself a "get better soon" card. I'm not sick. I just need to get better. Soon.
I think we talked about this...do it! I think you won't regret it...
A4: To become an administrator and increase my scope to learn and help others!
A4: Taking risks and being allowed to fail if I was taking a risk
A4: Finding TWITTER and VOXER. Period...end of story!
A4: Becoming an administrator!
A4: I put kids in charge. It works wonders.
A4: Embracing risk taking.
That's up on my list, too!
A4: made developing positive relationships & rapport with my students my #1 priority
Stealing no- it's like in lifting a line to transform it into another thought.
A4 Taking them time to build relationships with my Ss. For learning, relationships trump content, at least for a while.
I love this idea! Very thoughtful & impactful of you to think this!
A3: Not letting my reading list pile up. Although I always seem to keep adding one more...
A4: Scrapping our traditional newsletter and going to the video newsletter. Best change in engaging our families.
Using more guided math and reading small groups in my classroom c@McLane_Ryan
and sharing your expertise across districts and to many...we need to share more as district. not a competition.
A4-Wow-great question-there have been many over the yrs that helped me grow
A4) I started telling my personal story, why I do what I do. I stopped telling myself nobody cared about that.
A4: went from high school to middle school...having a variety of experiences connects me to greater learning!
Continuing to learn@McLane_Ryan
Absolutely! I feel blessed to collaborate!
Q4: shift from being task oriented to goal oriented. Important to always keep bigger picture in mind from multiple vantage points
A3: Involve teachers in an online PLN. Start with sharing resources.
Yes stop telling - listen to Ss and start reflecting
Best change I made was to make my focus daily optimistic attitude to foster Learning &FUN everyday to make school the place to be
A4: Helping my students safely fail, fail often, and thereby develop strategies to deal with failures in the future.
A3: Did someone say snowball activity? Here is a great opportunity for educators in February! https://t.co/ScVSRDw1rc
A4 taking some risks and putting in the work to create opportunities for my students and myself
A4: Moving to Special Ed...Daily personal rewards...Love every day!
We need to share our gifts and allow others "in".
Two way tie: Because of the people on the team, the freshman transition program and the RTI team last year
A4-Literacy Collaborative training when I became a lit coach changed the entire course of my educational career though
and you have a great story.
A4 Best change was taking risks and encouraging others to do the same. Without risks change won't happen
I love the kindle app- I can have all my books on all my devices - so I can read when I have a few minutes
A4: Giving my Ss the chance to design their own learning.
I wish I could go but i'll be in Texas...
A4 the importance to INVOLVE my staff in major decisions... empower and ownership goes a long way
A4: Take risks and be OK with failure.
Good for it! Let me know if and how I can help!
change that made a huge impact was to use social media & technology tools to open another door to enhance rapport with students
A4: Becoming deeply committed to PLC work as a systemic way to focus on and improve student learning.
A4: discovered that the way I performed a task was not the only way or the best way. Listened for better alternatives
A4) 2 things come to mind. Professional reading groups to improve teaching & learning and creating EduCorps (S internship program)
engaging and entertaining.
Wow! You are right - that's a game changer!
A4: Best change I ever made in my classroom was switching to a Flipped Classroom model. Totally changed the way my kids learned.
A4: Becoming a principal, and becoming an advocate for my entire school, not just my band program.
Melissa-Agree w you. Schools indistrict are part of 1unit. Can have distinct identities but same goals. A4
A4: Working w/ Ts, Ss, & Parents to re-imagine & implement new approaches to elem ed w/ my partners &
A4: Implementation of next generation learning approaches, strategies, techniques, and being a support for teachers and admin.
I had stickynote reminding me:purpose, form assess, feedback, praise efforts every day. It's doing it every day that made the dif
A4: learning how to step back and empower individuals to take on leadership in the change process
A4: searching, digging & reacting to to empower youth with service learning, PBIS and positive change in schools
A4: creating a set of goals and revisiting them regularly and making a commitment to always be a learner
Definitely need to maximize the downtime that can occur prior to meetings and events. No better way than a great book.
A4: Creating/supporting teacher & student leaders. Fostering leadership is a cornerstone of sustained success. (Good to great!)
Being positive and encouraging others to buy in to small changes. A4
A4: Leaving the traditional classroom. I was a robot playing the game. Man I feel bad for my former students.
Writing them down always helps too
It certainly was,
I became a fierce promoter of kids https://t.co/2gAWbtFWnH
Wow! You are right - that's a game changer!
Chatting HW tonight on ! Come join us!
just heard a presentation today on creating opportunities for Ss to experience good failures
Heard you have a connection to my assistant principal
A4:leaving my comfort zone.I was a spec Ed T @ a great school w/ my own kids&great friends. I left for my edtech passion.awesome!
A4: Making time to actively listen, to observe, and to ask the right questions.
A4) Sometimes the best change is not making change for the sake of making change.
oh my. Amber will have to give you the 411 on the bacon themed lunch events
The ripple effect was that working w/ & learning from made me a better educator! https://t.co/HtZupcv4W0
A4-Literacy Collaborative training when I became a lit coach changed the entire course of my educational career though
I agree with you - my questioning techniques keep getting better over time, which helps me to be more effective!
If I could go back in time, I'd apologize to my first class for sure!
I have a personalized welcome mat. I stand on it every day to offer a hug or handshake to every S; they love it
Being a risktaker is a positive move. A4
best change Global Scholars program and Algebra w/"Hands on" lab component
A4: started connecting w/ others & building a PLN.
Aw! We had fun, that's for sure.
YES, tech integration allows for collaborative conversations and actions.
Yes!! Her dad has been a LONG TIME dedicated member of our BOE. So glad she is working w/ you
yes great example for good to great - leadership should happen at all levels - Ss parents Ts adm and community
A4: realizing anyone can be creative & innovative, just needed to do certain things & have an open mindset
for sure. I see them now and usually say ... I'm sorry you had at my worst.
A5: continue to raise the bar for Ss and give them the tools to reach it. Arm them with educational and life lessons
A5: By creating and sharing other "metrics" that exemplify student learning!
A5: Embrace all the means of communication and engagement there are and be sure to tell our story! We have to brag
Q5: change the way we teach. Make education relevant to society, trends, and most importantly - our students.
A5: By changing what we do in American schools.
as well as , conferences, summits, reading blogs, books & decisions
A5: We need to flood the media with all of the positive things our students and teachers are doing. We are making a difference.
A5: Change the relationships we have with (1) communities, (2) parents, and (3) students.
A5: Share the positives. No one hears the good news unless we share it!
Hey Hope it's going well! https://t.co/gc7BXf6tUO
A2) Book studies! Currently on Energy Bus. sent me some resources when she used this book w/ office staff.
A4: Collaborating outside of my grade level/school/district &shifting classroom structures to put Ss in charge of their learning.
No doubt! Changes lives - not just our own, but our Ss and Ts as well
absolutely sir. Find ways to harness the power of social media and electronic communication
I am not in Ohio but I am going to listen in and see what I can learn... let's go
A5 Involving parents in our classrooms more might help change the perception.
A5 We have to tell out stories before someone else does. Use social media to connect with parents, students and community.
A5: Currently doing a book study with my dept. facilitators, "In Praise of American Educators" - DuFour so we can do this.
***Remember the rule of - follow five leaders to increase your PLN!
A5: starts small. Get Ss to see positives, then Ps, then communities. If we talk and show positives, the perception will change.
A5 by being transparent & authentic, work 2remove us vs. them mentality; make decisions what's best 4kids https://t.co/AVLGMnxM81
A5: I think we need to invest in student mental health issues & stress/anxiety- our students are telling us what they need
Good leaders lead alongside others & lead from behind too. A4
A5: continue to work together. Be the change that we want to see. Lots of talent in this group
When certain charter schools are spending million on ads bashing public schools, we had better share our stories.
we can inspire a new generation of educated Ss who love learning...they will write the new story. Meanwhile-tell our + stories!
A5: by making American schools a priority again and sticking to the fundamental reasons why schools exist
A5)Been giving this thought! Stop worrying abt what ppl THINK we are & focus on S success! Best coaches don't worry about ESPN
A5-continue to tell our story-control the message
A4 Less volume when my emotions get the best of me. Instead, I ask Ss, "Do you need help; can I help?" Things improve much faster
agree we need to do a better job promoting how great our schools are!
A5: it's important 2be proactive w/parent communication when making instructional changes. I failed in that respect & learned!
A5: Be the change. Passion, excitement, and a positive attitude are all contageous. Love school & education. Others will notice.
A5: The kids that we teach today will become the public someday. If we give them good memories, that's the perception.
I'm going to make a lot of changes after I win this powerball tonight 💵
Change comes slowly. Collaborative conversations w stakeholders brings about small steps to change. A5
A5: Advertise! So many great things are taking place in our schools...we just need to do a better job of showing everyone
A5: We must look at best American schools and emulate and implement their best practices. We must demonstrate better results.
A5: Break down the walls (literally). Blend online learning, connect real-time to business/higher Ed, learn & assess for real.
A5: stop feeding the perception - change instruction how Ss want taught, make our schools transparent, do something different
A5: We have to take control of our public image. Social media gives us the power to show the positives.
First review tomorrow. Charged our Building Leadership Team to read over break. I'll keep you posted https://t.co/Um8lIX1581
Hey Hope it's going well! https://t.co/gc7BXf6tUO
A2) Book studies! Currently on Energy Bus. sent me some resources when she used this book w/ office staff.
A5) Rethink why we're doing what we're doing. Is the current model adequate to accomplish the goal of teaching every kid?
A5: I now coach my admin & Ts to come up with communication plan for the changes made. Transparency is needed for understanding.
Bring the message to all stakeholders.
A5:Stay focused on Ss. Their perception matters most. Let innovation & creativity grow out of the challenges that are emphasized.
Important that we continue to grow in our mindset that doing school way we did it isn't doing what is best for today's student
A5: tell the story! ...(FYI got word that my book is on the way)
A5: By TRULY individualizing instruction. Ss inside want to do their best. Being relentless on success for Ss.
A5 I tell my Ts don't wait for reporters. Write the story, take the pics and email it to the paper! -Ed
A5: Help folks understand that the way we do school needs to change to reflect a changing world - Many traditionalists out there!
A5: as digital leaders it is our responsibility to share our stories. If not, the wrong person is speaking on our behalf Share!!!
a5 - do right by students, demonstrate professionalism, and enjoy each day - everything else will take care of itself
Keep the learning going to bring about change.
A5 As educators we need to share & support inspiring, positive, innovative work going on in our schools! https://t.co/2sCkPTrRUj
A5: Starts with my mouth...make sure what I say is reflective of the great work we all do. Sharing our stories.
We are our best source of positive media & so many tools to do it. We must be voices to take back education
A5: Schools need to embrace social media avenues instead of blocking them. 16yrs into 21st century- do it already!!
And other schools around the world
A5: Think outside subject area silos. We are helping Ss see themselves in their future & learn what they need to get there.
if we don't tell our story-- someone else will!
Agreed. Prepare the Ss for their future, not our past.
Build cohesive units of collaboration in cultures of trust.
A6: Get rid of periods, get rid of grade levels and subjects...truly blend the learning with all different ages and subjects.
Ok, Ok. So I threw in ONE question in which we can't control. Answers will be fun to see.
A5: It is truly about the relationships we have with our Ss. Powerful relationships lead to positive talk in the community.
A5 Lets be more aggressive with publicity about the good our teachers and students are doing. I see really strong achievement
A6: eliminate the barriers that cause too many Ss to believe this or that has no future value for them
A5: Our best ambassadors are our STUDENTS! If they enjoy their learning, they will share. If they hate it, they will share.
So true - professionalism can carry the load almost everyday.
A6: Clone the best teachers
One change would be to reduce the pace at which things are moving in schools... too much accountability paperwork
A6 I would change the belief that learning takes place within the 4 walls. The world is huge so should the learning opportunities
A6: Proper funding for ALL schools and ALL students. Public education is the most valuable tool in our democracy.
A5.1: we also have to build partnerships w/ the community. No longer can we wait for people to come to us...build common goals
A6: Remove the politics from education!
A5: "Be the change you want to see in the world"-Gandhi Model and share the wonderful things that are happening in schools!
Q6: the way success is measured at every level, student - teacher - district. Success is individualized not a blanket statement
A5: Be passionate about what you're doing. Keep the noise down. Stop complaining and let your work speak volumes!
A6: School is NOT a business!
talks alot about 2nd to last words - no need to get overwhelmed and into arguments.
A6: I would implement a "No Complaining" rule.
A5: Bring stakeholders in, bring other schools in, bring the press in. Share what you do each day instead of "hoarding" it
A6: Differentiated credentialing like college, with the instructional strategies and approaches of kindergarten.
A4. Writing my own book about being a teacher. Confidence booster. Life changing.
A6: More listening. For everyone.
A6: development of more education to teach social and behavioral skills needed to succeed
A6 Eliminate the admiration with standardized tests. Create a curriculum with more of a focus on just reading and math.
A6 I'd like a community approach to all schools, access to resources so all kids can be "equal" https://t.co/PE4pt94mAL
A5 Ts must teach with authenticity! The worst thing we can do to build trust to bend to a test. Real learning is the key!
A6. More local control and fewer aspects of education being controlled by federal & state legislation
We don't realize it but we do have power to change education. we are doing it tonight. Just need follow through,
A6) Kids come first in all decisions (especially when finances are considered)
A6 hard to answer in 140 characters tho....
Love it! Stealing this answer. Must say, I'm proud to work with a staff that does not do this https://t.co/LK2HqVwUm2
A6: I would implement a "No Complaining" rule.
That's a great word "admiration" - I agree that some do admire it as the silver bullet!
At the moment, feels less like best practice and more like busy work. Takes away from the time I could be teaching.
Resist the idea to just add more.Focus on the trans skills-comm., creativity, critical thinking, collaboration
A6: teachers co-teaching in every classroom with larger class sizes 40:2 w/a data driven blended approach & 1planning day a week.
Or stick with only ONE thing . . .
A6: Improve conversation between universities/colleges and HS. They say Ss are not prepared? So let's collaborate and V align.
A6: develop a school where students feel welcome, safe, and cared for! All things I can make happen and hope I do make happen!
A6: Systems that support taking risks when things aren't working rather than using poor practices to up scores.
Including education unions contributing to candidates' campaign funds?
too often we are blocking or ignoring it!It's not going away& neither are traditionalist mindsets. Change must happen
I like the data driven concept; just need more time to analyze, provide feedback, support growth of Ss.
A6: beat me to it - kids always come first and should be the focus of every decisions
A6: All teachers should have to watch themselves teach and truly answer, Would I want to be a student in my class?
A6: Does it count as one if its in a new tweet?... Flexible learning "spaces" to support collaboration and problem solving.
A6 Change in education would be to establish true cultures of positivity & engagement. -centered environments of passion
A6: Remove the stress for teachers and staff from the politics in education and foster collaboration and trust for learning focus
A6) How about outlawing the Carnegie Unit?
Excellent plan! While also spending time figuring out a prep model for students without College plans https://t.co/DpMGcX6rvC
A6: Improve conversation between universities/colleges and HS. They say Ss are not prepared? So let's collaborate and V align.
Glenn, Thanks for joining us tonight and congrats on another great honor.
What are you doing to increase moral and improve the climate of your schools?
A7-Embrace it and keep the focus on kids-don't be afraid to be uncomfortable
This is the point where tells us to follow five and expand our PLN!!
A6: Education is a part of Equity. We all need to agree that ALL means ALL Ss deserve a high quality education, no exceptions.
A6: Short-sighted and ever-changing "trends" that actually steer learning and education backward.
A7: Relationships and connections with the people around you
A7: Stay focused on what's best for students. Remember why we are here, and keep sharing your passion.
Q7: continue to evolve as a leader, above all else - keep what is best for students at forefront of decision making, always.
I've added a few, have you?
dream big, start small, scale fast - if h know me u know I don't do baby steps!
A7 Have constant collaborative conversations to brainstorm, problem solve leading to achievement
A7) Accept change as a given. Be a catalyst for the positive changes you want to see.
Internalize a and stay educated
a7 - just say yes. Try it and then make a decision. There's plenty of time to fix mistakes and get better, we ask our S to do it
A6 I would make sure all kids have ample time to learn to explore their interests & passions.
Thanks Ryan! I'm fortunate to have friends like you & work w/ amazing Ss,Ts & school community
A7 Constant learning and growth helps manage and deal with change.
A6 get the politicians out of our curricular & instructional decisions. Allow kids to grow & teachers to teach w/o mandates
A7 Twitter...some IUs in PA do a great job tweeting out all the changes faster than the state
A7: changes to the system Daily routine adrift in a snow bank. Can't stop it from happening, but we can make the best out of it
A7: Take time away. Unplug. Disconnect for a bit. Even roller coaster fans have to wait 2 hours for the thrilling ride.
👍🏼👍🏼 Two thumbs up! https://t.co/h2dPPXkaDz
A6: Remove the stress for teachers and staff from the politics in education and foster collaboration and trust for learning focus
A6 I would put politicians in the classroom for a week! State power holders must see things from the front lines!
A7: Continue to evolve...with the exception of the disaster that was last year's testing, so many good things in education today
A7:Internalize a and stay educated
Ha! I already did 10 minutes ago - am I that predictable?
A7: Understanding the changes, being knowledgable, and considering how they will impact Ss and Ts.
communicate the why-build a plan for the how- make sure everyone knows their part and feels like they can collectively make a dif
A6: No more bell system and flexible hours for students that need it.
The best way to deal with them is to stay true to what works and let your teachers know that it all can't be done in one day
I don't believe the chestnut "people don't like change". People like change. They don't like being changed.
"One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen, can change the world."
—Malala Yousafzai () https://t.co/JXXQ98KzIk
Would love to hear more about this approach...any articles?Loved my co-taught setting when I was in the classroom.
Awesome. Go big or go home.
is right - it's time to Follow Five to build your PLN! https://t.co/raHYa01z8A
This is the point where tells us to follow five and expand our PLN!!
A7; become a butterfly - embrace a constant state of metamorphosis!
A7: Twitter updates and PLN to collaborate on how to deal w/ the ongoing change.
Relationships that are strong allows the space for experiment around new ways of doing things. https://t.co/mWFF66FqVw
A7: Relationships and connections with the people around you
-wish you were joining this chat!!
A7: keep doing your own best practices and serving the students the best you can. Sometimes change happens but change isn't better
A7: be a change agent and perform the change you want to see
A7 remember 2consider 1st what's best 4 Ss, gain understanding of change, have integrity w/implementation https://t.co/d3IQY7bqjp
Sorry, I missed it. I feel like a goof now. Yes, but being predictable is a strength!
A7. Embrace change. Don't look for the things that won't work. Consider the possibilities.
A7: Be agile and mobile - know that change is life! Read up on Margaret Wheatley!
I'd love to share, I'm working on that!
A7: Respecting Ss, valuing kindness & collaboration, making real world connections, using formative assessment are all consistent.
A7: With passion and persistence. Collaboratively. And with LOVE for your students, staff and families.
would the unions need to purchase that 'protection' if things were handled appropriately?
You will love her stuff - makes sense and is peaceful!
A7: helping all members of our learning community to understand change is inevitable but doing what is best for Ss is paramount.
A simple and powerful way to positively change the vibe at school (and life) is to sincerely thank people for their good work.
A7: Be a voice. Speak up. Share. Ask questions. Reflect. We must be forces in the change we want to make.
A7) Listen and evaluate. Ask best teachers if the change is worth it AND if it will help Ss. Let them help guide and ground you
I liked larger class sizes as a teacher it gave the kids more opportunities to learn with peers & through projects.
A7 Patience Time will help spell the fast changes. We must wait out some things & not knee jerk react, immediately!
A7: Embrace change. If we don't change, we don't grow, if we don't grow...
We need to stop thinking about "my students" or "her students" and think OUR students.
When you show students that you care, it's amazing how the rest melts away.
A7 Research, research, research so that you can speak to why changing is best for kids. Also provide high quality PD when needed.
A7: Don't sweat the small stuff. Always practice BFK. Adaptability and acceptance can be powerful.
A7: always find a way to use change to benefit Ss - the changes that add the greatest value to Ss are the changes of importance
definitely...we need to change our pronouns...
