#edchat Archive
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Tuesday March 1, 2016
Topic: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in education?
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what does creativity in the classroom mean 2u? How can we, as educators, help foster a thirst 4learning n the classroom?
What specific steps or actions will you take to address systematic racism and sexism in your new position?
IMHO best question to ask of both types of candidates is what s/he will do when students aren't learning. https://t.co/0L3Wk8OnzX
Topic: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in education?
First & foremost, I want to know how they plan to build relationship w/students & stakeholders.
Topic NOW: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in Education?
As a soon to be teacher things that I prepare my interviews on are my professionally and personality. Is that enough?
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Thanks Michael... so what would you hope to hear from a candidate?
In what ways will you make your commitment to cultural competency transparent to your students and their parents?
Thanks Nancy... what aspects would you hope to her in a good answer?
Awesome question! I also think it will separate experienced from inexperienced. https://t.co/iFTLJfRyc3
In what ways will you make your commitment to cultural competency transparent to your students and their parents?
Great topic, Tom. In general, we could ask "What would your priorities be as an ed leader and/or teacher?
Thanks Amber... And what elements would a 'good' answer contain?
How will you support the students and families who are *not* opting out of state tests? How will you support those that are?
How important do you view 21st Century skills, and how do you go about supporting Ts and Ss in developing them?
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Key Admin: Question What is the role of Social Media in education?
I really like that question, Jenn. How would you answer that?
Great question... if you were interviewee, what'd you answer contain?
How will you create a culture of learning? What strategies will you use to help struggling Ss?
"are you a global educator? How?"
It's important to think about what's important to you as an educator.
My bent is toward and authentic outcomes Q1: What is your purpose in the classroom?
Examples of conversational gambits, methods of getting acquainted, visibility, etc.
Yes, are you…? Ha… so how’d you answer that question?
How do you prioritize putting students first when faced with decisions of funding, policy, and assessment?
First pass? "I'd ensure sure that every image, text, and story students experience offers them windows and mirrors."
Creativity-icing on the cake (passion projects...) that move Ss 2be thinkers/doers sharing their unique talents.Give choice 4 voice
Key Admin Ques:Are the current practices in PD meeting the needs of educators & if not what strategies would you use to change that.
A question for the ages!! https://t.co/vS0Bt85oId
How do you prioritize putting students first when faced with decisions of funding, policy, and assessment?
I'd say I need time to develop a solid plan
I believe the role of social media in education is a tool for professionals to interact and develop their ideas.
- As teachers we hold our students and principals accountable, what would you be accountable for in your role?
Ask what moves them to be passionate instructional leaders to find out what their thoughts are on
I'd want to be sure to stress that my role is to offer windows & mirrors to students - to see themselves & the world.
gr8 ?. Hope 2hear:Don't micromanage learning, give Ss space & opportunity 2make decisions n the classroom.
I see so much pushback against opening this up from admins scared of predators, lawsuits, etc.
I'd say I've built a global PLN & plan to teach my students to do the same.
Somewhere in the process, it’s important to determine their comfort & competence w/connectedness.
Ts: How do you assess learning? What innovative pedagogy have you used? Admins: Where do you see Ed in 5 years? How support Ts?
Interview Q: Describe the professional environment in which you and your Ss (Ts) will thrive?
Hi, Mark. Your friend Carol from Long Island is here to say hello & chat with
cool… in interviews in which you’ve been a questioner, has this question been asked?
Why will your previous school/district miss you? Will they be able to sustain what you accomplished w/o you? How do you know?
Admin Ques: Could you define a teacher leader and describe how you would use them in your school?
- Social media is used for professional development and building our PLN
PD needs to be individually driven but also mostly aligned with organisational vision.
It would be good to ask a teacher candidate or leader candidate about their thoughts related to digital citizenship.
It has to be both right? As a T, I hope the known can inform the unknown
For both: How do you support and implement diversity in your work environments?
Yes, and how they feel about a flattened hierarchy as a structure for school.
allow the educators to participate in planning the PD
This is a great question for any teacher/leader to ask to lead their own work.
Ts: What 5 words would your previous Ss use to describe you and your pedagogical approach? Describe how you've used Ss feedback.
I would ask "What's your twitter name? :-)
I am highly motivated to exploit student creativity on health and wellness for them to make proper decisions for themselves.
What are you hoping tchng & lrng looks like in your sch & how do you communicate vision? via https://t.co/PjnAgORddn
Oh that's good. Would give great insight. https://t.co/fXWz2njamU
Ts: What 5 words would your previous Ss use to describe you and your pedagogical approach? Describe how you've used Ss feedback.
I would have the staff list everything in the way of student achievement, throw out ones you have no control over then prioritize
. What are your top 3 educational values, and how will you affirm them in the face of outside pressures?
yes; I'm thinking a lot about sustainability of the interventions I've been leading
just produced a podcast episode on this today.
A question could be if the job were a meal, what aspects of work would be appetizer, main meal, dessert
Admin Ques: Please define what school culture is and describe what strategies you would employ to positively affect it?
Im currently 21 century learning. Implementing tools for evidence of learning plus professional growth are main lessons.
I use 3 words. Regardless, I use it towards end of interview to compare with my observations to that point. https://t.co/B5Yficcllp
Ts: What 5 words would your previous Ss use to describe you and your pedagogical approach? Describe how you've used Ss feedback.
Topic: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in Edu?
Another good question! https://t.co/fcjgPmIvLE
Admin Ques: Could you define a teacher leader and describe how you would use them in your school?
I've used: 3 words your colleagues / students would use to describe you.
I would love hearing responses to this question and seeing how everyone's "dessert" varies. https://t.co/R65mwNe4aZ
A question could be if the job were a meal, what aspects of work would be appetizer, main meal, dessert
The learners are the experts when assessing a teacher's effectiveness! https://t.co/l3Oug4USt3
Oh that's good. Would give great insight. https://t.co/fXWz2njamU
Ts: What 5 words would your previous Ss use to describe you and your pedagogical approach? Describe how you've used Ss feedback.
Admin Question: How do you cultivate change in a building?
Also, look at how they use social media themselves - what is their practice of ?
I'll try: appetizers: PLN, Learning/Research,Main Meal: Relationships, Learning Dessert: Special Events, Celebrations
everyone should be asking what is(are) the purpose(s) of (loaded, but insightful)
Q2: What do you do w/ the Ss that excel in art, theatre, music, but struggle in Core4?
If you were , what is the first thing you would apologize for?
Admin: How do you cultivate innovation and risk-taking in the people you lead? How do you view failure in the process of growth?
Sorry, that is probably too political for this conversation.
great question… how’d you answer it?
What are your beg, mid, and end year goals for your teachers? What is your intake on parental involvement https://t.co/qOSAVjsF83
Topic: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in Edu?
are journals really objective? Or do they only reflect perspectives of the people who control them?
Private schools rarely have large classes.
So important to develop the soft skills inherent in
Admin/Tchr Quest: How do you balance or prioritize teaching kids WHAT to learn along with teaching kids HOW to learn?
empathize - getting the audience to understand, engage and be passionate about an issue 🌏
Just had a chance to skype with the awesome 😊I'm looking forward 2presenting at on 4/13
Ts: If you had only one learning activity to use, what would it be and why? Q gets down to the essential of the teacher's outlook.
We need to find out how they handle failure/adversity & change. (Fear vs opportunity)
Prioritizing the magnitude of each lesson by sorting them with Blooms Tax. How they learn can be developed through flipped learning.
Cultivating an "it's okay to fail" environment is crucial to innovation and growth. great question! https://t.co/VcuKfFlQZR
Admin: How do you cultivate innovation and risk-taking in the people you lead? How do you view failure in the process of growth?
For both: What leads to deep learning? What role does the teacher or admin play in engendering deep learning?
Imperative to find avenues to advance 21st skills, if not English then what about writing a play? Or math of music?
Tom, have you written a post about this--you have GREAT questions, questions that can lead everyone's work.
focus on the HOW. MT : How do you balance or prioritize teaching kids WHAT to learn along with teaching kids HOW to learn?
define - fleshing it down, envision a solution and how does it feel look & sound?
To cultivate innovation & risk-taking allow failure as part of the process of growth. Do not put down! https://t.co/stuILXnJcf
Admin: How do you cultivate innovation and risk-taking in the people you lead? How do you view failure in the process of growth?
This is illustrated well in the movie, "Most Likely to Succeed."
diagnose? Are they stuck? Taught in wrong way for them? Regardless, embrace their strengths, try to capitalize on them
We also need to excite the next generation to become teachers
Interview Q: Describe your assessment non-negotiables. Follow-up Q: Tell me what you know about standards-based grading?
Exactly! Don't want to work for an Admin who uses failure as a hammer! https://t.co/5vCFVsZuEW
Cultivating an "it's okay to fail" environment is crucial to innovation and growth. great question! https://t.co/VcuKfFlQZR
Admin: How do you cultivate innovation and risk-taking in the people you lead? How do you view failure in the process of growth?
Our 1st grader buddies brought us encouragement cards as we get ready for testing next week! https://t.co/6gzUlV2a5R
There are some amazingly good interview questions being generated tonight.
Designing learning from failure is HUGE, and too often overlooked. Check out
Terrific questions, Dave! This could be a guide for hiring interviews. We should storify it.
Or with co-workers who do!
Admin/Tchr Ques: Please list the benefits & advantages of Grades & list the benefits & advantages of portfolios then state your pref
How do we achieve risk-taking in the current landscape of teacher evaluation
Yes, and how would you support differentiated instruction too.
Thanks for the suggestion! https://t.co/PlCPamU8xK
Designing learning from failure is HUGE, and too often overlooked. Check out
Great minimalist question to get to the heart of the T's pedagogy. https://t.co/QuhpdxsXUS
Ts: If you had only one learning activity to use, what would it be and why? Q gets down to the essential of the teacher's outlook.
We should compile a list w/key points we would like to hear mentioned. What a resource!
And the "traditional practice" intersecting with new ideas.
Yes. For too long assessment has been an afterthought in the classroom. No more. It is of critical importance.
WHAT I teach is dictated by the curriculum HOW I teach is dictated by the learning styles of the students in my classroom
Yes! These are questions I wish I could have asked every admin in my career. :-) https://t.co/xuGG5KHiDU
Terrific questions, Dave! This could be a guide for hiring interviews. We should storify it.
This really requires a dynamic leader, one who is not afraid to support new ideas.
I agree, Nancy. This could transform into an article.
Sometimes it's not even enough to focus on HOW, I long for my Ss to know WHAT to DO WITH their learning
As an aside, the idea of learning styles is seriously being questioned.
but must be a leader who also balances failures as part of the process
Suggestion: turn teacher evaluation into a peer-based system. Ts evaluating Ts. No admins w/ no context. https://t.co/a5ETW5AtJu
How do we achieve risk-taking in the current landscape of teacher evaluation
Grades set a standard for the highest level of learning. They help differentiate between students work.
States to 'Go Open' with online educational materials - StateScoop (registration): StateScoop ... https://t.co/wiwF0oyIbj
T ?: What should a student's grade reflect? Admin ?: how will you support Ts in a "fixed" mindset?
Model risk-taking and the power of failure in the classroom and hope the Admins notice
This is AWESOME! Leave the How to the teacher because they know their kids! https://t.co/rIy4Gu4y6S
WHAT I teach is dictated by the curriculum HOW I teach is dictated by the learning styles of the students in my classroom
brainstorm - nothing is off limits. Share ideas even if it is crazy
The education positions require many skills today that are different from the past, lots of leadership skills.
Suggestions for 8th SS STAAR remediation?? Solid instruction but students still struggling.
prototype - quick visualisation. How to get my idea across in 90 seconds?
Most Ss preferences of effective teacher involves Respect. How do you respect learners in your courses?
Formative assessments throughout the unit will help uncover student development.
"Explain your vision for driving up test scores." Only you know that planning to drive up test scores is a fool's errand.
test - importance of feedback strikes again! 😝 Get user feedback and improve
Those who don't complain and haven't yet moved into leadership roles need to be encouraged to speak up. https://t.co/oYL9KB9usC
The 'rhetomatic' = teaching rhetorical analysis through structured inquiry. Very cool stuff.
For both: What strengths would you like to build & develop? What areas would you wish to refine?
May I ask why are learning styles being questioned? I see extremes in learning styles every day.
I’m slowly copying the questions from the chat into a Gdoc. Feel free to add questions & possible answers. https://t.co/bd2peHbYuV
You're stranded on an island. What 3 books would you want? What 3 songs would be your playlist?
To make students' futures better, we need to consider what skills they will need—& teach them. https://t.co/cMgFjKu5Nf
W/teachers &any fostering teacher leadership RT : Admin Question: How do you cultivate change in a building?
Ts: What does every student need in your course? Admins: What does every teacher need in your school/district?
I agree, but in this space, it was easier to use than teachers, students, parents, & community…
Love this question--thinking. for me a survival guide, bible, blank book. . .songs collection of best classical music. . .
Topic NOW: What are the key questions we should be asking teacher/administrator candidates in interviews for positions in education?
Yes -- probably can tell much about the candidate from the choices. :-) https://t.co/ru225qoNi7
Love this question--thinking. for me a survival guide, bible, blank book. . .songs collection of best classical music. . .
Great chat tonight! Dial up @ 8 CT, 9 ET, 7 MT and 6 PT - gain ideas about increasing student talk https://t.co/9ZliSnA4n9
how do you make the ppl around you better?
I have never used easy tech! I would love to learn about it!
As a huge supporter of social & emotional learning, I don't know about assessing it, thoughts? via https://t.co/ylkdiYpjeh
Admin/Tchr Ques: How would you best demonstrate to a group that you are a digitally literate educator? PowerPoint doesn't count!
How do you use formative assessment?
What is the role of in your classroom? In and as a whole? No right answer, just curious
How do you use technology in your work with Ss orTs?
What tools, strategies, or resources do you recc for dealing with plagiarism in the digital age?
How do you continue to learn? How do you integrate new ideas into your ? Examples of when, see if they adapt
PowerPoint could be included...as long as person demonstrates they know WHEN it's the best tool for the job https://t.co/yOk7dI83wg
Admin/Tchr Ques: How would you best demonstrate to a group that you are a digitally literate educator? PowerPoint doesn't count!
what breaks your heart about education? What is the best thing in edu?
how do you build relationships with students who are hard to build relationships with?
This is a great question! How can we make it easy to communicate the same idea with students & parents?
as well as research & proper citation https://t.co/CKoA0w8dBW
What tools, strategies, or resources do you recc for dealing with plagiarism in the digital age?
Does blended learning work?
"Inside Syrian Refugee Schools: In their search for a destination, teachers face difficult choices." https://t.co/PDfXjERaUU
how do you foster community?
How will you for the common good in this position?
How do successful leaders build culture? Who are some of your mentors/leaders you look up to? How do you empower others?
who are you (not what you do...who)
Is there a way to balance parents' desire to ask questions with the teacher's right to their own technique?
A teacher's compassion is evident in everything they do! I donated to Syrian Family Resettlement https://t.co/scP4vryPX1
using to record and upload short videos to and other social media
how do you identify & leverage struggling students' strengths
Before we close out I'd like to thank our moderators & & all who participated
I might tweak to "how could blended learning help your Ss or staff?" https://t.co/nqp6wh63It
Does blended learning work?
Please join me in wishing a cofounder of , Steven Anderson, a very Happy Birthday
Thank you moderators & participants! It was a great chat. TY newest followers - let's learn from each other & in
If there is one video you watch today, watch this! Truly Breath Taking! Full Moon Silhouettes Vid https://t.co/ZUwbzPRZjI
Thanks Tom and team and participants. So many great questions were shared.
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"Tell me about your personal learning network." - is what I would ask a teacher/admin candidate in an interview.
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Ss said that math is everywhere. How do Ts encourage confidence to identify math in non-obvious places? https://t.co/TdyPEmXqQP
Great chat! Thank you all for your wonderful insight
Question: How do you reward staff success?
It's not the learning that is different in our system, it's the teaching. The learning is probably more consistent.
One hour until ! Our topic is trends & changes in education.Come join the discussion!
Much Mahalo to REL Pacific board members for the sharing & hard work at our last mtng together! https://t.co/aolAywRopd
Love this question ! Experience w/ admin who didn't have much of a network was really frustrating! https://t.co/v5R8egrX8t
"Tell me about your personal learning network." - is what I would ask a teacher/admin candidate in an interview.
Much Mahalo to REL Pacific board members for the sharing & hard work at our last mtng together! https://t.co/xBZd4pNWQ3
Hello all CT area friends! Chris, elementary principal from Greenwich, joining
Computer Science Teacher from
RT leadership is about influence https://t.co/Q2iuzz2Ugb
A1 Leadership is defined in the OLF as the exercise of influence …toward the achievement of the organization’s vision and goals
What's the book in front of you right now? I'm reading through 's Reign of Error. Such rich food for thought.
MT https://t.co/Ttux6owqVu
A1: Leadership means deepening learning & building capacity to strengthen, reflect on, & improve/refine program & pedagogy
RT https://t.co/1oB83mJ6kA
Leadership is really about supporting and advancing your team. Critical to establish those important relationships.
Want info on behaviour? What about homework? The Alphabet brings you links to popular content: https://t.co/OdZlXdCKZC
Via Know Your Place - When I was a second year teacher I was told to know my place. To r... https://t.co/9PR9EzbBL3
A2: open minded, risk takers, confident, accountable, persistent, willing, able to listen
Tough day dealing with in class... much support is needed for our to be successful
RT https://t.co/DlRoVUgwQe
trust and confidence in what we are learning and in the message we are conveying, we need to promote a growth mindset
Students using Kiddle shared the "safe search" from Google with me today. Check it out! ... https://t.co/f5T8vFjNx8
MT Leadership is being courageous.... https://t.co/T9aInIB4lR
it is being courageous to stand for what we believe - allowing ourselves to be seen = vulnerable
collaborative assessment with incorporation of 21C skills to ensure equality of opportunity and success for Ss
Inspiring confidence in your students is so important. 5 signs yours are growing more confident: https://t.co/bgEYLwP0wR
How might we exist limping digression where students and faculty collide?
