#oklaed Archive

This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.

Sunday November 26, 2017
9:00 PM EST

  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School. #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Kevin Hime Superintendent #cpsreds #OklaEd
  • nancy_nwilliams Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Nancy Williams- Reading Specialist - Idabel Primary South signing in #OklaEd
  • participatechat Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #oklaed by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/PCV0aPuKUs
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    @dougeb00 Doug Brown Superintendent @IdabelPublicSch Welcome everyone to #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:00 PM EST
    #oklaed Am in a contentious Facebook discussion this evening because I think FAILURE is an important source of innovation ( you know: FAIL=First Attempt In Learning —> Innovation, creativity, useful efforts on impt situations) and they think is too negative.
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 8:51 PM EST
      10 minutes until #oklaed come join the discussion on encouraging innovation!
  • JanalynTaylor Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    #oklaed Janalyn Taylor, EC Principal, Clinton
  • RebeccaMurdock8 Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Rebecca, TPS, ES SPED teacher #oklaed
  • ECHSHoward Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hello #oklaed Hope you are ready to dive back in after a well deserved break!
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Jason Bengs #cpsreds tech director #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Steph Hime #cpsreds Elementary Curriculum Director #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Steve Gilliland, Asst. Principal, Del City High School #oklaed
  • TurnerJoshuaD Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Josh Turner, Byng, Math Teacher, and asst. Softball Coach #OklaEd
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Natalie in Yukon, 3rd year principal at a small Catholic school #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Steven Pyle, Sulphur Middle School Principal #Oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Kristy Cooper, Del City HS. Leadership/Math Teacher #OklaEd
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Jack Reed, Principal at Emerson High School in @OKCPS #oklaed
  • effortfuleduktr Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Blake Harvard, teacher and blogger, Alabama https://t.co/EJp11sZu1q #oklaed #tg2chat
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    We will use the same #oklaed Question and Answer format as usual.
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    #oklaed Shanna Mellott, all about English, Cache
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Todd Gragg, History Educator - @mchsbombers1 #mdpurpose #bomberstrong #oklaed
  • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Kylie Jackson 5th Reading in Clinton #oklaed
  • OB1_Knabe Nov 26 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Melissa #cpsreds Secondary Curriculum Director #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:03 PM EST
    #OklaEd John Bennett, Emeritus Engineering and dedicated learner about / promoter of Effective Learner, residing in Midlothian, Virginia.
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Tonight we are talking about Encouraging Innovation #oklaed
  • CPSVballcoach Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    7th grade science teacher Clinton, OK #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Seth, proud principal of Oakridge Elementary with @MoorePublicSch #oklaed
  • DossettFor34 Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    J.J. Dossett, Educator Politician #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Jun Kim, Dir of Tech. "Homer wanna be after Thanksgiving" Moore. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Kim, 4th grade T with Norman public schools. Exhausted foster mom. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Debbie Thoreson, P od 2nd grade girl & T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School, #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Let's get started! #oklaed
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Tina from Pryor. Instructional Coach #oklaed
  • JonnyCurriculum Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Checking in, representing @IrvingMSCougars #oklaed
  • kasnelson Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi #oklaed! I’m Kas, Elem Lead Learner @VPSINDIANS. This was my #runview in #NWOK tonight! Never gets old!
  • OklaEd - Moderator Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    #oklaed welcome #okleg members anytime
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Aaron Baker, Mid-Del, middle school teacher #oklaed
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi, #oklaed - Joy Hofmeister, State Supt 🍁 #HappyThanksgiving2017
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1 What can we do to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Rebecca and I teach 3rd grade in OKC! #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Nov 26 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Terri Cullen Associate Professor @oueducation #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Eric Justin Bates Band/choir/Humanities Oklahoma Union Schools #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Christie Paradise, 2nd Grade, Mid-Del. #OklaEd
  • sulphurmiddle Nov 26 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1- Show some innovation at the leadership position. #Oklaed
  • effortfuleduktr Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1 - Give students a solid base of knowledge on the subject being taught. #oklaed
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Join us #Oklaed
  • DonnaWeth Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Donna 3rd grade from Texas #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) Give the Ss freedom. Let go of the control. Stop teaching them there is only one way to do things. Or at least explain when there is. #OklaEd
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) prove resources and PD Make sure Ts know tech is a tool not a replacement #OklaEd
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: Encourage risk taking #oklaed
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: Get teachers excited about all of the cool things they can do in the classroom and THEN give them the support and resources they need to do so! #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1 Step one: Don’t stifle natural creativity #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) Focus on the process as much as the end product. #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 - I think the title of this chat captures the answer to this question. It has to be encouraged, beyond that notice when I try something innovative, mention it, and to truly spur innovation #okleg has to fund the resources for our classroom! #oklaed
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Julie Robinson, 1st, Moore #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1) We’ve got to be the lifelong learners we strive to make out of Ss and stay on top of what is new and what others are doing that could work in our classrooms. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1. Stop being in control and take on the role as a facilitator. Give the Ss the power. #Oklaed
  • TurnerJoshuaD Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: Fund it! #OkLeg and then let go of the reigns a little bit, let students come up with the questions and the answers! Just guide the ship in the right direction. #oklaed
  • angmlittle Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Angela Clark Little | Edmond Mom | #oklaed ADVOCATE | Cofounder of OK Parents & Educators for Public Education @OKPE4PE
  • nancy_nwilliams Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 We can be open to student comments and concerns. Recognizing a problem invites solution and innovation. #OklaEd
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 I model risk taking and innovation as principal #oklaed
  • chong2087 Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Chong Lor, Northeastern State University English Education Teacher Candidate! #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    #oklaed Processes should be more important than outcome. Still assess the final outcome but the process is valuable too
  • kasnelson Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: give teachers support, freedom, and encouragement to innovate in their classrooms! #oklaed
  • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1- encourage Ss to try new things and new ways to learn those things! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1 Ts need time and energy to by innovative. They also need freedom to try things that might not work. #oklaed
  • OklaEd - Moderator Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    #oklaed encourages educators from other stated to join
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: Shed the one-size-fits-all mentality & encourage students to own their education. Let kids be kids. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    a1) move away from closed rubrics and create more open ended projects. #oklaed
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    #oklaed A1: Ss choose their own ideas to research & write about to help them plan, design, and implement an idea. I call it “putting their learning into action.”
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Aubree Hurt, 3rd grade ❤️ #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: stop passing out worksheets and start providing more ops for hands on Inquiry based learning. It takes an investment of time and just the want to. #oklaed
  • chong2087 Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Oklahoma has some phenomenal teachers, and I want to work with the best, but I cannot take a vow of poverty to teach in Oklahoma. #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1) make your classrooms a safe place to try and maybe fail, but be encouraged to try again, #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Shane Sanders Administrator, supporter of young people and teachers in #MidDel and @OKCPS #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1) Be an innovator. Not just a TPT-buyer or Pinterest surfer. You know your Ss and your content. Go innovate! #OklaEd
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: Educate ourselves about things like “black girl magic” and #hiphoped. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Remind our students that failure only occurs when you quit trying - then give them opportunities to surprise us! #oklaed
  • angmlittle Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1) Get more Educators/Parents in your area to advocate for #oklaed so we can get our per pupil up to the regional average.
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: be less skeptical toward it. Roll with those teachable moments. Don’t cling onto your lesson plan. Let it go! #oklaed
  • EnidSchools Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    We're adding another teacher to help improve the learning environment for students! Join the EPS team as an English teacher at Enid High! https://t.co/AOgdJvlpDp #OklaEd
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1b: Give Ss and Ts voice and choice in their instruction and learning processes #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: We can create a culture that allows teachers to experiment and try innovative strategies that have the risk of failure. We have to look at ways to get the fear of new teaching methods out of education. #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Falls/Fails should always be forward, never backwards even if no one is there to catch you. Keep moving foward! #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1 Step two: Don’t think your way is the only way #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Mike Broyles, Superintendent, Canadian Schools #oklaed
  • DonnaWeth Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 model risk taking and innovation no matter your role in a school, encourage students to share their voice and give them some choice, focus on the process rather than end product #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Allow collaboration, Reflection is so important and support NEW ideas and encourage online learning #oklaed
  • OB1_Knabe Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: I gave students a version of the Apollo 13 problem to solve based on interests students shared and tied to the curriculum. #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Challenge students to begin to solve a problem that breaks their heart, in a way no one has before #OklaEd #Choose2Matter
  • NMeget Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1) We encourage our Ts to share their innovation. Helps get other Ts wheels spinning. Beg, borrow, steal #oklaed #swelem #cpsreds
  • chong2087 Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Get rid of standardized testing and use authentic assessments instead. #oklaed
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Seek out and connect w/innovative people.😊 Teachers learn best from other teachers and students from other students. #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Start giving students the opportunity to learn what they are passionate about and innovation will follow. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Renee Bell, AP Bio Teacher, Del City HIgh School #OklaEd
  • mrsmcreading Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1b) Get rid of the mislabels. You're not the techy teacher, dissenter, or over achiever. You're an innovator! Own it #OklaEd https://t.co/t2eWXzqe1Q
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: SHARE! Advertise what other teachers are doing. Everyone wants to feel valued and sharing the good things your educators are doing will increase teacher efficacy, which could lead to greater heights of innovation in the classroom. #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Love it! Love projects! Love my students, individual perspectives! #OklaEd
    • DrTerriC Nov 26 @ 9:09 PM EST
      a1) move away from closed rubrics and create more open ended projects. #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Kathy Dunn, Mid-Del Assistant Superintendent A1: Innovation increases when we focus on teaching kids student-centered lessons on standards rather than teaching the textbook page by page. #OklaEd
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1) Start on day 1 with growth mindset activities. Involve students in helping create classroom rules and procedures. Be open and encourage ideas from all learners all the time. Voice and choice. #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1 "It's not failure that we celebrate; it's audacity, and the will to try again." https://t.co/7EOcsduEel #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: if you take that how I like to learn survey the first day of school.. yeah use that! Don't just file it away. If you teach how they learn you never work a day. #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1) a more rich use of project based learning, rigorous and relevant #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: be willing to consider “wrong” answers are just different “right” ones. Let the kids figure out what works #OklaEd
  • nick_schumacher Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1. Give students a voice in their education. Honor that voice. Be vulnerable enough to try new ideas and be willing to make mistakes. Either create or find a school culture which embraces innovation. #OklaEd
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Jennifer, kindergarten, Moore...joining late! #oklaed
  • Mrs_McGaughy Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Get a free DVD of Ken Burns Vietnam War for your school. https://t.co/UuhfS1CNMg #okss #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Innovation/creativity is hard to “assess”. 🤔 maybe we need to focus on tenacity, persistence. Qualities that are necessary for innovation. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • TurnerJoshuaD Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2: Participation and collaboration. Show students that it takes everyone involved to get to the final product. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:15 PM EST
    I think I am on this journey. I am in the process of attempting to convert my class into an inquiry based history lab and in do so may expirement with more of a standards based grading approach. Teach the process and thinking instead of memorizing facts. #oklaed
    In reply to @DrTerriC
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Huge question we face at #cpsreds. How do we prove we are innovative and creative #OKlaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • JanalynTaylor Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    #oklaed A1 Ask T to share innovative ideas in staff meetings. Let T stir interest and motivate others Ts.
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2) Collaborating w/ peers. Effort. Ability to adapt a process depending on formative feedback. #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: assess the effort, not the outcome. Are students asking questions, reflecting, connecting w/mentors and experts, iterating? #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    #OklaEd A1: Give them challenging driving questions AND facilitate their efforts to innovate - including dealing positively with the very likely failures / mistakes that will occur.
  • ECHSHoward Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Focus on the 4 C's and close the technology gap by focusing not only on putting devices in Ss hands but on how they are used. Tech for low SES is primarily used remedially instead of to explore #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: What you measure is what matters! #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2) Ask ourselves and our Ss, is this the same thing we’ve been doing? Is it working? Can we make it better? Draw up a plan, execute, assess, and then do it all over again. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: student Interests; current & relevant events #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1 Start with a growth mindset. Allow opportunity for exploration, experimentation, and conversation. #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2 I think this is a reason this is scary. Measuring or assessing is harder the more innovative we get. We have to be open to a more standard based grading system than formative assessments. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2 I'd say assess the outcome, too, but not for a grade. Assess and provide feedback. How can I do this better? #oklaed
    • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
      A2: assess the effort, not the outcome. Are students asking questions, reflecting, connecting w/mentors and experts, iterating? #oklaed
  • DrewC75 Nov 26 @ 9:17 PM EST
    So much edulingo right now. #oklaed
  • nick_schumacher Nov 26 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2. Can we measure growth? can we assessment engagement? We don't fatten the pig by weighing it. #oklaed
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: Innovation cannot exceed interest. We must make sure our learning is high interest. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: Learning should be fun, knowing the students interests and how they learn is important. Teachers attitude/approach sets classroom mood. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: if working w/ a group did they do their job? Assign jobs. Feedback to other groups. Reflection. Etc. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: Participation, effort, and performance based criteria work better than a, b, c answers #OklaEd
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: School or classroom climate can be measured. Innovation doesn’t just happen. We must first foster a culture that values network improvement communities—for professionals as well as students. #nic #oklaed @shellyellis_715 @tiffanyneill @levi_patrick
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Per usual, jumping in late. Tasha from #cpsreds #oklaed
  • NMeget Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2) I’m gonna answer w/ a question. If it’s innovative, is there a way measure? Innovation by definition is new #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2) Empowerment. Are my Ss present? Measured by attendance. Are Ss engaged? Measured by interest. Are Ss empowered? Measured by the difference they're making in their world. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2. Assess?!?! Not sure how to do that. If we want innovation, in my experience is to just let them go for it. If we start assessing it, we can block the creative flow. But this is just my opinion #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2cont) presenting what you "learned" rather than what you "made". #oklaed
    • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:16 PM EST
      A2) Collaborating w/ peers. Effort. Ability to adapt a process depending on formative feedback. #Oklaed
      • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
        Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: There may not be anything quantitative to measure or assess, but a qualitative measure could be the motivation, attendance, and culture of the classrooms using innovation in the classroom. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: I think celebrating innovation would be the best way to go! Find a way to celebrate to help motivate. #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2) Emphasize (not assess) solutions and reflection. How can they become better? Assessment scares people and tends to force them to think about what the assessor want instead of their own creativity. #OklaEd
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Amy Bednarz ELL Teacher from Rhode Island #oklaed
    In reply to @OklaEd
  • sulphurmiddle Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2- Not pushing TLE by any means but several domains support innovation and could be used to measure/assess. Ex: Technology, sharing with colleagues, PD, etc #OklaEd
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    #oklaed A2: A plan or map of what will be designed, how they will implement this idea, & the final product. Have them discuss their ideas & reflect about what did or did not work.
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2) start by sharing growth mindset and set the stage for your classroom environment, then watch@for interests and ideas to develop, nor all@students like the same things. #oklaed
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 I want my Ss to be engaged and asking questions, don't know if I can assess that.🤷🏾‍♀️ #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 Give students voice and choice...let their inovation show that they've made progress towards meeting standards and goals. #oklaed
  • DossettFor34 Nov 26 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Smaller class sizes. High quality teachers. Less standardized tests. Give teachers the tools, and they'll finish the job. #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    I love this because this is what they will get in the real world. They will not get a grade on something at work, they work get feedback and a chance to reflect and improve. #oklaed
    In reply to @ChrisParadise
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A1: Collaborate, share ideas with colleagues. Also focus on student centered learning, make an effort to relate the material to their "world" #OklaEd
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    What types of activities do you support (classroom, building or district) that can encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2. The strength of the individual voice. They need to be confident in themselves in order to be innovative! #qualitativedata-Please don’t go create a multiple choice test on voice and put it in Mastery Connect to measure their level of mastery. #youwillkilltheinnovation #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2 innovation in the classroom should be assessed through reaching goal but also the risks involved and the intent/effort to accomplish a task Ts should be supported in the same way #oklaed
  • djthoreson Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: You can always measure the standards being taught - if the innovation covers a S's math class, did they actually realize how the angles added up? If ELA, was there a deeper understanding of punctuation? #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A1 Provide time for Ts to meet & collaborate during the work week. Encourage all staff to become connected educators, specifically using Twitter. Highlight & celebrate innovative ideas / practices. Model reasoned risk taking & an iterative design process 4 problem solving #OklaEd
  • wadewhitehead Nov 26 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: Let’s remember that not everything that matters can be counted and not everything that can be counted matters. #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2) This is a real struggle because our first thought is to jump to some sort of assessment but is that really innovative? #OklaEd
  • OB1_Knabe Nov 26 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: Reflect—Is this the same thing I asked of last year’s students? Can my students Google the answers? What can my students build from this? How can they make this their own? How can we make this something they’ll remember tomorrow? Next week? Next year? Next decade? #oklaed
  • ECHSHoward Nov 26 @ 9:21 PM EST
    There must be a balance of measures, and how we get the data matters! Was the data gathered in an interesting or relevant way? #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2b All grade levels could benefit from a standards based reports card...allows more flexibility and opportunity for innovation. We need to rethink how we evaluate. #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: Are Ss able to articulate their learning in their own way? Does their learning lead to another question(s), new thoughts? #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    #OklaEd A2: Ask good questions about innovative efforts identified in presentations of their efforts. And, if grading, reward their efforts to be innovative as well as their reactions / explanations / learning from their successes & struggles / failures along the way.
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: When it fits, give students choices in how they might demonstrate their learning of a particular concept or lesson. Key word = demonstrate. #OklaEd
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: I don't believe that innovation can be measured in a one size fits all way. If students stay engaged, that would be a good indicator. #OklaEd
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • nancy_nwilliams Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 I think if we try to measure and test this innovation, we will kill it. Creativity has to have room to grow. #OklaEd
  • pammoran Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 @DrPeppler at the creativity labs at Indian University is worth knowing in terms of creativity research https://t.co/iV2mpuCHLD #OklaEd
    In reply to @dougeb00, @DrPeppler
  • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 Late checking in. Create environments where failures are seen as growth opportunities & their are incentives for T's to be innovative. But most of all we have to cre8 situations where T's have time to think of ways to be innovative instead of just surviving! #oklaed
  • JanalynTaylor Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
    #oklaed A2 Are there kids sharing and asking questions? Could a sub teach every lesson or is the T needed to facilitate the learning?
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2 Encourage the use of portfolio assessment for learning, as a supplement and complement to standardized measures. Utilize @Seesaw learning journals to specifically share examples of student work with media, encourage the use these artifacts in parent/T conferences! #OklaEd
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: How about measuring instead of assess? And measure implementation of innovative processes? Rubric style New ideas, flipped classrooms, active student engagement. 🤔 #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • kasnelson Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: How about we start with the interests of the kids? Innovation spurs from a passion. Give them choice to pursue a passion! #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2b) looking at data and finding trends like what effect remediation is having, and what Ts are using innovative tools to cause genuine remediation with at-risk Ss #OklaEd
  • angmlittle Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2) Just make sure the tool of measure is a standardized test. Those are the most reliable. #sarcasm #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:14 PM EST
      Q2: What can we measure or assess to spur innovation in the classroom? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Exactly this! How can we build in time for Ts to process their Ss needs & ways to innovate? #oklaed
    • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      A2 Late checking in. Create environments where failures are seen as growth opportunities & their are incentives for T's to be innovative. But most of all we have to cre8 situations where T's have time to think of ways to be innovative instead of just surviving! #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:23 PM EST
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3: Online, global activities that include outside experts #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3) Group projects, music composition, journaling(we all know that writing makes the creative process flow!) #oklaed
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3: PBLs, Makerspaces, STEM challenges My Ss always amaze me with what they can do, create, or ask when their interests are reflected in their learning! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    While there is a place for data, Ts need to be looking to & collaborating with the Ss right in front of them. What does each S need? #oklaed
    In reply to @mikebroyles71
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Yes! They’re more likely to follow through. I created a course to help students find what they’re willing to run through a brick wall to change. https://t.co/U48VIX3wY3 #oklaed
    In reply to @kasnelson
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3: Learning should be one exciting adventure after another, authentic learning sticks #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Exactly! But even in the real world we deal with assessment. And it still scares us! Who was thinking about creativity when they took licensing tests? How stressed are you when you have evaluations? #OklaEd
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3 - I use A lot of inquiry based group projects. I then give my Ss a choice in how they represent their knowledge. It can be a poster, it can be a song, or a painting or a video, or a play. I have some talented students than need freedom to flex their creative muscles #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3 Shredding worksheets 😆 #oklaed
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    #oklaed Nice. Really like this...
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:25 PM EST
    #oklaed so I was going to just take a quick twitter break but then I saw the words “innovation” and “measure” in the same question and thought, “Oh no! I’ve got to stay and be a part of this.”
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Excellent point! #Oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • DrewC75 Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    The most innovative thing you can do is to be a teacher who gives a s---: about your job, about your subjects, and most importantly, about your students. I've been guilty this year of losing focus on these for the sake of "innovation". Do you. #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3 I support teachers giving students choices about how they "show what they know" using media. I love when students use audio with images to reflect and share their learning with a bigger audience. https://t.co/j4ocgY9Wto #OklaEd
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    #OklaEd A3: Challenging driving questions, presentations, learning from failure, developing at least four skills (Effective Learning, problem solving, communicating, and working in groups).
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3) Science! The kids love it, it makes them think, and it incorporates tons of different skills. #OklaEd
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: Field trips are fundamental to encouraging innovation in the classroom. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: The beauty of innovation is that it can come in numerous ways. I️ think reflection activities are good, but many times innovation is stymied because “we’ve never done that before” attitude prevails. #oklaed #getoutofthebox
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    #oklaed A3: I embed it into my curriculum. Ss make games for a piece of literature, write a script & make a movie, or design art. Relate it to career choices, interests, or talents.
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: project based learning, makerspace, Ss using google slides for assignments, Pebblego, etc encourage them to innovate how they feel comfortable. #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3 Any activity that is out of the box and has kids up and learning gets me excited and in that classroom to be a part of it. I am always just looking for something crazy to join in on and the fine teachers at SMS know it. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: PBL, projects, songs, presentations, S designed labs #OklaEd
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3)asking how did you get that answer, share your thoughts, how did you come up with that? #oklaed
  • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: less worksheets! #OklaEd
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I need PD on PBL...I understand in theory, but getting started is another thing. #oklaed
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • OB1_Knabe Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: Present students with problems to solve. Decide what is acceptable evidence of learning and let students choose how they show their learning. Don’t merely give a recipe to follow. #oklaed
  • eesmith0814 Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A1: Innovation requires resources: time (i.e. common planning time for Ts, freedom to choose/create curriculum, etc), mini-grants to buy equipment or fund experiences, and support from admin. #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    You are outside the teacher-box and finding innovative ways to assess. I believe that formative assessment can be demonstrations, performance, etc., not always multiple-guess. #oklaed
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3 - Freedom to think for themselves! Also creating an environment where it is safe to fail #OklaEd
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3B: How can we as leaders better support our staff/students to be innovative? #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3) online can bring authors or other experts into your classroom or move you classroom anywhere you want to go #OklaEd
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    We are doing Hour of Code. We do a lot of math projects, open ended tasks. STEM! (Desperately want more time for it - darn 3rd grade tests 😭) technology helps make innovation accessible though. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • hoffman_debbie Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Debbie checking in very late... #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3. In Leadership, my S’s have a project planning event. They have to research, host, and evaluate from start to finish. It is their event. So they can almost do whatever their heart desires (pending school rules). I have seen successes & failures. But they have ownership #OklaEd
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3b - As far as personally. I participate in twitter chats, I go to conferences, I read edu blogs. I listen to podcasts, I read books on innovation in education, business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Basically I keep pushing myself daily. #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: I am trying to give my teachers the encouragement and freedom to be innovative in the classroom. Some habits are hard to break but time will work on their side and they will become better teachers for our students. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3) Facilitate/encourage healthy discussions, especially when there is disagreement...even w/ elementary. Disagreement and dissenting opinions can spur innovation. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3) To use a buzz word : Differentiated Instruction- when in the classroom I used Contract Learning Packs with my Ss and saw the positive impact it can have #OklaEd
  • ECHSHoward Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Students should have time to pursue their interests for credit like 80/20 projects or club days. Ts should also have opps to pursue new methods/tech and share with peers for credit too! #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3b. I have said this a 1000 Times. Trust the kids. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
      A3B: How can we as leaders better support our staff/students to be innovative? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3B: Tools and training! #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 Collaborating with Ts and Ss (even former Ss) around the globe can help spur innovation. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: also my 4ths recently started using google classroom to provide feedback and work on projects together. #oklaed love this in elementary
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3b: Share!! Open up your classroom to others. Model what innovation in the classroom looks like. #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Tech bingo #OklaEd
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: By encouraging and supporting teachers efforts to think outside the box and try something different. #OklaEd
  • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 Makerspaces, PBL, Group work all great but we have to move the culture towards these activities. Move away from requiring a certain number of grades & we must move away from chasing grades. We must chase learning instead! #ParadigmShift #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3 not this #oklaed
  • eesmith0814 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: Opportunities for Ts to share the innovations they are leading in their rooms, buildings with their colleagues. #edcamp motto: learn from the expertise in the room!! #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: I love having discussions with other "outside the box" thinkers and it is awesome having leadership that likes hearing our crazy ideas! @CoachLoriM @leadrshpmattrs #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Chats such as #OklaEd
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
    I am trying to be that teacher. Some days I feel more successful than others. I will say one thing that makes taking risks easier is the support of our admin - Dr. Broiles, yourself, Dr. Cobb. #oklaed
    In reply to @KathySDunn
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3) I love Botball for this. Logic, engineering, math, grammar (of a sort), creativity, reflection and adaptation - all with a concrete result the Ss can see and celebrate. #OklaEd
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3b) encourage curiosity, establish a creation station, tap into multiple intelligences, encourage collaboration #oklaed
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3c) #oklaed Sir Ken Robinson said it best when he said, “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3b: Listen and encourage #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 My littles have time each day for building, creating, storytelling...hopefully I'm laying a foundation for innovation that upper grades will build upon. Innovation must be encouraged k-12 #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • eesmith0814 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    This can be really simple-- highlight something new a T is trying at a faculty meeting or give Ts the chance to observe another T trying something new. #oklaed
    • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:28 PM EST
      A3: By encouraging and supporting teachers efforts to think outside the box and try something different. #OklaEd
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    But I think you asses all the time! When you evaluate success - Did it work? What did I learn? What might work better on the next try? Did we reach our goals? - all those are assessment. #oklaed
    In reply to @kriscoop80
  • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3b: Leaders need to get away from the test score mindset, shoving reading/math down Ss throats is not innovative! #OklaEd
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Don’t mandate it out. Simple. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
      A3B: How can we as leaders better support our staff/students to be innovative? #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Think in terms of how you started #okelem and why? Real world problems, Big Picture/Essential Qs. Small groups to solve in your own way. #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3b: Stop trying to make everyone fit into your box. Also never follow the work of a man that is self-published and has been out of the classroom for 20 plus years. #justsaying #rebeltonight #OklaEd #speakingthetruth #professionalsdontneedworksheets
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
      A3B: How can we as leaders better support our staff/students to be innovative? #oklaed
  • chong2087 Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Voice + Choice = Loyalty AND Innovation! #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3b: As a leader I can encourage my teachers to try new strategies that will take the pressure off of them and give the responsibility of learning to the student. Then allow the students to fail in the process so they can learn from failure. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:27 PM EST
      A3B: How can we as leaders better support our staff/students to be innovative? #oklaed
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    So true #oklaed
    In reply to @AubreeNoelle2
  • MathwizinokAmy Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #oklaed Amy Karnes, Principal Allen Bowden
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A4: Reflection, self assessment and collaboration, Makerspaces #oklaed
  • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A4: My Ss love using Seesaw to show/discuss what we are working on in class. #OklaEd
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A4: I make time for talk. For discussion. Innovation will never begin without first an idea. Then comes research. Pick your question. Then comes the work. Allow time for all of this. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3B: let them know perfection is not required, let them do I️t and learn from it, @kriscoop80 always says “trust the kids”! #oklaed
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    #OklaEd A2b: Become an innovator and be willing to take risks. If an idea doesn’t work, reflect, make changes, & try again.
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Amen to this! #OklaEd
    In reply to @kennethdward
  • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A4 Make time 4 conversations W/T's that are interested. Brainstorm strategize support & recognize. Model when possible but get involved & put it all over social media & other promotion activities. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A4: Classroom discussions. Real give and take brainstorming sessions that result in ideas that make you say, why not! Let’s give it a try! #OklaEd
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 makerspace activities, BreakoutEdu, allow Ss to create their own stories, comics, give them CHOICE #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Makerspaces #OklaEd
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Right here read this! -fist bump-well except the reading part because if it wasn’t for your English teacher you wouldn’t be able to read twitter posts #oklaed
    • jackson5th6th Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      A3b: Leaders need to get away from the test score mindset, shoving reading/math down Ss throats is not innovative! #OklaEd
  • mikebroyles71 Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 ) help Ts and Ss examine the data for genuine learning not just teaching to an assessment ! #OklaEd
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A4 - I get away from being an educator and be a dad, a husband, and just a person Spend time with my kids. Go Black Friday shopping with my wife. Go for a run. Take photos of nature. Getting refreshed keeps me sharp. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A4) Constantly watching, discussing, encouraging Ts making instructional risks and then letting them share it by getting Ts (our school and other schools) in their classes. Let our Ts go to different schools to see other Ts. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Be kind. I can’t count how many past principals I’ve had can’t even make eye contact in the hallways #OklaEd
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    #OklaEd A4: Developing driving questions and facilitating the four skills (again, Effective Learning, problem solving, communicating, and working in groups).
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A4: There are always those “tight” things we must follow, but room to go deeper, be authentic #oklaed
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3b @vperezy has a gr8 example with her Ss shark tank projects #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    In some ways our Tech Team is PBL...just not sure how to bring it to my little. But I like your strategies for thinking about PBL. #Oklaed
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Student choice. Choice in how they show me what they know, choice in the projects they partake in, even choice in what they read can spark that curiosity. CHOICE. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4: Constant reflection! #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4: got 2 reduce wasted motion to make time. Use tech to make day2day more efficient. #oklaed
  • nancy_nwilliams Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4 I have to make time to analyze if what I'm doing is working, or does it need to be modified. This always ongoing and changes with each class. #OklaEd
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4 Offer to team teach lessons that involve new risks for teachers to offer support and assistance. Weave in the use of innovative ways to accomplish tasks as a staff. Model what I want Ts and Ss to embrace #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Of course, I'd be honored for you to borrow / copy / take / steal any of my ideas to use with your teachers and staff! :-) #OklaEd
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • lmstump Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    #A4 Modeling. My Ts are amazing and when they see it in action - they are full steam ahead! On the other hand I learn so much from watching them!! #oklaed
  • DCulberhouse Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Read widely, read broadly, read a lot, and read out of your profession and look to connect dots… #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • GauntTonya Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: All of our elementary Ts make time to take their Ss to our Makerspaces each week. Ss are engaged in STEM activities and other innovative opportunities. #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    LOL. Sometimes multiple choice is the best method for a number of reasons, but we shouldn't feel that we have skipped the assessment just because our method didn't yield a measure on a 100 point scale.#oklaed
    In reply to @kriscoop80
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Allow teachers to make professional judgment and not have to be so tied to curriculum maps #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • jasonbengs Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A5 We have to allow room for failure #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A5: Voice and choice #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A5: MakerSpaces, phones in the classroom, reflections, sharing and online collaboration #oklaed
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: Making space for / listening through multiple misguided student ideas; don’t immediately dismiss the seemingly impossible or even the perceived inappropriate. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: Stuco/Student led weeks bring student group confidence in innovative project development inside schools. I’d like 2C that lead 2 service projects, and eventually an active part in schoolwide improvement plans where our kids bring their parents along for the learning! #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:22 PM EST
      What types of activities do you support that encourage innovation in the classroom, building or district? #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: well being a rebel of innovation is just who I am... I make time read and write the latest research on strategies to create innovation #actionresearch #oklaed #researchrocks #boomersooner
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    WiFi is easily accessed #OklaEd
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4) Same as previous answer, group projects, music composition, journaling, and critical thinking assignments. #oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A5) Respectful disagreement and communication. Open-door policies so we can learn from each other. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: When you spot teachers who are innovative take time to let them share their success! Could be done in a faculty meeting or allowing other teachers to observe their classroom! #oklaed
  • ECHSHoward Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Growing my PLN! What new contact or follow have I added this week? What new source of information or perspective have I found? Cultivate knowledge blocks and combine them to innovate #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A5 - Every Tuesday I have a Socratic discussion with my AP World history Ss. They have to provide the discussion questions that guide us. This allows them to have a voice in what we are doing and to show how they are handling in the material innovatively. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    #OklaEd A4: My Ss write the senior paper, but the topic is their choice. It’s the preparation stage; during the second semester, they do the project where they put learning into action. So everything learned first semester is connected to the second semester.
  • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A5 Students to get on top of tables/desks. Work outside/hallways. Students using their own devices. Encourage T's to listen to S's idea's. Allow S's to have a say in what we offer for enrichment/clubs #oklaed
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: Impatience stifles innovation. We can revisit our own expectations and plan for time to ponder or space to let things develop. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4. Always make time to laugh, have fun and release stress. Kids and Adults work better when they are enjoying the classroom. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • ACisWrite Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    "My name is Allen Collins, I serve at Tulsa McLain Senior High School." #oklaed #CityYear #WhyIServe https://t.co/TUJTDWy0L9
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Allow some freedom. Don’t knock a kid down for a “wrong” answer. Dive in and explore that “wrong” answer. So many things were discovered by mistakes. So many. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4 I'm making time to read more. Digging into "Lifelong Kindergarten" by @mres https://t.co/7gZtM4qCHU & "How To Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen" by @ewanmcintosh https://t.co/kt8Oql2EhX now #OklaEd
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A5: A love for learning on display by the adults. #theyarewatching #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4b) I also take time to listen to some podcasts that I’ve already taken ideas from and hope to learn more from. #oklaed
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A5 we allow for mistakes/failures. Ss must know that it's ok to fail, problem solve, and try again. #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Allow (and embrace) technology, social media, video games. The things students are savvy with. The things that will be a big part of our future. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5 Well...it's kindergarten so most of what we do encourages innovation. Hands on learning, student choice, collaboration, time to play, and explore. #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5) I allow teachers to try anything that can be tied to their subject area/standards. For example, my Media Specialist is teaching a teen parent literacy class where the student and child learn how to recognize learning deficits and literacy skills. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    #OklaEd A5: IF I were in a classroom and IF I were allowed, I’d get rid of textbooks, grades, homework, and handouts / assignments that have anything remotely close to a “right” answer.
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5 Trust and an ability to see things through as a work in progress #oklaed
  • nancy_nwilliams Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5 We allow technology and the internet with so much information and so many ideas. Just think about how it used to be. All we had were textbooks and what the teacher personally knew. #OklaEd
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Technology and supplies that business men and women take for granted. #oklaed #haterationingcopypaper
    In reply to @AubreeNoelle2
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5: Books books and more Books... ya know cool books like picture books, graphic novels, young Adult Literature... there is also more cool technology and digital stuff hidden in my room too... oh and did I mention Art Integration #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A5. Freedom. Love my district and school #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4)I make time for a morning meeting it takes time but is so valuable to my classroom community. It encourages them to share ideas and listen. Offer ideas and encourage others. Some of the most teachable moments come from morning meeting or closing circle. #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    oh my goodness. They live it everyday! They can do it when they go shopping with parents on best/nutritious foods to figuring out how to keep their siblings out of their room. #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A6: I do not do enough in this area so I would like some ideas. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    ‘S A4: Substantive conversation... Our kiddos can come up with some amazing out the box ideas if there’s allowed to collaborate and have meaningful conversations about a standard and how it’s relevant to them. Just take a look at @kriscoop80 ‘s kids! #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Q4: What do you make time for that might encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5b I wish school was more like a trip to the @sciencemuseumok with Ts to facilitate, guide, and encourage. #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A6 - I praise them verbally. I showcase student work. Have even shared pics of some on social media. I encourage them to pursue passions deeper. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A6: Positive notes, noticing the process, encouraging conversations #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5 Permit more open access to Internet websites at school. All social media & interactive websites should NOT be blocked at school. Support a learning culture of accountability & responsibility, & support positive choices by students as well as teachers. Teach #DigCit #OklaEd
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5: If someone has a new idea (teacher or student), take the time to think about it and really consider it. #Oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Stole this from my mom, for elementary level. We have a marble jar that is JUST for “beautiful brain work”. Anytime a student tries something, makes a helpful mistake, perserveres, thinks outside of the box they put a brain work marble in. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A5) The answer, "yes." Let yourself say it more. It feels good. https://t.co/BAPvRuaDth #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A6: Random acts of appreciation (Sonic, candy, donuts) #oklaed
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    #OklaEd A5: The science teacher has Genius Hour on Tues & Thurs before school starts. The Ss also present their STEM ideas to the lower grades.
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Access to libraries. I take my ELL students to the library once a week even though we don’t have librarians and can’t borrow books anymore #oklaed
    In reply to @BeckiLaoshi
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Q6: Staff games to earn points when they complete an innovative activity #oklaed
  • watersenglish Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: https://t.co/NDLSa94h1a #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A6 Praise them how they prefer, additional opportunities to learn, be present to celebrate with them, let them lead others #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    I think I'm over complicating things!! #oklaed
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • DCulberhouse Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Think different is a great slogan…until people do. Changing mindsets means not making creatives, innovatives organizational outliers #oklaed
    In reply to @jcbjr
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    #OklaEd A6: By noticing, promoting / discussing, and encouraging innovative behavior.
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A5: my kids use their cell phones, we write on the tables, we listen to music. Whatever it takes to stimulate their creativity #OklaEd
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:41 PM EST
    40 minutes in and we have our first donut reference!!! #oklaed
    In reply to @Stv_Gilliland
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A5)Allow time for learning related play, stations, games, talking, sharing, laughing, singing, reading books aloud, reading buddies, reading! #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A6: By adding value to their voice and perspectives... all perspectives are welcome you just have to give me evidence to validate your perspective #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A5: We allow our teachers to take risk! If we don't take risk, we just do the same old thing. Even if your idea doesn't go as planned, it's still a learning opportunity!#oklaed
  • SethMeier Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6) Get other Ts in their classroom. Social media shoutouts. Weekly emails w/ pictures and praise. Create a culture where copying innovation spurs deeper innovation. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6 Create a "learning showcase" blog to amplify examples of student / teacher creativity & innovation at school! Would love to see more websites like this, using social media to TELL and SHARE our stories with constituents. More on: https://t.co/1Zmyo9IIHz #OklaEd
  • GauntTonya Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A5: I hope that is ME as a tech innovation teacher. I try encourage and inspire Ts to try new innovative things in their classrooms allowing their Ss to create, collaborate, communicate and think critically. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Q5: What do we allow in our buildings/classrooms to encourage innovation? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6 Provide ways for Ss to share innovation...digital portfolios, share with group, share with a buddy etc. CELEBRATE!! #oklaed
  • tutaleni Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Sorry for coming late to #OKLAED but have what definition of innovation or innovate are we using?
  • mrskerrs_class Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6: recognizing innovation and praising Ts for it! Kind words and appreciation can go a long way. #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A5) Letting Ss input on things. If there’s something I don’t like in marching band and I’m thinking of changing. I tell the Ss what I’m thinking and get feedback. Sometimes their ideas work better and gives them ownership of the product. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6: My Admins allow me to try new things all the time - and they listen to how they go! #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    If they are engaged to a great degree I’d give them a top grade. But I would not emphasize grading. If innovation is done right a grade should be of trivial consequence to the student. #oklaed
    In reply to @jefferson_first
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    It’s NEVER for the right “answer” or highest “grade” but always for the process. #oklaed
    • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:40 PM EST
      Stole this from my mom, for elementary level. We have a marble jar that is JUST for “beautiful brain work”. Anytime a student tries something, makes a helpful mistake, perserveres, thinks outside of the box they put a brain work marble in. #oklaed
      • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
        Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A6. My kids pick one faculty member a week and get them a candy bar to say thank you. Other teachers have kids write notes. I just got appreciation tickets for my classroom for S’s. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q6: How do you praise, reward or recognize your staff/students for innovative behavior. I need more ideas for this one. #oklaed
  • DCulberhouse Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Start with space for creative, innovative thinking to occur… Creative Destruction Teams https://t.co/5FWVFqza8X #oklaed
    In reply to @jcbjr
  • posthard Nov 26 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A6. Bison Bucks used on Fridays for various food items or out of uniform days. #oklaed
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A6: Praise in front of colleagues is great. And I still believe in a good old fashioned hand written note!! #oklaed
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:44 PM EST
    #OklaEd A6: I think that’s a problem because if you’re not willing to change how we facilitate education, then you will not listen to these new ideas. I always have ideas; it’s finishing these ideas that is also a problem.
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A6: Try to be there and support their journey. Sometimes, funding/time/energy levels, don't allow me to be successful. #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A6 Amplify local innovation by inviting students to share short presos at upcoming school board meetings. Ask students to share short stories of innovation at faculty meetings. Record a "quick edit video" with each student & share on social media! #OklaEd https://t.co/Mhjh6Imh5o
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A6: We cheer, we laugh, we yell, we high five. We are a family and each Ss success is our cause for celebration. #OklaEd
  • sulphurmiddle Nov 26 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A6. At SMS we plaster the teacher’s innovation on social media. It not only provides positive feedback, but lets the community see the great things Sulphur teachers are doing to educate our kids. #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A6. Authentically celebrate their achievements. Not just inside the school - call local news, include it in the newsletter / social media. Encourage them to take the next step and dream bigger. #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Respond to my emails! #oklaed
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5) Flexibility. As long as I can back up my ideas with solid reasons why my Ss need them, I have the freedom to execute them. We just brought a cow to school for petes sake! And it was fabulous! #OklaEd
  • DCulberhouse Nov 26 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Organizations are often trapped in their own amplification of the known. Create idea flows-allow for new thinking to engage, surface #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • bakerleft Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A6: Teachers and administrators need to say “yes” more and “no” less. Just as students should be allowed to take chances in learning, teachers should also be allowed to take professional chances. #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A6: I think the motivation for innovation must be an intrinsic desire to change the world, not to earn points or badges or other rewards. The innate desire to matter, to be significant, is much more powerful. #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:47 PM EST
    I don't think we've formally defined innovation in this chat, but have definitely shared different ways to encourage & celebrate it! So I'd say innovation is being defined independently most likely in many different ways :-) #OklaEd
    In reply to @tutaleni
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A6: I don't do much. I figure it's not about the praise as much as it is getting Ss out of the fixed mindset to where there is a need for praise. A note home is my go to. #oklaed
  • OKNatalieJ Nov 26 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Thanks for a great chat! #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Nov 26 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A6) Acknowledge it, share it with As and other Ts. Share it with the stakeholders. #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Please give me answers for this. I’d love to throw so many things out that I just can’t 🙄 #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A7: purposeful scheduling, common planning periods for Ts to collaborate and out of the box Flex Fridays #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A6 continue. Here is what I just got. #OklaEd
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Haha no. I was responding to the question. Sorry! #oklaed
    In reply to @MPSTechnology
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A7: Do them enough that they become part of the process. No extra dedication needed. #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A7a - Have not tried it yet, but this was an idea presented by an AP at a recent PLC. There are 3 World history teachers, lets say each of us has 5 Ss in a certain hour struggling with the same concept, and 1 T has a creative way of teaching that #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A7) By giving up some of the aimed at assessment stuff and recognizing that the reflection, collaboration, and brainstorming will accomplish more and better things for our Ss. Even on the all important test. #OklaEd
  • andredaughty Nov 26 @ 9:49 PM EST
    #oklaed, quick plug. Uncon2018 is coming soon! Register at https://t.co/5DVOWwnUEA
  • TinaKpat Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Agree! Grades are over rated and over used! Grit and creative thinking will get you further than a 4.0! #Oklaed
    • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:42 PM EST
      If they are engaged to a great degree I’d give them a top grade. But I would not emphasize grading. If innovation is done right a grade should be of trivial consequence to the student. #oklaed
      In reply to @jefferson_first
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    How did I miss this? #oklaed Bring- a- cow- to- school- day probably only comes once a year!
    • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:45 PM EST
      A5) Flexibility. As long as I can back up my ideas with solid reasons why my Ss need them, I have the freedom to execute them. We just brought a cow to school for petes sake! And it was fabulous! #OklaEd
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    I agree with this 100% and so does @sfryer. Morning meetings can be HUGELY helpful in shaping classroom culture and building classroom community! #SoImportant #OklaEd https://t.co/u0lgynRpWH
    In reply to @teachonyourtoes, @sfryer
    • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:39 PM EST
      A4)I make time for a morning meeting it takes time but is so valuable to my classroom community. It encourages them to share ideas and listen. Offer ideas and encourage others. Some of the most teachable moments come from morning meeting or closing circle. #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A7: less time focused on testing frees up more time to be creative and meaningful in your teaching. #oklaed just saying.
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A6 encourage, praise, and be authentic #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    (Unorthodox answer) Research & know the value behind innovative/creative projects & practices. When you have expertise in why these things ARE learning, you can back up spending that time. Not always, but it helps. Know your stuff. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A7b - Then we should shift our Ss around for a day or few and that 1 T take the struggling Ss to teach that standard or substandard and reasses. #oklaed
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:51 PM EST
    PAY #oklaed teachers more!
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:51 PM EST
    It is done privately kinda. The kids take it to their classrooms so if someone sees it. And no, we do not do all teachers. This has to be the kids choice. It is more genuine. I just tell them no repeats. #oklaed
    In reply to @posthard
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Can you retweet Q7, I didn’t see it... #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A7: There's a lot of evidence that honoring student passion results in students doing better on tests, etc. https://t.co/KPk10ar1x5 #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Students usually love it, it’s natural. Admin usually wants to love it but is stressed, parents can be so reluctant to “change” but give them a chance to see it in action, see the learning, see the kids faces - most buy in. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A8 - Currently through simply talking about it and modeling it. I am going to move to blogging about it more and maybe even podcasting some ideas. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A8: Continual and tireless Individual conversations with all stakeholders, group community meetings, social media, #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
    IF you’re into innovation, you must check into @DonWettrick and @Let’s StartEdUp #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
    AMEN to all of these ideas! #OklaEd
    In reply to @markemoran, @dougeb00
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Yes! A few years ago the HR head at Google said they no longer care much about grades; they're looking for people who like to tackle questions for which there are no easy answers. #oklaed
    In reply to @TinaKpat
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A8: Model it Take risks, encourage it #beuncommon. #oklaed
  • AubreeNoelle2 Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Absolutely LOVE tonight’s chat, #oklaed. This is one of passions within teaching. We have to encourage creativity. ❤️❤️❤️
  • MatthewTGragg Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    He was interviewed on the Cult Of Pedagogy podcast last week. Very amazed and what he is doing. #oklaed
    In reply to @jcbjr, @DonWettrick, @let
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A7: We have to learn to trust that creative, engaging, interactive lessons will actually yield success on the mind-numbing types of assessments given at the end of the year. Give it time and prove it works! #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Love this. Anytime we have an opportunity to celebrate success in some is a great way to champion a cause. Kudos for the idea!#Oklaed
    In reply to @AubreeNoelle2, @joy4ok
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Lol! Yes, it does. But Chris Collier and Matt Caldwell were there to get pictures! I think. They were going to the 4th/5th grade session. #OklaEd
    In reply to @KathySDunn
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A7. You make time. I know I probably have people who want to punch me on this one, but you just have to prioritize #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • kennethdward Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Culture trumps strategy every time! #oklaed
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A8 We can communicate the value of an innovative culture by sharing and celebrating examples of it whenever we can. Newsletters, social media, short talks at faculty and parent meetings - Constantly amplifying with words & media! #OklaEd
  • coach57 Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    We can never give up the students of #OKlaed need us more now then ever
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
      A8: Continual and tireless Individual conversations with all stakeholders, group community meetings, social media, #oklaed
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    #OklaEd That’s @letsstartedup ...
    In reply to @DonWettrick, @let, @letsstartedup
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6: Students are most excited when people other than their teachers or parents care about their work. Here are 7 easy ways for them to connect with experts and mentors. https://t.co/njPzJujtpW #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q7 #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A7: Be intentional about making these things part of our weekly practice as educators! #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A7: Reflection is qualitative form of measurement. We do a reflection piece every day in my class. #oklaed For PLCs you could have a monthly meeting dedicated to reflection, collaboration, and brainstorming. It’s a lot more innovative than worrying about the numbers #OklaEd
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A8. Through Action. You show them the benefits and successes. Some will take it and some will leave it. #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A7: Journaling and exit tickets are great reflection tools #oklaed
    In reply to @mrs_mc_kay, @dougeb00
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q8 #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:52 PM EST
      A8: Continual and tireless Individual conversations with all stakeholders, group community meetings, social media, #oklaed
  • EduGladiators Nov 26 @ 9:55 PM EST
    💥#EduGladiators is BACK this SATURDAY💥 with a {NEW} Series: Making an Impact! Join us as @Dr_Bedden leads the convo on Professional Standards: Impact on School Leadership! #iaedchat #oklaed #prinleaderchat #txeduchat #bcedchat #caedchat #caringclassroom #OREdchat
  • MPSTechnology Nov 26 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A8: Innovation means change. Everyone wants change, but doesn't want to be changed. Be willing to take the ridicule and failures. Believe and live to Stay strong and fail forward. #oklaed
  • KathySDunn Nov 26 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A7: Just like in athletics, Trust the Process! #oklaed
    • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:49 PM EST
      A7) By giving up some of the aimed at assessment stuff and recognizing that the reflection, collaboration, and brainstorming will accomplish more and better things for our Ss. Even on the all important test. #OklaEd
  • jcbjr Nov 26 @ 9:55 PM EST
    I haven’t received Q7 or Q8 ... #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Q8 #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Didn’t see Q7 or Q8 😏 #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A7: Without reflection and collaboration there will be no success so the question should be how can we not have reflection and collaboration despite the assessment & accountability? Answer: The first takes care of the last we just have to have the courage to try. #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A7: With today's assessments and accountability how can we dedicate more time for reflection, collaboration and brainstorming? #oklaed
  • markemoran Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A7: I've created a course that drives student passion-based innovation & creates a culture of mattering throughout the school. The student materials are about 3 hours of video plus activities & reflection. https://t.co/cFObCYymOY #OklaEd
  • lsmellott Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    #OklaEd A8: I want to offer an Innovation Scholarship to Ss who come up with the most innovative idea.
  • wfryer Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A7 Challenge teachers and staff to PRUNE individual goals and priorities instead of just adding to an already large list. Then encourage scheduled time (on the calendar) for reflection, collaboration & brainstorming. Model this as an administrator #OklaEd
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Anyone see Q8? Please retweet #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Thanks for all of the participation tonight. #oklaed is the best PLN! I always get great ideas and love getting input from my peeps!
  • teachonyourtoes Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Not seeing questions...#oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A8: by bringing it to life. Connecting it to real life experiences. They need to see the relevance of it. They need to know the WHY? Spark their interest. #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A8: Well my Ps are way out an the abyss somewhere still trying to find them. Ss we communicate on a daily basis in how awesome their ideas are. Ts - So how could you change that worksheet into something they can create? #OklaEd
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
    I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday. It is time to return to making a difference in students lives! Good Luck and Good Night #oklaed
  • amybbednarz Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
    #OklaEd
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Last Question Q8: How do you communicate to Ss, Ts, and Ps the value of an innovative culture? #oklaed
  • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
  • jefferson_first Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8 just make it apart of the everyday classroom. Ss need to see me being innovative, so they're comfortable being innovative. #oklaed
  • elliottn76 Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8: You communicate through your actions. We have to ask ourselves as administrators if we are willing to truly trust our teachers. Our actions will show if we really encourage taking risk or not. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8: Model it! #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • Stv_Gilliland Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thanks for leading!! #oklaed
    In reply to @dougeb00
  • OklaEd - Moderator Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Great chat always appreciate when you lead #oklaed
    • dougeb00 Nov 26 @ 9:57 PM EST
      I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday. It is time to return to making a difference in students lives! Good Luck and Good Night #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I had to go onto his profile and respond #oklaed
    In reply to @teachonyourtoes
  • ChrisParadise Nov 26 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A8) I don't think they are the ones who need convincing. I think it's the people in charge of creating the high stakes test culture that need that. So write, call, e-mail. Share stories. Show what we know! #OklaEd
  • joy4ok Nov 26 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thank you, Doug! Nice #oklaed chat tonight.👍🏼 I’m excited to get back to work!😊
  • OB1_Knabe Nov 26 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A8: Let Ss know that being innovative means you will likely fall on your face a time or two, and they will learn more from that than from instant, easy success. If it’s about the learning instead of grades, make sure they know it. Allow re-dos & be intentional. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Nov 26 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Great chat @dougeb00 Have an innovative week #oklaed