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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself and let us know why this topic interests you tonight. I am your moderator this evening for #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

be overwhelming. Time/space need to be created for vulnerability, reflection, ideation, courage, and action. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Hello #isedchat - it seems like it's the perfect time to talk school change as we get close to the end of the year! Handling change can...

yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#isedchat Jason from Greenhill School. Trying to establish meaningful processes to bring about long term changes, not quick fixes that fail

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Lisa Abel-Palmieri, Head of School/CLO @hfapgh in Pittsburgh, PA. School founded in 2014, lots of change! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

yes! So important Jason.. would love to hear your ideas tonight. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Scott a teacher currently in sales. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

thanks for joining, would love to hear your thoughts on this topic! #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

HI, Shari from Orlando. #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Love this topic! Change requires reflaction (reflection and action). Time to improve what we do. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Excited to be here with everyone #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

thanks for joining to talk school change! #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Heading into Q1... #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: Tell us about a recent change, how it made you feel and why you had this feeling? #isedchat

MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi from Pittsburgh! Former T, schools implementation manager for @everfi change keeps us innovating and learning! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Food service change, made me feel frustrated - felt this way because of lack of communication #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Love seeing another YInzer in the house for #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Consolidated our school into a smaller building. Had ramifications all year. Needed to rethink how to do yearly events. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: Tell us about a recent change, how it made you feel and why you had this feeling? #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Kevin Moore, Math n Social Entrepre T at @MalvernPrep (PA). MP is changing/evolving. Also starting @PennGSEEdEnt summer '17. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I changed professions.I miss my kids every day but I'm learning new skills & reinventing myself.Still tons to learn & improve. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

That is a hard one... lots of ripple effects for sure. #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Constantly, but some good changes were made. Changing can be enlightening! #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: I've been a dad for 3.5 weeks. That's been an unbelievable change. Challenging but I don't think I've ever smiled this much #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: What types of changes are you facing in your school/org as we move into next year? Share 1-2 with the group. #isedchat

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Congrats!! Awesome change! #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

oh wow! Congrats :) #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Have graduating seniors for the first time, college admissions, adding new programming, new FabLab to name a few! #isedchat

MartiWeston Apr 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

What Do You Know About Artificial Intelligence? https://t.co/CrqP6WA705 via @MartiWeston #isedchat #parenting #digitalparenting

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Love that there is a social entrepreneurship class! That is fantastic. #isedchat

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

We are starting a J-Term next year...excited to see Ts passions show through the courses they are designing! #isedchat

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MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: new career for me as well! I miss my kids smiles and stories, but it's amazing to support Ts & Ss while meeting great people #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#isedchat happening now, please join us! Talk about navigating change.

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

We are in our second full year of the course...team based, team taught, strengths-based, live presentations of learning, etc. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

very cool, tell us more! #isedchat

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MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: keeping up with so many new resources, good change! Meeting so many more needs and new community partners #isedchat

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

What is a J-Term? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: In what ways can we plan for change (1) support teachers/teams for change (3) mindsets needed to succeed? #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Creativity is becoming more and more important. We need to continuously engage creativity in all learning experiences. #isedchat

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

J-Term will run for 8 days over two weeks...morning session/afternoon session. Classes can be team taught. Amazing topics pitched! #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

agree 100- huge task. Ideas? #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

What is a fablab? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love it.. we call this "MiniMester" happening end of May/Beginning of June for us #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: hoping to create anew vision of teaching and learning and...design a database to track PD to better connect Ts to specific PD #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Digital Fabrication Lab... https://t.co/kjNB2MtjUm we go here right now building our own. #isedchat

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

"January Term" Opportunity for Ss to explore different classes outside typical curriculum- Many course pitched are interdisc #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

That sounds amazing. How did the class change from year 1 to year 2? #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Lots of planning meetings and being transparent about the work and changes involved. Soliciting input is helpful for buy-in. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: In what ways can we plan for change (1) support teachers/teams for change (3) mindsets needed to succeed? #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Is there a specific reason you chose May/June? Curious?? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

yes, end of year enrichment going into summer.. display of mastery.. Ss can teach classes also #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Thank you! Sounds like my son’s May master at college. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Maybe if we explore more of a zero sum idea? What is the least amount of holdover you can have in a new learning environment? #isedchat

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skeeTX Apr 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

What would that look like? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

RT Q3: In what ways can we plan for change (1) support teachers/teams for change (3) mindsets needed to succeed? #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: If you could only take one thing/idea from your old classroom what would it be? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

nice... this is a great Q and empathetic way to get into change.. esp as a leader #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

How can you make sure that every student, every class, every mentor is supporting an environment striving for growth? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: listen, have empathy, understand everyone embraces change differently and provide resources. #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

+design sprint to start, +# of direct teachers/coaches, +teacher/disruptors/roamers, +self-reflection via google form #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

yes and individual growth... not all Ss learn the same/need the same things, etc #isedchat

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ConsultJodi Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Your students need an urban garden for a salad bar. #isedchat

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MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: include everyone in discussions about change. Being surprised brings pushback and frustration for all #isedchat

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I think by listening to the complaints as well as the positives. Don’t need to act on everything, just be open. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

we are actually working on this! #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

J term sounds amazing! Will there be an expansion of the project next year to have elements throughout the year? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

yes! Love using Rose/Thorn/Bud/ What's On Your Radar Design Methods for this #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4: What skills/competencies do school leaders need to lead change and come out the other end positive? #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We created a grade level communications team to work on promoting conversation around academic changes... #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

yes, being a leader is hard... folks may be mad at you sometimes and take longer to understand. Preserve respect. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

great idea.. empowering teachers to be leaders is the hallmark of a good leader! Love my Ts @HFAPgh and admin team! #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

The idea is positive. Being and encouraging a positive mindset. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4: What skills/competencies do school leaders need to lead change and come out the other end positive? #isedchat

yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

not sure yet. we have some focus areas. Hoping a large focus is on reimagine our use of time #isedchat

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 Simplicity is imperative to connect innovation w/ improvement. Allow for iteration to enhance design. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Engaging divergent thinking at all times, creating questions w/ mult answers, sharing questions that the t don't know the answers #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Be able to navigate change, be patient yet move things forward, take the heat when you need too... provide support 1/2 #isedchat

yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

more emphasis on pastoral care, lesson academic press #isedchat

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MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: be present, visit classrooms, talk to parents, create relationships with other schools = support for change #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: 2/2 with funds and release time to truly help change flourish #isedchat

MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Bingo! Ts voices are important to design, implementation, and sustainability! Further, growing as a community is key to culture. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

how might we do this? Ideas? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

yes! outreach is so key! #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: I like Tim Fish of NAIS and his idea of experimenting with "day hikes" to build up capacity to change. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4b: What skills and mindsets do Ts need to have/embrace for change initiatives to be successful? #isedchat

mexusmx Apr 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Just finished Seven Secrets of the Savvy School Leader which is the perfect blueprint for change #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I think that metaphor is helpful.. I would think many more peaks and valleys than the visual tho #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4b: never lose sight of impact change would have on students. #isedchat

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Flexibility. The hallmark of a great teacher. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

yes! agree and your role in supporting them in the process #isedchat

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MooreMathMP Apr 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 Reading Tribal Leadership now--talks about different stages of teams/tribes. Start with CULTURE than build entre skillsets. #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I agree. I also think schools need to process those days hikes and see if they are aligned with the desired change #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Ex. If you had an entire week to learn something and you didn't need to stop for anything, what would it be? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q6: How do we help our colleagues that are reluctant and fear change? #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Sorry, forgot to #isedchat some of those ideas. Those are just a couple off the top of my head.

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MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: ooo! This can be tough! Have to keep in mind change takes time, includes lots of mistakes, can be scary but Ss respond #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

these are awesome, thanks! #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thank you for the suggestion! I've had a number of great edus mention it to me. Really need to read it #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A6: start by asking them what their hopes and fears are #isedchat

MahramusAlyssa Apr 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q6: B an example, make change in ways that work for their personality and teaching style even it makes you a bit crazy! #isedchat

ConsultJodi Apr 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Put down the smartphone and talk to your tribe. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

agree, conversations and getting input helps a lot.. this can be hard though when balancing duties, how can we make time for this? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Thanks for joining! #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Can you share more about day hikes? #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I know my #dtk12hchat folks have done a lot of work with school change... chime into #isedchat for tips on navigating change..

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Sometimes it needs to be put on the calendar to make it important. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

agree, conversations and getting input helps a lot.. this can be hard though when balancing duties, how can we make time for this? #isedchat
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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4b: Yes, but... How Might We, Growth mindset, ideation #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

love this! Face to face proximity, not electronic communication, builds trust.#isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

so true.. that is what I do. Feel bad about having to "schedule" walk around time or meetings for this. Competing demands require #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

patience is so key! #isedchat

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swladis Apr 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I do too but it works. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#isedchat interesting infographic

charitypbl Apr 18 @ 6:26 PM EDT

Why #Change? And why change change? My fave line: "#2 - Canned Change Sucks" #7 is my second fave...#pbl #deeperlearning #lrnchat #edchat

swladis Apr 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Have to go, thanks for the ideas! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

thanks for joining us! #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: I think a lot of people advocate for small changes. I think we need to support large and drastic change initiatives. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Staying too close to the norm usually ends in stasis #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q7: How can schools best communicate changes to students (1) and parents (2) what ideas can you share or Qs do you have? #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Amen! Preaching to the choir here.. pilots are good start yet we need to move to bold re-imagining of schooling #isedchat

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yaffejason Apr 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech thanks for guiding us tonight! #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Connect other Ts with those who have similar interests but might be a step ahead as far as being progressive #isedchat

Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

you are most welcome! Thanks for joining. #isedchat

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ConsultJodi Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Find the most remote spot in the area and go there to hike. #isedchat

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4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Create a community that supports change. This needs to coke from all stakeholders #isedchat

4BetterEducatio Apr 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Schools don't share those things. Ss do! That will create buy-in. #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#isedchat thanks for your thoughts Glen

GlenDowney Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7. Across a range of different platforms in order to maximize the accessibility of the information to both groups.
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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I love the idea of peer mentoring programs and birds-of-a-feather groups - or action research teams #isedchat

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Creating a community that supports change is hard work.. how might we do that? #isedchat

DJFTLL Apr 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

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Learn21Tech Apr 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#isedchat looks like the chat on change is winding down.. thanks for joining me tonight to talk school change. Finish the year strong!