#aussieED Archive
#aussieED was founded on the belief that all teachers, and students, should have unlimited access to Professional Development, on their own terms, to improve their teaching, their schools and change the lives of the students they encounter. Since then, we have embarked on a mission to reach educators, not only in Australia but, all around the globe. We want to smash the barriers that prevent teachers from easily connecting and learning with each other. To that end, we have developed a regular Ed-chat each Sunday on twitter at #aussieED. The chat allows all teachers, leaders, administrators and all those connected with education to meet on an unbiased platform and discuss the real issues that effect what happens in classrooms everywhere. Our chats are authentic because we are real teachers walking the same walk that so many do everyday.
Sunday February 21, 2016
Welcome to tonight! Please introduce yourself & share with us as many uses as possible for a mug... https://t.co/NvAQrwIpLh
Carl from Emerald Victoria
A mug can be used as a hift to placate someone after you have really messed up.
In SYD leading chat frm a catch up w my SILs - shape cutter,vase,pencil holder,cupping,musical instrument! https://t.co/9Pmb7R0LDc
Hi, Anna here - hmm, let’s see, pencil holder, dog food dispenser, kid bath toy, game piece, bug catcher, coin caddy, animal…
Hi all Graham Andre from the UK I keep money in a mug, also pens at school and drink from it https://t.co/5X5GRMI2lv
That was fast - and yup, we've got it! That's one person, and counting
Roxanne, 3/4 teacher from Melbourne. This week, I used a mug to hold basil from the market in some water.
Hi Charlotte in Melbourne uses for mug: spider catcher, pen holder, social handbag, break reminder & occasional drink
Hi, ! Ashley from NC. Bug trapper, pen holder, little drum, hand warmer when hot java fills the mug, message pad, circle to trace.
Hi All, Nsw Central Coast Secondary Maths teacher. Found this little image that I think is cute...and true https://t.co/OvWQdgvQ9F
Hi Jackie from Brisbane...a mug for my morning cuppa! Or a water jug for Ss painting!
If no one else rocks up, I get the roller coaster to myself! Tee hee hee he.
Hey! Learning Support Teacher here. Mugs as a vase, flower pot🌸
A1Phil here, tech coach in Beijing. Pot plant pot. Pencil holder. Self defense. Decorate a white one and make a present.
Hi all! Dan from Tokyo IS. Teach MYP Drama. Here is my daughter getting a few creative MUGSHOTS in https://t.co/oTb12ZqnW3
Hi to all.Kevin here a Teaching Principal in Ireland
Oh and of course, a mug is a Maths question :)
Isabelle, primary teacher from France.
I give my new year 7s a mug which they decorate fun - also provides great insight into thinking, social skills etc
Cathy from Brisbane. I use my multitude of "teacher gift" mugs as pencil holders on my classroom desk
Hi all. Matt from Perth here. Drinking. Pretending you have coffee in it. Having coffee in it. Drinking coffee from it. Tea. More.
Hmmm... maybe that's why I'm a primary T; my maths doesn't reach to physics! What day?
Michael from Auckland, using my mug to make jelly moulds to test bromalein
A mug can be used a prop asteroid when showing the destruction if the dinosaurs
Hi I'm Rob, K-6 Technologies teacher. Mugs are great for catching spiders. Always look forward to 's chats!
A1 Being taught at school when I learn best through play and with others and through doing!
Hey all Ben from Melbourne!
A1 Aren't schools powered by mugs, the ones who don't say no and are always up for some extra work??
Hi Caroline from Melb. Mugs mainly hand warmers for me
Kristen Primary/ECT from Newcastle
A1: I came from a family with relatively little money so we had to be creative, I remember creating Yodas home from papier mache
Hi Cameron from Melbourne, as a parent a mug can be used for pretty much anything
Putting on the Maths hat ... A mug could be a great tool for estimation capacity
Hat. Sock. Muzzle. Present. Cup. Frisbee. Paper weight. Pet... you never said 'sensible' uses... :-) https://t.co/Q9e3nzZEZe
Welcome to tonight! Please introduce yourself & share with us as many uses as possible for a mug... https://t.co/NvAQrwIpLh
A1 that science is not creative
A1 creativity can be stifled by rigid teachers can be ignited by open-minded ones
A1. Some really piwerful books I read when I was younger jept my imagination open.
Q1: Oh no I am starting with a negative. Performed in front of 5000 ppl, have been unable to perform since :( Crazy brain.
A1 The creative myth that only some are? My mother always taught me creativity is something you get better at the more you do it!
A1: Being told 'it won't work' and having people laugh at my ideas. Proving others wrong is a powerful motivator!
Hey, Troy here from Liverpool,NSW, a tad late, just had to make a mug of tea
I was the child with paint all over myself and nothing on the canvas. i know i am just way outside the box.
Living and working in the Solomon Islands... Created and performed in musicals and Cabernets!! Huge fun... also made all costumes
Always felt I wasn't creative as I wasn't "arty". That's changed recently, as see creativity in my teaching and learning.
My father, son and I have rediscovered origami off youtube! boats, animals, you name it!
A1: My inspiration and greatest influence was my childhood drama teacher
A1 I believe it was the Ts who themselves were creative. Now I love making, shooting, learning. But do I reflect that to my Ss?
A1 Creativity is the engine that powers and structures learning if we see learning as problem to solve. https://t.co/YNw4c9HVVU
As a non coffee drinker most of my mugs are used for mixing eggs with a fork to make scrambled eggs
A1 in yr 1 being told that chn in yr 1 don't write long stories I stopped writing creative stories & only wrote to the guidelines
Nicely put and likewise. I see my creativity is to make my students and my boys' learning fun, real.
A1 You can fix anything, you don't need a do-over, helped me think differently and make things work
A1 - Working in a couple of different industries before teaching, creativity should be encouraged and found anywhere in our lives
Hi all,
Tam from sunny/hot QLD. Love the XMAS mug with chocolates. Use mugs in class for paint pots.
A1. One of 5 kids and mum and dad wouldn't let us have a Nintendo or Playstation! So we were out making up games and shows all day
Hey , Jacques, senior tchr from QLD checking in and out of chat.
A1: I had a super creative Yr 5 teacher that taught us that filming and photography was fun. She was the best!
A1: Growing up my parents encouraged my creativity. With few friends close by my imagination led my creative pursuits.
A1 My own formal education and learning have shaped my approach to creativity, and the fact that they're not at all congruent
For a long time I thought creativity was something other people did, so I changed my definition of creativity to include teaching
made it! Hi, Ken from Sydney
Good point, the dark threat of technology in some cases. My boys were outside the whole weekend! A1
Leonie Yr2/3 Charleville, Mugs are what I'm constantly losing and breaking
A1 creative is about having a 'useful box' of odds & ends to fuel the imagination also patient, mess-tolerating parents
Creativity is your own. I just love that aspect of it. It can be represented however you like
A1: I feel creativity was held back when I was at school, especially in high school art
Ditto! He's a district leader now. Kind of lost that creative spark I guess Ts can unlearn too?
Guess it's my defining characteristic. Just always been that way. Think a lot about what it means and why.
A1 People tend to put 110% effort into something they've created which I can appreciate. Art/music/film/games can be inspirational
A1 Until recently didn't think I was creative b/c of 'feedback' when young. Now thinking differently. big influence
A1 learnt that being creativity is somethin that is believed 2 b 'natural' but is somethin learnt, to be pushed + grown over time
A1: At times, the thoughts/words of others stops me from attempting to be creative. Prefer us to be back in the box. Its safe.
That's where you'd least expect it to happen! A1
To be honest - creativity - is a core Australian Value... ANZACs at Gallipoli and underdog taking on big Countries
LOL mine are all most definitely used for coffee , coffee and more coffee :)
Hi, Amy here, Art teacher from Perth. Mugs are for growing mold, when left on my desk to long :(
My dad was a plasterer and he often found me sitting in the middle of his plaster mix.
A1: We're 4 girls and I was the maker ones, I create dollhouses for my sisters with anything. I saw potential in little things
What a logical perspective! I mean we perform all day, don't we?
Thinking outside the box means you need to be familiar with the box
A1b IMHO creativity is something that is built on knowledge. "You have to do the drills to have the skills to sew the frillls."
I'd put flowers into mug at my workstation - love flowers and mugs :)
creating and performing in musicals and cabarets in Solomon Islands... Huge fun... Even made costumes!
A1 Creativity was what my childhood mainly consisted of. That & avoiding the police ;)
core Aussie value? Ha number 8 wire my friend and pavlova
A1 (2) Another big moment was the Month I was doing a business degree. I realized how bored I was & then changed to a drama degree
creativity is learning from others as well and adapting, for me anyhow
I understand teachers need 2 meet curriculum requirements but having 2 make all the same looking artwork is 2 much
Hey Am! I'm so glad you've joined us tonight!
That is so sad. I hope that you have rekindled your creative writing joy
A1 Sometimes I think creativity is found only in people gifted in the Arts, which I am not. But creativity spans all disciplines.
I think it is part of why we are exhausted by the end of the day but alive with excitement of great performances
LOL I once had a student ask me whats the box :) Assume they know nothing & teach everything i.e. lay the foundation.
Yeah, you copied it from us:)
A1 - Being creative is the core of who I am. It helps express ideas, deal with situations & grow as a person
A mug - slag term for face - can think of lots of uses for a mug not least of which is a mug drinking with their mug from a mug
There was a lot of music in my formative years that shaped my creativity.
Willingness to try something different
its natural but students still need the growth mindset to push through the setbacks the creative process throws at the.
All good kiwi ideas are considered Australian . FACT... hehehe
Creativity is in Ћ opportunities given. Yr 4 S sent me 2day. A self drawing vibrator bot- Wk1 Design Space https://t.co/4t06HLoPfO
A2: Let them choose presentation methods, ideas and ways to learn that best benefit their way of thinking. Ss will surprise you
A3 never fear to make a fool of yourself, another Aussie quality
I fond my spark through reading about creativity in others - inspires me and I share these stories with my students
A1. Love creating things. As a child I had issues with mess but not now. :)
that's not art, that's a recipe when all the artworks look the same
I think making mistakes and learning that mistakes are ok are part of the big picture & help build creativity
Creativity is also not owned by the arts. It's about having fresh ideas. A conversation or a line of text can change lives
Show different ideas of creativity and then allow them to explore whatever they pulled to. it is exploring passions for themselves
Hi Anne here from SW Sydney school. Brainstorming helps spark ideas that light more fires!
A2 By modelling complete, utter enthusiasm for what we love, whatever that is and asking Ss to share what they adore.
A2 Creativity comes with flow. I believe flow can be and should be taught. I wrote a short blog post on it https://t.co/xb2kbzlD5s
hs art teacher who let me attain the highest level without being able to draw stick figures-all abstract
A2 - I don't believe you can "teach" creativity. You can however provide chances for students to learn skills to aid creativity
Mine is still an organised mess LOL but i am trying to be more spontaneous
I agree, I'd freak out if two of my students' videos weren't original.
A2 When Ss realise there's an audience enjoying something they created it motivates them to keep going
A2) Creative sparks need mentors that allow you to take risks and feel proud of your mistakes
Too right! But once we did get a PS1 a bro became a big gamer and is now a successful games/apps creator
haven't managed the fictional writing thing but have written some T resource books with an element of creativity!
Umm... you stepped into a crazy one. If you lose the questions search Q1 etc and answer with A1 Good luck!
And what Roxanne said https://t.co/tSvm8Cgll9
A2 By modelling complete, utter enthusiasm for what we love, whatever that is and asking Ss to share what they adore.
I disagree. You can't cook a unique dish until you've learnt how to boil water.
A2 - Offer Ss time to think, share and immerse themselves in other ideas. My creativity as a teacher has been inspired by
Q2: I fink creative confidence comes from a connection to an emotional basis. Expressing that emotion becomes desired and you flow
A2 It seems vital to set up a culture that encourages all to share and debate ideas no matter what they are without fear
A2 I kept trying til I found the things I'm good at & enjoy. Modelling, risktaking & opportunity are key https://t.co/QUld2mJo3E
A2 - Finding passion in our teaching and demonstrating that to our Ss and providing our Ss the chance to be engaged
teach them that all ideas are valued
. Sorry jumping in late.A1 Life teaching, my family and friends (one is an artist) my Grandma a writer. Travel, students & people
All students and teacher in a classroom must think and do originally! A2
A1 my artist neighbor showing me texture and colour in tidal mud flats where i was seeing mud. Never forgotten the lesson
It's about thinking differently. That's it. Any field, any time.
Maybe fiction will come when your brain has time to find some space
A2: My dad always encourages me do make thinks, he lets me use his tools, tells me I can achieve what I want.
A2 we need to provide Ss with opportunities for flow as well as an environment which supports differences
A2.Teach from the heart and not from the book.Create a learning env where Ss explore and take chances.Each S is uniquely creative
You can have HIM. I thought UK had nabbed him.
HMW is a beautiful question.
You have to know the rules to break them.
A1: Being told that you've got it, a streak of the creative in you being acknowledged by another
A2: Connect with PLN, read blogs, read books, try new ideas, experiment, challenge ourselves, push the boundaries, reflect
Yep, choice is good https://t.co/dqwPfAeqw5
A2: Let them choose presentation methods, ideas and ways to learn that best benefit their way of thinking. Ss will surprise you
A2 creativity often happens when there is a need for something which is not readily available... Making to create
A2: Creativity may take many forms but is essentially an expression of originality.
A2 the secret to improving creativity is don't allow one answer to any question. The obvious answer is the opposite to creativity
.A2.By getting ourselves motivated & interested b4 we try to involve Ss. Thy see us being creative& excited we spark their interest
connect children with people from the community that explore different ways of expression
A2: Look for bright spots. Show Ss & Ts where they have already learned creativity and used that spark!
great for Socratic circles
...yes, creativity is the mother of invention...a quote I think https://t.co/r3qp3OVUdh
A2 creativity often happens when there is a need for something which is not readily available... Making to create
A2 create opportunities for Ss to meet like minds collaboration in some form results in more creative outcomes in my experience
Haha important thing is that we are both getting better at something ;P
The opportunity to learn, make mistakes, redefine and try again is crucial ...
A1 As humans we have a desire to make things better,our creative spark stems from our passions & belief to do better with others
yes we need the skills but simply reproducing with no chance be creative isn't good
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention.
A2 use creative spaces in which to learn, celebrate & show everything, especially the stuff that doesn't go to plan, talk about it
Ensure learning and assessment tasks are as much as possible created, completed by Ss with Ts as suppport. A2
Being a language teacher, its amazing how creative Ss can be in their 2nd lang, for me its there Chinese
A2 Keep trying new and different things.
A2. Look for opportunities to play and think differently, for Ts and Ss
A2: Provide many opportunities to be creative. Allow Ss to see your creativity. Provide no judgement but definitely encourage.
never needed boiled water to make tabouli? ☺️
A2: Time to Play, Experiment and Explore are great for igniting the spark.
Yes it is part of problem-solving
A2 We spend so much time consuming, especially on our digital devices. We need to intentionally set time aside to create.
Agreed. As Ss become more adept, scaffolding is removed.
everyone loves a fail. That is why I don't give letter grades anymore
Yes, when my students have bright spark ideas I become really excited and then so do they!
But sometimes I see too little scaffolding to start & Ss are left without essential skills
Hmmm show your creativity, well beat boxing and rapping about physics tomorrow, def role modelling
A2 suggests placing restrictions can spark creativity. You need to build a bridge but you can only use...
Only with a huge payout of course! LOL
I ran an in-school design agency. T asked me my criteria. "Er, nail the brief or don't. If not, let's work on it"
I LOVE tabouli so that holds some weight.
ABsolutely! My level of involvement & Enthusiasm in a creative project has direct effects on the Ss levels!
A2 if you want to foster creative thinking then find a space with high ceilings or no ceilings https://t.co/CkRQQDUMr1
A2We constantly tell Ss to have a go but are unwilling to do it ourselves. I'm my own worst critic & my Ss tell me it's ok I tried
OK maybe I can keep up on tonight jumping in late catch me up folks
Better late than never! Became a teacher because it's such a creative profession. Passionate about fostering creativity in kids.
absolutely. When did that change. My challenge to my 6s is become creaters rather than users of content!
Also: make sure your vision of what the end product should be doesn't inhibit Ss creative pusuits.
Inspired by we implemented a Creative Homework to encourage creativity as a regular action, gr8 results
Oh, please that! Think how many people you could encourage into the field of physics!
Creativity comes at the oddest times. Certainly can't program it
It is a balancing act. The scaffolding can't become part of the building!
It is a balancing act. The scaffolding can't become part of the building!
hey Anna how's that new job going?
I miss reg classroom time with the students, but what led me to form my business was the flexibility to make it 100% real world.
Creativity is wonderful motivation towards learning. To do X, I must master Y
Allow Ss to see you trying to be creative. Show it doesn't happen first time https://t.co/nB715cVr9h
A2: Provide many opportunities to be creative. Allow Ss to see your creativity. Provide no judgement but definitely encourage.
maybe its the kickstarter https://t.co/PnuCW8mGrC
It is a balancing act. The scaffolding can't become part of the building!
A2: for creativity to develop among collaborating groups, children need to understand that all ideas should be shared and heard
Ts must also hide the assessment through creative integration with learning.
create an activity that has few boundaries, and unlimited opportunities
Most definitely ... The old days of here's one I made earlier are gone!
There is an extremely close, symbiotic relationship between our skills, knowledge and creativity. They are NOT in opposition
A2. Taking risks knowing that there is real potential for the activity not working. What is a little oil pastel on the carpet!! :)
A2: Creative Spark - imagination and bouncing ideas, trying things that are new/different and generating excitement of doing so
Is the scaffolding a safety net for the teacher or the students, when it is for teachers it needs to go
A2 - Allowing Ss to interpret & present their understanding in a creative way opens up so many opportunities & deeper thinking
This is great if you r allowed to implement it.
https://t.co/SX4YpLKBXC
Inspired by we implemented a Creative Homework to encourage creativity as a regular action, gr8 results
Spontaneity is the trademark of creativity. It happens when you least expect it - go with the flow https://t.co/DGmrlnth5G
Creativity comes at the oddest times. Certainly can't program it
But don't we sometimes just want our Ss to eat their vegies w/o hiding them?
I think often fore teachers...how many kids climb tree with safety nets?
I want to build this school one day. Just the issue of funding ( small point...) the rest can happen. https://t.co/W7ow2Shsgw
Can't teach creativity, but you can teach and create an environment where creativity isn't shutdown.
I'm always telling students not to dismiss an idea early, explore it, discuss it, stay with it, watch it evolve
we only have happy little accidents
Not to say, I actually very much appreciate this idea. But maybe not _always
"If you a voice says 'you cannot paint' then by all means PAINT and that voice will be silenced" https://t.co/82hY6gZIWg
We call us the "nutty professors" at Aorere College. New members always welcome!
A2 By exploring the unknown, to find something new can also ignite your creative spark.
A2.Having fun with art and not being ruled by fear.
Q3 To unleash creative potential, 1 must embrace failure.Share ways you have experienced this as a learner https://t.co/U5BGV8G1ai
Yes but visibiloty at the end and not as the focal point IMO.
A2 being creative is taking risks and not giving up immediately
Yes many are many roads that lead to the same destination. Be open to learn new things from your students.
anyone got any creative ideas for classroom layout?
And we must those who build that fear
A2: I challenge my food students to try hard recipes rather than one they know they can do. Harder recipes = marks for difficulty!
. Sadly in some schs it gets squashed out the Ss as they get older.I hope a revival is taking place everywh not jst some
First time following this chat and I am really enjoying all the ideas!
That kind of goes against the idea of learning to the rubric, would you say?
Maybe you are asking the wrong group of people? Get the Ss involved in the classroom layout design tomorrow? :)
A3 - Rather than dwell on my failures of which I am had many, I learn from them by continuing to try new things
Wi-Fi! A3 Numerous fails with , and learning to swim!
Failure is a dirty word but one thing I have learnt is that -bigger failure can have the biggest reward if you learn from it
Great to have you joining Vicky
That's what I meant by saying you can focus on the skills to enhance it.
A3) Every time you have one of those classes where you lose you connection with students
I think the key is to share early and be open to constructive feedback but also letting go & moving on
A3: I see the past couple of years as a win/fail. Won in so many ways, but failed in many too. Tough balancing act.
A3: Refer to my A1 it has been very hard and a little unsuccessful so far :/
creative thinking IS learning, I don't subscribe to rubrics
I saw this question earlier and I knew Q3 would be a challenge... Great Q to make you think
A3 first attempt at flipped classroom, so much push back, but I am a stubborn fella
For students failure needs to be seen to be progression, not give up and pack up
A2 - follow what you're passionate about, don't let anything get in your way. Ignore fear and try new things, seek support
A3: I tell my Ss that the only way they can fail is to not attempt something. Get it wrong and learn. No attempt = no learning!
G'day just lurking as I clean up after another whirlwind weekend. Hope you are all well.
Making whole school GAFE and introducing phones into the classroom! A3
A3 using open ended questions and giving students choice allows for creativity.
sounds like The Magic Pudding to me
the PLN is a great group... I'm constantly inspired
A3: The first attempt did not produce the best results.I've had to keep improving, adapting & believing in myself
You but if you never had the fails the wins would mean nothing
Having a creative idea is easy. Turning it into something worthwhile? Another story altogether!
Me neither except the rubrics cube! LOL
only a progression if something is learnt from the experience
True, although I see more fails than wins. Perfectionist here though.
.A3 I do most times I attempt to draw something.Ss love watching me fail & guess if its a cat/dog?"Its ok Mrs B we know what it is"
Many thanks! It sure does. Great discussion : )
A3 If i hadn't failed (or still do sometimes) I wouldn't have learned to push myself to my fullest potential.
A3. I look back at my first attempts to use blogging in the classroom and shudder... Still no expert but getting much better!
And particularly if they've grown and cooked them themselves!
Q3 Over ten years of uni. I was a terrible student. I stuck at it through many 'failures'. Battled demons. Eventually won.
A3 Tough Qns Everyday I make mistakes: mostly small. Don't give up. Look for new solutions https://t.co/OXol7PhO66
Q3 To unleash creative potential, 1 must embrace failure.Share ways you have experienced this as a learner https://t.co/U5BGV8G1ai
A3 Have had many failures in the classroom where I misread the Ss. Have learnt to acknowledge it to Ss and try again
True but 2 often Ћ constraints imposed on Ts from various places means this doesnt happen. Time vs content https://t.co/hTZUzp6hl8
A2 being creative is taking risks and not giving up immediately
A3 almost any time I have tried something new in my teaching, but learning from your mistakes is part of the process of innovation
Tried to learn that as an adult again (twice) failed even with youtube
Sometimes best way to make ed 'real world' is to get the kids out of sch. Stick 'em on a farm for a week, let the farmer lead it.
A3: When I think a project will interest my pupils, and they do nothing . Just have to quit and try something else.
A3: My idea - which I thought was unique - was not understood and so had to accept not all are on the same wavelength...
another saying, failure is the mother of success, sorry in that mood??
Agreed, Choice is very important, you can't be creative without it, choice and permission to try and to fail and try again
LOL they sound adorable ;) Trs have to learn to not be too hard on ourselves ... it is ok to not be perfect ; )
Rob I failed first year uni and was a C student, learnt upwards to 1st class Masters! Good teachers fail!
Learnt lots from trying (struggling) to be hands off when my daughter failed. But watched how much stronger she is
A3 - i am currently learning to paint, it is a steep learning curve! Also highly enjoyable. You have to admit you're not the best
A3: Ss continually challenge me to be creative. Sometimes I am successful. Failure happens often. We learn and grow together!
A3 + failing in front of students is always a good example for students
sometimes time is what you need - not content
A3 My first iTunesU course password wouldn't work. Lost the whole lesson. No idea what I did wrong.
We created our blogging apps, and now We fail all the time. Biggest one was waiting too long.
Always hated the speed freaks, could only ever do one side!
a3 - Also might be failing right now. My g 8s are going to devise their own show in our drama unit. Could spell disaster!
A3 model mistakes as positives, I make mistakes daily + acknowledge it wit my Sts They r shocked when u admit mistakes + apologise
A3 I never see things as failures but as V1 and then expect modifications and V2, V3 and so on. ... https://t.co/5mCcw9XK0J
the kids told me to make it into a keyring! LOL a very expensive shrinkie!!
A3, games based learning is perfect for this question
A3 Move from a play-based prep to on-line teaching Y2/3 & watch everything fail & have them tell you how to fix it :(
We are pretty lucky really. The bell rings, failing lessons stop and we get to start again after the bell. Stds too
That’s brilliant! Just don’t make matching ones.
A3. Failure is 1 thing. Embracing & growing b/c of it is another. Key: help one another back on learning feet when stumbles occur.
I'm definitely not helping the argument that teachers don't get paid enough! LOL
Well said https://t.co/zAL5fkCUZx
I think the key is to share early and be open to constructive feedback but also letting go & moving on
You created a $50 note from scratch! Wow!
A3.1 - sometimes the idea and the execution don't meet
It's amazing to hear, some of the most inspirational people I know really battled with uni.
I love how taught me the concept of "The Pit Of Learning" Alternative to the word fail
A3 agree - hard to answer - where to start? most memorable failure was at uni & it kick started my growth mindset
Not sure failure is right word. I may be wrong but i will have learned along the way. Elasticity of mind https://t.co/vv0Le1WFKF
Q3 To unleash creative potential, 1 must embrace failure.Share ways you have experienced this as a learner https://t.co/U5BGV8G1ai
A3. Red oil pastel all over new carpet. Need I say more......
A3 - Mistakes = learning. I make them all the time. Modeling growth mindset w/ Ss shows them it’s ok https://t.co/6FbsK3Bmx8
A3 I failed at surfing and snow boarding after months of trying! 🙆🏻☺️
A3: When you fail, you can understand what your pupils feel when they fail. And show them we can keep on
A3 We've all had those classes, its what you do diff the next time that matters
I totally agree, Chris and Nigel! Especially with the let go & move on piece!
By failing, we are succeeding in that we're in new territory and trying fresh experiences!
Our reaction to the 'failure' is the important lesson.
A3 - admitting to Ss that app had not downloaded onto all the iPads, teachable moment about the pitfalls of ICT
great way of putting it Brain
. Yes I'm not afraid to show Ss I'm not great at Art & praise how grt they are.Am creative at writing & share that success
Clever mum :-) what better way to practice this than by playing? https://t.co/iZuOkwWVaC https://t.co/VX7c4uJ4Kc
A1 The creative myth that only some are? My mother always taught me creativity is something you get better at the more you do it!
This creates a much less pressured classroom feel. Lets everyone feel they can try and not fear failure
failure is the higher level of a mistake I guess
PS hi everyone :) home from dinner now with a very full belly!!
a3. But as everyone has said the best part of failing is learning from it! And my God it can also be funny!
At one point, not 1 of the 50 wealthiest entrepreneurs on the planet had a degree.
A3: There's nothing like having the "tech" fail when you are standing in front of school to teach you about trying again!
And arguably faster and greater learning IMO.
you'll hate me! I've got a rubics cube on my desk & it's my way 2 zoneout
Loving the inspirational quotes tonite!
A3b Creativity is a fight to the death. It's a fight for your life. Everything you do can be considered failure or a step forwards
A3: "Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat." Napoleon Hill https://t.co/aXaquTNYDZ
Interesting but they are all creative and thinkers and triers!
Tech as a tool, but it won't save education alone.Real ed change needed is sch structure/relevance, listen to what society asks
A3 - I make mistakes more than most but I dust off and go hard again... Stubborn old rugby prop mentality
A3:Love my students too much to draw for them LOL Creativity is shared through my attempts at being different.An artist i am not;)
agree, similar to the myth of learning styles. You get the more you do something
Q4 HMW encourage our Ss to embrace failure in their learning? What learning design supports this? https://t.co/JawtfdqxMo
A3. Skyping as a class with an educator I admire & my iPad went flat! Charger 600km away with cowboy hubby.
YES! Humor is soooo important! Laughter is fantastic medicine indeed! :)
A3.2: I don't think you can fail when being creative - it is all in the perception and measurement of success
Oh yes! I saw that boo boo the other day (just not the evidence!). There's a lesson they won't forget!
A4. model it and show them how to recover... that's what I did! LOL
. I show success at writing & model. Ss get motivated & excited. Grt writing ideas in my class & grt Art- Ss not me lol
A3: I work with educators to challenge their practice; to do so I am continually challenged in my own https://t.co/HbcfBS7icj
A3 I ruined my mum's dining table while mounting my work for uni wasn't pretty -that's what green mats r 4!
A3 WE tried to construct cars out of biscuits and icing. The icing was too runny, the day too hot. Too bad! We had to eat them
A3 How can we learn deeply without exploring our mistakes?!
A3 One of my Yr 3 boys constantly assists me to see the errors in my maths. Thank goodness!! I think I need to start paying him
Not wanting to blow my trumpet, but I'm very creative and I have to say we don't fit in school
Focus on the learning not the achievement. Journey over destination and student ownership. A4.
Certainly is. Ss not given enough time 2 fail & create. https://t.co/V5KpV2rCEC
sometimes time is what you need - not content
we are making biscuit neurons on Tuesday - hopefully we won't suffer the same fate!
I am trying to get 3 of my Ss to realise this 😊
A4 Present plenty of chances to showcases stuff ups as "today's learnings", and as a positive thing
A4 foster mindset 'failing' is the first step of learning / development
A3 we need to learn to fail so we can fail to learn... once you succeed you never forget!!
sharing with my students examples of failure and always having a go and modelling a growth mindset
the word 'fail' has negative conations. Better to avoid the word, stay positive, think 2 steps back & 1 step forward
got to go! sorry, what a great topic cya next wk I hope
If fail = first attempt in learning. What do my 2nd, 3rd... 26th attempt equal.
That's why we're leaders! Creatives think and do, others just react.
A4 where learning is formative. What is the next step?
A4. By showing that we are always learning. We all have FAIL moments and that is okay. Learning with them.
A4 model failure, provide opportunities to ask why more often - prototype early in creative process supports this
Embraced creativity can be hard to stop- "Creativity is a drug I cannot live without!" Cecil B DeMille https://t.co/OA63EP31UN
A4 - allowing Ss to fail by giving them a chance to try different things in the classroom and encouraging them to embrace change
A4: Super basic example. Only study what you got wrong on the practice test as it is a highlighter for where learning can occur.
A4: Ss impressed by timeline of Big Bag theory. There are mistakes that if never made we could never have moves science on
yes, static/permanent learning styles is such a big misunderstanding.
Unless you crashed the drone, right? ;) Then you're in trouble!
A3: I'd like to eradicate the word failure. Let's call it an attempt. Maybe we should be more open minded about our outcomes!
it shows Ss that everyone is human & make mistakes but we need to be able to recover from them
A4 - Ss should always have the opportunity for feedback in lessons, both peer and teachers can be involved in this
Well done! Often failure has little to do with the task at hand, many influences.
So are we! :) Super excited to see the ideas this session generates
A4. TONS of student choice. Also, reciprocal teaching.
Maybe the weather will be kinder to you - No matter they will have a sugar high if you fail - Always exciting
at least there was a good outcome for the students
A4: Inquiry based learning & Design Cycle. We inquire. We plan. We create. We evaluate. We learn and fix what went wrong. Repeat!
A4: It's okay, as long "I can't" or "I failed" is followed with "yet", "right now" or "but what I learned was valuable too".
That's a pineapple. How did It end up like that
definitely not doing it until the end of our double period... will use it as bait! LOL
a4 - Model trying something new and if you fail, you fail so what!? Also involving Ss in the process so u fail together not alone
A4 I always talk about the importance of learning form our mistakes. Ss take this on in discussions
A4. Perfect opportunities to leverage .
We see different. School is set up to think the same. Hopefully change is afoot. Or at least a toe
They suggested we try again the next week - not silly
A4 after examining my writing on the board and ask my Ss to find my mistake and then we discuss what caused the error-examine
A4 - the idea and practice of iteration is so important, teaching Ss design process and how to document each stage
Examining failures creates opportunities for deep learning
A4: I am using positive goal setting for the next week and discussing if we don't meet it we try again . Self reflective/encourage
A4 ss see you're human when you make mistakes. It's great to be able to laugh ourselves and say... Oops
A4 From a jnr primary level; if something gets lost/broken/stolen I explain it's a perfect opp to improve and rebuild!
A4 More than ever we need to encourage acceptance of failure as the first step to success. Ss have to feel than can trust teachers
Very well said https://t.co/Dtt2XdMLNV
A4 More than ever we need to encourage acceptance of failure as the first step to success. Ss have to feel than can trust teachers
I'm laughing but feel sorry for you loosing $50
A4 I had a cohort of Yr 7s chanting I can't do that... YET! this week
. Oh I see a $50 note (diff colour in NZ). Practical like pirate ideas- hooks Ss into lrng
Another thing i have tried is making students feel that they are the expert and i am the learner. They enjoy been the teacher
why is failure such a feared word?
A4: explicite teaching, they know what they're doing. Students teaching: they share their knowledge.
Interesting. I would've once agreed. My new role I'm supporting tchrs at breaking point Deal with injuries you may get
In computing you fail all the time. It's part of the code, test, debug process. It never works firs time!
SO true. I think all learners need time to learn this way and conversations re: how to do so!
I definitely left school that day feeling slightly piratey :p burning loot and all!
A4 Give your students problems to solve,because even if they fail, they'll have learned something from it! https://t.co/NcttmajPnr
A4 Ask good questions throughout, what did you learn from this & recognise progress, make evaluation part of the process,
I don't think we can eradicate a word but we can change its meaning and that might be more powerful
A4 - Feedback. It isn’t failure when you have something 2 adjust/improve/work towards. It’s an extension of the learning process
Wow! That's quite a response! :-) And for all those people asking, agenda will be out on Tuesday! https://t.co/74WQPW1PIO
Generally a process. It has been for me too!
People with passion inspire creativity in others.
Once more, lots of interesting discussions on , today on, among other things, creativity & embracing failure
I'm trying to help tchrs understand that 😉
A4: Often Ss lead me to areas I have never considered. How do I know if they fail or not when they direct their own learning?
Alanis Morisette You Learn.
Loved the thought that... "The fire trucks are coming on round the bend."
https://t.co/gkQlQyCKMi
Agree, this helps to figure out new pathways when one way doesn't work
Allowing Ss to see MY shortcomings gives them the freedom to to be fearless in their learning
A4 FAIL: First Attempt In Learning infers there will be many more failures but expectation of learning
What's the link between A4 and creativity? Sorry - not quite sure what it is
A4: The whole Design Process supports this - the plan, design, create, reflect, amend… It’s ok to have more than one attempt.
I want students to work through the problems and look at it from every possible angle. We all can grow this way
A4 creating an environment where stds reflect on their own learning and learning of others through discussion and collaboration
that has certainly been a popular phrase at my school as well, I haven't used it myself ... YET!
Moving out of comfort zone towards creativity and risk needs high level of trust in your class! Got to build a Supportive enviro
I succeeded at persistence?! The bruises would say otherwise ☺️
A4 I constantly find that learning coding gives my Ss problem solving skills for life. Ok, this went wrong, where did I go wrong?
A5: By helping our Ss understand the difference between sympathy and empathy. Walk in another's shoes...
A4 in maths problem solving class: place greater emphasis on discussion of process & what Ss would do next time than answer
And to answer the OTHER question - speakers...check this. It's not everyone but it's some of them :-) https://t.co/NtspObW6oZ
was doing it 2day with action research -plan, act, reflect, plan act reflect how that PhD idea going?
success criteria-refer them to it. Then Ss and me reflect on how to improve whatever area it is for them only, not everyone else.
A5 explore and be involved with authentic people and problems
Q5- Empathy - Here is my blog about what Transformers 'Optimus Prime' can teach us about BYOD and Empathy https://t.co/82LgTg7FAv
It's negative connotations are deeply embedded in history art science politics, pretty weĺ everything https://t.co/va4N3y9jpF
why is failure such a feared word?
A5 Data can be a great implication of where we should focus our attention as teachers and the approach to be taken!
A4. By showing we all make errors & that is okay. I have used Whole Brain Teaching for a while & love 'That's cool'. Take a risk
A5 - embrace change and encourage Ss to be their best. Empathy is shown through understanding our Ss
I tell student all the time that they've failed & kept going. Every time they play a game they fail & keep trying eg colour switch
a4. YEP! "Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers."
Voltaire
A4: Falling off our bikes when first learning 2 ride, we are encouraged 2 get back on the bike. Creativity should be no different
.A4 I tch 5yr olds.We have a saying we say to each other."It doesn't matter if you cant do it as long as u try'Encourages try again
I am also known for my memes already as well :p
A5 always have the end-user in mind when working on a project, always analyse and design for the end-user
Data is good for you to help navigate where students are and how to move forward with them as the learner
A5- innovation comes from knowing the behaviours/ habits/interests/ learning style (amongst other things) of your target audience
Hi Ben, any relation to the famous Australian Bush Ranger Ben Hall?
Ok, epic fail - just missed my mouth whilst trying to eat and type!
have there ever been any great inventions or discoveries that have happened after the first attempt?
A4 we don't learn from our mistakes but from reflecting on our mistakes. Who said that? Was it
A5b Data allows us to determine the best possible facilitating approach and to stick to it!
Q5: Meditation is a great place to start if u want to increase ur empathy for your learners. Once you feel, then look at the data.
A4: Agile learning methodology - ability to change direction as needed to achieve desired outcomes
still one of the greatest performances in a movie of all time
A5: I told my 6s that I am learning to become a PS teacher at the same time they're learning to be HS students. I know the feeling
Would love to see more students be more empathic
the students respond well to them
innovators would disagree
A4 Failure means something different to many. Sitting with Ss & setting PB goals motivates them to shift the "fail" mentality
A5 did anybody see the ? Such an inspirational movie about young girls having deep empathy and passion for tech
Vygotsky's zone of proximal development
A5: How best to empathise with learners? Don't stop being one. Make reflective feedback essential your delivery & your learners.
I'll take credit for saying it! In your face Voltaire!
A5 I think of how we use our data & knowledge of our Sts (who they are, how they feel, believe) to create their pathway in Y11/12
here comes the train......
A6 Doesn't data take the emotion out of teaching?
A5: By taking away the concept of entitlement, or perceived entitlement and taking things at the core values.
I don't think so. It can help you to see things that you might not have seen and then respond in person
Voltaire- "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation" - Response anyone in this 'creative chat??? https://t.co/rZBrq3IHem
AND- when Ss say: "I can't do it!" Repeat: You- can't do it YET...try another strategy!!!!
A5:Encourage students to have empathy for one another's success. We are all learners and teachers. https://t.co/KylKooduQi
Thanks to and for another great chat. Have to log off and finish preparing for a PD tomorrow
I wonder if ed revolution for state-controlled education is a dead duck because it's always going to be economy/results driven
A5 starts with empathy through observing,watching,listening & knowing your user (know ur learner)
very important. But how many of us have all of our SS working in the zone most of the time
as long as it is not a soup train
A5 To many students, failing would mean to get a low grade right? Why not get rid of the grading system?
French fries! Got peckish after wandering.
A5. When I continually, actively learn & push myself, I'm reminded of growing pains & excitement. That transfers to working w/ Ss.
A3: I encourage a culture of making mistakes in my French classes...unavoidable and essential for learning.
One of my best mates is a direct descendant - He was known as 'The Gentleman BushRanger"
Love the word YET 😃 https://t.co/tWjbsTBJTn
AND- when Ss say: "I can't do it!" Repeat: You- can't do it YET...try another strategy!!!!
A4 'failure' & 'hard work' can & do belong together need to shift the
A5 We need to know more about our students to understand how they tick. Why they make certain choices.
Will you be at ISTE? I'm going... My first trip to the states... Yay
it's about not being afraid to take the risk of being wrong
. Its amazing what we as Ts learn from what Ss teach us
A5 don't forget to walk in their shoes once in a while sometimes they really hurt keeps us real! https://t.co/qq0XbvdW9P
- every new idea begins somewhere... I learn from this PLN and adapt to my needs = same same https://t.co/PjFrUKu9r5
Voltaire- "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation" - Response anyone in this 'creative chat??? https://t.co/rZBrq3IHem
That's fine. Just not sure why they would choose it. Revisionist? Failure conjures images of abject. https://t.co/KCxSV6LWOb
innovators would disagree
A5. P2. Data gives us background knowledge of the learner. Where they are & what they need. Consistent data shows us patterns.
I agree. I love stats & finding out something new or something I've missed can change my teaching
All the best ideas begin by copying! It's the way you put your own stamp on it that can be a great moment of creativity
For some unknown reason, edu decision makers don't seem to be listening to what society wants. Ingenuity. Ideas. People skills
I'm currently in a tchr welfare/Professional Support role.I hear the pain &frustration of perceived failure
Interesting, if you take away the whole assessment side of things and just let kids create, failure doesn’t bother them as much.
A5 resilience and grit are keyword at my school this year, I think they are key for Ss growth and success
A5 - Take into account how Ss learn & what might impact their learning. Not everyone is the same. https://t.co/ZfftoYGpGJ
A5 Empathy requires we be in someone's shoes. Observation is separation. We need to see from our Ss perspective, not just our own
Ask yourself is there a need? if there is we need to see what we can do to . To help or guide or develop or improve
A5b: Step 1 What would be the most useful information your learners could give you? Step 2 Now design your data collection.
There are other words-phrases that don't have these connotations. Being wrong, making mistakes etc https://t.co/KCxSV6LWOb
innovators would disagree
A5. Truly know Ss & seek qualitative data to answer Qs about their growth makes most sense to me...but been up since 2:45 AM EST!
First year Education comes in handy.
Not sure I agree with direction tonight at PLN Agree with understanding your learners & having a innovative growth mindset!
Have we become too reliant on stats/data?
My knowing-doing gap is whether I've left anything out --- I'm always reflecting, reading.
A6: Its always about others. Mostly the fear of what might happen. We fear the unkown. The what if? So we block ideas. My ideas!
A5 taking time to really know every S. Then working together to realise potential by trying and 'doing' together to succeed
A6 The fear of failure of course. I've been working on being more confident in my decisions and actions though. I'm almost there.
and with assessment that's often all that matters
A5b Seeing from our S's perspective can be difficult. The speed & busyness of schools makes it even harder
some of us don't set in the mould we break it
Well now I HAVE to go to ISTE! (Plans are tentative as of now. Hope to know more within the month.)
A5: Learner centred design places the data in the hands / control of the learner. Empathy > emotional connection to other learners
A6 Age reminds me I can't do everything, so I surround myself with people who fill in the gaps https://t.co/Cbaj1uxdqO
A5. I am trying to start each lesson with a yarning circle. With new job it is harder to get to know all students as teaching 460.
I met a creative director: "I want nice people who work as a team, fresh ideas, learn from mistakes & hungry. Rest is on the job."
A6: Doubt. I always doubt about myself, even if somebody says I did a great job, but I'm working on it.
A6. At the moment I'm worried about stepping on toes... being new & all... but slowly getting over it :)
Yep - it creates an vortex of doom for many, which then doesn’t reflect their true ability.
We should stop emphasizing the importance of assessment in the way we reflect our students' capabilities.
A6 I know I need to blog, I want to blog - to reflect and share my learning xps, I have a list of 23 reasons why I haven't 🙆🏻
a6 Usually no problem with the do-something in the classroom. but when it's time to mark I my knowing-doing gap rears its head
lol 3 mins of left hahaha
I have Year 3 students already freaking out about NAPLAN testing - haven’t even mentioned it. But they’ve heard…
All that excess testing and data is suffocating our creativity as innovative teaching
yes we can often see the S who knows so much but cant pass a test
Great insight. Those out of schools only have data without the relationships that define it https://t.co/wxJGksRDyv
That's what a great educator does but further up the chain I think the view changes to no.s holding more power than the child.
I need to check out EasyBlog!
Thanks Mark! That's timely for me.
A6 doing is sometimes much more enjoyable when others are involved, I think Ss also enjoy collaborative learning experiences
A6 making (as opposed to finding) time to connect more with innovators, early adapters see Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point
A6: At times I want to try things that scare others. I can't answer 'what happens then'. I can tell you afterwards, though!
Let's visit it together...??? hehe
A6: I’m a do-er! I don’t waste time, but rather get in there. Of course, there is research and understanding first, but alongside.
Yeah the old blog usually (always) sits dormant for a few months at a time for me too!
A6 - Knowing-doing gap would be trying to follow what is expected as a school & what I think would work if given the chance 2 try!
I keep wondering how I can be creative and innovative when it comes to standardized testing...
Thank you Ashley! Created by 3 teachers - lots of mistakes along the way
👍🏽☺️ Keep on keepin'n on! https://t.co/LcNqJ5ldwO
A6: Doubt. I always doubt about myself, even if somebody says I did a great job, but I'm working on it.
do not call it doubt, call it reflections and evaluations, sounds more positive, we all grow through this process
