#vachat Archive
#vachat is a great way for Virginia educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday September 26, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Greetings All, Tiawana from VA. I will be your moderator tonight. Please sound off for the tribe.
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Megan Campbell- history/Econ teacher at kettle run high
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Reed, HS AP from Charlottesville. Looking forward to tonight's on Teacher Collaboration with
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Jessica, teacher in New Kent. Happy to learn with you all!
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Here that & school leaders?
"Promoting science and technology education to the exclusion of... https://t.co/kjL0mZGFBS
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John Bennett, Emeritus Engineering. I'm the husband in my building... Moving now set for November 1st to Mi… https://t.co/niKVwc7kYx
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Welcome Tribe! Please introduce yourself. Tell us your role in your building and location.
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Thanks for joing and sharing with your PLN.
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Welcome to and soon to Virginia
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Use in all responses. Our format will be Q1/A1. We all grow and learn together. Our Topic: The Power of Collaboration- Q1 coming up
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Good Evening everyone! I'm Rebecca, elementary principal from Henrico.
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Good to have you along for the ride
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Hey I'm Margaret, HS Tech Coach in Chantilly (Fairfax)
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Q1 Define what is “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Hey Margaret. How's the year going?
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Thanks Reed. I hope your year is going well!
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It's good! Sooo busy! we are working to transform learning. Added 2800+ 1:1 devices this year! you?
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Actually had a PD session on special education collaborative model today...pure coincidence.
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A1: Teams of Ts who work interdependently to achieve common goals-Dufour, & Baker. https://t.co/lBr3pmKTDa
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Q1 Define what is “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Bennie, Assistant Principal from High Point, NC
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Hello all! Forest, middle school principal in Salem, va. Glad to be here!
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A1: Teachers sharing questions, concerns, ideas, newly posted material, suggestions, ... --> To optimize st… https://t.co/LGcJKLg23w
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Q1 Define what is “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Yes. Its all about student learning https://t.co/41BNBeGiW5
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It's good! Sooo busy! we are working to transform learning. Added 2800+ 1:1 devices this year! you?
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A1: sharpening each other, doing something better than you would alone, compromising, growing in your weak areas
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A1 teacher collaboration is good for all! we work together to plan the best for our kids!
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A1: Teachers working together for a common goal. It should be a back and forth that moves the group towards their goal.
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Glad to have you. https://t.co/bcYQtivHWo
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Hello all! Forest, middle school principal in Salem, va. Glad to be here!
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A1: Stealing my answer from : Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.
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This is so powerful. Next to twitter, this is the best PD on the planet. https://t.co/graisRTaFF
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A1: sharpening each other, doing something better than you would alone, compromising, growing in your weak areas
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I'll have to pick your brain...We're in year 2 of 1:1 and always looking to improve
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A1: Teachers working across the curriculum--sharing instructional practices & assessments to impact student learning.
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That speaks to the tribe. Together we are brilliant. https://t.co/Z3IS5Bnzlh
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A1: Stealing my answer from : Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.
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A1 Ts work together to bring out the best in their Ss. Share resources, ideas, see their ideas come to fruition as a team.
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A1: Seeking out and learning from the successes and struggles of other Ts to help you reach Ss more effectively
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A1: Multiple teachers with multiple voices listening, sharing & learning w/ each other in order to improve their prof practice.
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A1: Challenge each other/dissonance. Synergy. Sharing. Continual growth.
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True Collaboration has already started https://t.co/2YnSYw3nx4
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I'll have to pick your brain...We're in year 2 of 1:1 and always looking to improve
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Working together to bring out the best in their students. Yes! https://t.co/Mu9NApDjJ7
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A1 Ts work together to bring out the best in their Ss. Share resources, ideas, see their ideas come to fruition as a team.
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Always looking to improve. https://t.co/9jfwwrkzsO
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A1: Multiple teachers with multiple voices listening, sharing & learning w/ each other in order to improve their prof practice.
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Powerful: sharing instructional practices & assessments to impact student learning. https://t.co/k8qRR5VnTp
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A1: Teachers working across the curriculum--sharing instructional practices & assessments to impact student learning.
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great definitions. We have to continue to share this
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great definitions. We have to continue to share this
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Just getting home. Akilah, from VA, Professional Learning Specialist
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Ack! Too much attention to the debate. Not enough to . Late to the party. Christine. Elementary gifted. Charlottesville.
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Here come bringing the brilliance! Spot on. https://t.co/1b6PBxowBE
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A1: Teacher Collaboration is beautiful questions, inquiry, communication, design thinking, data-driven. Heart work… https://t.co/TQLdI6sXEI
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Q1 Define what is “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Q2: ) What are some critical components that must exist in order to have effective “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Always great to have you. Just posted Q2. https://t.co/LbnZt7PrwP
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Just getting home. Akilah, from VA, Professional Learning Specialist
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Thank you Tiwana:) You have me smiling...you know I'm inspired by great chats!
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A2: Trust is the biggest one. You have to trust your team so you can take risks. Without this, growth won't happen.
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A2: Trust. Shared purpose. Being open-minded. Willingness to try something new.
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A2: trust that each teacher has the Ss best interest in mind
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mmmm! seems to be a theme emerging for Q2...did someone say trust?
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A2: Time, scheduling that facilitates collaboration. A supportive, open school culture of sharing & trying new things.
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A2: A willingness to hear, not just listen.
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A2: Being open minded and having a desire to share and listen to others' ideas.
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A2 knowledge of the team's individual strengths/weaknesses, common goals, and positivity within the group.
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A2: Humility and a teachable spirit. This goes hand in hand with trust.
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A2: Passion. Willingness to listen and learn. Be challenged and challenge. Confidence in self and others. Teamwork.
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. A2: A culture of sharing!!
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Ts must know its okay to fail forward. https://t.co/xvo2Of0st8
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A2: trust that each teacher has the Ss best interest in mind
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A2: A sincere commitment to improving each student's Effective Learning. https://t.co/wYpz6mxEDn
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Q2: ) What are some critical components that must exist in order to have effective “Teacher Collaboration”?
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Yes, sir! Think about how many people have had bad experiences leading to them being jaded
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A2 Understanding that we are better together, safety, trust, relationships and TIME to build those!
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Absolutely. Trust is the bridge for collaboration. Teachers must trust in each other and the process https://t.co/4eLr5MsW7F
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A2: Trust. Shared purpose. Being open-minded. Willingness to try something new.
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A2 Understanding that collaboration is not just checking a box that we have a meeting at a certain time
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You start w/people who WANT to collaborate and build from their success. Forcing the issue is not usually successful.
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Model this and let this be your schools reality. https://t.co/dqxADT5eK8
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A2 Understanding that we are better together, safety, trust, relationships and TIME to build those!
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Thank you This is the hard part. tribe. Make collaboration this week our passion. https://t.co/BFwOA0eDnQ
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A2 Understanding that collaboration is not just checking a box that we have a meeting at a certain time
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tribe is blowing the ratings out of the ball park! Are we Trending AGAIN !
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As a specialist in the building, the fact that I'm getting FB messages tonight asking abt Ss for goal setting is a positive for me.
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A2: Growth mindset, cognitive dissonance, respect, honesty and commitment can lead to effective collaboration.
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A2: Empathy, trust, respect, willingness to listen and learn, open communication, willingness to be pushed out of a comfort zone.
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WOW! https://t.co/UZnMNpngWj
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As a specialist in the building, the fact that I'm getting FB messages tonight asking abt Ss for goal setting is a positive for me.
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This is what move us forward!
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Q3 When starting T.C. model, you go through the stages of Forming, Storming, norming & performing? What stage is your school? Why
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Hi Chris! This is a great chat!
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A3: Don't think I can make a blanket statement. See evidence of all 4 stages
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A3: Teams are in different places. Most are norming and performing. It's a tricky dance.
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A3: I see us on a fluid learning continuum...less about a linear trajectory...but moving forward. 😊
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Seeing lots of improvement. Energized by a common cause (student success) and new teachers bringing energy
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A3: each grade lvl is at a diff. stage. one is at performing. others are at each stage. We have differentiated
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A3: each grade lvl is at a diff. stage. one is at performing. others are at each stage. We have differentiated
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I agree Reed. However it is great to see more norming and performing practices being seen this year.
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When you collaborate through the lens of empathy...that's powerful change at work. https://t.co/A3U4IOi8Kz
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A2: Empathy, trust, respect, willingness to listen and learn, open communication, willingness to be pushed out of a comfort zone.
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Great point. You have started and left the door open https://t.co/0o5lJtx3Vl
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A3: I see us on a fluid learning continuum...less about a linear trajectory...but moving forward. 😊
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A3 This. Varies depending on the team of teachers collaborating. https://t.co/uBePOUxe4k
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A3: Don't think I can make a blanket statement. See evidence of all 4 stages
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Nothing wrong with that. As long as we're moving forward... https://t.co/HUHpPkr3Be
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A3: I see us on a fluid learning continuum...less about a linear trajectory...but moving forward. 😊
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We all have to start somewhere. Lets' grow and learn together. https://t.co/vElWWvrIXM
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I agree Reed. However it is great to see more norming and performing practices being seen this year.
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A3 Forming. Year 2 of new leadership and several ideas are now taking root. Ts are being led by leaders who champion a given idea
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yes, I agree. I think we are in the same place. Maybe even differentiated more by topic also. https://t.co/lpOlQhb11o
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A3 This. Varies depending on the team of teachers collaborating. https://t.co/uBePOUxe4k
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A3: Don't think I can make a blanket statement. See evidence of all 4 stages
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Agreed! Regression is not an option! 😊😊😊
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A3: Not in a school of course... Hope it's not 'storming out of collaboration'!!! https://t.co/uqLmh3ObPP
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Q3 When starting T.C. model, you go through the stages of Forming, Storming, norming & performing? What stage is your school? Why
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A3: I think the topic changes the stage as well.
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“: A3: Teams are in different places. Most are norming and performing. It's a tricky dance. ”sometimes diff. On diff days
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A3 I think every team is in a different place - depends on T movement, experiences, history, etc! I feel we're making great progress
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“: A3: I think the topic changes the stage as well. ” So true.
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“: A3: I think the topic changes the stage as well. ” So true.
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Many of our school have a culture of collaboration-Awesome
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Many of our school have a culture of collaboration-Awesome
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Almost like a 'trigger' for different stages.
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Sadly it's easier to kill collaboration than to build a culture of collaboration
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Q4 What does “Teacher Collaboration” look like in your building/county/district? Share examples & pictures
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We have to be intentional & transparent our team will help us https://t.co/AWqCofhkg9
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Sadly it's easier to kill collaboration than to build a culture of collaboration
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A4: In our school, we don't talk about your/my kids, we talk about our kids. Weekly meetings, ppl popping into rooms.
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A4: Teacher collaboration is about sharing and respectfully challenging ideas, it's about listening, give-and-take, open-mindedness.
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a4: Willingness/Need to put the students first. Focusing on success of ALL students. Specific action plans
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A4: Strikes me that TC requires interactions with a purpose. That depends upon a schedule that includes tim… https://t.co/D1lNYedaC1
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Q4 What does “Teacher Collaboration” look like in your building/county/district? Share examples & pictures
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Ss creating their network of connections, just like their brains. Ts & Ss collaborated on/during lesson. https://t.co/ya10cNHLZY
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This morning we're learning about our fantastic, elastic brains. J is showing off our pipe cleaner neural network. https://t.co/9OZzhqciYc
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A4 Looks like real discussions, bouncing ideas around, encouraging each other, and being open to sharing ideas.
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Take advantage of every opportunity https://t.co/btf0qjPLB8
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A4: Strikes me that TC requires interactions with a purpose. That depends upon a schedule that includes tim… https://t.co/D1lNYedaC1
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Q4 What does “Teacher Collaboration” look like in your building/county/district? Share examples & pictures
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A4 And the conversation doesn't stop b/c the meeting is over. REAL conversation spills into hallways, Ts observing each other, etc
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'Purpose' and 'time' are critical elements of successful collaboration.
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Yes. I becomes your schools new norm. https://t.co/e8Wf6USbbZ
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A4 And the conversation doesn't stop b/c the meeting is over. REAL conversation spills into hallways, Ts observing each other, etc
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Sorry to be late! Got home as quick as i could! Collaboration should be Ts learning, growing, & supporting each other together!
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Team make sure you follow everyone and continue to share. Meet me on Voxer this week. we have the same hashtag on voxer
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Team make sure you follow everyone and continue to share. Meet me on Voxer this week. we have the same hashtag on voxer
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Nice to connect with you again, Michala!
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Q5 If teaching and collaboration is a team sport, what sport would it be & why?
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A5: Volleyball: You need more than 1 person to get the ball over the net successfully.
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A5: Lacrosse. Passing and running, offense and defense, trying to get the ball in the net.
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A great collaborative activity to build teamwork is to do just that. Get out play VB to demonstrate that to Ss
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A5: Ultimate frisbee! Long passes (hail mary's!) rarely work - you have to methodically play the "short game" to get to the endzone!
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A5 Basketball. Lots of passing, take turns shooting, lots of running, sure does make you tired!
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A5: Soccer ballet! It takes a team with well coordinated moves. Being graceful can be beneficial. Besides, I like team tutus.
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A5: Synchronized skating or swimming...must build trusting relationships and work together, 'push' each other to be successful.
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We've been doing boxes w/Ss to stress teamwork & collaboration - many surprises for all.
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Yes. Teachers have to be able to connect teaching & learning. https://t.co/jKSYz620TZ
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A5: Lacrosse. Passing and running, offense and defense, trying to get the ball in the net.
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Teamwork is critical to the process https://t.co/W03PyCxTbH
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A5: Volleyball: You need more than 1 person to get the ball over the net successfully.
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Trust is key to collaboration https://t.co/DMqgb1fDSn
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A5: Synchronized skating or swimming...must build trusting relationships and work together, 'push' each other to be successful.
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Or how about pairs skating? Gotta trust your partner with lifts
I can't believe I said that
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A5: America Cup Yacht Racing b/c an important part of being good is the ongoing tactics update and team int… https://t.co/EF3VYYqa1k
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Q5 If teaching and collaboration is a team sport, what sport would it be & why?
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Yes, well coordinated and well planned https://t.co/EFLTOwt8W0
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A5: Soccer ballet! It takes a team with well coordinated moves. Being graceful can be beneficial. Besides, I like team tutus.
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Yes, being flexible is essential https://t.co/zcyZaamClm
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A5 Basketball. Lots of passing, take turns shooting, lots of running, sure does make you tired!
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Be ready to make changes if needed https://t.co/zFQ5xKv4Dd
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A5: America Cup Yacht Racing b/c an important part of being good is the ongoing tactics update and team int… https://t.co/EF3VYYqa1k
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Q5 If teaching and collaboration is a team sport, what sport would it be & why?
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Volleyball..working as a team with some back and forth! Each player's strengths are utilized to make the team the best it can be.
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I did with Ts this year too! So many lessons for everyone
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I new someone would go there. Go Riley's Dad (Steph Curry).Basketball has quarters win one quarter at a time https://t.co/GuokwVbVFq
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My Cleveland Cavaliers:)...Basketball has quarters. Also, A team wins the championship by connecting, collaborating… https://t.co/K8Qw1hnkU2
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Just for the sake of it I'll say curling for our friends from the north
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Thanks Tribe you did it again. I hope you join me next week same time. Also download voxer and connect I am tgiles on voxer.
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Isn't baseball kind of like watching mud puddles dry???
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Great job moderating tonight https://t.co/zbbvqqa2Lx
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Thanks Tribe you did it again. I hope you join me next week same time. Also download voxer and connect I am tgiles on voxer.
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LOL. You know it had to be me! I BTW I Riley's Dad is an amazing team player! https://t.co/9ttILUCrqj
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I new someone would go there. Go Riley's Dad (Steph Curry).Basketball has quarters win one quarter at a time https://t.co/GuokwVbVFq
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My Cleveland Cavaliers:)...Basketball has quarters. Also, A team wins the championship by connecting, collaborating… https://t.co/K8Qw1hnkU2
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is awesome! Follow your friends.
