#personalizedPD chat. A fast-paced, fun chat to discuss personalized professional development for educators. We discuss what it is, why it's better than traditional PD, how to create personalized PD opportunities, how to scale it from individuals to districts, and how to inspire it from individuals to districts to want more and more of it. Hosted each week by Jason Bretzmann @jbretzmann and Kenny Bosch @KennyBosch and moderated each week by a guest moderator. 8pm Central each Tuesday.
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Hello! I am Kenny Bosch, co-host and co-author of the #personalizedPD book. https://t.co/UKHXahxKzN
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Go ahead and introduce yourselves. My name is Jarod Bormann. Speaker, Author of Professionally Driven, and believer of building the right conditions to empower ALL learners -> https://t.co/Y3cVuvxlZD#PersonalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
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Q1: As we know, growth mindset is the BELIEF that we can learn anything. How can professional development cultivate this belief for educators - OR - What’s preventing this belief from flourishing in your district for ALL educators? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
Q1: As we know, growth mindset is the BELIEF that we can learn anything. How can professional development cultivate this belief for educators - OR - What’s preventing this belief from flourishing in your district for ALL educators? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A1: Too often, PD is not differentiated for those taking it. If it doesn't seem relevant, it isn't absorbed (isn't that the mindset we are taught to think for our students? Why not teachers, too?) #personalizedpd
A1) PD can cultivate it by making it part of their presentation. I think too many in my District do not believe that the leadership cares if staff grows or not. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A1: I love that Ts are able to fuel their individual passions through personalized PD. I feel that this builds better, even more passionate educators! #personalizedPD
A1: With a growth mindset we open our minds to new possibilities and therefore new ideas to learn and implement into our classroom/curriculum. #personalizedpd
A1: Too often, PD is not differentiated for those taking it. If it doesn't seem relevant, it isn't absorbed (isn't that the mindset we are taught to think for our students? Why not teachers, too?) #personalizedpd
A1. I work on removing the stigma that those who have been in education for decades can't/won't learn new strategies/initiatives/whatever. I try to learn something new each day and then share that online. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
#PersonalizedPD hi everyone Aprajita Ralli here from India.. always keen to jump in here ...I teach secondary school history and lead a grade level ..very engaging tasks
Late to the #personalizedPD chat tonight. Just got home from kid #1 soccer practice. Love it when the king of #ProDriven is here to lead us.
#wiseduchat
Hey everyone, jumping in a few minutes late...
A1: I think when Ts have the opportunity to see examples of their colleagues and other Ts having success in certain areas, the belief grows inside them that they can do the same.
Peer to peer modeling is key #personalizedPD
Q1: As we know, growth mindset is the BELIEF that we can learn anything. How can professional development cultivate this belief for educators - OR - What’s preventing this belief from flourishing in your district for ALL educators? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A2 I think the best sort of self-improvement is that which can happen through natural, self-selected & personalized PD. Usually carries the greatest impact #cctedchat#PersonalizedPD
#personalizedpd A1 gowing mindset allows for risk taking and opening new doors for ur staff, and if there r no doors building them for the once that need it #wiseduchat
A1: With a growth mindset we open our minds to new possibilities and therefore new ideas to learn and implement into our classroom/curriculum. #personalizedpd
I sure didn't get to this level over night - took a long time, tons of helpful friends along the way and teams of educators whose motivation pushed me forward. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
Q2: Often times PD falls under 2 categories: Training vs. Learning. How much time/what’s being supported/what’s being emphasized more in your district? How can we emphasize TRUE learning more? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A1: #personalizedPD not only says that you can, but you should learn anything. What you need. What your students need. All of it! It's a license to learn. #GrowthMindset
A2: Go #rogue & take some ideas from @RACzyz - Start a PD Fight Club, Find your PLN for an article of the week, Host an Appy Hour or Book tasting..Let people find their way. #personalizedpd
A1: I think often the time crunch is felt by districts, buildings and teachers can prevent this belief. I think with focused and intentional goals set by teachers PD can be more supportive of this belief. #personalizedpd
Q1: As we know, growth mindset is the BELIEF that we can learn anything. How can professional development cultivate this belief for educators - OR - What’s preventing this belief from flourishing in your district for ALL educators? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A2: I feel like our ha been mostly learning. We've invested a great deal of time and energy into better serving our students of trauma, mindfulness, and self-regulation. #personalizedPD
Q2: Often times PD falls under 2 categories: Training vs. Learning. How much time/what’s being supported/what’s being emphasized more in your district? How can we emphasize TRUE learning more? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A2: We're definitely abt 80/20 right now...and it's honestly not equal across the district, really depends on who your instructional leader is and how they advocate for #personalizedPD
Yes, as long as a WHY is established first. What’s the positive effects on learner outcomes we’re looking before going rogue? #personalizedPD#wisedchat
A2 Develop a vison and plan for ur entire staff to head that way but remember there is more then one way to get there allow Ts to pick various workshop based on their passion and needs #personalizedpd#wiseduchat
Our district has been using the professionally driven model this year and we are seeing people go above and beyond the original expectations for career development plans because they are passionate about what they are learning.
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
It’s the difference between shopping and buying. Am I shopping for ideas that I may or may not need? Or have I established a need first, and then I go seek it out? #personalizedPD#wisedchat
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
But this why malls are dying. We throw things at people hoping they buy, even though it may not be what they want/need. When people go to Amazon, they know exactly what they need. Shopping vs. Buying. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
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agree! #wiseduchat#personalizedPD tech will esculate good and bad ...so if ur classroom lucks the culture of learning and trust ss will use it for other things
But this why malls are dying. We throw things at people hoping they buy, even though it may not be what they want/need. When people go to Amazon, they know exactly what they need. Shopping vs. Buying. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
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@tracyscottkelly, @CoachJonCraig, @RACzyz
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
The deep reflection with the right questions, I haven’t had an educator yet not self-discover it. And because they discover it, they own. They own it, they are motivated to attack it -> https://t.co/M2umJEr8UG#personalizedPD#wisedchat
True and I love your analogies, very clear...Is #personalizedPD more like Amazon b/c you have your why set in place when you start or b/c with #personalizedPD, I can go buy, whenever I'm ready to go buy?
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Q4: If Fixed vs. Growth Mindset is a spectrum and not a light switch, then how might we begin moving from Fixed to Growth? How might this process be supported through PD? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven#CollaborativePD
I was a school board member before taking my 1st principal position. It was a great learning experience for me. Encourages taking a different view of challenges. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
yes with out feedback from peers or coaches and reflection how do we really know we r growing? #wiseduchat#personalizedPD and not once a year relflaction based on how ur ss did on the standarlized test
This is great! Never really thought about this as a reflective exercise, but you are spot on. I'm having the same experience writing my favorite stories. https://t.co/UcV0UXckaW#personalizedPD
A3: I wish PD was more useful for my content area. Many times I feel like we need specific PD for math that will be different from ELA, SS, etc. #PersonalizedPD
Q4: If Fixed vs. Growth Mindset is a spectrum and not a light switch, then how might we begin moving from Fixed to Growth? How might this process be supported through PD? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven#CollaborativePD
A4. Over and over saying this quote when negative thoughts entered someone's head helped lots. Start where you are = you don't read any prof learning books? how about starting with a chapter or the author's blog? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A4) Join Twitter. Allow growth to creep in, and go with it. Sooner or later, more growth. Next thing you know...total #growthmindset#PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
My wife is starting to hate Amazon. She called what happened two weeks ago "Spring Broke" because I sat on the couch and spent all our money buying stuff I need. :)
#personalizedPD
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@jbormann3, @tracyscottkelly, @CoachJonCraig, @RACzyz
I was a school board member before taking my 1st principal position. It was a great learning experience for me. Encourages taking a different view of challenges. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
Unfortunately that is the case in most districts, Tracy.
We will continue to get compliance when someone else sets OUR goals and professional development.
#personalizedPD
#PersonalizedPD A4. Starting with introspection would be good , then to open up ones minds by developing a #PLN or a #PLC and application will come on its own slow and steady
I think you're correct but as a principal rarely did I think about this when planning PD. Just be an advocate for what you need - ask, ask again, remind .. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
Agree, but the sad part is that some people have had choice, power and decisions taken away from them for so long that they think they actually do like to be told. The freedom to make choices actually becomes a scary idea. #personalizedPD
This is great! Never really thought about this as a reflective exercise, but you are spot on. I'm having the same experience writing my favorite stories. https://t.co/UcV0UXckaW#personalizedPD
I NEEDED the 1986 version of "Go to the head of the class" so I could teach my students about creating games (also needed "Forbidden Island" and "Dead Men Tell No Tales." Honest I did...) #personalizedPD
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@jbormann3, @tracyscottkelly, @CoachJonCraig, @RACzyz
You nailed it. Introspection FIRST! Too many times we put people in grade alike/content area groups without letting retrospection happen first. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
I think it has to be okay to fail forward. Teachers want to do it right but some of our greatest learning happens when we don’t get it right the first time.#personalizedPD
Q4: If Fixed vs. Growth Mindset is a spectrum and not a light switch, then how might we begin moving from Fixed to Growth? How might this process be supported through PD? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven#CollaborativePD
A4: With a fixed mindset, I feel like a person is stuck in the "It's always been this way" mode. With a growth mindset, I feel like a person is open-minded and willing to try new things. #PersonalizedPD
Step one in this is such a HUGE step. However, once you're in, the rest flows naturally. I hear Ts say all the time that it's the best decision they've made #personalizedPD#wisedchat
Q5: What could be preventing the shifting process from Fixed to Growth for some educators? Can’t just say “Fixed Mindset” :) How could the PD learning culture be structured to promote the shift? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
Not sure how it happened, but out of all the social media places to congregate, at some educators said, “The party is over here on Twitter.” Seeing Facebook groups popping up more now too. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
#PersonalizedPD I have observed that teachers are becoming more & more open minded & Ss have their rigidities.often I'll hear Ss say"I already know this""I have a way of answering this "I can't do this ,ever"" don't want to try..it'll be boring" :-) & then another journey begins
Sometimes the "it's always been this way" people are just scared of failure. When we show them it's OK to fail from time to time because the growth can be so huge when you try new things, they start to come around #personalizedPD#wisedchat
A4: With a fixed mindset, I feel like a person is stuck in the "It's always been this way" mode. With a growth mindset, I feel like a person is open-minded and willing to try new things. #PersonalizedPD
A4 1st if we r serious about creating ss that r global collaborators, innovators and risk takers we have to create Ts that will do that ....so start small, choice and voice 20/80 once they get hooked there is no going back #personalizedPD#wiseduchat
YES! I totally address this in my book. The Fight or Flight moment for educators is one I see all the time but is sometimes hard to define. Help educators recognize this moment and coach them through how to choose Fight over Flight. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
We DO need specific PD that we have identified for ourselves and our students. That is the essence of #personalizedPD and the #ProDriven model that @jbormann3 does such a great job of explaining. #wisedchat
#PersonalizedPD I have observed that teachers are becoming more & more open minded & Ss have their rigidities.often I'll hear Ss say"I already know this""I have a way of answering this "I can't do this ,ever"" don't want to try..it'll be boring" :-) & then another journey begins
A4: Celebrate risks. Pair up teachers with common learning interests to support each other through the learning process. Pineapple chart implementation. #personalizedpd
Q4: If Fixed vs. Growth Mindset is a spectrum and not a light switch, then how might we begin moving from Fixed to Growth? How might this process be supported through PD? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven#CollaborativePD
A5. Think for a minute about how many PD learning sessions I attended during 40 years in education - if each time I did this the content rarely applied to me or I >thought< it didn't apply how motivated would I be toward a growth mindset? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A5) Think back to when you were a 1st year T, were you told to keep your head down and do what is asked of you? Do this for enough years and ...BAM. #FixedMindset Give your staff the freedom to speak their mind. #Itsforthekids#PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A5 To help shift the mindset,set up a culture of promoting risk-taking. You have to allow educators to (to some level) not worry about the results. We have to not tell people that their goals are wrong or not good enough. Keep nudging forward each year. #personalizedPD#ProDriven
#PersonalizedPD A5. only interactions,only word of mouth..readings too can remain unimplemented.WHEN WE SEE OUR PEERS VALUE OUR THOUGHTS, WHEN WE VALUE THEIRS- AUTOMATICALLY THE shift begins to happen. it can't be taught or driven by anyone else. Self realisation & actualization
YES! We are conditioning too many educators into Fixed Mindsets. And then when they don’t demonstrate Growth Mindsets for themselves or their Ss, we blame them. Unfair. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
Not sure how it happened, but out of all the social media places to congregate, at some educators said, “The party is over here on Twitter.” Seeing Facebook groups popping up more now too. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
This is what the Reflection Phase is all about in my model. We have to provide opportunities for the adult learners in our district to lean in and listen to one another. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
Q6: Fear plays a huge role in developing a Growth Mindset. When it comes to our own learning, what could trigger feelings of fear/anxiety for educators? How could PD encourage these moments and use them as starting points for deeper learning? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
It's about iteration. What's the next iteration of what didn't work this time (it's one reason my students are creating board/card games right now..."well that didn't work, let's try it this way...") #personalizedPD#wisedchat#GrowthMindset
I think we can all agree that most on Twitter come with a growth mindset. With that in mind .... the purpose of discussing this tonight is to ....... ?? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A4: Fixed vs growth mindset is often directed at Ss, but Ts need to hear this as well. Instead of encouraging risk-taking, it helps when admin models it themselves. Staff needs to be encourage to look beyond their buildings for PD. #personalizedpd
A5) Think back to when you were a 1st year T, were you told to keep your head down and do what is asked of you? Do this for enough years and ...BAM. #FixedMindset Give your staff the freedom to speak their mind. #Itsforthekids#PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
A6) This year I did a "What I wish my Teacher knew about me..." What if you started the school year PD with this, but use Principal, grade level, etc? And then build from there. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
Essentially, what could potentially be a Fight or Flight moment for educators, and how can we help them stay in that moment and move to choose Fight! #personalizedPD#wisedchat
Q6: Fear plays a huge role in developing a Growth Mindset. When it comes to our own learning, what could trigger feelings of fear/anxiety for educators? How could PD encourage these moments and use them as starting points for deeper learning? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A5: I will give a personal example. I remember reading about flipped learning years ago, but I was too afraid to try it. After getting on Twitter and hearing so many Ts talk about it, I was ready to take the plunge. No regrets! #personalizedPD
Q5: What could be preventing the shifting process from Fixed to Growth for some educators? Can’t just say “Fixed Mindset” :) How could the PD learning culture be structured to promote the shift? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
I say, keeping it going during what is for many state testing and the #fixedmindset that can come with it. Or a reminder to work with those that do not have one. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
I think we can all agree that most on Twitter come with a growth mindset. With that in mind .... the purpose of discussing this tonight is to ....... ?? #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
That’s awesome. Seeing others do it innately gave you permission (and confidence) to do the same. Imagine if we could building that WITHIN our district in order to empower ALL educators -> https://t.co/M2umJEr8UG#personalizedPD#wisedchat
A6a: Fear is to be expected, but it can stop us from growing when our performance is tied to playing it safe. What teacher wants to try something new when admin may or many not back you? #PersonalizedPD
Q6: Fear plays a huge role in developing a Growth Mindset. When it comes to our own learning, what could trigger feelings of fear/anxiety for educators? How could PD encourage these moments and use them as starting points for deeper learning? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A5: I will give a personal example. I remember reading about flipped learning years ago, but I was too afraid to try it. After getting on Twitter and hearing so many Ts talk about it, I was ready to take the plunge. No regrets! #personalizedPD
Q5: What could be preventing the shifting process from Fixed to Growth for some educators? Can’t just say “Fixed Mindset” :) How could the PD learning culture be structured to promote the shift? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A5 if Ts r afraid to take risk and fail ..if mistakes r not seen like the 1st attempts in learning by admin it is hard u better get yourself great PLN #wiseduchat#PersonalizedPD
Q7: LAST ONE - “Growth Mindset is a process of turning weaknesses into strengths.” Do you agree with this? If so, what's an instructional weakness you may have? How would you go about turning this into a strength? From Point A -> Point B. #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
Thank you, Jarod @jbormann3 for leading a great #personalizedPD chat tonight and challenging us to push ourselves to the edge, to climb our own mountain, to be #ProDriven !
Join us again next week from 8-9PM, CST for #personalizedPD
A6b: I find personalized PD helpful in that you can connect with other Ts trying something new and prepare for future obstacles. Like a guide in the woods that already knows the path. #PersonalizedPD
#personalizedPD A6 The image set me thinking.wondering how many of us adults will take the path. maybe need to pull out teachers from their comfort zones,give them lead roles,they will not fail to deliver & in the process learn something abt themselves- grow in thought &learning
A6: I always say I don't like scary movies or roller coasters because I'm scared all the time anyway. I don't need to pay someone. Everything is scary. Now go live your life. This goes for #personalizedPD new lessons, presenting in new ways, trying stuff, and trying MORE stuff.
A6a: Fear is to be expected, but it can stop us from growing when our performance is tied to playing it safe. What teacher wants to try something new when admin may or many not back you? #PersonalizedPD
Q6: Fear plays a huge role in developing a Growth Mindset. When it comes to our own learning, what could trigger feelings of fear/anxiety for educators? How could PD encourage these moments and use them as starting points for deeper learning? #personalizedPD#wisedchat#ProDriven
A7 Seems a little limiting of a definition - sometimes when I'm coaching someone, we start by building off strengths to gain trust first. I would say growth mindset is always believing you can improve yourself and others. #PersonalizedPD
#personalizedPD A7. I introspect a lot and I accept feedback, some time with a pinch of salt ...but I have been told I am reflective...so maybe I brood also but then I do apply what I can ,to the best of my ability and I believe I will learn as I go along
A7: I know I need to get better at questioning when it comes to group discussion. I need to pull group convo back to our essential question. #personalizedPD#wisedchat
A7) Yes I totally agree. I realize when I am not the best teacher for students that are ahead of the majority of my Ss. I then look for and ask for a T to develop them further. But I am always there for support and will learn with them. #PersonalizedPD#wisedchat
