Episode 25 – Challenging Your Practice

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Overview of chat topic

Questions from the chat:  Challenging Your Practice – Think Innovator’s Mindset

• 1 – How comfortable would a teacher from the early 1900’s be teaching in your classroom? Not counting technology…

Q1) How comfortable would a teacher from the early 1900’s be teaching in your classroom? Not counting technology…#oklaed pic.twitter.com/dgJBYQKsOs

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

Regarding Q1…#oklaed pic.twitter.com/SRJpntN99y

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A1) probably not very comfortable; my class is not sit and get. It involves research and collaboration and discussions. #oklaed https://t.co/aiVAVfusXd

— Mr. David Burton (@MrBurtonMPS) August 7, 2017

A1- probably not much. Not as rigid and controlling #oklaed

— Chad McGuire (@ChadChadcwm) August 7, 2017

• 2 – What can you change/improve with your teaching practice this year? We don’t want those early 1900’s teachers to feel at home…

Q2)What can you change/improve with your teaching practice this year? We don’t want those early 1900’s teachers to feel at home.#oklaed pic.twitter.com/743vX6izHv

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A2) Share ideas! So much awesomeness is happening! Let's grow together and learn from each other!! #oklaed

— Sara Adams M.Ed. (@sarachrisadams) August 7, 2017

A2: I'd eliminate posting "essential" Qs at the start of a lesson and encourage students to direct the learning with their own Qs.#oklaed

— F is for Flores (@mrjoshflores) August 7, 2017

• 3 – Is this change a risk you are willing to take?

Q3) Is this change a risk you are willing to take? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/sEa6wgoOTZ

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A3) sure why not. What can happen? Someone might learn something. #oklaed https://t.co/GaeqkXcfGs

— Adam Rogers M.A.Ed. (@MrRogersTech) August 7, 2017

A3: I am always wiling to risk for the sake of learning. #oklaed

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) August 7, 2017

• 4 – What happens if the risk you take with your practice fails at first?

Q4) What happens if the risk you take with your practice fails at first? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/GU6jT5R7jo

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A4: Learn from the mistake, make adjustments and try again. It took Chuck Norris three kicks to break this rock. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/swSdzjKMEj

— Rob Miller (@edgeblogger) August 7, 2017

A4. Reflect, critique, revise.. It's an honor to fail forward! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/H1YhfEMUGh

— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) August 7, 2017

• 5 – Will this new change in your practice change your student’s learning experience?

Q5) In what way will this new change in your practice change your student's learning experience? #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/u9xlYjXXiY

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A5: intended outcome is for Ts to feel empowered and supported which ➡️ to their growth which ➡️ to Ss getting a better experience #oklaed https://t.co/22TQFomarE

— Nick Highsmith (@nickhighsmith) August 7, 2017

yes! How many Ts would love for them to be as engaged on their content as we are right now in #oklaed ?

— Brant Nyberg (@PrincipalNyberg) August 7, 2017

• 6 – What changes in practice can you make to help students feel safe taking risks while learning?

Q6) What changes in practice can you make to help students feel safe taking risks while learning? #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/W2v6SpG6Q3

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

#oklaed pic.twitter.com/YlHWZvdM5r

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A6) Give them lots of time to practice without high stakes. Make sure the classroom climate is accepting of mistakes and trials. #OklaEd

— ChrisParadise (@ChrisParadise) August 7, 2017

A6. Take my cue from The Frizz. Plan for and celebrate the mistakes and risk taking #oklaed pic.twitter.com/wdUZ38yn7H

— Ms.S (@KndrgartnROX) August 7, 2017

• 7 – How can you help/encourage your staff/colleagues to take deliberates risk with classroom practice?

Q7) How can you help/encourage your staff/colleagues to take deliberate, intentional risk with classroom practice? #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/2VF5XcmY1V

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A7: LEAD by example. Risk takers are not hiding in the corner. Others will take notice #oklaed https://t.co/zwLryYr06W

— Travis Barnes (@tbarnes211) August 7, 2017

A7)Take deliberate, intentional risk yourself. Show them that you are able to walk the talk. #oklaed https://t.co/StMx7NaiKc

— Adam Rogers M.A.Ed. (@MrRogersTech) August 7, 2017

A7: I can encourage them to GO FOR IT, and if it flops or until they succeed, I'll be supporting them the whole way! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/yFgWIUAHiC

— Kas Nelson (@kasnelson) August 7, 2017

• 8 – What is #1coolthing you can do this year to make a difference in your classroom?

Q8) What is #1coolthing you can do this year to make a difference in your classroom? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/IDwJEQNFVj

— Scott Haselwood M.Ed (@TeachFromHere) August 7, 2017

A8 I'm planning to let my senior elective kids have MUCH more latitude in selecting what we study than I ever have #OklaEd

— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) August 7, 2017

A8+) Ask self "what would I do differently to help every S in my room succeed if each was my biological kid?"–then do that! #oklaed https://t.co/0ZXf1f9lXw

— Mr. David Burton (@MrBurtonMPS) August 7, 2017

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Question 7 – How can you help/encourage your staff/colleagues to take deliberates risk with classroom practice?

Scott: Question 1: How comfortable would a teacher from the early 1900’s be teaching in your classroom? Not counting technology…

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A6. I will be Stronger, Smarter and Braver in 2017. #OklaEd pic.twitter.com/lowL2JC9uB

— LemarrTreadwell M.Ed (@LemarrTreadwell) August 7, 2017

Scott:

A3: I am always wiling to risk for the sake of learning. #oklaed

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) August 7, 2017

Ooh, I love the sweet tang of #Boomsauce!

— Rob Miller (@edgeblogger) August 7, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Library Resources – Vanessa Perez @vperezy

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