Episode 9 – PassionEDU

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Erin Barnes: twitter.com/ebarnes73

Scott Haselwood: twitter.com/teachfromhere

Who hosted the #oklaed chat and where to find them on Twitter:

Drew Robinson @FatCatArtist

Overview of chat topic

• Topic: PassionEDU – Modeling Passion for our Students

Questions from the chat:

• 1 – Passion gave us the light bulb and put us on the moon.  What are you passionate about?

Q1: Passion gave us the light bulb and put us on the moon. What are you passionate about? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/WNgEwNpLOn

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A1: Passionate for redemption, 2nd chances to succeed, clean slates, do-overs, and ultimately success.#oklaed

— Kathy Dunn (@KathySDunn) April 17, 2017

A1 I am also passionate about helping my ALL Ss find what their purpose & passion is, even if it's not writing. #oklaed

— 2H2O (@watersenglish) April 17, 2017

• 2 – How did you develop your passion?

Q2: How did you develop your passion? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/wM05lQ3HLo

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A1 I am also passionate about helping my ALL Ss find what their purpose & passion is, even if it's not writing. #oklaed

— 2H2O (@watersenglish) April 17, 2017

A1 I am also passionate about helping my ALL Ss find what their purpose & passion is, even if it's not writing. #oklaed

— 2H2O (@watersenglish) April 17, 2017

a2. I blame my parents, both educators, for not raising me better 🙂#oklaed

— Brant Nyberg (@PrincipalNyberg) April 17, 2017

• 3 – In your life, how has your passion helped you to persevere?

Q3: In your life, how has your passion helped you to persevere? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/doAuwMYYer

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A3: I wanted to quit, but I discovered my favorite quote. "Behold the Turtle, he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out" 🐢 #oklaed

— Austin Aeschbacher (@PapaBacher) April 17, 2017

a3: Great mentors who help you thru the tough days, connected Educators who carry you thru the bad, and Ss who help me keep focused #oklaed

— Jun Broke IT! (@MPSTechnology) April 17, 2017

A3 Take writing. I was able to channel that passion for good during some dark times in #oklaed (2011-2015). And beyond! https://t.co/d40OJKl4L3

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) April 17, 2017

• 4 – What are the characteristics/mindsets of a passionate person?

Q4: What are the characteristics/mindsets of a passionate person? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/vcHJT5Dg9R

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A4 always room for improvement, Never give up, learn from others, growth mindset and always have room for more relationships! #oklaed

— Kenneth Ward (@kennethdward) April 17, 2017

Q4: Contagious concern for something! Excitement and enthusiasm!
#oklaed

— Siarah King (@siarahking) April 17, 2017

• 5 – Can passion be taught? Why or why not?

Q5 Can passion be taught? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/6dqAsePSFd

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A5 #oklaed Passion can't be taught, but it can be learned. It can be fostered. It can be encouraged and celebrated.

Or it can be crushed. https://t.co/4Wmh1dXPIX

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) April 17, 2017

A5) Passion has to be discovered. You can teach in a way that inspires, but passion is a drive within the soul. #oklaed

— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) April 17, 2017

• 6 – How do you currently cultivate passion in your classroom?

Q6: How do you currently cultivate passion in your classroom? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/tLAGO5TPfO

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A6: by sharing my passions with them. By modeling how I cultivate my passions it ignites something within them to do the same. #OklaEd

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) April 17, 2017

A6 I try to find the unlit candles and help Ss light them. #oklaed

— 2H2O (@watersenglish) April 17, 2017

a6. It's like the opposite of fighting fires.#oklaed

— Brant Nyberg (@PrincipalNyberg) April 17, 2017

• 7 – What kind of barriers prevent passion in ourselves and our students?

Q7 What kind of barriers prevent passion in ourselves and our students? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/m3gYGPbIiH

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A7 kids have so many things that can block their passions–opinions of friends, parents who can't or don't support them, etc. #oklaed

— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) April 17, 2017

A7: Ts and As operating from a place of fear. Fear of change. Fear of innovation. Fear of controversy. Fear of the political. #oklaed https://t.co/Ezrg49GbK5

— Aaron Baker (@bakerleft) April 17, 2017

A7) I'm usually my biggest barrier. Losing focus on what is most important. Doesn't happen often, but that's why balance is key. #oklaed

— Seth Meier (@SethMeier) April 17, 2017

A7: The mess the #OKleg has made of education in this state has really made it a struggle for me this year. #oklaed https://t.co/RuP0rQfjkX

— Allison Hogue (@AlleyBeth) April 17, 2017

• 8 – What can we do as educators to address these barriers, both in and out of the classroom?

Q8 What can we do as educators to address these barriers, both in and out of the classroom? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/GHZB25spGl

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A8) live by example. You can't tell students anything is possible then live/speak as though it isn't. Perception is power. #oklaed https://t.co/lAdXSmqMdt

— Angela Clark Little (@angmlittle) April 17, 2017

Q8: Push my own fears aside in order to lift up others. Don't want Ss feeding off my insecurities. This process grows me as well. #oklaed

— Sara Adams, M.Ed. (@sarachrisadams) April 17, 2017

• 9 – How does emphasizing passion in the classroom help develop a growth mindset in our students?

Q9 How does emphasizing passion in the classroom help develop a growth mindset in our students? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/qiq706en47

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A9) Even if students aren't passionate about my passions, allowing them to see and hear my passion will help them develop their's #oklaed

— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) April 17, 2017

A9 when we listen to & foster our S's dreams & help them understand the possibilities the passion will come. #oklaed

— Kenneth Ward (@kennethdward) April 17, 2017

• 10 – What will you do this week to encourage your students passions?

Q10 What will you do this week to encourage your students' passions? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/ZF6syWYN8w

— Drew Robinson (@FatCatArtist) April 17, 2017

A10) listen to them, treat their problems/passions/concern with weight, let them know I'm present #oklaed

— Seth Meier (@SethMeier) April 17, 2017

A10- Being an encourager begins by being a great listener and taking time w/ students to "know" them. Looking forward to this week! #oklaed

— Julie Bloss (@BlossJulie) April 17, 2017

Favorite question and why?

• Erin:  Q1: What are you passionate about?

• Scott: Q7: What kind of barriers prevent passion in ourselves and our students?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin: 

A9 It assures students that they still have value even when they struggle academically. #oklaed https://t.co/oCTwQoSiz7

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) April 17, 2017

Scott:

Uh, "Doesn't Know What He's Doing but it Seems to Work" #oklaed https://t.co/0RiWOmzdRp

— The Druman Doctrine (@DrewC75) April 17, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Community solutions for Education with University of Oklahoma Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Dean Gregg Garn @deangarn

Join us next week! #JRcOE @DeanGarn will be moderating! Discussing ways to keep Ts in #OklaEd @shawnhime up at the end of the month! pic.twitter.com/sGrf9jNAjB

— Anne Beck, M.Ed (@MrsBeck25) April 17, 2017

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