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Transforming Education: The One Thing I'd Change in 2014 | Edutopia - 1 views

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listening collaboration edutopia change relationship #MustRead

shared by Bo Adams on 07 Jan 14 - No Cached

Bo Adams on 07 Jan 14

"Learning to listen doesn't mean that we stop all other work. It doesn't mean that the principal ceases to lead from a collaboratively built, living vision; it doesn't mean that teachers stop offering challenging texts or allow their classrooms to become unruly. It would mean that we'd pay much more attention to how we communicate with each other, to how we listen to each other. Authentic dialogue could lead to stronger communities, to deeper understandings across difference, and to finding creative solutions to the problems that exist in our schools and country. That's my hope for 2014: that we learn how to slow down, listen, and effectively communicate with each other."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Learning to listen doesn't mean that we stop all other work. It doesn't mean that the principal ceases to lead from a collaboratively built, living vision; it doesn't mean that teachers stop offering challenging texts or allow their classrooms to become unruly. It would mean that we'd pay much more attention to how we communicate with each other, to how we listen to each other. Authentic dialogue could lead to stronger communities, to deeper understandings across difference, and to finding creative solutions to the problems that exist in our schools and country. That's my hope for 2014: that we learn how to slow down, listen, and effectively communicate with each other."</div>

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Shelley Clifford on 11 Jan 14

We need to remember this when we create parent questionnaires in August. This is a great read for Eileen and my Project Zero presentation too. Listen!!

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Good Morning! -- A.M. Announcements Build School Community | Education World - 0 views

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announcements morning Education World community culture school spirit

shared by Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16 - No Cached

morning announcements are a proven way to set the tone for the day and build morale and a sense of school "community."
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there is something very comforting about having a routine format for the morning announcements of each school day.
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Even if part of the routine, is the "routine surprise" #havefun
  
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After Kostick's wake-up call, members of the school's student council take over the daily routine
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Love that students are involved in the announcements.
  
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"We use student council representatives to relay these messages because we think the student body might listen more closely and buy into messages more readily when they come from their peers,"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Wonder how this sort of student leadership could be gathered in an elementary setting?
  
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a good-morning "America" sing-along
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Love the song idea! A tune that all student would know, and could bond with at school-wide events. Who could write one?
  
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a special "Guest of the Day."
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  A tremendous idea! Students hearing from different people in the school community about important and timely messages.
  
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"He adds many special twists to the school's daily P.A. announcements. In addition to fade-ins and fade-outs, he uses music that the students appreciate, special sound effects that he makes with his mouth or with studio equipment, and background cheers for the sports report"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  FX!! :-)
  
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include a positive character-education message. "After I share the message, I always ask the children to 'Pass it on!'"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Great way to make Ethical Decision Maker more than just a monthly focus.
  
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the students' bulletin
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Another neat idea... bulletins specifically for the students. HMW use this as part of the reading and writing work that students do already?
  
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A small book with blank pages is always available next to the P.A. microphone. "Any staff member who would like an announcement made simply pens it in that book,"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  This is "High Touch" in my opinion.
  
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"The quote relates to our character education trait of the month,"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  HMW tie our announcements to our mindsets?
  
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'Failure is the path of least persistence,'"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Stealing this :-)
  
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Students who are members of our Student School Life Committee sign up to present a weekly announcement on Monday mornings,
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Maybe this answers the question of how to get elementary students more involved in leadership.
  
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he always, always makes a special point of thanking the school's cafeteria workers, the custodial staff, the parents volunteers, and secretaries,
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Another good idea. Thank the people that we too often take for granted.
  
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"This term, I've extended the theme by asking students to let me know if they've noticed their peers 'passing on something good.' I share those 'good news' stories the next morning. It is amazing how many stories have been generated Small steps lead to big journeys!"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Imagine students write these kinds of messages as part of their free writing, or as part of an end of the day through some kinds of all school reflection time! Stories from teachers and students would be accepted!
  
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Larry Davis has been kind enough to share a year's worth of questions for use across the elementary grades. You'll find those questions in Education World's Morning Math feature
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Jackpot!! A link to lots of possible math questions for the announcements!!
  
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A Riddle of the Week
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
  Not really riddles, but funny (and punny) things to make kids laugh, or groan. Either response is good when you are building a #havefun community!
  
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"We usually do the National Anthem the first nine weeks of school," Roebuck told Education World. "Then we change songs for each of the other 9-week sessions. It's a good way for students to learn the words to a variety of patriotic songs."
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Briarcrest also is proud of the school's Brag Board. "Each week, every teacher sends me one piece of student work to display on our big centrally located bulletin board,"
- Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16
  
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Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16

Ideas from various principals around morning announcement routines that help build school culture.

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Jim Tiffin Jr on 14 Apr 16

Ideas from various principals around morning announcement routines that help build school culture.

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▶ Hackschooling makes me happy: Logan LaPlante at TEDxUniversityofNevada - Yo... - 1 views

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creativity innovation

shared by Nicole Martin on 25 Jan 14 - No Cached

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Shelley Clifford on 02 Feb 14

Forget everything Logan says (not really)...just think about the process of his sharing. HMW create more opportunities for our students to be effective/persuasive communicators?

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How Opening Up Classroom Doors Can Push Education Forward | MindShift - 2 views

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shared by Nicole Martin on 18 Feb 14 - No Cached

Shelley Clifford on 19 Feb 14

I am thinking about Team K as I read this. HMW better communicate what we are doing and why?

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A Work in Progress: Growth Minded Assessment - Growth Mindset Blog - 1 views

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assessment

shared by Nicole Martin on 10 Feb 14 - No Cached

Teaching Multicultural Literature . Workshop 3 . Teaching Strategies . Fishbowl - 1 views

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learning school model real-world

shared by Shelley Clifford on 18 Sep 14 - Cached

Shelley Clifford on 18 Sep 14

Get ready for Fishbowl Description Fishbowl is a strategy used not only in classrooms but also in business meetings and other settings where group dynamics are important. This technique allows for a richer discussion of any given topic, and it frequently helps build community by focusing attention on the ways that particular group might work together more productively.

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