habits – myPDtoday

Every day is a PD day!

August 6, 2020kellywchrischange, connecting, Covid19, creativity, Future, growth mindset, habits, inspiration, joy#myPDtoday, change, education, growth, myPdtoday, professional development, teachers

Every day is a PD day!

That’s the Beauty

July 9, 2020kellywchris1 Commentchange, connecting, Covid19, effectiveness, growth, habits, inspiration, networking, professional development, risk taking, Uncategorizedconnecting, networking, pln, professional development, sharing, social media, Twitter

When we share our Voice, we take a chance sending out a piece of ourselves without knowing how it will affect others. And that’s the beauty of it! Every day is a PD day. #myPDtoday

Developing Habits in a Time of Change

July 1, 2020kellywchris1 Commentchange, connecting, creativity, design thinking, education, growth, habits, innovation, inspiration, networking, professional development, support#myPDtoday, change, habits

In this time of uncertainty, it can be easy to lose our way. Taking time to pause & refocus is critical to helping us seek a new path on which to resume our journey. Every day is a PD day.

The Power of Pausing

July 1, 2020kellywchrisconnecting, education, goal setting, habits, inspiration, networking, professional development, Technology & Learningdecisions, education, educational leadership, myPdtoday, pausing, professional development, school change, sharing, teachers

This is a time to pause as the decisions that are made at this time will have a ripple effect on education, children & families for years to come.

#saskedchat – April 18, 2019

April 20, 2019kellywchris#saskedchat, assessment, change, chat, classroom, connecting, education, growth, habits, learning, relationships, school, Technology & Learningprofessional development, sharing, success, teachers

“A1. Watching students make progress is success to me, moving from achieving at one point to another” @andreachalifour

#saskedchat April 11, 2019

April 14, 2019kellywchris#saskedchat, blogging, creativity, habits, happiness, innovation, joy, learning, school#change, #classroom, collaboration, play

Often there is a false assumption that 1) play is not important for learning, and 2) play is for younger children. So, including high school students in learning-thru-play enriches teaching-learning process to a new level

From the Back of the Classroom

August 24, 2017kellywchris1 Comment#saskedchat, #skblog17, classroom, creativity, design, design thinking, habits, inspiration, learning, school, teaching#sustainability, students

we need to be careful in decisions about classroom environment and ensure decisions are based on sound educational practices.

Mastery Learning – A Craftperson’s Mindset

August 22, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, assessment, classroom, creativity, Formative Assessment, growth, growth mindset, habits, inspiration, school, Teachers, teaching, Teaching and Learning#development, #learning, #sustainability, education, educator, relationships, students

Schools have a unique opportunity to help students develop patience as they work toward mastery.

3 Strategies to Continual Learning

August 8, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, classroom, connecting, creativity, education, goal setting, growth, habits, inspiration, professional development, school, teaching#change, #development, #EDblog, #learning, #sustainability, blogging, relationships

Learning to become better is about consistently seeking to improve.

Change – Pay Attention to Crumbling Walls

August 1, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, connecting, education, growth, habits, inspiration, Leadership, relationships, school, Teachers, teaching#change, #design, #development, #learning, #sustainability, blogging, school change

Teachers understand the need for change but they need time to emotionally transition. That is what makes change so difficult.