learning – myPDtoday

Not all Mistakes are the Same

July 5, 2020kellywchris3 Commentschange, connecting, discovery, growth, inspiration, joy, learning, relationshipsgrowth, learning

Not all mistakes are the same. Some help us improve, some define our characters, and a few help us to see we need others to succeed. #myPDtoday

Be Bold – Not Reckless…

July 1, 2020kellywchrischange, collaboration, design thinking, education, goal setting, growth mindset, innovation, Leadership, learning, networking, professional development, schoolBoldness, covid19, digital learning, Leadership, learning&leadership, Online Learning, school change, schools

The journey has begun and we have set off on a new course, drawing the map as we go. We don’t know where it will take us. We must make bold decisions without rushing recklessly into the unknown. Every day is a PD day.

#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

#saskedchat – November 15, 2018

November 23, 2018kellywchris#saskedchat, assessment, chat, classroom, collaboration, connecting, education, Formative Assessment, growth mindset, learning, professional development, relationships, students, support, Teachers, teaching, Teaching and Learning, tech tools, twitter, voice#technology, Leadership, teachers

This week #saskedchat did a bit of a stroll through the past as we explored some of the questions from past chats. Reaching back to 2015, we explored a variety of topics including classroom environment, assessment, technology, and teacher development. Participants shared resources, anecdotes, and responded to the questions by sharing from their experiences in the…

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.

From the Back of the Classroom

August 3, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, change, classroom, creativity, education, growth, inspiration, learning, school, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Technology & Learning#development, #edtech, #sustainability, #technology, family

As teachers, we need to be professional about the decisions we make about technology use. Planning for the learning is critical to success.

Do You Prune Your Practices & Routines?

July 31, 2017kellywchris1 Comment#saskedchat, #skblog17, connecting, design, growth, inspiration, Leadership, learning, Teaching and Learning#change, #habits, #sustainability, administration, educational leadership, goal setting, innovation, school change, teachers, teaching

If we review our routines and practices, those habits, routines, and practices that no longer are blooming can be removed and we can encourage new ones to take their place.

6 Daily Practices to Enhance Your Teaching

July 28, 2017kellywchris1 Comment#saskedchat, #skblog17, blogging, change, connecting, creativity, design, education, Future, growth, habits, happiness, inspiration, learning, networking, relationships, school, support#development, #EDblog, #sustainability, action

Most teachers are drawn to teaching as a calling but, over time, that passion can be lost, not for lack of wanting but from lack of consistent refueling.

Doing, Not Reading, Leads to Change

July 26, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, change, connecting, creativity, growth, habits, happiness, inspiration, learning, professional development, relationships, school, Teachers, teaching, Teaching and Learning#sustainability, blogging, sharing

In order for change to happen, you have to do.