August 2017 – myPDtoday

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.

From the Back of the Classroom

August 10, 2017kellywchris1 Comment#saskedchat, #skblog17, change, classroom, effectiveness, growth, happiness, inspiration, relationships, school, support, Teachers, teaching#creativity, #habits, #sustainability, blogging, students

From the back, you can see things you don’t from the front. And, if you let the students lead the learning, you can see even more.

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.

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.

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.