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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.

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.

7 Questions to ask yourself as you prepare for a new school year.

July 25, 2017kellywchris2 Comments#saskedchat, #skblog17, assessment, change, classroom, connecting, creativity, design, design thinking, education, growth, habits, inspiration, joy, learning, networking, relationships, school, Teachers, teaching#development, blogging, students

As you stand at the back of the classroom, what are the possibilities that you envision that excite you and give you energy? What vision do you have for the school year? How can you make that vision a reality?

The Lure of the Listicle

July 18, 2017kellywchris3 Comments#saskedchat, #skblog17, change, classroom, collaboration, creativity, design, education, growth, inspiration, joy, Leadership, learning, networking, school, teaching#sustainability, action, blogging, fun, innovation, relationships

The “AHA” was only the beginning. In fact, it would take a few years before I would become what I considered “good” at planning and being able to make connections.

Classroom Design – Not everyone likes learning at Starbucks

July 16, 2017kellywchris2 Comments#saskedchat, #skblog17, blogging, classroom, connecting, creativity, design, habits, happiness, inspiration, joy, professional development, school, Teachers#learning, education, students, teachers

I work at so many different places — kitchen table, living room, office, library, coffee shops. Some days I like the quiet while other days I listen to music or just like the sound of conversations around me. It really depends. Not all days are the same.

Balance – Is it really the Key to Life?

July 11, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, action, blogging, change, connecting, creativity, growth, habits, happiness, innovation, inspiration, joy, relationships, school, sharing, support, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, wonder#learning, communication, family, fun, stories

I want to thrive in all areas of my life. To do that I needed, I needed to reconsider many different things. The first was to rethink about how I was viewing what I was doing.

Habits, Groups, and Growth Mindset

July 6, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, school

How often do you think about which hand to brush your teeth with? Or comb your hair? What about where the bowl for cereal is located? Or the spoons? How is your refrigerator is arranged? Or your clothes drawers? Why are they that way? Habits build up over time, often being introduced to us when…

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