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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 – 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…

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.

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?