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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.

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.

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.

Creative Habits

June 29, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, action, classroom, creativity, design, growth, habits, happiness, inspiration, joy, learning, school#development, education, fun, innovation, Kafka Effect, sharing

Routines are important and help us through the day. What if we want to be a bit more creative?

Habit Forming

June 21, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, #skblog17, action, blogging, creativity, design, education, effectiveness, goal setting, growth mindset, innovation, inspiration, learning, professional development, school, sharing#development, personal development

How do habits form? How do we replace habits? Habits are important but so is being able to change them.

It’s Okay to Share Your Work

March 17, 2016kellywchris2 Comments#saskedchat, action, blogging, collaboration, connecting, creativity, design, effectiveness, failure, growth, innovation, Leadership, learning, professional development, relationships, risk, school, Teachers, teaching#change, #twitter, education, educational leadership, networking, teacher growth, teachers

It’s tempting to sit in the corner and then, voila, to amaze us all with your perfect answer. But of course, that’s not what ever works. Seth Godin The other day I gave a presentation in an undergraduate class about using social media in teaching. During the discussion, I was asked if students should continue to…

Learning to Leap

March 1, 2016kellywchris#saskedchat, action, blogging, connecting, creativity, design, discovery, growth, Leadership, learning, professional development, school, support, Teachers, teaching, Teaching and Learning#change, collaboration, education, educational leadership, future education, goal setting, innovation, networking, teacher growth, teachers

Change and innovation requires a leap. How are you leaping and encouraging others to leap?

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