Leadership – Page 2

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.

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.

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.

Add Some Fun – #saskedchat

June 14, 2017kellywchris#saskedchat, blogging, chat, classroom, connecting, growth, happiness, inspiration, joy, Leadership, learning, school, teachingeducation, fun, sharing, stories, students

Fun Joy Happiness – these are important for our students and schools – and ourselves.

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…

Go Ahead – Try It On!

March 15, 2016kellywchris#saskedchat, blogging, change, classroom, collaboration, connecting, creativity, growth, innovation, inspiration, Leadership, relationships, school, sharing, support, Teachers, teaching, twitter#learning, education, professional development, teachers

Trying Things On I have a confession. I like to go shopping. Yeah, it’s a bit weird but I like to wander around stores and look at what’s new. I use to enjoy going shopping with my girls when they were younger (and would let me go along!) Now, my boys and I sometimes just…

Student Engagement – #saskedchat March 10, 2016

March 12, 2016kellywchris#saskedchat, action, administration, classroom, connecting, creativity, growth, innovation, inspiration, Leadership, learning, principal, professional development, relationships, risk, school, support, Teachers, teaching#change, #twitter, collaboration, education, school change, teacher growth, teachers

Student Engagement – As we live in the midst, it is struggling with such questions that help us to make sense of the noise.

It’s in the Details

March 10, 2016kellywchris#saskedchat, action, collaboration, connecting, creativity, growth, innovation, inspiration, Leadership, learning, professional development, relationships, school, Teachers, teaching#change, education, educational leadership, networking, school change, teacher growth, teachers

We do get bogged down by obstacles. They grab our attention. We spend time pondering how they got there. We even spend energy being angry about them. None of this is helpful. We have to look for the openings, choose well, and find our way around them. Rob Hatch How often do you hear someone wishing they…

Finding Your Pace

March 8, 2016kellywchris#saskedchat, blogging, classroom, connecting, creativity, failure, Future, growth, innovation, inspiration, Leadership, learning, professional development, school#change, #twitter, collaboration, education, educational leadership, networking, teacher growth, teachers, teaching

How do we approach doing something new? Do we often see doors being closed? What is our attitude?

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