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#saskedchat November 29th

December 6, 2018kellywchrisschool

On the November 29th edition of #saskedchat @bickd joined us as a guest moderator. Dawn has been a guest moderator a number of times and always does such an amazing job. She always has a great variety of questions that explore the topic of exploration in a variety of ways. This time was no different…

#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…

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.

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.

"relentlessly pursue supporting educators to develop creativity and innovation in the classroom through connections, resources, actions, focus, and effective professional development.”