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Feeling invigorated for the school year! 

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Feeling invigorated for the school year! 

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Take-Away: The emphasis on student centered learning and achievement is refreshing and exciting.

Excited: To get to work with a wonderful, caring group of educators from around the state and country! Looking forward to collaborating and community building.

One Question: I wish I only had one! In all seriousness, I appreciate the thorough introduction to Five Towns CDS.

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Takeaway: many people are here to support us.

Excited for: getting into the classroom with students!

Questions: 1) What are the differences between EOs, MLR, and Common Core standards? It sounds like they are mostly, though not entirely aligned. 2) How does approval process work for classes towards conditional certifications?

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1) I will take with me a strong sense of community and collaboration, focused on student-centered learning.

2) I am excited to be taking this journey with all of these dedicated educators.

3) I have question about fingerprinting...

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Take Away: Ken Robinson's speech ... creating an environment where student's flourish based on their unique sets of talents and strengths.

I am so excited to have meaningful time to collaborate with my colleagues.

I have so many questions ... but I learn by doing and will ask them as they come!

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Today was so well organized and a great introduction to the District.
The emphasis on student-centered learning provided a wonderful window into expectations and practices.

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Camden is a welcoming, unique and vibrant community. I'm excited to meet with my department and building colleagues and enter into relationships that will last a lifetime.

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1) Students who take control of their learning/have a stake in their learning are more successful.
2) I am excited to see put into practice the things we have discussed today. Also to get into the classroom!
3)  I don't have any pressing questions currently!

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There is a tremendous amount of support in this district that I'm excited to be apart of.

I still have questions about Schoology.

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The support and ability to bring creative new ideas to the classroom that supports outdoor and project based learning is very exciting for this year!

Use the staff info on the google drive to find out information!

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Take-away: We have a very supportive, student-centered district.

Excited about: Seeing my former students again

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I felt the collective energy in the room today. We came together and began the initial stages of collaboration as new teachers in this school district. Invigorated to start the school year!

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1) Student-Centered Learning!
2) A basic understanding of district systems and a strong feeling of positive energy within this district.

I am excited for this new group of teachers and this school year!

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I am excited to get into CHRHS and begin meeting all of my colleagues and peers.

No big questions at the moment but plenty of small ones for my mentor and department team.

Thanks!

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I am super excited about the opportunity to take walks and be outside with students and one take away is the emphasis on student centered learning.  This training was very well done- I appreciated the small break outs to begin to get to know others in the community 

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I am super excited about the opportunity to take walks and be outside with students and one take away is the emphasis on student centered learning.  This training was very well done- I appreciated the small break outs to begin to get to know others in the community 

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Looking forward to being back in the district and excited to collaborate using a student-centered approach.

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Take Away- I am so excited to be part of a district that is excited about student centered learning!
Excited: I am excited for many new adventures CHILLS will bring to my life!

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When will I be able to read my student's IEPs, and is it too late to complete curriculum days?

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When will I be able to read my student's IEPs, and is it too late to complete curriculum days?

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Excited to get started with a new batch of kids. Looking forward to getting involved in the Camden community.

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Excited to get started with a new batch of kids. Looking forward to getting involved in the Camden community.

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1. I am pleased that this district emphasizes student centered learning.  2.  I agree, we should embrace outdoor learning.

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1. I am pleased that this district emphasizes student centered learning.  2.  I agree, we should embrace outdoor learning.

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I'm excited to start working for this district!

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I'm excited to start working for this district!

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Refreshing outlook in this district. Thanks for walking the walk.

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Refreshing outlook in this district. Thanks for walking the walk.

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All three of us are not in teaching in a classroom.  For us student-centered learning is about building relationships.  It will foster the next positive interaction and a healthy environment.  Teachers can promote a self driven student individualization.
We can be supportive to teachers in our different roles.

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How to balance student centered learning while still meeting standards and dealing with time constraints. Also, how to incorporate student centered learning in non-science classes.

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Questions:
At the high school, is student centered learning already being implemented?
How is the collaboration between special ed programs and regular ed?

We believe the traditional education system needs to be changed to what the present needs (mental health, gender ID, social and emotional well-being, & ever changing world) are for students.

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How much flexibility and freedom do we have in curricular decisions that get us outside.

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What resonated:  the concept that education often dislocates individuals from their natural talents was powerful.  I feel that there are far too many people who feel that that school is a waste of their time.  Even worse, some feel that they are "not smart" or not capable largely due to standardized test scores (often unconnected to classes student take) or lack of success in topics they are told are "important" and must be taken every year.  For example, math is required constantly during k-12 in most schools.  If students do not thrive in math, they are often given more math at the expense of exposure to other experiences that might better align to their talents or personal joy.
Where I agree: most of what he said appears to make common sense to me. However, I wonder if schools have the will, vision and resources to make these sweeping changes. I'm particularly concerned based on the current attacks on public education (i.e. banning books, attacks on teachers for teaching topics related to race, gender, etc.) and to what extent educators can make effective changes under these circumstances. I hope we have the courage and vision to do so.

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1. What resonates with me: transformation vs. reformation, the idea of education as being linear, passion for what you do and allowing students to feel the passion for what they are doing in school by personalizing their experiences  2. I agreed with all of what he said though I think sometimes school districts do not have the resources ie. smaller class sizes would make it easier to individualize students experiences. His focus on the whole student and their dreams being laid at the feet of educators was very powerful and is something I hope to keep in mind when working with students 

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1. What resonates with me: transformation vs. reformation, the idea of education as being linear, passion for what you do and allowing students to feel the passion for what they are doing in school by personalizing their experiences  2. I agreed with all of what he said though I think sometimes school districts do not have the resources ie. smaller class sizes would make it easier to individualize students experiences. His focus on the whole student and their dreams being laid at the feet of educators was very powerful and is something I hope to keep in mind when working with students 

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Sir Robinson's use of humor and poetry as tools for hope--in order to "disenthrall" his audience of their (ahem, our) current models of education was very effective. Both humor and poetry offer to us a chance to simultaneously acknowledge things as they are, and offer a window into what they might be.

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I agree with shifting our thinking from "manufacturing" to "agriculture." Earlier this morning Shawn spoke about the importance of bringing meaning to our work and ensuring students derive meaning out of their work. Breaking the mold of linearity and batched accomplishments is a way to strive towards that goal. Creating the learning environments in which students can connect, question, change and grow - in other words, FLOURISH! - is a way to ensure deep, meaningful learning.

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The great responsibility that educators have to meet their students where they are at, to accept and support their passions and to provide the elements that create personal growth.

The educational system is more than ever at a cross roads between "how things were" and "what could be." Accepting this notion of organic growth as opposed to a linear progression will ultimately support each student's pathway toward their own personal goals.

Do not become a roadblock for a student's dreams and goals.

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I agree with his statement that most people do not know their talents. I agree our students have hidden dreams that we should value, nurture and guide mindfully. We have a responsibility to discover where each student is academically, who they are as a person and build their learning stamina and character. We need to provide opportunities for learning, self discovery and critical thinking that reaches the whole but focuses on the individual.

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I agree that education, like many institutions in the US were designed through a mechanic and industrialized lens as opposed to an organic one.  This path has led to less effective education efforts. 

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I agree that education, like many institutions in the US were designed through a mechanic and industrialized lens as opposed to an organic one.  This path has led to less effective education efforts. 

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Human resources are often like natural resources, they're buried deep. How do we efficiently access those resources while stepping away from the "fast-food" model of education? We must rise with the occasion to accomplish this.

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Life is about passion & what excites your life.
I believe it's our job as educators to help students find what excited them...
When I teach goal setting with students in health class... I use the acronym... SMARTIES... the last part is what I would like to share...
I-interesting
E-emotional
Success Oriented

What is it that "excites"- interests you?
Is this goal- passionate, emotional, connected to you, and how?
S- will this goal make you successful in what you want your life to be!?  What success is to you, is what what is most important... so do what you love, experiences and learn about what your passion is!

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Our job as educators is to create organic learning environment- connecting what is important to our students' lives. Help students think and act "anew."

It's neat to think that many of our students future successes are possibly things that haven't even been thought of yet!  This excited me!!

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A big takeaway was the speaker's sense of humor. I think he could have discussed paint drying and the audience would still have been engaged. I like his phrase that "human flourishing is an organic process". He speaks of the diversity of talent. I feel that as an educator, an important role we play is to foster and support students' growth and to help them identify those talents and strengths that they already possess.

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I liked his take on making changes versus creating an entirely new plan. Re-creating the wheel often seems to be frowned upon, but sometimes you need to invest in a new wheel!

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I resonate with his focus on individual education and fostering students personal growth. To me this resonates because we all have our own unique journeys through life. 

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I resonate with his focus on individual education and fostering students personal growth. To me this resonates because we all have our own unique journeys through life. 

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Something that resonated with me was the idea of conformity of education - the "fast food" model and how detrimental that is to people doing what it is that they want to do vs what they feel they "should" do on that linear, standardized model. 

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Something that resonated with me was the idea of conformity of education - the "fast food" model and how detrimental that is to people doing what it is that they want to do vs what they feel they "should" do on that linear, standardized model. 

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A point that Ken Robinson made that I very much agree with is the idea that college isn't for everyone. As well as the fact that not everyone needs to go to college right away. I initially did a year of college after high school, knew I wasn't ready, and took two years off before going back to finish my undergrad. I was much better for it and learned a lot during that two year gap. There is no need to rush through that phase of life.

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Kindergarten has nothing to do with being college ready, we need to focus on the whole child. Allow them to grow, thrive, and be celebrated by being a 5/6 year old.

Watching what we say as educators. That fireman never forgot what his teacher told him.

Learning is not linear and college does not need to be the end goal. We teacher the importance of "community helpers" in Kindergarten and celebrate all jobs. I'm not sure where we lose that appreciation and focus on college only but we need to move away from that.

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- The idea that communities rely on a diversity of talent. I appreciate this idea, not only because it is true, but because it can be applied in both the short term sense: our classroom and school communities thrive as a result of collaborative talents and strengths...and the long term sense: our local/global communities (i.e. where we end up as adult citizens) rely on that diversity of talent as well - tradespeople, educators, politicians, professionals etc.
- create conditions under which children flourish! I love that word and its magic!

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I related to the idea that education styles do not fit all children. Passions and talents need to be nurtured. We need to be open to the fact that students do not all follow the same path.
We have such influence on nurturing the dreams of the student and the responsibility should not be taken lightly. Helping the students to realize their passions is such a privilege.

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Resonates: time passes more quickly when passionate about the activity. Time moves slowly when not passionate because we are not enjoying the moment.

Agree: it is important for educators to find ways to customize education to the students' situations, rather than use a standardized "fast food" approach. (and for educational systems to support this).

Agree: sometimes if we are too immersed in a system, we don't see other ways of being. ("it can't be done another way"). Creativity, as valued by our districts, can help us see things in other ways and better support our students.

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I appreciated the comparison to the fast food model vs. Zagat's. Also I so agree with the statement that not all students need to go on to college~

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It's easy to fall into a pattern, rhythm or rut in January, February, March. How will I/we/you break from the tyranny of common sense?

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One thing that resonated with me most about Ken Robinson's talk was the idea that revolution is more viable than reform. The points that Ken emphasized -- that life is organic rather than linear and that conformity in education is not helpful -- are very important things to consider when teaching at all levels.

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The fireman's story - what's it going to take to shock teachers into changing their attitudes about downplaying students' interests/passions?

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The fireman's story - what's it going to take to shock teachers into changing their attitudes about downplaying students' interests/passions?

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I agree with his view on education and relating it to Agriculture. I think it's important to create a safe space for students to feel valued and encourage their dreams.

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I agree with Ken that education in general aligns with a "fast food model" of industrial education. In his view an agricultural education which fosters students individual passions, talents, and interest is a better way to build healthy, diverse and sustainable communities. 

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I agree with Ken that education in general aligns with a "fast food model" of industrial education. In his view an agricultural education which fosters students individual passions, talents, and interest is a better way to build healthy, diverse and sustainable communities. 

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What resonates with me: Reforming a broken model vs. Transforming into an entirely different model.  A problem cannot be remedied by following the same path that created the problem in the first place.

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What resonates with me: Reforming a broken model vs. Transforming into an entirely different model.  A problem cannot be remedied by following the same path that created the problem in the first place.

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What other unexamined routines are present in education?

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What other unexamined routines are present in education?

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Being linear. Not everyone is on the same plan. This resonates with me when thinking about a student's path to proficiency, which looks different for each student.

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Humans have diverse talents. It is important that we provide opportunities for students' talents to flourish throughout their school careers.

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I appreciate the charge to conceive of education as an agricultural model.  

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I appreciate the charge to conceive of education as an agricultural model.  

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His words remind me of the challenge to not just "do things better" in education...we need to "do better things."

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His words remind me of the challenge to not just "do things better" in education...we need to "do better things."

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The padlet tool is a great way to engage all students, but especially introverted or anxious students. A great place for them to let you know their thinking and to respond to others.

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For example:

Clock template - an easy way to have ready partners when the pairing can be random. Keep the clock and use when needed.

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A tool that chunks responsibility for reading and summarizing information - individual, small groups

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Student-Centered Learning - Questions and Thoughts

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Student-Centered Learning - Questions and Thoughts

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What are two essential components of PBE?

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Please post your answers to the following:

Two take-aways from today's work.
One thing you are excited about.
One question you still have.

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As you watch the Ken Robinson video add comments to this column using the following thought prompts:
1.  What resonates with you and why?
2. What do you agree with/disagree with and why?

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