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I was not familiar with term code switching until this video and learned what it is and its impact on our students. I wonder how we can empower our students to truly be themselves.

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I heard code switching may be a  technique used by people when in work or social situations, depending on comfort level, people, and surroundings. I think it is human nature and we all do it to some extent.

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I heard code switching may be a  technique used by people when in work or social situations, depending on comfort level, people, and surroundings. I think it is human nature and we all do it to some extent.

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I heard that code switching is a person's behavior which indicates whether or not they have learned the language of effectively changing true identity. In relating this to myself when I was a kid I was quiet and did not try and draw attention to myself just trying to fit in. I wonder how I can give students the ability to be themselves and feel that they do not have to change who they are just to fit in.

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I heard a term for what the character Calpurnia does in "To Kill a Mockingbird"; there is a scene when Calpurnia, the Finch family's cook, takes the Finch children to her church, where the Finch kids hear her talk differently than they'd ever heard her talk before (Scout refers to it as Calpurnia's "secret double-life."). When they ask her about it, Calpurnia says (in summary) that she does it to help people feel comfortable. I wonder why I haven't heard (or at least, been taught) this term before, but I suppose it's because, as a white male, I haven't needed to learn it — why do I need to know about code-switching when the expectation is that others will switch to my code? The speech reveals the absurdity of the theory that racism is a thing of the past; the message of American culture, writ large, seems to be, "No, you don't have to BE white to succeed, but you do need to ACT white — unless, of course, you ARE white, in which case, you can act however you want."

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching, what code switching is, and how it affected her. I wonder how many of our students code switch and what impact that has on them. I also wonder what I can do to make sure my students feel valued and confident with their true selves.

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I had never heard the term code switching before watching this video. I heard how code switching impacts a persons identity. The act of code switching feels like a survival tactic to me. It reminds me of marketing and branding strategies that are a part of school culture - our culture, and college/university culture also. Outside of my work environment, I feel fortunate to be in creative communities where the authenticity of one's identity is valued. I wonder how we can empower the sense of individuality for all of our students.

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I heard that coding switching happens when people feel the need to "fit in" with the dominant. This dangerous because we loose diversity and self-identity. I wonder how naturally blending in with the culture is different from code switching.

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I heard Chandra state, "is the belief in the good of diversity...enough?" which brings up a valid question. Individuals of diverse backgrounds may be spending more time learning how to code switch through out their day which leads to edited versions of self. I wonder how as a school district we can give more positive and impactful praise for individuality and celebrate the truth of diversity.

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I heard the expectation of code switching placed on individuals threatens true diversity. I also heard that Chandra felt she had to hide parts of herself and used code switching to fit the expectations placed on her by society. I wonder how many of the students I service feel this way and use code switching for these reasons in school. I also wonder what I can do to create an environment where students feel they can whole-heatedly be themselves and feel accepted completely.

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I heard that code switching is what happens when people try to fit in and threatens true diversity.  I wonder how I can encourage my young learners to be themselves and empower students to be confident in who they are.

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Tracy Cederstrom
Tracy Cederstrom
I heard that code switching threatens true diversity.  I wonder how we can help students feel like they don't need to code switch.   When they do, not only do they lose part of themselves, but the students of the predominant culture miss out on some valuable opportunites to learn about other cultures.
Britt Flicek
Britt Flicek
I learned what code switching is and how it affects adults and children. I wonder how many students are having to code switch between home and school and how that impacts them.
Leah Aamlid
Leah Aamlid
I heard Chandra explain code switching, her personal experiences with coding switching, and the impact and threat that it can have on diversity.  Prior to this video, I was unaware of the term code switching.  With that being said, I am fully aware that there are many examples in our country and community where the ability or inability to code switch has impacted the lives of many (in positive and negative manners).  We try to teach our students to value and celebrate the differences in themselves and others, but I wonder if I (we) are doing enough.  How many of my students are feeling the need to code switch to be accepted and feel safe?  What can I do to help these students and address the pressure that goes along with code switching?
Chris Olson
Chris Olson
I heard how code switching is used to fit in to different situations involving various social groups, and that it is difficult to "be yourself" in many situations. I wonder how often people have to code switch around me to "fit in".

Kelly Pongratz
Kelly Pongratz
I heard Chandra talk about how exhausting it is to be code-switching all of the time.  I wonder if she feels like she is not really being herself when she is doing this.  I wonder if we have students in our classrooms who feel this way and if we do, how can we help them feel comfortable and feel that they know they belong?

Kelly Hyer
Kelly Hyer
I heard about Code Switching and the impact it has on children and adults. 
I wonder how often my students feel they have to code switch and if they know they are doing it?
Tatiana Hamer
Tatiana Hamer
I heard that Chandra had to switch codes to fit in. We switch codes multiple times every day when speaking with different groups of people, co-workers as opposed to friends, relatives, children, or business people. In my Linguistics class, I learned that code switching is a societal necessity to get your message across and to be understood. In a formal setting, we use Standard English that opens the opportunities worldwide. I wonder what would have happened to our communication if we did not switch codes between formal and informal settings. I also wonder how to effectively teach students to switch codes between school and home.
Jen Bahn
Jen Bahn
I heard Chandra explain what code switching is, and how by doing this, it threatens true diversity, and limits people really being comfortable being their true selves. I wonder how often our students feel the need to code switch, especially in middle school, to try to fit in. I wonder what more I can do to help empower students to not feel the need to do this, and truly be proud of who they are, and not feel the need to be something they're not. 

Jason Geisel
Jason Geisel
I heard...that the cost of code switching is huge because those that belong to minority groups spend a lot more time learning the language of cultural compatibility and less time living their lives. Chandra challenges us "to give every person, regardless of who they are, the space to really be and exist as their true selves because it's only when each of us can live in our truth that we all gain the incredible benefits of true diversity."  I wonder if any of our elementary students (and their parents) are even aware of the term code switching?  I've honestly never heard of it before this video, but then again I've never been in a daily situation where this was the norm.
Nick Casterton
Nick Casterton
I heard how code switching is used to fit in or assimilate with other social or cultural groups.  It can be hard for people to realize that they are not being true to oneself and the culture to code switch to be accepted by peers.  I wonder how many of us also code switch or have people we know who code switch depending on who they are socially around. Also, how aware of code switching within our own lives depending on who we are around. 
 

Craig Albers
Craig Albers
I heard Chandra say when we realized who's expected to code switch, it threatens true diversity.  Code switching is ultimately becoming "culturally compatible" (a nice way of describing indoctrination).  Finally, I heard her say that it's only when each of us can really live in our truth that we can see the benefits of true diversity. I wonder how many of our students are forced to code change, esp. to the point in which they don't even know they are doing it any more.
Kylee Ohme
Kylee Ohme
I heard her talk about code switching, explaining what it is and how it has impacted her life.  I wonder how I can help my students to feel comfortable and confident as they are, so they don't feel they have to change to fit in.
Amanda McMahon
Amanda McMahon
I heard the description of what code switching is.  I also wonder if that is always a bad or negative thing.  Do I act differently/ speak differently when I am in my classroom with my students compared to when I am with my friends or family.  
Are there different places/areas in our lives where the way we talk and express ourselves may be considered inappropriate in one setting, but perfectly acceptable in another setting.  Is it important for me to know the difference-Yes.
Eric Reger
Eric Reger
I heard Chandra speak about how code switching during an inappropriate time can have drastic consequences. I wonder how to address code switching within my classroom. With a diverse group of students, I often find various diverse backgrounds coming through my students. Is it always appropriate to allow a student to speak Spanish if we know he/she is fluent in English? This is just one example that I find difficulty addressing within my classroom.
Joe Klatt I heard Chandra say code switching is when we change the way we express ourselves. I wonder how many days in my life I have not done some level of code switching in my daily interactions.... although I'm code switching less as I age.
Joe Klatt                                                             I heard Chandra say code switching is when we change the way we express ourselves.  I wonder how many days in my life I have not done some level of code switching in my daily interactions.... although I'm code switching less as I age.


Lauralie Axtell
Lauralie Axtell
I heard Chandra speak about code switching which is when you change the way you speak/look/act to different groups of people to 'fit in' or to not stand out.  I wonder when diversity could become more accepted and our individual uniqueness valued.
Nicole Dietz
Nicole Dietz
I heard Chandra talk about code switching and how she had to code switch when she moved to a new school. I wonder how many of us use code switching in our daily lives to fit in with different groups of people we interact with. 
Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson
I heard that you need to be yourself. It sounds like Chandra had to mix between two worlds, aka code switching, in order to fit in when she was younger.
I wonder how many of my students feel that they need to do things differently to fit in. I also wonder, how kids know differences, but it always seem more like a non-factor in their decision making verses adult decision making. 
Tammy Stensland
Tammy Stensland
I heard Chandra talk about how she has used code switching to fit in with their environment. I wonder if we realize that we all use code switching throughout our daily lives so that our behavior matches the expectations and environment we're currently in.
Lisa Wyckoff
Lisa Wyckoff
I heard Chandra talk about the need to code switch to 'survive' in all of the different worlds we live in. I wonder how we can help our students feel safe being their true selves

Molly Nefstead
Molly Nefstead
I heard Chandra use the term "code switching". I have become more familiar with this term in my CRT work and realize that In my role as social worker, I have talked to kids about code switching my entire career, I just didn't know the term for it. The more I have delved into CRT with Sarah & Malik the more I notice our students code switch. I see a different side of some of our student athletes of color when they play in a gym or on a field comprised primarily of people who look like them. I've seen some of our LGBTQ students come alive in environments in which being who they are is something to celebrate rather than to hide. I wonder how drastically our educational system would have to change in order for there not to be a need for students to code switch. Currently many of our minority students have to code switch as they speak a language other than English at home. While our Native American students may have grown up speaking English, many of them feel the need to leave obvious traditional aspects of their culture at home; they might get to bring in their jingle dress for a special sharing day, but beyond that, those traditional 
aspects of their life don't really seem to "fit" at school.  I think a valuable way to exploring code switching is looking at the difference between "fitting in" and "belonging".  If I am trying to fit in, I try to be like everyone else.  If I belong, I am accepted for who I am.  I wonder what it would take in the current political climate of our country, our town, our school, to create an environment where every one feels safe and accepted being who they are.
Kelley Walerius
Kelley Walerius
I heard Chandra talk about how code switching is something that people do to fit in with their current surroundings. She said that her ability to "code switch" may have been the reason she survived her encounter with the police officers who came into her home. I wonder how we can make our students feel more comfortable so that they can truly be who they are while in school instead of code switching.
Cherie Stemig
Cherie Stemig
I learned that code switching is people changing themselves to fit in. I think everyone does some code switching sometimes. I wonder how we can continue to advocate for students to be their true selves and still feel like they are fitting in.
Greg Dietel
Greg Dietel
I heard her talk about code switching and how it has been a part of her life. She related her experiences with it as she talked about attending a new school, and also when police showed up at her door. I wonder if each of us know that we code switch with all the roles we have in our own lives.
Kimberly Pettinelli
Kimberly Pettinelli
I heard Chandra talk about how wonderful it could be if we could all appreciate other people's differences (speech, interests, style) for what they represent about a person's heritage. I wonder how we can help our students to do this. I think helping our students to talk about these topics in caring ways is a step in the right direction.
Kristin Kilgren
Kristin Kilgren
I heard "the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity" and that Chandra learned how to align herself to be "culturally capatible" by changing the way she behaved and spoke to be a "non-threatening person of color." She also spoke of how her ability to code switch may have saved her life when confronted with police officers and guns. At first, I thought so maybe code switching is not a bad thing...it's a life saving defense mechanism. But then I wondered why she should HAVE to code switch to save her life. Would a person with different circumstances feel the need to code switch in the same situation? I wonder if our students at the elementary level feel the need to code switch. When we talk about other cultures and heritagesin my art room, they seem proud to share their diversity. At what point does it become something to hide?
I heard her talk about code switching; what it is and how it has impacted her life. I do feel that most of us code switch often, but I wonder what I can do to make my students feel comfortable and proud of who they are so that they do not have to completely change to fit in.
I heard her talk about code switching; what it is and how it has impacted her life.  I do feel that most of us code switch often, but I wonder what I can do to make my students feel comfortable and proud of who they are so that they do not have to completely change to fit in.
Stephanie Olstad
Stephanie Olstad
I had a hard time separating these two videos into separate responses. I heard them talk about code switching limiting diversity, the need to have all students realize they are exceptional without making someone feel less.  I heard the need to do something rather than glossing over or forgetting about a situation. We all code switch every day to fit the various situations we are in. I wonder how I can use the privileges I have been given to move forward. I did not ask for the privilege of my race or the privilege of having the job I have, so I don’t need to feel guilty that someone else doesn’t have that privilege, but I can use it for good. How can I use it to empower students to stand up for what they believe in and tell their story, to learn how their stories fit into this world and validate those stories. How can I talk with our youngest learners about some of these very difficult topics in ways that they understand?  We can control the culture of our classrooms, but not the culture of the world and that they all face every day. I wonder how I can continue to teach ALL students empathy, context, and understanding for ALL others. EVERYBODY needs some grace no matter what their race--it has to go ALL directions. How can I validate their extraordinary outside of the home? If we can do these things we could take some steps toward each student realizing they are exceptional and therefore being more comfortable to be themselves. 
Nicole Langheim
Nicole Langheim
I heard Chandra talk about code switching and the impact it has had on her life.  That is can  mean the difference between life and death.  I wonder how often how often all of us code switch on a daily basis? I wonder how I can better support our students on a daily basis so they do not feel the need to code switch while at school. 
Trisha Hentges
Trisha Hentges
I heard the speaker talk about code switching and how many of us have done this at some point in our lives.  I wonder how many of our children do this or feel they need to do this.
Ariane Jensen
Ariane Jensen
I heard Chandra say that code switching threatens true diversity.   I wonder how we can truly praise one another for individual uniqueness.  I wonder how we can tell the difference between "normal" code switching (I act different at a work meeting than I do with my best friends) and when code switching becomes feeling like we need to change who we are to fit in.  
Heidi Graf
Heidi Graf
I heard Chandra talk about the cost of being authentic at work or school.  I wonder how do we embrace true diversity and recognize cultural, gender, race, religious differences as true capital in the work place, board room, family, community, or classroom.  
Sarah Houdek
Sarah Houdek
I heard Chandra talk about code switching and it really made me think of some of my students. I wonder how many of my students code switch to fit in at school, at home,  at church, etc?  I do feel that it is sad that for some code switching or lack of has resulted in life or death situations.  However, I do think that this statement could be true for many people of many different backgrounds, races, sexes, etc. I wonder when all people can feel accepted for who they are?  How many of my students feel they have to code switch to fit in at school? 
Diane Hesse
Diane Hesse
I heard that code switching (which we all do, to some extent) is especially laborious for minority groups, and that it wastes precious time -- time that could be used in so many more useful and productive ways. I wonder why cultural diversity scares people as much as it does? Very young children notice differences, question differences, then learn to accept differences. Somewhere along the line, though, we turn into folks who notice differences, question differences, question differences, question differences (you see where this is - or isn't - going.) What scares us about accepting differences?
Tammy Randolph
Tammy Randolph
I heard the speaker explain the meaning of code switching and the various ways in which people code switch. I wonder how many of our students, no matter the race, do this on a regular basis in order to fit in. 

Amy Schmitz
Amy Schmitz
I heard that "the expectation of code switching threatens diversity". 
I wonder if there will be a time that people are just accepted for who they are. I wonder how many students code switch from school to home. 
I wonder...  
Lanae McClellan
Lanae McClellan
I heard Chandra talk about the impact code-switching has had on her life. She said it's exhausting to be code-switching throughout life! She presented the idea that people shouldn't have to code-switch... They should be able to be themselves and celebrate true diversity! 

There is an ELA language standard that deals with informal and formal language. I wonder if this common core standard pushes people into thinking we ALL need to speak a certain way. That certainly doesn't promote diversity. (That said, I know code-switching is more than just language... But I thought about this standard as I was watching Chandra's presentation.)
Maddie Rauch
Maddie Rauch 
I heard Chandra talk about her personal experience and struggle with code switching and her desire to fit in with those around her. This can relate to the other video we had watched in which Mr. Ward explained the importance of kids feeling loved and excepted for who they are. At the end of the video, Chandra stated the importance of giving people space to be themselves. I think this is extremely important in an educational setting and I wonder how I can implement this more in my own classroom. 

Ansley Peters
Ansley Peters
I heard Chandra say that the ability for certain populations to code switch can mean the difference between life or death.  I wonder how often we all code switch?  Language and speech patterns have often been used to detect a person's intellect (in my opinion).  An example would be poking fun at the Fargo accent or thinking that a Southern drawl makes a person seem uneducated- stereotypes, I know- but we do this all time.   
Travis Paulsen
Travis Paulsen
Code switching was not what I had envisioned. As Erin stated, her story is eye opening, and should definitely be a topic that is pursued. 

I wonder how we can pursue this topic further in depth?
Erin Hjelmeland
Erin Hjelmeland 
I heard great insight on code switching. Her story was eye opening as she had to continually code switch in order to fit in with what society expected. In essence, code switching threatens diversity as everyone tries to fit into one standard. Sad. I wonder when we can celebrate everyone and everything. 
Gwen Schultz
Gwen Schultz
I heard Chandra talk about code switching.  I thought her story was so sad about how she had to change as she went to her new school in 3rd grade. She really got me thinking about the amount of code switching that we all do in our day to day lives.    I wonder if there will ever be a time when we can all be our unique self in all of our different settings. 
Nikki Elliott
Nikki Elliott
I heard Chandra talk about code switching and that sometimes the inability to code switch is the difference between life and death. I also heard Chandra say that the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity. I wonder how I can better support diversity so that students do not feel that they have to code switch but also realize that we all code switch as we go through our day/life to better "fit in" to the culture we are in such as work, home, school, parent, student, friend, etc. 
Ryan Rasmussen
Ryan Rasmussen
I heard you talk about having essentially multiple identities based on the situation she was in, which is something we all probably do, but too much lesser extents.  I wonder how we can help kids understand that we need the skills of code switching so that we know how to act appropriately in different personal or social settings, but how to do so in a way that doesn't force people to alter their culture and core identity to do so.  I also wonder how we can build classroom environments where all students do feel welcome and at least in school they don't feel like they need to this kind of code switching. 
Bruce Borowicz
Bruce Borowicz
I heard Chandra say that most people believe diversity is a good thing.  By being exposed to differences, we actually become better, smarter, more compassionate people.
I wonder if we all realize that we all code switch constantly throughout our lives to adapt to different environments, different expectations that come with being a student, a teacher, a parent, or at a job vs being in our home/comfort setting.

Mike Coddington
Mike Coddington
I heard Chandra talk about code switching in terms of personal style of communication and self-expression through styles of dress.  I wonder why she didn't talk about code switching in terms of how certain behaviors that are allowed at home would not be acceptable in school, and how kids need to be taught about the different systems in which they live and how to succeed in each independent system. 
Michelle Spies
Michelle Spies
I heard Chandra speak about learning to be culturally compatible -- not just learning to fit in.  I wonder if students realize they are code switching or if it is just so second nature that they don't even realize they are doing it.
Jessica Hoffman
Jessica Hoffman
I heard Chandra talk about code switching; what it is and what it means for our society. I heard her say that a person´s behavior and their ability to code switch can sometimes be detrimental as it can be a matter of life and death. This really hit a nerve with me as code switching is something that I feel most people do based on the people they are around (at work, at home, etc.) I really wonder if my young students are already feeling the need to code switch because they want to fit in with a certain group of kids. I also wonder about what I can do as an educator to help students see that their true self is beautiful and that they should not have to change who they are in order to fit in. 
Janet Geib
Janet Geib
I heard Chandra say that code switching threatens true diversity. I wonder how many students at Jordan feel the need to code switch and if students feeling the need to code switch is part of the reason schools are seeing more mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. 
Mindy Foyer
Mindy Foyer
I heard that most of us have code switched at some point or still do, many times not even realizing it. I wonder how we can create an open & accepting atmosphere for our students so they can be proud of their uniqueness and heritage, so they have comfort in expressing and sharing their true self.
Maria Swanke
Maria Swanke
I heard that "the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity" (6:35).  I heard her say that at a very young age she used code switching to act and behave in a way that made her a non threatening person of color.  

I wonder how my students code switch in my class.  I wonder how they could feel safe to just be themselves.  I wonder how I code switch and why
Tony Kusske
Tony Kusske 
I heard the speaker give examples of code switching and some of the problems that may cause. I wonder how big of impact this has in all of our student's lives. 
Meredith Schuettpelz
Meredith Schuettpelz
I heard about code switching and that it is something the people do regularly in numerous ways (speech, dress, body language, etc.)
I wonder how many of my students code switch to fit into the culture of JMS and if it is possible to create an environment where students feel comfortable enough to be themselves and not code switch.
Jenny Kusske
Jenny Kusske
I heard that code switching is something we all do. I wonder how we can empower students to be confident in who they are and their differences that make us all unique. 
Rip
Rip
I heard a lot of What If's in Chandra Arthur's opening event scenario, which she used to introduce her Code Switching dialogue but that would be for another discussion topic.  Chandra basically states how people of diverse cultures may have to Code Switch in their use of language and ect. to fit into mainstream American society and therefore they may lose some of their cultural identity and who they are as a person...I wonder if, when and/or why are any of my students Code Switching???!!!
Lisa Ruehling
Lisa Ruehling
I heard Chandra speak about code switching as a survival mechanism.  We all code switch to some degree, but for people of color and from different cultures, it becomes  a way of living in a way that they lose their true self just to survive.
I wonder how I can continue to encourage students to accept and appreciate all for their unique differences to allow students to just be themselves and not have to worry so much about code switching. We'll also need to give them skills to be able to adapt to situations of all types to truly survive and succeed which may still involve code switching.
Leah Weber
Leah Weber
I hear Chandra Arthur talk about how she used code switching in order to fit in.  Chandra stated that she felt like she was always hiding and change different parts of herself.  I really like her ending about having the tides change and being able to be your true self. 
 I wonder how we can best talk about and connect with students that are currently struggling with not feeling comfortable within their uniqueness. 

Lauren Meyer
Lauren Meyer
I heard that code switching requires a person to be someone different they otherwise would naturally be.  I wonder if our young students experience this as well so they feel safe & comfortable being who they are.
Lisa Leary
Lisa Leary
I heard that the need to assimilate causes someone the need to code switch. It would be challenging to navigate which code to use in different situations rather than be able to be who you are. I wonder how the need to change affects how someone sees and values him/herself.
Nathan Steele
Nathan Steele
 I heard that code-switching is the ability to change the way you express yourself given the situation you are in. Chandra used code-switching in order to fit in with her peers- she changed her style, interests, and ultimately, become “culturally compatible.” 
 
I wonder, how do our students use code-switching to try and fit-in with their peers? I wonder, what a society or classroom could learn from one another if everyone was comfortable with their own culture, while also accepting of different cultures around them.
Shane Peters
Shane Peters
I found it interesting that she just had to learn a new way to speak and conduct herself so that she could survive in both "worlds".  I listened to a speaker a few years ago who talked about similar things he had to do growing up and going to school.  I have learned to not squash the way a student talks and conducts themselves especially if it is their culture that they are representing.  I think it has given me a better chance of connecting with kids whom I might not have otherwise connected with.  I don't worry about how they look or talk, but work to help them improve their skills as they go through my class.
Kendra Olson
Kendra Olson
I heard the speaker talk about how code switching means to switch how someone might act depending on the situation they are in - I hadn't heard about this before, so it was a very interesting concept.

I wonder what it would be like if no one felt the need, whether subconsciously or consciously, to code switch and every could be who they truly were. 
Megan Pivec
Megan Pivec
I heard the speaker talk about how code switching helped her survive and fit in, but that it can also be exhausting.  I wonder how we can evolve into a world that accepts every person with their unique cultural qualities.  
Kevin Gutzmer
Kevin Gutzmer
I heard a challenge issued for all of us to give every person, regardless of who they are, the space to really be and exist as their true selves.  I wonder how many of us allow others to be their true selves
Sara Sievers
Sara Sievers
I heard someone who is expected to code switch multiple times and who constantly presents a different version of self, the pressure can be immense.  I wonder how often our students are dealing with this which I would imagine would greatly impact their ability to sit in a classroom and receive or obtain the standards that are being presented to them. How can we inspire students to be their true self..

Chelsey Meyer
Chelsey Meyer
I heard that the inability to code switch can sometimes be the difference between life or death. I wonder how we can help students better celebrate differences and feel proud of the diversity they bring to the classroom. My biggest takeaway is, I wonder how I can better be an advocate for students so they feel they can be proud of who they are? 
Brandon Arnold
Brandon Arnold
I heard that code switching is sometimes causing people to not be able to live their life the way that they truly want to or should. People sometimes are putting more effort on trying to learn the "other" ways of life, that they are forgetting or not having time to celebrate their way. I wonder how I can best communicate and relate this to students in my class. 
Ashley Hyatt
Ashley Hyatt
I heard that code switching can take away from true diversity. I wonder how I can help my students celebrate their differences and be more comfortable expressing their true identities in class.
I also wonder how we do this with keeping "school culture" in tact. I feel like this ted talk challenges our thoughts of telling kids how they should be acting in school even though the way they are expressing themselves is just the norm at home or in their own person cultural backgrounds. But maybe comes off as disrespectful in school.
Nikki Carlson
Nikki Carlson
I heard that code switching is changing the way you express yourself to "fit in" with other.  I wonder how we help students find ways to be comfortable with who they are.  
Rachel Houle
Rachel Houle
I heard that code switching is when people change the way they express themselves and can threaten diversity. I wonder how I can make this aware to my students in a way that helps them be comfortable with who they are.

Tracy Mullenbach
Tracy Mullenbach
I heard that code switching is changing the way you express yourself to make yourself more culturally compatible with others.  I wonder how I can be more aware of this in my classroom, and help kids feel more comfortable with who they are.
Robin Whiteside
Robin Whiteside
I heard that code switching happens in all of our lives, especially in students. I wonder how we can continue to help students feel comfortable with who they are.
Jessica Devine
Jessica Devine
I heard "Is belief in the goodness of diversity enough?" This made me wonder where I am at personally and professionally.  Through our work with CRT I have discovered that it's not. I like to believe I am a pretty decent human being and open minded to a variety of backgrounds. I wonder how my internal narrative aligns to my behavior though. I wonder how I can keep evolving to understand diversity and the infinite differences between my students to best help them develop. (I know this wasn't about code switching, but it is what sparked me)

Amy Peters
Amy Peters
I heard that the speaker learned to code switch at a young age in order to fit in with a peer group- she referenced changing her color palette and music preferences to fit in. As a language teacher I am quite familiar with code switching but had not realized the extent to which some are expected to code switch (the music/colors mentioned above). I wonder how many of our students experience code switching and how it may be holding them back from their true potential. I also wonder how it affects their mental health and what we can do to help. 
Anna Pederson
Anna Pederson
I heard: code switching is changing the way you express yourself to make yourself more culturally compatible. I wonder: how we can better find ways to help kids feel trey can be who they want to be.  
Leo Willaert
Leo Willaert
I heard all people are subjected to code switching in many faucets of society. I wonder if there will come a day of the allowance of being your true self and an open mind of acceptance not only to ourselves but every individual.
Michelle Armstrong
Michelle Armstrong
I heard that code switching is kids and adults trying to "fit in". We switch throughout our lives depending on the given situation we are in - where we are at, who we are with, what makes us feel inclusive with others we are surrounded by...I wonder how often we are actually doing this on a given day and not even realizing it. Our society makes it  hard to feel valued and accepted. 
Ozzie Sand
Ozzie Sand
 
I heard that code switching is a struggle that student of all backgrounds deal with.  Some may have more stigmas than others, but I feel it is an issue that all students have to work through.  I wonder how code switching hinders the students that I work with as a special education teacher.  

 
Kris Dyrhaug
Kris Dyrhaug
I heard that code switching happens in our world everyday and especially when it comes to our students at school. WE all have been there (even today) trying to fit in and sometimes pretending to be somebody we really are not. Our students have so many other pressures going on in life and they also are just trying to fit in. I wonder how I can be a positive role model to show my students their own strengths and how they can be their true selves. 
Ruth and Bryan Aldrich
Ruth and Bryan Aldrich
Very interesting talk.  I guess we all do this to some extent, but I didn't realize how prevalent code switching would be in the lives of some.  It seems to us that it would be harmful over the long haul...you might not really know yourself
Rose Johnson
Rose Johnson
I heard that while code switching may provide more opportunities for individuals socially and/or financially, there may often be an emotional impact. I wonder how I can help others to see how positive diversity can be.
Colleen Chambers
Colleen Chambers
After watching this video on code switching, I couldn't help but think of many of my students that I feel make this a part of their daily life.  It must take away from their learning and reaching THEIR potential.  When they are so concerned on fitting in, they lose themselves and what they can offer.  As an educator, I need to try and see my students through their lens and bring light to their strengths and positive contributions.

Laura Theis
Laura Theis
I heard that code switching inhibits kids and people of all ages to feel comfortable with who they really are. We live in a society where everyone wants to fit in no matter how young or old. Everyone wants to feel accepted and respected. 
I wonder if and how many students are conflicted between home, school, sports, church because of this. How many of them struggle with this because their role-models and adults in their lives struggle with this.
Mary Bright
Mary Bright
I think we all code switch on a regular basis. Students talk about their need to fit in to friend groups and how they feel they have to pretend to be someone else when in school. Code switching is everywhere, everyday.
Heather Davis
Heather Davis 
I heard that code switching can be an internal struggle for students from a young age. 
I wonder how many of my students are code switching between home and school and how this affects their learning and relationships at school. 
Sarah Fritzke
Sarah Fritzke
I heard code switching is a way to make yourself culturally compatible.   The speaker worries this threatens cultural diversity.  I wonder if this is also a valuable technique as I think of situations when I have traveled abroad, or making sure to use professional language in my work environment, or the language I use talking with friends vs talking with my grandparent's generation.
  

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I heard that code switching threatens true diversity.  I wonder how we can help students feel like they don't need to code switch.   When they do, not only do they lose part of themselves, but the students of the predominant culture miss out on some valuable opportunites to learn about other cultures.

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I learned what code switching is and how it affects adults and children. I wonder how many students are having to code switch between home and school and how that impacts them.

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I heard Chandra explain code switching, her personal experiences with coding switching, and the impact and threat that it can have on diversity. Prior to this video, I was unaware of the term code switching. With that being said, I am fully aware that there are many examples in our country and community where the ability or inability to code switch has impacted the lives of many (in positive and negative manners). We try to teach our students to value and celebrate the differences in themselves and others, but I wonder if I (we) are doing enough. How many of my students are feeling the need to code switch to be accepted and feel safe? What can I do to help these students and address the pressure that goes along with code switching?

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I heard how code switching is used to fit in to different situations involving various social groups, and that it is difficult to "be yourself" in many situations. I wonder how often people have to code switch around me to "fit in".

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I heard Chandra talk about how exhausting it is to be code-switching all of the time.  I wonder if she feels like she is not really being herself when she is doing this.  I wonder if we have students in our classrooms who feel this way and if we do, how can we help them feel comfortable and feel that they know they belong?

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I heard about Code Switching and the impact it has on children and adults.
I wonder how often my students feel they have to code switch and if they know they are doing it?

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I heard that Chandra had to switch codes to fit in. We switch codes multiple times every day when speaking with different groups of people, co-workers as opposed to friends, relatives, children, or business people. In my Linguistics class, I learned that code switching is a societal necessity to get your message across and to be understood. In a formal setting, we use Standard English that opens the opportunities worldwide. I wonder what would have happened to our communication if we did not switch codes between formal and informal settings. I also wonder how to effectively teach students to switch codes between school and home.

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I heard Chandra explain what code switching is, and how by doing this, it threatens true diversity, and limits people really being comfortable being their true selves. I wonder how often our students feel the need to code switch, especially in middle school, to try to fit in. I wonder what more I can do to help empower students to not feel the need to do this, and truly be proud of who they are, and not feel the need to be something they're not.

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I heard...that the cost of code switching is huge because those that belong to minority groups spend a lot more time learning the language of cultural compatibility and less time living their lives. Chandra challenges us "to give every person, regardless of who they are, the space to really be and exist as their true selves because it's only when each of us can live in our truth that we all gain the incredible benefits of true diversity." I wonder if any of our elementary students (and their parents) are even aware of the term code switching? I've honestly never heard of it before this video, but then again I've never been in a daily situation where this was the norm.

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I heard how code switching is used to fit in or assimilate with other social or cultural groups.  It can be hard for people to realize that they are not being true to oneself and the culture to code switch to be accepted by peers.  I wonder how many of us also code switch or have people we know who code switch depending on who they are socially around. Also, how aware of code switching within our own lives depending on who we are around.

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I heard Chandra say when we realized who's expected to code switch, it threatens true diversity. Code switching is ultimately becoming "culturally compatible" (a nice way of describing indoctrination). Finally, I heard her say that it's only when each of us can really live in our truth that we can see the benefits of true diversity. I wonder how many of our students are forced to code change, esp. to the point in which they don't even know they are doing it any more.

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I heard her talk about code switching, explaining what it is and how it has impacted her life.  I wonder how I can help my students to feel comfortable and confident as they are, so they don't feel they have to change to fit in.

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I heard the description of what code switching is.  I also wonder if that is always a bad or negative thing.  Do I act differently/ speak differently when I am in my classroom with my students compared to when I am with my friends or family.
Are there different places/areas in our lives where the way we talk and express ourselves may be considered inappropriate in one setting, but perfectly acceptable in another setting. Is it important for me to know the difference-Yes.

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I heard Chandra speak about how code switching during an inappropriate time can have drastic consequences. I wonder how to address code switching within my classroom. With a diverse group of students, I often find various diverse backgrounds coming through my students. Is it always appropriate to allow a student to speak Spanish if we know he/she is fluent in English? This is just one example that I find difficulty addressing within my classroom.

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Joe Klatt                                                             I heard Chandra say code switching is when we change the way we express ourselves.  I wonder how many days in my life I have not done some level of code switching in my daily interactions.... although I'm code switching less as I age.

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Joe Klatt                                                             I heard Chandra say code switching is when we change the way we express ourselves.  I wonder how many days in my life I have not done some level of code switching in my daily interactions.... although I'm code switching less as I age.

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I heard Chandra speak about code switching which is when you change the way you speak/look/act to different groups of people to 'fit in' or to not stand out. I wonder when diversity could become more accepted and our individual uniqueness valued.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching and how she had to code switch when she moved to a new school. I wonder how many of us use code switching in our daily lives to fit in with different groups of people we interact with.

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I heard that you need to be yourself. It sounds like Chandra had to mix between two worlds, aka code switching, in order to fit in when she was younger.
I wonder how many of my students feel that they need to do things differently to fit in. I also wonder, how kids know differences, but it always seem more like a non-factor in their decision making verses adult decision making.

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I heard Chandra talk about how she has used code switching to fit in with their environment. I wonder if we realize that we all use code switching throughout our daily lives so that our behavior matches the expectations and environment we're currently in.

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I heard Chandra talk about the need to code switch to 'survive' in all of the different worlds we live in. I wonder how we can help our students feel safe being their true selves

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I heard Chandra use the term "code switching". I have become more familiar with this term in my CRT work and realize that In my role as social worker, I have talked to kids about code switching my entire career, I just didn't know the term for it. The more I have delved into CRT with Sarah & Malik the more I notice our students code switch. I see a different side of some of our student athletes of color when they play in a gym or on a field comprised primarily of people who look like them. I've seen some of our LGBTQ students come alive in environments in which being who they are is something to celebrate rather than to hide. I wonder how drastically our educational system would have to change in order for there not to be a need for students to code switch. Currently many of our minority students have to code switch as they speak a language other than English at home. While our Native American students may have grown up speaking English, many of them feel the need to leave obvious traditional aspects of their culture at home; they might get to bring in their jingle dress for a special sharing day, but beyond that, those traditional
aspects of their life don't really seem to "fit" at school. I think a valuable way to exploring code switching is looking at the difference between "fitting in" and "belonging". If I am trying to fit in, I try to be like everyone else. If I belong, I am accepted for who I am. I wonder what it would take in the current political climate of our country, our town, our school, to create an environment where every one feels safe and accepted being who they are.

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I heard Chandra talk about how code switching is something that people do to fit in with their current surroundings. She said that her ability to "code switch" may have been the reason she survived her encounter with the police officers who came into her home. I wonder how we can make our students feel more comfortable so that they can truly be who they are while in school instead of code switching.

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I learned that code switching is people changing themselves to fit in. I think everyone does some code switching sometimes. I wonder how we can continue to advocate for students to be their true selves and still feel like they are fitting in.

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I heard her talk about code switching and how it has been a part of her life. She related her experiences with it as she talked about attending a new school, and also when police showed up at her door. I wonder if each of us know that we code switch with all the roles we have in our own lives.

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I heard Chandra talk about how wonderful it could be if we could all appreciate other people's differences (speech, interests, style) for what they represent about a person's heritage. I wonder how we can help our students to do this. I think helping our students to talk about these topics in caring ways is a step in the right direction.

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I heard "the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity" and that Chandra learned how to align herself to be "culturally capatible" by changing the way she behaved and spoke to be a "non-threatening person of color." She also spoke of how her ability to code switch may have saved her life when confronted with police officers and guns. At first, I thought so maybe code switching is not a bad thing...it's a life saving defense mechanism. But then I wondered why she should HAVE to code switch to save her life. Would a person with different circumstances feel the need to code switch in the same situation? I wonder if our students at the elementary level feel the need to code switch. When we talk about other cultures and heritagesin my art room, they seem proud to share their diversity. At what point does it become something to hide?

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I heard her talk about code switching; what it is and how it has impacted her life.  I do feel that most of us code switch often, but I wonder what I can do to make my students feel comfortable and proud of who they are so that they do not have to completely change to fit in.

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I heard her talk about code switching; what it is and how it has impacted her life.  I do feel that most of us code switch often, but I wonder what I can do to make my students feel comfortable and proud of who they are so that they do not have to completely change to fit in.

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I had a hard time separating these two videos into separate responses. I heard them talk about code switching limiting diversity, the need to have all students realize they are exceptional without making someone feel less.  I heard the need to do something rather than glossing over or forgetting about a situation. We all code switch every day to fit the various situations we are in. I wonder how I can use the privileges I have been given to move forward. I did not ask for the privilege of my race or the privilege of having the job I have, so I don’t need to feel guilty that someone else doesn’t have that privilege, but I can use it for good. How can I use it to empower students to stand up for what they believe in and tell their story, to learn how their stories fit into this world and validate those stories. How can I talk with our youngest learners about some of these very difficult topics in ways that they understand?  We can control the culture of our classrooms, but not the culture of the world and that they all face every day. I wonder how I can continue to teach ALL students empathy, context, and understanding for ALL others. EVERYBODY needs some grace no matter what their race--it has to go ALL directions. How can I validate their extraordinary outside of the home? If we can do these things we could take some steps toward each student realizing they are exceptional and therefore being more comfortable to be themselves.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching and the impact it has had on her life. That is can mean the difference between life and death. I wonder how often how often all of us code switch on a daily basis? I wonder how I can better support our students on a daily basis so they do not feel the need to code switch while at school.

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I heard the speaker talk about code switching and how many of us have done this at some point in our lives. I wonder how many of our children do this or feel they need to do this.

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I heard Chandra say that code switching threatens true diversity. I wonder how we can truly praise one another for individual uniqueness. I wonder how we can tell the difference between "normal" code switching (I act different at a work meeting than I do with my best friends) and when code switching becomes feeling like we need to change who we are to fit in.

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I heard Chandra talk about the cost of being authentic at work or school. I wonder how do we embrace true diversity and recognize cultural, gender, race, religious differences as true capital in the work place, board room, family, community, or classroom.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching and it really made me think of some of my students. I wonder how many of my students code switch to fit in at school, at home, at church, etc? I do feel that it is sad that for some code switching or lack of has resulted in life or death situations. However, I do think that this statement could be true for many people of many different backgrounds, races, sexes, etc. I wonder when all people can feel accepted for who they are? How many of my students feel they have to code switch to fit in at school?

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I heard that code switching (which we all do, to some extent) is especially laborious for minority groups, and that it wastes precious time -- time that could be used in so many more useful and productive ways. I wonder why cultural diversity scares people as much as it does? Very young children notice differences, question differences, then learn to accept differences. Somewhere along the line, though, we turn into folks who notice differences, question differences, question differences, question differences (you see where this is - or isn't - going.) What scares us about accepting differences?

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I heard the speaker explain the meaning of code switching and the various ways in which people code switch. I wonder how many of our students, no matter the race, do this on a regular basis in order to fit in.

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I heard that "the expectation of code switching threatens diversity".
I wonder if there will be a time that people are just accepted for who they are. I wonder how many students code switch from school to home.
I wonder...

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I heard Chandra talk about the impact code-switching has had on her life. She said it's exhausting to be code-switching throughout life! She presented the idea that people shouldn't have to code-switch... They should be able to be themselves and celebrate true diversity!

There is an ELA language standard that deals with informal and formal language. I wonder if this common core standard pushes people into thinking we ALL need to speak a certain way. That certainly doesn't promote diversity. (That said, I know code-switching is more than just language... But I thought about this standard as I was watching Chandra's presentation.)

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I heard Chandra talk about her personal experience and struggle with code switching and her desire to fit in with those around her. This can relate to the other video we had watched in which Mr. Ward explained the importance of kids feeling loved and excepted for who they are. At the end of the video, Chandra stated the importance of giving people space to be themselves. I think this is extremely important in an educational setting and I wonder how I can implement this more in my own classroom.

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I heard Chandra say that the ability for certain populations to code switch can mean the difference between life or death. I wonder how often we all code switch? Language and speech patterns have often been used to detect a person's intellect (in my opinion). An example would be poking fun at the Fargo accent or thinking that a Southern drawl makes a person seem uneducated- stereotypes, I know- but we do this all time.

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Code switching was not what I had envisioned. As Erin stated, her story is eye opening, and should definitely be a topic that is pursued.

I wonder how we can pursue this topic further in depth?

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I heard great insight on code switching. Her story was eye opening as she had to continually code switch in order to fit in with what society expected. In essence, code switching threatens diversity as everyone tries to fit into one standard. Sad. I wonder when we can celebrate everyone and everything.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching.  I thought her story was so sad about how she had to change as she went to her new school in 3rd grade. She really got me thinking about the amount of code switching that we all do in our day to day lives.    I wonder if there will ever be a time when we can all be our unique self in all of our different settings.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching and that sometimes the inability to code switch is the difference between life and death. I also heard Chandra say that the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity. I wonder how I can better support diversity so that students do not feel that they have to code switch but also realize that we all code switch as we go through our day/life to better "fit in" to the culture we are in such as work, home, school, parent, student, friend, etc.

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I heard you talk about having essentially multiple identities based on the situation she was in, which is something we all probably do, but too much lesser extents. I wonder how we can help kids understand that we need the skills of code switching so that we know how to act appropriately in different personal or social settings, but how to do so in a way that doesn't force people to alter their culture and core identity to do so. I also wonder how we can build classroom environments where all students do feel welcome and at least in school they don't feel like they need to this kind of code switching.

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I heard Chandra say that most people believe diversity is a good thing.  By being exposed to differences, we actually become better, smarter, more compassionate people.
I wonder if we all realize that we all code switch constantly throughout our lives to adapt to different environments, different expectations that come with being a student, a teacher, a parent, or at a job vs being in our home/comfort setting.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching in terms of personal style of communication and self-expression through styles of dress. I wonder why she didn't talk about code switching in terms of how certain behaviors that are allowed at home would not be acceptable in school, and how kids need to be taught about the different systems in which they live and how to succeed in each independent system.

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I heard Chandra speak about learning to be culturally compatible -- not just learning to fit in. I wonder if students realize they are code switching or if it is just so second nature that they don't even realize they are doing it.

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I heard Chandra talk about code switching; what it is and what it means for our society. I heard her say that a person´s behavior and their ability to code switch can sometimes be detrimental as it can be a matter of life and death. This really hit a nerve with me as code switching is something that I feel most people do based on the people they are around (at work, at home, etc.) I really wonder if my young students are already feeling the need to code switch because they want to fit in with a certain group of kids. I also wonder about what I can do as an educator to help students see that their true self is beautiful and that they should not have to change who they are in order to fit in.

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I heard Chandra say that code switching threatens true diversity. I wonder how many students at Jordan feel the need to code switch and if students feeling the need to code switch is part of the reason schools are seeing more mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

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I heard that most of us have code switched at some point or still do, many times not even realizing it. I wonder how we can create an open & accepting atmosphere for our students so they can be proud of their uniqueness and heritage, so they have comfort in expressing and sharing their true self.

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I heard that "the expectation of code switching threatens true diversity" (6:35).  I heard her say that at a very young age she used code switching to act and behave in a way that made her a non threatening person of color.

I wonder how my students code switch in my class. I wonder how they could feel safe to just be themselves. I wonder how I code switch and why

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I heard the speaker give examples of code switching and some of the problems that may cause. I wonder how big of impact this has in all of our student's lives.

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I heard about code switching and that it is something the people do regularly in numerous ways (speech, dress, body language, etc.)
I wonder how many of my students code switch to fit into the culture of JMS and if it is possible to create an environment where students feel comfortable enough to be themselves and not code switch.

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I heard that code switching is something we all do. I wonder how we can empower students to be confident in who they are and their differences that make us all unique.

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I heard a lot of What If's in Chandra Arthur's opening event scenario, which she used to introduce her Code Switching dialogue but that would be for another discussion topic.  Chandra basically states how people of diverse cultures may have to Code Switch in their use of language and ect. to fit into mainstream American society and therefore they may lose some of their cultural identity and who they are as a person...I wonder if, when and/or why are any of my students Code Switching???!!!

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I heard Chandra speak about code switching as a survival mechanism.  We all code switch to some degree, but for people of color and from different cultures, it becomes  a way of living in a way that they lose their true self just to survive.
I wonder how I can continue to encourage students to accept and appreciate all for their unique differences to allow students to just be themselves and not have to worry so much about code switching. We'll also need to give them skills to be able to adapt to situations of all types to truly survive and succeed which may still involve code switching.

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I hear Chandra Arthur talk about how she used code switching in order to fit in.  Chandra stated that she felt like she was always hiding and change different parts of herself.  I really like her ending about having the tides change and being able to be your true self.
I wonder how we can best talk about and connect with students that are currently struggling with not feeling comfortable within their uniqueness.

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I heard that code switching requires a person to be someone different they otherwise would naturally be. I wonder if our young students experience this as well so they feel safe & comfortable being who they are.

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I heard that the need to assimilate causes someone the need to code switch. It would be challenging to navigate which code to use in different situations rather than be able to be who you are. I wonder how the need to change affects how someone sees and values him/herself.

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I heard that code-switching is the ability to change the way you express yourself given the situation you are in. Chandra used code-switching in order to fit in with her peers- she changed her style, interests, and ultimately, become “culturally compatible.”

I wonder, how do our students use code-switching to try and fit-in with their peers? I wonder, what a society or classroom could learn from one another if everyone was comfortable with their own culture, while also accepting of different cultures around them.

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I found it interesting that she just had to learn a new way to speak and conduct herself so that she could survive in both "worlds". I listened to a speaker a few years ago who talked about similar things he had to do growing up and going to school. I have learned to not squash the way a student talks and conducts themselves especially if it is their culture that they are representing. I think it has given me a better chance of connecting with kids whom I might not have otherwise connected with. I don't worry about how they look or talk, but work to help them improve their skills as they go through my class.

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I heard the speaker talk about how code switching means to switch how someone might act depending on the situation they are in - I hadn't heard about this before, so it was a very interesting concept.

I wonder what it would be like if no one felt the need, whether subconsciously or consciously, to code switch and every could be who they truly were.

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I heard the speaker talk about how code switching helped her survive and fit in, but that it can also be exhausting. I wonder how we can evolve into a world that accepts every person with their unique cultural qualities.

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I heard a challenge issued for all of us to give every person, regardless of who they are, the space to really be and exist as their true selves. I wonder how many of us allow others to be their true selves

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I heard someone who is expected to code switch multiple times and who constantly presents a different version of self, the pressure can be immense.  I wonder how often our students are dealing with this which I would imagine would greatly impact their ability to sit in a classroom and receive or obtain the standards that are being presented to them. How can we inspire students to be their true self..

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I heard that the inability to code switch can sometimes be the difference between life or death. I wonder how we can help students better celebrate differences and feel proud of the diversity they bring to the classroom. My biggest takeaway is, I wonder how I can better be an advocate for students so they feel they can be proud of who they are?

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I heard that code switching is sometimes causing people to not be able to live their life the way that they truly want to or should. People sometimes are putting more effort on trying to learn the "other" ways of life, that they are forgetting or not having time to celebrate their way. I wonder how I can best communicate and relate this to students in my class.

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I heard that code switching can take away from true diversity. I wonder how I can help my students celebrate their differences and be more comfortable expressing their true identities in class.
I also wonder how we do this with keeping "school culture" in tact. I feel like this ted talk challenges our thoughts of telling kids how they should be acting in school even though the way they are expressing themselves is just the norm at home or in their own person cultural backgrounds. But maybe comes off as disrespectful in school.

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I heard that code switching is changing the way you express yourself to "fit in" with other. I wonder how we help students find ways to be comfortable with who they are.

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I heard that code switching is when people change the way they express themselves and can threaten diversity. I wonder how I can make this aware to my students in a way that helps them be comfortable with who they are.

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I heard that code switching is changing the way you express yourself to make yourself more culturally compatible with others.  I wonder how I can be more aware of this in my classroom, and help kids feel more comfortable with who they are.

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I heard that code switching happens in all of our lives, especially in students. I wonder how we can continue to help students feel comfortable with who they are.

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I heard "Is belief in the goodness of diversity enough?" This made me wonder where I am at personally and professionally.  Through our work with CRT I have discovered that it's not. I like to believe I am a pretty decent human being and open minded to a variety of backgrounds. I wonder how my internal narrative aligns to my behavior though. I wonder how I can keep evolving to understand diversity and the infinite differences between my students to best help them develop. (I know this wasn't about code switching, but it is what sparked me)

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I heard that the speaker learned to code switch at a young age in order to fit in with a peer group- she referenced changing her color palette and music preferences to fit in. As a language teacher I am quite familiar with code switching but had not realized the extent to which some are expected to code switch (the music/colors mentioned above). I wonder how many of our students experience code switching and how it may be holding them back from their true potential. I also wonder how it affects their mental health and what we can do to help.

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I heard: code switching is changing the way you express yourself to make yourself more culturally compatible. I wonder: how we can better find ways to help kids feel trey can be who they want to be.

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I heard all people are subjected to code switching in many faucets of society. I wonder if there will come a day of the allowance of being your true self and an open mind of acceptance not only to ourselves but every individual.

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I heard that code switching is kids and adults trying to "fit in". We switch throughout our lives depending on the given situation we are in - where we are at, who we are with, what makes us feel inclusive with others we are surrounded by...I wonder how often we are actually doing this on a given day and not even realizing it. Our society makes it hard to feel valued and accepted.

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I heard that code switching is a struggle that student of all backgrounds deal with.  Some may have more stigmas than others, but I feel it is an issue that all students have to work through.  I wonder how code switching hinders the students that I work with as a special education teacher.

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I heard that code switching happens in our world everyday and especially when it comes to our students at school. WE all have been there (even today) trying to fit in and sometimes pretending to be somebody we really are not. Our students have so many other pressures going on in life and they also are just trying to fit in. I wonder how I can be a positive role model to show my students their own strengths and how they can be their true selves.

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Very interesting talk. I guess we all do this to some extent, but I didn't realize how prevalent code switching would be in the lives of some. It seems to us that it would be harmful over the long haul...you might not really know yourself

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I heard that while code switching may provide more opportunities for individuals socially and/or financially, there may often be an emotional impact. I wonder how I can help others to see how positive diversity can be.

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After watching this video on code switching, I couldn't help but think of many of my students that I feel make this a part of their daily life.  It must take away from their learning and reaching THEIR potential.  When they are so concerned on fitting in, they lose themselves and what they can offer.  As an educator, I need to try and see my students through their lens and bring light to their strengths and positive contributions.

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I heard that code switching inhibits kids and people of all ages to feel comfortable with who they really are. We live in a society where everyone wants to fit in no matter how young or old. Everyone wants to feel accepted and respected.
I wonder if and how many students are conflicted between home, school, sports, church because of this. How many of them struggle with this because their role-models and adults in their lives struggle with this.

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I think we all code switch on a regular basis. Students talk about their need to fit in to friend groups and how they feel they have to pretend to be someone else when in school. Code switching is everywhere, everyday.

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I heard that code switching can be an internal struggle for students from a young age.
I wonder how many of my students are code switching between home and school and how this affects their learning and relationships at school.

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I heard code switching is a way to make yourself culturally compatible.   The speaker worries this threatens cultural diversity.  I wonder if this is also a valuable technique as I think of situations when I have traveled abroad, or making sure to use professional language in my work environment, or the language I use talking with friends vs talking with my grandparent's generation.