Connect Extend Challenge by https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8 Consider Dr. Tranter's Keynote and ask yourself... en-us 2021-08-30 21:37:13 UTC 2026-02-20 00:15:31 UTC hello@padlet.com kelly_casselton1 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707266657 We have to put well-being for all FIRST!]]> 2021-08-31 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707266657 jessika_carroll https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707267655 Connect and Adapt... Figure out what the child is feeling and why then adapt to that (this was a tip given)

]]> 2021-08-31 14:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707267655 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268544 Some days some kids have absolutely nothing to give you. They are here to get comfort and recharge.]]> 2021-08-31 14:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268544 The mental well-being is vital. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268781 2021-08-31 14:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268781 He mentioned an author named Bruce Perry near the beginning. I read a book by Dr. Perry about developing healthy relationships and attachments in kids about a year ago and it was a good read. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268914 2021-08-31 14:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707268914 Continue to listen to students concerns and feelings, especially during another pandemic school year. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269599 2021-08-31 14:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269599 jessika_carroll https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269620 Well-being comes first ]]> 2021-08-31 14:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269620 "People, not programs, change people." Applies to students and staff...sometimes we forget about the school as a working machine with people as its parts. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269903 2021-08-31 14:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707269903 pamela_stickley https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270123 Relationships are key]]> 2021-08-31 14:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270123 Provide a safe environment for children. Prioritizing our health. Everyone’s mental well being is vital. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270160 2021-08-31 14:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270160 "Take care not to pathologize students. They may not need interventions or counselling, they may just need a safe environment and time spent with compassionate adults." chad_dagenais https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270328 2021-08-31 14:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270328 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270717 Being “okay” is the most important goal]]> 2021-08-31 14:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270717 focus less on the curriculum and more on the relationships https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270948 2021-08-31 14:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707270948 lukeparent https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707271054 Encouraging growth in building healthy relationships for students and their peers while maintaining distancing.

]]> 2021-08-31 14:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707271054 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707271659 That we need to pick and choose and allow ourselves to put some curriculum expectations aside and focus on others]]> 2021-08-31 14:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707271659 Curriculum needs to be put on the back burner sometimes...often hard to do with the legal demands of being a "teacher". https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272066 2021-08-31 14:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272066 jessika_carroll https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272279 Being able to give 100% of yourself to each individual student while also giving 100% to the whole group.]]> 2021-08-31 14:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272279 We talked about Tier 1 strategies in the classroom relating to mental health prevention. Much of what Dr. Tranter was speaking about relates closely to this. Our work on belonging as well. chad_dagenais https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272708 2021-08-31 14:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707272708 Sometimes all a student needs is a safe place to go. At times that’s all they need is a quiet space with people they feel comfortable with. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707273028 2021-08-31 14:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707273028 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707273040 extending this to distance learners ]]> 2021-08-31 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707273040 kelly_casselton1 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707274358 Academic driven individuals who may struggle to practice or possibly even under value the importance of mental health and well-being.]]> 2021-08-31 14:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707274358 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707274839 I am concerned that (even more than usual) there will be an intense gap between student's prior knowledge and motivation between those who participated in online learning and those who didnt.]]> 2021-08-31 14:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707274839 https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275097 How do we reconcile the need to be innovative and creative in our approach to our very individual students, when so much of the educational world pushes "one size fits all."  And, conversely, how do we find time to treat students as the unique individuals they are when we have a million "areas to focus on" as educators?]]> 2021-08-31 14:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275097 Not being able to make good connections because of COVID. And having to wear masks. Body language can easily be misinterpreted. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275545 2021-08-31 14:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275545 lukeparent https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275556 No need to be overly positive and plowing through unwanted emotions - acknowledge emotions without dwelling on them; coach on next steps and moving forward.]]> 2021-08-31 14:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707275556 The Carpenter vs. Gardener mentality. I think many of us our driven by nature to that carpenter mentality, wanting to cover all the curriculum, implement the latest strategies and pedagogy, wanting quick results. chad_dagenais https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707276491 2021-08-31 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707276491 How will one be able to create and maintain connections with online and in class learners? This will require some wizardry... https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707276516 2021-08-31 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707276516 Due to students mental health, if there is a great deal of stress and anxiety, it will cause difficulty for learning if their emotional needs are not met. Counselling within the school or through another mental health support, emotional needs need to be met so they can retrain more education. https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707278087 2021-08-31 14:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chad_dagenais/1tlzkdhv5aoj6vc8/wish/1707278087