Unpeel the Norm: Break the Rules, Build the Fans by Erin Oleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt Made with a dash of wit en-us 2024-11-26 14:16:28 UTC 2025-07-15 13:29:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f34c.png What are some traditional practices in education that, if challenged, could lead to more engaging outcomes for our school community? (macrofirctions and microfrictions) eoleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516172572 2025-07-10 16:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516172572 Reflect on a time you felt genuinely "wowed" or emotionally connected to an experience (inside or outside of education). What elements contributed to that feeling, and how can you replicate them? eoleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516173569 2025-07-10 16:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516173569 Where are we making it harder than it needs to be? How can we address these areas of friction? eoleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516198998 2025-07-10 17:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3516198998 eoleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3519111956 2025-07-14 18:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3519111956 https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520143291 Unclear assignment instructions

]]> 2025-07-15 13:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520143291 https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520143634 bad moods and/or boredom

]]> 2025-07-15 13:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520143634 Challenging status quo sgodshalk https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144273 Parent/Teacher conference structures

]]> 2025-07-15 13:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144273 https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144746 Friction - transitioning to a new school environment. I find using tours is an easy win to connect with families. It gives a chance to meet with the family, hear what challenges the student and family has coming into it. Following up with the family as the year progresses will create "fans."

]]> 2025-07-15 13:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144746 Test Prep https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144790 Drilling and killing in advance of standardized tests

]]> 2025-07-15 13:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520144790 I think the first step to addressing is to seek input. eoleksa https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520150681 2025-07-15 13:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520150681 Professional Time https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520150889 Haggling over minutes of how a professional uses their time can be incredibly unproductive towards meeting group goals.

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]]> 2025-07-15 13:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520151501 Report Card Language sgodshalk https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520151785 Like Erin said, do parents really know what learning targets represent?

How are we meaningfully inviting parents into the academic program in a way they understand?

]]> 2025-07-15 13:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520151785 https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520151858 Being vulnerable is an area I have tried to overcome. It helps with communication and is key in relationship building so staff can see we are human.

]]> 2025-07-15 13:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520151858 Be Direct https://padlet.com/eoleksa/2304fx7fx1jedbyt/wish/3520152403 To reduce friction, be clear and direct with feedback for both teachers and students.

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