https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj I used to think..., now I know/think en-us 2023-09-14 07:22:01 UTC 2023-09-29 07:45:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2600.png efoxmann2 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2720492656 I used to think agency meant giving students choice. Now I think I need find ways to give greater control of their learning.]]> 2023-09-26 04:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2720492656 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723259910 2023-09-27 14:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723259910 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723260018 I used to think agency was a daunting mountain, but now I’m seeing more footholds along the way. ]]> 2023-09-27 14:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723260018 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723261573 I used to think agency was only about students. Now I know it relates to every individual. ]]> 2023-09-27 14:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723261573 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723261840 I used to think Agency could fit anywhere, now I think Belonging needs to come first and then Agency can happen. ]]> 2023-09-27 14:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723261840 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723263023 2023-09-27 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723263023 mgijzen https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723264038 I used to think GRASPS was giving students agency. Now I think students could come up with performances to demonstrate their learning at the end of the unit.]]> 2023-09-27 14:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723264038 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723267421 2023-09-27 14:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723267421 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723267799 I am beginning to release ownership to students with less worry. More time stepping back letting students take their knowledge and experience to another independent level. ]]> 2023-09-27 14:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723267799 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723270425 I used to think Agency meant still exerting some form of control over the learner's style of learning but now I see its really about the learner having ownership over their performance.]]> 2023-09-27 14:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723270425 gbekoe https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723274107 I use to think agency did not involve task driven activities. But depending on the task driven activity, it can involve agency. ]]> 2023-09-27 14:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723274107 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723274849 I use to think that the focus of agency was on students, but now I think that all stakeholders need a sense of agency in order for the concept to be fully realized. 
I also used to think that agency was taught, now I'm thinking that agency is existent naturally and nurtured. ]]> 2023-09-27 15:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723274849 teachmcbride https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723277585 I used to think Agency was what I do to provide opportunities of choice and voice, but now I think it’s also what the learner can offer and provide. Ultimately, we want a sense of hope to keep going. ]]> 2023-09-27 15:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723277585 atunheim2 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723278843 I used to think agency applied specifically to education but now I see it as a means of empowering our students to become capable and resilient humans.]]> 2023-09-27 15:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723278843 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723279395 2023-09-27 15:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723279395 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723279813 It's a shift in the role of a teacher. Are we okay with allowing things to get messy? How do we support teachers, parents, board members through this process?

]]> 2023-09-27 15:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723279813 mnonato2 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723281102 I used to think it was "free learning", but now I think it means students taking ownership and making active choices in their learning journey.]]> 2023-09-27 15:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723281102 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723281672 2023-09-27 15:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723281672 aaamoaatta https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723284313 2023-09-27 15:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723284313 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723286604 I used to think agency was more of the teacher leading/directing but I know it involves students having a voice and choices in their learning.]]> 2023-09-27 15:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723286604 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723286829 I used to think agency is giving students the maximum choice with no guidance but now I think agency is with some guidance ]]> 2023-09-27 15:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723286829 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723288443 I use to think agency is just listening to students and allowing them to do what they want, Now I know I can guide and empower them ]]> 2023-09-27 15:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723288443 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723292134 I used to think agency was just about self-advocacy now I think student choice and collaboration is a big part of it. ]]> 2023-09-27 15:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723292134 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723299224 I used to think that agency was only students being in full control without the help of a facilitator.]]> 2023-09-27 15:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723299224 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723322200 2023-09-27 15:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723322200 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723325639 I use to think agency is just getting students input, but now I know it should be with a purpose or goal.]]> 2023-09-27 15:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723325639 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723325983 I used to think agency would create more work for the teacher… managing multiple learning styles and approaches. Now I know that the students are quite able to manage themselves and their learning, when given our trust and guidance. ]]> 2023-09-27 15:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723325983 jakyerematen https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723335066 I used to think agency was students taking initiative to complete their work but now I know there is so much to consider.]]> 2023-09-27 15:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723335066 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723338137 I used to think agency was controlled choice. I still think so but I know for sure teachers have to develop a thorough understanding of it before promoting it in our teaching. ]]> 2023-09-27 15:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2723338137 https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2725703244 I used to think agency was student led totally but I’ve come to understand that teachers have a role in it.]]> 2023-09-29 07:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cdreyer7/a3w7dpkzt4zxnlxj/wish/2725703244