Personal Leadership Resources by Catherine Clarke https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p en-us 2020-09-21 13:21:19 UTC 2025-10-16 01:46:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Students https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765804820 Even with the change of environment, students still want to feel valued and still want to be successful...if we can keep that in focus, the rest will follow]]> 2020-09-21 19:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765804820 Virtual Classroom- used experience in the virtual classroom to support department in transition at start-up https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765806026 2020-09-21 19:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765806026 Hiccups https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765807209 We are teaching through trauma and everything is new for us. We don't have to be experts right now. Rather, we have to be open to learning and figuring it out as we go]]> 2020-09-21 19:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765807209 maintaining open lines of communication with department members and offering support renee_goodman https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765807869 2020-09-21 19:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765807869 Anticipating https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808101 Trying to see problems as they arise and be proactive in our approaches. Being focused on solutions.]]> 2020-09-21 19:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808101 With the changes in our environment and all the safety measures in place, some students might have a difficult time acting in emotionally appropriate ways and that is okay. Everyone needs time to adjust to the new changes of the physical environment. We, as educators, have the patience to address the issues and concerns. https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808579 2020-09-21 19:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808579 There sometimes seem to be more questions than answers. We will always figure out a way to do the work and to do what is best for our students. Continuing to be positive and to try new things is important. erika_pridie https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808816 2020-09-21 19:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765808816 The Little Things https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809089 Focus on the small, minor success stories you might have throughout the day. During times of uncertainty it is easy to to be pessimistic. Sometimes, small victories can go a long way

For example: Tech only failed me once today....usually fails me 3-4 times/day]]> 2020-09-21 19:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809089 Check-ins https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809313 Check in to see how people are feeling. They may not be explicit about their emotions]]> 2020-09-21 19:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809313 Co-creating resources with department members to determine the emotional conditions and family conditions of our students in order to better support them. natasha_bawa https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809723 2020-09-21 19:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765809723 Growth https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810385 How can we, as a department, use what we are learning this year to improve our courses this year and in the future?]]> 2020-09-21 19:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810385 Wellness activities such as self-talk, meditation etc. https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810534 2020-09-21 19:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810534 Making time to check-in to see how members are doing https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810851 2020-09-21 19:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765810851 Reaching out and exploring resources to support online and in person teaching renee_goodman https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811100 2020-09-21 19:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811100 https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811110 Continue to try new things even though they do not work the first time especially with online platforms

]]> 2020-09-21 19:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811110 Keep a level-head amongst the chaos! https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811214 2020-09-21 19:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811214 Be ok with things not following your intended schedule - some classes/discussions need to take a different direction which leads to more productivity and class cohesion and emotional well being for all alexandrabhatia https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811416 2020-09-21 19:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811416 Just keep swimming https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811736 2020-09-21 19:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765811736 Breathing activities https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765812061 2020-09-21 19:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765812061 https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765813338 Listening to department members

]]> 2020-09-21 19:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765813338 Keeping open lines of communication https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765813810 2020-09-21 19:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765813810 Modelling healthy habits (i.e. taking lunch, working out, going for a walk) https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814259 2020-09-21 19:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814259 Failure https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814309 Failures will happen. Not everything will work (sigh Google Meet Breakout Rooms). How can we use these failures as opportunities for growht and humility?]]> 2020-09-21 19:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814309 https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814649 How can we continue to support learners in a new environment?  

]]> 2020-09-21 19:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814649 https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814737 Use this experience as a way to demonstrate that we can be resilient too in times of change and uncertainty.]]> 2020-09-21 19:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765814737 Open lines of communication to share problems or difficulties and brainstorm solutions together natasha_bawa https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765815927 2020-09-21 19:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765815927 erika_pridie https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765816158 Being as transparent as possible about why and how decisions are being made - particularly with the many new protocols.]]> 2020-09-21 19:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765816158 We can do it https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765817578 We are talented and passionate teachers. The world may be new and scary right now, but we have the skills and heart to overcome the challenges we face]]> 2020-09-21 19:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765817578 We can try to be ready for another 'lockdown' and be prepared this time alexandrabhatia https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765817597 2020-09-21 19:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765817597 Leaving worries at the door renee_goodman https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765819203 2020-09-21 19:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765819203 Model and share how we manage our challenges renee_goodman https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765821052 2020-09-21 19:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765821052 Teachers are generally flexible by nature - if anyone can adapt to the changing situations we are found in, we can! Our attitudes will transfer to our students alexandrabhatia https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765822953 2020-09-21 19:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765822953 Being innovative with taking on new challenges renee_goodman https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765825549 2020-09-21 19:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/catherine_clarke/h01ljq1b6ieg027p/wish/765825549