https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l Change is a process, not an event. en-us 2018-02-07 19:58:04 UTC 2018-02-17 16:14:58 UTC hello@padlet.com melissa_stewart3 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230412817 The pressure is to fill up Progress Book which takes us further from innovative practices.  How can we think differently about grading?]]> 2018-02-11 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230412817 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230437028 Parents equate high GPAs with success. How can make the emphasis on learning and not just grades/GPA?]]> 2018-02-12 00:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230437028 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230555310 Being a small district with our 4 schools in such close proximity to one another is a unique situation. How can we take advantage of this opportunity to connect students from different buildings more often for mentorship, teaching/learning, and community building ?]]> 2018-02-12 12:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230555310 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230592125 As we continue to look ahead and build a more collaborative, vertically aligned and cross-curricular culture, how can we further encourage our staff to connect and build a true 'team' of IH educators? What opportunities/experiences do/should we create to do that? ]]> 2018-02-12 14:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230592125 bradbrunswick https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230594491 How can we be sure to generate common assessments which are tailored to Ohio's New Learning Standards in various subject areas in all four buildings? What does this process look like? What does this process sound like?]]> 2018-02-12 14:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230594491 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230746656 This is something I'm thinking a lot about right now. How do we make sure that groups of students are proportionally represented across classes, special services (Special Ed, Gifted), etc.? How do we actively fight marginalization, stereotype threat, etc.? What does research say about equity in education? What could a school/class with no "pull-out" look like?]]> 2018-02-12 18:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230746656 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230860598 How do we convince students and their parents that they do not have to excel at every single subject, extra curricular activity or even a hobby? Stress levels this high are unhealthy and lead to frustration, defeat and depression.]]> 2018-02-12 22:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230860598 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230889194 With headlines like, "Death of a 16-year-old at a competitive high school in California leaves many asking whether too much is being asked of students. " 
In the IH competitive environment, what can we proactively do (K-12) to decrease the anxiety levels of our students (families) around Academic SUCCESS?  ]]> 2018-02-13 02:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230889194 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230891481 How can we innovate practices that build a shared culture among parents/teachers/students committed to learning over grade point average, personal accountability, mental health, individualized success?]]> 2018-02-13 02:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/230891481 mark_richardson2 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231153035 Does this graph mirror IH?]]> 2018-02-13 17:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231153035 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231352159 How are we empowering our students? It can threaten traditional practices and roles, and isn't easily measured in times of accountability. However, it is the most powerful experience we can offer our students. ]]> 2018-02-14 02:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231352159 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231541486 How can we work together to look at the work load and expectations that are put on students, especially once they have several teachers / classes / expectations? How can we “work smarter not harder” with our classroom activities, assessments and homework so that students can show knowledge without massive amounts of homework, long quizzes and tests, and rote activities?

]]> 2018-02-14 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231541486 kim_given1 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231592105 This article was shared with me by Heather Koester. I think it covers a lot of the ideas we are talking about in terms of the meaning of grades, student empowerment, and the purpose of homework.]]> 2018-02-14 16:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/231592105 https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/232353902 How can we create detours around perceived roadblocks to innovation, new practices? Ways for flexibility, support for new ideas, ect. ]]> 2018-02-16 14:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_richardson2/otly1hj4k5l/wish/232353902