https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to Teachers and Students en-us 2020-11-11 02:56:03 UTC 2025-12-05 10:59:08 UTC hello@padlet.com jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319064 In my experience, I've found that kids are pretty resilient. Most of them are ambivalent towards change. They are willing to try something new if their teacher asks them too! ]]> 2020-11-11 02:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319064 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319247 “My belief is not that teachers don’t want to change, but they sometimes lack clear guidance and support to make the desired change... educators are not scared of change, but they don’t always feel supported to take the risks in the first place.” Ch. 3
Most educators are willing to make changes. There will always be a few who grown and complain, but probably because they’ve been left hanging too many times to flounder on their own through the mandated changes. When teachers are told to make changes, but aren’t given the support and resources needed to effectively make the change, they tend to feel like this:]]> 2020-11-11 02:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319247 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319512 All teachers enjoy being recognized for the growth they've made, both personally as an educator, and the growth they've made with their class!]]> 2020-11-11 02:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319512 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319706 Students seeing their growth is magical! My students love to celebrate growth from pretests to post tests, or growth along a progression scale. They love learning new skills and are excited to show them off!]]> 2020-11-11 02:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911319706 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911321754 See these tips for how to create a culture of change towards innovation in your school!]]> 2020-11-11 03:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911321754 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911321891 In order for teachers to grown, they need to be given opportunities to be innovative and try new things. 
“If I am not allowed to do something that could impact learning in my classroom or other classrooms, what purpose do I have in serving the needs of the school as a whole?” In other words, they think, ”My ideas don’t matter.” (Ch. 4)]]> 2020-11-11 03:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911321891 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322298 For students to embrace change, educators need to develop a classroom culture that supports trying new things and where there is no fear of failure. Students need to feel empowered to try new things: "Empowering students means giving kids the knowledge and skills to pursue their passions, interest, and future" (Ch. 6)]]> 2020-11-11 03:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322298 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322536 To really see students grow and shine, our classroom culture must move "from compliance and engagement to empowerment.” (Ch. 7)
See these 50 Ways to Empower Students in a Connected World]]> 2020-11-11 03:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322536 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322937 “What better way to build credibility with our students than to actually do what we’re teaching them to do?“ Ch. 5
“And sometimes experiencing their [students] discomfort in our schools and classrooms can be eye-opening.” Ch. 5]]> 2020-11-11 03:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911322937 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323100 2020-11-11 03:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323100 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323228 2020-11-11 03:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323228 jlm158 https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323333 "As leaders in education, or job is not to control those whom we serve but to unleash their talent" (Ch. 4) Students need to be give them opportunities to learn about things that interest them!
One way to do this is through Genius Hour (click the link to learn more!)]]> 2020-11-11 03:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jlm158/pi27keo9p7aq91to/wish/911323333