Leading From Where You Are, ISTE 2020 by Shannon McClintock Miller https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE en-us 2020-12-02 16:52:09 UTC 2026-02-13 04:43:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4e3.png Creating bitmoji "libraries" with books focusing on monthly themes or genres. https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057163 2020-12-02 23:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057163 creating our own SEL program. We use it on our asynchronous Wednesday for attendance. Results are great. ddequevedo https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057395 2020-12-02 23:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057395 We are 100% virtual, and our biggest focus right now as administrators is to support our staff with their mental health! They are doing amazing and are going above and beyond for their students. Instead of working them down to the bone, we are reminding them to go easy on themselves and to take advantage of giving breaks when their students need them. mdunn93 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057416 2020-12-02 23:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057416 Sora https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057452 We have 17 schools in our district.  I pushed for sora and worked with senior staff get us 80k to fund building a collection.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057452 Attending ISTE! poking and provoking the 'gatekeeper' mentality of our IT and stories of how other schools have moved from gatekeeper to 'service' https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057470 2020-12-02 23:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057470 Helping teachers who need "tech help" https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057580 2020-12-02 23:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057580 Data Analyst https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057629 Creating a dashboard for teachers to have one stop shop for accessing apps data. ]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057629 Be a partner https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057643 Every exchange right now begins with "How can I help?" The goal is to validate, listen, and support. I am not THE expert as a coach. This experience has humbled everyone, and helping to work side by side has led to some of my favorite moments this year.]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057643 Created multiple websites as resources for parents, teachers, students, set up PD, gave tech blog a new look and try to interview teachers to showcase their work! Make them feel good about how much they are doing! https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057660 2020-12-02 23:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057660 Getting https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057726 2020-12-02 23:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057726 Built a remote learning page into our overall instructional technology page: https://www.etconnect.oprfhs.org/ emclaurin https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057759 Always in progress! FYI we are completely virtual]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057759 Submitted and received a grant for digital books https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057805 2020-12-02 23:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057805 Virtual PD EXPLOSION! jenniferlgraham https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057957 Invited teachers in our district (~6,000) to plan for teacher by teacher PD to share their discoveries and expertise as we landed in emergency remote teaching and learning.  Between March-May 2020, our teachers logged in more than 10,000 hours of these collaborative sessions!]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982057957 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058043 Supporting teachers utilizing our many new systems, while we transitioned and now keeping up virtual learning. 

]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058043 Collaborating with teachers to create more engaging, digital lessons. https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058059 2020-12-02 23:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058059 I lead our tech committee https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058084 We started with a Google Certified Educator summer learning institute and have continued to lead our school pd in tools for engagement. Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, MO]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058084 Instructional Technology - Running a virtual family helpdesk hornerl https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058248 2020-12-02 23:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058248 SOS Person Booth https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058271 Being available at all times for teachers, students, and families  
 in my school everytime they need to learn about or find a tech tool, or solve a problem with a tech tool.  Show them how to better use the tool with kids by providing  tips and tricks]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058271 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058627 Created a DEI cohort!]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058627 Taught teachers Google Classroom https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058789 2020-12-02 23:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058789 This Was A Passion Project that was a bit out of my wheelhouse, but a great learning experience steve_wick https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058870 Picture Book Collection Connected to Equity, Empathy, and Kindness]]> 2020-12-02 23:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982058870 Using Instagram to support students. https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059412 2020-12-02 23:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059412 Creating team of teacher mentors rather than my teaching everything. https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059659 2020-12-02 23:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059659 Executive Functions https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059700 I help integrate executive skills into learning practices.]]> 2020-12-02 23:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059700 Distance learning Slack channel to share resources & celebrate successes https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059761 2020-12-02 23:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982059761 Halseys_History https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060030 Think Tank/Help Desk - helping staff transition into this virtual world if they need it during this rough time.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060030 The More You Share The More Your Learn steve_wick https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060193 Share for Free and Learn from the Sharing: Remote Learning Resources to Support Digital and Hybrid Learning Experiences]]> 2020-12-02 23:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060193 Support Everyone diane_thompson1 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060506 I've been able to support teachers, students and families navigating a steep technology learning curve]]> 2020-12-02 23:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060506 SEL self-efficacy student surveys https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060755 2020-12-02 23:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060755 Calling parents https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060850 I'm not a classroom teacher, I'm the Ed Tech but I still called parents to let them know that I am there to support them. ]]> 2020-12-02 23:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060850 Online libraries https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060923 Creating online bitmoji libraries around themes to help individual teachers, grade levels, or our monthly SEL theme.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982060923 98%low income and still have students without internet https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061247 2020-12-02 23:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061247 Tech Help Line https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061278 Being a call line for parents.]]> 2020-12-02 23:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061278 Dissecting data through a demographic lens https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061699 2020-12-02 23:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061699 Hotspots & Chromebooks https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061959 I spend 2-4 hours a day just supporting tech for families]]> 2020-12-02 23:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982061959 Led a 30-day anti-racist challenge https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982062550 2020-12-02 23:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982062550 Virtual assessments heidi_werling https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063072 Our district transitioned from hybrid to fully virtual last week. I just provided PD on virtual micro-assessments for a group of 50 teachers. ]]> 2020-12-02 23:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063072 Getting information to parents https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063249 Keeping the webpage up to date, sharing info. with families for support. ]]> 2020-12-02 23:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063249 Working With Other Supports EduCroupe https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063555 I am in Instructional Technology and partnered with the Academic Facilitator for our Learning Community to create PLCs for our virtual and concurrent teachers.]]> 2020-12-02 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063555 Halseys_History https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063755 Families require our support. We are in this together.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982063755 Validate the attempt https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982064114 Using new tools can be intimidating. Helping teachers and students see that a undesired result is still an opportunity for learning!

]]> 2020-12-02 23:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982064114 Bringing everyone to the table https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982065765 There are so many needs to meet. Having as many of the different voices and roles represented is essential.]]> 2020-12-02 23:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982065765 IG to Promote Good Tech Integration Practice https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066493 I have been using instagram to share tools and good practices, ideas, tips and tricks that you can do in my community.]]> 2020-12-02 23:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066493 Being a digital 'interpreter' - laura_wimsett https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066836 Asking questions first - what do you need, what problems are you encountering? What do you want to do/know/find out? Then acting as an 'interpreter' or advocate with IT dept if I don't know myself or if we hit a roadblock. 

]]> 2020-12-02 23:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066836 Make a curated Google Classroom Help Site lihollyh https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066963 2020-12-02 23:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982066963 Providing unplugged act stephanie35 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982067508 2020-12-02 23:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982067508 Differentiation https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982068880 Showing and promoting ways tech tools can help with differentiation!]]> 2020-12-02 23:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982068880 Utilizing Social Media ddequevedo https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982069203 We are using so many ways to connect with students and families.  Twitter, FB, webpage, SIS, Google Classroom.  All ways to share out information.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982069203 Technology in action https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982069870 Using Pinterest or IG to tell and share stories of self- improvement. 
Y Rivera PR]]> 2020-12-02 23:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982069870 All Newbies jenniferlgraham https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982070926 Years of experience in the field are not enough to guide a teacher successfully through these times in education. I love how traditional mentors (veteran teachers) are now truly partners working WITH and learning WITH beginning teachers!]]> 2020-12-02 23:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982070926 sharing and helping ddequevedo https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071031 I've been curating new tools and sharing them with teachers but then following up with those who struggle with technology to assist them in  getting up to speed.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071031 Made a Google Site for Parent Resources https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071040 2020-12-02 23:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071040 Be intentional & inclusive https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071610 In forming our tech committee, we looked for members from each department so that we could leverage PLC time for tech mentoring, which is by department at our school. Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood East, St. Louis, MO

]]> 2020-12-02 23:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982071610 Meet Them Where They Are lkleinmeyer https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982074010 This is both for students and staff. It's about identifying practices that can be improved, identifying barriers, and then being intentional about choosing options that are actionable and attainable.]]> 2020-12-02 23:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982074010 SEL project ddequevedo https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982075628 2020-12-02 23:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982075628 Thanksgiving recipe book ddequevedo https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982076699 2020-12-02 23:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982076699 Attitude of Service diane_thompson1 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982078605 How can I help?

]]> 2020-12-02 23:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982078605 3 Corners EduCroupe https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079056 We created a Teacher Corner, Student Corner, and Parent Corner to help each group with resources and how-to videos.]]> 2020-12-02 23:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079056 Cultural change... laura_wimsett https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079213 We have a huge 'gatekeeper' culture in terms of IT. I think schools really need high level advocacy within the school to effect cultural change; if that's not there, where do you go? all I can do is keep prodding and provoking...

]]> 2020-12-02 23:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079213 Social Media https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079589 I have immersed myself as the face of our school social media. ]]> 2020-12-02 23:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982079589 Being a connected advocate laura_wimsett https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982082516 I share with our schools' social media people all the time; my own and others' in my departments' stories. I don't blog enough (2020 hasn't been busy at all has it?! so I won't beat myself up about not doing enough of this)
oh, also Teams- i'm sure people read very little of what I share, but I'll just keep sharing in case it does help someone.

]]> 2020-12-02 23:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982082516 Yes! FRL!!! Our elementary librarians have come together due to the pandemic and are working together as a cohesive, collaborative team. It keeps us feeling less like islands in our schools. We share the workload by taking turns planning lessons for different grade levels. Best thing to come out of remote learning! https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982083158 2020-12-02 23:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982083158 Invite, Invite, Invite lkleinmeyer https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982084692 I would always invite my administrators, my colleagues, community members into the library space to see what's happening. With current conditions, the "invitation" to the community may need to be via the classroom teacher's LMS (for example, a Seesaw post).]]> 2020-12-02 23:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982084692 I bought my .com https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085041 Personally, I branded myself with my blog by buying my first & last name.com. Now I just need to find time to blog! Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood East High School, St. Louis, MO]]> 2020-12-02 23:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085041 Guiding and teaching digital citizenship!! So very important and overlooked by teachers and parents. mdunn93 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085057 2020-12-02 23:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085057 Popping into grade level PLC groups just to check in with teachers and listen to them. https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085306 2020-12-02 23:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085306 Provide as much support as possible. Our school gives out 1:1 devices, but we needed to budget for personal mifi devices for students who did not have internet at home! So far, so good! mdunn93 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085895 2020-12-02 23:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982085895 Being open minded and understanding towards our student families. mdunn93 https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982087190 2020-12-02 23:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982087190 How tech is used is the new digital divide! Design for Equity! https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982088269 Bill was so right about this. I care passionately about this topic & did my action research on it when I got my Master's. Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood East High, St. Louis, MO]]> 2020-12-02 23:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982088269 Meeting people where they are at laura_wimsett https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982090067 Staff and students ... respect what they do know, help them take the next step whereever they are at. Demonstrating life-long-learning; letting students teach, mentor and lead
Championing content accessibility also...]]> 2020-12-02 23:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982090067 Our virtual teachers use a "temperature check" with students each week to check on our students working from home. hornerl https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982101806 2020-12-02 23:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982101806 Our slide deck shannonmmiller https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982108285 2020-12-03 00:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/leadingfromwhereyouareISTE/wish/982108285