TL;DR: It is essential that educators reflect and set goals in the same way we ask our students to. Choosing your medium to self-reflect is a necessary step to start your journey of reflecting and goal setting. A few years ago I became obsessed with student goal setting and reflection. I read every piece of research I could get my … Read More
Upstream Thinking: A Book Study Reflection
TL;DR: Reflections on a book study of Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath. This book provided insights to institutionalized problems and how they can be solved. Each member of the book study shares their favorite quote from the book with their biggest takeaways. In April, I had the pleasure of hosting a virtual book study … Read More
Proactive vs. Reactive Goal Setting
TL;DR: The importance of being proactive rather than reactive in your goal setting. Tips to be more proactive with your classroom goal setting. The why behind being proactive. I knew I had the puzzle pieces. After 4 years in college studying the right approach, the proper progressive philosophy, and the data supported “future” of education. I could rattle off the … Read More
The Right Message We Need this August
TL;DR: The transition to remote learning has taught us quite a few new things. Taking this learning into the next school year, and beyond. I don’t know about you, but as we get further and further into the weeks of remote learning, a few things become more evident. (1) We have all been thrown into the deep end. (2) We … Read More
Involving Families in Goal Setting and Reflection
TL;DR: The value of family involvement in goal setting and reflection. A low-tech method for involving families. A technology-based reflection tool for involvement of families. When it comes to goal setting, it’s important that we make it relevant and authentic for our students. Beyond that, we also have to involve their families. “It takes a village to raise a child.” … Read More