There are so many poorly run meetings that many people hate them. Considering their cost, it’s worth improving them, especially if they are your meetings. An easy way is by getting four things right and visualizing them.
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Administrators often ask how to best utilize their staff meeting time to promote best instructional practices and improve professional development.
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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State education leaders should take the lead in efforts to create...
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COUNTY — Big changes are looming to the way South Shore teachers receive...
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Getting creative in order the "find time" for collaboration is vital. Delete the scoop?
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The teaching profession as we know it is changing. It is time to redefine the way we think about developing the profession itself. Margaret Roth and Shelly Blake-Plock describe a new culture of tea... Via Ivon Prefontaine
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A wonderful new blog by Lauren Childs at Oakland Schools:
"A definition of serendipity is the gift of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it; a happy accident. A definition of opportunity is the favorable juncture of circumstances; a chance for advancement or progress. The stories told here have roots in the summer of 2008 when serendipity crossed with opportunity and met up with great courage. I happened to be present to a small group of teachers from Auburn Elementary of Avondale Schools as they recounted an insight, 2nd grade teacher, Linda Maniago, received quite unexpectedly, while having dinner in a local restaurant. Just weeks earlier, Linda listened in on a conversation at her table among teachers from Rochester, a neighboring school district, valuing their experiences of observing one another’s classroom teaching. She brought the eavesdropped account home to her colleague, 1st grade teacher, Marcia Hudson, with a tremendous sense of possibility. The Auburn teachers looked to one another with confident wondering, “Well, we could do that; let’s try that!” And, so they did." Delete the scoop?
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I know the old saying can be true, teachers make the worst students. But it's time to take ownership of your PLN and here's why.
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Your own PL is right at your fingertips! 
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May 20, 10:15 AM
This article used a lot of catch phrases, but might have some depth. Delete the scoop?
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Autonomy DOES breed change.
I love how Eric structured this entire endeavor. I can only believe it effectively engaged all of his staff. Change doesn't come easy, but Eric shows how leaders can, in fact, make it happen.
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May 10, 7:04 PM
We do need autonomy for teachers and it takes courage for a principal to just let teachers go. Few have it and it is inspiring to read this post. Delete the scoop?
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Joshua Freedman (@eqjosh) shares the science behind what's going on inside your head. Emotional intelligence, he says, is the difference that makes the difference. Via David Hain
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'One of the central challenges in learning and leading is the ability for people to connect, to collaborate, and to find the common ground needed to work out the intense polarizations that lead to so many of the terrible headlines we see. While humans have a fierce independence, we are actually social animals, and mirror neurons are evidence of this interdependence.' Bottom line: "In short, when we work with human nature, and we take care of basic emotional needs, people perform better. Thus it’s a “no brainer” that we learn more about the brain and how to use this cutting edge science to inform the way we lead and live." Delete the scoop?
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Here we have five useful suggestions for making professional development more interesting and engaging. Delete the scoop?
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Hacking (verb) [hak-ing]- Creative problem solving. Finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem. There is no shortage of contentious issues in education. You can debate instructional ... Via edcamp
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Speakers need to craft a Big Idea statement for their presentation so they are clear on the one goal for their audience during their speech.
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Teachers' Data Use Becoming PD Emphasis
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Imagaine that......USING the data to drive instruction! Delete the scoop?
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Discussion, Articles, and Podcasts about Instructional Technology (RT @InstTechTalk: How a Road Trip Can Be The Best Professional Development http://t.co/Qv43hLebD8 #edtech #edchat)...
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While written for business, the principles are worth looking into when it comes to working /learning with peers. Delete the scoop?
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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by http://heretakis.com A superintendent was in one of my workshops with his administration team, and he raised his hand and said the following: A lot of what you are talking about and sharing is great, but...
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Great thinking. Indeed, we spend a lot of time defending why we can't instead of looking for ways we "can".
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What we see as leaders are often managers. Others are finding a way to convince the world that cliches answer the bell. Delete the scoop?
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Nice article by Larry Ferlazzo regarding the use of videotaping for teachers. Good feedback from students is also essential. Love the tips in this article! Delete the scoop?
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Adult Learning Theory and Principles http://t.co/WpdCLvktaz Delete the scoop?
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Professional development isn't about wallowing in our own self-pity, it's about establishing and fostering real learning opportunities.
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yes! We spend WAY too much time creating to-do lists and making sure tasks get done. We spend too little time thinking about BIGGER things. We need to FLIP our priorities! Delete the scoop?
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In Building a Culture of Support: Strategies for School Leaders, PJ Caposey shares insightful advice and meaningful examples for building a healthy ...
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Google hangouts with Jon, Jeff and Sam!
Great podcast and "how to". Delete the scoop?
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Fabulous article on meetings and the use of visual graphics to form a common language and keep things productive. LOVE this!