➡️ “If digital technology is used in low-level ways-to do the same things we have always been doing in schools, just doing them now w/computers-then we have filed to grasp the metamorphosis this technological ecosystem offers.” Tim Tyson, Chp 7, Curriculum 21st Century

Good morning! Take time to point out the things that are great around you. Point out those who are working hard. Point out the kind deeds, wonderful gestures, and uplifting words that others share. Lift up those around you by pointing out the good things that are all around us!👊

Congratulations to all of our 2023 graduates! #Classof2023 #Graduation

A LEADER IS ONE WHO KNOWS THE WAY, GOES THE WAY, AND SHOWS THE WAY. #education #teacher #school #autism #sped #leadership #LeadershipMatters #teachertwitter #twitteredu

Gain new insights... Stephan Hughes just put out a new #TeachBetter blog called 3 Strategies to Boost Students’ Speaking and Writing Skills! Have you checked it out yet? Listen now by clicking the link: buff.ly/43Bw4yo

From George Couros email #158… WOW! So much truth! 🤯 Chris Kennedy #TeachersOfTwitter Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team #educator

Sometimes the best ability is accountability

True! #SuccessMichigan #teachbetterteam #TBAmbassadors

#TeachersAsFacilitators 🟩“Tiny events create major disturbances in complexity. We can not mandate complex systems to change.” Carolyn McKanders A gem from Teachers as Facilitators training! Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team #TeacherLeader #BetheChange

#TeachersAsFacilitators ✳️ Another gem from Teachers as Facilitators w/Carolyn McKanders ➡️ Never take choice away from adults. Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team #Mindset

#TeachersAsFacilitators w/Carolyn McKanders 🟢 Microaggressions are usually unintentional. * Timing is key ~ wait or find a right time to discuss with person/people * Ask for forgiveness Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team #Mindset

#adaptiveschools w/Steve Seward Part 1: Days 1 & 2 💡🔦 🟠Where environment is safe but not comfortable = learning takes place. 🟢Adults struggle w/transition ~ not necessarily change. 🔶We need to intentionally teach & lead in new ways. Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan #TeachBetter

#adaptiveschools w/Steve Seward Part 2: Days 1 & 2 💡🔦 🟩Adapted ~ done growing Adaptive ~ continued growth; willing to change 🟧We disagree w/ideas ~ not people 🟪Simple prompt ~ “Say more” Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team

#adaptiveschools w/Steve Seward Part 3: Days 1 & 2 💡🔦 🔑People not talking = not learning. Not learning = not growing 🗝️Strong teams always have a plan of action 🔑WHAT-WHY-HOW for all agenda items Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team

#adaptiveschools w/Steve Seward Part 4: Days 1 & 2 💡🔦 🔎Monitor own nonverbals ESPECIALLY in stressful times ✏️Norms have to be taught, modeled, & retaught 🔎Meetings should be safe ~ not necessarily comfortable Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team

#adaptiveschools w/Steve Seward Part 5: Days 1 & 2 💡🔦 🎯Create intentional pause 🧩Paraphrase b4 asking ? or giving advice 🎯Pose ?’s to explore & specify thinking 🧩Label intention of my comment ~ “Here is a possible approach…” Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team

Happy birthday Adam Sandler! For back2school professional development our team Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan picked characters from your movie! Enjoy! 🤣🤣

#macul24 Student Voice & Choice: Offering in a Virtual Setting Join me as I share various activities that I have incorporated over the years in alternative high school classrooms. Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan Teach Better Team

#macul24 Excited to present today!

Who will be at #DLAC26 next week?