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The Silent Meeting
It’s time for another staff meeting. Some teachers are grading papers in the back. Some seem to be checked out, and the same small group of teachers are dominating…
A Complete Guide to Switching Up Staff Meetings
Today marks the 8th Anniversary of the release of The Four O'Clock Faculty ! The ideas of the book still resonate, and to celebrate, I've compiled all of the…
Switching Up Staff Meetings, Volume 5
Don't waste another minute during a staff meeting going over logistical minutiae! Use the time for meaningful, purposeful learning. Try these ideas to switch up your next staff meeting.…
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This Meeting
How long should a meeting be? In schools, we’ve had a standard answer to this question. The usual time in my experience is sixty minutes. Maybe, forty five minutes…
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Switching Up Staff Meetings, Volume 4
Stuck with stifling staff meetings or looking for something different to engage adult learners. Try these strategies from Volume 4 or look for more ideas from one, two, and three! Find the PD…
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#ROGUEWeek Day 5
Welcome to #ROGUEWeek! This week, I will share 5 PD ideas, resources, and strategies. Today, I focus on the concept of Appreciation, Apology, and Aha. Click here for more…
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Guest Post: PD Gets Personal
This is NOT a blog about getting rid of staff meetings. This is about rethinking staff meetings, PD, and whether we as leaders are practicing what we preach.
Posted inBack to School
Chopped PD
One of my favorite television shows is Chopped. For those who are unfamiliar, four chefs are selected to compete, and given several baskets of four unknown ingredients. During each…
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Even More Ideas to Switch Up Staff Meetings
In 2018, hopefully everyone has moved beyond the traditional Sit N' Get Staff Meeting. Maybe you've tried some of these other ways to switch up your meetings! Now it's…
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Mystery Staff Meetings
Over the years, I've talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout with their students and with another teacher and group of…