Ben Whitcomb

Math and newly appointed physics teacher in suburban Mpls. Interested in changing the flow of current practices and helping students learn and live.

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

@StaciAllmaras Some of those topics remind me of articles I was perusing here https://t.co/rIPXIxSr7j the other day, except many of those are focused on higher ed or big picture policy #msum640

[Staci Allmaras @StaciAllmaras]

A4. Make sure to read this if you haven't already! #msum640 https://t.co/GyAv3kO6ZN

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A5 - Principals can write and enforce policies that allow students to be treated in a manner that ensures their success. More importantly, they can openly foster a belief in equity, its value, and its importance amongst staff and students #msum640

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A4 - Principals have a good sense of security throughout the building while teachers may be unaware of the student experience across campus. Principals positioned to implement safety strategies uniformly so staff/students know policies well and can focus on learning #msum640

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

Some resources for SEL https://t.co/JDVjj11DeG and a SEL/trauma classroom experience my school looking to implement https://t.co/YQo5aMiB5T #msum640

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A3 - Principals need to understand unique lives of students in order to unite staff in providing instructional opportunities necessary for all students to succeed. Principals should model commitment to student success in all areas so that academic success follows #msum640

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A2 - Schools have to run efficiently to maximize time spent on instructional practices. Focusing on data, prototyping, reflection, and professional learning can only happen if the school is running smoothly #msum640

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A1 –Management in schools is taking care of operational tasks: schedules, responsibilities, supervision, etc. Leadership is uniting behind common vision/values and building capacity to thrive. Great leaders manage while driving intellectual and emotional instruction #msum640

[Joe Sage @JoeSageBMS]

A5: courageous conversations are often uncomfortable....leaders must create a culture of trust to allow these types of discussions to occur! #leadupchat

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

Like many things in ed, we know what works, we just have to do it! Loved this: "The outcome is not, did the teacher feel great? That's part of it, but the real question is, did that instruction help student learning?" #MSUM635

[Education Week @educationweek]

What works in teacher induction? The New Teacher Center releases its standards. https://t.co/bPeLRWXgLC

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

Fast and furious, but lots of good resources and insight tonight. Thanks! #MSUM635

[Karrie Boser @kaboser]

Consistent supportive training aligned with building/district goals allows for growth and support. It must be focused and consistent. #MSUM635

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A4: I feel confident in my grasp of student learning and system organization/work flow, but less confident in my ability to unleash the potential of other to do this work. I continue to think about how to share my vision and inspire others to action #MSUM635 2/2

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A4: This resonates with me "Everybody in a school building gets busy during the school year. We’re in that together. To improve, we need to refine our processes and refine our craft” McDowell. #MSUM635 1/2

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

@NicoleLarsonED @educationweek I know so many people crave it. I'm thinking it's not as easy to create as we assume. #MSUM635

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

@StaciAllmaras Lately yes. Student behaviors built some anxiety for some. Things leveling off now and hopefully more directed/consistent PD #MSUM635

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A3: Most learning is done through workshops on PD days. Many are procedural or informative, but some geared towards practical takeaways. Lately, focused on behavior more than student learning which does align to the organization’s focus. #MSUM635 1/2

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

A3: Often an assumption about what staff know, but sometimes a survey is conducted ahead of time. Professional learning not differentiated by levels of understanding. Teachers do often engage with each other. #MSUM635 2/2

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

@MrBrandtLMSPE What grade level? Can be tricky to sell at HS. #MSUM635

[Ben Whitcomb @FlowTeaching]

@MrBrandtLMSPE Amazing. What was the PR campaign like to parents who had to cover the time? Did it affect district finances? #MSUM635