Bev Foster

[George Couros @gcouros]

It is Friday GIF Day :)

The first day of the school year with students is coming up or already happened. No matter how many times you have a "first day" it always stirs up feelings. In GIF form, how are you feeling?

Go!

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

#HiveSummitD11So I used Lego's in class the other day. We are working on understanding our names, our identities and how we can come together to build a supportive, collaborative and reflective community. Kiddos had to build their identity with Lego's and then explain. Awesome!

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

You bet

[Ann Yenne @yenneam]

@AlexCEICarter @CSSD11 @D11Supt @nottmer @KarolGatesArts @Rebholmesedu @edinitiativeco @samanthajlolson Are you here today?

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Freedom is in the house

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

"The ability to keep/capture the spirit of childhood through our whole life...genius has been educated out of us!" Love this quote! When will we get off the conveyor belt of education - just one more cog in the machine? #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

I so enjoyed Angela Maiers work - ailments come from our feelings of significance - or lack of feeling significant - wow! #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Last year when Michael talked about gamification, I thought it was something I wanted to so, but was intimidated. This year, it made so much more sense. I want to toe-dip and give it a go. Paul Yenne, you better help me! #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Isn't that so true - I love going to Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings; gymnastics competitions, volleyball and soccer games - huge!

[Paul Yenne @MrYennePaul]

#HiveSummit with @realrapreynolds all about relationships. I was surprised last year at how impactful just showing up to things outside of the classroom was, school events, sports, performances. They made a big difference for no extra work, just spending time. #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

I agree - has empowered me to re-look at "genius hour" and passion projects.

[Ann Yenne @yenneam]

@ShakeUpLearning gave me so much encouragement to keep kids learning by empowering them with strategies instead of just information - teaching them how to learn, not just what to learn. Exploring, sharing, playing, creating! #HiveSummitD11 #hivesummit

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Yep - I loved her section on the "Science of Mattering" and that this goes way deeper than I originally thought!

[Paul Yenne @MrYennePaul]

Listening to @AngelaMaiers talk about “you matter”. It took me until the end of last year to realize that my students needed to hear that out loud, from myself and each other. Starting adolescence can be lonelier and more isolating than we remember. #HiveSummit #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Absolutely! I loved Kasey Bell's framework about learning goes beyond the walls - for us as well!

[Paul Yenne @MrYennePaul]

We want kids to be “lifelong learners” but if they see learning as only “a school thing” and academics they have limited or no interest in they are less likely to seek out the things they want to discover. #HiveSummit #HiveSummitD11

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Awesome!

[Katie Reilley @KReilley5]

Moved classrooms from upstairs to downstairs, and now I’m on the outside wall of our school library! Hoping have the #classroombookaday board in this space will cause other classroom students to peruse the picture books we’ve read and ask for them when they visit the library.

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Great reminder of how much our work as educators, and people, matters😊

[HiveSummit @Hive_Summit]

Starting in five days the #HiveSummit is all a buzz. Come join in the fun by getting your Free ticket: https://t.co/yhya1UomVJ

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[George Couros @gcouros]

10 Easy Ways to Create an Awesome #SchoolCulture This Year https://t.co/Om4nWlGqfq

[Ann Yenne @yenneam]

Chapter books, please! My class library could use some updated and engaging titles!

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Last year, my 5th graders read more books they brought from home and shared with their classmates than they did my books. Time to remove lots of books and please help me replace them!

[Ann Yenne @yenneam]

Chapter books, please! My class library could use some updated and engaging titles!

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

Jason Reynolds book number 2 for this summer. I think some of my 5th graders could handle this one. Awesome read.

[Bev Foster @FlippedFoster]

@gcouros Nice way for kids - and adults - to reflect at the end of the day. Randy was the professor from Carnegie Mellon - right?