Cohort 21 | Lisa Mitchell | Activity

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:47:40 -0500

Hi @jpadams this certainly is a BIG question! You have included some great thoughts and resources. I just ordered Liz Kleinrock’s book Start Here Start Now and I am looking forward to delving into it. CISReads just finished discussing Deep Diversity by Shakil Choudhury, perhaps you might be interested in joining! If so @tjagdeo @jmedved @gnichols…Read more

In reply to - Jeff Adams wrote a new post on the site Jeff Adams Like many, I started out with SO many questions and worked them down to one (so far): How might we design/deepen our curriculum for educators + students in order […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:42:14 -0400

Hi Bob,
What a fantastic project idea! How far along are you with the project? Have the students started yet or is this a plan for the future? Are you familiar with PBL? You have included many of the components and may be interested in checking out https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl/gold-standard-project-design We at HSC have been hosting a…Read more

In reply to - Bob Hayes wrote a new post on the site Bob Hayes I want my grade 5 science students to solve the world’s greatest problem. How might we invent a product using renewable energy sources to reduce our carbon f […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:42:13 -0400

P.S. Bob, My husband Mark Mitchell teaches Geography at HSC and would love to connect with you tomorrow if possible. We were chatting about your action plan and he does something similar. Be sure to seek me out tomorrow and I can introduce you.
Lisa.

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:37:34 -0500

Tamara, your message made my day! I am so glad that my experiences are helping others. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! AND I agree Lisa B is fabulous! I hope you are all staying safe this weekend in Ottawa. My girls are there and the events of this protest are atrocious!

In reply to - Lisa Mitchell wrote a new post on the site Lisa Mitchell I have been teaching for quite a few years, and like many of you reading this post, I’ve developed my craft over the years and have tried my best to learn […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:10:25 -0500

Hey @mphillips
That term ‘student success’ what exactly is it? What does it look like? How do we measure it? Questions that all educators ponder! You might enjoy connecting with @lbaragar as she too is looking at feedback and the learning process by going gradeless. I look forward to hearing more!
See you Saturday,
Lisa M

In reply to - Matthew Phillips wrote a new post on the site Matthew Phillips How might we address the tension that exists between being a “learner” and being a “successful student” through the use of intentionally designed […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:27:12 -0500

This is really exciting @lbaragar!
It is really incredible how quickly students place an emphasis on grades. Feedback is motivational and encouraging and doesn’t mean ‘the end, I’m done’ It values the process. I was doing some reading on feedback and assessment a while ago and came across this study that I found interesting.
Daniel Coyle wrote…Read more

In reply to - Laura Bargar wrote a new post on the site Laura Bargar Going Gradeless: Last summer, a colleague, KR, and I made the decision to ‘go gradeless’ in our Grade 10 classes. KR, the Grade 10 lead approached me about […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:25:04 -0500

Hi @adrenth
Great post! I especially liked how you drilled down on what ‘success looked like’ to modify your HMW question. This allowed you to be more specific and also allows the goal to be measurable. As I was reading your post I was thinking about your goal of creating a more inclusive classroom. The fact that older students choose their…Read more

In reply to - Adam Drenth wrote a new post on the site Adam Drenth I’ve had experience with the design school and HMW questions through my experiences with developing an Innovation Lab (Makerspace) with Lisa Bettencourt and […]

Lisa Mitchell wrote a new post on the site Lisa Mitchell

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:18:39 -0500

I have been teaching for quite a few years, and like many of you reading this post, I’ve developed my craft over the years and have tried my best to learn something every day that helps me be a better teacher and […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:03:57 -0500

Hi @arosario,
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your challenges with health and wellness amidst the pandemic last year. I love that you recognized how your colleagues were there to support you and that now it will be your turn to help those around you. I gather great strength from colleagues and I honestly don’t really know how I would…Read more

In reply to - Arielle Rosario wrote a new post on the site Arielle Rosario Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our discussions and thinking around the use TIME. […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:25:39 -0500

Hi Laura,
I love the co-constructed rubrics – although I teach much younger students than you, when I have taken the time (the key part of all of this as it takes much more time than making it yourself) I’ve had great results. The students bought in and seemed to have a much better understanding of what I was looking for and HOW to demonstrate…Read more

In reply to - Laura Bargar wrote a new post on the site Laura Bargar First Blog Post Question 1: I joined Cohort 21 to gain insight into other teaching practices that may be beneficial to me and my students. I work with […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:35:04 -0500

Hi @swhitmore,
I’m happy to chat and available to bounce some ideas off of if you like. The first blog post can be intimidating, BUT it doesn’t have to be.
L. 🙂

In reply to - Sheri Whitmore wrote a new post on the site Sheri Whitmore Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of TIME. Reflect on why you […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:37:22 -0500

Hi @jeffadams,
Great post. I am particularly interested in the Digital Wisdom course. Just curious what grades the course is being implemented in? You mentioned collaborating with the Junior School, is this something for the littles as well? This quote, “The course will focus on identity building, perspective taking and the challenges and…Read more

In reply to - Jeff Adams wrote a new post on the site Jeff Adams Urgent vs Important What happens when they are both? Or which one takes hold of you on a given day? For myself, at the centre of this is most likely, anything to […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:42:01 -0500

Hi @adrenth,
Great post. I particularly liked how you created the matrix and highlighted the aspects that – if not addressed – could have compounding effects. This part of your post stood out for me, “update them while also addressing the rapidly changing landscape that addresses the inequalities that exist within the field of Computer Science.”…Read more

In reply to - Adam Drenth wrote a new post on the site Adam Drenth The image I picked I liked because it had different kids in the room, it was messy (like full-on learning usually is) and one student is clearly thinking really […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:15:17 -0500

Hi @hchau,
Congratulations… you published the blog – way to go! AND a great post at that. I love that you shared your struggles with landing on what was urgent and important for you. It is tricky to do this heavy lifting, particularly when TIME as educators is valuable. AND a year is a long commitment… BUT just know that you have the option…Read more

In reply to - Han Chau wrote a new post on the site Han Chau Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our discussions and thinking around the use TIME. Reflect on why […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:52:08 -0500

Hi Tracy,
So glad to be working and ‘seeing things differently’ again with you this year!! Can’t wait to catch up with you Saturday.
Lisa

In reply to - Tracy Faucher wrote a new post on the site Tracy Faucher This quote is easy to read quickly and pass over. It is an easy quote to take for granted. But if you really stop to think about it- isn’t that why you […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:17:51 -0400

Love, love, love this episode. It was a gift to sit and listen.
Thank you!

In reply to - Celeste Kirsh wrote a new post on the site [We Are] Teaching Tomorrow I don’t typically do episodes without a guest. There is something comforting about getting to have another “expert” on the show and to let their […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:24:01 -0500

No apologies necessary Caitlin, I think ‘we ALL are our students’, I’m feeling the same right now and can relate to the time, time, time thing! I LOVE that you are using all of what you know with reasearch and applying that in your classroom. It also sounds like some fellow Cohort21 friends will be able to help you with some tried and tested…Read more

In reply to - Caitlin Gaffney wrote a new post on the site Caitlin Gaffney Having recently started my first K-12 teaching job at University of Toronto Schools (UTS) less than a year ago, ‘shifting the focus’ has been a prominent […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:44:18 -0500

Hi @estewart I’d like to build upon what Eric said. I just came out of a Coaching Session – what about building coaching into your role? Coaching isn’t having the answers or fixing the problems but asking questions and building relationships. According to the International Coaching Federation, Coaching is “Partnering with others in a…Read more

In reply to - Emma Stewart wrote a new post on the site Emma Stewart It’s feeling a tad murky. I have had some great conversations that are helping me to approach a new SEL role from a different perspective and yet, the seas […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:14:23 -0500

Hi @echellew this comment stood out for me “we are trying to run a program that doesn’t yet have a supportive structure around it beyond the classroom” It reminded me of something Heather Clayton mentioned during a Coaching Session. As educators, we don’t have the luxury to put a ‘road closed’ sign out as we sort out the map, plan, framework, p…Read more

In reply to - Erica Chellew wrote a new post on the site Erica Chellew Mic Drops are supposed to be good. They’re supposed to inspire a jaw-dropping “whoa!” response from the audience. Ideally, they deliver a happy punch […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:13:43 -0500

Hi Wendy,
What a role model you are for your students and colleagues to push your own boundariesta, move out of your comfort zone and take risks! Congratulations and I hope that you are finding in rewarding in everyway. Looking forward to working with you this year!
Kind regards,
Lisa

In reply to - Wendy Darby wrote a new post on the site Wendy Darby Here we are at the beginning of it all. It’s exciting and terrifying all at once. We will feel stress, resilience, heartbreak, and triumphs. That’s how I […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:13:42 -0500

AND I think I should call it a night with all of those typos in my comment…sorry everyone!!!
🙂

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:07:04 -0400

Awesome stuff @lSmith!!! I like your style…I may just blog a bit more.

In reply to - Lincoln Smith wrote a new post on the site Lincoln Smith Keep it short! Don’t write more than you would want to read. Wisdom from Cohort21 veteran and Teaching Tomorrow podcast CEO, @ckirsh. Photo by Emma […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:24:22 -0400

Hi Erica,
I love the message that your Gr 4 and 5 teacher’s left with you “The world needs to hear your thoughts” Whenever we can help to make another feel valued, important and that what they think needs to shared and listenened to…we make a difference, we build confidence and help to guide those students entrusted in our care. We have the…Read more

In reply to - Erica Chellew wrote a new post on the site Erica Chellew My grade 4 and 5 teachers (Brenda Neil and Glenda Newson) taught me that I could be magical. They developed a writing program for our public school based on […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 18:05:46 -0400

Hi @kanderson so nice to read your blog! I love your story of identifying as a reader…something I am always working on with my littles! Thanks for sharing and it is so nice to have you here!!
Lisa.

In reply to - Kathryn Anderson wrote a new post on the site Kathryn Anderson Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate and converse […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:55:01 -0400

Hi Vanessa!
Many have focused on collaboration as a key learning skill! When I saw your image, I couldn’t help think it also could represent a regular old day in the life of a teacher…juggling, balancing, supporting, questioning…
Looking foward to working with you this year and meeting you on Saturday!!
Lisa.

In reply to - Vanessa Floras wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Floras Reflect on your own personal learning journey and K-12 education. Identify one learning experience that you can point to as having made a s […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:53:46 -0400

Hi Dawn! @dcohen
So looking forward to meeting you on Saturday! That metacognition piece is so important. The wonderful thing about joining Cohort21 is it will allow you the time, space and access to some amazing resources, mentors and colleagues that will support your through your journey!
See you soon,
Lisa.

In reply to - Dawn Cohen wrote a new post on the site Dawn Cohen Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate and converse as you move […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:50:55 -0400

Hi Caitlin,
What a pleasure to read your blog. I too find it difficult to remember specific examples that demonstrated the most optimal learning experience… Unfortunately for me, many of the specific examples that I do remember are attached to negative experiences. Like you, I do remember how people made me feel. I try to remember that…Read more

In reply to - Caitlin Gaffney wrote a new post on the site Caitlin Gaffney Answering this question was challenging for me. As a new teacher, I have recently spent a great deal of time trying to recall my most significant K-12 […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:50:09 -0400

Hi Emily! @esheridan
Great post, thank you for sharing. The ‘joy of discovery’ certainly sums up learning doesn’t it! You are going to love the Cohort21 journey. Looking forward to discovering along with you, and knowing you… there will be lots of fun and joy along the travels 🙂
Take care, and I’m so glad you are here.
Lisa.

In reply to - Emily Sheridan wrote a new post on the site Emily Sheridan OK – Cohort 21 blog is on. To start with, I had a pretty good K-12 experience. I was a really self-motivated individual and I became interested in […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:49:13 -0400

Hi Lincoln,
I enjoyed reading your blog and am looking forward to meeting you in person on Saturday! I remember being in highschool and doing a similar project! I think I remember the shennanigans that went on actually trying to film the production with a buch of giggling girls the most, but I also remember the product, learning, and discussion…Read more

In reply to - Lincoln Smith wrote a new post on the site Lincoln Smith 1) Reflect on your own personal learning journey and K-12 education. Identify one learning experience that you can point to as having made a significant […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:39:59 -0400

Hi Emma@estewart
I’m so glad you found that voice and are sharing it loud and clear!! I LOVE what you have shared here and can’t wait for you to experience everything that Cohort21 has to offer – you are going to be amazed at the group of people you will work with.
See you Saturday!
Lisa.

In reply to - Emma Stewart wrote a new post on the site Emma Stewart I’m going rogue! Reflection I spent so much of my education quiet, shy and totally intimidated by everything. I shut down and meekly made my […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:47:16 -0400

Hi Nancy @ndawe
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I think you will find many similarities in Cohort21 that you experienced in your grad class! You are going to love it.
See you Saturday.
Lisa.

In reply to - Nancy Dawe wrote a new post on the site Nancy Dawe 1) One grad course in particular changed my life as an educator — it was a qualitative research course with Professor Ardra Cole. It was one of the last […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:16:11 -0400

Hi Aaron!
It was great to read your blog – sounds like you had an amazing teacher and experience in Law class. My daughter loved this course too and had a wonderful teacher…she is in first year at Carleton studying Forensic Psychology. Law is where she thinks she would like to land, although she has teaching in her blood!!! Many of our…Read more

In reply to - Aaron Walker wrote a new post on the site Aaron Walker Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate and converse as you […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:19:48 -0400

Great post Tina! There is so much to learn and your thoughtful approach and process is inspiring. We just had Raven, an indigenous educator join us yesterday and her session with students and faculty was fantastic. Many of our faculty are participating in a 6 hour on-line workshop/training through Mohawk on Indigenous insights that you might be…Read more

In reply to - Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo Seth Godin summed up my thoughts on my Cohort experience in his blog today. In a cohort or a workshop model, Godin sees opportunity for connection a […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:39:36 -0400

Welcome Robin @rgarand I enjoyed reading your blog, I’m not quite sure that the feeling of being ‘uncomfortable, nervous and felt like I was barely treading water’ ever goes away when we push ourselves as educators! Way to go and congratulations on pushing yourself by participating in Cohort21 – you’re going to love it! I look forward to meeting…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter My best learning experience Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 21:58:10 -0400

Wow Juliana, what a wonderful summary and reflection of your journey. I particularly liked your Three Key Learning Takeaways! It is so easy to get caught up in the minutia as you indicated and there is nothing like GREAT PD to inspire, motivate and refresh the amazing-ness within. I would encourage you to continue to stay connected and…Read more

In reply to - Juliana Agostino wrote a new post on the site Juliana Agostino Relevant, engaging, authentic, manageable, and empowering. These are the (highly) ambitious adjectives I carefully selected to be part of my HMW […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:14:26 -0400

Jen,
Just got to reading your post now, but was thrilled to listen to your journey in real life this afternoon. You have a tribe of women out there feeling exactly the same way you are and you have so much to offer! I think you landed a fantastic HMW question and I can’t wait to hear more about it! As I prepare to send my second born off to…Read more

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 23:48:18 -0400

Thanks Kerrie, We are all so excited! It sure was nice chatting with you today!
Take care,
Lisa

In reply to - Lisa Mitchell wrote a new post on the site Lisa Mitchell So, I have not blogged YET this year. I had great intentions to continue after my posts with Cohort21 last year, but it didn’t happen. I could say that I ha […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 23:47:24 -0400

Thanks so much Allison! Your kind words mean a great deal to me.
L.

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:55:09 -0400

Way to go Michael! Often the biggest challenge with rolling out such a plan is the time to collaborate with colleagues and then finding the time in the schedule. Your Discovery Days provide the answer to your scheduling time. I’m wondering if you have any creative suggestions for how you have managed the teacher collaboration time? We have…Read more

In reply to - Michael Spratt wrote a new post on the site Michael Spratt I love the way my action plan developed over the course of the year, and I have nothing but great things to say about the PD model of Cohort21. The […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:51:04 -0400

Thanks so much Natalie! Good luck with the Art Day, we will miss you.
Lisa.

In reply to - Natalie Vera wrote a new post on the site Natalie Vera via GIPHY Click Here to view my Cohort21 Adventure http:// via GIPHY

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:54:40 -0400

Hi Kerrie,
Isn’t it interesting what you find out when you ask key questions of others! I find it interesting that the students and staff had such a different idea of what house culture meant but similarities on what the curriculum should be looking like (active, interactive, authentic – trust etc.) Kuddos to you for leading and facilitating…Read more

In reply to - Kerrie Hansler wrote a new post on the site Kerrie Hansler This year as I’ve grappled with house culture and how to effectively maintain a strong house culture with changing students I’ve asked many questions of […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:54:03 -0400

Well, I think it is COOL!!!!

In reply to - Leslie Farooq wrote a new post on the site Leslie Farooq Continued from the beginning of the end of the beginning. I was stuck with a screenshot of what I had created in Garage Band, and this did not capture the […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:09:04 -0400

Thanks Justin, looking sooo forward to tomorrow!
L.

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:08:39 -0400

Thanks Garth! See you tomorrow.
L.

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:08:54 -0400

Hi Jen,
I absolutely love that you have provided students with the opportunity to share what they know, but had not demonstrated or showcased on the assessment! What a great idea. I have been using self-assessments (3 point happy face scales of skills) with my little Grade 2s as a way to determine who is needing some additional review prior to my…Read more

In reply to - Jen Gravel wrote a new post on the site Jen Gravel Having just completed another unit in Calculus, I thought it would be appropriate to update the current step in my action plan. Continuing on the journey to […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:01:08 -0400

Hi Derek,
Your statement ” They own what they learn, so as to teach.” resonated with me. There have been many studies on the learning by teaching affect, but the ownership part is a new perspective. I wonder if the ownership was tied to the performance, and perhaps performance anxiety or the fact that they were required to teach others as part…Read more

In reply to - Derek Monson wrote a new post on the site Derek Monson Well, here we are! We are approaching our “final destination” for the year. It is hard to believe that it is already April! Here, now, I find myself […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:32:08 -0400

Wendy,
You have made some significant progress with your action plan and have the data to prove the fruits of your labour! Congratulations. The displays that you and your colleague have started are obviously having an impact as well. Just reflecting on my own classroom – I wonder if you could expand this to provide/suggest mini displays in the…Read more

In reply to - Wendy Darby wrote a new post on the site Wendy Darby The Pre-game Show: I conducted surveys to find out what the perception of the library was amongst faculty and students. As a good librarian, I read about […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:02:51 -0400

Jess,
Congratulations on the work you have done, such a simple idea with great results! Accurate self-reflection is key and the struggle to fit this in during an already busy phys-ed class I’m sure was challenging. I can see this process provides a quick and accessible data without a great deal of time!
I look forward to hearing more about…Read more

In reply to - Jessica Setzkorn wrote a new post on the site Jessica Setzkorn The Cohort 21 journey has been a great experience and has allowed me time to reflect on my current practices and brainstorm new ideas for HSC’s […]

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:00:56 -0400

Natalie,
Congratulations you did it!!! I have heard lots of buzz about flipgrid but have not yet investigated and tried it out yet. Do you think it would be something that Grade 2 students could use? I’d love to connect with you more on Friday! I particularly liked hearing that the text could be read to students. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa.

In reply to - Natalie Vera wrote a new post on the site Natalie Vera via GIPHY Click Here to view my Cohort21 Adventure http:// via GIPHY

Lisa Mitchell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:12:45 -0400

Leslie, I have so enjoyed reading about your progress with your Option 3! What a wonderful example of perseverance, grit, resilience, and learning. You should be proud and your students are VERY fortunate to have a role model who truly walks the talk!
Looking forward to seeing you again on Friday.
Lisa.