Cohort 21 | Laura Trought | Friends Activity https://cohort21.com/members/ltrought/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Laura Trought's friends. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:57:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 4a95718f51c4c13ad359e9b75dde2bb8 Sam Welbourn and Adam Caplan are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/13693/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:53:48 -0400 0 fad65c99c74c0009fcbe738a39edf857 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/heatherpeters/2022/09/30/what-is-going-well/#comment-6 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:07:11 -0400 I love hearing that you left the first Cohort 21 face-to-face feeling “inspired, passionate, creative, driven and supported.” How fantastic to have this opportunity for professional development at this stage in your career! Also, how lucky for your school to have a teacher so focused on supporting your learners through the development of…Read more

In reply to - Heather Peters wrote a new post on the site HeatherPeters Hello Party People! And welcome to my blog… I suppose I’ve been putting this off a bit. I walked into Cohort 21’s first face-to-face meeting a few weeks […] ]]> de2b0a7286195cd28800f3f1c57c7d31 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2022/11/18/keep-cut-curate/#comment-60 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:56:11 -0500 Thank you so much,Tamara! I feel as though you are speaking directly to my heart and soul! I’ve been waiting for years for the opportunity to meet you in person and I am so thrilled to be connected through @lbettencourt and now through our Boundary Busters group. I deeply appreciate the sharing of these resources and am so deeply curious to know…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn This month, our Advisor board reads, “Trust the process.” It was chosen by my group of Grade 9-12 students and hangs in the Art Room. In moments of con […] ]]> f06f739b4486af3ddbd1475b3313654b Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/?p=1314 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:03:28 -0500 This month, our Advisor board reads, “Trust the process.” It was chosen by my group of Grade 9-12 students and hangs in the Art Room. In moments of conversation, when sharing ideas and talking through issues tha […]

]]> c39dd66a0f93e080414cc77a8f46c369 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/annalizavillanueva/2022/01/05/the-process-of-discovery/#comment-8 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:07:42 -0500 @avillanueva this is such a great post and you are iterating such valuable questions! I have had Atomic Habits on my “must-read” list for a long time and after reading your post you’ve made me want to put it right at the top again! I love how you are focusing on your students, expressing your commitment to developing your lens and skills alongside…Read more

In reply to - Anna Liza Villanueva wrote a new post on the site Anna Liza Villanueva In my last post, I talked about a personal lived experience that stood with me through time. Here is the excerpt: “Growing up, I  […] ]]> 8ab32c7b606d1b20fa654d059020f375 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/chriswalasek/2021/11/15/movember-a-cause-that-is-both-urgent-and-important/#comment-7 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:06:35 -0500 Dear Chris,
We haven’t had the opportunity to meet, yet your blog brought me to tears. I am deeply sorry for your loss and cannot imagine your immense pain and sorrow. To hear that you are receiving support from your community at UTS is wonderful and I hope those around you continue to help you navigate as you begin to find your way forward.…Read more

In reply to - Chris Walasek wrote a new post on the site Chris Walasek In May of this year, my brother Michael passed away unexpectedly as a result of suicide. Though everyone’s experience of loss is different, I have found t […] ]]> 6a14e096111c3377a5e17ad1e51ab5a1 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2021/10/21/the-biggest-issue-facing-educators/#comment-130 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:48:12 -0500 Brandon,
I appreciate your post and the bravery that it takes to admit when it’s all too much. I hope you know you are not alone in these feelings and I think it’s important that we all speak up and connect to support one another. Authentic posts, like yours, help to normalize these feelings and that’s a huge help to others. Each day we see a…Read more

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black After coming home overwhelmed and exhausted yet again, one of countless times since the start of September, I thought to myself, “What are the biggest issues y […] ]]> f9d9198fa5d6357ac0dd5bb93acdba00 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/angelaiorio/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:31:39 -0500 @aiorio this is such an inspiring way to view approaches to learning – “By ensuring that the children have multiple entry points to virtually all assignments, all students could feel that their education is also an exploration and expression of their identities.” To provide students with opportunities to find personal meaning and connection with…Read more

In reply to - Angela Iorio wrote a new post on the site Angela Iorio 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. […] ]]> 7c45c6ce5cdd1f8ad7037f4e572af24e Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/daniklein/2021/04/30/doing-my-very-not-worst/#comment-16 Sat, 01 May 2021 12:31:59 -0400 Dani! This is an amazing post! I hear you, “Everything was harder. Everything was lonely. Everything took longer and needed to be redesigned for virtual learning.” I’m so happy you have not only been able to survive – but thrive! I am in awe of your documented growth and learning. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and I agree, it’s so…Read more

In reply to - Dani Klein wrote a new post on the site Dani Klein I have this metaphor for what it’s like to teach in a pandemic. You’re swimming in the ocean and at first you’re doing fine; treading mostly, but you’re managing […] ]]> a99a97fbbae39c60c9a8b933b734ab02 Sam Welbourn and Elissa Gelleny are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12000/ Sat, 01 May 2021 11:21:12 -0400 0 e080ea9009dd9a0dd99c82a125aee3fe Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/?p=1308 Sat, 01 May 2021 03:11:37 -0400 This year I set out to survive. I set out to make sure I could find a way to continue to lead and to develop enough resilience to go the distance with my students and leadership team. Truthfully, I’m not sure w […]

]]> a954f850d0bd4e9480b0107077aaa454 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/maylu/2020/09/13/good-is-good-enough/#comment-29 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:02:26 -0500 May, this post is a generous gift to so many who struggle to accept that “good is good enough”. Earlier this year, I tried to remind myself that “done is better than perfect”…. but it’s even hard to be done …ever… am I right?! The way you speak so openly and honestly about the challenges you’re facing and everything that is on your plate is…Read more

In reply to - maylu wrote a new post on the site May Lu It’s been awhile since I’ve found myself here. In March, we had a quick pivot to online that I found myself using my preps to help teachers with small technology […] ]]> e81099224b50c1fc525d8658c1f39c0c Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tracyfaucher/2020/11/20/my-leadership-crush-ted-lasso/#comment-18 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:48:47 -0500 Tracy, I loved reading your post! There are so many takeaways here. You begin with a statement that could become a daily mantra….. (Keep your) “ability to stay positive, remain open and vulnerable, lean into forgiveness, and see the best in every person and situation”. I just might post this on my wall on Monday!! (along with the word “BE…Read more

In reply to - Tracy Faucher wrote a new post on the site Tracy Faucher I don’t know if you have watched the apple tv series, Ted lasso yet. I will try not to give too many spoiler alerts, but if you have not yet watched it is a […] ]]> 29de91ba1655fdc613cb5eceac7ed45e Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/2020/11/10/the-real-jedi-work-building-a-community-of-inclusion/#comment-9 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:07:07 -0500 This is amazing, Tina! Thanks for sharing these actionable steps. I’ve shared them with our DEI committee for our next meeting. Hearing about the strategies that are being used in our different schools is really helpful as we continue the journey of asking questions, listening and learning. Looking forward to connecting at the next F2F!

In reply to - Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo The protests of the summer in support of Black Lives Matter reinforced for me that safety is about more than masks and physical distancing. As in […] ]]> 4072cbe405aadf2a3c4fac03369e8f71 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/2020/11/10/the-real-jedi-work-building-a-community-of-inclusion/#comment-10 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:06:39 -0500 This is amazing, Tina! Thanks for sharing these actionable steps. I’ve shared them with our DEI committee for our next meeting. Hearing about the strategies that are being used in our different schools is really helpful as we continue the journey of asking questions, listening, and learning. Looking forward to connecting at the next F2F!

In reply to - Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo The protests of the summer in support of Black Lives Matter reinforced for me that safety is about more than masks and physical distancing. As in […] ]]> e8f23745942b0583ab6e8f5ff7c72e13 Sam Welbourn and Tracy Faucher are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11773/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:23:51 -0500 0 21bc9b9278192bc6af15e21beeb6410e Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/daniklein/2020/11/16/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:39:05 -0500 Dani,
I love your post! Congratulations on your first blog and for sharing your thoughts on “what’s going well”. Your workspace is proof that small positive actions can affect people so deeply right now. The act of writing a relatable and inspirational quote seems simple, but it’s an actionable way of “not letting the bad days win”. (Just…Read more

In reply to - Dani Klein wrote a new post on the site Dani Klein When I first read this prompt, I sort of wanted to laugh. Going well? A more accurate question most days would be “What isn’t going terribly?” That’s why it […] ]]> 96b7cba3d21f29f9be18b8cc614682a0 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/monicarand/2020/11/06/not-the-blog-post-i-thought-id-be-writing/#comment-9 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:35:42 -0500 “Being real, showing emotions, being authentic – these are how we build those critical relationships with students.” Monica, thank you for modeling all of these in your post. I am grateful for your bravery and strength in sharing your beautiful words in tribute. The loss that you are all experiencing is unimaginable. From hearing your words,…Read more

In reply to - Monica Rand wrote a new post on the site Monica Rand I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to be writing something related to what is working for me as a teacher during a pandemic right now. Or maybe I missed the dea […] ]]> dc356be2cbe7a341d391b13b978e38fb Penny Senior wrote a new post on the site Penny Senior https://cohort21.com/pennysenior/?p=73 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:06:41 -0400  

I like to talk and I like to share stories. I often think about why. Why do I want to share? Why do I want others to hear the good and the bad; the ins and the outs of my life? I have realized this is […]

]]> 1c122a37b4216e4dbd31a6037e53e4a2 Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/?p=515 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:11:53 -0400 No One Gets This Done Perfectly ~

Reflections on the Connection between Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

I am seizing the moment to write a quick blog post to share a connection today […]

]]> 4164750a2af6f37ab5e8a80acc631d5b Penny Senior posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2020/10/07/finding-a-direction-finding-the-lessons-that-fill-my-bucket-during-a-pandemic/#comment-35 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:22:07 -0400 Robin – I LOVE Polypad! Thank you for introducing it to us. I set up a Unit/Topic on Google Classroom for my students called “Challenge and Extension Resources” and put Polypad in there… my students LOVE it! In the past week I have seen them regularly playing around with it. Thought I would share this too… it’s a link for Google Slides where…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter After leaving our first Face to Face meeting last weekend, I took some time to sit down and really reflect on all the ‘How Might We’s’ that I got […] ]]> 6517b69c9a58b773bf2bf5991d0e9e0f Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/?p=93 Thu, 28 May 2020 02:03:49 -0400 It’s been a long time since I have posted here. Since my last post, I’ve experienced some pretty intense challenges in my personal life, one of them being coming to grips with the reality of the pandemic. Like all […]

]]> 64361435de6357ff7da2d008e6f416f6 Penny Senior posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/pennysenior/2020/02/28/investing-in-the-power-of-girls-a-series-of-authentic-financial-conversations/#comment-18 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:45:27 -0500 Hi Laura,

Thanks for your support. Yes indeed I have asked a few Alumni to be one to attend our session in May, but I haven’t asked for anything further. Definitely something to look into!

In reply to - Penny Senior wrote a new post on the site Penny Senior “Financial Literacy is not just about the money but about launching great kids.” (Joline Godfrey, Raising Financially Fit Kids) I have given my why, I hav […] ]]> dd930cc4fa96717b4574470ad9ec2583 Penny Senior wrote a new post on the site Penny Senior https://cohort21.com/pennysenior/?p=70 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:54:00 -0500 “Financial Literacy is not just about the money but about launching great kids.”
(Joline Godfrey, Raising Financially Fit Kids)

I have given my why, I have discussed my interviews, so now I focus on my lea […]

]]> be2ad5a0201576c316a12c0b28455ad6 Penny Senior posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2020/02/27/test-coming-up-have-a-math-party-free-resources-included/#comment-165 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:41:46 -0500 This is great! Thanks for sharing!

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   (If you would like to run your own math party, HERE ARE ALL THE RESOURCES you will need, as well as instructions for printing and set up.) In my […] ]]> 98908d8b733152bc527ec6df0181e8e3 Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/?p=88 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:29:12 -0500 I thought that I had come up with a really good question. I asked, How might we foster real, brave conversations between students and teachers that lead to real changes within a high-performance, high-output […]

]]> 8cb0647ea720f9524c4684369b951a02 Laura Mustard posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2020/02/06/shifting-the-lesson-paradigm-2-read/#comment-80 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:44:41 -0500 I would very much like to echo Garth’s sentiments. This post is ! And I agree, your librarian is one of the best 🙂

I love how you are empowering students to choose their own books and develop a habit that is key to lifelong learning. I also talk about how reading develops empathy and is the easiest thing for a student to do to imporve their…Read more

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black “Today, we’re going to respond to a character in our novels, then we’ll discuss with the person next to us. From there, we’ll get to know the characters better […] ]]> b990d061c50dc89ad61e0bad96ba1b74 Sam Welbourn and Lisa Mitchell are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11334/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:10:23 -0500 0 a7de677e3952c5d50cf9fc5f5fbf4700 Laura Mustard posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2020/01/16/what-do-librarians-even-do/#comment-40 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:23:23 -0500 Amen! Thank you for this post @nbrooksbank! I’d like to print it on an index card to hand out to teachers, administrators and family members alike. Being clear about our areas of expertise and what we bring to the table has a lot to do with successful collaborations with faculty and our very existence continuing in schools. Can’t wait to see your…Read more

In reply to - Nicole Brooksbank wrote a new post on the site Nicole Brooksbank This post is not complete! I started it back in November and still have lots of add. BUT – I wanted to put something out there and as @lbettencourt […] ]]> c05494d94093face710db67d481b3ac9 Laura Mustard posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2020/01/16/feedback-before-the-submission/#comment-62 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:23:29 -0500 Thank you for sharing, @bblack! I’m sure teachers from all across our schools will love to hear about your new approach to feedback, assessment, and grading. As you say, famously unloved tasks in education. I love that you started by talking to your students, and modelled your learning journey, showing vulnerability, and ultimately creating more…Read more

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black Quickly, think about three things you enjoy most about teaching. I’ll wait. Got all three? While I can’t be certain, I’d make a bet that one of those top three […] ]]> 2fa40ea86fd6571046847fabf9537a20 Sam Welbourn and Mary-Ellen Wilcox are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11302/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:20:24 -0500 0 c2aee3375acd54963387cbabcb94ae58 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/heathermcclure/2020/01/12/little-knot-here-russ/#comment-7 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:01:53 -0500 I imagine that many people will be able to relate to your graphic for their Cohort 21 action plan, Heather! I appreciate your humour and willingness to open up about how messy and complex this process can be. It sounds like you have begun to tackle your learning and I am happy that fortunate opportunities to enhance the development of your unit…Read more

In reply to - Heather McClure wrote a new post on the site Heather McClure Here I am! To my loyal followers….sorry for the silence. This little image gives a look into my mind when it comes to my Cohort 21 action plan. I […] ]]> d217c3d97e4de120c806edeea6253720 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/heathermcclure/2020/01/12/little-knot-here-russ/#comment-8 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:01:32 -0500 I imagine that many people will be able to relate to your graphic for their Cohort 21 action plan, Heather! I appreciate your humour and willingness to open up about how messy and complex this process can be. It sounds like you have begun to tackle your learning and I am happy that fortunate opportunities to enhance the development of your unit…Read more

In reply to - Heather McClure wrote a new post on the site Heather McClure Here I am! To my loyal followers….sorry for the silence. This little image gives a look into my mind when it comes to my Cohort 21 action plan. I […] ]]> 9337b4c1f49e57f844dc119d428c3378 Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/?p=124 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:15:38 -0500 I haven’t blogged yet.  As a first-year coach, I feel embarrassed about this.  But somehow this year has had a pace all it’s own, and as often as I think “that would be a great blog”, I still haven’t managed to […]

]]> c803e212392cfb52341e1f2229ac7c0c Laura Mustard wrote a new post on the site Laura Mustard https://cohort21.com/lauramustard/?p=159 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:39:43 -0500 I feel like I’ve been working up to this year’s action plan for quite a while. In some way, the majority of my past plans have come at the issue it is designed to address, in different ways.

Information […]

]]> 130b3e739c107509d49a5fc2e004f8dc Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/?p=83 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:49:59 -0500 I’m at the stage in the Cohort 21 process at which I feel a little stuck. Maybe this is just the common experience of Cohort people, but if I a perfectly honest, I am feeling discouraged.

On a Twitter chat, I s […]

]]> 38cc5091359ea168bb8fa8773781eb8b Sam Welbourn and Marnie Woodley are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11064/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 23:56:33 -0500 0 bc3cc8ecc6b97b2500649b96f9c23ea0 Eadaoin O'Boyle posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/pennysenior/2019/10/19/what-is-the-impact-of-being-female-and-financially-literate/#comment-15 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 19:50:38 -0500 I am so glad that you have identified this as a need for our students and I look forward to seeing what you create!

In reply to - Penny Senior wrote a new post on the site Penny Senior Approaching this next step in my Cohort 21 adventure was, to say the least overwhelming!  I had such a broad topic, but great ideas (or so I believed). […] ]]> 542299ed233d4850dceb79828518e2d0 Sairah Fazil wrote a new post on the site Sairah Fazil https://cohort21.com/sairahfazil/?p=66 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 04:45:29 -0500  

I must admit, I was a bit anxious and nervous about the first Cohort 21 F2F. I am a huge fan of collaboration and networking, but Cohort 21 was another beast. The positive energy and extreme enthusiasm […]

]]> 5f0b13b85444ee52e5d0eadc9d19c13c Sam Welbourn and Lara Jensen are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10992/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 04:29:13 -0500 0 529ef9a10f0843e99394b8626cd6256a Sam Welbourn and Sairah Fazil are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10972/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 01:15:20 -0500 0 87e5598a19c45f330feb2225978a90ae Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/?p=74 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:17:24 -0500 One of the things I really enjoy in my teaching life is the opportunity to teach students more than once during their high school careers. I used to teach both English and drama, and sometimes I had students who I […]

]]> 42b23eac468cdbcb8d17f83c502ee8a7 Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-8 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:42:42 -0500 Eadaoine, your blog post really resonated with me. I love your focus on relationships and the importance of kindness! As Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Your science teacher is evidence of that for you, and I am sure t…Read more

In reply to - Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle Hello! My name is Eadaoin and I am very happy to be a part of Cohort 21, season 8. Yesterday was our first face to face meeting and it was a wonderful […] ]]> b6ea7c2b11e6bd52fbebf5b8307a7fbf Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/2019/10/23/on-the-mismatched-shoes-incident/#comment-9 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:42:40 -0500 How very true @jmedved! @lmcbeth‘s approach of falling in love with the problem, not the solution gives us time to ask the right questions about what we want to solve. It is only then that we can look for the truly innovative solution. Often, it’s the thinking itself that is the innovation, the mindset, not always the tech or new tools that…Read more

In reply to - Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle Yesterday was a very long day. From consoling a teary student, to working with a more experienced teacher on marking moderation, to introducing a new […] ]]> 26f62b254d8174d25b3aba5a936932db Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-10 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:42:39 -0500 Eadaoin, your blog post really resonated with me. I love your focus on relationships and the importance of kindness! As Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Your science teacher is evidence of that for you, and I am sure that…Read more

In reply to - Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle Hello! My name is Eadaoin and I am very happy to be a part of Cohort 21, season 8. Yesterday was our first face to face meeting and it was a wonderful […] ]]> 598b168a3ad4e30d9f1fab3d5c6739dd Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/eadaoinoboyle/2019/10/23/on-the-mismatched-shoes-incident/#comment-11 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:42:36 -0500 How very true @jmedved! @lmcbeth‘s approach of falling in love with the problem, not the solution gives us time to ask the “right” questions about what we want to solve. It is only then that we can look for a truly innovative solution. Often, it’s the thinking itself that is the innovation, the mindset, not always the tech or new tools that we…Read more

In reply to - Eadaoin O'Boyle wrote a new post on the site Eadaoin O'Boyle Yesterday was a very long day. From consoling a teary student, to working with a more experienced teacher on marking moderation, to introducing a new […] ]]> 0285d9d023124c22bb8b2b59732e2681 Sam Welbourn and Esther Lee are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10932/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:42:27 -0500 0 9d9d23415c637b47b041a912964ba1ad Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/marisahoskins/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-3 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:28:07 -0500 Thanks @mhoskins for sharing your experience! I love your approach to learning & just doing! Analysis paralysis is such a strong force that keeps many from being agents of change. I have appreciated the support of Cohort 21 and encouragement to “just start and DO something!” Letting go of the need to know where you will end up is the best spot…Read more

In reply to - Marisa Hoskins wrote a new post on the site Marisa Hoskins 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 […] ]]> ed3d079277860df2a5111e92f29f5d79 Laura Mustard posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/marisahoskins/2019/10/30/coaching-as-a-technology-integration-specialist/#comment-4 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:28:06 -0500 @mhoskins Thank you for sharing your musings on this very important and interesting topic! I know it’s something that lots of us who have the privilege of working with the adults in our buildings have thought about. I’d encourage you to chat with my friend and colleague @adamcaplan who has done lots of great work on this topic. In my role as a…Read more

In reply to - Marisa Hoskins wrote a new post on the site Marisa Hoskins Hi Cohort 21! I really enjoyed meeting you all in October and am looking forward to learning with you throughout the course of this year. One of the big […] ]]> 5e29b8245378d4e4669c92b97ac8a39e Sam Welbourn posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lauratrought/2019/09/09/hello-world/#comment-4 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:09:53 -0500 What a fantastic learning experience the Huntsman Marine Science Centre provided! Hands-on experiential learning gives students an opportunity for real-world application of their skills and the possibility of making memories that will last a lifetime! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. I also enjoyed reading about how you utilize…Read more

In reply to - Laura Trought wrote a new post on the site Laura Trought 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 […] ]]>