Cohort 21 | Sam Welbourn | Mentions https://cohort21.com/members/swelbourn/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Sam Welbourn. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:59:51 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 abbeffee54b5d10fe23c62b29e96bb6d Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/angelamantie/2022/01/15/revised-hmw-question/#comment-19 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:27:08 -0400 Yes @amantie! I love your next steps! I have One Drum on my bookshelf right now and can’t wait to read it after I finish Rapture. I also plan to read Phil Jackson’s Sacred Hoops – he is an amazing basketball coach in the NBA who has won 11 titles and is very spiritual and uses indigenous lenses in his approach to helping athletes, particularly…Read more

In reply to - Angela Mantie wrote a new post on the site Angela Mantie   As I have been reading, listening, and wondering– specifically related to wording,  my revised question is now the following: “How and to what e […] ]]> b73e77891747a1be8f9f2b5a9296525f Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/angelaiorio/2021/10/08/what-is-going-well/#comment-4 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:36:33 -0500 @swelbourn this was the same part of this great post that jumped out at me! “I am aware that the school is very interested in securing the mental well being of the children. 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…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. […] ]]> 06bf30d87169056c2530197fe1712be5 Esther Lee posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/daniklein/2020/11/16/what-is-going-well/#comment-6 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:09:47 -0500 Hi @dklein, congratulations on your first post! I’m right there with @swelbourn and @mwilcox in loving the phrase “word hugs.” It’s so wonderful that you and your colleagues have found small, but such impactful ways to support one another. Thanks for reminding us that it doesn’t have to take much to help one another get through the day.

Esther

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 […] ]]> 22eaf921c2ecdad164ec5f559f18333d Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/maylu/2020/09/13/good-is-good-enough/#comment-28 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:03:18 -0500 @maylu I think you have tapped into a invisible and not often talked about educator habit of building up and curating long often unattainable to-do lists that end up being massive boat-anchors for our own well being instead of helpful lists. There is a pattern emerging here among all these posts and I think Saturday will be a great group therapy…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 […] ]]> 9600569321600587ead9bfc1882a1672 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/stevecarota/2020/10/17/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:31:37 -0500 @scarota

So simple but yet so brilliant! Thanks for sharing a really innovative way to manage live teaching engagements links and mashing up multiple systems and tools to solve a broader communication challenge. I so appreciate the “why” and the process you went through to get there. What a gift to other teachers & schools who are on similar…Read more

In reply to - Steve Carota wrote a new post on the site Steve Carota It goes without saying that this year has been very different for educators. For most teachers, it’s new responsibilities, new procedures, new expectations, […] ]]> 10071fc1ff1a98c2bf6b0ac3ad498cdf Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/zeinodeh/2020/11/12/everything-happens-for-a-reason/#comment-5 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:26:41 -0500 @zodeh

Thanks for sharing this great reflections. Since you seem to be really good at looking back to look forward check out this great read – https://edarxiv.org/8exp9/

Some really interesting learnings from the last eight months to help guide us for the next eight.

See you Saturday!

@vfloras @swelbourn @maylu @tjagdeo @adamcaplan

In reply to - Zein Odeh wrote a new post on the site Zein Odeh “Everything happens for a reason” – how annoyed are we when a family member, friend or colleague throws this line at us when we are amidst tension? But when you […] ]]> a8b283203eab5f00979f89f136c238ff Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/markviola/2020/10/17/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:17:14 -0500 @mviola

Looking forward to catching up on Saturday! If you have a few minutes from now until then we would love to know how things have been going in your classroom. See the above prompt for details. If you want to save time feel free to record a small 2 min screencast reflection. Just processing and sharing what school life has been like for…Read more

In reply to - Mark Viola wrote a new post on the site Mark Viola Welcome to your Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share and connect with the C21 community as […] ]]> db8e033a1a2d7cf556ce8334cca1cf09 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kaylablackmore/2020/11/16/where-to-begin/#comment-4 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:15:37 -0500 @kblackmore

You have already accomplished two major C21 milestones. The first is weaving your awesome coaches and facilitators @vfloras @swelbourn @maylu @tjagdeo @adamcaplan into your post and the second was incorporating Brene Brown who along with John Dewey and Seth Godin we like to think of as honorary members of Cohort 21 given how often…Read more

In reply to - Kayla Blackmore wrote a new post on the site Kayla Blackmore This process of being vulnerable and courageous in the face of adversity, especially in 2020, seems so daunting at first; however, when it is examined […] ]]> 3ce9b3026a06dae68d1a93006791c571 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/toryboeckh/2020/10/17/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:04:21 -0500 @tboeckh

Looking forward to catching up on Saturday! If you have a few minutes from now until then we would love to know how things have been going in your classroom. See the above prompt for details. If you want to save time feel free to record a small 2 min screencast reflection. Just processing and sharing what school life has been like for…Read more

In reply to - Tory Boeckh wrote a new post on the site Tory Boeckh What is going well?  As a Phys Ed teacher constantly traveling off-site with my students I must say that pandemic teaching has really slowed things down for […] ]]> 387462c6a89ee324cc5d7d1255bb409c bblack posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2020/01/12/exploring-coaching-cultures-and-asking-the-right-questions/#comment-53 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:27:17 -0500 @swelbourn

I’m pleased to hear that someone is exploring coaching for their action plan. In my first year at a CAIS school, I received coaching and immediately saw the benefits. The next year, this opportunity was not an option, but, fortunately, I’ve since been able to receive coaching again. Student mental health has been a big area of focus…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn 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 […] ]]> 3ac9f7b91d13dfea297bdb74097972f9 Graham Vogt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2020/01/12/exploring-coaching-cultures-and-asking-the-right-questions/#comment-51 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:27:13 -0500 Yes @swelbourn! I’m so glad to have stumbled into this inspired, excited post! Your desire for meaningful action in your school is infectious, and your approach seems entirely thorough and thoughtful. This is a tricky bit of business isn’t it? A school must be clear on goals and direction, but in a way that empowers teachers and rewards autonomy.…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn 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 […] ]]> caa4c2e5b5f28326e89b159160d716c9 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lauratrought/2020/01/13/72/#comment-8 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:18:18 -0500 @ltrought I think PBL is a great vehicle for your Action Plan.
A few years ago most of the season 5 & 6 AP’s were full questions looking at it
Check out – https://cohort21.com/action-plans/
I find there are lots of different approaches to PBL and finding a framework that jives with the way you think is part of the process. Connect with @lmitchel…Read more

In reply to - Laura Trought wrote a new post on the site Laura Trought HMW provide engaging enrichment opportunities for students through project-based learning? During the 2nd F2F session, my HMW included technology […] ]]> b48b33e1c87e2b70f6323e6a5daf22dd Graham Vogt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/sairahfazil/2019/11/16/pushing-out-of-the-comfort-zone/#comment-5 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:25:26 -0500 Great post @sfazil! And thank you for sharing your insight and experiences as you move toward a clear action plan. You are clearly in a great position for today’s f2f in which the design process will push and refine your thinking. Way to embrace the ambiguity and challenge of blogging; and I love the synergy between this cohort experience of…Read more

In reply to - Sairah Fazil wrote a new post on the site Sairah Fazil   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 […] ]]> 7d390cc1c1f395c73255ec837bb9218a bblack posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2019/11/11/taking-a-risk-on-unit-conferencing-2-2/#comment-19 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:01:49 -0500 @swelbourn I love your mention of “the journey” and the idea of “beyond assessment”. Shifting students’ mindset is key within this process, especially when it comes to writing. Also, my students know me for my many (cheesy) metaphors, so I’ll have to borrow your falling tree one!

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black “Reflect, reflect, reflect!” This is likely a phrase that my students have heard continuously since the start of the school year as I’ve been mindful of regularly g […] ]]> a8894e98f073b252d5e5f90aff09c741 Graham Vogt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/pennysenior/2019/10/19/what-is-the-impact-of-being-female-and-financially-literate/#comment-9 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:58:05 -0500 @psenior, I’m so glad I finally allowed myself into this incredible read this evening! Your approach and process is thoughtful and thorough, and your honesty is inspiring. You are modelling a growth mindset by placing your action at the heart of your own experience and the motivation that has grown from your experience. You have me thinking…Read more

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). […] ]]> a4199f1b3f4fb41ba8ced38f584d3c6b Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lauramustard/2019/10/24/library-to-the-power-of-three/#comment-65 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:51:45 -0400 @lmustard

Thank you for modelling the Action Plan inquiry and interview process so well.

Your action group of : @graemecassonCasson @mhoskins @psenior @sfazil @mtrelford @mhodal @fvillano @ltrought
@amoffatt @eoboyleboyle will benefit greatly from this modeling and insight into your process. I love the thoughtful questions you asked that…Read more

In reply to - Laura Mustard wrote a new post on the site Laura Mustard The focus of my Cohort 21 Action Plan last year had to do with utilizing feedback in one-shot library instruction. That was one way of addressing a problem I […] ]]> ce104381d96e43755a9d4881241fa6da Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2019/10/12/sub-2-closing-the-praxis-gap/#comment-11 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:56:26 -0400 Happy Thanksgiving Jess and everyone called out bellow.
I’m thankful for a lot these day at right now i’m thankful for this post and that we have created a community and platform where leaders like @jsheppard are able to express their perspectives and views on education for the betterment and benefit of everyone. I just finished watching Eliud…Read more

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard At ~04:15 EST on Saturday, 12 October, Eliud Kipchoge crossed the finish line of the Ineos 1:59 challenge in Vienna, having completed a marathon […] ]]> 0b2f3cddd7b75f51cff670a65abf4ce1 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/graemecasson/2019/09/09/hello-world/#comment-3 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:23:14 -0400 @graemecasson Welcome aboard! The MOE doc is the Ministry of Education “Growing Success” document. No you did not have to read it 🙂 I just wanted to reference it as that is where the “Learning Skills” I was referring to are housed.
It sounds like you value “collaboration” as an important skill for your students to learn and you build it through…Read more

In reply to - graemecasson wrote a new post on the site Graeme Casson 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 […] ]]> 3a39687779846da720c8b61f450bd058 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/04/12/design-thinking-for-clarity-and-self-innovation/#comment-45 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:42:55 -0400 @swelbourn PS – I’ll show you how to embed your slide deck right into your post. It will take 2 seconds 🙂

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Recently, I sent my Head of School a note of thanks letting her know how grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to experience Cohort 21.  In it, […] ]]> d61656713a9e90db6d841f4f7ec4381c Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/04/12/design-thinking-for-clarity-and-self-innovation/#comment-44 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:38:46 -0400 @swelbourn Thank you!

Your words are food for the soul. It is these kinds of reflections that make the coaches and facilitators within C21 keep coming back. This post was pure courage. I am so glad this professional learning experience resonated with you. Your positivity was felt in your Action Group and anyone who you came into contact with.…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Recently, I sent my Head of School a note of thanks letting her know how grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to experience Cohort 21.  In it, […] ]]> f55d18b6bece24a957110b6ebbafd9d1 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jodyroberts/2019/04/05/celebrating-the-arts/#comment-36 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 22:31:42 -0400 @jroberts – I am so inspired to integrate more art into my curriculum based on this post! In particular, the student artwork depicting what anxiety can look like in schools is compelling. I think that some of the big concepts we ask students to grapple with can feel less daunting if we explore them through multiple lenses. What are your top tips…Read more

In reply to - Jody Roberts wrote a new post on the site Jody Roberts Next week is my school’s major art show. It is an evening of music, drama, art and so much more. Weeks of practicing, preparing and getting ready for it is […] ]]> 7ff7344df34e1a196ba09b6e7e67fd81 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jodyroberts/2019/04/05/celebrating-the-arts/#comment-35 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 02:24:47 -0400 The art talent in C21 Season 7 is off the charts!

@jroberts @lbelanger @swelbourn @ahughes @dmonson

We will miss you Jody!

What a special day your event is shaping up to be!

In reply to - Jody Roberts wrote a new post on the site Jody Roberts Next week is my school’s major art show. It is an evening of music, drama, art and so much more. Weeks of practicing, preparing and getting ready for it is […] ]]> e54d51102e29d2c44c8d29ea5e027e1b Lisa West posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/01/13/thinking-about-networking-visual-arts-teachers-unite/#comment-23 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:38:48 -0500 @swelbourn can’t wait to connect with you! Let’s touch base and exchange ideas! Organizing an Arts festival isn’t easy- I’ve got some ideas that I’d love to run by you.

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Creating a network of Visual Arts teachers within CIS schools has been the focus of my Action Plan (Part 1).  I realized right away that I have already […] ]]> 886a556d6ca48d5f2e8fabcf298d7889 Eric Daigle posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/01/13/thinking-about-networking-visual-arts-teachers-unite/#comment-24 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:38:45 -0500 @swelbourn,

I amplify what @jmedved says and congratulate you for cross-pollinating your learning networks. To continue the allegory, this is how you plant the seeds of innovation…

Eric

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Creating a network of Visual Arts teachers within CIS schools has been the focus of my Action Plan (Part 1).  I realized right away that I have already […] ]]> ca46ca6f90885af04af2be76f733b076 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/01/13/thinking-about-networking-visual-arts-teachers-unite/#comment-22 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:51:21 -0500 The 3rd F2F is ALL about connection. It is a perfect venue to talk to @jroberts @ahughes @dmonson @lbelanger @lwest all about this. The bulk of the day will be spent networking and connecting around your Action Plan. You should feel very proud of this work @swelbourn You are leveraging one community to build another. Love it!

Justin

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Creating a network of Visual Arts teachers within CIS schools has been the focus of my Action Plan (Part 1).  I realized right away that I have already […] ]]> 41e8f99964e07618653e145c5659ddeb Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2018/12/06/the-heart-of-teaching/#comment-17 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 15:17:50 -0500 Thanks @swelbourn – what you’ve said really resonates with me as I make my way through Brene Brown’s latest book “Dare to Lead”. We need more heart and more application of heart when we lead, be it with students, peers, colleagues and/or parents.

Stay tuned for a book review on Dare to Lead – if you haven’t come across it yet, check it out.…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Growing up, I was raised with the expression, “it’s a long way from your heart.”  It was my parents’ way of saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you st […] ]]> 05113038e76b7456495296e770dbdad0 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2018/12/06/the-heart-of-teaching/#comment-10 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:56:15 -0500 @swelbourn what a beautiful reflection! I love the connection you made to the grit and resilience you learned from your parents’ go-to phrase and your current job as a teacher. Thank you for sharing.

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Growing up, I was raised with the expression, “it’s a long way from your heart.”  It was my parents’ way of saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you st […] ]]> 345241fa039986b7ca60af36b8ac2791 Allison Macrae posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisonmacrae/2018/11/05/is-my-grading-supportive-of-learning/#comment-69 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:04:20 -0500 @swelbourn it is so true. Growth mindset again – such a critical piece. Sometimes we just need to give them more time to grow and saying to them, you aren’t there “yet” is such an amazing way to look at their learning.
The power of YET @gnichols I think of you when I say this ….

In reply to - Allison Macrae wrote a new post on the site Allison Macrae Before I begin, I need to admit that this post is inspired from the experiences I have had so far when wearing my “parenting” hat. As a passionate […] ]]> c55ac6341751300e82266d1f39a78d88 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2018/11/14/welcome-to-cohort-21/#comment-3 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:25:07 -0500 @swelbourn Sam – I am looking forward to connecting this weekend for our 2nd face to face session. If you get a chance before then please share the findings from your “homework” so we may get a sense of where your “urgency” lies. This may or may not be where you choose to spend your action plan time but it is a way to surface some of your…Read more

In reply to - Justin Medved wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn ]]>