Cohort 21 | Tim Rollwagen | Mentions https://cohort21.com/members/timrollwagen/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Tim Rollwagen. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 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, […] ]]> ce607f1a7b9bc17610996144a39160d6 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/vanessawade/2019/01/07/action-plan-informal-leadership/#comment-29 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:08:23 -0500 @vwade check in with @khansler on Friday. Lakefield and @timrollwagen are doing some really great work in this area.

In reply to - Vanessa Wade wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Wade Further to my last post, and after reading all of your comments (thank you!), I have decided that my HWM question will be: How might we better understand […] ]]> 049e94f5134a87cd2314245eaece84fe Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/bobhayes/2019/01/10/solving-the-worlds-greatest-problem/#comment-11 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:24:54 -0500 @bhayes Another action plan question that captures the essence of your intention here might be something like

“How might we deepen student learning through authentic project based assessment”

or if you are really focusing on the environmental side of things

“How might we foster environmental stewardship in students through project based…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 […] ]]> 8f466e074ea3c92fed8e3c6349649d06 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2018/12/02/today-im-grateful-for/#comment-121 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:43:31 -0500 @mmoore I love that you are doing this!

I am grateful for my team at school!
I am grateful for my health
I am grateful to our awesome coaches who inspire me and allow this community to grown in new and exciting ways!

@acampbellrogers @mneale @ashaikh @gvogt
@edaigle @amaingot @lmustard @amacrae
@lmcbeth @tfaucher @mmosun @timrollwagen
@…Read more

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   So I tried something new this year. Every morning, I’ve taken a few seconds (sometimes minutes) to reflect on what I am grateful for that day, and I’ve […] ]]> 61387690b7b6db6c5f358ae6c6ea799d Marc Brims wrote a new post on the site Marc Brims https://cohort21.com/marcbrims/?p=65 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:22:12 -0500 I just got engaged!

OK I have been married for 10 years – but I did just “really get engaged”.  At our first F2F last month, I had a great catch-up chat with @timrollwagen . When he asked how I was doing, […]

]]> 45857e27c1fb2aadb26358fe949b5b05 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kriszelinsky/2018/10/30/58/#comment-12 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:13:01 -0500 @kzelinsky I love the “unbending the hose” analogy
I also loved this podcast. Thanks for recommending it.
I think these meta questions are so worthy of your action plan time. Spending the year having the student working on “smoothing out” their thinking so as to make them “flow” better as learning and keepers of their own wellness & health…Read more

In reply to - Kris Zelinsky wrote a new post on the site Kris Zelinsky I was listening to the most recent Rich Roll podcast http://www.richroll.com/podcast/james-clear-401/ in which he and his guest James Clear talk about habits […] ]]> cbf1b2362c110858be6bcabdc339dddf Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/vanessawade/2018/10/25/the-6-ps-and-formal-student-leadership/#comment-14 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:23:52 -0500 Well if there was ever a worthy action plan focus…this is it.

I love the idea of not taking leadership opportunities at face value but rather push the idea of leadership “responsibility” and dig into how we might make that ring true and authentically for our student leaders.

Looping @lmcbeth @tfaucher @mmosun @timrollwagen in here as they…Read more

In reply to - Vanessa Wade wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Wade About 5 years ago I picked up a book called “The Motivation Breakthrough” by Richard Lavoie.  In this book, Lavoie explores six different techniques that […] ]]> 5425000e157135cecf3e3cf77d7db3e9 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emiliamartin/2018/10/31/first-twitter-chat/#comment-45 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:16:54 -0500 @emartin So glad you enjoyed your first twitter chat! There are so many great #hashtags to follow.

Check out this great list -https://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/07/education-hashtags-teachers-edleaders/

if you are looking for some blended learning gurus check out C21 alum @lmiller @iamritapak @jweeningand @maragona (to name a few) along with…Read more

In reply to - Emilia Martin wrote a new post on the site Emilia Martin Tonight was a first for me. Participating in a Twitter chat lead by Tina Jagdeo and Laura Mustard opened up yet another wonderful way to connect with ed […] ]]> ae5765587d3c4eb72e655d60816546ca Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/laramcbride/2018/10/13/excited-nervous-reflective/#comment-4 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:04:01 -0500 Well @lmcbride we are certainly glad you returned to Toronto!

You did it!

Nice! One small step at a time.

Now tell us…..what is most urgent in your classroom at this time. What are your students telling you they need…without telling you……and how do you know?

Your action plan is hidden in those answers.

Looking forward to catchin…Read more

In reply to - Lara Mcbride wrote a new post on the site Lara Mcbride All of the above! First face to face of Cohort 21 is underway! This is a year of “newness” for me. In the last 2 months: new country, new city (well, […] ]]> e48a861eddaaa4bf6c5c81cef8dc8c40 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/colleenferguson/2018/10/13/fear-of-publish/#comment-4 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:01:45 -0500 @cferguson You did it!

Nice! One small step at a time.

Now tell us…..what is most urgent in your classroom at this time. What are your students telling you they need…without telling you……and how do you know?

Your action plan is hidden in those answers.

Looking forward to catching up on Saturday.

@timrollwagen @tfaucher @mmos…Read more

In reply to - Colleen Ferguson wrote a new post on the site Colleen Ferguson Hi I’m Colleen and I teach at UCC. And now, to begin the end of my beginning,  I will conquer my fear of hitting “Publish.” Happy to get started with […] ]]> 7bb4944365659d6f65582489e00b8050 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelspratt/2018/11/13/reflection-on-the-power-of-three/#comment-6 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:57:51 -0500 @mspratt Those are some worthy Action Plan challenges

Authentic consolidation activities vs Mindset Building vs The power of Inquiry to drive engagement and autonomy

I think you will find that many of your cohort colleagues share the same list 🙂

Do your students see the same urgency?

Looking forward to catching up on Saturday…Read more

In reply to - Michael Spratt wrote a new post on the site Michael Spratt As I wrap up a series of conversations with students on the topics of meaning full homework, overcoming difficulties, and inquiry based learning, the […] ]]> cce155d8fa85bdbab0bbeb28af5bc374 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisonmacrae/2018/11/05/is-my-grading-supportive-of-learning/#comment-57 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 03:44:32 -0500 @amacrae I think this could not be a more timely conversation to be having with yourself as well those who share the same students as you. How we assess and communicate that process has far reaching impacts that go beyond telling the learning / growing story. Too much and too often can create a culture unto itself that can very quickly creep into…Read more

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 […] ]]> 1984e93a2058f7beda1e90dbbd037342 Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emiliamartin/2018/10/31/first-twitter-chat/#comment-24 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:48:01 -0400 You know what I love about this post – other than the great writing and the way you’ve shared so much about yourself in context of your background (Polish) and vulnerabilities (OC) is that this is a great way to leverage the amazing questions from the Twitter Chat to construct a blog!

We’ve had quite a few of our participants look at Blended…Read more

In reply to - Emilia Martin wrote a new post on the site Emilia Martin Tonight was a first for me. Participating in a Twitter chat lead by Tina Jagdeo and Laura Mustard opened up yet another wonderful way to connect with ed […] ]]> c54ba4dfa3eed0c6bf3b75a6660a96f2 Sarah Thompson posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/sarahthompson/2018/10/13/wondering-about-curiosity/#comment-9 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:18:50 -0400 @ddoucet Oh man, that Seth Godin teaser was amazing. I got so much out of that in less than two minutes! Thank you for the tips, looking forward to reading about helping boys to succeed. It’s funny how we can believe these things but the second something goes wrong when I try to break the rules or step outside of the box, I want to retreat to what…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Thompson wrote a new post on the site Sarah Thompson My ideal student is one who is curious, who asks meaningful questions, and is willing to take risks in the classroom. I’m pretty sure that’s what all […] ]]> 729912e5d91b4833eb6c7c5c10a14faf Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/sarahthompson/2018/10/13/wondering-about-curiosity/#comment-8 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:09:45 -0400 Hey @sthompson – great dilemma to explore indeed! I like what @timrollwagen mentions about asking your students but I think Brett McKay also has some keen insights on why students detach, it’s particularly around boys but it’s a great listen! “Your son isn’t lazy! How to empower boys to succeed.…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Thompson wrote a new post on the site Sarah Thompson My ideal student is one who is curious, who asks meaningful questions, and is willing to take risks in the classroom. I’m pretty sure that’s what all […] ]]> 78e500d20151a9772f4da673fbaa8c37 Derek Doucet commented on the post, If in doubt, ask an administrator..., on the site Laura Ross https://cohort21.com/lauraross/2018/02/13/if-in-doubt-ask-an-administrator/#comment-46 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:22:03 -0400 a6a946dc11bbf06cf5e9850e349069d4 Ashley Domina commented on the post, Slow down in teaching? Maybe, for real learning and growth, on the site Ashley Domina https://cohort21.com/ashleydomina/2018/01/12/slow-down-in-teaching-maybe-for-real-learning-and-growth/#comment-10 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:25:17 -0500 0381368b11e805fac588a49a59c32402 Justin Medved commented on the post, Spiraling into control (of research), on the site Jennifer Dykerman https://cohort21.com/jenniferdykerman/2017/12/19/80/#comment-17 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:23:25 -0500 1718a8d27534101feeb08467628ff443 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Sacha Neesham https://cohort21.com/sachaneesham/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:55:13 -0500 725889b9dfc7ff7f898a629dbdf38c07 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Nathaniel Smart https://cohort21.com/nathanielsmart/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:54:24 -0500 f07e0642ae08fb90df78dd496648fd18 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Laure Kominar https://cohort21.com/laurekominar/2017/10/14/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:53:01 -0500 99d3295e54ab06965a1fc586a9d924fa Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Ashley Domina https://cohort21.com/ashleydomina/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:52:20 -0500 78aac522f18eddbb66f8d1908b5638bd Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Leslie Leys https://cohort21.com/leslieleys/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:51:35 -0500 43e8d44cb4ffeaa7e32acf6fbc6bb00f Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Keri Davis https://cohort21.com/keridavis/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:50:31 -0500 ce31c5465324da7d7c1727a538174b26 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Andrea Leacock https://cohort21.com/andrealeacock/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:49:03 -0500 193d75a6c42b945a39a05cc486f2bfcc Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Isabella Brown https://cohort21.com/isabellabrown/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-4 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:48:11 -0500 14259925ea0c01cbe1a4ff77bfa574c0 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/brenthurley/2016/11/07/does-choice-confidence/#comment-265 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:10:58 -0500 @brenthurley Thank you for opening up your rubrics to the world. Evaluation is the toughest part of our job and where teachers are most vulnerable to criticism. It takes self confidence and an passion for improvement to share in this way. Thank you for also modelling what we want all of this years cohort to do. Share, reflect and question.…Read more

In reply to - Brent Hurley wrote a new post on the site Brent Hurley Here’s a quick update to my last blog post (“You Can’t Handle The Truth”), where students in my grade 12 English class are working on a summative evaluation […] ]]> 81b3f053971944597cb0860bd8802db8 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/jasonwood/2016/10/19/hangin-with-the-cohort/#comment-2 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:39:56 -0400 Thanks Jason. I too felt the same way. The various videos combined with in person reflections certainly left me thinking “is this too much?”… “is this getting cheesy?”. But then I remember that those comments are authentic. People actually feel that way…. an not about Cohort 21 mind you…but the process they just went through and the…Read more

In reply to - Jason Wood wrote a new post on the site Jason Wood The power of community is breath-taking. The synergy created by like-minded individuals has the capability to implement real change. That’s my first i […] ]]> 57af01819649e78643892a285f1f2eec Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/04/19/the-end-of-the-beginning-how-can-it-be-done-already/#comment-32 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:05:59 -0400 What a creative way to reflect on your action plan! I have really enjoyed how well you kept up with blogging and documenting your process. It’s great to focus on the challenges as well as the successes which you did really well.

Your effort and dedication to C21 is greatly appreciated and thanks for taking the time to put together an amazing…Read more

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I feel odd writing/ making a final action plan post. I am closer to the beginning of my action plan than the end. But we have been asked to reflect […] ]]> 9dd39b3d5a57d2d38cd2b015ae16c5cc Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/vanessacivan/2016/04/15/say-it-aint-so/#comment-49 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:49:08 -0400 Hey Vanessa,
Welcome to the #cohort effect! It’s one of many and we can’t quite figure out how they’ve come about but you have a lot to be proud of, as discussed in the prior comments. We have a Leadership & Character Development program here at the school and we also have Leadership Character Values infused into all grades. I’ll bring a few…Read more

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan This morning I woke up with a migraine unable to go into work today thinking, how can it be April 15th already? Not in the sense that school is almost over […] ]]> 475a19c2b8544bf1b8cdc700ab3aba65 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/heatherrhind/2016/04/12/49/#comment-17 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:42:17 -0400 @hrhind

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things. I am tempted to think there are no little things.” -Bruce Barton

The list of small experiments you run in your class this year is beyond impressive. From “Essential Questions” to Poll Everywhere to “Headlines” to EdPuzzle you have a clear pattern of…Read more

In reply to - Heather Rhind wrote a new post on the site Heather Rhind For a ‘final reflection,’ this feels like anything but the end.  In fact, I find myself in much the same position as I was in September – about to take a […] ]]> d4d62297bd944285da3a818d3ff29a23 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2016/04/13/taking-the-first-step-toward-personalizing-learning/#comment-39 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:38:26 -0400 @timrollwagen @danielleganley Would love your perspective as well – See above.

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening Although it’s possible that I haven’t yet articulated it as such, my action plan is centred around the idea of implementing project-based and per […] ]]> 7e025ffc8e66888dc92e583c5dfef807 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/alainaconnelly/2016/04/15/making-goop/#comment-35 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:58:28 -0400 I have to agree with @lmustard and @jweening you have much to be proud of! I think we forget sometimes how much effort it takes to try something new and take that step forward. When we do we don’t take the time to pat ourselves on the back but rather look forward to the next step. Be proud of where how far you have come and the fact that you want…Read more

In reply to - Alaina Connelly wrote a new post on the site Alaina Connelly Do you remember making that magic clay or “goop” out of water and cornstarch? The stuff that remained a solid if you kept working it through your hands […] ]]> 31bee15230cd823b242839602576083b Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/miriamjohn/2015/12/07/blog-post-delayed-due-to-giant-boulder/#comment-11 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:28:46 -0500 @mjohn Thanks for sharing.

Feel good knowing that @gnichols@ckirsh @ddoucet @shelleythomas @timrollwagen @adamcaplan @danielleganley @lmcbeth and I are all ready to help lift that boulder with you 🙂 Just say when….

Also thanks for this post too: http://www.middleweb.com/26367/teaching-by-doing-something-meaningful/

Just shared it with…Read more

In reply to - Miriam John wrote a new post on the site Miriam John Don’t worry, I’m fine! Just trying to write my Action Plan blog post while trapped under the giant boulder of expectations…   While trapped under this […] ]]> 175f13d962433ee23992dc3263d5bfc3 Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/derekdoucet/2015/11/19/location-location-location/#comment-275 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 02:00:58 -0500 Thanks @timrollwagen! I really appreciate having you as a part of my positive environment. You push me to be better and I’m always impressed by what you’re doing in your classes and pushing the envelope in sciences!

In reply to - Derek Doucet wrote a new post on the site Derek Doucet It’s often what you hear when you’re watching Love It or List It but I argue the same is true for learning. Do students ever walk in to your class, slump d […] ]]> 9a386aff69533ac15eedc4b661917b2e Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissarathier/2015/03/06/flipping-2-0-ready-to-prototype/#comment-20 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:49:36 -0400 Hi Melissa,
this sounds like a great process! It highlights the importance of teachers using student feedback to give them voice and choice in their learning. I can’t wait to hear how they respond.

What I’ve started to apply is levels of readiness instead of “advanced” and “on level”, etc… I’ve borrowed the language of the Google Apps…Read more

In reply to - Melissa Rathier wrote a new post on the site Melissa Rathier In late March, early April I will be putting my plan into action with my AP Chemistry class during the Electrochemistry unit. The basic idea: I am […] ]]> 2e4a24ed7e7f51d58dbe47d7c9687e08 Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissarathier/2015/01/07/flipped-classroom-2-0/#comment-11 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 05:47:39 -0500 Hey Rath,
Great post! I think the use of either of the tools you mentioned will have good results and will provide you with data that will allow you to assess where to go next with each student in your classes.

Reflection is a big piece of the learning pie, and perhaps there’s something in that would make flipping the learning more…Read more

In reply to - Melissa Rathier wrote a new post on the site Melissa Rathier I have been lucky enough to teach the same courses (Grade 11 & 12 Chemistry) for my entire 15 year career, which may sound like an absolute nightmare, […] ]]> ea84c05f0a1089a1ac0ab2bbef7d1aef Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/megwallace/2015/01/14/sharing-the-love/#comment-19 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 05:07:49 -0500 Amazing!! I was wondering about the same sort of action plan and was telling @brenthurley that I wanted to know if I could collaborate with someone from C21. So happy that you’re jumping on this adventure and I want to join you!

It’ll be neat to research and design a program that could help people with a combination of Self-Directed PD & in…Read more

In reply to - mwallace wrote a new post on the site Meg Wallace There are good ways, bad ways, right ways and wrong ways to do just about anything. But what about the ‘best’ way? I’m an ideas person, so I knew that coming up […] ]]>