Cohort 21 | Tina Jagdeo | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/tjagdeo/activity/ Activity feed for Tina Jagdeo. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 0613c5bea54fad2d155139b998c574c9 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/courtneypickering/2025/10/04/my-cohort-21-coaching-continuum/#comment-18 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:56:08 -0400 @cpickering wow! Sounds like you are going to have a great year. I look forward to learning about what you want to curate and learn from Indigenous wisdom. @mbrims @gnichols

In reply to - Courtney Pickering wrote a new post on the site Courtney Pickering My Cohort 21 Coaching Continuum The thread that carried forward from my previous seasons wasn’t just about indigenous curriculum integration — it w […] ]]> 0540f0270b6e027da1ba8953e72d6d1f Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samanthafleming/2025/01/30/how-might-we/#comment-11 Wed, 14 May 2025 02:39:51 -0400 @sfleming !! Thank you for sharing this post with the community!! I feell like you are articulating what so many educators feel about doing our work – so many ideas and so little time.
Let’s chat about if I can support you in connecting you more intentionally to other DEI educators so we can collaborate to accelerate!!

In reply to - Sam Fleming wrote a new post on the site Samantha Fleming How might we …How might we create sustainable systems that empower students and staff to actively build and maintain an inclusive school culture?  My […] ]]> 14bd16afc410e4e45afac76179d44c4d Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/courtneypickering/2025/01/23/how-might-we-round-3/#comment-16 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:19:43 -0500 Hey Courtney! Our school is on a similar journey to find ways to value Indigenous wisdom and ways of knowing and teaching in K-12 classrooms. We looked for ways to partner with Indigenous educators to build curriculum. We were so lucky through a connection to work with Dr. Pam Rose-Toulouse. Her book Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian schools…Read more

In reply to - Courtney Pickering wrote a new post on the site Courtney Pickering How Might We- Round 3For my third round of Cohort (2nd time as a coach), I have been eager to continue and evolve the project I came to Cohort in […] ]]> b1f63f8a217a640cfb39e00216c0e311 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robynhahn/2025/01/26/how-might-we/#comment-26 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:34:54 -0500 Hey Robyn – I also enjoyed working with Flint to narrow down my focus for my action research. I think your action plan steps are clear and manageable for the remainder of the academic year. I often find that gathering a cross-divisional team is a great way to kickstart a project, give it energy as you are mining the wisdom from different…Read more

In reply to - Robyn Hahn wrote a new post on the site Robyn Hahn How might we…How might we develop a framework for progressive learning service, grounded in our school’s mission and values, that builds reciprocal partnerships […] […] ]]> 17adf51592416ee8a7bd2a14e00f669d Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/savannahbarker/2024/10/26/c21-season-13-urgent-important-meaningful/#comment-74 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:20:48 -0500 Hey Savannah – looking forward to another year of thinking and collaboration with you. We have a GSA in our high school (Y8-12) and are looking to start one for Y6/7 students so would love to talk that through. We are also looking at ways to talk about and surface multiple iterations of masculinity at our school. One of our design teachers opened…Read more

In reply to - Savannah Barker wrote a new post on the site Savannah Barker C21 Season 13 – Urgent, Important & Meaningful! Urgent vs Important This year I’ve come back to Cohort 21 as a coach. I felt like the face-to-face […] ]]> 576faa090397bff8bafffc8db2b35578 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/denisesimpson/2024/10/05/urgent-vs-important-reflecting-as-a-coach-this-time/#comment-96 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:34:36 -0500 @dsimpson – it was so great to hear about your song writing unit when you presented last year. The amount of student agency and choice built into the assignment was inspiring. Looking forward to where you will take the project this year to develop a sense of personal expression and identity. Have you thought about collaborating with anyone in your…Read more

In reply to - Denise Simpson wrote a new post on the site Denise Simpson Urgent vs. Important – Reflecting as a coach this time! As I look back to by first post for Cohort 21 last September – I definitely find myself thinking […] ]]> 0f1ebbf52839ed5316a18b339db214d0 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/amyfuller/2023/09/29/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:17:56 -0500 @afuller looking forward to working with you on DEIJ tools and systems that we can implement at the Elementary level. Definitely recommend reading Liz Kleinrock’s book. Start Here, Start Now for some practical strategies to start discussions about identity and privilege.

In reply to - Amy Fuller wrote a new post on the site Amy Fuller Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our […] ]]> 322eb2d3a6825fc38e7b2674380cc7e0 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/joncampbell/2023/09/30/what-is-going-well/#comment-4 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:17:30 -0500 @jcampbell great meeting you at the F2F and looking forward to hearing more about your plans for the GSA at your school. We launched a GSA tie a few years ago and I feel a sense of Pride when I see our Principal and other members of Senior Leadership wearing it. Always looking for new ways for allies to demonstrate their support.

In reply to - jcampbell wrote a new post on the site Jon Campbell Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school When asked previously to go to Cohort 21 I did not hesitate to refuse however, when asked this year […] ]]> 5a82fe71647cfa41c20ce8b52af0b68a Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2023/10/17/holding-myself-accountable/#comment-231 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:42:46 -0500 @rgarand thanks for sharing about this book. I have been interested in learning about the benefits of failing for a while! Jo Boaler has some good research on failing as well. I’m wondering what we can do to model failing well as teachers. Maybe a failure- themed assembly? @ljensen

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter Holding Myself Accountable As we move forward into another great year of Cohort 21 I have been really enjoying looking at all these fantastic […] ]]> f944731f9fa209ad287872d4685ca870 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/savannahbarker/2023/09/29/what-is-going-well/#comment-3 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:14:13 -0400 @sbarker was great connecting with you at the first F2F. DEIJ work is also a priority for me so let me know if there are ways we can collaborate this year! Also interested in finding ways to support gender inclusive programming.

In reply to - Savannah Barker wrote a new post on the site Savannah Barker Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Cohort 21 felt like both an urgent and important opportunity for me as an educator. As someone […] ]]> 6c0ea5a7deb69bbcd7c5ca9cbd0a540e Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/bobhayes/2019/01/10/solving-the-worlds-greatest-problem/#comment-14 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:42:18 -0400 @bhayes. Love that you have created space in your curriculum to connect to real-world problems. What a great way to bring your science curriculum off of the page. I wonder if you have thought about the provocations or thought starters you might use to help your students connect to and deepen their thinking about an issue? Often provocations can…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 […] ]]> 49411ddecd16ddcc66921d9a012ef404 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/annalizavillanueva/2022/04/06/2021-2022-cohort-21-reflections/#comment-27 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:18:27 -0400 Wow @avillanueva – thank you for sharing your journey. Can’t wait to hear more about the framework that you have created to make DEIJ work a reality in your school. Figuring out what success looks like is a great next question. Let’s collaborate to accelerate and discuss this question with other science teachers.

In reply to - Anna Liza Villanueva wrote a new post on the site Anna Liza Villanueva SLOW. That is the word that best described my process for developing an action plan to the question I tried hard to answer this year: how […] ]]> b6a6836b42e3b6f95966398b9f9b8925 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/angelaiorio/2022/03/22/oops-forgot-to-do-this-before-march-break/#comment-12 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:47:21 -0400 @aiorio – I am also trying to centre Indigenous voices in curriculum. This was a key learning for me from my AQ course profs. Where are the examples of Indigenous texts in all subject disciplines? I am also trying to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and teaching in the classroom and found that the Natural Curiosity resources…Read more

In reply to - Angela Iorio wrote a new post on the site Angela Iorio 1) My finalized question is HMW unearth the silenced voices of aboriginal peoples in order to be better allies. 2) I commit to having at  one piece of work […] ]]> 2cef2a1855221f0127e2548c6c126519 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisamitchell/2022/01/13/urgent-and-important/#comment-58 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 02:56:46 -0500 Hey @lmitchell! Thanks for the reminder about self-compassion. As they say on the planes, we need to put the oxygen mask on ourselves first. Totally agree with you that these past two school years have been so challenging so being kind to ourselves is key. Good luck on Monday and I also can’t wait to hear about your thinking on Pluralism. @ckirsh

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 […] ]]> e39bb643ec71a56e78d6ad2917c1028d Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2021/12/21/break-reflection-time/#comment-249 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:59:15 -0500 hey @elee! great to hear that you have returned to re-examine a previous hmw and it sounds like you chose a good one. why do you think the students are responding so positively to the pbl? where are you looking for inspirations for your problems? would love to hear more. @mcurtin @amacrae might also want to join this mathy conversation! cya on sat!

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee Ok. I’ve allowed myself 30 minutes to blog (I’ve got the timer going)! If you are like me, then the hardest part isn’t always starting, but in all the editing you […] ]]> fd7eb3c3e16f20e4f2cabb2a279b4b05 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/amygreig/2022/01/10/how-might-we-create-something-that-teachers-can-use-to-facilitate-meaningful-service-projects-with-junior-school-students-in-order-to-build-community-connections-and-opportunities-for-student-leadersh/#comment-20 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:05:57 -0500 hey @agreig. love hearing about your plans for service learning programming at your school. I agree with you that opportunities to work on meaningful service learning projects enables students to flex their empathy muscles as well as practice a host of real-world skills. we have often used a pilot at our school to explore a new idea and i think…Read more

In reply to - Amy Greig wrote a new post on the site Amy Greig My daughter travelled to a nearby community last term with her class to pick up garbage and do some gardening. The teacher asked the class to come up with a name and […] ]]> bc1f1f274452116390968ec9c5ec246a Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/adamdrenth/2022/01/10/how-might-we-inspire-students-to-use-computer-science-in-a-meaningful-way/#comment-12 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:04:13 -0500 Hey @adrenth – loved reading through your post as you seem to be inquiring into many questions to develop a meaningful course and inclusive class culture! I agree that it is important determine and clearly communicate the ‘WHY’ behind taking computer science as a way to make the class relevant to your students….so many of our students want link…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 […] ]]> c7174168259c809f9555ea2dcd624894 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/annalizavillanueva/2022/01/05/the-process-of-discovery/#comment-6 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:00:53 -0500 hey @avillanueva! love that the book atomic habits has helped to narrow down your hmw and to generate concrete steps to take on a daily basis to build healthy deij habits. great idea to start with your science curriculum – something you know well. is it possible for you to work with your librarian or a colleague to source resources that might…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  […] ]]> bff6ce5861ff1f2a27785de464263e69 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/larajensen/2021/11/18/balancing-urgent-and-important-tasks/#comment-119 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:15:10 -0500 @ljensen – reading your blog post made me think about my own laundry list of personal and professional tasks and how to categorize them. The theme that I see running through your blog is your considerate and compassionate approach that you take to do your job. I feel like you prioritize the relationships you have with people as you think about…Read more

In reply to - Lara Jensen wrote a new post on the site Learning by Reflecting on Experiences This space has been pretty quiet recently… Don’t Do It It’s funny how, over time, things can shift from seeming really important or […] ]]> c867817eb3ce07e341a061fdc2068d73 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2020/11/04/reflections-on-mindsets-and-responses-for-pandemic-leadership/#comment-40 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:30:24 -0500 Yes, yes, yes, @elee! I’m trying hard to live this idea you raise to approach each day “with flexibility and forgiveness in mind.” I wonder how other teachers are bringing this powerful concept to life. Many of our school environments are intense with high parent expectations even during Covid. HMW continue to bring done the down the…Read more

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee In the past few weeks, I’ve been learning more about, and reflecting on the topic of pandemic leadership. What are some mindsets and strategies that might help us […] ]]> 62f90251dfc5455f916496c00974e94f Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/zeinodeh/2020/11/12/everything-happens-for-a-reason/#comment-3 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:02:57 -0500 Wow @zodeh! So great to hear that at your school you are giving yourselves ‘permission” to focus on essential curriculum expectations. Uncovering vs covering the curriculum provides more space for student voices to be heard and when educators do not feel rushed, there is time for students to explore their own questions and deepen their inquiries.…Read more

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 […] ]]> 2a7ddc6c9037411ce6c911b442289d37 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/2020/11/10/the-real-jedi-work-building-a-community-of-inclusion/#comment-7 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:20:55 -0500 Thanks @cfreibauer for your comment and of course, please share our strategy list. I read White Fragility this summer and would love to discuss with you at some point. @ljensen @emartin @kobrien

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 […] ]]> 2f1ba9ccce2326aad399bdd4e3a57e92 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2020/11/09/both-honest-and-gentle/#comment-46 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:49:22 -0500 Thank you @jsheppard for writing this post. I am on a 4/5 year leave this year and from time to time, I feel those very same feelings of guilt because I do not “show up” each day at school. But, I guess the good news is that with a different routine, I can find other ways to show up, to contribute in different ways to various communities that…Read more

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard Admittedly, I’ve been feeling a little lost in terms of blogging this year. It feels a bit hypocritical to write about what schools ‘should’ be doing during […] ]]> 833a647278b5c6b87f4b6978640a7ba9 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/monicarand/2020/11/06/not-the-blog-post-i-thought-id-be-writing/#comment-11 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:59:39 -0500 “The truth is though, we need Novembers, and rain. We need setbacks and failures, stress and sadness, moustaches and bad hair days, tragedy and disappointment. We need these and all other challenges, not only because they make us stronger, but also because they allow the light in the rest of our lives to shine even more brightly.” – Robert Car…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 […] ]]> 20427bba9a5acb880034e991f8db9157 Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/?p=68 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:56:05 -0500 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 previous school years, we also want to ensure that our […]

]]> 50fbde91022f502acb64e84cd90a357d Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2020/01/08/diving-into-math-and-conversations/#comment-24 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:35:55 -0500 @rgarand – love reading about the evolution of your thinking about what components of teaching can contribute to your students wanting to take risks in the math classroom. Interesting that you observed the power of the the “third” teacher – the learning space – when you visited your colleague’s class. I, too, was blown away visiting a colleague’s…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful break full of rest and reflections. As the 3rd F2F is coming up I wanted to post […] ]]> 1e4eebaa5438318b9d784b1d4970ebd3 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/ericachellew/2019/11/30/mic-drop-does-anyone-care/#comment-13 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:25:53 -0500 Hey @echellew. It is very hard to develop a new program connected to a culture or philosophical shift in schools. I am currently part of our Wellbeing team and we are trying to envision and build out how wellbeing programs can live in our school in and amongst the many other priorities. A key win occurred when the timetable renewal committee…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 […] ]]> 2a485048153186073c77b981e42ff94e Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/vanessafloras/2019/09/09/hello-world/#comment-4 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:54:54 -0400 Hey @vflores! Thanks for the post and look forward to meeting you at the F2F on Sat. I too think about the best ways to motivate students to think value feedback over grades….A friend of mine told me about a school in NYC, Saint Anns, and they don’t assign grades. Attached is the blog from the Head of School explaining why.…Read more

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 […] ]]> ef65a1ab28ee88345501089bf7d4081e Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/dawncohen/2019/09/09/hello-world/#comment-6 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:53:39 -0400 Nice to e-meet you @dcohen and looking forward to this Sat’s F2F. I am a learning strategies teacher in our Centre for Learning so really interested in hearing more about the coaching conversations you have with your students to help them identify their strengths and pathways to improvement. We had Lea Waters speak at our school last year and her…Read more

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 […] ]]> cbc461ad54abe3b6ddf7d99d7c9c6317 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emilysheridan/2019/09/09/hello-world/#comment-5 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:49:40 -0400 Hey @esheridan. Thanks for posting and welcome to the Cedar group! I agree in the value of cultivating a sense of curiosity, awe and wonder for the world. I teach at an IB school so there is an emphasis on teaching through inquiry.
Looking forward to chatting at Sat’s F2F.
Tina

@edaigle
@mbrims
@lmitchell

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 […] ]]> 41e43f689a0255fbff4ff46143497058 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/emmastewart/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-5 Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:39:58 -0400 Hey @estewart. Looking forward to meeting you at Sat’s F2F!
Parts of your teaching philosophy resonate for me! We have just identified the promotion of student and employee wellbeing as well as pluralism as two of our key goals for our school.

Wondering what strategies/programs you have in your classroom and your school to help your students…Read more

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 […] ]]> 9b7c23a96c7aea60e3a0f157a1f9cee5 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/2019/04/12/cohort-21-is-where-the-magic-happens/#comment-3 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:24:34 -0400 @lmitchell – Thanks for the feedback, Lisa and yes please reach out and share your insights about the PD. Wonderful learning alongside you this year!

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 […] ]]> 3086e65264f027079a20b4adde6743d9 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andreahughes/2019/01/15/itsabouttime/#comment-21 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:52:22 -0400 @ahughes,
Yes, I think for all teachers, TIME is that precious yet elusive educational resource. One way I’ve seen teachers “conserve” time is to link creative, student-driven projects to existing curriculum. Last year our Grade 6 Ss learned how to make quilts to give to a family our school sponsored. Several departments worked together to tie a…Read more

In reply to - Andrea Hughes wrote a new post on the site Spirit, Leadership, and Community It’s time to start thinking about my action plan! It has been an emotional journey that has led me to this […] ]]> fd6463cc515c975d28fc4d06841946b6 Tina Jagdeo wrote a new post on the site Tina Jagdeo https://cohort21.com/tinajagdeo/?p=54 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:01:42 -0400  

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 and to experience new ways of thinking through the s […]

]]> 13adf9803febe821cfa4606017762376 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/maureencurtin/2019/04/11/final-action-plan-finding-more-time/#comment-7 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:48:42 -0400 @mcurtin – I feel like the strategies you are implementing not only keep learning engaging, but also are designed to enhance learner retention. Kudos! Your time-saving techniques remind me of a comment Dr Sorge, our psychologist, made to faculty: put the oxygen mask on yourself first before you choose to help others. I feel that many teachers…Read more

In reply to - Maureen Curtin wrote a new post on the site Maureen Curtin Welcome! Check out the journey of my Action Plan in the slide deck below. Thanks! ]]> 002ae3b26d3c75088e1830ec19cd3af8 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kristenrichardson/2019/04/10/answering-a-question-with-a-new-question/#comment-19 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:45:52 -0400 @krichardson – I love the quotation in your blog, “these students are invested, they are working, and more importantly, they genuinely want to own their work.” Sounds like teacher heaven to me! Thank you for unpacking the “architecture” you put in place like the routines, explicit teaching, formative assessment and now the idea of adding more…Read more

In reply to - Kristen Richardson wrote a new post on the site Kristen Richardson As I am starting this post, I’m feeling a bit like a bad teacher. I’m sitting in class typing while everyone is working on group presentations, but […] ]]> 2058d766a4200a43e0f37710e3bd40aa Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisagrassa/2019/04/09/screenfreekindergarten/#comment-7 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:50:58 -0400 @lgrassa – I’m so glad that you visited UCC this year and shared this pilot project and your insights with our Kindergarten team. I agree with you that a well-thought out approach to using technology in the curriculum is key to creating transformational learning experiences. We are having these conversations at our school as well and maybe one of…Read more

In reply to - Lisa Grassa wrote a new post on the site Lisa Grassa I wanted to share an article that my colleague and I wrote recently about our screen-free pilot in Kindergarten. This article is directly related to my action […] ]]> fc18f35d7905aa9a6ab8a029a80062cd Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lesliefarooq/2019/04/09/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-115 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:23:01 -0400 @lfarooq I want to be a student in your class! I love that you seek out ways to reach out of your comfort zone to make the magic happen. I wish that more teachers including myself! felt more comfortable modelling epic fails. Can’t wait to hear the song @ the F2F.

@ljensen @edaigle

In reply to - Leslie Farooq wrote a new post on the site Leslie Farooq Microsoft PowerPoint was first released in 1987 (Wikipedia, 2019a). The original slide deck software, PowerPoint revolutionized presentations everywhere, […] ]]> 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 […] ]]> 2d977d81145e40b816f2105ef789603e Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/mary-ellenwilcox/2019/02/09/candy-innovation/#comment-68 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 12:09:15 -0400 I agree @mwilcox! The cohort21 model is a powerful one that creates a safe space for learners to ideate, connect and plan actions to make a difference in the teaching and learning realm. I’m so happy to hear that the cohort model worked well with students. I wonder if anyone has made the cohort 21 model work as professional learning for ongoing…Read more

In reply to - Mary-Ellen Wilcox wrote a new post on the site Mary-Ellen Wilcox This week, another teacher and I hosted a think tank of sorts modelled off the cohort21 conferences. We started the day with this projected on […] ]]> 9cb86d360ef5a7fd88c19db5fcc5d227 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jacquelinewurangian/2019/01/18/how-might-we-develop-empathy-through-global-perspectives/#comment-2 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:57:28 -0500 Hey @jwurangian! Our high school students at UCC participate in MUN and love the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of global issues and to inquire deeply into the one country they represent. I think they start at Grade 7 at Branksome Hall. Will you connect this idea to existing issues and content in your curriculum? Let’s…Read more

In reply to - Jacqueline Wurangian wrote a new post on the site Jacqueline Wurangian I have been wanting to try to incorporate a Model UN with my students as a way to gain perspective, develop empathy as well as advocate for […] ]]> 1e611a1cbe1fd86dcb8925a69e04f663 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/maureencurtin/2019/01/18/making-time-for-joy/#comment-4 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:56:53 -0500 @mcurtin I love your desire to bring the Fun back to the learning process and shift the focus away from marks – no small challenge. The good news is there are several cohort participants you can chat with tomorrow with similar APs. The research is also on your side concluding that often providing feedback alone to student provides a substantially…Read more

In reply to - Maureen Curtin wrote a new post on the site Maureen Curtin I think a lot about BIG questions that are out of my scope of control. I’m constantly thinking about my practice and about the state of education as a […] ]]> 6f4b1742a56cc08f1e4d6a0427346131 Tina Jagdeo voted on Solving the world's greatest problem https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9643/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:20:10 -0500 0 52847e9ae3d9d1451e9601b55b6d34ea Tina Jagdeo voted on Where Does Change Begin? https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9642/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:11:24 -0500 0 4fd91f5e70361aa58dabd86b50fe2c6d Tina Jagdeo voted on How might we develop empathy through global perspectives? https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9641/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:56:19 -0500 0 249baa2b591c7bd9c271aa25bcef501d Tina Jagdeo voted on Making Time for Joy https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9639/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:06:57 -0500 0 01ecf72c3abcd5221e3def42afb31299 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/vanessawade/2019/01/07/action-plan-informal-leadership/#comment-30 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:01:33 -0500 Often informal leaders or people who lead from the “middle” bring the classroom teacher perspective to strategy meetings and policy discussions that can end up keeping ideas realistic, timelines doable and priorities manageable. @vwade looking forward to hearing about your survey results and current thinking!
You might want to talk to @ljensen @…Read more

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 […] ]]> 1fd9daadb96e0473107df69a6107e5eb Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewforti/2019/01/14/trust-the-process/#comment-4 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:08:42 -0500 Love the title of your blog! Its seems like a few action plans this year are investigating ways to engage students with a passion for the “learning journey” instead of fixating on marks. A colleague recently shared some research with me that concluded that descriptive feedback is the most powerful tool for improving student learning – Black,…Read more

In reply to - Andrew Forti wrote a new post on the site Andrew Forti This Cohort experience has been fantastic for thinking about my practice. I’ve spent many hours talking to colleagues, friends, family, and students about […] ]]> a0132c1a196f46e1906f72381328b14a Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/meaganhamilton/2019/01/08/what-is-it-for-decolonizing-for-authentic-engagement-rather-than-box-ticking/#comment-12 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 02:24:55 -0500 Meagan – thank you so much for this thought-provoking and inspirational post! I recently joined my school’s Reconciliation Council whose mandate includes a commitment to the development of a multi-year action plan to address the Truth and Reconciliation Report’s calls to action. My participation on the Council has inspired my action plan to…Read more

In reply to - Meagan Hamilton wrote a new post on the site Meagan Hamilton Hello everyone, and Happy New Year!   I am posting my first blog, in an attempt to sort through the intricate web of thoughts that are becoming […] ]]> 86c4d5959ac46d99f949c2fc17db75d9 Tina Jagdeo posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kristenrichardson/2018/11/13/ripping-off-the-bandaid/#comment-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:55:02 -0500 Hey @krichardson! Love the band aid metaphor/analogy? English teacher, help me out! I agree that we often ask our students to take risks or make mistakes, but how often do we step out of our own comfort zone??

I think if we want to flex our compassionate thinking muscles and build our own growth mindset, we’ve come to the right place signing…Read more

In reply to - Kristen Richardson wrote a new post on the site Kristen Richardson A tidbit of honesty to start: the step to posting anything on this blog was far more daunting than I anticipated. There’s something to be said […] ]]>