CCSD-PD-1.16.16

Take away advice from a current superintendent and other participants as we continue to navigate the ever-changing educational seas.

Participants with learn:

1) How to get more stakeholders involved in your classrooms/schools
2) How to inject free positivity into your classrooms & schools
3) How to enhance student voice so it is reflective of today's practices.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Breaking Down Barriers



Presented to: teachers & administrators of the Clark County School District
January 16, 2016
Jay Eitner, Eitner Education
@iSuperEit

Yes, I'm from New Jersey

...and we are NOT this! 

We are also not this!!

But we ARE this! 

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But we ARE this! 

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AND this!

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Yea, this guy is from NJ...

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BUT...we also have 593 operating school districts!

...with 593 different sets of rules, policies, and cultures. 
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SCHOOL BARRIERS - they're everywhere!

  • Accountability
  • "Past Practice"
  • Fear
  • Visibility
  • Reliability
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Step 1:

Acknowledging it!
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Step 2:

Get Stakeholder buy-in & get an AUP!
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STEP 3: Turn your Vision into a video

Easy glitz, glamour, and FREE positive PUBLICITY!
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Step 4: staff buy-in

no staff / admin buy-in = no productive program
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Step 5: Meet the community where they are.

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BARRIER BREAKERS

CAUTION: Don't go rogue! Check policy before implementing!

1) Twitter

Quick, informative, powerful messages. 
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2) Cybraryman.com
*an internet catalog to find activities to connect communities*

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3) Instagram: a great way to connect with your students , parents, & stakeholders.

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4) REMIND

SND MSGS THRU TEXTING 4 FREE THRU APP or WEBSITE

5) smore.com

free professional-quality newsletters with analytics! **TOP BARRIER BREAKER** 
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6) Screencastify

turn your message into a visual and audio masterpiece - for free! 
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7) TEACHERCAST.NET

app reviews, blogs, chats, videos, how-to's - for ANY barrier 
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8) Symbaloo

Make your bookmarks visual, in one spot, for everyone! 
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9) Periscope

Go anywhere, anytime, any place, in real time.

10) Kahoot!

Think GAMESHOW in your classroom or community 
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