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Photo by Saketh Garuda on Unsplash No, not the bendy kind of flexible - I mean, the kind of flexible when you consider other people's perspectives, when you're open to new ideas, and when you're willing to consider many options for solving a problem. When you're facing complex problems and feeling frustrated, confused, tired, or stressed, the habit... Continue Reading →
As children, our imaginations could take us anywhere and could solve any problem. We could dream up hundreds of creative solutions and ideas. Then we grew up, and for some of us, our creative, imaginative, and innovative spirits got pushed aside for more realistic and logical reasoning. Right now, our world looks completely different than... Continue Reading →
http://Photo by N. on Unsplash Welcome back to DEEL REELS! This is episode 5 in the series of Structuring Meetings. In the first four series, we looked at setting the tone for your meeting; how to incorporate inclusion activities; we then looked at creating agendas, working agreements and meeting outcomes; and in episode 4 we... Continue Reading →
"Only connect!"E.M. Forster, Howard's End As educators, we know the value and the power of forging connections and building relationships. However, when we are no longer face-to-face with our students, colleagues and families, forging and maintaining those connections becomes a new and different kind of challenge. In this DEEL Reel, learn how to use Google... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when we’re unsure of what to do we make hasty decisions. Hasty decisions can lead to regret, anger, and strained relationships - even when we made those decisions with the best intentions. Yikes! Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash How might we slow down and manage our impulsivity so that we can move forward without regrets? In this... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat in a meeting that was chaotic and disorganized? Have you ever wondered how to create meetings where they are purposeful, and have tight protocols for sharing thoughts and ideas? If so, you will enjoy this series on How to Structure Meetings. In this episode, we will explore protocols for activating and... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to Structuring Meetings! Would you like to bring clarity to your meetings? Well, in this episode we look closely at the importance of creating meeting outcomes, agendas and working agreements to clearly define the big picture (outcomes), the roadmap to follow (agendas) and how we will all agree to behave (working agreements). Find... Continue Reading →
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter"E.E. Cummings Photo by Huyen Nguyen on Unsplash When things look bleak and you’re unsure of what to do, finding humor might just be the best answer! Not only does laughter burn calories, but it also helps us feel connected to others and provides us an outlet in difficult... Continue Reading →
How do you move forward when you’re stuck? How do you find options when you don’t know what your next step should be? We often find ourselves faced with uncertainty - especially now while the world is facing such a dynamic health crisis. As educators, learning to support our students and colleagues in new territory... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to DEEL Reel! This video clip is the second in the series of how to plan well structured meetings. Episode one focused on how to set the tone at the beginning of your meeting by setting clear expectations, defining the purpose and clarifying outcomes. Episode two will explore how to incorporate inclusion activities... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat through a meeting and wondered why you were there? Have you ever left a meeting and thought, that could have been an email? Have you ever been in a meeting where you were confused and did not understand the purpose or goal of the meeting? If you answered yes to any... Continue Reading →
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