#educoach Archive

The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.

Wednesday February 14, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Good evening #educoach. Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
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  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST
    It's time, and what a great way to end today with #educoach !
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST
    #EduCoach 👋🏼Serve as an Instructional Coach at Bartlett MS in Porterville, CA! 📘Enjoying our Winter Book Study on #TheCoachingHabit authored by @boxofcrayons 📒🖍
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST
    My #eduwin -- coaching conversations set up in response to the Coaching menu form I shared with Ts. Some great reflection and planning with Coaching Habit questions. #educoach
  • MrBillySpicer Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST
    🚨 New blog post up on @TeachBoost! 📣THE FIRST COACHING MEETING #educoach #instructionalcoaching https://t.co/N6zUDuv8Eq
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST
    #educoach Allison from SC, glad to be here with a learning community I 💗
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:03 PM EST
    If you are new to #educoach we use a Q1 A1 format. Please make sure to include the hashtag in your tweets.
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    #EduCoach #CoachingSnaps 💛🐾 My passion is #Family & #ParentEmpowerment & for the last several years I've facilitated #ParentingPartners 💚our turnout last night at our first @PIQE_USA workshop at Bartlett Middle School! Highlight was Fs sharing their hopes for their child.💫
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Instructional coach in Vermont. Success for the week was giving a presentation to our district leadership team on @jimknight99 intensive institute with colleagues... with a live #betterconversation #EduCoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Check out https://t.co/EQhkgsUNZ9 to participate in chat and obtain transcripts. #educoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:06 PM EST
    awesome! Hi Ellen #educoach
    In reply to @EDMathHysteria, @jimknight99
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Chapter 6 of The Coaching Habit - The Strategic Question (Our questions are framed with an instructional coach in mind, but feel free to insert your own role to respond to the question.) #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Q1 Have you had an opportunity to try any of the Coaching Habit questions from @boxofcrayons? We’d love to hear your experiences. #educoach
  • loudenclearblog Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Hi! Kristy from Alabama! Brand new part time instructional coach in Alabama. Checking in for a little while. :) #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat, Kristy! #educoach has been talking about "The Coaching Habit" book: starting conversations with "What are you thinking? What ELSE are you thinking?" Then LISTENING.
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Awesome! Glad you joined us for a bit! #educoach
    In reply to @loudenclearblog
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: Yes. I’m trying out the coaching habit questions, but moreover the beneficial curious but lazy stance. It’s hard to do. #EduCoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Yes -- I've used the listening more than talking stance. One of my T's actually started a conversation herself with "Here's what I'm thinking"! #educoach @EDMathHysteria
  • loudenclearblog Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Thanks! This book is on my list (which is really long!) :) #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST
    #EduCoach A1: This week I have focused on wholly being present in my conversations & focused on what is really on the minds of the Ts I serve. Instead of 👇🏼 after asking a question & going through the motions or thinking about other things ... I am genuinely listening.
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST
    It is an easy read -- but quite helpful in the area of listening, really listening to the other person. #educoach
    In reply to @loudenclearblog
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST
    This leads right into the next question! Stay tuned! #educoach
    In reply to @mydesk_not
  • loudenclearblog Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST
    I saved this earlier today to read later. I need all the help I can get! :) #educoach
    In reply to @MrBillySpicer, @TeachBoost, @JenWilliamsEdu, @mariagalanis, @JennyLehotsky, @MrsRyder58, @mrsforest, @jg_jgarrett, @rmbtowner_tech, @kimdarche
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Q2 What is the difference between “going through the motions of listening” and “actually listening?” #educoach
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Hello to all my #EduCoach friends! Happy Valentine’s Day.
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST
    I had a colleague yesterday complain that they wish I shared my opinion more readily. Maybe this was my win for the week. I’m breaking my bad habit of doing too much of the thinking? #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST
    #EduCoach #TheCoachingHabit has to be one of my all time favorite book studies because the chapters are short and straight to the point and @boxofcrayons provides some additional and interesting videos that accompany each part. 👍🏼
    In reply to @IAteacherNan, @loudenclearblog, @boxofcrayons
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Listening allows me to feel a little less stressed bc that's the only think I am focused on, and I better understand. #educoach
    In reply to @mydesk_not
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Hi everyone! My name is Arianna Johnson. I am a student at North Carolina State University, and this will be my first official chat! I am looking forward to it! #educoach #eci201
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Hello to YOU, @genevie79cr ! We're glad you made it to #educoach tonight!
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Hello Kristy! Welcome to Instructional Coaching! I love love love what I do supporting Ts, As, Ss, and Ps alike! #EduCoach
    In reply to @loudenclearblog
  • loudenclearblog Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2. I sometimes think I "go through the motions" because I think I know how I can help w/o completely listening to what they have to say, what they need, and how I can actually help Ts help themselves. #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Hi Arianna! Thanks for joining us tonight! #educoach
    In reply to @AriJohnson26
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Welcome @AriJohnson26! Glad you are here for the chat tonight! #educoach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: if you’re actually you are curious. Wondering what they will say rather than thinking about how to lob the ball back at them. #EduCoach
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Oops! Late to party! Laura IC from IL & my #eduwin was partnering with a teacher to plan PD to make the most out of the co-teaching partnerships we already have. #educoach
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1: Yes! Working on being present. Seeking to listen and learn to move forward. #EduCoach
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Thank you!! #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    @mrsjtweetsmath It's good to have you here in our #educoach chat! Welcome!
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Welcome!! #educoach
    In reply to @AriJohnson26
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A1: No, I haven't really tried out the coach habit questions. I currently work at the Boys and Girls Club, so I hope to practice these questions more often. #educoach #eci201
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    #EduCoach A2: The key to actually listening is to Coach with curiosity and to stay curious and keep asking questions. ❓🌬❓ "To be on a quest is nothing more than to become an asker of questions." -Sam Keen
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: Just directed play of "On Golden Pond". Norman comments on the art of listening and how people check themselves out in your glasses while waiting for their turn to talk. I kept thinking about #educoach!
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: It sounds like common sense but you learn more by actually listening. #EduCoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Hi Laura, Glad you made it! Thanks for joining in on tonight's #educoach chat. I'd love to learn more about the PD! Co-teaching can be challenging.
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    You can try the questions out in just about any situation -- with students, coworkers, family. #educoach
    In reply to @AriJohnson26
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: I think the toughest thing is to avoid formulating a response or suggestion. Listening to understand alone. #educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    #EduCoach Welcome Arianna and congratulations to joining your first official chat! Great #PLN and amazing Educators! Glad you are with us this evening!
    In reply to @AriJohnson26
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: if you’re actually listening, you are curious. Wondering what they will say... rather than thinking about how to lob the ball back at them. #EduCoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I totally agree! #educoach
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST
    I think if you don't care, it is hard to listen. I feel connected to my team and wanting to see others succeed. #educoach
    In reply to @mydesk_not
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
    #EduCoach Great way to amplify your co-teaching with Ts to co-planning and facilitating PDs! Yes! #TeacherLeadership #TeacherEmpowerment
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I love that. Pause and affirm rather than look for spinach in your teeth while you wait. #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST
    #educoach I have to work on this bc I am an idea person. I'm always reflecting and working on this
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: For me, when it is easy to tell when someone is actually listening. If you are actually listening you are fully engaged and interested in the conversation itself. You have to urge to want to know more! #educoach #eci201
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Q3 What tips can you share that help you stay in an active listening mode when working with individuals, teams or in a whole group setting? #educoach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:24 PM EST
    I think allowing pauses for thought helps. We can just listen rather than strategize and be ready with something snappy. #educoach
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST
    #EduCoach A2: Totally agree! We need to tune out the distractions going on in our head that might pull us away from truly listening & focus on truly connecting heart to heart and thought to thought with Ts we serve. 🐹 "The wheel is spinning but the hamster is dead."
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: I’m a note taker. It helps me organize ideas and see the need for future questioning w/o interrupting the Ts flow of thought. It’s in my notes, so I can return to it. #educoach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: This. Slowing things down. Holding myself back. I’m working so hard to get better at this. It helps to remember that respecting the status of my colleagues means that I let them do their own thinking. #educoach
    • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:24 PM EST
      I think allowing pauses for thought helps. We can just listen rather than strategize and be ready with something snappy. #educoach
      In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: As "The Coaching Habit" says: actually listening. And when I get distracted (which I will), I'll come back and start listening again. #educoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Yes, and that allows a reference to return too! #educoach
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST
    #EduCoach #GrowthMindset Indeed! 💫Total believer in encouraging all of us to find inspiration from the success of others. If our Ts succeed ultimately our Ss will succeed! #BetterTogether
    In reply to @realAllisonW
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
    @EDMathHysteria -- yes! Letting our colleagues do their own thinking. Just having a sit-down conversation helps to slow things down in their day to allow them to start reflection and thinking! #educoach
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: I am one to picture what the speaker is saying, while also trying to take notes. I am able to stay focused and I get to write down any clarification questions I may have for later. #educoach #eci201
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
    I’m a note taker too but a terrible typist. I’ve decided that I need to pause note taking to actually listen. Then check for my own understanding with the briefest of notes. #educoach
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
    prep prior to the conversations helps me--often times I find I might be processing at the same time. #educoach
    In reply to @EDMathHysteria
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Q4 What are your thoughts on the Tim Ferriss quote in chapter 6 of The Coaching Habit, “Being busy is a form of laziness-lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.” #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4: Unfortunately I have often been guilty of "being busy". Head in the computer does not equal growth of myself, T's or S's. @SweeneyDiane cautioned IC's about this at our first training. #educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:34 PM EST
    #EduCoach A3: A tip to help stay in an active listening mode is to identify what is the ❓that is truly at the heart of the matter or what kinds of questions might help us move forward. #TheCoachingHabit ❓❤️❓ "... discover the question at the heart of every good strategy."
  • genevie79cr Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: It takes a conscious effort. Working on mindfulness. #EduCoach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: I think he’s asking us to reframe our thinking about busy vs. lazy. Most of us become coaches because we define ourselves as “doers” but in coaching it’s really about reflecting WHO is doing... if I’m the prime “doer” I’m not coaching well. #educoach
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A4: Rings so true. I’m passionate and can get excited about a lot of amazing work we can do, but if I take on too much, the work is mediocre, lacks reflection and doesn’t have the impact I hoped for. Have to guard against this! #educoach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Right! Love that you mentioned students. We’d never do their work for them. It shows lack of trust. #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan, @SweeneyDiane
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Agree! I'm a fixer -- I want to fix the T's problem. But I'm starting to see I do NOT need to be the prime "doer" as you describe it. The T seeks growth -- can't happen if I'm the "doer". #educoach
    • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
      A4: I think he’s asking us to reframe our thinking about busy vs. lazy. Most of us become coaches because we define ourselves as “doers” but in coaching it’s really about reflecting WHO is doing... if I’m the prime “doer” I’m not coaching well. #educoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Makes me think about in the CR...the person doing the talking is learning. #educoach
    In reply to @EDMathHysteria
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Q5 Have you tried using The Strategic Question? “If you are saying yes to this, what are you saying no to.” What are your experiences or thoughts to using the question? #educoach
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Q4: I think he is "being busy" is a result of us being "lazy." If we put our all into what we say we are passionate about, then things will be great! We cannot grow and do the great things we set out for if the work is not put in. #educoach #eci201
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:43 PM EST
    #EduCoach A5: Yes one of the most strategic questions from #TheCoachingHabit 📘 "If you're saying YES to this, what are you saying NO to?"
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A5: A grade level team in our building asked for staff to commit to making contact with specific S's each day to encourage S. Good time to think "what are you really asking me to do?" #educoach
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
    I have not, but I love this Q! Ts are the hardest working people I know. We can’t do everything. Let’s spend our time doing what will have the greatest impact and forgo the time wasters (like grading everything!) #educoach
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5: No I have not tried this, but it sounds like a great question to help understand and analyze a situation. #educoach #eci201
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Q6 Have you found ways to help you decide to say “YES” or “NO” to something being asked of you as a coach? #educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
    #EduCoach A5: This has really forced me to think about how being an impactful #InstructionalCoach is not just about adding but what can we subtract, stop doing, & take off our plate to more effectively support "The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do." -Michael Porter
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Our first grade team discussed this -- what is the greatest impact? What can we do well vs just doing "more"? #educoach
    • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
      I have not, but I love this Q! Ts are the hardest working people I know. We can’t do everything. Let’s spend our time doing what will have the greatest impact and forgo the time wasters (like grading everything!) #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Good point! What can we stop doing in order to be more effective? Next question -- how to let admin know that having several mtgs during school day takes away from our work? #educoach
    • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
      #EduCoach A5: This has really forced me to think about how being an impactful #InstructionalCoach is not just about adding but what can we subtract, stop doing, & take off our plate to more effectively support "The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do." -Michael Porter
  • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A6: Full disclosure? Not my best thing. I get excited & create more work than I can do. I need (& have had) a coach help me prioritize occasionally. ‘Bout time to do that again 😬#educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
    #EduCoach A5: So profound! From here on out I'm going to use this question as my North Star! 💫 "What will you say No to if you're truly saying Yes to this?"
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5: yes just today... it was not a win. I said yes to revising proficiency scales knowing that I should really be doing something with greater impact. I have a soft spot for curriculum work... #educoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Think this would be a common attribute of many ICs; if we feel it has the potential to help--we're there! #educoach
    • mrsjtweetsmath Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
      A6: Full disclosure? Not my best thing. I get excited & create more work than I can do. I need (& have had) a coach help me prioritize occasionally. ‘Bout time to do that again 😬#educoach
  • partikateach Feb 14 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Hi all! I'm an instructional tech. coach in Iowa and this will be my first chat! Looking forward to it! #educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    #EduCoach Oh my I just had the same thing happen yesterday with several things I ended up saying Yes to. I have been told many a times that everyone knows I will always say Yes and even though "No" is in my name "Noemi" LOL I have a hard time saying it. #EduCoach
    In reply to @EDMathHysteria
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6: Spent time yesterday explaining the research on the impact of role clarity for coaches and effectiveness. I hope I’m planting a seed. #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Welcome to #educoach! We are discussing Chapter 6 of "The Coaching Habit" and are on a question about "what will you say No to if you say Yes to something" that you are asked to do?
    In reply to @partikateach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Welcome! Glad you could join in for a bit. #educoach
    In reply to @partikateach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:53 PM EST
    #EduCoach A5: Going to focus on saying Yes more slowly & willing to stay curious before committing. 🎈What could being fully committed to this idea look like? 🎈How do you create the space, focus, & resources that you'll need to truly do that Yes? From👇🏼 #TheCoachingHabit
  • partikateach Feb 14 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6 In our building admin has as many meetings as we do. Working together to increase e-mail use and limit mtgs that can be typed out instead. #educoach
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q7 5 other strategic questions were introduced on page 173. Thoughts on how you might use in your own work? What is your winning aspiration? Where will we play? How will we win? What capabilities must be in place? What management systems are required? #educoach
  • IAteacherNan - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A6: I need to develop a strategy for this. I like the suggestion of asking more about what it is expected, and who else have you asked? #educoach
  • mydesk_not Feb 14 @ 9:55 PM EST
    #EduCoach Welcome Alisha to your first chat! It's an awesome winter book study on #TheCoachingHabit but the questions are open whether you've had an opportunity to read the chapter or not. Great #PLN
    In reply to @partikateach
  • EDMathHysteria Feb 14 @ 9:55 PM EST
    We’re all a work in progress, eh? Everyone can benefit from coaching. #educoach
    In reply to @mrsjtweetsmath
  • AriJohnson26 Feb 14 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: I have not done any coaching yet, but I think collaborating and understanding what the outcomes may be is important. #educoach #eci201
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Think the Principal-Coach agreement is a great tool and strategy. Also sharing what it is you role is, in the beginning, might help to reduce requests that my to necessarily be the best use of time. #educoach
    In reply to @IAteacherNan
  • realAllisonW - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Q8 What questions do you have for each other about anything read in The Coaching Habit Book? #educoach