Flipped Faculty Meeting
There are many ways to flip a faculty meeting. Flipped faculty meetings allow for more meaningful face-to-face time by front-loading basic information. This allows teachers to consume information before the meeting, thus allowing for deeper discussion during the meeting time.
Jennifer McKay, principal at Southern Hills Elementary School flips her staff meetings by sending out all information a week before, which has allowed her team to consume the information before meeting time. Then at the meeting, they take a deep dive into discussions.
Jack Reed, principal at Emerson North School flips his faculty meeting by creating a video and having staff watch the videos. Check out his YouTube channel, which houses his flipped faculty meetings.
Hoonuit offers a variety of professional learning topics; everything from Google Classroom to classroom management. This is a great anytime, any place professional learning platform. Administrators can assign content to staff members and then staff members can print off certificates of completion.
Create a bingo card for staff to complete which also creates a fun learning experience. Bingo can help spark creativity and innovation. This version of Bingo also allows for differentiation of activities.
Pineapple Chart
The Pineapple chart allows educators to invite others into their classroom for informal observations. A chart is set up somewhere in a highly visible location in the school. Then teachers can sign up or "advertise" the awesome things they are doing in their classroom which others might want to observe. This is voluntary with no documentation or evaluation attached and a great way to learn from your peers.
Observe Me
#ObserveMe is similar to the Pineapple Chart idea, in that it allows educators to invite others into their classroom for informal observations. This idea increases the frequency of feedback, allows for more opportunities to have a growth mindset and will ultimately positively impact our students. Educators post a sign on their door identifying their room as an #ObserveMe room with their goals listed. Then observers can provide instant feedback.
These are just a few ideas, and there are MANY more. Below are a few links to other ideas, examples, and resources.
Ideas, Examples & Resources
Forget Faculty Meetings
Coolidge Staff Blog
F.D. Moon S'mores
Transform Your Staff Meetings
Leading Innovative Change
#PatioPD
