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Breaking Down Barriers in Schools & Communities - EdScape15

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.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Breaking Down Barriers

Presented to: EdScape 2015
October 17, 2015
Jay Eitner
@iSuperEit

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Jay Eitner - Superintendent of Schools

Waterford Township School District / jeitner@wtsd.org

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https://goo.gl/PahfhI

follow along on your wireless device (case sensitive)

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https://todaysmeet.com/EdScape15

Join the conversation now!

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Yes, I'm from New Jersey

...and we are NOT this!

We are also not this!!

BUT...we also have 544 operating school districts!

...with 544 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!

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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

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5) smore.com

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

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6) class dojo

class management at your fingertips - all can easily understand

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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.

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10) Kahoot!

Think GAMESHOW in your classroom or community

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www.JayEitner.com

blogs, presentations, news, life

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Dr. Jay Eitner

Haiku Deck Pro User

http://www.EitnerEducation.com

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