Sunday, May 17, 2015

How to Shape Culture


These six steps come from a book I'm currently reading titled Blended:
  1. Define a problem or task the recurs again and again.
  2. Appoint a group to solve the problem.
  3. If they fail, ask them to try again with a different process.
  4. If they succeed, ask the same group to repeat the process every time the problem recurs.
  5. Write down and promote your culture.
  6. Live in a way that is consistent with your culture.
Looking at step one, are there any problems or tasks that recur frequently in your classes, school, or life that could use a solution? Write suggestions in the comment section.
... culture matters. And I am not talking about walking single-file lines. I am talking about holding students to high expectations for behavior and having rewards and consequences for every positive and negative behavior we don't tolerate, without excuses. This is even more important if you are building for open-learning environments. We needed to prioritize this so learning could happen.

How can class be made better? What areas can/should you expect more of yourself inside and outside of class?

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