Balancing Connection and Isolation with Mindfulness
The main focus of this conversation is to explore connection and isolation as it impacts students and adult learners. One of the most important aspects to thus conversation will be concept of mindfulness as a tool to help learners stay present. Participants will be encouraged to share their mindfulness strategies as well as strategies for overcoming isolation from peers and their PLN. We will also explore how mindfulness can assist us with staying present and reducing stress.
Conversational Practice
This conversation will start with individual reflection, small group discussions and large group theme building. We will use tools to ensure everyone is a part of the process such as post its and honoring our established norms for collaboration. We will then take the post its and use technology based tools (such as Post It Plus) to make the ideas and connections accessible to everyone.
Conversation Links
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Jessica RaleighDenver Public Schools
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Dan WhalenCollingswood Public Schools
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Peggy GeorgeClassroom 2.0 LIVE
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Tekeia HowardThe Miami Valley School
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Carl AckermanOffice of Teaching and Learning - School District of Philadelphia
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Marta FouserKing's Academy
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Nicole RyanMove, Learn, Succeed
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Deanna StephanGarnet Valley High School
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Michael Klein
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Rachel Matthews
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Laura JordanCowan Road Middle School
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Michael CarsonMcLean School of Maryland
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Kristi Froisland
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Oliver EatonCulver Academies
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Scott TottenFlemington-Raritan School District
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Nancy KuThe Shipley School
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Maanika KeesaraMastery Charter - Thomas High
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Christie BarnesBerwick Academy
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Rachel GorskyThe Miami Valley School
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Kaitlin SyringEdison Township Public Schools
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Erin FeerickKensington CAPA High School (KCAPA)
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Mark SilberbergLittle Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS
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Kris Devereaux
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Daniel DioGuardiEducate LLC
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Montgomery Ogden
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Robert Dillon
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Tod WitmanSchuylkill Valley School District
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Swetha NarasimhanUniversity of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education; Science Leadership Academy
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Diana PottsEthical Culture Fieldston School, Fieldston Lower
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