S2-02: Community Learning and Gratitude

Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, will be released in mid-2022. An experienced teacher and district leader, her areas of focus include learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Lainie’s work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, OC Family Magazine, and PBS News Hour. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development.

Key Takeaways:

Gratitude helps us cope with stress, regulate emotions, physiological health, and energizes learning. Gratitude becomes contagious. You need to model everything you want to see. Sticky note compliments as a strategy. The Cycle of Inquiry is not meant to be linear. The word “priority” was never supposed to be plural. Use the “It would be cool if…” prompt by Dr. Novak. Teacher learning needs to be ongoing and job embedded. Look to implement a community of inquiry cycle in your school. Make sure you avoid the “comparison hangover”.

Contact:

Twitter: @LainieRowell

Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.lainierowell.com

Publications:

Evolving Learner

Because of a Teacher

Podcast - Lemonade Learning

TEDx - Learn Like a Kid

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