We must model how to respectfully disagree with someone on social media as if our students might see what we are saying. Calling people names, making fun of them, trying to embarrass them, not listening, etc. is not how we would teach students to disagree.
@WeinsteinEdu I am all about this! We need to properly model civil discourse. It is okay to be uncomfortable when discussing things especially tough things.
@WeinsteinEdu I'm glad this has been said. The season is calling for maturity not reactivity. Panic and anger is not going to help get through the next 12 months. I've come to believe that maturity works on choice since it comes to us in packages that don't appeal.
@WeinsteinEdu Awhile back, a friend sat me down and had this chat with me. It’s ok to disagree. Don’t just agree to ‘keep the peace’. A few responses she gave me: Respectfully, I disagree. No, I think differently. I respect your viewpoint but my own thoughts differ.
@WeinsteinEdu We now live in a world surrounded by many who think if your viewpoint doesn’t fit their own, you are some demonic, conspiracist, drama influencer. It’s all about approach and response. It’s ok to disagree+it’s important students understand that. Bullying+harassment is never ok.
@WeinsteinEdu I've used Twitter threads in which I've been tagged as examples for my students as to when I tap out, mute and/or block people. When someone starts to name call or use mockery, it is no longer a discussion and I get to choose to no longer engage. They are powerful conversations
@WeinsteinEdu We should as educators hold a higher standard. Unfortunately, too many of our students are watching parents and other leaders and their modelling is drowning out ours.