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Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata
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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Tom Kaster, former IB math teacher and founder of The Datafied Classroom, to explore how data can be used as a tool for trust instead of judgment.
Drawing on nearly 20 years in international and public schools, Tom shares how well-designed data dashboards can remove ego from conversations, shift the focus from individuals to systems, and help teams work together to better support both educators and students.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
How to use data to strengthen collaboration instead of creating fear or defensiveness
Why objective, visual dashboards can improve trust and clarity in team discussions
How MTSS and Early Warning Indicator dashboards can support shared ownership for student success
Ways leaders can use data to tap into collective expertise rather than punishment
How data-informed practices align with the philosophy of Collaborative Response
If your school or district is overwhelmed by data but hungry for meaningful action, this episode will help you rethink how data can become a catalyst for collaboration, clarity, and collective efficacy.
Learn more about Tom Kaster at http://www.datafiedclassroom.com
#BuildingACultureOfCollaboration #CollaborativeResponse #EducationalLeadership #MTSS #DataInSchools
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Connect with Tom Kaster
Email: tom.kaster@datafiedclassroom.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kaster-datafied
Facebook: The Datafied Classroom
YouTube: @TheDatafiedClassroom
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
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Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
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Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article
https://bit.ly/CR-overview
In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Tom Kaster, former IB math teacher and founder of The Datafied Classroom, to explore how data can be used as a tool for trust instead of judgment.
Drawing on nearly 20 years in international and public schools, Tom shares how well-designed data dashboards can remove ego from conversations, shift the focus from individuals to systems, and help teams work together to better support both educators and students.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
How to use data to strengthen collaboration instead of creating fear or defensiveness
Why objective, visual dashboards can improve trust and clarity in team discussions
How MTSS and Early Warning Indicator dashboards can support shared ownership for student success
Ways leaders can use data to tap into collective expertise rather than punishment
How data-informed practices align with the philosophy of Collaborative Response
If your school or district is overwhelmed by data but hungry for meaningful action, this episode will help you rethink how data can become a catalyst for collaboration, clarity, and collective efficacy.
Learn more about Tom Kaster at http://www.datafiedclassroom.com
#BuildingACultureOfCollaboration #CollaborativeResponse #EducationalLeadership #MTSS #DataInSchools
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Connect with Tom Kaster
Email: tom.kaster@datafiedclassroom.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kaster-datafied
Facebook: The Datafied Classroom
YouTube: @TheDatafiedClassroom
Connect with Kurtis Hewson
Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @hewsonk27
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson
Connect with Lorna Hewson
Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca
X: @LornaHewson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104
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Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s
Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE
https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!
Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trial
https://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca
Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more!
https://bit.ly/JLinsider
Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader
🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7ow
Website https://jigsawlearning.ca
Email questions@jigsawlearning.ca
X https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_Learning
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-inc
Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.
Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.
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What is Building a Culture of Collaboration?
Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy.
You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the structures, roles, and agendas required to ensure your team meetings (PLCs, staff, student support) are focused and drive action. You'll discover how to shift your organization's mindset from isolated practice to powerful, shared responsibility for ALL students—this is key to teamwork and collaboration. Finally, you'll gain the leadership strategies needed to intentionally build a robust and sustainable culture that maximizes collective capacity and student success. We also talk with thought leaders outside of education, to grow our understanding of effective collaboration and teamwork.
Subscribe today to master the art of intentional collaboration and take your leadership to the next level!