FETC Day 1: Utilizing Change & Data Analysis to Transform Your School
- kasutte1
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
Just got back from day one of FETC 2025, and wow, my brain is buzzing! I sat in on this amazing session by Rob Slaby about using change and data to transform our schools. Buckle up, 'cause I'm about to spill the tea on all the cool stuff I learned!
Time to Shake Things Up!
So, Slaby was all about reimagining how we teach and learn. I know change can be scary, but he gave us a roadmap to disrupt our current setup in a good way!
The ABCs of Change
Slaby broke it down into three simple steps:
Figure out what needs fixing
Remember it's all about the people
Know exactly what you're changing
The "Change Reaction" Squad
Slaby identified six types of people when it comes to change:
The "What Do I Do?" crowd
The "It's Too Complicated!" gang
The FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) crew
The "What's In It For Me?" bunch
The "But We've Always Done It This Way" folks
The "If You Win, I Lose" team
I'm pretty sure we all know at least one person in each category. Maybe we've even been in some of these groups ourselves!
Slaby reminded us that people want different things from change. Some want a pat on the back, others want to level up their skills, and some just want to feel secure. Knowing what motivates people can help us get everyone on board. We talked about why people resist change and how to help them come around. My favorite tip?
Don't just talk at people – have a real conversation.
It's all about that two-way street!
One cool idea was to celebrate small wins along the way. It's like when you're on a diet and you lose that first pound – it feels awesome and makes you want to keep going!
It's not just about the change itself, but about the people going through it. If we can create an environment of trust, openness, and recognition, we might just be able to make some magic happen in our schools.
Change might be tricky, but with the right approach, we could really level up how we teach our kids.
Are you ready to shake things up at your school? Let's chat in the comments!
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