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Possip isn’t a traditional survey – and that is by design. We have heard, “these questions are so simple and this survey is so quick. Can you learn anything?” The answer is, yes! We believe the Possip difference helps leaders improve decision making and helps people feel heard.
The questions are simple and the survey is quick by design.
We believe that the true power of a survey isn’t in the number of questions that are asked, but rather, the power of the collective voices of those who contribute.
By creating a simplified design that centers the people, we’re able to put the voices of families front and center.
, Not SurveysA Pulse Check is a quick way to find out vital information in real-time and to give you a snapshot of your overall health. Possip is just that- we create a routine of checking in with your most important stakeholders to gauge the overall health of your community and organization. A typical survey requires more time, energy, and effort. You’ll be able to dive deeper into those stats, but oftentimes those results are too far removed from the day to day to effectively be used for slight course adjustments along the way. Think of us like your routine car fill-up, not your annual maintenance. You can improve decision making with consistent information.
If we are talking about Likert scales we may have already missed the mark. Why? The Likert scale doesn’t enable expression of opinion, rather it forces people to choose between pre-chosen ideas. While valuable at times, it can be unnecessarily rigid – and distancing. Also for organizations, our communities and constituents aren’t research subjects. They are people who we want to learn from and improve for.
The language of our Pulse Checks is accessible for everyone. Our Pulse Checks may sound less formal than a typical survey. This is on purpose! We do this to invite authentic feedback. Our Pulse Checks aim to feel like a conversation rather than a quiz where the answers will be graded and analyzed. We don’t want complicated languages to get in the way of the ability of leaders to improve decisions.
Organizations are made up of unique voices from across the globe. Our Pulse Checks enable your stakeholders to accurately communicate their heart by allowing them to respond in their native tongue.
Our Pulse Checks can be completed in as little as one minute. That’s less time than you’ve been reading these bullet points! We also make sure that for decision-makers and leaders, they can get actionable next steps in less than 5 minutes. And organizations get their reports in less than 2 business days. You need information quickly to be able to improve decisions. And people need to be able to share their thoughts quickly to give as much information as possible.
Part of how we keep the Pulse Check short is by not asking for information. So often when families or staff members are asked to do surveys, they’ve answered 5 questions before they’ve even had the chance to share about their experiences. This is why a typical survey receives such low response rates. By internally housing only the information needed to effectively respond, Possip ensures the highest response rates.
While we think quantitative benchmarks are important, we believe the experiences represented in people’s voices and words are equally – if not more important. Our Pulse Checks create a space for people to share answers that can be quantified -but gives equal credence to people sharing their experiences, needs, and what’s top for them.
Most surveys are an annual – or quarterly affair. We believe in creating predictability and routine. This helps people get into a sense of expectation, and know where they can share their thoughts and ideas.
While feedback is valuable, praise and positivity is equally so. In so many high stakes professions, like teaching, there isn’t enough positive feedback. Possip actively seeks out the positive for organizations and schools. To learn about the power of effective praise, click here.
Because of how we survey, leaders get the quantity and authentic quality of voices they need. This makes their decisions easier – and helps them feel more confident in the decisions they have made. We hear from leaders that their decisions became so much easier once they knew they were hearing from the diversity of their voices. For more on difficult decision-making, click here.
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Savannah, a current Possip reporter and former educator, shares several tips on student discipline!
As the month of June rolls around, the school year begins to wind down. This is often a time for teachers and students to reflect on their year, document growth, and prepare for final exams and end of the year activities. With this anticipation also comes an uptick in ansiness and unwanted student behavior. Simultaneously, teacher fatigue begins to set in as we all mentally begin to prepare for the reprieve of summer. This combination can understandably lead to frustration and irritation, and the need to delve into student discipline.
In this situation, it’s easy to fall back on top of mind disciplinary measures, but this often too easily slides into a form of punishment, which can be harmful for students. This is not to say there aren’t consequences for actions. However, taking the time to first address a student’s underlying needs, meet them where they are, and provide guidance and redirection is key to supporting students.
Here are a few best practices related to discipline, that don’t incite punishment or harm the teacher and student relationship:
At the beginning of the year, many teachers spend time intentionally creating norms with their classes. Revisiting norms at the end of the year reminds ourselves and our students what we have mutually agreed upon. You may even consider inviting a conversation around rewriting or editing norms that have evolved. Perhaps you may even add new ones for the last few weeks of school.
Unwanted behavior often stems from students not understanding the why. As a former teacher, I often told my students, “If you don’t know why you’re doing something, ask your teacher to explain the significance.” As educators, our responses to this question need to be more than “because I said so,” or “it’s just part of the curriculum.” By helping students find a greater purpose and life connections to their learning, students are more likely to participate and self-motivate. This in turn, results in fewer unwanted behaviors from students.
We often focus on the behavior rather than the motivation for the behavior in the first place. While this might sometimes be necessary in dangerous situations, it ultimately doesn’t address the root issue. Having honest conversations with students using prompting and exploratory questions disarms students, fosters the teacher-student relationship, and shows students that you see them. Sometimes, a simple why is extremely powerful.
For more info on approaching student mental health, click here.
Creating boundaries for ourselves, our space, and for how students should interact with one another is important for student development and relationship-building. We are simultaneously modeling for students how to create boundaries for themselves. Of course, these boundaries should be age and grade-level appropriate. Here are a couple examples of what this might sound like:
Each school district and individual school has different expectations when it comes to student discipline. It’s important to first understand your school’s discipline model, and participate in conversations about whether or not that discipline model is supporting students. Ask the questions:
Discipline is tough! So at the end of the year, when we are already feeling short on energy and resources, it’s even harder. Taking the time to slow down. Consider how we can best support ourselves and our students is important to ending the year on a positive note as we transition into summer.
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