#FLEdChat Archive
#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
Wednesday June 21, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello everyone, Dene here, co-moderator for
#fledchat
and am thrilled that you have joined us! Please introduce yourself!
participatechat
Jun 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#FLEdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/tmr0m9WUVY
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Thanks
#edumoves
! Gotta jump on
#FLedChat
!
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
One of the co-moderators. We have several awesome ones!
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello everyone, Dene here, co-moderator for
#fledchat
and am thrilled that you have joined us! Please introduce yourself!
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
And we are so glad that you did. Hey there Kim!
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
It is coming down outside right now as I sit in Starbucks...Orlando might flood...in five minutes there is standing water.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
We are using the Q1/A1 format along with the
#fledchat
hashtag in order to organize us tonight. We will be getting started here momentarily!
FoleyKev
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kevin here in Ireland.Im a Teaching Principal
#edumoves
#fledchat
#st
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I'm listening in on
#Fledchat
from the west coast. I teach technology in elementary grades.
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kristin from St. Augustine, Fl.
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I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
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Jessica SPED from Merritt Island here. Space Coast What up?
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey hey hey Alex, welcome to FL virtually!! Glad you joined us tonight man!
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey, hey
#FLedChat
! Michelle, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach (currently in NC) here!
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Kevin!
#Fledchat
In reply to @FoleyKev
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Kevin, how's Ireland? I need to get out more!
#fledchat
In reply to @FoleyKev
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Hey
#Fledchat
Celeste here 5th grade math and science teacher in Tallahassee
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello there Kristin, is it as rainy there as it is here currently?
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In reply to @KristinCHarr
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hello Jessica, what's going on near the east coast??
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In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Alright for the media specialists!
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In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hello there Celeste!! :)
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In reply to @Celeste_Clemons, @FoleyKev
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Not too bad here!
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Woot woot!!
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In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1 will be here in one minute!
#FLEdChat
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey Dene!
#Fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I hear that. It is quite slippery here.
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In reply to @I_teach_Pandas, @FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: Diversity is something that students need to know. What ideas do you have for educating students about diversity?
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Right out of the box, I know! Ha!
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: Diversity is something that students need to know. What ideas do you have for educating students about diversity?
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valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hi
#FLedChat
peeps! How y'all doin tonight? Valerie from NE FL!
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Valerie! Always a pleasure!
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In reply to @valerietilton
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I love it!
#FLedChat
In reply to @I_teach_Pandas, @FLedChat
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Welcome Valerie!
#Fledchat
In reply to @valerietilton
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Modeling the relationships we have and how we can still be respectful to those who think, look, dress differently.
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iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I'm late but catching up! Stacy, first grade teacher from Flagler, FL.
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Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hey Stacy come on in!
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I have always been a firm believer in modeling. After all we are the live example. Good thoughts.
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In reply to @KristinCHarr
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. I will start w/asking them what they already know. Get to know their misconceptions & what they understand first.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hey Stacy so glad you made it!
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Just on time!!
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In reply to @iteachsprouts
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
It's important to teach about diversity in your life, but also about history in our country and around the world
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ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I heard it today...we are the difference makers.
#FLedchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @KristinCHarr
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Accessing prior knowledge. I think it would yield a diverse result too..would be interesting to understand their experiences.
#FLedChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#FLedChat
In reply to @valerietilton
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: I try to teach my sts that we might not all look/talk/act/think alike, but there are things that we can connect over
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Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 Meet Ss where they are. Get an understanding of what diversity means to them.
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kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Exactly!
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In reply to @dene_gainey
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
That means not only naming positives like diversity, but also discussing racism, institutional and environmental kinds, in class
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I would agree Alex. Diversity through the timeline. I think that would be an interesting focus/conversation/project.
#fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
You know it's a great day when you get to chat with
@ashleyhhurley
not once, but twice!!
#FLedChat
In reply to @ashleyhhurley, @dene_gainey, @ashleyhhurley
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: I try to model this to my Ss and own kids. Spread kindness!!
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Modeling the relationships we have and how we can still be respectful to those who think, look, dress differently.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2 will arrive in one minute!
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
We are indeed Ashley and imagine if we all focused on a diversity approach. Powerful!
#fledchat
In reply to @ashleyhhurley, @KristinCHarr
geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 Being in the international baccalaureate world helps when all is geared around international mindedness
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Yes, so could we say that we might start with something we know students may share in common and work from there?
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In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2: Thinking about diversity and social justice...How do you (or how does your school focus on individuals?
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I can see that! Charts, writing on the wall, discussions, socratic circles, maybe organized debates about what it means..
#FLedChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Yep! Agreed. Often times or should i say most of the time, these issues are not discussed
#Fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I'll give you an example. CA students should know native history, but also that there are thousands of native folks in LA today
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In reply to @dene_gainey
geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2. Lots of this revolves around student government and giving students a voice.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I am glad you went there. It is important to take note of diversity's opposition! The tough conversations. It is real.
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: As Int Read T bringing in lit that reflects a global community so imp! So many fantastic titles that Ss can relate to!
#FLedChat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
That means teaching history, teaching current events too
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In reply to @dene_gainey
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1-Do projects with or for others. Great way to learn and grow.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Woot woot!
#FLedChat
In reply to @KristinCHarr, @ashleyhhurley
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Hi,
@dene_gainey
Met you last night on the
#masterychat
with
@thegridmethod
Look forward to seeing what you have for us tonight!
#Fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Yes and I don't think there is such a thing as modeling something too much!
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts
AssignmentHelpN
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity
https://t.co/eKYjqIB7tc
#FLedchat
#Gwinchat
#innovateNJ
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Yes, I try to get them to learn 1 new thing from someone who is different from them, i.e. Had my ESL st teach us colors in Spanish
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2. That is a struggle that my school faces. We need more cultural diversity education.
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djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Sweeping uncomfortable convos under the rug has been unspoken school rule. It needs to end
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In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I like your comprehensive approach here Alex. We can't really understand today without a look to the past.
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In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Hey there Gail, so glad you made it in the number tonight!
#FLedChat
Diversity through music!!!!! yes!!!!!!
#theteacherwhosings
In reply to @TeachRowland
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I think for some this comes naturally with getting to know the students, their interests and cultures.
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iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: With my firsties, I try to use literature as a way to learn from the past and improve our future.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I like it Chris, let's not place limits on understanding, let's expand and grow!
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In reply to @geographywee
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
LOL! It's an out-of-this-world day when you get to talk to
@KristinCHarr
&
@dene_gainey
twice in the same day!
#FLedChat
In reply to @KristinCHarr, @dene_gainey, @KristinCHarr, @dene_gainey
alexstubenbort
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2:I, personally, give space. You are allowed to be you here. What makes you different is your strength. Kids MUST have that
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Yes!
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In reply to @iteachsprouts
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Very true! When the school make-up is predominately those that are uncomfortable...well they need this the most
#Fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
MrLeonard8
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: most schools don't but thats because they struggle to see past their own biases
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Yes tiffany how's it going?? So glad you stopped by tonight!! HEY :)
#FLedChat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @thegridmethod
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I love this! It screams intentional!
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In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Love exposing my Ss to different types of music. They loved Irish folk music.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @TeachRowland
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1 Number 1? Don't avoid the subject. Ss experience diversity in their lives. We need to see it, acknowledge it, and embrace it.
#Fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
break this down some more, individuals benefit from social justice
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Yes. There's a certain authenticity and realness to that.
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In reply to @iteachsprouts
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Heart warmed!
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In reply to @ashleyhhurley, @KristinCHarr
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I start by asking myself, what does this student need to learn?
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Music is an awesome door to culture and diversity, I quite agree here!
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In reply to @iteachsprouts, @TeachRowland
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q3 in one minute!
#FLEdChat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Agreed, Zac! That's why we need to be educated.
#FLedChat
In reply to @MrLeonard8
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: We are a Project Unify school which is part of Take Stock in Children.
#FLedChat
We focus on Ss culture and equality
@TigerTownCHS
! 😀
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
True. How do we allow for social justice in other words?
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3: How has diversity played a role in shaping your social style? (beliefs, values, morals) What is the classroom/school impact?
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Boom!
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geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Mission statement of
#ibo
"compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right."
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
predominantly ... white? White teachers will need to get through discomfort
#Fledchat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Oh wow. I think this is interesting and I have never done that before! Writing that one down!
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In reply to @areyouideal
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2. Listen. Pay attention. Be present. Get to know each person through meaningful dialogue. We also need to know & be ourselves.
#FLedChat
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 Constantly remind myself that each S is a unique creature. It takes sharp focus to not get caught up in the hustle.
#Fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Ooooh! Great question, Dene!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I certainly agree Valerie!
#FLedChat
In reply to @valerietilton
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, right Teach responsibility and civics
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In reply to @dene_gainey
geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3. Being from another culture (accent and all) does help to breakdown the social barriers for me anyway!
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TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Q3 I actually grew up in an area with very low diversity. Being thrust into a diverse community forced me to rethink my worldview
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kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3. It started w/my mom teaching me that we should all be treated with dignity.
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TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: I agree with
@ashleyhurley
. More listening, pay attention, provide those avenues for sharing and learning
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Say so man!
#FLedChat
We teach civics at our school, mostly in middle school. Do you think it is appropriate in lower grades?
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In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
You all are cooking!!
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djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
It just looks different. Kids are eager to lead and learn how to lead. My school has student govt in elementary
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Yes, how do we go about developing an initiative or approach like this?
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In reply to @kmichellehowell
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: I like to try and learn new things...food, dances. Help Ss feel the excitement of learning about new experiences and people.
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iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Attended a Jr High where I was a minority for the 1st time. Tough at the time but impactful as an adult.
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Spedtechmia3
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Mia/ Tech Resource Specialist with FDLRS... great topic tonight- diversity and equity is what we are talking about at Fla
#ECET2
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valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2:
@RachelsChalleng
is imp part of our school! We identify 9th grdrs who need ex attent &teams work toget. Expanding next year.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Well we are all in it to win it Tiffany. By doing things like this, we embody what it means to never think we have arrived.
#FLedChat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @thegridmethod
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
In my mind it starts with hiring more teachers of color and keeping them
#Fledchat
teaching force is whiter than students
In reply to @dene_gainey, @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
With so much to grasp and understand, I think it's worth meeting them there if they are ready, do you agree?
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
SchleiderJustin
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 the more people I meet the more empathy is created. This translates to my classroom.
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PalankSMDC
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
#FLedChat
How to engage every student (using a simple checklist)
https://t.co/UxKrBto43j
#edchat
#engaged
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Did your teachers or your school curriculum play a role?
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In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
Spedtechmia3
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
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Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
OMG Yes! It really is okay to have this discomfort. The perspective gained is well worth it.
#Fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
To quote you: "BOOM"
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In reply to @dene_gainey, @thegridmethod
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
We need to seek out experts & be willing to listen to them.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I agree with you on increasing representation. What about partnering somehow with teachers of color to link classrooms?
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine, @kmichellehowell
alexstubenbort
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: it's allowed me the blessing of not knowing. I'm ignorant to your experience but I want to know more. That's learning.
#FLedchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Ha! You just made my night! hahahaha
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In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @thegridmethod
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
My 5th graders this year shared these epic visions for how they want to make their communities better, no age limit on engagement
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In reply to @dene_gainey
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
That's true as well. We do need more teachers of color & in particular more male teachers of color.
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine, @dene_gainey
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
But like you say, it has to be on their terms
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Yes I would agree. With the help of classroom teachers like us?
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In reply to @kmichellehowell
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: It made me realize that it's OK to be wrong and to learn from the people around you.
#FLedChat
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Pen pals,
#bunceebuddies
, and Skype are great ways to give our Ss a window into another Ss life.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Yes Alex! Absolutely! How can we create that space as a WHOLE where kids feel that comfort?
#FLedChat
In reply to @alexstubenbort
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Yes! Everyone needs to be at the table.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
My my! How do we encourage the masses to see something bigger?
#FLedChat
In reply to @MrLeonard8
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4 is coming in one minute!
#FLEdChat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Yup. Important to remember that very little other than discomfort is at stake for white teachers, I have to step up
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3. DON'T make the mistake I made early on! I didn't focus on diversity. Guess it was my naive way of keeping things even & just.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
BOOM!
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In reply to @kmichellehowell
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: I love diversity at our school and in classrooms! It's like the seasonings that spice up a delicious dish! Bland without!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I'd love to learn more about this Valerie!
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In reply to @valerietilton, @TigerTownCHS
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: Environments make a difference. Tell about a time when you or a student adapted to a culturally different environment.
#fledchat
Spedtechmia3
Jun 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Book recommendations about equity from the amazing
@iscott4
at Fla
#ECET2
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jlhughes991
Jun 21 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Do I hear bee choices for book study
#ecet2
KatiD617
Jun 21 @ 2:36 PM EDT
Resources to help with equity conversations
#ECET2
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
You had me at "listen" I tend to think that in many cases, that is a lost art!
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In reply to @ashleyhhurley
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Oh thank you Kristin! :)
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In reply to @KristinCHarr
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes, not a number, but an individual!
#FLedChat
How do you remind yourself? Is it a mantra?
#FLedChat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Dignity! Boom!
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In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I love that!
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In reply to @geographywee
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Thanks Valerie!!!
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In reply to @valerietilton, @TigerTownCHS
Spedtechmia3
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: teaching on the Miccosuke Indian Reservation for a week was a cultural immersion experience that I will always treasure
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djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I started 6th grade in a new country, learning a new language it sucked...
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4: Environments make a difference. Tell about a time when you or a student adapted to a culturally different environment.
#fledchat
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: When I moved to FL, I would get in trouble for my sarcasm. I was a really nice person in NJ, apparently in FL I'm mean...
#fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: The only thing I can think of personally, is attending various types of religious services. Luckily everyone was welcoming :).
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Like Culture Day or a fancy title to capture a cultural experience! We need more of that. Exposure.
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In reply to @KristinCHarr
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4 Pretty much every day growing up in my K-8th grade classrooms. All white Ts, mostly white Ss until high school (we moved)
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Oh wow, I would have never known this Alex (or would I?). I am sure that was tough. How did you overcome?
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Awwww. Nobody that loves pandas could be mean!
#FLedChat
In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
...but I was tracked with other white and asian immigrant kids into the class w/most resources
#RacismInAction
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Wow, do you often reflect on that experience?
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In reply to @iteachsprouts
geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Taught Johnson Co. NC in 2003-6 had 2 adapt 2 very diverse cultural, social & economically diverse classroom fresh off the boat!
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ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4. Instantly thought of a student who joined our class at the end of the year. He spoke no English. Ss helped me support him.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hey Mia!!! How are you doing!
#FLedChat
It is indeed powerful and necessary!
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In reply to @Spedtechmia3
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: I had girl from India who spoke virt no English last year. So shy and quiet. She graduated last month!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I love this!
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In reply to @valerietilton
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4, Two students from Egypt joined my school last year. It took a minute, but then they felt comfortable sometimes too much so!
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djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I didn't realize it at the moment, but the system was rigged to help me at the expense of some of my peers
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
That is an interesting notion Justin. Wow. So let's all go meet people! Right?
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
geographywee
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Taught
@AISLearns
for 8 years...96 different nationalities or thereabouts in faculty and student body
#internationalmindedness
#fledchat
AISLearns
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Taught for 8 years...96 different nationalities or thereabouts in faculty and student body
#internationalmindedness
#fledchat
via geograph
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?!
#fledchat
In reply to @KristinCHarr
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Crazy how you look back on things and realize what was really happening.
#Fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I'm in!
#empathy
#commonalities
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @SchleiderJustin
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
We should all be learners, willing to see, hear and appreciate the uniqueness and authenticity of an experience, yes indeed!
#FLedChat
alexstubenbort
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: it's allowed me the blessing of not knowing. I'm ignorant to your experience but I want to know more. That's learning.
#FLedchat
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I taught in inner city Dublin for three months for my student teaching. First 2 weeks I had no idea what any of them were saying.
#Fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Have you guys seen
https://t.co/H9hEg6ewVg
the idea is to have people meet folks outside their bubble
#Fledchat
#diversity
In reply to @ashleyhhurley, @dene_gainey, @SchleiderJustin
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I am sure you learned so much! What a life changing situation!
#fledchat
In reply to @Spedtechmia3
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yes there is a certain connection I share with students too. Powerful!
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Love this! Thanks for sharing :).
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In reply to @djsardine, @ashleyhhurley, @dene_gainey, @SchleiderJustin
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Never heard of that, interesting...
#fledchat
In reply to @djsardine, @ashleyhhurley, @SchleiderJustin
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I know, I had very racist notions of my black and brown peers who were being systemically excluded from opportunities I got
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In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Yes Kim, yes!
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In reply to @kmichellehowell, @djsardine
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I didn't realize until yrs later that I was part of the busing during my elem yrs in the 80's
#fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5 will be here in one minute folks! Thanks for hanging with us!
#fledchat
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
That's definitely going on the list of things to look in to! Thanks for the idea
#fledchat
In reply to @djsardine, @ashleyhhurley, @dene_gainey, @SchleiderJustin
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
what was that like?
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Growth mindset I hear in this message. It is okay!
#FLedChat
In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Yes indeed.
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Ss taught me to braid. Was able to braid and chat during recess. Ss let guard down and I learned so much.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5: All have something to give, w/ space, time & motivation. How do you challenge stereotypes, promote sensitivity & inclusion?
#fledchat
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Performing with string quartet coming from a christian background. Have to ask about & learn a variety of ceremonies.
#fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
My 6th grade students helped me overcome my dislike of middle school 15ish years later
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Oh wow, I would have never known this Alex (or would I?). I am sure that was tough. How did you overcome?
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Well I wonder if the need to focus has increased over time?
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In reply to @ashleyhhurley
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Relationships. Relationships. Relationships. It all really hinges on relationships.
#fledchat
In reply to @iteachsprouts
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Wow!!!!! That. Is. Amazing! and incredibly profound that they, 15 years later...whew!
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I love that word!
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In reply to @valerietilton, @djsardine, @ashleyhhurley, @SchleiderJustin
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Horrible!I didn't understand why the Ts and other Ss didn't take kindly to me,my siblings,& other black kids from our neighborhood
#Fledchat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing this Mia! I need to save this!
#FLedChat
In reply to @Spedtechmia3, @iscott4
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: Beginning of the year recruiting. "Play what instrument speaks to you." More boy violins and girl bass players than ever.
#fledchat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5. DON'T be afraid to do it. Also...can't say to Ss "Be you!" then get upset or nervous when they aren't cookie cutter-ish.
#FLedChat
Spedtechmia3
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5:Having Courageous conversations... listening to the stories of others... seeking to understand first...embracing my own truth
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Now that just sounds amazing!
#FLEDchat
I need to come, haha!
In reply to @Spedtechmia3
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
My brother-in-law is the designer, he has had some success with it in a hospital and with religious congregations
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @ashleyhhurley, @SchleiderJustin
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
The situations that humble us teach us the most
#fledchat
In reply to @Spedtechmia3
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
It is so important to try to understand from the context of one's existence I think.
#FLedChat
In reply to @I_teach_Pandas
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
YES! I need to truly know and love me before I can do the same for another.
#FLedChat
In reply to @Spedtechmia3
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Wow that is excellent Alex!
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine, @ashleyhhurley, @SchleiderJustin
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Dude, I am just epically lucky and privileged. And one of the biggest gifts has been the kids who I got to teach
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: Read books and don't show pictures. Have them visualize. Great "don't judge a book..." lesson.
#FLedChat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5. Keep your space safe so that kids feel comfortable sharing. That's a beginning.
#FLedChat
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I try to get Gen. Ed Ts to accept that my Sts deserve to be included in everything they do (fieldtrips, assemblies, etc.)
#fledchat
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I used teambuilding last year. I became diff educator through the process! Allows Ss to showcase their spec gifts.
#FLedChat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
That's real trauma. I wonder what those kids and Ts think now, how they look back on their bias
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
How did you process through this?
#FLedChat
In reply to @geographywee
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Haha! So this was a really good adaption experience haha!
#FLedChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: Listen to music of the world. Compsers Datebook. Have students make predicitons and then educate on the piece.
#fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Most importantly you came out a success in spite of that negativity and are in education!
#Fledchat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5. Also can't try to predetermine what Ss will say/do/think. Create a safe space & give them room in that space.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Ooooo!
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
It absolutely was! It was cool to see them go from quiet/shy to being one of the guys!
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
nathan_stevens
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@JenWilliamsEdu
how many people in the chat started looking for your podcast
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
This needs to be written, if it hasn't been! I think that is the story that must be told!
#FLEDchat
Students Change us!
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
The value of an experience, priceless!
#FLedChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5 again. Stop. Listen. Acknowledge it. Don't hide from it and don't be afraid of it.
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I quite agree! The reflective stance is powerful indeed!
#FLedChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons, @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Oh my, where are the videos or audio tracks? I really believe in the power of music to permeate the soul!
#FLedChat
In reply to @TeachRowland
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Oh snap, and here I was just scheming with some twitter friends about writing in the summer. Perfect
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
The final question, Q6 will arrive in one minute!
#FLEdChat
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Challenging stereotypes is a must. When people say stop negative stereotypes I wonder "which ones are positive?"
#Fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I could see this in an ELA class too. What musical instrument represents you and why, from a diversity or culture standpoint
#FLedChat
In reply to @TeachRowland
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Link music to when and why it was written. There is ALWAYS a story. Can open up some great dialogue
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Yes man, what a POWERFUL story that is. In fact, a song may need to be written about that, not even joking!
#FLedChat
In reply to @djsardine
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q6: How do you (or would you) create a campus environment that is welcoming, inclusive and increasingly diverse?
#fledchat
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
I had to step back and look through lens of Ss. In order for them to accept me I had to understand them! So many stories!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Storytelling. I love to listen to people tell their stories. So captivating to hear how distinctly different each story is.
#FLedChat
In reply to @Spedtechmia3
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Yes, been getting better at
@GaragebandiOS
. This would be a great tool to use.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @TeachRowland, @GaragebandiOS
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Diversity is not an add on. It is a core value. Hiring, curriculum, class design need to honor it.
#FLEdChat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
So much love for this video...
https://t.co/64be05KCe3
#FLedchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Steal away! (that is a song too!) haha.
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts, @TeachRowland
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Yes for garage band, love it!
#FLedChat
In reply to @KristinCHarr, @TeachRowland, @GaragebandiOS
nipponupdate
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
#FLedChat
,
#NewHollywoodConspiracies
,
#FidgetyFilms
, Pierre ,
#FirstSipNZ
,
#MasterChef
,
#OneLetterOffQuotes
TechieTeachOtt
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Um, YES! This completely.
#fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Diversity is not an add on. It is a core value. Hiring, curriculum, class design need to honor it.
#FLEdChat
Celeste_Clemons
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
This makes me happy
#Fledchat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Diversity is not an add on. It is a core value. Hiring, curriculum, class design need to honor it.
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
The sharing culture. Is that a book you need to write Kim? I feel it.
#FLedChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
iteachsprouts
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
See if your school/classroom reflects the community.
#fledchat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
So much love for this video. Proof that we can't try to nervously predetermine what Ss will think.
https://t.co/64be05KCe3
#FLedchat
I_teach_Pandas
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6: include media of different cultures, host a multicultural day, make sure that Gen. ed. Sts interact with disabled peers.
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Safe space! Yes, no judgment, let them speak!
#FLedChat
In reply to @ashleyhhurley
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
This tweet wins
#FLedchat
!
In reply to @djsardine
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
For sure!
#FLedChat
In reply to @iteachsprouts, @dene_gainey, @TeachRowland, @GaragebandiOS
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
BOOM!
#FLedChat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Since
@dene_gainey
loves singing I gotta plug
https://t.co/SmZoZFSf6L
@Flocabulary
inspiring my kids to rap about history
#FLEdChat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6. It starts w/leadership who help develop a culture of acceptance & inclusion.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
YES indeed!
#FLedChat
In reply to @valerietilton, @kmichellehowell
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6:I feel kids need to be involved. (they aren't afraid to say what's not working). Voices heard-diversity council
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q6: How do you (or would you) create a campus environment that is welcoming, inclusive and increasingly diverse?
#fledchat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
It is a good idea!
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I could not agree more!
#FLedChat
In reply to @Celeste_Clemons
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
So cute! I had a Chinese girl in my class and we were both left handed with the same bday. Other Ss said, "Maybe you're twins".
#FLedChat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:54 PM EDT
So much love for this video. Proof that we can't try to nervously predetermine what Ss will think.
https://t.co/64be05KCe3
#FLedchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
We are so glad that you took the time to join the conversation. Thanks for adding your "diverse" viewpoints!
#FLEdChat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
YES! Just ask them!
#FLedchat
In reply to @TeachRowland
valerietilton
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: What a gift we have as educs to be able to live and work in these worlds of diversity! Ss voice is so imp!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Awwwww YES!!!!!!! New Tab opened right now! Thanks Alex!
#FLedChat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Since
@dene_gainey
loves singing I gotta plug
https://t.co/SmZoZFSf6L
@Flocabulary
inspiring my kids to rap about history
#FLEdChat
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great night! Thank you. ROCK ON!
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
We are so glad that you took the time to join the conversation. Thanks for adding your "diverse" viewpoints!
#FLEdChat
djsardine
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Hey
#Fledchat
thanks for having me. Pls take a moment to follow
@YouthJusticeLA
fighting for
#StudentsNotSuspects
on my coast
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Right back at you Gail, thanks for your music and valuable insights!!
#FLedChat
TeachRowland
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great night! Thank you. ROCK ON!
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
We are so glad that you took the time to join the conversation. Thanks for adding your "diverse" viewpoints!
#FLEdChat
ashleyhhurley
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks for a fantastic chat! Well done,
@dene_gainey
!
#FLedChat
