#busedu Archive
Weekly chat focusing on business education.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
8:00 PM EST
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello
#busedu
!
@glenithmoncus
is leading our discussion tonight. Who is in the house for our chat?
glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q1: Hi everyone! Tell us about your school. Size? Urban, suburban? Demographics? How many business teachers are in your department?
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi
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! Alex from NJ. AP Econ and Business teacher. It's been a while since I've been able to chat - missed you all!
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:03 PM EST
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Madge Gregg, Hoover HS.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:04 PM EST
Before we get started with Q1
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let's do some introductions. Who are you and where are you from? Q1 coming up in a few!
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:04 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
Hi Alex! We've missed you too. How are things?
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hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:04 PM EST
A1 Holly Christian, MN. About 950 Ss grades 7-12. 1 FT 1 PT
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Ts
lbs5179
Jan 19 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hey
#BusEdu
! Lauren from Louisiana here! Haven't caught a chat in a while.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:04 PM EST
@hhsfinancegregg
Hello Madge! Glad you could join us tonight.
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q2: How important is student recruiting at your school? Does your school have a recruiting day for all courses? Tell us about it.
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
@hchristian
Hey Holly. Thanks for joining
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tonight!
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1 Suburban, 3000 students,
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1 - Linda Cox - 2,500, sub of LA, CA. 3 Bus Ts
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lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi! Lynn from Woodbury MN joining in
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lbs5179
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: about 650 Ss. Rural. 3
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teachers
tonyaskinner
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
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Tonya from Missouri hoping for a snow day tomorrow! 😀
AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: ~1800 Ss in a suburban setting. White collar area. 9
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teachers.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
@lbs5179
Hi Lauren! How are you? Glad to have you at
#busedu
tonight!
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: we have 8 business teachers
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
@lynnodriscoll
Hi Lynn! Snowy in MN like it is in NE today?
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
A2 - wish we recruited... Counselors place the Ss. The only recruiting we have is Club Rush.
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lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
A1: I teach in a suburban high school of 1900. 2.73 business teachers. Two other HS in our district each with 1 teacher
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:06 PM EST
@MrsCox007
Hi Linda! How goes it in sunny CA?
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:07 PM EST
@tonyaskinner
Hi Tonya! We had a snowy day in NE today but no snow day!
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hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:07 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
Hey Mickie! Glad to be free for a night and join the
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peeps!
tonyaskinner
Jan 19 @ 8:07 PM EST
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A1: Grades 10-12 senior high. Business dept of 4 full time and one PT.
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: Glenview, IL, Suburban (20 min N of Chicago), 3000 Ss, 8
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teachers
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:08 PM EST
A2: Recruiting is everything! We have 1 day when 8th graders come to visit and we make presentations.
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lbs5179
Jan 19 @ 8:08 PM EST
A2: No recruiting. Just have to make classes fun so it gets out by word of mouth through Ss
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:08 PM EST
@MJMacfadden
Hi Mike! Thanks for dropping by
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!
tonyaskinner
Jan 19 @ 8:09 PM EST
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oops... forgot... :) roughly 1200 students with 4.5 business Ts
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:09 PM EST
A2: No official recruiting, just develop relationships to increase enrollment in electives
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:09 PM EST
A2 - due to AP Classes and college expectations - Business Classes are an elective side line :(
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:09 PM EST
Just to recap, here is Q1
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Let's make sure everyone has that one answered.
https://t.co/FJHgj6NHrR
glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q1: Hi everyone! Tell us about your school. Size? Urban, suburban? Demographics? How many business teachers are in your department?
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: 8th grade parent night this week. 8th grade will visit themselves next week. We go to all
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classes to recruit. Lot of marketing!
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: We also have a curriculum night for parents and students. We set up an exhibit and chat them up!
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2 - we need to change the mindset of Universities of what they are requiring for entrance!!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: We have approx 1300 students 9-12 and we have 4
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Ts.
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:10 PM EST
A2: incoming freshman night is this Thursday! Pass out flyers and run demos. Saturday preview sessions too
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https://t.co/Vu9XfIOGDC
glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q3: When do you think is the best time to recruit students? Why?
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akieser
Jan 19 @ 8:11 PM EST
@akieser
: A1. 530 students 7-12. Rural. Just me.
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:11 PM EST
@akieser
Hi Ann! Glad you could join us tonight!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:12 PM EST
To recap Q2 for
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https://t.co/RYK1YbGo1m
glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q2: How important is student recruiting at your school? Does your school have a recruiting day for all courses? Tell us about it.
#busedu
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:12 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
Sounds like what we do. We have Ss sign up for Saturday preview sessions this night too
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tonyaskinner
Jan 19 @ 8:12 PM EST
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A2: We try to use word of mouth, FBLA, and hang up student work in hall. Also give presentation at JH elective fair.
AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:13 PM EST
@MJMacfadden
What's involved in the Sat preview session?
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lbs5179
Jan 19 @ 8:14 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
I'm good! Glad to be back with my
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people!
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: Elective classes do actively recruit. We don't have a day set aside. We are beginning registration already next week!
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rschoenrock2
Jan 19 @ 8:14 PM EST
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Mona Schoenrock, retired high school teacher and now BMIT methods instructor at UNL.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:14 PM EST
@rschoenrock2
Hi Mona! Thanks for joining us tonight!
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:15 PM EST
Q3: When do you think is the best time to recruit? Why?
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lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:15 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
Nope but super cold!!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3: Recruiting really should happen all year long but best time is during registration
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hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
Q3: EVERYDAY! Promote our dept every chance we get, w/ every S we come in contact with!
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
project-based activity: graphics = photoshop project, intro biz = Shark Tank pitch, etc
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rschoenrock2
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
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Q3: Recruiting should be non-stop. During P/T conference have brochures explaining program.
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3: EVERYDAY! Promote our dept every chance we get, w/ every S we come in contact with!
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: we use Ss at every turn, especially the cool kids! Ha!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
Oooo! This is a great tip! We have P/T conferences coming up in 2 weeks!
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https://t.co/1FKA1UGUQu
rschoenrock2
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
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Q3: Recruiting should be non-stop. During P/T conference have brochures explaining program.
akieser
Jan 19 @ 8:16 PM EST
Q3:All the time through classes and students
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:17 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
all CTE teachers do this, woods = desk organizer, autos = tire change competition, fashion = scarf project. Lots of fun
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:18 PM EST
A3: Yes, always recruiting; even in the grocery store!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:19 PM EST
I can just see Madge pushing her grocery cart down the aisles chasing some student!
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https://t.co/5ZIRcvFG2x
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:18 PM EST
A3: Yes, always recruiting; even in the grocery store!
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:19 PM EST
A3: Recruitment is best all the time - I've had convos w/ Ss, they DO like to think ahead! Ramp it up around this time of year.
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q4: Do you use Social Media to recruit students? Why? Why not? How do you use it for recruiting?
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:22 PM EST
A4: yes, we use Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You've got to get the pics of the cool things you're doing out there
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3: Our
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dept is not using social media. None of the teachers are using it themselves so hard to use w/ Ss.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:23 PM EST
A4: Our
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dept is not using social media for recruitment. None of the Ts use social media personally so hard to use w/ Ss.
lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:23 PM EST
A4: I want to use more social media, but I teach in the same school as my own kids....so no one wants to follow me!
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:23 PM EST
A4: We haven't primarily because district rules around social media, and ?s regarding best practices
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- but an online presence helps!
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:24 PM EST
A4: We use Twitter 4 dept specific, FB district wide. Contemplating Instagram to build/recruit for dept
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: We recruit informally all year but gear up with a more focused effort about this time. We also make recs to counselors
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:25 PM EST
A4: Started blogging/Tweeting to promote a new class for next year:
https://t.co/u9nHvfpcdk
, hope to do more for other classes soon
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:25 PM EST
@GerriKimble
is the master of social media marketing!
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#hhsbiz
akieser
Jan 19 @ 8:25 PM EST
Q4: We occasionally send pics to be posted on high school FB and Twitter acct. I don't post pics through personal acct.
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q5: Describe your favorite or most effective recruiting strategy?
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q4: i'm lucky to teach with people who are tech savvy and understand the importance of recruiting.
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:27 PM EST
Late tonight! Glad to catch the last half, though! Hey there,
#busedu
!
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:28 PM EST
@GerriKimble
Woot woot! Gerri in the
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house!
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:29 PM EST
A5: Donut Fridays! Has built the best T-S & S-S relationships, word spreads.
#itsallaboutrelationships
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:29 PM EST
A5: Building amazing learning experiences and relationships with students each semester. Word of mouth plays a huge role
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:29 PM EST
A5 - I recruit through Clubs and having success in competitions. Ss are good with word of mouth and I use our TV Station too
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gericeh
Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST
Use a class Twitter account to promote events and upcoming courses.
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:30 PM EST
A5: Ss take our
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classes because of the reputation of the Ts and the classes. They value what we are offering.
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST
@gericeh
Hi Ronda! Glad you could join
#busedu
tonight!
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
could be an interesting student project to develop best practices for social media marketing in school
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST
A5: For a unique idea: Ts have had success distributing business cards with course info on them to Ss while they are on hall duty
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST
Ahh! Can't believe I forgot that this chat was tonight. Will try and catch up if I can.
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gericeh
Jan 19 @ 8:32 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
Hey, there! Thanks for the shoutout!
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST
A5: I'm with
@AlexMLamon
- students must see the value and know that we care about them.
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST
A5:
#HHSBiz
uses its greatest strength: THE STUDENTS.
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https://t.co/zQNsqkZ0OL
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST
@WinkelerD
Hello Dan! Better late than never! Glad you could stop by
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:33 PM EST
This is a good idea!
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https://t.co/VhIDz7FsHJ
AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:31 PM EST
A5: For a unique idea: Ts have had success distributing business cards with course info on them to Ss while they are on hall duty
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST
Q6: How do you recruit current business students to take upper level business courses or to keep taking business courses?
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:35 PM EST
Time for a Brain Break! Winter Blues, real or not? If it is, how do you beat it?!
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST
A6: expose students to other courses while they're in your class. I do an HTML project in Graphic Design and Intro Biz for example
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST
A6: Bribes--jk. But if students trust you, they will take your recommendations seriously.
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rschoenrock2
Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST
Brain Break -- Winter blues -- positive attitude when I get out of bed -- "this is going to be a great day!"
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST
Ooooo! Sneaky and I like it!
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https://t.co/Chb3Ysgfyu
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:37 PM EST
A6: expose students to other courses while they're in your class. I do an HTML project in Graphic Design and Intro Biz for example
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
A6: We recruit in current
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classes with presentations. We have AP Econ so we get the kids who collect AP courses.
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
Winter blues--get outside, even if it is cold!!
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
BRAIN BREAK – Winter Blues, real or not? How do you beat it?!
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
A6: Having conversations with Ss to see what
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class might be good for them is so helpful, though. They trust us and look for gudiance
MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
@glenithmoncus
I like this pace. I feel like I'm on a rapid fire game show!
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#whoneeds10minutestorespond
?
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
BB - Up my workouts this time of year! Take activity breaks in class too, good for Ss & Ts
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
BRAIN BREAK: Not sure if it's the blues, but I did NOT want to get out of bed with it being 23 degrees outside! Yuck!
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
Hmmmm. Me thinks Madge lives somewhere warm. Monday in NE was below zero. Not going out!
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https://t.co/PYqTSgbE05
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:40 PM EST
Winter blues--get outside, even if it is cold!!
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST
And my northerner friends, YES, 23 degrees is disgustingly cold for me. Don't laugh.
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST
Oh, Gerri. When I left my house Monday morning it was -7!
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https://t.co/5MP999TQw0
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
BRAIN BREAK: Not sure if it's the blues, but I did NOT want to get out of bed with it being 23 degrees outside! Yuck!
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST
Brain Break - real I believe, I try to exercise. I'd like to get one of these too:
https://t.co/2nCBrU09A7
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
Q10: Who is your "go to" person/people to get help with student recruiting in your school or in your district?
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
@GerriKimble
23 degrees? You under a heat wave over there? We've been in single digits lately
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gericeh
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
@mickie_mueller
I concur! Anything below 32 deg means hibernation for me!
#SouthernGirl
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
For those of you keeping track, this is actually Q7.
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https://t.co/nEFCRQEoP2
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:44 PM EST
No. Just no.
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https://t.co/ASoLp1UdYf
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:42 PM EST
Oh, Gerri. When I left my house Monday morning it was -7!
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https://t.co/5MP999TQw0
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:41 PM EST
BRAIN BREAK: Not sure if it's the blues, but I did NOT want to get out of bed with it being 23 degrees outside! Yuck!
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:45 PM EST
A6: Have a class fair/exhibition where students from upper level classes showcase projects & promote those courses. Ss listen to Ss.
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
Q8: What challenges have you encountered when recruiting students? How did you overcome these challenges?
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
@mrssajb
Hi Sonja! Glad you could join
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
Hi everyone! Little late tonight but happy to be here!
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
A7: I know it's been said a lot, but it takes a village.
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#involveeveryone
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
I saw the temp for the Vikings game the other day & decided that I may never want to even VISIT Minnesota!
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https://t.co/AxaGFIgqxT
lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
@GerriKimble
HAHAHAHA -10 this morning in MN :)
lbs5179
Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
Winter blues are definitely real. But it's still getting into the 60s here.
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hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
A8 scheduling is the biggest issue, & not enough room in Ss schedules for electives
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mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
Just so you know, its not always that cold in MN. I've been there.
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https://t.co/utJmlaPBZV
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:46 PM EST
I saw the temp for the Vikings game the other day & decided that I may never want to even VISIT Minnesota!
#busedu
https://t.co/AxaGFIgqxT
lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:43 PM EST
@GerriKimble
HAHAHAHA -10 this morning in MN :)
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST
Tru dat!
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https://t.co/v7XH22hInJ
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
A8 scheduling is the biggest issue, & not enough room in Ss schedules for electives
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:48 PM EST
Yep.
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https://t.co/J5nKJPNQlb
hchristian
Jan 19 @ 8:47 PM EST
A8 scheduling is the biggest issue, & not enough room in Ss schedules for electives
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST
A1: our school is probably in an up n coming rural community. 1800 students. 7 business teachers.
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST
Dan from a snowy St. Louis. Personal finance and Computer apps teacher.
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:49 PM EST
Yep, scheduling, the bane of our existence.
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST
Schedule individual meetings w/ Ss on their next course(s). Ss value our opinions & recommendations. Relationships are everything!
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:50 PM EST
A2: recruiting is big. We have a freshmen connect night for incoming Ss to see all the clubs they can get involved in.
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST
See if you can work to get personal finance requirement at your state. We aren't entirely electives anymore because of it
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#finlit
mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:51 PM EST
A8: Competing against AP classes and scheduling. My one advanced course taught at same time as one AP course offering.
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GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
@mrssajb
Hey, Sonja!
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hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
And, our seniors can leave campus early if they have met their requirements.
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#seniorrelease
WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
A3: the earlier the better. We try and recruit at the end of the school year and then hit hard again at the beginning to gain Ss.
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
A8: Recruiting Ss in the spring who by the fall are placed in other classes without full regard for what Ss want.
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lynnodriscoll
Jan 19 @ 8:52 PM EST
@hhsfinancegregg
That's a killer! We have a lot of seniors in our classes.
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST
A8: Ss not being encouraged by guidance to stay in a program area and complete it.
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST
A4: we use Twitter, remind101, and our school website to recruit.
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MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:53 PM EST
A8 Universities requirements= no room for electives... students are trying for mega high GPAs. Requirements from Univ. are out dated
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glenithmoncus
Jan 19 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q9: Do you have a favorite website, resource, or organization for getting recruiting ideas? Please share
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
A8: 1 solution - dept chair and T meets with GUD to discuss each course in detail so they can better schedule Ss and advocate for
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mrssajb
Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
@hhsfinancegregg
yes! Huge issue! We allow students to leave school early and still not graduate with necessary, competitive skills
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WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: our most effective has been fliers and word of mouth during the day, as well as announcements.
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AlexMLamon
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
@MrsCox007
What do you refer to in regards to outdated requirements?
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MJMacfadden
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
A9: I know of a great Twitter chat where Ts share ideas it's
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best thing I know of!
MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
@mrssajb
@hhsfinancegregg
I agree!
#busedu
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
A9: Twitter! Got some ideas from a
#busedu
chat two years ago. Took it and we totally rebranded our department.
#busedu
#hhsbiz
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
A9: Twitter! Got some ideas from a
#busedu
chat two years ago. Took it and we totally rebranded our department.
#busedu
#hhsbiz
WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
A6: our bus Ts promote in class as well as go to home rooms and promote the classes they teach. They also take current Ss along.
#busedu
MrsCox007
Jan 19 @ 8:57 PM EST
@AlexMLamon
I personally feel we could shave off one year of History. Ss have been taught it K-12.
#busedu
WinkelerD
Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST
A8: they sign up and don't show up. Haven't found a good solution other than track them down and ask why they dropped off.
#busedu
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:58 PM EST
Agree!
#busedu
is a great place to get ideas!
https://t.co/IFX9mka00F
GerriKimble
Jan 19 @ 8:56 PM EST
A9: Twitter! Got some ideas from a
#busedu
chat two years ago. Took it and we totally rebranded our department.
#busedu
#hhsbiz
hhsfinancegregg
Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST
A9: I know of this convention that takes place in Las Vegas this year, March 22-26.NBEA-maybe you've heard of it?
#busedu
mickie_mueller
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks to
@glenithmoncus
for leading
#busedu
tonight!