#teachnvchat Archive
#teachNVchat is now a weekly 1/2 hour Thursday chat designed to connect Nevada teachers with one another & the rest of the twitter world. Share your thoughts, ideas, solutions and connect with not only Nevada educators but educators across Twitter. Join us 7:30 PM pst every Thursday for a 1/2 hour of #eduawesomeness
Thursday March 10, 2016
Alicia -cage buster :) Shawshank Redemption
YO YO YO Justin from Baltimore 4th grade teacher ready to learn on the west coast!
Tonight's format 30 minutes 3 questions Q1 A1 Q2 A2 Q3 A3 & don't forget the hashtag
Hey peeps we are live tweeting tonight form the cohort
Hello! Mandi from Reno...I guess I don't have a favorite scene...ekk!
Wear your badge with pride after you leave school as a positive conversation starter about the best job in the world!
Evening Meredith from IL - too busy reading your thoughts/wisdom to watch prison break :-)
Q1 has us think about where we can begin to make changes-we can't change everything-so focus energies https://t.co/gACZvrrJk3
A1. Often teachers in our SIG building mention being laser focused so we don't zip around.. https://t.co/IxrB0FrEr4
Hey Meredith-stoked to have you join us https://t.co/n6PnxmprVe
Evening Meredith from IL - too busy reading your thoughts/wisdom to watch prison break :-)
A1 curriculum, scheduling, tech usage, non-age determined grade levels
A1. Initial focus on literacy. Heard many administrators guide others w/ this piece of wisdom.
Ahhh the rock! Be sure to use for the chat part of the night so we can all see your awesomeness!
A1: Instruction becoming more learner centered! Genius hour is coming to and nobody can keep the cage together!
hi Mandi! I was just lamenting to Zack how much I miss teaching in Reno. ... life takes funny turns!
Shawn from NH, AP Psych. A1: I think momentum is building for high school to start later in the morning, which is much needed
Q2 asks us to think about how we are using our "voice" & supporting others to offer up solutions https://t.co/fASAmsrUtt
A1: Teaching in silos...get out there and continue learning from others for our Ss
A2: Coach up, find strengths in Ts, and have them lead, speak, facilitate according to their strengths
A2: think powerful thing would be for Admins to ask their staff, but not by asking people to join another committee
Q2: I lean to the Edcamp movement of PD. Teachers are the experts and deserve the structure to collaborate as professionals
A2. BLT = Building Leadership Team members are leading out K-1,2-3, 4-6 PLCs encouraging empowerment of Ts w/ initiatives.
A2: make it personal, face to face, and informal...got to have that relationship b4 hand though
Loving the energy in the room!
A1 What about more pbl where Ss have choices about the focus of learning and Ts are facilitators of critical thinking.
Hi, all. Mark from Carson City jumping in
well said! relationships will develop more professional growth than a sterile and impersonal training
Cute comparison - lives of children or those on planes in hands of both these situations. https://t.co/13FUEVhRoG
Loving the energy in the room!
I've found this to be a very effective approach. Build leadership from the inside out.
Empowering teachers to lead and share!
Would it also be beneficial to have Ts improve in areas of "weakness" and celebrate their improvement?
yes-building capacity of those in the building working with kids is powerful-they are the experts https://t.co/dMnhy70cCV
Q2: I lean to the Edcamp movement of PD. Teachers are the experts and deserve the structure to collaborate as professionals
A1: "It's better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission." If you do what is best for Ss, forgiveness won't be needed
A2: Did some edtech speed dating w/ teachers recently. Helped to build confidence and drive culture of sharing.
yeah, something along those lines. Ts should always be learning
, a2, speak up, question the norm, focus on students, find others that lift you as opposed to dragging you down, stay positive!
Q3 is long with many moving parts-think strengths/weaknesses & supports you need to leverage & cover https://t.co/SQrNiIhwrU
A2 I think it's so important to write blogs, OpEds, we need our voice out there
A2 Try new things, question the norm (respectfully), spread positives about teaching & learning in your building
Hmm. Sounds like a certain lead learner I know! (I checked out tonight & thought of you) https://t.co/Nf0dSYOhmQ
A1: "It's better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission." If you do what is best for Ss, forgiveness won't be needed
A3: I feel as if I bring positive energy and I try to pump other Ts up! I need to work on communicating/confronting bad news
A2: Listen to our teachers when they speak. Encourage them to challenge your thoughts!
agree the op ed is so important to get word out https://t.co/wcfLbQ71Aj
A2 I think it's so important to write blogs, OpEds, we need our voice out there
A3 strength=helping T's solve challenges, collaborating, weakness=handling stress, get treadmills in T Lounge
A3. We can work on becoming stronger w/ critical partners who have strengths in areas we need gains. https://t.co/hvFfHcwcya
A3: Relationships Relationships Relationships, encourage others by building their awareness and celebrating successes
Q3: Why do we wait until ms to be subject specific teachers? Could start as early as 3rd. share the strengths
But I think blogging can have a wider and more diverse audience
A3 hybrid roles would achieve both, half a day to collaborate/mentor would decrease stress
A3 cont: Live everyday as an opportunity not an obligation. Life will be hard if you do what is easy.
A3: Wow BIG ?! Think my strength is my honesty about content but also myself Don't feel my school needs to take advantage of it
Make sure to follow all the great peeps you've met tonight
Yes! Lean on those critical friends!
Technology and math are strengths for me. I would like to do more with my small group/rotation time https://t.co/EOpF5tkz9a
Q3 is long with many moving parts-think strengths/weaknesses & supports you need to leverage & cover https://t.co/SQrNiIhwrU
blogging does not need permission, OpEds are out of your control
A3: Weakness giving quarter to other Ts opinions about edu when I think they're stupid
A3: Facilitating partnerships with other schools to share strengths, build capacity, and learn from one another.
This is what makes you such a caring and effective leader, Mandi!
