#Pretchat Archive
#PreTchat is a chat designed specifically for preservice educators by preservice teachers and professors. The chats are lead established by future educators as they vote on topics for discussion and co-moderate the chat with a professor who teaches future educators.
Thursday February 11, 2016
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Hi! My name is Kelsey and I'm a Pre-T studying special and elementary ed. at Grove City College.
Hi I am a pre-t at Grove City College
Join me for the next hour on as & I talk with about Virtual Valentines and globally connected educators.
Hey Kelsey! Great to see you.
Hello I am Katie, a Middle Level Ed Major from Grove City College
Hello everyone! Mike from PA here. Thrilled to be your guest tonight. Looking forward to learning with you all!
Hi my name is Jenna and I am a Secondary Math education major at Grove City College
Welcome to remember to use the hashtag in your responses so we can all join in the conversation.
will you be at PETE&C in a few weeks?
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welcome to . Great to have you inspiring educators join tonight.
Sam from Pa. I teach preservice educators about . Looking forward to kicking off with &
Yes. Presenting on Tuesday. Topic: Empowering students through global learning experiences. Will be in Hershey Sun-Wed.
Hi! My name is Theresa and I am a pre-service teacher from Red River College. Glad to join in.
let's meet up! I am presenting M and W. Let's do coffee
welcome! Glad to have you at
Thank you for the honoring of connecting with us on . We all look forward from learning inspiring approaches to global ed.
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we are the co-moderators for tonight.
Hi I'm Brian. I teach tiny humans awesome things, also I love to work with new and preTs
I'm Theresa from Franciscan University!
Welcome and feel free to ask questions while participating in .
My name is Amelia and I'm a pre-service teacher from Red River College and the University of Winnipeg.
It's so exciting to work w/ our future world changers here tonight. Teaching is greatest profession in the world.
It's absolutely my pleasure. There is nothing more important than inspiring the next generation of amazing Ts!
Tonight’s is a bit different. We are going to ask 3 Qs to our participants. Then open it up to Qs to our co-moderator .
great to have you join us at ! Welcome!
Hi, I'm a freshman at Franciscan University!
great to have you here, I'm looking forward to your perspective
hi Theresa! Welcome to the crazy world of edutwitter
hi there! You have been very active in our challenge. Great to see you here tonight
We are using the Q1, Q2, and Q3 format please be sure to respond with A1, A2, A3 and of course, ! Let your voice be heard!
Hello ! My name is Tristan, I am a brand new teacher in British Columbia. I love to support new and preservice teachers.
hi there! Thanks for joining us tonight.
Welcome! It is great to have you here with us tonight.
hi Amelia, global connections are awesome,
Wow is rockin with preservice and practicing Ts from around the world! Woot!
Join us now! Going to be an awesome discussion. https://t.co/dJeawmIQfL
Wow is rockin with preservice and practicing Ts from around the world! Woot!
Q1 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
Hello! I couldn't agree more!
hi Bayley welcome to education!
Agree. Global connections have changed my and my students' lives.
Q1 Why is it important to be a connected educator?
Thank you for taking time out of your evening and contributing to .
Hi all, Mike 2nd grade T from Southern NJ Coast
A1 Being a connected educator provides you with new ideas, advice, and professional opportunities
A1: There is so much to learn from so many people! We need to stay connected to hear and learn what others are saying
. what kinds of professional ideas?
No doubt that Twitter chats can get one's head spinning. We hope to accomplish that tonight on
. you are right! What have you learned so far?
A1: It is important to stay connected so that you can learn from other educators who have good ideas and strategies
Honored to have you with us tonight on .
A1. Being connected allows for ideas to be bounced off of different educators and get viewpoints from other
Definitely. In age of free, easy global connectedness, learning from others needs to be practiced and modeled to our Ss.
A1 in order to advocate for S's & the profession you need to be connected, to hear & contribute to imp conversations
oh my gosh! My Ss signed up to do a event! What a great way to connected Ts
A1: Being a connected educator has given me opportunities to grow as a teacher (prod, mentorship) and also got me my first job!
other professionals can share with you new ways to present info, use technology, and deal with Ss behavior
A1: Being connected gives you opportunities to share & learn from others and develop a "broad view" as an educator
A1: New ideas and concepts are constantly being created worldwide. We can't possibly come up with all of those ideas ourselves!
thanks for joining us tonight. Thank you for your voice - it is important for our preservice Ts to hear it.
May the fun begin! A1 As an educator, we need to provide as many avenues as possible for Ss to learn. https://t.co/ZWhDd7gCmx
Q1 Why is it important to be a connected educator?
A1 A connected educator is up to date, willing to learn, grow, and model that for his/her Ss.
don't forget to add to your tweets so everyone can read your comments. We are better together
A1 I gain so much from other T's that I apply to my teaching & classroom, I'm inspired to reach for more as a connected educator
Too much to fit in one tweet, everything from teaching methods to simple classroom ideas
Spot on. Providing/allowing multiple viewpoints is a key ingredient in diversified education.
That's the curse of Twitter, isn't it. ;)
that's the best part - mentors across the globe!
A1: It is important because you can incorporate other cultures into the classroom, and find many creative, new ideas from others.
was the inspiration for my class world tour
A1: What I get from being connected - Inspiration. Support (much needed). Collaborative opportunities for my Ss. New viewpoints.
It is but it also shows just how much there is out there to learn from others when we are connected
A1 would you want to be a disconnected educator? The more we connect the more professionalized teaching becomes
wow! It helped you get your first job! That is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
So true! 140 Characters does not provide justice to explain why one should be a connected educator. https://t.co/SLwMTiGeqq
Too much to fit in one tweet, everything from teaching methods to simple classroom ideas
this is great for language teachers - connecting with different ppl across the globe fills my feed with French.
A1 So many reasons: connect with students around the world, meet the students on "their home turf", etc.
A1 being connected means different things to different people, I see opportunities and avoiding isolation
check this out! https://t.co/5ShQO6G4gE
this is great for language teachers - connecting with different ppl across the globe fills my feed with French.
love it! Great ideas here. Keep it up.
Over 10% of all Tweets are ed-related. Would be a shame to let all that amazing knowledge go by without using it to help your Ss.
yup! When I say it, people are baffled. "You got your job through TWITTER!?" (A little more than that, but it was vital!)
A1 I'm connected to on FB, his post there brought me here, it's that simple
right! It gets your name out there
Brilliant example. Being connected makes us all better, and creates all kinds of unforeseen learning ops. https://t.co/nsQ7PIMFwE
A1 I'm connected to on FB, his post there brought me here, it's that simple
A1 looking for the new ideas and sharing own experience
Q2 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
Hi! I'm Cassie, and I'm a freshman at Franciscan University!
That's so cool! I didn't realize how many educators were on social media. This has been so enlightening as a pre-t!
given me lots of opportunities to help my kids and others
Today I learned - at least 10% of Twitter is educational! Now to infiltrate Snapchat. https://t.co/AAtwyE4naA
Over 10% of all Tweets are ed-related. Would be a shame to let all that amazing knowledge go by without using it to help your Ss.
isn't that a crazy stat! All that knowledge, ideas, tools, resources...amazing
Wow, that's fantastic! Geo is my 2nd teachable so I truly am intrigued by this project! Love this innovative idea!
that's right! What a great vehicle to job hunt, secure resources, and advance the profession!
Amazing, isn't it. Blew me away when I had my eyes opened. Totally changed my career.
Q2 What are some creative projects that you can do to connect your students in a global way?
yes absolutely. Thank you for joining our conversation tonight.
Statistics shows there are nearly 500 million Tweets daily. Thus, about 50 million EDU tweets per day. https://t.co/pUUwn1qS2R
Over 10% of all Tweets are ed-related. Would be a shame to let all that amazing knowledge go by without using it to help your Ss.
A1 being a connected educator raises your profile, elevates your voice, confirms your expertise, enables you to advocate for S's
Hi Cassie welcome to our chat! Glad to have you here with us tonight.
A2 Skyping with professionals across the world is a way to bring them into our classrooms!
I found a lot of free great tools online like voki and todaysmeet that allow kids from all over to connect with one another
I'd like to explore with Ss and Ts -- reaching into different parts of the world
A2: Mystery Skype, blogging, Twiddla drawing, even pen pals - being a connected educator means more than just being hi-tech!
Those are such great tools!
Our podcast team tries to make global projects fun and easy to do. See our page for examples: https://t.co/iddrcScvTm
A2 In I pair preservice Ts with practicing Ts across the world to create projects for their class.
A2: My school district I attended had a sister school in China which can be a great connection globally for Ss
. yes mystery skype is really neat to do! Making global connections
Sorry I am late. Katy Pre-Service Teacher from PA. Middle Level Math/Science Education
how do/can Ss connect with these tools?
That's crazy! It's amazing to think of how much of our society revolves around education!
it is as much a social learning experience for them but geo fits right in
A2: I've been part of a flat stanley exchange for younger kids. Worked really well!
did you make it last weekend to the summit?
A2 cont. There are amazing micro-communities on social media established purposefully to connect classes. See if you can find 'em!
A2: I have really enjoyed the digital coops we are doing in
they can create online accounts and have teachers pair up with other educators across the world
is growing as well as for immediate communication.
A2: Partner with another class in a different country. Have the students interact with each other via skype, letters, etc.
Use your SM connections to create learning ops for Ss. Let them learn about the world, then empower them to make positive changes.
that is so cool!Can you tell me more?
A2: I would want to set up study groups with quizlet or social media with students in other places covering the same material.
great to have you here! Thanks for joining in!
That's so cool! Even though I grew up with internet, I'm always amazed at the opportunities that come with new tech!
oh yes Flat Stanley is a great way to connect Ss and Ts across the world.
One of the easiest places to start connecting globally is through joint data collection. GDrive and OneDrive make this really easy
A2 use google hangouts,appear.in for read across America we have a new reader ever 45 minutes all day all the way across America
yeah me too! We have a great group!
We partnered with them for various programs throughout the year, even trips!
A2: when I was in elementary school, we did a project were family members sent postcards from all over the country as (cont)
they even have a Global Studies Program where Ss take regular classes with a global perspective
A2 Create a global discussion board, research foreign lands and cultures (what better way than going to the source)
oh yes is a great tool! Thank you for introducing it to me
A2: Mystery skype, use any of the programs offered in Google drive. Ss can collaborate w/ their peers and others around the world
Care to explain "Digital Coops" to the rest of ?
that is really neat Katie. Thank you for sharing.
A2: (cont) we learned about the states and geography. It was a really cool hands-on way to learn about the states
that is a neat idea! Ss can help each other learn no matter where they are !
a class we connected with in South Africa was doing something with a teddy bear named Jesse
paired each student with a teacher in their content area to create materials for their classroom
nice! That is a great way to connect classrooms.
Definitely add arts into global exchanges. Share songs, artwork, poems, dances. Arts = emotions, which are necessary for learning.
Q3 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
Catching up! Hi, Idalis 2nd grd frm NJ
You can also play over Skype with another class as a fun way to share learning.
love the global discussion board idea - can you tell me more?
Q3 How can being a connected educator now help you as future educator?
There's no better way to learn about foreign places than to talk with those who live there. Use Skype/GHO.
Very nice approach to collaboration!
A2 I know class have hosted Twitter chats
presented at Snowbird Utah in 2014. I'm now a Ambassador
A3: As students we have more time to make connections now that will be very useful to use in the classroom in the future
sounds like a flat stanley type project
Kimberly Wright, TLI Teacher Leader in El Paso, Texas
A3: It shows your commitment to connection.
A3: Networking with Ts I would have never met, & ideas I would never have heard. My goal now is to connect with international Ts.
thanks for joining us tonight - hop right in!
A3: I have gained so much advice from experienced teachers that I will take to my own classroom one day
A2 the understanding we make something locally but connect globally Art Project BOOM
Mind blown! Awesome! who should we challenge to a kahoot? https://t.co/81vh0LL4oa
You can also play over Skype with another class as a fun way to share learning.
A3 Getting connected now helps me to make connections that I can use in the future when I'm a teacher!
A3: Being a future educator, being connected can help me not become discouraged when I am first trying to figure it all out.
A3: Game changer for building ur PLN & potential for collab: LIMITLESS https://t.co/D7NnOpR4Qh
Q3 How can being a connected educator now help you as future educator?
I'm sure you've taught them much as well. The beauty of online learning is that all benefit.
will you be heading to or this spring? this summer?
Thank you Jerry for contributing tonight and supporting
A3 By being a connected educator now you get your name out there, networking, and collaborate with Ts.
A3. It can give you insight and advice from professional educators
Sorry I am late as I was watching College Championship on & coed from Pitt is doing quite well.
thank you for you joining our chat tonight on collaboration and being a connected educator.
My sister is using in her class. She says everyone loves it! Engaging teenagers is a hard task
Awesome to have a newly recognized "Teacher of the Year" with us on
thanks for joining us tonight - excited to have your voice in our discussion.
It's an awesome tool. When you add it to global learning, it's even more amazing.
looks like it only the kids get to take the bear home and on adventures for 1 month
57 org's aimed at elevating teaching, many I'm involved w/ NEA, Am Achieves, Hope Street, etc
ha ha! Thanks! I'm here for a bit!
what is one of the best ideas?
When you learn together as a connected educator, everybody wins. It's never a one-way interaction. https://t.co/97GRvM74rw
you got it! How can you make connections as a preservice T?
Better for a short time rather than no time at all. ;-)
I work at a K-5 school...we can LITERALLY Kahoot about ANYTHING!!!!!
I'm glad I made it & TRUE!!!
I got a lot of advice about managing classroom behavior
wow very nicely stated. You have found your own supportive and encouraging group
These twitter chats have been a great way to get to know professionals and make great connections!
Through Twitter, Ss around the world collaborate, share opinions on issues & ask questions with one another.
what is one the best pieces of advice you can give to a preservice T just starting out on twitter?
Best way to make cnnx as is to jump into chats w/ Ts in profession. Don't be shy. You have much to offer.
what is one thing you wish other preservice Ts knew about being a connected educator?
I use it too! All grade levels love it - even college Ss!
hi there thank you for stopping by
I encourage all of participants to checkout Virtual valentines project https://t.co/aPS9dPRait He has teamed w/great Ts
find quality accounts to gain knowledge and ideas from, also look for other educators on Twitter in your content area
great advice there. Thank you for sharing.
It's not a daunting as it first seems, take the time to stay connected and you have a whole new outlet to learn from!
yes I am using in class tomorrow! Buckle up
Virtual Valentines: we cnxed over 430 classes on 5 continents to learn together. Power of being connected! https://t.co/XwZEyFEbwr
I encourage all of participants to checkout Virtual valentines project https://t.co/aPS9dPRait He has teamed w/great Ts
A3 Professionals want/need access to the latest and greatest info. in education. Twitter has so many great resources.
We would like to open it up to to talk about his experience with virtual valentines.
Does anyone on have questions for regarding his global connections, teaching or cooking tips?
you a right you can grow your PLN in a twitter chat. It's great to connect with other educators.
I was checking that out a few days ago! Love how Ss can access content anywhere
I believe our job at Ts is to empower Ss to believe they can change the world, and then help them do it. Would love to answer Qs.
. what is the virtual valentine project?
A3 I believe that I can everything and open the new horizon for my students
Can you please shed some light on your school's water project overseas?
VVP is a global valentine exchange where classrooms learn about the students they've connected with in a distant location
Project LINC was project b/t Ss in PA, KS, & Greece where Ss raised $ to provide water filters for kids in Kibera Slum of Nairobi.
Let’s open it up to Qs from the audience. Please ask Qs to !
. wow an amazing project with such a positive global impact.
What advice would you give a teacher who wants to get more globally connected?
How many filters have been provided so far?
Use SM to your advantage. If you will use for pers use, create separate prof acct. Make it habit to learn w/ others.
. my question for you is how did you come up with this idea? Why Valentine's day? Why not Columbus day? LOL
Filter have provided clean water for over 3000 Slum residents so far.
LOL! We try to run global project as podcast team about once per month or so. This one just happened to fall in Jan/Feb.
what other monthly projects do you do? How can preservice Ts be involved?
Most amazing moment of my career: 7 school Skype call between Ss receiving filters and those who provided them. Amazing.
Here would be another top notch resource for folks to understand the impact of being connected educators. https://t.co/pKMtsbdFQB
I had so much fun guest moderating last night chatting about Global Classroom Connections. Archive at https://t.co/hEdg6HVdVs
what kind of grants or reputable progm hv you used to coordinate travel 2 teach global?
Have look at https://t.co/Yvojzmnjnn for some of our projects. New one being launched soon. We LOVE Ts getting involved!
Hey, I see a collaborative project developing for later this spring! https://t.co/e6emoILk1c
what other monthly projects do you do? How can preservice Ts be involved?
Few small grants got me to Kenya last yr to document learning/pass out filters, but most global proj we do-free.
can preservice Ts get paired with other preservice Ts?
thanks I'll check out your upcoming projects would love to be involved in anyway & get inspired!
Yes. We have Pre-serv classes connected for Virtual Valentines right now.
Thank you for participating in tonight’s chat. We hope to see you on 2/25 for another about preparing Ss for state testing.
. oh nice! I gotta sign up for the next project. What do you say ?
From working w/ Pre-Serv teachers recently, have a look at for some great tips from current Ts!
Don't forget that archives can be found on https://t.co/lweYEnIiVb If you have future topics that interest you, plz share with us
Thank you to all for a great
Thanks for a great chat! I learned a lot!
Would love to have you join! Great!
Thanks I love engaging with education's future. Any of you msg me any time!
thank you! I learned a lot from you too!
Fantastic! Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for such an educational chat
For all of you who participated, feel free to reach out to me any time w/ questions or just to learn together!
Thank you for taking time and sharing your knowledge with us on
Thank you all for sharing your wisdom and insight!
This was my first time at . Thanks for having me. Great discussion!
Great! Thanks for joining!
If you are on and not following that should change tonight! https://t.co/kyWMj2vHOv
For all of you who participated, feel free to reach out to me any time w/ questions or just to learn together!
Don’t forget to build your PLN follow some participants from tonight’s .
Thanks ! Chats like these remind me how valuable it is to collaborate! Thanks for sharing ideas and ongoing projects!
Honored to have be your first chat. Be sure to join us again in two weeks.
