Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.
Brad, K-5 music educator from @USD409Atchison , checking in this evening...Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and an even better Monday with your Ss. #ecet2ks#ksedchat
Excited to join tonight! Im Courtney Klassen, 7th grade math/STEAM teacher for USD 313 Buhler! Would love for @andrea_pope313 and @BeInspired449 to join in tonight! #ksedchat
Good evening, TJ Warsnak HS social studies teacher from Halstead. Been a couple of weeks but glad to be back. @androo88 and @ustathaannie should join us tonight. #ksedchat
ECET2 stands for elevating and celebrating effective teachers and teaching. We are so excited to learn from you. Kansas teachers are working hard to redesign schools. We believe that Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. We are #bettertogether! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
Hey everyone! Andrew Bauer, #HalsteadHS ELA, debate, forensics and speech. Still working my way through Halloween candy. @aewatkins8 and @coachschutte should join us tonight #ksedchat
Hey all! Miss B here! I’m a 5th grade teacher, who covers all the content areas! Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies! I think @MsNic_ and @MsPIn5th should join! #Ksedchat
Hi all! Jill from Cheney. 7-8 Social Studies and HS Teaching & Training pathway. Would lovw to see @jamiebutler367 and @HolleyRohloff on tonight! PS...i know that @aboone_angie is usually on. She deserves a shout out too! #ksedchat
Telannia Norfar-HS Math in OKC, OK. Was going to tag @willmdunn but he showed up. Going to ask @KimberBlodgett and @Ms_A_Yeh to join. Two of my favs from OK and CO. #ksedchat
A1: Big shout-out to my department #bhsela. We are constantly revising and improving our new courses to meet the needs of students of our students and provide authentic learning opportunities for them. It is the hardest, most rewarding work we have ever done. #ksedchat
A1: I love how @HolleyRohloff is using the VR glasses and doing awesome things with that. Looking forward to collaborating with her tomorrow on a ELA/SS combo project! #ksedchat
ECET2 stands for elevating and celebrating effective teachers and teaching. We are so excited to learn from you. Kansas teachers are working hard to redesign schools. We believe that Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. We are #bettertogether! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A1: @m_goossen has been doing exciting AG activities with the middle schoolers at PHMS, including a unit with pumpkins last week. Love her creative ideas that interest all students! #ksedchat
A1: Our second grade teacher teaches her students all these little songs to remember things. Hearing her Ss singing them on the playground is awesome! #ksedchat
A1: My friend in Wichita who’s account is private (so I can’t tag her 😢) is doing amazing things with a lit study of Holes! The kids are so pumped about reading! #Ksedchat
@KoehnsClassroom is taking Project Based Learning with 6th graders to a whole new level! I am in awe of what she is doing in her classroom!
#ksedchat#ecet2ks
A1: I love our ELA department at #HalsteadHS@androo88 is dedicated daily reading time for jrs in English to read for the joy of it. @aewatkins8 is leading our school redesign efforts and @jlharmon1979 is branching out with her classes reading Refugee. #ksedchat
Oh so many things...... our building/district is really working on Zones of Regulation. I see many great check in ideas for students. #ksedchat#uvlearn
Jenny, 3rd grade teacher from the KC Metro, coming in late! Most of my teacher friends are already jumping into #ksedchat , so it looks like the gang is already here! :)
One of my colleagues is completing a global read aloud with her students. They are reading Refugee and the kids love it! I love that she is able to connect our students with students across the country. #ksedchat#tlap
A1: Tomorrow, all of our 4th graders are dressing up as Famous Kansans and giving memorized speeches to the entire school and community as part of a Famous Kansan Wax Museum! #SHOUTOUT#ksedchat#ECET2#believeachieveproceed#usd461
I am loving the activities that students are doing in their HS consumer math class w/@TrendyMath & @clhollen learning about different opportunities in our community with careers & applying that with math, how to apply it in life #ksedchat 👊🏽👊🏽👍🏽
A1: @daniellenwagner & @kkpalcic are teaching growth mindset lessons, are goal setting with kids, and are building the sorts of relationships that make this all possible. #ksedchat
A1 I've seen so many teachers across the @DerbySchoolsKS district tweeting out what they're doing. Theres literally so many doing great things, it's hard to narrow it down once again. Our district does do a weekly N.O.W. produced by @katie_carlson and her team. #KSEDchat
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@ECET2KS, @DerbySchoolsKS, @katie_carlson
A1: @aewatkins8 Is pioneering some awesome stuff this year with her "mindfulness Mondays" in her ELA classes and starting up an after-school peer support group for girls #ksedchat
Hey, #ksedchat! Lisa, integration specialist supporting lots of amazing teachers in Axtell, Sabetha and Wetmore schools! A1: Proud of several teachers trying Global Read Aloud for the first time and giving kids opportunity for collaboration outside our schools!
A1: How to engage students on a deeper level! If the students are engaged with what they are doing, they will be more invested in what they are learning. #tlap#ksedchat
A1: Our second grade teacher teaches her students all these little songs to remember things. Hearing her Ss singing them on the playground is awesome! #ksedchat
A1: I love how my co-teachers tap into their students' creativity when doing reader's theatre. The end result is always so well done! I could use a few lessons here. #ksedchat
A1: Our AMAZING 4th grade team, @lizwood87 & @AJones_teach are CONSTANTLY creating hands on projects/learning experiences/STEM engineering that I GREATLY admire! They are a well oiled machine, when it comes to working as a team! #USD246#Ksedchat
A1: the 8th grade science departments creating a murder mystery for their classes in which they have to use science to crack the case. They asked other teachers to be the suspects and creat alibis!! #ksedchat
I ❤️❤️❤️ #ksedchat! But I am currently sick and trying to save my energy for tomorrow. I’d rather go to school than make sub plans, amen? Anywho I’ll check back later and see what I missed! Thanks for thinking of me!
A1: #ksedchat My colleague next door has the best up to date fun and fancy classroom activities. I love her style, her swag, and her ability to not reinvent the wheel every year, but stay relevant, try new things, and keep what works well!
A1) Last school year I shared an article and other matter on @pgliljedahl’s #ThinkingClassroom with a colleague. Come to find out she tried some of the article’s recommendations this year. Twenty years of teaching one way, and she went for it! So brave and so awesome! #ksedchat
One of my colleagues is completing a global read aloud with her students. They are reading Refugee and the kids love it! I love that she is able to connect our students with students across the country. #ksedchat#tlap
A2: Students love choice. This seems so simple but anytime I give students choice - they almost immediately take ownership over their learning and that rocks! #tlap#ksedchat
A2: I have been working to improve independent reading for the past few years. I am still so proud that each hour in my class starts with 10 minutes of reading. It's the most important thing we do each day. If kids aren't reading at school, they aren't reading. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A2: As a first year STEM teacher and Master's student, I am getting ready to introduce coding and robotics. I plan to have three different robots in my classroom as well as online coding activities to keep students engaged at all times! #ksedchat
A2: This year I’ve implemented choice birds for MTSS. I’ve really enjoyed it and the Ss do too. They can choose how to practice certain skills. This gives me a great opportunity to intervene w/o interruptions! #Ksedchat
A1. I can think of so many people to shout out! @ShellyHageman for giving her kids opportunities to create art that will be permanently added to our building. @HesstonMiddle ELA teachers for working to give all kids some common themes to think about. #ksedchat
Q2: I turned my classroom into the Amazon and this week student will research animals, insects, and plants. Then they will discuss how deforestation is affecting their animal and we will finish the week with a Socratic seminar. #WPSProud#ksedchat
Q2: One of my favorite lessons is Starbush Coffee, to help students transform “vanilla latte boring words” into “Pumpkin Spice Words” of bold, flavor! I make a WHOLE experience out of it! ☕️ #Ksedchat
I have implemented a check in slip for my students that is based off zones of regulation. There are words in each box and students circle how they are feeling. It has started several conversations with students. #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A2: As a 3rd grade teacher I think it is SO important to get kids excited to read. By the end of the year it is my hope that ALL of my kids will CHOOSE to read. I am proud of the results that I have had. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
I don’t really have a classroom but I am most proud of the teacher leaders in our district. They are vulnerable, trust openly, and always ready to make things better. #ksedchat#Bexceptional
A2: This may seem simple but the relationships I have built with my students. Each of my classes are like a family - we are unique, have great times, work through the bad times, and laugh a lot. And it's the best. #ksedchat#tlap
A2: Being able to blend 34 years of early childhood education with ALL the requirements of Head Start. It's been a struggle. In USD 309, our PreK classrooms are blended with community kids, at-risk kids and Head Start kids. #ksedchat
A2: I've "gamified" my Ss behavior/effort board. This year each day Ss demonstrate good effort in Tutoring group, they get to move over on the "snakes and ladders" game board. #ksedchat
A2 We are constantly trying new things, this week we are doing some reading activities using @Flipgrid . Also extremely proud of my class for winning our school's green football helmet for 9 weeks in a row! #ksedchat
I’m co-teaching with our FACS teacher for 2 weeks for MS career exploration. Today we looked at careers they know & coding the education levels & what available in our county. Tomorrow will be about flusters & working towards start of dig portfolios next wk #ksedchat
Q2: Trying to dive into what a self-paced 5th Grade math classroom would look like. Adding different ideas about assessment and how grading should work in the classroom as well. #ksedchat#maizeusd266
A2. I am really proud of all the ways I've been able to implement google docs and slides collaboratively with my students. They have just started making stuff on their own and sharing it with one another when they are working together! Happy moment! #ksedchat
A2: I am really proud of how my students have becomes brave and are always up to try something new! Sometimes it’s a little wacky, but they always jump right in! Checkout one of our new crazy call backs I came up with. #ksedchat
A2: Simple idea but I wanted students talking to one another more. Instead of class presentations, we did sit down talks over WWI topics of their choice. Eacher person got to present multiple time w/ time for ques. Really productive. #ksedchat
A2: I believe that I'm a kinder, gentler, more understanding teacher than before without giving up the expectations that I have. Following people like @SteeleThoughts challenges me to become a better person and better teacher. #ksedchat
A2: planning to write a grant to buy all kindergarten families a copy of @TableTalkMath before they go to first grade! Hope this will encourage math discussions over summer break and get kids excited about math! #ecet2ks#ksedchat
Oh, #ksedchat looks so awesome tonight! I’m sorry to miss it, but I’m gonna head to bed early to fight this cold off so I can be ready to go to @ECET2KS this weekend!
A2: I feel like I'm doing a better job teaching growth mindset and how to embrace mistakes. The biggest piece of this is embracing and owning my own mistakes in front of my kids! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A2: I am proud of the way that I have set high standards with my #edtech integration and roll out of #gamifcation! It has been a bumpy road, but with filled with much merit, failure, and progress along the way! #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A2) You know, it's been a really good start to the year building relationships with families, Ss and faculty in a variety of different ways. Music is a fantastic bridge to developing community in schools... Best gig in the state :) #ecet2ks#ksedchat
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I'm at a new building and I'm really proud of how a new staff has come together, been honest and open to make an awesome place for learning to happen. It's been very stressful for all but everybody is incredibly positive!
A2: All Science and SS tests are gone. Complete Unit Projects and Presentations to show what they know! Last year, we started with SS. This year, we added Science! No more paper-pencil tests! #🛑drillandkill #Ecet2ks#ksedchat#handsonmindson
A2: My classroom also started a class operated Twitter Page - which is a new adventure! But it has given students the opportunities to navigate positively on social media - & experience the power of social media reach/knowledge!
Our account is @5thGWithMissB !
#ksedchat
A2: we’ve really focused on growth mindset this year along with zones of regulations. Modeling this for the kids has made a huge impact and they see me as a human that makes mistakes too. #Ksedchat
Hi there! I've been working in tweaking my gamified class. On popular uodate has been my updated rank quests. The variety of rewards plus the status has been powerful.
#ksedchathttps://t.co/CoEp3ccgyH
A2 - I'm so jazzed about using painters tape as a formative assessment tool this year. It's a great medium to challenge studnets to create a visual of current classroom concepts. #ksedchat
Q3: Kansas is redesigning schools - and we know that many of your schools are doing great things! What are some great things happening in your own school? #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A2 personally am proud to implement an inquiry for each unit of study. Have seen the growth of the ss and their ability to start asking their own actionable questions. #ksedchat
A2: Using cooking shows as inspiration for engaging activities in class... Cutthroat History and Cooking Up a Response. Love making my kids be creative with "ingredients" and have to handle working in a team under pressure! So fun! #ksedchat
Good for you! That is a brave step @JennyStoops and it is hard! For too long we've had the image of teacher as expert. We need to model teacher as learning - that means mistakes! #ksedchat
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@IncredibleDeeds, @JennyStoops, @JennyStoops
A2) Unlited attempts to prove mastery of content. I’m still figuring out the best way to make that happen. It’s an expression of respect and trust to tell them that if they promise to try, then I promise to respect that effort with time and feedback. #ksedchat
I feel that this is a very important skill for Ss to learn! Being able to use social media effectlively and being kind to one another while on it. #ksedchat
A2 no classroom for me but I am really looking back on how my relationships have developed with Ts in our district. So fun to know many so well and be able to have fun no matter what building I am at. #ksedchat
A2: Simple idea but I wanted students talking to one another more. Instead of class presentations, we did sit down talks over WWI topics of their choice. Eacher person got to present multiple time w/ time for ques. Really productive. #ksedchat
A3: I love the amount of elective options our students have a chance to take at the MIDDLE SCHOOL level: Choir, Band, FACS, Ag, STEAM, Tech Ed, Broadcasting, Art, and more. My high school didn't even have these options! #KSEDCHAT
A3: I am proud that our school has a small food bank/blessings box for our students so that they can take an item as they need it. To teach the whole child, we have to read the whole child. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A3: once a month, my school commits to health by having a “Wellness Wednesday” activity. We also have the whole school switch rooms and we have a “Dragon Club” time for the kids to enjoy being kids. #ksedchat#ecet2ks#dhefamily
A3 @CooperEagles260 is working to integrate adult learning classes so that our Ps can learn vital skills and possibly get education they may have missed. #KSEDchat
Hello, #ksedchat! Greg Froese, ELA T from Buhler HS #313teach. Sorry to jump in so late. Just finished celebrating my youngest child's 11th birthday this evening.
A3: I really love that my school puts an emphasis on the whole student. Social and emotional learning is important to our staff and I take pride in where I work because of that! #ksedchat#tlap
A3 - Andover is a Gemini II. One of the best things we do is build teacher leaders. We have a teacher academy of complete edu-rockstars, and we're guiding them to explore edreform. It's a blast to see them innovate and shine. They are ready to redesign! #ksedchat
A3 I think my school has done an awesome job of promoting the work that out ss have done. Public display, social media, talking and recognizing ss achievements and learning. @ST_MS10#ksedchat
A3: Our principal records daily announcement videos; great way to share info & I think it’s important the kids get daily “face time” with him #ksedchat
A3 @circleusd375 middle school Ts are offering explo classes like passion projects we offer leadership class, current events, life skills, history through movies, performing arts, and I offer a debate class #thrivein375#ksedchat
A3: I love the amount of creative energy there is at #HalsteadHS. Teachers encourage one another to try new ideas and want to see each other be successful. That mixed with a push for genuine student connections have us off to a great start this year. #ksedchat
Hi there! I've been working in tweaking my gamified class. On popular uodate has been my updated rank quests. The variety of rewards plus the status has been powerful.
#ksedchathttps://t.co/CoEp3ccgyH
A3: The district has adopted Words Their Way and are deep into implementation. PreK is big into a SEL curriculum called Sunshine Circle (but through all my Trauma Informed and Zones of Regulation, I brought that to my classroom, too) 😍 #ksedchat
A3: My school is paving the way with a state of the art Forensics track with access to top tech tools like a top notch Hitachi Microscope, police forensic training, and a 3d printer that can create a real human ear!
#ecet2ks#ksedchat
A3: We do a "Mystery Book" every week on the announcements. One clue is read aloud each day and the class that guesses the book first earns a copy of it for their classroom library. It's so fun and a great way to expand their options for reading. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A3: weekly staff shoutouts! Team vs team schoolwide competition! Themed pep assemblies! Daily emotional check in form for every kid! Music in the cafeteria on Friday! All-school interest based clubs once a week during homeroom! #ksedchat
A2: starting our Christmas tree project. Working on formulas and proportions. So far each kiddo has found a unique set of trees, no duplicates #ksedchat
A3) It’s not some big public thing, but every school should have a principal that looks you in the eyes and says, “I trust you and your vision. We support you. Just keep everyone informed.” Mine do that. AMAZING what you’ll do to improve your room with that freedom. #ksedchat
A3: We have tickets for certain life skills we like to see the Ss exhibit. This month we are focusing on perseverance. Ts recognize Ss w/ a ticket, they put it on a bingo board in the library & when we get 10 in a row they get a prize #ksedchat
We use this tape - https://t.co/bbFmewQq2E and challenge students to find a place on the wall to create a visual of any concept we're covering class - i.e. character choices, significant change in history, etc. So fun! #ksedchat
A3: We had some really great conversations about redesign at our PD day today! I can't wait to dive in deeper and see what this will bring to Frontenac kids! #ksedchat
A3: Campus High School has a student-run bank and student-run
coffee shop supervised by @CoachZKliewer. We also have AVID, Link Crew, and one of two schools in Wichita to offer IBDP. #ksedchat
Teacher leaders will pave the way for #ksredesign! There is no program or textbook that can do what a group of committed, collaborative teachers can do! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A3 - Andover is a Gemini II. One of the best things we do is build teacher leaders. We have a teacher academy of complete edu-rockstars, and we're guiding them to explore edreform. It's a blast to see them innovate and shine. They are ready to redesign! #ksedchat
A3: I love that our building constantly looks for ways to give as many different course offerings as possible so that students are ready for life after high school. Whether it's robotics or wood shop, there are classes for that #ksedchat
Q3: Kansas is redesigning schools - and we know that many of your schools are doing great things! What are some great things happening in your own school? #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A3 Buhler is redesigning somewhat on our own, outside of the Gemini 2 process but with some support. Each school’s has a TEACHER pilot co-pilot that understand the culture of their building and the pace they are ready for. Experiments have started with Trauma responsive #ksedchat
A3: I'm just really excited about the direction our ELA curriculum is going at Buhler HS. Our team is continually looking to improve/expand in all areas, especially our Passion Pursuits class. #ksedchat
A3: I am proud of how our building is trying to improve in the area of parent engagement. Each grade level is being very intentional to get parents more involved. (Books & breakfast, Nat'l Park projects, etc.) #ksedchat
A3: Cheney schools developed our core values years ago. Everyone participated and had input. Cardinal PRIDE was born. (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, Dependability, & Empathy). Love how my 1st grader knows and uses the words consistently! #ksedchat
A3: Our school has begun something called Pride families where each teacher has a multi age "Family" K-5. Every year our family stays the same. We lose our 5th graders but gain new Ks. #buildingrelationships#maizeusd266#ksedchat
Q3: Kansas is redesigning schools - and we know that many of your schools are doing great things! What are some great things happening in your own school? #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A4: I begin every one of my classes with a joke of the day. The kids love it and it's a light hearted way to start class and grab their attention. #tlap#ksedchat
I try to do 5 a week. Even if it’s the same people I’m glad I get to stop and thank people that I appreciate! Sometimes teachers are too busy to say “hey thanks!” to their best supporters #Ksedchat
A3: we have also started sending postcards home to students thanking them for their attitude, effort, etc. One girl came back to class and told me she cried when she got my note. Tugs at my heartstrings #ksedchat
We use this tape - https://t.co/bbFmewQq2E and challenge students to find a place on the wall to create a visual of any concept we're covering class - i.e. character choices, significant change in history, etc. So fun! #ksedchat
A3. Our staff is working hard to fill in gaps outside of the classroom: reaching out to community & invoking them, celebrating education week, student PD day, being reflective of what we’ve done & where we want to go #ksedchat
A4: @astambaugh8 brought in senior citizens from a local nursing home to play games with her seminar students. The kids loved it and I can see this starting even more local partnerships. #ksedchat
A4: Each year, we do a school-wide citizenship day. This will be our 8th year - over 600 people helping others. Next semester I am also hoping to partner my Passion Pursuits class with a local non-profit in town called Grand Staff Ministries Boutique. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A4 As a school we also have a relationship with the local fire department, where they come eat lunch with star students, and each month different grade levels nominate student leaders to get a t-shirt #ksedchat
A4: This is an easy question. I do this through PBL. One of its elements is public product. It allows me to have students work with people outside of the school to develop understanding. #ksedchat
A4: This year we have been encouraged to incorporate a community activity into our field trips (i.e. dropping by a nursing home to read). I would love any other ideas you may have for this! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A4: We have a wide array of CTE pathways for students to investigate and explore. With each advisory group we have community members & businesses offering ideas, advice & opportunities for our students. Great discussions and many members end up visiting w/ classes. #ksedchat.
A3: This year we started our FIRST EVER FAMILY STEM NIGHT! It was AMAZING! We had such an OVERWHELMING turnout from our families - we were ecstatic to plan one again for next year!!
My station was Bone Bridge Engineering - it was a Skele-TON of fun! ☠️😉 #Ksedchat
A3: love our seminar families, mine is always the BEST, and love the connection I get to make with students I don’t directly teach in my craft club. It is so amazing to get to share something I enjoy with the kids #ksedchat
A4: Before completing a ‘Shark Tank’ activity, our 4th graders toured a local business that builds prototypes to see how ideas go from paper to actual product! #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A4: We have guest readers all ranging from dentists to mechanics for Read Across America, delivering May baskets, hoping to tour the banks this year for Econ unit and currently planning to take a trip to see bean harvest in action at my family’s farm! #ksedchat
A4) Our local Association, ANEA, and @USD409Atchison has been partnering together with other community organizations to bring the "Read and Sing to Your Bunny Early Literacy Project" to newborn families at our local hospital. @kneanews#ecet2ks#ksedchathttps://t.co/68vi7Spqqx
A4: Our Passion Pursuits Ss are asked to interview someone outside our district walls. We also want them to create projects that impact the community around them. @5kFor321_5K and @KDDiabetes are two of the many wonderful projects we have going right now. #ksedchat
It really has been a game changer for innovation. So proud of them all - we have around 40 participants across the district who have go through the program #ksedchat
A4 connected to our community is a goal for our KESA process for now we have outreach programs like donuts with dad, a chili cook off, MS101 for parents #ksedchat
#ksedchat A2. One thing new in our room this year is out daily power up at the of our morning meeting. We hold hands and shake some love around the circle, then we chant our Power Up!
This isn’t me, but another shout out—our FCCLA teacher just brought in 12 business leaders from the community last wk so her students could practice the interviewing process. We’re really working this yr on providing authentic experiences for kids. #ksedchat
A4: I don’t think I’m doing a great job connecting with the community in my classroom🤔Out school is about to have a STEM night, and we also have lots of families come out for sporting events #ksedchat
A4: Through the use of Family Nights, our school is looking to create more opportunities along side our PTO to bring students, families, & community TO our schools! STEM Nights, Nerf Wars, Homecoming Events, etc!! I am BLESSED by a community that gets involved! #Ksedchat
A4: Before completing a ‘Shark Tank’ activity, our 4th graders toured a local business that builds prototypes to see how ideas go from paper to actual product! #ecet2ks#ksedchat
A4 - We are big into global collaboration here in Andover. We Skype with other classrooms, professionals from offices, scientists from their field studies, (and even other teachers across the nation for inservice days). Authentic research and real world connections. #ksedchat
A4: Our Passion Pursuits Ss are asked to interview someone outside our district walls. We also want them to create projects that impact the community around them. @5kFor321_5K and @KDDiabetes are two of the many wonderful projects we have going right now. #ksedchat
A4: though I haven’t been directly involved at all, I’ve heard positive feedback about our Kiwanis club supporting a partnership with the elementary building called BUG, Bring Up Grades https://t.co/7ypT9rSZx4#ksedchat
Q5: We have seen some awesome ways that Kansas teachers are connecting their classrooms across their districts and state! What is something that is happening in your classroom or school to make those connections? #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A4: our seminar classes visit the Cheney Golden Age home. I have a student who is making 50 door decorations for the residents and Friday we are having a food drive for the local food bank #ksedchat
Sorry I'm late! @MrsJankord just completed a Zombie themed PBL with her 4th graders integrating Science and Social Studies standards. #zombieapocalypse#ksedchat
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@nagel_megan, @AngSuperPowers, @MrsJankord
A5: Technology needs to be relevant and purposeful. I love using google forms to create "breakout rooms" for my students. They love this! Sometimes you just have to be creative. #tlap#ksedchat
A4: We are pulling in extended family volunteers for classroom support. We also have a great partnership with a local assisted living group. We are planning on our community caroling day too! #ecet2ks#ksedchat
This year I set up each of my students with "sponsor." Students received an encouraging letter at the beginning of the year and I plan to have sponsors write a couple more notes throughout the year.
A4: In the works tomorrow...but hoping to connect our kids by creating the 7th volume of the Veteran Book of area Vets and their stories and creating needed infographics for the community! #ksedchat
A4: my 1st graders are learning about communities. This month, our field trip around the community (police station, fire station, library, historical museum, Chick-fil-A) to see how we all work together in a city. THEN my Ss will write thank you cards to give back. #ksedchat
A5: Pt. One - We sent seniors and juniors not taking the PSAT to the grade schools for two hours to serve as mentors. The kids loved it. All it took was a little organization and a couple of busses to get them there. Definitely doing that again. So many smiles. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5: In two schools I worked, we held a Wellness Fair for our students and families. We invited community services in to meet with our school community. #ksedchat
Not sure about all of you lovely humans, but I am going to have to go back over this chat a couple of times to write down all of these ideas! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5 We have done a collab project w/ our ELA sophs and Kinder classes the last couple of yrs that has been amazing for many of our kids. Yes, @SandyRempel, we desperately need to talk! #ksedchat
A5: I'm new to 309 . this year, and getting through this collaboration with Head Start has been my focus and struggle. Still learning the ins and outs of the district, too. #ksedchat
A2: Implemented Picture of the Day thanks to @hellojenjones! Now my students have exciting conversations about text making 5 detailed observations & two inferences daily. #ksedchat
A5: This year our principal is shared b/w 2 buildings so we have joint staff meetings taking turns whose building it is at. It gives us a chance to collaborate w/ other Ts when we wouldn't normally have that opportunity #ksedchat
Q5: We have seen some awesome ways that Kansas teachers are connecting their classrooms across their districts and state! What is something that is happening in your classroom or school to make those connections? #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5: @JasonKohls and I have had a friendly competition in our Creative Writing classes called Sonnet Throwdown. We have connected with other schools to help evaluate. Shout out to @androo88@AmandaBuethe among others for their help. #ksedchat
A4) My school has been developing its CTE programs, which entails lots of community cross-over. The new auto teacher has started a fabulous car show. I’ve not really done anything on that front, because I can only stay awake for 20 hours a day... #ksedchat
A5 We are looking at starting mystery skypes with different classrooms around the country and taking virtual field trips to places my Ss haven't been to. I've heard such great things about these experiences and I'm so excited to get started on these. #KSEDchat
A5. Our district is looking at creating service projects that connect all the grade level classes working together. I'm excited for the opportunities this will create for us to connect with other classes in our district. #ksedchat
A5: In my previous district, the third grades in two different buildings became pen pals. They then met at the end of the year for a picnic and kickball game. So fun to watch! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5: Pt. Two - I am hoping to partner my Fantasy/Gothic Fiction classes with @JenniferMFarr's class next semester for some literature circle work. #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5 pt 2. Our #BHSCreativeWriting class connected with several schools from Ks and other states as part of our Sonnet Throwdown. @Greg_Froese & I are working on how we want to do that again this year. #ksedchat
Imagine how something like this might make it easier for these students as they transition to middle school! What a simple idea with a profound impact! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5: In my previous district, the third grades in two different buildings became pen pals. They then met at the end of the year for a picnic and kickball game. So fun to watch! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A5: My 6th grade book club is creating a podcast where they talk about different books they have read throughout book club. They plan on sharing this with everyone to create more interest in reading...and it is the best! They rock. #ksedchat#tlap
A3. #ksedchat Our school is doing so many things that I want others to know. Becoming trauma-informed is at the heart of why I teach, so I love this! Graber houses has been an amazing thing too because it builds connections with Ts and kids throughout their elementary years.
Webcams are great ways to build interest. Just Google Webcam and the topic/location and you'll find some. San Diego Zoo has some fun ones https://t.co/F6x6eh8amB#ksedchat
Q4: Our classroom & school has six @TowerGarden full of fresh produce. 5th grade student ambassadors shared samples with parents at conferences with future plans to partner with our Culinary Arts dept at Olathe North #ksedchat
A5: We are #gridpals with 6th traders in our district. We also are currently recording videos of us reading books to share with our elementary schools #ksedchat
Webcams are great ways to build interest. Just Google Webcam and the topic/location and you'll find some. San Diego Zoo has some fun ones https://t.co/F6x6eh8amB#ksedchat
A5: Today was a great day for district collaboration! Was approved for PD in another district. Love how we can bring great training to Kansas for all teachers! #ksedchat#kagan
Going to need to duck out. Between birthday sugar crash and not exactly having the time change figured out, I gotta go play "defense" on my kids. Thanks to the @ECET2KS crew for a great chat!! #ksedchat
A5: I have been following OTHER Ts in Kansas - & asking my P for PD days to visit their rooms & see what they are doing EFFECTIVELY! @mrvesco was my first host & I brought back SO MUCH! The flip side - I’ve had OTHERS hear - & reach out to come to MY room now! #Ksedchat
A5) I admire so many hard working teachers and researchers. @KentWire and @CometGuidance are kind enough to welcome my request to visit - with FIVE colleagues - simply because we admire their standards based grading intitiarive. Just like that, Kansas ed improves. #ksedchat
Q6: We are teaching a generation of change-makers. It is important to foster a global connection with our students! How are you or your school connecting students to the world? #ksedchat#ecet2ks
You're guaranteed 300 miles distance between your classroom and your partner classroom. It's genius! Lesson ideas and everything ready to go. #ksedchat
A6: My Honors Freshman English classes are reading Animal Farm, to be followed by some inquiry-based research on oppression, genocide, and refugees. Not sure what that will look like, but we will be looking at how social media is now fueling modern genocide/oppression. #ksedchat
A4. #ksedchat Personally I don't have any great connections personally for my room. As a school we have "Graber Greats" which are former Graber students who work in the community and come to share their memories, inspiration and life with our Ss.
A6 Haven't done the best job #YET but am going to start some skypes and virtual field trips to expand my Ss vision of the world. Currently they see the world as the Wichita area, and maybe into areas they have been to. #KSEDchat
A6 #BHSela / #313teach's @AmberNeighbor has been connecting her Ss to authors in her #BHSMediaCrit classes. Nationally known authors are responding to her Ss with thoughtful and insightful responses. Ask her about it. #ksedchat
A6: Pt. Two: We will also be partnering with the 2018 NDTOY this week - she teaches a newcomer's class for immigrant and refugee students that publishes their stories, so my kids will serve as editors for them this week. I am so excited for them to have this experience. #ksedchat
@arobertson249@annkbrown and @AVarsolona find ways every day to inspire me! It feels so amazing being part of a team that constantly goes out of their way to make learning (and teaching) so much fun! #KSedchat
A6. We did a writing activity with another class and I plan to do more of the collaborative projects put out every year, they’re my favorite! I keep my eye open for opportunities to connect my students as much as possible. #ksedchat
A6: one of the tenets of IB is international mindedness. We attempt to achieve this by reading authors from around the world and works in translation while being careful of not falling into the #adichie "single story" narrative #ksedchat
A5. #ksedchat I know some classrooms in our building are connecting with classrooms of different ages in our district. This has been a powerful connection,
A6) Our performance groups @ AES perform and travel to several different colleges. We have arranged special visits with their Admissions /Music departments to share with our Ss what is required for them to be able to attend the respective college. ROAD TRIP!!! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A6: I was introduced to the UN Global Goals this last year and I plan on incorporating their themes and lessons throughout the year. It is an amazing resource. #Ksedchat
A6 Cont - And our Global Collaborative Gingerbread STEM Community is taking registrations now. Ss create a "gingerbread" version of your town and Skype with another classroom. SO fun https://t.co/mucvYbpfuS#ksedchat
A6: Global Read Aloud #GRA18 has been a good platform for some! One of the teachers I support is partnered with a class from Canada and they are using @Flipgrid along with a postcard swap as they read a common book. https://t.co/h4BeYnbLRC#ksedchat
Thank you for a great chat tonight! Use Twitter and Voxer to keep sharing these great ideas with each other! Kansas teachers - you are awesome! #ksedchat#ecet2ks
A6: There’s still so much more to do (Power of Yet!) But for starters, I try to bring in guest speakers whenever possible, give Ss Twitter exploration time, & give opportunities for persuasive writings on Scholastic articles. I hope to incorporate mystery skype in soon! #Ksedchat
