Twitter Chats are a great way for you and other educators to collaborate, generate new ideas, and discuss various Edmodo-topics. During Twitter Chats, moderators lead a conversation on Twitter about a specific topic using a pre-determined #hashtag on every tweet, and participants can join in the conversation by responding with that #hashtag.
The amazing Edmodo Support Ambassadors organize a Twitter Chat every first and third Sunday of the month at 8pm Eastern using the hashtag #edmodochat.
Welcome to those new to twitter chats! Hello to our returning community members - thank you for coming to talk about Whole Child Development #Edmodochat, Please follow our hosts @ASCD & @ssseason7#PLN, #wholechilddevelopment
Hi! I am Autumn O. Former MS ELA/SS teacher current Community Manager @Edmodo#Edmodochat#PLN - I am excited to talk about whole child development with @ASCD
Acronyms include Ss for students, Ts for teachers, and WC for Whole Child. ESAs are @edmodo Support Ambassadors & ECTs are Edmodo Certified Trainers. #EdmodoChat
ICEBREAKER - Imagine the child (your students) at the age of 25 - describe them with 1 word. What skill, attitude, attribute do they possess? #Edmodochat
A1: When I taught I wanted to prepare my students for the future, literacy is crucial to all subjects Majoring In The Humanities Does Pay Off, Just Later via @forbeshttps://t.co/BrkHZvTpw9#edmodochat
A1 Started teaching to make a difference (duh), & prepare kids for an unknown future. We do know they'll need to adapt, collaborate and be reflective. #edmodochat
A1 I started teaching (and am now out of the classroom, but work with graduate students and teachers in other capacities) because I wanted to make a difference. #EdmodoChat
A1-After spending 2 decades in the private sector I wanted to make a real difference for the next generation. I want to prepare my students to be problem solvers. #EdmodoChat
#edmodochat A1 I started teaching to go on learning while supporting students in ESL acquisition. I am preparing students to integrate language skills in a globally connected world that requires multifluencies to understand it and develop in it successfully as lifelong learners
A1 - I first got into teaching because loved my content areas (language arts and social studies) and because--more importantly--I love helping people, especially kids! #EdmodoChat
A1: Everyone remembers a teacher who impacted them at a pivotal time in their life. I wanted to choose a career that had this level of impact, so I chose teaching. #edmodochat
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: Welcome to #EdmodoChat, everyone! I Autumn, ssseason7 will be moderating with ASCD the #EdmodoChat today. So, please make sure to follow both of us! https://t.co/PCwZcHUCnF]
{edmodo: Welcome to those new to twitter chats! Hello to our returning community members - thank you for coming to talk about Whole Child Development #Edmodochat, Please follow our hosts ASCD & ssseason7 #PLN, #wholechilddevelopmenthttps://t.co/o1kgowkdlH]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: Please take a second to introduce yourselves, where you’re from, & your role in education. Don't forget to use #EdmodoChat with your tweets!]
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: ICEBREAKER - Imagine the child (your students) at the age of 25 - describe them with 1 word. What skill, attitude, attribute do they possess? #Edmodochathttps://t.co/RMPM2xBl35]
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: A1: When I taught I wanted to prepare my students for the future, literacy is crucial to all subjects Majoring In The Humanities Does Pay Off, Just Later via forbes https://t.co/22oFGwaSnR#edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: Hi! I am Autumn O. Former MS ELA/SS teacher current Community Manager Edmodo #Edmodochat#PLN - I am excited to talk about whole child development with ASCD https://t.co/xdMly1drOe]
A1: I started teaching because I think there is a great need for the Filipino youth to be educated. I felt that one needs to step out of their comfort zone and reach out to them. I am preparing them to be the next leaders of our country. #EdmodoChat
A1. began teaching because I believe it is the path that God is guiding me to, I also love looking after children and love to learn from them. I dont know if I could work in a career that doesn't involve children daily. I'm preparing students for high school and life. #Edmodochat
A2: Making sure they know they are important. Making sure they know they will make a difference. Making sure that they know why education is key. #wholechilddevelopment#Edmodochat
A1- I started teaching because I wanted to help SWDs prepare for life after high school. I'm preparing them with the self-advocacy and self-efficacy skills they need to be successful and independent #edmodochat
A1. I have always wanted to be a teacher....I teach children to create an inquisitive mind ... #EdmodoChat. A secondary school teacher ...I teach History.
#edmodochat A2 We engage in graded activities that have alternatives for remediation and accelerated paths with peer mentors , feedforward, and permanent scaffolding, assessment and metacognitive tasks .
A2: I really can only help with long-term if I have the students in sequential HS courses. However, I try to link them up with some professionals in my network if they exhibit a consistent drive an interest in a related subject. #EdmodoChat
A2: Spiraling through subjects.. preview, review, enrichment, and remediation. It all happens all the time throughout the year. I also make sure to communicate and clarify with parents. #EdmodoChat
Using Whole Child Development to Grow Emotional Intelligence by understanding how social-emotional learning & critical thinking support the Whole Child. @WisewireEd's Chief Creative Officer, Laura Seuschek, #Edmodochathttps://t.co/Dh3y8qQYTU
#EdmodoChat A3: Our advice? Ask question! It should be the first step to getting to know your students. What do they like? What strengths/weaknesses do they have? What are their interests?
A3: I am very concerned that personalized learning in practice often becomes learning in isolation. I'd rather see teachers facilitating collaborative learning experiences for their students while personalizing on a relational level. (1/2) #EdmodoChat
A3 By giving lots of choices to students in terms of what and how they learn. By incorporating student voice and authentic audiences. #EdmodoChat#stuvoice
#edmodochat A3 My lesson plans contain learning paths that consider multiple intelligences and provide spaces for soft skills, innovation and creativity based on #stuvoice. .
A2: I think students want to BE good, they just don't always know how to PRACTICE good. I'm passionate about providing consistent & tangible opportunities for students to engage in the exercise of the sometimes intangible values of Kindness, Respect, or Forgiveness. #Edmodochat
A3 by knowing my students. I look for a solid hook to interest them. I use movement and technology to draw them in then I show them what they've learned and have them apply it later in the term. #EdmodoChat
A3: By knowing who are students are... Whether it be inside the classroom, outside the school, between peers, teachers or families, relationships are key to student success and growth. Relationships matter. https://t.co/j9OSQXPoEK#Edmodochat
A3: S's isolated in front a computer to target learning gaps in the name of personalized learning—sorry, no thanks. Personalized badges & direct messages w/ S's on Edmodo, and T's making time for 1-on-1 convos—that's what personalized learning looks like to me. (2/2) #EdmodoChat
Whole Child Dev Want more resources? Discover how to bring whole child development into your classroom and share your own tips with other teachers in the Life Skills Topic https://t.co/kQ8EiKT4lm#Edmodochat
A3: We also love the idea of using project based learning as a way to personalize the learning experiences to reach the Whole Child! #EdmodoChat We are loving this piece from @thenerdyteacherhttps://t.co/2hkxBQPTpb
A2- focusing on soft skills! Students need to be able to collaborate, persevere through difficult tasks, communicate effectively, & so much more than just learn the content #edmodochat
Whole Child Dev Want more resources? Discover how to bring whole child development into your classroom and share your own tips with other teachers in the Life Skills Topic https://t.co/kQ8EiKT4lm#Edmodochat
A3:This works better at elem level given the length of time for teachers have with Ss. Fundamentally, whole child development includes parents and community, which can be difficult. I don’t think it’s wise to tackle this exclusively on a school or classroom level. #edmodochat
A2: I help students create a plan for life through personal assessments, career portfolio planning, service learning and global collaboration. We celebrate success in class and digital storage #Edmodochat#wholechild#supportstudents@ASCD
A2. I am providing long term development and success for my students through having high expectations of them in regards to their intellect, but not so high that their success is unobtainable.
#edmodochat
A2: The disciplined practice of Moral Character (kindness, integrity, empathy) helps students to develop Performance Character (grit, resilience). We know that Moral Character makes the world a better place and that Performance Character makes for better students. #Edmodochat
A3:This works better at elem level given the length of time for teachers have with Ss. Fundamentally, whole child development includes parents and community, which can be difficult. I don’t think it’s wise to tackle this exclusively on a school or classroom level. #edmodochat
A3. Teachers need to connect with the content and the children...once thats done creative thinking, student driven, their ownership all comes in place....the teachers passion for the subject and genuine care for the Ss gets clearly transferred. #EdmodoChat
#edmodochat A4 They are quite related since learning depends on what is encoded, stored , retrieved and applied to new experiences and MI trigger and anchor it to make it memorable and purposeful.
A4: Multiple Intelligences can be a bit controversial but at its base I believe that it helps students create #Empathy no one learns the exact same as anyone else #EdmodoChat
A4: Students excel in so many different ways. Being able to provide opportunities for leadership, communication, teamwork, as well as content-related skills can give students many avenues to be successful. #edmodochat
A3: Instead of having students say "Here" when you take attendance, try incorporating some simple questions that they can answer in one or two words. It's a low impact way to start to learn more about your students. #Edmodochat
A4 My administrator and i had a fabtastic discussion about differentiated assessment. In my classroom there is a goal to achieve, some get there be writing, some by saying, some by doing. Each way is valid as long as they show mastery of the.underlying skill.#EdmodoChat
A3: I think it is important to connect the content to multiple different subjects, interests, and parts of life to get a fully rounded image of the content to reach more than just one aspect #EdmodoChat
{edmodo: RT SeanTSlade: A2: Making sure they know they are important. Making sure they know they will make a difference. Making sure that they know why education is key. #wholechilddevelopment#Edmodochat]
{edmodo: Using Whole Child Development to Grow Emotional Intelligence by understanding how social-emotional learning & critical thinking support the Whole Child. WisewireEd's Chief Creative Officer, Laura Seuschek, #Edmodochathttps://t.co/Z3IKxhmTfm]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: #EdmodoChat A3: Our advice? Ask question! It should be the first step to getting to know your students. What do they like? What strengths/weaknesses do they have? What are their interests?]
{edmodo: Whole Child Dev Want more resources? Discover how to bring whole child development into your classroom and share your own tips with other teachers in the Life Skills Topic https://t.co/jFA0tdEqU1#Edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A3: We also love the idea of using project based learning as a way to personalize the learning experiences to reach the Whole Child! #EdmodoChat We are loving this piece from thenerdyteacher https://t.co/bvULNBR12k]
{edmodo: RT edmodo: Whole Child Dev Want more resources? Discover how to bring whole child development into your classroom and share your own tips with other teachers in the Life Skills Topic https://t.co/jFA0tdEqU1#Edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT SeanTSlade: A3: By knowing who are students are... Whether it be inside the classroom, outside the school, between peers, teachers or families, relationships are key to student success and growth. Relationships matter. https://t.co/TtsdMxpxOD#Edmodochat]
A3: Here are a couple of great tips from a former teacher on getting personal data from students and building intentional community coming out of any break. #Edmodochathttps://t.co/ljgjSXOkp3
A3- Building relationships is the first step. If you don't know them, you can't reach them. Then giving students more ownership over their learning #Edmodochat
A4: As we become more aware of our students, we can individualize our instruction to meet each student’s need, then diversify to strengthen intelligences while growing others #EdmodoChathttps://t.co/IcdRoRUrTm
#Edmodochat I am an Ontario and BC certified Biology and Chemistry high school teacher. I have experience in the IB and IGCSE and AP programs as well. Tomorrow is my first day in a new position in Parksville, British Columbia.
If you want to collaborate with some incredible education professional from 33 different countries fill out the ECT Interest form #Edmodochat led by @KtBkr4https://t.co/9v1QovbOme
A4 at the very least , the concept creates space/respect for different. This allows access and stage for Ss to show what they are working with #edmodochat
I provide microchunked lessons that address as many learning styles as possible in one class period - Student choice to demonstrate mastery - Provide a safe & trusting environment #EdmodoChat#wholechild@ascd
A3- Building relationships is the first step. If you don't know them, you can't reach them. Then giving students more ownership over their learning #Edmodochat
#Edmodochat Istarted teaching as a new career after leaving my job as medical doctor to raise my children. I am preparing my students to face the challenges of the 21st century competencies.
I definitely agree with this! Although it's extremely difficult, its important to know how your students learn best with different topics. For example, manipulatives help some kids with math but can confuse others. At the core, understanding your students is key #EdmodoChat
A4: Multiple Intelligences can be a bit controversial but at its base I believe that it helps students create #Empathy no one learns the exact same as anyone else #EdmodoChat
A4: Multiple Intelligences is an amazing way to help personalize learning. You are personalizing it to how their brain functions when you do! #EdmodoChat
A4: A student said to me today that her parents didn't support her involvement in student leadership because they wanted her to be in sports. Her response? "Leadership is my varsity sport." We must clarify what success looks like for students (it's not just GPA!) #Edmodochat
A4: We all learn differently, and we should be taught the way we learn. If a variety of learning opportunities are available, more students have a chance at learning! #Edmodochat
A5: Focus on building up student agency in and across school. You should also focus on Student Voice, decision making and letting them learn how to have agency. #EdmodoChat
A5: We give them the space they need whether it is physical or mental space. Sometimes it means being creative with what the school has given us and thinking outside the box. #EdmodoChat
A5: Agreed. Alternative materials that give a slightly different explanation of concepts are extremely powerful in the classroom and at home. Technology has definitely helped! #edmodochat
A3. The Maori concept of Hauora. This concept sees the child as made up of physical, spiritual, social and mental emotional well-being, in order to reach the whole child we must do what we can to ensure the child's well being is at a high level. #edmodochat
#Edmodochat Multiple intelligences guide me as I prepare my lesson plans as I believe that every individual has a certain preference by which they can transfer the learning.
A5- Listen to your students so they know their voices are valued. Teach them how to listen and learn from each other. Create a positive school environment where they aren't afraid of making mistakes #Edmodochat
A5 by being able to identify competencies, gifts and proficiencies that are showing itself in unfamiliar/non traditional ways. By acknowledging that powerful learners are endemic to being human but they hide when they are not seen or there is no light #edmodochat
A5: Let the students become the teachers! Put them in leadership roles, allow them to mentor their peers, have them stand up and present to their class. Learning becomes powerful and inspiring when students take control of the process. #edmodochat
#Edmodochat Multiple intelligences guide me as I prepare my lesson plans as I believe that every individual has a certain preference by which they can transfer the learning.
I love this. But at the end of the day, we still have to get through to the parents. Many of us fail to understand that our parents need just as much educational support and perspective widening as our students. #Edmodochat
How to Foster Well-Rounded Thinkers Get started with Whole Child Development by understanding how social-emotional learning & critical thinking support the Whole Child. @WisewireEd's Chief Creative Officer, Laura Seuschek, #Edmodochathttps://t.co/QA5GlTkXWd
#Edmodochat Creating conditions conducive to success happens by incorporating project based learning, collaborative work and assignments that promote creativity and independent learning opportunities.
A3&4 . When every child matters .... difference is accepted and appreciated...then individualised patterns will evolve successfully in a teachers mind and class...so it's not only about teacher training but also about teacher approach that makes the HUGE DIFFERENCE. #EdmodoChat
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A4: As we become more aware of our students, we can individualize our instruction to meet each student’s need, then diversify to strengthen intelligences while growing others #EdmodoChathttps://t.co/6HYKR1eT64]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: Q5: #EdmodoChat - How do we create the conditions that will let every student become a powerful - and inspiring - learner? https://t.co/z4cZ3HNDgT]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A5: Focus on building up student agency in and across school. You should also focus on Student Voice, decision making and letting them learn how to have agency. #EdmodoChat]
{edmodo: How to Foster Well-Rounded Thinkers Get started with Whole Child Development by understanding how social-emotional learning & critical thinking support the Whole Child. WisewireEd's Chief Creative Officer, Laura Seuschek, #Edmodochathttps://t.co/vB2RUtGxRw]
A5: Character is the great equalizer. Every student can be powerful because every student can develop their capacity for kindness & compassion. When we teach these things consistently and intentionally, Ss learn that they are powerful in their ability to help & give. #Edmodochat
YES! I agree the parents matter so much when it comes to Whole Child Development! What is the number one thing that #Parents could do to help? @BeALearningHero#Edmodochat
In reply to
@Leontynesjr, @houstonkraft, @BeALearningHero
Be present. Show up and have conversations. Want to parents understand our intentions for their students, they become our greatest allies. However, many schools struggle at eliciting parental involvement. #EdmodoChat
In reply to
@ssseason7, @houstonkraft, @BeALearningHero
A6: Asking Ts why we teach and for what purpose. Change the mindset and you change the actions. Re-ask these questions consistently during PD, Meetings, Planning, etc. #EdmodoChat
Maybe its other way around - how can we help empower parents in a #WholeChild approach? Ask them what they want for their kids by end of school ... answers will be same/similar #EdmodoChat
YES! I agree the parents matter so much when it comes to Whole Child Development! What is the number one thing that #Parents could do to help? @BeALearningHero#Edmodochat
In reply to
@Leontynesjr, @houstonkraft, @BeALearningHero
#edmodochat A6 I rely on my experience as a globally connected teacher and as a lifelong learner as well as on #stuvoice and agency rather than on standards.
#Edmodochat I think we have to reach the parents too and enlist them in what we do for their child. Often parents are too busy, too tired, but if they know what helps, they will try. I can't push a wet noodle, a kid needs to know their success matters to someone other than me.
In reply to
@ssseason7, @Leontynesjr, @houstonkraft, @BeALearningHero
They need to be supplied with 1) Pre-correction on why Whole Child Education matters, 2) How the school defines "success" through academic AND character expectations, and 3) Clear exercises and questions they can use to engage at home. #Edmodochat
In reply to
@ssseason7, @Leontynesjr, @BeALearningHero
A5: We establish a culture of trust, safety, acceptance, and respect. My Ss know that my room is my happy place. They KNOW to “check the mess at the door!” It’s not allowed inside the room. If every T would expect the same...#Edmodochat
A6: #EdmodoChat In primary grades, our standard or motivation is to learn as much as we can so we are ready for the next grade. This is a simple message for 6 year olds "better yourself".
We have a mme moe for the ISTE standards. Students can reflect, self-assess and then plan for their own learning. DM for a demo. #Edmodochat#EmpoweredLearner@ssseason7
A7: #EdmodoChat I have success stories in my room this year. Students who haven't been engaged now are. Communication, support, and engagement has helped make a difference!
A7: Take a look at The Vision in Action Schools. These are schools that have changed the conversation about education from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the development of the whole child. #EdmodoChathttps://t.co/pxTU2Y4cEe
a5. rewards for great work so that the students are inspired to work hard is one idea that springs to mind. Provide the students with the right resources to extend their learning. #edmodochat
Join us in Palm Springs, CA on March 15th. Meet fellow educators, have some drinks and food on us, and relax in our Dream Teachers’ Lounge! #Edmodochat#PLN
A5: Basically my classroom is like a house - it's all there except for a rr - which is across the hall. I refer to Auntie Mame for inspiration and creative environments. #edmodochat#wholechild.
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: Q6: What standards help you craft a vision, as well as reports and stories about each student? #edmodochathttps://t.co/iA44bpKdtU]
{edmodo: How do you engage students with project-based learning opportunities and still meet academic standards? Find out out from edublogger spencerideas https://t.co/6WBX3aw3hB#PBL#Edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT SeanTSlade: Maybe its other way around - how can we help empower parents in a #WholeChild approach? Ask them what they want for their kids by end of school ... answers will be same/similar #EdmodoChathttps://t.co/CFfVsIm1MJ]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A6: Asking Ts why we teach and for what purpose. Change the mindset and you change the actions. Re-ask these questions consistently during PD, Meetings, Planning, etc. #EdmodoChat]
{edmodo: Join us in Palm Springs, CA on March 15th. Meet fellow educators, have some drinks and food on us, and relax in our Dream Teachers’ Lounge! #Edmodochat#PLNhttps://t.co/EyN5S3fI9u]
A7: A school we work with, @emswildcats1, is doing absolutely AMAZING things for students and teachers. They just wrote a recent article here about Making Time for Whole Child Education. #Edmodochathttps://t.co/9OqNFzkFrd
#EdmodoChat S that would break down in class, shutdown on any written assessment. Talked with team and mom. Fear of failure was crippling S. Allowed him success through alternative assessment and followed up with writing assignments. Material wasn't problem, fear of failure was.
Q8: What networks are out there that encourage educators and #edtech developers to connect around research regarding whole child development? #edmodochat
A8: We have a few options available! The ASCD Whole Child Network of Schools - planned for 2018 - sign up for info at https://t.co/274w8Qte6H#EdmodoChat
A7: I have the wonderful opportunity of teaching STEM this year, and I’m seeing Ss that were once timid and shy begin to come out of their shells. I’m watching little girls become more confident. I’m seeing leaders being made. #Edmodochat
Stay tuned for next #EdmodoChat is on the 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly @ 5PT/8ET - Next chat is March 18th, 2018. Topic is "Cross Curricular Literacy" with @ThinkCerca
In line with @SeanTSlade, it really has to be a whole school approach that is not going to be dropped in six months. There’s a lot of research and proven methodologies of implementation. But the narrative must be consistent and schools have to be vested. #EdmodoChat
Thank you for participating in this #EdmodoChat discussion on Whole Child Development. A slow chat will be available on the same topic on @edmodo at https://t.co/E9AOsY5VeL
{edmodo: RT sandramc59: These amazing teachers are still making a difference for the #wholechildhttps://t.co/XJfmtjkiP1 mrmeileisboss Dunnekkdunne Alex_Brolick ChassieSelouane #edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A7: The Whole Child movement is global! Take a look at the Philippines Educating the Filipino Whole Child. #EdmodoChathttps://t.co/2ZQZJKVqvc]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: A8: We have a few options available! The ASCD Whole Child Network of Schools - planned for 2018 - sign up for info at https://t.co/MRvocRtMbU#EdmodoChat]
{edmodo: RT SeanTSlade: A7: We have great examples of schools (ES, MS, HS) going back 9 years doing #WholeChildhttps://t.co/8xh9kJ4BJK#Edmodochat Last year Butterfield Trail MS, AR]
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: Q8: What networks are out there that encourage educators and #edtech developers to connect around research regarding whole child development? #edmodochathttps://t.co/WjDHRwDuKY]
{edmodo: RT ssseason7: It is not over but thank you so much to everyone who showed up tonight for the #edmodochat I appreciate each and every one https://t.co/uJ22Mmz5XM]
{edmodo: RT HolyGirl22: A7: I have the wonderful opportunity of teaching STEM this year, and I’m seeing Ss that were once timid and shy begin to come out of their shells. I’m watching little girls become more confident. I’m seeing leaders being made. #Edmodochat]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: Thank you for participating in this #EdmodoChat discussion on Whole Child Development. A slow chat will be available on the same topic on edmodo at https://t.co/sgn9KrnTRP]
{edmodo: RT ASCD: Stay tuned for next #EdmodoChat is on the 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly @ 5PT/8ET - Next chat is March 18th, 2018. Topic is "Cross Curricular Literacy" with ThinkCerca https://t.co/x182ILQdnv]
#edmodochat Thanks organizers, moderators and participants for a reflective chat! It needs whole lifelong learners to listen to and teach and learn from whole children so as to co-create new learning.
