#ADWTeach Archive | Participate

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:00 PM EST

Hello and welcome to tonight's #ADWteach chat. Sharing resources and best practices will be the goals. So, who's who tonight? Name/Grade(s)

participatechat Nov 8 @ 8:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #ADWTeach by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/NV8yz0DN0x

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:05 PM EST

#ADWteach Q1: How does your school approach P-T Conferences? Scheduled meetings, 1st come-1st serve all day event, etc.?

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:06 PM EST

Proud Director for Educational Technology at @ADWCathSchools Former 3rd grade teacher, former tech teacher. Loving these 280 characters lol. #ADWteach

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:09 PM EST

I’m sure things have changed, but when I️ was @StMatthiasADW we scheduled our meetings! I️ LOVED being organized and prepped for conferences #ADWteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q2: Meeting Materials for Parents, What data/documentation do you present and how (e.g. Scantron scores)?

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST

Great conversation and #PD for #English #TEACHers #adwteach

ncte Nov 8 @ 8:08 PM EST

Join us for #NCTEchat this Sunday at 8:00pm EST! We will be gearing up for #NCTE17.

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 I’m sure things have changed, but when I️ was @StMatthiasADW we scheduled our meetings! I️ LOVED being organized and prepped for conferences #ADWteach

LauraKRoland Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST

Anyone else confused by the I with a ? in a box showing up lately? #askingforafriend #ADWTeach

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:11 PM EST

I’m here! #ADWteach

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:12 PM EST

Hi all! Trying to balance my plate and my iPad while chatting #adwteach

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: Just got home from P/T conferences. Scheduled over 2 days in 15 min increments. #ADWteach

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: parents sent signup genius link to schedule conferences.#adwteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:14 PM EST

#adwteach A1: I’ve experienced both all day line ups and scheduled conferences

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q3: Effective encounters, How have you handled heated situations?

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Report Card, Scantron. Projects on display...writing. Sample #ADWteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

Yes, I really thing streamlining the conferences makes things so much easier. #ADWteach

In reply to @jellyrace

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3: calmly, professionally... then I️ cry after lol #ADWTeach

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: must have is a copy of Yardsticks. Invaluable resource on developmental characteristics of each age #adwteach @responsiveclass

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:17 PM EST

#CatholicEdChat have anything to add on report card conferences?? Join in at #ADWTeach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:19 PM EST

#ADWteach A3: Focusing on the data and using #growthmindset language really helps!

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:20 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q4: Do you use any apps to help streamline communications or are Rediker and email the only ones? What works/what doesn't?

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:20 PM EST

Yes!!!! Still have mine @jellyrace #ADWteach

In reply to @jellyrace, @responsiveclass, @jellyrace

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3: at beginning of pt conference, I like to start with a prayer. Helpful to start on same page, we are all partners #adwteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: Ask administrators for what the school’s procedures are for hostile Ps. #ADWTeach

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4: @seesaw @weebly @GoogleForEdu all good ideas for communicating ans sharing student work #ADWteach

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:22 PM EST

#adwteach hi all, coming in a bit late will try to catch up

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Of course. Defuse and reschedule with admin if needed. These are hard🙏🏼 but few. Thank goodness for @beingcatholic1 teach us perspective. #ADWLearn #Adwteach

michardillo Nov 8 @ 8:23 PM EST

#ADWTeach #adwchat

In reply to @TechMcNorris22

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:23 PM EST

CATHOLIC IDENTITY & clears the mind to focus on what’s important! #ADWteach

In reply to @jellyrace

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

12 Apps For Smarter Teacher-Parent Communication https://t.co/kf7viorrk3 #adwteach A4

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:24 PM EST

Introduce @Seesaw see to Ps at PC with a video of their student. They will be hooked #adwteach

In reply to @TechMcNorris22, @Seesaw, @weebly, @GoogleForEdu, @Seesaw

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q5: Best Practices during P-T Conferences . . . How do you keep conferences on time?

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: and I like to have student generated goals for the second quarter to share with parents #adwteach

In reply to @HoyasInEd

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: Love my @RemindHQ! #ADWteach

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:27 PM EST

A5: Time? Set a timer? #Adwteach #adwlearn

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q5: Part II Best Practices . . .How do you take a break gracefully? Thoughts for new teachers.

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

#ADWTeach A 5 , some teachers put a sign asking "Plz give a friendly tap on our door when it is your schedules time."

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:30 PM EST

A5: @mmdetrick That’s why I love smartphone timers. And letting parents focus on two strengths and two areas of growth for Ss #Adwteach

jellyrace Nov 8 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: I love using the @Seesaw as communication tool for student work. Students love using it! #adwteach

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:33 PM EST

I️ gotta come visit ASAP to see what awesome things you’ve got going!!!! #AdWteach

In reply to @jellyrace, @Seesaw

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:35 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q6: Things inevitably come up during conferences. What was one for you and how did you handle it?

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:35 PM EST

#ADWTeach A 5: ask your students to design timer devices as a #STEAM project. Ps CAN'T get mad when it works! LOL

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:35 PM EST

@jellyrace Keep up the @Seesaw awesomeness! #adwteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST

#Adwteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5 @KittyShadman That’s a great idea! Love student by-in and built in example for Ps

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:38 PM EST

A6: Not realizing Ps are separated or divorced. #adwteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:40 PM EST

#ADWTeach Q7: What additional tips or questions would you like to post for our community tonight?

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6 #Adwteach @mmdetrick Oh that has happened to me too! Speaking with the school admin helps with this issue and keeps confidential

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:42 PM EST

A7: #adwteach Some #TeacherResources here https://t.co/OVE3mFZtFr

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

#ADWTeach Final question - Chat Feedback How do you feel about Parent-Teacher conferences now? Send a gif too.

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:45 PM EST

#adwteach A/Q how do you record tidbits & info parents shared with you before you forget ?

mmdetrick Nov 8 @ 8:46 PM EST

#ADWteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:47 PM EST

#Adwteach

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:48 PM EST

Can you record the chat as long as you inform parents prior? #ADwteach

In reply to @KittyShadman

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:48 PM EST

#Adwteach @KittyShadman I use @GoogleForEdu student samples and have Scranton materials. Data collection has been made easier.

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:49 PM EST

#ADWteach @TechMcNorris22 @KittyShadman I use a paper form for those types of exchanges

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

Very true, but what would you do? I️ can’t remember what I️ did 2 minutes ago! #ADwteach

In reply to @KittyShadman

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

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HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:51 PM EST

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TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:52 PM EST

Make sure you have a few minutes after each meeting to write down Info. #ADwteach

In reply to @KittyShadman

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:52 PM EST

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HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:53 PM EST

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TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:55 PM EST

Yes, I️ got to know families.. I️ wouldn’t do something that made them uncomfortable. It’s for Educational purposes and serving their child best. #ADWteach

In reply to @HoyasInEd, @KittyShadman

KittyShadman Nov 8 @ 8:57 PM EST

#ADwteach Thx everyone ...off to dream about the desert

TechMcNorris22 - Moderator Nov 8 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thank you @HoyasInEd for an awesome chat. Keep spreading the word about our chats! Would love to see more engagement and participation from our colleagues #ADWteach

HoyasInEd Nov 8 @ 8:59 PM EST

#Adwteach Hope ya’ll can use materials posted for you and your school ❤️