#EdTechAfterDark Archive
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Monday April 18, 2016
Welcome Mr. Hebert! excited to have you this evening!
Welcome to lets get started with names, work place, and favorite comic book character
Awesome to have ' own, Scott Hebert w us tonight at
Dan from Lecanto, FL here! I work at Citrus Springs Middle School as Media Spec/Tech Coach. Batman.
hey Kirby welcome, so glad to see you again
Oops! I'll say.... Spider-Man is my fave ;)
Hey Kirby! How you holding up in TX? Flooding by you at all?
Dee. Science teacher, WA State.
Mary, 3rd grade, Lecanto Primary School, wolverine
Shirley from N.CA contributor for & moderator for . Looking forward to an interesting discussion.
Welcome, Chris! How many Rush Hour references do you get on the daily? I won’t make any.
Eddie Trygar ESE specialist great to be here
Zac from Lecanto, FL, 8th Grade ELA Spider Man has always been my fav
Hello! I'm Brian, student and correspondent nedia creator at ! Happy to be here! 😊
Mrs. Leonard in the hizzouse!
I did a boot camp tonight! I'm going to try to hang as long as my poor body lets me look
Not a whole lot any more. Was a lot more often when they were coming out.
Forgot I'm a HS T in STL, Fav. comic book char.? There are so many...probably Hellboy. Yeah, he's a beast.
Rebecca - lit coach from ct, Wonder Woman
pretty nasty!! Not to bad like the Houston area though so bad there!
Hi everyone! Jerrica, 3rd grade teacher at Lecanto Primary School. Rick Grimes, Walking Dead comics https://t.co/bPcphkhUyJ
Chantell, 3rd grade, Wolverine
I'm Brian. I teach MS students English in CO. I'm new to & bereft of my own gif at the moment. (Thanks for sharing yours.)
I wonder if will trend tonight!!
We are rocking and rolling tonight! got Q1 out already
Megan from Lecanto Primary, I'd have to say Archie. I used to read them all the time!
April. K-5, TL. Hello, friends. I'll be in and out through grading.
Hello! I'm Brian! Student and Correspondent Media Creator ! Happy to share my opinions to such a great comm!
our first featured PLN Spotlight teacher! Good to have you again!
Hey! Kimberly, Media Specialist awake & ready to learn!
A1: ss having choice best way to stop apathy
You’re my new best friend. Futurama is the best show ever.
what about with social issues?
A1: I am so passionate & excited abt what I teach & try to make it contagious to other Ts & my Ss. I GET HYPED on the daily
I'm Chris fr NJ and the host of the podcast
Connecting a kid to the right read, the perfect story, can electrify a previously apathetic kid. Apathy usually covers pain
I agree, choice projects generate lots of buy in
Hey Chris welcome, Q1 is out
Heather from TX, middle school, not much on comics but I drop HAWT puns.
A1: PBL w/student choice, multiple methods of demonstrating understanding ignites student passions.
A1: Ss learn very early on how to “do school.” Once I created the student tech team at my school, they had such ownership.
A1:Shake them out of the routine of "doing school". If what they learn isnt applicable to their world, apathy sinks in.
Great point, as people we work to avoid painful situations is apathy a defense mechanism? https://t.co/HgbBa78Ssi
Connecting a kid to the right read, the perfect story, can electrify a previously apathetic kid. Apathy usually covers pain
A1- opportunities to collab, move, provide choices & relevant learning experiences! Lots of project based fun & learning
Connecting learning to current events or presenting to authentic audiences awakens learning too
A1, Honestly Twitter had awakened my passion AND books on . has really moved me, too!
New here- Lisa. Teaching third grade. A1- letting students dictate the learning for a day :)... Or 10
A1. Letting Ss share their passions.
Great minds, they say, do similar things…or something. https://t.co/JnRI5hIltg
A1:Shake them out of the routine of "doing school". If what they learn isnt applicable to their world, apathy sinks in.
A1: Passion is the key. If you are passionate about what you are teaching it will be infectious to your Ss.
With our 's it has oppened up some great options I have never thought I would be passionate about. 😊
A1: showing Ss that I am passionate about them and their education. Finding the why for each Ss, meeting them there.
Haha this is so me. I can't keep calm. I'm too excited! https://t.co/40ORCKpfYR
A1: I am so passionate & excited abt what I teach & try to make it contagious to other Ts & my Ss. I GET HYPED on the daily
I find articles on controv topics that interest kids & YAs& we lk at them from many angles.They get to discuss, read &write
A1:Last yr, 1 yr after 5 of my black boys qualified for spec. ed. I needed to learn to teach how they learned.
Is choice enough if the subject doesn't already matter to a kid?
A1, As for Ss waking up, = while engagement and S passion. :)
A1 when the content connects to their life. Had a great discussion about the Oso Landslide yesterday
This is why we all do what we do! Moments like this https://t.co/SdVbBctx65
With our 's it has oppened up some great options I have never thought I would be passionate about. 😊
A1: We have Ts using as well! Ss are coming up with great ideas to research and create projects for!
A1: Developing student leaders, allowing students to own learning & teach peers ignites natural propensity toward learning.
It's crazy how much MOVEMENT shakes us out of apathy and self pity. It works for adults as well https://t.co/ddbOurMAp5
A1- opportunities to collab, move, provide choices & relevant learning experiences! Lots of project based fun & learning
A1: even passions that aren't school related--I'm a 14-year vegetarian & talk abt it w/ my kids...what I eat, why , etc.
A1: Allowing for student choice helps a great deal in waking Ss up and giving them ownership in their learning.
A1. Finding a story that resonates with a child and opens their eyes to the possibilities of reading is priceless.
relevance is so important! 👍
A1- Turn Ss into activists. Ask what upsets them then work to fix it.
A1 Recipe for defibrillating apathy? Here's one: Ask essential questions. Foster debate.
I remember the old “text 2 text,text 2 self, text 2 world” reading goals. Tech allows us 2 actually make larger connections
Hey there Sandra! Hope you are hanging in there!
Yes. I think it is. To cover trauma or fear or low self-esteem or perceived academic inadequacy or anything.
A1: making classroom a fun collab US space makes kids want to be in your classroom which breeds passion for your subject
The old adage: Would YOU want to be a kid in your classroom?
And help them enter disagreement civilly. A skill set lost w some of our nations "best & brightest" https://t.co/KJp6V1J06Y
A1 Recipe for defibrillating apathy? Here's one: Ask essential questions. Foster debate.
I love the “US” space, it isn’t about them or me, but us together learning and growing https://t.co/mYzDEWaXF9
A1: making classroom a fun collab US space makes kids want to be in your classroom which breeds passion for your subject
A1: Choices are KEY to Ss developing and uncovering passions
I agree! I gotta get up and get active! Get those endorphins rolling!
Cliff hangers help, too. :)
A1: UDL, celebrating variability of ALL learners in classroom creates an environment that ignites passion for learning.
A1 When Ss can relate to content and see how it is used in real-world, especially if it effects their community.
I had 6th graders podcasting a few yrs ago. I still have the recordings. They are now juniors in HS
text 2 world definitely means something deeper now.
A1. Creating an environment where Ss have choice and can explore their learning
A1 Also allowing student choice so they can take ownership of their learning
A1: I have a strong case of apathy in a S this year. Staying ON the case keeps me from burnout. https://t.co/VwMHMYSyjh
Right on: foster *respectful* debate.
A1: Question quoted in to consider -If the Ss didn't have to be in your room, would you teach to an empty class?
BRILLIANT! How can we connect their lives to the people in the community across the world https://t.co/yfPKOwBIGj
A1 When Ss can relate to content and see how it is used in real-world, especially if it effects their community.
Question creation is an awesome way to generate curiosity!
Making learning relevant through student choice
It sure doesn't! Needs to be real world problems and content for it to be relevant.
A1Big GOAL for Ss is they can LEAD w/ own voice, freedom but responsibility Tech & maker is Instant draw.
Also moving towards inquiry based learning- or even project based asses.
I just looked at this tweet and realized it could be viewed as me saying you suck. You do not! lol
It's teachers like and that motivate me to always do my best at school! TY the 2 of you! 😊
Absolutely, when they have a reason to learn they will desire to learn https://t.co/5kHCTT8LO6
Making learning relevant through student choice
Realistically, think about how much choice Ss have in a typical school day.
Its U who we all work 4, every T in this chat is working to improve the lives and learning of Ss https://t.co/mNd7iJM4Ld
It's teachers like and that motivate me to always do my best at school! TY the 2 of you! 😊
haha!! Totally didn't read it that way! No worries 😂😂
A1b: One thing that is catcing on is my class twitter. Beginning to spread from 1 interested S. "hey I want to do that too"
not as much as they will on day 1 of college
Are we preparing them for this? Take notes this way, study this way...
Before I click Start Blab - is anyone interested in having this discussion on Blab.im as well?
Some of my Ss are indoor recess folks over health issues. They love to draw. I created a community art table.
Have yet to master, but intrigued by backchannels as 1 way to invite more voices, counter apathy
are 2 groups that have inspired me
And the older they get, the more distance there can be btwn my real world and theirs! The struggle is real.
A2: currently working on a project, w/in ONE DAY my kids had created stuff that I hadn't even imagined
A2:Ss last year produced a film adaptation of Maya Angelou's "A Brave & Startling Truth" that moved me to tears😭😭😭😭
A2. 5th Gr gifted class is beginning a Design Learning unit. They want to help solve problems at our school. They rock!
Yes! It takes a lot of work to get to know them in order to appropriately contextualize learning.
A2 S who took presentation road less traveled, w/whiteboard animation to teach classmates about Odyssey. Take that, slides!
is collecting Socks for homeless in our community he has received from across the country
A2:My Ss thought to raffle off tix and collect $ to donate yearbooks to those who couldn't afford. https://t.co/Ela4pPMzkW
A2: I have been DJing for our school, so far a great experience! Excited and nervous about Djing for the 8th grade dance. 😊
I love having a garden program. Shows ss real food.
A2- my kids debated in class... Patriots, loyalists & neutral- made a vid montage, neutrals chose a side. They did awesome!
Nothing better than being on the 1s and 2s in the school gym!
Idk, Do I care abt owning something if it doesn't matter to me? It helps, but not enuff. Not sure what else?
created care packages for Soldiers overseas and received a letter in return
Love this idea. Do you have lots of participation?
A2: has successfully DJ'ed his middle school dances via his project! Awesome!
A2 Not a project but it always inspires me when Ss have Qs that I didn't think of beforehand. Turns into a lesson for me 2
As a military wife, I thank you!!
I use backchanneling, too, to invite shy sts into discssn & not let "dominant" sts control
true. choice of 3 diff. assignments will still gen. apathy if Ss doesn’t care about why
Yippers! And sometimes they need to learn things they don't think they need to learn.
One of the most underutilized “tech” tools ways to bring sky Ss into convo AWESOME! https://t.co/bktS7HKpGz
I use backchanneling, too, to invite shy sts into discssn & not let "dominant" sts control
A2: 2 Favs: Ss creating cardboard "play houses" to give to needy & S newscrew creating setup to stay after they move on
A1: I create projects around student interests, included construction and video games this semester https://t.co/ivY3QQyciC
I totally love what they are doing! Spreading positivity! 😊👍🏼
A2: seeing my kids so focused on their project makes me excited & happy! They're passionate abt it https://t.co/aKbvqvKi0V
What up Justin 4th grade teacher from Bmore jumping in for a question!
Right?! Our enthusiasm helps too. So does authentic audience. What else?
Yes. New markers/colored pencils with a themed invite in a frame. Cover entire table. Display when done. :)
A2: All ss create a service project of their choice in my class. Love to see their passions come through.
Yes! and I think it's impt to tell them "I don't know, let's figure it out together!"
Goodnight guys! Kiddos in my bed tonight! 😬
Feel like I'm fumbling around re: backchannels, seeking pointers towards effective practice. Insights to share?
A2 When my 3rd Ss ask more Qs about our topic. They're really interested and I feel bad if we don't research the answers!
This is so cool! We def need to teach Ss to advocate for others! https://t.co/uRcdyiZSze
is collecting Socks for homeless in our community he has received from across the country
Isn’t this at the core of why we became teachers? I mean besides the millions.
My sts answer each other when I am not facing board. When I do turn around, I scan through for unanswered ?s
Awesome! We need todo this https://t.co/ZfNoQQbXhI
created care packages for Soldiers overseas and received a letter in return
Some girls of mine are hosting a fun run for the community to raise money/awareness for Lung Cancer
I thought so too- love when ss make me think in ways I never considered
changing apathy into empathy!!
Sorry I gotta cut my time shor but I have to go to bed for school tomorrow. Goodnight everybody! 😊
Night Brian see you tomorrow
It not only keeps from having to read tweets all the time, but also keeps me from being "sage on the stage."
Early wins, sense of efficacy? (i.e. I can do this!) Success motivates.
A3: fast answer...help if you're able, get informed if you can't. Be solution-based
A3. Since I teach elem: ask them to share the things about which they are concerned. Build projects from that.
Have fun with the chat! 😊👌🏼
PREACH! https://t.co/Keyo414aOU
A3: fast answer...help if you're able, get informed if you can't. Be solution-based
A3: To ignore injustices and real news for PCness is to do Ss a disservice. Remain objective, discuss, allow for discomfort
A3: I think our job is to shine a light on it. Let it breathe, out in the open; where it can be dissected and discussed...
A3: As Ts we need to give safe environment in which to discuss and research. Allow inquiry even if we don't like the path.
A2: Colleagues Seniors this wk recorded A/V of discussions abt stories & will edit into an example vid for my 9th graders.
Thanks for joining us ! https://t.co/S5A3UFAhkH
Sorry I gotta cut my time shor but I have to go to bed for school tomorrow. Goodnight everybody! 😊
A3 never be afraid to keep asking questions. I encourage my students to do the same.
A3: would love to see more kids being involved in community service. Not something we do at my school but I'd love to start
A3: Always address injustice. Don't shy away from tough talks. If nothing else, just listen to ss. Give a place to share
A3(cont): I talked with my Ss about the San Bernardino iPhone suit and it turned into a gr8 discussion about privacy
seeing them want to make changes/sacrifices to set it right I.e. Not wearing clothing made in sweatshops
Absolutely! Service learning is so important.
A2: My kids design dream schools & pretend to be principals to sell their school in a competition! https://t.co/p9L2m9rFND
Great reminder! Space to be "in their feelings" from time to time too?
A3: talk about current issues - give ss choice to explore topics of interest, connect to issues of foreign policy etc.
If we (adults in leadership roles) don’t guide Ss into real dissections of these issues, the internet will for us
Maybe we can partner with something to help Houston? What do you think? https://t.co/rweqt5EPyy
A3: would love to see more kids being involved in community service. Not something we do at my school but I'd love to start
Success w/any 1 platform over others? (I've dabbled w/Padlet, Todaysmeet, 81Dash, GAFE, but no killer app yet.)
So true https://t.co/ie7DpfZyYb
If we (adults in leadership roles) don’t guide Ss into real dissections of these issues, the internet will for us
Too often elem Ts don't allow Ss to have discussions about tough subjects. They're people too, they have opinions
A3 Ss come at this from 2 ways: ignore or make a stink. If I see issues of this sort I attempt to quietly (1)
I feel we live in fear too much, and we have to stand up and teach our Ss what they need to know not shy away
A3:I teach in a nearby district to of Ferguson. We've been talking about it since day 1 bc that's their reality.
A3: books great tool for discussing injustice- how it went down, overthrow, red scarf girl. Behind the beautiful forevers
I had a 6th grader come to me today and say “I wish my teachers trusted me.” Broke my heart.
A3 teaching mob mentality helps minimize mob mentality
Asking difficulty Qs allowing for non political answers
facilitate a resolve. If that doesn't work, I'll refer to the SC for more focused resolution. (2)
A3: Right now our Ss in will learn how to give others even when they don't have enough themselves
Do you know that I just pull up the Twitter hashtag we are using on Chrome and let it scroll? :)
Awesome! Esp. Podcasting! Keep & share w/ them in future. They'll appreciate! I want to visit your classroom!
Yes. https://t.co/VPF8amO5az
Too often elem Ts don't allow Ss to have discussions about tough subjects. They're people too, they have opinions
A3: we often want to shield them from "the ugly" things of the world, we forget that they live there. Embrace and educate.
MLK has a quote in Letter from Birm Jail where he compares injustice to a puss filled growth. Gotta get it out in the open.
Ss have to be able to analyze both sides to make their own decisions if not they just side with pop https://t.co/eoJxcItYP1
Asking difficulty Qs allowing for non political answers
Agree. It's important for ss to disagree, to know their idea/opinion/thinking is not the only one. https://t.co/yFzobketyY
Too often elem Ts don't allow Ss to have discussions about tough subjects. They're people too, they have opinions
A3: be sincere, open to dialogue. Empower Ss to be the change, it's never too early to use a voice. https://t.co/T1FkOxz6AG
You're a lucky man to have a smart lady like that on your side 😉 https://t.co/LKf3LUyjrQ
A3: we often want to shield them from "the ugly" things of the world, we forget that they live there. Embrace and educate.
And badly. Bias is easy to hide.
Also pains me when I hear Ss speak about an issue and it is clearly exactly what they’ve heard their parents say
this is just what we talked about Friday! How relevant!
Oh definitely. But my Ss have surprised me with their thoughtful responses to challenging subjects
I know it, incredibly blessed! https://t.co/097Sar6bEC
You're a lucky man to have a smart lady like that on your side 😉 https://t.co/LKf3LUyjrQ
A3: we often want to shield them from "the ugly" things of the world, we forget that they live there. Embrace and educate.
Ts probably feel their hands are tied because they have to prepare for the test rather than preparing for life
agreed, great lesson in to kill a mockingbird on this
A3:We read an article on Trump They don't like his views on immigration (high ELL pop).Ss watch the debates.
true it is likely that they know much more than we think they do anyway.
Ditto. We had walk outs turn into huge guided discussions. It was awesome. Still discussed often. https://t.co/UdwQR05Isc
A3:I teach in a nearby district to of Ferguson. We've been talking about it since day 1 bc that's their reality.
Yes! Yes! Yes! https://t.co/YoPwE2dF84
A3: we often want to shield them from "the ugly" things of the world, we forget that they live there. Embrace and educate.
and shared how they are addressing both in chat https://t.co/1d21t9v5RZ
Ts probably feel their hands are tied because they have to prepare for the test rather than preparing for life
they are way more aware than a lot of adults give them credit for
Generational ignorance? https://t.co/SqhB0fBYUO
Also pains me when I hear Ss speak about an issue and it is clearly exactly what they’ve heard their parents say
wait, I thought they lived on the internet? That’s what another teacher told me.
yes, parents need to learn to discuss issues with their children without forming their opinions for them.
always! I love "teachable moments" as we call them. So often eye opening for me as well!!
And be aware that Ss can hear them yelling at the television when presidential debates are on.
Um, *none* of these questions are easy. P.S. The character-rich hashtag adds an extra layer, too ;) https://t.co/soSzJSWNoV
That's why class talks are impt It's a way for them to listen and discuss without P influence
agreed, but I really struggled with my own actions with this one
Yes. Fear of saying something wrong and getting in trouble 😕
A4. These issues don't come up for me w/students, but we faculty do have frank conversations about them.
Now, having read the question, I see your point.
A4: I filter. Ss=captive audience.Ask ??s that provoke a discussion.B4 disc. practice agree to disagree & open mindedness.
I am starting to hear Trump fans talk abt feeling attacked, ostracized, & afraid to speak up.
or know what not to w/ children not ready to digest certain topics. Young often mimic b/c=cool
A4: never, so important to talk about these topics, currently trying to diversify book room for this purpose
A4:Mentioning the word gay in a MS gets Ss on the other end of the room 2 stop talking and listen. What we do next matters.
I bet those are some of the most rewarding moments of being a teacher!
A4: Do my best not to. Ss need to understand what these words mean & where they come from. Provide context & history.
Exactly. I love watching those Ss' opinions form into their own.
A4:My approach is to stress sound reasoning in all that we do.Tough issues arrive, our Ss are equipped to think critically.
A3: Advocacy starts with knowing your true self & how you interact with the world. We use to analyze personality
A4: yes, because I want them to form their own thoughts, think for themselves, when they're ready. https://t.co/W09HuFuCqb
A4: Who would ever affirm that they are a racist, bigot, or put down women right here on Twitter?
A4. I don't want to offend others so I think before I speak
A4 Not filtering, noticing my increased sensitivity. Language matters, even what used to seem tame to me - like, pronouns.
That's a very good point.
A4: I am probably a bit too outspoken in these areas. Want Ss to have empathy and understanding for those around them.
I'm glad they feel comfortable enough to talk about it in our room.
A4:Ss sense when you're unnecessarily tiptoeing around an issue. STOP IT. Speak truth into their lives. They thirst for it.
A4: honestly my kids are young enough it doesn't come up often but weve had some touchy convos about Donald Trump+racism
A4: uses an incredible phrase when discussing issues with her students. "Not a safe space but a brave space."
A4: Yes, but in a good way. I try to always think b4 I speak, but I'm better at it w/sensitive subjects.
Q4 Great question and absolutely! :) I teach K-5. It is not my place to teach politics (I expose and do... (a)
A4 I don't worry much about filtering. I listen and ask questions. I want Ss to understand what they are saying.
Too often we hear terms like “thats gay”, I don’t always address it
Yes, speak truth and share numerous sources for information but hold my opinions close.
Just to clarify, try not to filter, openly discuss issues. Some of these haven't come up yet. Be reasonable and appropriate
It's our world right now so it gets brought up often.Getting them to talk about race has been surprisingly easy.
mock voting and candidate awareness. I'm not responsible for teaching religion, orientation, etc. (B)
Great answer https://t.co/jS3m0Qteyl
Just to clarify, try not to filter, openly discuss issues. Some of these haven't come up yet. Be reasonable and appropriate
A4: I worry about espousing my own views too much bc my kids are very impressionable & I'm in a position of power
I am expecting that to come up soon.
I think ppl’s misconception is that T’s spread liberal agendas when discussing. Truth ≠ opinion https://t.co/3nYJiybCmU
A4:Ss sense when you're unnecessarily tiptoeing around an issue. STOP IT. Speak truth into their lives. They thirst for it.
I do, every time. Last week one S told another, "You can't say that around her."
Keep our Ss and families on your prayers! We need all the help we can get!
A4(cont): I understand being filtered but that can't stop you from addressing Ss openly using hate speech for example.
A4: I teach in a hs w transgender bathroom, these kinds of conversations are essential
Perhaps our blind spots & implicit biases sometimes tacitly affirm notions we don't even fully realize we harbor.
Q4 I DO intentionally expose Ss to topics to plant prior knowledge for future and to spark healthy home convos.
Thanks. Actually, I did! I'm the lead for Missouri!
Side note: Ss need to know that free speech is not a free pass to say anything they want to anyone.
+1,000. When done is a nurturing, supportive enviro, you can tackle a lot. https://t.co/2mAgWsZY1Z
A4:Ss sense when you're unnecessarily tiptoeing around an issue. STOP IT. Speak truth into their lives. They thirst for it.
A4 Doesn't come up a whole lot in 3rd. Did discuss racism when we discussed MLK. Ss were shocked at how ppl were treated.
A4 Not filtering but there is an appropriate way to speak about it with Ss. Keep my opinion out of it as much as I can
Just because we work in rural area, doesn’t mean Ss don’t need to learn empathy
A4: yes, I think filtering is good. It shows discretion and sensitivity to both Ss, Ps, and Ts. Not always appropriate
They love . Now they will say "let's podcast it and hear what other people think!"
It depends on the grade level, but I’ve seen 1st grade rooms have the discussion because S has 2 moms
as a podcaster I love reading that!
One person's 'filter;' another's 'tact & diplomacy'?
On last nite (spoilers) 2 female characters got together. Parent backlash (on a show that routinely kills characters)
A4: especially in 3rd grade-middle and HS Ss are more developmentally and socially ready for those conversations
I appreciate that there are differences of opinion on this ? Shows Ts are thinking about what is best for their ss.
is Once Upon a Time for those not in the know
My mom's gay, disabled, & an immigrant. No insults: "U can't say anything in this class w/o talkin abt ur mom."
discuss hurtful language. Escalator words and phrases. Language meant to instill hate rather than truth
Ss need to engage in discussions on real issues, so they understand the topic, themselves, and others better.
Side Q:is it merely an "opinion" that spews racism? Can we treat dangerous "opinions" as viable options?
A5 The pendulum has swung too far, data is important but Ss need us to teach empathy
Yes!They need to learn how to work in a world w/ugly things & not let it turn them, but push them to be better.
A5 We have so many hats! Ss need to learn how to work as a team. Don't have to agree, but then must set aside differences.
A5: I think it's our responsibility to educate and make students aware of other groups/cultures.
Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinions. I don't have to agree to respect that.
A5: Are we really all that different? Same needs, same desires to an extent. I think Ss need knowledge.
A5 Ultimately, yes. Our classrooms thrive when students feel accepted.
A5 Accept people who are different? I believe another name for that benchmark is 'the golden rule.'
Even when these opinions threaten the wellbeing of other Ss you serve? https://t.co/ZcbmIsg3UZ
Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinions. I don't have to agree to respect that.
It's our job to T tolerance. Do you have to love the behavior or person? No way! Show respect? Yes!
A5: Teach acceptance ANS model acceptance. Actions speak louder than words.
A5: In a word: Yeah. Benchmarks are important. Being a good citizen is more important.
We teach on our campus and yes, I firmly believe empathy isn't only a value, but a life skill. https://t.co/NeT2tAgeJy
A5 it's our job to make Ss see beyond themselves so they make good decisions when they rule the world and we are old.
Some would be supposed to find that most 1st graders weren't much bothered by it
YES! https://t.co/A8ocxLPX5j
It's our job to T tolerance. Do you have to love the behavior or person? No way! Show respect? Yes!
Joining the end of the party! A5 my job is to train the whole person. Society doesn’t need smart people that are rude
A5: Totally. Big part of what democracy means in this country. At least, ideally.
w/out consequences and repercussions if they do.
A4:Filter not as much as I command respect in class disc. Always address off-comments w/ open disc all Ss right to learn.
I like this. Definitely need 2 teach Ss to be good “winners” also. Humility goes a long way.
A5: Teach AND model acceptance. Actions speak louder than words.
Golden rule is good. Platinum rule is better. Treat people how THEY want to be treated https://t.co/5yFy7J2hWH
A5 Accept people who are different? I believe another name for that benchmark is 'the golden rule.'
It's better to be wrong in the right way than be right in the wrong way 😄 https://t.co/xzN63GO6gy
Joining the end of the party! A5 my job is to train the whole person. Society doesn’t need smart people that are rude
A5: It is our job to help them be the best person they can.
Educator's win when student's think. Not when they agree or regurgitate.
How do we encourage thought in edu?
Oh, if there was a benchmark test people had to pass before they could procreate!!
A5: absolutely! It is a real life skill that far too many Ss do not learn at home, but vital to their success in real world
Love this! https://t.co/R6IPSqS3Mb
Oh, if there was a benchmark test people had to pass before they could procreate!!
A5: my job is to produce good citizens, & kids can't effectively participate in society if they aren't accepting of others
Nor do I have to sit by and keep quiet.
Treat as viable & refute, but perhaps confer legitimacy? Dismiss as ridiculous, but leave unchallenged? ???
Then we will discuss it. Again, I don't agree w/him at all. My Ss (elem) probably won't bring it up though.
A5 YES. Some Ss aren't going to learn it at home for various reasons
you can’t really be a good winner until you learn how to lose well
A5: Ts can help Ss develop empathy by asking questions like "How do you think that made them feel?" during discussions.
Some students have never “lost” before. Everyone-gets-a-trophy-itis.
A5: Would you hire a kid that walks into an interview using racial slurs & saying that's gay or that's retarded? Doubtful.
Absolutely not! https://t.co/ANzoESAGGR
A5: Would you hire a kid that walks into an interview using racial slurs & saying that's gay or that's retarded? Doubtful.
I let them learn facts about topics & question the source first to form their opinions.
you have no idea how tired I am of celebrating mediocrity
A5: It isn't baby vs bathwater. They are one & the same. Otherwise, you might be over-reliant on your Ts guide.
We're receiving a ton of Ss that are spewing hate towards Mexicans this year in the name of Trump😕 https://t.co/nZfOBYzKqJ
Then we will discuss it. Again, I don't agree w/him at all. My Ss (elem) probably won't bring it up though.
Good teachers look at Ss as people, not labels. They are like wet clay to be shaped, not put into a kiln, cast forever.
It’s gonna bite us one day soon
That’s why I love showing Ss clips of “The Incredibles.” Same idea.
Allow Ss to engage in respectfulconversations
Bowing out early. Too tired to keep up & college visit w/400 freshmen tomorrow. Night all!
Loved the chat tonight but have mustdos before sleep! THNX for the always engaing convo!
A5: Social emotional learning & character ed is part of comprehensive education we must provide to ALL students.
It's been quite the discussion amongst the Ts in the break room as of late 😄 it's tough. https://t.co/fzSH2dna1Q
Treat as viable & refute, but perhaps confer legitimacy? Dismiss as ridiculous, but leave unchallenged? ???
I think we are. What I need is different from what my black Ss need.
That's awful! I have never understood hating someone b/c they are different.
But it's the only thing that counts, right? - Off to bed, have a good one.
Like, we MUST. Non-negotiable.
A5. Accept & respect those who are different: physically, beliefs, religion, etc.
Oh I love this. FYI, keeping that info as ammo for later.
Worse parents have to pay for that trophy!! We aren't all the same. Done.
I don't think it is. Making a difference in S lives, helping them grow as citizens counts too
self-fulfilled prophecy is a real thing! We all have Ss we find exhausting. Need to find a way to love anyway!
Let's see people / students for their vast potential, not what they are. Everyone is special and have great talents.
A6: By finding the commonalities and celebrating them.
We need to create common ground for them to celebrate their diff once they connect on their sameness. :)
A6: Mystery skypes, collaboration w/peers across the globe inspires students to look outward & accept others' differences.
A6: What does this question have to do with ?
A6:Celebrate everything that makes your Ss unique. Too often schools celebrate a Ss ability to conform.
A6 model leadership. Provide more opportunities to be brave in the classroom.
Challenge lets collect supplies with our students and send them to
A6 Brings me back to the word empathy. Ss need to learn that they're really aren't that different from each other.
A6: Ask Ss if the ppl they roll with would ever stop and help them if they rly needed it. Then, think of someone who would.
Tough, but worthy to discuss. Not speaking up (tactfully) feels like abdication of civic & civil duty.
A6: I think the best way to inspire is to lead by example. This is probably especially true for the T/S relationship.
As always we’re thrilled to be part of your PLN follow each other and lets grow together!
is more than computers and iPads, is about the revolution of educating Ss IMO
Ammo? Should I be worried?
Thanks for the chat crew.
When you put limits on others based on your own biases, you limit yourself.
The more you accept, the more you are free.
A6. Encourage them to ask Qs to learn about each other. Getting a Q answered can relieve anxiety about differences.
Precisely. It's not a viable option. https://t.co/fwHuYC4A4P
A5: Would you hire a kid that walks into an interview using racial slurs & saying that's gay or that's retarded? Doubtful.
it already has! I’ve seen some pretty severe cases of learned helplessness and on the other end entitlement
A6:Follow other classes on Twitter! Partnerships w/other Ss. Exposure.
A6 Point out the positive in everyone!Even those that get on your nerves and are never absent, have something fab to offer.
This. https://t.co/ix7Ut5XUft
Tough, but worthy to discuss. Not speaking up (tactfully) feels like abdication of civic & civil duty.
Great chat! Thanks, friends. Great going,
You just never know when you'll need it.
A6: Small classroom move - shifting from Ss choosing partners to random pairs/groups. Every1 works w/every1
...if everyone’s special, then no one is!
A6: finding commonalities, ways for them to bridge gap and build relationship, modeling with other Ts, and Ss. Support them
