The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. We’re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.
A1: Joy is a conscious choice of attitude and state of being. I have been influenced by the Dali Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu this year https://t.co/aA9ChNI6yO#miched
A1: I'm not defining it, but when you can't wipe the smile off of your face. Or when the world slows down and you shake your head "yes". I think that's part of it. #miched
A1 - Joy is mature happiness. It is controlled. Patient. Not easily swayed by outside interference. Joy is strengthed by the success of those you care about. #michED
A1 - Joy is mature happiness. It is controlled. Patient. Not easily swayed by outside interference. Joy is strengthed by the success of those you care about. #michED
A1 - Joy is mature happiness. It is controlled. Patient. Not easily swayed by outside interference. Joy is strengthed by the success of those you care about. #michED
A2: When the students don't quit and they find success AND are proud of their accomplishments.
When I learn something new from the students.
When Ss enjoy learning.
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A2: When I was in the classroom, or library, the greatest joy was seeing a student connect with a book. Especially if I helped them discover the book. Today, I find great joy in classrooms where Ts delight in Ss messy learning. Giving them opportunties #MichED
I'm seeing a lot of joyous moments in the classroom as a result of students and teacher in a state of contentment or happiness, let's dive into that #michED
A3: Tchs need to create experiences that offer challenge yet are attainable. Ss need to be able to feel success. Tchs need to model productive struggle to help Ss see the value & then feel the joy w/ accomplishment. #miched
A3: The classroom needs to be a place they want to come, where they will connect with the teacher and each other.
In math, I find that creating experiences where they get to figure "it" out on their own creates the most pride and (i hope) joy. #miched
I listen to music, have twitter chats with people whose dogs poop on the floor, STAY in the moment and let go of the CRAP teachers can get caught up in #miched
A3: As an administrator, I believe I have the same responsibility to building admin and Ts. Can I bring a state of joy to my work, and in turn a presence that brings strength and calm. During a crazy week before a holiday :) #MichEd
I just saw @blocht574 talk about a lot of the crap, some likely toxic, that teachers deal with, and sometimes even bring upon themselves. Good opened for the next question #michED
A3: The classroom needs to be a place they want to come, where they will connect with the teacher and each other.
In math, I find that creating experiences where they get to figure "it" out on their own creates the most pride and (i hope) joy. #miched
What brings me the most joy is when my admin trusts me to try new things, supports me in my decisions, and talks (and listens) to me about how things are going.
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A4: That joy or fun means not appropriately challenging students. Or lack of serious attention to learning. Joy is different than "fun and games". #MichED
A4: "your classroom is noisy" True statement in my file from a formal observation of 8th graders...doing a stations stats activity.
For the people in the back. Noisy and learning is not a bad thing. #miched
A4: "your classroom is noisy" True statement in my file from a formal observation of 8th graders...doing a stations stats activity.
For the people in the back. Noisy and learning is not a bad thing. #miched
A4 That "loud" classrooms are out of control or disrespectful. Sometimes we're just loud, and if I'm ok with it like that in my space, you shouldn't try to correct it after I've said it's ok #miched
Unless testing or independent reading, a very quiet classroom always concerns me. Ss should be talking during learning. Part of the process. Collaboration, exchange of ideas #MichED
I'm reading a lot of #MichED tweets about some teachers not understanding the "noisy" classrooms as a means of joyous learning. How do you address that?
Very true. Joy can happen is all situations. Some Ss would prefer quieter, more structured for their own "joy". Honestly - need to have a balance. #miched
Are Ss involved in a learning activity? Is there a process to the noise and chaos? Can Ss articulate what they are doing, how and why? And compare, data. What does the data show us. Attendance, assessments, etc. #miched
A4 - In general, "joy" is under appreciated. And we speak of "happiness", and "energy", and "success" as though those words are synonyms. And they aren't.
Joy is a real thing... different than those other things. And we'd best not to confuse them. #MichED
As a peer, not my place to address always quiet. As a peer, I can only tell stories, give examples, share ideas & hope it makes others rethink how they structure their lessons. #miched
Is it noise or learning? Is it annoying sounds or sounds of engagement? #miched I mean the band or gym teacher don't get told classes are too loud! #michED
Very true! I guess in a classroom, I just hope all of those things you mentioned come together to help a Ss feel joy in learning & being at school. #miched
I'm reading a lot of #MichED tweets about some teachers not understanding the "noisy" classrooms as a means of joyous learning. How do you address that?
A5: Do we focus on positive interactions? When I enter a building or class, I want everyone in that space to know that I'm happy to be there with them. Learning, observing. A smile says a lot. #MichED
A5: have a student leadership program. Thats what @mascmahs does for secondary Ss in MI. Students lead and encourage others. The whole school benefits! @massp@RHS_STUGO#miched
A5: As Ts, we can get trapped in the cycle of complaining. Again, issues DO need to be raised, but we need to focus on the positive and share with others. Be joyful. Bring convos back to good #miched#theresigoodinhim
A6 I've been a #michED 'stalker' for a while and decided to just jump in and answer tonight, so feeling welcomed and that my ideas are valued. Btw, I'm Angie from Mason- #Waverlyedu PreK-4th grade Librarian :)
A6: Love that #miched chats are always looking for the positive. We share our strengths. We laugh. And tomorrow we roll up our sleeves and get back to the best job ever! #miched
If you liked #miched then you should submit a proposal for MI's first ever Powered by Teach to Lead Summit! The theme is strategic partnerships and we need MI Ts to apply! Applications due by Dec. 28th!!
A6 I've been a #michED 'stalker' for a while and decided to just jump in and answer tonight, so feeling welcomed and that my ideas are valued. Btw, I'm Angie from Mason- #Waverlyedu PreK-4th grade Librarian :)
Thank you everyone for helping make this #michED chat a joyous one! Check out the resources and video to keep spreading the joy! https://t.co/fYkOfH8IKA
