#2PencilChat Archive
The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
Tuesday October 18, 2016
Hey! Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY.
Hey - Sean from St. Augustine, FL, 3rd grade. Silly person.
Important topic near and dear to my heart.
What's up Teresa? Good to see ya!
My name's Eric, I'm a 2nd year T passionate about trying to teach my students to be kind human beings https://t.co/boYNhsvtZ3
Prankster and child at heart.
Nathan and have a lot my mind to think about so distract me please!!!
A1: seizing teachable moments to explain to kids how they're impacting others in ways they might not understand but being firm
A1 have to have students be comfortable with who they are
A1. Model caring, acceptance, and inclusion for everyone--faculty, staff, students, and yourself.
Dropping in late Jill librarian K-8 NH
A1: give them skills/strategies whether they are victim or bystander
A1 I work on building a community set of values in class, so we can talk about supporting each other.
A1 I like to pose the idea of being accepting as a challenge for my Ss to meet. "I know you're all better young ppl than that"
Hi friends! 1st grade teacher from St. Augustine. :)
Hey Pal! Glad ya made it!
Hello Sean 😊 Hope all is well
Life is pretty good, how bout you?
A1 we make it a point to build a positive classroom community. Zero tolerance for bully like behavior. https://t.co/wFkRKKvrbM
Hey Todd! But not too late. Welcome!
A1 empower kids to feel good about themselves. Let them know THEY have a voice
I made social contracts on values/expectations w/ all my classes and had all students sign as members of the classroom family
A1: value equally all opinions and ideas, model what you expect from Ss...BE KIND!!!😊
For sure! And encourage them to use it when they see someone being unkind.
Very cool Kiss your brain! https://t.co/hc4fic2yCj
I made social contracts on values/expectations w/ all my classes and had all students sign as members of the classroom family
Kevin in Ireland a Teaching Principal of multi classes in a small rural Primary school with Irelands only STEAM Room
A2: build relationships of trust/respect, constantly tell them they can talk to me about anything
A2. "There is nothing you can't talk to me about."
A2 be real. Let them know that you aren't perfect. You value them. We are all human- create those bonds.
Fantastic, thanks! How bout you?
A2: this is about walking the walk consistently as far as showing you're a tolerant person. Ss are always watching/hearing us
A2 my Ss know that I'm a cheerleader for them and always there to talk and share connections with each… https://t.co/8YxnMH9r5Y
A2: Teach and model empathy, kindness, and conpassion. Ensure all are respected, heard, and valued
A2: speak privately when they are ready
A2: if possible match literature with characters they can relate to
A2. You need to build a reputation as a person kids can trust. Word will spread & kids will seek you out.
A2: be aware of language/vocabulary and what is inappropriate/appropriate
A2 LGBTQ issues less common in 3rd gr, but support of Ss being who they are no matter who they are is a #1 priority in my room.
A2: be aware of what you allow to be said in your classroom, would it be offensive to some?
A2.Theres nothing you cant talk to me about is what I tell my staff.It works .Leaders lead,listen,empower.listen and empathise
love how you said "issues" cause the Ss are there but are more tolerant!
I like that especially since confetti is the second cousin to glitter
A2: I've never discussed an LGBTQ issue w/ an S but I'm so humbled a few Ss have opened up to me about depression, anxiety
A2 talk to the find out interests and make a big deal about how awesome every kid is
Stand up for what's right, & stand up to what's wrong, but yeah, you have 2B aware that language is important.
A2 frankly it boils down to respect on all sides & empowerment
A2) My Ss know I love them & would help them with anything, tell them from day one
Past midnight in Ireland so goodnight to all.We learn so much from eachother.Twitter engagements are my new CPD
A1 We are stronger when Ss see value in the thoughts, opinions, & experiences of all people. https://t.co/qB45h59OgS
A2: be approachable, respectful of all, listen to everyone. Our school has a strong support of LQBQT students and GSA group!
A3 treat my Ss like adults, listen & explain. Sometimes they say but don't realize. Earn a lot of trust that way.
A3: have had conversations w/ Ss who have been bullied in classroom
A3 I take it very seriously. Bullying is one sided & if I see/hear about it I am all over it. I will p… https://t.co/FO4PzAMqSt
A3 A wise reaction is important - bullying is kid inappropriately filling a need they don't understand, not just a mean kid.
A3. Talk to the one bullying & try to help them figure out why they are bullying. They may be having issues. Lashing out.
A3) Take stand & make commitment, decide that you will do whatever it takes to legally, safely, & ethically prevent bullying
We have discussions about WHY people might bully, need to understand their perspective as well.
A3 I feel like it's helpful when you have kids do some low key intervening with the bullying child. Support them to be kinder.
A3 I like to ask students "what's up"
Yeah, it's not broken kids, it's misguided and hurting kids who bully.
Absolutely!
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I agree. Sometimes teaching kids how to deal with it (with T support) can end it and empower the victim!
A3: address immediately. Have Ss involved understand what is/isn't acceptable. Be clear about why the behavior is wrong.
A3 Ideally we want to empower everybody, the victim, the bystanders, and the bullying child to be better in a bad situation.
or kids that just don't get it and mirror what they see
A3: pull them aside when I get a chance to do it subtly and address. Explain why it's not okay, ask if anythings up to cause it
A5 be supportive offer a safe place at ALL times. Let them know you will be their voice until they find their own.
A4 I alert the parents, guidance counselor,school psychologist & admin. Take it very serious so they k… https://t.co/LuoF1PfCy9
A4 Find students who are able to stand by and stand up for them. Give them cause to know they're not alone.
A4: Make sure school infrastructure is taking care of the case and lend your time and an empathetic ear to them when you can
Laws are important, but I feel like we all need better training in supporting students!
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yes! ask Ss to hold each other accountable! NYS has strong bullying law that we share with Ss: https://t.co/hg6VYs1sHG
A4. Teach kids how to deal with bullies. There are strategies that empower kids to stand up for themselves peacefully.
A4 Listen to students. Help them find their voice. DON'T soley encourage them to "stand up for themselves."
A4) Listen& focus on S, let them know that it's not their fault, show Ss that bullying is taken seriously
I love this!
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absolutely! Has been a resource to start to educate Ss.Our district is also a PBIS district-the teaching piece is crucial.
Hey am I too late?! LOVE this topic- what ? are we on
Have we only been talking about bullying Ss against Ss? Because other types exist in schools too unfortunately
Okay, just noticed another Q# mixup. Great job, !
Laundry is calling! Sorry to scoot out early. Fantastic topic and chat! Thank you!
We have, but you're absolutely right.
A4: support in a way that preserves dignity of Ss involved &what is best for them.Ask how best to help- provide resources too.
This chat, and its participants make me happier than most things!
A4 First & foremost validate that being bullied IS WRONG. Try to relate & listen. Problem solve https://t.co/PSAQ5xFgGJ
Keep those colors popping, Teresa Gee!
For sure, and even in staff on staff, making sure that the bullied doesn't stand alone is so important.
I like that you mentioned dignity-often it feels trivial so Ss think maybe they're overreacting & don't speak up
A5 I'm always there to talk & I can read them to see if they are having a good day or not. I want them… https://t.co/poVZABONOm
I think that's the hardest part in bullying situations-being a bystander & watching ppl be bystanders https://t.co/VIfyDfh9ah
For sure, and even in staff on staff, making sure that the bullied doesn't stand alone is so important.
We have to learn to stand up, and we have to teach others to stand up. Break the silence, yo.
Guide then thru process of reporting. Help them know what 2 to if (goddess forbid) it happens again.
Great chat- as always! Catch you next time
that's what makes triage so important each day-take the temp of each Ss
Thanks for coming, What-the-Jilly-O!
4 Ss that do not want to report, I ask what about the next S they bully? Will u do it 4 them?
A5: I try to use the influence I might have as a young T to try to be there like a supportive big brother they can be real w/
absolutely! I ask them a morning meeting question to gauge their day as they walk in the door.
Absolutely! Relatability is a super power of a younger teacher.
But not exclusively!!! 😎
For sure! We don't all lose it as we age.
A6. Something I would do differently: make it less about the bully & more about the bullied. Support them even more.
for Ss to take that role of wanting to help others. Being bullied does a number on self esteem
Anything better than nothing. I grew up in a time no teacher asked or told me to report it.
A6: last year I found out an S I just didn't see it in went through something awful during the year. Hurt to know I missed it
it's such an important practice! One that does not take much either yet makes a huge difference!
Such a terrible feeling. We do our best, but we can't do it all.
Yes, like all teaching, depends on the student.
A6 Getting mad at the bullying child. He's 8. It's time to learn, not to be damned to a life of being "the jerk."
those ones who can do it though-talk about strength! And they are change makers!
A6 Such a difficult topic - Sometimes you try everything and nothing works. Support, support, support.
Hated to like this, but appreciate your honesty. That's hard!
honestly, those are the Ss who will help end it or at least deter
S told me once, "I didn't think you'd believe me because you know I've bullied others myself!" Told her, u are still my S!
Even for Ts, mistakes are a chance to learn and improve.
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so true. My neighbor T is such an incredible lady and was feeling the same guilt the other day, gave same advice.
110% agree. My Ss will even remind me about the quest of the morning if I forget to pull a card.
A6 Not knowing details and unsure about the validity. That's a tough situation. Or the cry wolf kid-when to believe??
that is sad. I wonder if she saw relation between having been in both roles
A7: it's tough love sometimes up front to make it clear it's not okay, but then it's about teaching the why of the intervention
Q7 is tough because you know they need help, they need love etc but often will be the ones to reject it most
A7 Everybody deserves love and respect. It's important to remember that the bullies are missing a piece of their foundation.
A7 I think in edu situation the 1st step & easiest is to default to you're the adult & he/she is just a kid. Why do we teach?
A7 The older the bully, the longer it takes to crack the shell. Keep at it with love.
A6. Talk to them--get to know them. Get them to open up. They might be going through stuff.
So important to build the foundation in first grade so they have something to stand on as they get older.
A7: and asking "what's going on that's causing this?" There are no rotten at the core kids, we're all products of environments
Their parents may be broken toys, but they can learn about love and humanity in our classrooms.
A7 Also, try to give them a sense of purpose; one that is positive can't be done w/o job! Make feel valued
Oh gosh, yes!
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A7 Also, try to give them a sense of purpose; one that is positive can't be done w/o job! Make feel valued
yes, I try my best to build that community. All of my former/ current pirates know & understand the goldenrule
Yes! We do make a difference!
Everybody, this was my favorite chat in months. Thank you!
