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WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#divergED will be in a Q&A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc. This is a 30-min chat, so buckle in!

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #divergED. We're honored to have @JohnWink90 as our guest mod today! Share your name & where you're from. https://t.co/D9TlFQ7l7g

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Don't forget to include the hashtag #DivergED so everyone can follow along.

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Danielle K Tchr in AZ, @HopeStreetGroup National Fellow, @ASCD '15 Emerging Ldr, & blogger for https://t.co/RNseIo03bH #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@TeachDB17 @HopeStreetGroup @ASCD Hey bff ;) So great meeting you this weekend! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

We'd love this CHAT to be about examples, actions, risk-taking, disruptive innovations, & #divergED thinking...so bring it

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Nathan, from Nashville, co-founder of #divergED w/ my friend @WeberEducation. Looking forward to learning from @JohnWink90! #lovemyschoolday

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Yesss, happy to be back w/ my #divergED family! Sean here, #sped principal from NJ! Check out my blog https://t.co/mAsSc9HdsQ

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#divergED Evan Robb middle school principal from VA- Happy to be here!

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Jacqueline, NJ Social Studies teacher, excited to join the chat tonight. #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

hi! I'm Sara from Lake Tahoe. On leave this year and will be a kinder teacher starting in Aug. Can't wait to promote my new sch #divergED

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Good evening everyone, Matt from IL looking forward to the chat #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hello #divergEd Todd, elem principal in CA...ready to bring the risk-taking and disruptive innovations @nalang1 and @WeberEducation

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

What's up everyone Mike from PA #diverged

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@nalang1 Hey BFF!! It was great to see you too!! #divergEd Looking forward to more connecting!

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Courteney Cox from Millersville University (PA) #divergED #doitwrite

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@SeanAThom Hey buddy, great to have you back! #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

So glad to be here tonight sharing my thoughts on #LoveMySchoolDay with you all #divergEd

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Paula from Houston. Excited to learn from the best tribe evah! #divergED

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Jeff from NJ and I teach HS English, and am a tech mentor too #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@TeachDB17 @HopeStreetGroup @ASCD Hey Danielle great to see you! Loved seeing you on #leadupteach @blab recently! Inspiring work! #divergED

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello #5thchat/#diverged chats Poppin' into both chats here and there :)

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@ERobbPrincipal Great to see you Evan! #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@nalang1 Always a pleasure, my friend! My weeks are planned around our Tuesday #divergED chats!

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@jacq_mccarthy Great to see you Jacqueline! #divergED

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Courteney Cox future middle level English teacher from Millersville University (PA) #divergED #doitwrite

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@SaraHolm15 Great to see you Sara! #divergED

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@tsschmidty great to see you! The blog posts with @principalkubiak have been outstanding! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@memayer21 Hey man, glad you’re here Matt! #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@jacq_mccarthy Hey Jacqueline! Hope you enjoyed @WalkingDead_AMC season finale! Who was it at the end?! #divergEd

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@SeanAThom Thanks Sean! Thanks for stopping by & your kind words! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Hey dude, so great to see you! #bombdiggitybro #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Good evening everyone! Elisabeth from NY joining. Ready for an awesome chat! #divergED

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@nalang1 @SeanAThom @sandeeteach @SaraHolm15 great to see all of you tonight! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@EdTechPeck Hey man, glad you’re here! #divergED

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@nalang1 me as well, this is a very passionate and informative crew #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@CdcoxTeach Great to see you Courtney! #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@sandeeteach hi Sandy! Have fun multi-twittering tonight. :) #5thchat #diverged

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @nalang1 @WeberEducation Hey there Todd! Great seeing you tonight! Let's disrupt the system together! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@PaulaMaeker Great to see you Paula! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@MrKrapels Hey man, glad you’re here! #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick Hi Lis! #diverged

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@sandeeteach @SeanAThom @nalang1 @TeachDB17 Hey there, everyone! Great to see you all! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@sandeeteach Hey friend, great to see you! #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@nalang1 Great seeing you my friend! Always love hanging and learning with you #bombdiggetybro #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@nalang1 thanks Nathan! Maybe Tues evenings will be better for me than Sat mornings :) #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick @sandeeteach @nalang1 @TeachDB17 Likewise! Always a great time with this group! #divergEd

0kelly0 Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good Evening! Kelly from Montreal #divergEd @JohnWink90

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick great to see you! #divergEd

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@nalang1 Great to be here! #diverged

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 #LoveMySchoolDay is about using social media to show parents & community about the gr8 things in schools. Why is this critical? #divergED

lesliefarooq Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi #divergED. Leslie in Mty, MX, but totally missing Los Cabos. https://t.co/tmqwbRUfWZ

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick Hey friend, always great to see you! #leadupteach #divergED

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#divergEd 1st time here, MS Prin from Maine.

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@SeanAThom @nalang1 @WeberEducation Game on, my friend! Game on! Let's do this like Villanova! #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@SaraHolm15 @nalang1 Here I thought I was the only one with this problem! : ) #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@PaulaMaeker @tsschmidty @SaraHolm15 Good evening, friends! #divergED

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@SeanAThom I am going to go with Daryl. Your thoughts? #divergEd

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1. Changing the conversation. Showing the positive that is going no in education. Connecting parents to their Ss as learners. #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @SeanAThom @nalang1 @WeberEducation woohoo! what a fantastic game! Let's go UConn tonight! #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick @PaulaMaeker @SaraHolm15 Great to see you all! Hope everyone is having a great day! #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@jacq_mccarthy Popular theory is Abraham. I am going with the comics and saying it is Glenn! @WalkingDead_AMC #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@memayer21 Hey Matt! Hope you had a great day! #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@0kelly0 HI Kelly. Glad to have you. #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@briley8557 Hi Bob, great to have you here! #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@SeanAThom @nalang1 no!! you're not alone! #divergED

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 It's critical to leverage social as a means to build trust with the community through transparency #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1-too often families do not hear about all of the great things in school, social media opens the doors and breaks down the walls #divergED

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick @lesliefarooq it is really nice to see both of you here tonight! #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@jacq_mccarthy Hi Jacqueline! #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Need to get Ps involved in education process. Must show community that we take pride in our work & change the lives of Ss. #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick every day is a gift! Hope you had a good one as well #divergED

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: Because we are responsible for the stories we tell about the amazing things happening in our schools! #divergED

msdayvt Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

K what is #divergEd ?

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#divergEd Many Parents are using SM, but some don't have a clue about digital footprints, our job is to model positive sm behavior.

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick I am sorry I missed last week's blab, but definitely looking forward to the next one! #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: If you don't share your story, someone else will...and trust me...it won't be the story you know and love... #divergEd

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 Social helps tell your school's story on YOUR OWN TERMS #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@EdTechPeck I like the concept of transparency...it definitely allows us to tell the story #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 I think it's critical that Ts & Ss present the great things about our schools. Shows pride, confidence, requests 4 involvement #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

RTQ1: #LoveMySchoolDay uses social media to educate parents & community about the great things in schools. Why is this important? #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

If we don't tell our stories, someone else will tell them! If we share amazing things, our schools win! #divergED https://t.co/YjlO5wGFfq

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: Because we are responsible for the stories we tell about the amazing things happening in our schools! #divergED

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#diverged And because we have great stories ti tell about our schools, Ss and Ts

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: promoting our schools on social media is a great idea to expand our reach and involve outside sources for community benefits #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 The media that drives our community's opinions about schools doesn't always support education and the hard work in schools #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Get out of my head! Posted that at the same time lol! #divergEd

bhstigerleader Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 Q1 If you don't tell your story - somebody else will and you may not like their version! #divergED #LoveMySchoolDay

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Too much neg in news- just today T in court for abuse of 3 teen boys- ppl need to hear and see the positive! #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@CdcoxTeach For sure! The more we connect, the greater reach our Ss can have in their worlds and developing knowledge #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: #LoveMySchool involves & informs parents so they can actively partner. All must take responsibility 4 the success of students #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1b: There is awesomeness all over your campus...share it & "change the conversation around the dining room table!" h/t @mrsfadeji #divergEd

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1. Sharing your story also allows you to connect with others. Those connections may in turn become something very special #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Great minds, buddy...great minds! #divergEd https://t.co/fZbW59S3jd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Get out of my head! Posted that at the same time lol! #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @mrsfadeji That too! sharing can help stimulate family conversations about school i/o How was school? fine. good. #divergED

PrincipalMKelly Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

This! Exactly this! #divergEd https://t.co/qdYqDBTwat

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: If you don't share your story, someone else will...and trust me...it won't be the story you know and love... #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 To share all of the awesome that's going on. What we're doing may be unique. Connect families with how students are learning. #divergEd

msdayvt Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Seeing ppl I know in #divergED but never heard of this before. So we're talking about our school's story?

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Sharing my stories has connected me w/ more people than I thought possible. Trying to do the same for my school, staff, & Ss! #divergEd

bhstigerleader Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 A1 If you don't tell your story - somebody else will and you may not like their version! #divergED #LoveMySchoolDay

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@WeberEducation A1 #divergEd We use social medial to tell our story- if we don't someone else will!

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: It is uber important to trend the positive, be transparent, and build relationships. #divergEd https://t.co/69kwuIrHVB

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2: What barriers do schools have in using social media to promote the great things happening in their schools? #divergED

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Parents should be involved in their students' educations - we should be sharing our excitement with them #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

It provides a window into your school and says, "we want you to be a part of this!" #divergEd https://t.co/m7B9CvZBmB

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @mrsfadeji That too! sharing can help stimulate family conversations about school i/o How was school? fine. good. #divergED

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Our stories matter and our student's stories matter! #divergED #doitwrite https://t.co/LjzTsKR02f

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
If we don't tell our stories, someone else will tell them! If we share amazing things, our schools win! #divergED https://t.co/YjlO5wGFfq
- PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
  
  Q1: Because we are responsible for the stories we tell about the amazing things happening in our schools! #divergED

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@sandeeteach Yes, to many negatives are shared. We need to highlight and celebrate all the greatness. #divergED

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 Outdated AUP, lack of social media strategy or plan, no interest in using social #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@bhstigerleader @JohnWink90 Hi Chris, great to see you here! #divergED

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick A1 #diverged Yes! With social media we control the narrative

lesliefarooq Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Transparency keeps us on the up and up, inclusion of Ps and community b/c it takes a village to raise a child. #divergEd

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@msdayvt This is one of my favorite tribes. Learn so much from educators that are laser focused on STUDENTS! #divergED

0kelly0 Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Keeping Ss in the English system in Quebec is vital to it's survival -using social media will attract families to schools #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: An initial barrier was getting my staff on board...I can't be all places at once...I need their help to share the awesome! #divergEd

CardwellTeachMe Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Many parents do not embrace social media for schools. Part of our job is to help them see the benefits of connecting. #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Sometimes we overshare & get too specific. As principal, I had to scale back some things I put out. Please be responsible! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@lesliefarooq Hi Leslie, great to see you here! #divergED

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2. Concern around privacy. What are you showing, who can see it etc. Our social media sites are open at school. #divergEd

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: often times the districts Wifi access will block social media so students cannot be using the system improperly #divergED #doitwrite

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@0kelly0 Hi Kelly, great to see you here! #divergED

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 People are afraid of social media - they don't realize that you can connect & also create a positive digital footprint #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: Another barrier was helping parents see that it was to their benefit for us to share what their students were doing! #divergEd

lesliefarooq Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: #socialmedia used by Ts and schools not usually the same as those used by Ps and Ss. Paradox of choice comes to mind. #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Same here! I am holding Twitter #PLN AM workshop next week for my staff to get key stakeholders on board! #divergEd https://t.co/4V62mdsZXt

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: An initial barrier was getting my staff on board...I can't be all places at once...I need their help to share the awesome! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@CardwellTeachMe Great to see you here Michala! #divergED

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: Time, commitment, and follow-through. #divergEd

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 A2 #diverged- Social media platforms need to updated with regularity-

NicholsBrendaB Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: #divergEd Getting families communities to read and participate in sharing our stories.

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Good point, there is something to be said for responsible modeling for all to see #divergEd https://t.co/WRdCVuooIj

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: Another barrier was helping parents see that it was to their benefit for us to share what their students were doing! #divergEd

lesliefarooq Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@nalang1 Hi Nathan, I introduced, then recanted, but the Qs are so far non-specific. My policy not to get school specific here. #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@NicholsBrendaB Hi Brenda, so great to see you! #divergED

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2. Clear norms & expectations need to be set when using SM as an educational tool. What do/don't we use it for? #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@CdcoxTeach Yes, we lock down our internet in fear, instead of embracing power of social media & teaching Ss responsible use! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

RTQ2: What barriers do schools have in using social media to promote the great things happening in their schools? #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Started weekly challenges w GOOSE (Get Out Of School Early) cards as incentives-More tweets, more chances! #divergEd https://t.co/BioA9Szm6M

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Same here! I am holding Twitter #PLN AM workshop next week for my staff to get key stakeholders on board! #divergEd https://t.co/4V62mdsZXt
- tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
  
  A2: An initial barrier was getting my staff on board...I can't be all places at once...I need their help to share the awesome! #divergEd

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#diverged I am always curious why my staff all have SM accts, but do not want our Ss to access SM anytime! We need to use it as a tool!

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@tsschmidty how were you able to get a majority of your staff to use social media? #divergEd

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Sanctions and protocols that caution SM use from those not in district PR roles #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 We need to meet families where they're at with SM, and foster the why to encourage teachers to share what's going on too. #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@tsschmidty I wish I could do this in my school! I absolutely love the idea. Maybe in the near future for my staff! #divergEd

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2: training programs and media systems must be updated regularly to have full positive effects #divergED #doitwrite

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: The keys to using social media are publicizing its use, faithfully sharing, making it worthwhile, and distributing the load #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@tsschmidty That is definitely a big barrier in using social media to tell our story. #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A great way is teaching students to be digital fellows...show them how to post positively! #divergEd https://t.co/5K9n13EQ7Y

EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Good point, there is something to be said for responsible modeling for all to see #divergEd https://t.co/WRdCVuooIj
- tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
  
  A2: Another barrier was helping parents see that it was to their benefit for us to share what their students were doing! #divergEd

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Stealing that idea! #diverged

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

OK, you piqued my interest. What's a GOOSE! #divergEd https://t.co/25lZ956ifq

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Started weekly challenges w GOOSE (Get Out Of School Early) cards as incentives-More tweets, more chances! #divergEd https://t.co/BioA9Szm6M
- SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
  
  Same here! I am holding Twitter #PLN AM workshop next week for my staff to get key stakeholders on board! #divergEd https://t.co/4V62mdsZXt
  
  tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
  
  A2: An initial barrier was getting my staff on board...I can't be all places at once...I need their help to share the awesome! #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@MrKrapels This is a big one. Many are worried who's "watching" or about the negatives that come with SM. #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@EClare_AHS Going to go over Twitter basics in chats, #PLN bulding, and social media etiquette & expectations, but staff wants it! #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@tsschmidty How's it going? Do the majority share out? #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Once they saw what we were tweeting and posting, they saw the purpose and positivity pretty quickly! #divergEd https://t.co/ljbYeblhqC

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@tsschmidty That is definitely a big barrier in using social media to tell our story. #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@briley8557 @tsschmidty Oh I didn't realize your goose cards were for sm involvement. Do you moderate all the tweets? #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Great idea, Todd. If we get the kids involved, the parents and community will follow. #divergEd https://t.co/LbSj7qyBh4

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A great way is teaching students to be digital fellows...show them how to post positively! #divergEd https://t.co/5K9n13EQ7Y
- EdTechPeck Apr 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
  
  Good point, there is something to be said for responsible modeling for all to see #divergEd https://t.co/WRdCVuooIj
  
  tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
  
  A2: Another barrier was helping parents see that it was to their benefit for us to share what their students were doing! #divergEd

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

All great suggestions. I would also add modeling effective use of social media. #divergEd https://t.co/1HePUAGq2M

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: The keys to using social media are publicizing its use, faithfully sharing, making it worthwhile, and distributing the load #divergED

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick they're only negative if that's what you put out there - not enough excitement, too much negativity #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I take over their classes for the last hour of the day...they can leave campus early and I teach! #divergEd https://t.co/FuRL9n5vNI

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
OK, you piqued my interest. What's a GOOSE! #divergEd https://t.co/25lZ956ifq
- tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
  
  Started weekly challenges w GOOSE (Get Out Of School Early) cards as incentives-More tweets, more chances! #divergEd https://t.co/BioA9Szm6M
  
  SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
  
  Same here! I am holding Twitter #PLN AM workshop next week for my staff to get key stakeholders on board! #divergEd https://t.co/4V62mdsZXt
  
  tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
  
  A2: An initial barrier was getting my staff on board...I can't be all places at once...I need their help to share the awesome! #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: How do you create a culture in which sharing positives becomes a normal part of your school's improvement and story? #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@MrKrapels Yes Jeff! Staff are afraid that they will get in trouble. They WILL make mistakes, must celebrate failures & attempts! #divergED

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@WeberEducation A2 #divergEd Sharing the responsibility is so important

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

This is something we need to address pre-k and up. Power of positive dig. citizenship! #divergED https://t.co/SZXTEqKlnr

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@CdcoxTeach Yes, we lock down our internet in fear, instead of embracing power of social media & teaching Ss responsible use! #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

They do...but I have to remind them occasionally...I am planning on some more challenges when we get back! #divergEd https://t.co/nGQWcGC6uX

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@tsschmidty How's it going? Do the majority share out? #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick This could be a whole class by itself! Sounds like some curriculum to write! Who's in?! #divergEd

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3. Modeling it! Be intentional in the positivity you spread & who you spread it too! Share w/the ones you need to hear it most. #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 the culture can start with sharing positives among staff then show huge effects of small starts on sm #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yup...we also have a school hashtag #hvepride so anyone can contribute...feed is embedded on our website! #divergEd https://t.co/CFNtljtjUN

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@briley8557 @tsschmidty Oh I didn't realize your goose cards were for sm involvement. Do you moderate all the tweets? #divergED

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: make communication a habit, call/email home for good things, tweet out class accomplishments & cool things you're doing #divergEd

briley8557 Apr 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3. We have been sharing accolades and celebrations at each Staff Mtg. Sounds good, but we need to do more and dig deeper #divergEd

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

RTQ3: How do you create a culture in which sharing positives is an essential component of your school's improvement? #divergED

NicholsBrendaB Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Elem. level, we have class twitter accounts and Classes look at what other classes are doing! You'll hear S say Tweet this! #divergEd

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 A3 #divergEd Have staff send positives to who ever is managing- as in Facebook- Highlight kids enjoying school!

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Promoting positive communication is building a bridge to purposefully connect parents. #divergED #lovemyschoolday https://t.co/A59X6pfWdk

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Staff shout-outs at daily AM quick meets, school FB page, newsletters to families & community, etc. Def need to be better! #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3-create a shared sense of purpose amongst all stakeholders and make sharing wins a priority amongst everyone #divergED

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@SeanAThom I'm in! Our kids are going to use SM and the Internet. We can't hide it from them, we need support them appropriately. #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MrKrapels The habit is important @principalfrench does a great job with #goodnewscalloftheday phonecalls and tweets #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Find success stories in your school. They're everywhere! Brag and send the message that anything and everything is possible #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Todd, I hope we can have you modeling for the world on April 11 how to make this work. #DivergEd #LoveMySchoolDay

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Relentlessly pursue what is going right and celebrate it like crazy! #divergED

CardwellTeachMe Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Agreed!I needed to witness before I had an idea of the purpose and possibilities. Support others! #divergEd https://t.co/k2haYq1nHh

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3. Modeling it! Be intentional in the positivity you spread & who you spread it too! Share w/the ones you need to hear it most. #divergEd

NicholsBrendaB Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: I love being able to talk to the students about what I see on Twitter - other staff, too. It's part of our culture of sharing! #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick Maybe a team project for the summer? Would go perfect with #leadupteach, just saying..... : ) #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3:Another great way is to hook up a monitor in your front office...have it run @wallofsocial w your school hashtag for visitors! #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@MrKrapels I agree, although I need to be more purposeful with communication home for good things #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I am ALL OVER THIS! Love any chance to share the awesome at my school...will be incentive for staff too! #divergEd https://t.co/DKeObkw11K

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Todd, I hope we can have you modeling for the world on April 11 how to make this work. #DivergEd #LoveMySchoolDay

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Strive to create a positive culture built on trust, collaboration, and support. Model these 3 things consistently. #divergEd

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 Culture of celebration: celebrate students, colleagues, failure/growth. Make it about students & all will embrace as partners. #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Likewise! Even better when you can get students to share their news & accomplishments on Twitter! #divergED https://t.co/7oaOgty8ix

NicholsBrendaB Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: I love being able to talk to the students about what I see on Twitter - other staff, too. It's part of our culture of sharing! #divergEd

CdcoxTeach Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

From there we can model the effectiveness and grow together #divergED #doitwrite

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: On #LoveMySchoolDay (4/11), what are some great ways you will promote your school? #divergED

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 Culture of celebration: celebrate students, colleagues, failure/growth. Make it about students & all will embrace as partners. #divergED

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@nalang1 I really like #3; learn from & leverage failure! Powerful! #divergEd

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @wallofsocial This seems awesome @LTS_Bobcats! Do you use the monitor in the lobby for this? #divergED

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

THIS! Focus on students! #diverged https://t.co/5IxQizV02w

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 Culture of celebration: celebrate students, colleagues, failure/growth. Make it about students & all will embrace as partners. #divergED

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 A4 #divergEd Select student coanchors and do a bi-monthly video news for Facebook!

TeachDB17 Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4. Share positives about my school. Encourage others in my PLN to do the same. I will involve my kiddos. Their voice matters. #divergEd

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4: I love promoting those not in the classroom: -custodians -front office staff -school psych -instr. aides They need love too! #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4: For #LoveMySchoolDay we can spotlight various staff members & student work. Share something special to showcase awesomeness! #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4-I'd love to come up with someone S driven...use Periscope to broadcast for families along with pictures #divergED

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@tsschmidty And are so surprised to get the love :) #diverged

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@SeanAThom This is definitely my goal for next year! Holler if you have a kinder class we can connect with. #divergED

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@sandeeteach It all comes back to the students! #divergED

0kelly0 Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4- Tweet out photos all day! A pic says so much about the positive in our schools! #divergEd

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Keep the great ideas coming. You are on fire. #divergEd https://t.co/1VVx42J7kF

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3:Another great way is to hook up a monitor in your front office...have it run @wallofsocial w your school hashtag for visitors! #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@ElisaBostwick spot on with the celebration of failure/growth, we need to remove the stigma with failing #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

We do indeed! We are actually upgrading to a donated flat screen tv mounted to the wall! #divergEd https://t.co/xxMSbPUyAv

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @wallofsocial This seems awesome @LTS_Bobcats! Do you use the monitor in the lobby for this? #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Hammer meet head of the nail! These people make the school run. Recognize everyone on #LoveMySchoolDay! #divergEd https://t.co/oGZFGlhNgL

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4: I love promoting those not in the classroom: -custodians -front office staff -school psych -instr. aides They need love too! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

RTQ4: On #LoveMySchoolDay (4/11), what are some great ways to promote your school? #divergED

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Awesome idea. #divergEd https://t.co/HnpGPBZOxj

ERobbPrincipal Apr 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@JohnWink90 A4 #divergEd Select student coanchors and do a bi-monthly video news for Facebook!

MrKrapels Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: I'm thinking of recognizing the cool topics my Asian Literature class will be writing about for their research essays #divergEd

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@tsschmidty great point, I feel I often overlook the group and need to give much more praise and adoration #divergED

sandeeteach Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@SaraHolm15 @SeanAThom But maybe older kids could video themselves reading to younger kiddos :) #diverged win-win

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: Tweet out awesomeness in all of the languages represented on our campus 2 celebrate w/ all members of our community #divergED

tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart...happy to share! #divergEd https://t.co/doylLP73Z4

jacq_mccarthy Apr 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Keep the great ideas coming. You are on fire. #divergEd https://t.co/1VVx42J7kF
- tsschmidty Apr 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
  
  A3:Another great way is to hook up a monitor in your front office...have it run @wallofsocial w your school hashtag for visitors! #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

You can't argue with that. Great thought. #divergEd https://t.co/YQdTVh44wW

ElisaBostwick Apr 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3 Culture of celebration: celebrate students, colleagues, failure/growth. Make it about students & all will embrace as partners. #divergED

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@SaraHolm15 Will do! Getting classrooms more connected w/ other schools is on list for next year! #divergEd

WeberEducation - Moderator Apr 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: On #LoveMySchoolDay (4/11), have students post their favorite school moment on social media #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@tsschmidty And probably totally respond to sm shout outs! Bet a lot of them are on sm a lot anyway :) #divergED

memayer21 Apr 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@tsschmidty @wallofsocial I do the same thing, it is great to hook families #divergEd

SeanAThom Apr 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@sandeeteach @SaraHolm15 See, so many amazing things to showcase! Love this idea Sandy! #divergEd

JohnWink90 Apr 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@tsschmidty Glad to have you join in. Looking forward to seeing your school. #divergEd

PaulaMaeker Apr 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@tech2learn4kids, librarian created a website link on our school's homepage for community members to share celebrations #divergED

SaraHolm15 Apr 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@sandeeteach ooh! We could be skype reading and project buddies, Sandy. I love this! #divergED