#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday April 11, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Supposed to be. We are partnering with another group too.
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Not sure where the hiccup occurred, but let's get chatting!
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Q1: Why is positivity needed now more than ever in schools?
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Kristen checking in from Oswego!
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Evening! Margie from Bushnell, PK-5 Principal.
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A1: With lack of funds, apathetic students and parents, overwhelmed teachers expected to do more with less at many schools
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Boom! https://t.co/06KEPHkdmV
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A1: With lack of funds, apathetic students and parents, overwhelmed teachers expected to do more with less at many schools
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Kirk here from the Chicago Northshore. Teacher of 6-8th grade double accelerated math in a flipped classroom.
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A1 I think it's easy to get stuck or beat down with all the testing/politics of schools these days.
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Larry Hyde from Midwest Principals' Center chatting from St. Charles. Go Cubs!
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A1 All of the external stresses on teachers and economic impact and stresses on parents, attitude affects all!
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Bri, NW burubs, checking in to . Hi everyone!!
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A1: Positivity is needed in order to model what it looks like for our Ss. Many Ss don't have this in their lives.
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Amber from chatting from Washington near Peoria
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A1: So many changes occurring in education today. Need positivity that the changes will result in better opportunities for Ss.
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A1: We are the ultimate underdogs, but our core mission hasn't changed. Our Ss need and deserve us to be positive.
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Positivity reflects meeting emotional needs and individual learning level.
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Q1. Because great work is happening in schools by teachers - celebrate & share & get the word out
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The teachers that made a significant difference to students even after later years were those that used positivity
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I love this!! Laughing is contagious.
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It really caught my attention how laugher really is contagious. You don't need a reason to laugh.
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That is awesome! :) Thanks for sharing and putting a smile on my face!
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A2 We had a TON of fun with the recent HUGE powerball. Staff had a change in attitude and started having fun with eachother.
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A1: because we all do better with a smile and a laugh
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I like to have Ss and Ts share their positivity by giving them opportunities to do so & embracing it https://t.co/OBTDyaQlL8
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To Make an emotional connection and to inspire us to strive harder to learn is what exceptional teachers do!
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I ask Ss during lunch to talk about why they like their Ts. I then share that info with the Ts.
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Absolutley. There are too many external stressors that take the fun out of school.
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Students are open to learn when feeling positive and less so when they feel fear.
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A2 Also teach Nat.Amer.lits & envirolits. Remind Ss world & life: cyclic, spring follows winter. https://t.co/fH1SZAbCYF
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A3 I always have to go back to the guy who started it all for me & focuses on the positives...
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A3. Guide student ownership of communication. We use rewards app called SuperfanzU
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I find that most tweets on my PLN are very positive toward education. In fact, that is where I go if I need a boost!
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Great idea! Did this w/ Friday Note to have a Rocket Spotlight. We had a lot of classified staff nominated by Ts
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A3: Positivity from colleagues Seriously these people are amazing!
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A2 At univ level, so much stress. Students struggle to find balance.
We need to be teaching the whole student every day
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A3) Great educators and positively awesome people to follow:
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A4 My favorite way to kick off Monday (& every day) is by greeting sts on the playground and in breakfast.
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A4: By being awesome with my students and having fun! Always remember to have fun!
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Thanks so much Bob!!! That's a tremendous compliment! :)
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Positivity contributes to a positive climate. We need everyone to join in the effort and develop a culture to support it!
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Agreed! Having fun is a must. https://t.co/wbDoHwHiyE
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A4: By being awesome with my students and having fun! Always remember to have fun!
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A4 We had a great way to celebrate with one of our teachers becoming a Golden Apple Fellow! And another named Coach of the Year!
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A3 Great models in literature:
Silko's novel Ceremony
SJ Ortiz's from Sand Creek
Indig writers focus: survival success
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A4: Spirit week kicked off with music in the hallways and The Wheel of Wisdom. Lots of fun to compete w/ sts.
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That sounds like so much fun!
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Someone recently suggested that schools should celebrate good subs?
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It was!! A nice break before testing begins.
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Great idea! Good ones can be so hard to come by!
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If it starts with leadership, let's celebrate the teachers that make it happen with each and every student in the classrooms!.
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We celebrated Monday today by helping build a new home for a Veteran in need through
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Absolutely!!! https://t.co/i0M64fplIv
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If it starts with leadership, let's celebrate the teachers that make it happen with each and every student in the classrooms!.
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A5: Stay the course of always being positive & sharing all the positives that happen in our schools
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A5 To start, surround yourself with positive people; grow your PLN with like minds.
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A5 We had a principal who positively reinforced positive attitudes with the FISH Philosophy. https://t.co/KrZ0FqqeF7
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A5: our Ss amaze me every day with what they are able to do---highlight it, share it, love it, tweet it, spread the positivity
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A5: Keep ourselves in check & be cognizant of whether we are portraying + or - And remember the Ss :)
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That is great. The students can provide endless sources of growth, positivity, and cheer.
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It takes courage to confront those that promote negativity. I admire those that have that type of courage!
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Exactly!!!! BOOM!!! https://t.co/XIZJnIj2tB
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A5: Keep ourselves in check & be cognizant of whether we are portraying + or - And remember the Ss :)
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A5 A wise Persian told me,
We should try to live our lives facing the light: then our shadows are behind us.
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True. It needs to be faced head on, but in supportive manner. You don't win an argument by saying "You're wrong"
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It's never easy but important for our Ss and culture https://t.co/5E0cTYWOFk
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It takes courage to confront those that promote negativity. I admire those that have that type of courage!
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I know those who are negative often feel unsupported to begin with.
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Providing people with a chance to be heard can be the first step to changing attitude.
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Had a year dedicated to the Fish Philosophy. We even started the first institute day "tossing" fish! :)
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Each monthly staff meeting, someone got "fished"
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Very true....all voices should be heard https://t.co/QkV0o7IcDm
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Providing people with a chance to be heard can be the first step to changing attitude.
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Great point! Door is always open. So often you don't have to say a word, listening is enough!
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Sometimes leaders need to use that open door to find others where THEY are.
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A6 Try my very best to be the example of positive. Be the encourager for my staff and Ss. Sounds simple, but isn't always easy.
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A6: Continue spreading positivity through social media, in staff meetings, during lunch with Ss, hallways - everywhere I can
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A6: Always find something positive in whatever comes our way. Change is difficult but find a positive...it will make a difference!
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It is not easy, but unlike in chemistry, like attitudes will attract each other. Positivity will invite more.
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A5: Not get caught up in the drama or negative talking we can easily do about anything and everything.
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It does take more courage to stand up for a positive school culture than to go along with a negative one. I am just saying
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A6 Contemplating shifting from grades to accomplisments/benchmarks -more like workplace. Will consider it over summer.
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Sorry I missed most of tonight's chat. Looks like a positive experience for many!
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A6 Celebrate the positives. Fight to find them every day. They are there if you look for them.
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Great reminder. https://t.co/esG71c77RN
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A6 Celebrate the positives. Fight to find them every day. They are there if you look for them.
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Excellent advice. No matter how big or how little, celebrate them all!!
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Awesome idea. Grades then to be final where critque and growth encourage continuation.
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Need to leave a wee bit early
Thank you to our moderators for tonight's interesting & important questions. Best to all!
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A6 I strive to make each interaction better than what the other person / people were expecting. Doesn't always work that way.
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Don't dwell on the one thing that went wrong. Focus on the numerous things that went right https://t.co/0Y0qtBA9xt
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A6 Celebrate the positives. Fight to find them every day. They are there if you look for them.
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A6.1 Growth Mindset perspective helps us recognize the challenge of change can help us grow, help us understand more deeply.
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Thanks to all the participants tonight! Special TY to for creating the Qs! You all make me want to be a better person!
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I have found that positive inspiration and encouragement can be contagious if spread often and widely.
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Thank you for a great chat! Time to cheer my Cubbies on to victory. :)
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Thanks for a great chat, Bob, and the rest of the crew. Love sharing positivity with others https://t.co/Hoavr096GZ
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Thanks to all the participants tonight! Special TY to for creating the Qs! You all make me want to be a better person!
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Thanks & ! What a great subject...being positive! always brings that attitude out! :) Great PLN!
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Keeping positive - is excited to dedicate 4/28 to . Join us & invite Ss! We want to hear their voice!
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Thanks for an inspiring chat! Always fight for the positive.
