#miched Archive
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.
Wednesday September 21, 2016
Would love to have 'a little help from my friends' tonight for the chat! Topic=Resources! See you at 8! https://t.co/Txffm8SXXF
Good evening ! Please introduce yourself & take a moment to review tonight's questions. Theme: Seeking help. https://t.co/WFmgqD5r9N
I'm Kit. Edtech for Excited to be co-moderating with - Matt suggested this week's community chat topic!
Good evening, Kerry from super happy to be here (hoping we have some Ts from Monroe County here tonight!)
Allison - integrationist from Lansing. Excited to be here
I'm also celebrating my 15th Anniversary tonight. I'm beyond the luckiest person to be married to my lovely wife who let's me with U
Kaarin Averill tweeting for Oakland University School of Ed checking in to
Matt McC here, Director of Innovation at Schoolcraft Community Schools and excited to co-mod with !
CTN from Metro Detroit. Our first ! Excited to connect and learn!
Tyler from Clinton, history teacher, Ed professor, coach and professional development enthusiast!
Welcome @ mi_CTN, great to have you! We'll be sure to help if you need any!
hello - Jeff from Grand Rapids, HS Civics/Econ, enjoying the election season
Hello from the road! Just entered W Virginia on our way home from honeymoon in Myrtle Beach
Heather from the West side of Mi Resource K-4 Grand Rapids Public 22 yrs
Good to see you ! Way to rep Lenawee Co with !
Our tweets for the next hour will be for .
Welcome Kaarin! We are thrilled that schools of ED are connecting Ss with
Hi ! Finally able to make a chat tonight and husband should pop in here too! Sarah from A2, MI HS T & curr. coordinator
Remember to use the hashtag as you respond tonight. We'll tweet ?s with Q1, Q2, etc. You respond with A1, A2. Get it. Got it. Good!!
Hi ! Thanks for checking in tonight!
I'm from REMC 7 and OAISD in Holland. Director and Instructional Technologist respectively.
and sorry I can't make it tonight for . Folding laundry
Good evening ! Rachelle from St. Clair (not the Shores). Proud to be part of the team. Not good at memes......looking
Hi Ann! So glad you could make it tonight.
Daniel Giddings from Ypsilanti, MI. Washtenaw International High School
Hi friends! John from Howell. Good to be here! Thanks for the invite
Literally the same thing I’ve been doing for 10 minutes!
good to see the other half of the power couple tonight!
Get ready is on deck with Q1
Greetings to you and Dan from Kaarin Averill - WIHI interim a year ago and still think about WIHI and all of you...
Thanks for popping in! How do you find time between your brood of 100 at the Sowash house? :)
Hey ! Great topic! Kelley HS ELA and leadership T from Rochester MI
Hey, who's got a favorite Twitter chat client they can recommend?
can someone send the smore again?
you are still missed Kaarin! Hope everything is going well with you. :)
Q1: What is the most helpful advice you’ve ever been given as an educator? Challenge: Post it as a meme!
A1: Take time for you. There will always be work to do and it will be there in the morning. Your Ss need you at your best.
Its fancy sounding but the job is even fancier!
A1) You have to observe and ask seasoned teachers about their exp. both the new and the exp Ts will learn! https://t.co/RlNQMbDKD9
Hello Heather! Feel free to promote group as a resource tonight :)
Hi Kaarin! We think of you too! Nice to have a virtual catch-up tonight.
A1: I've tweeted this before - best advice "We are all just delightful deviations from the norm." Honor diversity.
A1. In addition to the Yoda meme, also advice that there are very few things that have to be dealt with Right NOW
haha. Good to see you Dan! Hope all is well.
A1 P2) You aren't in control of everything. Ts can't take credit for all Ss success or all their failures
So true, sometimes we overwhelm ourself with small stuff don't we? :)
Keep 'em coming . Your great advice memes and quotes are fantastic.
BOOM! Deviation from the lesson plan often yields the most learning and security!
A1: looked for a meme... but I love the quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world". Advice from Gandhi has served me well.
A1 love each child, embrace them (& their parents) where they are, then build together.
Joe from St Joe - please don't look closely at meme
Make one next time...you get a "C" for Q1 ;)
A1: It's a cliche, but it's essential: "put relationships first"
I love this one. I resonate with that advice as well. https://t.co/doNM4nkwLf
A1: looked for a meme... but I love the quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world". Advice from Gandhi has served me well.
A1: is it ok to say anything Dr. Maria Montessori says about children and learning?
Is it ? I think she deserves a chance to redo and resubmit for growth. :) https://t.co/xUJcqagrVo
Make one next time...you get a "C" for Q1 ;)
Truer words never typed by the Google guy ;)
A1 - you're getting the best kids parents can find everyday, treat them as such
You have until the end of this chat .. my grades are due!
Great stuff friends. So much good advice, but with Q2 we will shift gears a bit. Get ready.
Have so enjoyed the group coordianted by Heather. Great way to extend and continue conversations. https://t.co/nF6ETkrBrW
A1: Teach Beyond the Content.
Love it...so what would you reccomend beyond the 150 CCSS I have to cover ;)
Hello . Tara from Zeeland, 8th math. Checking in late. Will be short lived due to children needing to go to bed! :)
A1 couldn't find an "appropriate" meme, but I was told to get out of my room and eat in the lounge, you need adult contact.
Good to see you! Welcome for a few minutes...mine are already in bed luckily!
Q2: As educators, why do we often not reach out for help, or why do we wait until it's almost too late?
I was always told the opposite.
Mike, Chelsea, second grade....late
A1: Best advice from 1st principal. Better to ask for the forgiveness than ask for permission. :)
I think it depends if you have a "Ravens Nest" in the building or not!
Hi Carolyn from Grand Rapids jumping in a little late..
A2) Pride might be a component, but I think many believe in the lesson/idea so much that time might work out the kinks.
Welcome Carolyn! Great to see you!
A2: admitting help is needed can seem like we're not the professional experts.
A2 sometimes I'm just to busy to ask for help, send and email, or walk down the hall to talk to colleagues.
LOL... The "beyond the content" things are most important. Unfortunately state doesn't assess thise.
Q2: Two problems. 1. we think we should know everything. 2. Not enough time for informal collaboration during the day.
A2: FOLF = Fear of "looking foolish"
A2: Not sure if this is for everyone but I was always worried that it would reflect poorly on my evaluation if I looked 'needy'
A2. I think we hold out hope that things will improve and we don't like confrontation, so we wait...
A2: You want to feel like “you got this” and asking for help might mean you don't…and it can be scary to admit “failure”
A2: b/c we are perfectionists. We don't want any criticism on an already tough job
A2: for so long in T profession it was considered a weakness to seek help. The silly ideas like don't smile til Xmas were the "fix".
A2) Old school culture of teaching to do everything from your classroom. Thankfully new school is "How can we tackle together?"
A2 - I think the biggest reason anyone doesn't look for help is that they are afraid of looking like they don't know something
A2: I feel too many educators are afraid to fail in public. They need to be perfect & have things all put together.
I'm guessing you got a lot of head nods on that one. https://t.co/k8njqKUIRJ
A2 sometimes I'm just to busy to ask for help, send and email, or walk down the hall to talk to colleagues.
A2: It is hard to admit failings particularly if/when you feel like you are the only one responsible.
Completely agree. Very little time for collaboration. No common planning periods.
So true, finding/making time HAS to be a priority for MDE and District folks!
A2: Fear of admitting something failed or that you don't have the answer. https://t.co/URLaA7Ucn8
Q2: As educators, why do we often not reach out for help, or why do we wait until it's almost too late?
A2: Too busy. Afraid to look less knowledgeable
True! https://t.co/ylN299HQyO
A2: It is hard to admit failings particularly if/when you feel like you are the only one responsible.
This is why I both love/hate our open space classroom/office school set-up...hardly any privacy! https://t.co/eJcmPTS69m
Q2: Two problems. 1. we think we should know everything. 2. Not enough time for informal collaboration during the day.
. YEP! And some Ts aren’t willing to share what works because now we’re *really* competing vs. under old tenure laws
So who did the smile thing actually work for? Were they happy educators? (Rhetorical Qs)
A2. We are also prisoners of the 'tyranny of the urgent' and so much to pay attention to we hope things will be magically different
A2 Because we still hold to the thought that we are supposed to have all the answers.
We need to bring this new school to ALL schools don't we :)
A2: Educators strongly identify with being "Experts". We struggle with being anything less. Growth is an imperfect path
Interesting. Open schools has been the push for the last 5-7 years. Not a fan?
A2: Fear of looking like you don't know what you are doing!We tell our Ss failure is ok and leads to grow, Ts need to embrace this.
Come join - A great collaboration of Michigan admin, educators and beyond!
TOMORROW NIGHT
THURSDAY, Sept 22 at 8pm
Yes, I always admitted “I dunno, let’s Google it” with Ss. With Ts & admin it can be different.
Only if you join us tonight with an answer ;)
I love the digital ask 3 before me (Google, YouTube, Social Media...) been starting that w/ some HS kids!
Hey & Join us when you finish as we discuss Visual Literacy on 9pm EST
True but hopefully admin can support modeling what we expect of our students. It is a culture shift for sure. :)
lots of pluses, don't get me wrong! But we share everything! Hard to have a private meeting w/ only 2 private rooms!
Sheet forts in the office?
A2. We like to look at our shortcomings as episodic, not repetitive - not a recurring problem
Haven't heard that yet but I like it!
A2: Time to slow down and ask for help and there isn't always help available.
at secondary level often time there, but culture often not there to venture out of your room during prep and engage others
I know, right. That's your only opportunity to grade / plan as well.
that is where Voxer and Google Communities became invaluable to me!
We'll be asking where to look for help in a few... great preview! :)
many meetings done outside/coffee shop/home visit!
Hopefully outlets like these chats can help Ts find some support at schools where there aren't.
A2: I would argue educators are good at asking for help, just not all the time because we can't be all things to all people
A2: afraid too many T eval models have too little to do with support/growth &that adds to isolation in our profession.
A2 it's much easier to Google or YouTube for information /strategies
always keepin' it positive! Thx Jeff
A2: "I don't know" are the hardest three words to say as an educator, but some of the most important.
I also had the issue of a 60+ minute commute to/from school which made this even more difficult.
Q3: Scenario 1: A colleague is struggling with classroom management. How might you assist?
now you are cutting into my Y2 project!
Ann's meme game is on fleek!
Yep and the car has broken down on the way home...and I"ve been walking for 25 miles after losing my phone!
A2: Jumping in mid Q2. I ask my Twitter PLN and get their feedback.
A3: Ask them to come observe or vice versa and discuss what works and what doesn't.
Q3: Scenario 1: A colleague is struggling with classroom management. How might you assist?
A3) approach carefully & ask about the current strategy. Reflect on some ideas that have worked, and pitfalls to show no one is perf
I don't remember what it was like without my peeps. And wouldn't want to find out.
How do you approach the subject of "lets observe each other" w/out offending?
A3 All you can do is offer help. They must take next step. I would/have offered a unit taught together.
A3) I am not perfect but come into my classroom & let's have a conversation about you see. Makes it easier to see their classroom
A3 S1 ask if they can come in a critique your management to start discussions and alleviate fears
A3. They need to be open to help, then could offer to have them observe others/you
A3: Tell them you have been there done that and they if they would like some advice you are here to help. https://t.co/8mHSPlLck6
A3 play a mentor role. Ask Qs about noticing, share strategies
A3: ask abt specific events, talk thru options, share your own experiences. See if Ss can have some input into classroom norms
A3: observe/model, talk strategies, share ideas, encourage not discourage collab, change & reflect
A3: with advice &;suggestions. as a veteran at my school I always give advice on strategies that worked & feedback on previous Ss
A3. Also Edutopia has numerous resources on classroom mgt could offer those and discuss
A3 - if this is a strength of yours have them in your room and model - team teach a lesson if possible
One way could be via Google Hangout or Skype. Less intrusive? Or record and watch?
A3: Help colleagues with classroom problems by asking if they've encountered the problem before? Ask what worked, what didn't work?
Agree that the approach requires delicacy. A role of "listener learner" would be beneficial. https://t.co/Dje75sLCx2
A3) approach carefully & ask about the current strategy. Reflect on some ideas that have worked, and pitfalls to show no one is perf
A2: (sorry, it's bedtime here!) Teaching is closed door, very hard to ask for help!
Twitter & honestly changed me as a person 1st then an educator.
Love it!!! Show that we all have room to grow. Venerability can breed trust!
A3 Depends: is T asking for help, or just complaining about it. Ask: I offer 2 sit down 2 help, complaining, slight suggestions
A3 P2) Not as easy for Ts to be ok with but offer up the opportunity to co-plan and then videotape a lesson. Valuable learning tool
A3 When I was having difficulty after 20 yrs I reached out on Voxer & connected with specialists in specific areas immedately
A3: Apply 3:1 strategy. 3 positive interactions for any negative.
A3 - If teachers are encouraged to visit each others classrooms regularly they will be able to see good examples - everyone wins.
So true! Any peeps have other managment resources? https://t.co/XVBTgJG6o7
A3. Also Edutopia has numerous resources on classroom mgt could offer those and discuss
A3: Peer observations are key. Take them on building walks to see different types of managements. Debrief on what they noticed.
A3: As a technology coach I have opportunities to model classroom management strategies that are "couched" in teaching tech.
proactive, love that approach
A3: Tough situation if no existing supports are in place. My school assigned a mentor teacher to all new teachers.
I like the record and watch together. As much as we hate hearing/seeing ourselves it enlightens so much! https://t.co/bMBVjHHRH6
One way could be via Google Hangout or Skype. Less intrusive? Or record and watch?
A3: So how are things going? It took me awhile to figure out that bunch if you need any suggestions let me know!
I picked up a Swivl camera. Great tool for recording the classroom.
so how do we crowbar it open?
that looks like an awesome tool
A3. Teachertube and teacher channel have video resources on mgt
We had that too. S/O to for being my mentor 8 years ago!
offer to be recorded first can help with that fear!
A3 restorative practices is great! Check out Dr. Ryan Jackson on Twitter
Have you looked at instructional rounds yet? They intrigue me but I know very little
Love this. Great point, - Truly changing technology = changing pedagogy https://t.co/Ztks4bb3OW
A3: As a technology coach I have opportunities to model classroom management strategies that are "couched" in teaching tech.
A3. As already stated, empathy telling them you've been there opens many doors for seeking help
highky recommend, but there are others
I like the tone and thoughtfulness of the responses to the Q3 scenario. educators are amazing resources for help.
I have one on order to help model and record Ts who want to!
LOVE my Voxer resources. Can't wait for the group!
We are heck of a resourceful bunch aren't we? https://t.co/7NAhx9jEGd
I like the tone and thoughtfulness of the responses to the Q3 scenario. educators are amazing resources for help.
Opens up so many doors and makes you human for Ts and Ss! https://t.co/r4aravhkhY
A3. As already stated, empathy telling them you've been there opens many doors for seeking help
I’ve been begging for a for about 4 months…might have to pony up & buy one myself.
Do you have a 'protocol' for those?
We are doing them this year. Haven't started or been trained but I'll let u know.
Again, this is exactly what my Y2 project is for! https://t.co/Y8VizeI692
I like the tone and thoughtfulness of the responses to the Q3 scenario. educators are amazing resources for help.
Awesome thanks! https://t.co/cBOFNVnSww
We are doing them this year. Haven't started or been trained but I'll let u know.
it is a great tool! I use it during PD.
Q4: Scenario 2: A colleague is struggling with their curriculum. How might you assist?
Love it...freeing up time/bodies seems to be the hardest part right?
does that mean classroom mgt would be atopic organized around? What are other areas? Sounds interesting
Q4 S2 everyone struggles with curriculum if it was one size fits all they would not need us.
Q4 S2 everyone struggles with curriculum if it was one size fits all they would not need us.
A4: Admit you don't have all the curricular answers! We aren't sages on stages anymore. Admit when you don't know/forget
Q4 S2: Useful common planning would be helpful. But w/o that sharing resources & checking in w each other.
A4 be open to the ideas of others pave the way to share later
A4: Share resources if teaching the same stuff. If not, reach out to PLN for help, make connections, help set mini SMART goals
A4: A conversation about what is most important, usually skills vs. stuff, is most important mixed w/ "they can Google that..." ;)
Q:3 colleague struggling with class management? Do a peer observation. Take notes objectively; later problem-solve with him/her
A4. Shows the need for curriculum mapping. If it exists, share your map or make one together
A4) have to refer them to the standards and benchmarks out there and how to locate. Also refer to dept head/director for help.
A4) Need to have them ask for help 1st or admit they need help. Let's take a look at take a look at this together.
A5 Model. Research. Bring in a collaborative team. Ask colleagues
fortunately/unfortunately it's built into after school requirements for Ts, at least it's beneficial and personalized.
Great to see ya McLemore! Thanks for jumping it...freeing up time for this is usually the hardest right? https://t.co/0xcjgcglgY
Q:3 colleague struggling with class management? Do a peer observation. Take notes objectively; later problem-solve with him/her
Your meme game is strong!
A4. Share unit plans or plan units collaboratively
A4 Pt2: Have common access to their course scope/sequence & regularly meet about curriculum
Q4 S2 A colleague & I wrote a grant for staff copies of & passed them out.
A4: Problems with curriculum? Start small, got to the standards and student performance expectations. Ask guiding questions.
Common Planning is huge! Thankfully my school has common prep for all departments. :) https://t.co/ym5DSGfxDq
Q4 S2: Useful common planning would be helpful. But w/o that sharing resources & checking in w each other.
A4: open up your lesson plans. Sometimes people just need a guide. I have a lot of virtual ELA resources too
PLCs that meet regularly can fill gaps easily! https://t.co/4kCHGUTA4h
A4 Pt2: Have common access to their course scope/sequence & regularly meet about curriculum
<-- Always working too hard! :)
A4 Share! Everybody puts their own spin on curriculum, share what you have created and the tweaks you have done.
Great advice from a wise advicer. Yes, advicer is a word (now) https://t.co/Noul5QyQQz
A4: Problems with curriculum? Start small, got to the standards and student performance expectations. Ask guiding questions.
My Ts would be thrilled with a planning hour PERIOD, let alone common…
Excellent. Don't let that go away. Some admin don't see how powerful that is sadly.
A4: Co-plan. It's helpful to collaborate with others. Build it into PD days.
A4 - curriculum is such a big, vague term - start with a lesson, plan together if possible and connect it to larger map
Do you see this as a curriculum or a 'craft' resource? https://t.co/kG3xTy3ZBA
Q4 S2 A colleague & I wrote a grant for staff copies of & passed them out.
A4 Offer to hold a brainstorming session and create lesson/unit together. Always willing to share link, webquest, app or project
A4: so important to share and collaborate. I may be strong at teaching one unit, so I'll create that. But then vice versa for others
A4) knowing other Ts in other districts teaching the same class helps too. Collaboration across county/state is highly beneficial.
A4 by sharing your ideas, it may help them get past the troublesome areas, but may also inspire them to tweak for themselves.
A4: I think we have many misconceptions about what Curriculum is - I know I have had to grow here. Asking for help helped :-)
Come join - A great collaboration of Michigan admin, educators and beyond!
TOMORROW NIGHT
THURSDAY, Sept 22 at 8pm
:( How can we help them?!? Ugh! https://t.co/HrRP9NaBBh
My Ts would be thrilled with a planning hour PERIOD, let alone common…
Thankfully I am the scheduler so I will always fight for it. Full admin support so no fight needed thankfully! :)
PLCs that function well and meet frequently can help for sure! https://t.co/82DG3BlY23
A4: Co-plan. It's helpful to collaborate with others. Build it into PD days.
Q4: Peer struggling with curriculum? Help to zero in on aspect. Concepts? UBD ? ID issue then offer observations or brainstorming.
I agree we hear the same ideas in the lounge "cast your twitter net wide"
A4) cont! Bridging across departments helps too. Especially with many being evaluated on reading growth.
I teach history, so did I used his curricular ideas (and spark) to boost my curriculum.
more building relationships than anything. Most are subject-based but Ts who are interested in edtech have their own
that is FRUSTRATING. Hope admin see it as priority & trying for a solution
Takes time but we can learn so much from other departments https://t.co/Yp9a6MGOOq
A4) cont! Bridging across departments helps too. Especially with many being evaluated on reading growth.
Perfect! I know some folks use his work as general inspiration too...just was curious! https://t.co/OBMorsH57U
I teach history, so did I used his curricular ideas (and spark) to boost my curriculum.
Otherwise Sarah and I will come up there and have a talk with them! https://t.co/PkBq1oAkcN
that is FRUSTRATING. Hope admin see it as priority & trying for a solution
Two more ?s in tonight's . Let's finish strong. Another scenario question is on it's way courtesy of
A4: Be the model others want to follow... Show what your process is and how you use resources
Also helps to work smarter not harder! Lean on the experts around you.
Q5: Scenario 3: A colleague is struggling emotionally, professionally, or personally. How might you assist?
A5 Must have an established relationship already.
A5: Just be there for them: an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on
For sure, common language is a great place to start.
A5.3 Trip to the pub never hurts!
We are working on it! Helping Admin with models to free up teacher leaders (at a minimum)! funds!
A4: If same subject, share a lesson or idea that has been successful in my class. Explain how, why, etc. Give all pieces!
A5: Listen & let them vent (off-site) if possible. Our staff are being trained by therapists in motivational interviewing too.
A5 Be emotionally available.
A5) A hug if they are willing. Asking if they want to get a cup of coffee.
A5: The best thing you can do for anyone is be available. We all have to stick together in order to succeed!
Sneaking in last min- kiddos! A5: offer a listening ear w/out trying to solve everything. Sometimes you just need to vent
A4: Promote self care. bring them a fun surprise, listen, offer advice if asked, take care of small stuff like making copies
A5: Open your door and let them be heard
Q5 This isn't my strength so I am going to lurk on this Q
A3 - emotionally, professionally, personally - that's a lot of struggles. Think it'd probably be best just to listen to start
Wow! Good stuff! https://t.co/GruQRhwlss
A5: Listen & let them vent (off-site) if possible. Our staff are being trained by therapists in motivational interviewing too.
A5: just like students, it's about relationship. (Jumping in late)
This. https://t.co/AoafG73IZ2
A5: The best thing you can do for anyone is be available. We all have to stick together in order to succeed!
Better late than never! Matt Webster, principal at Schoolcraft Elementary
Q5 I'm living it right now... my perk ups from staff this week are random coffee deliveries and just a text or note to check in.
A5. Empathize and support and monitor them to see if they need more professional help
A5 I can admit, this is not my strength however if I notice it, I know who on my team/in my building I can reach out 2, 2 help
A5: At one of 's former schools the teachers all met up for "choir practice" to let off steam. Super helpful time for all!
A5) A good counseling team helps a lot to get a temperature check with the staff. Thanks
A5 Get out of the building to talk. There has to be a disconnect. It promotes friendship, but it also shows "we have all been there"
Gotta jump on at 9 PM (EST) to talk and are gonna bring it!
Yes, our director made self-care & SEL priorities for staff this year too. https://t.co/IkMcF5v8MA
Wow! Good stuff! https://t.co/GruQRhwlss
A5: Listen & let them vent (off-site) if possible. Our staff are being trained by therapists in motivational interviewing too.
that would be awesome! any volunteers? :-)
Let’s hear it for & her memes tonight.
A5: Helping other teachers with stress is difficult. Don't want to presume we can be a therapist, but still want to help.
Hang in there! A legion of caring thoughts are with you tonight!
especially if other relationships are causing damage, probably not operating from a place of trust
Great to see you! Thanks for poking your head in!
A5 The thing I've learned related to all of these scenarios is that school culture and relationships matter
A5. Also help them focus on what is going RIGHT
A5. Just remember talking about the probs is raw sometimes, so the background trust you're there is huge...
A5: Also great to have a "sunshine club" to randomly drop chocolate and other awesomeness around the building.
For sure...I've gotten to know my peers much better at the resturant/pub than any classroom/lounge! https://t.co/deeuRvvkcd
A5 Get out of the building to talk. There has to be a disconnect. It promotes friendship, but it also shows "we have all been there"
And you are one of those people for me as well as https://t.co/EORkp4a6yG
Sneaking in last min- kiddos! A5: offer a listening ear w/out trying to solve everything. Sometimes you just need to vent
Tonight's chat archive will be filled with great advice, wise words, and after Q6 powerful resources. Get your links copied!
Yes - need to always look for ways to help out. Little or small, they can help!
A5: add food when necessary. At the first staff meeting of the year my principal had ice cream. Worked wonders!
Hold back the tears, here comes the last Q!
Any staff meeting! https://t.co/lSj93ojAPz
A5: add food when necessary. At the first staff meeting of the year my principal had ice cream. Worked wonders!
Q6: Besides individuals what networks, organizations, or resources could an educator turn to for assistance?
A5) individuals need to value a positive culture enough to stand up to anything that is toxic. No room for that in schools!
Dinner can be a very powerful tool. and I have whipped up many a casserole to help folks out. https://t.co/ZgQBmrYMWN
A5: Agree completely. Listen, listen and listen more. Check in often and even offer to provide dinner, help w/ les… https://t.co/IbTaaMdtCS
I know! How do we get our classes to operate like this? Quality and you want more??!?!
you don't have to be a therapist to listen. And good listening can go a long way. Mom is a therapist, she'd agree :)
Truth!!! https://t.co/fDkkV5ul5a
A5) individuals need to value a positive culture enough to stand up to anything that is toxic. No room for that in schools!
Final question....hit us with your best in any field! https://t.co/vjDloqCvkb
Q6: Besides individuals what networks, organizations, or resources could an educator turn to for assistance?
A6) Family. Children. Spouse. and:
A6: ! Twitter in general, blogs, has some great resources.
A6: social media obvi, I also like resources from & .
Twitter! No seriously. Social media definitely helps w/ trouble shooting and connection
A6: Well, my obvious answer is ! But go beyond the chat. Connect at conferences, arrange meet ups. Getting the tshirt helps :)
I would vouch for that being 100 times better than any "theory" text I ever had for class.
Do yourselves a favor and check out every Wed. at 8pm. It’s awesome.
A6 I love G+ groups...have gotten timely answers that make me look brillant from there!
A6. Edutopia, Edudemic, Teachertube, TeacherChannel, MASSP, MEMSPA, TEDEd, NPR podcasts and TWITTER CHATS!
A6 Also Voxer...when a voice comes with THE answer from my phone at a meeting I look awesome!
A6) is a good creative site for new ideas
A6 - a connected educator is a resilient educator. Lots of networks out there, find yours and contribute is one mine!
A6: Yes - is a must. Then I hit up & for other ideas. Attend & other conf. too!
A6: I would suggest https://t.co/kUaqoPxfdd and the principals of Universal Design for Learning. Help with mngmt, curric, and SEM
haven't utilized those. Definitely simething to mention on the 7th...this chat has proven to be tinely for me!
Q5: Reflective Listening. If open, offer options: counseling, journaling, primal screams, team teaching, energy therapy, etc.
Thanks Teach Happy and Have Fun everyone!
Hoping people find the and events to help with Google integration.
A6 Also is an incredible group trying to elevate & modernize teaching profession join us tmrw night at 8pm for our chat
I have used a few over the years. :)
A5: What I learned from : listen to hear, not to respond
Awesome list to support a struggling educator friend! is a great resource for these! https://t.co/jhG9yseLrE
Q5: Reflective Listening. If open, offer options: counseling, journaling, primal screams, team teaching, energy therapy, etc.
A6 I would also say is the best PD I have ever had (besides Twitter). Connect w like minded Ts. Rebels are good too!
yes! Great resource, but is now pay-only...
Yes Ss! https://t.co/v9L5Hmirjw
A6 Also is an incredible group trying to elevate & modernize teaching profession join us tmrw night at 8pm for our chat
A6: Look for the shirt announcements and buy one! Quickest way to identify community at education functions
All kidding aside, Google+ has some awesome communities, especially for Google related topics and products. https://t.co/oPdgjuzOEx
Huge thanks to the community for sharing how we help and get help as educators . Hat tip to for fantastic co-mod!
Q6: Edmodo has a great community, Twitter communities, miched, FB seconary ed ELA groups, etc.
You are forgiven...still giving you that "C" though ;)
Bummed that my schedule was reprioritized this year. Great learning experience
It’s over already!? Boo. Have a wonderful evening ! It was, as always, lovely to connect.
Awww shucks....it was fun! Thanks peeps...follow each other to grow PLN! https://t.co/mNvYSysuxS
Huge thanks to the community for sharing how we help and get help as educators . Hat tip to for fantastic co-mod!
Edmodo is a one not mentioned yet.. great one! https://t.co/q0Psy848IS
Q6: Edmodo has a great community, Twitter communities, miched, FB seconary ed ELA groups, etc.
Thanks for a great chat tonight! Awesome topic suggestion - I suggest every chat last Q is a resource share!
Thanks for a great chat tonight! Awesome topic suggestion - I suggest every chat last Q is a resource share!
This was probably my most favorite chat yet. Have a good week and finish strong everyone!
Great idea Sarah! take note! https://t.co/zJwdVMaGAV
Thanks for a great chat tonight! Awesome topic suggestion - I suggest every chat last Q is a resource share!
Great job gentlemen! Thanks for the chat! https://t.co/3ZqUBM1yCt
Huge thanks to the community for sharing how we help and get help as educators . Hat tip to for fantastic co-mod!
Thanks keep fighting the good fight! https://t.co/qthGJciww3
This was probably my most favorite chat yet. Have a good week and finish strong everyone!
Thank you and for a great chat this evening, bringing the community together in support.
Thanks was a fun trip! Hope everyone benefited in some way! https://t.co/mSsvd1KgTb
Thank you and for a great chat this evening, bringing the community together in support.
homework: Follow those from the chat this evening. Join the conversation from 9-9:30
A6 The Global Read Aloud is a great way to connect with educators!
Q4 I would show the teacher strategies that work in my classroom. I would approach them by giving suggestions rather than telling
Grow your PLN! Follow those you had in common or learned from! "The room is smarter" https://t.co/UdxpKxUPHR
homework: Follow those from the chat this evening. Join the conversation from 9-9:30
Great chat tonight everyone!
Thanks for moderating tonight and - appreciate the questions and community!
Do you get residuals every time someone makes a meme with your pic in it ;)
I would love to hear some ideas as to how you incorporate edmodo in your classroom!
I missed this evening. I also can't see tweets for the chat earlier. Sounded like a good chat.
