#WO2WorldChat is a monthly Twitter conversation for current educators and school leaders that takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 PM EST. Diana DaCosta, along with 2 co-moderators from the West Orange Teacher Twitter Taskforce Team will host these monthly chats. #WO2WorldChat's mission is to promote collegiality, collaboration, and professional development beyond the confines of the traditional school day that in turn will promote the success of all students.
Hi! I'm Patrick. I teach choir at RMS. One way I integrate tech is by having Ss use flipgrid to record performance assessments. Right now they are recording solos that they chose, researched, and prepared independently! #WO2WorldChat
Good evening! My name is Len Ford, and I am a 4th grade ELA/SS teacher at Redwood. I integrate technology daily in language arts through the use of a number of platforms, including Google Classroom, Epic Books, and more! #WO2WorldChat
#WO2WorldChat A1 All my career I have tried to positively reinforce students. There is always something positive to find in any student. Sometimes you have to take the extra time to discover it!
A1 #WO2WorldChat I celebrate my Ts by showing their work to others, by praising their efforts when they push past their hesitation & by sharing out their Ss work; Excitement is CONTAGIOUS! Fan the spark! #sparkteam
A1 I celebrate student success by showing them off and making them feel like celebrities. I share performance clips on social media and have them perform around the school and in their community. This Friday, @ChorusRMS is going to @edison_central6 to perform! #WO2WorldChat
A1: I celebrate my students on a daily basis through verbal praise. Additionally, when a student has performed exceptionally well, sometimes I like to email/message/call a parent to celebrate that success. Notes/calls don't always have to be a bad thing! #WO2WorldChat
A1: one way to celebrate Ss is to share their work - I love using @twitter to share Ss success and share their voice - also a happy email home can go a long way #WO2WorldChat
A1: Not in the classroom anymore- but love how my daughter’s first grade teacher uses social media to celebrate students and their work 🎉 #WO2World#wo2worldchat
#wo2worldchat A1: I celebrate my students with a special Art Student of the Month -tickets are given to students caught doing good, cleaning up, helping others, consistent work ethic.. it's like a raffle of all the good deeds & the prize is ART SUPPLIES!! Courtesy of my wallet.
I celebrate my Ss by listening to them and encouraging them!! I hope that I show my Ss everyday how proud I am of them and how important they are to me! #WO2WorldChat
These calls are the best... just watched a @casas_jimmy talk where he shared how he calls home to teachers' parents to tell them what a great job their children are doing as teachers- what a morale booster! #culturize#WO2WorldChat
#WO2WorldChat A2 I enjoy the challenge of getting to know students and what their unique talents are. Sometimes kids surprise you with what they know or their capabilities.
A2 For our current solo project I encouraged Ss to choose ANY school appropriate song to research, learn, and perform. I wanted them to have fun and I wanted to learn more about their individual interests! #WO2WorldChat
A2 #wo2worldchat Everyone is already unique; that's God's grace in each of us. I just try to listen, encourage Ss to follow their instincts, trust themselves, point them to resources, inspiration, tools, refine their discipline, so they can let their higher self thrive
A2: it’s all about CHOICE! Let Ss find their own way and show their true voice- that’s when you see their authentic thinking and uniqueness. I always try to allow for choice in my CR. #WO2WorldChat
A2: Interview Ss - get to know what makes them tick outside of school and give them opportunities to share their interests with the class or connect them with literature/media that nurtures this interest! #WO2WorldChat
A2: I support uniqueness and individuality by validating who they want to be. Defending them when awkward moments arise. These personalities need to be SEEN 👀 #wo2worldchat#wo2world
A3: My spark is a love for good storytelling. I share this love with my students during language arts in both reading and writing. When teachers get excited about what they're sharing, it's contagious! #WO2WorldChat
A3 My spark is performing! I share my spark with my Ss by providing a variety of authentic performance opportunities and showing them various performances including a trip to NYC for a Bway show! This fall we saw @AnastasiaBway#WO2WorldChat
A3 My spark comes fr seeing creation happen Whether it's making a connection, articulating an idea, the process of capturing inner vision & turning it out is my soul fulfillment. Facilitating that for others & encouraging them to get past pause to DO it is my joy #WO2WorldChat
A3: currently working on social action work w friend and colleague @DFerrera521 we are passionate about this work and the Ss love it and the world benefits #AvenueForChange#WO2WorldChat
A3:My spark is mentoring Ss to use social media responsibly&powerfully like my friend @thelivbits- I get to work w/apilot group of social media ambassadors @WOKellyKids &my son @artfulouie to learn&tinker w/ these kiddos to develop best practice @JCasaTodd@mbfxc#WO2WorldChat
A3: Storytelling has always captivated me. "Once upon a time," cue the music, curtains, action! It's for that reason, art history is like reading an artist soap opera. Putting art in the context of drama makes sparks! #WO2WorldChat#wo2world
A4: This relates back to my A to Q3, but another thing that I like to do is to try to connect what we are learning about to my students' lives/interests whenever possible. Additionally, I'll throw in a fun fact to try to get students interested in learning more. #WO2WorldChat
A4 I spark contagious learning by introducing my Ss to tiny tidbits of the world of music and theatre in hopes that they will continue to discover new music and shows on their own to find their own true passions. #WO2WorldChat
A4 #wo2worldchat Contagious learning requires the space & time to 'let". Time is one of the most lacking resources in a school day. Sharing ideas, seeking connections, creating in the co. of others doing the same creates a spark that's positive
My spark is watching my Ss react when they realize that their voice matters and they can make a difference!! It’s the feelings that we have as Ss that we remember forever!! Let’s make sure that our Ss’ feelings are positive, encourage ones! #AvenueForChange#wo2worldchat
A3: currently working on social action work w friend and colleague @DFerrera521 we are passionate about this work and the Ss love it and the world benefits #AvenueForChange#WO2WorldChat
A4:My favorite thing to do as a classroom teacher was to create #bookfever through a book talk or a read aloud. Creating that demand for extra copies of a book or a wait list was a personal challenge for me #WO2WorldChat
A4: I spark contagious learning with topics where Ss' curiosity asks for more, debates for justice, the collective pride in finishing artwork that looks good! My absolute favorite is when Ss find tutorials online & try things on their own. #WO2WorldChat#wo2world
A4: I spark contagious learning my my allowing Ss to have voice & agency in the classroom. I know what I need to T them but when they chose how to learn it... sparks happen! #WO2WorldChat#AvenueForChange
A4: I try to bring Ss passions into the CC whenever possible and make those connections to the learning. When it’s relevant it’s contagious. - I love @geniushour it’s a great way to share passions #WO2WorldChat
A5 I stay focused and extra sparkly through yoga and meditation. I actually wake up a half hour early to squeeze in a morning meditation. Keeps me sane and focused on my goals. #WO2WorldChat
#WO2WorldChat A5 Love the good cheer of the holiday season and the promise of seeing family and friends! It's hard to focus this week, but it's also hard to be grumpy!
A5: I stay focused by reminding myself of all of the exciting celebrations with friends and family toward the end of the month. Not only will it be Christmas, it will be my birthday as well! #WO2WorldChat
A5: SELF CARE! My challenge now is making the commitment to include yoga in my daily self care practice. Yoga membership is a first for me, but it's the accountability I need to get my money's worth! Rest, breathing, crafts, &plenty of water! #wo2worldchat#wo2world
A5: My new thing this year is to listen to positive affirmations in the form of songs via my "inspiration playlist" on my way to work-It gets me in the right mindset to take on the day! #Culturize#WO2WorldChat
A6 I help students unwrap their gift by allowing them to explore music on their own terms. I try to incorporate as much student choice as possible so Ss can apply the skills we learn in class to music that interests them. #WO2WorldChat
A6: I help my students unwrap their gift by finding things that they can already do well and building their confidence from there. Once they start to feel confident, amazing things start to happen! #WO2WorldChat
A6: I try to give my Ss an opportunity for action, sketch that idea, mix those colors, try it again... Uncertainty is forever, so a safe space for making mistakes is important. Their gift is inside whenever they're ready to open it up & use it. #WO2WorldChat#wo2world
A7 I celebrate joy and cheer with my students by sharing my passions with them and providing them with opportunities to share their passions with me and their classmates. #WO2WorldChat
A7 Celebrating joy & good cheer w/ my Ss means singing their praises, amplifying their voice, & giving them access to a wider vision of themselves. #WO2WorldChat
A7: I celebrate joy and good cheer with my students by teaching them the importance of celebrating the successes of others. It always warms my heart when students celebrate others' successes, and I just happen to overhear it. #WO2WorldChat
