#kyedchat Archive

#KyEdChat is a weekly and Kentucky-specific conversation about all things education, from the nuts and bolts of curriculum and instruction, to the challenges of leadership and the politics of accountability. #KyEdChat draws educators from throughout Kentucky and beyond, engaging in a fast and lively hour of discussion, thoughtful questions and candid responses.
Thursday September 28, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Sep 28 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #kyedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/pJYc5VKQaK
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    T-minus 1 minute to #kyedchat - join us and let's talk school culture!
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    It's that time, ladies & gentlemen! Buckle up for another edition of #kyedchat - LET'S GO!!!!!
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Just so you know, my tweets may be a little bit longer tonight. Have you heard some folks now have a 280-character limit on tweets? YES!!!! If you don't yet, make sure you're using Tweetdeck and follow the directions here: https://t.co/04aX6XiWt6 #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    We'll get started in a minute but first I'd like to welcome any new folks to #kyedchat and welcome BACK any old timers lurking about. AND a big welcome to the lurkers out there that participate by reading only ;)
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Welcome to #KyEdChat. Pls share your name, where you're from, and your favorite memory from high school (please let someone have pics we can make memes from later....)
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Tonight's chat is all about reimagining school culture. We'd love to hear your stories and plans on how you're changing the culture in your building as we move through the night #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Here at #kyedchat we follow the Q & A format but side convos are encouraged.
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Don't forget to include the #kyedchat hashtag in all your tweets so we all can see! And so we can TREND!
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I'm Mike from Bardstown. I teach math and am the instructional tech coordinator for our district. My favorite high school memory is winning a state marching band championship in the fall of '93 ;) #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q1 is on the way! #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q1: Reimagining school culture is a hot topic in education now. If you could design a school's culture, where would you begin? #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Sherri, ELA teacher from Lexington. Favorite memory from high school--being the first Ss in the new high school. #KYEdChat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: For me, culture is all about creating an environment that Ss WANT to be surrounded by. School should be a place kids want to RUN to, not away from #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Hi my name is Valerie. I teach in Morehead at a youth development center. Favorite HS memory- singing a duet at senior prom. #KyEdChat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Hey there! Thanks for dropping in tonight! #kyedchat
    In reply to @SherriRMc
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Welcome! Nice to have you join us! #kyedchat
    In reply to @vekazee
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1: I would start by empowering teachers to make decisions that directly impacts Ss in their classrooms--curriculum, discipline #KyEdChat
  • DwynneEdu Sep 28 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1: I would begin with staff culture #kyedchat
  • JeremyMcGintyKY Sep 28 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Schools need to feel more like home and not a prison. Gets need to feel comfortable in their environment and surroundings! #kyedchat
  • DwynneEdu Sep 28 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A1b: focus on developing a culture of professionals who like kids #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    what would that culture look like? On any given day, what would I experience from your staff if I walked into your dream school? #kyedchat
    In reply to @DwynneEdu
  • JeremyMcGintyKY Sep 28 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Schools should be a home away from home. Decorate the school like you would a Home. Put a lot of thought into everything! #kyedchat
  • LaurELowe Sep 28 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Culture for me is fostering an environment when students feel comfortable to try and either be successful or fail and it be okay. #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I am lucky to have the ability to do a lot of this in my district. I feel for teachers that don't have many options #kyedchat
    In reply to @SherriRMc
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A1: A collaborative approach to developing a well rounded student/citizen. #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    So true! For many of our kids, school is already more of a "home" than what they have at home. How can we build on that? #kyedchat
    In reply to @JeremyMcGintyKY
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    YES! Our kids have be know that it's ok to fail. So many times they've been made to believe getting the right answer is the most important part. Not true at all! #kyedchat
    In reply to @LaurELowe
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q2 on the way in 60 seconds! #kyedchat
  • JeremyMcGintyKY Sep 28 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    By letting the kids know that they are loved each and every day. It is so important that the kids know that you care about them. #KyEdChat
    • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      So true! For many of our kids, school is already more of a "home" than what they have at home. How can we build on that? #kyedchat
      In reply to @JeremyMcGintyKY
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    This. This right here. When they know you care, they will move mountains in their lives and rise to be what we know they can be #kyedchat
    In reply to @JeremyMcGintyKY
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q2: How would your ideal school culture affect students and teachers? #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I'm in a dif environment than some. We need to develop relationships so they trust us to look out for them be their best self. #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Individualized collaboration-can't be too overwhelming for student OR teacher though. #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Sidebar: what do you think today's release of test scores is doing to school cultures around the state? #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A2: Ts & Ss would feel encouraged to take risks & provide solutions to issues. Feel free to pursue learning in creative ways. #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Crushing some spirits. Kids are #MoreThanAScore #KyEdChat
    In reply to @mikepaul
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    And no fancy dashboard or any other report of data that really isn't relevant in the real world is going to change that #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    SB2: I get #s matter, but Ss aren't interested in the numbers - they want it to mean something, have purpose. #stopteachingtotest #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Q3 - on the way! #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q3: Big question - What role should students play in changing a school's climate? #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Would love to hear what you have to say! #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A3: Should play key role. Bystander training, stud voice teams, principal forums can help Ss take ownership of the school. #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A3: Hve dscused b4..problem is kids come and go - staff doesnt - hard on school climate to change trends as often as change minds #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    but are the wants and needs of our kids really all that different? Sure, there are different "flavors" but we can work to find ways that meet the needs of many different groups #kyedchat
    In reply to @vekazee
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q4 is up next! #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q4: What role should administrators have in developing a school's culture? #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A4: Admins set tone of building. They can lift up or tear down work in building. Must choose which voices are heard. #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Vital to know those voices and give a platform to those that need to be heard and do as much as possible to keep others from influencing others #kyedchat
    In reply to @SherriRMc
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Last question - coming up! #kyedchat
  • vekazee Sep 28 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Agreed, they definitely set the tone. Be nice for shareholders to be able to express themselves somehow w/o negative outcomes #kyedchat
    In reply to @SherriRMc
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q10: Last one - what are YOU doing to change the culture of your classroom (it all starts with small changes!) #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q5: Last one - what are YOU doing to change the culture of your classroom (it all starts with smal changes!) #kyedchat
  • SherriRMc Sep 28 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5:Using teams this year. They make decisions about reading schedule, how to turn work in, conseq. for missing deadlines. #kyedchat
  • mikepaul Sep 28 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    That's a wrap on another #kyedchat - Join us next month for a SPECIAL event with our #kylchat friends! We're teaming up with them on 10/10 for a POWER chat! Join us then!