#vachat Archive
#vachat is a great way for Virginia educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday May 2, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Tonight is joining and others as we discuss positivity https://t.co/AOUjbiMjHJ
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welcomes you to an epic convo on . Opening the doors with a smile and hug!
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Reed, HS AP, chat moderator and excited to be part of tonight's dual
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Reed, HS AP, chat moderator and excited to be part of tonight's dual
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Yeah from here w followers.
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Greg, school super in Illinois and host of the for K-12 school leaders. Glad to join the dual chat of
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Thanks for being here. Bound to learn lots from this group of dedicated educators https://t.co/NSr8uX9dvU
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Greg, school super in Illinois and host of the for K-12 school leaders. Glad to join the dual chat of
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Phil from VA and comoderator of just made it back from meeting my new staff!
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Q1: What does positivity look and feel like in your school or place of work?
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Hi everyone, I teach 2nd and it has been a while since I dropped in.
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A1: Simply, positivity is everyone supporting each other no matter the circumstances.
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A1: Postitivty is everyone working together.
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Thanks for joining We're teaming up with for an awesome chat on positivity https://t.co/NqkhgyLxaD
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Hi everyone, I teach 2nd and it has been a while since I dropped in.
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Lots of postitivty going around right now for Teacher Appreciation week. My school has a wonderful PTA.
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A1: Nothing better than laughter and joy of children in our buildings each day. classrooms.
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It always all comes down to relationships/trust https://t.co/zSJliLjt4b
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A1- Positivity is a result of healthy relationships rooted in trust & respect! That should be our daily goal as educators!
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and sadly so is negativity--perhaps more so
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Hi there from VA. Glad you joined - bring in to
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Relationships are needed to make the possible happen.
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A2: Because ! Our kids deserve our very best each and every day.
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So true. Great teachers sweat positivity at all times https://t.co/8hGEFLsT9Z
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great point! Students most definitely take those cues from teachers! Positivity spreads quickly.
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Q2: Why is being a champion of positivity imperative in our schools/lives today?
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A2: If we don't start being positive - who will??
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As educators, we've been entrusted by parents with most precious possession, their children. How can we not be positive?
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A2.2 Champions of positivity focus on growth and are more effective. Hard to get better when you live in negative spaces.
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Without positivity, how can we affirm students' ability to learn? They trust us to be a guiding light, we must be positive
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Students and teachers exchanging eye contact, geniune expressions, and kind tones. https://t.co/nfrW3cEKp5
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Q1: What does positivity look and feel like in your school or place of work?
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Did you know student from lower socio-economic are more likely to have negative interactions with families? 1/2
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Higher income families give positive feedback at a ration of 6:1 pos:neg
for mid it's 2:1
for poor it's 1:2
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Q3: What can we do as educators to create a positive workplace in our schools?
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A3: Being positive each day with Ss - every day is a new day to try again and improve
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A3: Beyond seeing the good in everyone, be supportive of everyone's efforts. Celebrate accomplishments no matter how small
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A3.2 How about assemblies or rallies that celebrate students and teachers who go above and beyond!
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Building upon that idea, learning is social. Allow students time to work together and learn from others
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A3.3 it is really hard to be so negative about people if you take time to really get to know them. Try it on you students
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A3: Always be the Storyteller in Chief in your school & celebrate your success. Create a culture of unity and engagement.
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I think they are amazing ways to add teacher voice and inspire innovation too!
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Goal to aim for: learn 1 new thing about at least 1 student in each class every day
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I would love to know more about morning meetings. I teach 2nd.
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A3: Not gossip. I'm the worst - but Ss see this & they mimic it esp. at the secondary level. https://t.co/BqgRxSOfaW
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Q3: What can we do as educators to create a positive workplace in our schools?
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an important/difficult concept for us. 1 of few professions that requires this https://t.co/mhrQuwiNgK
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A3: Always start over each day! Don't carry the negativity from one day into the next. Don't let others negativity bring you down
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Q4: What recent event occurred that positively impacted your professional life?
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This is huge w/the words 'everyone's efforts' & 'no matter how small' -many of these are ignored https://t.co/EVAlZiIB6R
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A3: Beyond seeing the good in everyone, be supportive of everyone's efforts. Celebrate accomplishments no matter how small
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A4: simple convo w/ student about attendance, turned into a 30 min convo with tears. Appreciate the student opening up
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Q4: Great question! Getting wonderful advice from mentors who have my back! https://t.co/fgi8Zye2uU
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Q4: What recent event occurred that positively impacted your professional life?
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A4: Watching from has reshaped my views on public education. An amazing man.
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Nice also to see & celebrate what students do in/with their communities- to link us all together https://t.co/yBV0nJfEdO
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A3: Engage with and in the community! Schools are isolated!
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A4.2: Joining and finding a with
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A4.3 one student I was sure hated me by bod Lang told me I should be a motivational speaker!
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Q5: Why do we need to be a tribe of positive champions?
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Agree! If we carry negativity, our students/their families carry/can't dismiss grief it gives https://t.co/lBfwArfGT3
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A3: Always start over each day! Don't carry the negativity from one day into the next. Don't let others negativity bring you down
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Building upon earlier point: S-T relationships have a .72 effect size
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A5: You get what you celebrate and you become who you are around. A tribe of positivity holds that focus as sacred.
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Q6: Call to action: I will _______ to maintain a positive attitude until the
