#edumatch Archive
The mission of EduMatch is to connect educators around the world, along similar topics of interest.
Sunday September 18, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Looking forward to having you! Thanks so much!
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The way these perspectives began to appear as an evaluative context and policy in developing countries.
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Q1. Please introduce yourself with your name, location, and role in education.
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we are tuning in from MA! Excited for tonight's chat!
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Hello, I am Melissa from Katy TX 7th grade science teacher.
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A1: Shannon from WA state, 1st grade teacher
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My name is Nicole. I'm in my senior year at MSU and am currently a pre-service teacher.
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Join us now for twitter chat! 6pm EST
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Hey there! Kimberly, Media Specialist from FL here!
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Lemarr Treadwell from Fresno, CA checking in.
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Hi! I'm Joe from Elon NC and I'm a science education student at Elon University
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Welcome everyone! Thanks for joining!
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Hello! Kimberly from Seattle here
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Shirley from SF Bay Area, CA 7th grade ELA
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Q2. What topics are you most passionate about in education?
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A1 Hi, . I'm Brian, on a couch in CO. My primary role in education is teaching MS Ss English.
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Sue. 3rd Grade teacher in rural Alaska. Excited to connect with you all!
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Mattawa--about an hour from Yakima.
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A1: Story Shares from MA, we generate age-relevant content for struggling readers & our writing contest is live!
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Hey there! Thanks for reminding me about the chat!
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A2 relationships with ss, movement, discipline policy
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A1 Jim from Coeur d'Alene, ID
I teach grade 3-5 advanced math & ELA groups.
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Student-teacher Relationships, makerspace, genius hour, differentiation, inquiry & problem-based learning https://t.co/PC9XrBDfu6
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Q2. What topics are you most passionate about in education?
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So glad to have you all here!
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A2. Building partnerships with families, computer science in elem., robotics, .
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Teacher and students - Autonomy/Master/Purpose
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A1 Rhonda ,Spanish teacher, NC
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A2 Learning! I want my Ss to have the tools & passion to learn in & out of the classroom.
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I feel like I'm excited about everything! The more I connect with other educators, the more I learn about things!
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A2: advocating for Ss, stopping standardized testing, making a difference, doing what is best for Ss even when it's tough on me
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A2: most passionate about inquiry-based instruction and improving PD
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A2) Innovation, STEAM, Genius Hour, K-2 literacy, brain based learning, so much more!
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Primary Intructional Coach, Year 5 Teacher, ibpyp school in Sudan, glad to be here
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I agree less standardized tests more informal assessments
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Q3. Name three people in your who push your thinking as an educator.
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A2 Flexible learning paths infused w/abundant choice. Re-purposing grades to serve my students & me better.
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hi. Rachelle frm Pittsburgh, Span & T, joining in for a bit :)
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A2: Passionate about student centered learning, standards based grading, taking risks to benefit student growth
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A2: Me? Interested in , , , passion, wonder, curiosity, , approaches
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A2: Ss feels engaged & represented! It is important for Ss of all levels to feel confident as writers & readers!
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Totally! I have 95% Spanish speaking Ss & the tests are so biased it's soul crushing.
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Hi . It's Leslie in Mty, Mexico and it's that time on a Sunday when I might have time to sit down for 2 min between kids' needs.
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Traci Bonde, CTO- Dublin CA. Jumping in late.
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A:2 Student choice, inquiry, positive environment
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only three? I may answer this more than once.
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A2. passionate about getting students interested in and to care about the class
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Q4. How do you currently make global connections with other educators?
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A1: I am an instructional coach now, but a HS life science teacher, nature nerd and botanist from wayback and at heart.
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A3. , , and (if I have to limit to 3 only) push my thinking.
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Flexible learning paths. Nice!!!
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A4: via Twitter & Sessions
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What's up
Scott from NorCal ...."hello world' :)
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A3 Three thought pushers for me: re grading, re living writing life, re genius hr
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A4. Twitter, Voxer, FB help me build my connections.
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A2 instilling creativity in humans
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A3: has novel perspectives, shares wondrous creatures, is highly influential hubby
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Voxer, Twitter, Skype Google docs just to name a few. https://t.co/6Je03YDzTi
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Q4. How do you currently make global connections with other educators?
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Hi all, Aimee from Melbourne, Australia. High school maths teacher
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A4 through funny jokes and memes
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A4: I am part of NCAE Instructional Leadership Institute- this encourages discussing policies with other Ts around country
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A4: that's tricky with time zones. Online conf-Twitter mostly-GHO's when possible.
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A5 being in many many chats
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A4: I also take part in weekly Twitter chats!!!
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A4: Outreach- a way to make educators aware of what we do! Story Shares helps Ss globally in & out the classroom
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A2: engagement, gamification, technology
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A4 dispensing large amount of wisdom
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A3 for gaming, etc.
& because I talk to her all the time offline:
https://t.co/dHLhzdqB5G
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Q3. Name three people in your who push your thinking as an educator.
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A4 Besides SM platforms already touted, digital events like & in the summer connect/enrich me
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A2: passionate about STEM, maths, technology, flipped classroom, innovation
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What's voxer? I saw that a few people mentioned that.
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A4: I live in Mexico (MX Ts F2F), I chat with primarily USA and NZ educators (on Twitter), though I am Canadian (Ts from home).
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The best connections I've made have been face to face at conferences, but twitter chats have been good too!
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Read these great authors books!
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A4- Yes! I do too. Just started being active on Twitter and now I'm hooked!
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A4: LinkedIn is a great way to network! Educators..all with similar goals: to grow Ss in confidence & ability!
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A4: Twitter chats all the way-- ... Twitter is the easiest way for me to make PLN connections
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A4: Twitter chats all the way-- ... Twitter is the easiest way for me to make PLN connections
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A4: connect with others through , blogs online conferences
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I am deeply honored to be grouped with these two amazing people. Thank you.
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A2: Lighting a fire for learning in th hearts of my students that will last a lifetime.
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A2 Passionate about and science every day for every kid
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I loved his book. It was a game changer for me!
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A4. Twitter conversation like
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Ok one more I swear. cause they are amazing.
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I love your positive attitude and zest for teaching. We need to keep that alive.
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Hi Sorry I'm late. I'm on school holidays so I slept in. :) Joel Speranza, teacher and tech coach from Brisbane Australia
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it's also difficult, Skype would also be great - but time differences . Set up a Onedrive for sharing
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A3.2 Remiss not to mention connections building via , sparked by , nurtured by many
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I've learned sooooo much from so many great teachers!!!!
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Thank you so much for having joined us tonight, panelists, tweeters, lurkers, watchers, and everyone! https://t.co/qvXgphcDLm
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A3: push my thinking as an educator.
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So many ways to address science as a weave through other subjects!
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Crazy how tech allows us to grow a virtual world-wide PLN...I didn't want to be on Twitter & it's been a blessing.
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is a walkie-talkie app that allows you to share ideas with individuals or groups.
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This guy too pushes my thinking. https://t.co/Whg7B2of6t
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Remember, technology serves as an accelerant, even a disruptor, but it is not inherently creative or innovative...it relies on you for that.
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You push my thinking too!!! thx friend!
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Cognitive rigor. Good questions. Clarifying what is depth of knowledge. It's. It's not that wheel! https://t.co/uXEvYH6qhA
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Sorry I am late. Getting my together for tomorrow. Thank you for the invite.
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I so agree w/ you @ a positive environment. We have such power to shape our Ss and they deserve the best.
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No kidding, it's a central discipline. I'm a science teacher, but I teach EVERYTHING :) https://t.co/HcXPjsSn5A
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So many ways to address science as a weave through other subjects!
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I have enjoyed it so much here; it was the breath of fresh air I needed in my life as an educator!
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A2: Most passionate topics in Ed: relevancy, engagement, service, educating a ready generation
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Welcome to all, and thank you for having joined! Please sign up to be a panelist at https://t.co/fxQ6k1OYP4. Next week: podcasting
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Thanks everyone nice to be part of various communities.
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I agree student centered classrooms create positive relationships
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Yes, me too! I reconsidered everything, and did everything a little differently after reading it!
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Thanks Traci! Those two push my thinking as well. Glad 2b connected to you.
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You are here now. What are your education passions and who inspires you?
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Very honored, Rachelle! Thanks!
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The classroom climate/relationship is my fav part of teaching--it adds up to awesomeness.
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A2 Literacy, Digital Literacy, Makerspaces, Design Thinking, Getting Ss hooked on reading anyway I can.
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A3: Yes! are amazing. Such a supportive group!
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Oh, you are kind. Love it when I manage to fill a bucket.
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LinkedIn, Twitter, Sol on Voxer
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Looking at whole child (social, emotional, academic, etc.). & .
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A3 Forgot to say why is great. He is intentional & experimental. Hard to describe if you haven't read his book
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Do you find curriculum's restrict a teacher's autonomy?
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LinkedIn mostly. Just starting to increase contacts on Twitter. Voxer
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It's really quick! I only saw four questions!
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Only if you let it. It is only a road map the path is created by a magical teacher.
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Yes, it's a quick one! But the transcript is coming out now :)
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Happy 2nd birthday You have inspired so many educators to grow a PLN & make global connections. Thank you! https://t.co/MB4z2bX2JZ
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I feel like Twitter chats have been a safe place for me to stretch my teacher wings w/o judgement. I love it!
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Thank you everyone for a great chat. So fast yet so insightful!!
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again a great chat! Thank you for great questions.
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Thank you everyone. My first time enjoying an online conversation since graduate school.
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I was TOO into it, and I've scaled back, esp. on oft repeated chat topics.
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Thank you for your very kind words!
