#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday March 9, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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what is the Hamilton soundtrack?
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This chat will have a Q1/A1 format and all are welcome to participate
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Nick Clayton, ambassador w/
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I am HERE!! Jen in rainy CA! Tech applications 3rd-6th
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Hello to all of my amazing chat team mates, which is anyone who has come to today!
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stephanie in TN. Love my peeps!
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Hey everyone! Jenna here fro SF! Former middle and high school teacher, now working with Ts all around the world! :)
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Emily Ciuffetelli! Student at Elon University, aspiring theatre arts teacher!
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is NOT throwing away her shot!!
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Chris here from Ontario..here's some of my Rock Stars
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I know I've left a million people off... sorry!
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Nice to meet you and thanks for joining
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Everyone in and are my PLN :)
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Ugh...tis the season... :(
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hello Chris, how are you!
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Finally made it back to
Emily from NC
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Niko PYP Coordinator from Bangkok Thailand, my awesome PLN happens on
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Let's hear it for The Arts! Great path you've chosen! Best wishes!
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Thankful I have one good nostril working during our tonight! Sick sucks.
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Thankful I have one good nostril working during our tonight! Sick sucks.
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Q1: Do your students work well in teams? How much and/or what teambuilding does it require? https://t.co/d5ErWcmKRx
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Thanks so much! Big passion of mine. Drama therapy is also something I plan to specialize in! All for arts advocacy!
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A1 - students love teamwork if they get to choose their teams
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Hi everyone! Tiffany from Utah peeps are my
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My collegial support happens on and inspiration comes from
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A1 Mostly. It takes a lot of time to learn who works well with whom. Lots of teambuilding up front at the beginning of the year.
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A1 our whole school is collaborative so all Ss work in teams - takes tons of training in the beginning
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A1: Lots of collaboration in my room! Lots of training and teambuilding.
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Hello Tiffany, nice to see you.
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A1: At times, I use my YouTube playlist w/ videos that initiate discussions about the value of collab., and what it looks like!
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My two daughters have benefitted greatly from their Arts ed...architecture and acting/vocal/dance post-secondary.
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A1: I set up team expectations from the first day of school they work amazingly well.
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what are your favorite teambuilding activities?
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What does the training in the beginning look like?
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Any good team building activities you'd recommend?
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A1: 1 of the comments I get from Ps is how well both boys and girls work together in my classroom. Its something I strive 4
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I like to use STEM team building! Build a tower to support a structure using 100 notecards,12 in tape and scissors
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Check out suggestions for team building, fun!! https://t.co/l6uPQyNKXx
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I like to use STEM team building! Build a tower to support a structure using 100 notecards,12 in tape and scissors
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There's an icebreaker where the Ss play a game w/o rules. They aren't allowed to talk. I'll try to find it...
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A1: Functioning effectively as 'team' can't just be assumed...skills need to be taught like collab, listening, taking turns, etc.
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Using Tangrams has also worked well in team building. They help each other figure it out.
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A1 there is one where the students have to line up in order of their birth month and day without talking
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activities are great team-builders for students and for adults! https://t.co/bb0oUM4BU2
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I like to use STEM team building! Build a tower to support a structure using 100 notecards,12 in tape and scissors
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Gives tons of life skills! So many benefits.Lots of business professions are looking for backgrounds in theatre!
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Question 2 coming through... wait for it...
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A1: Time, energy and teaching invested up front can pay huge dividends in how teams function.
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most definitely. It seems like it needs to be done no matter the grade level.
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A1: Ss join countries. Decide on 12 needs for its citizens from big list. Then they narrow down to 6 needs. Great interactions!
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bosses! Ss who don't know how to not be in charge.
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A2 ones that take over the entire project
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A2 Ss being grouped w/ other Ss they don't work well with, or one kid doing all the work.
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A2: Learning to work with all personalities
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Common team building exercise in theatre!Thereās another 1 involving counting as high as you can with eyes closed
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I really really really want to try this!!!
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A2 you must create a room of respect and kindness for teams to be effective Ss can't share if they are worried about teasing
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I've used tangram puzzles like you mentioned, with teams not able to talk while solving. Challenging! https://t.co/LMUmuc8r5F
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Using Tangrams has also worked well in team building. They help each other figure it out.
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And a good Growth Mindset! https://t.co/pFa4AuTMrQ
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A2 you must create a room of respect and kindness for teams to be effective Ss can't share if they are worried about teasing
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A2: The perceived 'need for greed', sometimes...selfishness can rear its ugly head.
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A2: Having the social skills to work together and be able to read social cues.
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great answer https://t.co/2jS9AfLExT
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A2 you must create a room of respect and kindness for teams to be effective Ss can't share if they are worried about teasing
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A2 also meaningful roles remove barriers - ex: s is question reader, s is answered, s is fact checker, etc comfort in protocol
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A2: Sometimes students' competitive nature can get the best of them.
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sometimes mine can get the best of me and I play games against my students... ;)
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Sometimes I like to let them figure it out just to see what happens!
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Question 3, breaking free, soon to be, on
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They LOVE it when I do that!
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A2: Interest, dependency, and constructive convo. However, group work comes to life with community understanding in classroom.
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Definitely want to echo the importance of lifeskills!
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A2) Teaching students to communicate using a language of collaboration and support. Give them the skills to interact positively.
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I'll send you some of what I'm using that I think you'll like! I'm biking and tweeting so it'll happen after the :)
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A3 the sooner the better - teamwork is a skill you will use throughout your entire life
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A3 I think kids naturally team up in the sandbox. They need some facilitation, but they're drawn to teams.
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A3 we start in 2nd with tons of training
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A1: my Ss work great in teams! They know that they have to motivate, support, & encourage each other. They do such a great job!
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expectations - I need to see everyone's voice/thoughts in this project
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A3: Said last week, but it's valuable- Austin's Butterfly on YouTube. Students truly learn from others how to give cons. criticism
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A3: Right 'out of the gate' in K..I'm amazed at how our youngest Ss learn to collaborate by take turns and listening to each other.
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A2: mainly language barriers, but for distractions, I have a bell that I ring to remind Ss to be on task.
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does it get to be too much, too much out of classroom time? or do you do it in the off school time
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a3 we model and teach, reteach and from 2nd on up it is the daily norm
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it is embedded in both our math and reading curriculum
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A3) Start early ! In kindergarten-small group work, reading with a partner, + playing games helps to teach the basics.
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A3: Right 'out of the gate' in K..I'm amazed at how our youngest Ss learn to collaborate by taking turns & listening to each other.
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A3: lower grades need lots of support & modeling, but can be done as low as K & 1st grade.
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team up and make sure each other's backpacks are unpacked and we are ready for the day
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ASAP......successfully = no one cried! š
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Question 4, coming to shore... shall I rhyme some more?
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Agreed! Itās our job to cultivate this natural interest in creating things together.
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Q4: Do your teacher teams need teambuilding to function effectively? Share your favorite team strategies. https://t.co/xypI0nHpjx
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very well said, do you use a makerspace at your school?
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Yes!! Consumption vs. creation is a philosophy shift in education in my opinion. Couldn't agree more!
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No, but I have repeatedly asked our librarian to give us one! lol
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Starting young can make a difference as they age...but need greater consistency of expectations across grades.
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mine doesn't seem interested at all. I have some stuff for one, but haven't put a plan together yet
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A4 OMG. YES! Anything where we can get together. Drinks = teambuilding. Pool = Teambuilding Whatever it takes!
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A4- YES! We need to build teamwork skills too. Plus we get good ideas for tasks w/ Ss
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A4 Our WHOLE school uses Teams -Ts too! We again have specific roles and clear goals
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A3: My first graders can work in teams well, just gotta give each student a role with responsibilities. https://t.co/bNXC5Xydnl
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My team isn't very team-y this year. Makes me sad!
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Mine bought some "robots" but they don't do anything...yet.
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A4 we are the school that works and parties together -- an appropriate amount of partying
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A4) Yes! Teachers need opps to work cooperatively and engage in new learning just like our students. https://t.co/uyPEPp0aaJ
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Q4: Do your teacher teams need teambuilding to function effectively? Share your favorite team strategies. https://t.co/xypI0nHpjx
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A4: We are open books! We share new ideas related to our strengths as individuals teachers so we all become a collective strength!
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Mine either. We really never have been. There's 9 of us & we're split in two. Different planning times.
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A4 the teachers/staff become stronger by building each other up
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Eh, it's the norm. After 11 years, I'm used to it.
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A4: Filming our teaching and discussing with each other has broken down barriers. Microteaching truly helps!
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Any amount is appropriate......... then again it can lead to awkwardness! https://t.co/DttBVIq4EE
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A4 we are the school that works and parties together -- an appropriate amount of partying
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A2: Ss spend more time talking about how to do something than doing it, so now we do a daily "priority" https://t.co/xaROsFAfin
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A4 visiting other teacher's classrooms
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A4 Yes to team building! We have breakfast every Friday and "book club" when time allows.
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A4 we have 1/2 hr of daily collaboration built into EVERY day - so you know Team Bonding and what not
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Does it count if it's selective partying?
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Question 5 is almost live... we're gonna jive... on
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The 4 of us in our "pod" work well together. Mostly :D
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A4: It's amazing what laughter can do for team building...helps to 'break the ice'...relationship building is key!
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Well said. Team building activities helps learners of all ages. https://t.co/hSpsupzb8g
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A4- YES! We need to build teamwork skills too. Plus we get good ideas for tasks w/ Ss
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Hi! My name is Carolyn Seiger. Joining in a little late tonight
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Q5: How does your teacher team divvy up responsibilities and is this process awkward or natural? https://t.co/MRBXbSYAKu
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A4 getting out of our classrooms and just having lunch together getting to know each other on a personal level.
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ok new to that term... microteaching? Like instead of macroteaching?
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A4 We even buy matching t-shirts to wear on special occasions.
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A4 of course, we lost a teacher suddenly last year so we are pretty tight
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Wow, I need your team. https://t.co/8nwKiTtbB6
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A4 Yes to team building! We have breakfast every Friday and "book club" when time allows.
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A4 We do team lunches on all of our half days!
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A5 We USED to all plan together and divvy up our strengths. I was responsible for centers/tech/activities. It has since changed.
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A5 In the beginning our team leaders hand out roles but now it is second nature
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A5- Not sure we divvy up anything. We're pretty separate for a team! We don't really collaborate and help each other out.
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like selective people or selective party types?
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Teambuilding is as important for adults as it is for kids...it can sometimes be tougher with adults! š
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A4: give anonymous feedback to each team member (a compliment and a critique), then make action plans https://t.co/jTzbXzwINq
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Q4: Do your teacher teams need teambuilding to function effectively? Share your favorite team strategies. https://t.co/xypI0nHpjx
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A5 our week is scheduled M/T Data Th Student concerns Wed go over leadership notes FRIDAY = FOOD
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A4: We try and have lunch together as often as possible.
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I agree! Thanks for the positivity! https://t.co/NmVRuvMbsr
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A4: It's amazing what laughter can do for team building...helps to 'break the ice'...relationship building is key!
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Welcome Carolyn. We're talking about team building.
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A5 staying in regular communication with each other and dividing work fairly helps
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A5 we lesson plan separately, but collaborate on cool ideas. Divvying tasks is smooth and easy
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Hey friends! The kids held me up so I'm popping in late. Will try to keep up. Happy to have made it!
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I love the thinking and sharing that often takes place during a walk with friends and colleagues!
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A5 Admin set goals and purpose for collaboration time so it helps direct us
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I love the book club idea! Tell me more. :-)
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A5: We divvy up Starbucks runs...and newsletters & behavior management (students need to see other faces during conflict at times)
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I am really looking forward to expanding my horizons & including positivity & teambuilding! Change is good!
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A5 there is a book club at our school too! I read the books but never seem to make the meetings!
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Hey Monica!! Hope you're having a good week so far :)
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sounds like you have a great team! https://t.co/zeuL218yi7
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A5 we lesson plan separately, but collaborate on cool ideas. Divvying tasks is smooth and easy
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A5: We each plan a subject or 2. Of course, if someone has a great idea in any subject, we often share.
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Admin also strongly prompts collaboration. So though with our team it comes easy, it is expected
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A5: Tech tool familiarity is a great area to collaborate. So much out there, maximize your knowledge of what's out there!
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Now worries welcome, we are talking about teams. https://t.co/lhsLQQuatu
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Hey friends! The kids held me up so I'm popping in late. Will try to keep up. Happy to have made it!
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A5 our whole school is pretty much on board -- we have uncomfortable moments but that is real life -- our admin is outstanding
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Yeah has it going over there =) Her team rocks. They need to come teach my team how to team.
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Question 6, almost in the mix, get your fix, talkin' 'bout cliques, here on
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Admin makes a HUGE difference!
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Awesome, hope it works out! https://t.co/Gy9wMKONij
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I am really looking forward to expanding my horizons & including positivity & teambuilding! Change is good!
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A5: When there is trust and respect among us, much of the responsibilities sharing happens almost naturally.
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I definitely have a great team! So thankful!
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A5 we loop as a team with our Ss so Its become pretty comfortable sharing the work. We use our strengths to our advantage
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haha, I thought so, but wanted to be sure. š
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A6 it is necessity at our school Ss rotate through classes so we have to talk so no kids fall through the cracks
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A5 Sharing resources with teams is helpful too!
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A6 Last Y we had partner Ts. It was GREAT! Constantly bouncing ideas & collaborating!
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A5: each T plans a subject area. We don't follow all plans exactly, but at least it's a starting point https://t.co/Ti1mexmKMW
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Q5: How does your teacher team divvy up responsibilities and is this process awkward or natural? https://t.co/MRBXbSYAKu
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I thought you left me forever... that Hamilton must be a good soundtrack! :)
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A6- I feel that if we can't work in a team, how can we teach our kids to be a team? We need to set the example.
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hey! It's going way too fast! Can't believe it's March already! Lol! How's ur week?
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A6 we have specialist for PE, Art, Computers and remediation -- Ss are sent to "Surf Lessons" to target specific skills
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A6: It creates opportunity to springboard potential ideas, and recognize and gain respect of your teammates ideas and abilities.
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A6 most definitely. Brings us all together. Gives us such pride in our 3rd grade team and school!
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So right. Amazing how much they feed off of us! https://t.co/DOa8eN5J6R
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A6- I feel that if we can't work in a team, how can we teach our kids to be a team? We need to set the example.
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thanks! One of my favorite topics. Glad I made it to
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A5 I'm blessed to work w/an amazing team. We do everything together and get along great.
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A6: We engage in a collaborative inquiry model for professional learning across the district...growth mindset is flourishing.
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Amen to that! It starts and ends with us all working well together! https://t.co/XPBXT6DOFa
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A6- I feel that if we can't work in a team, how can we teach our kids to be a team? We need to set the example.
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A6) When students see teachers working effectively as a team, they strive to do the same.
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A6: Absolutely! Ts serve as models for students, so it encourages school wide collaboration.
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I know time is seriously flying by!! Things are going well -- busy busy busy!
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Very good, it seems a lot of districts, PLCs, etc have held to this in a successful manner! https://t.co/4lsJjNfdxB
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A6: We engage in a collaborative inquiry model for professional learning across the district...growth mindset is flourishing.
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What a great team approach to effectively supporting your students! Bravo!
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A6: Yes, but we have to be careful because team unity also means that negativity can spread quickly too. https://t.co/Hz1VN3ckBj
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So great/important to work in a school where resources are freely shared!
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A6 Most definitely and it helps keep me sane!
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Question 7 has almost been leavened coming up on
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A6: Absolutely! I think teaming up gives each class a common starting point. Ts have individual styles, but same objectives.
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A6: We work better as a team, collaborate, learn & support each other. Also model this for our Ss. Couldn't do it without my team
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A6 I would love to experiment with Norways technique of two Ts to every room
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Great collaboration model! Bravo!
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Q7: How do admin teams function in your district? How do they promote unity/competition btw sites? https://t.co/OqncKOUq3p
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I will send out a link, nice to see you
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most definitely https://t.co/5N55yXl732
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A6 I would love to experiment with Norways technique of two Ts to every room
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A7 our school is forgotten/ignored 3rd poorest school in the county
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We are our own district, but admin is very present throughout each day. Having them so present boosts teamwork tremendously
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Great observation, thanks for the share! https://t.co/Poy0xa47w6
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A6: Absolutely! I think teaming up gives each class a common starting point. Ts have individual styles, but same objectives.
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A8: admin teams from all schools rotate between campuses for monthly meetings and learning walks https://t.co/CpAXULAyb5
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Q7: How do admin teams function in your district? How do they promote unity/competition btw sites? https://t.co/OqncKOUq3p
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A7 Umm, some schools' admin work well together. Others
IMHO my school is the red headed stepchild of the co.
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A7 Umm, some schools' admin work well together. Others
IMHO my school is the red headed stepchild of the co.
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A87- Our Principals meet every week. Our admin is usually always in the building unless shes meeting! C.O comes 1/month
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A7: No comment for this one...sorry! š
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A7 it's a shame that my Ss get overlooked because their Ps don't have cash Our admin and team is ON POINT but outsiders
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That is great to have that support! https://t.co/uyEdUyyXH7
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We are our own district, but admin is very present throughout each day. Having them so present boosts teamwork tremendously
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A7 at our school each grade/team has a master teacher/admin that is part of the team, collaborates and teaches along side teachers
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ugh what is with this!? need. more. subs!!
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Yeah. Same https://t.co/q1aKWhmClq
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A7 Umm, some schools' admin work well together. Others
IMHO my school is the red headed stepchild of the co.
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A7 our Admin does learning walks, and team stuff but I don't know much about it
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A7) Our admin team has worked hard this year to focus all of our schools on P3= purpose, passion + pride. https://t.co/waqNyICxpj
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Q7: How do admin teams function in your district? How do they promote unity/competition btw sites? https://t.co/OqncKOUq3p
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nice to have support of a master, grasshopper :) https://t.co/nMQT3O1p1b
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A7 at our school each grade/team has a master teacher/admin that is part of the team, collaborates and teaches along side teachers
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A7: Feedback from Ts to develop effective PD. Teachers present district wide for initiatives, I love it. T presence is felt!
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When it was our turn to host, we were motivated by the chance to show off, but it's also high pressure https://t.co/cWVrYgvXCB
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Question 8 'bout to come straight out the gate
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A7 cont'd - team of Master Teachers meet monthly to bring teacher teams' concerns to the Principal. MA is like advocate for team
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Yes this is a great idea! https://t.co/1YAFveghFe
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I love the thinking and sharing that often takes place during a walk with friends and colleagues!
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The rhyming from is on point tonight!
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Q8: How does your global PLN team collaborate? Share your fav. PLN team strategies for growing together. https://t.co/mTLH3rWLDA
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Iām interested. How did the nuts and bolts of this work?
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sorry, I was in a Shakespearian mood.
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it's great when Ts have a say and can be part of the process!
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A8 is the highlight of my week! I have learned more from these chats than any PD ever!
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AGREED!!! Love it! https://t.co/Ylw6x8RtVl
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A8 is the highlight of my week! I have learned more from these chats than any PD ever!
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A8- My global PLN makes my day! It's a wonderful place to get ideas, meet new people, and re-connect with ones we already know!
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We only swapped students w/ our partner. Split up the subjects to our strengths.
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A8 can no longer answer. Feeling pressure to create iambic pentameter
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Totally agree! It's a very active hour. https://t.co/QxPXmCcUyh
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A8 is the highlight of my week! I have learned more from these chats than any PD ever!
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A8: We challenge each other's thinking, offer supportive advice, share a variety of perspectives & listen to each other...fun too!
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you teach in self contained classes?
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Yes! Active AND addictive!
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Sorry I know I inspire these strange moods in people... :) https://t.co/snH3jBHuV4
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A8 can no longer answer. Feeling pressure to create iambic pentameter
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Gonna host ANOTHER twitter chat at 5 about GRIT
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Very nice! https://t.co/ktYYNguJcQ
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A8: We challenge each other's thinking, offer supportive advice, share a variety of perspectives & listen to each other...fun too!
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this is great! At my school we do this with teams of 4 to 6 Ts across a grade and works so well
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For never was a tale of more woe, Than this of jen and her twitter no go - Bill Shakespeare
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So silly :) https://t.co/Y886bX5FTA
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For never was a tale of more woe, Than this of jen and her twitter no go - Bill Shakespeare
