#ISEDchat Archive | Participate

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #isedchat! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:00 PM EST

Can't wait to check out new feature to track Q and A in #isedchat through @participatelrn tonight.

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST

Connie Hamilton, Curriculum Director and Questioning Consultant from Michigan. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tonight’s topic is the importance of a home/school relationship. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST

I am here in Melbourne, FL. I am the Head of Lower School at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy where I work with @s_bearden! #isedchat

paoven23 Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening @ckoos1 and #isedchat , Paola from Orlando, FL.

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST

We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during #isedchat. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST

@conniehamilton Welcome, Connie! Glad you are here! #isedchat

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST

Joining home/school relationship #isedchat from Flagstaff @PrincipalMN @benjamingilpin @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza @azedschools @JoyWright91

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST

@paoven23 Glad you are joining us! Thanks for the RT earlier. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST

@becky_raabe @PrincipalMN @benjamingilpin @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza @azedschools @JoyWright91 Hooray! Delighted to have you join. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat Make sure to add #isedchat to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat Make sure to add #isedchat to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST

Beth Rheingold from Baltimore-will be multitasking tonight! #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST

@ckoos1 @lcarroll94 @BethRheingold Did you schedule your Qs in @participatelrn for #isedchat tonight?

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST

@BethRheingold Me too! What will you be doing? I'm trying to keep up w/ a state championship basketball game we are playing in. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST

Q1: Why is it important for schools to have a strong home/school relationship? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST

@conniehamilton @lcarroll94 @BethRheingold @participatelrn I used Tweetdeck. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST

@ckoos1 trying to get my kids to finish HW and entertaining boarders! #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST

Joining #isedchat from South Florida tonight - James & @ThinkingMaps rep Watching #GOPDebate in the background

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST

@ckoos1 happy to learn partnership tips to share with AZ DOE & LEAs #isedchat

s_bearden Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST

#isedchat Susan Bearden, Tech Director, Melbourne FL :)

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST

@James_C_Dean @ThinkingMaps So happy to have your voice part of the conversation! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST

@becky_raabe Welcome to #isedchat

s_bearden Feb 25 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: Because it takes a village to raise a child and we must all work as a team! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: Research shows students perform better when the home and school relationship is solid. Parent engagement is key. #isedchat

cybraryman1 Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

My Parents and Teachers page https://t.co/xqwkuNklLs #isedchat We need to work together for best interests of kids. https://t.co/P0fypJvDLR

s_bearden Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

Come discuss home/school partnerships during tonight's #isedchat happening NOW! #edchat #ptchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1. Simply, it Cultivates trust. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

@s_bearden Hi, Susan! I'm following @SCrockett20's tweet to follow the game. ;) #isedchat

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Ss feel important when their Ps & Ts communicate & work together. Ss are motived to attend school & succeed #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

Well said! #isedchat https://t.co/oKpIRWZzmo

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1. Simply, it Cultivates trust. #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: One reason it's important to have strong home/school relationships is b/c we can't do it alone. #isedchat https://t.co/QcXN9iKlhH

s_bearden Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST

@ckoos1 @SCrockett20 Thanks for the tip! I will follow the play by play! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST

Thanks, Jerry. I hope everyone at #isedchat follows you. Your resources are invaluable! https://t.co/AW999kLAzK

cybraryman1 Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST

My Parents and Teachers page https://t.co/xqwkuNklLs #isedchat We need to work together for best interests of kids. https://t.co/P0fypJvDLR

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST

@ckoos1 @ThinkingMaps Glad to be here! #isedchat

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Schools function better w/ the support of the community and that raises student achievement. #isedchat

nadia_fyfe Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST

Nadia Greenwood, STEM @FHERangerBear #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST

Love the graphic! Do you think there is an age group where it is more important than another? #isedchat https://t.co/rX7RGI5cle

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: One reason it's important to have strong home/school relationships is b/c we can't do it alone. #isedchat https://t.co/QcXN9iKlhH

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST

@nadia_fyfe @FHERangerBear Welcome to #isedchat! So glad you are joining us!

nadia_fyfe Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: Students needs all of our support to be successful #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2: How do you empower students and parents to be equal partners in the home / school relationship? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST

@ezdrodowski Glad you are here, Elizabeth! #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST

@ckoos1 I don't think there's an age group when it's more important. ALL levels need home/school connections for diff reasons. #isedchat

LHeck4 Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: students experience higher achievement when there is a shared vision between teachers and parents…#collective efficacy #ISEDchat

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Admins/Ts respect unique needs & abilities; S/P voices R acknowledged; Opinions R valued=meaningful & reciprocal partnerships #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Having grades/homework/announcements available online where both students and parents can see could help. #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST

OK, this is nifty. @participatelrn has figured out how to pull Q and A from the chat. Easy to follow #isedchat https://t.co/bALRbsH8YN

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST

OK, this is nifty. @participatelrn has figured out how to pull Q and A from the chat. Easy to follow #isedchat https://t.co/3DpV6aO6mA

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2:Some Ps want to help but feel inadequate due to their background or lack of education-we need to provide services 4 them, too. #isedchat

nadia_fyfe Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Great two way communication and positive relationships are key in building a successful partnership #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:15 PM EST

Excellent point that no one else has brought up yet. It helps if all the adults are on same page. #isedchat https://t.co/ChMcuuMBuE

LHeck4 Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: students experience higher achievement when there is a shared vision between teachers and parents…#collective efficacy #ISEDchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Parents are empowered as partners when we allow them to be more involved than selling candy and attending P/T conferences. #ISEDchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Home/School relationship changes from ES to HS more hands-on at school at ES & more hands-on at home w/ MS & HS! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST

How can specifically can we value opinions as you mention? #isedchat https://t.co/FPo6D7UE1m

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Admins/Ts respect unique needs & abilities; S/P voices R acknowledged; Opinions R valued=meaningful & reciprocal partnerships #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too. #ISEDchat

s_bearden Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST

@conniehamilton That's a good idea! #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST

Awesome #LoveThatIdea #isedchat https://t.co/Kc81hTj9cM

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too. #ISEDchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST

So true! We need to avoid edujargon and other ways we put distance between us and parents. #isedchat https://t.co/1YlzYHsMX7

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2:Some Ps want to help but feel inadequate due to their background or lack of education-we need to provide services 4 them, too. #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: @James_C_Dean You might have an idea of what type of training was VERY well received. #ISEDchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST

I definitely want to hear ways to have the two way communication. #isedchat I bet you have some good ideas! https://t.co/u1DgEHCpOx

nadia_fyfe Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Great two way communication and positive relationships are key in building a successful partnership #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: Personally feel that Secondary wants my parent participation to be giving $$ & not participation at school #RantOver #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST

Wow! #isedchat https://t.co/vBOK9LQL3s

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too. #ISEDchat

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST

@ckoos1 #isedchat Invite Ps to mtgs where P input is essential for decision making. Listen and take action. Continue to invite families.

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST

@conniehamilton @ThinkingMaps Training resonates w/ all. Most successful presentations have usually been w/ parent groups #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What is the role of technology, if any, in strengthening the home/school relationship? #isedchat

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST

Social media is a great tool for communication and builds a positive reputation in the community #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST

This can be problematic particularly for independent schools. Thanks for bringing it up. #isedchat https://t.co/Y1w6YIQpyE

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: Personally feel that Secondary wants my parent participation to be giving $$ & not participation at school #RantOver #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Technology has definitely assisted w/ communication & keeping up w/ grades #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: See below. ;) #isedchat https://t.co/IpjKUMEEUJ

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST

Social media is a great tool for communication and builds a positive reputation in the community #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I love using FB to share video and pictures. I use Twitter for reminders and info I want to get out quickly. #isedchat

DennisDill Feb 25 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 - Tech can enhance the communication, but the relationship starts in the physical classroom ... #isedchat

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST

Technology is a great tool-email, @RemindHQ, @edmodo, Edline, social media-all ways parents can be in the loop! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: Many parents fast follow me on Twitter so they get my tweets as texts and don't even make an account. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST

@DennisDill Thanks for joining us. Great point! #isedchat

DennisDill Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST

@ckoos1 I have started using Instagram to share pictures ... kids are like "tag me in the picture" ... #isedchat

ezdrodowski Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Also, even lower socioeconomic areas seem to have an abundance of mobile devices so there is less of a digital divide #isedchat

AppGuyAaron Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: #EdTech like apps can only be useful if there is a way for third party evaluation of their educational value #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

Will you be at @ASCD in Atlanta? We'll be there & have asked @bees_sherry to share @thinkingmaps work! #ISEdChat https://t.co/AqtPA5Gegs

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST

@James_C_Dean I heard you might be going to #ascd16. True?

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Technology can be a wonderful tool. However we must be able to ID when F2F or phone call is better than text/email. #ISEDchat

SaintsTechEd Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

Richard here, Director of Ed Tech in Alexandria VA, sorry im late! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

@DennisDill I have instagram, but don't use it much. I bet students are much more into it though. #isedchat #lovesocialmedia

DennisDill Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

@ckoos1 I have some parents and students following, but many unfollow because of my heavy Education tweeting ... #SorryNotSorry #isedchat

chargerrific Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

Tech is an easy bridge to connection especially if we use social media/ texting opps that families are already using #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3. Tech facilitates comfort levels too, like occ emails from HOS to Ps re impt issues #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

Ohhh... Going to FINALLY meet @james_c_dean F2F in Atlanta at #ascd16! It's 'bout time, isn't it James? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

What do you mean? #isedchat https://t.co/Fmm0jxXTzc

AppGuyAaron Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: #EdTech like apps can only be useful if there is a way for third party evaluation of their educational value #isedchat

SaintsTechEd Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

a3 Tech has a role in facilitating comms that help involve both parties help the Ss progress - design of tool is imp to consider #isedchat

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: We must also remember that "it's on the website" isn't always the best way to communicate information. #ISEDchat

becky_raabe Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: Tell me how you're training Ps to use social media #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST

@DennisDill I have two accounts. I use @MrsKoos to communicate with parents. No 3 am tweets from @MrsKoos. #isedchat

DennisDill Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST

@ckoos1 not sure what took me so long ... upload a picture and it can hit Facebook and Twitter at the same time. #isedchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Starting to see a trend of classroom #Twitter use & sts given leads on showing classroom happenings - parents love it #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

@SaintsTechEd Welcome! We are thrilled to have you join us. #isedchat

LHeck4 Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: A resource that allows parent to have a front row seat in the classroom…classdojo is great!! #ISEDchat

James_C_Dean Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

#OHMY a F2F finally with @conniehamilton #SoExcited #isedchat https://t.co/iKYP9rrEyE

conniehamilton Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST

Ohhh... Going to FINALLY meet @james_c_dean F2F in Atlanta at #ascd16! It's 'bout time, isn't it James? #isedchat

nadia_fyfe Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3. Our school uses Parentlink and emails to communicate with parents. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

@chargerrific So true. That's why I use FB. Lots of our parents and grandparents already check it often. #isedchat

DennisDill Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

@ckoos1 @MrsKoos I have one ... Love when former students Fav/RT stuff I am doing with current students. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST

I didn't know it could do that..! #isedchat https://t.co/FqfAx5FAQm

LHeck4 Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: A resource that allows parent to have a front row seat in the classroom…classdojo is great!! #ISEDchat