#CatholicEdchat Archive
CatholicEdChat is a twitter chat. Topics focus on discussions around educational issues for Catholic Educators and topics beneficial to Catholic Schools. We look forward to continuing to connect Catholic Educators online to discuss education and teaching with faith in our schools. The chat takes place on Saturday mornings. Time 9am EST.
Saturday January 2, 2016
Good Morning! My tweets for the next hour will be devoted to
After a personal invitation from , I'm here for ! Good morning, everyone!
Good morning from cold and dreary New Orleans.
Happy New Year! You can use or to follow along
Good morning and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all.
Good morning I'll be spending one last day with my family before break is over, so I'll catch up with the transcript later!
Good morning! I hope will join us today too!
Good morning from cold yet sunny Indianapolis.
Good morning from Nashville. Bright, cold winter day here in MusicCityUSA.
Enjoy your family time Jessica!
Upcoming tweets are for .
So great to see everyone this morning! I tagged a lot of folks as a reminder since we took last week off.
Could you send over some sun? We have been overcast and rainy pretty much all week.
Good morning! I'm fine nelly back again but I'll be in and out.
Good morning from cold and hoping for sunshine Detroit
Let's get started! Q1 coming up
Q1 - What was your most epic moment as an educator in 2015?
Good morning, all. Thanks for the reminder, Barb.
Happy New Year from Indy! I'll be in and out getting ready for family gathering
Good morning from mid-MO!
A1 a student saying she wanted to come to school all because she wanted to make her project work
Happy New Year, ! Thanks for the reminder, .
A1- reaching one of my students over art at
good morning & happy new year
A1 Having a student with emotion problems, trust me enough to open up and share.
morning . Got the kitchen cleaned and laundry started. gotta put together presentations today. what's up?
A1 A former parent telling me her daughter missed me & still quotes me. Made my year!
That is so special when it happens. Good job helping them open up
A1.1: When a student I tutored over the summer told her teacher she knew how to do her math because I taught her how.
Q1, what was your most epic moment of 2015?
Mine was more personal than prof/work, 3 grad's in 2 weeks for my kids. Celebrating all the good work done, hopes 4 future. .
Here from Phoenix, AZ! Work at Catholic elem. school and currently go to a Jesuit HS!
A1: Hiring 7 amazing teachers who have embraced our Catholic community - thank u for saying yes!
A1 That look on my youngest daughter's face when she got her 1st CNA job a few weeks after high school graduation
ive got three. makerspace, infocommons design....and...um...something else.
A1: Standing in the new Info Commons, watching faces of Ss & Ts as they see complete for first time https://t.co/WbZDFEulRU
It is very humbling. So many SS have so many troubles.
A1.2: Being part of the team that started . Privilege to work with such great teachers!
A1: Seeing "the face" as a student begins to understand and master a concept.
A1 All those years of school, tribulations & joys.. so worth it.
welcome! Thanks for joining in
I have been in awe just from video. I bet seeing them in the space has been fulfilling!
woo hoo! Congratulations!
Wow, what a great year for my PLN!
That is a huge one Chad! Congratulations!
Q2 coming up in 1 minute!
Welcome! I used to teach in Phoenix at St. Francis Xavier. Loved it!
A1 Changing schools after 15 years. It's been awesome!
Q1 on a personal/professional level getting certified by Google as an Education Trainer has opened such amazing doors for me
*waving* so happy for you!
Oh I forgot to say good morning!
Oh yes. And watching students claim as their own (set furniture, self-monitor, collab w/ librarians) - amazing
Good morning and a happy New Year
That is a big change! Glad to hear that it is going well!
A1 As the I.T. Director 14/15 was my first year teaching a class, it was fun and a great learning experience!
Good morning and wishing everyone a happy, healthy & fun 2016
Yep! When you said Jesuit I wondered if it was Brophy.
. day infocommons broke 250 kids 1st time was pretty awesome, freshman in tv studio, daughter in debate
Q2 - What is one new thing you will add to your classroom/office that is a little scary to you? Examples: non-zero F, no HW
A1 On personal level - beginning the Spiritual Exercises. Walking in awe and wonder :-)
A2 - Looking into small group learning in Math class, using iPads, 3 groups, 31 students!
A2 Minecraft - excited but not my thing ...students will be teaching me
A2: trying to move toward more individualized learning. Scary with 138 students.
thanks for coming! Happy New Year!
I can never tell up from down on those type of game platforms.
A2 will us Slack with staff and will try to facilitate flipped staff meetings for better engagement https://t.co/hF146eyIuN
a2:Anticipating poss of staff turnover for 16-17. We have a good team now, but some may feel need to leave. Need to prepare
Great quote for Q2 https://t.co/TERztbvU3B
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France
that was a hectic but amazing week
A2 Taking Doctoral Stats 1 this semester
A2 Giving more control to students – ownership of learning /growing makerspace
is now trending in USA, ranking 31
I am not a gamer but we are going there
Good morning from VaBeach.
A1 Going 1:1 w/ Chromebooks next school year and trying to plan for it the rest of this school year.
Not a bad way to learn, Marcie :-)
morning! Great to see you!
A2 Getting the students on the computers and editing their own projects..
A2: A "flipped" faculty meeting. Not sure exactly how I am going to make it happen yet!
a2: Want to be sure that people are leaving for the right reasons if they really are going. Delicate conversations ahead.
it is always tough when you focus on creating environment but realize that is mostly made of the people in place.
Definitely good way ... good for us to get out of comfort zone like we ask students to do
A2 both a bit scary. But i trust the more i let go of control the more the staff owns the mission https://t.co/3BgsS6P3iL
I need the students to teach me too! It looks awesome.
A2: adding Google Virtual Field Trips later is month
read a great quote this week, those who are talking, are doing the learning!
A1 My students made an call with students from Austria speaking spanish, germany and english
That is a scary but powerful way of changing
What's really funny is that IT as a discipline teaches that (if you're really paying attention.)
Thanks . Always good to be with my pln
A2: Might be dissecting something with 7th and 8th grade for life science. Need to decide soon.
just did that. Wondering how it is going. Could never get it started at my old school
Learning to delete emails lol and continue improving organization using technology
I love that you are planning ahead. Sometimes work with schools who just jump in. Planning & training crucial
Great answers! Q3 coming up in one minute.
A2: I need to write more on the blog I set up, or for the school web site.
I wish more leaders could figure out how to get the PD teachers need vs one size fits all
A2 Facilitating deeper convos on Curriculum Design & Planning. Moving from Context setting to Experience w/ Dept. Chairs
Just learning Slack . Could use a primer sometime you're free
A2: Maybe some Christian Contemporary Artist posters...probably some stuff in Ecclesiastical Latin
at old school we did flipped faculty meetings-used & inspired by article written by in Tech&Learning
We knew it was an important piece after talking to people...visiting a school this month to see it in action
Please excuse grammar and spelling errors, fighting through pneumonia
A2 Hm.. a little scary. I design learning for adults. So, scary is most anything from K-12. Say, teaching like a pirate.
A2 I need to become more project and deadline focused.
A lot of people can relate I think
Such opportunity for the students if approached and implemented well!
A2 Want to play with Augmented reality
A2 (Butts-out-of-seats).. making learning visible where Ss produce something tangible/real-world to discuss w/peers..
oh dear! Get well soon. Do you start back on Monday?
most important network is the one w/ all the people. if you get caught up in wires &switches, you miss the magic
And I certainly have to thank you as you shared some things w me which reminds me that I need to revisit
Q3 - What are you most eager to learn with your students in 2016?
Are you doing the Expeditions Pilot Program?
We are moving to Schoology Enterprise and very excited to "test" it this term and be ready to rock next fall.
now that is an environment for some great PD
It is soooo fun. I am going to do that also.
A2 I want to include in my lessons, it will be a great challenge!
A3: Our coding club students are getting quite creative with Scratch. It's fun to learn with and from them!
A2 wow-so many. Walking w our diocese in totally new direction. Exciting! Engaged learning. A blended school. Collaboration
Your support as part of an awesome team made a difference!
It was an awesome experience! came in Dec. My teachers are asking for a set Enjoy!
I would love to use Google Cardboard! Let me know how it goes.
oh dear! Take good care of yourself! Keeping you in prayer.
Yeah, and it's relatively easy to track down and turn off a bad switch.
Best thing someone gave me ... permission. Said just delete piled up stuff and start fresh
Minecraft is a super spectacular app that can also support Ss .
You and are an inspiration to many!
A3 Continuing our book discussion on Fish in a Tree by Hunt and empathy with grades 4-6
kids have had a lot of fun w/ introductions. going to start virtual designs w/ it in spring
Glad to help however I can! You know where to find me. Getting tech implemented well is a passion
It's a tie-Google Cardboard and After Effects.
A2: Hi all! Hoping to learn more about Genius Hour this year and support implementation.
A3: Deeper use of with BYOD.
did you see list of Middle school fiction books for the new year? lots of great books to check out
Vincent ... I am about to start Minecraft too! Love to swap ideas / tips as we go
A3 most eager to partner with MotionMath so our Ss in 3-5 will experience beta/testing and learning https://t.co/4YU4Znbx9P
A3: related to my A2. Not sure I'm eager but if we dissect we'll be lrng together. I haven't done that since frosh biology.
good morning everyone, Happy New Year! Slept in this morning, as I have been doing all break
Love this idea! Starting fresh #2016 -tend to pay more attention to newer ideas, needs in any case
A2 The Big One is to unlock the Catholic school finance model of 21st century. I dont have the answer but the quest is on!
Question 4 coming up in one minute!
A3 1st semester i havent taught in many years. planning on using the opportunity to do some resets and explore some awesome
JD ... what will you be using to do the design with it?
it was truly an honor to be a small part - it was beautiful
Especially important in light of the Pope's recent comments about Catholic schools not becoming elitist.
A3: The benefits of active listening and effective questioning.
a3: Finding ways to promote, work with the right kind of failure experiences, (https://t.co/NDyZhpJwbw ) , growth mindsewt
I will check it out. Thank you!
Morning Melva! Happy New Year!
Q4 - What are three things/lessons you have done this school year that went so well you will do again next year?
A3: What questions they have about world religions. With all the negativity about them, getting authentic answers is needed
(mindset) that was unintentional, btw
One of the best books I've ever read. Wish it was written 20 years ago!
You've probably already explored this but if not may have good resources for you
A4 - , Students from college class observing, Presenting at
A4 Using book creator to set up audio assessments for SS to practice their Spanish.
Students using Touchcast, using Pic Collage for reflection, using Google Forms for everything.
A4 - using bringing into lessons
has been so much fun, Google Classroom has made things easy
A4 Google Clasroom, , with an Expert
A3 I would like to keep improving about personalized learning. My students give me important feedback
A4 also will keep using app dice
personally - continuing to connect and learn from / with my PLN were huge this year
I keep forgetting to put the answer # before my tweets!
A4 Successful revision F/S Ignatian Formation program. More depth w/ "Foundations" document, small group activities, guests
A4: Joining the State Officer Team...ushering in an era of and for Catholic Schs.
Finance is the critical issue for us . No answer today but you dont start to cure cancer w an answer in hand.
A4: Starting to write for the STO here about all the Catholic school, listening to students, not just administrators
I may try using Classroom to collect assignments along with Blackboard like
Jim, did you see started a new program to get more students in our schools?
Whoops.... I had Friday off, so I did not realize it was Saturday today. Hello Friends!
Ken, are you a "not so closet" gamer? 😀👍
A4: Using my authoritative voice 😝 sometimes I lack authority b/c I'm only 3 yrs older than most of my Ss
A4 We'll keep using amazing tools like and
I think we are going to start with unity. kids are familiar with it from xbox & free academic licenses
You always do such a great job!
Good morning, all sorry for the lateness.
All my stuff in Classroom didn't drag anything home to grade projects over break
A4: 1. Faculty study of Laudato Si; 2. Used ideas from to simplify office; 3. Promote S responsibility.
Could be expensive if that's "hands-on" - better get a grant.
A4: Talking to my 7th & 8th gr. students about how valuable they are & how much they are loved.
A4: Coding Club (hoping to expand next year); helping teachers use Google Classroom; encouraging growth mindset.
morning! Just in time for Q 5!
"" shows up as trending topic in United States at rank 10.
definitely interested to see how it goes!
A3 What does authentic mean to us? Where's our perception gap?
A1 watching my students grow in their faith and being able to journey with them.
Agree, The tension b/t financial realities & faith mission reaching all...a response is needed
will keep you posted...my resolution is to get some kind of balance that allows me to post more...should be easy
sore, they're doing good work . I want to get beyond patches & help find the next 100 yr model for CE
Yeah ... no problem to do that ;)
Welcome and Happy New Yar, Jim!
I can do that in Blackboard but it has quirks.
Been thinking about how force is not Holy Spirit last couple days, how that figures in stories.
A2 Working on completely revising our schedule and discuss grading
Q5 - How can you make setting New Year’s Resolutions/goals a positive skill-building activity for students?
A4 Scenarios & case studies. Engaging learners via context-rich micro narratives. The whole "more than 1 right answer" thing
a4 having experienced student bloggers teach inexperienced, scheduling & using more body breaks, implementing daily 5
Nothing is perfect, but I have been able to use Classroom so easily and Free!
A4 Since not in school, personally reconnecting w/ ya bk committee for state bk award
I just like my students too much-have a hard time getting angry.
there is a whole idea of whether force has will that makes great discussion starter in confirmation
Good day ! I'm dual-enrolled in this morning.
Is it something you could replicate for us in San Diego in March ;)
Well now that you have some free time :-)
A5 Great opportunity to discuss/learn about SMART goals
Better get a bigger grant.
A5 By modeling learning and goal setting for myself. Letting SS know and understand learning is forever a process.
A5: Share your goals, as well as the struggle and successes in meeting them. Remind students that you're still learning too.
A5 Empower them. Let them see their value in the positive change.
Diocese of Jeff City is still tithing-based; no tuition for active parish families. Wish every diocese was.
A4: Develop university partnership to reflect a K-16 perspective.
im out in march. didnt get a single presentation accepted. :( it was a rough day :)
I ran across something interesting about scheduling... It was about a 4 day schedule (5 day week though....)
A5 Make a New Year’s resolution as a class
That is an awesome plan! So many schools struggling with this
A5 - I share my goals with my students! We post them all on the walls outside for all to see.
A5: Scaffolding goals, i.e. When you do A, make an A.5 to complete instead of a totally separate goal
Great angle. Our will, God's will. "Use the force" is a category mistake.
A3 How to be good digital citizens
a5 last year I used one word and it worked well with most kids so I will do,it again. We spent a week brainstorming words
A3: embracing power & seeing learning in asking new & different questions & being bold enough to ask those new questions
international PD! ireland, scotland, kentucky....theyll need a bigger room
I think most know I'm a ministry guy & if can get to solving finance then ministry comes to all
A5- treat like exam of conscience from previous year-what ways is God calling me to grow this year compared to last year
whole lot easier than trying to explain what mitichlorians are :)
A5: I like Barb's idea to post goals. That's what we're doing at my house! Good morning btw
A4 Creating an entrepreneurial environment for my Ts so they are willing to try new ways of teaching.
morning! I also include my step and food choice goals!
A5 I'm learning about how to phrase/ask essential question. Helping Ss ask theirs is a good start. Ask it. Own it. Do it.
A5 love the one word idea, also a fan of putting goals on list. Want kids to know if fail at a goal to keep trying
that sounds interesting. We've had a 6 day schedule forever!
A5 i like discussion of resolution more than resolutions themselves. Personal, reflective, improving, tough, long range.
A5 Focus on the Year of Mercy and creating goals that meet the corporal or spiritual works of mercy
I haven't but I will check it out very soon.
It makes complete sense on paper.... how does it work in real life?
Feeling tensions here in Chi too, espc at K-8 parish schools.
I wonder. I wonder if people see "will" outside of theology class. Tend to confuse desire, will.
Coming up in one minute, Question 6!
Who is the Patron Saint of film and media arts?
Our culture is great at stoking, churning desire; helping build strong, good will - not so much.
i may need a drink after that session. ;)
Q5: viewing goal setting & goal achieving & the consistent effort/awareness it takes is great lesson 4 everyone -takes work!
Q6 - What are your professional New Year resolutions (you can add your personal resolutions if you want too!)?
I may need a wheelbarrow after that session!
even the idea of force as it changed from 1st to 2nd trilogy. Force as guide vs Force as power
6 day schedule works well, varies what is missed when we have early dismissals or long weekends
this is also where it is key to watch the "economies of scale" talk vs. dehumanizing
A6 To go back to reading more and binge watching less.
A6 Professional-add Instructional Technologist certification Personal-exercise
I bet can help you with that Saint!
A6: to not feel pressured to have one.
I am adding this to my book list!
A6: Offer more classes for teachers, write more, attend ISTE conference in Denver.
A6 Empowering myself to try new things, not be intimidated by negative people and not being afraid to fail.
and our culture is loathe to admit there's a feelings-contradicting force w/ an agenda, might guide history!
A6. Want facilitate diocesan wide edcamp and facilitate a retreat for a start-up edtech company https://t.co/qgYVhEJmbW
A6- wake up for more often... woke me up via text to join this morning...😴
A5 align growth mindset & NY Resolutions
Number of likes & retweets in for last 100 tweets are:
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Retweets:30
A6: To be a learner and not worry so much about being a leader/presenter. Focus on learning/excitement leads to teaching
off to make omelets with the 7yo. She wants to learn to flip today. could get messy. - nice to reconnect, all!
A6 Finish my Master's in Admin in May hopefully and pass the test to be a principal
A6 continue learning find the place that is best fit for me by looking at opps and listening to the Lord
last year created 3words/not resolutions 4focus & found helpful for
4me &used image 4wallpaper on phone as reminder
Our final question, coming up! Boy, this hour went fast!
if you are learning and sharing, you are leading
A6: try to make more time for Professional Dev. Not only learning but applying what I've learned!
Q7 - What is one thing that is holding back your success as an educator - how do you get around that in 2016?
this hour always goes fast!
And shouldn't prep for Lent be more important than Jan1?
A7 - finances to get to workshops and training. Earnings as presenter are allowing me to add some things in
A7 Dunno that it's a hold-back. Time. What might matter more to others? When I can answer that.. .
A7: I'm very nervous about sharing my ideas, struggles, and successes. It holds me back from presenting outside of my school
A7 Time. I need to organize and prioritize work to get more done.
A7 I hold myself back. Lack of confidence in myself.
A6 Awareness to prof. goals of curr. design & data reporting yet offering loving response to all who walk in the door :-)
A7 - working on putting myself out there for new opportunities this year ... scary but worthwhile
we start on Tues after labour day, that is day 1, so Fri is day 4, next Mon is day 5, Tues day 6, repeats 1/2
A7 the dark side of listening to those negative voices that resist change. But still trusting https://t.co/viHJFdrBlh
This is awesome!!! Going to have a student do a story on this for the show
I am as well - let me know what you think
We started studying Laudato Si in the fall. We will discuss its impact on our school later in the spring.
Terri - been there, hard to understand that we do have something to share! But you do Worth it!
Ooh! Me too! What she said! https://t.co/sgvDSnrvd5
A7 Time. I need to organize and prioritize work to get more done.
A7: Trying to do too much. Need to focus and do less better.
awesome idea! and powerful to see each day
I am right outside of New Orleans!
The Daughters of St. Paul are awesome!
A6: embracing new opportunities with joy & being bold
A6: to use positive redirection and talk to students about vocations
Sorry I missed this morning. Will read tweets later. Happy New Year everyone. God Bless.
Thank you to all who participated and all who lurked today. Here's to a great 2016 with
thanks! Not just a short drive from Ohio then😜
p.e., Dene language, computer lab, guided reading, & library times are set by admin. & ts set other subjects 2/2
A7: I think this fits me as well. Too many listening to the dark side/the true messages get muddled. https://t.co/crhs9Q6KPL
A7 the dark side of listening to those negative voices that resist change. But still trusting https://t.co/viHJFdrBlh
Thank you all and have a great week.
No ... but planes make things easier! ;)
Thanks all for starting the morning & 2016 off right! Enjoy your Saturday and rest of your break.
