#EdTechAfterDark Archive
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Monday October 17, 2016
Here we go! Please introduce yourself, your role, and where you’re tweeting from tonight (and include )
Connor here from in SF I taught ESL before joining the Remind team!
Corey, Account Exec with & tweeting from beautiful (especially this time of year)
Dan here from sunny FL. Tech integration specialist for , 1/3 of , and new daddy!
Teri, middle school math instructional coach, Texas
My first chat! Kirstin from Ladera Ranch, CA. 4th grade teacher and tech coordinator
Hi ! Julie here from Brandon, FL. VP & CoFounder of Consulting husband-wife team
Jill, k teacher from WA state! https://t.co/BKccu3TTwy
Here we go! Please introduce yourself, your role, and where you’re tweeting from tonight (and include )
hey Anne! Great to see you again!
we're getting it when we can. Haha!
hey man, get some rest chat us up later
Heidi here from PA. I am a future elementary educator in training. I am a freshman in college.
Teri, Texas, middle school math instructional coach - staying up for
Hello! I'm Jenna. Pre-service H.S. English teacher coming in from Grove City, Pa
Chris Tucker, assistant principal in Indiana.
Yo I'm Cassie, tech teacher in KS, tomrw I turn 30 yet I'm in a unicorn onesie while watching Secr… https://t.co/lenXAIFhQ4
Hi! Cassandra, Apple Teacher from in beautiful east coast FL!
Did we really just commit GIF fuax pas?!
Hi! I'm Zak. I'm a student at Brandeis University/future ed tech specialist in Waltham, MA
Hi Zac! Good to be here :o)
also, how about my musical hero Bobby D getting some love from the Nobel this past week? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi neighbor! I'm in Brandon, but still love strawberries ;o)
A1: Starts from the top down. Strong spirited leadership to inspire staff and students.
Communication, common vision, univ goals, support, collaboration & getting out of your room & Positivity
Hi Sandra Bays 1st grade teacher from Elon NC
Hey ! Sean from St. Augustine, I'll be multi-tasking but wanted to come join the fun!
Claudio instructional tech coordinator tweeting from undisclosed location JK I'm in DFW area
A1.2 also have common focus - pride, community, scholarship - this Sat we are working with comm to repair local comm center
A1 A w/ lots of communication!
A true community forms when people leave their comfort zone & decide to learn from & support one another
Megan Gapinski K teacher in IA
Hello Andy, St. Charles MO, Innovation and Tech teacher
To build school spirit you need to show school spirit! Show it in your classroom.
Excited to join this innovative group at
Carrie from So Flo joining in
A1: by loving&uplifting the Ts, staff, and Ss around you with all you have & by appreciating how special what we do is
A1: We do a lot to celebrate successes of our student groups and teams, but we could do more for sure.
A1: a vision all work towards but most of all building relationships and let people know you care https://t.co/4aLOvkGhrg
A1 Build a culture of fun, togetherness, and shared experience.
A1: POSITIVE ATTITUDE! Be happy when you're at work to build a solid community! Be proud of your building!
Modeling every aspect of a is huge! https://t.co/rhRW7gcYaw
To build school spirit you need to show school spirit! Show it in your classroom.
A1: Make efforts to build relationships, celebrate victories in/out of classroom, have pride in students
A1: Building community starts in the classroom. Teach your students to be models for the rest of the school
Leaders that recognize the importance of celebration and culture are a blessing for a school. Easier to lead.
A1 having the positive energy and attitude that is contagious!
A1: Pause, listen, respect, communicate, appreciate
A1: Creating a brand involves all! Top down has to lead the talk & community. Positive must be the vibe w pride in all!
A1 Share Share Share the positives everywhere
This is so cool! On a tangential note, I need to step my GIF game up. This is fantastic.
A1 I don't think we do anything
Welcome Andy; started my college career in Union, MO at East Central College!
the fun is so important and often overlooked
hey Carrie! How have you been?
A1 possibly more seriously, but really tho, I moved away from typical computer lab setup to one organized around groups
A1: we have a great morning announcements crew that creates a lot of community and our principal exudes school community
A1 Invite all to be apart of the decisions with feedback, open conversations and genuine support. *Relationships*
This is so cool! On a tangential note, I need to step my GIF game up. This is fantastic.
No doubt. In the olden days (spring of this year) it used to just be the convo that got you dizzy
A1: Have Ss help each other and take pride in each other, e.g. have a peer mentoring for diff subjects, sports teams, etc
Spirit days & just letting students and other teachers see your "fun" side is also letting people close.
Hello all!! Karie 7th grade ELA- joining for 1st time!!
you are pretty awesome my friend! pretty good mini golf skills to boot
A1 Groups not working yet, Ss still just want to ask the T, but when they ask a Q I know the group can answer, I walk away
A1: I also like interacting with the Ss in as many contexts as possible to build positive, fun culture. Esp. w/ other Ts!
A1: start with Why! it's got to be a family, we all work together to be the best for our Ss and community.
Hi Jaime Just shared your Symbaloo... Again.
we Instagram and have a Twitter hashtag for our school to share great things happening
A1 A positive school culture is a happy place to be. An energetic, loving, safe environment where… https://t.co/ByJT6dCVrA
A1) by using Twitter like we are doing here late on Monday to spread word about greatness happening inside classroom walls
Love that first line! That's a great one.
A1 PBIS; reading buddies 😀📚; sharing Ss & Ts awesomeness 👍🏻
hey hey Tamara from Anguilla, late, been awhile, miss this crew
It's easier to identify with people when you have fun with them!
my neighbor teacher and I are pretty good friends and have all kinds of fun interacting b/t our classes that share a door
is just not so good for GIFs...
A1: Share authentic positives.
A1 School has a monthly award ceremony but Ss hate it, talk through whole thing, throw certificates in trash on way out
Sharing digital space w Ss is part and parcel of creating school spirit! https://t.co/sVVOc73mZK
we Instagram and have a Twitter hashtag for our school to share great things happening
100%! https://t.co/u86Z6XlwVj
A1: POSITIVE ATTITUDE! Be happy when you're at work to build a solid community! Be proud of your building!
ANDAAAAY MY MAN. You are the golfer I wish I was in my dreams.
they're all little things but I like to think they build up a feeling that makes being at school more fun/uplifting for Ss
A1 shared vision, transparency, openness
A1: Kelly here in FL, class becomes a family, participate in multi grade activities, open communication with parents
A1+: We must keep on keepin' on right past naysayers and/or downers. Discouraging energy is awful...and sad.
Couldn't agree more! https://t.co/FfEPrTOmrx
A1: Make efforts to build relationships, celebrate victories in/out of classroom, have pride in students
So true a positive note & a piece of chocolate can make a Ts day! A smile in the hall brightens a day!
hey-hey-hey Claudio! Doesn't surprise me that this talented Ts is apart of
Yup! And they are banging down the doors to get in! Kudos to those admin teams! https://t.co/NDNkTEOZLT
Positivity is part of culture. You can't fake it. Leaders that recognize this create schools that people want to be… https://t.co/ntheYP3Okp
A2: Don't know how creative it is, but I have been using FB to post 3-4 vids & photos each day and connecting with Ps
Get rid of or away from negativity! https://t.co/qcvNdFpn1E
A1+: We must keep on keepin' on right past naysayers and/or downers. Discouraging energy is awful...and sad.
our school is doing an Edu hero nomination if you win everyone writes messages for you on a banner it's awesome !
idk, that might not be the answer
is gifferentiated learning a thing yet? ...End of day => terrible jokes : )
KELLY's HERE! A must follow. https://t.co/7ilq7VXOYF
A1: Kelly here in FL, class becomes a family, participate in multi grade activities, open communication with parents
Being in college I have recently set up a account to learn about communication with students!
A2: Twitter isn't really creative but is my go-to. Also an increasing fan of using school morning show to comm w/our school
A2: Remind,of course, especially for club meetings! Love Seesaw and Classdoho for interactions! https://t.co/DNM4vgtpkg
so true! It can be devistating for new Ts coming into that toxic environment as well
my class is sharing in LMS system like canvas and they love love bookopolis to talk books!
Q2 Keep it techy. Student run Snapchat to keep the Ss in the loop. FB for mom/dad. Workin on my Insta game.
A2: Twitter is huge for me. I get to easily share our Ss successes and it gets the word out of how great our school is.
A1 this chat usually reminds me how much community building my school needs to do, we are light years behind all of you
A2: Every time I visit a classroom I try to tweet something shareable and tag the school & teacher (if they have Twitter).
A2: Share assignments w/ my team using . Use to contact students and parents
A2 bloomz; student work displayed w/QR codes
A2 Instagram and Twitter and blog for Ps to follow
If feel a TED talk coming on.
Having hashtags for class events or school events creates that sense that you belong. … https://t.co/7OnHGftd44
Sharing digital space w Ss is part and parcel of creating school spirit! https://t.co/sVVOc73mZK
we Instagram and have a Twitter hashtag for our school to share great things happening
Hello! Joining a bit late. Meagan from SoCal. 1st time
A2 I use Canvas google docs, class blog, podcasts and my favorite- 1 min checkins w/Ss weekly
A1 worst part for me is that other Ts think we are doing well
Yes, Photos are such a quick, easy, fun thing to share.
Twitter is a great way to get the word out. I try to get all new Ts to tweet out the positive every day.
A2: on the student side of things, apps like goformative and recap allow for good dispensing of individual feedback on work
I love was just on it an hour ago
This is great! How do you find time to take them regularly?
I encourage Ss and parents to sign up for New features allows you to message either and/or both!
A2 Our school uses Voxer which is a great tool to chat when email is not at our fingertips
A2: Not super creative but we L😍VE google docs, , and Google Classroom
social media is still taboo in many districts, so absolutely it's creative!
A2b I am lacking in this area
A reminder I need to post in my office ... remind myself to stay positive and focus on the students https://t.co/4ClaUmfL2C
A1+: We must keep on keepin' on right past naysayers and/or downers. Discouraging energy is awful...and sad.
wanting to learn more about a few of our TS are loving it
A2 Google drive, padlet, edmodo, todaysmeet, and of course REMIND! Just to name a few...
A2 School Twitter page & blog page great wY to share with district & community
A2 Using Whatsapp, emails, and the best convos happen at random, no meeting, just how you doing
A2 My son's school also uses their own app. Attend events, check in & earn points to get spirit store stuf
A2+: Twitter is like the unexpected gem that others have helped me to value. I have connected with many educators.
or they learn to hate school. If I didn't like a Ts, I didn't do anything. I was (can be) stubborn & proud
A2: - Great program! Email, Google Classroom, Google Calendar, Haiku, etc for students/parents. Twitter for PD.
A2:Started positive phone calls to Ps. Super fun to hear reaction...they think teachers only call when S did is in trouble!
back channeling with a site like todaysmeet is the last thing I have to mention. Brings all Ss int… https://t.co/4hBDN03UGK
A2 GClass but Ts refuse to accept invite as co-T, T told me 2day if I want something, knock on door, won't reply to email
just did 2 positive phone class home tonight so so worth it!
relationships are one of the most important parts of success, love the quote
A2. I use Google apps to document growth in areas of math, writing, and reading through pix & videos that are shared w/ P's
It totally is, you are an innovation leader! https://t.co/XjHfeyZnNi
A2: Twitter isn't really creative but is my go-to. Also an increasing fan of using school morning show to comm w/our school
When I grow up....... Been on my to do way too long. https://t.co/c4438A6ZXH
Q2 Keep it techy. Student run Snapchat to keep the Ss in the loop. FB for mom/dad. Workin on my Insta game.
A2: I heard of this thing called pretty cool!
So cool! Would love to see photos!
smart, use it for group work to help get a feel for it
A2: I've been communicating w/ people in my on
A2: Creative in an old school way. Handwritten notes for Ts in their box is always fun for them.
A2 With my class: Directly, & with communication tools: email, , , , ,
A2) what you have now in ,ability to broadcast to communicate , great with this too
Yes. I have a Wonder Wall in my room so Ss & myself can share ideas it works great
A2: Twitter!! Tech tools like , Voxer, and others
A2c fascinating how many different social medias are being talked about
A2: Class C thorough , Team C w , and school/District C w
A2++: Starting to use . Many of my students signed-up today w/ the app; sending parent invites manana.
A2. I ensure the students know what they are learning so they can serve as the greatest communicator between school & home!
A2 I've used to beam tweets to campus Apple TVs, Pages for digital newsletters, Twitter :)
Sorry I'm tardy, I have a pass, Greg, instructional tech coach from MO.
A2 I use to showcase what we are doing and share the awesomeness.
In the digital age, low tech outreaches from the heart go a long way. https://t.co/h9OCfNiWxR
A2: Creative in an old school way. Handwritten notes for Ts in their box is always fun for them.
is the best! Been in an awesome book study of there.
during my plan pull 2 kids to explain what they're learning about, ask Ts to send me photos, schedule posts
A2 I LOVE ...more than any other messaging tool. Love to hear the voices of people! Learned it thanks 2
It's really that easy, as Ts we like to over analyze and get paralysis by analysis https://t.co/KhPzeDY9u1
A2: Every time I visit a classroom I try to tweet something shareable and tag the school & teacher (if they have Twitter).
idk Don Draper is a fictional character, but I do my best to focus on what's important
it's amazing tool! Check out how our teachers are using it
Do you mean you use it for student group work?
Sharing what Ss do in class has been much more simple using . Invite parents in even if it's virtually
No stretch breaks! Next question coming in 1 minute!
I am loving Voxer as well. Some Ts are a lot better at communicating that way.
Lol; I have found that GIFs adds that extra kick to a tweet!
A3 Explain Everything is great for this! Record a portion of the lesson, upload, add link to website or make QR code. DONE!
never heard of this. Will have to try!
I still feel that way... https://t.co/zhpNlNZq5A
or they learn to hate school. If I didn't like a Ts, I didn't do anything. I was (can be) stubborn & proud
or by focusing too much on what something CAN'T do.
This was a game changer for me, kids wanted to be in my class https://t.co/nRGokpUq25
A2:Started positive phone calls to Ps. Super fun to hear reaction...they think teachers only call when S did is in trouble!
A2b If anyone has some baller ideas on getting a high school news broadcast going, I'd love to make that part of our game
. thanks for sharing Katie. Going to check this out :D
I think sometimes need to move on, can't always push the issue to negativity-land
My district uses Canvas. I add blended notes, videos, prac quizzes, podcasts, lots of stuff for enrichment.
A3: I tell Ss they can tweet at me if they need help or send a msg through our digital CMS. I tell Ss I'm on call til 😴
A3 This is about the culture you instill in your Ss. If I'm doing my job right, they're pursuing their own passion at home
I try to poach ideas when I can, usually isolating tho
A3: Canvas let's you do so much to reach students when they're not at school.
I allow Ss sliding due dates, during the current 4.5 weeks. They are free to turn in with no penalty!
A3: we use Google Classroom and iTunes U. Both good to keep Ss up to date when not at school. The
A3: Lots of tools to do this with
Much to the chagrin of my ETAD brothers I want to start an Snapchat account it's been fun!
A3 I focus on creating independent and self-directed learners, encourage seeking out their own answers and interests
A3b If I'm dumping a bunch of worksheets on Google Classroom, then why am I making students do that at home?
I do, however it doesn't move the needle much in my school, haven't found the way to get more Ts onboard
A3: With new tech like GAFE, you can educate students anywhere. Submitting, returning, resubmitting w feedback is so easy
Before long weekends or breaks I share stories of my growth mindset & chall them to explore something new
I kinda want to try google classroom for a bit more of a digital bulletin board/class comm hub though
A3: They can send messages on google classroom! Also giving them tools and resources to ensure they CAN do it on their own
A3 - Classroom is flipped, discussion board for students to get help, respond to emails, supply resources online, etc.
A3,this is called the School of Life, we can't be everywhere (though the parents and admin sometimes think otherwise, lol)
A4: Defintely I recommend books to them here all the time and is a great tool
Working online allows Ss absence to have minimal effect on completion. They can access anywhere at anytime
That's why I agree with Donnie Drapes here. He's often wrong, but not here. Drive the conversation!
A3b a laissez-faire approach to teaching, more facilitating, guiding
Yes! Authentic connections are key. Flipping so you have a presence outside of school
A3: I like using Office Mix to flip the classroom. They're easy to record and can be a great resource for struggling Ss.
A3: Google classroom reminders,, calendar posts.
A3: We use email, Canvas and Seesaw to connect with kids when they are absent
Great reminder that building that school-home connections still starts in the classroom.
Have iPads? Check out the https://t.co/uo3OfUw547
A2b If anyone has some baller ideas on getting a high school news broadcast going, I'd love to make that part of our game
Nice! Office hours on allow me to turn"off" without checking out lol https://t.co/vWvd6K2QsN
A3: I tell Ss they can tweet at me if they need help or send a msg through our digital CMS. I tell Ss I'm on call til 😴
Mine is similar, but on a weekly basis with the opportunity to correct any assignment within the quarter.
A3. Google keep allows the T to create digital learning task aligned with needs of students!
And discovering the questions they will solve, and why it matters! https://t.co/BwxiXaRrPi
A3 I focus on creating independent and self-directed learners, encourage seeking out their own answers and interests
sounds interesting https://t.co/sobUlPFj1z
Much to the chagrin of my ETAD brothers I want to start an Snapchat account it's been fun!
I've been hearing of this quite a bit, might need to investigate.
A3: Absent or in need of a review, I post links to SWAYs on our Edsby class page. MSOffice 365 is connected to everything.
not HS, but has a pretty good start in 4th grade, could be adapted easily
Connecting is good for keeping them in the know/on track w/ what's going on, but otherwise, let them get well!
A3 Stay connected with tech. Hold Google Hangout sessions for questions and issues. Provide links to explore independently
The more you model & share your growth mindset the more you will inspire students to grow theirs. https://t.co/XR28Cu0cuZ
it's really cool! Easy too!
love the idea we learned at a conference, using to txt Ss positive messages as alarm
JUST. DO. IT. Your life will never be the same lol https://t.co/sr8fw1GAa4
I kinda want to try google classroom for a bit more of a digital bulletin board/class comm hub though
Q3: Our class motto is "be brave." We talk about it, model it, find it in others. I think it helps a lot of them at home.
Give them the keys to the class- notes, screencasts, documents, discussion boards, school email, twitter, sky writing plane
A3: Google classroom with flipped concept
do you really put it on a tape? Or just habit of using that term?
A3 nothing fancy- usually post to Bloomz or email
A3 Edmodo, Whatsapp(which is big on our area), Facebook
Things I needed as a student! :)
Great specifics here. https://t.co/WF582td7lh
Give them the keys to the class- notes, screencasts, documents, discussion boards, school email, twitter, sky writing plane
A3: 24/7 access to all taught/trained content via web because learning happens @ any hour
fantastic! Voxer takes a day or so to get use to it, but then it makes text messaging frustrating
Google Classroom makes your life easier, but avoid the temptation to use it as a digital worksheet generator
also check out - you can add interactivity to your videos!
A3 We were out because of , and I communicated with my Ss on , asked them to share their stories.
Love it. Bravery in the face of culture, bullies, media, and presidential elections 😉👍 https://t.co/iYD8r651Wx
Q3: Our class motto is "be brave." We talk about it, model it, find it in others. I think it helps a lot of them at home.
A3: I would LOVE to have a flipped classroom- lectures at home, labs in class- but I worry its success with my Ss level 1/2
https://t.co/VT44aTW5TL
Give them the keys to the class- notes, screencasts, documents, discussion boards, school email, twitter, sky writing plane
not saying quit when it isnt fun, but if you dont ever have fun, you need to do something else
Love the short clips of instagram and snapchat. Periscope is too unwieldy though.
Fair point to keep in mind with all digital workflow/class mgmt systems. https://t.co/ITvO6ZgIWt
Google Classroom makes your life easier, but avoid the temptation to use it as a digital worksheet generator
I've had 4 cups of coffee today and this is WAY more exhilarating. Next Q in 1 minute!
A4 STUDENT LED CONFERENCES. When they see their child taking ownership, they start to buy in. Also keep communication open!
I am dangerous... I also on occasion iron no-iron shirts!
A3 meet the students where they are at
culture change in schools hard, quitting bc it's not fun, NOT the answer, my school is desperate
lol, I love those little cultural nuances like my 7 year old doesn't know what Rewind is lol
Any ESE teachers have success with tech at home? https://t.co/cYAKYM4H6Q
A3: I would LOVE to have a flipped classroom- lectures at home, labs in class- but I worry its success with my Ss level 1/2
A3+: Many Ss and Ts (myself included) don't realize that their district spends a ton of money to connect systems.
wish it went faster but it doesn't, some days are great, others, not so great
I have a blended class, mostly flipped but it works very well with all of my 3 levels.
One of those "dangerous" ideas that need to be taken out of the taboo... https://t.co/SUN97P74V8
A4 STUDENT LED CONFERENCES. When they see their child taking ownership, they start to buy in. Also keep communication open!
A3 Doing Google CS-First w/4th graders, Story Telling theme, they ask if they can do it at home too, copied their passport
1st scout camping trip nature walk: boys all around pay phone in parking lot! What's this? lol
I taught my son's PreK Ts it's great to get instant info and interact w his learning!
A4: Powerschool has upped their game. Everything with student progress is at Ps finger tips. https://t.co/dTfz8r69bT
Make them part of the class community, invite them in for fun labs etc., open-dialogue & Communication
I think I may just need to try it and see how it goes 😄
We have Star Tech nights led by in Citrus County, they address curriculum and tech needs for Ps
A4 I find that if I give them a grade, too, they take it seriously. (now I'm frantically looking for a gif to show I'm jk)
I love chats. It's like a drug! Inspires me to push forward!
A4 Invite them in. Let them facilitate. Have them share their experience in relevant areas.
A4 showing them I care about their kids as much as I can in interactions. It becomes easy to start to form relatnship then
Sylvia where did you get that? I thought you said what happens at your party stays at your party https://t.co/2gvp8PUWak
A4 Having tools & methods is awesome, but remember to have training opps for them!
My parents are on & so they are in constant communication. Welcome them never exclude
A4 - Communicate via . Invite to use classroom website. Email frequently. Invite to class.
A4 Make sure the parents are up-to-date with the lessons in the classroom. Communication is key!
Parent sneaking in to .
A4) Treat them like partners from the start. Learn from them, the experts… https://t.co/4gWw8DY9qD
A4 Show S's progress/positivity of classroom. School is good! Parents don't always see how much awesomeness is happening
May I suggest ; perfect for flipped classroom and it will afford you more flexibility in material.
Q4 can't toot 's horn loud enough. Pics & vids of what we are learning in class! DAILY!!
A4: Always keep them in the loop! They can't help if they don't know what is going on!
can you mod the design it so I can keep the iPad in the case? 🙏
I love creating assignments that students have to complete with parents especially history "interviews"
A4:Parents are always welcome in my classroom.I want them to feel like partners in education, not on the outside looking in
This is essential, and a skill not many Ts have https://t.co/veE1S20XAJ
A4 showing them I care about their kids as much as I can in interactions. It becomes easy to start to form relatnship then
A4 Tried Class Dojo last year, but only 9 out of 350 Ps signed up, want to try but need Ts onboard
I really get to know my Ss Ps at science competitions & guest days I try and talk to them frequently to keep open dialogue
A4: Use parent features in apps & websites
A4: Ask for help/suggestions instead of just complaining about issues
A4: Get P excited about their child's work, e.g. SLC seem to inspire P to be more involved in their Ss work
A4 A benefit of the flipped/blended classroom is that Ps can be part of the lessons. Share your content with the whole fam.
Hi everyone...Wayne from Iowa...joining late.
Oh man, I meant A4 on that last one. Why are Q and A so close?!
experienced it once so far as a P. I believe in it, but first go-round didn't quite work.
A4: Always tough; parent involvement is an issue, no skirting around it. However, I am trying ; will report back!
A4 Be inviting! Never assume, never put down, always encourage! Relationships & communication
try too! Parents can download everything as a portfolio at end of year!
I got to go, thanks for letting me jump in Enjoy your Tuesday!
A4 Open door policy, build trust, show parents genuine care for their children & be understanding of their needs as parents
We have to reflect, have we created a culture that is welcoming or oppositional to parents https://t.co/220tMjNAvA
A4: it starts w/ opening the doors & making them feel welcome. Showing them the various ways to stay in tune w/ the… https://t.co/oDBBabdqwJ
The best feedback at , often comes from teachers that are also parents. Inspiring to see both sides
yes this is what I dream of!! Learn and discuss at home 🙌🏻
A4 I like to host an open house for the community for one of our larger projects. Great for bringing in all family members
A4 invite fam as experts relatd to inquiry topic; many fams want/need specifics on how to help their child succeed acad/soc
we re-plugged in our landline. Even our middle schooler didn't know what to do.
I agree! That is why it is awesome that we run through MSOffice 365 as well as CLEVER and it is SSO.
thanks! We just feel like if kids are bringing the devices shown the Parents should be educated as well
A4 Make Ps feel the partnership and reinforce same team wth same goal mentality. Show appreciation for their support.
hey Andy great hanging out this evening! Hope to see you next week!
A4 Weave home converasations into projects. Homework should be relationship building.
A5 Twitter, pinterest, impromptu hallway forums, ed conferences.
A4: idea I've had- send home discussion topics for the Ss to ask their families n report their discussions as bellringer
A4 Some Ps are intimidated just talking to Ts, using techcan heighten that fear, that relationship must be built 1st
To avoid , next Q is coming in 1 minute!
150 our next step will to have Student led sessions should bring out more! https://t.co/Fc5OAVcvhY
how was the turn out of parents?
can also alleviate stress for those who prefer less F2F communication. About finding best tool 4 each P
that's still great numbers! 👍🏻👍🏻
A4b We are also going to have a Student PD day. Ss pick the sessions. Hoping that lots of Ps will come and present.
A4 Let parents know partnership can be simply just making sure Ss do their HW, less intimidating for Ps who can't help
This made me remember low tool at son's school: the planner (yes, paper pages lol)! Initial every night
A5 - I think this is the toughest one. Mostly weekly collabs. I would love to see more teachers join Twitter to collab.
almost as priceless as draftback
Salient observation! Saw that with Ts today putting themselves out there to learn OneNote; TTDs were on it.
A5 Voxer! So great for those inspired moments. Entire team is a button press away. It's fun to gush when you're excited.
OMG I just saw this at a conference. You aren't kidding.
A5: Conversations in the hallway, twitter chats, Data Days, to name a few
I Tweet to our school Twitter & send to our school blog. I invite Admin to come visit & participate in labs
I want to come to one! Want to join forces w ?
A5: planning cross curricular text close readings and considering some combined ELA/SS instruction w/ classes combined
Twitter has been an unbelievably effective at helping to bridge collaboration https://t.co/rr4lJ0lQt3
A5 - I think this is the toughest one. Mostly weekly collabs. I would love to see more teachers join Twitter to collab.
Almost made it through the chat but wanted to get in another episode of before hitting road again tomorrow
A5 Be proactive. Connect, meet up, even just to go over what else can be done to make things better for Ss, school etc
I try to visit other rooms & share Positive Feedback & invite them to see my students learning as well
the why seemed to be "because that's how we're doing it now." Hope they work more with it.
this might be the gif of the night! Wow!
A6 Get to know you Ss. Use that to drive your instruction. This is one reason why things like is successful!
A5: walk in, shake a hand, and sing "hello it's me, I'm the teacher down hall, the one you never see."
someone please retweet Q5 officially lost, it's been awhile LOL
seems like people have to see the Twitter light for themselves. Are there alternatives for some?
A5 I try to stay connected in multiple social media formats: Twitter, Voxer, G+, YouTube Live, Periscope
A5 We have incorporated a system referred to as AIW work with staff to fine tune lessons. We even record lessons to share
Love this idea! Different, but sounds amazing!
Edcamps are amazing. Your teachers are going to love how it transforms PD and creates new ways to collaborate.
A5+: We have laminated signs that, when posted, lets other Ts and admin. know they may come in for a visit.
it's intimidating because I almost never see admin in the classroom I ❤️idea of invite to labs
That's very true. It has to be a desire and need to learn. Not sure about any alternatives though.
tech can be a godsend to introverts.
Final question to close out the evening coming up!
A5++: Has anyone ever tried the "pineapple" chart? Sounds like a great way to invite people into each other's classrooms.
leadership from the school! https://t.co/bmUNYQHHj9
thanks! We just feel like if kids are bringing the devices shown the Parents should be educated as well
Thanks great chat tonight! Thanks , and always thanks 2 handsome friends
Just learned about this Awesome!
A5 Twitter this year😀; keepN in touch w/my T tribe not in same loc; shareN what works/challenges; be open to try new things
True. Mostly weekly department meetings are the most common way to collab.
