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PaulLiabenow Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM EST

Paul Liabenow MEMSPA exec. here. Welcome to #MEMSPAchat. Thanks for joining us.

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MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat - STARTING NOW!!!! Come join the learning and collaboration. "Empowering Student Learning" is tonight topic

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat - STARTING NOW!!!! Come join the learning and collaboration. "Empowering Student Learning" is tonight topic

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM EST

I'm Connie Hamilton, curriculum director in Saranac, MI and former MS and Elem principal. #memspachat

DreaWeiner Mar 2 @ 8:00 PM EST

I'm checking in from TC, the frozen north. #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:01 PM EST

Happy Friday Eve all... Betty here, Harvest Ele Prin - Saline #MEMSPAChat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:01 PM EST

Shanna Spickard, middle school principal in Milan. #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:01 PM EST

Andy, 3-5 principal in SW MI #MEMSPAchat

Teach4life96 Mar 2 @ 8:02 PM EST

Greetings from NC. 👋#MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:02 PM EST

Robert here from Los Angeles. Middle school ELA teacher and author. #MEMSPAchat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:03 PM EST

Good Evening from Allegan. #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:03 PM EST

Ryan checking in from Traverse City. #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hurray Becky! #lmcohort8 in the house! #memspachat

In reply to @bcorbett4kids

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:04 PM EST

Jason "Grib" Gribble, Forest Elementary, Riverview #Sigadmin_MACUL #Memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:05 PM EST

Great crew on #MEMSPAchat tonight. We are talking "Empowering Student Learning. I'm your moderator. Questions start in 2 minutes...

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hello friend! #memspachat

In reply to @ForestPrincipal

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:05 PM EST

Josh from Fowlerville #MEMSPAchat #lmcohort8

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:06 PM EST

Chris Ming, Marine City HS AP/AD jumping on the #memspachat tonight supporting the one and only @MrDomagalski

In reply to @MrDomagalski

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:07 PM EST

QUESTIONS starting in less than 1 minute on #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:07 PM EST

I'd love to have all of the #MEMSPAchat PLN join me this Monday as I co-moderate #LearnLAP with the fabulous @PegGrafwallner

JulieMytych Mar 2 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hey Hey! Julie, el principal from the cold In Canton, mi #Memspachat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:07 PM EST

Rob from WI. I know it's not MI, but this chat is always so good! #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Arina Bokas Autor and educational consultant Clarkston MI #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: In what ways do you/school develop more independent learners that are self-motivated and/or intrinsically motivated? #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Jonathan from 2 Paws, looking forward to PJ day and Readquest tomorrow, March is a fun time to be in elementary school. #memspachat

Kyle_Mayer1 Mar 2 @ 8:09 PM EST

Kyle from OAISD #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:09 PM EST

QUESTION 1 starting out #MEMSPAchat with a bang...

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: In what ways do you/school develop more independent learners that are self-motivated and/or intrinsically motivated? #MEMSPAchat

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Focusing on mindset not just remediation can have an enormous impact on student motivation. #memspachat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Ss know what essential skills they need to work on. They know their reading level and work hard to get to higher levels. #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Schoology for more personalized learning, 20 time, goal setting, and tracking progress, etc. #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: When we dropped AR and followed the "Book Whisperer's" philosophy in empowering readers, we have noticed a huge shift. #Memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: In what ways do you/school develop more independent learners that are self-motivated and/or intrinsically motivated? #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

At Warner we try to incorporate choice. When students own the learning positive results occur. #MEMSPAchat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 we encourage our ss to love learning. We have fun, we take risks, we fail and we learn from it. We let learning be messy #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

Choice is huge!!! Bam! Can you give an example @benjamingilpin ? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @benjamingilpin

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Our district direction is Student Led - Future Focused. Push for Genius Hour & Flex Fridays is our start. #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: In what ways do you/school develop more independent learners that are self-motivated and/or intrinsically motivated? #MEMSPAchat

justindavidwilk Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

Justin from Northern Virginia!#MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

We have developed a PLTW sequence that incorporates independent and group thinking and allows for creativity #memspachat

mackenziecf Mar 2 @ 8:11 PM EST

MacKenzie Feldpausch, memspa friend, checking in 😀#memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:11 PM EST

Love the comments already flowing on #MEMSPAchat Keep up the great work everyone!

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Fluid Interv. groups based on need. Students get excited to move to a group working on a diff. skill or an enrich. act. #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Ss learn independence when we release control. When we believe they can... they will! #MEMSPAchat

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Goal setting projects incorporating data folders. #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 Intrinsic motivation is crucial in teaching the #WholeChild. We must rouse & ready kids' hearts, hopes, minds, & manners! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

Facilitate opportunities, let S led! #MEMSPAChat

In reply to @TCRyanSchrock

PaulLiabenow Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

When students own their learning. So true.#memspachat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:10 PM EST

At Warner we try to incorporate choice. When students own the learning positive results occur. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

Simple ways to increase choice are in reading. More complex involves #GeniusHour #InnovationDay #pblchat #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrDomagalski

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Adding "Try it Tueday" as an alternative for homework has really motivated our students to explore. #memspachat

justindavidwilk Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1. The incorporation of choice with lessons and activities giving students multiple options of displaying mastery #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:13 PM EST

I'm intrigued! Any details you can share on Try it Tuesday? #memspachat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: Adding "Try it Tueday" as an alternative for homework has really motivated our students to explore. #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:13 PM EST

Tracking the progress is so important! What we you do with the progress is even more important! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @SSpickard

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:13 PM EST

Yes! We must listen to our S and what their interests/passions are. #MEMSPAChat

In reply to @benjamingilpin

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

Love this idea!!! Connect with @ForestPrincipal and @mingchri on this concept! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @ForestPrincipal, @mingchri

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
I'm intrigued! Any details you can share on Try it Tuesday? #memspachat
- ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
  
  A1: Adding "Try it Tueday" as an alternative for homework has really motivated our students to explore. #memspachat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Miracles truly happen & transformation is the norm when we approach Ss in a holistic manner. A wraparound of meeting needs. #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Numerous classrooms having implemented Genius Hour, seems like 1 more each year. Classes often present to one another. #memspachat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

S independence starts with our trust in them in all aspects How do we communicate & cultivate trust in ss as people/learners? A1 #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

Do you give staff PD time to learn these? How do they develop knowledge and confidence? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @benjamingilpin

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

Good evening #MEMSPAchat. Joining late. Laura, from South Lyon. Just lurking and learning from others!

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

Question 2 on #MEMSPAchat is coming up in 1 minute Get ready...

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

: ) Betty! Teachers shifting to a facilitative role allows for students to have a more active role. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @HarvestLearning

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JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: One T has started "unhomework", tickets go into a bucket for certain positive rewards, dig it when they chose lunch w/ P'pal #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: How do you encourage or push your teachers and/or students to be lifelong learners? #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: Ss setting their own WIG (Wildly Important Goal), Genius Hour, & Ss led conferences #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:16 PM EST

Everything comes from within. Without the mindset changes are just cosmetic. #memspachat

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Focusing on mindset not just remediation can have an enormous impact on student motivation. #memspachat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:16 PM EST

The aim is to meet teachers where they are. Establish an environment that allows for trying new things. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:16 PM EST

QUESTION 2 on #MEMSPAchat just posted...

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: How do you encourage or push your teachers and/or students to be lifelong learners? #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Mar 2 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: By encouraging Ts and Ssto find their passions #MEMSPAchat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:17 PM EST

Lead by example. I show my enthusiasm for learning, taking risks, and making mistakes. #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: We have to model it. I continue to participate in sustained learning including #MEMSPAchat when I get the chance. ;)

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:17 PM EST

What is an "unhomework" ticket? @mssackstein #memspachat

In reply to @JWSwegles, @mssackstein

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: By modeling what I am learning either through my PLN or by what I am reading at the time. Always have a book in hand #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: How do you encourage or push your teachers and/or students to be lifelong learners? #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:17 PM EST

Enthusiasm can go such a long way!!! #PositivityUnknown2Mankind says @MrDomagalski #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @bcorbett4kids, @MrDomagalski

jenniferbhege Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1: Genius Hour! #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1a: student designed and programmed automated vehicles #memspachat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

There is no greater way to encourage others to be lifelong learners than by modeling a life-long love of learning ourselves! #MEMSPAchat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 keep learning myself and show my excitement for it. Help ts and ss find their passions and support them in following them #MEMSPAchat

mackenziecf Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

Love the idea of Ss sharing their learning with each other #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: Numerous classrooms having implemented Genius Hour, seems like 1 more each year. Classes often present to one another. #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

BAM! @ForestPrincipal If we walk the walk, they will follow and be enthused to act and innovate #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @ForestPrincipal

JulieMytych Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: By sharing ideas from the professional books I read & trying to differentiate PD #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Summer retreat! Book Studies... teachers pick. We play & learn together. Starts here and filters to Ss. #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q2: How do you encourage or push your teachers and/or students to be lifelong learners? #MEMSPAchat

justindavidwilk Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2.As a board member, I try to recognize my teachers as much as possible. We have schools present best practices led by teachers #MEMSPAchat

mattseverin Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST

Matt Severin, Dowagiac Middle. Running a little late tonight. What did I miss?! :-) #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

BAM!!!!!! #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Summer retreat! Book Studies... teachers pick. We play & learn together. Starts here and filters to Ss. #MEMSPAChat
- MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
  
  Q2: How do you encourage or push your teachers and/or students to be lifelong learners? #MEMSPAchat

jenniferbhege Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: by always making lessons real world connected, choices, & PBL's that motivate collaboration & self motivation #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Anyone is a lifelong learner as long as they continue to practice curiosity, pursue passions, and think critically. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

We hope teachers differentiate for students, leaders must differentiate for teachers. Meet people where they are & encourage. #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1a: student designed and programmed automated vehicles in pltw #memspachat

BillK76 Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A2. Believe that you can always get better no matter how good it bad you may be. Model it each day.

DreaWeiner Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: I hook them with the fun. #memspachat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: Encourage Ts/Ss to be life-long learners; model the learning process, make mistakes, and embrace collaborative routines. #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

WOW! Such awesome ideas. "Empowering Student Learning" going on now on #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1a: student designed and programmed automated vehicles in pltw #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

WOW! Such awesome ideas. "Empowering Student Learning" going on now on #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1a: student designed and programmed automated vehicles in pltw #memspachat

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

So it's not required, but it's rewarded if they do the homework? @mssackstein #Memspachat

In reply to @JWSwegles, @mssackstein

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

Acknowledge and embrace the constantly changing world we live in...if u love kids u wanna prepare them for such a world #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:20 PM EST

Continuous improvement! @BillK76 #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @BillK76

BillK76 Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A2. Believe that you can always get better no matter how good it bad you may be. Model it each day.

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: lifelong learning at #GLCSryan involves allowing Ss & Ts to find their passion while learning about the #7habits #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Practice what you preach. Model the skills and willingness to continuously grow and develop through failing forward #memspachat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 It is only in passivity, apathy, & complacency that people cease learning. Counter these negative traits at every turn! #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

I nurture curiousity & ask ss to act on it; I point out smth intersting and wonder about it. I model/share my wonders A2 #memspachat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Coffee with the Principal - Weekly time to learn and discuss various topics. Optional meetings. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

Model and they will follow! #MEMSPAchat - We must walk the walk instead of talk the talk. Follow through and support our S's and T's

BillK76 Mar 2 @ 8:19 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A2. Believe that you can always get better no matter how good it bad you may be. Model it each day.

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST

I like this idea #memspachat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Coffee with the Principal - Weekly time to learn and discuss various topics. Optional meetings. #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST

Is this coffee for ts to get to know you or for the community? #memspachat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Coffee with the Principal - Weekly time to learn and discuss various topics. Optional meetings. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST

QUESTION 3 coming up in 1 minute on #MEMSPAchat Great ideas everyone. Keep up the great work and connect with others with those ideas!

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST

correct, T says she hasn't has seen a large increase in HW production compared to previous years. #memspachat

In reply to @conniehamilton, @mssackstein

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST

Awesome #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
I like this idea #memspachat
- bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
  
  A2: Coffee with the Principal - Weekly time to learn and discuss various topics. Optional meetings. #MEMSPAchat

jenniferbhege Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

A2: growth mindset talks & models #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Yes! Wonder, awe, adventure, exploration, and experimentation are the stuff of real learning. #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

I nurture curiousity & ask ss to act on it; I point out smth intersting and wonder about it. I model/share my wonders A2 #memspachat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

I like it. If you don't mind me asking, what kinds of topics do you have for discussion? #memspachat

In reply to @bcorbett4kids

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Share your own wonders and learning; share what you learn; share what you want to learn. The more the better! #memspachat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: Practice what you preach. Model the skills and willingness to continuously grow and develop through failing forward #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Check out QUESTION 3 happening on #MEMSPAchat right now!

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Relationships to learn interests and choice to motivate #MEMSPAchat

jenniferbhege Mar 2 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: Ss driven PBL's, genius hour, compassion projects #MEMSPAchat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 connect learning to their world, and let them know that it is THEIRS to change and they have an impact #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: Facilitate book studies with staff and implement new ideas as a team. #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: By thinking outside the box and making learning fun. @PlayOsmo @stikbot @OZOBOT #makespace #geniushour #memspachat

In reply to @PlayOsmo, @stikbot, @OZOBOT

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST

A2: We offer various PD formats, then create a culture that values what teachers bring. Example: EdCamp style PD Day. #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: It seems so simple, but we ask! Focus on relationships! Genius Hour/Flex Friday, provide leadership opportunities. #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Genius Hour, Enrichment Projects, Choice, and a Makerspace Club #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

BAM! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3: It seems so simple, but we ask! Focus on relationships! Genius Hour/Flex Friday, provide leadership opportunities. #MEMSPAChat
- MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
  
  Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3 My Edutopia article on inspiring students! #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/KOzpFYBG35

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

joining in: IP from N. Alabama talk to students to help them identify their passions then let their curiosity guide the learning #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: Foster student interest by showing an interest in what they enjoy. Use as a convo starter #memspachat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

Developing student interests begins with expanding their world. Increase experiences & allow them to explore & discover. #PBL #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: PBL, Genius/Wonder Hours, PD for Ts that is Ed Camp based, flexibility, trust and some fun! #memspachat

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3: @DonWettrick has had great success in his book #puregenius. No better example of passion projects to support learning. #memspachat

In reply to @DonWettrick

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Introduced @DiscoveryEd into our curriculum. Ss and Ts love it. #memspachat

In reply to @DiscoveryEd

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2: Use #COLchat reflective ? in weekly newsletter, we've done book study, try to give time for 1 @EduPathsMDE course each year #memspachat

In reply to @EduPathsMDE

mattseverin Mar 2 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: sharing my own interests, passions, and hobbies! #MEMSPAchat

BillK76 Mar 2 @ 8:28 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A3. Gotta hook Ss, make it relevant to them, and engage them. Easier said than done at times.

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: ask Ss what they want to learn about / create lessons that emphasize voice & choice. Empower & get out of the way #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:28 PM EST

Great job #MEMSPAchat - TRENDING #2

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

Going in my newsletter on Sunday, thanks for sharing! #memspachat

In reply to @RewardingEdu

conniehamilton Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Bringing the maker movement to core areas though ideas like @AngelaStockman Make Writing https://t.co/42HqNhqq2F #memspachat

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 #MEMSPAchat focus on relationships then essential skills in literacy and thinking through content.

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

Love this #MEMSPAchat - They will buy in and be real if we buy and and show them that we are real as well!

mattseverin Mar 2 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: sharing my own interests, passions, and hobbies! #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

Question 4 coming up next on #MEMSPAchat

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: many good inventories online to dive deeper into personal interests...share with sts to respond on Drive & revisit #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 You also have to earnestly & actively involve PARENTS. We must be allies in nurturing kids' passions & dreams. #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: We must hold ourselves accountable for delivering passion for content, learning, & our Ss! It's all about our "hooks" #TLAP #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q3: How do you develop student interest and foster more relevant learning and/or help students find their passions? #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: Integrate the curriculum through projects that allow students to have voice & choice in their work. #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:30 PM EST

Slow looking. My ss HAVE to take walks/observe/thinks & then record their thinking. Often, they stumble on their true selves A3 #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:30 PM EST

Awesome graphic on #MEMSPAchat - thanks for sharing

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3 You also have to earnestly & actively involve PARENTS. We must be allies in nurturing kids' passions & dreams. #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach/encourage teachers/students to push through, be resilient, and never give up when challenges are faced? #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

I really appreciate it, Jonathan! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @JWSwegles

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4: Celebrate the positives and the growth being made. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

QUESTION 4 on #MEMSPAchat - Leading that "never give up" attitude.

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach/encourage teachers/students to push through, be resilient, and never give up when challenges are faced? #MEMSPAchat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3: We do Maker Monday & Leader Hour to try and engage students in #STEM and habit of mind development. Both relevant & engaging #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:32 PM EST

Love these ideas!!! #palmsrocks #MEMSPAchat #scmsrocks #masspchat #COLchat #miched

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

A3: We do Maker Monday & Leader Hour to try and engage students in #STEM and habit of mind development. Both relevant & engaging #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:32 PM EST

Leader Hour? Can you elaborate? #memspachat

In reply to @lpweakland

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: In moments of adversity challenge ss to meet the problem head on and find a solution #memspachat #disciplinetalks

jenniferbhege Mar 2 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: by letting them see everyday that you are human & fail sometimes too! #memspachat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Develop a growth mindset culture in which effort is valued and people understand that mistakes/challenges = learning. #MEMSPAchat

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

Always bring staff back to... "we're ALL in this together!" #truth #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Instill a growth mindset and create a safe climate for risk taking #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: We talk about how it is OK to F.A.I.L. everyday and have this posted everywhere #memspachat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

Time set aside every week to develop leadership skills and habit of mind development. The "noncognitive" skills. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @JWSwegles

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat = What learning should be all about

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: We talk about how it is OK to F.A.I.L. everyday and have this posted everywhere #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat = What learning should be all about

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: We talk about how it is OK to F.A.I.L. everyday and have this posted everywhere #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Our Community Meetings focus on this... here's an example of #GrowthMindset we recently focused on. Focus on CAN! #MEMSPAChat

DreaWeiner Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4: I remind ts about the joy of success. #memspachat

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4: support Ts efforts, recognize publicly the Ts willingness to try, & model a #InnovatorsMindset #MEMSPAchat

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4: T & S must have freedom to fail & try again after reflection. Learning occurs during failure as well as success #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach/encourage teachers/students to push through, be resilient, and never give up when challenges are faced? #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

@PrincipalStager Shared this at #MHTT17 the other day. Love it. #memspachat

In reply to @PrincipalStager

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Our Community Meetings focus on this... here's an example of #GrowthMindset we recently focused on. Focus on CAN! #MEMSPAChat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

We do lessons on growth mindset, grit, empathy for others...and much much more! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @JWSwegles

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4 The best role models of resilience & growth mindset are the protagonists of great young adult novels. Fantastic discussions! #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:35 PM EST

We should never give up on them. When someone believes in you, you can accomplish unimaginable. A4 #memspachat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4: We're always looking for ways to teach persistence. Growth mindset lessons have made a huge difference in Ss attitudes! #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:35 PM EST

I see many students that flourish when they experience success. We must support through the process. #MEMSPAchat #SuccessBreedsSuccess

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: Compare it to something they are interested, use failure in 1 area to encourage you in another, fail forward, stay positive #memspachat

HAYSchoolNorton Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat:A4: You can do this by ensuring each stakeholder realizes the intrinsic and extrinsic values in any endeavor they partake in.

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

so true!!!! Need to post this all over my school #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:35 PM EST

We should never give up on them. When someone believes in you, you can accomplish unimaginable. A4 #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

Bam! #MEMSPAchat - Supporting students through the mess! Teachers too! If they take risks, support them!

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

Sometimes the process is not so clean and concise. WE need to support them more when it's messy and let them know its ok
In reply to @benjamingilpin

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:36 PM EST

Lesson for teachers, students, both? #memspachat

In reply to @lpweakland

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:37 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat Question 5 will post in less than 1 minute...

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:37 PM EST

People thrive in personal relationships. Be there, offer your advice and time. Tell them that they can. One on one. A4 #memspachat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:37 PM EST

Once or twice a week. We carve out time on Wed and Thurs for this. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrDomagalski, @JWSwegles

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:37 PM EST

People sometimes feel overwhelmed when things feel unattainable. Important to be instructional...not at the frustration level. #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

JulieMytych Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: we've modeled and live our lifelong guidelines and life skills. Game changer for kids #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Learning is messy! Not a fluid process, but rather clunky and requires tweaks and fixes #memspachat

In reply to @MrDomagalski, @benjamingilpin

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

A4: Have to celebrate the smallest of victories, build momentum, and watch them take off! #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

QUESTION 5 on #MEMSPAchat just posted.

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Lessons for students. I have done PD for Ts too. We use a lot of #kidlit to help with the lessons. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @JWSwegles

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

#memspachat The Power of Yet

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

Hey #g2great - Come join #MEMSPAchat as well, going on right now. Two great chats collaborating together with great minds!

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5: Working on getting better at this. Started with a book study on The Leader in Me. Can't wait to hear how others do this. #MEMSPAchat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5 NJHS is one way. We also pick a student of week and put their picture up for being a positive leader in our building. #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5: Started a student leadership class, meet every other week. Discuss ldrshp styles, techniques, and applications #memspachat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

A5: 3rd gr safeties, buddy classrooms K & 3, 1 & 2... 3rd grade taught K how to "do" school in the fall. Still working together. #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:39 PM EST

A4 -teaching perseverance and resiliency as character traits with specific plans/lessons to engage staff/students. #PrepforLife #MEMSPAchat

EduGladiators Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

🎨NEW #EduGladiators series next week "4Cs of Success" w/guest @LaytonsHistory ⚗️ #globaledchat #engschat #UrbanEdChat #memspachat #G2Great

LongyHan Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

Inspire young students to learn the power of empathy by exploring cultures with G&G adventure books! #gaed #mdeschat #MEMSPAchat #TNedchat

JulieMytych Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5: one example: we have the Kiwanis K-kids service learning group for our 4th graders #memspachat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5: After reading "Leader in Me", I incorporated some of those ideas: Ss giving building tours has been a HUGE hit. #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5 The best leaders are worthy exemplars. Positions of power or responsibility pale in comparison to being a role model. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat - something to think about = "Leader in Me"

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A5: After reading "Leader in Me", I incorporated some of those ideas: Ss giving building tours has been a HUGE hit. #memspachat
- MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
  
  Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5:Stu. Council, School Safeties, Classroom Buddies, assist younger students w/ academics before school, mentoring other Ss #memspachat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

Love the Leader in Me philosophy!Many ways to adopt Leader in Me ideas even if you don't have the full curriculum #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @bcorbett4kids

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:40 PM EST

A5: Monthly Character Trait and 1 S from each class is recognized as displaying the trait on a weekly basis. #MEMSPAchat

HAYSchoolNorton Mar 2 @ 8:41 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat:A5: Allow students to be part of the "process" & don't just ask for their input, but use it. We have an active student council!

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5: Peer mediators, student council, peer tutors #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:41 PM EST

Awesome job @mingchri - Is this your initiative or a class? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @mingchri

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:41 PM EST

A5: Student leaders model behavior and mentor younger students. Give school tours. Take leadership roles in assemblies. #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:41 PM EST

Leaders make decisions. Ss have to be in charge of decisions and share responsibility for implementation. A5 #memspachat

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: We started a "Leaders of their Learning" portion of Curriculum Night. Ss teach their parents about the curriculum. #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: Tech buddies! (5th graders teach use of tech to Kinders) #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

My initiative. Original idea from one of my coaches. Ss in the group have created their own norms for the group #memspachat

In reply to @MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: Ss leadership is our culture. Ss leader groups with Ts as advisors. leader binders track growth & goals @TheLeaderinMe #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @TheLeaderinMe

DreaWeiner Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: My Ts tend to have unexpected leaders rise to the occasion when working w/21st century tech. We just have to pay attention, #memspachat

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5: Leadership roles- big & small- throughout the school & classroom. Every child can make a contribution to school culture #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: How do you promote leadership within your student body? Examples? #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:43 PM EST

Leadership begins with a belief. Believing in students&staff. Giving people opportunities to lead is a gr8 way to build leaders. #MEMSPAchat

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5: Counselor, SW do remarkable things with small groups and Peer Buddies. Help staff see ways to empower kids to make change #MEMSPAchat

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5 - Set expectations that you need all students to be leaders in their own special way for the greater good of the school. #MEMSPAchat

Kyle_Mayer1 Mar 2 @ 8:43 PM EST

Teaching Skills4Success has been very valuable for schools/students in @oaisd #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/WqF2w9rnop

In reply to @OAISD

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:43 PM EST

QUESTION 6 coming up in less than a minute.. Great work on #MEMSPAchat "Empowering Student Learning"

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:44 PM EST

A5: morning greeters, flag duty, lunch helpers, morning announcements, office helpers, classroom greeter, the list goes on & on #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q6: How does technology play a role in empowering student learning? Also, is anyone focused on forming more global citizens? #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:45 PM EST

Impressed with @catwalkteach at this years MACUL Student Showcase. She took five students that led our innovative movement. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @catwalkteach

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:45 PM EST

QUESTION 6 just posted on #MESMPAchat Only 15 minutes left and #MEMSPAchat is still TRENDING #2 and flying by with great ideas!!!!

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q6: How does technology play a role in empowering student learning? Also, is anyone focused on forming more global citizens? #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: Tech can help students have a voice and be innovative and creative. #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: Ss design trinkets for 3D printer, market/sell them at lunch then use proceeds to purchase more filament. All student lead! #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: Ss do the morning announcements, need to get on @MicheleCorbat and @benjamingilpin level soon when it comes to announcements #memspachat

In reply to @MicheleCorbat, @benjamingilpin

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

A6: Adding @Seesaw and @DiscoveryEd into our classrooms has opened up so many opportunities for our Ss to explore and stretch #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q6: How does technology play a role in empowering student learning? Also, is anyone focused on forming more global citizens? #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

Awesome! Can you give an example of a tech imitative that you've used that showcases Student Empowerment? Anyone? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @SSpickard

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

Each day our 5th graders lead the daily announcements. We upload to YouTube and share with the community. #EveryDay #MEMSPAchat

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6: The opportunities are endless. Ozbots, Dash and Dots, Student Created Videos, and Coding have been empowering at NW. #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

That sounds familiar @MrDomagalski #memspachat

In reply to @MrDomagalski

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

Each day our 5th graders lead the daily announcements. We upload to YouTube and share with the community. #EveryDay #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

Here's my example totally created and run by my 5th grade IC (Innovation/Communication)Team: https://t.co/HUStsHbi1s #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @SSpickard

lpweakland Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6: Ss love connections. Sister classrooms, Global Read Aloud, pen pals, #classroombookaday... LOTS and LOTS of ways to connect! #MEMSPAchat

RobLunak Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6 Tech helps us give students more choices, more voice, and it connects them to a world of people excited about learning #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

The empowering piece is to let the students choose the tech to demonstrate their learning. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:48 PM EST

A6: Ss today actively seek current information from experts and primary sources via Internet. We need 1:1 classrooms! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:48 PM EST

A6: Tech gives Ss voice a greater platform. Adopted SeeSaw K-3 & have grown 3 way communication between S/T/P. #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q6: How does technology play a role in empowering student learning? Also, is anyone focused on forming more global citizens? #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:48 PM EST

Ditto to that! Our students started leading "Workout Wednesday" this year to get the whole school moving! #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: Ss do the morning announcements, need to get on @MicheleCorbat and @benjamingilpin level soon when it comes to announcements #memspachat
In reply to @MicheleCorbat, @benjamingilpin

shkillen96 Mar 2 @ 8:48 PM EST

voice & choice: both necessary for student empowerment #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:47 PM EST

The empowering piece is to let the students choose the tech to demonstrate their learning. #MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat

SuptRelken Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST

Hola #MEMSPAchat !

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST

A6 Honored to have written for @arinabokas KidsStandard magazine! Global citizens more vital then ever. #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/Gd1dGYcTLv

In reply to @arinabokas

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST

How doesn't tech play a role?😆...the challenge now is teaching online awareness/discernment - much online that is not authentic #MEMSPAchat

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST

A6 - technology is a great tool, but not more important than the T facilitating learning, thinking, literacy, & collaboration. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:49 PM EST

Q6: How does technology play a role in empowering student learning? Also, is anyone focused on forming more global citizens? #MEMSPAchat

BillK76 Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A6. Gives them the opportunity to learn and discover on their own. Don't need to be told by an adult.

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Question 7 coming in hot on #MEMSPAchat... Stay tuned!

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Such an important piece. Our Ss really need to be deep thinkers and ask a lot of ?s. #MEMSPAChat

In reply to @JoshMeersma

DonWettrick Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

What does #flow #mindfulness training & #surfing have to do w #education? https://t.co/E422VXdUDr w @steven_kotler #memspachat #tlap

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q7: How do you ensure that programs are in place so students can practice and cultivate their creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

DreaWeiner Mar 2 @ 8:51 PM EST

A6: Tech is a way to ground their learning in relevancy. @TEDTalks are a wonderful resource for ts to pull ideas from the world. #memspachat

In reply to @TEDTalks

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:51 PM EST

Q7b: What kinds of "programs" do you have them support student creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: Flex Fridays really provide us this platform along with our buddy classes that work collaborate. We've also adopted 4Cs. #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q7: How do you ensure that programs are in place so students can practice and cultivate their creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q7b: What kinds of "programs" do you have that support student creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6: Information & learning opportunities have never been so accessible in the history of the world. Tomorrow there will be more! #memspachat

SuptRelken Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A6: it's one of the best ways to engage S's! It is as natural to our S's as a ✏️ was for us. Embrace the obvious and grow kids

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

QUESTION 7 is two fold.... Sharing ideas on #MEMSPAchat - Part A

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q7: How do you ensure that programs are in place so students can practice and cultivate their creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

ForestPrincipal Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: Makerspace, Genius Hour, and STEM lab. This yrs Ss Carnival is going to be all "Caine's Arcade" games, made by the Ss. #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q7: How do you ensure that programs are in place so students can practice and cultivate their creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: When we focus on instructional practices and routines that promote creativity and discovery, any program works! #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q7: How do you ensure that programs are in place so students can practice and cultivate their creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

QUESTION 7 is two fold.... Sharing ideas on #MEMSPAchat - Part B

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q7b: What kinds of "programs" do you have that support student creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

Out of Eden Learn @OutofEdenLearn is a great Harvard's free platform that drastically expand classtoom walls Please read this A6 #memspachat

SSpickard Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

A7: We have to encourage innovation w/ our Ts to have them make times for programs/lessons that cultivate innovation/creativity. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

Not sure that cultivating curiosity starts with a program. I believe it starts with a mindset. #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6: Ryan Makers, Google Mystery Hangouts, Lego Robotics Club, & GAFE used building wide. Check out #GLCSryan 4 tech integration #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: Problem & project-based learning. Makerspace & STEAM activities. Integrate art in all subjects at elementary level. #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Mar 2 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7b: Schoolwide cardboard challenge early in the year. Makerspace Carts (working on room). #MEMSPAChat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q7b: What kinds of "programs" do you have that support student creativity and curiosity? #MEMSPAchat

edcampDetroit Mar 2 @ 8:55 PM EST

Registration for #EdCampDetroit is now open! Sign up and invite a few friends! #MEMSPAChat https://t.co/nhf7DXvtTE

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7: Genius Hour, Makerspace, Tech Class incorporating STEM and iPads, creating a budget for tech and materials. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:55 PM EST

So often we feel that our plates are FULL. So critical to slow down and create authentic, joyful learning experiences. #MEMSPAchat

JoshMeersma Mar 2 @ 8:55 PM EST

A7: Blessed w tchrs who lead after school clubs - at classroom level how we ask kids to DEMONSTRATE their learning & knowledge #MEMSPAChat

SuptRelken Mar 2 @ 8:56 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A7: AWESOME ?! School's offers the natural place for human connection. PBIS, Tribes, #TLIM or whatever you do paves the way!

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:56 PM EST

A7 - I wonder if creativity and curiosity shouldn't be embedded into all curriculum? #MEMSPAchat

RewardingEdu Mar 2 @ 8:56 PM EST

This integration is crucial. Creativity & curiosity should be inextricably intertwined with all aspects of learning, every day. #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Mar 2 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: Problem & project-based learning. Makerspace & STEAM activities. Integrate art in all subjects at elementary level. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Mar 2 @ 8:57 PM EST

Each week 3 students are in charge. The final 20-25 minutes of the day is recorded for the next day. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @PostleBrown, @MrDomagalski

MEMSPAchat Mar 2 @ 8:57 PM EST

Last question coming up on #MEMSPAchat - Question 8...

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:57 PM EST

Q8: What is 1 new thing that you would like to do, or look into, to “Empower Student Learning” at your school? #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:58 PM EST

Creativity & Curiosity are the driving forces of lifelong learning. Should absolutely be embedded in all curricula! #memspachat

In reply to @HelmerGreg

mrfuehr Mar 2 @ 8:58 PM EST

A7: here's our creativity on display via @MailChimp https://t.co/Vczsz55Ti6 #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MailChimp

justindavidwilk Mar 2 @ 8:58 PM EST

A7- in our division we give principals site-based management bc they ideally know the right programs needed for their students #MEMSPAchat

jon_wennstrom Mar 2 @ 8:58 PM EST

.@MrDomagalski Sorry I missed tonight's #MEMSPAchat! PTA duties called. Looking forward to catching up tomorrow at #MEMSPA board meeting!

In reply to @MrDomagalski

TCRyanSchrock Mar 2 @ 8:58 PM EST

A8: We hold an non-fiction fair, but could use way more of these open-ended opportunities for Ss to demonstrate their passion! #MEMSPAchat

mingchri Mar 2 @ 8:59 PM EST

A8: I love @bcorbett4kids idea of the coffee chats on ed topics #memspachat

In reply to @bcorbett4kids

arinabokas Mar 2 @ 8:59 PM EST

They should be the foundation of it. Curiosity is a driving engine of learning. How far would one go without an engine? #memspachat

HelmerGreg Mar 2 @ 8:56 PM EST

A7 - I wonder if creativity and curiosity shouldn't be embedded into all curriculum? #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Mar 2 @ 8:59 PM EST

#MEMSPA fleeces a plenty at our Board of Directors meeting 2moro! Or shall I go with the #MEMSPAchat T-shirt? Who knows...?

In reply to @jon_wennstrom

bcorbett4kids Mar 2 @ 8:59 PM EST

A8: Competency Based Learning and a LMS for elementary students. #MEMSPAchat