#mschat Archive
A chat that offers middle school teachers a chance to have a collaborative discussion about a different topic each week. Our topics change from week to week, ranging from Common Core State Standards to Character Education. During the chat, participants exchanges ideas and resources. The chat group ranges in size each week from 10 to 50+ participants. Discussion can be general talking about instructional style or process to specific. Recently members of the chat group help each other create lessons.
Thursday October 6, 2016
It is 8 Pm ET time to get the train rolling
Let's start with introductions: I am Todd 7th grade science teacher and chat organizer.
Tonight we are talking Inclusion in
Toni in VA. I teach 7th grade Math.
Good evening Toni! Thanks for joining in
We will use the Q1... A1... Format for tonight
Jay, principal from Merton, WI until chat at 7:30, our district chat about Innovator's Mindset by .
Glad to have you till then Jay: Innovation is good for all schools: Great book by George
Q1: What do you wish you knew more about to help you prepare for inclusion?
A1: I wish I had time to know more about my students, how they tick and learn: Would desire classroom observation
A1 I wish I knew how I could better speak to families about inclusion.
A1: different approaches and formats beyond traditional
Many parents are scared of inclusion, don't know what it means and have biases
Meredith from SW Florida joining to learn about the thoughts of others on the topic of inclusion.
A1: I wish I knew all about how my students ticked, had time to observe good day and bad days so I could make plans that worked
A1: In order to better prepare for inclusion, I wish I knew more strategies that work as well as time to build relationships
A1: Too often students have been in class for a week or two before teachers get IEPS and info about students: Needs to change
YES, teachers need the time to build the relationship and reach ALL students
Great idea! Perhaps conversations could take place be4 school yr. begins? https://t.co/ZcpmQd3KdT
A1: Too often students have been in class for a week or two before teachers get IEPS and info about students: Needs to change
YES Parents think back to their school experiences and don't realize times have changed a bit
Question two will be coming right up ...
Better yet couldn't teachers go and observe a class at the end of the pervious year and see learning in action for Ss
Q2: What are practical ways to build a culture of inclusion in the classroom?
BOOM! Marvelous idea! https://t.co/SLwais9SJN
Better yet couldn't teachers go and observe a class at the end of the pervious year and see learning in action for Ss
YES! Time to observe them in other classes would be fantastic! https://t.co/CqmpraCnjy
A1: I wish I knew all about how my students ticked, had time to observe good day and bad days so I could make plans that worked
A2: authentic relationships celebrating contributions of each member of learning colkective
When this concept becomes common place it will be a natural benefit rather than having to plan for it. https://t.co/ziP7AljtC8
A2: Culture of inclusion starts by building relationships and SHOWING everyone is equal and accepted as members of community
A2: Put the time in to foster and build relationships ...work hard so everyone has equal roles and contributions to the classroom
practicing, modeling. and living it
A2:The first two weeks are strictly for team building, building relationships, and creating a safe enviornment.
A2. Many staff conversations, resources shared/discussed & observations of schools where it works well-helps others envision future.
Need to revisit inclusion often and talk to students for their input in making more inclusive classrooms
A2: Lots of small group instruction. My co-teacher and I do a blended format.
Hey Colleen! Popping in and out tonight, teething baby :(
Love the concept of starting slow to go fast later
A2 Our teahers use Circle of Power and Respect to build a culture of learning and inclusion.
needs to be nutured and adequately supported to take affect
Question 3 is heading your way
Would you please share what is involved w/ Circle of Power? https://t.co/4N60Kx24AA
A2 Our teahers use Circle of Power and Respect to build a culture of learning and inclusion.
A2: Our school has a center based program for Physically/ otherwise handicapped students: Push ins help Ss understand including ALL
Q3: What are the biggest barriers to meeting the needs of all students in your classroom?
What could happen that would help you feel nurtured or supported in moving toward inclusive practices? https://t.co/1d2tRghbZF
needs to be nutured and adequately supported to take affect
A3: LARGEST barrier of meeting needs of ALL is TIME. ... Time for relationships, Time for learning, Time is a barrier
YES! We are using 's Mathematical Mindsets strategies in my class.
A3: meeting all Ss needs requires efficiency and prioritizing. Working on that.
Good evening Nick thanks for popping in!
I always end the day asking where TIME went Wondering how much students GOT or If I missed something important
Yes, and determining how to prioritize what is important csn help battle this issue
Need to drop out of and to run our district chat starting in 2 minutes. Thanks for letting me join in!
Time is scarce but grateful that the effort answers a calling,not merely a job. Keep at it -Ts supporting Ss & Ts =win!
Started with 3 teachers and it's expanding every year.
Thanks for your valauable time Jay!
A3: Barrier may can be Technology too: Access can often be a problem for student and in district
A3: Sometimes the biggest barrier is their mindset, which is why teaching a growth mindset is so important.
Agreed many students are so stuck in a fixed mindset; ask for spelling help while holding their Iphone
Question 4 is on the way shortly ...
Q4: What technology do you use to help meet the needs of your differently abled students?
A3: Behavior choices can be a barrier if Teachers allow it to be one
A4: I use what ever technology works for the student: BYOD, Website with assignments, anything to inform and engage
A4 creating PDF with audio of teacher reading tests/assignments to challenged readers
A4: Edmodo, screencastify, kami, google docs, backchannels
A4: Technology can be a great tool to level the field
A4: has been a game changer for increased engagement for ALL of my Ss. So many grouping abilities and live polls
We have been doing more and more of this as of late: Finding good success but student access is an issue
Do your students have 1 to 1? We are still a "computer lab" school so access can be an issue for our students
so true! Being creative, innovative, and willing to take risks van push back these barriers
I have been using BYOD but am finding students need me to use their devices for learning otherwise SM or game tool
Some contnt areas have chromebooks to be used in classes each day and all schools are now BYOD capable
I am one of few teachers to do BYOD and we lack Wifi so very limiting
Q5 What benefits have you seen from inclusion, both for students with IEPs and general education students?
definitely difficult...we are fortunate to have robust wifi
Have to make do with what we have ....
A5: Benefit of inclusion is the diversity in the classroom, the acceptance of everyone being unique and learning at own pace
A5 S last year "it's about time I got to be in class with people like me where I can show what I know."
That is great Ken! We are working on it but I use my IPhone as a hotspot right now Bond coming
A5 confidence goes up when we put disabled kids in an inviting accommodated room with their typically developing peers.
Joining late, apologies. Will quickly read up & catch up
A5: The conversations that develop from Ss when they share their thinking. We celebrate different ways of thinking.
Great quote: All students can learn and can learn together, just at different rates and with different passions
All good the chat isn't too busy tonight thanks for joining in: (Everyone is preparing for by you!)
A5: acceptance, tolerance, and broad academic gains
A5: We all get better together! Makes a better school culture
Heading to Austin Sunday Morning! https://t.co/GdJfqCK0Lu
All good the chat isn't too busy tonight thanks for joining in: (Everyone is preparing for by you!)
and I worry if I connected with each one of my students that day!
Q6: What is the single most important thing that has helped your special ed students be successful in your classroom?
A5 inclusion when implemented w/support 4Ts allows Ss to seek the strength of others in group work
I wish I could make it this year! but Teachers got to teach! I will join the virtual
I know I can connect with ALL students every day: Just hope I connected w/ RIGHT students each day!
We'll be there with bells on!
A6 Always comes back to the relationship! No matter the kids, no matter the setting.
A6: Building a relationship with them. Making sure they know you care and want them to be successful.
Key is supplying support for Teachers and Students in the process totally agree
Heading to Austin Sunday afternoon!
Seems like no maker the topic in education it all eventually ends up about RELATIONSHIPS!
A6 a strong and trusting relationship with them and their parents
Have an awesome Party in AUSTIN: will be following your tweets!
Joining late A6: having performance tasks that are engineered 2 celebrate the gifts of every S
End the end education is all about RELATIONSHIPS and TRUST! (no matter what topic we are talking about!)
Thanks for joining tonight Make sure to follow those that include you in the conversation
relationships with parents is so important!
Inclusive tonight thanks for all the insights! Don't forget to follow all the action Sunday Oct 9- Wednesday Oct 12
There will be a from Mon Oct 10 going all day Follow for questions and insight from conference
Very true, without parents we don't go far in educating students
YES! ๐๐ป https://t.co/Sapou1ilrC
End the end education is all about RELATIONSHIPS and TRUST! (no matter what topic we are talking about!)
I will tweet out the transcript from shortly
