#teachnvchat Archive
#teachNVchat is now a weekly 1/2 hour Thursday chat designed to connect Nevada teachers with one another & the rest of the twitter world. Share your thoughts, ideas, solutions and connect with not only Nevada educators but educators across Twitter. Join us 7:30 PM pst every Thursday for a 1/2 hour of #eduawesomeness
Thursday June 30, 2016
Welcome to I'm Ben & tonight our guest moderator is Connie Hamilton! Be sure to follow & check out
Welcome to I'm Ben & tonight our guest moderator is Connie Hamilton! Be sure to follow & check out
Introduce yourself & give a shoutout for some friends to join us
Introduce yourself & give a shoutout for some friends to join us
I'm Connie Hamilton, Curriculum Director in Saranac, MI, Team member, & moderator. Proud to host tonight.
Our format tonight is Q1-A1 3 Questions half an hour! Be sure to add the tag in your resopnse
Hey Meredith! thanks for joining
We can always count on Meredith to bring thought to a chat.
Signing in from . Excited to share and connect experiences from last .
Catherine from Fresno CA. Current S to be Eng T. Working with Hs Ss & I'm loving itππ». Shout out to all the amazing educators
Always ready to reflect with you two and also procrastinate on my homework ;)
. Hey Derek. What did you teach this year?
I just learned something about your terrific moderator skills that I never realized be4. https://t.co/Uy0JM8TCsC
We can always count on Meredith to bring thought to a chat.
HEY Mr. Rogers glad you are here tonight
When we reflect, we model for Ss. These student leaders are spending their summer at camp and growing. https://t.co/cs6tVCE4ZU
welcome Catherine! so gad you could join us tonight-loving having some CA peeps
I've been working so much & hard that I'm so glad to be here with all of you & take time to connect
"Won't you be my neighbor ...?"
1 minute until our 1st question
THanks for joining Catherine.
, hello, Ann Marie Dickson, proud principal of Elmcrest ES in Reno, join us
Robert from Los Angeles. Middle school English.
A1. A student who soared academically and behaviorally beyond his best dream.
A1 loved being able to build relationships with Ss/families/staff will work to do the same at
Q1 Best moment is when I took a com class & learned the importance of worthiness. It's important to believe & succeed.
To what do you contribute that success? https://t.co/9nHgSLXZ6P
A1. A student who soared academically and behaviorally beyond his best dream.
YES! You certainly will as it is ingrained in your marvelous nature. https://t.co/znTPRd1wNm
A1 loved being able to build relationships with Ss/families/staff will work to do the same at
In what ways did you build relationships? What did you do intentionally? https://t.co/tmQhtCSiUN
A1 loved being able to build relationships with Ss/families/staff will work to do the same at
A1: My Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Hook. Its been great
Ss bought in & I had fun
Began & ended every lesson with his intro & outro.
How did you help them make this connection? https://t.co/2jtsSMosTq
Q1 Best moment is when I took a com class & learned the importance of worthiness. It's important to believe & succeed.
A1 I want to repeat the balance I created between developing my Ss' self-control, confidence, creativity, & capabilities.
A1 This was a special, touching moment.Yesterday 1 of my Ss wrote a letter 2 me about changing his life https://t.co/zOmgEPOjRK
Be visible-be present-listen-best part of day was doing crosswalk duty & talking to families https://t.co/wjYbfBugkv
In what ways did you build relationships? What did you do intentionally? https://t.co/tmQhtCSiUN
A1 loved being able to build relationships with Ss/families/staff will work to do the same at
A1: Building relationships w/ my Ss, Ps and school community. Having Ss take ownership of their learning.
T who believed in him - who never lost her faith that he could accomplish great things. Maturity too https://t.co/btBpADgEnU
To what do you contribute that success? https://t.co/9nHgSLXZ6P
A1. A student who soared academically and behaviorally beyond his best dream.
Elementary teacher from Las Vegas.
Please share more-what strategies did they give you to help build this with Ss https://t.co/ZLvAF5DBp0
Q1 Best moment is when I took a com class & learned the importance of worthiness. It's important to believe & succeed.
A1 Loved guiding my Ss through self-discovery projects in which they had to investigate their own heritage.
OMGOSH... I need a hook like that! LOVE it. Is there a Mrs. Hamilton's neighborhood? https://t.co/SnI6bXTvhF
A1: My Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Hook. Its been great
Ss bought in & I had fun
Began & ended every lesson with his intro & outro.
, a1, I am so proud of the great collaboration and focus on what's best for students, can't wait for 16-17 w/ my awesome staff.
A1: Taking 30 individuals and making them a team who loved to learn for the sake of learning, not a grade.
A1 Coaching my students as they face personality challenges in a group dance activity...
Awesome-what are some things you did to help Ss take ownership-how did you build it https://t.co/abyg5Ta6Hb
A1: Building relationships w/ my Ss, Ps and school community. Having Ss take ownership of their learning.
There is a famous Broadway play that you could use one way or another? https://t.co/w12WRoXdW2
OMGOSH... I need a hook like that! LOVE it. Is there a Mrs. Hamilton's neighborhood? https://t.co/SnI6bXTvhF
A1: My Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Hook. Its been great
Ss bought in & I had fun
Began & ended every lesson with his intro & outro.
A1 part 2 ... and then blow everyone away in their final performance
Colaboration is key-what structures did you put into place to build that https://t.co/DASSXJ1tck
, a1, I am so proud of the great collaboration and focus on what's best for students, can't wait for 16-17 w/ my awesome staff.
how did you get all your Ts on board with the same vision?
our 2nd question is about to drop
Right on! I will brag that both my kids had & benefited from it! https://t.co/Ka5w3SfBBw
A1: Taking 30 individuals and making them a team who loved to learn for the sake of learning, not a grade.
Just realised is in West MI. I am from Hastings, MI and did my undergrad at .
building relatnships w/Ss first &show Ss my passion,power &excitement for learning asking ?s to get them excited.
Listening now.... Determined to find a theme song. https://t.co/KH1Uao5897
No...but I would be playing with "Hamilton" the musical. You are the long lost great-great-great-etc...grand niece of A Ham!
A2.Believe it is important to self reflect & realize each day we had something that didn't go so well- tomorrow we can change
exactly-honest assessment of ourselves & actions helps us grow-if we ignore it we repeat mistakes https://t.co/vhF6yph4hb
A2.Believe it is important to self reflect & realize each day we had something that didn't go so well- tomorrow we can change
A2: Flipped HW. To many Ss refused to watch lecture videos. I think my change in schools will help & retention 4 not doing it.
A2 Made the mistake of not dropping a class which I didn't pass. However, I don't regret nothing bc we learn from mistakes
A2 I am not giving feedback on essays unless the S is right next to me. That personal touch has transformed their writing!
,develop vision/mission/goals as a team & focus on supporting each other, reflect instead of blaming or making excuses.
A2 Creating self-guided units w/o enough guided instruction. I need to spend more time guiding Ss through the process.
A2: One of the hardest activities I have ever participated in. But I'm signed up to do it again! : ) https://t.co/OMv8hAnulD
A2 classic taking on more than I can handle & compete well-got done but not always best effort in 2016/17
How do you find time for this? Did you give feedback electronically before, or on paper? https://t.co/6cNJYJIKrY
A2 I am not giving feedback on essays unless the S is right next to me. That personal touch has transformed their writing!
Love the idea of flipped but needs to be eased into-often Ss struggle with new found freedom https://t.co/uRgSVmBjBh
A2: Flipped HW. To many Ss refused to watch lecture videos. I think my change in schools will help & retention 4 not doing it.
It's a delicate balance when to let go instructionally. Ss need strategies, scaffolds & support! https://t.co/ggCT5MZxcA
A2 Creating self-guided units w/o enough guided instruction. I need to spend more time guiding Ss through the process.
, a2, we didn't include our students in our vision/mission/goal setting, we need to include students in this important work.
if i had a $ for courses dropped... https://t.co/WLrAr3TShF
A2 Made the mistake of not dropping a class which I didn't pass. However, I don't regret nothing bc we learn from mistakes
A2 for many of us its about time-we need to give ourselves permission to go slow to go fast later-same with our Ss
Our last question is coming up
Q3: What NEW goals do you have for 2016-17? How will you use the next two months to plan for it? https://t.co/q0mbk9kvkA
right on! when we take on challenges-physical or mental we push our comfort level-empathy for our Ss https://t.co/BAB0Mw4ArY
A2: One of the hardest activities I have ever participated in. But I'm signed up to do it again! : ) https://t.co/OMv8hAnulD
Writers notebooks are crucial for me. I can see common mistakes & also push Ss beyond & below the surface.
A2: grading assignments as quickly as I would hv liked. Next year, will schedule my days out better to give quicker feedback.
Yep... I'm in Caledonia. https://t.co/7WELyQMsrr
Just realised is in West MI. I am from Hastings, MI and did my undergrad at .
thats key-learning from it-any thing we struggle with provides chance to build future confidence
A2 I also think I didn't give myself "ME" time. We get caught up in what we do that forget how important our health is.
OK.. I think I found one. https://t.co/VtvkjhjgMs
I want to be in the room where it happens... https://t.co/KH1Uao5897
No...but I would be playing with "Hamilton" the musical. You are the long lost great-great-great-etc...grand niece of A Ham!
Q3: Ss pick how they want to show master of their standards. Will start with ELA and/math. Collaborating w/another T to help me
A3: To be the best leader I can possibly be! By taking time each day to encourage someone who needs it! https://t.co/JqttGErQRH
yes-love to know more https://t.co/9wvcTPwzPI
How do you find time for this? Did you give feedback electronically before, or on paper? https://t.co/6cNJYJIKrY
A2 I am not giving feedback on essays unless the S is right next to me. That personal touch has transformed their writing!
Now I can share it with others & not be ashamed.Despite the bad grade, I'm proud of my work. https://t.co/EOipkqUS2N
thats key-learning from it-any thing we struggle with provides chance to build future confidence
Would it save you time to skip the grade and just give feedback? https://t.co/4eMSLBj2OD
A2: grading assignments as quickly as I would hv liked. Next year, will schedule my days out better to give quicker feedback.
A3 I plan to read more educational books, join more chats, possibly create my own blog. Twitter has been good to me this Yr.
grades are blips in time-true learning is retained & applied beyond the classroom-you nailed that part https://t.co/cWZBVaCF4v
Now I can share it with others & not be ashamed.Despite the bad grade, I'm proud of my work. https://t.co/EOipkqUS2N
thats key-learning from it-any thing we struggle with provides chance to build future confidence
A3 I want to grow more as a S & future T. If it wasn't for Twitter, I wouldn't know all of u & nor the books I plan to read
A3 Sooo many. Use tech to improve T-S feedback loop. Use to create ePortfolios. Improve relationship w/community.
Student identifying the criteria for success: that has high effect size according to https://t.co/5LORc6SUYx
Q3: Ss pick how they want to show master of their standards. Will start with ELA and/math. Collaborating w/another T to help me
A3: Designing APUSH curriculum that helps everyone of my APUSHers pass the AP exam
Break down writing process & HT skills daily
is key for future of professional development-glad you've tapped into its power
, a3, balance focus on academics&sel, take time to listen to staff and students & use the information to provide what is needed
Thank you so much to for moderating tonight's -be sure to check out on Tuesdays 6 PM PST
A3 (2): Gamification of the classroom. Yup implementing everyday and...
it...
will be...
AWESOME!!!!
https://t.co/hn4FohP3Fw
A3. Goal-to be active in the field of education w/out all of the responsibility of being a principal. 26 yrs. was a long time.
How will you ensure you meet your goals? https://t.co/o9w2EcGK45
A3 Sooo many. Use tech to improve T-S feedback loop. Use to create ePortfolios. Improve relationship w/community.
yes & no.I am good at giving feedbck to Ss,but not entering or grading the assignments.I'm not a fan of grades
I've learned that grades don't signify nothing. True they exist & go on our records but it's more https://t.co/ApLLszU7rx
grades are blips in time-true learning is retained & applied beyond the classroom-you nailed that part https://t.co/cWZBVaCF4v
Now I can share it with others & not be ashamed.Despite the bad grade, I'm proud of my work. https://t.co/EOipkqUS2N
thats key-learning from it-any thing we struggle with provides chance to build future confidence
Our profession is better with leaders like you. https://t.co/FORH9s3bjD
A3. Goal-to be active in the field of education w/out all of the responsibility of being a principal. 26 yrs. was a long time.
ooh so exciting! I'm reading with group and loving it!
part of being an effective leader is building more leaders-this comes from encouraging https://t.co/n4UyT5y4Zv
A3: To be the best leader I can possibly be! By taking time each day to encourage someone who needs it! https://t.co/JqttGErQRH
Be sure to follow all the peeps you colaborated with tonight and remember to be awesome tomorrow
Many thanks to all in . Good humor tonight mixed w/ reflection.
Congrats, Connie! Just got the 1st proofs from my production editor for my upcoming book for parents https://t.co/cHo6QPeWgl
A1 seeing our staff come together toward the end of the year after a tough year of work.
Did you do anything special to build this in-events/activities or was it organic? https://t.co/IrRzDpl3qW
A1 seeing our staff come together toward the end of the year after a tough year of work.
I missed but just read through a ton of it- great chat tonight!! Thanks for sharing all!
Thank you for a fabulous discussion tonight
thanks as always Meredith! Have an awesome Friday & hope you are enjoying summer https://t.co/NKfwJmFsUU
Many thanks to all in . Good humor tonight mixed w/ reflection.
Make sure that all important ME time is included. Pace yourself. https://t.co/36ZBkPtnXa
A3 I plan to read more educational books, join more chats, possibly create my own blog. Twitter has been good to me this Yr.
If anyone wants to do a book study on Kids Deserve It! Starting in August, let me know. It will be on
A3 I'm excited to help my new kinders start their journey toward literacy & digital citizenship. https://t.co/8mvhdcqezD
I try to align goals in 3 areas: (state teaching standards), school improvement plan, & interest. https://t.co/rfj3lu7E2e
How will you ensure you meet your goals? https://t.co/o9w2EcGK45
A3 Sooo many. Use tech to improve T-S feedback loop. Use to create ePortfolios. Improve relationship w/community.
hey I just got that book! count me in https://t.co/xCO0sn9C8G
If anyone wants to do a book study on Kids Deserve It! Starting in August, let me know. It will be on
Yes! build that whitespace in your calendar to help recharge for future adventures https://t.co/89FNjgn0Na
Make sure that all important ME time is included. Pace yourself. https://t.co/36ZBkPtnXa
A3 I plan to read more educational books, join more chats, possibly create my own blog. Twitter has been good to me this Yr.
great way 2 keep connected with staff-we often focus on beginning of year lose track as chaos starts https://t.co/ejhHETVBeX
Circled back to individual staff to make sure they were ok. Also filtered as much as I could in the springtime.
love this! kids (& me) learn better when there is a challenge-competition of gaming is awesome https://t.co/kJWefIfHrP
A3 (2): Gamification of the classroom. Yup implementing everyday and...
it...
will be...
AWESOME!!!!
https://t.co/hn4FohP3Fw
A3 Year 5 for me. Strongest staff yet! Start w/ school-wide essential Q & let e. Dep. create a plan of attack. Should be fun!
something I need to remember-we feel ground down-ss ground down Ts ground down how do we lighten loads https://t.co/tq9WM1Eq1l
Biggest take away last year was to follow-up w/staff. They are grinding & never ask for anything. Springtime is as important.
A3 Encouraging staff to be creative with tech, room arrangement & project-based planning. Aligning budget to support ideas!
