#ECEchat Archive
We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
Tuesday October 25, 2016
Welcome to Tonight, we’re going ing! That means YOU get to create & ask the questions during the… https://t.co/dnRDGgCdth
Go ahead and introduce yourself. Where are you from and what do you do?
Jeannie Mayer- Elementary Principal in Menahga, MN! Excited to be here!
David Wolff, HS Principal at COLA on the White Earth Reservation in northern MN; I'll be here for a while and leave a little early
Remember to include the hashtag so everyone can follow along with tonight's style chat.
Hi Jessica!!! I’m pumped for EdCamp style tonight.
Hi Everyone 😊 Julie Bloss, Principal from NE Oklahoma joining in tonight.
Welcome! So glad you are joining tonight.
Welcome Jeannie. so glad you are joining tonight.
Tonight's is EdCamp style. Start Tweets w a Q for Questions & A for Answers. We’re ready for tonight's chat!! Let’s !
Kim, EC special ed, checking in from KS. Excited about the EdCamp tonight on
Hello everybody! I'm Juliana a GT Bil teacher in Texas.
Welome to David. I hope you enjoy the style chat tonight.
Meghan, 2016 AR Teacher of the Year. High School journalism and literacy teacher. Current cheerleader for all AR schools & teachers!
Start sharing out your questions with
If you want to answer a question, jump in & go for it! ; )
Hi Kim! How have you been? So glad you are joining tonight.
Q: What is something new you’ve been learning about or something different you’ve tried with your studenst this year? ?
Q: What is something new you’ve been learning about or something different you’ve tried with your studenst this year? ?
Hey all💕 Excited to be joining tonight! I'm Abbi, a second grade teacher from Iowa!
I taught in the Phoenix area prior to coming here, now that was warmer weather ;)
Q-anyone have some good ideas for improving attendance with the littles?
Q do any of you use Twitter for PD at your school? If so, how is it recorded? Is it School-wide? Any details please
Just completed my research stats class, finally able to get back to something I love to do!
Hi Abbi! I’m so glad you are joining tonight. Feel free to post a question.
A: I am learning about robotics teaching or rather learning with my 4th and 5th graders. https://t.co/uS8ncVwngo
Q: What is something new you’ve been learning about or something different you’ve tried with your studenst this year? ?
Great question. We are continually educating families about our attendance procedures.
Hey leaders! Greg- K, MD. Checking in this evening! In & out tonight as choir practice is coming to a close. Hope all are well.
Hey all! I'm Michelle, from Michigan, and a kindergarten teacher
Lots of building our school family through It has done wonders for behaviors and the classroom environment.
Welcome to glad you joined in tonight. https://t.co/q3YowrotGw
Hey all! I'm Michelle, from Michigan, and a kindergarten teacher
Welcome back to glad you joined in tonight. https://t.co/GLtcJwIXzg
Hey leaders! Greg- K, MD. Checking in this evening! In & out tonight as choir practice is coming to a close. Hope all are well.
A1 Safe and Civil Schools is teaching me to use Time on Task tool to measure student engagement
https://t.co/K4xkAYYX0f Oops! Forgot the hashtag there!
I'm an aspiring teacher so I've been learning how to use the Blooms Taxonomy chart that I've learned on here. And other things
Good evening ! Deloris here from North Tx, principal of a Bilingual ECC. Ready to learn!
Welcome back to glad you joined in tonight. Great question. https://t.co/qiYOV8yN9i
Q-anyone have some good ideas for improving attendance with the littles?
Is anyone using QR codes for listening centers? If so, what source are they from and what devices are you using?
You can archive a twitter chat via or as long as the tweets have a shared hashtag.
I am not familiar, how does that work?
I observed an English teacher use coding with sphero balls in her class. I see TONs of lesson potential with those
My hubby used when he taught robotics and engineering in middle school. Loved it!
We put YouTube videos on safeshare. Kids scan with iPads. https://t.co/H7hCkpJgdc
Is anyone using QR codes for listening centers? If so, what source are they from and what devices are you using?
Hi Greg! so glad you can join tonight’s style
Welcome back to https://t.co/w4QxF3HDrs
Good evening ! Deloris here from North Tx, principal of a Bilingual ECC. Ready to learn!
We use iPads and currently us QRstuff to make codes for our classroom digital stories, made from .
Keep the questions coming for EdCamp
if you just show them how to search on Twitter they will be hooked. I'm planning a PD via Twitter after school!
Great q! I do, I created mine about two years ago. My students use their iPads. https://t.co/V1ovMDuBwO https://t.co/pO3CKEp87Y
Is anyone using QR codes for listening centers? If so, what source are they from and what devices are you using?
YES! Safeshare is a must! No strange ads!
Have you asked if it can count?
@ first time doing this. Interesting.
That’s exciting to know that things you’ve learned on are helping you as a pre-service teacher.
Q. What are some of the best resources you have used for SEL in your settings?
I use it personally and encourage others but no formal PD https://t.co/p8eKZeG0hx
Q do any of you use Twitter for PD at your school? If so, how is it recorded? Is it School-wide? Any details please
Awesome! I just created a twitter chat last week, and I want more teachers to join https://t.co/l9Gnggujgf
if you just show them how to search on Twitter they will be hooked. I'm planning a PD via Twitter after school!
We've used Voxer for PD but not Twitter. https://t.co/p8eKZeG0hx
Q do any of you use Twitter for PD at your school? If so, how is it recorded? Is it School-wide? Any details please
it is a great opportunity! Just put out a question and watch the magic happen.
School here in AR just did PD together as a staff on Twitter. It was a first for most. They loved it
Hi Deloris! So glad you could join tonight. Where did y’all end up eating dinner in McKinney last week?
Is there something you can share? How do use the data? https://t.co/3BfLsIW1aZ
A1 Safe and Civil Schools is teaching me to use Time on Task tool to measure student engagement
Awesome idea! https://t.co/D9HWWX3tdJ
We use iPads and currently us QRstuff to make codes for our classroom digital stories, made from .
has made such a difference. Feeling buddies, safe place that is not time out, breathing strategies.
I like quick and easy data!
Our T’s use iPads w headphones to scan the QR codes to access the story recording. https://t.co/KMPMGbXzl2
Is anyone using QR codes for listening centers? If so, what source are they from and what devices are you using?
I would love to! Our school blocks YouTube on student devices and we use iPads. Anyone have other ideas?
We are coding with our PreK students using Bee-Bots and Codeapillars to build problem solving & higher level thinking
Will hey allow Youtube kids? Epic? Both are great for the LC.
I'm working on a playground grant. Anyone have a sandbox on the playground? If so, are you glad you have it?
Awesome! I need to check that out!
That is awesome, I will tell my students that. They will be impressed! https://t.co/ffNrFkhmir
We are coding with our PreK students using Bee-Bots and Codeapillars to build problem solving & higher level thinking
Put the YouTube link on safeshare. It blocks ads. https://t.co/pPry5jFiKi
I would love to! Our school blocks YouTube on student devices and we use iPads. Anyone have other ideas?
Q how are schools creatively engaging families with the school culture?
I waver :) No cover, so when rains it is rough. Kids love it! It is a mess, but then so is everything in EC!
! Best communication tool ever! My families understand what EC is all about.
Not sure, I'll check them out. Thanks for the info
What kind of seating have you been introducing?
Do any of your high school teachers use . I'm interested in what that looks like for older students
I am only familiar with our elementary buildings using it.
We loved having you! We've started planning our next one which will have a Multicultural theme. And Spoons, yum!
Flexible seating: medicine balls, on the floor, and standing tables, my GT students love it. https://t.co/4giWr7mOlB
What kind of seating have you been introducing?
that is what I am seeing too. I want digital portfolio options for HS students
Our next school event will be a cultural event. Each team will represent a different country https://t.co/ag7nE4PnXZ
I was thinking of doing an international festival where parents and s set up booths about different countries… https://t.co/FHj44A3xUL
I have a diverse classroom and want to take advantage, inviting parents in to share about their culture.
Flexible seating works well, I think. My K Ss feel comfortable making use of the entire classroom space.
Q How are you collecting/managing inquiry-based data/documentation to show you are meeting CCSS?
We have an active and growing PTA, and the school hosts a number of events for family participation.
WHERE did you find this? Where can I find a grant!
Absolutely fantastic! I still need to experience coding for myself. My Ss have begun learning coding.
We were able to create this STEAM lab space using the Tx Prek grant funds we were awarded this year.
Q. Do your schools require a standard lesson plan format? Are your LP checked weekly? How do you submit them?
One of the vocal music Ts at my school does this all the time. Great way to share work; communicate with families.
Standing tables work well for students who love movement. https://t.co/k0uKRfbYai
Flexible seating works well, I think. My K Ss feel comfortable making use of the entire classroom space.
Introduce them to LiteBox & Great place to start w 4 coding.
There was a high school teacher doing a webinar today.
Child centered curriculum, no one checks. Must have 30m recess, 60m centers.
First exposed to Voxer a couple of months ago. Good app. Haven't yet used it in PD. Perhaps soon.
Cool resources! Thanks, Heidi! Our media production T uses and others. The Ss love the class.
Q: What is an idea you want to implement, explore or reflect on that was shared during tonight's chat?
Do it! They are very affordable. You'll get funded quickly! Check out coding too.
I would love to integrate storytelling with coding by using
What are you using you grant funds on?
Checking out the coding resources, inspired to find funding for an outdoor learning space
Kinda want to explore on this coding. I weren't too interested entirely on the technology thing but I'm intrigued by it
One more ? Tips for getting a Donors Choose Grant funded? Our PreK just submitted our 1st one ever. No donors yet.
Our next project is to create an outdoor classroom. We just wrote POs for materials & equipment.
QR codes w/ listening centers. It will free up lots of space on our student iPads.
Idea of how this was set up?
I’d love to know what you are planning to include in our outdoor space.
RT Q: What is an idea you want to implement, explore or reflect on that was shared during tonight's chat?
Awesome! We did a shape hunt last week. We drew pictures of what we saw. Love that Ss are taking photos. Will do!
has really inspired me about Lego's.
I use 2 different types of morning message. One tells info about the day, from day of week to learning opps. Other involves...
Coding is the new must learn language for ALL students.
...Ss writing and illustrating to set the tone for the day's learning. Both build vocabulary; strengthen reading strategies.
Outdoor classrooms = awesome!
Q. Last one! Are you all collaborating across the state, nation, or world in your classrooms? Via Skype or Google hangout, etc?
Check out 's ReadBox on TeacherPayTeachers to see her great idea for a listening station w QR codes.
Really enjoyed conversations about integrating tech in the primary years! https://t.co/2cdMKLtiPd
RT Q: What is an idea you want to implement, explore or reflect on that was shared during tonight's chat?
I love the outdoor centers & STEAM in ECE.
This is the first year in a few that my Ss have had a 30-minute allotment for recess. So great!
Basically yes. Check out to learn more about how students are learning to code.
Great questions, so much learned in an hour. inspiring PD. Thank you all.
Thank you for joining the style tonight. Remember to follow the friends you connected with during the chat!
We have a STEAM classroom, and the T is outstanding! High level of Ss collaboration to solve problems; create.
Be on the lookout for tonight's archive from
Thanks again for joining You all made it terrific!
This chat just flies by! Always fun to participate and grow. Continue to inspire daily!
We funded our 1st ever counselor, two full day PreK classes, the STEAM Lab, & an outdoor classroom too.
In 100% agreement. Learning through play is CRITICAL at all levels!
