#ctedu Archive | Participate

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #CTedu! Let us know who you are, your role in education and a great moment w Ss this year!

participatechat Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #ctedu by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/A6MgLdPRbR

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Woot! Hi @MrsSmith167 !!! #CTedu *waving*

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Don't forget to add #CTedu to your Tweets. We will use Q1, A1 format for questions and answers tonight. @dkreiness is moderating w me :)

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Amy, elem art T, 2nd yr of Art Studio 4 Ss instead of MY art room. Ss loved #Studentchoice last yr! #TABchat #CTedu #k12artchat

dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening! I'm Dan, instructional coach in Derby. The year has gotten off to a great start! #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi Amy!! *waving frantically back* How is the school year treating you!? #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

It is great! Ss all excited to be back :) #ctedu (me too)

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Dan!! Welcome to the #ctedu fam! How's your knee? #ctedu

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Thanks! It's taking too long to heal, but I'll live. #ctedu

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sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello I'm Sarah-lead and 4th grade T in Iowa. First time joining #ctedu I have enjoyed seeing my Ss go deeper in math conversations

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So happy to have you on the #CTedu team, Dan!

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

That's great!! I'm sure they are excited to see you!! Are you doing Dot day this year?#ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Healing is always the frustrating part! You got it!! #ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi Sarah!! Welcome to #ctedu!!! How's your year going?!

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HOTSchools Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, CT HOT Schools here for #CTedu tonight! Our core components: Strong Arts, Arts Integration & Democratic Practice https://t.co/amcFp2geSW

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi Sarah, thanks for joining us! #CTedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

That's awesome that you have support from the top!! #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

My school is a @HOTSchools :) #CTedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: In what ways does student choice improve student learning? #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Yes, we have started some awesome dots already for #dotday17 #CTedu @peterhreynolds

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: When students can bring their passions and into the classroom, it always enhancing learning! #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: In what ways does student choice improve student learning? #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I think I want to try it out this year!! When is it?! #dotday #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: When I gave my Ss choice in the art room, Ss engagement went up. WAY up #CTedu Less inappropriate behaviors, too

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

September 15ish #dotday17 #CTedu

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Funny how that happens... more engagement = fewer disruptions and distractions #ctedu

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HOTSchools Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: 1 of 3 core components @ HOT Schools is Democratic Practice. Ss take responsibility 4 their learning #CTedu https://t.co/5MVcrJ3eB6

sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: choice gives Ss ownership. They're invested in learning because they know their opinions matter #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Make your mark! https://t.co/oknijTMCbL #CTedu #dotday17

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

So do you align "responsibility" with student choice? #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Exactly! It is so awesome :) #CTedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: When students have choice they feel more invested in the classroom because their voice is heard #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Yes!! It is their responsibility to make the choices that will help them be successful! #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: How is your school or district encouraging Ts to increase Ss choice and voice? #CTedu #StuVoice #studentchoice

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I LOVE asking their opinion (esp in the first days of school) they look shocked! #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: District has encouraged the use of Daily 5 which asks for Ss choice - many Ts now use flexible seating #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

B4 we started Genius Hour at my school, I asked Ss: "How often do YOU get learn about what YOU want to learn about? They love that. #ctedu

HOTSchools Sep 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes, Ss can be responsible for their own learning, behavior & participation at school (and other places :) #CTedu

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sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: use of centers and menus, differentiated instruction, peer collaboration, flexible seating, tech integration #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: I open different centers in the art rm w a mini lesson, Ss get to choose their artistic path #CTedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I want to try Genius Hour this year! Have to start reading about it!! #ctedu

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JeremyDBond Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hi, parent peeking in after family dinner. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hey, Jeremy! #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Are you giving students more choice & voice in the classroom? How? #CTedu #studentchoice #stuvoice

dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I'll come help ; ) #ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

THAT would be amazing!!! #ctedu

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: As a classroom T, one of the biggest ways I would bring in S choice was during independent reading #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: Are you giving students more choice & voice in the classroom? How? #CTedu #studentchoice #stuvoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3:This drawing by a 2nd gr artist shows her and 2 friends w the building they created together a month before! #keepthinking #CTedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: YES - their choice & voice is a HUGE part of my classroom! Choose where we sit, projects to work on, design of the room #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Here's the beginning of a #dotday17 dot :) #CTedu @sarahmomof3boys

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Welcome, Jeremy! #CTedu

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HOTSchools Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

This: #awesome #CTedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: YES - their choice & voice is a HUGE part of my classroom! Choose where we sit, projects to work on, design of the room #ctedu

Mr_Hutchinson_ - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Hello everyone sorry I am late Sean Hutchinson 5th grade Sci/Soc. Studies teacher. #CTedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4: What advice would you give Ts looking to make their classroom more student-centered? #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Hey, Sean! How is your year going so far? #CTedu

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Mr_Hutchinson_ - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I am loving my year. I am teaching my two favorite subjects. I can’t believe it!!!! Science and Social Studies. YEAH!!!!! #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Nice! #CTedu #awesome

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Sorry #ctedu! Got side tracked & totally engrossed in an article about OctoMom - The important stuff - lol

dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Sean!!! Welcome! #ctedu

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Mr_Hutchinson_ - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I would love to be a student in your classroom. How is the year going for you. #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: Do it a little at a time. It took me quite a while to make most of my room student choice! (& they still have some must-dos) #CTedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

It's going -- its taking me a while to get back in the groove -- but we will get there!! #ctedu How about you?

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Octomom?!? Eight arms? #CTedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: JUMP! DO IT! Try it! Just go for it - don't be scared! I PROMISE the kids will LOVE it, respond with excitement & be more engaged #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Haha - no the woman who had the Octuplets like 7 years ago when she already had 6 kids! #ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I think they always have to have some must dos, but even giving them some choice makes the must-dos less painful #ctedu

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dkreiness - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: Provide opportunities for Ss to weigh in and provide feedback... even teacher evaluations! #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4: What advice would you give Ts looking to make their classroom more student-centered? #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Don't forget to follow new educators tonight! Your voice matters! (Ss too!) #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

JeremyDBond Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4) I always say something about parents, so... engage families, particularly with younger kids, to help kids find their voice. #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4: What advice would you give Ts looking to make their classroom more student-centered? #CTedu #stuvoice #studentchoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

What would YOU like to discuss during #CTedu? Let us know! https://t.co/wQD2GB8YOo

Mr_Hutchinson_ - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Dan- How are you? Starting with blank room and stating that this is our blank slate what will we create this year? #ctedu

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us tonight! Join us next week #CTedu #studentchoice #stuvoice

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Yes, Jeremy- families must be engaged too! #CTedu Thx for the reminder!

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atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Woot! So happy to have @dkreiness on the #CTedu team- thanks, Dan!

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Join us next week for another #CTedu conversation! Let us know what you'd like to discuss, here: https://t.co/wQD2GB8YOo

Mr_Hutchinson_ - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Good night everyone. I can not wait to review this chat. Amy thanks for getting this up and running! It has been missed #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT

You got it, Sean! 😊 #CTedu

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