Roxana, though tonight I’m Frankenstein’s Monster, YHS Social studies. Favorite costume that remains my go-to is Hermione Granger/Gryffindor Student. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat Tonight is going to be a chat about the tricks of the trade for being a teacher. So let's start with a question that everyone will be able to relate to...
A1: I use my Outlook calendar to keep track of everything! There are several key features including the task list that help me stay on track. And all my devices are synced, making it very accessible. #ycsdchat
A1: When it comes to time management, I try to make anything I’m going to grade for accuracy easy to grade on my end. When I’m assessing recalling, I usually do matching or multiple choice. #ycsdchat
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A1: I make lists to keep me focused. Also, I listen to my limits. There's always going to be another paper to grade or lesson to plan, but you have to know when to stop and take care of yourself. #ycsdchat
A1–up to date calendar and to-do lists—number in order of completing the “big rocks” first and then move on down...do not let email or social media in the way of completing the “big rocks” #ycsdchat
A1: Checking email can be time consuming so I try to set aside periodic checks during the day. I also try to limit social media and only access at designated times. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat A1 after a while fitbits tell us to get up and walk if we are still too long. There should be a teacherbit that tells us, "put away the papers and grades".
A1–up to date calendar and to-do lists—number in order of completing the “big rocks” first and then move on down...do not let email or social media in the way of completing the “big rocks” #ycsdchat
Both can be a real time sucker...I turn off the push notifications during the work day for this very purpose as they are designed to catch your eye and get you to start clicking #ycsdchat
A1: Mike Young from Tabb Middle. I try to bring home just enough to do for an hour. I work for about an hour each night. After that it will have to wait. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat A1: Teachers are multi taskers! I keep a mean planner that would let anyone stalk my life. It keeps me organized and focused. I Just dumped the candy bag and starting bedtime routines with the little one. So I’m in and out of the chat.
A2-definitely try to incorporate more movement and hands on activities at high school level like foldable creations or opportunities to for more collaboration and “instructional noise” so it’s not just “noise” #ycsdchat
A2: I barter with my students. If we get through the notes, then we can do a Kahoot or some other fun review activity. They’re still learning, but they’re more motivated to get to the things they enjoy. #ycsdchat
A2: Stick to routines, but add a little holiday magic. I used to play instrumental Christmas music in the background during independent or small group time (after Thanksgiving). Also, I like to use a yule log video for a cozy silent reading time #ycsdchat
A2: I planned more hands on activities but that kind of match the theme of the holiday. This week we read atomic models to decode a secret message - not Halloween but mysterious #ycsdchat
A2: I try to make things just a bit more engaging and I often overplan so there is little if any down time. Downtime around the holidays is a recipe for disaster #ycsdchat
A2: Service learning projects are great during the holidays. Students are making a difference. Who isn't motivated by that! Plan a Mini-Service-Learning Project for the Holidays | TeachHUB https://t.co/VJCZQGNuz5#ycsdchat
I call this "bundling." Combine a fun activity with something not so exciting. This is a key strategy for getting the work done! Thanks for sharing! #ycsdchat
A2: I barter with my students. If we get through the notes, then we can do a Kahoot or some other fun review activity. They’re still learning, but they’re more motivated to get to the things they enjoy. #ycsdchat
I really love this article. It shares 4 simple ways to keep students focused during the holidays. There are good ideas and things you may not have considered. #ycsdchat. https://t.co/FtMf2A5byD
A2: I planned more hands on activities but that kind of match the theme of the holiday. This week we read atomic models to decode a secret message - not Halloween but mysterious #ycsdchat
A3: I still keep in contact with my education professors and my classmates from grad school to see what they’re doing and what they’re investigating. I also keep tabs on what my high school teachers are doing, and if I can incorporate their practices into my lessons. #ycsdchat
A3–Twitter PLN is great place for staying current, ASCD is my other go to for articles and books related to trends and research in education as well as Education Week. I’m a voracious reader of anything pertinent to education research and trends #ycsdchat
I like to use @Twitter and I also attend the @edcampEVA session in the spring. Both are very engaging. I also spend time on the website: https://t.co/T3eBkrwclw Lots of great ideas there and its FREE! #ycsdchat
I like to use @Twitter and I also attend the @edcampEVA session in the spring. Both are very engaging. I also spend time on the website: https://t.co/T3eBkrwclw Lots of great ideas there and its FREE! #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat the #VDOE has different types of information, news, and resources posted to keep teachers in the know. It’s not always the first resource considered but it really could be.
A3 I like to ask other educators what they are reading. A lot of schools do book studies or book clubs and even if I don’t have time to read the book it gives me a feel for trends I need to pay attention too. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat The committees I work with have "teams" set up on office 365 to share ideas. That would be something to think about for content teachers or grade levels across the division to share up to date research and practices.
#ycsdchat The committees I work with have "teams" set up on office 365 to share ideas. That would be something to think about for content teachers or grade levels across the division to share up to date research and practices.
This year the focus of our PLC meeting and data conversation is about formative rather than summative assessment. We are trying to catch them before the big test rather than try to come back to it after the unit is finished. #ycsdchat
A4: So many things!! I’ve been super focused this year on more hands-on activities, labs, and authentic learning experiences. It has transformed my classroom! I’ve even started “flipping” my classroom to fit in more during class time. #ycsdchat
Every nine weeks I will have a virtual art show for one day of classes K through 5th. By the end of the year every student will have a piece of artwork showcased. #ycsdchat
A4: I am excited about authentic learning experiences and how these are great ways to teach students the 5Cs. I look forward to seeing these in the classroom. #ycsdchat
Every member of the leadership team was given a little YES Falcons notepad and encouraged to write notes to our colleagues to let them know we appreciate them. I like writing those notes and putting them in people's boxes. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat Our Principal sends out a weekly calendar along with kudos and photos of the great things going on in our building. We send her tidbits she can highlight each week so all staff can see our successes.
A5 - former districts had shining star and rising tide awards that peers could be nominated for, personal notes of appreciation, thank you notes, shout outs #ycsdchat
A5: At @TabbMSfamily we can nominate our peers to be recognized at a faculty meeting. Those people get various goodies like things for the classroom or even a box or Raisinetts for "Rasin the bar" #ycsdchat
A5: I have set a goal to be better at this. There are so many opportunities to recognize each other's hard work and commitment, but sometimes the busyness of the day distracts me from doing this. #ycsdchat
#ycsdchat That is all of our time this evening. I failed to look at the topic for next week (my fault). But please join us again next Wednesday for the first ycsdchat of November!! Thanks everyone!!!
