#bcedchat Archive

This is an edchat for educators, primarily in British Columbia, Canada.
Sunday February 12, 2017
10:00 PM EST
  • participatechat Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #bcedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/ENI75nCqOy
  • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Please introduce yourself and include your subject, grade level and area of interest. #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #bcedchat this long weekend. The topic today is Refugees & New Immigrants: Integration for Success
  • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
    @brynmw and @janetchowmsc will be our co-moderators for tonight. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @JanetChowMSc
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Looking forward to tonight's #bcedchat on refugee support with @JanetChowMSc
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Hey #bcedchat! Melanie Ledlin K/1 and Tech teacher from SD43. In and out of chat tonight :)
  • dramaqueen4 Feb 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
    @bcedchat Commercial break during #GRAMMYs -- will intro myself now...lol...Shannon from PG where suddenly we have snow. #bcedchat
    In reply to @bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Yes yes. Looking forward to learning alongside you all. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    .@msledlin Hi Melanie. Welcome #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Great to have you here, tonight (between commercials...) #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hello #BCedchat Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hi Melanie. great to have you chatting with us tonight. #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hi all. Monica from Coquitlam. Middle school, math and science focus. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Awesome to see you here, tonight. #bcedchat
    In reply to @Dunnie98
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
    .@dramaqueen4 #bcedchat Hi Shannon - good thing theres a break with Grammys. Multitasking
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
    HI Lemarr - Hows the weather in Fresno? #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Good evening everyone. Nick from Galena Alaska. #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
    kids all out at movie - some piece and quiet to chat with my #bcedchat friends!
    In reply to @brynmw
  • technolandy Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Ian - principal librarian in BCs slushy Shuswap - always enjoy learning from #bcedchat on Sundays!!
  • tracyacramer Feb 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hello. Tracy here from a much warmer Langley. Multitasking again tonight #bcedchat #Grammys
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Awesome to have Alaska in the house! #bcedchat (I'm so hip.....) #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #bcedchat #edchat #sd36learn Looking for a 4th for Quad blogging, grades 4-7. Anyone interested?
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #BCedchat My wife and I are in Pasadena, but heard the weather in Fresno like it was here. Absolutely beautiful
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Jan comodding with @brynmw on #bcedchat The snow is finally melting!
    In reply to @brynmw
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi. Christine from the Sunshine Coast. Interested in math education, assessment, and leadership/systems/governance. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi Tracy. Hope you are enjoying the #grammys and family weekend! #bcedchat
    In reply to @tracyacramer
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Awesome! so glad you could make it tonite. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    We will be using the Q1, A1 format. Please label your responses and use the hashtag #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Sherida Charles, secondary art, Coquitlam. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi Nick. Happy to have you tonite #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Margaret from Surrey BC here #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi Ian. Glad it's only Slushy! #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi Sherida. Love the art you share. So much talent that you support and help create. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
    >>> Q1: How does your school/district welcome new immigrants and refugees into your community? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Margaret. glad to have Surrey represent! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MargaretOW
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Christine - thrilled to have your voice tonite #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Sherida. So glad you're here tonite with us. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • LoraSarchet Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi I'm a primary t from #sd36learn #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Margaret. Happy to have your voice tonite #bcedchat
    In reply to @MargaretOW
  • marthajez Feb 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi All @ #bcedchat I am just jumping in to the convo to invite u to our Learning Summit this week- #codebc w/ @lisaannefloyd @mraspinall
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1: we have a support in a welcoming school, then in our community. Supporting families and students! #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
    >>> Q1 #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
      >>> Q1: How does your school/district welcome new immigrants and refugees into your community? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Should be an amazing summit of learning. Glad you could join us, tonight.#bcedchat
    In reply to @marthajez, @lisaannefloyd, @mraspinall
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
    HI Lora. Happy you dropped in tonite #bcedchat
    In reply to @LoraSarchet
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hi everyone... Kristin Wiens /Inclusion Coach / K-12 #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Feb 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
      Please introduce yourself and include your subject, grade level and area of interest. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Okey doke! #bcedchat
    In reply to @marthajez, @lisaannefloyd, @mraspinall
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: new immigrants/refugees are usually placed in a class designated to help them learn language and Canadian customs....#bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Hi Kristin. Great to see you tonite #bcedchat
    In reply to @kwiens62
  • dramaqueen4 Feb 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #bcedchat We had tours & introductions. We have sn ELL program. A1
  • AssignmentHelpN Feb 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #bcedchat #CVESDChat #TPEPchat 10 Simple Ways to Use Pinterest For Classroom Teaching https://t.co/0i2sbvZqo7
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Does this support them well? Or are they still 'thrown in' to the classes? (I know you support them....) #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 It always starts with that first intro. Sets the tone. We have settlement workers who also build bridges #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
    How does you ELL program support them in their home language? #bcedchat *just asking...
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1. Previous district had refugees from burma, south sudan and most of south America. We embraced and celebrated the kids' culture #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Always great to feel welcome #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: our middle school has a weekly cultural club gathering to celebrate diversity #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1. Ss are fully immersed. Staff fully aware of social & learning needs. Collab w/ welcoming communities. https://t.co/8INfmMg8d8 #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #bcedchat Heather, #sd36learn res T @ school w/Syrian refugees. The Welcome Ctr provides orientation + translation services, for starters
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Are SWIS workers common in the province for support (#sd43 have great support in language) #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1. #BCedchat Fresno welcomes languages learners with support and connections to the community Fresno is a diverse city over 59 languages
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
    good question? I'm sure it helps. But it's the only support I know about...#bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #bcedchat A1: our lovely school secretary brushed up on her Arabic to make Syrian mom feel more welcome
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
    .@brynmw Not sure about that - we know Vanc has them. They do amazing work #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Awesome. Love to hear that, when the news suggests that new comers are not always welcomed...#Bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1: Oops, forgot tag line! Also, office has welcome process, t's, LST's and admin alerted asap when families arrive on doorstep. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Wondering about the parents? #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
    That's going a long way to support and welcome. #bcedchat
    • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
      #bcedchat A1: our lovely school secretary brushed up on her Arabic to make Syrian mom feel more welcome
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1: our IT dept. members are from a variety of countries and often interpret for our new families at schools -so kind and generous #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
    .@LemarrTreadwell Sounds a little like our district - many languages. Some schools have over 80 lang represented #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1 Art work and flags from around the world in school-hoping to see a familiar symbol.EAL classes, and Ss in class to welcome them #bcedchat
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1) invited entire family in with translator to get intodurctions started and share all our wonderful school supports #WinnipegSD #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    As a Welshman, I find that Welsh is often overlooked....but then it is not that common...#bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Q2 coming up soon! #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #bcedchat A1: Also, most staff have Google Translate app on phones to help w/instant comm issues. Arabic, Punjabi, etc.
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #BCedchat Bryn. the power of being a connected educator.
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
      Awesome. Love to hear that, when the news suggests that new comers are not always welcomed...#Bcedchat
      In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Much of the community embraced the families, the school opened its doors to the families to offer services/support. #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
    This is what all educators should hear! #bcedchat
    • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
      #BCedchat Bryn. the power of being a connected educator.
      • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
        Awesome. Love to hear that, when the news suggests that new comers are not always welcomed...#Bcedchat
        In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
    .@brynmw Then youre our rep for the beautiful Welsh nation! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
    .@nick_schumacher It takes many hands and warm hearts #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nathan_stevens Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Sorry I am late. The Metallica / lady Gaga awesomeness captured me #bcedchat
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    But...not everyone in the community was so accommodating. 😭 #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Yes Just practiced today using the app. Making sure i could pull it out in a second and use it. #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    #bcedchat We can book translators from at least 20 langs to schools or meetings, no charge. Fantastic service offered by #sd36learn!
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    croeso i British Columbia. #bcedchat #Cymru
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Q2: Newcomers need support, but resources are limited. How do you provide support for all your students in a diverse classroom? #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
    .@nick_schumacher Oh dear. Look outside of ourselves #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Hi Nathan. Youre forgiven as its Lady Gaga! #bcedchat Happy youre here
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: I've added additional languages to worksheets, assignments, etc. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
    >>>> Q2 Supports? #bcedchat
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
      Q2: Newcomers need support, but resources are limited. How do you provide support for all your students in a diverse classroom? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: We have supports for all students, understanding that not all our students understand English. #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: it's a challenge but being understanding/kind doesn't cost money. Only energy, and luckily most students are grateful so helps.#bcedchat
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2: We look to community partners for additional resources that are often free. 😊 #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Supporting all our students (differentiation?) is important. Good for all, essential for some. #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • nathan_stevens Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2 we open up activities to allow personalization to build engage #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2. I'm currently not teaching in a K-12classropm. Would love to hear how Ts create an inclusive enviro for these Ss. #bcedchat
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2: incorporated additional languages into K/1 class meetings and circle time (ex. count 1-10). Gr8 way to build community #bcedchat
  • DavidBarnum Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #bcedchat Thought this would be a relevant contribution to the discussion.
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Of course you do. I would love to watch your class....#bcedchat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: We have ELL tchrs who take a major role. In reg CR we use apps like Microsoft Translator to help ease cmns #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2. I'm currently not teaching in a K-12 classroom. Would love to hear how Ts create an inclusive enviro for these Ss. #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #bcedchat I'm at 2 schools: 1 offers new backpack filled w/new school supplies for s's, other offers clothing 2 s's + parents.
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2. #BCedchat The first week or so I assign a class buddy. We also celebrate the cultural, social and religious events of classroom
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
      Q2: Newcomers need support, but resources are limited. How do you provide support for all your students in a diverse classroom? #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 Ss help translate for Ss & parents. Use lots of pictures/ picture books to teach with. Leveled EAL classes for 2 blocks a day #bcedchat
  • technolandy Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 we have had some community groups get together to pre-think some possible issues (language easier than finding rentals!) #bcedchat
  • nathan_stevens Feb 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
    most people would it is a huge cluster #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2: personalization is key. Equity vs. Equality comes to mind. Give everyone a fair chance to learn at their ability level. #bcedchat
  • LoraSarchet Feb 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2 allowing the environment to support st helping st and materials/environment supporting an entrance point for all #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Clusters are good (especially the caramel/chocolate kind). #bcedchat
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • lyndasuelew Feb 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Beautiful example of knitting together of a community. #takesavillage #bcedchat
    • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
      A1: our IT dept. members are from a variety of countries and often interpret for our new families at schools -so kind and generous #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2 Celebrate each individual. Adjusting. Kids are great communicators #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2 I have also had Ss answer/write in own language then draw pics/write a few words to share in English #bcedchat
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
    I forgot, we also have backpacks with supplies. small detail but important #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    >> Q3 - coming up #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    That's so important. Supporting our families. #bcedchat #starfishbackpacks
    In reply to @MargaretOW, @hljohnson36
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A2. Strategically chosen social and emotional learning lessons. These teach the Ss how to work with and learn from one another. #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #bcedchat A2: Also, district funds from inner city designation. Increased ELL, counselling, res t support. I have 1 s on my caseload.
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #BCedchat I'm looking to use #Skype speakers for Ss in their language! Just an idea.
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    BOOM! #bcedchat
    • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
      A2 I have also had Ss answer/write in own language then draw pics/write a few words to share in English #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    >>Q3: In what ways do you address cultural differences with respect to new immigrants and refugees? #bcedchat
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A2: #Visuals are great for all students esp. English language learners #bcedchat https://t.co/lVaReuvjzl
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
    That is so cool. Make your ELL students the expert understanders in the learning. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
    .@LemarrTreadwell Great idea! #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
    lots of amazing children's books available to incorporate too. Name Jar by Yangsook Choi is one of my favs. #bcedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A2) Ask new Ss WHat they are interested in, Let them guide the learning for a time, their voice is important and valued. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Does anyone use the SIOP models to support their refugee students? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
    I'm also wondering what backgrounds your refugee students have...is it different in different areas? #bcedchat
  • nick_schumacher Feb 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Awesome!. Thank you. #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
    .@brynmw We have SIOP trained tchrs across district #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
    .@GPearceWSD Hi George. Welcome to #bcedchat YES -voice is important
    In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3. Same as A2. Sorry. I'm hoping for inclusive, respectful and curious. Would like to see what others have to say. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
    And do they use it beyond ELL classes? (I think I know the answer, coming from Burnaby...) #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Our district ELL teachers use SIOP and love it. #bcedchat
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
      Does anyone use the SIOP models to support their refugee students? #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
    I LOVE that book. So much fun to connect with. Also read "I Hate English" #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin, @nick_schumacher
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A2 #bcedchat Working w/teacher-librarian 2 purchase relevant books 4 lib collection. Used to be a t-l, imp 2 include them as team support!
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
    .@brynmw Ya know we're trying to integrate it all wholistically. Fortunate to have a huge SD team support so never alone #bcedchat #grateful
    In reply to @brynmw
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
    I love that book too #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin, @nick_schumacher
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
    .@hljohnson36 Books in multi-languages in video or audio? How about build their own? #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Q4 coming up....#bcedchat
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3) Culture = what is normal to someone. Food brings everyone together. Throw food into the mix, local / foreign can't go wrong. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Love that idea. build you own book. so much opportunity for sharing cultures. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
    .@brynmw Wouldnt it be cool to build a bank of multi-language stories all digital that can be shared? #bcedchat #empower
    In reply to @brynmw
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Such diverse students. It is such an amazing opportunity to learn. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MargaretOW
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #BCedchat George. Especially when each culture food is represented. Invite me please!!
    • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
      A3) Culture = what is normal to someone. Food brings everyone together. Throw food into the mix, local / foreign can't go wrong. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Just a question. Q3: In what ways do you address cultural differences with respect to new immigrants and refugees? #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
    we research family history and do a cultural feast at end to celebrate! Awesome way to bring Ss together. #bcedchat
    In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
    .@LemarrTreadwell Did I hear food? #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:32 PM EST
    @brynmw @JanetChowMSc ties in nicely to K/1 community unit as well #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @JanetChowMSc
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:30 PM EST
      Love that idea. build you own book. so much opportunity for sharing cultures. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Q4: Besides cultural diff, how do you address the language barriers with parents/guardians of your new immigrant/refugee students? #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3 try and focus on similarities, actually. What makes us all humans? Follow a TRIBES culture of respect and mutual agreements #bcedchat
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Sounds like the beginning of a feast, lots of cultures represented at my school. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3: the refugees in my classes seem to be almost exclusively Syrian. Immigrants from Nepal, Iran and other countries too #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    .@Dunnie98 @GPearceWSD Great idea! Personal history is a story centered #bcedchat
    In reply to @Dunnie98, @GPearceWSD
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #BCedchat. What Dunnie just said is awesome. Diverse but not divided!
    • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:31 PM EST
      we research family history and do a cultural feast at end to celebrate! Awesome way to bring Ss together. #bcedchat
      In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Love the aspect of bringing in food. always welcome. #bcedchat
    In reply to @GPearceWSD, @LemarrTreadwell
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Books, haven't gotten into video/audio, will suggest that! Working w/Starting w/stories, building literacy in-class #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:34 PM EST
    .@hljohnson36 Thought the app-BookCreator might work here (dual language) #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #bcedchat our district has translators, also we use our staff who speak different languages to help with this. A4
    In reply to @brynmw
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4 Ps bring in friends/grab Ss they think speak language to translate - even if Ss they recruited is a beginner En lang learner #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Tks, great idea, will look into it this week! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Can't talk...Celine Dion is on.......I'm so embarassed. #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4: language barriers are tough but the students make good efforts to comprehend and I use visuals. Translators help w/meetings #bcedchat
  • MargaretOW Feb 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #bcedchat A4, as mentioned, our secretary has some Arabic, but secretary's mom also will help over the phone to clarify things :)
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Could do home language on one page/other page possibly English or dump the English #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #BCedchat When we celebrated "Day of the Dead" many of my Hispanic Ss and Ps did not their cultural history.
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Does anyone have translations for newsletters? Who translates? #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc, @hljohnson36
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Anyone use Microsoft Translator? I'm obsessed with it -does side/by/side speech &text #bcedchat Helps in pinch
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #BCedchat My wife and I attended Black History Celebration Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Pasadena, CA Wow
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I tried that, and google translator. There is a photo option that changes the language, but not the font...#bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4) Translators, EAL curriculum, & technology. It is a struggle to communicate properly at times but smiles are universal. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Found it better than Google #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
    .@brynmw @hljohnson36 Sadly what I know is newsletters only have English unless its some of the district common stuff #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @hljohnson36
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A4. Mentioned in A1 that we collaborate with welcoming communities from SC Comm Services. Also @CapilanoU SC teaches English. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CapilanoU
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Am downloading now. Thanks! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
    we could reach out to parents to ask if the would volunteer to help translate. Helping the class community #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @JanetChowMSc
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
    .@msledlin @brynmw Bridge building #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin, @brynmw
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
    District/some school newsletters avail in many langs, provided by dist. Trans avail on Welcome Ctr website #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @JanetChowMSc
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #BCedchat Is this an idea for building community. Attending church with our refugee Ss?
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
    We have adult classes for English and many sites have drop-in parent chats to learn #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Me, too! #bcedchat
    In reply to @GPearceWSD, @JanetChowMSc
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:41 PM EST
    >>> Q5 coming up in a seconds #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:42 PM EST
    That is sad. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:42 PM EST
    has text and audio. some cant read the text. Like that Ss can speak and it will translate for me #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36, @GPearceWSD
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:42 PM EST
    >>> Q5: What types of resources would you recommend to support our students, regardless of background? #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Love it...so immediate in times of need. Now on my phone! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc, @GPearceWSD
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A5: @BookCreatorApp They can still show elements of a story regardless of the language. Characters, setting, conflict, etc. #bcedchat
    In reply to @BookCreatorApp
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:44 PM EST
    .@hljohnson36 @GPearceWSD Let me know how it goes. I test it on the English/French/Cantonese #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36, @GPearceWSD
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A5: @duolingo for any additional language. Use this with my German Sts and I use it to brush up/relearn French :) #bcedchat
    In reply to @duolingo
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Q5: #visuals, music, mindfulness, art #bcedchat
    • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:42 PM EST
      >>> Q5: What types of resources would you recommend to support our students, regardless of background? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A5: I'm loving our K talking tables that allows all students to learn and talk within a safe space. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:45 PM EST
    .@msledlin @BookCreatorApp Love that app #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin, @BookCreatorApp
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
    I've seen great improvement from my Ks w/ Talking Tables. Confidence for sure #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A5. I'm aware of the ELL Consortium in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Collaboration b/w Districts to share ideas and PS. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:46 PM EST
    We all hug and care for each other in any language #bcedchat Reminds me of "Gratitude-Schwarzberg https://t.co/2DP1N76kOl #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
    In the last five months, the growth is amazing....#bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A5 #bcedchat Rosetta Stone, Simple Wikipedia, Razkids, A-Z learning good resources. Remember your teacher-librarian! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
    Q6: How do you celebrate the differences of cultures and backgrounds in your classes/school? #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Yes, so great for our ELL s's. #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin, @brynmw
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Great list of resources #bcedchat
    • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
      A5 #bcedchat Rosetta Stone, Simple Wikipedia, Razkids, A-Z learning good resources. Remember your teacher-librarian! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A6: Celebrations of cultures are so important and can connect students to the community. #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Will do! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JanetChowMSc, @GPearceWSD
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A6: As said earlier, I try to incorp. additional languages into class meetings. Even learning how to say "Hello" in another lang. #bcedchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #BCedchat Gotta say this, Bryn, great minds think alike!
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
      A6: Celebrations of cultures are so important and can connect students to the community. #bcedchat
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Students become the teachers! #bcedchat
    • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
      A6: As said earlier, I try to incorp. additional languages into class meetings. Even learning how to say "Hello" in another lang. #bcedchat
  • MadameMoodle Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    .@brynmw A6: "Cultural Awareness Day" where my #EL Ss had opportunity to teach others about their culture, food, language, etc. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    I say hello in as many languages as possible in my assemblies. #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A5: lots of visuals! A must in art.also videos, short clips on YouTube, music and even snacks help! #bcedchat
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A6 weekly classroom meeting - Ss suggest topics/also Tribes circle talks that allow Ss to connect. Connection is the best resource #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    My daughter is using Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish. Same intention but in the reverse. She's teaching herself a new language. #bcedchat
    • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
      A5 #bcedchat Rosetta Stone, Simple Wikipedia, Razkids, A-Z learning good resources. Remember your teacher-librarian! #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    I know a Gr 1 tchr who goes through saying Hello/good am in a collection of languages #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #BCedchat Melanie. WHOOOOOOMP there it is
    • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:49 PM EST
      Students become the teachers! #bcedchat
      • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:48 PM EST
        A6: As said earlier, I try to incorp. additional languages into class meetings. Even learning how to say "Hello" in another lang. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Does this happen often? weekly? i love this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MadameMoodle
  • DavidBarnum Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #bcedchat Great resource from a local author!
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A6: Art is a great way to celebrate. Different colours, techniques, and new conversations that can happen. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Love this. Where can I get this? #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:51 PM EST
    >>Q7: How do u connect Core Competencies (Positive Personal & Cultural Identities) with your new immigrant/refugee students? #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A6: I try to honour festivals, such as Chinese New Year, with related projects. Last year we did "monkey" themed art in Feb. #bcedchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
    #BCedchat Great idea, Christine, teach cognates of our words in class, especially those with Greek and Latin Roots
    • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:50 PM EST
      My daughter is using Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish. Same intention but in the reverse. She's teaching herself a new language. #bcedchat
      • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:47 PM EST
        A5 #bcedchat Rosetta Stone, Simple Wikipedia, Razkids, A-Z learning good resources. Remember your teacher-librarian! #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
    So agree! 2 colleagues work cult celeb into weekly activities w/all s's, convos + artwork are amazing #bcedchat
    In reply to @Dunnie98
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
    I remember seeing all those monkeys.....hope there were a lot of roosters this year...>#bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A6. I hope we are celebrating cultures and diversity all of the time. #thenorm #commonpractice #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Yes! Art bypasses the need for oral language. It's the language of colour/emotion/story #bcedchat
    In reply to @msledlin
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Thanks #bcedchat
    In reply to @DavidBarnum
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
    I love how we are celebrating diversity and supporting all our students, particularly in this particular climate. #bcedchat
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
    @brynmw just googled. Found the amazon link for the book https://t.co/wrDoqsqmqv #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
    Its a great way to connect Ss to each other. We are stronger together! #bcedchat
    In reply to @hljohnson36
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A6) Google Maps, pin their house, and old houses on a colaborative google map. Great visual for Ss, from world to classroom. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Love this. great way to show the world in our classrooms! #bcedchat
    In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #BCedchat OM Gosh! I want a copy too!
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:54 PM EST
    No matter the culture, love and belonging is key to connectedness #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Oh, no...now Prince songs are playing...#grammys2017 #bcedchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
    #BCedchat Thank you, Melanie. Quite the multi-tasker!
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Q8: In what ways has global issues, commentary, news affected your students in positive or negative ways, if at all? #bcedchat
  • hljohnson36 Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A7 #bcedchat Celebrating diversity + #inclusion at core of classroom learning, can't be learning community w/out it! #bcedchat
  • GPearceWSD Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    if Ss Have their own Google account they can edit the map real time when you share it. #bcedchat
    In reply to @Dunnie98, @brynmw
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A8: I'm hoping that we, as educators, remember that all our students need a safe place to learn. #ASCDWholeChild #bcedchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #BCedchat California is being so impacted by attitude of our leaders. However, statewide we are adjusting to help without fed support
    • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:55 PM EST
      Q8: In what ways has global issues, commentary, news affected your students in positive or negative ways, if at all? #bcedchat
  • ACEConference17 Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A4: I'm wondering if anyone refers parents to local Continuing Education Literacy Foundations classes? Great resource. #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:57 PM EST
    You matter...Each time we connect with one another. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
    It is what we https://t.co/XG310ggF4g all our students/families.Our hearts are full, but can always take on more. #bcedchat
    In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
  • ChristineYH Feb 12 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A8. I have no classes to refer to, as mentioned, but my daughter does not like talking about it. She finds it scary. I would agree #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A8: the us election result and subsequent exec orders resulted in some students seeming quite upset in class. #bcedchat
  • kwiens62 Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Thanks, everyone! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    We do that in #sd43. Great classes for new families to our country. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ACEConference17
  • Dunnie98 Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A8 connected Japanese Internment - to Ss immigration - ways to break down fears, understand behav & create connection #bcedchat
  • msledlin Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A8: K/1 small group convos about current events and relating it back to their own culture. Powerful convos without teacher prompt #bcedchat
  • JanetChowMSc Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Well this has been fast and ideas galore #bcedchat
  • LemarrTreadwell Feb 12 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Have a great week #BCedchat PLN.