#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
Hi, everyone and welcome to #FLedChat! I'm Michelle, Media Specialist moderating from Middle TN. Please introduce yourself and tell us about your dream Halloween costume. Mine is Hermione Granger. #potterheadforever
Corey from @BrightBytes as well and tweeting from home base in @StPeteFL, my dream costume I’ll have to think about during the chat but as a kid it was a @MiamiDolphins uniform! #FLedChat
Q1 Relationships are very important. If you don’t know your kids, you may not know how to be effective to them and know what their needs are. #uncookiecutterteaching#FLedChat
A2. Again, I think this comes back to relationships and being present with our kids. Once you know your kids, you can easily spot the ones whose behaviors aren't the norm. Then have a quiet word. #FLedChat
A2: Watch the edges. When the students don't think people are watching, sometimes you can see the unraveled edges they are trying to keep tied together. #FLedChat
A2. I believe in looking at their responses to conversation or contact in the hallways sometimes students cower and sometimes they are too chippy. That can both be signed if major insecurities that could be a result of bad interactions #FLedChat
Shameless plug, @ 9 PM I will be co-hosted #nearpodchat with @Lifeliqe about integrating science and @nearpod. Join us while watching Game 2! Go Dodgers! FYI I really don’t care about the Dodgers, I just hate the Red Sox! #FLedChat
A2b: This reminds me of a Bob Dillon session I attended at #FETC two years ago. It pertained to Learning Spaces, but fits here too. Just the awareness that these Ss are tough to spot is a good step in the right direction. Awareness can bring change. #FLedChat
But imagine when looking at data using historical data and predictive analytics to help spot the kids who have historically been “tough to spot”, another #FLedchat#BrightBytes shameless plug 😊
A2b: This reminds me of a Bob Dillon session I attended at #FETC two years ago. It pertained to Learning Spaces, but fits here too. Just the awareness that these Ss are tough to spot is a good step in the right direction. Awareness can bring change. #FLedChat
A3. I talk to my kids. There are some that I have bonded with already at my new school, and I am working towards building those relationships with others. All through just listening to and talking with them. #FLedChat
Show up and show out! Attend their stuff on site and off site... means the world to them that you care to take time out and support them@in whatever they do...well except helping them commit crimes, but other than that go and support them! #FLedChat
A3: Greet them by name daily, include them in conversations whenever possible, but also respect when they need downtime/space. Give constructive but honest feedback to help them grow. #FLedChat
A3: I have a pretty long walk to lunch with my students. We talk about all sorts of things. Today I felt like a Mama Hen with too many chicks trying to hide from the rain. Several of them called me Mama. #FLedChat
A3 I greet my Ss at the door everyday with a handshake & smile.😊 I didn’t think it was a big deal but I think it’s a great way to let them know I’m literally here for them! #FLedChat
A3: I have a pretty long walk to lunch with my students. We talk about all sorts of things. Today I felt like a Mama Hen with too many chicks trying to hide from the rain. Several of them called me Mama. #FLedChat
A4: When in the brick and mortar classroom I always made a point to have healthy snacks on hand. I also looked forward to losing myself in a good book on ‘tape’ (dating myself here!) during my commute time. #FLedChat
A5. Depending on the type of event, I say make sure your school counselor is dialed in! Also, listen t them. Answer any questions you are able to answer. Listen. Sometimes that's what they really want--your attention. #FLedChat
A5: A private chat with the student(s) and letting them know I'm here for them if they need me. Also be aware if work isn't up to par. Possibly give them more time if needed. #FLedChat
A6. I teach in a small community. We recently had a tragedy & there was a brief email to give us a head's up and then teachers stepped up and took care of things. Not sure if that's part of a plan or not, but I was blown away by the feelings of community & comapassion. #FLedChat
A6: I see this constantly evolving and getting better in our schools. Our district-wide mentoring program really helps with this. We can always do better though! #FLedChat
A6: Not in the classroom now, but fortunate in the past to have taught at districts proactive at helping kids deal with trauma. @StJohnsCountySD@FLVS#FLedChat
