#MOedchat Archive

The water cooler for Missouri educators! Learn and laugh with us!

Thursday February 8, 2018
10:00 PM EST

  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #MOedchat Please introduce yourself, tell us your role in education, and where in the world you're tweeting from.
  • JenniferFox13 Feb 8 @ 10:00 PM EST
    All #elem Ts who regularly use #edtech in the classroom who would be willing to be interviewed by preservice Ts in my Tech4Ed class, Plz respond to https://t.co/vCscLRWnZg #edtechchat #5thchat #6thchat #elemsschat #teacherfriends #kinderchat #stemchat #moedchat Plz RT!
  • participatechat Feb 8 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #MOedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/G9UW8UYBRV
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Ted, Middle School Principal from O'Fallon. MO. Ready to discuss Student Voice with #Moedchat
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Dan, Business teacher from St. Louis. Double duty tonight on #moedchat and #ditchbook
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Debbie from #stl looking forward to talking #stuvoice on the eve of #edcampstl weekend & next week's #metc18 #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Andy, #innovationclass teacher from St. Charles MO #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Tonight #MOedchat focuses on Student Voice in the school setting.
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hey #moedchat! Darin, 8th grade ELA teacher from Northeast Iowa! Glad to be here tonight with a great chat team! :)
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Chris coming to you from home here in Jackson in SeMO. PDC and HS ELA for Woodland R4 #Wr4Cards Working on my presentation for #METC18 #moedchat
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Jove MS Principal in central Mo and so very interested in this topic #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Thanks for joining! #moedchat
    In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hi Dan! How's that baby? #moedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    #goldstar will be waiting at #metc18 #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hey @AnIowaTeacher It's great having you back for #moedchat
    • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:02 PM EST
      Hey #moedchat! Darin, 8th grade ELA teacher from Northeast Iowa! Glad to be here tonight with a great chat team! :)
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:03 PM EST
    So glad you're here, Darin! #moedchat
    In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Long time but I am back #moedchat, Andre Daughty (pronounced Daugh like how) from Oklahoma City.
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Awesome to be here tonight! #moedchat
    In reply to @awall777
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hope we get to meet F2F @ #metc18 Chris! #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hey Ted! Nice to see you and the #moedchat group! :)
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hey there Chris @El_FrinkELA #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hey, Jove! #moedchat
    In reply to @JoveStickel
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Excellent GIF, thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @andredaughty
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Debbie! Glad to see you here tonight! :) #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    SO well! He's getting bigger by the day! #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • mattrlacy Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Matt, Associate Superintendent, Jackson, MO #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @mattrlacy
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi Andre! Glad you're here! #moedchat
    In reply to @andredaughty
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hey all JHow bout to JUMP JUMP up in this #moedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hello, typing my way in from just outside of Philadelphia #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Matt @mattrlacy We're glad you're joining #Moedchat tonight!
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #adorable #moedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Sara. Music educator from St louis. #MOedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Joining in from Columbia, Mo. Here to lurk and learn. #Mizzou #moedchat
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Kasey, reading teacher from St. Charles, MO #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @Ed_by_design
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Yes! We've got to make this happen! #moedchat #metc18
    • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:05 PM EST
      All of us frequent MOedchat-ers need to plan a meet up.
      In reply to @debbiefuco
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    WooHoo @kaseykathleen23 is here for #MOedchat #FHSDpride
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1 I think it’s including them in decisions and actually asking them what they want and need #moedchat
  • Dale_Chu Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @MOedchat moderating a discussion on student voice. Follow along at #MOedchat!
  • TheKnappNerd Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Back after a while Elementary Technology Teacher K-5 STL #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Matt! #moedchat
    In reply to @mattrlacy
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Failed the first time, but #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Great to see you, Josh! #moedchat
    In reply to @joshchoward
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Here is Q1 again for for #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @swichard
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! #hesfamous #moedchat
    In reply to @ToddWhitaker
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #moedchat A1: I can say what I mean. I mean genuinely asking Ss for feedback on what's going well and what isn't clear or needs to change. Hearing their ideas and responding to them. Trying out their suggestions. Letting THEM design the bag-storage for the lunch area!
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1 #moedchat whomever is doing the talking is in charge of the learning. Empowerment of S voice shares responsibility for Learning with Ss, helps them take steps towards coherency and composing their thoughts---that's part of the learning process
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Hey, glad you're joining in! Are you an Eagles fan? #moedchat
    In reply to @Ed_by_design
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @kaseykathleen23
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: I enjoy allowing students to use their voices to make choices in my classroom. I'm getting ready to present a mastery learning proposal for our high school that would allow students much more choice #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1. Honoring student voice in the decision making process in the classroom, in school organizations, and in leading out school-wide activities. #MOedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Best chat ever! #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1) A parent once told me she loved having her son in my class because I gave "voice and choice", exactly what student voice is all about! #moedchat
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Allowing Ss to use their voice and have it heard by teachers and administrators to build the culture and climate of the building. #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1 Giving Ss opportunity to be heard and to express themselves. Whether it be in discussion during a lesson, classroom decisions, or even the posters you put on the walls. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Hey! Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @TheKnappNerd
  • Dale_Chu Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Giving students more ownership and responsibility for their learning. #MOedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #pvsddoschooldifferent anyone out there now interested in Student Voice, join us over at #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 Giving Ss a choice in what they learn, how they learn it and how they demonstrate their learning. #moedchat #stuvoice #stuchoice
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hi Sara! Glad you're here! #moedchat
    In reply to @swichard
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1. Truly listening to students and then implementing their ideas. #MOedchat
  • PBISRewards Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: It's asking for, but also acting on student input, feedback, and leadership. Creating the future means giving them the chance. #MOedchat
  • wmchamberlain Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1) Options, opportunities to talk about why, allowing for bad days without being overly critical #moedchat
  • mattrlacy Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Q1. Allowing students to provide feedback...and listening to them. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hi Todd! Great to see you! #moedchat
    In reply to @ToddWhitaker
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #moedchat A1: When Ss told me in AP Stats that some didn't want to take the AP exam and would rather develop a project for their final grade...I gave full support. I have no idea how to evaluate this, but I don't care. We will work on that together. They are leading!
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A.1 Empowering them to believe that they have value and can add value to others! #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hi Kasey! #moedchat
    In reply to @kaseykathleen23
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Oh yeah -- more that listening, it requires actually putting into action the things the students say! #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1 Students are why we are there, they should have some say in what goes on, thus we give them #voiceandchoice #itsonlyfair #moedchat
  • mm_ramsey Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1. Creating a culture/community where Ss feel safe to share feelings and thoughts aloud. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1) But it's also allowing them to speak to the world, sharing their day through a tweet, their thoughts and dreams through a blog or picture. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hi Dale! #moedchat
    In reply to @Dale_Chu, @MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hey Chris, keep us updated! @El_FrinkELA #MOedchat
    • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
      A1: I enjoy allowing students to use their voices to make choices in my classroom. I'm getting ready to present a mastery learning proposal for our high school that would allow students much more choice #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Glad you're back, Laura! #moedchat
    In reply to @TheKnappNerd
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1. Providing many opportunities for students to have ownership in their learning experience. But Ts must be prepared for too much v&c. Ss might freeze up like a kid in the candy store. #toomanyoptions #brainoverload #moedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1.2 one issue though is when Ss have done nothing but "play school" their entire education giving them voice and choice there last two years scares many of them. More than once I've be given the response of, "Can't we just do worksheets or essays?" #moedchat
  • mattrlacy Feb 8 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1. Allowing students to provide feedback...and listening to them. #moedchat #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:13 PM EST
    The listening part is the hardest, yet the most important #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    This happens to me all the time. We "School" the voice and creativity out of students. It really is hard for some students to realize they even have a voice. #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1: To empower is to help students develop the skills that will allow them to speak up and follow their interest and passion. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Good luck with your proposal! #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • acooktweet Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Andrea Cook from K.C., jumpin in for a second. Thinking of starting the hashtag #notatMETC18. So wish I could be there. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Absolutely @kaseykathleen23 ! If they believe that they have value, then there’s no stopping their success. #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
    I like this very much, it is not just about us and the school, it is bigger than that #moedchat
    • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:12 PM EST
      A1) But it's also allowing them to speak to the world, sharing their day through a tweet, their thoughts and dreams through a blog or picture. #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Q2. Describe, explain or give examples of student voice within the academic setting. #MOedchat
  • DocSig Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Robert, HS Principal, Savannah MO #moedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1b: when they are empowered, they will take more ownership of the learning #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Listening is HUGE! Sometimes, that's where you hook the hard to reach students, by giving them that acknowledge. #moedchat
    In reply to @mattrlacy
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Yes, encourages ownership in entire community, as well as, learning process. #moedchat
    • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:09 PM EST
      A1. Honoring student voice in the decision making process in the classroom, in school organizations, and in leading out school-wide activities. #MOedchat
      • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:06 PM EST
        Q1. Within the school setting, what do we mean by empowering student voice? #MOedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Yes! When students have a voice and are empowered, they realize there is a lot more purpose to things they can do in class. #moedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • PBISRewards Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Great point! #moedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A1. When you turn things over to them, they trust you and know you believe in them! #MOedchat
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #moedchat That's a great observation. Sometimes Ts need to provide necessary limits. How much and when is definitely that art of a skilled T!
    In reply to @andredaughty
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Think about how many kids have gone with a career focus that was just told to them and never followed their passion… #moedchat
    • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
      A1: To empower is to help students develop the skills that will allow them to speak up and follow their interest and passion. #moedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2 #moedchat @Touchpebbles is one example. Ss learn how to run their own civil discussions on topics unfamiliar to most of them. (https://t.co/9cByim2So8) I've used it for over 20 years with MS students, HS students, and teachers.
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2: PBL or other forms of mastery learning are my fav. Let the students decide how they will exhibit mastery of the skills. #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Hey there! Nice to see you here! :) #moedchat
    In reply to @DocSig
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Yes to empowering our students to lead our their learning. @crystaslaughter #moedchat
    • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:14 PM EST
      A1: To empower is to help students develop the skills that will allow them to speak up and follow their interest and passion. #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Listening is the crucial part. You MUST listen. Even when an Ss idea seems silly or bad. Nothing is more devastating that a kid feeling you don't honor/respect their ideas and thoughts. #moedchat
    In reply to @mattrlacy
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:17 PM EST
    #notatmetc18 is officially now a thing! #moedchat
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 goal setting, building your classroom expectations with them, using STUCO to help lead the students, having student advisory committees, PBL #moedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2.b #moedchat Part of Voice is knowing how to drive own inquiry and, thus, how to ask solid questions. @RightQuestion and the Question Formulation Technique is a staple in my classroom. https://t.co/x51DSwQfC4
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:18 PM EST
    #moedchat A2: In addition to A1, I also allowed Ss I gave AP Stats Ss the opportunity to tell me ANYTHING in the class that needed to change or stay the same. And I followed it. In spite of 19 yrs teaching experience. Or perhaps because of it.
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
      Q2. Describe, explain or give examples of student voice within the academic setting. #MOedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Awwww! We'll miss you #moedchat
    In reply to @acooktweet
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Sadly, I am one of those, but don’t get me wrong, I’ve found my passion, but I wasted time pursuing what I was “supposed” to do… #sadsongbackgroundmusic #probablyadele #moedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • DocSig Feb 8 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 Seeking student input for policies, guidelines- the “rules” that students are operating under- their input is important #MOedchat
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Like how 'listening to Ss' is appearing in so many posts! #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Here’s Q2 again for #Moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
      Q2. Describe, explain or give examples of student voice within the academic setting. #MOedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2.c Purpose Projects/20% Time. Student inquiry drives learning--That's huge voice as it's actually saying, "Hey, we're negotiating this curriculum together." No "Sage on stage" or even "Guide on Side" but, as @GingerLewman says, "Meddler in middle" for the T #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2 I have a kid who was frustrated with the Chromebook cart and organization, he has now recruited a group to organize and ensure charging of all my devices each day, he even sets up kids to do it when he is out #boom #leader #moedchat
  • TheKnappNerd Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2 Letting students decide what how when and why they want to learn #moedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Listening is often the only thing needed to help someone. - unknown #moedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2: Student voice can be simple or complex. This past year I utilized Google Forms to allow students to choose what we would offer in afterschool program this year. Attendance is way up! #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2 Giving choice on projects or assessment techniques. Giving students freedom to complete projects that align with their personal interests and goals. #moedchat
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2. I work with small groups all day long, so I take the opportunity to ask them for feedback about our class and what I can do to better serve them! They get so excited when I implement their idea! #MOedchat
  • acooktweet Feb 8 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Will miss you all too! I have been sharing with those I know to come see you, @sadieclorinda, and @manuelherrera33 in action. #moedchat
    In reply to @joshchoward, @sadieclorinda, @manuelherrera33
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: I have moderated a few Twitter chats using the # that I started for my school. #moedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2.2 I like to also ask Ss to give suggestions on what works/doesn't work in class. In my CP LA2 class this year I encouraged Ss to use their voice to promote something around school including change. However some only wanted to promote mirrors in the boys bathrooms. #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2) We were building models and a Ss asks, "Can I use Minecraft for my model?" Heck yes! That's the introduction to my addiction to MC and how Ss can get excited about an assessment! #moedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. - Stephen Covey #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2b I like ideas like genius hour or 20% time -- just think it's a shame we have to market, name, and advertise for something that we should all be doing anyway -- giving students freedom to pursue their interests. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2. @socraticseminar is an excellent Best Practice tomorrow honor student voice. #moedchat
  • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Q2: ask Ss what they like and don’t like about subjects, lessons, school in general. We do a daily morning meeting where Ss give shoutouts and voice concerns and celebrations. TALK to them any chance you get and actually LISTEN with intent to understand and change. #moedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2b: When I taught fourth grade, I incorporated student voice in projects. I gave them certain expectations and guidelines and they decided what topic. Again, interest was up. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:22 PM EST
    I love Covey, Empathetic listening is something I actively practice as much as I can. @TheLeaderinMe #moedchat
    In reply to @ToddWhitaker, @TheLeaderinMe
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Hi @DocSig #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Their comfort zone is compliance. Takes a while to create a climate where they actually feel like their voice matters. #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:23 PM EST
    When you talk, you are only repeating when you already know. When you listen, you may actually learn something new. - Dalai Lama #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Love the sharing of ideas to honor #stuvoice . Keep it up! #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Q3. In the classroom how do students have voice regarding class operations? #MOedchat
  • acooktweet Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
    You never know. So much information and amazing educators there, including the incomparable @sarahdateechur. #moedchat
    In reply to @rolandteach, @sarahdateechur
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Elvis has entered the building! @docsig #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
    I like to give Ss the opportunity to have voice in evaluative feedback in these cases as well. We use google forms to evaluate and provide feedback on projects and presentations. Voice on both ends. #moedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A1: to me it means listening to Ss. Listening to their opinions and often following their lead. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 #leadershiproles are a big thing, not jobs, but student driven roles that they enact based on their views and needs #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:25 PM EST
    You can follow along virtually and next week's chat is a follow-up and we'll be sharing our learning! Next year! #moedchat #notatMETC18 #metc18
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A2. We will play the Leadership Game for Teens once a quarter. It's excellent for honoring their voice and opinions, as well as peer recognition! #MOedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:26 PM EST
    The word listen has the same letters as the word silent. - Alfred Brendel #moedchat
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A4: I ask for student feedback. I ask them for ideas/topics on what they would like to learn/explore. #moedchat
  • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A2: my 4/5th grade music Ss build personalized learning plans around learning goals. Looks different for all, but brings joy in all Ss #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Hi Robert! Great to see you! #moedchat
    In reply to @DocSig
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3 you include then in the process of establishing them and allow them to monitor and lead what is going on in the classroom or building #moedchat
  • acooktweet Feb 8 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Thank you! Looking forward to it! #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:27 PM EST
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #moedchat A3: Are you ready to move on to today's new idea or do you still need a few min. to talk about the homework? Do you think you'd be ready for an assessment tomorrow or do you need another day? Do you feel like holding the maker today or engaging from your seat?
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
      Q3. In the classroom how do students have voice regarding class operations? #MOedchat
  • kaseykathleen23 Feb 8 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3. They know how they learn best! They choose how and where they complete certain rotations each day. Several have stepped up to take care of our library and tech needs! #MOedchat
  • DocSig Feb 8 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Front-loaded time spent to give students input to classroom guidelines can return long-term benefits #Moedchat #BuyIn
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A2. It can be as simple as using Student Voice to select items to be added to @sodexoUSA menu for our district! #Moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:28 PM EST
    It's just typical that when we give kids freedom they will resent it because they are so used to worksheets and textbooks. It takes time, practice, and modeling. #moedchat
    In reply to @El_FrinkELA
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3 I always did class rules in a Google Doc. Everyone opened it up and we added and edited together. Everyone has a voice. And every class is different with what's fair and what they can live with. #moedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3 #moedchat Seating and class environment is part of the system/operations, so using design thinking to ask "How might we create a classroom that bias Ss towards active learning" and then DOING it...https://t.co/ZYmqnUK0Sj
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
      Q3. In the classroom how do students have voice regarding class operations? #MOedchat
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A2. You're doing a PBL project and instead of everyone doing a written report, someone could: - song - PSA video - animation - research report - presentation - #moedchat 32dfbf5373fe334642c12bdbdbf70c96
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Out students have embraced this practice. 7th grade ELA use @SocraticSeminar today! #moedchat
    • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:26 PM EST
      I've not done this in a while but love it and have tried to spread its use to as many Ts as possible.
      In reply to @TedHiff, @SocraticSeminar
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    #moedchat A3: Are you ready to move on to today's new idea or do you still need a few min. to talk about the homework? Do you think you'd be ready for an assessment tomorrow or do you need another day? Do you feel like holding the marker today or engaging from your seat?
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
      Q3. In the classroom how do students have voice regarding class operations? #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A2 Most impressive example is that we used #stuvoice to design the #smmaschool Innovation Lab. Ss who graduated come back & still take pride in what they created. Talk fondly about the process & enjoy seeing what has changed & stayed the same. Amazing experience! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:15 PM EST
      Q2. Describe, explain or give examples of student voice within the academic setting. #MOedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3: Student voice can be utilized the set up of the classroom including expectations. When given the opportunity, they will surprise you with what they come up with. #moedchat
  • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3: I think it starts day 1 with creating expectations together. My Ss help with classroom design/setup #MOedchat
  • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Q1: students believe (and actually do) have a say in what goes on at their school. They feel valued and listened to because when they talk adults listen and make changes accordingly when possible. Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning experience #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A3) How does our seating area look? Draw me something new? Yes, we can have free seats today! No, you may not eat, but thank you for asking! Yes, you may work anywhere in the room. It's the little things! #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A3. @halurban tells us that we must give voice to students when establishing classroom rules. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:31 PM EST
    They find problems I never even thought of on a regular basis #moedchat
    In reply to @kaseykathleen23
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Yes!!! @swichard #moedchat
    • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:30 PM EST
      A3: I think it starts day 1 with creating expectations together. My Ss help with classroom design/setup #MOedchat
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A3. ELE: Start small, 2-3 choices and go/grow from there. Centers are a great way to start. SEC: keep it authentic explaining how v&c works in the real world. #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:32 PM EST
    The classroom design thing is so underrated. Ts always coming in all summer putting up big decorations and themes....kind of sad that they waste that opportunity to let the Ss own the space. #moedchat
    In reply to @swichard
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Q4. How do you utilize student leadership within the school including clubs/organizations? #MOedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3: especially in my CP classes, it starts with the first product based summative: I give them the format OR topic and then the skills/standards and let them make it their own. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
    You said it @ToddWhitaker !#moedchat
  • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Q3: they help me decide what books to buy for our library, topics for guided reading books, general design and format of lessons, they help create procedures and expectations for our classroom, we are frequently asked to model lessons - they take pride in that! #moedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:34 PM EST
    It takes a little bit of time to flex that creative muscle. The more opportunities for free thinking the easier it gets. #moedchat
    In reply to @joshchoward, @El_FrinkELA
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A4 Ss on my debate team organized to become leaders of the transition once I stepped down after 23 years as coach. They are teaching the new teacher moderators what it's all about! #moedchat
  • WinkelerD Feb 8 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4: They are often the spokesperson or liaison between administrators and students. #moedchat
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4 we need to do a better job of this I’m open to suggestions. However we did have two students want to start a student driven and Pokémon club and it has been a huge hit #moedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4: Club sponsors work very hard to encourage Ss leadership. Club presidents have a role to fill and aren't just figure heads. Our STUCO actually gets meetings scheduled with our P in order to make their and the Ss body's voices heard #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:35 PM EST
    I did that my first couple years, realized it was a waste of my time. Now I don’t really decorate at all. When kids make something, I usually put it up until they take it home. They control it #moedchat
    In reply to @joshchoward, @swichard
  • DocSig Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4 Turn over as much responsibility as possible to student groups- our STUCO plans and leads all of our assemblies- and they are SOOO much better than the adult-led ones #MOedchat
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4. Find the gifts in the students. Leadership comes in many different forms. Your troubled Ss have HUGE influence on others. They have great leadership qualities! Start there. Involve them. You'd be surprised by the ideas and greatness they have untapped! #realtalk #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Amen. #edchat #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A3. All students can nominate staff for Teacher and Support Staff of the Year. 8th graders join the staff in the voting of these two honors! #moedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4.b #moedchat After 23 years in debate, I thought I'd take a break, then a S comes to me, says, "I just need a T to be there" so he can start a robotics team. I'm all like, "Can I play/learn too?!" He's organizing, talking to neighboring teams...He's all over it.
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:36 PM EST
    That is awesome, engage them with what they are interested in! #moedchat
    In reply to @JoveStickel
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A5: Student leadership is more widely used in the junior high and high school. We are looking at ways to allow more ownership at the elementary level. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:37 PM EST
    That is awesome! #moedchat
    In reply to @DocSig, @MOedchat
  • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Q4: Ss run announcements and serve as helpers/Ts to younger students. I sponsor KKids, they listed issues at our school and brainstormed solutions. They’re putting them in action including PSAs, signage, community service & building relationships w peers to get feedback #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4 StuCo is a start, but Student Council usually only represents one type of student. Create leadership teams/classes with students selected from the broader student body. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    That is awesome! Kids leading it makes it so much more authentic to them #moedchat
    In reply to @Ed_by_design
  • andredaughty Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4. One T saw the "rough Ss" and created a rap/spoken word extra curricula lunch group... Talking about greatness! They recorded several tracks and sell them during lunch time. #hustlehard #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    LOVE this quote! So, true! #moedchat
    • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:21 PM EST
      Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. - Stephen Covey #moedchat
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4b our art club sponsor @LittletonART has gone to a student driven and led art club with students deciding what they want to learn and they even teach the lessons. #moedchat
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:39 PM EST
    #moedchat A4: Honestly, I see most schools give students titles. I do not see schools genuinely give Ss decision making leadership roles. The titles/roles they have are basically scripted year to year. Leadership is unscripted.
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
      Q4. How do you utilize student leadership within the school including clubs/organizations? #MOedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:39 PM EST
    That's amazing. Love it when students take control like this. #moedchat
    In reply to @Ed_by_design
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Let the kids find a problem and then immediately acknowledge it and ask them what needs to be done. You’ll be amazed at what they can do if you get out of their way and just be a resource #moedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A4. Four years ago we transformed how we design and lead out our Veterans Day Celebration (kudos to @KirsteenMJames ). Student leaders MC and take on several facets of this celebration day! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
      Q4. How do you utilize student leadership within the school including clubs/organizations? #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Entrepreneurs! Love it! #moedchat
    In reply to @andredaughty
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:41 PM EST
    The students really enjoy getting to participate @TheKnappNerd #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Jobs and not roles #moedchat
    • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:39 PM EST
      #moedchat A4: Honestly, I see most schools give students titles. I do not see schools genuinely give Ss decision making leadership roles. The titles/roles they have are basically scripted year to year. Leadership is unscripted.
      • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:33 PM EST
        Q4. How do you utilize student leadership within the school including clubs/organizations? #MOedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Q5. School-wide events require a great deal of planning. Are students involved in this process? How? #MOedchat
  • eleannalis Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Those are my favorite kids!! #moedchat
    In reply to @andredaughty
  • McLaughlin_LP Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A3. Students get a stake in the classroom. It’s not my classroom, it’s our classroom. We have meaningful discussions and collaborate together on the rules & procedures. #MOedchat #CavsPLN
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
      Q3. In the classroom how do students have voice regarding class operations? #MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A4. Students lead out different facets of committees of our student organizations. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Can't wait to be inspired by @sarahdateechur at #metc18 #moedchat
    • acooktweet Feb 8 @ 10:24 PM EST
      You never know. So much information and amazing educators there, including the incomparable @sarahdateechur. #moedchat
      In reply to @rolandteach, @sarahdateechur
  • pikeDES Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1 - Empowering student voice happens when you give Ss choices and allow opportunities for Ss to provide feedback. This active participation builds classroom community and pride. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Yes! A @DiscoveryEleme1 teacher! Thanks for joining us! #moedchat
    In reply to @pikeDES, @DiscoveryEleme1
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A5 we need to do this more in our school would love to hear what others are doing. This is such a great idea #moedchat
  • DocSig Feb 8 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A5 actively seeking student leadership input is key- it’s THEIR event, they know so much better than the adults what will resonate with their peers #MOedchat
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A5 #moedchat Hoping this isn't unusual, but in our strategic planning we always involve students. I worked with a student in my Design Thinking class who planned a school-wide Winter Arts showcase
  • cyberteacher Feb 8 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Ha, DONE! I'm watching you from my office. ;-) I have snicker bars for cranky #MOedchat people who will be at #METC18 Meet-Up, so be sure to register, @wmchamberlain And I am prepping METC TV live stream for those #notatMETC18 #METCpd
    In reply to @awall777, @debbiefuco, @METCedplus, @wmchamberlain
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A5: when it comes to Pep assemblies--yes. Besides that we don't have too many assemblies besides first day and last day. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Hahaha! @wmchamberlain she’s got you covered! #moedchat
    • cyberteacher Feb 8 @ 10:44 PM EST
      Ha, DONE! I'm watching you from my office. ;-) I have snicker bars for cranky #MOedchat people who will be at #METC18 Meet-Up, so be sure to register, @wmchamberlain And I am prepping METC TV live stream for those #notatMETC18 #METCpd
      In reply to @awall777, @debbiefuco, @METCedplus, @wmchamberlain
  • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Q5: I would love to implement a student leadership team to help with planning of all school wide events. Get down to what kids connect with and allow them to HELP us. They’re capable of so much and after all school is for THEM, they should invest as well as benefit #moedchat
  • dpstudiolab Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #moedchat
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A5.2: and by assemblies I mean school wide events in general. #moedchat
  • swichard Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A5: my music students have a voice in their annual concerts, but I think our other assemblies could use more voice #challlengeaccepted #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:46 PM EST
    It’s going to be like Halloween for you! #moedchat
    In reply to @wmchamberlain
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A5 Students are perfect for greeting guests, planning assembly activities, service positions, and even presenting during those school-wide events. #moedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Great stuff from @mswalldre! #MOedchat
    • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
      Q5: I would love to implement a student leadership team to help with planning of all school wide events. Get down to what kids connect with and allow them to HELP us. They’re capable of so much and after all school is for THEM, they should invest as well as benefit #moedchat
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:47 PM EST
    #moedchat A5: I'll double down here. It is important to ask: Are S "leaders" simply answering the Qs admins ask (the same Qs you asked last year's S-"leaders") in making decisions? Or are the S-leaders asking the questions? Huge difference when it comes to genuine leadership.
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
      Q5. School-wide events require a great deal of planning. Are students involved in this process? How? #MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A4. You can use your academic lab or homeroom (we use out Character Connection Class) the empower student leadership. @kaseykathleen23 ‘s CCC is creating kindness rocks and will chart their travels. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:48 PM EST
    That is all a matter of culture, takes time to build kids to that level #moedchat
    In reply to @ItsAMrY
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A5) Our Mental Health Awareness plans an a great program for our high school. We are planning for next year, our middle school student to plan our PRIDE assemblies as well. #moedchat
  • stretchgold59 Feb 8 @ 10:49 PM EST
    "Our job is to teach children how they learn, not for children to learn how we teach." - @tcox69tc #MCR1PRIDE #MUSTANGCULTURE @MCR1Mustangs @MissouriSBA #moedchat @SWCenter @SWMSTA
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Join us next week when we ‘rewind’ our #metc18 learning by sharing favorite resources, sessions, pictures, etc. #moedchat
  • ToddWhitaker Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
    In order to change student behavior we must first change adult behavior. #MOedchat
  • Ed_by_design Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Thanks for the chance to share, #moedchat. Gotta go
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
    This is for all you #notatMETC18 people! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
      Join us next week when we ‘rewind’ our #metc18 learning by sharing favorite resources, sessions, pictures, etc. #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A5b You can do something like #StudentPD and have the students decide what happens during the school event entirely. Have them choose the content and presenters they want to learn from. Shout out to @Erin_Lawson3. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! Hope you can make it again soon! #moedchat
    In reply to @Ed_by_design
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #inspiredbyerin #moedchat
    • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:51 PM EST
      A5b You can do something like #StudentPD and have the students decide what happens during the school event entirely. Have them choose the content and presenters they want to learn from. Shout out to @Erin_Lawson3. #moedchat
  • TheKnappNerd Feb 8 @ 10:51 PM EST
    I know a lot of people will prob be attending #metc18 (myself included). Anyone headed to #edcampstl this weekend?! #moedchat
  • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Q6. What are your next steps with student voce? #MOedchat
  • JoveStickel Feb 8 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Great chat tonight’s thank you all for sharing #moedchat
  • ItsAMrY Feb 8 @ 10:52 PM EST
    I'm not sure it takes time. It takes an adult leader willing to let go.....today. It's never going to be perfect. Let it be imperfect.....TODAY. #moedchat.
    In reply to @awall777
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A5. Our Renaissance team works with their sponsors to plan out school-wide celebration assemblies. #moedchat
  • El_FrinkELA Feb 8 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A6: get my mastery learning proposal approved--and if it doesn't fly do it in my classes as much as I can anyway. #moedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:54 PM EST
    If a kid has been “institutionalized” by a system of compliance, it will take them a minute to understand that they have any control, I’m just saying a culture of #studentvoice is needed and you can’t just flip the switch and they’ll take charge without guidance #moedchat
    In reply to @ItsAMrY
  • isterlingn Feb 8 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Isaiah Sterling, student leader here. Just popping in! I think that students need to get involved in educator professional development. Without student voice, educators have nothing. Educators must listen to the heart of education. #moedchat
  • crystaslaughter Feb 8 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Heading out early. Hope to see you at #METC18 #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:55 PM EST
    And even if you do not attend #MECT18 , it will be a fantastic PLN learning experience. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:50 PM EST
      Join us next week when we ‘rewind’ our #metc18 learning by sharing favorite resources, sessions, pictures, etc. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:55 PM EST
    A5 We can do a better job, here, however, Ss are guides for prospective families. Their perspective & insight is impressive and powerful. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Feb 8 @ 10:42 PM EST
      Q5. School-wide events require a great deal of planning. Are students involved in this process? How? #MOedchat
  • awall777 Feb 8 @ 10:56 PM EST
    I too am heading off early, too much indoor recess for me this week! I hope to see and connect with anyone at #metc18 and chat with those #notatMETC18 people too! Happy Friday! #moedchat
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A6: Contine to allow students that "voice and choice", allowing myself to listen to the Ss, and allowing them that chance to express themselves in my classroom. #moedchat
  • joshchoward Feb 8 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Sure hope I get to see THE Crystal Slaughter at #metc18!!!! #MOedchat
    In reply to @crystaslaughter
  • McLaughlin_LP Feb 8 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A6. #MOedchat I’ll provide a little more time in my classes to give students time to share what’s on their mind - be it school, the country, texts covered in class, or their lives in general. To teach effectively, we need to know our students and make those connections. #CavsPLN
  • AnIowaTeacher Feb 8 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Any Leader in Me schools out there? Love to connect and hear about your experences as we will start our journey next fall! #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Feb 8 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Go for it! @MsWallDRE #moedchat
    • MsWallDRE Feb 8 @ 10:45 PM EST
      Q5: I would love to implement a student leadership team to help with planning of all school wide events. Get down to what kids connect with and allow them to HELP us. They’re capable of so much and after all school is for THEM, they should invest as well as benefit #moedchat
  • Teach_Connected Feb 8 @ 10:58 PM EST
    What if we built our classrooms/ schools around this idea? “A place where it could be safe to dream”? #ksedchat #moedchat #leadupchat #LeadLAP #tlap #educhat #edchat