#edcochat Archive

A weekly chat about topics in education for educators in Colorado and around the country!

Thursday July 5, 2018
9:30 PM EDT

  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Andrew, elementary principal in Denver, CO. My favorite assignment was in elementary school when we had to create our own country based on what we learned about geography, Econ, politics, etc. #EdCoChat #ThenIBecameASocialStudiesTeacher
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    CJ Cain, Assistant Principal, Littleton, Colorado. I loved how teacher Pete Lewinski brought in authentic task and real life growing up in Ironwood, MI into his Sociology class. #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #waledchat continue the fun and join us over at #EdCoChat — tonight is all about how we flex curriculum/standards to engage our kids!
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Q1: Some schools are innovative, others are more prescriptive ("You must follow the curriculum w/ 'fidelity'!). Where is your school and how do you see it working for kids? #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Q1: Some schools are innovative, others are more prescriptive ("You must follow the curriculum w/ 'fidelity'!). Where is your school and how do you see it working for kids? #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: Luckily, as the principal, I get to make the decision to not push ‘fidelity’ over what kids need/what engages them. Our on grade level % went 64% to 99% for reading and our math was #1 on interims all year! Put #kidsfirst because #KidsDeserveIt #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: New to our school so this is something I am fleshing out. I can tell you that I am not a fan of lockstep, scripted anything. I am a supporter of teachers and believe in their ability to make magic happen for kids. #EdCoChat
  • VickiRD13 Jul 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1. I think we blend the two pretty well. As principal, I highly encourage innovation and love to see kids light up as they explore and discover. On the other end, I get that being prescriptive is "easier" but not always what's best for kids. #EdCoChat
    • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Q1: Some schools are innovative, others are more prescriptive ("You must follow the curriculum w/ 'fidelity'!). Where is your school and how do you see it working for kids? #EdCoChat
  • MrsStaub307 Jul 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Jaime Staub 6th grade teacher Manahawkin NJ my favorite lesson was always read aloud time. #EdCoChat
  • VickiRD13 Jul 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Welcome Vicki. I don’t believe in scripted lesson plans. Kids don’t remember lesson plans. They remember learning experiences. Plan experiences, not lessons. #EdCoChat
    In reply to @VickiRD13
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Welcome Jaime. #edcochat
    In reply to @MrsStaub307
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q2: With curriculum and standards frequently prescribed to us without our input as educators, how do you flex them to meet kids needs, inspire them, and bring excitement to the classroom? #EdCoChat
  • MrsStaub307 Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I start my 18th year this fall I feel we have gone back & forth depending on who is in charge of curriculum 4 the district. I believe innovation and trusting the process as well as the teachers is the way to go #EdCoChat
    • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      Q1: Some schools are innovative, others are more prescriptive ("You must follow the curriculum w/ 'fidelity'!). Where is your school and how do you see it working for kids? #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    For me, following a scripted lesson plan book and reading from it like it’s the Sunday Scripture is bad for kids and honestly isn’t teaching. #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q2: With curriculum and standards frequently prescribed to us without our input as educators, how do you flex them to meet kids needs, inspire them, and bring excitement to the classroom? #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: A huge thing is backwards planning that is set aside every 6 weeks so teachers can look ahead, look at data, make adjustments, and think of how to collaborate w/ other content/specials Ts #EdCoChat
  • VickiRD13 Jul 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2. I am a strong advocate for project based learning and students having choice in how they want to learn. I always tell my teachers, as long as they students learn what they need to know, be creative in how they do it! Make it real for them! #EdCoChat
    • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q2: With curriculum and standards frequently prescribed to us without our input as educators, how do you flex them to meet kids needs, inspire them, and bring excitement to the classroom? #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: Also — teachers pay teachers is a great place for ideas — and teachers connecting w/ their PLN too! #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2: Don’t prepare students for something (tests, curriculum, gradation, etc.). Prepare them for ANYTHING! #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Passion is the great energizer. It’s impossible to be successful without it. Show me a person with passion & I’ll see a person with energy. Passion makes us excited about what we do & where we are going. Our passion ignites & inspires. Do it with passion or not at all! #EdCoChat
  • _on11 Jul 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Next week? Can I get a tag to remind me about #EdCoChat? Cleaning up loose ends for #waledchat tonight!
    In reply to @PrincipalHodges
  • MrsStaub307 Jul 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: I always have 2 be me regardless of the program I am handed. If it is new & scripted I adjust it 2 my teaching style & my Ss learning style. Not a fan of day one do this & day two do that. ELA is a work in progress & needs 2 be adjusted daily as u work w/ Ss #EdCoChat
    • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q2: With curriculum and standards frequently prescribed to us without our input as educators, how do you flex them to meet kids needs, inspire them, and bring excitement to the classroom? #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Q3: What books and resources do you use to innovate and bring energy into your classroom/school? What do you hope others would take from them as well? #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Q3: What books and resources do you use to innovate and bring energy into your classroom/school? What do you hope others would take from them as well? #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A3: If you have not read Teach Like a Pirate and Learn Like a Pirate you better grab a copy and get on it! #tlap #learnlap #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: #AODL by @lpijanowski #thewildcard by @hopekingteach @WadeKing7 #lt8keys by @E_Sheninger @thomascmurray #differentschools by @mcleod @shareski #BoldSchool by @Wes_Kieschnick #lcinnovation by @katiemartinedu #empowerbook and #launch by @ajjuliani @spencerideas #edcochat
    In reply to @lpijanowski, @hopekingteach, @WadeKing7, @E_Sheninger, @thomascmurray, @mcleod, @shareski, @Wes_Kieschnick, @katiemartinedu, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
  • MrsStaub307 Jul 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: currently reading #InnovatorsMindset by @gcouros with a few colleagues. Loving it. Hoping to inspire others with what we learn. Plan to do a Twitter chat with it in August. #EdCoChat
    • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      Q3: What books and resources do you use to innovate and bring energy into your classroom/school? What do you hope others would take from them as well? #EdCoChat
  • VickiRD13 Jul 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3a. This past year, we were fortunate to be selected for the Take Note Colorado initiative.& will continue this with the introduction of instruments & music! Still working out the details, but kids are excited! #edCOChat
    • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      Q3: What books and resources do you use to innovate and bring energy into your classroom/school? What do you hope others would take from them as well? #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Oh, and #InnovatorsMindset by @gcouros George, you just made the list!!!!! #edcochat
    In reply to @gcouros
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Bonus: If you were the superintendent or commissioner of schools what would you do? #EdCoChat
  • CJCain7 - Moderator Jul 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Bonus: If you were the superintendent or commissioner of schools what would you do? #EdCoChat
  • MrsStaub307 Jul 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Bonus: I would do a round table discussion a few times a year with my most experienced Ts and my new hires - give them the opportunity to learn from one another. Someone can always learn. Everyone has something to give. I'm always learning from others and I love it. #EdCoChat
  • VickiRD13 Jul 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Bonus: If I had a magic wand, huh? I would figure out a way to challenged educators to throw away the "box" and empower to to become more creative...innovative, if you will, in the classroom so that learning is more relevant to kids. #EdCoChat
  • PrincipalHodges - Moderator Jul 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Bonus: Less meetings, less BS, more innovation w/ support — funding coaches (even for specials Ts!) and having schools focus on long term (5 year!) planning for big goals and support for vision work! #EdCoChat