#ISEDchat Archive
Independent School EdChat.
Thursday February 25, 2016
9:00 PM EST
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#isedchat
! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:00 PM EST
Can't wait to check out new feature to track Q and A in
#isedchat
through
@participatelrn
tonight.
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST
Connie Hamilton, Curriculum Director and Questioning Consultant from Michigan.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST
Tonight’s topic is the importance of a home/school relationship.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST
I am here in Melbourne, FL. I am the Head of Lower School at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy where I work with
@s_bearden
!
#isedchat
paoven23
Feb 25 @ 9:01 PM EST
Good evening
@ckoos1
and
#isedchat
, Paola from Orlando, FL.
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#isedchat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST
@conniehamilton
Welcome, Connie! Glad you are here!
#isedchat
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST
Joining home/school relationship
#isedchat
from Flagstaff
@PrincipalMN
@benjamingilpin
@JimDetwiler1
@Joe_Mazza
@azedschools
@JoyWright91
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST
@paoven23
Glad you are joining us! Thanks for the RT earlier.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:02 PM EST
@becky_raabe
@PrincipalMN
@benjamingilpin
@JimDetwiler1
@Joe_Mazza
@azedschools
@JoyWright91
Hooray! Delighted to have you join.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
Make sure to add
#isedchat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
Make sure to add
#isedchat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST
Beth Rheingold from Baltimore-will be multitasking tonight!
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:03 PM EST
@ckoos1
@lcarroll94
@BethRheingold
Did you schedule your Qs in
@participatelrn
for
#isedchat
tonight?
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST
@BethRheingold
Me too! What will you be doing? I'm trying to keep up w/ a state championship basketball game we are playing in.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST
Q1: Why is it important for schools to have a strong home/school relationship?
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST
@conniehamilton
@lcarroll94
@BethRheingold
@participatelrn
I used Tweetdeck.
#isedchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:04 PM EST
@ckoos1
trying to get my kids to finish HW and entertaining boarders!
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST
Joining
#isedchat
from South Florida tonight - James &
@ThinkingMaps
rep Watching
#GOPDebate
in the background
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST
@ckoos1
happy to learn partnership tips to share with AZ DOE & LEAs
#isedchat
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST
#isedchat
Susan Bearden, Tech Director, Melbourne FL :)
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST
@James_C_Dean
@ThinkingMaps
So happy to have your voice part of the conversation!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:05 PM EST
@becky_raabe
Welcome to
#isedchat
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:06 PM EST
A1: Because it takes a village to raise a child and we must all work as a team!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:06 PM EST
A1: Research shows students perform better when the home and school relationship is solid. Parent engagement is key.
#isedchat
cybraryman1
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
My Parents and Teachers page
https://t.co/xqwkuNklLs
#isedchat
We need to work together for best interests of kids.
https://t.co/P0fypJvDLR
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
Come discuss home/school partnerships during tonight's
#isedchat
happening NOW!
#edchat
#ptchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1. Simply, it Cultivates trust.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
@s_bearden
Hi, Susan! I'm following
@SCrockett20
's tweet to follow the game. ;)
#isedchat
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: Ss feel important when their Ps & Ts communicate & work together. Ss are motived to attend school & succeed
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
Well said!
#isedchat
https://t.co/oKpIRWZzmo
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1. Simply, it Cultivates trust.
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: One reason it's important to have strong home/school relationships is b/c we can't do it alone.
#isedchat
https://t.co/QcXN9iKlhH
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST
@ckoos1
@SCrockett20
Thanks for the tip! I will follow the play by play!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST
Thanks, Jerry. I hope everyone at
#isedchat
follows you. Your resources are invaluable!
https://t.co/AW999kLAzK
cybraryman1
Feb 25 @ 9:07 PM EST
My Parents and Teachers page
https://t.co/xqwkuNklLs
#isedchat
We need to work together for best interests of kids.
https://t.co/P0fypJvDLR
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST
@ckoos1
@ThinkingMaps
Glad to be here!
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: Schools function better w/ the support of the community and that raises student achievement.
#isedchat
nadia_fyfe
Feb 25 @ 9:09 PM EST
Nadia Greenwood, STEM
@FHERangerBear
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST
Love the graphic! Do you think there is an age group where it is more important than another?
#isedchat
https://t.co/rX7RGI5cle
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: One reason it's important to have strong home/school relationships is b/c we can't do it alone.
#isedchat
https://t.co/QcXN9iKlhH
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST
@nadia_fyfe
@FHERangerBear
Welcome to
#isedchat
! So glad you are joining us!
nadia_fyfe
Feb 25 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: Students needs all of our support to be successful
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST
Q2: How do you empower students and parents to be equal partners in the home / school relationship?
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST
@ezdrodowski
Glad you are here, Elizabeth!
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST
@ckoos1
I don't think there's an age group when it's more important. ALL levels need home/school connections for diff reasons.
#isedchat
LHeck4
Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: students experience higher achievement when there is a shared vision between teachers and parents…
#collective
efficacy
#ISEDchat
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST
A2: Admins/Ts respect unique needs & abilities; S/P voices R acknowledged; Opinions R valued=meaningful & reciprocal partnerships
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST
A2: Having grades/homework/announcements available online where both students and parents can see could help.
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST
OK, this is nifty.
@participatelrn
has figured out how to pull Q and A from the chat. Easy to follow
#isedchat
https://t.co/bALRbsH8YN
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST
OK, this is nifty.
@participatelrn
has figured out how to pull Q and A from the chat. Easy to follow
#isedchat
https://t.co/3DpV6aO6mA
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2:Some Ps want to help but feel inadequate due to their background or lack of education-we need to provide services 4 them, too.
#isedchat
nadia_fyfe
Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2: Great two way communication and positive relationships are key in building a successful partnership
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:15 PM EST
Excellent point that no one else has brought up yet. It helps if all the adults are on same page.
#isedchat
https://t.co/ChMcuuMBuE
LHeck4
Feb 25 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: students experience higher achievement when there is a shared vision between teachers and parents…
#collective
efficacy
#ISEDchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2: Parents are empowered as partners when we allow them to be more involved than selling candy and attending P/T conferences.
#ISEDchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
A2: Home/School relationship changes from ES to HS more hands-on at school at ES & more hands-on at home w/ MS & HS!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
How can specifically can we value opinions as you mention?
#isedchat
https://t.co/FPo6D7UE1m
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:13 PM EST
A2: Admins/Ts respect unique needs & abilities; S/P voices R acknowledged; Opinions R valued=meaningful & reciprocal partnerships
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too.
#ISEDchat
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST
@conniehamilton
That's a good idea!
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST
Awesome
#LoveThatIdea
#isedchat
https://t.co/Kc81hTj9cM
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too.
#ISEDchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST
So true! We need to avoid edujargon and other ways we put distance between us and parents.
#isedchat
https://t.co/1YlzYHsMX7
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2:Some Ps want to help but feel inadequate due to their background or lack of education-we need to provide services 4 them, too.
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2:
@James_C_Dean
You might have an idea of what type of training was VERY well received.
#ISEDchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:17 PM EST
I definitely want to hear ways to have the two way communication.
#isedchat
I bet you have some good ideas!
https://t.co/u1DgEHCpOx
nadia_fyfe
Feb 25 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2: Great two way communication and positive relationships are key in building a successful partnership
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Personally feel that Secondary wants my parent participation to be giving $$ & not participation at school
#RantOver
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST
Wow!
#isedchat
https://t.co/vBOK9LQL3s
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:16 PM EST
A2: In our district, we have invited parents to PD days so they can see what our teachers are learning too.
#ISEDchat
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST
@ckoos1
#isedchat
Invite Ps to mtgs where P input is essential for decision making. Listen and take action. Continue to invite families.
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:19 PM EST
@conniehamilton
@ThinkingMaps
Training resonates w/ all. Most successful presentations have usually been w/ parent groups
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: What is the role of technology, if any, in strengthening the home/school relationship?
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST
Social media is a great tool for communication and builds a positive reputation in the community
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST
This can be problematic particularly for independent schools. Thanks for bringing it up.
#isedchat
https://t.co/Y1w6YIQpyE
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Personally feel that Secondary wants my parent participation to be giving $$ & not participation at school
#RantOver
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: Technology has definitely assisted w/ communication & keeping up w/ grades
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: See below. ;)
#isedchat
https://t.co/IpjKUMEEUJ
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:20 PM EST
Social media is a great tool for communication and builds a positive reputation in the community
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: I love using FB to share video and pictures. I use Twitter for reminders and info I want to get out quickly.
#isedchat
DennisDill
Feb 25 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3 - Tech can enhance the communication, but the relationship starts in the physical classroom ...
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST
Technology is a great tool-email,
@RemindHQ
,
@edmodo
, Edline, social media-all ways parents can be in the loop!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: Many parents fast follow me on Twitter so they get my tweets as texts and don't even make an account.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST
@DennisDill
Thanks for joining us. Great point!
#isedchat
DennisDill
Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST
@ckoos1
I have started using Instagram to share pictures ... kids are like "tag me in the picture" ...
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: Also, even lower socioeconomic areas seem to have an abundance of mobile devices so there is less of a digital divide
#isedchat
AppGuyAaron
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3:
#EdTech
like apps can only be useful if there is a way for third party evaluation of their educational value
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
Will you be at
@ASCD
in Atlanta? We'll be there & have asked
@bees_sherry
to share
@thinkingmaps
work!
#ISEdChat
https://t.co/AqtPA5Gegs
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:23 PM EST
@James_C_Dean
I heard you might be going to
#ascd16
. True?
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3: Technology can be a wonderful tool. However we must be able to ID when F2F or phone call is better than text/email.
#ISEDchat
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
Richard here, Director of Ed Tech in Alexandria VA, sorry im late!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
@DennisDill
I have instagram, but don't use it much. I bet students are much more into it though.
#isedchat
#lovesocialmedia
DennisDill
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
@ckoos1
I have some parents and students following, but many unfollow because of my heavy Education tweeting ...
#SorryNotSorry
#isedchat
chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
Tech is an easy bridge to connection especially if we use social media/ texting opps that families are already using
#isedchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3. Tech facilitates comfort levels too, like occ emails from HOS to Ps re impt issues
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
Ohhh... Going to FINALLY meet
@james_c_dean
F2F in Atlanta at
#ascd16
! It's 'bout time, isn't it James?
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
What do you mean?
#isedchat
https://t.co/Fmm0jxXTzc
AppGuyAaron
Feb 25 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3:
#EdTech
like apps can only be useful if there is a way for third party evaluation of their educational value
#isedchat
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
a3 Tech has a role in facilitating comms that help involve both parties help the Ss progress - design of tool is imp to consider
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3: We must also remember that "it's on the website" isn't always the best way to communicate information.
#ISEDchat
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3: Tell me how you're training Ps to use social media
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST
@DennisDill
I have two accounts. I use
@MrsKoos
to communicate with parents. No 3 am tweets from
@MrsKoos
.
#isedchat
DennisDill
Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST
@ckoos1
not sure what took me so long ... upload a picture and it can hit Facebook and Twitter at the same time.
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3: Starting to see a trend of classroom
#Twitter
use & sts given leads on showing classroom happenings - parents love it
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
@SaintsTechEd
Welcome! We are thrilled to have you join us.
#isedchat
LHeck4
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3: A resource that allows parent to have a front row seat in the classroom…classdojo is great!!
#ISEDchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
#OHMY
a F2F finally with
@conniehamilton
#SoExcited
#isedchat
https://t.co/iKYP9rrEyE
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
Ohhh... Going to FINALLY meet
@james_c_dean
F2F in Atlanta at
#ascd16
! It's 'bout time, isn't it James?
#isedchat
nadia_fyfe
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3. Our school uses Parentlink and emails to communicate with parents.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
@chargerrific
So true. That's why I use FB. Lots of our parents and grandparents already check it often.
#isedchat
DennisDill
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
@ckoos1
@MrsKoos
I have one ... Love when former students Fav/RT stuff I am doing with current students.
#isedchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
I didn't know it could do that..!
#isedchat
https://t.co/FqfAx5FAQm
LHeck4
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3: A resource that allows parent to have a front row seat in the classroom…classdojo is great!!
#ISEDchat
chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
@ckoos1
our school does as well- as do I. I also use hashtag
#ccslearns
to share daily learning moments
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
We have had several parents coffees over the last few years, some by the lovely
@s_bearden
for parents.
#isedchat
https://t.co/enfmwkMKyn
becky_raabe
Feb 25 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3: Tell me how you're training Ps to use social media
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
@conniehamilton
Is that a
#Sarcasm
#PastMyBedTime
comment ?
#isedchat
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:30 PM EST
Using Technology to Engage Students With Learning Disabilities
https://t.co/ROQUwgeFHg
#isedchat
#edtechchat
via
@iplante
@wkrakower
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:32 PM EST
@chargerrific
@ckoos1
ditto - building transparency, created
#saintslearn
for teachers to use to highlight class activities
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:33 PM EST
Eek! Didn't put
#isedchat
in the last question: q4: What are some things you have done to build the home/school relationship?
s_bearden
Feb 25 @ 9:33 PM EST
@becky_raabe
Great
#digcit
parent resources from
@commonsenseedu
!
https://t.co/oDhteOIxkM
#isedchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
As a parent of a 2grader I prefer not to have to go to a google site to find my child's HW. Avoid clunky tech.
#isedchat
chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
@SaintsTechEd
@ckoos1
yes! And the immediate of it is nice. I sometimes periscope events as well
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4: Parent coffees, parent sharing conferences at beginning of the year, family picnic, open door policy for parents to admin.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
@BethRheingold
Sometimes "old school" is still the best school. We put online, but child brings home paper copy too.
#isedchat
chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 I try to remember to use social media to take pics of lost/found. Share choral/dance/special events for nonattending working Ps
#isedchat
James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:35 PM EST
HaHa!That may be the West Coasters - but if not for the
#GOPDebate
I would have been in bed!
#isedchat
https://t.co/qI7yNYB1CD
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:34 PM EST
@James_C_Dean
Noooo! I really did hear you guys stay up late. But, now that you mention the
#pastmybedtime
thing...
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: Does homework play a role? How does it help or hurt home/school relationship?
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Be warm and welcoming. Contact for good reasons, not only for discipline problems. Help when tragedy strikes.
#isedchat
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Don't get me started on homework. I'll sit this Q out.
#sblchat
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
@chargerrific
What a neat idea with lost and found!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5: I struggle with the hw issue. Love to hear what you all think!
#isedchat
cybraryman1
Feb 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5 My Homework Debate page
https://t.co/aAKQSpYzV6
#isedchat
HW can create a lot of stress & anxiety. Need to rethink its value.
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
@ckoos1
very much agree. And I use google sites for Ss, but they r HS.
#isedchat
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:38 PM EST
My last one was A4, not A5 (I should be sleeping)
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:38 PM EST
Awww, come on! You have five minutes or so to share.
#isedchat
https://t.co/6lYymkZVmu
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Don't get me started on homework. I'll sit this Q out.
#sblchat
#isedchat
KRenaeP
Feb 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
@conniehamilton
I pop on Twitter and this is the 1st Tweet I see. I kind of want you to get started.
#isedchat
#sblchat
#nosey
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
a5 i flip lessons so as long as hw is low on blooms = efficient use, less frustration + class time is guided active thinking
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:39 PM EST
What are some ways you contact for good reasons?
#isedchat
https://t.co/huj1Pr1KWB
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Be warm and welcoming. Contact for good reasons, not only for discipline problems. Help when tragedy strikes.
#isedchat
chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 I think it's fair to say HW should be sparingly assigned to show value to the home relationships and time. You have them 7hrs!
#isedchat
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:40 PM EST
As a parent/teach of an 8Y w anxiety, it's grueling. As US teacher, HW is reading and lo stakes Qs only.
#isedchat
https://t.co/JaEiv3mxHz
cybraryman1
Feb 25 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5 My Homework Debate page
https://t.co/aAKQSpYzV6
#isedchat
HW can create a lot of stress & anxiety. Need to rethink its value.
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
I can't speak to my opinions on HW in 140 characters. Let's just say I certainly shouldn't play factor in P/T relationships.
#isedchat
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
@cybraryman1
i agree - its hard to be back in shoes of students of new material - need to re-eval how and what we are doing
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
@saintsteched
How are your flipped lessons received? Do kids like them? Parents?
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James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5: I am with
@conniehamilton
on this & have told my kids if they
@google
the homework to get the answers
#GoForIt
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:42 PM EST
@dgilmour
Welcome! Be sure to put
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in your tweets. Don't be like me tonight. ;)
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dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
@ckoos1
By using cloud services, it enables learning artefacts to be accessed in or out of school, potentially helping parents engage.
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:42 PM EST
A5: Purpose for HW isn't to have + or - impact on Home/School relationships. It should serve different role (if we MUST have HW)
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conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:42 PM EST
Waste of time.
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James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5: I am with
@conniehamilton
on this & have told my kids if they
@google
the homework to get the answers
#GoForIt
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
...when their student does something positive, like helping a peer, being polite, getting the highest score on a test
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James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
@conniehamilton
@reimdean
put in a few words from an assigned worksheet & up came all of the answers
#NoRigor
#StupidWorksheet
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q6: What do you do if something goes wrong, you get an angry parent email for example?
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
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dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
@ckoos1
Interactive social networks, including blogs, open up new channels of communication between schools and their communities.
conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5: Thought I said I was sitting out for Q5. Who got me started?
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James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
@conniehamilton
@reimdean
put in a few words from an assigned worksheet & up came all of the answers
#NoRigor
#StupidWorksheet
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
As a parent, I LOVE getting recognition like this.
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:43 PM EST
...when their student does something positive, like helping a peer, being polite, getting the highest score on a test
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
Video is underutilized sometimes as a communication tool.
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dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:44 PM EST
@ckoos1
By sharing video, schools can potentially reach illiterate parents.
SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
@ckoos1
very well! helpful esp when students miss class & useful for review - evn use for other courses for review, Ps like idea
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chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6 I try to make more personal connection back with f2f or phone call
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BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
Q6. @ my old school, Ps email teacher. @ my new school, Ps email adviser. I prefer to deal w parent directly & use neutral lang
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:46 PM EST
@conniehamilton
It was
@KRenaeP
Tee hee.
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conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: When I see S doing something kind, I make call from principal to say, guess what I saw your child do today? Good job, parent.
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James_C_Dean
Feb 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
Thank you
@ckoos1
for leading a great
#isedchat
Early out working w/
@StLucieSchools
@SRE_Principal
in the morning!
dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
@ckoos1
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Analytics on web sites etc allow schools to measure engagement in ways impossible with traditional paper, and adjust.
BethRheingold
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:47 PM EST
Great chat
@ckoos1
-- sorry I gotta duck out!
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JoPrusha
Feb 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
A1 bridging home & schools helps connect pieces of the puzzle 2 meet all the needs of every S
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conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: One reason it's important to have strong home/school relationships is b/c we can't do it alone.
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ckoos1
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Feb 25 @ 9:48 PM EST
Email is not always the best form of communication.
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chargerrific
Feb 25 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6 I try to make more personal connection back with f2f or phone call
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:49 PM EST
@JoPrusha
Welcome to
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q6:I would not engage with an angry parent via email. I would call, or more preferably, schedule a face to face mtg
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
@dgilmour
I remember how proud I was the first time I put a counter on my webpage.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:51 PM EST
Last question, Q7, coming up in 1 minute…
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dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:51 PM EST
@ckoos1
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Podcasts part of a strategy to bridge sch/community gap. Search "pinkie resilience project"
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:51 PM EST
Great advice!
#ntchat
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q6:I would not engage with an angry parent via email. I would call, or more preferably, schedule a face to face mtg
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q7: Any advice for new teachers? Advice for parents new to independent schools?
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SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
a5 use
#edpuzzle
to help Ss pay attention - mem recall is much higher next day - can use class for convos
https://t.co/3aAmHGLbYA
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:52 PM EST
@dgilmour
Great looking website with cool pics and video. I'll check it out!
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SaintsTechEd
Feb 25 @ 9:53 PM EST
a7 talk with teachers from previous grade and try to find a good balance & approach from their experiences
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
A7:Don't kick me out of the chat but I'm at a public school... ;-) advice for new tchrs-don't be afraid to ask for help!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
A7: For new teachers, I would say to be sure first communication with parents is positive.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
A7: For parents new to school, I would say ask questions if you are upset or concerned. Don't let things fester.
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conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
That's good advice for anyone.
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
A7:Don't kick me out of the chat but I'm at a public school... ;-) advice for new tchrs-don't be afraid to ask for help!
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
A7:Ask an admin or peer to join you for potentially contentious meetings.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:55 PM EST
I have loved your voice tonight! I hope you come back each week.
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#weareallinthistogether
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ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:54 PM EST
A7:Don't kick me out of the chat but I'm at a public school... ;-) advice for new tchrs-don't be afraid to ask for help!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:57 PM EST
I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by tonight.
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conniehamilton
Feb 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Excited about March 1
#TMchat
. STUDENT TALK with
@DennisDill
at 9pm EST.
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#elemmathchat
#sstlap
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thanks for joining this week’s
#isedchat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:58 PM EST
A7: Other advice for new teachers, be authentic and genuine. Parents and students can spot fake praise.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Feb 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
I’ll post soon the archive from tonight so you can refer to it. Lots of good stuff tonight! Have a great day tomorrow!
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dgilmour
Feb 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
@ckoos1
#isedchat
Social networks are great for quick sharing to other places, but poor for sharing to others at future times.
ezdrodowski
Feb 25 @ 9:59 PM EST
@ckoos1
Thank you. I would love to join again, if able. :-)
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