#edprep Archive

#edprep chat occurs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7CST. This chat has a focus on those individualls training to become educators.

Tuesday October 11, 2016
8:00 PM EDT

erod129 - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please remember to use the Q1/A1, and all improtant #edprep format for answering a question.
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Sam Wallace here! 1st year Social Studies Teacher @NewHolsteinSD high school! Looking forward to this chat! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I have conferences tonight and @erod129 has a meeting so @Samuel_Wallace2 is moderating for #edprep tonight. He'll be awesome!
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Please take note of the reminder below; always important for a successful and productive chat for all! #edprep https://t.co/YXbYKr5qaU
- erod129 - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT
  
  Please remember to use the Q1/A1, and all improtant #edprep format for answering a question.
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@posickj @erod129 Thank you for the opportunity! Looking forward to sharing and, more importantly, learning! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Question 1 will be in 1 minute! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 Support staff are invaluable resources. How can you best learn all that they have to share? #edprep https://t.co/OttllTs0xi
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 - Have an old fashioned face to face conversation! Build relationships as soon as you can and grow your network of people! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 - If you're the lead teacher, make sure to involve them in your classroom as soon as you can; be a team for the students! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute! #edprep
erod129 - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: What is the best way to team with support staff in the classroom? #edprep https://t.co/etFB1fWCgi
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 - Design and implement lessons together, have a common goal and vision for the students and experiment together #edprep
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: I go in and talk to them practically on a daily basis to check in and see how things are going. #edprep
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Dan, Business teacher from St. Louis chiming in here and there this evening. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@WinkelerD So glad to have you here! Thanks for sharing your ideas! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@WinkelerD I definitely do the same thing with a spec ed teacher I work with, it's great to have that face to face time #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Next question coming up! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q3 How do you create an environment in which students see you and support staff as co-teachers? #edprep https://t.co/SE0HXzNMMB
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: When you implement them as co-teachers. When support staff shows interest in all of the Ss in the classroom. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3 - We will lead different components of the lesson & work with different small groups during collaboration time #edprep
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

.@Samuel_Wallace2 break up the lesson helps also give Ss a break from listening and focus their attention elsewhere. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@WinkelerD It's awesome to see my Ss have the same comfort level with support staff as they do with me #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@WinkelerD I definitely try to do that in all of my lessons; break up the lesson to keep Ss engaged and excited for the "next thing" #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Next question coming up in 1 minute! #edprep
erod129 - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q4: How can you plan with support staff to maximize their impact within the classroom? #edprep https://t.co/7cbwrplXSo
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: If possible to have like plan time or have them visit during plan time would help immensely! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4 - Make a concerted effort to set aside planning/reflection time either virtually or in person. Always look to improve together #edprep
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4: Share lesson plans and teaching material for them to "brush up" on #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@WinkelerD The support staff will likely be more effective if they have a chance to actually be in your classroom! Awesome thought! #edprep
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: I had one support staff say they should have taken my class as a student before helping Ss themselves. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@WinkelerD I've found myself leaning on my support staff so I can brush up on lessons! She's the more experienced one! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@WinkelerD Taking a seat on the other side of the desk can provide some amazing perspective! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Question 5 is up next! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q5 Which expectations will need to be clearly communicated and agreed upon early on? #edprep https://t.co/0WIPvliZNN
WinkelerD Oct 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

.@Samuel_Wallace2 exactly. Being a computer class they want to stay current n know what is being covered/ what they can use at home. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5 - Discpline/redirection techniques should definitely be agreed upon. Be consistent for the Ss so they know what to expect #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@WinkelerD Awesome! That environment provides more unique opportunities than a traditional classroom! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Jay checking in real late. Just had two great conferences with teachers and families. #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 It's vital to communicate as often as possible. That way everyone is on the same page. #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@posickj Welcome! So happy to hear your conferences went well! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@posickj My support staff teacher and I are usually the first ones in the building each morning so we collaborate as early risers! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Next question is on the way! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A6 - Collaborate with others who have done it before, you can never get enough help, especially as a new teacher! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A6 - Effective modifications also come down to knowing the Ss and what their strengths/weaknesses are & how to best meet their needs #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@posickj "All staff involved" - love the team approach! I truly loved that aspect of being part of the @mertonint family! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Samuel_Wallace2 Here's the song we'll be using to kick off our staff meeting tomorrow. https://t.co/PzixAHji3w #edprep #mertonint
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@posickj This is awesome! Such a great culture you have there! #edprep @mertonint
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Last question is right around the corner! #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q7 Open Forum: What questions or comments do you have? #edprep https://t.co/7GJw51xGjF
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A7 Topics for October 25th? How about lesson design or feedback? #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A7 - The more I learn, the more I want to do/implement! How can I best prioritze my time to make sure I balance everything?! #edprep
Samuel_Wallace2 Oct 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@posickj I would love to talk about feedback! It's an aspect that I am still working on getting better/more efficient at in my class #edprep
posickj - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us on #edprep tonight. We'll be back on for 10.25.16 at 7PM CST. Any topics you're interested in?