#edchat Archive
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Tuesday January 26, 2016
1 Hour until ! Please join us to discuss Mindsets in the Classroom!
topic: As education changes & evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children’s education?
Join Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education?
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Just like with tchrs, we need to model & share resources & ideas w/parents. They need to understand what we’re trying to do.
That's a big topic tonight. School works best when Ps, Ts, and Ss interests all align. Happens too rarely, I'm afraid.
Here is a Post I did for Edutopia on this subject. Save it for later. Educating Parents About Education https://t.co/3od30lvzof
Parents come along when Ts are active in Ss community
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NOW Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education?
Same way we always should. Communicate where parents are & tell stories of their children's learning. https://t.co/Gmkd9kFfUp
topic: As education changes & evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children’s education?
Sounds good! https://t.co/3RKsKbpJjx
Two great looking chats about passionate readers tonight at the same time! What's a teacher/reader to do? #
We work hard to provide equitable access for each of our students and we need to provide the same for parents.
Those engaged Ts respect parents as experts in their lives, just like they value in their classes
Parents need to PD in parallel with teachers. If the Ts have read "Mindset" but the Ps haven't, you've got clashes on every topic.
Keep Ps in the loop and up-to-date on the articles and blogs that we read and how they form our practice.
absolutely! Showing relationships we've established with Ss helps to establish relationships with parents.
It's so much easier to share curated content. I have access and can be responsive to parent needs/interests/issues.
Agreed . Good answer. And equitable means caring schools for all families, not just priviliged
A1 Offering invitations to work alongside their child,school through project based learning & community needs. Early AM celebrations
With so many educator's having trouble keeping up with all the changes taking place in education,what should we expect from parents?
Sharing the excitement and impact and learning. https://t.co/4suUg4MSRw
video newsletters, frequent Facebook and Instagram posts.
Parents may be our greatest asset and vehicle for student success. Find where they are. Meet them there. https://t.co/NWYohxHvtL
NOW Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education?
A1 Use of social media and other platforms invites transparency and engagement.
As with all change, start with "Why?" Include Ps with multi-pronged, sustained education program on the change.
Invite them into chats like this. Let them lead the discussion sometimes, too. https://t.co/iBnvZop2Cw
NOW Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education?
Parents need our patience & support in navigating school culture. Important to offer hope & opportunities to engage.
Please join at 7pm Central tonight as she moderates ! Topic: Mindsets in the Classroom!
Right on Dennis… why are parents typically under engaged ?
Great idea… have you tried? How’d it go?
My district hold Parent University to keep Ps updated. Difficult to get attendance. So busy.
Parents deserve to learn in a manner that matches how the best teachers work with kids: differentiate and scaffold.
It is important to educate the parents about everything you are doing; help them understand benefits, reasons, purpose. Use
If we want PARENTS TO BE PARTNERS in their child’s learning then we must not view their questions/concerns as a nuisance.
Many parents trust Ts to be professional and to well by their kids.
We can only lead horse to water. So many different access points unexplored. It surprises me b/c am older than parents
Open sources, flipped learning, PBL, One to one laptops, BYOD, Standardized testing for starters.
We are launching our Parent University this year. Any advice?
MANY BARRIERS TO MEANINGFUL engagement of parents - knowledge, schoolwork, culture, language,
attitudes, after-hours. What else?
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Are the sessions livestreamed or videoed for later viewing? Does your schl offer babysitting during these events?
Exhaustion - of both parents and teachers.
I agree & feel it is also important to have a plan of action. How & when. I've offered different workshops=success
Good. But also, Ts may need to bring conversation to parents, not count on them to come to ours
Invite parents and teachers. Address their interests - we did a survey and targeted those topics.
YES too much on teachers and parents plates… How to reduce? Recalibrate?
The thing they care most about is their own child's enthusiasm and learning. https://t.co/1UBi3FzhCK
It is important to educate the parents about everything you are doing; help them understand benefits, reasons, purpose. Use
I am going to suggest offering child care as well as live streaming & allow for questions from viewers
Especially for our parents of EL students, many of whom are ELs themselves. https://t.co/OOMwbYMSvz
Parents need our patience & support in navigating school culture. Important to offer hope & opportunities to engage.
in Twitter chats, have just been a participant so far. Did facilitate a session at . All had a voice.
Guess we need to give formative assessments to our parents? As a new dad, I'd be okay with that.
sounds right, but what is the water exactly?
NHS offered child care. No streaming bc we had invited guests/proprietary stuff. Haven't tried video. Yet...
Provide opportunities for Ps to see change in person at school. Give mini-PD lesson so they know what to look for.
Social Media has shined a very bright light on education. This new transparency might prompt many questions from aware parents.
Livestream it or record and post. Meet parents on mobile. https://t.co/1dTFj6Z8j4
My district hold Parent University to keep Ps updated. Difficult to get attendance. So busy.
It is a challenge to keep informed...but also fun. Hard NOT to share what I'm passionate about. https://t.co/jqJ2Lw6Wrh
Whatever general info we share with parents should be relevant, enlightening, concise.
Also, reach out to . Fantastic resource!
IF PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS NOT ABOUT
- Keeping parents happy
- Tapping expertise.
- Volunteers
- Votes
- Fundraising
THEN WHAT IS IT?
Invitations to engage in content. Many families have expertise to share. 2 parents today explored circuits.
Parents care about what's best for their kids. We can't bury them in edu-speak. We owe it to them to show relevance.
… so true. View it as a compliment…say thanks.
It would be pretty awesome to engage a back channel conversation.
Agreed, but email has shifted number of Qs from parents that teachers must address. Exhausting, no?
Want to engage parents in education? What better PHONE CALL OR TEXT?
It behoove educators to educate parents about education. Partners are easier to deal with than adversaries.
If parents can help in some way, let them know what it is they can do for their kids.
I'm not quite sure what that means, but...yes?
I was really proud of one of the Ts at my school who was trying to help a P w/ language skills.
absolutely, but at least they're asking questions & trying to be involved in their Ss learning
AS YOURSELF, why do parents cringe when they come into contact teachers and administrators. Then don’t do that…
It behooves educators to educate parents about education. Partners are easier to deal with than adversaries.
Prefer text, of course, but it bears a stigma of being unprofessional for formal communication.
Yes, I've found parents are joining Twitter or following & using to connect & engage in conversation. Amazing...
Creating and supporting a twitter conversation if Ps aren't able to be there in person.
I think they want their images too - to make their visual connections https://t.co/Z2RyrgPnQ1
Whatever general info we share with parents should be relevant, enlightening, concise.
I think it depends on the parent & what message you're passing on. Text is great for quick info, but call is nicer.
Any info I am trying to share. My schl is small. Could be growth mindset, healthy eating, dealing w/grief.
No matter how well we're doing (or think we're doing) one thing's for certain: we can always do better. Agree?
Transparency w/ parents is essential. Communicate learning goals and expectations do that Ps can reinforce at home.
Hey …any of you tried 'Your Student’s Success,’ as a writing assignment for SS and take home for parents? Just asking...
Create a FAQ for Ps in multiple languages (if needed) to explain and educate about change. Distribute via various media &F2F.
How would you do that? Seems like it could be misconstrued as overbearing?
For me it is about genuine passion & a desire to support how to help their child learn to learn for themselves.
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Social media is a way to communicate w/ parents. Parent portals allow parents to see grades in real time.
https://t.co/Z45vA2Ru63 RT tomwhitby: Our Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along … https://t.co/LWMHcaxXwH
Our Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education? Discuss!
Worst thing Ts can do is condescend to Ps. Perhaps there are many Ps who know more about pedagogy than the Ts!
What really knocks me out is a book that [...] you wish the author [...] was a terrific friend of yours - J.D. Salinger
What types of questions do you see parents asking in situations like that?
parents should not be adversaries but partners with school teahcers and administration to partner for student success.
It lets us shine some lights too- e.g. why homework?"
I have found texting parents works! Parents that work long shifts &cannot answer the phone seem to be able to text!
what do we want parents to know? For our part, we'd like them to know testing is not all bad, and can help learning.
Worst thing for Ps is to feel that their child's teacher is just cashing it in. No passion or care is so obvious to Ps.
Agree. That attitude is imperative for any profession.
Too many times school systems say that they want parent involvement but their actions say something else. Politics gets in the way!
Still looking for a few teachers and parents to participate in a new project DM me if you are willing to join in
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I was mostly kidding. But maybe a new parent survey would identify Ps whose edu values clash with the school's.
for example, I have little patience for ludites, but Ts resisting testing I respect. Parents may be allies in the fight.
YES! This https://t.co/avpdvDJOkP
Parent Us r more lecture led by "experts" vs ParentCamp r convos btwn stakeholders
start with all their kid's successes, then bridge to areas for growth. Every parent wants to hear good things
New to tonight, hopping in on this timely topic as progress reports just went out https://t.co/tKjiwJob7r
Our Topic: As education changes and evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children's education? Discuss!
parental engagement is listening to them and responding accordingly...
For our Parent U, we did interest-driven lectures. We plan break-out sessions after large group preso, too. Sort of edcamp-ish
I am not a parent myself so when I call home and parents ask me for advice on how to parent I often fall short of words
Testing is an assessment and no it's not all bad, but the misuse and dependence on narrow results can be very harmful.
MEANINGFUL parent-teacher engagement requires constant flow of contact with parents. Need time…where t get time? Thoughts?
I assure you, we don't have the budget for buying programs. LOL
have students write about their week, what was learned...take home and read it to parents...
Transparency is very important. Having meetings at times that working parents can attend also helps! https://t.co/wLZ6tFBGRP
Transparency w/ parents is essential. Communicate learning goals and expectations do that Ps can reinforce at home.
I always start with a positive when you call home! Calling home to make contact before there is a problem!
Educators. Here's your homework assignment for the next several decades.
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Schedule an online discussion???
We just partnered with to ask all of our parents their perceptions of our schools
My idea is save time by eliminating testing
I want parents to understand what I'm doing & https://t.co/BoBAya40K5 this happens is exciting & their presence matters.
Hey is talking parent teacher interaction, got any ideas for us?
Best for ? Looking to expand my list :) TY other ideas?
2 worlds of Ed: #1) Ss, Ts, Ps. #2) Politicos, publishers, philanthropists. World #2 is making it hard for us in #1 to do our jobs
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that's the thing - tests should not be viewed just as assessment! That view is harmful; retrieval practice aids learning
The 'rhetomatic' = teaching rhetorical analysis through structured inquiry. Very cool stuff.
Leadership must ensure Ps know their children are respected & valued by all adults at school. Foundational to positive partnership.
I am lucky to have parents in the room with me. It is dope!
Parents & Ss are learners. When we treat learners w respect & empower them 2br allies we change the world into something better
Signing in late to - Can someone catch me up?
Visible and incremental learning goals are so important for Ps to see, at any grade level. https://t.co/59XXtzSVfk
Transparency w/ parents is essential. Communicate learning goals and expectations do that Ps can reinforce at home.
Anyone find successful way to engage largely low income non-english speaking parent base in a school with no PTA? ideas to engage?
Gotta run- thanks for the engaging conversation tonight! i appreciate the <3s and replies
. There's little reason for Hmwk, but as true as that is w/research to back it it's a hard sell to educators & Parents.
Great. A wonderful way to value their presence and encourage their engagement, growth.
Maybe start w/learning; all device spots to show/train them in- even to email out short clips to help teach https://t.co/eMUmvY5gR7
I want parents to understand what I'm doing & https://t.co/BoBAya40K5 this happens is exciting & their presence matters.
Our parents love potluck gatherings. Makes them feel empowered by bringing something to the table.
What if we used formative assessments to help inform our instruction? Reflective teachers inspire reflective learners.
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Has anyone used Bloomz w/parents? Successes/challenges?
Design Thinking dictates we EMPATHIZE with our user. Listening to them is essential. I just don't see it
I agree!!! We do silly pasta dinner at beg. of year and charge families, Pasta? Hispanic families? Low income? Pay?
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topic: As education changes & evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children’s education?
Be careful - I learned early on that my own dinner looks very different from my families. Ask them where to order.
LOVE it. always invite to come in- they don't need permission. With curiosity about what we do- come see! https://t.co/Pd88PiF5ky
I am lucky to have parents in the room with me. It is dope!
Want parents involved ... give them something worth coming for ... why should they connect on SM ... are we better than a rock star?
I use Remind. So do many colleagues. Overload for Ss and Ps sometimes
Would extra practice on basic skills be considered homework? Or extra time needed to finish an art project? Curious.
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Give parents an insight into the classroom to share the Chns learning. https://t.co/vnx0gjehp8
topic: As education changes & evolves, how do we bring along parents as partners in their children’s education?
YES! To see and fully understand and feel comfortable asking questions about. https://t.co/RVqWevbQzj
Visible and incremental learning goals are so important for Ps to see, at any grade level. https://t.co/59XXtzSVfk
Transparency w/ parents is essential. Communicate learning goals and expectations do that Ps can reinforce at home.
Exaclty. My sts tell me where they go out to eat and it is not where we get our family night meal.
we started Parent University this year. We provide interpreters and babysitting for children & Food Well received!
Maybe If it was only assigned to those who needed it. The extra practice is not successful according to some research.
That's why I like having parents bring food. This way, they offer what they can and it is more communal.
If we want parents to join in the conversation we have to be more interesting than the Kardashians ... are our tweets worth it
IF that's in response to the question, it's brilliant. We use our mascot to tweet, FB, Instagram, etc
Dedicated a corner of my room to ACADEMIC GRAFFITI 🖌🖍✏️✒️. Ss write book recommendations for peers! https://t.co/FfefyyEX5f
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Sorry to be joining so late . Ps are more likely to be involved when they are treated as equals in the learning process.
Along with the teacher and the content, parents are the third leg of the stool for student success.
Good idea... ... nice try!
As SPED teacher most of my sts are "behind." I just want them to read anything and use numbers in home. Cooking/ money
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Fellow on the twitter-sphere. I just signed up for and you should too. Great for collab, learning, and fun
All too common... sad, actually, quite sad...
Parent ENGAGEMENT (not involvement) is parents as co-leaders in their child's education. It's collaboration. https://t.co/zk8EBqqXZN
IF PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS NOT ABOUT
- Keeping parents happy
- Tapping expertise.
- Volunteers
- Votes
- Fundraising
THEN WHAT IS IT?
Parents can be great resources for student learning. Ts should intentionally seek to involve them in the learning process.
Would an abbreviated Edcamp model for parents on their education concerns work? It could be a back-to-school night.
When students begin to understand formative learning =different feeling. Comfort rises. Opens efforts. Cool! https://t.co/FeFoNwTggc
What if we used formative assessments to help inform our instruction? Reflective teachers inspire reflective learners.
What learning opportunities are schools offering to parents as a full-service way to engage?
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One of my teachers is experimenting with both Bloomz and Remind to see which is better for parents.
'As parents, if you spend all your time working, the streets or YouTube will raise your child' -
Parents are a Ss first and most influential teacher. We have to believe that in our hearts and act upon it. How do we all grow?
We used surveymonkey to gather info. Invite Ps to see expert. Q&A at the end. Snacks, child care, written exit survey
When engaging parents, don't always expect them to come to school. Ask ourselves, how are we going out to parents in the community?
What do you do when parents, community and school vision aligns but the districts vision does not?
any suggestions for how parents can learn more when teachers share almost nothing?
Have you tried engaging the principal/school board to request more info?
Oh it sure is!! Hope you don't think I've been successful but can always dream!
. Most parent experience in edu is based in the 20th Century. We need to update them. Why would learning be insulting?
Our mascot is our mouthpiece. We use his social media presence to post pics, dates, reminders, and drive web traffic
I think letting Parents experience what the kids do/use and how they learn/are taught would be great for them
Nice! Have you tried this approach with parents at all?
.sitting down to read "What to look for in a classroom" by page 1 of intro identifies what may be wrong in many schools
Remember that for some Ps school was a bad place. They were often told they had little value as students. Address that elephant.
Interesting question… Serious problem. https://t.co/5tr7jextZb
What do you do when parents, community and school vision aligns but the districts vision does not?
Yes, yes, yes. And model is already happening, of course. https://t.co/yKrmLguhbk
Would an abbreviated Edcamp model for parents on their education concerns work? It could be a back-to-school night.
Another option is to give parents tools that we use to engage students, even if we have to teach them to use them
Don't overlook Play time and family time. Hmwk is the core of many family arguments.
What topics have emerged as areas of parent interest?
When interacting with Ps, every teacher should read and consider Louise Gluck's "The School Children" -- https://t.co/xl92QQwRAm
As a leader my aim is to highlight pupil and teacher wellbeing.Wellbeing is key to success.Leaders need help too
In a previous sch, I often encountered this attitude. Parents hated school & accepted that kids hate it, too.
Our parents very focused on their child's teacher and classroom curriculum. Elementary age.... https://t.co/1ErnHbL9kl
Would an abbreviated Edcamp model for parents on their education concerns work? It could be a back-to-school night.
Edcamp model for parent orientation would allow for Ps to gain essential info & get answers to individual Qs https://t.co/RykxhTByjV
Would an abbreviated Edcamp model for parents on their education concerns work? It could be a back-to-school night.
Mini videos can be texted to parents to view at home with their children.
I dealt with that as well. Just as with kids, relationships are key. I made it a point to know Ps names as well as Ss
I believe we can help 21st Century kids learn this. But it'll demand some unlearning from 20th Century adults.
Love concepts like "one book/one school" that engage parents & Ss to read in community. Creates a mechanism to pull parents in.
Many educators are digitally illiterate and being relevant in that are is their job.Pparents are not that different.
i created a watsapp group for parents so i can send pics of their work. Lots of them cant talk.
We tell parents NOT to go there. We will have ch do work in school if it is stressful.
Definitely agree! This is the root of many arguments - need to unlearn old habits.
8 minutes until moderates ! Topic: "Mindsets in the Classroom!"
Engaging P's-I learned it's about asking the right questions, listening. Invite to look at what's possible rather what needs fixing.
MOSTLY know MORE about than do!!!
Some Ps want the same access to learning as educators' PD. Others seek more voice. Tech. Disabilities. You name it.
an edcamp is a start but intentional convos designed around Hosting pracrices (of which edcamp is a derivative) are best
I would find it encouraging that parents are that invested. Is there capacity to meet the need/interest?
shouldn't we be inviting parents into the classroom to share expertise. That whole community thing
hosting levels the playing field for all voices 2b heard and contribute. It creates great, inclusive spaces for parents
Parents and students fill in hawk "hard, medium easy, did by myself, had help, dad did the work." Just kidding n last option.
last year, get daily tweets from T. This year, a 1-pg newsletter at start of year & little else since.
Yes,there are many parents who may not need a relevancy update, but many more do. The more they know the better we are.
At times, Ps-Ts collusion is targeted to achieve intended outcomes. https://t.co/D925hwDBZt
Parent ENGAGEMENT (not involvement) is parents as co-leaders in their child's education. It's collaboration. https://t.co/zk8EBqqXZN
IF PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS NOT ABOUT
- Keeping parents happy
- Tapping expertise.
- Volunteers
- Votes
- Fundraising
THEN WHAT IS IT?
we did videos of some students with painting snow today as part of a lesson. Ps watch at home & talk with S
I would speak to the principal first. I've had similar exp as my kids move from T to T.
that's 1st grade. Older girl's middle school, team, meanwhile, has awesome weekly updates for parents.
Precede all with retlationship building. Help parents feel they r understood &it's a "work with you" approach
Best tool for individual student digital portfolios? What are your recommendations please!?
ok. Thx. Maybe I could broach the subject by asking about overall expectations for parent engagement.
student led conferences were some of the best things to bring parents into school conversations
Lawdamercy. Founder of preaching that teachers should "educate" parents re education. Sigh. Yeah, nothing could go wrong w/ that. :/
I'll check it out. Thank you!
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.schools need to (re)consider the power of true cooperative learning as a means to provide Ss with agency over their learning
Great Thank you all so much. to learn alongside you all.
Hard to say locally... I was speaking of parents from all over the US who purposely got together w common interest.
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We must have a Growth Mindset if we want to achieve.Open minds allow light to shine forever
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It behooves educators to educate parents about education. Partners are easier to deal with than adversaries.
Damn, we need to get past the myth that parents are uninformed, and barriers to their kid's learning.
Looking for fun, hands-on projects for my high school astronomy class! Anyone have a good one?
Heard a prof recommend that a student draw diagrams from memory to study! Retrieval practice doesn't always have to be a test
Especially when you can walk into MOST ANY school and see bad practice. And see colleagues remaining silent about said bad practice.
Focus on unlearn or just keep the change moving forward without attacking or focusing at all on older way? https://t.co/Hy4TgnAWU7
I believe we can help 21st Century kids learn this. But it'll demand some unlearning from 20th Century adults.
I reject suggestion that parents are "behind" teachers. So many schools don't know their kids.
It behooves educators (& parents, kids, everybody) to get better at recognizing their myopia & owning the narrowness of their lens
So egotistical and high from above to say or think "educate the parent"
HELP! What is a good hashtag for Earth Science teachers?
Revamping our District Webpage. Anyone have a great district page I should check out or have advise
And I'm not surprised to see that other folks are pointing out the hubris of the "educate the parents" angle wrt cultural competency
When you're trying to make instructional videos & your kids are yelling at each other & their dad in the background :)
this is my first ever Twitter chat and I greatly appreciate seeing all the information you are sharing.
agreed. That's why it's not "We have to teach parents." Each side must say "We have to learn."
, sometimes there's one chat after another, and you don't want to stop!
