#SchoologyChat Archive
Tuesday March 1, 2016
9:00 PM EST
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Please tell me I didn't miss it?
#schoologychat
MrsMurat
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Ss would love your feedback on their social branding campaign.
https://t.co/JLsXWA1ncn
TY!
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
For the NEXT hour my tweets will be focused to friends & colleagues on
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Tonight's topic is about using
@Schoology
to engage parents in their child's classroom processes.
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Hi Robert, let the games begin.
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:01 PM EST
Your moderators tonight are Steve Knight
@plan3t_t3ch
Cory
@MrKlinge
& Bob
@robert_schuetz
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:01 PM EST
Welcome Everyone! Please introduce yourself. What activities are you looking forward to this Spring?
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST
Merri Lea, a Spanish teacher from Iowa. I am counting the days until I fly to Orlando. Disney and visiting my son.
#SchoologyChat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST
Dylan Peters. 5th Grade Teacher in PA.
#SchoologyChat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:02 PM EST
#schoologychat
Hi All....I'm Melissa. Special ed Teacher and iPad class Forget spring...thinking summer by the pool.
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hey Everyone - I'm Bob. T/C
@PalatineHS
Glad 2 B here with all of you. Funny question since winter returned to Chicago today!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Evening everyone! I am Steven Knight from Falls Church, VA and I am looking forward to co-moderating my 1st
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hello everyone! Welcome to
#schoologychat
Cory Klinge from the great state of Minnesota! I'm watching
#SuperTuesday
results & chatting!
DickeyNHS
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Andy US Hist Northwood OH, looking forward to track and musician season
#schoologychat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Bridget Heaton, here!
#SocialMedia
and Community at
@Schoology
. Cannot wait to enjoy some warm weather!
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Sean from Orland Park IL. Looking forward to Badminton season for my daughter and golf for me
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
@apptasticteach
I'm with you there. If I can't ski, then I want to swim!
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
Wahoo! I made it for my 1st
#schoologychat
. Melissa from
#Delaware
. Newbie who's in love with
@Schoology
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
Hi there from Colorado. My role is Online Professional Learning Specialist and have been using Schoology over 2 years
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
Welcome to the
#SchoologyChat
@MelissaSTuttle
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
@polonerd
Active learning is good for all of us! Welcome Sean!
#SchoologyChat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
Mitch from Northwestern PA. I teach 11th grade English
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
Looking forward to a lot of golf this spring.
#SchoologyChat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
@MelissaSTuttle
Welcome, Melissa!
#schoologychat
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
Erin, 7th grade science T from CO, taking a grp of Ss to the Dominican Republic for a service learning trip in 2 wks!
#schoologychat
EllieLitGilbert
Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
hi everyone! I'm Ellie- and I teach HS English in Portland! I'm looking forward to my spring flowers
https://t.co/FnHlEqQkAJ
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
@bkgreenus
So glad you could join us Brian! How you been?
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
Heading to Tulum, Mexico for spring break. First time visiting there. Then after vacation looking forward to warm days!
#schoologychat
AlternativeK2
Mar 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hi everyone. Sharon Mannix teaching in an alternative education K-2 class.
#SchoologyChat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
thanks! Great to be here after day of
@Schoology
PD.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
Speaking of warmer weather, has anyone made their reservations for
#SchoologyNEXT
in Miami?
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
Hey everyone. Sean from Orland Park, I'll be a little more focused on our once a month
#schoologychat
, but lurking on
#personalizedPD
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
@BridgetHeaton
thanks! So happy to have made it to
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
READY, STEADY, 1st Question is coming....
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
@mr_meighen
Welcome Mitch - glad you could be here with us tonight!
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
Couldn't be better, Robert, thanks for asking.
#SchoologyChat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST
Haha! Love this!! Hope to see everyone at
#SchoologyNEXT
!
#schoologychat
https://t.co/hd7f60BIaH
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:06 PM EST
Speaking of warmer weather, has anyone made their reservations for
#SchoologyNEXT
in Miami?
#schoologychat
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
Hi- - this is Mary; looking forward to
#PZSyd
next week
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:07 PM EST
Definitely looking forward to Miami and Schoology NEXT 2016!
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
@bkgreenus
Looking forward to seeing so many Schoologists there!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: Describe a technique or practice that you are using to get parents to become members of the Schoology Community
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
We use the Q/A format & we will start with our first question momentarily. Remember to use our favorite hashtag!
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
Not sure if I can pull off that many conferences this summer. But I've never been to Miami so....
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
I love to see the new members and of course love seeing the regulars in tonight's
#schoologychat
Welcome one and all!
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST
@polonerd
C'mon man! You can do it! (no pressure, really)
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:09 PM EST
We registered parents at our Ipad U for parents at the beginning of the school year.
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
When we handed out devices this Fall we put a label w/ Schoology instructions and parent access code - worked pretty slick
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
We will follow the Q1, Q2, Q3 format with A1, A2, A3 in response! Q1 has just popped!
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: We send out letters at the beginning of the year at Back to School nights, & we provide website info on how to enroll.
#SchoologyChat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: just sent home first parent access codes today! Ps were logging on with Ss acct. encouraging them to check out Ss work.
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
#schoologychat
We opened the lab to Ps during conferences. Only had 3 :(
https://t.co/wkBSML5SFJ
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: Describe a technique or practice that you are using to get parents to become members of the Schoology Community
#schoologychat
DickeyNHS
Mar 1 @ 9:10 PM EST
Sad to say this is my one big weakness. Other than messaging parents and a video at the beginning of the year, not much
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: in weekly newsletter I highlighted something specific for Ps to check out.
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
glad to be here!
#schoologychat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: I'm only two weeks in. Really love it and sent home codes for parents. Only have about 8 so far. Tips?
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1 We distributed codes during Open House. We also offer parent academies where we dive deeper with the communication tools
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
We are able to put Ps codes on PowerSchool on the parent portal. Then include directions on school website
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
We track parent involvement using analytics and have seen great improvements but when you start at near 0 . . .
#SchoologyChat
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: They are all automatically enrolled w SIS system
#SchoologyChat
tiguemes
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
Hello everyone! A1: my thinking is sending codes to the parents via Bloomz.
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: We have 2-3 Parent Universities a year focused on
@Schoology
! Parents love to attend the classes
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
Now that I know how to use parent access codes would love to host a Schoology night for my Ps.
#schoologychat
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: We are hosting monthly Parent Boot Camps in the evenings - our numbers are slowly increasing but are still low overall.
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:12 PM EST
@polonerd
I am not a power school admin. Do you have directions on how that works?
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
Word of mouth will drive it. Offer perks to the ones who commit.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
Encourage Ss with extra credit or free HW pass if Ps sign up by certain date.
#schoologychat
AlternativeK2
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 looking for ideas. Trying to give parents mult. Ways to access info. and communicate
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
We are working on putting access code and other information on our SIS
#SchoologyChat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
I've been awarding points in my families classroom for parent signup!
#SchoologyChat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
@DeWit_teachn
Shoot me a DM w/ your email and I can get you directions. Our Network guy is a rockstar with PowerSchool
#schoologychat
DickeyNHS
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
@Schoology
#schoologychat
I'm hoping my school does these in the future
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
@Schoology
staffers
@BridgetHeaton
&
@jenastelli
are joining us again tonight. How great is that?!?
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
@DeWit_teachn
We use it to post codes for student apps as well.
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
This would work well when I work on gamifying the classroom
#schoologychat
https://t.co/EHX3cK0ejg
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:13 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
I've been awarding points in my families classroom for parent signup!
#SchoologyChat
jenastelli
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
, I'm lurking but not able to contribute much tonight. Expect lots of hearts on your tweets later on when I can catch up!
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
.
@mrpeters_tasd
I try to create as many accounts as I can. Then I send account info with videos to walk them through the site
#schoologychat
MrFlynnWave
Mar 1 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1 Our after school groups and sports teams use Schoology to interact with parents. Post pictures, updates.
#SchoologyChat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@BridgetHeaton
@jenastelli
Thx, Bob! Happy to be here & really enjoying the topic this month! Taking notes :)
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST
@MrFlynnWave
This is terrific! Our extracurriculars drove early adoption!
#schoologychat
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q1: Put parent codes in emails, hand out at Open House, reminders in signature of email. . .
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST
#schoologychat
That's what I'm working on now. Spring break project.
https://t.co/gtao1CmCXn
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST
@apptasticteach
@robert_schuetz
one of my best moves was going to
@classcraftgame
and gamification
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1: We refer the parents that are 'connected' as the
#DigitalParent
:) Tips and tricks are included in Principals newsletters
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:16 PM EST
@MrFlynnWave
same here...great way to focus school announcements to specific groups of parents/students efficiently
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST
@bkgreenus
Make sure you use something w/ fireworks, glitter & unicorns to draw attention to it. Had a hard time w/ that
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1: Using I connect with our swim team via groups; recently organized team banquet using
#gdocs
form!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST
.
@MrFlynnWave
Great Idea! We are trying this also this year. All coaches will communicate with kids via
@Schoology
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:17 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
Are there ways besides
@Schoology
for Ps to connect with your school?
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST
Whew...awesome feedack! Q2 coming up
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@MrFlynnWave
That makes sense - we have over 85% of our Ss involved in extra-curriculars
#WeAreMarian
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST
Also - late to the party for
#schoologychat
; greetings from Dela-where!
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST
Great idea
@mr_meighen
@MrFlynnWave
- taking a grp of Ss to the DR over spring break & will use grps to communicate w/Ps
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST
@jpkilner
No worries - glad you could join us! Talkin' Ps &
@Schoology
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST
.
@robert_schuetz
We are trying to direct all parents to
@Schoology
and eliminate the static websites of old:)
#schoologychat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:19 PM EST
Natasha, MN, hopping in late.
#schoologychat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST
Can't wait to hear more about this
@Erinsmayer
! Thought you already went...have fun!
#SchoologyChat
#jealous
https://t.co/gtx3GJfH27
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:18 PM EST
Great idea
@mr_meighen
@MrFlynnWave
- taking a grp of Ss to the DR over spring break & will use grps to communicate w/Ps
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST
@jpkilner
hello there fellow Delawarean!
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
@Schoology
I like it! Just considering the
@Twitter
&
@Facebook
integration w/
@Schoology
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: What technique or practice do you currently use for creating and managing parent accounts.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/7NCJ1i85m0
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST
Welcome all Schoologists who are just joining the conversation.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST
A1: All parent access codes are in Campus. We've provided a few parent sessions. And, have provided help at conferences.
#schoologychat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
Thank you
@MrKlinge
!!
#SchoologyAMB
#schoologychat
https://t.co/UUeSO0L3Rm
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:15 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@Schoology
@BridgetHeaton
@jenastelli
Welcome
#schoologyamb
founders!
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
School newsletter is done in PowerSchool. Big question now - do we move it to
@Schoology
? Official grades are in PowerSchool
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
#schoologychat
Those are done behind the scenes. All parents have access codes for their kids.
https://t.co/JBarU6cWrg
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2: What technique or practice do you currently use for creating and managing parent accounts.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/7NCJ1i85m0
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
That is a great question - one which I am hoping to learn best practices out there
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2: We import Ss and then generate code spreadsheets. The homeroom Ts then get the codes and share them out early & often.
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
A1 That is a great question - one which I am hoping to learn best practices out there
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
I actually got to go on a training trip w/Ts in Jan
@BridgetHeaton
- can't wait for Ss to experience it too!
#schoologychat
#feelinglucky
DickeyNHS
Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST
On iPad pick up day parents receive codes
#schoologychat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2: Parents create their own free accounts and use the unique code for their Ss. But, I wonder if there is a better way.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2 Here's
@keithosorensen
's mail merge technique for distributing parent codes;
https://t.co/x0BOyCvzYc
Very effective!
#schoologychat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2: right now, it's just me manually writing their codes on a form. I'm hoping my district goes Enterprise next year.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
@MrKlinge
I think that will be a big shift this year. Ps need to get these codes earlier from us. Missed the boat on that.
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: All
#DigitalParent
information about creating accounts includes short tutorial videos. Does anyone else include these?
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
@DickeyNHS
This is a great idea! I'm SO stealing this for next summer!
#schoologychat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
@Erinsmayer
@BridgetHeaton
Super lucky! Though I'm sure the trip will be different- training w/Ts vs. herding a group of Ss!
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: When Schoology sinks with Power school in Enterprise are the codes generated there and follow the ss each year?
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
What is the process for parents to reset password, merge accounts, etc.?
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: Everyone provided an account but transitioning our gradebooks and assignment calendars has helped increase parent traffic
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 What is the process for parents to reset password, merge accounts, etc.?
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
I add my students -- and parents ask for code -- I highly encourage-- to keep an eye on class and see what their S sees.
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 That is a great question - one which I am hoping to learn best practices out there
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
MrFlynnWave
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
@polonerd
@robert_schuetz
Its a nice feature that those groups can be more open than courses.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
I have about 30 instructional videos on my must make list right now.
#schoologychat
We need more than 1 extra day
#LeapDay
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
@DickeyNHS
our process was similar...really helped to start from day one
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
@bkgreenus
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
Right now, they contact me for assistance; DM, email, or Google Form
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2: ATM we r using Schoology to facilitate S-led conferences on Thurs; love feedback on how others get Ps to sign in/sign on!
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
I seem to have a hard time to remember the "A2" ... A1
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
How many of us encourage parents to install the
@Schoology
App?
#schoologychat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
Parent use is dependent on T buy in. If Ts feel confident w own
#schoology
use, they are more inclined to push parents.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
@MrFlynnWave
@robert_schuetz
We use Groups for each grade level. Helps with forms & info specific to graduation, NHS, etc..
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
If parents create acct and use the access code can they also join a course? Could I make a parent course?
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
Robert, how do you help them w/ password reset, etc?
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
Love this!
#schoologychat
https://t.co/AtwiL7dqHW
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2: ATM we r using Schoology to facilitate S-led conferences on Thurs; love feedback on how others get Ps to sign in/sign on!
#schoologychat
AlternativeK2
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
A2 Still working parents to see value of using tech to stay connected so looking forward to learning from all of you
#SchoologyChat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
@jpkilner
I like that idea.
#schoologychat
Erinsmayer
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
Awesome idea
@jpkilner
- what a great way for Ps to get an intro to
@schoology
and see how their Ss are using it for learning
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
#schoologychat
I think I have other teachers to do grade level group for next year. Hope to have parents join also.
https://t.co/lzk2EPJb1o
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
@MrFlynnWave
@robert_schuetz
We use Groups for each grade level. Helps with forms & info specific to graduation, NHS, etc..
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
I'll report back on how it goes!
#schoologychat
https://t.co/US3YPJSf8H
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
@jpkilner
I like that idea.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
@TashaRTW44
If Ps know it's the communication hub 4 your school/classroom... "If you build it, they will come" Name the movie
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
tutorial videos have been a big help for parents. Some teachers have also created specialized video tutorials
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:27 PM EST
Absolutely! I am encouraging our PTAs to create a group in Schoology...Awesome!
#schoologychat
https://t.co/lYGXdU0Oo3
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:26 PM EST
If parents create acct and use the access code can they also join a course? Could I make a parent course?
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST
@MelissaSTuttle
Yep!
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST
I plan to add more Schoology info to our parent orientation website next year.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/6aWYxdRoEm
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2: We call our "grade level" group the 8th grade family. All announcements for 8th grade go through that page.
#SchoologyChat
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:28 PM EST
The app helps me, my S, and the Ps. It's easy to navigate and is similar to FB and Twitter, so the kids are comfortable.
#schoologychat
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
A2: We had Ss join class groups during orientation last fall; Also use Student Notices for updates; Clubs have groups too
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
@MrKlinge
Thanks for sharing.
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
@jpkilner
I can definitely see using for student led conf. We didn't have
@Schoology
at fall conferences. Will use next year!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q3 is on its way...:)
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
As always, don't forget to follow all chat members and build your
#schoologychat
PLN. Build a list if you want to further organize!
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:29 PM EST
One of the things I wanted to create was tutorial screencasts in my first section for both parents and students.
#SchoologyChat
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST
A2) I feel it's more than Schoology. Always looking to get parents more involved. Always a challenge. We can't parent 4 them
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST
A2 Our Advisory Ts use
@Schoology
to distribute timely information to Ps. These Ts are also set up as Advisors in
@Schoology
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST
@apptasticteach
We're looking at our Guidance Dept use of it for registration and other connections. Love to see Ps in there
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
@ZachSwigard
True, but if it yields
#justonemore
parent involved, it's a win; no?
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
great idea...many parents need the step by step instructions to get started
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
Guess what?!? There is a
@Schoology
channel on
@YouTube
! Many (over 100) great videos already exist!
#schoologychat
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
A2) I created a course for our entire Middle School student body so we could distribute and excite them about programming
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
Q3: What resources, activities, or practices have made the biggest impact on helping parents become active users?
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST
Our hs counselors are seeing the leverage power of adding parents as they send out sch. info, etc.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST
@MelissaSTuttle
@Schoology
Yasss! Hoping to get where we can leverage the "portfolio" function more effectively!
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST
Ps were concerned when less papers were coming home. Explained they can see grades & feedback on
@Schoology
. Got more looking.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST
This just made my night! Thanks
@robert_schuetz
Everyone get's a video (Insert Oprah Meme here).
#schoologychat
https://t.co/GaSSd6GVre
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
Guess what?!? There is a
@Schoology
channel on
@YouTube
! Many (over 100) great videos already exist!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST
Zach great idea! We have created Class of courses for all grade levels. Our Counselors run them.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/OHY3C8kUTA
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
A2) I created a course for our entire Middle School student body so we could distribute and excite them about programming
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST
#schoologychat
I hope to combine w movie night to get parents in to learn about it. If I get a new role that is.
https://t.co/VUxznlhuCW
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST
Q3: What resources, activities, or practices have made the biggest impact on helping parents become active users?
#schoologychat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST
A3: I've put up a lot of practice tests, activities, graphics, & my flipped math videos. They love seeing what we're doing.
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3 Distributing helpful guides, like Digital Parenting, or Managing 1:1 Households, Ps want to learn & grow with their kids.
#schoologychat
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
A3: posting field trip pics; grades and feedback for Ss; Community Service info
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@mrpeters_tasd
@YouTube
@MrKlinge
And Vimeo with even more!
https://t.co/Cq57HfbSXI
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3: This year we created a PTSA course. This was a more interactive way to share info. We hope to use BigBlueButton soon
#schoologychat
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3: Being able to have a bank of resources available that is still accessible in multiple formats for Ss and Ps.
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
Would love to see this!
#schoologychat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q3: Encouraging Ps to be active participants in Ss learning. Not just about the grades!
#Schoology
is a lens into classroom.
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3: How are you all tracking the parent involvement?
#SchoologyChat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3: Nothing works like persistence-Our middle school admin
@cleary_rick
has made not reaching 100% P involvement his Waterloo
#SchoologyChat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST
Natasha, well said:)
#schoologychat
https://t.co/2lRCCgYKSV
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q3: Encouraging Ps to be active participants in Ss learning. Not just about the grades!
#Schoology
is a lens into classroom.
#schoologychat
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST
Whenever a P emails me & asks "how do we find the assignment?" I make them login 2 learn how instead of giving them easy way
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3 Just getting the word out that every S has both a br & mortar classroom & a virtual classroom
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST
I LOVE seeing the answers my kiddo put down on a test/assignment. Great for conversations.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/3lzjMUQneW
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q3: Encouraging Ps to be active participants in Ss learning. Not just about the grades!
#Schoology
is a lens into classroom.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST
@jpkilner
I will share a link to our
@Schoology
Ps Group in the archive. TweetDeck's spinning too fast right now!
#schoologychat
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST
A3: In primary grades, media albums have garnered the buy-in. Such a powerful feature.
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST
Great question. Does anyone have advice?
#schoologychat
https://t.co/uIL7Qn9204
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3: How are you all tracking the parent involvement?
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST
@TashaRTW44
Yes! Capture & share the learning as it happens. Transparency is powerful!
#schoologychat
MelissaSTuttle
Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
I had no idea. This could be a game changer!
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST
A3: Show platform for what it is - a great tool for facilitating learning - with Ps...at S-led conf., swim team mtg, etc.
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST
A3: K-12 made the move to
@Schoology
at beginning of year...helped that all parents in district learned at the same time
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
If you have the Enterprise version of
@Schoology
Analytics will identify % & # of P log-ins
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST
If you get the weight of admin behind a vision then anything is extra-possible!
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST
A3 cont: Ability to flip, quiz, assess, tutor and remediate with personalized learning.
#schoologychat
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3) S of mine created a course called "Kindness Contest" where he challenges Ss to preform kindness. His P was BLOWN AWAY!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST
We already sharing Q4: Describe how you are providing content for parents within Schoology
#schoologychat
https://t.co/BxuJlxGm2W
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3 Ditto what Robert said about measuring parent involvement.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST
A3.1 Screenshot example of
@Schoology
analytics identifying P usage.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/UQhXqw9YBs
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST
A4: Our 8th grade family page has a media album to share class photos/videos and the kids share pic of their pets.
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST
Another great question. As a district we are currently not doing anything. Schools might be.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4: I'm not sure we're doing a whole lot of this. Look forward to over responses.
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST
Robert, that is a :( blue line. Looks just like my district.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4
@Schoology
is the perfect repository for forms, tech tips, group discussions, announcements, etc.
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q4: We are building the PYP and MYP curriculum (international baccalaureate) at our schools. We plan to create Ps training
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
Robert, that is a :( red line. Looks just like my district.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
A4 Ps can view course materials for class resources; watch recorded BigBlueButton video conference test review sessions
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: Ts in
@RiverFalls_SD
are asked to put their curriculum and course activities on
@Schoology
and Ps can track Ss progress.
#SchoologyChat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@Schoology
Unfortunately that's where our Ps involvement is. They're more comfy on PowerSchool
#schoologychat
#oldhabits
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4) Thinking I could assign a HW for Ss to interview their P thru audio feature to involve them and see 1st hand it's power
#schoologychat
LT_teach
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
Brilliant! If parents have to log in to check grades, it will increase traffic
@carlmc
#schoologychat
https://t.co/Wux9XeI1xE
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: Everyone provided an account but transitioning our gradebooks and assignment calendars has helped increase parent traffic
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: Minimal, but I've got a media album swimmers post pix from meets to; will be showing slideshow w/pix @ banquet tomorrow!
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST
#schoologychat
I post a pic collage when I can about what is going on in the iPad class.
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
folks. Is anyone else creating courses only for parents? How is that going?
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4: I'm currently compiling a parent module that has tutorials, but I've also been keeping up with my classroom calendar.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST
@polonerd
@Schoology
Understood, once word spreads about the detail, & engagement - shift will happen!
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST
A3 We have our own Schoology Amb.s - 1/bldg that train teachers and create parent engmt plans
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
What kinds of courses? Digital Citizenship? I'm thinking of doing that w/ meet & greet night built in.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST
@gaskell88
These are great examples! The sharing tonight is terrific! Great to be a part of this learning community!
#schoologychat
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
Our 2nd year- Ps are more involved:
https://t.co/ysuFbPV0Vr
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
I have the layout done, but still working on putting the information in there.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/chtbWfAsGU
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
Really interesting idea- would love to hear more about this...
#schoologychat
https://t.co/PYToqRaDnQ
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST
#SchoologyChat
folks. Is anyone else creating courses only for parents? How is that going?
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@ZachSwigard
That's an amazing idea, and excellent formative feedback!
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@MrKlinge
@RiverFalls_SD
@Schoology
THIS!
#winwin
#schoologychat
HollyK_EdTech
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@mr_meighen
@Schoology
How big is your district? How did you facilitate parent learning?
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@ZachSwigard
Another great idea! Love this Zach!
#schoologychat
HollyK_EdTech
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
This is an awesome idea!
#SchoologyChat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST
Love this! I can't wait to hear your success story that goes along with this work:)
#SchoologyChat
https://t.co/R9fyHs2uq7
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
I have the layout done, but still working on putting the information in there.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/chtbWfAsGU
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
@plan3t_t3ch
Love the game aspect! Make it enjoyable, not "just another thing"
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
Parents would love the BADGES!
@polonerd
@mrpeters_tasd
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
Just think if politicians would communicate & collaborate like the folks in tonight's chat - what couldn't be accomplished?
#schoologychat
BridgetHeaton
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
@mrpeters_tasd
@plan3t_t3ch
This is awesome!
#schoologychat
https://t.co/pShCJw7SxH
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST
@plan3t_t3ch
I have the layout done, but still working on putting the information in there.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/chtbWfAsGU
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
@elpeddi
Now you're giving me more ideas for other people in our building like our librarian
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
@HollyK_EdTech
district is about 1,600 K-12. Since everyone started at once we offered parent nights and posted lots of info
#schoologychat
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST
@gaskell88
what contributed most to this result?
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST
@jpkilner
For the peeps who can't be there in-person - it's huge!
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q5: Is there something you've tried in the past that DIDN'T work for your parent community?
#schoologychat
https://t.co/OvHW32yQei
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST
A4) Ps are always blown away when they ask me how their child should get caught up. A- Keep up with us LIVE during class
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST
#schoologychat
Just opening up a lab during conferences. It wasn't well advertised or utilized
https://t.co/MtuEPSPJMM
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q5: Is there something you've tried in the past that DIDN'T work for your parent community?
#schoologychat
https://t.co/OvHW32yQei
LT_teach
Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@schoology
Where do I find this? I'm experienced user and have not seen this
#SchoologyChat
https://t.co/nhysJl55r5
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST
A3.1 Screenshot example of
@Schoology
analytics identifying P usage.
#schoologychat
https://t.co/UQhXqw9YBs
gaskell88
Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST
@ZachSwigard
#SchoologyChat
Having Ts show their Schoology Course page at OpenHouse; putting Parent Guide w instructions on website
TashaRTW44
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5: Not providing enough opportunities. Parents want to know and understand.
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5: I'd say it's more of a situation where I didn't see something through. I wanted a P group and wanted to badge Ps.
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
A4 At our annual DAAC we handed out access codes to a DAAC group - few took advantage.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
@LT_teach
@schoology
Need to have building admin rights, enterprise version - tab for School Analytics
#SchoologyChat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
@LT_teach
@robert_schuetz
@schoology
on the Admin panel - School Analytics
#schoologychat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: I really want to have this ready for open-house next year. Hands on workshop.
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: We can no longer just give Ss codes. Create them with them/for them. I create so I can link the fam in multi. builds.
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST
#schoologychat
not including parents from the beginning. We haven't done much training for them. Need to have tech nights to learn
jbeth81
Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST
Many of you use schoology did you know they have
#schoologychat
#iteachLFU
#falconedchat
https://t.co/Ttr5wmtyMb
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q5: Is there something you've tried in the past that DIDN'T work for your parent community?
#schoologychat
https://t.co/OvHW32yQei
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST
Nice...all parents leave with accounts ready (and the app also)
#schoologychat
https://t.co/3P6aJZwhRO
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: I really want to have this ready for open-house next year. Hands on workshop.
#schoologychat
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST
Much like anything in education, no?
#schoologychat
https://t.co/b5fuCyLCRK
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5: I'd say it's more of a situation where I didn't see something through. I wanted a P group and wanted to badge Ps.
#SchoologyChat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5 Hoping to get greater participation in our parent academies. Better scheduling, & cookies perhaps?!?
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5 At our annual DAAC we handed out access codes to a DAAC group - few took advantage.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
@MrKlinge
I'm with you here - lots of great ideas. Not enough time to do it all. Maybe get Ss involved.
#schoologychat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5 - Increased P involvement is definitely a district goal! Great ideas - thanks for sharing.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
Build it around other events. Give more reasons to be in the building that night.
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
THE BIG FINISH!! Q5: Let's dream big for the next school year. What are your hopes for improving parent invlovement?
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
@DeWit_teachn
@LT_teach
@schoology
It can be exported, or captured as a screenshot.
#schoologychat
DeWit_teachn
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
I was just thinking maybe a team of our ss from this 8th grade class next fall to teach our parents.
#SchoologyChat
https://t.co/j8EVBzmHp6
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
@MrKlinge
I'm with you here - lots of great ideas. Not enough time to do it all. Maybe get Ss involved.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@MrKlinge
We all have tremendously talented Ss. We use our speech Ss to do voice overs for us -
#statechamps
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
#schoologychat
parent sessions during movie night. Have NHS members watch young kids so Ps can learn.
https://t.co/JbrwtZBnAI
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
THE BIG FINISH!! Q5: Let's dream big for the next school year. What are your hopes for improving parent invlovement?
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
@polonerd
That's a good call!
#schoologychat
LT_teach
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@Schoology
Love learning new things!
#SchoologyChat
https://t.co/eLbNzlS6Vy
jpkilner
Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST
@robert_schuetz
@MrKlinge
Even ask Ss how THEY'D like parent involvement to look/feel.
#authentic
#schoologychat
mr_meighen
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5: As a district, still working on streamlining all teachers' uses. Difficult for parents when teacher usage is sporadic
#schoologychat
elpeddi
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5: I think it's getting the Ps to see the benefits of seeing what S sees instead of week 17 and wanting HELP
#SchoologyChat
bkgreenus
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5 Discussing tech bootcamps for students & parents next year.
#SchoologyChat
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
ZachSwigard
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
A5) The more they're involved, the more we become a team! Edu needs to be a partnership Student-Teacher-Parent
#schoologychat
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
Whew...sorry! Q6: BIG FINISH:)
#schoologychat
https://t.co/z1T0mV6Zv2
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST
THE BIG FINISH!! Q5: Let's dream big for the next school year. What are your hopes for improving parent invlovement?
#schoologychat
MrKlinge
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
A6: Increase P involvement by seeing my plans through, and also make more of our
@schoology
publicly facing.
#schoologychat
mrpeters_tasd
Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST
Q6: Open House Training, Workshops available throughout the year, Parent Modules in Schoology, Twitter Chats?, Webinars, etc.
#schoologychat
polonerd
Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST
@mr_meighen
We gave our Ts a year to play. Next year it is mandatory. But we have 100% of them on already.
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST
@LT_teach
@Schoology
Agree - isn't that why we are all here tonight?!?
#LearnersFirst
#schoologychat
apptasticteach
Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST
#schoologychat
wish we did iPad delpoyment differently to bring Ps in to set up accounts & learn. Ss share more, media albums, updates w pic
plan3t_t3ch
Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST
A6: Encouraging all PTAs and PTSAs to have a collaborative space in
@Schoology
! Our Ss love the social learning, so will Ps
#schoologychat
robert_schuetz
Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST
@bkgreenus
@Schoology
@AhaNetworkTeam
Some of these courses / materials can B built collaboratively - what do you say Team?!?
#schoologychat