#wearewayne Archive

The school district chat for the MSD of Wayne Township

Tuesday April 10, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi #wearewayne community! I will be hosting tonights twitter chat about #setthestagetoengage and OUTSIDE the BOX student engagement! Let's get started!
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Roll Call: Name, School, and Q1: Think about a time you were in a PD or a meeting. What engagement strategy did a presenter use that worked for YOU? #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Remember as you are answering include the question number and #wearewayne
  • Miss_Wineland Apr 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Abbie Wineland, CGE, I love the fun ice breakers that were used during GCLs this past fall break. Everyone gets used to each other and ready to focus! #wearewayne
    In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everyone, Megan Smith, CGE, and A1: FOOD always works for me! #wearewayne
  • jmoore5754 Apr 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    @MWEwayne celebrated 3rd nine week award winners! Great work 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders for STRAIGHT A's! #WeAreWayne
  • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Jessica Greene, 3rd grade, MWE A1: The most engaging presenters are ones that walk around show humor throughout the PD! #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q2- In what ways can student engagement play a part in warding off the pressure of time in the last quarter of school? #wearewayne
  • Dale_Chu Apr 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @Ms_Smith_Room10 leading a chat on engagement. Follow along at #wearewayne!
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A2-Spending time enjoying each of the last moments! Ss aren't going to remember testing or final assessments, but the energy and love I leave them with at the end of the year! If I bring my A game, Ss will too until the end of the year! #wearewayne
  • Miss_Wineland Apr 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Time flies if students are having fun/engaged! If everyone is engaged the most “boring” of subjects can have that spark! #wearewayne
    In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    It's all about making the MAGIC happen over and over! Teachers hold the cards to making a difference! #wearewayne
    • Miss_Wineland Apr 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      Time flies if students are having fun/engaged! If everyone is engaged the most “boring” of subjects can have that spark! #wearewayne
      In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • Dr_G_Alazar Apr 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Ghirmay Alazar, assistant director of special services. A1: The presenter did a "why" exercise. Why are we all here and what's in it for us. Very effective strategy because everyone was engaged. #wearewayne
  • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Jane Nicholls MWE A1 I like getting work time to use what we learn. #wearewayne
  • WayneTwpSuper Apr 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Sorry I am late. Jeff Butts, Superintendent. #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    That audience/student buy in is so IMPORTANT! If they don't see the value, it won't stick! #wearewayne
    • Dr_G_Alazar Apr 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Ghirmay Alazar, assistant director of special services. A1: The presenter did a "why" exercise. Why are we all here and what's in it for us. Very effective strategy because everyone was engaged. #wearewayne
  • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: Even with testing and EOY stress, I think its important to continue to engage our students...it's a great time to combine skills and end the year continuing to show our kids learning is fun! #wearewayne
  • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2 Engagement helps involve students and time does fly by. #wearewayne
  • WayneTwpSuper Apr 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    BTW - our moderator the evening, @Ms_Smith_Room10 is a fellow @MillikinU @MillikinSoE alumn. A very select group of educators making a difference. #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q3- We all know about the 4Cs, ESRs and countless others, but what kind of OUTSIDE the BOX engagement keeps Ss attention in the classroom? #wearewayne
  • WayneTwpSuper Apr 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    BTW - our moderator this evening, @Ms_Smith_Room10 is a fellow @MillikinU @MillikinSoE alumn. A very select group of educators making a difference. #wearewayne
  • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q3 I love doing projects that combine skills and what students have learned. My Ss will begin writing and performing their own plays next week for our Drama unit of Study #wearewayne
  • MrsWey10 Apr 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: having an application piece! This always helps to split up the time and keep engagement high #wearewayne
  • Dr_G_Alazar Apr 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Model "stay in the moment" by focusing on current tasks and giving 100% because you "can" control what's in front of you "not" what's ahead of you. #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Love this idea! What better way to incorporate rigorous content and soft skills while creating memories! #wearewayne
    • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      Q3 I love doing projects that combine skills and what students have learned. My Ss will begin writing and performing their own plays next week for our Drama unit of Study #wearewayne
  • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A3 I love doing projects that combine skills and what students have learned. My Ss will begin writing and performing their own plays next week for our Drama unit of Study #wearewayne #wearewayne
  • Miss_Wineland Apr 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3 Ss really wanted to read about an architect after we took a virtual tour and saw pictures of Ts there! Personal connections and “taking” students to the place goes so far. #wearewayne
    In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • WayneTwpSuper Apr 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I am so humbled this evening. My father was just awarded the Excellence in Life Award fro Courage from the @MillikinU Football Alumni. A true role model for his three sons and a countless number of scholars he has influenced. I am truly a benefactor of circumstance. #wearewayne
  • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A3: My kids are most engaged when they can immerse themselves in the "real-world-ness" of activities. Money- use newspaper ads to ship, authors purpose- book cafe, Area/Perimeter- design a zoo, etc...Hands on and MINIMAL worksheets works best in rm 8! #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Technology use that is more than just clicking on answers or typing a paper is SO important! 80% creation @KristinZiemke #wearewayne
    • Miss_Wineland Apr 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A3 Ss really wanted to read about an architect after we took a virtual tour and saw pictures of Ts there! Personal connections and “taking” students to the place goes so far. #wearewayne
      In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Simple activities that brings FULL engagement into the classroom! Love the idea of designing a zoo! Might steal that one for myself! :) #wearewayne
    • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A3: My kids are most engaged when they can immerse themselves in the "real-world-ness" of activities. Money- use newspaper ads to ship, authors purpose- book cafe, Area/Perimeter- design a zoo, etc...Hands on and MINIMAL worksheets works best in rm 8! #wearewayne
  • MrsWey10 Apr 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: engaging lessons and student centered activities allows students to take charge of their own learning, rather than stress over what they can’t control! #wearewayne
  • Dr_G_Alazar Apr 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: student led topic/discussion that is relevant to students while the teacher is a facilitator #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Q4- Take a quick read of this short article and respond with something that stands out to you, is interesting, or an "ah ha"! #wearewayne https://t.co/6MLwY2RycN
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Teacher energy and excitement extends to our Ss and shows when they WANT to go to school rather than HAVE to go to school! #wearewayne
    • robeyschaffer2 Apr 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      This is my total philosophy! Rigor doesnt = no fun! I had a student cry today bc she had to leave class early. She is Excited to learn and loves being challenged with fun, new concepts every day
      In reply to @Ms_Smith_Room10
  • MrsWey10 Apr 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: launch projects, STEAM, anything that allows students to lead the way and challenge their own thinking, as well as others! #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    STEAM is the FUTURE for our students! The jobs they will have, haven't even been invented yet! We as educators have a DUTY to prepare them for this! #wearewayne
    • MrsWey10 Apr 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A3: launch projects, STEAM, anything that allows students to lead the way and challenge their own thinking, as well as others! #wearewayne
  • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4 Transforming your classroom can begin with a small area and then go from there. Would love to get rid of desk and transform my room... Maybe I'll take the leap next year and start small... #wearewayne
  • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A4 - I admire @hopekingteach and @WadeKing7 for their dynamic engaging lessons! Their book The Wild Card is great and provides some awesome ideas and insight for "Setting the stage to Engage"! #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    There is no need to wait until NEXT year, take a leap now! There are so many simple ways to transform and create memories! #wearewayne
    • Mrs__Nicholls Apr 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A4 Transforming your classroom can begin with a small area and then go from there. Would love to get rid of desk and transform my room... Maybe I'll take the leap next year and start small... #wearewayne
  • Ms_Smith_Room10 Apr 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    It is like my teaching bible! Seeing and learning from them TWICE in my teaching career has been LIFE CHANGING! #wearewayne
    • jfryeOU Apr 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A4 - I admire @hopekingteach and @WadeKing7 for their dynamic engaging lessons! Their book The Wild Card is great and provides some awesome ideas and insight for "Setting the stage to Engage"! #wearewayne