#FLEdChat Archive | Participate

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hello everyone. Let's get #FLedChat started with the introductions.

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi #FLedChat! Kristin from St. Augustine.

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Tammy from Branford, FL. I am a Computer Science teacher in a small 6-12 high school. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@KristinCHarr Hey, Kristin! #FLedChat

RACzyz Apr 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

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Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Marie from Naples, FL - Hi all! #FLEdChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@TG_Neil @KristinCHarr Hi Tammy! #FledChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@Colemama Hey, Marie! Welcome. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@TG_Neil Thanks - looking forward to the conversation :) #FLEdChat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Amy Sellars in Pensacola and I teach 3rd grade. #fledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I don't know about everyone else, but I've loved seeing all the beautiful green sprouting everywhere this week. #FLedchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@therowdykidsin3 Welcome, Amy. So glad you could join us. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

We will be using the Q1/A1 format at least until the conversation takes over. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Don't forget to add #FLedChat to your tweets so we can all share in your brilliance.

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Question 1 will be here in just a few minutes. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Using @ParticipateLearning helps with adding hashtag :) #FLEdChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Course it helps if you get the link/twitter handle correct - @participatelrn #FLEdChat

AwesomeScience Apr 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi all - Michelle from Naples also #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

** Q1 ** When you hear the word accountability, what comes to mind? #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@AwesomeScience - Hey Michelle - haven't seen you for almost a year now.... #FLEdChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Yay! Excited to have some south Florida friends in #FLedChat tonight :).

AwesomeScience Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi all - Michelle from Naples also #FLedChat - big ello to my friends @dwalker_l and @Colemama

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 As educators we are accountable or "responsible" to best facilitate the learning of all of our students. #FLedchat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: I use to have a more respectful reaction to the word, but the political interpretation has made it more negative &/or fearful #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@AwesomeScience @dwalker_l @Colemama Welcome Michelle. So glad you are here. #FLedchat

Macy38307997 Apr 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I'm Macy Martin and I'm observing this chat for my Education Technology class at Huntingdon College #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@Macy38307997 Welcome, Macy. #FLedChat loves pre-service teachers.

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Holding to High Standards #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@Macy38307997 Welcome Macy - pls feel free to participate too! I teach a similar class at FSW & should get mine to do the same #FLEdChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@Macy38307997 Welcome Macy! We are happy to have you :). #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: No one holds me more accountable than I do. Just wish politicians understood this. #FLedChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hey everyone...since I'm in your state now, I might as well join your chat...Shana MS Tech Coordinator #FLedChat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Accountability makes me think of responsibility. Taking responsibility. #FLedChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hi, everyone! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach finally here! #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: There's definitely a need for accountability & also have high expectations for myself not only for the learner but also for $ #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@ShanaVWhite Shana, you know you are always welcome. Glad you are here. #FLedchat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@TG_Neil That is so true. We are our toughest critics. #fledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@kmhmartin Hey, Kim! #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@kmhmartin Love the new profile pic :). #FLedChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Responsibility, respect, ownership of one's actions and concern about the actions of others affecting a goal/group. #FLedChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1. Transparency, sharing, collaboration, #FLedChat

bobby__dodd Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Join #nebedchat tonight at 8 PM (CST) as we discuss best instructional practices #edchat #miched #FLedchat https://t.co/5Qgpm7APVo

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I love this. #FLedChat https://t.co/Jqj62yQgta

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Responsibility, respect, ownership of one's actions and concern about the actions of others affecting a goal/group. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 will be here soon. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

** Q2 ** For what do we hold students accountable? #FLedChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: With my Ss I held them responsible for their actions in my classroom. Wanted them to understand actions/lack of affects others #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Learning content, preparing for future, 21st century skills, being a good citizen (f2f and digital) #FLEdChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Behavior, Organizing Notes/Materials, being engaged learners, good character #FLedChat

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Equation of Success: Top Ten Responsibilities that Students Must Own - @edutopia https://t.co/6NRGu4vkiF #FLedchat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Since I teach 9 yr olds I take on a lot of the accountability, but I want to inspire them to start taking the reins. #fledchat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@KristinCHarr So MUCH more & deep than the accountability 'tools' measure, eh? #FLEdChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@Colemama So true! #FLedChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2. Creating ways to demonstrate their learning, being reflective learners--not just tests. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@therowdykidsin3 Love the self-responsibility factors you are introducing - empowers them, too! :) #FLEdChat

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Joining #FLedChat late. What's up!?

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

My Study Skills and Organization page for Students https://t.co/0wKlJ08yMU #FLedchat #edchat #stuvoice https://t.co/0cTP1xuIOW

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Behavior, Organizing Notes/Materials, being engaged learners, good character #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

We're on Q2...For what do we hold students accountable? #FLedChat Glad you're here. https://t.co/KhwdGnx78Z

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Joining #FLedChat late. What's up!?

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@danvkoch Hey, Dan! #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@danvkoch We are talking about both teacher and student accountability. Fun! #FLedChat

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: hold Ss accountable for the process. The process IS the product in a post-pencil/paper classroom #FLedChat

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@kmhmartin well hello! #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: We hold Ss accountable for their own learning and yet so many of our peers don't show interest in continued learning. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@TG_Neil I see that too sometimes & wonder how much is a product of previous focus on "teach for test"? #FLEdChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@TG_Neil How often have you heard "I don't have time for that!" #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Accountability in Education is so much deeper than a test score for both the educator and the student. It truly can't be measured. #FLedchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q3 is on its way. #FLedchat

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@kmhmartin @TG_Neil someone somewhere is doing something you say you can't do. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

For last 2 yrs, our Prin has designated time we use to have for 'sit/get' Fac mtgs for Prof Learning Time of your choice - Love! #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@danvkoch @kmhmartin And enjoying it! #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

** Q3 ** Who else should be held accountable in education? Why? #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@Colemama Awesome! Is there an "accountability" piece to this? #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@danvkoch @kmhmartin @TG_Neil Love this :). #FLedChat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@Colemama Trusting you as a professional to know your own strengths and weaknesses.. Love it! #fledchat

bobby__dodd Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Join #nebedchat in 30 minutes as we discuss best instructional practices for Ss growth #ntchat #innovateNJ #edchat #FLedchat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: All stakeholders. I think that piece is missing in quite a few schools and districts. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@KristinCHarr Faculty need to complete a reflection form each month - https://t.co/lQfIXmz2n8 Admin follow up, as applicable #FLEdChat

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 All parties should be accountable in education - Educators, Admin, Staff, Students, Parents, Community, Elected Officials... #FLedchat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Agree with all as ultimately all are impacted in present and future. #FLEdChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3. Short answer: policy makers & politicians. Really wish people paid more attention to the insane things they do! #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@kmhmartin Unfortunately, not enough of us vote and/or inform ourselves before voting...a foundation of education!! #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I completely agree. A big problem is HOW do we hold them accountable? #FLedChat https://t.co/b8QcUaiU0G

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: All stakeholders. I think that piece is missing in quite a few schools and districts. #FLedChat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: Admin needs to be held accountable for making all decisions based on what is best for the Ss whenever possible. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@therowdykidsin3 Indeed - still a challenge for some, but working on it! :) #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q4 will be here shortly. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Holding many of education stakeholders accountable is often elusive as was pointed out difficult to measure to start. #FLEdChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@TG_Neil it is hard esp for dist leaders who influence policy. Do the best we can to hold people myself & building ppl accountable #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

** Q4 ** How do we promote accountability among the large variety of stakeholders? #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@danvkoch @kmhmartin @TG_Neil @gcouros I thought I wrote down all his quotes, but missed this one somehow! #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: Advocate for self-responsibility in school, community, family - changing values is tough but think it is the core of promoting #FLEdChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@TG_Neil its hard. Holding myself and people in my building to a higher standard is the most we can do unfortunately #FLedChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: Be a passionate light in your building. Model a work ethic for success and accountability that others can follow/emulate #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: Being transparent with our own personal accountability is key. #FLedChat

danvkoch Apr 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: provide tangible goals for all skill levels. We use tech timelines for Ts; help them to immerse themselves w/o fear #FLedChat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4. Invite parents to participate--build portfolios w/Ss and find a way to share them. Impt. especially for parents who work. #FLedChat

therowdykidsin3 Apr 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: You can't dictate it to people. You have to inspire them to want to take accountability. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@ShanaVWhite Modeling is important key! Some need more tangible reward to move in that direction. #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Are you ready for Q5? It will be here soon. #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@therowdykidsin3 In trying to do so, you also need to figure out their source of inspiration - individualized and personal #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT

** Q5 ** What message about accountability in education do you want to send to the general public? #FLedChat

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Save the date! October 8, 2016 #edcampPOLK on the beautiful campus of Florida Southern College #FLedchat #edchat https://t.co/T0jtU4L9ou

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 The public should respect the job that educators are doing & support them as they facilitate the learning of children. #FLedchat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: We need to find a balance that allows for creativity in teaching, while maintaining high expectations for all stake-holders. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I want the public to understand that most educators are super accountable for the job we've taken on and we are proud of it. #FLedchat

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5. How about giving Ts a voice in how their accountability is measured? For that matter, how about Ss? Shouldn't we have input? #FLedChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: Set and uphold higher standards for yourself than others. Actions speak volumes. Practice empathy when others fall short #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@cybraryman1 This is great news! #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: View standardized accountability tools only 1 piece of the full puzzle - other pieces more authentic, diff to 'measure', etc #FLEdChat

ShanaVWhite Apr 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: Most educators are doing their best, but the system isn't set up for maximal success. Continue to fight the good fight #FLedChat

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Spread the word! :) #FLEdChat https://t.co/jSsJaGdcgx

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I want the public to understand that most educators are super accountable for the job we've taken on and we are proud of it. #FLedchat

cybraryman1 Apr 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KristinCHarr I am working with the School of Education at Florida Southern College to help organize #EdCampPOLK #FLedchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT

As #FLedChat wraps up tonight, don't forget to follow those educators that inspired you.

Colemama Apr 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@TG_Neil thanks for moderating and thanks to all for your chat to night. #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Apr 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT

The #FLedChat archives will be available later tonight. And can always be found on our website. https://t.co/2K3B32lvQ6

kmhmartin Apr 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks ever so much everyone! Have a great rest of the week! #FLedChat https://t.co/5kPBxFvMNb