#edchat Archive
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Tuesday October 18, 2016
Welcome to . Topic: What are the best ways to promote the positive things happening in schools?
Looking to do a tomorrow at 2pm eastern time. 5th grade. Anyone want to help us out?! :)
I'm at a pd event tomorrow so it won't work, maybe another time.
We don’t do as much as we should. We tweet info, post to sch website, send messages via SIS, etc.
We spread the good news through a weekly newsletter. And you?
What was the focus of your PD?
Why do you think more is needed?
With students design solutions to authentic problems & advocate for their ideas. … https://t.co/c3wcX2b1Gq
Welcome to . Topic: What are the best ways to promote the positive things happening in schools?
I think schools should use social media to promote the positive things happening
encourage students to say kind things to one another
we also have a newsletter. I used to doubt that it was read, but this year, Ps are mentioning in conversation. It works.
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There are so many other avenues we haven’t explored. We’re lucky, tho, that we aren’t fighting to change perceptions.
That's terrific. Do you write it alone, w/other teachers, w/students?
My name is Margaret LaGrand and I am a pre-service educator studying at Grove City College. I'm excited to participate in this chat!
Like any aspect of school life, there's a good balance to be had.
Some Ts also send home newsletters. Each grade level does it differently. My son's class has it digitally only
We use and have a "class" for news and events and Ps, Ss and Ts access.
The best way to share good news is to have childern contribute.
Mostly through school announcements and maybe school websites. Social media would definitely be a great resource.
Our students run a broadcasting studio & stream a daily news show,, but it’s mostly announcements.
Hi everyone! I am a pre-service Spanish ed major and I'm so excited to be apart of this chat!
We typically send ours out digitally too.
agree. I also think that Ts on social media can be great rep for school
I think that the app seesaw is an awesome way to display student's work and show the great things happening in schools.
Service learning is a natural way to get the god word out.
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Ts and admin send news to someone who puts it together. I'd love to have more S involvement! https://t.co/cx1JfsKOYn
That's terrific. Do you write it alone, w/other teachers, w/students?
This article makes a great distinction between heritage language learners and foreign language learners https://t.co/X7lz4YWJKo
Everyone is talking about the good, but there's also negatives to using social media, as teachers have you guys ran across this?
Unfortunately, some Ts are not great reps for school on social media. Some forget many eyes see what post
here we use the Knightly News! We broadcast every Friday during HR!
Students seem to love that.
That sounds amazing! I agree, adding the students would be a great piece, as well. Buy-in from all parties is huge.
Just mentioned this. Some Ts forget that parents, students see posts on social media
Most tools have a good & bad side. Digital citizenship skills are important for adults & students.
a great teaching opportunity for admin. Also need a clear media policy for our Ts.
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No kidding. Can’t count how many times I’ve thought, “WHAT were they THINKING?!?!?”
I think the best way to promote positive things in schools is by a student run social media page! It keeps everyone is involved!
Our school has its own FB, twitter, Pinterest etc. It showcases the good. Problem is Ts personal accounts
I think the best way to promote positive things in schools is by a student run social media page! It keeps students involved!
Using a education based social media and communication sites like , may keep young eyes away from inappropriate posts
here we use the Knightly News! We broadcast every Friday during HR!
It's been a huge resource to help flip my classroom and create a blended learning experience.
Many of our Ts live in the area and are friends with Ps of Ss. Not a problem, but some don't have enough discretion
it was for me too! I went paperless. Two years and no paper with 11/12 grade English!
What is the best way to communicate with your students using technology?
Would a bulletin board be better for younger students? They could still share pictures and events!
True; it could be possible to have the students write it out and then feature it on the social media page
I think we will see more of this. If indiscreet on social media,can you be entrusted with S confidentiality?
That's a great idea--also help them relay the stores of positive events.
our SGA run their own FB, twitter, Insta, etc. They are awesome reps for our school
What do you think Margaret? Their age matters here.
like seriously ... we are supposed to be professionals ...
it's one SM that we don't use. Maybe we are missing out?
Key words: “supposed to be.” Sometimes my mind is boggled.
That would work better. How to select, though? We have 1200 Ss.
we need for education for our Ts about social media
how can we as teachers get the students engaged with what we are teaching them?
Check out the link I posted. We have a lot of resources for Ps and Ss
ah, math! I have this convo with our math Ts all of the time. We use and
I think sharing the rationale for what you are teaching and how really helps build engagement.
Also tying the learning to topics relevant and interesting to Ss helps.
RT aaron_hogan: Join tonight at 8pm CST to talk about being connected educators! … …
I love that! We have TVs that show activities/events for each grade level in the building, but Ps don't see
Creating a positive environment in your classroom is a great way to promote positive happenings
A1 - I like the idea of Google Maps to store photos and videos of campus events. Kind of like a "virtual field trip".
Engage Ss with Authentic Learning Units! They need to experience a felt need to learn content. … https://t.co/eeNhpynrE8
how can we as teachers get the students engaged with what we are teaching them?
Always. One more time! Teach our students it's OK to fail but never stop trying. … https://t.co/NAfLjzc151
When your mind says give up, hope whispers one more try. You have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end.
Thanks! I'm trying it with AVID this year to showcase all the places we visit and events we have on campus.
Ss take pic of work/submit pic. With you can write on work! you can watch them live
I'd like to play around with that idea.
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Over the wknd, saw the use of short podcasting as a way to showcase student work & happenings.
I'm excited about it. Great for showcasing the program, but also hoping to help with student recruitment.
we also highlight awesome activities Ts and Ss are developing in our broadcast.
ah! The power of word of mouth! do we forget this? :)
Agree. Ever-changing and growing to meet students needs. Must be open to change for this to happen https://t.co/eV57hPbD6g
"Great teachers don't have perfect classrooms; they constantly refine their practices to meet students where they are."
There's 30 minutes until talks relationships and advocacy with Stick around , , &
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Word of mouth is very powerful. Remember, tho, the bad stuff seems to travel faster.
We have QR codes that link to project/films/podcasts by Ss posted on class doors. Great to showcase our amazing classes!
what is Ss? Just starting out with being an Ed major
"econ dev and education are inextricably linked"
We have student generated news posted each week!
It's shorthand for "students" Ask away--it took me a while to figure out all the shorthand at first on Twitter.
'Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger & Courage. Anger at how things are & Courage to change.'-Augustine
Where's the in language arts?
What a great idea. You could also post some of the QR codes on sch website for wider access. https://t.co/zCIqarOYNY
We have QR codes that link to project/films/podcasts by Ss posted on class doors. Great to showcase our amazing classes!
ok thank you! Makes more sense now
Really busy week here with tomorrow and on Saturday.
Thanks for a great . Bowing out a bit early tonight to attend to family -- thanks for co-moderating
Digital newsletters, Remind and Twitter are great ways to promote the positive.
Another great communication tool to shout out awesomeness to community is
RT aaron_hogan: Join tonight at 8pm CST to talk about being connected educators! … …
Wrapping up tonight’s topic: What are the best ways to promote the positive things happening in schools? More ideas?
Get this. People with good intentions that tell you they're for change often don't do their part. How can this be? Stay tuned!
Good evening Mr. Schmuhl! When will we start back the ?
As someone else tweeted, with positive relationships in school, the kids will promote!
Help! Best way to make video. Video clips are on nexus tablet. How to save to comp?
Too many schs wait for traditional news outlets to find them rather than seek to publicize their accomplishments.
We more often see news when something tragic or sensational has happened. Our admin does inform local media of events
how do we get more positive stories in the news? It's hard to fight the societal need to find flaws.
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BTW your ignorance begs the ? re efficacy of schools
Admin makes phone calls to local newspaper ahead of time!
Imagine what work would be like if we would greet each other like we hadn't seen them for a year. … https://t.co/hrPz3dO0Bo
What are your high schools doing for day-to-day? Tools? Resources?
Our tchrs routinely send positive messages to parents. Relationships matter.
To teach well in diverse classrooms,use universal instruction,including auditory,visual,&kinesthetic input&output modes~Sandy Martin
PBIS Coach has asked Ts to call 5 Ps a week with good news. Not sure if they have done it, but good idea
How did I ever teach without using preasessments? Regular use of these has affected all aspects teaching & learning in my classes
Thanks to all who participated in tonight’s & to co-mod . (Missing & tonight.)
have you checked out digital drivers license
Thanks, and for moderating tonight's !
