#CaringClassroom Archive

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to the #CaringClassroom Chat! Tonight's topic is Motivating and Engaging Students.

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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:01 PM EST

My name is Tracy Dolezsar-Glarvin and I'll be your moderator this evening. #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1: #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi, Tracy and PLN! Robert here from Los Angeles. #CaringClassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome Ana! Glad you could join us for the #caringclassroom chat!

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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:03 PM EST

So true! #caringclassroom

ceciliamewa Feb 12 @ 9:01 PM EST

to motivate your students a teacher must make a connection and build positive relationship #AVIDstrategies
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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi Robert! #caringclassroom

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ceciliamewa Feb 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: when they all collaborate and actively participate sharing previous knowledge and learning from others #Caringclassroom

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RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 In its purest form, engagement equals meaning. In some way, it speaks to you. It's soulful and resonant. #CaringClassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:05 PM EST

A1: how much interest and curiosity students demonstrate, how motivated students are to learn #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1: #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:06 PM EST

Yes! #caringclassroom

ceciliamewa Feb 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1: when they all collaborate and actively participate sharing previous knowledge and learning from others #Caringclassroom
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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:06 PM EST

Nice! #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:04 PM EST

A1 In its purest form, engagement equals meaning. In some way, it speaks to you. It's soulful and resonant. #CaringClassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q2: #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:07 PM EST

A2: I think the external barriers are the most difficult to overcome - poverty, addictions, abuse #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q2: #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:08 PM EST

Motivation is a crucial part of it. #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:05 PM EST
A1: how much interest and curiosity students demonstrate, how motivated students are to learn #caringclassroom
- DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:02 PM EST
  
  Q1: #caringclassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 S engagement is on many levels are they actively creating, listening planning sharing any day anytime you can find these #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:08 PM EST

For sure! #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:08 PM EST
Motivation is a crucial part of it. #caringclassroom
- DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:05 PM EST
  
  A1: how much interest and curiosity students demonstrate, how motivated students are to learn #caringclassroom
  
  DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:02 PM EST
  
  Q1: #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:09 PM EST

A2 A big barrier to true, deep engagement is when Ts merely try to entertain their Ss. #CaringClassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2 boring Ts, Ss struggles at home, lack of differentiation for all Ss and what type of learner they are. 1 size fits all #caringclassroom

MNTOY2006 Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2: Teachers who are unwilling to let go of their role as "sage on the stage." #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

Jumping in late, great topic! A2 Ts who don't put engagement as a priority in lessons #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

Yep! #caringclassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST

A2 boring Ts, Ss struggles at home, lack of differentiation for all Ss and what type of learner they are. 1 size fits all #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q3: #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST

or just go from page to page in the textbook #caringclassroom

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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:13 PM EST

A3: build relationships, have high expectations, make learning relevant to real life, be innovative #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q3: #caringclassroom

EduGladiators Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

🏘Takes a village right?! SATURDAY #EduGladiators EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/@cdmveep leading! #CaringClassroom #txeduchat #iaedchat #oklaed

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 providing choice, variety, physical movement in lessons connected to authentic learning #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 This is my Edutopia article on 12 powerful ways to engage students. https://t.co/KOzpFYBG35 via @RewardingEdu #caringclassroom

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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

Absolutely! #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 providing choice, variety, physical movement in lessons connected to authentic learning #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

Fantastic! #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 This is my Edutopia article on 12 powerful ways to engage students. https://t.co/KOzpFYBG35 via @RewardingEdu #caringclassroom
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Teach4life96 Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

Hi everyone . Stumbled on your chat. It's an ongoing PD in our school to increase S engagement.Enjoying rdg conversation #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST

Sad but true... #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST

or just go from page to page in the textbook #caringclassroom
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DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:15 PM EST

Please join us Dannie! Would love to hear your perspective. #caringclassroom

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JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3 get to know what works best for Ss be innovative with lessons, take risks, S choice and voice #caringclassroom

joerobison907 Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3. do whatever it takes-- you have to have a classroom that Ss WANT to be in- that's the first step in engagement #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

Great ideas! #caringclassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3 get to know what works best for Ss be innovative with lessons, take risks, S choice and voice #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: #caringclassroom

Teach4life96 Feb 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3) Polled random students roaming halls. Answers were explore, collaborate, create, share. #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:13 PM EST
A3: build relationships, have high expectations, make learning relevant to real life, be innovative #caringclassroom
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  Q3: #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3 flexible seating has increased engagement in my class; Ss gen take resp for more freedom which inc ownership of learning #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

And get to the point where your Ss trust where you are leading them because they know the journey will be fascinating &new. #caringclassroom

joerobison907 Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST

A3. do whatever it takes-- you have to have a classroom that Ss WANT to be in- that's the first step in engagement #caringclassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4 are they focused on what is being said are they answering class prompts, are they creating, volunteering sharing, asking #caringclassroom

Teach4life96 Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4) All in, not distractable, don't notice me entering the room, don't stop conversation when I draw near. #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST

A4: students are paying attention, asking/responding to questions, using eye contact, interacting with the lesson #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q4: #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST

This is great! #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3 flexible seating has increased engagement in my class; Ss gen take resp for more freedom which inc ownership of learning #caringclassroom

joerobison907 Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4. there is no single answer-know your kids-do they want to be there? is the environment one where you collaborate w/them? #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST

A4 When you are all gasping, laughing, and weeping together, you know you GOT them! True engagement & community. #CaringClassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:21 PM EST

A4 the atmosphere in the classroom! #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q5: #caringclassroom

gdorn1 Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4. Students asking questions, excited about the topic their learning in their comments. Can't waite to try examples. #caringclassroom

joerobison907 Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

A5. because traditional school and methods, which do not engage kids, doesn't work #caringclassroom

Kait_Price11 Feb 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

Hello, saw this chat and thought I'd see what you guys were up to! I am a teacher librarian in Arkansas. #caringclassroom

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5 no engagement = no sustainable learning it's just routine otherwise and it won't travel with them #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5 You MUST teach the #WholeChild: socially, emotionally, intellectually & soulfully. Engagement is the soulful part. #CaringClassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:24 PM EST

A5: the more engaged students are, the more they learn; makes them excited to learn #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q5: #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:24 PM EST

Welcome Kaitlyn! Glad you could join us! #caringclassroom

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LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5 young engaged learners often translate into life long learners which can create a better society #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

Absolutely!! #caringclassroom

RewardingEdu Feb 12 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5 You MUST teach the #WholeChild: socially, emotionally, intellectually & soulfully. Engagement is the soulful part. #CaringClassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

Agreed! #caringclassroom

LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5 young engaged learners often translate into life long learners which can create a better society #caringclassroom

Kait_Price11 Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5: w/o engagement there's no true interest, involvement, or learning. Without these, how can we expect to bring change? #caringclassroom

gdorn1 Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

The more engaged the students are in learning, the more information and facts they take away from the lesson! #caringclassroom

V_Sojo Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST

#CaringClassroom a5: Student engagement is all about teaching students to trust themselves and their judgement

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

Thank you for joining us this evening. Fabulous discussion everyone! #caringclassroom

notjustup2u Feb 12 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5 If they are learning S need to be engaged if not engaged not learning #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

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LannySaretsky Feb 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

Thank you #caringclassroom This is a great chat to remind me of what really matters!

JoveStickel Feb 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

Don't forget to #caringclassroom

gdorn1 Feb 12 @ 9:32 PM EST

Letting students know that you believe in them, helps the learning process and they will work harder for you. I can do It! #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:33 PM EST

#caringclassroom

teacherShay Feb 12 @ 9:28 PM EST

If they aren't engaged, they don't learn. It really is that basic.
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Teach4life96 Feb 12 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5) So they will be life long learners. Engaging learning is addictive. #caringclassroom

DolezsarGlarvin - Moderator Feb 12 @ 9:24 PM EST
A5: the more engaged students are, the more they learn; makes them excited to learn #caringclassroom
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ceciliamewa Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST

and without a connection and positive relationships, engagement will not exist. #Caringclassroom

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