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My name is Tori Clemens, I am from Ashtabula, Ohio and my favorite fall activity would be going on walks once the leaves turn to see all of the beautiful colors! #ohedchat
Hello! Chris from Columbus, Ohio. 2nd grade Intervention Specialist. Favorite fall activity: my wife’s homemade warm mulled cider and football! #ohedchat
Q1 Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
Hello everyone! I'm Madison, and I am from Kent State University in Ohio! My favorite fall activity is going to the apple orchard and enjoying all the colors of fall.😊 #ohedchat
#ohedchat A1: modeling positive growth mindset - when something doesn't go right, use as an example to show how to move forward. Journals diaries and other ways of reflecting can be beneficial to changing mindsets
Hi everyone! I'm an Early Childhood Education major at Kent State University! My favorite fall activity is going to the pumpkin patch with my family! :) #ohedchat
RT Q1: Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A1 We respond differently because a lot of educators view a behavioral mistake as intentional, but that is not always the case. It is tempting to state what was done wrong but one way you can teach an expectation is by explaining the right way instead #OHedchat#teachcermyth
A1: I believe this happens because people look at behavioral mistakes as more absolute than academic mistakes. I would try to address any issues and approach them using growth mindset
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Q1 Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
A1: I think as teachers it is our job to be great role models for students and by showing behavior expectations instead of just stating them will help students see what teachers want behaviorally out of them. #ohedchat
A2: You have to model the proper behaviors. Students pick up on even the smallest details of your actions. There are eyes and ears watching us continuously. So it's up to us to make sure that we are the model for our own expectations. #ohedchat
Q1 Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
Sometimes I would lead role-plays of how situations could be handled differently. It seemed to help students, esp. those who need concrete visuals. #ohedchat
A1: I like the #PBIS model in our buildings- intentional, specific practice of expected behaviors like walking in the hall, combined with direct feedback when Ss are modeling positive behavior #Ohedchat
A1: Having regular conversations about expectations, and allowing Ss to ask questions to build understanding. Creating intentional opportunities to demonstrate the expected behaviors and allowing Ss to reflect. Self-reflection modeled for Ss #ohedchat
A1: Robin - IL, I always “model” behavior for the Ss. To teach behavior I used teachable moments, for example if the kids are having a rough day...we talk about it. The expectations are modeled, discussed and earned. #ohedchat
Q1 Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
A1: Be honest and vulnerable, especially when we fail! Behavioral mistakes feel more personal, which is maybe why we are less understanding. Model our own examples: apologizing for being impatient, forgetting something, etc. We’re still learners too! #ohedchat
Q1 Why do we respond to academic & behavioral mistakes so differently? How can YOU teach (instead of just stating) behavior expectations this year? #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
When I student taught, my cooperating teacher taught me that sitting alongside a student for a hallway conference and saying, "Tell me what's going on" could be so powerful. She was right. #ohedchat
Q2 What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
I've had more than one student over the years who had something sad or bad happen at home, and they just couldn't balance all the emotions. Empathy, patience, & support are so important. #ohedchat
Q2 What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A2 Demonstrate the passion you want to be mimicked, if they have a relationship with you, your students will want to share your passion #OHedchat#teachermyth
A1a: behaviors labeled as “mistakes” can lead to more defensive behavior. It’s imp to understand why behavior happens so we can get to the real issues that are affecting it #ohedchat
A1: Also, let students be part of the conversation of setting expectations or “rules.” This can show us a lot about their cultures and backgrounds. And it helps them be invested. #ohedchat
RT Q2: What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A2: I've used my life-sized cardboard cut-out of Jean Luc Picard to stand outside my door with a placard, giving hints, raising questions, offering reminders. "Captain Picardboard" was my teaching assistant. #ohedchat
A2: Discussions led by Ss, not T. When we are sharing what we have found about a topic, a S shares, and everyone looks and listens, then that S calls on another S, and it goes on. I try not to repeat or validate responses, so it's a true discussion by the Ss. #ohedchat
A1: I like to teach behavioral expectations by showing my students what i expect as well as positively stating rules. Students understand what I expect of them and understand how I would prefer them to interact throughout the day. #OHedchat#teachermyth
Very cool--I love seeing this! I learn so much when they take over and I can litsen, observe. Some of my best feedback comes from these moments--helps me plan richly for next steps. #ohedchat
Q2: I would try to make it as interactive as possible. Applying the things they are learning into life and making a game out of it helps. Connections are a big part of it because if they trust and like you they are more willing to try the things you present to them.
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Q2 What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A2. Student choice and comfort go a long way as does rapport. Think about how excited we are to see the people we care about; we need to build that in our Ss so they come to class looking forward to what we have in store. #ohedchat
#ohedchat A2: being excited and bringing the energy every day all day. I use my Real Life experiences in science and bring them into the classroom. Being on a block sched requires lesson variations: student centered best practices
A2: I would find out what my students are interested in and try to include their interests into the content that is being taught. I think it is great to form professional relationships with your students to get to know and understand them so they want to be involved. #ohedchat
A2 my students love hypotheticals and there’s a lot of that in government. So I start class with hypotheticals using students. They generally laugh but they remember those stories. #ohedchat
A2: Passionate about history and.providing choice, simulations, breakouts, mystery bags, Legos, Oreos, outside lessons, dressing up to be a “guest speaker”
We started the year with a the “Wonder” project and students researched a topic they wonder about and presented #ohedchat
A2: I’ve connected to games they played, things they’ve watched/read. I’ve allowed Ss to make up problems/tasks when applicable. Building strong relationships helped them be more open to learning from me. If they know you’re all in for them, they’ll be all in for you! #ohedchat
A2: Let them explore the content! For example, take a look at these pics from my classes over the past couple of days. Ss are engaged and actually DOING SCIENCE, not just taking notes! Engaged students = EXCITED students #ohedchat
Q2: I teach in a Montessori setting, to excite the children about learning we have to show excitement ourselves. When presenting a lesson we also speak slowly and quietly to draw their attention. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A2: I think it involves preparing well. Students can sense our level of investment in what we’re teaching. We have to be excited! Plus, when they know we care deeply about them, they’ll buy in as well. #relationshipsmatter#ohedchat
Q2 What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
I love this way of starting the year--puts their interests as the top priority. What a great message to send, and what a great way for you to get to know them better! #ohedchat
A2: I like to “mix it up”. I am an Elementary Schl TA, so I work with Ss @ lunch/recess an unstructured time of day. We offer @Playworks for our Ss to utilize during recess. Keeping things fresh and new...helps to keep kids engaged. #ohedchat
RT Q2: What do you do to get kids EXCITED about learning in your classroom? How do your connections with students play into that hook? #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
I do not exactly know what would work best because I am not a teacher yet, however some ideas I have are checking in with students frequently and making sure they have the necessary tools to succeed. do you have any other suggestions?
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#OHedchat - many, whichever ones I think connect with Ss and the lesson. I grew up on a small family farm in WI; I have an MS in bio working on Dinosaur functional morphology; I spent 6 years living in UT being a paleontologist, 4 of which working in paleo mitigation
A2: I’ve connected to games they played, things they’ve watched/read. I’ve allowed Ss to make up problems/tasks when applicable. Building strong relationships helped them be more open to learning from me. If they know you’re all in for them, they’ll be all in for you! #ohedchat
My son's pre-algebra teacher starts each day with a fake book title where the author's name relates, like "My Life as a Tree" by Tim Burr. He started documenting all of them. Talk about making connections, too, even corny ones. #ohedchat
A1: I like to teach behavioral expectations by showing my students what i expect as well as positively stating rules. Students understand what I expect of them and understand how I would prefer them to interact throughout the day. #OHedchat#teachermyth
#ohedchat thank you for asking! I really like having had the opp to use science - bringing the "real world" connections into the classroom brings the content from a series of checklists to a real live ability that has impacts..helpful for buy-in of HS Ss
Q3: Working with others is empowering! It’s also an imperative skill to model in our classrooms and with our colleagues. Sometimes the informal convos between class is the best PD - appreciate & be thankful for it! #ohedchat
A3: I think as educators, we should always be involved with as many things as we can. This helps us form great relationships with other colleagues. #ohedchat
A3: I’m always trying to “borrow” ideas from colleagues :) I’ve never felt creative but I do well hearing how others try things and then modifying to meet the needs of my kids. I love hearing what other educators are doing. #ohedchat
Q2: I think it is important to show your students you are excited for the lesson. I teach in a Montessori setting, we use quiet voices and slow speaking to draw students in and allow them to work with manipulative 3D objects as often as possible. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A3: I've always tried to make the most of the "hallway" time--those three minutes monitoring between classes. It's a quick conversation but good for some connections. (With students, too!) #ohedchat
A3: I also remember that our task is too great to tackle alone. We are so much better for our students when we work together and learn from each other. Another modeled behavior for kids as well! #ohedchat
A3: Create fun spaces with coworkers to keep morale high. We’re starting a book club this year- leisure books only and monthly get togethers outside of school! #ohedchat
A3: I’m right next to my fellow social studies teachers - we share ideas and stupid jokes. I like to get in Twitter and branch out and recently did an interview with @MrPStrunk on #edusations. https://t.co/nI2NVwQMCn#ohedchat
#ohedchat A3: Through #edchats like this one and #formativechat#weirded#NSTAchat I also purposefully walk my department almost every day to interact with Ts; taking grad courses for a 2nd Masters degree;
A3: Get involved with your colleagues! For example, today I joined with a group of other teachers for my first-ever book study (thanks @102marvin!). We had a great conversation about our students' futures #ohedchat
A3: I definitely want to talk to my colleagues and share ideas. Networking is very important and you never know when you might get most inspired.
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Q3: I choose to collaborate and interact with other teachers as much as possible, whether it be a whole class activity in the gym, or just going back and forth with another person about creative lessons over lunch. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
Having a strong network of colleagues--who become friends, ultimately--has been so important to me throughout my career. You've got a great mindset here! #ohedchat
A3: I find it as time to reflect...isolation hurts though because I feel that nobody sees the positives of my days...I’ve learned to trust myself more and more though. #ohedchat
My goal a few years ago was greet every child by name every time I see them in the hall. Years later, I still do it but now the kids say “hi” or “what’s up” first. Makes my heart happy every time #OHedchat
Trusting self is definitely important. I agree isolation can hurt--it's so helpful to have those thought partners who can listen to the good and the challenging and provide support, advice, suggestions. #ohedchat
A3.2: I’ve grown closer to many fellow teachers on twitter who I bounce ideas off us...you find outlets for support and growth where you least expect it. #ohedchat
#ohedchat Thanks @aaron_hogan and @TebnerEbner for a great chat! really love the idea sharing and PLN building. Have a great week everyone. Enjoy the fall....it's awesome
Totally agree! Spent the last two days with about 20 teachers and admin visiting every building and classroom in the district. Awesome experience! #ohedchat
A3: I work with a fantastic Team of TAs. We meet regularly to discuss any arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess & work day issues. We help one another! #ohedchat
A3: I definitely want to talk to my colleagues and share ideas. Networking is very important and you never know when you might get most inspired.
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#OHEDchat Ss in HS really respond to this too. I try to learn their names, even if I don't have them (small school). Very great way to build relationships
A4: I've often wondered what school might look like if we didn't have grades (meaning first, second, third, etc.) and had students instead moving through competencies? I know that's no simple thing, but what would that look like? #ohedchat
A3: It’s easy to feel isolated with so little collab time built into a day, but there are always pockets of time at lunch, in the halls between classes, etc. It’s also to imp to recognize we have people learning beside us all day #studentsarepeopletoo#ohedchat
That sounds like something I would love to be apart of when I am a teacher! I hope to meet good people who I can bounce ideas off of and have critical thinking types of conversations with
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I started using #20Time to get at that more exploring, creating, fun aspect. We spent about 20% of our time doing that---so worth every minute. #ohedchat
A4: I would love to be able to get to know every student and make school a lot more fun for kids. I think it would be great for kids to all one day actually love coming to school. #ohedchat
A4.1: I would reduce the amount of testing, especially at the elementary level. Then I’d align the secondary schedules to mimic elementary, allowing more time to really build relationships with kids before jumping into content. #ohedchat
A4: Get rid of departmental barriers! If a history teacher has a great idea, I want to know about it! If an art teacher wants to include science into her curriculum, then she should have easy access to the science teachers. Transdisciplinary learning & teaching! #ohedchat
I've really appreciated and respected the focus on the first three days and using that as time to build relationships and community. @Vroom6 really helped me better understand the value of this. #ohedchat
A4 I really enjoy a lot of the ideas used in the school Lebron James helped fund, if more communities mimicked that school, we would be in better shape #ohedchat
A4: I would love for education to be more improvement-oriented rather than end goal-oriented. I don't exactly know the logistics of this idea but I would like to have less testing for sure. Something like this would increase love of learning and decrease stress
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A4.2: I’d build in ample time for authentic teacher learning/application/reflection along with student learning/application/reflection in the academic calendar. Maintain the joy of learning that Ss have when younger. #ohedchat
A4: A place where gossip, “mean girls” , and bullies were open to teachable moments and guided toward better choices. Empathy & Kindness not only taught but genuinely felt by staff toward students & other staff. #ohedchat
A4: natural lighting...options for desk styles...community/shared classroom options...activity centers for brain breaks...cafeteria with healthier food options...a school where Ss have input into what they want. #OHedchat
Q5: in our field we are responsible for so much and so much is at stake - the kids deserve the best. It makes me afraid to make a mistake, the stakes are too high #OHedchat
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change." @BreneBrown
Much easier to tweet than to live out, but it is oh so worth it. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
I feel those same pressures, too. And yet I wonder . . . when we are afraid to make a mistake, are we actually making a bigger one by not modeling what happens when we make mistakes--and learn and grow from them? #ohedchat
A4: 2 teachers in each class teaming. No one on an island. PE offered daily, kids need to run, Spanish language, coding robotics, more arts offered in Elem Ed like high school. Students bake & make lunches. Much wasted food. Parents come to school monthly. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
I am reading lots of Brene Brown's work, and so much of it has been valuable to me as a parent and also as a teacher. Great stuff. #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change." @BreneBrown
Much easier to tweet than to live out, but it is oh so worth it. #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A5: we fear going against the norms because we may fear failure. Yet, we should be embracing failure as a model for our Ss. Let’s challenge ourselves to break those barriers and learn from the experience. #OHedchat
A4: I would love a room where my students can go when they feel overwhelmed or over sitmulated. Also to always have a co-teacher to lean on and collaborate with would be awesome! #OHedchat#TeacherMyth
A5: Because its like we’re “exposed”. For some of us...we’re like onions that need to be peeled back layer by layer. Being exposed is uncomfortable...it changes the status quo. #ohedchat
If you'd like to explore some of these ideas from tonight's chat a bit more, you might want to look at the book @aaron_hogan has written, Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth. Lots of considerations for reflection on our practices as teachers! #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
A5: Because we're supposed to be the experts. We don't want our doctors to look vulnerable, & so we think as teachers we shouldn't be either. But we must adopt a different mindset. I tell my students that I'm going to make mistakes & I want them to call me out on them! #ohedchat
A5: teaching is very personal, and many are so passionate. Sometimes, being vulnerable means you have to admit you don’t know or need help and that is not easy. We see it with kids all the time. Just like for them, it has to be safe for adults as well. #ohedchat
I know what you mean--how do we best maintain that professional demeanor, and yet be vulnerable? I really believe it can be done, but there is a balance to it. Being vulnerable doesn't mean we lose boundaries. #ohedchat
If you'd like to explore some of these ideas from tonight's chat a bit more, you might want to look at the book @aaron_hogan has written, Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth. Lots of considerations for reflection on our practices as teachers! #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
A5: We feel like we’re supposed to be experts. We don’t ask for help & insight from others enough because we believe the lie that it makes us appear weak or like we’re not doing our job well. But we need to be vulnerable so we can collaborate, & it starts with humility! #ohedchat
This is definitely true, and yet research in neuroscience shows that when we stretch beyond our comfort zones, we are building new neural pathways and strengthening our brains. So important for us to try to get past being uncomfortable. But it's definitely not easy! #ohedchat
A5: it is important for us administrators to remember to build safe environments for adult learning if we hope that environment be created for Ss. We also have to model being vulnerable and learning new things along with Ts. #ohedchat
Agreed! Not enough official collaboration time is ever “built in”, but text, email & Twitter make collaboration possible 24/7 in any time zone, so we need to keep thinking outside the box to connect! #OHedchat
So true! One of my earliest lessons in working with gifted kids was how important it was to say, "I don't know about that. What can you help me learn and understand?" #ohedchat
A5: I had a Ss just say to me “you know everything” as I was helping him with tech stuff. People look to us for answers to ALL problems. I told him it has taken me many failures to get this and I still haven’t learned it all. #OHedchat
A5: This is something that we all know but still do not want to follow through with. We are afraid of looking like we dont know what we are doing which is why it can be hard to ask forhelp at times. #ohedchat
The funny thing is that doctors have to make mistakes in order to advance medicine. Recognizing that mistakes are part of the pursuit of progress is powerful #ohedchat
So true! For a while, Eli Lilly in Indianapolis held "failure parties" when a pharmaceutical research project failed, working to get past that fear of failure and look at what was learned in the process. #ohedchat
A6 I've read a lot about greeting every student at the door does wonders on attention spans and the interests of students! Also, just asking how each student is individually can be very beneficial #ohedchat
A6 for me, it’s standing in the hallway at the beginning, middle and end of the day. They’re all out there and I try to say hi to as many as possible. #ohedchat
Greeting at the door is awesome--as the year went on, I could tell what kind of day the students were having, just by how they walked down the hall. #ohedchat
I think education is an ongoing process...whether its the students or staff. Some staff are “one & done.” We should always see the potential in our students, not the lack of. Ss need someone to believe in them. #ohedchat
Thank you so much to @aaron_hogan for joining us tonight. You might want to check out his book, Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth. #ohedchat#TeacherMyth
A6: Greeting students at the door as they enter the classroom, saying “hi” waving and/or smiling when passing in the hall, chatting at lunch, all regular activities that can help a child feel loved, seen, and appreciated. #OHedchat
A6: I think simply just greeting your students everyday before they walk into the classroom is a great form of interaction and a perfect way to connect with the students. #ohedchat
National Geographic has an article called "Failure is an Option"--it was published in 2013, and the failure parties are referenced there, too. Excellent read for us and also great to use with kids. #ohedchat
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A6: when Ss are coming in and when they’re leaving. 1:1 editing Ss journals about their week and weekend. We also eat in the room on Fridays and I love observing them during recess and providing much needed social interaction help #ohedchat
Thanks so much for the chance to lead #OHedchat tonight! I'm grateful for the chance to share part of the #TeacherMyth message. Hope y'all have a great week!
A6: Just letting kids know that I missed them when they were absent seemed to make a difference. It was true, it made them feel valued, and it was a connection point. #ohedchat
A6: The small talk in the hallway... the "hey good game last night" as they enter your room... the one-to-one interactions that happen a million times a day. Those are the moments that count. That's what builds a positive classroom & school culture! #ohedchat
A6: Definitely greeting them individually each morning at the door! As well as asking conversation starters that allow them to offer as much communication as they would like with us. #Ohedchat#TeacherMyth
