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hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat!! Please introduce yourself! https://t.co/23sgw8Dl2o

KathiSueSummers Oct 16 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hi, KathiSue here. Heather, I made it. #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Heather 3rd gr T from S. Oregon #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Jamie, higg school English teacher from Medford :-) #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:32 PM EDT

First question coming up in two minutes!! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Lauren from STL, MO, K-4 Rem. Reading #Oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Welcome @KathiSueSummers @LeachTeach4 @MsLaurenMertz So glad you made it! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Here's Q1 #OrEdChat https://t.co/HQXXheyvyJ

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:34 PM EDT

A1: I try to start with a positive personal interaction whether it's in person or on the phone #OrEdChat

corksea Oct 16 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Oh, hi! I just stumbled onto this. I'm Sarah - I teach basic math online for a community college. Love to learn w/all levels. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Welcome @corksea! #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:35 PM EDT

A1:Gotta admit, I was better at it as an elementary teacher... :-\ #OREdChat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Great to be here! I'm a first grade teacher from Northern Virginia! #OREdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Sorry to be late. Grading papets #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Welcome @LauraBTRT Glad you could make it! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Oct 16 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: I always invited parents and community members into my classroom. #OREdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1. I try to learn parents names. Introduce myself by my first name #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Q2! What are your strategies?? #OrEdChat https://t.co/7qRsGUvN4y

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A1: At the 1st mtg I explain the great experience they will have using @BloomzApp - a parent even talked & everyone was excited! #OREdChat

KathiSueSummers Oct 16 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A1. I had a web page. In addition, I used Remind101 to send out important information. #OREdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A2:Mostly email and notes on PAL (parent access link) #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2: Website, @BloomzApp, my homework menu also has a weekly newsletter on it #OrEdChat https://t.co/ihgQSWBn8I

corksea Oct 16 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2 - I send group emails or post announcements in our LMS, sometimes both. #oredchat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Photos, private messages, calendar events, reminders, PT conference sign-ups and more can be done with @BloomzApp #Allin1App #OREdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2.I send weekly events update Sunday eve. I have my room mom send a monthly school events calendar and quick updates #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A2: I mostly use email. I like to add pictures or videos of their child in action. #oredchat https://t.co/MIduO0g2Fa

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Q2! What are your strategies?? #OrEdChat https://t.co/7qRsGUvN4y

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Hey all sorry to be late...Karen principal from AZ #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Welcome @azkgro! Glad you made it! #OrEdChat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:42 PM EDT

#OrEdChat me too thx

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:42 PM EDT

@LauraBTRT I've heard of @Bloomzapp, but have never used it. I'll have to check it out. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q3 coming your way! #OrEdChat https://t.co/0jEF8jVHda

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A3: With @BloomzApp there are no papers lost in backpacks, Ss can have a digital portfolio & there is a behavior mgmt feature too #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A3: I LOVE using @Seesaw to show Ps what Ss are learning! I also like to send pics/video through Seesaw! I'm using @BloomzApp too #OrEdChat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A1 I always introduce myself as Karen to parents, not Mrs. Grose not Dr. Grose, not the principal just Karen :) #OREdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A3:want to hear more about bloomzapp #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

I encourage grade 5-8 staff to use remind for parents because they don't always access the LMS #oredchat

KathiSueSummers Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A1: Remind101, Edmodo, Twitter, Google #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

@LeachTeach4 For @BloomzApp? There is a letter for parents that shows them how to sign up in a few diff. ways #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A3: I started sending short YouTube videos to share information with parents. I also add a tip they can use with their S #Oredchat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A2 I use Fbook and Twitter all the time pretty basic I also like Remind and I use Constant Contact #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A3: My class also has a @twitter account that we share with Ps! #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A.3 I'm using https://t.co/D0dKUQNiuT for my little ones. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:47 PM EDT

@LeachTeach4 You can check out @BloomzApp here: https://t.co/0Apm9BXdRC Great for calendar, announcements, 1:1 chats #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Wow! Already time for Q4! #OrEdChat https://t.co/21on5vPUP5

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Another cool feature of @BloomzApp is that it can send a post to a class FB page with just a tap... no double efforts!...EASY! #OREdChat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A4 we use both the fall conference is teacher led and the spring is student led #OREdChat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:49 PM EDT

@LeachTeach4 Ps can join w a class code or be invited by email from the app ...super easy! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A4: We use student-led gr 1-4. #oredchat https://t.co/Om9UFLOprO

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Wow! Already time for Q4! #OrEdChat https://t.co/21on5vPUP5

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A4: With my 3rd gr Ss it's about half and half I really like having Ss reflect about their learning and share with their Ps #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A4:teacher led...wishing for student led #OrEdChat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4: Imagine the ease and fun of student-led conferences when Ss can show their digital portfolio of work in @BloomzApp #OREdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:51 PM EDT

I always do teacher led conferences in the fall. I have to tell parents where the child is at. #oredchat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4 student led are great but we in AZ we have a tech shortage stu led require planning and time to be successful no need to rush #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Last Q of the night! Q5! #OrEdChat https://t.co/xRcOxzl5SF

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A5 Early and often as admin there is never too much communication #OREdChat

MsLaurenMertz Oct 16 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Student led conf. do take time to prepare with the Ss, but it is important for the Ss to know their goals #Oredchat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A5:always start and end with positives :-) ♡ #OrEdChat

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:54 PM EDT

@LeachTeach4 positive sandwich #OREdChat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A5: Start at the beginning of the year, set a goal each week, include all students, use @BloomzApp -the most positive experience! #OREdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Q5: Make sure to communicate often! Open easy lines of communication for Ps but make sure to keep boundaries #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5 Be honest. It's hard to convey the problems but most parents know and are waiting for verification before acceptance. #oredchat

LauraBTRT Oct 16 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5: Join the @BloomzApp Teachers Facebook Group for help and inspiration! https://t.co/aOH1Jdf1bg #OREdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:57 PM EDT

#OrEdChat If you're in Southern Oregon please join us for our informal edchat next Sunday afternoon & then join us… https://t.co/e2pWXqBc4S

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Next wk: Blended Learning with @joannavrteaches Check out the other topics & sign up to mod. at https://t.co/cn4KwQHB2w #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks Heather, for another inspiring Sunday night chat :-) ♡ #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Oct 16 @ 11:59 PM EDT

I'm hoping that I can make it next Sunday!! #OrEdChat https://t.co/NPMTZ7Xgpx

LeachTeach4 Oct 16 @ 11:57 PM EDT

#OrEdChat If you're in Southern Oregon please join us for our informal edchat next Sunday afternoon & then join us… https://t.co/e2pWXqBc4S

azkgro Oct 16 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks All have a wonderful week #OREdChat