#APChat Archive | Participate

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Jared Wastler, HS Principal, @NASSP PD Faculty, and moderator for #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening everyone. My name is Chris Chitwood (GA's APOY) from Wilbanks Middle School and I'm glad to be co-hosting #APChat

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yankee_todd May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Todd, Principal from Texas. Looking forward to connecting with y'all. @jcwastler #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Jared Wastler, HS Principal, @NASSP PD Faculty, and moderator for #APChat

mjjohnson1216 May 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Meredith from Florida. Principal for 26 years in 3 different States = wonderful journey #APchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Tonight @PatriotsAdmin is taking the wheel for #APChat

virgilalligator May 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Sharin, AP in Wisconsin Happy to join in between completing teacher evals #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: What are some strategies you have found successful to motivate staff? #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Tonight's discussion is on motivation. If you have a school full of motivated people, you can create the culture you want. #apchat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Create personal relationships and show that you care. They will run through a wall for you. #apchat

mjjohnson1216 May 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1. No need for motivation as they self-motivate if they are an active part of the decision making process. #apchat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Christina, principal from Bay Area in California. Happy to meet with everyone tonight.#apchat

AssignmentHelpN May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#1stchat #21stedchat #apchat #edchatri #GCLchat #ISNchat The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1:Everyone is motivated by something. Find what that is for each person. #apchat

virgilalligator May 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Incentives work well, just like w/ Ss. Thanking them the old fashioned way also goes a long way toward future motivation #apchat

mjjohnson1216 May 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. Motivational videos in case sense of team hasn't been established https://t.co/0xgLyZd8fX #APChat

mjjohnson1216 May 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1. @coolcatteacher has six suggestions https://t.co/sgMFPs10c9 #apchat

massignmenthelp May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#1stchat #apchat #ecet2 #edchatri #GCLchat #ISNchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX

MrsDamianoWH May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: just noticing that they are motivated and working above and beyond speaks volumes...at least from this teacher's perspective #APChat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Give credit for awesome ideas tbey have that could benefit others, we cover 2 lunch duties and one free day off a month too. #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: What are some strategies you’ve used school-wide to motivate students? #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: What are some strategies you’ve used school-wide to motivate students? #apchat

virgilalligator May 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Grade level trips, celebrations and we have started to focus more on achievement rather than behavior, showcasing Ss MAP growth #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: We built teams during advisement. We have frequent competitions between teams with incentives. #apchat

cybraryman1 May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT

My Motivating Students page https://t.co/fsG6caI74W Celebrating Achievement page https://t.co/KVF1NNncOF I posted accomplishments #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: I use small rewards with recognition on our video daily announcements. #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Competitions have increased our attendance significantly (97.6% this year). Discipline is down. Scores has improved. #apchat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Hello. This is Derek Fialkiewicz. Principal Lied MS in Las Vegas, NV. 2017 APOY Finalist. #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Not everyone is competitive, but we’ve found that you can tap into competitiveness that staff and students didn’t know they had. #apchat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I love using competitions as motivation. #APChat

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PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Everyone loves to win...not everyone hates to lose. (But I do) #apchat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: At lunch, spend time visiting w JH Ss, get to know them, helps me to have meaningful, personal, motivating chats when I see them.#apchat

giveawayjoye May 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: At lunch, spend time visiting w JH Ss, get to know them, helps me to have meaningful, personal, motivating chats when I see them.#apchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3: It’s time for State Standardized Tests...Who has more at stake Educators or Students? #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: Without a doubt...we do. #apchat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Educators are affected by the mass results. I try to help students see the affect of individual results of summative assessments #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Educators are affected by the mass results. I try to help students see the effect of individual results of summative assessments #APChat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: T's, & it can bring morale down- people who don't know your work can have an impact on whether you are viewed as a good/bad T.#apchat

DJFTLL May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT

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MrsDamianoWH May 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: I think educators at this point. Ss move on or get remediation, Ts can get let go. #APChat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students motivated to do their best on the test? #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3: Unfortunately admin ultimately have the most at stake as school wide scores are the public reflection of effectiveness #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: We have held SBAC Bootcamps with special shirts for participants, SBAC parent nights, and kick-off assemblies #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Meet with Ss individually. Tell them u see encouraging results in their data and they are going to do great. Confidence is key. #apchat

_M_Elizabeth May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Heart to heart-one on one conversations with the students...relationships matter. #apchat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: Grade level competitions. Grade level who wins, gets a cookout. #apchat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Before each test, we had guest speakers. We even brought live musical performances for the Ss. Thanks @johnkingcountry #apchat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Provide engaging, competitive reviews using Kahoot, provide alternative test options for testers who stress. #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q5: As a passionate educator, what motivates you to be the best school leader you can be? #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Students are the reason. Many of our Ss have had adults quit on them before. I won’t. #apchat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: I am motivated by watching students grow and leave my school better than they came. #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I love seeing students happy at school. For many of them, that is their safe haven. #APChat

ChristinaAronen May 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 The experiences I had as a student really pushes me to be the best leader I can. #apchat

jcwastler - Moderator May 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thanks for joining and thanks to @PatriotsAdmin for leading our convo. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it. #APChat

derwood73 May 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thank you @PatriotsAdmin and @jcwastler for a great chat. See you next week. #APChat

PatriotsAdmin May 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks @jcwastler @NASSP and everyone for allowing me to be a part. Great conversations. Finish Strong! #apchat