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Joseph Williams from @PUHSD
Favorite jokes with students.
Student: Mr. Williams, do you run?
Me: Only when being chased.
Student: Mr Williams, do you smoke?
Me: Only when on fire.
Hello, Tom Ashley, Tech Coach TOSA @PalomaValley. Fav joke is a fable: The Scorpion, riding on back of frog across the lake, stings the Frog. Frog says: "Why would you do that, now we are both going to die." The Scorpion replied "I can't help it, I'm a Scorpion." #IEedchat
Jonathan Synnott, tech tosa for PUHSD. Favorite comedian currently is Tom Segura (he isn't PG), very funny dude; favorite joke of his is him ordering a drink in Starbucks #IEedchat
A1: Mondays I always ask about what everyone did over the weekend and I try to remember little bits about each Ss, They are amazed 3 months later when I make a comment about what they mentioned #IEedchat
A1: First day of class I always handed out an "About Me" sheet that had several questions for students to answer about themselves and their interests. Gave me a good writing sample as well as what they were in to #IEedchat
A1: Yes, thanks to my colleague, @MrBriggsclass, I use detailed and fun index cards that students fill out that become my equity cards for calling ons Ss. I share out an interesting fact about each student that they would have never learned of otherwise. #IEedchat
A1: Same as @JSynnott1 & @rguztec, an 'About Me' at the beginning of the year & asking about weekends, give opportunities to share about themselves. #IEedchat
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I haven't done this myself - but ELA Teacher at my site has students fill out a Google Form survey first thing in the year; uses the trends to help shape tasks throughout the year. Keepin it 💯
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A1: on the warm up every Monday I ask how their weekend was and every Friday I ask what their favorite thing from the week was also every day I ask how they are and if there is anything they’d like to tell me #IEedchat
A2: Honestly, the best thing for me is to have students share short video clips of things that make them laugh. Remember Vine? There is a method to compelling and funny Vines.
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A2: Students are hilarious. Be willing to listen to what they are talking about with each other and you'll find they are comedians. They love it when you laugh with them. #IEedchat
A2:There are moments in a class when you get a feeling that you just have to learn about them and not the content your teaching. It allows the Ss the ability to view you as a regular person and not just a Teacher #IEedchat
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Raise your awareness. Wise neighbor teacher reminded me that kids in school still need to do some kidding. Don't fight the momentum of a laugh. Just make sure the subject of laughter isn't with harmful intent.
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Very much agreed.
Ss often ask, "Why do you teach?"
"Y'all are entertainment. And it's like a new episode each period."
Gotta learn to enjoy it.
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A2: Students are hilarious. Be willing to listen to what they are talking about with each other and you'll find they are comedians. They love it when you laugh with them. #IEedchat
A2: I use humor to bridge differences between me & my co-workers & students. W/students, I do "dad jokes" and make fun of how much older I am than they are. With co-workers, I'll make light of political differences to be able to show that we can all come together. #IEedchat
A3: Students being silly can lessen student anxiety and bring down their shields. Try to embrace and focus the silliness. Maybe model things like play on words etc.
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/IF/ it is disruptive. Give the S(s) some kind of responsibility. Pass out/collect paper, scribe, echo another's response.
IF NOT disruptive, mind your reaction. Show how to be comfortable with a little silly. Appropriate silly -> divergent thinking 👍
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A3: I always enjoyed a good joke and a good time, the good vibes from a silly kid allow people to relax which in turn allows your class to be more enjoyable. #IEedchat
A2: I might be taking this w/too much levity, but again, how can you not? I love my silly Ss ; love to be reminded not to take myself so serious #IEedchat
A3: utilize their humor. I have one student who is awesome at making hilarious dank memes and using photoshop to make visuals pun memes for historical figures we are learning #IEedchat
A3: As a teacher, you have to control the silliness of fun/wacky students by reducing the acceptable opportunities for it by having a purpose-filled classroom. They'll learn to shift gears and crack jokes as they learn, and you teach them, proper comedic timing. #IEedchat
A4: I saw a kid in discipline who was up there for "threatening" someone. When I asked for specifics I found out that he was doing a meme. "Come at me bro." Know your memes.
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A4: They take it personal and hold grudges towards Ss, come on they are kids and their frontal lobe is still developing. Be the adult and let it pass, make every day a new day. #IEedchat
A4: I've seen teachers take Ss too seriously and get mad at Ss over silly things that really don't matter. Made me wonder if some of the adults forgot they work with children #IEedchat
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Over react. React quickly w/o processing the situation. Only exiling Ss off to discipline instead of attempting some restorative practices in class.
Ss will respect the space and its people more. They'll also take criticism better.
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“You take constructive criticism better from someone you have a positive relationship with. Same is true for students with teachers.” @Math_m_Addicts@OCMathCouncil
A4: Honestly, the most common mistake I see is when teachers let their temper get the better of them and further agitate a student instead of using tools to de-escalate the situation. #IEedchat
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Most times I've found that the kind of things that students do that drive teachers nuts, usually have something to do with life outside of class. Slow down, give the kid some time and space. Offer a break, and state expectation to return in better state.
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Even if the T overreacts, they should recognize that their actions have far more repurcussions and can affect students emotionally. Tell the Ss sorry and apologize about your reaction. #IEedchat
A5: I start singing or imitating a line from a movie, they kids get thrown completely when they hear me sing. There like "whoa, that was you Mr. G, you should do Ameican Idol" #IEedchat
A5: Share how I am feeling & have Ss to do the same. Had a difficult class where Ss were mean to each other. Start of class each day Ss had to share one positive quality about a specific person by looking them in the eye & telling them. #IEedchat
Yes! I always told my students I want to make your day better, not worse. If something is going in your life, let me know so I can help or give you some space. #IEedchat
A5: If your heart is not in the right place, there is nothing you can do to brighten a difficult situation. The #Charlottesville racist incident was handled in beautifully or horribly depending on what room you were sitting in... #IEedchat
A6: screenjunkiesnews is an awesome place for some laughs and you get up to date on all movie news. Also honest trailers and honest trailer commentaries are good for big laughs #IEedchat
Final thoughts on #IEedchat: Teachers need to no more about and celebrate youth culture. When you do you will find how endearing students are. I appreciate how fun and creative students are.
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