#BadgeChatK12 Archive

#BadgeChatK12 was founded in December, 2014 by a group of educators who are passionate about credentialing learning and achieving. While there are thousands of us around the globe issuing badges to learners, there was not yet a regular twitter chat for those of us in the K-12 space to gather for learning and sharing about badging. After reaching out to leaders in the field (like the good folks at Mozilla and The Badge Alliance) for their thoughts, #BadgeChatK12 was born.

Monday November 13, 2017
6:30 PM EST

participatechat Nov 13 @ 6:30 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #BadgeChatK12 by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/D9mjceDYum
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:31 PM EST

Welcome to #BadgeChatK12! Please take a minute to introduce yourself and share what's filling your plate right now!
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:32 PM EST

I'm Noah in Denver. Supporting sweet new update for @stackupscore and planning for 2018 #BadgeSummit are my plate fillers now #BadgeChatK12
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:32 PM EST

For the next 30 minutes, I will be participating in #badgechatk12 through tweets. Come join!
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:33 PM EST
How do you turn down an invite like this from Kyle?!?! We're a friendly and supportive tribe:) #BadgeChatK12
- Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:32 PM EST
  
  For the next 30 minutes, I will be participating in #badgechatk12 through tweets. Come join!
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:33 PM EST

Kyle. At BYU. Designing an Open Badge employee training program is what is my plate currently! #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:34 PM EST

Yah! Can't wait for you to share it with us soon Kyle! And thanks for finding time on your plate to join us! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @Kyle_Clements1
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:34 PM EST

Kicking off first question in a moment...any and all are free to jump in anytime! #BadgeChatK12
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:35 PM EST

My name is Olivia Kegley and I am a Freshman at IU. I'm not a teacher yet, but in the future I will be. In the mind of a teacher, something filling my plate at this time of year would be ensuring that all of my students are well prepared for their finals coming up #BadgeChatK12
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:36 PM EST

Welcome to Badge Chat Olivia! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @educokegley
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:36 PM EST

Q1: For those of us supporting Teachers with Badges (or other initiatives), what else might we be mindful of that’s also filling their plates at this time of year? #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:37 PM EST

Welcome! Always awesome to have pre-service Teachers join us. Love your passion and dedication and what you can teach US! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @educokegley
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:38 PM EST

A1: Grading, project planning, contacting parents, providing extra help to struggling students, staff meetings #BadgeChatK12
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:38 PM EST

A1: The idea that teachers have lives outside of their career. #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:39 PM EST

Great point! Their families, their own personal time, their planning for break...lots of stuff already on the plate! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @Kyle_Clements1
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:40 PM EST

Second question coming up...even if it's just me, Kyle and Olivia so far this week:) #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:40 PM EST

Q2: With plates this full, we know there will be leftovers. How do we help Teachers by knowing whether what we are serving today’s main course or tupperwares for another day? #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:41 PM EST

A1: Some students may have greater personal and family needs too that can spill in classrooms #badgechatk12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:41 PM EST

Hola Kim! Great to see you this week! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @BadgrTeam
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:42 PM EST

A1: The fact that students are most likely going to be more demanding of a teacher's help and time because of finals, projects, and tests quickly approaching #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:43 PM EST

Totally Olivia! We sometimes forget that the closer we get to the end of the semester, the more demands ss have 4 T's time #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @educokegley
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:43 PM EST

Really great point! I saw this with many teachers in high school. Especially those with families because the holidays are coming soon. #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @Kyle_Clements1
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:44 PM EST

A2: Being aware of Teachers' priorities is clutch. We may be passionate but if we're not today's main course, need to hold off #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:44 PM EST

A2: Another great thing about #openbadges... they keep well! Catch-up (or ketchup when eating) with badges is not wrong #badgechatk12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:45 PM EST

So, sort of like "just in time supports", Badges will be here when the time is right for the Teachers? #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @BadgrTeam
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:46 PM EST

A2 (con't) If what we're bringing to the table is actually leftovers for later, we do no favors trying to force way onto today's plate #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:46 PM EST

Third question on the way... #BadgeChatK12
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:46 PM EST

A2: Balancing time and energy is super important in teaching. Teachers need to be reminded that they can't do it all in a day and that it's okay to accomplish little goals. Otherwise it can seem overwhelming. #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:47 PM EST

Q3: Just as gravy goes with mashed potatoes and cranberries with turkey, how important is it that we synthesize our add to Teachers’ plates with items that are already there? #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:48 PM EST

You are so good at paraphrasing! Yes, indeed, save them for the right time, even if retro-active! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @SenorG
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:48 PM EST

A2: By identifying how badges can be used to help teachers meet the goals they are already working towards. (i.e improving student outcomes, structuring course assignments, etc.) #badgechatk12
AidaaRamirezz Nov 13 @ 6:48 PM EST

Hello, My name is Aida. I am a senior at Trinity Christian college majoring in Elementary Education. #BadgeChatK12
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:48 PM EST

Totally agree! It's really easy to incorrectly prioritize when teachers get caught up in the busyness of life. #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @SenorG
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:48 PM EST

Tell Wayne and Nate to get cooking on an "Active Listening Badge" for me:) #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @BadgrTeam
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:49 PM EST

A2: Some platforms integrate with #Canvaslms to do automatic badge awards which can take pressure of Ts during busy times #BadgeChatK12 #PlanAhead
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:49 PM EST

Hola Aida! Great to have you join! Jump in and learn with us! We value what Pre-service folks can teach us! #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @AidaaRamirezz
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:50 PM EST

YES! And it's a great way to sabotage a relationship (and it's all about relationships!). Gotta be patient. Go slow to go fast #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @educokegley
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:51 PM EST

A3: Ts have a million things and they're ALL important. If we can't synthesize efforts w existing work, prob not a good fit #BadgeChatK12
educokegley Nov 13 @ 6:52 PM EST

This is very true. As a current student, it can be hard to separate school life and home life sometimes and that is why teachers hold such important roles in the lives of students #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @BadgrTeam
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:52 PM EST

A3: Same answer as A2! Use automation (available tools) to take pressure of Ts during busy times #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:52 PM EST

A3 (con't) Bringing in "one more thing" that's disparate and disconnected leads to a decision that doesn't stay made #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:53 PM EST

Prefect parlay to our last question Olivia... #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @educokegley, @BadgrTeam
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:53 PM EST

Q4: Overeating isn’t good for anybody. How can we prioritize + support self-care for Teachers/colleagues we serve? #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:55 PM EST

A4: Something @kyle_clements1 is great at emphasizing is "Start Small." This can help shied us from becoming overwhelmed #BadgeChatK12
Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:56 PM EST

A4: Avoid pushing badging for the sake of badging. Make sure you are adding real value for the teacher and students. #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:57 PM EST

A4 If in support role, don't start by offering solutions; go w questions! Seek to understand T's needs, then appropriate help #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:58 PM EST
This goes for Badges and all things! Know the WHY. Ppl deserve for this to be meaningful, valuable. "just bc" doesn't cut it! #BadgeChatK12
- Kyle_Clements1 Nov 13 @ 6:56 PM EST
  
  A4: Avoid pushing badging for the sake of badging. Make sure you are adding real value for the teacher and students. #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:58 PM EST

A4: Yep, trim the fat! Determine what is necessary and what is a "would like to try." Save the new recipes for summer. Also #volunteer #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 6:59 PM EST
Love this: "Save the new recipes for Summer" #BadgeChatK12
- BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 6:58 PM EST
  
  A4: Yep, trim the fat! Determine what is necessary and what is a "would like to try." Save the new recipes for summer. Also #volunteer #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:00 PM EST

What do you mean by volunteer? Volunteer to help out Teachers or suggest volunteering as its own wonderfully mindful act? #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @BadgrTeam
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:01 PM EST

@aidaaramirezz @educokegley Any final thoughts from the pre-service folks? What do y'all think about self-care for Teachers? #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 7:02 PM EST

A4: Volunteering to help Ts in classrooms which can take a variety of forms. It may help ease the burden and spread cheer #BadgeChatK12
In reply to @SenorG
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:02 PM EST

Thanks to the active chatters, the new chatters, and Lurkers you know we love you! #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:02 PM EST

Sad to say this breaks a long streak, possibly over a year long of having international collaboration on the chat. #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:03 PM EST

Speaking of streaks, think next week is THREE YEARS that we've been doing this. Hit me up w ideas on making it special #BadgeChatK12
SenorG - Moderator Nov 13 @ 7:04 PM EST

Thanks for joining everybody and have a Badge worthy week!!!! #BadgeChatK12
BadgrTeam Nov 13 @ 7:06 PM EST

Thanks for the tasty snacks today! So much to chew on. Hoping for more international treats next time. #BadgeChatK12