#ksedchat Archive
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Monday September 12, 2016
Jennifer from Dodge City ready to discuss tonight on
Hello everyone. Happy Monday! This is Melissa from Katy TX.
Shatlyn from Ellinwood, 2nd grade, 1:1 iPads
Excited to learn from Texas
Welcome Jordan looking forward to learning from you tonight!
Christopher from Atchison checking in for
Hi ! Julie, HS ELA and K-12 tech integration/1:1 iPads. Ready to discuss how we can !
Hi everyone! I am Brandi, an instructional coach. Hope you all had a great Monday!
Hey!! It's Thomas from Nc sailing on the third grade ship!!
Andy from St. Louis. Jumping into tonight.
Welcome ! Looking forward to learning from u! Amanda, 3rd f/Ness City
Hey KS educators! Excited to be here tonight!
Adrienne from Dodge City! Ready to learn and be inspired. 🤗
Hey there, ! I've missed you all! Meghan, 3rd from Andover.
trouble with tech, but was able to take them to my room!
Jill Weber, 7-8 Soc Stud and HS Teaching as a Career.
Jordan here from . I lead Community in our SF headquarters!
Hello! Almost forgot! April, Linn Elementary Dodge City!
Thanks for the warm welcome Amanda!
It's a GREAT day when I see !! Meet you one day soon....gotta happen.
Hey Victoria! Fellow Texan!
Yep! Good to stretch outside of my litl KS town.
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Hi . I'm Eric from Eudora. HS science teacher needing 34 fantasy points tonight.
Welcome Welcome to you, Shatlyn!! So glad you're here. :)
looking forward to this topic. My school operates mostly in silos, so I'm looking forward to ideas to
Angie Boone middle school sped teacher from Cheney
Renee Schaffer, 8/10/12 English @ Ness City HS. This is my 4th yr teaching.
Very cool, Angie. Glad you're here!
Hello all!!! Principal from Hutch!!
JENNIFER!! When oh when will I meet you? Feel like I know you--thanks to Twitter. :)
Yay! Love your tweets, energy, philosophy!!
Rachel 4th grade teacher from Hesston.
When connect classes, grade levels, PTAs, clubs, or entire schools, means that everyone is informed + empowered!
Good evening, all. Jeanette here. Middle School assoc principal.
Happy Monday to you, Brother Christopher. Always smile when I see you on Twitter, esp on .
Alrighty let's get started. Q1 How do you build school community and spirit?
you are sweet!! And everyone should know you!!!
Hello, ! Checking in from OPKS. Had a great afternoon of PD with the staff of !
Eric from Frontenac! HS Technology!
a1 in hallways, greeting ss, try to catch every MS s throughout week.
Hey peeps! Monica 6th grade ELA
Well we are all global really. Just some of us are a bit further global than others
A1 Elude positivity, smile, listen, share ideas. Attend events & support all aspects of school Be proud https://t.co/ibSPnLVoit
Alrighty let's get started. Q1 How do you build school community and spirit?
A1 I've been talking about school/class mottos and hashtags. I love them b/c everyone can append their story or question to it!
A1) Get people together to brainstorm first.
Work out what sort of spirit you want.
Work as a team
A1 I start by decorating my room in the school colors red & blue we are the Eagles. I had curtains made and my room is red &oblige
SCHOOL HASHTAG! https://t.co/j1V87aeysl
A1 I've been talking about school/class mottos and hashtags. I love them b/c everyone can append their story or question to it!
Yes, grassroots is important (and fun)!
A1: Common vision, collaboration, and transparency
Yes I tweet & blog about awesome school events & successes
I need to see you, STAT. Miss your laugh. :)
Mainly and
Those roos do that in my backyard every night you know
A1: as a school leader, it starts with visibility, treating others with respect, and spending time listening to Ss.
A1: I think it's all about work hard/ play hard together. It's about identifying ourselves as one team...parts of a whole
A1: when Ts share their educational passions with each other good things start to happen
My last school, every teacher had lunch at the same time. We all ate together and great fellowship! https://t.co/lB1sn1Id9q
Alrighty let's get started. Q1 How do you build school community and spirit?
A1: Weekly spirit days! Always bringing in school components into my classroom. Support other grades.
A1: Sharing the cool things we are doing, attempting to model empathy, participating in "dress up days" and SMILES!
You have to have people on board from the start if you want spirit
We can't underestimate school colors and mascots!
A1) Try to build community spirit by involving the community in learning. Allow kids to share work & to learn from the community
A1: Comm. & spirit have to begin with students. Give them room to take the reigns and make the community relevant for themselves.
A1. I think a lot of conversations and input from everyone is necessary for school community. tWould love to know others ideas!
A1: We are not afraid to do big things: whole-school Hunger Games Day, epic lip dub, & lots of comm. service.
A1: Have traditions that students help maintain and are involved in
Hello ! Gena 1st..happy Monday almost Tuesday!
A1. I also try to attend as many school functions as possible!
We chose theme TEAM Westridge and are tying everything we (Ts & Ss) do into being a champion. EVERYone got matching shirts.
Treat others like you would like to be treated if it were your first day make friends plan together, be involved in the culture
A1: ...and you need to be the biggest cheerleader for the students and the school.
Yay for spirit days! Also how do you support other grades?
A1: "Branding" is also important. It has to be intentional and nurtured.
That's really sweet. Love that.
Teachers collaborating & supporting one another heightens the creativity & positive school culture
A1: Love the idea of a district hashtag..don't think many of our teachers do twitter which is such a shame! So much to learn here
A1- huge focus for us right now. Weekly halfway pep rallies, spirit contests, twitter challenges, and acknowledgment of effort
On the topic of class mottos we tie in with RE Beatitudes at Yr 9.
As students to come up for class Beatitudes
Yes!! Share with other Ts, Ss, Ps, all??
A1. I am blessed to work in a school where we love to spend time together. We get together for lunch on inservice days.
A1: Remembering our common goal-Our students.
YES YES YES! Rock on, Julie Jacobs and team. I notice a district hashtag. https://t.co/40K1hIegIO
A1: We are not afraid to do big things: whole-school Hunger Games Day, epic lip dub, & lots of comm. service.
I do live on 74 acres though. It's a big backyard. Hard to photograph though. Very wary of humans
A1: We have Dance Fridays that get the Ss pumped up! We also have monthly leadership assemblies that focus on a 7 habit.
A1: we start each day together in the gym for Pledge and announcements along with some music to pump us up..great start to the day
Yes our 1st is tomorrow-red, white, & blue for patriotism!
A1. We have buddy classes in another grade. Gets us moving out of our comfort zones and the bigs get to work with the littles
A1: Do fun things often until other people catch on and doing it with you :D
And also letting the community build the brand together from the ground up. Maybe a design thinking day?
A1. Greet Ss and Ts in passing, work together, collaborate. Show enthusiasm for simply being at school!
Friday morning dance parties!!! What do u think? https://t.co/YcsifE65wU
A1: We have Dance Fridays that get the Ss pumped up! We also have monthly leadership assemblies that focus on a 7 habit.
A1: sharing our story on social media is huge!!! Builds pride and community!!!
A1: We have a class motto "Don't forget to be awesome" it's posted everywhere and I sign off kid emails with it
A1: by being excited about things the school is doing, & getting involved! Ss thrive when Ts are enthusiastic
A1: has done excellent job of creating community on Twitter! is on year 3?
We swap science classes 7th & 8th grade to prep for STAAR testing. Awesome to see my Ss from last year
A1: I try to keep up a high energy at all times (thanks caffeine) & share things on social media & tell kids that
Trying to bring spirit Fridays back to our bldg.
A1 Listening does wonders!
Agreed! They create hashtags for PD days to get us talking cross grade levels! https://t.co/ZruU9TNlpw
A1: has done excellent job of creating community on Twitter! is on year 3?
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
GENA! Try to get District # estab'd, then via (or similiar) get Ts rockin on Twitter. I'll help! https://t.co/rO80i3f103
A1: Love the idea of a district hashtag..don't think many of our teachers do twitter which is such a shame! So much to learn here
A1: Trying to bring spirit Fridays back to our bldg.
I have noticed any accomplishments really build community. Everyone feels proud and a part of the celebration. Builds pride
I update class blog for Ps & others to see what great things our Ss are doing!
A2. We use Google to share things within the team as well as an open group convo on text!
Not so much creative, but our PLC time each week is great for communication! https://t.co/heX0USWEfS
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
Q2: student led class meetings and written weekly reflections have given my students authentic voice in how our classroom works
A2 blogs, for portfolios w/Ps, Twitter, remind, Voxer, even Facebook https://t.co/5rodSgSMki
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
A2: I send Friday emails to all the parents celebrating Ss and promoting events. Also use social media all day.
A2: Twitter/Insta/Snap for PLN, for Ss, for Ps & other stakeholders! Love to share in a digital space!
A3: I love using s'more to communicate with families and staff! It's appealing to the eyes and super easy to use
I am most intrigued!! One day.... I will investigate Australia!
From one Oz to another...
PLC Time! When do you have it?
A2. For grade level in district we created a fb page for ideas (even though it doesn't get used) but distrct has one that is used.
A2: also, our Ss operate an awesome tv studio with a daily live show.
A2: We have a daily class meeting to celebrate what went well and discuss what we need to improve on.
I've seen it but never considered it for this type of thing. I could see the benefits though!
To communicate with Ps we use
My class loves !!!! https://t.co/heX0USWEfS
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
A3: Soc Media! I post updates, videos, pictures, links blog posts. Sometimes create "teaser trailers" & clues to things coming up
A3 greatly way my Ss share is podcasting-5 min expert reviews for other classes to use & they share articles & interests too
Late to the party: Sydney Topliff, junction city, Westwood, 5th
A2: I've use FB to show parents what we're doing in our classroom. Also replaced my newsletter w/ weekly email update.
A2) When had own class, made videos, used blog, website and wrote & mailed letters to students to acknowledge their efforts
A2) Probably not that creative. I email a lot so they can look it up.
Nut I use bitmogi to make it look cool
A2: is great way for me to communicate during . Simple, quick! Great reflection tool.
A2: starting to use to give feedback on student work and allow them to make improvements, pushing growth mindset
A2. We use Morning Meetings in the morning to communicate in class. Love the set up!
Wednesday at 3! Every teacher. Paras dismiss kids at 3:30 for us!
A3: Email them! I send sooooooo many emails
A2. Morning meetings every day keeps our class on the same page! I love and see so much value in having time to just talk with Ss!
Oh yes, podcasts! And could be fun for them to interview each other
A2: We've had great success with Class groups set up on facebook...super easy to use and Ps are already on there
A2: My principal started a Shout Out Friday email chain where we give shoutouts to anyone who deserves one.
Checking in to a bit late. How is everyone?!
Love I use it for all my workshops.
A2: we have social media and I'm getting staff involved with Voxer for a book study
A1: unite under common goal. Define problems and collaborate to make the school a better place for all. Now using safe & civil sch
Bitmoji is creative!! is a Bitmoji expert
Yeah. There's 80 alpacas, 5 sheep, 17 chickens, a bee hive and a farm dog. Plus 3 teenagers...
A2: Depending on message and group I use email, text, Twitter...and of course.
A2: This is something I need to get better at. Still using email and good old sticky notes!
Doing morning meeting for the first time this year! Love it! https://t.co/Stp7FpAxy9
A2. We use Morning Meetings in the morning to communicate in class. Love the set up!
A2: I completely overuse Twitter & I'm 100% ok w/ that.😁 I also 💙 & added class IG/FB this year https://t.co/c1bdyloa8L
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
Like this idea, not sure how to start. What do you discuss?
Our next task after the Children's Books on Cells. Interviewing each other & scientists
A2. As a staff we do drops in the bucket that get recognized monthly at staff meetings!
A2: I started out Twitter account and use it to share things we are doing and reminders using . Follow us
Not many use it here so i get to look cool.
A2: Our school sends out an electronic newsletter a few times a week. Community seems to appreciate it.
Can you overuse twitter????
A2: I love to communicate! for parents- or for realtime discussion to parents with teammates
A2: I also use class dojo religiously, and give out my cell phone number
We communicate through twitter posts with our staff, everyone is supposed to tweet something daily and interact with each other
A2: I know a few administrators that use Screencastomatic to communicate with staff and parents --more personal
Q3 How do you help or educate students when they're not at school?
A2: is a great way to share documents instead of using email bandwidth!
I heart Use it for flipped lsns and notes home
If they do poorly I email a bitmoji pic of me crying
A2: we use to communicate to Ss. It is very helpful and for Parents Canvas is really nice!
Also: Twitter msgs are what allowed a HS S to contact me abt a great book @ 3 am & set up a mtg 4 next day https://t.co/c1bdyloa8L
Q2 What are creative ways you communicate with your class, team, or school?
A2: we use Smore for our weekly updates. Love how it is pleasing to the eye. We do Champion shout outs weekly.
Cool idea to build positive relationships
I can't bitmoji in twitter for some reason.
Can use it in other programs
Alpacas!! My fave. Wd love to teleport to your 'backyard.' https://t.co/KEhV9aowql
Yeah. There's 80 alpacas, 5 sheep, 17 chickens, a bee hive and a farm dog. Plus 3 teenagers...
A3: video lessons & instructions via
We use for assignments, and all kids have my cell # we use and
I'm joining late, but I'm here! Hello KS Teachers! I'm Justin and I teach Algebra at Dodge City High School!
A2: Using Seesaw to communicate with parents makes our classroom and learning transparent. A great tool to encourage education
A3: phone contact, parent contact, check in's, etc...but this is tough. No silver bullet. Love to hear the ideas of others.
We have really strict social media policies involving students which holds a lot of these things back
A3: 4 hwk help, 4 creating flipped classroom 4 math! is great 2 reinforce notetaking
a3 lsns all online through G calendar & classroom, ss make plans to skype in (if possible) for group meetings
A3: I use Twitter A LOT. But it has to be organic, not forced.
started Eagle Grams. Postcards to be sent to any T or S rocking it!
A3. I started using this year to show parents what we're learning. Thought I'd try something new! Love sending updates!
A2: We maintain a blog, and create a podcast. Some of our teachers produce newscasts that are run by the kids.
I think you can educate by being a positive role model in the community. Watch games, coach teams when possible, shop local, etc
1)Pick district # & run w/it (give your Ts huge Prof LRN Network beyond bldg) & 2) PLZ COME TO ! https://t.co/ZcazkUlgPo
I heard Laura! And got lots of interest in EdCamp...trying to get some our my colleagues to !
A3: It all lives online (Google Calendar/GClassroom + + ). Ss know the learning isn't dependent on our 4 walls.
A3: Remind app gives kids constant access to me. Several contact me via Twitter. https://t.co/dyAsCH8r4F
Q3 How do you help or educate students when they're not at school?
+1 https://t.co/t5EW1kz88N
I think you can educate by being a positive role model in the community. Watch games, coach teams when possible, shop local, etc
A3) I send my students challenges and things to think about through our classroom Facebook page and Twitter account.
A2: wanted to do morning meeting school-wide... Reciting a creed together. Can't all fit in one place.
I've been lurking in the shadows 👀 A3 students know to gmail me and I use Google classroom
uh-greed. We aren't a google school but I LOVE
A3: answer emails, other than that I try to have a separation from school & home life. My kids are still little. Trying to do both
A2: we also send "positive postcards" home to students. Staff have sent over 300 in the past week.
Love giving options rather than homework- homework menu or activities for families.
A3) I always used for assignments and any other daily communication. Used blog for them to see each other's work.
Love this! And having older students help model too
The impact of a personal, handwritten note to students can't be overstated.
So many!Easy self assess tools.Can choose vid,text,draw,voice. Parents can view/comment on child's work.
A3: Let Ss use classroom apps at home. My Ss did 100s of math problems this weekend on for a contest.
A3: I have created in . Kids know what they have missed and what is to come!
A3: Google Classroom and YouTube! I help teachers record themselves and publish to Classroom for the S's unable to make class.
A3) But, I also want my students to relax and take care of their many other responsibilities outside of class time
A3 I use SeeSaw, Remind and the old fashioned telephone
A3: Using to help develop life-long readers! Hoping my students will want to curl up w/ a good book at home.
It is hard to balance I know. 4 boys youngest 6. I only return emails at home if important
There is a school in Chicago, Urban Prep that does that. Very powerful
A3. Using but I do wish it allowed the students to interact as much as the parents can.
Agreed. In fact even more powerful while we use tech too
Yes! Mine love playing at home! They beg for their passwords to be written down! https://t.co/haN9nxjQvx
A3: Let Ss use classroom apps at home. My Ss did 100s of math problems this weekend on for a contest.
Mine went crazy for sumdog last yr! https://t.co/VpeEzlGXg6
A3: Let Ss use classroom apps at home. My Ss did 100s of math problems this weekend on for a contest.
A3: the answer isn't worksheets for homework... 😏😁
You would love the topic in tonight:
That's a tough balance! I have little one's as well and finding the work/home balance is harder than many let on.
Last Friday I gave my classes specific instruction to NOT work on my class over the weekend. https://t.co/4xs0s6JzeF
A3) But, I also want my students to relax and take care of their many other responsibilities outside of class time
a3: I don't! My kids need a break at home and to spend time with family
I hear you. The balance is hard to fine. 2 girls under 4 and due with baby 3 (a boy) around Thanksgiving.
Yes, great point. Balance for everyone.
I have a blended class so on Canvas questions, vids, my website resources per unit, Edmodo all assign docs https://t.co/SKFBufJWIs
Q3 How do you help or educate students when they're not at school?
A3: lets me communicate after and before school as well as on weekends
A3: +Best feeling tho is when "forever students" text/tweet/snap something in college reminds them of something learned in HS.
A3: reading for pleasure! Relax! Be with family. Play with friends.
A3: I was amazed how many students worked on & completed projects @ home. It is not required @ all. They just love it!
Q4 How do you connect or collaborate with other Ts to help your school ?
I think that is where I got the idea. We have a creed. Logistics are a challenge with such a large school.
Congratulations. You will have a boy. 🎈boys are awesome!
I prefer to use Classdojo without behavior. I prefer to show parents learning and not harp on behavior.
Q3 I use my class Instagram account to show examples of grammar, sentence structure, ect. in the real world
That is the power of student choice!
We are trying to do more on https://t.co/kATO50Q9rs
Q4 How do you connect or collaborate with other Ts to help your school ?
the behavior component has been very beneficial to my students. Also it tracks behavior as a data piece
Ts connect at DCHS McCarty Hall lunch time. Very interesting convos--- right ??
A4. The collaborative Ts at my school are so open I just go to them and ask questions. (I work with really great people)
A4: I love PD activities that our principal does when select teachers share a strategy they are doing. Great ideas!
a4 my pln here at , , , ... trying to get other Ts online!
A4) Use , Google Connection Community, Twitter to connect most of time. In school, e-mail & face-to-face
A4: various teacher-led teams, visiting classrooms, greeting Ts between classes,
A4) We have a district Twitter chat which is great but I'm working on some plans to start a teacher club... Shhh, no one knows yet
Coll with ELA Ts on PBL & math Ts for genetics. Try to cross-cur frequently to make big connections for Ss https://t.co/IVL0DxsCpz
Q4 How do you connect or collaborate with other Ts to help your school ?
A3 Ss use 2 access content/resources & can contact me via .
A4: Twitter, of course. The most powerful PD tool!
It's nice to work with awesome people! https://t.co/npbLI20fWF
A4. The collaborative Ts at my school are so open I just go to them and ask questions. (I work with really great people)
Twitter is great, but Voxer is even more powerful! I talk to my and peeps daily
has this too. All parents can see in class story or just their child's work in student story
A4: Twitter, EdCamps, and good old fashioned walking down the hall to ask a colleague.
Always thankful for PLN and our time to collide/talk/laugh/grow together e/Mon.! Big reason to !
A4: PLC time! Also love our hashtag!
A4) Twitter
The geography of my school means I don't get to talk to my colleagues much so twitter is my PLN
A4: Twitter has given me many Ts whose ideas and support have helped me grow as an educator
A4. Currently collaborating with our kindergarten buddy room teacher to plan service projects for our students.
A4: Twitter is big. As are KEEN and KNEA for me.
You are fine! Was just curious I've heard great things about and I've debated trying it
YES! Homeworkless math class here...
A4: Love our district hashtag!!! Get to connect with other Ts in our district and see past kiddos and get ideas
Absolutely! We should totally get PD points for our lunch breaks in McCarty Hall! https://t.co/xuVSbblWb0
Ts connect at DCHS McCarty Hall lunch time. Very interesting convos--- right ??
Q4 I have made an effort to go by other teachers rooms and talk to them face to face for a couple of minutes. Old school, I know.
A4. Twitter is one of my faves! I also love a good edcamp! My colleagues rock!
Love EdCamp! Made so many connections just in my district at ! Go to EdCamp!!!! https://t.co/R9NPZVZN5X
A4: Twitter, EdCamps, and good old fashioned walking down the hall to ask a colleague.
I need to get involved with those. This is my first year as an admin.
I visit other classes & see new ideas. I ask grade level Ts current topic to try to conn w/ science. Ss love when subj conn
A4: Love using hashtags like and to connect with people around the world that teach what I teach
Love the cross collaboration with different subjects!
Speaking of face-to-face, it was great to see you yesterday!! https://t.co/qtlJL7UIla
A4) Use , Google Connection Community, Twitter to connect most of time. In school, e-mail & face-to-face
A4: Weekly twitter chats are an awesome way to connect with people
A4: talking to educators in your building that are innovative like
A4: Twitter is huge for me! Also face to face chats are great. Seeking out collaboration at inservices works well for me!
We use our school # and I retweet them all! This helps show the community what we are doing in our rooms and support our learning.
https://t.co/szBgex0C3x
A4: making a commitment as a PLC to take time and discuss data, and intentional instruction through collaboration.
A4: over last year started following many amazing teachers on Instagram and have gained so many ideas
A4: I have a pretty good hallway to go down for help! https://t.co/zZTRJMrb7H
A4: Twitter, EdCamps, and good old fashioned walking down the hall to ask a colleague.
A4: Instagram, Twitter, and good old face to face time having real convos
A4: I love the opportunity to be in other teachers' classrooms. Even for a few minutes between classes.
Thanks! Same to you. A few hours wasn't enough time to catch up
Love my school family too at They inspire me daily! https://t.co/PWBFOZf7CE
A4: talking to educators in your building that are innovative like
nope it is like your class or school story, just S story. I have only done one or two posts for most kids
A4 Collab w/other Ts who inspire me every day using Twitter, Voxer, GroupMe, and Skype (& in person of course!)
This was a game changer for us! https://t.co/5Hncazb3CB
A4: making a commitment as a PLC to take time and discuss data, and intentional instruction through collaboration.
Q4 I ask other teachers if they have a text from THEIR content area that I can have our Ss practice our close reading strategy on.
I looooove following other teachers on Instagram. I'm definitely a visual person!
Probably! My classroom has a secret handshake, so there's a good chance! https://t.co/kHfc2U5lhw
Will there be a secret handshake? ; )
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
A2 BLOOMZ! Communicate HW, meetings, trips and take lots, and lots of pics
Yas! We also use Achievement Teams by to discuss data and delve into growth over short cycles https://t.co/xl7LX8ZJb2
This was a game changer for us! https://t.co/5Hncazb3CB
A4: making a commitment as a PLC to take time and discuss data, and intentional instruction through collaboration.
Absolutely. My teams PLC 2 times a week. So important to plan & reflect as a team.
A4: community is HUGE and awesome on Twitter! Innovative, quality PE. Share w/your T!
Question 5 https://t.co/69QRjEhslC
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
A5. I am blessed with an admin I feel I can walk into and talk/collab with at anytime!
A5) I have found the best way is to share what you are doing, or what visions have with something. Been very receptive
My friends-share YOUR connected edu story, be feat on a webpage & help Ts/Admins 'get' the WHY of Twitter! https://t.co/qoNOR4IjNz
Our Principal/Sup is very visible with an open door policy! Makes all the difference! https://t.co/dH6ZdVyg6p
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
I wish would allow me to post private things in class story for IEP meetings and data tracking
Love that across the hall is and through the adjoining door ISN@melodiebeth https://t.co/eCcvGiW25y
A4: I have a pretty good hallway to go down for help! https://t.co/zZTRJMrb7H
A4: Twitter, EdCamps, and good old fashioned walking down the hall to ask a colleague.
Pretty sure I drive & crazy🙈CONSTANTLY asking for input, help, shoulder 2 lean on https://t.co/YaIoEWw6Zw
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
A4 YOU have to reach out and share, collaborate. If you don't, who will?
A5 I send emails to all admin & principal when we are labs or makerspace activities. Usually get a visit. https://t.co/ew8pnbGVlL
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
Schools should make it where you have to visit other rooms. Have a rotation of who you see. https://t.co/SW5kn3G6vb
I visit other classes & see new ideas. I ask grade level Ts current topic to try to conn w/ science. Ss love when subj conn
A5: I talk with my principal each morning after one of 's Facebbok Live posts on PBL on things that stuck with us
I also tweet pics & they retweet & put on school blog
A5: Ummmm not sure this happens much in our building? Can't think of an example. Something to work on.
A5: I agree -- invite them into your classroom! Show off your Ss! https://t.co/e9WAWQ4FBn
A5 I send emails to all admin & principal when we are labs or makerspace activities. Usually get a visit. https://t.co/ew8pnbGVlL
Q5 SO many great T-T collab examples here! What about collaborating with principals/administrators? How do you ?
My P's share their schedules. Allows T's to see when they have down time to talk. Saves the walk just to see they're busy.
But it sounds very collaborative and team-oriented!
A5: achievement teams that include the principal to review data for short cycle assess. Building the idea of "our Ss"
A5 My P's share their schedules. Allows T's to see when they have down time to talk. Saves the walk just to see they're busy.
Love that you let me "pick your brain" all the time!
It should be highly suggested as it is amazing learning opp & a way to give positive FB too
A5:I have had 2 admin.who have a open door policy.Easy to collab. Always supp. of this crazy T
A5: I love when Ts come and brag about cool things taking place in classrooms. It's hard to be everywhere at once.
A5: I love getting an invite into a classroom. Being in classrooms is my favorite part of my admin job.
A4: PLC meetings once a week; common planning time K-5 weekly, grade level meetings twice a week. PD sessions from CO once a month
Oooh I like that too! Proactively inviting them to check out what you're doing
A5: I let admin know when big things are happening so they can stop by.
GUYS this is my first Twitter chat ever and I am hands down hooked. This is 💰
A5: our principal attend PLC meetings-visit each classroom daily- also he checks in on us at end of day when kids go home
A5: my principal, , has an open door. Don't feel like I'm bothering her, always makes time for me
Awesome to hear. So many amazing educators around KS and beyond!
Ss are don books they wrote to 1st graders at our elem sch. Our principal is walking over w/us. Ss are reading too.
Amazing principal you have there!!
A5 Invite in 2 see new things, share w/admin good news about other Ts & classes. Also have Leadership Team & Opp 4 Input mtngs
So cute, I don't blame you at all!
Q6 And students - how do you encourage Ss to collaborate, support each other and ?
A5: not sitting behind my desk; in classrooms asking kids what they are learning;giving open door for Ts and Ss to share
THIS. Love giving colleagues recognition!
Love all the collaboration of PLC & grade level meetings. I bet you see a lot of benefits of reaching all students
A6. We do a lot of group work, talking about ways to communicate, morning meetings to discuss issues, blogging and commenting
Working on improving writers workshops this yr to accomplish this! https://t.co/NCAR9AtshF
Q6 And students - how do you encourage Ss to collaborate, support each other and ?
a6 elevator pitches of project ideas to other ss teams. Must respond with positive/constructive/positive
yes we do! Ss know we care & culture at our school is very positive bcuz the Ts all have the same goal for the Ss
A6 Stu-centered classroom where Ss collab & create together using makerspace, design labs, PBL & set goals https://t.co/xJU0zm1O28
Q6 And students - how do you encourage Ss to collaborate, support each other and ?
Nice! Do Ss mentor each other?
yes I do! I guess you can say I had to experience the not so good to get the great!
A6: When I had my own classroom I had students write Positive Notes to each other every week. They had a log to keep track.
I think I do too. Glad you might have a replacement. You do NOT want to miss it!!! https://t.co/xmJhxs2iL2
We have a wrestling tournament that day but I think I have a replacement for that meet! I really don't want to miss it!
Using have Ss give positive fee act other Ss projects etc
Q6: goal this year is to get them commenting on each other's work on and blog
Oooh fun. And good experience to have early on.
A6 Flexible seating where Ss can get in cooperative groups & self-direct their own learning experiences-blended cur
A6: Besides collabing in dig. spaces, this yr we are focusing on building a community of readers, sharing & celebrating progress.
A6. Lots of working together: Morning Math Talk gets Ss talking about different ways to solve problems, different ideas are okay!
A6) Establish from day one we are a team. Ss knew Team Leggett. Show respect, encourage, take risks & support one another always
A6: easy in ! Good sportsmanship, teamwork, of course! (It may work for every Answer, ha ha)! 😉
Q6: Ss love giving kudos/shoutouts to peers in class meeting
A6: we use and weekly meetings to encourage classroom community
A6. Morning Meetings helps build a trusting community in class. We also just started using Accountable Talk.
I remember that. They loved it too.
A6: to promote grade level community before going to middle school, we do 5th grade fam lunch monthly and earned time each week
Nice! Just saw a T add a couch to their classroom and it's been powerful!
A6 Collaboration part of class daily. We practice & model it so its class culture.
Thank you for another inspiring chat. This is my Monday go to chat! I appreciate the insight tonight.
A6. Lastly, talking about the importance of being kind and uplifting each other sets the tone!
What's Accountable Talk? Sounds cool!
Excellent idea! Probably the epitome of
A6: I always talked about us all being a family and that we take care of each other. I had a Welcome Mat at my classroom door.
A6) My Ss respond with I agree/disagree with (insert Ss name) for all discussions. Works on taking criticism later on.
A6: flexible seating see more engagement with students collaborating; when Ss choose; more interest!
Wow, too many awesome ideas tonight. Learned so much from everyone!!
I cannot wait to attend and to visit other districts!
A6 We teach them by example and we have the Ron Clark houses which really helps to teach them the skills of getting along
