#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday August 11, 2016
Welcome to ! Today we’re going to be discussing to to be M.A.D. for kids this school year! -Making A Difference!
Discussing M.A.D. LOVE -Making A Difference for kids this school year on tonite... by
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Excited to be here tonight and about the new year! We will be on fire for our kids!
Monica, Special Education teacher, Texas! Dropping by on !
Hi I'm Thomas! 3rd Grade teacher from NC!
I am ready Brenda Fry from Lansdowne, PA
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Michelle, 5th grade math Houston, TX
Welcome! Glad to have you tonight!
Excited to join tonight! Heather Abney, HS principal, VA!
Hello, Alisha 5th grade from KS https://t.co/3quoy7DwVg
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Kelly, K-6 Principal NJ. Hello
Hi! Alia, Literacy instructional coach K-5, Philadelphia
Welcome everyone! This is a great way to start the year! Fellowshipping with and learning from one another!
Marella 2nd grade math and social studies Chicago
Welcome glad you could make it!
thank you excited to be here!
Hi Monica thanks for joining us!
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Thank you! Dropping by and always eager to learn on !
Let's welcome our guest host
Hello! Thanks for joining us tonight!
follows a Q & A Format. Q1/A1 Q2/A2
First Question coming up in 1 min
Good evening from Katy, Tx.
Hi Tory glad you could make it tonight!
Lil late but here! Andrea from TN! I teach Microsoft IT to middle school Ss.
Q1 How are you revolutionizing how you welcome your staff or students to school this year? What's different? Innovative?
Hi Andrea we are just getting started
Gerald AP from Houston. Looking forward to a good chat
Love Katy...and all of Texas! Erkel...lol! Thanks everyone!
A1: We are using social media to reflect on our learning during staff development using the hashtag !
A1: I'm in a new district and school but I'm making home visits and also incorporating into my classroom
Question 1 https://t.co/cS8ltYjvit
Q1 How are you revolutionizing how you welcome your staff or students to school this year? What's different? Innovative?
A1: we played Olympic Games & had Olympic themed day yesterday. Only dealt with the positive aspect of building relationships
A1. We are having a welcome celebration followed by a faculty cookout w teambuilding! No talk about data on first day!
A1: when Ss walk into my room day one they will see a Teacher Pirate literally. Gonna them into a great year of learning
A1: I'm dressing up to make the statement that education is fun and WE can make learning fun! Ss can be themselves too
A1: I am encouraging my staff to embrace the "process" and be willing to take risk. https://t.co/XfQts6QUqO
Q1 How are you revolutionizing how you welcome your staff or students to school this year? What's different? Innovative?
A1 Day1 will not be rules, dressing as Pirates, having engaging lessons, rotating between Ts https://t.co/ERBBcznqcG
Q1 How are you revolutionizing how you welcome your staff or students to school this year? What's different? Innovative?
love this! Leave the word "data" at the door!!! Save me a burger!
A1 we're moving into a temp space for 2 yrs during bldg expansion Biggest challenge is to establish pos. culture
A1: Trying not to dwell on all the procedural stuff but just a general glad we are back plus I hid 108 Pokemons to find!
this is awesome and relevant!!
A1 we are doing a community walk with staff during PD to identify resources in the community
A1: This yr I'm beginning with with the theme "With Math I Can..."
A1: We had a very engaging conference focused on transforming learning environments for students.
good way to promote sharing and ongoing conversation
Love all the new ideas for welcoming back teachers and kids! Cookouts...no data...Pirates? Dave must be around! Lol...
A1 Also having Grill n Chill, Ps come eat and talk with Ts https://t.co/ERBBcznqcG
Q1 How are you revolutionizing how you welcome your staff or students to school this year? What's different? Innovative?
love growth mindset! It is great to use with both Ts and Ss
A1 No longer in education, but this will be my 1st yr serving on PTA. We're welcoming teachers back with a lunch
Ss are welcomed by a room that is pretty cutting edge and we have gone 1:1 and Ss will be taking the laptops home.
A1: I am also encouraging them to do what is best for kids, not what is easy for adults
A1 we're hosting an open house forSs and families to introduce our new space
Yes it will help me and the Ss
Hi sorry late to the party from Houston Tx
A1 We are doing an Open House/ Carnival
A1 we also do a back to school block party. Ss and parents meet Ts, eat food, swap uniforms, and start building relationships
A1: we had Ts divided into groups; each did a video about dismissing school at Christmas, end of year, etc. Hilarious!
it's so important and creates an instant bond with family
The Revolution has begun on ...join us!
I so wish my school would do a block party!!!
We are hosting a Sneak Peek for parents before school starts. A meet and greet for students and families.
A1. We will be building the team on our first meeting. New motto is "Teamwork makes the dream work". Walking the walk!
A1: into the classroom, I'm going to attempt to develop a handshake for each of my homeroom Ss. Personalize each student!
yes! Build that community!!!
we have a nice size campus that allows us to do so. We have a DJ, back to school crafts, and food!
yes, during school renovation & expansion (2 yrs.)
it's convenient for parents, so they don't have to buy brand new uniforms. Some families cannot afford it
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
what's your school's name?
I know many of ours can't either. We also get donations of brand new stuff that we give to families.
A2: try to discover the joy in each child.
Question 2 https://t.co/rC5AYILajs
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
A2: don't give up. It won't be easy, but it'll be worth it! Ss will challenge you, but keep doing the right thing! Ss need you!
A2. Relax, smile, stay focused on the goal. Always put the kids 1st
Make sure you are following our awesome crew! We will support and push each other throughout the school year!
Glad to join ! Marcus. Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois at Chicago
A2 Ss don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
A2 listen and interact with your Ss and Ts the investment in those conversations opens the door and builds the team
A2 Stay away from naysayers, you were created to do this. Don't let s/o put out your fire https://t.co/n3v4uOXkUt
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
one of our 4th grade teachers did it. It was so cool. They would demonstrate it for me. Loved it.
A2: Your spirt determines how S's and T's will receive information. https://t.co/Kw6E6MblsD
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
Yes! We r there for them. Focus on getting to know them and meet their needs
A2 invest time early on building relationships with Ss, families, and community members! U will need this ALL yr!
A2: have a back up plan for everything. Smile and laugh and show enthusiasm toward ALL!
Yes!!! Something so small can make a BIG impact! https://t.co/0KMkdnZwtW
A2: Your spirt determines how S's and T's will receive information. https://t.co/Kw6E6MblsD
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
A2: Always remember that we are Merchants of Hope for Ss each day. Approach each S and each new day with this in mind.
A2: Come to the table with solutions. Don't just identify problems. Then put in the work to solve the problem.
A2: Don't blame the children or their parents. We are here to make things better not place blame.
A2 Show them you care, Seek first to understand
A2: Never underestimate what you mean to a child!
A2. Parents send us the best children they have. https://t.co/hvJS727pNV
A2: Don't blame the children or their parents. We are here to make things better not place blame.
A2: Take the year 1 day at a time. Allow yourself to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow as an educator.
I like your style. Great points
A2: Rely on others. No man is an island.
Every year, every day is the opportunity for a fresh start. We are here to support you step by step.
thank you 😊. I love I've been away for too long.
A2 Take one day at a time. It's ok to ask for help
Sometimes our impact is not noticed until much later in life... but we must know that we DO make an impact.
Treat their best with respect dignity https://t.co/oM9MaTKOOe
A2. Parents send us the best children they have. https://t.co/hvJS727pNV
A2: Don't blame the children or their parents. We are here to make things better not place blame.
And collaboration makes some great lessons/projects and fun times doing it.
A2 best advice for new Ts and Admin. This is not a solo job https://t.co/caQDIgrxEy
A2: Rely on others. No man is an island.
A2 Serious jobs ahead of us,but don't take yourselves 2 seriously!Jimmy V said;Think, Laugh&b moved daily!
Some great words of wisdom for new teachers and admins in tonight! You better soak it up and save it for the year! Love! Love!
one small act of kindness can totally flip a relationship to a positive one.
A2 U will have good days and bad days but even on your worst day you are still some child's best hope https://t.co/9B4sVP1Jw3
not just new teachers. always good to be reminded. the best compliment I got this year was you always reflect
A2: When S's are angry and acts out...don't take it personal. It is our job to be an example of professionalism
A2 Learn from people with whom you would place your own children for instruction. Class or school. https://t.co/YZYaq3uKoo
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
Q3 As teachers we love students before we ever meet them! Share how you are showing love to those who may not get it often!
Question 3 https://t.co/ecP59aU7Uf
Q3 As teachers we love students before we ever meet them! Share how you are showing love to those who may not get it often!
Question 3 https://t.co/bjTq5CU9xD
Q3 As teachers we love students before we ever meet them! Share how you are showing love to those who may not get it often!
A3 Sent welcome to sch postcards, going to make phone calls home, take interest in likes, go 2 games https://t.co/b29r8u8ypk
Q3 As teachers we love students before we ever meet them! Share how you are showing love to those who may not get it often!
A2 Normally, you will not have another yr like your 1st yr. Be engaged, grow, learn, and utilize vets on campus.
A3 I make it a goal to be intentional about mentoring Ss--both in school and in the community.
A3: develop a place where they feel open to talk. I've already set up a bulletin board welcoming Ss! https://t.co/mj113opnPP
A3 I am attempting to fill classrooms w/the most loving, passionate Ts I can find. Where rubber meets road!
I like that you included the community.
A3 Talking to all my Ss and showing them that I care for/respect them by helping them be successful.
A3. We are filling our school with positive messages, murals, and most importantly- smiles!
A3: giving compliments! Make it a day or a daily routine where Ss can give shout outs to other Ss
A3: this could be a school wide idea where everyone, even Ts give compliments
they can really brighten the community of the school.
A3) taking every measure possible to let Ss know my class is a place for them to succeed, as early in the year as possible
A3: I also want to leave messages with dry erase markers on Ss desks daily...a morning boost of positivity!
A3. I tell them every morning on the announcements that they are loved! Then I spend day showing by having high expectations
A3 make every student feel welcomed and loved. Give each S a hug or a friendly greeting when they enter the room
A3: using has been a God send- it truly helps brings students' individuality to the forefront with daily feedback
This is a great idea! We all love positive handwritten notes.
we do Wow Wednesday's: compliments and shout outs are shared during morning announcements
A3: make it your mission to TALK to each child day one. I mean 3-5 min discussion NON school talk!
Sorry I'm missing tonight, folks. Still at school working! Have a great chat!
A2: Find something to keep you motivated (e.g. a song, a scripture, a poem, etc). Listen/read daily! https://t.co/sk5kSi4u94
Q2 Can you offer some words of advice to those who may be new teachers or admins! I will share all weekend! They need us!
personal touch makes it special!
yes! I do this too! I often write it into a different language and Ss would have to translate via Google
We love class dojo https://t.co/VuaTunR7oZ
A3: using has been a God send- it truly helps brings students' individuality to the forefront with daily feedback
Love this! I will have to share with my Ts https://t.co/F72BSKZT9f
A3: I also want to leave messages with dry erase markers on Ss desks daily...a morning boost of positivity!
kids love personalized messages...takes more effort but pay off is greater!
you can't be perfect your first year!
A3 I call with a positive message to set the foundation for a good relationship
different language!!!! Cool idea!
Q4 Failure is motivating! Success can be paralyzing! How can we help our kids learn to embrace failures & struggles this year?
Positive community building! ❤️ https://t.co/UZRol4jUIz
we do Wow Wednesday's: compliments and shout outs are shared during morning announcements
Thank you for joining us for ! A very special thanks to for moderating.
I make sure my Ss understand fail is First Attempt In Learning. They are allowed to redo anything they "fail" the first try.
Jane in Chicago jumping in late, catching up on your great ideas
A4: model failing! Explain how we have struggled and failed and moved past it! Nothing wrong with saying "I don't know!"
Question 4 https://t.co/YvtUYctcDE
Q4 Failure is motivating! Success can be paralyzing! How can we help our kids learn to embrace failures & struggles this year?
Thanks to everyone for a great chat! Learned a bunch and will share with thousands around the world!
A4 Share our struggles, struggle of their hero's, celebrate failure teach it comes before success https://t.co/LLZ13gbyht
Q4 Failure is motivating! Success can be paralyzing! How can we help our kids learn to embrace failures & struggles this year?
A4 finding ways to share our own struggles. Sharing ambitious goals to show we push ourselves too.
A4 https://t.co/R8Dtdh02ME
I make sure my Ss understand fail is First Attempt In Learning. They are allowed to redo anything they "fail" the first try.
A4: When they stumble...pick them up. Then let them know...it happens, it makes us better https://t.co/4v7XKjAJW3
Q4 Failure is motivating! Success can be paralyzing! How can we help our kids learn to embrace failures & struggles this year?
A4 most importantly, we have to build a community that allows Ss to take risks!
A4 Model resilience! Who hasn't failed?Does it make us failures?Praise progress and great effort.Parnts do!
Thank you for your support of the it is greatly appreciated!
A4: During class meetings, we talk about not just focusing on the end product, but also the process to get it
thats ok Jane Im multitasking to and I jumped in late LOL
thanks! This was a great chat tonight!
Loved participating tonight! Thank you all and I think you're one of the best!
Want to learn about embracing failure and supporting students? It's going down on NOW!!
A4 Not hiding all of our failures from our students can help. We can model how to recover & learn from it
the hour flew by!!!! Thanks as always for your inspiration!
Glad I stopped by! Great group! Thank you! Do it for the kids!
Wow -- LOVING responses to Q4! Great chat
A4 We must model vulnerability and admit our own personal failures. Ss need to know that we are human.
A4: During class meetings we talk about the learning process & how it's ok 2 make mistakes & to learn from them.
Be sure to tune in next Thurs at 7:00PM CST for another great conversation where our guest host will be !
will provide tips for Special Education students .
Remember...The Revolution begins this year! THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION! New Mindset! New Year! New YOU!!
After we embrace and recover from our own failures and struggles, we help by disposition & experience. https://t.co/C1lIG16dJH
Q4 Failure is motivating! Success can be paralyzing! How can we help our kids learn to embrace failures & struggles this year?
I enjoyed learning from each of you. Wishing you well as you welcome Ss to a new school year.
Thank you for a great informative chat! Have a great school year all!
A4: I always share my hilarious stories with my Ss about the mistakes that I've made as a kid & now as an adult.
