My name is Stephanie and I'm an Instructional Technology Coach at Brown's Chapel & Thurman Francis. I'm also your co-host along with @mylifeasatechie for tonight's #RCSTechChat! I LOVE cake!
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A1 My biggest concern was paperwork. Organization is something I have to work very hard at. It comes easily for my brother. My mentor teacher told me to "hire good secretaries". Ha! #rcstechchat
A1: making sure I meet all of the standards and verify so correctly. Trying to figure out ALL the different systems RCS uses to input information. Trying to teach high schoolers and preschoolers. #RCSTechChat
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A1 My biggest concern was being so overwhelmed and not knowing how to prioritize. That was a major cause of stress my first year teaching. #rcstechchat
An educator on any level is a noble profession in my eyes. As a veteran teacher I believe my biggest concern was lack of support from Admin as well as lack of educational materials.
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That was a hard one too! I don't think I ever truly found balance..I found that at times one was getting priority over the other. That is such a tough one! #rcstechchat
Yes totally agree. I think this is something that even veteran teachers forget about because that the beginning of the year there is just so much on a checklist #rcstechchat
A1 My biggest concern was SURVIVAL as well! During the first week of my first year of teaching, I had a student commit suicide. I told myself maybe I should retire. I hung in there and here I am, 12 years later.
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A1: My biggest concern was having bad classroom management. After reading books by Rick Morris and Harry Wong — I felt better, but until you “jump in feet first” you don’t know what to expect or what will work for you and your teaching style. #rcstechchat
My best advice is to check out all the released items from the state so you at least get a feel for what the test looks like and question types! #rcstechchat
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A2 The most helpful advice I ever got was that I don't have to grade everything! This enabled me to prioritize what was important and focus on that. #rcstechchat
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A2. Stay away from the constant negative Nellies. They will emotionally and professionally suck you dry. Surround yourself with positive professionals and you get better everyday! #rcstechchat
last year was my 1st year as an ITC ( i felt like a new T) so my best advice was that something will not go the way you planned it at some point #rcstechchat
A2 For me it was simple and straightforward, " Chooose your battles" and "Don't sweat the small stuff." So true. It's so much easier to let things go and move on. #RCSTECHCHAT
last year was my 1st year as an ITC ( i felt like a new T) so my best advice was that something will not go the way you planned it at some point #rcstechchat
A2: Build relationships and make connections with your kiddos-it will improve their learning. Partnerships with parents are essential for a smooth year! Find the positives and share them with others! #RCSTechChat
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"If you build a relationship with them, they'll work for you." If you teach a tested subject, that has never been more important.
#testscoresdon'tmatterbutreallytheydo
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Question 3: Make sure to put A3 with your response to this question. Also, try tweeting and responding to others in this chat and add the hashtag #rcstechchat to every post you make.
A3 I had a folder or drawer for every day of the week and put everything I needed for that day in that folder/drawer. It also made it better if I had a sub for the day.#rcstechchat
A3 @onedrive is an amazing organizational tool; especially for new teachers! I'm a digital hoarder and having everything in one place is so helpful! #rcstechchat
A3 I had a folder or drawer for every day of the week and put everything I needed for that day in that folder/drawer. It also made it better if I had a sub for the day.#rcstechchat
A3 Making an Email Distribution List at the beginning of the year for parents and make sure you BCC all. 30 minutes on the front end saves a bunch of time later!
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A3 I LOVE my desk planner and a small one to carry around and take to meetings/PLC's. Also, for the classroom I've found having a cady in the middle of group makes distributing materials a breeze. #rcstechchat
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A3 I personally just got planbook! I love that the standards are so easy to include. My first week of plans without it took a while to put together.
A3 I have to have a desk calendar or a free printable calendar. Another thing I've used for the last few years is a separate folder on the board for bellwork/exit ticket and a separate bin or tray for all other assignments. #rcstechchat
A3- Your students are a major ONE tool! Share with them all the daily housekeeping duties. You will never have to remember again. They own the responsibility. #rcstechchat
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A4 My focus at the beginning of the year is learning my kids' names, and once I get those down in the first two weeks, I try to learn their interests. I am MUCH more focused on that than content as well as establishing routines. #rcstechchat
A4: I've got to go back to the focus on loving and caring for your students. When they know you care, they'll care more about what you have to say #RCSTechChat
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I've been using "Out of Class Passes" the past few years for restroom, etc. When they run out, they run out! They get 9 each 9 weeks. It encourages them to stay in class because whoever has any left gets to put them into a drawing for a prize.
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A4 engagement and clear learning targets promote good classroom management. Pushing them towards the goal without doing the dog and pony show yourself allows them to stay actively engaged, involved, and reaching that goal with minimal disruption’s #rcstechchat
A3: If something isn’t working, don’t be afraid to try something different. Your strategy may change each year base on your kiddos’ needs. Focus on the positive. #RCSTechChat
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A5. You have their most precious person everyday! Talking with them and working as a team is essential to a good year. I love to make phone calls home. #rcstechchat
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A5: Parents are their children's first and foremost teachers, so I need to include them in whatever I am trying to teach so that they can reinforce it at home when necessary. Email and website are valuable tools. #RCSTechChat
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A5 Email provides written documentation so what was said cannot be argued. In the classroom, I like to use post-it notes for positive reinforcement. #rcstechchat
A5: If you do not communicate, you are communicating that everything is fine and you don't expect involvement. Email is my preferred method of communication. It is fast and easy. #rcstechchat
A5 Communication is important because everyone should be on the same page - parent, student, teacher. Again, @ClassDojo for the win on this one. It does it all! #rcstechchat#repeatmyself#commercialmuch
parents need/want to know what is going on in the classroom. In high school this means having a website, a remind, twitter, and BHS has thursday P-T meetings weekly if the P or T sees it necessary #rcstechchat
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Parents who care want to know everything. Parents who don't care still deserve to know. I like to call once in the beginning so I can always say I called before and introduced myself. It's so much better when I have to make a phone call for misbehavior later.
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A5 I have always found that the more informed the parent, the more they supported they were. I sent home a weekly newsletter each week-listing accomplishments and current studies. I also sent home weekly progress reports that gave current grades / missing work.
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A5 It is important because the parent knows the student better than anyone else; how they learn best, what makes them tick or be upset. It also creates accountability. I use email the most and call the first couple weeks. #rcstechchat
Communication with parents allows educators to build a trusting relationship, and also puts the parents at ease as to what's going on in your classroom. Open and upfront communication limits room for miscommunication on assignments or behavior issues.
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Hey guys I just want to remind you not to just log off after you answer the last question. Please complete the form at the end so you can get credit! #rcstechchat.
Email (not for the bad) and daily @Seesaw updates keep them in the loop and communicating with you more. You become more approachable by sharing instantly what’s going on in the classroom. #rcstechchat
A5: Our teachers are loving @Seesaw and @RemindHQ Email is still reliable too. But it's important to meet families where they are at use multiple methods to reach ALL stakeholders. Even paper newsletters build community! #rcstechchat
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A5:Communication gives parents the most up to date information about their child/child’s learning, this is who they value most. I find that weekly emails with detailed information about classroom and school events work best; newsletters attached to emails. #Remind101#RCSTechChat
A6: I would love assistance with figuring out how to use iNow...entering grades, etc. Just checking in with new staff occasionally would be amazing! #RCSTechChat
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A6 ask us to come in and teach with you! ask us questions! ask us to creating a lesson or unit integrating tech! ask us how to create a blended learning environment ! #rcstechchat
A6: My ITC has taught class with me for the past two days. I would recommend that new teachers use the ITC for instructional technology. They are a great resource to have! #rcstechchat
A6 @tcarey98 does a great job introducing and showing the latest and greatest tech tools. He also integrates them in the rotating related arts technology time so ss get extra practice. That’s super helpful! #rcstechchat
I just want to remind everyone that we will be back in 2 weeks. We will take the Labor Day week off since it will be like a Monday on a Tuesday! Our topic will be Student Engagement hosted by @Tibbstechcoach#rcstechchat
Hey make sure to put that one the form at the end so your tech coach can follow up! All tech coaches get the form after each chat so that they can help meet your needs! #rcstechchat
A6: Tehnology gets students excited and engaged before you even begin. They immediately gravitate towards learning with access to devices. I want to incorporate MS Teams into my class this year. #RCSTechChat
