The first Twitter edchat in the Philippines, helping teachers grow their PLN, use tech in the classroom and promoting a culture of teachers helping teachers.
A1: It happens when you get stuck in your classroom (& this happens often). You're trying to catch up w/ work & doing what's best for your Ss. There is almost no time to engage w/ other colleagues. #edchatPH#TIESPH2018
A1: For me, when things get tough, I tend to pull back from others. I just don't feel like talking or being around others. It's times like this that I just want to be invisible and let the storms pass. #edchatPH
A1: I’ve isolated myself from others when I felt like they were being too critical of Ss or just negative. Sometimes, it felt like my strong to be there for kids just made me be the odd teacher out, like the one who cared too much. #edchatPH
A1 when we do not open our mind's to innovation, to change, and to be risk-takers. 21st century learning is NOT A BUZZWORD to be bandied around. IT SHOULD BE EMBODIED FULLY
#TIESPH2018#edchatPH#TENph
A1 when the resources we share are only used exclusively for our own consumption and not for others. Hence, teachers should look beyond their schools, because there are many great ones!
#TIESPH2018#edchatPH#TENph
A1 when we do not open our mind's to innovation, to change, and to be risk-takers. 21st century learning is NOT A BUZZWORD to be bandied around. IT SHOULD BE EMBODIED FULLY
#TIESPH2018#edchatPH#TENph
A2: Connection helps us to realize that our wild ideas are not that far out there. It helps us to realize that our passion for our students burns as brightly in others as it does in ourselves. Thankful for my Twitter family who helps to reframe my losses for me. #edchatPH
A3: It is easier to reach out when you have people to reach out to. Finding your tribe allows you to be who are you are & be honest w/ yourself. Sometimes I just walk in to somebody's classroom & talk to a co-T. We just need to decompress. #edchatph#TIESPH2018#TENph
A2: Hey y’all. I’m Tawanda from NC. Being connected gives a sense of belonging and value. When you’re connected you share or engage because you feel like you matter. #EdchatPH
A2: It is easier to reach out when you have people to reach out to. Finding your tribe allows you to be who are you are & be honest w/ yourself. Sometimes I just walk in to somebody's classroom & talk to a co-T. We just need to decompress. #edchatph#TIESPH2018#TENph
A2: Connection helps us to realize that our wild ideas are not that far out there. It helps us to realize that our passion for our students burns as brightly in others as it does in ourselves. Thankful for my Twitter family who helps to reframe my losses for me. #edchatPH
A2: There have been many times in my career that I’ve felt alone-fighting to get Ss support, looking for that student who no one seemed to notice, and reaching out to Ss in general. Been told I care too much made me feel like that no one understood, but I’m not alone. #edchatPH
A1: Working in silos is the mark of teaching like it's 1999. We have to go beyond what we know, and get out of our comfort zones, in order to learn. #edchatPH
I am doing this, but I'm still trying to put myself out there more. It's a hard road ahead, but we reap the benefits. And of course, our Ss reap them as well! #edchatPH#TIESPH2018#TENph
A2: It is easier to reach out when you have people to reach out to. Finding your tribe allows you to be who are you are & be honest w/ yourself. Sometimes I just walk in to somebody's classroom & talk to a co-T. We just need to decompress. #edchatph#TIESPH2018#TENph
#edchatPH#TENph a1 Teachers like my good self were isolated when my school was not invested in languages. Working alone for 5 years, then in a team for 5. The 5 years was so much more creative.
I made a comment a few weeks back that in the past, I would leave school feeling alone. Then I found other Ts on Twitter that burned as brightly and cared even more than I did. Helped me to realize that my efforts were not in vain and that I needed to keep on fighting. #edchatPH
Yes! If i entertained the thought that im lesser than other Ts i wouldnt be here in this platform and wasn’t able to connect with awesome PLN #EdchatPH#TIESPH2018
Not everyone realizes this. This happens often in a self-contained classroom & that Ts get defensive & say that they know the Ss better than anyone, w/c is true, but we end up not being open to feedback or support. #edchatPH#TIESPH2018#TENph
#edchatPH#TENph a2 Being connected via edutwitter has been uplifting, felt a sense of bigger picture. Being connected IRL has been grounding and helps me reflect and with creativity. I want people I can emulate too
A3: How do we not become connected? Everything is just a click and/or a download away. Go to Twitter. Participate in chats. So many tools out there. #edchatph
A3: It's 9PM in Chicago on Friday night. I'm tired and would like to make dinner, but instead I am chatting with folks from PH, Australia, Brazil, Dhaka, and NC...all in the name of being a connected teacher. I am winning. #edchatPH
A3: Putting myself out there more is a skill I had to learn. I have created my own #PLN on @Twitter (got this idea from listening to #podcasts). I'm being more visible in school & joining committees & being supportive of new initiatives. #edchatPH#TIESPH2018#TENph
A3: Engage when given opportunity. Connecting takes effort & the realization that it matters in relation to student achievement. I’m an introvert. However, I know that relationships matter with students, families, coworkers, and the community—affecting student success. #edchatPH
I hate to leave early, but it is getting late and I need to wake up early tomorrow. Have a great chat! Thanks for the invite and the discussion. Have a great weekend! #edchatph
A4: Shameless plug...Wednesdays at 7 Central we run #122edchat featuring an amazing group of leaders and learners. This past week, we were lucky enough to have @therequisos and @_marymanzano lead the discussion. #edchatPH
A4: Show that you are willing to work with others & that you are open to new ideas & challenges. "Do you want to work on that together?" is a powerful Q to ask. Ts are usually taken aback, but are happy that you have initiated that step forward. #edchatPH#TIESPH2018#TENph
#edchatPH#TENph a4 Collaboration happens when we come prepared with a clear mind and our equipment. We talk and get out on time. That helps too. Staying on point. Perhaps a cup if coffee or water should be included too
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A4 collaboration - a desire to know and connect with others to achieve more = model, set up opportunities, reflect on success and challenges, know the strengths & skills you can offer a project, Create purpose, systems & support #edchatph
A4: I promote collaboration as I facilitate Kid Talk/Tier 2 Meetings, Tier 3 Meetings, School Improvement Team Meetings, and through my lessons with students. Schools present many collaborative opportunities. #edchatPH
