#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 March 3, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome to tonight. Let's start with introductions. Tell us about You, Who, where, and what you teach!
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From one great chat to another ! Tiffany, 2nd-5th math and reading intervention, AL
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Monica, first grade teacher from OH, passionate about urban Ed
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Don't forget to use the hashtag on your tweets tonig
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Michelle 5th grade math Houston, TX
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Rita from Wisconsin, teacher-librarian, reading spec, & grad level instructor Happy to be here!
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Hello everyone! Delsia,Alabama
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A1: One thing's for sure, this job can be HARD! If you don't have passion for it, you couldn't cut it.
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A2: Passion is what keeps me going everyday!
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A1: Passion keeps me motivated to try new things, to have fun, to love my students & families
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A2: When we love something we give it our all. Teaching is hard, love it or leave it.
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I agree ! Finding new ways to inspire and motivate is so rewarding and fun!
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A1: W/O passion teaching is just a job and our vocation is too important to be just a job
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Everyday of my 20 years teaching has been filled with love, laughter, challenge, and PASSION!
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I was reading Teach Like Pirate today and I needed the chapter on passion. My flame is burning low these days!
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Interesting. Why do you think it's burning low?
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Popping in a bit late! Jessica, instructional coach at public Montessori in TX
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Hi Jessica! Glad you could join!
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Hi and welcome don't forget your so everybody can follow
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A2: Passion is vital to because it's contagious...if we are enthusiastic our Ss will be too!
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So bummed with the lack of updating! Have fun tonight ! Remember, you are all awesome!
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A3: Sharing your personal passions helps build relationships & expand experiences/knowledge for urban Ss
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it plays a maaaaajjjjjoooorrr role! If you don't have it the kids know!!!
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A3: Personal passion is what keeps me pushing my struggling learners because he was that student.
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A2 Passion is what drives you when you want throw in the towel. It builds unwarranted relationships and creates eager leaners!
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A3: personal passion plays a significant role. Kids will feed off of your passion/enthusiasm for their success
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A3: I don’t think I could teach/work with strugglers all day and not have a passion for what I do.
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Yes. it is too hard unless the true love is there. I feel the same way.
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A3: Personal passion is our war tool. We must use that passion to help make a difference.
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A4: Going that extra mile. KNOWING the kids. Knowing their families.
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A4: Truly believing that kids can achieve, that all are worthy, and that we can make a difference in their lives.
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A4: A Ts that is a swimmer gets involved in almost everything at school and is connected to the Ss
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A4: A Ts that is a swimmer gets involved in almost everything at school and is connected to the Ss
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A3: Building those relationships is so important . When kids know we care, they will give their best.
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A4 Swimmers are an integral part of the school and it's culture. The Lifeguard is on the sidelines in case there's trouble.
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I agree. When kids know we love them, they wll work for us.
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Yes! Passion requires action
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Do you think that there are a lot of lifeguards in urban education?
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Yes! Passion compels us to act.
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A4: Action is the difference.
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A4: Lifeguard= throws them a lifesaver from afar,but the Ss have to reach for it on their own. Doing only so much to help them
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A4: Lifeguards look 4 trouble, look down..swimmers are enjoying the moment, using all of their skills all of the time, immersed
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Hi to all in tonight! I see a great conversation with themes!!
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A5: Asking questions allows me to hear the Ss voice, I want their opinion, their choice, their thoughts..this is about the Ss
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Hi ! Thanks for dropping in tonight! I hate I missed you in Huntsville, AL.
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oh no! Have no fear...I'm sure we will get a second chance. Would love for you to see the program and meet you.
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A5: Asking questions allows us to get to know Sts & our communities. You cant effectively teach if you don't know your peeps.
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A2: Teachers with passion inspire students and get students interested about what they are learning
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A5: Asking and analyzing helps teachers to clear metal roadblocks. Opens the path to creativity
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Agree. Asking & analyzing w/ your PLN does so doubly IMHO
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A5: I don’t want to hear the Ts talking the entire lesson. Let the Ss own their learning. We need to give guiding questions and
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A5 Analyzing allows you to understand where your students are and where you need to take them. Asking ?'s keeps you focused.
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A5: When I have really low Ss like I did this year it's so hard for my creative juices to flow!
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Yes! If Sts aren't' talking, they are not learning
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TRUE! This is the best kind of formative assessment
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…build capacity in our Ss so they can learn to inquire and problem solve.
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A5: I believe that inquiry will lead to creativity.
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Those professional learning teams in schools PLC, PLTs whatever the name chosen can work on this together .
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Allow Ss free choice of ways to learn concepts, Ss will be engaged in activities that reflect their personal learning style
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A6 This is where technology becomes so valuable! You can use resources like an create experiences for Ss
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A6: For urbaned Ss so much of what we take for granted is uncommon to them.
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Truth! Especially for our ELLs
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A6: Meaningful field trips can serve as language experience activities. Vocabulary bldg and authentic experiences are a must.
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But I’ve found that they’re not the only ones low on language .
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A6: I am going to try to get my Ss out of the classroom more often. It's just so many of them
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A6: Google Chat, Skype are my favorites! The world comes to my library
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A6: Hands-on, bring in experts, use technology, reach out for community support, most important ask Ss what they need
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David from VA jumping in late. A6 One thing I've done is set up a / chat between my Ss and Norwegian Ss.
