#miched Archive

The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. We’re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.
Wednesday October 18, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Oct 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #miched by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/Y5iW4LzWpM
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey everyone, welcome to tonight's #miched chat. Take a minute to introduce yourself and your favorite job that wasn't in education! #Miched
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi I'm Amy Williams-curriculum director at Berrien Springs Public Schools. I enjoyed my time waitressing! #miched
  • RMWynkoop Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello #MichED! Excited to be back in the chat this evening. Rachelle from St. Clair, spend my days in the Shores. Fav non-ed job? hmmm.....
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Matt McCullough, currently the Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning at Schoolcraft Schools, favorite job bottle boy! #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    RJ from Novi - Driving delivery trucks for a plumbing supply house #miched
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Matt from Mattawan. Working at Caberfae Ski Resort #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Amy! #miched
    In reply to @flavinamy
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Daniel Giddings teacher leader from Ypsilanti. Fav non-T job was working at the MSU Union during college days. #MichEd
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Dr. RJ! What was your favorite part of that gig? #miched
    In reply to @NoviAcademics
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Drea, Traverse City #MichEd
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Ski bum sounds dreamy! #miched
    In reply to @karsten4thmle
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Joe from St. Joe - does bartending count? I think it's technically in education! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Teaching people their drink limit? #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Beth Arsenault from Pinckney. 4 C's and technology education. Hello everyone! #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Thanks Matt...the open road and calling on great folks who dedicated their lives to the skilled trades:) #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey #miched! Sarah from A2, MI. Fav non-teaching job...souvenir store at #CascadesFalls in Jackson, MI
  • hmcwittenberg Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Holly Wittenberg, Marysville HS SE/Eng, thinking fav non Ed job was working for Teacher Ed Office at CMU #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    #Miched Heather gauck West Michigan resource teacher K - 3 trying out our new setup I think I'm ready for the Twitter chat
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Question 1 coming up! A preview of all the Qs for tonight's #miched char are here! https://t.co/eud8vTR504
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    was that just selling small glasses of dirty water? #miched
    In reply to @sarahyogidds
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    welcome Holly! #miched
    In reply to @hmcwittenberg
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #Miched Heather Gauck- Not sure how favorite it was but 9 seasons as an Alaskan Fisherwoman for Salmon!
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Is that Tweetdeck? Only way to do a chat! #MichEd
    In reply to @heathergauck
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Wow! how long did it take you to get the smell of fish guts off of you after that? #miched
    In reply to @heathergauck
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    I was thinking that too Heather! I don't know if I would call it my fav... :) #miched
    In reply to @heathergauck
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Here we go... question 1! #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    I have stories! #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    chris from Allegan joining late. P/T conferences tonight and a tired kid. Ready to learn. #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Partners that provide high-leverage opportunities & collaboration for our school #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Here we go... question 1! When you hear ‘strategic partnerships in education’ what comes to mind? #miched
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    oops, forgot to say my favorite non-ed job. I was hired to teach the macarena to senior citizens. So fun! #miched
  • RMWynkoop Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Chat tip - follow the moderator for fastest notification of questions! This evening it's @mcculloughmg and @MIRogerC #MichED
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    can you define 'high leverage? #miched
    In reply to @sarahyogidds
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    a1) Great opportunity to go grassroots & why haven't we done this already? #MichEd
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Favorite non-teaching job was as an organic chemist for Parke-Davis in Ann Arbor. After that, night store manager. #miched
  • MsNiehaus Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi #miched friends, ✋🏼Sammy, 4th grade teacher from Jackson joining in!
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Welcome! #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    When I think "strategic" think of partners that provide bang for buck. Not just in name only & contribute towards mission & vision #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    HI SAMMY! #miched
    In reply to @MsNiehaus
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #miched A1- to make students succeed we must include businesses(since we educate future workers) & legislators making the ed policy w/ Tchrs
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Ryan in Sag. Twp., 6th grade SS. Favorite non-teaching job? Working at a Christmas tree farm. #miched
  • RMWynkoop Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: To me, strategic partnerships are where both sides have a beneficial outcome as a result. #MichED
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    sounds like joy all the time! #miched
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    RT @RMWynkoop A1: To me, strategic partnerships are where both sides have a beneficial outcome as a result. #MichED . <-- Win-Win!
    In reply to @RMWynkoop
  • MsNiehaus Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    My favorite non-teaching job was working as a barista at a local coffee shop! 🍩 #miched
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Great point. Hopefully ours will be more than just a plug for advertising. #MichEd
    In reply to @RMWynkoop
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 I think about long term relationships that benefit students, companies, organizations and communities #miched
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 I think of the "Strategic partnerships" we are making with our local orgs/businesses to bring authentic probs into our classrooms #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    @MIRogerC what is strategic partnerships to you? #miched
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Strategic partnerships allow for everyone involved to have a benefit in the situation & for real world skills to be on display. #miched
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 / A strategic partnership is one where organizations benefit through working together #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Do you have an example of this? #miched
    In reply to @MattWprincipal
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Do you have any examples of this? #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • KellCusmano Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hi #miched! I'm multi-tasking tonight but excited to jump in when i can about this topic!
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 strategic partnership can be tied to $$$ but bigger than that it should be tied to meaningful service or job site opp for Ss #miched
  • hmcwittenberg Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 T's collaborating on behalf of students, S's collaborating on behalf of peers, & growth occurring all around #miched
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Berrien RESA works with @KinexusGroup and @CornerstoneMGSW to produce the SW Mi MIni Maker Faire to the benefit of our community #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @KinexusGroup, @CornerstoneMGSW
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Strategic partnerships should be about schools working w/ community partners to help Ss see ed relationship in real wrld. #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I like that you said 'more than $' ... guessing businesses appreciate being asked for more than the dollars. #miched
    In reply to @flavinamy
  • OUSEHS Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Robust Discussions in Middle School Math @NCTM https://t.co/o3SEasUBsD #mschat #miched
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    @jrommel and @bcgeek we @BspsSchools are greatful for our strategic partnership with both of you! #miched
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    https://t.co/quuClFHO9r This project w/ @WaltherFarms is about to launch and will impact K-4 standards. Our most exciting example! #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @WaltherFarms
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    And this benefits community partners to see the reality of schools! #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: I would like it to be even more than job skills. More like what problem do we see? How can we fix it together? #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #miched
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I don't have 240 characters yet! =) #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2 in 5, 4, 3.... #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 Proud of @NCSD Career Prep and the relationship they have built with @comaugroup in creating opportunities for S and industry #MichEd
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I know! Someone thought I did & I quickly informed them that I was not that cool yet... :) #miched #EngTprobs
    In reply to @conrad_chris, @jrommel
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q2: In what ways have you partnered with groups/individuals outside of K12? #miched
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Hello #miched Tara, 8th math, checking in from @Creekside_MS in Zeeland. Need to get kids to bed soon but will try and stick around. :)
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: Nonprofits, businesses & the community to give students the full picture of how skills and learning opperate in the real world. #MichEd
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Can you give an example of what Ss do? #miched
    In reply to @NoviAcademics, @NCSD, @comaugroup
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    YES! How can we create partnerships that move us towards the strategic goals we need as a community? State? Nation? #miched
    • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      A1: I would like it to be even more than job skills. More like what problem do we see? How can we fix it together? #miched
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1: Partnerships, supports for students and schools, students somehow giving back through the partnership. #miched
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1 - It's so great when community members have a positive experience in the schools. #miched
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Our Ss in #schoolcrafteagles have partnered to solve probs with @WaltherFarms, @WedelsGarden and the Schoolcraft historical society #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q2, how have you gave Ss a chance to give back? #miched
    In reply to @tmaynard5
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q2: Our district created a partnership with MPI in Mattawan where scientists came and shared their expertise with our students. #miched
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    My former MS held a career fair where businesses came in and met with our Ss to discuss their interests for the future. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @flavinamy
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: #smalltown #LurkingForAnswers to Q2 #miched
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    long term goal is personalizing learning for ALL Ss through Competency Based Education-huge paradigm shift that requires partners #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    @karsten4thmle Love this! Did they 'do' science with them? #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Mr. Webster's examples are from a very small town! #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2p1: We partnered w/ our local @Rotary club & created an exchange w/ an orphanage in Sri Lanka. #miched
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: 8th math class created graphs to display data for @UnitedWay organizations. Showed many stats & presented at year-end banquet #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      Q2: In what ways have you partnered with groups/individuals outside of K12? #miched
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 our seniors do a large senior project and we invite community members to serve as feedback panels #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    How does Competency Based Ed and partnerships outside of K12 jive? #miched
    In reply to @flavinamy
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Intern with @comaugroup as part of their education, seek opportunities with them upon graduation. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @NCSD, @comaugroup, @comaugroup
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Q2.1 Our Ts also were taken to their facility to see what they actually do. Pharm Research isn't always pretty, but necessary. #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Love the Ss future in the partnership! #miched
    In reply to @NoviAcademics, @NCSD, @comaugroup, @comaugroup
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2p2: We also have a job shadowing week & a Life After HS week to give a cursory look. Want to do more & greater ties #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    #miched A2 would this include non-profits who support K-12, like fellowships? @AAEdVoice @Ed4HS or completely out of education field itself?
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    📰😬🍎👋🏽 #miched Substitute on ⏸ I’ve taught🍎+ tutored. Artist + Writer. 👩🏻‍💻🙋🏻PublicPolicy 👉🏼 #EduPolicy #CharacterEd week in our 🇺🇸
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    They did setup mock labs that the Ss were able to do. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    LOVE IT! #miched
    In reply to @karsten4thmle
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2/ Anytime Ts connect their Ss and classes to an authentic audience outside of their room they are providing an opportunity to give #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q2, how have you gave Ss a chance to give back? #miched
      In reply to @tmaynard5
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes, About 1,100 Ss. We feel like we have a great format to help keep it manageable and easy on both the school & the business #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @conrad_chris
  • hmcwittenberg Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 My S's fundraise, then shop for developmentally appropriate toys and treats to go in Easter baskets for kids in local shelters #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I think nonprofits can definitely be a partner in school systems for better or for worse #miched
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Looking for ideas here - not something I've done much of. Presented data at year-end @UnitedWay banquet. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @UnitedWay
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Local chem company is offering tours to our Ss. Long time ago I did a job shadow to help promote local Ss to work there. #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Sounds like Matt Webster has some great ideas! #miched
    In reply to @tmaynard5, @UnitedWay
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q2/ One of my favorites from teaching was reading and connecting to the https://t.co/rMzP3gFrAI - raised $ to help! #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Q2, how have you gave Ss a chance to give back? #miched
      In reply to @tmaynard5
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    W/ our #CBE setup, it actually makes it easier to partner. We don't have to silo or focus on a letter. #personalizedlearning #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @flavinamy
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    LOVE IT! #miched
    In reply to @hmcwittenberg
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    #Miched A2- community partners have donated funds for students to "pay it forward" in ways the Ss choose.
  • KellCusmano Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: our business classes put together proposals and get feedback from professionals. Would love to take these to scale! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    love when 'required' curriculum and a project come together. #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • DCPSMiddleELLs Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2) amazing partnership w/ @ngadc - docents cater trips 2 our students-use vocab we use in class & introduce art in innovative ways #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Let's chat... Mr. Webster on this chat and I have a way to help! #miched
    In reply to @KellCusmano
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q2.3 Local grocery store also has our 3rd graders come and use math skills (estimations, making change) to make purchases. #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #miched My school is a community schl- we have dentist, eye doctor, food truck, college prep, DHS, KSSN all housed in our building. PreK-8
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3.... on deck #miched
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q2: Mentoring w/community partners, sponsors for ed tech & PD, scholarships, competitions, networking b/w Ts & community. Etc. #MichEd
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    We have a local comp doing the same. Our students are testing hurricane proof adhesives with them! How cool is that!?! #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2b: also breaking down STEM silos. #MichEd
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I'd love to do a job shadow day w/ scientists, engineers, etc. but have the adults shadow kids & vice versa. Maybe use a GoPro? #miched
  • KellCusmano Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: also i think based on these responses that Ts need to feel free to ask. Some Ts dont know how to get started! #miched
  • MIRogerC Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    The MI Career Pathways Allaince is collab of 80+ biz, ed, community entities working 2 improve education & promote career pathways #MichEd
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q3: Some people say that schools are for ‘Talent Development’. What is your take on that? #miched
  • KellCusmano Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Thats so awesome @heathergauck! #miched
    • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      #miched My school is a community schl- we have dentist, eye doctor, food truck, college prep, DHS, KSSN all housed in our building. PreK-8
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Fave non-Ed Jobs: 1️⃣Tutoring little kids (voluntarily) 📍PaloAlto 2️⃣VP + AfternoonActivities Chair for #College ProgramBoard📍IL #miched
  • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    @mcculloughmg #miched partnerships are vital to the health of all schools-remember we are preparing Ss to flourish in that community &beyond
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Who is in that Alliance? #miched
    In reply to @MIRogerC
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I partner w/both. Has it's pros & cons. Collaboration can be challenging but that's what we expect of our students. #MichEd
    In reply to @heathergauck, @AAEdVoice, @Ed4HS
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #miched A2- starting a new pilot where community business people virtually connect with Ss to tutor them in reading. https://t.co/a6lMyi5h7a
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 / So long as the Ss get to discover and refine their own talents! #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      Q3: Some people say that schools are for ‘Talent Development’. What is your take on that? #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    We started to do that ... cold call businesses...and it went AWESOME! #miched
    In reply to @betharsenault14
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    This is important for #miched Ts to be a partner in this alliance. How can we provide our expertise and talent to this table? #miched
    • MIRogerC Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      The MI Career Pathways Allaince is collab of 80+ biz, ed, community entities working 2 improve education & promote career pathways #MichEd
      In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3) As long as that talent is to think critically & become an independent learner I am cool w/ that! Can't have Ss be 1 dimensional #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Do you think the K12 definition of "Talent Development" jives with the business/industry definintion? #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • WeverWorld Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Origami in STEAM at #waverlyedu We are working on accuracy, precision, and persistence. Check out that helicopter! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    RT @mcculloughmg @jrommel Do you think the K12 def of "Talent Development" jives w/ business/industry definintion? #miched @djgiddings31?
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @jrommel, @djgiddings31
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q3 Some people say that schools are for ‘Talent Development’. What is your take on that? #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #miched A3- every individual has a talent- it is job of school to foster & grow it to benefit society & produce happy, fulfilled individuals
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    It's all about communication. Speak to someone's values and then train the Ss to think holistically. #MichEd
    In reply to @sarahyogidds
  • MIRogerC Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Schools R 4 life development. Yes, part of life is a career, but so is lifelong learning. Can do both. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Very true...how can we get Ss experiences beyond our community then? #miched
    • flavinamy Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      @mcculloughmg #miched partnerships are vital to the health of all schools-remember we are preparing Ss to flourish in that community &beyond
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: Schools share a responsibility in development of talent, but care for the other parts of S development too - #SEL comes to mind #miched
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 I like to think i'm in the "door opening" business. Truth is, Ss need talents and skills. We can help develop those. #miched
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Nope. Often, industry wants ready-made workers. While we need to develop job skills, our job is to create complete, talented, ppl. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @jrommel, @djgiddings31
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Industry not always looking to develop the whole person, some focused only on skill attainment - unfortunately some schools too #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A2: ProgramBoard: #College Negotiating contracts w/Artists, Comedians, 🎤🎼🎭, 🎬 etc. And doing Hospitality for the above. #MichEd
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Community doesn't understand what the Ts are up against. Chatted w/community ~ the state of elem. math. It was eye opening 4 them. #MichEd
    In reply to @KellCusmano
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    @MIRogerC Your take as MEDC lead? #miched
    • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Industry not always looking to develop the whole person, some focused only on skill attainment - unfortunately some schools too #miched
      In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Have y'all got the feedback "I'm sick of hearing about STEM education" for industry? #MichEd
    In reply to @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So how do we show them more? Businesses more? #miched
    • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Community doesn't understand what the Ts are up against. Chatted w/community ~ the state of elem. math. It was eye opening 4 them. #MichEd
      In reply to @KellCusmano
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    We need to help get ppl away from the "kids today" mentality. We are also trying to prep for jobs that don't exist yet! #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner, @KellCusmano
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q4.... rolling down the ramp.... #miched
  • hmcwittenberg Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 Ss need to find their talents to achieve growth and to address deficits with confidence. Ts are key, especially w/disengaged Ps #miched
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: 🙋🏻‍♂️TalentDevelopment iHave a Theory: HS: What do u like/not like? Develop talent/interest 🎯Talent➡️Career #CollegeReady #MichEd
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    YES (am I allowed a happy dance?) #miched
    In reply to @MIRogerC
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: Talent development speaks to a small group of people who live in that world. Education is so much more. #MichEd
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Can an engineer also write poetry? #miched
    • RMWynkoop Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      I have friends who feel it's a pendulum swing and want their kids to love poetry and art and history. Need balance.
      In reply to @DreaWeiner, @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Cogs (Questions) on the Assembly Line of #MichEd? 😬🍎
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    How does education develop students talents differently? #miched
    • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A3: Talent development speaks to a small group of people who live in that world. Education is so much more. #MichEd
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yeah, NGSS isn't something that's on their radar. I've just run into people sick of the "invest in education" speech b/c... #MichEd
    In reply to @RMWynkoop, @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q4 How can schools better partner with institutions of Higher Education? #miched
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    ...it's not solving their immediate needs. #MichEd
    In reply to @RMWynkoop, @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Of course. And they should! Richard Feynman is my idol as a life-long learner and teacher extraordinaire. #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #miched We've had some great conversations with business leaders. I don't think Ed and Business are wanting all that different of things:
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: W/ my work in @HopeStreetGroup on T prep over the last 2+ years, this system is a tough nut to crack! But I did a LOT of asking #miched
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4) Carving out time in our already busy day to plan & meet would be great. #MichEd
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Give students opportunities to develop communication & collaboration skills early on. Community members can help! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    If we want the same thing... why do we seem to have deficiencies in certain areas @MIRogerC and @MattWprincipal #miched
    • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      #miched We've had some great conversations with business leaders. I don't think Ed and Business are wanting all that different of things:
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 I believe public higher ed institutions are open/public resources that have an obligation to support our public schools #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 As such, we have partnered with @UMSocialWork @DepressionCntr @_WayneLaw to provide value for our kids #miched
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4/ Would help if folks from each got in the same room at the same time around the same Qs for the same future Ss #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      Q4 How can schools better partner with institutions of Higher Education? #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #miched. What were the announcements today about that... saw you doing important things in Lansing!
    • MIRogerC Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      Agree we need well rounded future citizens. Pendulum swings go both ways. Time 4 adults 2 do hard work 4 kids & create ways to do both
      In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I hear you... does STEAM unfairly fake this you think? #Miched
    • RMWynkoop Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Absolutely! But this parent feels overemphasis on STEM at expensive of arts and humanities.
      In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Agreed! How do we hold them responsible to leave their ivory towers? #miched
    In reply to @NoviAcademics
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4: Approach higher education and ask for support for a project. Most likely they have Ss or Ss groups that are interested. #MichEd
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4: Contact profs of "teaching courses" for specific content & off classroom for observation. Pre-service Tchs love to help! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    How do we get our friends out of their ivory towers? #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #STEM 🤓is popular 🔮 🤔Global Economy 🤔Job Growth in STEM occupations 🔮2_% 🤔⬆️STEM 💻🔬classes offered in Schools 👩🏻‍💻#MichEd
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @jrommel, @djgiddings31
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #miched A4 I would love to see Higher ed classes held on school campuses where college Ss learn hands on- the theory they are being taught
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Ya can be a win/win for Colleges of Ed AND K12 #miched
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • betharsenault14 Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q4 I'd LOVE some ideas to incorporate more higher ed connections with our lower el buildings. #miched
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: Host Ss Tchs & pre-service Tchs, invite profs in, ask for help w/ lesson ideas! @GVSUmath rocks! @ProfJonh @mathhombre @delta_dc #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Go toward them, find advocates/allies on the inside, show them value, nurture the relationship #GetAfterIt #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: As a math T, it would be nice if colleges would decided on what, exactly, Calculus 1 looks like. #APCalcProbs #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Brilliant! #Miched
    • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      #miched A4 I would love to see Higher ed classes held on school campuses where college Ss learn hands on- the theory they are being taught
  • WeverWorld Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Good convo about higher ed & K12 partnerships at #miched Maybe they could help —> @erikskogs @SarahGretter
    • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A4: Contact profs of "teaching courses" for specific content & off classroom for observation. Pre-service Tchs love to help! #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4 p2: Also think time to place value on practicing Ts in IHE. How can current Ts shape T prep- big Q from my @HopeStreetGroup work! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Have you tried to chat with your local colleges about this? #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: seems like Higher Ed would want Ed Ss to get as much experience with actual schools as possible, I remember few opportunities. #miched
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #NGSS?🤓is popular🔮 🤔Global Economy 🤔Job Growth in STEM occupations 🔮2_% 🤔⬆️STEM 💻🔬classes offered in Schools. 🤔🆕NGSS standards 👩🏻‍💻#MichEd
    In reply to @DreaWeiner, @RMWynkoop, @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Ya 9 most total exposure tops...I liked Heather's idea of putting colleges of ed IN K12 buildings #miched
    In reply to @karsten4thmle
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I would be lost w/out my past & current St Tchs #miched @caitlin_moritz @kirsti_jenkins @nkaravas23 @trent_feyen @mr_bilkos I learn daily!
  • PCCSedTech Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #miched #mypccs #pccs #edtech Common Craft: Dress Your Pet for Halloween https://t.co/KrNnF8EaO1
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4: We do freshman college visits. All freshman visit WMU or GVSU. Full day of "this is what you are prepping for". #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Although one school I interviewed worried that these resources would only be concentrated in large schools... #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Brilliant! #Miched
      • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
        #miched A4 I would love to see Higher ed classes held on school campuses where college Ss learn hands on- the theory they are being taught
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Here's the crux right? Strategic partnership - what value do K-12 schools provide regularly to Higher Ed must be answered #miched
    In reply to @NoviAcademics, @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    We are flying tonight folks...great job... Q5 coming! #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q5 What are ways that schools can make learning more like “Real Life…” #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Yes! How can we leverage high-impact practices that benefit both? #miched
    • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      Here's the crux right? Strategic partnership - what value do K-12 schools provide regularly to Higher Ed must be answered #miched
      In reply to @NoviAcademics, @mcculloughmg
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    @heathergauck I taught and led in a district, @Dist158, that had a great partnership with @NIUlive. Class taught in our Elem school! #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg, @heathergauck, @Dist158, @NIUlive
  • WeverWorld Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Higher ed needs partnerships w/ K12 and places to do their research. They’re always talking about needing connections. #miched
    In reply to @jrommel, @NoviAcademics, @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Great point @weverworld #miched
    In reply to @WeverWorld, @jrommel, @NoviAcademics, @WeverWorld
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: We adopted practices such as #CBE & #SBG -built-in collab time, interdisc. & school has no desks & looks like a startup... #miched
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    ...NGSS includes many of the sciences but it also lacks some of the tech skills the kiddos need. #MichEd
    In reply to @RMWynkoop, @jrommel, @mcculloughmg
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5/ By not faking it whenever possible. So many authentic learning opportunities abound - must connect our Ss! #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      Q5 What are ways that schools can make learning more like “Real Life…” #miched
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: provide Ss with as many authentic learning opportunities with experts as possible via Skype, Hangouts etc. PBL is a no brainer. #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    linking back to last Q... do we need to help colleges of Ed to TEACH the skills of authentic learning creation/opps? #miched
    In reply to @jrommel
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5) My parent advisory just asked the same thing and were pleased to hear about our Strategic Partnerships for Authentic Problems. #miched
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5) Creating more lessons & projects that ask Ss to apply the math or any of their subjects #MichEd
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: Ts need to bring "real life" into the classroom in addition to taking the Ss out to learn in the "real world". #MichEd
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    sort of like a strategic partnership huh? Nicely done! #miched
    In reply to @WeverWorld, @NoviAcademics, @mcculloughmg
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 “Real World” happens when we realize school is the “Real World” and treat it not as preparation but as a platform for experience #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Time, structures, systems thinking needs on all sides! #miched
    In reply to @WeverWorld
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Application and cross-curricular #MichEd
    In reply to @djgiddings31
  • djgiddings31 Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    True, making those connections in your school only can help. #MichEd
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Super proud of this awesome chat #miched! Here is last question.... Q6
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #miched GRPS has the Museum School which won 10 million dollars from Job's widow~ Ss will solve how to clean up Grand River by real world
    In reply to @DreaWeiner
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    This is a "real life" as it gets... https://t.co/hmQZYpR6OW Tell me they aren't hooked and engaged at the 14 second mark! #miched
    In reply to @mcculloughmg
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q6 CTE (Career and Technical Ed) is an important focus of current policy makers. How will this shape ‘school’ as we know it? #miched
  • 8blah8blah8 Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    GVSU wanted me to submit my book #NawawiDiaries📕 as a CommonBook for Freshmen to read. #MichEd
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • dailyedtechnews Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    RT @PCCSedTech: #miched #mypccs #pccs #edtech Common Craft: Dress Your Pet for Halloween https://t.co/nwtDl0pmMr
  • hmcwittenberg Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 Bring real life in and get the kids OUT. Ss getting out of the classroom has provided some of their most vivid & meaningful moments, especially in terms of career Ah Ha moments #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Can you share more about this program? #miched
    • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A5) My parent advisory just asked the same thing and were pleased to hear about our Strategic Partnerships for Authentic Problems. #miched
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6: Swings the pendelum back towards a more balanced focus, I hope. Allows for flexibility & more options for Ss. #miched
  • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 I hope it provides an on-ramp for policy makers to visit our schools, listen to our teachers, and understand we WANT to help #miched
  • karsten4thmle Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6: The stigma of career tech needs to disappear. Ss need to know that these careers can be more successful than college paths. #miched
  • jrommel Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Can't say it better than this! #miched
    • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      A5 “Real World” happens when we realize school is the “Real World” and treat it not as preparation but as a platform for experience #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 #miched
  • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Tearing up over here... EXACTLY #miched
    • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      A6 I hope it provides an on-ramp for policy makers to visit our schools, listen to our teachers, and understand we WANT to help #miched
  • MattWprincipal Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    In 4 hrs you have more "authentic problems" to solve than you can imagine. Love the simplicity! #miched https://t.co/83D4wonw7M
  • tmaynard5 Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    It helps make them aware of the different agencies that are in the area and how they help our community. #miched
    In reply to @abel_jennifer, @UnitedWay
  • sarahyogidds Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    YES!! #miched
    • mcculloughmg Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      Tearing up over here... EXACTLY #miched
      • NoviAcademics Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
        A6 I hope it provides an on-ramp for policy makers to visit our schools, listen to our teachers, and understand we WANT to help #miched
  • n_sherman_ Oct 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    October 27th: Logan Beats and Treats Fall Social 2017. See you there! #a2_logan #a2logan #miched #a2schools @A2_Logan
  • DreaWeiner Oct 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A6: I hope that it will give Ss who aren't going to college the confidence that they can have a great career. #workwithyourhands #MichEd
  • conrad_chris Oct 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A6: Love the respect that CTE is starting to get again. From family of tradesmen. Important to recognize not all need 4yr degrees #miched
  • heathergauck Oct 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #miched Great chat tonight! Off to do mom duties~