#teachnvchat Archive
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Thursday September 1, 2016
Introduce yourself & give a shout-out to join us
We have 3 questions tonight! We are using Q1-A1 format and don't forget the hashtag
YES! Student in voice is just what needs! stoked to have you all here https://t.co/i8OG7mvuvS
Oh we are. Brought some of my wonderful kiddos to participate. Next week we will guest moderate!
YES! Student in voice is just what needs! stoked to have you all here https://t.co/i8OG7mvuvS
Oh we are. Brought some of my wonderful kiddos to participate. Next week we will guest moderate!
come join us as we talk classroom culture. AACT kiddos are participating too.
Start thinking of how you want classroom culture to be built! what do you like to see
Heidi from Las Vegas. 4th grade teacher
Hey, I am Abbey Nyberg and a student at AACT high school
RT our format for tonight https://t.co/uHgogwDQcB
We have 3 questions tonight! We are using Q1-A1 format and don't forget the hashtag
Cheyenne Merritt from AACT
Stoked for AACT students to be joining us tonight for
Stoked for AACT students to be joining us tonight for
Happy back-to-school! Stacey Johnston from Las Vegas. 😊
Hi, I'm Cheyenne and a student in the Medical Academy at AACT
Hey Stacey! stoked to have you join us tonight
A1: Allow students to take control by developing rules and procedures on the 1st day through a class Constitution!
Well it's certainly crucial to know everyone in the class. I also love seeing traditions created within a class.
A1 discussion & asking for student suggestions during the year, giving them choices when possible https://t.co/WMWoXjlZqy
Hey Heidi so glad you could join us tonight!
Yes traditions are very important
Lorenzo Arvisu, Student Tech Support and Junior in the Engineering CADD Program @ AACT
A1: sending home a welcome postcard to get them excited and is student voices to build our expectations
A1:Spend time everyday getting to know each other before hitting the books. Communication=community.
great ideas-how do you determine when and how to give Ss choices-does it change over the year? https://t.co/WsYIKjEspW
A1 discussion & asking for student suggestions during the year, giving them choices when possible https://t.co/WMWoXjlZqy
Maggie from Las Vegas I think it's great has students joining
Right on! love it that you made it!
make sure you include...
A1:
when answering question 1 so we can all follow along.
A1 Threshold - Greeting each study by name every morning at the door!
Building relationships with our Ss are critical. https://t.co/2QsXspTKXi
A1:Spend time everyday getting to know each other before hitting the books. Communication=community.
what traditions do you think are central to creating a strong culture? https://t.co/f3As4LcHH5
Well it's certainly crucial to know everyone in the class. I also love seeing traditions created within a class.
Kiddos think about the things you want to see your teachers do in your class!
A1: The best way is to blast music as soon as you walk in
Kimberly Aguilar from the Engineering Academy at AACT :D
right on! Ss love to get those postcards in the mail-do you send any later in the year? https://t.co/NMF2uIRRWb
A1: sending home a welcome postcard to get them excited and is student voices to build our expectations
yes as trust is gained they are able to handle more choice in projects.
A1: Engage in discussion as equals and be kind! Get to know your table mates and peers!
A1 - getting to know everyone personally. and creating classroom expectations as a class.
A1 establishing bonds, connecting to everyone, getting to know each other as individuals and becoming a family. AACT is my home
Well I personally enjoy it when the whole class is involved in things such as creating our constitution in Rogers class.
Alexis Carrillo, Medical student at AACT
A1: Teachers should get to know their students and spend the first few minutes of class discussing how everyone is doing
good call on the importance of creating conversations as equals-when we don't dumb things down Ss rise to tasks
I'm Kaylee Fitzgerald. Communications Arts and Media Academy at AACT
your video message to students was great. I don't 💙 but I saw what you did I added it to my class iPads today
I haven't yet,but I make ph calls &snd note throughout the yr.It wld be fun to send anthr one ltr tho. https://t.co/KcEnbkH0iT
right on! Ss love to get those postcards in the mail-do you send any later in the year? https://t.co/NMF2uIRRWb
A1: sending home a welcome postcard to get them excited and is student voices to build our expectations
I think phone calls are crucial-throughout the year-something I'm working on for myself this year https://t.co/hUtxg22SlF
I haven't yet,but I make ph calls &snd note throughout the yr.It wld be fun to send anthr one ltr tho. https://t.co/KcEnbkH0iT
right on! Ss love to get those postcards in the mail-do you send any later in the year? https://t.co/NMF2uIRRWb
A1: sending home a welcome postcard to get them excited and is student voices to build our expectations
A1: admin greeting you as you exit your car starting your day with eye contact, name, and a good morning welcome to your day
Welcome sir glad you could join
A1: I think making students feel like the classroom is more of a family than a group of strangers is crucial.
- Love greeting teachers each day!
thank you! Glad I was able to inspire you. QR codes can be a very powerful tool.
my name is molly concialdi & i am in the communication arts & media academy at AACT. :)
with high school calls are difficult so try to get parents to open house events as much as possible
A1-I think creating a classroom environment in which everyone feels comfortable is important
I know that when I pass Mrs. Frey (Vice Principal), I always share a smile.
we've had great success with home visits https://t.co/FHnoyduHKF
with high school calls are difficult so try to get parents to open house events as much as possible
Serene Townsell business academy AACT
Thanks! We're all here to learn, may as well avoid unnecessary barriers to our learning.
A1: I love seeing teachers allowing the students to be involved in their education.
Q2: Accountable Talk - establishing norms for discussions
AACT Engineering student. My name is Grace and I really enoy CADD
everyday I work on my HI-5s & fist bumps with all my Ss everytime I see them
A1 (part 2) the more we get a say the more we want be in that classroom and learn
A2 an open mind, open ears, and the willingness to establish bonds with fellow trailblazers at AACT.
I believe that having an engaged class creates more encouragement in a class
Franki Cappinj. Junior at AACT. Education and Training academy.
I like teachers that treat me like an adult; someone I can be friends with but will also keep me in check when I'm slacking off
A2 Allowing open discussions or student led discussions with teachers acting as students themselves, I'm starting to like that
Eddie A. Barbarin medical academy student at AACT
A2: The best tool of course!
The students!
Their thoughts, ideas, fears, etc. I dont need to come up with it I just ask them!
A2. learn, AND USE students names from the first day…this is the key to establishing relationships https://t.co/cuOJsM8dVM
Part 2: I make sure if it is a negative contact to go back w/positive. Thank ps for their support https://t.co/YlvG38uUkA
we've had great success with home visits https://t.co/FHnoyduHKF
with high school calls are difficult so try to get parents to open house events as much as possible
A2: Hands on activities and group discussions so that way you could get everyone's opinion instead of just your own
A2- allowing students to have multiple answers to some questions will make them more open in class/discussions
A2: The environment should reflect who the students ARE, not just what they're learning. Then Students feel affirmed.
Q2 I like videos online that I can always resource back too. Also open discussions are my favorite as of now.
Inez Guerrant. Business academy student. AACT
How can Ts get more students engaged? what works? https://t.co/qQichQzd4l
I believe that having an engaged class creates more encouragement in a class
A1- I think once we begin hosting study groups, we will become closer and have a stronger sense of expectations for one another
A2- All 3, P, T, and S. I believe there needs to be incredible cooperation between all 3 parties https://t.co/tDkuZTTcAY
A2 communication, using Google Classroom, they can reach out to me and I can comment on ongoing work. https://t.co/TZZ4KSNT1O
the way he has Ss leading their discussions and driving their instruction
A2:all students should be able to feel free to say whats on their minds without a fear of sounding absurd or dumb
A2: I've found I learn best with a second opinion! Open discussion aid great because I can create a well rounded opinion.
A2: Technology is an excellent way to help students learn and connect.
good call! Great Ts learn as much from Ss as they do from them-key is being facilitator no dictator https://t.co/mm0rg48cAC
A2 Allowing open discussions or student led discussions with teachers acting as students themselves, I'm starting to like that
A2: Creating as many avenues of communication for students to use as possible. That way ideas and questions can get across
A2: Allowing students to have say. learning/using accountable talk.
A2 also having an environment in which everyone is engaged and teaching each other
A2 (part 2) when we feel like our thoughts are validated, the more we chose to participate in class discussions
Being able to talk about any relevant topic with educated opinions followed
A2: Team building activities, modeling and getting Ss buy-in
Well I believe that Ts can ask their students for suggestions as to how to engage the class more https://t.co/DPtbyvsGI8
How can Ts get more students engaged? what works? https://t.co/qQichQzd4l
I believe that having an engaged class creates more encouragement in a class
I will also be using social media more this year, Twitter and Snapchat, I see some potential for
Admin supporting Ts to take risks. Modeling that experience during St focused time
Yes teaching each other is crucial. We learn from other not in a vacuum!
YES YES YES I also want to be using working on snapchat https://t.co/ATr5j6iycp
I will also be using social media more this year, Twitter and Snapchat, I see some potential for
A1-Open discussions between small groups then coming together as a whole class to bounce groups' ideas https://t.co/LGHnCyrBJ4
A2:Instead of rules I have core values. Every do/don't can fall under one.
Yes,
YOU are ultimately the most important people in the room.
The STUDENTS!
love this! Learn from failure
A3 building a bond in the students. They shouldn't be peers, but more like a dysfunctional family by the end of the year
A3: The best way to ensure that is by the Ts building relationships with all the Ss while also trying to work with them
A2 - Part 2- Along with having that, also having an environment everyone feels comfortable in. https://t.co/agwx4Dmxi8
A2 also having an environment in which everyone is engaged and teaching each other
Yes,
Always willing to see the other side is crucial to learning and growing!
Snapchat can be a very powerful tool. You HS Ss will love it https://t.co/S25yGQrBcn
I will also be using social media more this year, Twitter and Snapchat, I see some potential for
A3: Teachers should be open and honest with their students and stress what material is important and what is not so.
Right on! Risk taking means our chance of is multiplied exponentially https://t.co/cmAAWyHqhi
Admin supporting Ts to take risks. Modeling that experience during St focused time
A2I'm personally a believer in STEAM. In the classroom, we all have to understand that what we learn is connected to everything
Consistent affirmation and valuing their experience helps maintain momentum for 180 days
A2: I agree with what many other students here. It's better when your teachers treat you like friends, it's more fun to learn.
follow me, going to use with Ss have connected with a couple educators gave me a few names
Yup.
Tonight should be evidence of that!
A3:Positive reinforcement and not letting "busy" get in the way. Keep learning relevant and engaging.
