#ksedchat Archive
Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.
Monday July 18, 2016
Can't wait to learn with you two!
So many GREAT TWITTER CHATS starting in 15 minutes! So difficult to choose! May need to switch back and forth!
So are we trying to use both when we tweet then?
Hey peeps! Add in tonight if u have characters! https://t.co/9Jh2T3YBuA
So are we trying to use both when we tweet then?
Amazing how the adrenaline gets pumping at about 7:59 on a Monday night! Ready to rock with and
I'm Melissa Smith. I am the ESL Coordinator at Turner Sixth Grade Academy.
Br Christopher, Atchison! science
Going to be a first year teacher in Wichita with fourth graders! I'm very excited to join tonight's chat!
Hi! Vincent Ventura from Monterrey, Mexico. Iām a Lit Consultant. Great to meet everyone.
Jennifer, 4th grade in Dodge joining tonight! Excited to discuss
Lori from Great Bend, 2nd-3rd grade...Excited to chat...
Hey ! Tim Vesco, 5th grade teacher in Frontenac, KS. Listening to some classic 90's R&B and ready to talk
Eric from Frontenac. HS technology educator - or Playground facilitator
Adam Welcome, co-author of excited to be here!
Alisha, 5th grade teacher
Glad to join this important convo tonight. Randy, Commissioner of Education.
I am Adri Hollenbeck, Lower School Head and Tech Director at University Lake School, Hartland, WI.
Lindsey assistant principal in Atchison KS.
Megan, 7th ELA in Hesston. Excited about tonight's topic!
Jason, HS ELA fro Buhler.
Hey !! I'd love to join you tonight, but my hands are a bit full! I will prob catch up around 2 a.m. š https://t.co/vsoEXIMPDt
Hi! I am Kelley... in Hutch. Hello all!!! So good to see so many of you at
Amber Snook, kdg teacher, Great Bend, Ks
Greetings from KC, !! I'm T/Lrn Coach at Turner HS and passionate abt inspired learning/teaching/planning!
K-6 Instructional Technology Coach in Great Bend.
Karen from St. Louis. Former elementary classroom teacher.
I'm Ilce, Lit Consultant with ! Excited for the chat!
Jane 1st grade, Dodge City! Doing Lotsof lurking tonight
Looks great! Glad I'm not the only one tearing apart/rebuilding!
Sara - I teach 2nd in Garden City. So tired, hope I can make it thru the hour lol
Lindsay from Kansas, instructional technology coach at the elementary level
challenges us to "Embrace the random moments that inspire learning!" Question 1 coming up at 8:10!
Hi everyone, Brandi, instructional coach.
Yay! Glad to see another SW Kansas teacher!
Angie Boone sped teacher from Cheney Middle School
Caroline-second grade Frontenac
Katie from Rose Hill, 2nd Grade
Hi Sara!! Just do what you can. Happy you're here.
Thank you! People don't usually welcome chat participants. I appreciate it.
David Cordell is in the house! Greetings. :)
It is nice to know who I'm talking to!
Hello and welcome to you, Karen! I know it's as hot in STL as it is in KC.
Amy Herter Instructional Coach Dodge City!
Hi, I'm Deb from De Soto. Just got back from district board meeting.
Derek Reinhardt, Supt Ness City, pumped for this discussion
Good evening...Tracy PSU College of ED
There is still time to join !
It's a great crowd for a Monday!
Gennie Grogan, Social Studies at Shawnee Mission West, having technical issues. I'll try to stay caught up.
Hey, I'm crashing the party from Wisconsin - excited to talk
Howdy! Liz, K-4 principal in MA
Great to see you again, ! Thanks for bringing your genius to the chat! https://t.co/BmKAdKMXzX
There is still time to join !
Thanks. Good meeting and excited about our new superintendent.
Brian from SMSD. Haven't read the book, but am interested in everyone's thoughts.
...this is a superintendent you would love! Innovative and kid centered! https://t.co/i0feBuWPm1
Derek Reinhardt, Supt Ness City, pumped for this discussion
Woo hoo! Hi Deb! Can't wait to meet you in person. :)
Q1: it's not new but I haven't done it...flipped videos. Haven't tried it bc I don't want to see me on video!
Carrie Mourn 2nd grade Hutchinson,ks
PreK - 3rd grade lead learner Alabaster AL
Linda carter 3rd grade Ness city.
have you tried using ? Having T face helps w buy-in from ss, but there are alternatives
A1) One goal is connecting classes with a local nursing home to build empathy in Ss and have them teach tech & talk about books
A1. I can only pick one? I'm going to revamp math this year into small groups! Also goint to try Morning Meetings!
A1: I am going to have my students blog! Still working on my details for that but excited!
A1. I plan on working harder curating content and inspiring other teachers and students to do the same.
A1: using seesaw in my classroom thanks to . She showed me some great ways to use it with S and P.
A1: just tweeted it, flexible seating. One of my paras and hubby assisted greatly
Megan 5th grade, Ness City
A1: we r working on developing global connections starting with in Australia! Talk about out on a limb!
a1 standing work stations, , many others!
No...but fantastic!! Checking it out!!
š I'm trying differentiated seating.
A1: want to do more for my staff! Recognition for all of the amazing things they are doing cuz
A1: More collaborative learning time...flexible seating...student CHOiCES!
A1: I will capitalize on the assets based approach of
A1: Going in strong this year with morning meetings! Pushing for positive class culture, team build. and appropriate soft skills
Hi I am KS born teacher living in VA party crashing tonight. Mid read, but so loving
Introducing and supporting seesaw
inspires. Great to use w/staff to spark discussions abt mindset, thinking BIG, & stu/Tchr agency!
A1 Getting more of our teachers on Twitter.
A1 want to explore more projects in science that integrate across curriculum and employ technology purposefully
I use to record my drawings while I record my voice! I don't want to see myself!
A1: More flex stng/want to get rid of a few tables. HS kids on floor/in comfy spots perceived as lazy tho? https://t.co/mp24RkYisE
Definitely! It is a team effort in our hall, so that helps. Love to see what other HS Ts are doing.
A1. Inspired by , invest in global collaboration.
A1 I am going to use blended learning strategies with my new teacher orientation mini sessions.
I am going to use Seesaw with my 2nd graders this year!
that sounds awesome! I bet kids and residents will love it.
I'm trying the same w MS, and also stading work stations. If they're working, its works!
A1-An entrepreneurial proj. where we create classroom crisis/bug out bags & I'm taking my kids to Mars in a year long proj.
1st yr T so it will all be new. Excited to see where the Ss lead our learning. I will facilitate. They will lead.
Thanks for all the great ideas!! Live it!
Q1: not for my classroom but the state....what structures allow EVERY S to be successful. Challenge to KS eds
Rachel Holopirek-3rd grade at LaCrosse. Just following tonight and learning about Twitter lol
Hi, Teresa LMS from Lakeside Elementary School
A1: Going to do some blogging on and create opportunities for 3d printing!
Better late than never! Abbey, 3rd grade T from AL. A1: trying an online kid-created newspaper as well as flexible seating!
A1: flex seating, breakout edu, makerspace, PBL. Going to do my best as a new T :)
Love this! Me too! Just bought the Morning Meeting book this summer and can't wait to implement! https://t.co/mygDjSGtW8
A1: Going in strong this year with morning meetings! Pushing for positive class culture, team build. and appropriate soft skills
A1 - Digital Portfolios / Interactive Notebooks, I've tried different activities but haven't found a good resource for h.s.
I think I'm going to do that too along w/using Google Classroom more. https://t.co/iiBTOHWcFt
I am going to use Seesaw with my 2nd graders this year!
A1 - being willing to switch it up when things aren't working, instead of staying with same old, same old
You're starting out strong! Be honest and let ss know you're learning too!
A1 inquiry based learning and genius hour, flexible seating
A1 - District channel, district , district , district , district lots new!
A1: Um what's not to add to my school from this book?!?!
A1 pt 2: Some of us want to integrate some for of Twitterchats with our Ss into our classes.
offer different methods to incorporate different learning styles to reach learners. Review!
Q1 encouraging role models. I'll hand them out wk1 then Ss will pass on&call out greatness in each other! https://t.co/rOnLDhArUk
I'm behind! Danae from Hesston--first grade
You're going to love it! Very powerful!
Love global collaboration! One thing I am passionate about. So many benefits for student learning in so many ways.
A1: Better collaboration w/Ts.
A1) Totally new position for me this year--tech Ed, but want to try and
Sorry late. Jennifer Olsen language arts resource 6,7 and ,8
Go for it! There is so much research to support flexible seating! Not lazy - meeting them where they are! https://t.co/RjcrZSPGYL
A1: More flex stng/want to get rid of a few tables. HS kids on floor/in comfy spots perceived as lazy tho? https://t.co/mp24RkYisE
A1: in the spring I'd like to start introducing flexible seating...need to get back from maternity leave first!
Can never have enough collab
You are on fire!! I'm impressed. Add hashtag to any Q you have during the year. BIG PLN here to help you! https://t.co/w06EGU8mM3
A1: flex seating, breakout edu, makerspace, PBL. Going to do my best as a new T :)
Connect w/ She's great w/Breakout Edu. https://t.co/ElcN3Fp143
A1: flex seating, breakout edu, makerspace, PBL. Going to do my best as a new T :)
A1: flexible seating, interactive notebooks and breakout EDU
A1: community involvement
Greetings! Arrived a few minutes late.
A1: Definitely want to keep getting more of my Ts connected through Twitter and Voxer
Go for it, Julie. The environment is the third teacher.
I am loving all the great ideas! This is proof that !
Love ! Have you seen yet?
oooh! That sounds awesome! Can't wait to read about it on your blogs?!?!
Let them! The "alien look" means you are doing something right! :)
Interesting Facts about K-12 Educationhttp://ow.ly/o0wf302h9HK
Monika King, Atchison KS...sorry for being late
I only have two options right now but hoping to write some grants to add more. Glad it worked for you last year!
I found the best resources on NASA & Boeing. We'll have to blog about our journey & take you with us. https://t.co/fvOFDGDaGf
I'd love to join your trip. Your Ss are lucky sounds like a great learning environment
A1. I did not get a chance to try last year so it will be happening this year!
We are looking at classroom hashtags and ways to work it with the Ss, especially those who may not use Twitter.
A1: Creating the Dollar club! It will be a club that gives back to the community by doing RAKS with the membership fee of $1
A1 completely change our schedule and not have bells.
Encouraging all faculty to join Twitter and build their PLN!
Jennifer SPED teacher Ness City..
This is so important -4 collaboration, inspiration, & affirmation! Get to have + vibes all day long! https://t.co/LvUqSYr5im
A1: Definitely want to keep getting more of my Ts connected through Twitter and Voxer
definitely starting slow! maybe a few projects together before I turn them loose!
We are going to be very purposeful about lots of positive communication re: Ss w/ parents. Not just progress, but as people. Email
Smart! I've overloaded ss by not having enough supports- I didn't know how to help.
A2) Continue to reach out to the community, use & Twitter. Seek partnerships on projects with other classes
Interested in trying to get some of our Ts doing Skype and mystery Skype.
A2: Skype/Google Hangout, hopefully through their blogs, Ss using e-mail... Looking forward 2 seeing ideas here!
A2. A long time ago, it was Kidlink. Now we have so many more tools to go global. Use more https://t.co/g9L4876SWI .
A2. A long time ago, it was Kidlink. Now we have so many more tools to go global. Use more https://t.co/enFbcEpM8v .
I want a chat what collab is/can be vs what it's not. Collab can move mtns! How to best set conditions for collab
A1: getting rid of all reading logs and RC/AR tests. No more of that craziness.
run some Voxer book clubs with my Ts through Voxer & thinking of using Voxer to send immediate feedback after obsv
A2 I will be implementing a interactive blog w/ my new teachers to collaborate on daily concerns they have.
Q2: use Twitter more, attend edcamps...just getting the hang of it!
We don't have bells (run two schedules, one 5/6 & one 7/8). I love it!
Yes! Edcamps are the bomb-diggity .
It has everything you need to make them work! Amazing book! I think flexible for all ages too!
A2 Pos calls, going 2 Ss games, block party, getting parents involved in PTO by hosting social events https://t.co/96apKczbNs
A2 - this is where I struggle. I teach psychology, I'm not sure how to integrate in outside contact.
A2: Twitter has opened the world 4 us. Must take that opportunity to not only leave our walls but our community, state, country
A2: last year my 1st connected with a 3rd...I loved it and the kids really loved it. Need to do it again
A2 - of course + visiting all schools in my district!
would love to hear more about your experience.
A2. A long time ago, it was Kidlink. Now we have so many more tools to go global. Use more S Media.
A2: More for my Ss for sure!
Q2: It's about looking outside our own thinking to find the answers necessary for success.
A1:we are starting a seminar, I will get to work on essential skills in class not just in stolen moments
A2. I will try new chats on Twitter to expand out a bit! Continue doing edcamps! And Skype as much as possible!
A1:integrate "because I said I would" project"
Awesome! Same goals here! https://t.co/5XlnY5jO1q
A1: Definitely want to keep getting more of my Ts connected through Twitter and Voxer
A2: Want to connect with experts in the field for a few of my units!
A2: Jumping on board multiple global challenges this year!
I've been getting into groups and like that I can asynchronously connect with others
A2: Building my PLN on Twitter & Voxer thanks to 's encouragement! Also connecting & collaborating in grd level more!
It is amazing how many authors will respond on Twitter. If you find an article or blog that is good, @ the author.
A2. Let's not forget Going Global with PD. This is top of my list as a Division Head.
Q2 virtual field trips, geocatch(put together by me), mystery skype, Google classroom
A2: showed me around . Definitely something I want to try. Continue Twitter connections w authors
A1 misread that question. Would like to organize multi-school battle of books (if logistics work!)
A2: Twitter, Voxer, etc. - greater effort within building to venture outside the silo as well... https://t.co/TIg0v1DN9h
A2: I was inspired by at to do STEM projects this year that connect us globally. Very cool!
read a few articles online but last week about genius hour was REALLY helpful!! Lots of good info and resources!
Being connected matters. Positive SUPPORT/INNOVATION NETWORK for Ts https://t.co/8n7mFG3Vq5
A1: Definitely want to keep getting more of my Ts connected through Twitter and Voxer
A2: Continue to build my PLN on Twitter.
A2-This year I signed up to create 1st week math problems for , blogging, participating in more global tasks gmttc
Hadn't thought about that. Awesome idea!
A2 Seesaw is a great tool to encourage parent involvement and allow anyone (parents, administrators ) to see inside your room.
math small groups is an awesome idea! So much easier to introduce and practice new concepts in small group setting!
Saw that you have already been successful getting your Ts on the Voxer chat!
A2: writing at blog to tell our story, connect and grow
A2.2: Want my kids to connect too - looking for digital and paper pen/Skype pals. Must model digital literacy and appt. use
I've also been sucked into the obsession. But so helpful!
A2: working to create PD opportunities that span districts so Ts in small districts can connect with grade level and content Ts
I'm trying. That is all I can say about that. :) So much goodness FLYING down tweetdeck columns.
A2: Going to do the Global Read Aloud again. That was a great way for SS to have a shared experience.
A2- Twitter, blogs and chat rooms.... Skype!!!!
Hangouts to connect Ss w/EDTech developers
love Also plan on using Has anyone used it?
A2: how have other people done this for littles-like 1st grade??
Me too!! :) Can't wait to try this year! https://t.co/Cz0ZMndyLx
A2-This year I signed up to create 1st week math problems for , blogging, participating in more global tasks gmttc
A2: use Twitter more since I'm new to it
A2:Twitter and collab time with other Ed in my building
PRETTY PLEASE!! https://t.co/MsLDpkmARv
A2: working to create PD opportunities that span districts so Ts in small districts can connect with grade level and content Ts
I have a super faculty! https://t.co/tWBkWwdxNy
Saw that you have already been successful getting your Ts on the Voxer chat!
Literally, I hear ya, Rachel. haha!! I use voxer around purposeful groups. Allows us to keep ideas bouncing, growing!
Wondering about this and nces?? Send reminders, ask whole group questions, etc. https://t.co/7QkwfrZBbc
I've also been sucked into the obsession. But so helpful!
A2: blog, FB, IG, Twitter, collab projects w Ss in UAE & Australia. Mystery Skype, pen pals across US.
tell me more about Global Read Aloud!
oh yeah! leading and laughing together!
A2: mentors (business leaders) for my upperclassman. More workshops for Ss to participate in.
That's awesome!It's a big jump for me. Math is not my strong suit but I tend to tackle my areas of growth. https://t.co/amixH9YW2V
Me too!! :) Can't wait to try this year! https://t.co/Cz0ZMndyLx
A2-This year I signed up to create 1st week math problems for , blogging, participating in more global tasks gmttc
