#makeitreal Archive


Wednesday January 24, 2018
9:30 PM EST

  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal Chat! Please share your name, role in education & where you are from. We will follow the Q1 /A1 format this evening.
  • participatechat Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #makeitreal by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/yMwKnN1Bl2
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Teacher/Agent of Transformation. Just landed in Toronto. Happy to be here for #MakeItReal with my buddy @Joshua__Stamper You will rock it!
  • catherinepybar1 Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Catherine from Fresno CA. College grad who is applying for a master's. So excited to be here and ready to be AMAZING with you EDUCATORS. Lets chat away! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Good evening, #MakeItReal crew! Good evening, @Joshua__Stamper !
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Thanks Roman! I’m so glad you are able to join us! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @NowakRo
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Dave Domena, 3rd grade teacher in So Cal #MakeItReal
  • PreK33 Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
    I'm Kris and I teach PreK in KS! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
    It's one of my favs! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • MrPStrunk Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Phil from Northern, VA signing in. I teach 7th grade US History II. #makeitreal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Joshua Stamper, AP in Plano TX, & so excited to be a part of this amazing #MakeItReal crew!
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I thought about updating it, but I just love it. :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Joshua__Stamper
  • mrfriederich Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Rya Friederich - K-12 Tech Integration Coach in Spirit Lake, IA #MakeItReal
  • mrfriederich Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Ryan Friederich - K-12 Tech Integration Coach in Spirit Lake, IA #MakeItReal
  • TheTimDrury Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Tim Drury, Assistant Principal, Willows HS Here to share and steal ideas... #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q1 will launch in 1 minute! #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Q1: What are some techniques you use to build authentic relationships with your students? #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1: As an admin, I quickly introduce myself and try to learn something about the student (hobbies, family, weekend plans, etc.) before I discuss any additional topics. It is important to show how I value them as a person, while being transparent & respectful. #MakeItReal
  • mrfriederich Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1: I try to go to everything... sports, plays, musicals... I've even been to 3+ hr dance recitals. #MakeItReal
  • catherinepybar1 Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1 Get to know them! Know their lives! ONE-ON-ONE interaction is all it takes to make them feel comfortable. #MakeItReal
  • joerobison907 Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Joe - MS teacher in Alaska joining #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1: Truly get to know them by activities in class, hallway convos, being present when interacting with Ss, and attending as many of their events outside of school. #MakeItReal
  • sandra_bays Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Hi Sandra Bays 4th grade Elon NC #MakeItReal
  • MarvinByrd Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1 emphasize the importance of their decision-making. Constantly give constructive feedback about the quality of their decision. Forgiveness & restoration is free. Take an active interest in what matters to them. #MakeItReal
  • PreK33 Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: Truly listen to them. Love them, hug them, talk to them.. Show that you care! I teach "littles" so I feel like all they want is to feel like someone cares about them and loves them! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Shari North, AP Human Geography Teacher in North TX joining late...#MakeItReal
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1 To build relationships, I give my time to people. Time to talk, to learn about them. Eat lunch with them. Spark conversations. Know who they are, their story. Get students/staff to teach you about their passion. Be humble, be kind. Celebrate them. #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1: I am open, honest, and fallible. I show them that we can learn together through making mistakes and we treat each other as a Teamily. #MakeItReal
  • MrPStrunk Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1: I spend time between classes in the hallway talking to students and asking questions about them. I tell them stories from my life, I blast "Friday" on Fridays, and I take netflix recommendations when they talk about shows. #makeitreal
  • joerobison907 Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1. I love this - I joke with them, hang out at lunch... banter with them, steal a french fry --- I'm in middle school-- these are things kids look forward to and love #MakeItReal
  • sandra_bays Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1- I let them see the real me and spend a lot of time listening and showing interest in them as the whole child not just a student. #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I use https://t.co/MweHjUOSNV and you can even have Ss make them as a way to comment on a text or whatever you are covering in class. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Joshua__Stamper
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1: It’s not a technique, just genuinely love them and let them know that—all the time!! #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I LOVE how they never have a comeback for, "Better choices, please." #makeitreal
    In reply to @MarvinByrd
  • joerobison907 Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A1. A game has developed with 2 Ss, just on its own, that is basically... who can say "hey" first each time we see each other during the day. They keep count. Those things are invaluable #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Q2 will launch is 1 minute! #MakeItReal
  • bchan__ Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A1: Lunch bunch has been and will always be one of my favorite ways to connect with Ss and build those relationships #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Q2: What creative interventions have you used to teach appropriate behavior or instill accountability? #MakeItReal
  • Chris_Chappotin Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A1: smile, dance, sing, ask good questions, listen, & give high-fives #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Just started "Leader Lunches"...other Ts look at me like I have four ears. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @bchan__
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Just be careful how they search because there are inappropriate ones, but my Ss (HS) haven’t come across any yet. We are laser focused on what we search to make gifs. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Joshua__Stamper
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A2 Take them out of school context. A meeting at a restaurant, discussion in community. You need to build relationships before they can trust you and feel accountable with you. Be a person with them. Listen to understand. #MakeItReal
    • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Q2: What creative interventions have you used to teach appropriate behavior or instill accountability? #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: We use Whole Brain Teaching callouts of the class rules. Ss slip up, the entire class calls out, "Rule #1, Follow Directions Quickly," while snaking their arms at them. Peer pressure works! #MakeItReal
  • bchan__ Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: Honest and real discussions about expectations and behavior. Listen to your Ss.. they crave authentic & raw conversations with their teacher. #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: We have tried to find more opportunities to model the correct behavior with videos/ class lessons, our staff is trying to use more positive language STEMS and we have incorporated restorative conferences/ restorative circles as additional interventions. #MakeItReal
  • Chris_Chappotin Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: essays, role-play for future, similar situations, & discussing and formulating apologies #MakeItReal
  • MarvinByrd Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2 I became a facilitator for love and Logic in the classroom. It has helped me tremendously. Always love the opportunity to go to other schools to share.... #MakeItReal
  • PrincipalR33d Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Even when they make poor choices, follow up after a consequence and telling them that you still believe in them and they are brilliant. Go be great and do better. Much love and some times hugs! #MakeItReal
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2: For minor inappropriate language in my HS class, I give them “5 Alternatives” instead of detention, etc. Students have to write 5 things they could have said that would have been more appropriate, right them and there. Makes them reflect. #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2: I am very intentional in using praise 3X more often per S than I do correcting them. Ss can be gun shy if their name is only uttered when they're "making wrong choices." #MakeItReal
  • sandra_bays Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2- I’ve created “nice restaurant settings” in the cafeteria to encourage table manners, taught traditions from other cultures to teach empathy & respectful manners, and have students discuss and debate choices made and how they fit with being a role model for others. #MakeItReal
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A2b: Get to the why...by finding out what’s behind the behavior and showing you care, you can often help Ss own it and turn it around. #MakeItReal
  • PreK33 Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A2: In my class, at the beginning of the school year we read/discuss this book. Whenever we see or hear someone being a "bucket filler,"we write down what we saw or hear on a colored "drop" of construction paper and send it home with the Ss so that Ps know, too. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q3 will launch in 1 minute! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2b: I also teach "formal register" in my HS Eng classes and enforce it. By that I mean, I say, "we don't say that in here" and they rephrase. Ex: This sucks=This is like a vacuum. (I tell Ss they will sound smart which helps when interviewing.) #MakeItReal
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A2 I have taught lessons and made interventions over breakfast at a local eatery. Met with family and student over dinner. To build accountability and trust, it takes time and heart. No shortcuts. #MakeItReal
    • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Q2: What creative interventions have you used to teach appropriate behavior or instill accountability? #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Q3: When a student misbehaves, how do you restore the relationship with those who were directly affected by the student’s actions? #MakeItReal
  • MrPStrunk Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A2: My rule when working and speaking with others is "Thumper's Rule." When students are not speaking nicely to each other I just have to say "Thumper's Rule" and they regulate themselves! #makeitreal
  • PrincipalR33d Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A2: Have the student create a vision board of their future to share with you. Use that to speak into their lives on how education can help them get there. #MakeItReal
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3 No matter what, you need to act. Get to know their story, emotions. Help build them up. Celebrate who they are because they matter & they deserve it. Show that you believe in them, are there for them. Always about time. Be there. Show support and kindness. #MakeItReal
    • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:51 PM EST
      Q3: When a student misbehaves, how do you restore the relationship with those who were directly affected by the student’s actions? #MakeItReal
  • MarvinByrd Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Here is one thing that comes natural for some teachers, but should be avoided. https://t.co/gva8oH7uhl #MakeItReal
  • MrPStrunk Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: Hallway conversations and sometimes seeking advice from our great counselors to see if there are behind the scenes factors that I have not affected my students in my class before that I need to be aware of. #makeitreal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: We have begun to use restorative circles to allow students the opportunity to express their feelings and to share how their experience affected them in a safe environment. Ss learn how to identify emotions & how to repair the damaged relationship. #MakeItReal
  • mrfriederich Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: Making empathy a focus throughout the year... helping students realize there are always consequences for someone's actions but there also might be underlying reasons behind certain actions #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • sandra_bays Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3- I keep it real. We discuss the situation, talk about how it was wrong, how other choices would have been better and then how we can move forward, forgive and let it be a learning lesson #MakeItReal
  • PreK33 Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: My aide or I lead the two students through the act of apologizing and whether or not the other S accepts the apology. Ss need to learn how to apologize correctly. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • bchan__ Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q3: Gathering those Ss in a non- threatening way (and location) & having a real and honest conversation about what happened. Play a game, eat a bite, and discuss the issues. All students matter #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3: I also make sure Ss know that it is the behavior I don't approve of, not them. I do not hold a grudge, I am always nice and helpful, even when they make wrong choices, & Ss know that tomorrow is a new day. We start fresh. #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3: I usually give the offending party a chance to make a solid apology on their own time. If they get it done, we move on. If not, consequences then follow. #MakeItReal
  • bchan__ Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3: Gathering those Ss in a non- threatening way (and location) & having a real and honest conversation about what happened. Play a game, eat a bite, and discuss the issues. All students matter #MakeItReal
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3: Individual conversations with both parties (without a class audience) concluding with a conversation about how they can restore their working relationship with the other student. Then I give it time and check back in. Works most of the time. #MakeItReal
  • nowisagreattime Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Yes! Try harder next time! It's not the end of the world! #makeitreal
    In reply to @PrincipalR33d
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Plus they can mean the same thing but won't upset their T. Ex. This test blows=This test is like a whale. To which I say, "great simile!" Had one Greek Mythology S say that his history class was like Tartarus (lowest level of Hades) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MarvinByrd
  • Chris_Chappotin Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST
    We’re going to learn (again) from @TEXRPE2E in March! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper, @TEXRPE2E
  • NowakRo Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Glad I was able to make it just in time for #MakeItReal with @Joshua__Stamper Thanks for the learning. We need to keep the focus on kids, on the heart, on empathy, on making a lasting impact. Have an amazing rest of the week everyone!
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 10:00 PM EST
    This was fast & furious...Thank you #MakeItReal crew for making this such an amazing chat! Please join next week's hosts @forthekiddoes & @teachlovesci at the same time /same place!
  • mrfriederich Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Enjoyed my first #MakeItReal chat! Glad to have a new PLN to learn from. I'll try to bring someone with next time.
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Thanks @Joshua__Stamper for leading the #MakeItReal crew tonight! See you all next week!
  • MsSLNorth Jan 24 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Great chat @Joshua__Stamper! Glad I jumped in!! #MakeItReal
  • Joshua__Stamper Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
    If you enjoyed this week’s #MakeItReal topic, please check out the inspiration for the chat. “Repair” w/ @bethhill2829 https://t.co/7fTcQCEGPT
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Thanks! I try to create fun and ownership of this, and I let Ss know that they don't have to be smart to sound smart. If they learn when to be casual and when to be formal, all kinds of doors will open. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MarvinByrd
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 24 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Ha! Thanks! Appreciate it, and you did great! :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Joshua__Stamper
  • sandra_bays Jan 24 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Tks @Joshua__Stamper for a great chat tonight!! #MakeItReal