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Thursday October 13, 2016
Welcome to /! Iβm Heather Singmaster from Asia Society. Please introduce yourself using both hashtags!
I want to thank for having on tonight! Iβm also joined by my colleagues & .
I am Craig Kemp, Head of Educational Technology in Singapore & co-mod of Please introduce yourself, your location & role
Stacy from central PA. 2 hashtags=so challenging. :)
Hello! Tobie here from Bentonville, Arkansas.
Please help me welcome as co-host of today's / chat - please make her feel welcome!
Hey Tobie - welcome to and
Hello friends π Spiri from PA, still thinking about the amazing Innovation Centre YOWZAHHH π https://t.co/5ckq0xvG5H
You are a glutton for punishment ;-)
Hi Stacy! I know you are up for the 2 hashtag challenge!
from Colorado is back for . Nice it's a bit earlier. Won't interfere with dinner planning!
YAY Spiri welcome to the combine and epic chat
Hi Tobie! Thanks for joining our tweet-up tonight!
Going to be joining a Twitter chat, so you might notice an abundance of Tweets for the next hour.
Hi Adam! Thanks for joining us! Try to remember both hashtags. https://t.co/MkdydA6GJI
Hi! Adam from VA, US. Principal
A reminder to use the hashtag & in all of your tweets & we will be using the Q1, A1 style for this twitter chat
Hi Tim! I'm happy to see you here again. Loyal chat member! :-)
I thought you would appreciate this Tim!
Hi! Renee White, 1st grade from NC checking in for a bit.
Jena Ball, CritterKin & Not Perfect Hat Club creator tweeting from North Carolina. Two hashtags is more than I can handle ;-)
Hi, friends! Robert here from Los Angeles.
Q1 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
Anne Marie from Upstate South Carolina.GT teacher of amazing students
Hi Mark! Thanks for joining! Try to use both hashtags! https://t.co/rY60MpZRTL
Hello! Mark here from in Austin, TX! Former elementary school teacher excited to share Ss success stories!
Chris Denny from California.
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Hi Jena! Great to see you! We are using both and hashtags tonight if possible!
Mustefa from Toronto. Founder of , a Design Thinking agency & residency, and also , a writing platform for Ss.
Good community and worthy cause . Glad to be here! https://t.co/UN0mRKA2ig
Hi Tim! I'm happy to see you here again. Loyal chat member! :-)
Hello everyone. Maria, Instructional Coach, K-8 from Ontario, Canada
Lydia Sutton, PST from Grove City College
Hi & This is the other Heather frm .Glad to be on this multinational chat!
A1: I'm so passionate about global connections & engaging Ss in a globally connected world-any connection rocks
Gotta have a challenge once in awhile :)
Always a pleasure to have you here Jena
A1: I get excited whenever Ss conquer challenges and become educational risk takers
A1 Linking with classrooms from other countries/making connections. For me, being TGC fellow
Pleasure to have you here Anne Marie
Hi! Thanks for joining us ! We are using both hashtags tonight! https://t.co/FXSSUFuJ4d
hello from chicago! Love this 6pm slot cst
Cheching in for some more inspiring ideas
Great to see you here Chris
A1 Mentioned this a few weeks back : teaching civics to 20 students from Baghdad--it wasn't even in school!
Just landed in DC! Teresa from NY.
Yes! Opening the eyes of Ss helps them initiate connections beyond classroom walls
I don't have much experience, but it's always great to see Ss get excited about learning,& tell their friends!
When students create for the world, they are far more engaged than if their work will be passive.β¦ https://t.co/AheK8OlRDk
Hello this is Melissa from Katy TX. 1st time in this chat but saw my BFF here so here I am.
Hi Nancy! Thanks for joining! Try to use both hastags tonight!
A1. The strong relationships I have formed and their impact on me
A1 My biggest teaching success story is that most school days I have a new, favorite success story. Positive impacts!
A1: teaching a student how to read when he was a 5th grader.
A1:All&any connections in are successes.Hope to make more through our global service project
Pleasure to see you here Lydia
A1 although not in clsrm (retired & subbing) I'm proud of sharing my voice blogging & in chats such as these
Mike, Tech Integrator from New York checking into & tonight.
Sometimes i dress up to work because i know im going to have to go to the library afterwards.
Cool! I bet they are proud!
A1: More support than anything, but just having faculty tell me they solved a problem themselves is a good start
Hello everybody. Elisa, 5th grade teacher in Quito. A little late, but here nevertheless.
A1: We had some fun & enjoyable connections last year through & .
Always a pleasure seeing you here
Welcome! Tonight is joined by ! Hope you enjoy the chat!
A1) Empathy & social acceptance of a SpEd/ Emo. Disturbed S in my class
Welcome Anisha - our chat is this time every Thursday
Welcome Anisha - our chat is this time every Thursday
Hi! Welcome to our joint !
A1: every day that I match a reader with a book is a success.
I love a good challenge...and a Dare! But we'll save that for another day π
A1 One of our successes has been a collaborative art project in Minecraft with schools across the globe.
A1: taught Global history in non-diversified district. We had MANY a conversation about how learning is seen globally and why.
Hi from Adelaide really using twitter today so I will schedule my tweets I hope it works. following etc
A1 building a global community of writers. success = Ss internationally learning from each other's words.
Welcome Melissa Same time every week - stay connected!
If you can squeeze in both this week please do - it is a pleasure to have with us today - say hi!
https://t.co/XiSaSrNxpN
A1: taught Global history in non-diversified district. We had MANY a conversation about how learning is seen globally and why.
A1 My biggest success story is every day is a new adventure & I love my 1-min checkins it is such great fun getting to know Ss
This is a great idea. Not only learn culturally, but different languages as well
Great to see you here Maree
Was in a where Ss complimented each other. Didn't teach them to do that! Memorable moment
A1: just started class Twitter page. Not sure exactly where we are headed.....
A1: As a Kinder teacher, helping Ss realize the world is larger than their neighborhood felt like a success! :)
Q2 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
is so excited to be here with ! https://t.co/KwggXpsgWO
If you can squeeze in both this week please do - it is a pleasure to have with us today - say hi!
A:1 working on /teen with & educators on Digital citizenship made many connections.
A1 Seeing students get excited about learning math when they had been previously frustrated or reluctant.
It's good to start small :)
A1: Created & ran global reading, writing & creative challenge based on my book (163 schools in 16 co⦠https://t.co/czOrGgIwnA
We have it open for staff but not Ss. Hopefully we'll get here soon.
A1 Helping my student with Autism to come up w/ strategies to participate & feel apart of the class community-he smiled today
A: 2 very badly as they dont seem to have the time or tech abilities to join or understand what I am doing
A2) Great ways to share success stories w/ admin: weekly newsletter or blog, or twitter chat, like this one!
Sometimes I feel the most powerful lessons are "Life Lessons" & learning to love others
PenPal Schools is doing amazing work!
it would be beautiful to see continued discourse on social narratives. It's hard work, but one Ss at a time.
That is the best-sudden excitement & engagement
A2 Depends if working in secret. If not secret, just tell the principal and asst superintendant.
it's a tricky area but one that our team has been supportive of
A1 Preservice. Partnered 'at risk' kids as a biz. One I still mentor-has got off welfare, built own biz, won scholarship
If students get to do something so worthwhile & useful for their community, it is shared by everyone.β¦ https://t.co/OuF49sEceI
Hey Friend! How's your trip? How you feeling?
A: 2 very badly as they dont seem to have the time or tech abilities to join or understand what I am doing
A1) We focus on instruction emanating from a task. With tech, it's easy to engage Ss in real-world problems
anything particularly memorable as a theme that came up?
A2: Monthly meetings are supposed to be used for that, but not always. Monthly newsletter provides space
That's how I feel about reading!
I started class Twitter page this year too. Still figuring best way to use.
Do you have to work in secret often? :(
A2 I allow my reputation to speak for itself. If I conduct myself with integrity & passion, my rep precedes me.
A2: F2F convo., responses to research, Ss work, invitations to classroom, share about others first
A2: Bring them in - nothing more powerful than leadership seeing it in action and live!
A2: Through , email, blogs, & by getting then involved too.
A2 Text, E-mail, Twitter, face-to-face... Lots of ways!
A2 Many will groan , but sharing with policy makers may be more important than admin. Get to know local staff!
Thanks mate - same time each week so would love to see you each time
A2 I have a class blog, I Vox my admin, tweet to my school Twitter account, email pictures
why in secret its not wrong !!
A2: I tell them! I pull them into my room and show them.
A2 I've always been timid about that. I usually wait for them to initiate the conversation
Support is key. Great to hear!
A2: Love sharing Ss work in many ways from the timeless bulletin board to blogging and student led assemblies!
We have weekly meetings, but usually principal just talks at us.
A2: I also e-mail and send pics.
Welcome Alex it is a pleasure to have you here
I think this is the best! We need to become ambassadors for ourselves through practice
Erin from TX here, joining a bit late. A2) Invites from Ss to admin, , flyers. Ss love showing off!
Some of my global things don't fit with official pacing guides, so I sneak things in.
A2: Don't have 1 school but DO have a great list of admins around the world I share successes on SM & via emails
. A2 Transformational success stories are positive endorsements. What did Ss do w your education?
I completely agree, Spiri! This is why we must honor the whole child, not just academics. β¦ https://t.co/N4LCmRvKjf
Sometimes I feel the most powerful lessons are "Life Lessons" & learning to love others
A2 We've seen a lot visiting NoCo schools past week . Admin take note!
Hello, This is Gregg from the great state of Nebraska. This is my first chat.
I'm Terri, a Cornhusker fan! This is my 1st chat.
Had to share this!!! Oh my goodness! How true!!! Laughing throug⦠https://t.co/y2t2XzqBuO
The state says I am responsible enough to teach 28 kids, the district thinks I'm not responsible enough to control my own thermostat. π 90Β°
A2) Many of our client Ts tweet out success stories. How did we live pre-!
Do your Ss usual busting with excitement when it comes to sharing their work?
That is the best way if administration can be around at the time you are teaching. Not an easy task.
Love this! β€οΈ https://t.co/fZowxnpbAz
A2 I allow my reputation to speak for itself. If I conduct myself with integrity & passion, my rep precedes me.
A2: Take photos/videos, tweet it out, share it with everyone and give evidence as to how it improves learning
I'm sure it will go exactly where it's meant to go. So cool. Your Ss are lucky to have you at the helm.
Principal shouldn't talk AT you. Principal is supposed to talk TO or WITH you.
Hi Craig got to go to have pedicure lol but will post soon great topic!
A2: Share successes by inviting admin in, share excitement about work being done, tag them in tweets
Isn't this a hard thing to get started on ? https://t.co/Nvw2NXMEwH
A2 Many will groan , but sharing with policy makers may be more important than admin. Get to know local staff!
Hi all in Excited to be here! So happy my timing is good
Want to school culture? ? Involve admin! https://t.co/oJIQZWIprs
A2: Through , email, blogs, & by getting then involved too.
A2) Send video, email, invite in, talk about it, make them feel part of our learning as much as possible
it's a tough life ;) hehe enjoy
As an experienced school leader I embrace tech daily.It has brought the world to my school and my school to the world
A1: A lot of Ts tweet their Ss success stories mentioning us ! Usually makes our day too:)
It definitely should go both ways. Ss are our voice on so many levels!
I hang things outside my door to share.
Welcome John - pleasure seeing you here
A2 Agreed! I love when (my Principal) takes my class! Kids love it too!
hey Alex! I'm coming to Florida a few times in November! I'd love to visit!
Yes!! It's the things not on the report card that really matter most.
We have team meetings and they always ask us for input.
. Using social media like Homeroom and Twitter also inviting admin in to check out our students' in the moment.
So great to see educators from all over the world today at & - make sure you follow each other now & connect!
We have very strict pacing guidelines. Don't want ques on what I'm "skipping" to do these other things.
is now trending in USA, ranking 43
w/o revealing too much, my subject has public exhibitions.I try to hang back and let the Ss shine
OK. More talking to us, but it's usually reporting information.
Yes! As much as I'd like 2 think actions speak louder than words, sometimes U must call attention 2 the good stuff
never would have thought of that approach and conclusion. huge cultural differences towards Ed internationally.
No Parents are big constituency, so every pol wants to look knowledgable on⦠https://t.co/Oi9RIHWmhN
Isn't this a hard thing to get started on ? https://t.co/Nvw2NXMEwH
A2 Many will groan , but sharing with policy makers may be more important than admin. Get to know local staff!
especially around how to approach authority and respect.
Hi Kelley in Maine, jumping in a little late
Q3 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
Love the idea of inviting the admins in. So good for Ss to meet and feel comfortable around admins.
Arriving lat to the party Jackie from CT, US
Something I had as a GM got clinics sharing success. I only got complaints. Had to explain importance of me getting success 2
A2 My Principal has also joined my class to compete against Ss in a math game. Fun for all!
I invited all my Admin to come i and check out my new standing desks yesterday! They all came to see. https://t.co/QMg8kT4qaG
A2 I tag my school on tweets. I invite admin to my class. I write posts on my school's blog.
Hello friend! Welcome π
Having my students run discussions for 45m A1.
Q3) What are the best ways to share success stories with families and the local community? β¦ https://t.co/6XSSlfszbU
Hey ! I'm Brandon, a student at Rider University in New Jersey! Glad to read the ideas everyone has.
Hi! Tonight is a joint chat with . Try to use both hash tags if possible!
I pull them in anytime when O see them. Whether I am teaching or not. Can still share!
A2 Admin usually very happy with most of what I do. They will gladly celebrate most of it.
Always. Especially when all Ss hear about is the bad stuff. Fail to recognize good.
Often negative stuff gets attention. SO important to lay foundation of kindness & empathy & praise when see it.
No Parents are big constituency, so every pol wants to look knowledgable o⦠https://t.co/Onoi3h6whQ
Isn't this a hard thing to get started on ? https://t.co/Nvw2NXMEwH
A2 Many will groan , but sharing with policy makers may be more important than admin. Get to know local staff!
A2: I am bringing examples to A-Team and board meetings. I ask Ts to send Ss with positive notes to the office
A2 Try to share here and through newsletters. If it is successful enough, word travels fast without even needing to share.
A2 Tweet it out with a pic. Our school tweets go to our staff portal and website for a wider audience
hi Seth make sure you use & in your tweets so everyone can see
A2: call admins into your room to see-I love this! Ss in action, record & share w/ them examples of Ss engaged in learning .
Our Students forget most of what we teach them.They will however remember us their teachers forever.ood and kind to them
Q3: What are the best ways to share success stories with families and the local community? β¦ https://t.co/Kh0SKcUTmV
A3: We have found facebook extremely powerful for our busy families to keep in touch with what is happening
A1 yesterday my co-taught class identified social issues and embraced growth as they reveal⦠https://t.co/RPJTvaKOUn
It has to help a lot when admins feel not only welcome but encouraged to offer ideas and support. Right?
A3: I loved inviting Parents and families into our classroom as well to participate in the learning!
A3 I just got an article in the local paper. PTA posted about it and got great parent response.
A3: call home! call the press; tweet from the classroom, create a gallery of student work on Google site
hi Deb - be sure to use both & in your tweets for all to see
A3: Authentic Relationships + local news affiliates, blogs, videos, community events presence
A3: Some of what has been said already in terms of Social Media, but also sharing at Parent Night or an assembly
Q3. That's a hard one. Monthly blogs written by students, school wide email, students sharing
Yes!Will never forget Princ stuffing oatmeal in panty hose to model digestion sys. FUN FUN FUN π
A2 I tag my school on tweets. I invite admin to my class. I write posts on my school's blog.
A3 Daily email to all parents discussing interesting things we do in a day. Class Twitter account.
. A3 Best shares: ePortfolio, Ss' newsletter, "local corner" of newsprint, and for formal projects a Forum w posters
A3: , blogs, & invite them in or to be a part.
Yes, & contributes 2 sense of community. I know makes a point of being involved
A1: My biggest success story is watching a student, after a long struggle, master the ability to divide into 4 digit numbers.
A3: has been a winner since day one - live learning anytime, anywhere - a great way to share success
When is the best time to invite parents into the classroom? Before school? After school? During?
A3: Still working on this.....
A3 Engage students in authentic local/global work that has impact on their communities . https://t.co/o7pRnjXA8P
Q3: What are the best ways to share success stories with families and the local community? β¦ https://t.co/Kh0SKcUTmV
A1 Biggest ELL success is watching Ss gain the academic vocabulary to be able to write their first paragraph. PRIDE!
A3 I invite Ps in my class, invite them to competitions, our district shares these events as well as local papers
Sorry I am late - just popping in
A3: We publish a newsletter, FB page, webpage and newspaper articles
Our district has FB page that is popular.
. I let my P know when I've stepped outside my comfort zone. Keeps communication ope and honest. Photos of it!
Yes! Bravo :-) Happy for you both.
A3 = I encourage parents to follow my classrooms through and via &
Just had Open House Night. Always get about 90% parent turn out. Lots of support.
A3: at my schl departments take turns posting in the principal's weekly update, add pics, video, too
A3) Don't rely on paper/newsletters. Use FB & video Ts & Ss in action so parents can SEE successes not just read about them
Any ELL teachers out there?
Depends on their schedules-sometimes before school is easier, sometimes after but as long as they get there.
So amazed you have the time for a daily email! I wish my son's teacher did that!
A3 Parents can't see Skypes in school, but can see effect of good Skype w/ global partners about stream cleanup
A3: Always a go to also is bc Ps see immediately.
A3: Trying hard to spread the word abt sharing w/ families via Twitter w/ the Ts I support. Ease of use.
YES! Can hear the happiness in parent's voice.
WOW! Three amazing chats tonight talking about Ss
So important for Ts to regularly have non-discipline related phone calls with parents.
A3.Our pupils forget most of what we teach them.They will remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to then
A3: Invite them in and have an open door policy - learning happens all the time & everyone is welcome to see it
DBC put out Your School Rocks that has great ideas for family school relationships.
we do a writers celebration and invite parents during school. Community nights for working parents
I love that you are tackling social issues
Do any of you use student work portfolios? Curious how you find them as sharing with family/community?
A3 last year we showed off Ss projects by inviting parents and community to an expo on campus.
A3 community service that involve Ps Sts Admin Connecting on Twitter Modeling service w/in school reaching out
I wish more Ts would share the ONGOING process of learning they go thru. We're all lifelong learners.
Let me know if there are any teachers of gifted students out there.
My teachers just started using SeeSaw and love it.
Tag! Glad you are here. Have to sign off early tonight!
A3 Regular, positive E-mails! Also texting & phone calls. My Ss have made the local news & newspaper! That was π
How cool to have students create press kits about what they are doing and learning!
Love the idea of having Ss send invites to admin. May just steal that idea! https://t.co/LlPSK4m91w
Erin from TX here, joining a bit late. A2) Invites from Ss to admin, , flyers. Ss love showing off!
Absolutely agree: for parents & blog to world is excellent & easy way for Ss to share learning https://t.co/LL6kDRl84G
A3: has been a winner since day one - live learning anytime, anywhere - a great way to share success
Great way to get big turnout mtgs if parents know video will be shown sharing / can be grade levels per meetings A3
It does. I invite them in all the time. I appreciate it when they. Is it & Ss love to see them too
It's not very exciting. But I like to think it can create a discussion point at the dinner table.
A:3 we use class has private group for parents & newsletter section for school community also , Blogging
A3Invite ps in your building & class. Show off student work, creations, & innovation while encouraging an involved environment
Yeah, ,I know what you mean. But it's easy to toot Ss horn,right? https://t.co/W60HLmukkE
. walk in and Tell them! Share at meetings. Sometimes hard to toot my own horn.
this looks like a great resource
A3: give random phone calls & emails to surprise Ps with positive news rather than always the negative things
Nice. We also have an Invention Convention in Grade 5
So true! See & Do!! Parents also want to share their talents/expertise w/ Ss...let them!!
A1. -a network of 50 NA schools Skyping with Uganda kids & raising $200k+. 100% is spent there.
A3 announcements, stories are pushed out through our school app & Facebook page. Great tools for the mobile world
A3) Our families love & we always had a class website the Ss were in charge of updating.
Good night all from Ireland
Q4 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
Embrace the positive T P S relationships that support learning make a difference, all have the same desired outcome for the S
Hello everyone, my name is Mariah and I am joining from Wisconsin! I am an education major at UW-Platteville
I've already learnt something valuable I won't learn in teacher ed thanks https://t.co/xSo1goq5Zl
Do any of you use student work portfolios? Curious how you find them as sharing with family/community?
I keep hearing teachers praise ! It sounds awesome!
A3: In my school board, we can share portfolio of Ss' work via Microsoft or Google platforms (via an intranet)
A3 PTSO has FB page to share lots that's going on.
A2 I see Ts sending out success stories from their classrooms via Twitter.
A3 So important If not for security, I'd take doors off ALL classroooms⦠https://t.co/k1cA3sLjGZ
A3: Invite them in and have an open door policy - learning happens all the time & everyone is welcome to see it
Love this. Can you share more?
A3 class blog is a good way- started seesaw blogs this year, hard to keep up/at it but worth it
Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here to chat with
chat right now if can jump in
Yes, please. Thinking great for upcoming conferences.
Definitely! I always get a "nothing happened today" response - and he's only in first grade!
A3:"Take 5"every Friday before leaving for the weekend take 5 minutes to email 5 parents something positive!
A3 Open the door, invite P 2 talk 2 their child about learning, know UR S so U can really engage use email seesaw class visits
A3 we also have "good news" postcards- old school is cool sometimes
Yes send invitations to parents and administrators they will interact with Ss & add to the community atmosphere
I used to write 5 notes a week, but that's gone by the wayside. Maybe start again.
A4) My favorites are all things , , , & S led conferences w/ S created .
A3 Be transparent; send out the positives about students & initiatives via social media.
A4: Twitter, podcasting, , blogging,
A4: - extremely powerful - amazing way to share real-time learning anywhere, anytime & to be owned by Ss
A2. Ts shouldn't be shy about calling media re: great stories. It's win-win-win for kids, school, & profession.
A:4 @edmodo parents group, , email, blogging
A4: Definitely & their blog feature, class & T , teacher blogs, too.
A4: twitter, Facebook, class blog, & seesaw all work great
It was amazing. Our ELA is the best.
Hi all, Erin here, joining late from a slow amtrak connection on the way to
A4 = the best resources for sharing successes need to be "where" your audience (parents, admins, peers, students) ARE already
Love idea of press kits. Help Ss & Ts to manage their "brand," not wait for the media, make the media!
A4 twitter, google +, Facebook, parent publications
A4: When we are asked to deliver an update on our library, we create a video that goes on our webpage and blog
Might need to borrow this idea! https://t.co/lYsUlSBba1
A3 we also have "good news" postcards- old school is cool sometimes
Hi Mark! We are using two hashtags tonight - and
(A4) podcasting, really fast and easy to upload can work with a blog too
A4 I make videos of events to share with parents. Email. Twitter
A1: I love tools that include sharing 4 Ps like . We're working on something similar .
Hi Lucy! Glad you could pop. Y!
A private school but involved in community. At a ground breaking 4new building community came CBOs ?
, Canvas, blogspot for class blog, Facebook are my favorites
A4 Stephan, I do like padlet-have you tried Answer Garden?
A4 Kids loved Class Dojo, they hear themselves getting points and it goes right to the App on their parents phones
These are all such great tools!
A4: Blog where Ss talk about good things classmates have done
So gal you able to make ! And
Smore is a good tool to send out info & invites to parents.
A4: blogging and social media as a way to share out successes - a success is determined by the individual
Not yet, ony my to-try-out list then. Thanks!
A4 all 4 diff audiences seesaw email imovie comic strips twitter school news slideshow interactive table in walkway #
Thanks! I have to check that out.
For great audio share try
A4 Using Edmodo for Global Read Aloud. May apply to spreading info when GRA finished.
A4: many Ts use Twitter, Instagram, Remind. Some Ts have utilized the patent function in Google Classroom. Livebinders too!
This idea resonates with me - students supporting students https://t.co/GBhrqJOEct
A4: Blog where Ss talk about good things classmates have done
Lurking since I am so late. Chris from PA
Those are all great ones!
I've never heard of Seesaw before, but it sounds amazing! Thanks to everyone who has mentioned it.
I will check that out. Haven't used that.
A4Seeing & ts create vids, blogs, & even vid blogs are great to share successes & builds a sense of comfort for ps
A4. Student-made websites/blogs promoted by course-specific student Twitter accounts & class hashtags
Sorry missed . Thanks for the reminder to include it with https://t.co/QhIY1a4fZ8
Love idea of press kits. Help Ss & Ts to manage their "brand," not wait for the media, make the media!
A4 Admin blog n school web pages. Some Ts blog & use Twitter. Not in loop what classes use. My next learning q
Q5 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
looks like a great thing too. Love these chats
Easy to use for students & parents and set up is quick. You should try it.
YES! definitely need more +ve! https://t.co/XxU7XsGtkZ
A3: give random phone calls & emails to surprise Ps with positive news rather than always the negative things
What a great idea! https://t.co/7d3xgEalSD
How cool to have students create press kits about what they are doing and learning!
is amazing!Please feel free to ask Qs.I'm glad to help anyway I can!Many free webinars.
SM for sharing of positives is excellent, simple, & an awesome way to reach a wide audience. Just keep the neg away.
Am in and out this evening - can't stay away from the convo at , though
hey Lucy / so excited to see you here. has joined us at this week
Love the class hashtag idea, ! https://t.co/WozldSRClJ
A4. Student-made websites/blogs promoted by course-specific student Twitter accounts & class hashtags
Sorry going to hang out with my 3yo. Take care all
A5: advocate for Ss through authentic feedback motivating them to promote own work
A5) S led conferences & sites are the best! Love the blog ideas, podcasts, etc. Maybe a S created newsletter?
Late to & chats! Trying to make the end! Sarah from A2, MI HS T & curriculum coordinator
Thank you! I appreciate that.
A5. We hold AM and PM counseling groups where we reflect on positives on the day
A5 is encouraged on my galleries. Their work should be showcased in positive light.
we finish at 8am so can't make it sorry should look at moving to after ours for more audience
A5: By posting their reflections or projects on blogs or class Twitter.
Happy to be here, Craig. I should join more chats!
Love this idea. Sending it off to the powers that be at my former school.
Q5: students create and produce own podcast and publish on iTunes!
Allow them to add their ideas & succ to the blog, 1minute checkins with me but also creating 1min expert podcasts
A5 Already discussed students as PR promoters , also important to get them on youth advi⦠https://t.co/gqy9qhlnTW
I am not associated with them in anyway - just a big believer in the amazing product they offer
A5 when groups visit our school we have students lead the tours and they speak about what makes our school great
Oh it is as important. If policymakers don't know your story then will they change the way you need them to?
Using showcases Ss success & learning.β€οΈ that parents & peers comment. KidBlog gives Ss a global audience for writing.
we would love to see you this time every Thursday for
A5: Student's use to share their learning and reflections on a daily basis with families
A5 Ss testimonials grt for recruitment. Tell us what school did for you, what you are able to achieve now.
A5: When asked for updates, we video students describing what they like, can do in the library; them before us
A5: S spotlights in our tech work. Have Digital Learning Day every year- S from K-12 showcase what they can do!
A5: we always have Ss speak to future Ss & we listen! Good practices for all schools.
A5 Ss hang work in halls. They are responsible for daily Tweets on Twitter account. (I approve though)
Lemarr Treadwell, 4th grade and very late checking in
A5) Reflection is so powerful, Ss reflect on their learning & others connect w/what they say instantly
Authentic Ss Voice is so valuable!
We're too busy responding to external realities?
A5 We must teach & model self-confidence & pride that are balanced with humility. Honor different opinions & viewpoints.
A5) Ss write Tweets or other SM & adult posts on their behalf. A teacher w class manages the SM not just Admin
A5 Let Ss tell story. Ss create something to tell story of their learning throughout year. Let them choose!
My Ss have opportunities to create a 1 minute expert segment but also they create reviews & unit guide podcasts
By the way, is looking for student tech teams to form a global network
Same for me. My Ss are 10, so I need to approve all Tweets.
A5: Students are encouraged to share with peers and the community at every opportunity
A5: we give Ss the task of running social media. We had a person from come share insight into branding
A5You don't always have to use ss to reach a global audience. If ss have the edu, ideas & mindset, they find ways on their own
I am at a school where I am lucky to use padlet. Everything is blocked.
Think was a project you did few years ago? Maybe repeat it; however, think this how discovered you&
A5 Using supports S and provides direct P audience and also notice boards & class expos
Yes! Pride in accomplishments not successes. Encourage students to notice & appreciate their little steps too.
Exactly. Which is why I refrained from using certain words.
That's cool. How did you get a FB person to come?
Thats a great idea! I bet they are creative!
A5 I like the student to student connection in this - builds trust and community within the group β¦ https://t.co/XvmIpSmgSO
A5: we always have Ss speak to future Ss & we listen! Good practices for all schools.
my phone charged for a perfect tweet. wow.
A5. If full student potential to engage w the π is to be reached, social media bans at school need to be lifted.
Q6 coming up in 1 minute β¦β¦β¦..
A5 My closet door is the "fridge" where they can hang up what they are proud of.
No. Smile in August ->December -> June. Keep on.
A5 Different grade collaborate. Parents & friends invited for events from Art/science/social study events.
Later than Lamarr. Checking in almost too late.
Sarah what was the students' reaction like or biggest takeaways?
Gotta run Preparing for the Wurst! will get it! Cheers, and great chat.
Catch22 as IT and Admin will worry about too much inappropriate stuff on SM to lift the ban
Bummer, media often focuses on negative & one PR outlet through central office is not enough
thanks Tim - hope to see you next week too
Possibly. Too many mandates, not enough time. Or, simply always looking for the negative. β¦ https://t.co/WYLnSviBmp
We're too busy responding to external realities?
we have a regional office nearby & used a connection there. But started w/ asking!
A5 Sharing vertically with other classes empowers S & gives authentic audience
A6: Embrace the power of a PLN - we have created a school hashtag () to encourage professional sharing
Wish had time to join!!! Maybe after she gets in the
A6: posts & blog, class & T , newsletters, blogs, etc. As many ways as I can. π
My Ss are only 10, so too young for FB, but would be nice for MS and HS
A6: Encouraging Ss to post on social media about their success in class and encourage faculty to do the same
Feeling a bit woeful. I don't see any of these great ideas in my kids' classes.
. A6 Honors Day and Senior Banquet are both days for Ss to showcase success. Recognize success, achievement.
A:5 ss are always your best advocates. If they spread the news it means something
students creating online portfolio that will allow kids to showcase project solving world problems!
I agree. I want the Ss to communicate w/ authors and share their message abt books, but alas...
A6) Blogging!! Love reading other peoples blogs to get ideas too
I keep voting for you Seth! TGC Fellows stick together.
A6: My Gr 3 class has established a communication team to share our learning with world: website, newscast, podcast
Sorry for the quick participation today have to go to school - thanks again
A6: Encourage our incredible teachers to share their magic with the world through social media & at conferences
Twitter, Voxer, FB of course but visit EdCamp, conferences seminars & collaborate as much as possible-growth mindset
A5 I put stickers on Ss comp books for good work. If college footballers get helmet stickers, Ss can get notebook stickers
Hey Joe π Seesaw...hands down! Parents love it!
How do we bring more teachers and admins along and help them to understand the power of sharing?
Oh! That sounds great! Will we be able to check it out?
A6 In addition to sharing my successes, I want to honestly share my struggles. We must support each other in our growth.
A:6 as our school year ends in Dec I hope to publish school magazine, blog
Absolutely! https://t.co/lzSCXriLIP
A6: Encourage our incredible teachers to share their magic with the world through social media & at conferences
A6: Empowering other Ts to take pride in what they do
A6: via our school wide Google Classroom, faculty meeting "do" time, Ts sharing best practices in course teams.
Sometimes is good to share the struggles to find resources / allies that can help you out of them
A6) Walk my talk: post positives whenever I work w a school or do training to celebrate them!
Good idea. Go to the source.
A6) Ss are greatly enjoying blogging, seem really excited about sharing their messages
let students share their successes for they are the true heroes. Book day at elementary school. https://t.co/9z1tyfDHOq
you bet! they are working on 20Project focused on global issues. blogging, podcasts, PSAs...
A6)Next year, during my first student teaching, I would love to post videos of class progress and success, and connect with Ps
be sure share w/in school/whole staff too/tech ideas, over network TV, or in person having classes come visit viceversa A6
A6:Going 2 encourage my schools 2 create & use a hashtag to "house" all the indvdual class successes in2 a whole
A6: using as a social media platform for our school.
Thanks for great combined & .
A6: Share schoolwide,classroom,&individual successes on blog and send newsletters to familes w/o internet access
Congrats and great idea!! https://t.co/5WezjhvHUp
A6)Next year, during my first student teaching, I would love to post videos of class progress and success, and connect with Ps
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A6 Here here - there is no replacement for open learning and sharing! https://t.co/B2x94vxZUx
A6: Share schoolwide,classroom,&individual successes on blog and send newsletters to familes w/o internet access
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Thank you, and for leading the chat. Very productive
Yes. I learn from hearing honest stories of struggles & successes I feel connected.
Sounds like you're on the right track! Best of luck https://t.co/GRFST22XaG
A6)Next year, during my first student teaching, I would love to post videos of class progress and success, and connect with Ps
A6 Would like to keep class blog updated.
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Glad I could join in late! https://t.co/1UFYmPttSP
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Great ideas! Well said! https://t.co/D5wFmvhwK1
A6: Share schoolwide,classroom,&individual successes on blog and send newsletters to familes w/o internet access
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Great chat session! Will have to come back again.
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