#UTedChat Archive

#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday November 30, 2016
11:00 PM EST
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:01 PM EST
    Welcome to UTedChat. Tonight's topic, More than Soft Skills. Please introduce yourself and use the #utedchat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:01 PM EST
    Bonjour! Greg Cox, former 4th grade teacher from Logan, UT. #utedchat
  • dtibbittsUT Nov 30 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Hi, Dannielle Tibbitts, 4th grade teacher in Granite district. #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Jared from UEN here. Good to be back at #utedchat Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break.
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Hello. De Ann from North Star Elementary. #utedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:03 PM EST
    Hi all! 6th grade science from GWA. St. George #UTedChat
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:03 PM EST
    Hello all! Dani from @UENpd here fresh from yoga... namaste. #UTedChat
    In reply to @UENpd
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Each question will be prefaced with a Q1 for Question 1. Answer the question by responding A1 for Answer 1. Make sure to include #utedchat
  • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Kyte learning. Edtech company trying to change the PD game in education, checking in tonight. #utedchat
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Hey There! Melissa from Southern California, 4th Grade #utedchat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Hello! Jami Gardner from UEN/UtahFutures. Happy to be hosting tonight! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    #utedchat Hello! Leslie Lewis from Salt Lake City School District here.
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Gina from Weber State checking in! How is everyone tonight at #UTedChat ?
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:05 PM EST
    Good evening. Jeremy 4th grade teacher in Cache. Glad to join for a bit. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Nov 30 @ 11:05 PM EST
    School Technology Specialist from Granite. Howdy all!😃 #utedchat
  • missplott Nov 30 @ 11:05 PM EST
    Sad to be missing #UTedChat tonight. Looking forward to the day I can see my phone clearly again! Or anything for that matter 😂
    • missplott Nov 23 @ 1:25 AM EST
      Me this week - looking forward to being able to see again! Hopefully soon! #PRK
  • mooredd Nov 30 @ 11:05 PM EST
    Come tweet with me on my education twitter account @DeAnnDMoore . I'm on with #utedchat
    In reply to @DeAnnDMoore
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:06 PM EST
    Q1 When describing your best students, what qualities do they share? #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:06 PM EST
    #utedchat Hi @DeAnnDMoore!
    In reply to @DeAnnDMoore
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:07 PM EST
    #utedchat Hi @ginashelleyphd You getting ready for next week?
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:07 PM EST
    A1- They have determination and the attitude set to see things to the end. #utedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:07 PM EST
    A1: persistence and they are not afraid of a little work. #UTedChat
    • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:06 PM EST
      Q1 When describing your best students, what qualities do they share? #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1: Enthusiastic, ambitious, laugh at my jokes... #UTedChat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    Hello all! Derek from @SEDCk12 checking in a couple mins late. It's been a long day & Im stoked to hang w/ y'all! #UTedChat
    In reply to @sedck12
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 Interest, stamina, able to face adversity despite their academic level #utedchat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 One of my favorite students was never afraid to ask questions. Also, intrinsically motivated, kind, and enjoy a challenge #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 I would my best students share a couple of things in common - adaptable, determined, inquisitive. #utedchat
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    Hi Zelda de los Rios. #utedchat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 Dependable, hard workers, friendly, creative #utedchat
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1: A willingness to risk because they want to learn. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:09 PM EST
    What happened that you can't see anymore? Did you look too closely into @misterlarsen's eyes or something? #UTedChat
    In reply to @missplott, @misterlarsen
  • dtibbittsUT Nov 30 @ 11:09 PM EST
    A1 Curious, positive attitudes, hard working, take on challenges #Utedchat
  • jamesballif Nov 30 @ 11:09 PM EST
    A1 Ss that don't need to be spoon-fed everything! #utedchat
  • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:10 PM EST
    A1 attentive and eager to learn. Hard to force someone to want to learn something they have no desire to #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:10 PM EST
    A1 My best Ss were open minded & willing to try new things. They weren't afraid to make mistakes & learn from them. #UTedChat
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:10 PM EST
    Ss who have a growth mindset may not always be the most successful at school, but they will have long term success in life. #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:10 PM EST
    A1: Willing to try before asking for help, self driven. #UTedChat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:11 PM EST
    State your source in APA format please :) #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:11 PM EST
    I loved when they'd laugh at my jokes! But it seemed that happened less & less each year. 😂 #UTedChat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:11 PM EST
    yeah. I used to be funny #utedchat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:12 PM EST
    A1 Problem solvers, inquisitive, positive attitude, team players #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:12 PM EST
    This is so important that teachers recognize the power of a #GrowthMindset & that school ISN'T everything in life, learning is. #UTedChat
    • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:10 PM EST
      Ss who have a growth mindset may not always be the most successful at school, but they will have long term success in life. #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:12 PM EST
    #utedchat A1 - Resilience - Persistance
  • dtibbittsUT Nov 30 @ 11:13 PM EST
    A1 #utedchat team players, intrinsically motivated
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:13 PM EST
    Paraphrasing from Mindset from Carol Dwick ;) #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 30 @ 11:13 PM EST
    A1 humorous perspective growth mindset active inclusive happy #UTedChat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:14 PM EST
    Welcome to #UTedChat Justin! How's life in Jersey?
    In reply to @SchleiderJustin
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:15 PM EST
    Q2 Most of these qualities are Soft Skills. As educators, what role do we take in “teaching” soft skills to our students? #utedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:15 PM EST
    #UTedChat this is above my door. ♡♡♡
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:16 PM EST
    A2 As important as teaching our content, Ts need to share life lessons with our Ss. If we help them learn how to learn = success. #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
    #utedchat A2 Working at making our classrooms a team who support and care for one another.
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
    A2 In truth, I don't think teachers do enough with #SoftSkills b/c they barely have time to teach the curriculum. #UTedChat
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
    A2- I believe the key is tied in with growth mindset. I help my students see that they are capable. #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
    Ronald Fisher jumping in, to #utedchat tonight.
  • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
    A2 we've noticed teachers have been asked to take this role on more every year. Teachers are sometimes the best examples they see #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    #utedchat Hi Ron!
    In reply to @ronaldfisher
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    A2 These so-called "soft skills" are the new "hard skills" necessary for students to be truly successful. We can't ignore them. #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    A1 Students that are eager to answer questions and participate in the discussion, especially at the college level! #utedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    I teach these soft skills by modeling them. Talk about my mistakes & how I overcome trials. Be sensitive & aware of their needs. #UTedChat
    • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:15 PM EST
      Q2 Most of these qualities are Soft Skills. As educators, what role do we take in “teaching” soft skills to our students? #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    #utedchat - I like your Snoopy icon!
    In reply to @DeAnnDMoore
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:18 PM EST
    A2 Life skills and soft skills don't replace content but is woven into the delivery and teaching of the content #utedchat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:19 PM EST
    A2 Weave in teamwork, communication, collaboration, problem solving #utedchat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:19 PM EST
    A2 I try to take 10 min a day to talk about a soft skill and then will try to point out examples throughout the day. #utedchat
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 30 @ 11:20 PM EST
    doing well me friend. Great to hang with you virtually! In person was fantastic!! #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:20 PM EST
    Some of the most valuable lessons I taught my students weren't from the curriculum but were #SoftSkills & #LifeLessons! #UTedChat
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:20 PM EST
    A2 Relate EVERYTHING to real-life (even lines relate to stores & theme parks). Teach through other content & form relationships #utedchat
  • jamesballif Nov 30 @ 11:20 PM EST
    A2 I think a lot of this is done with teaching naturally. Sometimes I think we do this as educators without even knowing we are. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:20 PM EST
    I agree 100% buddy! I really wanted to get out for #EdCampNJ but couldn't make it happen this year. Maybe next. #UTedChat
    In reply to @SchleiderJustin
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:21 PM EST
    A2 We are integral in designing activities that promote working together to solve problems. Every business is needs team players.#utedchat
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 30 @ 11:21 PM EST
    A2 be explicit with our teaching. Model what we want as well. #UTedChat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:21 PM EST
    And sometimes teachers are the ONLY example kids see of productive people. Times are tough! #UTedChat
    • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:17 PM EST
      A2 we've noticed teachers have been asked to take this role on more every year. Teachers are sometimes the best examples they see #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:22 PM EST
    That's a great idea Greg! #UTedChat
    In reply to @tusz11
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:22 PM EST
    It's the soft spoken stories, where you see their ears perk up, they all of a sudden realize the story is better than school #utedchat
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:22 PM EST
    The longer I teach, the better I teach. I can weave lessons into lessons. #utedchat
    In reply to @jamesballif
  • dtibbittsUT Nov 30 @ 11:22 PM EST
    A2 model, model, model #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:22 PM EST
    What a great way to fit in #SoftSkills in a busy schedule. It doesn't take a lot of time, just some time. #UTedChat #edchat
    • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:19 PM EST
      A2 I try to take 10 min a day to talk about a soft skill and then will try to point out examples throughout the day. #utedchat
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:23 PM EST
    Rachel's Challenge is a great program for Soft Skills. Any other sites a part of it? #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Nov 30 @ 11:23 PM EST
    #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb, @missplott
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:23 PM EST
    my favorite is fitting it into our read aloud or guided reading groups. So many lessons to be learned from literature #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:23 PM EST
    Nothing but love for you Chris! #UTedChat
    In reply to @misterlarsen, @missplott
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:24 PM EST
    Q3 When should we start teaching soft skills? #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:24 PM EST
    Oh yeah! I loved doing Read Aloud, even with my 5th graders b/c they LOVED it! #UTedChat
    In reply to @tusz11
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:24 PM EST
    Great comment James. Great Ts have a natural impact on Ss. That impact increases when Ts are intentional. #utedchat
    In reply to @jamesballif
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:25 PM EST
    A3- I start teaching soft skills from day one. It doesn't have to be officially taught. It is just part of what I am teaching. #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:25 PM EST
    #utedchat A3 Soft skills start at home. If they don't get it there it becomes even more important at school. The minute they get there!
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:26 PM EST
    A3 It's never too early. Many of the challenges of early learning can be remedied with #softskills #utedchat
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 30 @ 11:26 PM EST
    A3 ps should start at toddler. We start in k. #UTedChat
  • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:26 PM EST
    A3 day 1, because you never know what they've already learned before they get to school. Matilda is a great example. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Nov 30 @ 11:26 PM EST
    A3 The sooner the better.Kindergarteners soak it in! #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:26 PM EST
    A3 I have 3 kids of my own (7, 4, & 1.5) and I try to teach them #SoftSkills daily. It's never too early to help kids learn. #UTedChat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:27 PM EST
    Early! Should start at home prior to formal education - but... PreK or K ---> #UTedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:27 PM EST
    Yep, reading is another reason to live longer, https://t.co/bLfrKEmxcu #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @lars3eb
  • dtibbittsUT Nov 30 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A3 I don't think you could ever start too early. #utedchat
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A3 Daily. Soft skills opportunities are always there. Being PRESENT with Ss can render itself to many open doors, daily. #utedchat
  • ucet Nov 30 @ 11:28 PM EST
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  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:28 PM EST
    #utedchat A3 Probably before they learn to turn on the TV or the Playstation.
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:28 PM EST
    A3 I see many Ts who begin each school year with lessons on being successful. What a great way to start the year off right! #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:29 PM EST
    we all agree it should start early, but my argument is that we should never stop teaching soft skills. . . #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:29 PM EST
    #utedchat A3 Soft skills, the term, is new to me tonight. I had to Google it!
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:29 PM EST
    Seriously though people, these bags are awesome! I tried to "borrow" one & was told NO! You should win one. #UTedChat #UCET17 #UCET4Success
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:30 PM EST
    A2: Sometimes I think it means being less helpful... #UTedChat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:30 PM EST
    A3 @ronaldfisher I agree, but I don't think it should be a part of our curriculum either because they'll test it. #utedchat
    In reply to @ronaldfisher
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:31 PM EST
    Isn't that the truth #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @ronaldfisher
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:31 PM EST
    #utedchat A4 @ronaldfisher That's a good one Ron! #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @ronaldfisher
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:31 PM EST
    I think the best lessons include soft skills as part of the learning. Is this like hiding veggies in the dinner? @DaniKSloan #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:31 PM EST
    A3: Pre preschool? And continue to foster soft skills each year in school. #UTedChat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:32 PM EST
    kind of like the legislation bill, that proposed that teachers should be required to teach morals. #utedchat (We already do!)
    In reply to @tusz11
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:33 PM EST
    I spent part of Pack Meeting tonight teaching those in attendance some #SoftSkills. It was a good reminder for the parents too! #UTedChat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:33 PM EST
    like mentioned earlier, they should start early. Preferably before and outside of school. school is a place to foster those skills #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:33 PM EST
    #utedchat Whose Morals should we be required to teach? I won't say any more.
    • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:32 PM EST
      kind of like the legislation bill, that proposed that teachers should be required to teach morals. #utedchat (We already do!)
      In reply to @tusz11
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:34 PM EST
    Did you make them drink Wolf’s blood? Wait - that’s a #toughskill. #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:34 PM EST
    @covili I don't think we have to hide any of these lessons. Most Ss appreciate when we offer value and real lifelong lessons. #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Q4 Do soft skills = employability or does technical knowledge = employability? #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Any #UTedChat teachers interested in writing an article for @EdSurge as part of their new #50States project? Let me know. #EdSurge50 #edchat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Good point Jeremy. Sometimes it helps to point out the lesson’s purpose. #utedchat
    In reply to @effort2learn
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
    A3 Ts also need to continue to develop our soft skills too! We operate in an isolated environment and need collaboration! #UTedChat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Renowned storyteller Donald Davis tells a story of how he and his brother hid peas in the legs of the table #utedchat
    In reply to @covili, @DaniKSloan
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:36 PM EST
    A4 My dad is an HR and he says most young kids don't know how to interview. eye contact, dress correctly, appropriate language #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:36 PM EST
    Not Wolf's blood, but there were definitely #manners & #EyeContact & #Service involved! #UTedChat @boyscouts
    In reply to @covili, @boyscouts
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:36 PM EST
    #utedchat A4 @mrsjgard That is a tough question! It seems like there are a lot of people in certain jobs who do well without Soft skills.
    In reply to @mrsjgard
  • ucet Nov 30 @ 11:37 PM EST
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    In reply to @RemindHQ
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 30 @ 11:37 PM EST
    A4 technical gets the job soft skills Keep the job. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:38 PM EST
    A4 I think it takes a combination of #SoftSkills & tech knowledge for employability. But, it's easier to learn tech skills OTJ. #UTedChat
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:38 PM EST
    A4: GREAT ?! Soft skills = employability! Anyone can learn something technical, but not everyone is teachable and enthusiastic! #UTedChat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:38 PM EST
    True, but when 2 candidates are qualified, I would take the one with the personal skills. #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:38 PM EST
    A4 It needs to be both, but without the soft skills, most people don't care about your expertise or tech skills. Not worth it. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    I'd rather train someone on the technical side than teach them #SoftSkills. Both are important, but maybe on diff levels. #UTedChat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A4 Personality or skill - answer: It depends! https://t.co/vN0tLnKb6u #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A4 Personality or skill - answer: It depends! https://t.co/xpdtPe6KDI #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A4 I’ve always said the #1 characteristic of a successful UEN trainer is patience. You can develop additional tech skills. #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A4 Last week I visited several UT Tech companies. They don't hire anyone WITHOUT soft skills and stated they fire those ... #utedchat
  • gowidermax Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    #HedgeforMAC. Multiple backups of your footage, fast and easy. #utedchat #iledchat #arkedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A4: I believe they go hand in hand. W/out soft skills we lose out on the important problem solving drive needed w/ tech. knowldge #UTedchat
    • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:35 PM EST
      Q4 Do soft skills = employability or does technical knowledge = employability? #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:40 PM EST
    It's so scary how many kids can't look you in the eye. I forced my students to present to their classmates monthly. #UTedChat
    In reply to @tusz11
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Yikes, but so true. #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:41 PM EST
    ...who don't fit in. It made me rethink the ratio of assignments give students that are completed indep vs as a group. #UTedChat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:41 PM EST
    What a great way to express the need for & importance of both #SoftSkills & technical ability. #UTedChat #edchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Confucius say, "Patience is a true virtue!" #utedchat also a talent to help Ss feel successful while being patient.
    In reply to @covili
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:41 PM EST
    A4 Combo-Knowledge is powerful-but great soft skills make you much more coachable, likable, & desirable. #utedchat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:42 PM EST
    Fun to watch them squirm at the beginning of the year and then get better as time went on...at least most of them #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:43 PM EST
    Q5 In educating the whole student, soft skills and tech skills, what resources do we have to help us? #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:43 PM EST
    Knowledge is powerful but, "Imagination is more important than Knowledge!" -Albert Einstein. #utedchat
    In reply to @itsMrsKing
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:43 PM EST
    UEN’s Teacher Feature, Grant Bushman, is a great example of helping Ss with soft skills. https://t.co/b5PsByBVTa #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:43 PM EST
    A5 I loved using @ClassDojo's video series on #GrowthMindset b/c my Ss loved it & it had such great lessons! #UTedChat
    In reply to @ClassDojo
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:44 PM EST
    A5- I believe the resources are always changing. I try to stay current with what's out there and include it in my classroom #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:44 PM EST
    A5 What resources do we have? look at ourselves, start there, let the passion seep out, and watch us jump off the plank #tlap #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:45 PM EST
    Direct quote from tech company executive: "We can always teach skills, but we can't teach them to work as a team." #UTedChat
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:45 PM EST
    A5 Resources to encourage 4Cs, PBL, group activities, local businesses, job shadows #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Nov 30 @ 11:45 PM EST
    A5: A lot of tech tools lend themselves to student collaboration and individual accountability for group projects. #UTedChat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:46 PM EST
    And talk to the parents & have them come in as Guest Speakers to share their #LifeLessons as well. #UTedChat
    • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:44 PM EST
      A5 What resources do we have? look at ourselves, start there, let the passion seep out, and watch us jump off the plank #tlap #utedchat
  • kytelearning Nov 30 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A5 @ClassDojo has some good stuff and finding a good @YouTube video can help as well. @isteconnects has some good resources #utedchat
    In reply to @ClassDojo, @YouTube, @isteconnects
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A5 Start with our own eyes and hearts. We must see each student as a unique individual, then decide what and how to approach them. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A5 Sometimes it helps to put the tech away & have them work on some #analog stuff to help w/ their #SoftSkills. #UTedChat
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Just today observing practicum student teachers, when she had students work as a team, math was engaging. Students weren't ... #UTedChat
  • tbarnlrn Nov 30 @ 11:47 PM EST
    I agree. I see so much growth from students when I use my own successes/failures to teach. #utedchat
    • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:44 PM EST
      A5 What resources do we have? look at ourselves, start there, let the passion seep out, and watch us jump off the plank #tlap #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Well said @effort2learn It is all about relationships! #utedchat
    In reply to @effort2learn
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Good to see you tonight Tasha! How's the school year going? #UTedChat
    In reply to @tbarnlrn
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:47 PM EST
    slumping in their seats compared to the previous time when they had to work independently to solve their math problems. #UTedChat
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:48 PM EST
    A5 our school uses Positive Action and I like it...for the most part. I supplement with YouTube videos that kids can relate to. #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Nov 30 @ 11:48 PM EST
    There is magic in working together! #UTedChat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:49 PM EST
    #utedchat A5 Ts Ss are the biggest resource. Most of us love our jobs and our students. We want them to succeed. We want them to team!
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:50 PM EST
    A5 I know this is pretty basic, but I’ve found some amazing YouTube videos to help me capture Ss attention for these skills. #utedchat
  • CordovaScience Nov 30 @ 11:50 PM EST
    A5. Our Core Knowledge novels are amazing in providing GREAT ex of soft skills. Ss then present their learning using tech. #UTedchat
    • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:43 PM EST
      Q5 In educating the whole student, soft skills and tech skills, what resources do we have to help us? #utedchat
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:50 PM EST
    A5 Class meetings. Genius Hour w/focus on helping others. One S created a webpage to feed hungry! PBLs that impact community #utedchat
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:50 PM EST
    Synergize! USU sculpture! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Q6 How can we help our Ss understand the importance of developing their soft skills and not just learning content? #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:51 PM EST
    #utedchat A5 Agreed. Class meetings! They are so affirming!
    • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:50 PM EST
      A5 Class meetings. Genius Hour w/focus on helping others. One S created a webpage to feed hungry! PBLs that impact community #utedchat
  • DeAnnDMoore Nov 30 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Flocabulary has some great lessons on Soft Skills as well\ #utedchat
  • tbarnlrn Nov 30 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Thanks! I'm teaching 4th Math for the 1st time. It's been a challenge. I've been working hard trying to figure it out. #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:51 PM EST
    in #LearnLAP that is one of the most powerful connections for the Ss to reflect and connect in class meetings. #utedchat
    In reply to @itsMrsKing
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:52 PM EST
    We were always told 4th Math was one of the hardest in Elem. If you need anything, let me know & I'll be available. #UTedChat
    In reply to @tbarnlrn
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:53 PM EST
    Yes, and reemphasize the Ss are the most powerful resource all about peer pressure or should we say Peer Power! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A6 Develop relationships among Ss & Ts. Apply it all to real life. Everything should have a purpose/connection. #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A6 So important to help Ss learn the value of learning, not memorizing. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:53 PM EST
    What Math program are you using? B/c @DownRightDave has a bunch of flipped videos for 4th math on YouTube. #UTedChat #UTMathChat
    In reply to @tbarnlrn, @downrightdave
  • tusz11 Nov 30 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A6 having real life examples. I give everyone of my Ss a job for the year and will demote and promote according to those skills #utedchat
  • tbarnlrn Nov 30 @ 11:54 PM EST
    I realized I've approached that class with a fixed mindset though so I'm trying to work on growth instead. This wk is better! #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:54 PM EST
    I never really did Class Meetings and always wish I had. They seem to be amazing! Great job using them! #UTedChat
    In reply to @itsMrsKing
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:55 PM EST
    Ts that are most successful create those opportunities :) #utedchat
    In reply to @ronaldfisher
  • effort2learn Nov 30 @ 11:55 PM EST
    A6 We have to find ways to empower them, encourage them to share their dreams, concerns, etc. Find their passions. #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:56 PM EST
    A6 By pointing out when #SoftSkill can be helpful & needed. When my Ss got the "why" of things they often tried harder. #UTedChat
  • tbarnlrn Nov 30 @ 11:56 PM EST
    We're using GoMath. It's good, I've just always taught older kids, so I expect them to know more & be more mature. #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:56 PM EST
    A6 @mrsjgard your ?s make me think! We emphasize & expound, stop the lesson and point it out, it won't be a test ? it will be life #utedchat
    In reply to @mrsjgard
  • mrsjgard Nov 30 @ 11:56 PM EST
    A6 Guest Speakers. Let HR and execs tell them what we know. Soft skills get you a job. #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Nov 30 @ 11:56 PM EST
    #utedchat A6 My own children went to Open Classroom parent cooperative. We held class meetings & parent meetings. Model working together.
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:57 PM EST
    I loved @Flocabulary! Such a great resource for teachers & students! #UTedChat
    In reply to @Flocabulary
  • itsMrsKing Nov 30 @ 11:57 PM EST
    Thanks! We discuss weekly quote & on Friday decide who gets to it home/earned it :) #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • ronaldfisher Nov 30 @ 11:58 PM EST
    I hit the "Rocky Mountains" of 4th G Math - long division with remainders - eyeopening and lots of reteaching #utedchat
    In reply to @lars3eb, @tbarnlrn
  • lars3eb - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:58 PM EST
    That was always hard for me the first couple weeks b/c I was used to the end of the year. #UTedChat
    In reply to @tbarnlrn
  • covili - Moderator Nov 30 @ 11:58 PM EST
    Thanks to @mrsjgard for moderating #utedchat tonight. Next week, join @MaripoZel and @ginashelleyphd as they lead the discussion.
    In reply to @mrsjgard, @MaripoZel, @ginashelleyphd