"Welcome to EdTechAfterDark! Our community was born out of discussions for a rich EdChat type gathering for those of us who are thinking about the digital edu-landscape long after the sun has gone down. For us night owls, when the clock strikes 10PM EST, you’ll find us on Twitter over at #edtechafterdark. All are welcome! Our discussions range from our philosophies about EdTech, digital best practices, and simply sharing our stories." --www.edtechafterdark.com
Hey guys! I’m Alex and I’m an AP @LecantoHigh in Citrus County, FL... last song I sang in the car? Mac Miller’s “Kool Aid and Frozen Pizza” #EdTechAfterDark
A1. We think music is the note on the page. Thats ink and paper. Music is from the heart. As teachers we do the best with what we got. Bring the music to life! #EdTechAfterDark
A1 IMO passionate work of teachers that have a passion for sts learning ... in music & in all core subjects, tchrs seem to be able to make miracles when they build positive relationships with sts #EdTechAfterDark
A1: i can’t speak for all, but I like to believe that our common passion for leaving kids and the lives they lead better than where we found them continues to be the driving force despite misguided legislation, budget cuts, etc. We rise above in education daily. #EdTechAfterDark
A1. It's not the quality of the instruments. It's the creativity of the artists. I can't tell you how many times a street performer has floored me more than one with "quality" instruments and a fancy studio. #edtechafterdark
A2: By taking ownership over everything in our world we show others the innate power they have inside themselves. Once folks recognize that it's really on them...fully and truly...they can do anything. #edtechafterdark
A2. If you make a mistake own it! We are human. And it shows the kids that it happens to the best of us. And it shows them that its OK to fail. Its about what happens next!!!!
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A1. It's not the quality of the instruments. It's the creativity of the artists. I can't tell you how many times a street performer has floored me more than one with "quality" instruments and a fancy studio. #edtechafterdark
A2 sts need to know that we are learners too ... if we can share the HOW we learn, they might have more confidence in learning HOW to try as well 🥰 #EdTechAfterDark
If we can make ourselves vulnerable in the classroom and fail in front of students while keeping our head up, they can learn to do the same. Modeling, modeling, modeling. #edtechafterdark
A2Vulnerability is all too often treated as weakness; however, it is a legitimate leadership quality that is in high demand!People aren’t looking for their leaders to be perfect because perfect leaders don’t exist. Students & colleagues prefer real over perfect. #EdTechAfterDark
And the most classically trained musicians do amazing stuff with direction but when you give them a scale and tell to just hang on couple notes you get blank stares #edtechafterdark (https://t.co/aDXPTlJy2v)
A2: modeling that we’re human is, in my opinion, one of the most important things we can do as educators. Yeah, your content is important, but showing Ss how to persevere and struggle through learning is more important. #edtechafterdark
A2Vulnerability is all too often treated as weakness; however, it is a legitimate leadership quality that is in high demand!People aren’t looking for their leaders to be perfect because perfect leaders don’t exist. Students & colleagues prefer real over perfect. #EdTechAfterDark
And the most classically trained musicians do amazing stuff with direction but when you give them a scale and tell to just hang on couple notes you get blank stares #edtechafterdark (https://t.co/aDXPTlJy2v)
More than just “teachable moments” too-every moment should be this way! Being real and modeling that teaching is a passion not a paycheck #EdTechAfterDark
A2: modeling that we’re human is, in my opinion, one of the most important things we can do as educators. Yeah, your content is important, but showing Ss how to persevere and struggle through learning is more important. #edtechafterdark
A3: We have each other, and that is enough. Let Ss talk. It will be messy. Do it again. And again. And again. Eventually, they will produce music. #edtechafterdark
Q2: Empowering students to use tools that show what they know even though the Tt might not be familiar with it, shows that Tt values Ss voice. #EdTechAfterDark
This can be an avenue to building strong relationships. When we communicate our areas of growth and shortcomings, we humanize ourselves & students begin to relate & appreciate your vulnerability. This is necessary to helping students acquire a #growthmindset. #EdTechAfterDark
A2: Empowering students to use tools that show what they know even though the Tt might not be familiar with it, shows that Tt values Ss voice. #EdTechAfterDark
A3: Our hearts! Should use them to produce harmony with Ss and colleagues. To support each other to become the best versions of ourselves-and for spreading kindness and empathy each day. #EdTechAfterDark
#edtechafterdark you let the audience in to the soundcheck, put a taper section in so folks can take home what they learn give it to friends and spread the knowledge. https://t.co/4TXtfGMQnK
@nearpod allows you to see if there is harmony in learning. Are we on the right track? Where do we go from this point on? What do we celebrate? #EdTechAfterDark
A4 All 3 depending on the lesson ... today, tchg a new strategy, I was the director until my student asked if he could use the magic paper and pull the evidence from the screen; I became the audience of his excitement #EdTechAfterDark
A3. You are the MAESTRO of your room. The "tools" are tools. You are the expert. Conduct your classes with the passion of Leonard Bernstein. Do you! Be You! Be awesome!!!!!!! #EdTechAfterDark
A3. Its kinda like saying the baton is responsible for the music that comes out of the instruments. YOU HOLD THE BATON! You are responsible for what comes out of your classes! #EdTechAfterDark
A3 My laugh is my music. Find the joy in every day... when that proves difficult.... create the joy. #edtechafterdark Laughter creates a magical harmony in any environment.
I am the acoustics, the chipped paint on the grotto of the entrance, and the ambiance everyone creates for teaching is the space of music rather than music itself. #edtechafterdarkhttps://t.co/st5ybGz5J6
The kid who's struggling, or not particularly connecting, cannot relate to someone who claims to have all the answers. They don't need the answers; they need direction. #EdTechAfterDark
This can be an avenue to building strong relationships. When we communicate our areas of growth and shortcomings, we humanize ourselves & students begin to relate & appreciate your vulnerability. This is necessary to helping students acquire a #growthmindset. #EdTechAfterDark
A5 Would not have my journey without the wisdom, love, and support of @JaimeDonally !! I have impacted so many spheres because she believed #ARVRinEDU#edtechafterdark
#EdTechAfterDark A5 @1988project, my colleague and friend! Worked together to bring primary source speakers to the classroom and engage our students in the study of history.
While that is true, many directors raise up leaders under their instruction ... so sometimes we do get to sit back and learn alongside them and from them 🥰 #EdTechAfterDark
A3. Its kinda like saying the baton is responsible for the music that comes out of the instruments. YOU HOLD THE BATON! You are responsible for what comes out of your classes! #EdTechAfterDark
A4 To paraphrase from Chip & Dan Heath's "The Power Of Moments," flip the script and design peak moments for students so that learning is a byproduct. Sometimes that requires some risk, but, to quote again, "beware the soul sucking force of reasonableness." #EdTechAfterDark
#EdTechAfterDark A6 Having our Ss learn from Philo Barnhart, creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 share their craft and story with our students. Art and music are important to many of our students. Great experience!
A6) I'm begun taking classes for me... which I've done sporadically in the past, but I want to make them routine and turn into something new. My expressive side wants to get out and another acting class was in the offing. #EdTechAfterDark
A6 named a #SpringBoardPL Teacher of Distinction in 2018 ... in November I attended TOD in New York where they valued our opinion with curriculum and product development. Very exciting to be part of the #CollegeBoard program promoting college entrance for ALL #EdTechAfterDark
