#ankedchat Archive
Thursday May 12, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ankedchat
- Please introduce yourself and name one feature of a house that is a MUST HAVE.
PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Megan, Math SVMS, co-mod of
#ankedchat
& must have feature...open great room! (p.s. I'm in the process of building a house)
MrMathAHS
May 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT
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Ben Matthies Alt Learning Teacher at Ames High. comfy living room space. Will be popping in and out
DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Dave - SS teacher at Centennial HS and co-mod of
#ankedchat
- a backyard deck is a must for me.
PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
We use the Q1/A1 format. There are 7 Qs - the challenge is to build the perfect school. Remember
#ankedchat
in all your tweets.
PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
If you're on a computer, I highly recommend
#Tweetdeck
to follow
#ankedchat
! If on a phone, I recommend
#Hootsuite
!
DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@MrMathAHS
Welcome back Ben!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
If you often forget to include the # or are challenged to follow along, try this link to follow along:
https://t.co/3q7xlksvxD
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hey
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Hope you don’t mind me joining tonight. Must have? House must be 100 years old.
mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Nate from Hoyt in DSM. Must have? A working toilet would be a good thing
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@mrbadura
@mrevansclass
Hi Craig - great to have you with us!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@mrevansclass
Hey Nate! Flushing probz?
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NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Nathan Kleinmeyer, 8th American History in Plattsmouth, NE. I'm going with a family inside the house. My family is a must have.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@NKleinmeyer
Hey Nathan - thanks for joining us!
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@DRich0696
nope...just thinking what is want to know a house had.:)
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@mrbadura
I love the pictures you post on instagram of your house!!
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1: To build the perfect school we have to start with the staff - describe the teachers you would choose.
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BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Julie Stone, 5th grade, Westwood, Ankeny. Must have, a place for my piano.
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@PeaceLoveMHeine
thanks! We got lucky when we go her. She’s a gem.
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MrMathAHS
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
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A1 people who have a passion to help kids learn and grow.
DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@BarefQQt
Hey Julie! Were you at the FFA Ctr on Tuesday? Did I miss our chance for a F2F?
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I'm gonna need a combo of peeps who can challenge me & keep me grounded.
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NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I would want teachers who have a a love for kids and a willingness to try new things and share.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Perfect teachers must establish relationships first and have a
#growthmindset
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Yes - challenge me!
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https://t.co/lrJYeguIQE
PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I'm gonna need a combo of peeps who can challenge me & keep me grounded.
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Dedicated, resilient, trustworthy, passionate, not happy with the status quo.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
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https://t.co/9JsEfTyvSf
BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: Teachers need to be flexible, vulnerable, asks willing to collaborate!
mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: as
@DrBradBuck
taught me, hire talent first. You can teach everything else. Can't teach talent.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Take a risk!
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https://t.co/RwPhJduOh8
NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I would want teachers who have a a love for kids and a willingness to try new things and share.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@NKleinmeyer
good answer
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Ryan in MI, MS SS Teacher. Let's get ready to
#ankedchat
!
DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1: It would be great if teachers were experts in their disciplines and were able to push students to high levels of performance.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@mrbadura
would that mean open to change all the time??
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BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@DRich0696
No, bummer, I missed it because I was sick. Hope you win big!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@MrLisekRPSA
Hey Ryan! Great to have you with us!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@BarefQQt
I got nothin'
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@PeaceLoveMHeine
pretty much!
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Compassionate, energetic, and master thinkers. Willing to look foolish in front of their Ss in the name of engagement.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: read What Great Teachers Do Differently by
@ToddWhitaker
if they do most of those, hire them
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@mrbadura
ok - good - that would be awesome!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Like being vulnerable? I like that thinking.
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https://t.co/9kszZljwRn
MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Compassionate, energetic, and master thinkers. Willing to look foolish in front of their Ss in the name of engagement.
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1: When hiring I look for the most reflective person. Reflective people are learners and seek out others.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@DRich0696
We don't learn until we see what we're not good at. Ss and Ts.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: We’re building the perfect school tonight - what student and parent characteristics will we need?
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@alneppl
Hi Al - you have accumulated a great staff so this Q is made for you! Reflective, huh - good choice.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: Ss and Ps willing to come learn at anytime (within reason) because a teachable moment arose after normal school hours.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: no such thing as perfect students so send me what you have. However, nice to have parents willing to engage & be involved
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Perfect students love to learn - they collaborate, persevere, aim high, work hard, and have a high level of integrity.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Parents would provide full support for their child, the staff and the school plus hold their child to high expectations.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Ss are eager to learn, willing to try new things. Ps are supportive & hold Ss accountable as well.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@DRich0696
it's always weird when we tweet the exact same things.
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HargensSAM
May 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A1: teachers who have a growth mindset in putting student achievement first
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: I don’t know if I would want all “perfect” Ss and Ps at my school. Must have some diversity, I believe.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
So difficult keeping up on my phone. Laptop at school:(
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@HargensSAM
Welcome to
#ankedchat
Brandon. Growth mindset is a must in my book too.
NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2: Parents tend to send us the best they have. I want parents who support and students who are open to learning opportunities.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@mrbadura
what he said...
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@mrbadura
keepin' it real!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@mrevansclass
Oh that's a tough one.
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2: no Ss or Ps characteristics needed - let's win them over, gain buyin by our actions.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Q3: What would the physical space look like in the perfect school?
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: I'm ready to create an environment that doesn't involve desks - more collaborative spaces.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@alneppl
exactly. I love the phrase, "They haven't had me yet." But if you're a team, it should be, "They haven't had US yet!"
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3: Lots of natural light and multiple options for learning stations - desks, tall tables, soft chairs; options to fit all wants.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3b: Similar to the AGILE workspace in the corporate setting.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3: Murals w/vivid colors, classrooms with retractable walls for cross curricular work, group stations for collaboration.
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HargensSAM
May 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A2: as educators build a relationship and find what motivates them. Growth occurs when these are present
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BTDelaney
May 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3 I want standing desk!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@BTDelaney
I have a peer who wants standing tables for students...glad you're here Coach.
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BenMuller1
May 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Ben Muller. SE Elementary. Ankeny
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@HargensSAM
Relationships at all levels with all stakeholders.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@BenMuller1
Good evening Ben! Great to have you!
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3.2: There would be spaces outside the classroom setting where students could Sharpen the Saw and create balance. NECESSARY!
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3: roomy rooms, flexible seating, teachers get options for class furniture. Budget to support different styles...
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@BenMuller1
Hi Ben - glad you're here.
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3: No lockers, charging stations everywhere. Relaxing environment. Pretty much like a Starbucks.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@mrbadura
I'd go for an actual Starbucks in the perfect school.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
If I were a student I would love to learn in a Starbucks environment.
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https://t.co/bBV2XgTZMH
mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3: No lockers, charging stations everywhere. Relaxing environment. Pretty much like a Starbucks.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Love seeing my kids' principal and teachers learning alongside me. Awesome.
@BenMuller1
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@mrbadura
@PeaceLoveMHeine
W/o that annoying burnt coffee smell.
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: elem classrooms are more organic, constantly changing configurations. At desks, tables, floor, etc.
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jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: I think having the students tell us what they need is a great place to start
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@jenlynn7788
Hi Jenna - glad you decided to join us!
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Q4: Describe the curriculum in the perfect school if you were in charge of building it.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: Engaging, real life curriculum.
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BTDelaney
May 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@alneppl
for u are students? I want mine for students!
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NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: Its the people, not the programs. Curriculum is just a platform for learning.
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mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: Teacher created because we gave them the autonomy and trusted them to create something instead of a company.
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BTDelaney
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: Physical education everyday for every child
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jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: This is hard and I couldn't do it alone, this is when I would rely on those awesome people from Q1
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: Curriculum built by the Ss, facilitated by the Ts
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
I would vote for that.
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https://t.co/K51oxISsOj
BTDelaney
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: Physical education everyday for every child
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
A4: rigorous but flexible curriculum that allows Ts to be Ts and promotes creativity and risk taking by both Ts and Ss
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Yes, yes, and yes please!
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https://t.co/6eOhKCMUyL
mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: Teacher created because we gave them the autonomy and trusted them to create something instead of a company.
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BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
A4: Whatever the curriculum, the delivery needs to involve student voice and choice throughout.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
A4: Project based, assessed by a rubric with growth in mind. Needs to be cross curricular and reach to solve world issues.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Collaborate with the perfect staff - great answer!
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https://t.co/hC3oVGjKtP
jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: This is hard and I couldn't do it alone, this is when I would rely on those awesome people from Q1
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@MrLisekRPSA
I like the problem solving aspect especially.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Q5: What components would need to be present in the instructional model of your perfect school?
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
A4: Narrow the focus, ensure articulation and provide time for inquiry
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A5: Instruction would be student-centered and varied - lots of activity and physical movement incorporated.
#collaboration
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@alneppl
Big shift to discovery learning and embracing the struggle involved with learning.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
A5: collaboration, lots of questions, exploration...
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
A5: really liking the
@robertjmarzano
#41elements
instructional framework. Takes best practices & puts into a guide/checklist
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
A5: Students. The end. They take care of the rest.
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jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
A5: 1 element for me would be constant differentiation, it allows all students to be challenged at all ends of the spectrum
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
A5: bring students to the table. Let them share their genius too.
@AngelaMaiers
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
A5: see distinguished column of Danielson rubrics - all about GRR.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
A5: I'm being challenged by my self-pacing right now. I think it's right - it's just hard. See -->
https://t.co/73OR7ceQoo
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
This is a good model
#fisherandfrey
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https://t.co/bPBknv6EM9
mrbadura
May 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
A5: Something that is ever-changing. Take some of the best from each inst. model. Not one model is best fro all Ss.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@CCooperWWP
feel free to jump in to
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
Q6: How would the culture or social environment of the perfect school look and feel?
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@mrbadura
This might be one of the hardest things to put into practice.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
A6: Feeling of family with the staff and Ss
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
A6: starts w admin who is all in--sets example of encouragement, caring, sharing. Ts who do the same & teach Ss to do so as well
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@THLibrariZen
Waiting for you to join
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BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@PeaceLoveMHeine
Impressive endeavor! I'm sure the hard work is worth it!
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A6: everyone's attendance is high - Ss, Ts, even subs want to work there. What's your schools first impression to visitors?
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jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A6: It would feel warm and inviting, with an overarching theme of trust and family for all stakeholders
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@BarefQQt
I'm on the fence... Ss are liking it for the most part - not sure I could do it all year.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A6: Clearly defined expectations on how Ss and Ts interact are practiced/enforced. Energy, movement, and creativity encouraged.
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
A6: love seeing "Once a Hawk" stickers. Shows that the culture and buy in stuck w that student. (No offense to the other side)
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@mrevansclass
we're moving toward "The Hawk Way" instead...similar sentiment...
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Have to have one KaBoom tonight - this is it! Who wouldn't want that kind of school?
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https://t.co/CF6CViPN2l
jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A6: It would feel warm and inviting, with an overarching theme of trust and family for all stakeholders
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@PeaceLoveMHeine
#trustfamilybelievehawks
Go
@Ankeny_Hawks
@lhilliowa
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A6: Welcoming environment - you could feel it when you walked in the door.
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
Q7: What one thing could we take from tonight into our school tomorrow to work toward the perfect school?
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mrevansclass
May 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A6: my HS was "All for one, one for all, Bearcats all the way!" Rang true for everything.
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@BvilleSchools
BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
A6: Leaders and learners at every level supporting each other on their journey together.
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MrLisekRPSA
May 12 @ 10:50 PM EDT
A7: The culture of collaboration that is necessary for any successful school.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:50 PM EDT
A7: I can try to be the best me that I can be and bring out the best in those I encounter.
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THLibrariZen
May 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
Thanks for the
#ankedchat
invite
@DRich0696
! Sorry I didn't jump in sooner. Was finishing a
@padlet
to share student book recommendations!
NKleinmeyer
May 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
A7: Bring a positive attitude with me to school and make it contagious.
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alneppl
May 12 @ 10:52 PM EDT
A7: Simple - Everyday is a new day, we all choose our attitude everyday. What will you choose?
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PeaceLoveMHeine
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
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jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A7: To help create a school that is moving forward we have to continue to improve as educators each day
#vulnerability
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@alneppl
Yep.
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https://t.co/847NMoUdYw
alneppl
May 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@alneppl
sorry for the typos - getting late...
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Continuous growth - if you can get that trend going you need to write a book.
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https://t.co/WjHA2xa7Ab
jenlynn7788
May 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A7: To help create a school that is moving forward we have to continue to improve as educators each day
#vulnerability
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BarefQQt
May 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
A7: Yep, you all said it well. A positive attitude, bringing my best self every day, being ready to learn and grow.
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DRich0696
- Moderator
May 12 @ 10:57 PM EDT
Thanks to everyone who participated in
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tonight - hoping to have some AHS & CHS Teacher Acedemy students next week. Come back!