#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday December 13, 2016
8:00 PM EST
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#CTedu
! Let us know who you are, your role in education and your favorite holiday activity!
EduGladiators
Dec 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
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TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Chrissy from NJ. 3rd grade teacher. Fav holiday activity? Trimming the tree
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Mr_Hutchinson_
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Dec 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hello everyone Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford CT.
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Good evening
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Christie here Norwalk Tech Coach, ELA teacher, emerging leader
@NewLeadersOrg
Christmas lights!!!
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Keri here! Lead Teacher in a K-4 school in Newtown. Fav holiday activity...singing carols!
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Welcome
@Mr_Hutchinson_
How are you? Good week so far?
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TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Report cards and
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!
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In reply to @wkrakower
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
how are you? Great start to the week
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?
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
Busy week! Trying to get report cards done but want to chat with you guys, too!
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
H Kerri
@TheConnectedEdu
Chirste Hi How are you doing?
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
pretty good...things are going well at work
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @TheConnectedEdu
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Popping in and out of
#njed
and
#ctedu
. Trying to support!
In reply to @MrKrapels, @wkrakower
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Good Evening
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excited to be taking about Parental involvement. Rob from Norwalk, elementary AP.
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
what day and time is
#njed
?
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @MrKrapels, @wkrakower
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Why do think parental involvement is important?
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Why do you think parental involvement is important?
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1 coming up
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Glad you could join Keri.
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In reply to @KeriSnowden
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
First question coming soon
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smozer
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
Stacy from Greenwich finally catching the chat. I teach 3rd and love playing dreidel.
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: team work makes the dream work
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#bettertogether
two minds or more are better than one
JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
Jeremy, parent,
@ctserc
editor. Big on this issue. On national
@ParentCamp
Board.
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In reply to @ctserc, @ParentCamp
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1. Ss with involved Ps or other caregivers earn higher grades + test scores, have better social skills, + show improved behavior.
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AlexaSchlechter
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Hi all! Alexa, a tech integrator from New Canaan, jumping on while recording
@TeacherCast
TV!
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
welcome! Thanks for joining!
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In reply to @smozer
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Haha! Nah! Just love you guys!
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#NJed
In reply to @robpennington9, @MrKrapels, @wkrakower
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q1: Why is parental involvement so important?
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Parents are partners in their child's education. They can bring so much knowledge to the table. They should be valued team members
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Glad you could join Jeremy.
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In reply to @JeremyDBond, @ctserc, @ParentCamp
KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Thanks! Me too.
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In reply to @robpennington9
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Glad you could join Stacy.
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In reply to @smozer
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
knowledge to the table really helps with relationship building
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great share
In reply to @KeriSnowden
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 Because we are in it together! Ps/Ts/Ss=team!
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q1: Why is parental involvement so important?
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AlexaSchlechter
Dec 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: parents are one of the biggest stakeholders in the education experience.Ss are w/ Ts & Ps equally in time. We must work together
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
Parental PARTNERSHIP is important because school is only one component of children's learning. It's a joint effort. Learning is 24/7.
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Why do think parental involvement is important?
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
What are reasonable expectations for parental involvement?
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Isn't this the truth! Teamwork makes the dreamwork.
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Parents know their children. If they are respected team members, they will contribute to their child's success
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TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Oops! I got the day and time right, though!
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In reply to @wkrakower, @robinsonchris7, @MrKrapels
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Next question coming soon
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
What are reasonable expectations for parental involvement?
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smozer
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: We'll be with each child for one year. Parents are there every year. Their support is critical to life long growth.
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: Ps can value education, model respect for educators, and ask questions or encourage their students to ask questions
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2 Some parents find it tough to be involved even though they want to be
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AlexaSchlechter
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: I think that totally depends on the child and their needs, & the teacher.Involvement will be personalized, as with all learning!
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TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
True. I have many Ps that do what they can but work usually gets in the way.
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2. Ps do the best they can. Involvement will vary depending on the family/situation.
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
I find it hard to reach that group of parent. I empathize with them because I understand the demands of the day to day
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
Define involvement?
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
jgmac1106
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
Parents rock.
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2:
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I expect the parents to listen to and trust as much as we do
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
What are reasonable expectations for parental involvement?
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: for some parents, a previous negative experience with school can color every future interaction
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
Trust is important but hard to build when contact is limited
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In reply to @robinsonchris7
JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
This should really be a partnership with mutual expectations. Parents are already involved with their child. Do you invite them in?
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
What are reasonable expectations for parental involvement?
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Yes they are always encourage to come in and participate
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In reply to @JeremyDBond
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
We have to find ways to meet Ps where they are. Always a way and definitely not easy.
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @robinsonchris7
SchleiderJustin
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2 support the teacher with consequences and rewards at home. Show interest in their learning. Just ?s is enough
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
This can be tough with older students who resist their parent's involvement
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @JeremyDBond
smozer
Dec 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
I agree. Parent involvement needs to be individualized to fit parent situation and child's needs.
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In reply to @robpennington9
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
Good question! I think class visits, phone calls feed back on social media etc
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In reply to @robpennington9
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
at
#edcampnj
a principal made it a priority to reach by visiting, passed out "stars" certificate at the house
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:21 PM EST
I am using
@ClassDojo
this year for parent comm. I don't do points only for messaging Ps. We are all loving it!
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:21 PM EST
How do we meet them? Do we make home visits?
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
welcome! Hope all is well!
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: How do you encourage parental involvement?
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
what kind of involvement do they resist? Are relationships built from the get-go?
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In reply to @KeriSnowden, @Mr_Hutchinson_
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Bouncing around tonight too, I see!
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#NJed
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @SchleiderJustin
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Great way to meet families where they are?
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @ClassDojo
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Yes! Every single parent joined and the best part is messages can be translated into diff langs.
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In reply to @robpennington9, @ClassDojo
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: I started using Bloomz this year. It is great!
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
Some assume a "got ya" intention from educators that leads to automatic mistrust.
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
what kind of involvement do they resist? Are relationships built from the get-go?
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In reply to @KeriSnowden, @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: before school year BBQs, open houses, coffees,
@Seesaw
@remind
, parent conferences, positive phone calls a least once a quarter
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: How do you encourage parental involvement?
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smozer
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: I wish Back to School night was the night or week before school. Parents would be more involved if they knew expectations.
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
how much is social media accepted in your districts? And are parents comfortable using it w schools?
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @robpennington9
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3 I invite Ps in, call home, greet them every day at drop off and pick up. Make time for small talk and to get to know them
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: How do you encourage parental involvement?
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
I like that Idea We used do a cook out before school started. Maybe we will bring that back
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In reply to @smozer
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:26 PM EST
yes the everyday contact is so important
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:26 PM EST
A3. We have many opportunities. Literacy Nights, Tech Nights, Cookouts, Pancake Breakfast. So many opportunities.
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:26 PM EST
A3: Must reach out multiple times in multiple ways. Try email and newsletter but also video posts and pictures. Use social media.
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
we have a comprehensive media policy that covers social media. SO far only a few opted not to use it
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In reply to @JeremyDBond, @robpennington9
JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
I say this often: Parents' stories matter. Listen. They don't have to be expert at teaching; they're experts of their own experience.
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KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: for some parents, a previous negative experience with school can color every future interaction
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
lol well maybe not the right word choice
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In reply to @SchleiderJustin
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
i like the idea of video post. Do you make them or do your kids make them?
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In reply to @KeriSnowden
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
I got every parent to sign off this year! That was a first! Well worth the effort!
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
we have a comprehensive media policy that covers social media. SO far only a few opted not to use it
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In reply to @JeremyDBond, @robpennington9
JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
that's great! Is it posted somewhere? Would be interested in models out there.
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @robpennington9
SchleiderJustin
Dec 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 Use a variety of ways to connect. Best way recently is
@seesaw
gets no better
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
@Mr_Hutchinson_
I see. The result of decades of "involvement" as a response to a problem. Keep working on the mindset!
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robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
Our district has been slow moving with social media. We use SM to tell our story for Ps.
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
awesome!
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
@seesaw
so easy and great way to show student work Ss, Ps, and Ts love it
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In reply to @Seesaw
SchleiderJustin
Dec 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 Use a variety of ways to connect. Best way recently is
@seesaw
gets no better
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In reply to @Seesaw
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
Wow ! This chat flew by quickly!! Thank you for participating in this evening’s chat! I hope to see you all next week
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
thank you for a great chat
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great ideas!
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TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
You guys really need to make
#ctedu
longer! It's my new favorite chat!
@robinsonchris7
@robpennington9
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @robinsonchris7, @robpennington9
KeriSnowden
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
Thanks everyone!
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3) Show respect. Seek out their voice. Always be glad to see or hear from them. Invite them to lead discussions about their kids.
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: How do you encourage parental involvement?
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
both sound good.
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @smozer
TheConnectedEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love the energy and the people in this chat
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mrnesi
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
That's cuz you live in southern CT aka North Jersey HAHA!
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@Mr_Hutchinson_
@robinsonchris7
@robpennington9
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @Mr_Hutchinson_, @robinsonchris7, @robpennington9
JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
baby steps! Thanks for sharing.
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robinsonchris7
Dec 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
I can chat for days but I think people are drawn to the
#quickandtothepoint
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @TheConnectedEdu, @robpennington9
robpennington9
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
yes -
@EdCampSWCT
will be on March 11.
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JeremyDBond
Dec 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
Thank you. Great chat. Invite parents! Nothin' about us without us. 😉
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
Good point!!!
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In reply to @JeremyDBond
