#mtedchat Archive

#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.
Tuesday September 5, 2017
10:00 PM EDT
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #MTedchat! Topic tonight is โ€œCreating Meaningful Family & Community Connections" Please introduce yourself: name/role/location.
  • participatechat Sep 5 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #mtedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/ujIjhnvel3
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    It is not too late to invite a friend!! Give a shout out to someone to join us tonight! #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Good evening everyone! Hope you can join us for the chat tonight! Crista Anderson, Dixon School Principal. #mtedchat
  • techsavvyteach Sep 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hey all. Long time, no chat! Lurking a bit tonight as the dryer finishes. :) Jason, @MontDigAcad AssistantDir/CurriculumDir #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Chat will be typical Q1, A1 format. Include #MTedchat on every post. You might find it handy to use Tweetchat https://t.co/ES5EublVE1
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    How has the year started for everyone? I know starting with the smoke in the air is a challenge. Inside recess 2nd Week of school! #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Yay!! Hi Jason! It HAS been awhile! Glad you could make it! #mtedchat
    In reply to @techsavvyteach, @MontDigAcad
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Moderator tonight will be @cristama. Be looking for Qs coming from @cristama to join the convo. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Kinda quiet so far, but optimistic everyone is just running late ;) (Or...it IS the start of school) #mtedchat
    In reply to @techsavvyteach, @MontDigAcad
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    All chats will be archived at https://t.co/MK3McLD9EA #MTedchat (Question #1 coming soon!)
  • techsavvyteach Sep 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    I would totally understand the "too exhausted to Tweet." Luckily, you and I share enough strong views between us. :) #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Valid point!! It always acts as a productive reflection for me ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @techsavvyteach
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Q1a: How has parent/community involvement changed from when you were a student? Q1b: Why has it shifted? #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hello #MTedchat friends! Ann here from Billings. It's been ages - I've missed my tweeps!
  • C_Fox216 Sep 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    done a few of these mostly lurking. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi Carli!! Welcome! Glad you could make it! Remember to add #mtedchat to your tweets so they show for everyone! :)
    In reply to @EdtecaroniW3ase
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi Ann!! So happy to 'see' you! #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hey Mr Savvy! You do it all, including laundry! Glad to see you kickin it back on #mtedchat!
    In reply to @techsavvyteach, @MontDigAcad
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Lurk away, friend ;) Feel free to add voice when you'd like! Differentiated PD at its finest ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @C_Fox216
  • techsavvyteach Sep 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hey Ann! Great to see you here! I also have strong views on laundry :D #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • asamper Sep 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1 #mtedchat Contradictory... more involved in some ways, less involved in others, even clueless. Not sure why.
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1 I can only assume that my Ts were too afraid to contact my Ps unless I was in trouble ๐Ÿ˜‰ I found it to be the opposite! #mtedchat
  • sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Sarah from Iowa joining :) #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1b Took me several yrs teaching to realize that Ps were my greatest allies & that the sooner I made the connection, the better! #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Q1a: How has parent/community involvement changed from when you were a student? Q1b: Why has it shifted? #MTedchat
  • sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1: I think Ps now are involved differently-more so in some ways and less so in many ways that matter. But parenting has changed #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hi Sarah, and welcome!! Hope you've had a great Tuesday! #mtedchat
    In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Greetings All! Marla K-5 Librarian. Always interested in parent relations. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hi Ana! #mtedchat
    In reply to @asamper
  • dasheffield23 Sep 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A1: Most households have two working parents. The last several years I have had trouble finding a room parent to help out. #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Gordon, middle school principal in Lockwood. Looking forward to learning from everyone tonight. #MTedchat
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1 I don't think we want to go that far back into history! lol #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Hey Mr. Klasna! Glad to have you here! :-) #mtedchat
    In reply to @gklasna
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1a: When I was a student, there were only a couple parent volunteers. What happened in class wasn't shared as openly. A1b: Tech #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Welcome Marla! #mtedchat
    In reply to @bookwormmarla
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Hi Gordon!! Glad to have you here! #mtedchat
    In reply to @gklasna
  • asamper Sep 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Hello!! #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1 I remember room mothers! But not the fund-raising and family activities we have at my school now. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Hi David! Glad you could join! #mtedchat
    In reply to @dasheffield23
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1 my mom was a teacher in my middle school so she was very involved. That kind of skews my point of view. #MTedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Thanks Ann. #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Q2: Communication is important in opening school to parents & community. How do you, does your school encourage communication? #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A1: As with most things, it's situational...but generally, I don't remember the number of opportunities for Ps to come to school. #mtedchat
  • massignmenthelp Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/FKXZPYFim7 #Edbean #mntedu #MTedchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #Edbean #mntedu #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Agreed. My dad was a HS admin, so I think many of my Ts were hand-picked. I'm sure I was quite lucky. #MTedchat
    • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
      A1 my mom was a teacher in my middle school so she was very involved. That kind of skews my point of view. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Q2: Communication is important in opening school to parents & community. How do you, does your school encourage communication? #MTedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Thank you. I'm looking forward to tonight's topic. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2 With so many options for social media, I think it seems important to find the parents and reach out to them where they are. BUT #mtedchat
  • sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2: we host events for families at school. Ts use @ClassDojo and SM to keep Ps in the loop #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    We are definitely trying to be more strategic in this area in Dixon. Bring walls down. Encourage open dialogue..support. #mtedchat
    In reply to @gklasna
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2b ...there's a FINE LINE between "friending" parents & simply using social med to reach out & communicate about their children. #mtedchat
  • dasheffield23 Sep 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: We use Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I use YouTube and Bloomz to text parents. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Travis from Billings, K-5 principal joining late...#MTedchat
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2 Social media aside, I think our parent council meetings, activities, plus reg email principal newsletters make the diff. #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A2 With tools like @Seesaw and even Google Classroom, there is no reason NOT to "invite" parents in, esp digitally! #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    This has been a shift for me. At Hawthorne, used Blog, Twitter, etc. In Dixon, general communication is Facebook. Great Feedback #mtedchat
    • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
      A2 With so many options for social media, I think it seems important to find the parents and reach out to them where they are. BUT #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Travis!! Yay! Nice to see you ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2 Social media helps, but without meaningful F2F contacts, it is not enough. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A1) Parents seem much more involved to me, but from a distance. I think it's digital. They can check in with a text. #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Agreed. I tried hard to never teach at the same buildings where my kids went. #mtedchat
    In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: We designed the school web site to add a tab for student sites, calendar, announcements, and school slideshow. So many use it! #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    We use social media and newsletters #MTedchat
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2 IF we could text parents directly, that would really impact parent relations. Not everyone checks email. #mtedchat
  • sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    It has its perks but there are just as many negatives. I want my boys to have their own identity away from me #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Thanks! Good to "see" you, too. It's been WAY too long! #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    I made that choice too. There are pros and cons to both. Now, distance really matters. Schedule ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS, @sarahmomof3boys
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Please say you will go to MAEMSP this year ;) April...hmmm...that's a long way off to promise, huh? #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    When I send a letter home I also try to take a picture of it and tweet it out as well. #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Yep! I also felt (and still feel sometimes) like I was "intruding" on the Ts when I stopped in, too. #mtedchat
    In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Yes, but we still send printed communication of the most important things. We just don't send as many reminders that way ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @sarahmomof3boys
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    @RemindHQ is a SUPER tool for this! You can text Ps and they can text you back without having your phone number. #mtedchat
    In reply to @bookwormmarla, @RemindHQ
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A2) Use every means we can to hit every family: website (eh), newsletters (who reads em), remind (efficient but impersonal). #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    #mtedchat
    • EdtecaroniW3ase Sep 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      Carli Cockrell; instructional designer, adjunct Edu faculty (undergrad), former K-12 educator; Great Falls, MT
      In reply to @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A2: I've started putting some of our community meetings: Title 1, IEC, etc. just before school events...better showing (with food) #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A2b) Email (careful), Twitter (few parents on), Facebook (EVERYONE but pics meet some resistance). #MTedchat Starting infographic to try...
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Don't you think most parents just want to know that their child is safe, important, and valued for the talents they bring? #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A2: A goal for this year is to increase opportunities for two-way communication. Getting feedback, sharing process. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Q3: Often, parents/community experience formal interactions w/school, what informal/social experiences have you experienced/seen? #MTedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    I am planning on it, yes...no promises though? I assume you are going? #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Hi #MTedchat, joining late! Rachel, K-8 curric specialist in Bozeman, MT.
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Yes, definitely. I love that we can share images and experiences that confirm that for parents. #mtedchat
    • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      Don't you think most parents just want to know that their child is safe, important, and valued for the talents they bring? #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Hi Rachel! Welcome!! #mtedchat
    In reply to @rachelmarker
  • sarahmomof3boys Sep 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3: Use of SM to communicate. Also family events like book fairs, fun nights, holiday parties #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Q3: Often, parents/community experience formal interactions w/school, what informal/social experiences have you experienced/seen? #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3 It's a tough call between "formal" and "informal." For prof relationship, I think most events/activites SHOULD be more formal. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    YES! I've starting carrying postcards to send-quick note w/strengths I see in their child. My goal was four a day-got one today. #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Yes... when I saw the presenters are friends... Tony Sinanis and Joe Sanfelippo will be there. Definitely worth it. #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Hey friend! Multitasking, as in, getting kids to sleep. ๐Ÿ™ˆ #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    I think that would carry great weight, coming from the principal! #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A3: Dixon has reminded me how important tradition is to families. We have an event almost monthly that truly brings families in. #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A3 At family fun night our admin team serves dinner to parents and teachers. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I hope so. I've got them for the teachers, too! Again, 4 a day but got one done today. #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Oh, there's lots of that. Believe me! "I'm on Twitter!! GO TO BED!" #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Interesting interpretation. Growing up, I only really recall PT conferences, concerts, etc. not picnics, socials. #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A3) Monster Mash (Halloween fun night, indoor trick-or-treat, games, food, and decorate pumpkin). #MTedchat
  • jaycgreenwald Sep 5 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A3 Hosting a club led to adults stopping in at less hectic times leading to nice conversations. #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A3.1 When I'm out in the community being a "normal person" I like to talk with parents and students #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    At open house, Hdog's math teacher actually gave US postcards preaddressed to HER! I loved this idea; why not go both ways?! #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    "Normal person" - I love it! Those short conversations build great bridges! #MTedchat
    In reply to @gklasna
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    So I tend to consider formal to be those functional events. Since teaching, love school read-ins, open invites... #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Love this idea! I appreciated getting these from my admin. Kids will LOVE them! #MTedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr, @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    I completely agree... Away from the office...talking about whatever comes up. #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr, @gklasna
  • jaycgreenwald Sep 5 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A3 I also helped some adults with their own tech questions. #itsupportforparents #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    In the back of my mind, I'm thinking of some who literally "friend," hang out with parents... could make for some real weirdness. #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A3) Any time their child is on stage, they will come! Poetry Cafe, Hip Hop, Native Am. Dance, YES Cross Country Meet, etc. #MTedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A3 Math + literacy nights take the "formal" of learning and make it comfortable/welcoming for families. Love seeing whole fam unit #MTedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    They are great. They allow people to see you in a different light. Especially when I'm in my mowing clothes. #MTedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Yes! I find that happens with a lot of the extra-curriculars, and our after school club pick-up time. #mtedchat
    In reply to @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Yes, there is definitely line there. To me..that is casual... If I use this one again, I'll remember to clarify :) #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Q4: Many parents carry past fear and apprehension regarding their own school experience. How do foster those relationships? #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    It all makes so much more sense when you see the "fam unit" in action, doesn't it? #mtedchat
    In reply to @rachelmarker
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A3: We decided today to transform a small office at the school into a family resource center. Excited to see what that becomes! #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Or not! Some young Ts may not think that this is such a blurry line unless we actually talk about it. #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Ugh... Typo... I hate it when I do that :-P #mtedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A3 b) my fave as T was writing celebrations! Ss shared writing *process,* read pieces in small groups. Room full of PRIDE #MTedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    That's awesome. I've done that to my office to meet more informally with Ps and Ts. Puts us all at ease. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4 We are in APTT - Academic Parent Teacher Teams. Have grade-level meets for group reporting, ice-breakers, activities to help Ss #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4 I loved to treat those families like the teachers they always WISHED they had would have. #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    We have a family resource center that does a lot of great things that bring parents in. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Ahh, yes. So revealing! ๐Ÿ‘€ #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    True... &, in many of our smaller, more rural schools, teachers grew up in community where they teach. Levels of appropriateness #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4b IMO, they want to know you respect their kids; they send the the only ones they've got, having done the best job they know how #mtedchat
  • jaycgreenwald Sep 5 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4 Not sure. Curious what others think. Is it okay to ask parents if they had good/bad experiences with school?#mtedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    @gialaforge and @DebPersons2 in Bzn shared this for their #406TLI project. Sounds phenomenal! #MTedchat
    In reply to @bookwormmarla, @gialaforge, @DebPersons2
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    We did Parent Resource center for several years. Instituting APTT took that time. It all helps. #mtedchat
    In reply to @gklasna, @cristama
  • jaycgreenwald Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A4 Maybe ask parents about their favorite and least fav Ts? #mtedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Hmmm... What would you do differently if you had the answer? #mtedchat
    In reply to @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    I love it.. We often help families with forms and paperwork. Allows us to do that away from computer lab. #mtedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    What a great resource for families! Excellent use of space. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A4 Be kind and gracious. @kinsey80 does a great job of making positive calls home to parents. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A4) Reach out. Often. Greet them ea day outside. Wave and shout. Welcome them first. We must chip away at their guard w/sincerity. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Yes! I think it is. I have many times the last couple years. Often, it just comes up. As 5th Teacher, I asked on... #mtedchat
    In reply to @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    ... a beg of year survey I sent to parents. It was mostly about their child, but "What was your biggest challenge.." #mtedchat
    In reply to @jaycgreenwald
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A4 Frequent communications home, as much informative + positive as poss. Would def use @Seesaw as window into Ss lrng now! #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A4: It takes time. We moved IEPs out of SPED room and into classroom. Small shift, but put parents at ease. #mtedchat Mtgs can intimidate.
    • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      Q4: Many parents carry past fear and apprehension regarding their own school experience. How do foster those relationships? #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Just have to be careful not to open the door to "well I was bad at ____, so don't be surprised if my kid is, too."๐Ÿ˜ฌ #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama, @jaycgreenwald
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Our FACS teacher sent out a questionnaire to parents asking them what they would like her to know about their student. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama, @jaycgreenwald
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    What if you just did that anyway? ๐Ÿ˜‰ #mtedchat
    In reply to @jaycgreenwald
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Agreed. Lots of smiles, friendliness. Help them see the similarities in our humanness. We're not scary "school people" of past #MTedchat
    In reply to @NiemeyerMr
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I kinda see that as a teaching opportunity. If you know that's been shared in the home, can support #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS, @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q5: All schools are community schools in one form or another. How do you/can you partner with extended community? #MTedchat
  • MEMSPAchat Sep 5 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @cristama #MTedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    That's what mine did too... Parents really loved it. Had a few guiding questions...but pretty open. I learned SO much. #mtedchat Used info.
    In reply to @gklasna, @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A4: We moved our Open House to the front yard, let families go in at own pace to classroom. Found many paired up when new T. ;) #mtedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    I love sharing #growthmindset resources w Ps. I bet many of them wish they'd had Ts who approached lrng thru that lens. #MTedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS, @cristama, @jaycgreenwald
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Right?? I think it would be a great community night addition. Not a big presentation, but an activity. #mtedchat
    • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:46 PM EDT
      I love sharing #growthmindset resources w Ps. I bet many of them wish they'd had Ts who approached lrng thru that lens. #MTedchat
      In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS, @cristama, @jaycgreenwald
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Ask parents and others to share their expertise: robotics, local history, etc. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    RT @bookwormmarla Ask parents and others to share their expertise: robotics, local history, etc. #mtedchat (THIS!!!)
    In reply to @bookwormmarla
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A5 Our Native American Ed., Engineering, and Career Days bring in a lot of community members. #mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A5) Approach your comm! Bankers to provide experience on investments. Architects for math extension. #MTedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A5 Bring in artists (+ other experts) to work w Ss. Also engage Ps, siblings, anyone who can model s/thing w Ss. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A5: Our school is focusing more on partnership w/Dixon Senior Center. Amazing how 2 gens feel so far apart until they share space #mtedchat
    • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      Q5: All schools are community schools in one form or another. How do you/can you partner with extended community? #MTedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    A5) Comm leaders to mentor/coach soft skills. Robotics with refinery. Theater for Ts to incorporate mvmnt. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    A5: Partner with Missoula Writing Collaborative to integrate place-based reading and writing. Powerful process. Fun too! #mtedchat
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5.1 We have a couple banks that come in and work with students on managing money. #mtedchat
  • rachelmarker Sep 5 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    @YouCubedOrg has great posters. Here's one for math I use https://t.co/RUUZYGTSVz #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama, @YouCubedOrg
  • jaycgreenwald Sep 5 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5 Service learning. (Yes, I hope to say this once per chat.) ๐Ÿ˜œ#mtedchat
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5) I find the more specific I can be on what we want, the more people we get. Just "volunteering" intimidates people. #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Yes! We did that too... Financial Literacy set up through @everfi The students and teacher really enjoyed it. #mtedchat
    In reply to @gklasna, @EverFi
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Sweet!! Thank you!! #mtedchat
    In reply to @rachelmarker, @YouCubedOrg
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I agree. That's a very good program. #MTedchat
    In reply to @cristama, @EverFi
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A5) Ask business to partner. @CTA_Group partnered 19 years ago to read w/kids. Now do math extension also. Strength together. #MTedchat
  • AnnBruckerTIS Sep 5 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Goodnight, #mtedchat friends! I'm off to create a video! ;-)
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Ohhhh...yes, completely agree. We will be highlighting different career bands through the year, makes planning easier too #mtedchat
    • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      A5) I find the more specific I can be on what we want, the more people we get. Just "volunteering" intimidates people. #MTedchat
  • St006C Sep 5 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Oh no! It's Tuesday and I missed #TeacherFriends AND #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Q6: How do you support new members in your community integrate quickly? Students, parents, families, businesses? #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Thank you SO much for jumping in! I miss you!! #mtedchat
    In reply to @AnnBruckerTIS
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A6) Have to give tour! Generate excitement. Sharing "what we do..." #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A6: This one comes easier for me as admin than it did as teacher. Was good with student, but not always family. Reach out. Call. #mtedchat
  • St006C Sep 5 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    #MTedchat peeps, I am thinking of you and Mt fires! Ash on my truck this AM from Jolly Mtn fire in Wa!
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A6: A simple personal introduction can really help establish a relationship for the remainder of year and beyond. Moving is SCARY #mtedchat
  • bookwormmarla Sep 5 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Must go watch Frontline, "The Man Who Knew." Good night All! #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Ugh, yes... It's been so bad. #mtedchat
    In reply to @St006C
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Nighty night, friend ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @bookwormmarla
  • gklasna Sep 5 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A6 Whenever a new student comes in we give a tour to the students and parents. It helps with the comfort level. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Life happens :) Luckily, we are ALWAYS here ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @St006C
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Challenge: Encourage colleagues to join #MTedchat and embrace digital pedagogy and professional development!
  • cristama - Moderator Sep 5 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Until next week, keep the conversation going by including #MTedchat in your tweets.
  • NiemeyerMr Sep 5 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A6) Used "ambassadors" to give tours and meetings with new Ss, Ps, and community. Hearing it from Ss is more powerful. #MTedchat