#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday February 3, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Don from Connecticut, Health and Physical Educator, for the next hour I'll be chatting, come join us.
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It's Wednesday at 6, that means !!
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Hi Don! Hope you are doing well :)
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Hey Kaitlyn! :) Thanks for joining! Hope you're doing well!
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all up in the Mojo!!! Jen E! Technology coach in Northern CA
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I'm Stephanie, 4th grade teacher, your moderator for tonight, and I had a banana & yogurt for breakfast :-)
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Hello! Joey from Milwaukee. 7th grade social studies student teacher/intern. Honey Nut Cherrios
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Hey Jen! :) Hope you are doing well!
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Christy from Murfreesboro. Technology coach at K-12 school in Rutherford County
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Yes indeed Jenna :) Thanks for asking.
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It's been awhile since I've been able to do a dojochat! Excited to be back! Jerrica, Florida, 3rd grade
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Welcome everybody. Nick Clayton, CD Ambassador & teacher/learner tech coach in SoCal.
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A1 I'm Kaitlyn, 3 grade math/science from Al. For breakfast I had my weekday usual: oatmeal, sausage, & (most important) coffee
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Hi Christy! :) Thanks for joining!
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Vicki from NJ and I had a yummy omelet courtesy of my hubby!
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and also -- missed breakfast
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Hello all! I'm John a 3rd teacher from Michigan. I had an Ultimate Breakfast Round this a.m.
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Hey Nick! :D Hope you are doing well!
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Hello ! Adrian McKay, Special Education Consultant and chicken sausage with over easy eggs. :)
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Coffee and a Special K breakfast bar, my usual.
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Yum, indeed!! :) Thanks for joining!
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Natasha, 4th grade teacher. I had a bacon and egg sandwich and an orange for breakfast.
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I am already experiencing breakfast envy
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A1 Have had nearly 20 if not more over the last 15 or so years. Health and Physical Education pre-service T's.
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Hello pre service English and Communication Secondary Education.
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A1- yes I have had a student teacher who is now a fabulous teacher at a Christian school in my city
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Sharon Norden, 5th grade teacher in Kansas
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A1: Yes, I have. Twice...both good experiences and would love to do so again
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A1: I haven't b/c I'm still considered "new" (3 years). Getting my first observer for the semester tomorrow.
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A1 Currently hosting a great intern! My first ever
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Breakfast you say? I had Weetabix approximately 15 hours ago. Currently attacking the cheddar
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Miki, K-5 music from IL. I always forget breakfast so I have fruit strips in my cabinet.
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A1 I've had 7. Most of them were great! Some - notsomuch...
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A1 Along with "pre-service" teachers I've had interns from a variety of Universities doing field work.
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A1 Yes, I have had several student teachers
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A1: I have had many pre service teachers. I even have one now.
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I'm about to get another one!
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A1: No pre-service but I have hosted a parent night session on iPad Eduapps at home
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A1 I have not hosted a ST in my room, but have had many students from the universities observe
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A1) as a preservice teacher I have been hosted twice, and it is an awesome experience from our end solidifying our new skills
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A1: I'm a FYT, so I haven't had a student teacher, but I am open to having college students observe.
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A1 It's great when you can learn from your pre-service educators. Bring new ideas is so outstanding.
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A1. Yes. Kinda like 50 shades of competence. Sublime to the ridiculous. Remember having to explain to one how a pen drive worked
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Great point! We can always learn something new from the newbies!
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Absolutely. It's a way of learning and helping one another get better at our "craft".
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I think I've had 7 also. I'm in contact with all of them except one. https://t.co/yDrx6kXsRd
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A1 I've had 7. Most of them were great! Some - notsomuch...
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A1: I have hosted both pre-service & an intern within my classroom. I enjoy supporting ed. professionals however possible.
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A2 Depending on the time of year we have them announced at our opening meeting (beginning of year) or mid-year at a staff meeting.
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Absolutely great joining for the first time.
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A2: I'd treat them as an equal immediately. They need to feel valued and respected.
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A2: Talk to them about the diverse population of students and ask about their classroom management technique.
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A2 I would ask them to meet me before coming in, show them around, have an interview to get to know them!
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A2 Have a meeting of the minds prior to them starting to see if we are compatible. Want a great experience for us both.
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A2: With a supportive attitude. Encourage them to observe at first but actively!
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a2 I would invite them to observe at first and then watch their interactions and encourage them to jump in
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My students wrote her letters about what we were learning in class & what we had learned so far that year
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A2) I would make sure they I sent them material before they came in so that they can immediately get them involved
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A2 I like to get them in the mix ASAP! Observe mostly, but feel free to get in there & go!
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Giving them a place that is theirs, a desk with th essentials. Allow them to explore your class and ask questions
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A2: Welcome them with open arms and answer any and all questions they have!
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A2. we have a very structured system for Student teachers & but I would welcome them as an observer, (1/2)
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A2: Spend time at the beginning making sure they understand they are respected as well as go over class norms/expectations
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A2- I also met with her ahead of time and she observed my class twice before starting.
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A2 I plan on welcoming her as an equal and letting her jump in and see what we're doing and get to know the kids right away
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A2. (2/2) tell the kids it's time to show off how awesome they are!
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I love it! Making it relevant
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It's SO important to solidify that bond w/ the Ss asap!
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A2: Make sure they have access to all info they will need to be successful
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A2: I welcome them with an interview where I lay out my expectations. I make sure to crack some bad jokes, to lighten the mood
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A2 S's really enjoy "pre-service" educators when they are engaged and ready to teach/learn.
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So impt! I remember feeling nervous when starting my internship because I didn't feel like an equal with my teacher
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A2: I have them get to know the Ss right away. I want them to be treated as an equal not an assistant.
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A2- giving them a tour of the school doesn't hurt either.
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A3: That our room is student centered and flexible. That everything we do revolves around a
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A3 Know that "teaching" is not easy, it takes hard work and dedication, a caring attitude, and a willingness to put in time/ NRG.
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A3. That we were all beginners once and to take time to master the basics before leaping for the stars
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A2: Make them feel comfortable and giving them a tour of the available resources.
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A3: That they take a while to learn things and showing your frustration frustrates them.
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A3. I want them to feel comfortable asking questions, trying new things. I want to learn from them as much as they learn from me
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Hi! I'm an elementary ed major at Coe College, participating for class & i'm hoping to learn and connect!
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A# I would hope they understand the importance of student relationships
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A3: Mistakes are okay and a growth mindset is necessary!
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A3 what they're learning, classroom management style, general knowledge of teacher.
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A3: That reflecting on our teaching is needed. Every. Single. Day.
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Hi . Joe, math & STEM coach joining in late.
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A3: T needs to be very open minded and know that all students learn differently. Success for one child is different for another.
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A3 Introduce to staff, in a comfortable and easy going manner, give them the best experience possible.
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A3 that my classroom is not traditional in any sense. We're alternative seating, pbl project, and Google classroom.
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A3) This question is great because as I enter schools I will keep all of this in mind!
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A3: That everyone started as a new teacher. It can be overwhelming but the positive outweighs it.
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A3: If they aren't on Twitter yet for a that they need to be!
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Yes! I love when my student teacher takes the initiative to reflect and discuss a lesson it shows a willingness to grow
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A3: That know that everyone is working on something. Everyone is learning. Including the master teacher to the pre-service T.
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A3: That we will all make mistakes, but we must learn from them. I don't want them walking on eggshells.
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I believe it is essential to have strong, positive relationships between teachers, students, and parents
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Well said. Being a connected educator is vital to professional growth.
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These kids have my heart & My job is to educate them but I am also accountable for how they feel when they leave my room.
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I’ve always said Twitter is the best self-initiated PD available.
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A3. That hours and hours of precision planning count for nothing if it's pitched at the wrong level. You MUST be adaptable
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A3) That and academic preparedness are peer components
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A3: That I’m excited to learn with them and from them.
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It's stressful, it's demanding, it's frustrating but it is the most rewarding profession in the world
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A3: That I want him or her to have a positive experience and that I'm there to help them through their journey to become a teacher
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I can't wait to show my observer G.C. I'm hopeful she'll love it as much as I do
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a3 that mistakes are real and hiding them is bad! Admit, change and grow!
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Exactly. Get them thinking!
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A4. We sit down together and assess together, I talk them through it, answer any questions. Then I give them stuff to do (1/2)
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A4 From old paper and pencil style, to technology, to a variety of formative/summative ways and means you model/practice.
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A4 how will you know when they've learned what you were teaching? How can we make this better? Self reflection is key
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A4. (2/2) by themselves, make notes/Qs to ask me, then we sit down and look at it together once it's done. Repeat until confident
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A4: Start off by sharing tried and true methods/strategies but then move to using formative assessment to determine effectiveness
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A4-Have them make an assessment & walk them through how to analyze in relation to tvaas. Develop remediation Go through each step
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A4. I do, we do, you do! Show them, then do it together, then allow them to do it on their own
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Remember that assessments are NOT only OF learning. Use it OF learning, FOR learning, & AS learning.
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A4) I think starting by explaining it on physical paper, then moving on to digital grading strategies is helpful and practical
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A4) Front load how to structure assessments by standard to streamline and expedite data collection
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A4: Model how to do so through reflection and data analysis. Then reflect together. Always open communication
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A4 It's important to stress the value of all styles of strategies, assessments, and the like. S's will benefit.
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A3) I would want them to know it's okay to make mistakes, but to put their best foot forward and give their very best
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A4: Inform them 1st about why we collect data, provide opportunities to work on interpretation of data, use to shift instruction.
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A4 The power of seeing in Physical Education, use of apps that record and show a student's progress very impt.
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A4. Again, our system is so structured that we have scheduled weekly meetings where NQT states the focus
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I'd show different types of assessments and how the data reflects areas that I / we need to help the students
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A4- I also like for them to pick 1-2 Ss to focus on so that they can learn how to effectively track those students.
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A4: have to learn that what worked yesterday may not tomorrow. Don't assume. Always have ticket out or other formative to guide
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A4: Pre-assessment is most helpful to chart the growth part for each S. It's learning how to use that info to get Ss to next level
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A4 Pre-service educators should have the latest greatest methods of practice for assessing. They should show us things too.
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Very important to use pre-assessments. Establishes baseline data to show growth. https://t.co/LcoKsoWHIF
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A4: Pre-assessment is most helpful to chart the growth part for each S. It's learning how to use that info to get Ss to next level
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I’ve also given Ss their pre-assessments back for the post-assessment for them to edit to show new learning.
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A5 LOL I student taught before many of you were born. In retrospect it was a great experience.
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A5 the support I received from my mentoring teacher was the best experience. I STILL connect with her today!
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A5 Bonding w/ the Ss. Laughing when they told me that Guns & Roses was classic rock :-/
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A4: I guide them through our school's assessment processes. I'm also constantly asking them to reflect on their lessons.
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A5: The fact that my mentor teacher trusted and respected me from the start. She taught me to be reflective.
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"Thank you for being our teacher. You're doing a great job" - a S during my final internship
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A5. Having a really strong, dynamic, confident and dedicated department head who was my mentor. Set the tone for me as a teacher.
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A5 Today's pre-service teachers live and practice in a much different educational world. It's so different.
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As a ST I found it beneficial to observe other teachers in the school as well as my supervising teacher.
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A5: My solo week was the best experience. I needed to step up & be THE educator since master T wasn’t in the room.
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A5. Now one of my closest friends :)
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A5: I enjoyed having the freedom to teach using technology and feeling that I could introduce different ideas to the classroom
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A5: Working with a strong mentor who gave me room to experiment with my own ideas that gave Ss a fresh perspective on learning.
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Spending time to get to know your students; relationships mater
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A5 when my teacher was out one day and I had to teach 100% on my own for the first time. In was terrified but I learned so much
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A5: All experiences were critical to what is still an ongoing process in always trying to increase my professional skills.
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A5: My fondest memories were when I was teaching solo. I was like a kid with the keys to the ice cream store. I was "in charge"
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A5 What's really great is when you run into your mentor educator and you now are professional colleagues.
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A5 Most of my pre-service educators are teaching to my knowledge, it's very rewarding to know that.
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I believe that Grove City students are more than prepared. They equip each of their students with rich knowledge
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A6. I was thinking about this today - yes and no! I'm not 100% that all of our trainers are cutting edge leaders of learning
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A6: T preparation is not ltd to a training program. There is so much to explore even through chats like these. Build a strong PLN.
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A6: In some ways, yes. But I am amazed at what they haven't been taught for example or how to connect globally
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A4 Showing them data. I like graphics but parents like graphics more. You can say a lot with a trend line.
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A6. While they may be experts in pedagogical theory, they are no longer at the chalkface & wouldn't know what to expect themselves
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A6. Let alone prepare others for the societal changes that have massively impacted the learning environments
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A6- I think it depends. It all depends on the effort they put in. I have seen some bring great things to the table
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A6 It's very competitive it's imperative that they be highly prepared and ready to educate.
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A6 I think they're prepared book wise. Maybe not experience wise, but that's what we're for!
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A6: Most have great skills & are ready to begin their journey, but sometimes lacking data driven decision making skills.
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a5 all master Ts were on work to contract Strike so it was a pack of Sts running the show. We United and did our best.
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A6) Still not enough training on the importance of and how to cultivate non-cognitive skills in other content areas
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A6 Today's practicing pre-service educators are in a very competitive world, they must be prepared and I feel they are for sure.
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A6 the most prepared are those that were exposed to alot of different classes. But still takes a special person to want to teach
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A6: I don't believe the programs at all Universities are changing to prepare ST for education now. Not what we see.
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A7. Flexibility, a good sense of humour and cool stationery are your best friends. Don't be afraid to abandon the lesson plan
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A6: it has been a bit eye opening that our Michigan Colleges aren't doing more with technology for future educators.
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A7 don't hold back, have fun, and learn with the students. They can do far more than we think
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Some are bc they have exposed themselves to the EDU world. However, I see other ST who are not prepared
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A7. Teach to the moment, respond to the needs of your learners, give them a voice and make sure you listen to it
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A7: Best advice - learning does not stop after training or graduation. It is an ongoing process. Be open to change.
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A7: Get on Twitter. Grow your . Stay current. Attend EdCamps. Brand yourself. Listen and reflect all the time!
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A7 To teach with passion, with love for your craft, your students, your colleagues, to be proactive, to keep learning, and more.
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A7) Being a reflective practitioner is paramount; practice a sense of humility
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A7 be flexible and prepared to learn. Not only can I teach you a lot, but my kids can too!
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Be ready to continue learning. We need to stay up to date with the best teaching practices.
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A7 Without passion and the drive to keep learning/teaching you are cheating your S's. Keep the fire burning and you'll love it.
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A7 Learn to prioritize. Or else you'll get swallowed in paperwork!
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A6: We all wanted an opportunity at the start. 1st time educators must be prepared for true commitment to "lifelong learning."
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A7: Remember that what we get to do every day is an amazing privilege. ❤️ the Ss you teach. All of them. Even if they make it hard
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A7: Be nice to the secretaries and custodians. Be flexible, open minded, and make sure to make time for yourself. Have a Pln.
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A7) Get a mentor. Soak up whatever you can from them. Ask a billion questions. Be prepared to fail and experiment!
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A7: pick one thing and do it well. Don't do nothing because you feel you have to do everything
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A7: It's okay to be a knowledge glutton, but you must use it to help those around you.
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secretaries and custodians are our best friends! Don't forget about cafeteria ladies. They feed us 😀
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A7 Don't be afraid to fail
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Teaching is hard but REWARDING. Learn to balance work, but know that a teacher is who you ARE, not what you do
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A7 I've taught over 4,600 days and each day I've enjoyed it. Seriously. The day I don't I leave teaching.
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A8 I'm not sure I expect them to have a lot of applicable tech knowledge! I know I didn't, I learned as I went.
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A8. Whatever you can get your hands on, get a demo of & get support with as long as it's not just a gimmick & adds to L&T
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A7) continued ... Twitter chats and moderators like provide some of the best PD!
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A8: This one is hard to answer because changing so rapidly. Adaptive tech. Flipped learning tools. Creation tools like
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A7 Teaching takes time, dedication, but the rewards so outweigh the anguish, the trials and tribulations, it works for me.
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A8) Start slow. 1st: get an LMS for workflow like , 2nd: Positive culture with , 3rd: 1 app a month to master
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A8 DEFINITELY tell them about ! We'd be lost without it!!
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I feel so strongly about how important all of our support staff and volunteers are in our schools.
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Explore tools that allow students to collaborate, create, share, and reflect. Get creative!
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A8) was so important for me from a class management perspective during my 1st couple of years; great tool
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: Go to tech tools , , , , and so many more to mention.
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A8) Even with , you need a mentor to learn HOW to use it. Like any tool, if used the wrong way it could be a disaster.
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What edtech tools do you want them to know about?
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A8: Important to realize it is ok to let the kids figure the tech out too! They learn it so quick and evaluate it immediately
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A8 iPads, ClassDojo, plickers, SmartBoards, Mimios, Twitter etc etc etc
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Top 3 for me: Learn to Skype, get on TpT, & be familiarGoogle Docs asap All these will save you time & sanity
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A9 Best advice I received in my pre-service program was 'beg, borrow, and steal' from people you respect and admire!
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For my age group, apps such Socrative, ForAllRubrics, Plickers, IPad use, computer tech. A variety of APPS.
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A9, Always check your youtube links before pressing play - never pick on a whim = disaster!
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A9) Don't be afraid to ask tons of questions. You won't look dumb and people are usually happy to help.
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A8: Definitely Class Dojo. A super experience so far this year keeping families informed and Ss motivated.
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Haha! Lesson learned! https://t.co/ksyJ7qjkJb
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A9, Always check your youtube links before pressing play - never pick on a whim = disaster!
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As always Class Dojo chatters follow someone knew tonight. Great minds think alike.
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A9. The first thing I always tell them is "There is no such thing as a stupid question - ASK!!"
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A9: like said before - make friends with your secretary and custodian immediately! They will be invaluable.
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A9: Always be ready for a challenge and remember that you're awesome!
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COLLABORATE! Establish good rapports with parents. Research technology and apps!
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A9: Have a yourself - don't be afraid to make mistakes. Your best teaching will come from reflecting on mistakes
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A9) Find a teacher you want 2 be like in a few years ago. People like helping when they're viewed as the expert. Thank them too :)
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YES!!!!!!! Some of the greatest advice I have ever received!
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A9 Give it your all, be dedicated, be cognitive of excellence, be cordial, learn from the best, never lose passion.
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A9: Be flexible with your teaching and remember it is NEVER a one size fits all in the classroom.
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Sure sign of 'R E S P E C T' and a such a great compliment you are giving them...truly! 😊😊😊
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A9: Learn from effective teachers that will motivate you to grow.
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Thanks for hosting a great chat!
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I hope tonight's has helped us all be mindful of where we were & where we are going :D
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Best advice Victoria! Growth Mindset is for everyone, not just students!
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A9) Know that you will have horribly bad days and learn to leave them in the past.
