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BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

welcome to #isedchat! tonight's topic-engaging Ss from Day 1. Hope to hear from new folks tonight too!

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

hoping folks have some time to jump in tonight. Anyone started school? weeks in? #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Pls jump in anytime. Introduce yourself/your school/etc. Q for question, A for answer. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1. What is the first day like in your class/es? what do you do to set the tone? #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I'm reading an article on how Finland starts the school year, usually with half-days and games. For a week or two. Thoughts? #isedchat

hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I honestly get them all to introduce themselves and then I try really hard to say bye to everyone by name at the end of class. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Hi Sameer! welcome! How many Ss do you have/what grade? #isedchat https://t.co/kRbMYmIt53

hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I honestly get them all to introduce themselves and then I try really hard to say bye to everyone by name at the end of class. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

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hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@BethRheingold University! Typically 30+ (it takes me a few classes!) #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I open by reading the jazz poem "Hip Cat" - key quote, "Do what you love to do and do it well!" and asking for reactions. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie @technologyWIN Hi Julie! Yay! thanks for joining! #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@hinduja that's a lot of names to know in just 1 class! do you have them write placecards? #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi Bill, I love anyone who begins the year with a poem! #isedchat https://t.co/7Ny408qi46

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I open by reading the jazz poem "Hip Cat" - key quote, "Do what you love to do and do it well!" and asking for reactions. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I like how my son's school started on Wednesday. So 1st "week" was only 3 days. They worked on daily routine but no HW #isedchat

hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@BethRheingold We have an online system that presents a class roster with their student ID pics - helps me to remember! #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@BethRheingold a Thank you for having me & moderating #isedchat :o)

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie My son's 5th grade began that way too. So helpful. Low barrier, low stress. What's your son's grade? #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@hinduja I taught at a school that had that/very helpful! what else do you do to win your Ss over, even though they are in U? #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@hinduja @BethRheingold What device(s) do you view the roster on? Can you do it during class or you memorize beforehand? #isedchat #edtech

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 Second, I explain that part of the class is free-choice reading, and choosing and starting a book will be the first homework. #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@BethRheingold 3rd grade :o) #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie That's super. My daughter going into 3rd grade on Tuesday! #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Third, I ask them to think-pair-share and then expand "What a good teacher does." I use that list for evaluations all year. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@bivey I love that you give choices-that will engage them right away. What grade is this? #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Seventh grade Humanities. :-) #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2. What are some tricks/games/activities/stories you use the first day or week? #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@BethRheingold they grow up too fast! #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1 I also teach middle and upper school rock band classes. First class is who plays what and democratically choosing first songs. #isedchat

sarahhanawald Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie My children did the same--and they were exhausted by Friday night! #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@bivey as a 9-12 T, I feel like we need more choice and fun in the first few days. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie too true! that's why i'm in education-hoping it keeps me young since my Ss stay the same age! ;) #isedchat

hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I think the first day is about connecting, demonstrating that learning the material is FUN and worth doing #isedchat https://t.co/ujeiVTaF0H

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2. What are some tricks/games/activities/stories you use the first day or week? #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 My Humanities 7 class is democratic classroom; getting going on independent writing/reading comes first (ends class daily). #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@hinduja so what ways do you do this? what do you teach, btw? #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Other activities include co-creating classroom norms, then starting in on generating questions for 1st student-designed unit. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@bivey Do you have a writing activity you use? that works well? reading out loud? #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Daily read-aloud. After "Hip Cat," I'll read Zenna Henderson's short story "Pottage" while designing 1st unit. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@BethRheingold For early writing, I just have them start in on free-choice (weekly) independent writing. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@bivey so I'm telling my husband right now (english 10-12) that his Ss should design their own unit together. great idea! #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@BethRheingold And part of designing 1st unit is picking a read-aloud book as part of it. :-) #isedchat

hinduja Aug 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Teens and tech! And I tell stories about a thirst for learning has made my life great, to inspire them. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Nice! My kids love it - and find it frustrating and challenging - but mostly love it. :-) #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@hinduja relational stories are a way to pull people in.A photo/picture. A narrative about it.#projectzero calls it through line.#isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@bivey Kids need to struggle a little to take ownership, and making them think like a T and design a unit=great ways to do that. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Q3. How do you get Ss to see themselves as active thinkers early on? Is that a goal? And/or what are your first goals? #isedchat

EduGladiators Aug 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

❓Do you wear the white hat for students? #EduGladiators convo Sat on advocacy! #eduafterhours #forsythpln #isedchat https://t.co/T2TUtINUeZ

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

check out this video for thought. #isedchat https://t.co/ZdxueSQ5YR

nsulla Aug 25 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1) If you haven't watched Ned's Gr8 8, I recommend it: what Ss want from Ts; relationships matter! https://t.co/n1aKzI0WJk #WhatIsSchool

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Did I lose everyone? #isedchat

cwra_beat Aug 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Hi Beth, Lee from @cwra_beat jumping in late. Love Neds Gr8 8 #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@cwra_beat thanks for joining! I'm new to Neds Gr8 8 and loved this! #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q4. Thinking in terms of engagement, what do you do to establish the S-Teacher relationship early on?#isedchat

leefink Aug 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2 Best opening day T script. Started with "Remember that time"..as if she were speaking to her mom. #personal Ss followed suit #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@leefink Hi Lee! so Ss have to fill it in... I think most Ss love freewriting & sharing fun stories. great idea. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 Sorry! I get kids actively thinking from the first day. I ask general, "thinky" questions and spend a lot of time listening. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Sorry - distractions arose but are now gone. #isedchat

cwra_beat Aug 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@BethRheingold @leefink Done orally, and went around. REmember that time I got stuck... Yes then Ss started their own #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4 I think this is the exact same answer as A3 - I spend a lot of time listening to them think and interact. #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: tomorrow (day 3) taking our Ss off campus w/ advisors to spend day bonding/problem solve and play! #isedchat

leefink Aug 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@BethRheingold @leefink Designed preview, sometimes classwork will be hard or embarrassing, we'll have fun & get though together #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@cwra_beat yes, I like that idea. they continue the story.very cool. you could make it thematic for older Ss-thinking out loud! #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 I also want them to know I believe each one of us has unique experiences and expertise to bring to the room. Whole > sum parts. #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

So sorry to be late! Had to walk the puppy and help my 8 year old. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@skeeTX hey Rob! glad you made it! My 9yr old at first sleep over tonight. (school on Tues) #isedchat.

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@skeeTX I'm in bed on my phone to get my 8 year old to sleep...I think he's finally in dreamland! #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A3: have to get Ss engaged early. Get them up, sharing/collaborating, discussing and thinking. Can't just talk at them #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q5. You're engaging your Ss by making them part of the conversation. What else do you think is essential for S engagement? #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@BethRheingold @skeeTX Sleepovers at this age? LOL, I don't know if I'm ready for that! #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@BethRheingold My sons started 8/16 & 8/22 so we are juggling 3 diff school schedules! Harsh end to summer. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 I think they have to know you care for them. Each whole self of them. Equally. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@WriteOnJulie @skeeTX she was SO excited, and she's an introvert! talk about taking charge! #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5: offer something different/unique. Keep them on their toes. Variety, change of pace, curve balls can keep them wanting more #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@bivey seeing them in other elements as time allows (sports, arts, etc) makes a world of dif to Ss too. Rewarding too. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Absolutely. All kids, and yet in some way, perhaps especially boarding kids. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@skeeTX what do you do specifically? do you have these planned, ready to go? #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@bivey Exactly! Build trust, reassure the nervous/shy/introverted. Share ourselves as well. #isedchat

bivey Aug 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@BethRheingold I drive 3x/week for community service, teach in performing arts department, have advisory, advise class mtg... #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5 Reward, encouragement #PositiveCulture #isedchat https://t.co/hhmPCVdG6x

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q5. You're engaging your Ss by making them part of the conversation. What else do you think is essential for S engagement? #isedchat

WriteOnJulie Aug 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Relationships, relationships, relationships! #positiveculture #isedchat https://t.co/FGGKYdZdsq

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@bivey Exactly! Build trust, reassure the nervous/shy/introverted. Share ourselves as well. #isedchat

BethRheingold - Moderator Aug 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@bivey it's amazing to me what all Ts do for our Ss. You rock, @bivey! #isedchat

skeeTX Aug 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@BethRheingold Some. Started Eng class day 1 playing open to Hamilton and talking a/b Lin Manuel Miranda! Not summer reading! #isedchat

leefink Aug 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5 Let them know that their work/input is valued, matters to you & classmates. This is their class as much as yours. #isedchat