#SwivlChat Archive | Participate

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #SwivlChat! Let's get started! #edchat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:01 PM EDT

Hi #SwivlChat. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach and @goswivl Pioneer from Palo Alto, CA, joining in. Excited to connect & learn

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goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:02 PM EDT

Q1 Introduce yourself, tell us where you are, and what you do. #SwivlChat #edchat

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:02 PM EDT

A1 Patrick Donovan, Tech Coach from Ames, IA. Looking forward to a great chat tonight. #SwivlChat

ATCoachPost Mar 23 @ 6:03 PM EDT

A 1: #swivlchat Yvonne Post. Elementary Academic Technology Coach in @NISD in San Antonio, Texas.

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Rdene915 Mar 23 @ 6:03 PM EDT

RecapThat: RT goswivl: Welcome to #SwivlChat! Let's get started! #edchat https://t.co/zkqVI5nVBK Try Recap today!

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:04 PM EDT

A1 Courtney Williamson, 8th Gr US History &SPED @Eastlandmiddle in Eastland, TX. #SwivlChat

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Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:05 PM EDT

Hi Yvonne. Great to connect w another coach. Be sure to check out @TosaChat & its #. Great place for coaches #swivlchat

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teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:05 PM EDT

A1 Jen Crandall 6th grade special ed T- District Technology Teacher-Bristol Warren Regional Schools in Warren RI. -Swivl Pioneer #swivlchat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:08 PM EDT

Incredible that #swivlchat brings educators from all over!

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q2 How often do you collaborate with colleagues? Is this a regular part of your teaching practice? #SwivlChat #edchat

call_me_keasha Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q1. Instructional Technology Specialist, SC #swivlchat

AmandaDemorrett Mar 23 @ 6:10 PM EDT

1- Second grade teacher North Dakota #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:10 PM EDT

A2: Monthly we have a grade level meeting to get together to discuss our lessons to see if we can collaborate or help out. #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q2 How often do you collaborate with colleagues? Is this a regular part of your teaching practice? #SwivlChat #edchat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:11 PM EDT

A2b: I get together weekly with Ts to figure out what lessons they have and if we can incorporate tech in them in any way. #SwivlChat

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:11 PM EDT

A2 I have a great group of instructional coaches/teachers to collaborate with on a regular basis, not to mention others online #SwivlChat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:11 PM EDT

A2: As an instructional coach, collaboration is a part of daily practice - with other coaches & classroom teachers. #swivlchat @EmilyMerritt

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q2 How often do you collaborate with colleagues? Is this a regular part of your teaching practice? #SwivlChat #edchat

AmandaDemorrett Mar 23 @ 6:11 PM EDT

Q2 We have grade level PLC every six day rotation #SwivlChat

teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:12 PM EDT

One way to improve teaching instruction is through collaboration w/ other teachers. #swivlchat

DrKChilds Mar 23 @ 6:13 PM EDT

A2: Daily. It is a critical component of my teaching practice as we are continually seeking ways to improve. #swivlchat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q2 How often do you collaborate with colleagues? Is this a regular part of your teaching practice? #SwivlChat #edchat

AmandaDemorrett Mar 23 @ 6:13 PM EDT

We get the best collaboration during our 'informal' meetings in the hallways or before/after school #SwivlChat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:14 PM EDT

Yes! Connect & collaborate with other teachers. AND others outside of your school, district, state. Connect globally #swivlchat

teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:12 PM EDT

One way to improve teaching instruction is through collaboration w/ other teachers. #swivlchat

DrKChilds Mar 23 @ 6:14 PM EDT

A2: Daily. It is a critical component of our teaching practices as we are continually seeking ways to improve. #swivlchat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:09 PM EDT

Q2 How often do you collaborate with colleagues? Is this a regular part of your teaching practice? #SwivlChat #edchat

teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:15 PM EDT

Using @goswivl to improve intensive intervention instruction.1record 2upload cloud to share 3Get feedback to improve instruction #swivlchat

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MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:15 PM EDT

@DrKChilds Is this cross curricular? Informally or Formally? #swivlchat

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goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Q3 How do we change teaching practice to focus individual student needs? #SwivlChat #edchat

ATCoachPost Mar 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Exactly! It's great to bounce ideas off of each other! #swivlchat

teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:12 PM EDT

One way to improve teaching instruction is through collaboration w/ other teachers. #swivlchat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:18 PM EDT

A3: Use of #geniushour & passion projects brings voice & choice to each student #swivlchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Q3 How do we change teaching practice to focus individual student needs? #SwivlChat #edchat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:19 PM EDT

A3: Less focus on grades. Engagement and real learning. Student reflections & conferencing w/ @goswivl helps with this. #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Q3 How do we change teaching practice to focus individual student needs? #SwivlChat #edchat

teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:19 PM EDT

A3 love multi camera views to focus on individual responses #gettingthegist #swivlchat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:19 PM EDT

Love passion projects and #geniushour Now if I could squeeze it into my tested subject more that would be amazing! #swivlchat

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donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:20 PM EDT

A3 Reflecting on our practice and using formative assessments play a big role in meeting students specific needs. #SwivlChat

call_me_keasha Mar 23 @ 6:20 PM EDT

#SwivlChat utilizing technology and definitely tapping into the power of stations = personalized learning Q3

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:20 PM EDT

Well said about being less on grades #swivlchat

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DrKChilds Mar 23 @ 6:21 PM EDT

A3 By using rich problem solving tasks to cultivate student centered lessons opposed to procedural teacher centered tasks #swivlchat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Q3 How do we change teaching practice to focus individual student needs? #SwivlChat #edchat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:21 PM EDT

Yes, as a STEAM instructional coach, I'm always partnering with Ts on how to integrate tested subjects & passions #swivlchat

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goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:23 PM EDT

Q4 How can teachers foster student engagement in the classroom? #SwivlChat #edchat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:23 PM EDT

We're in rural Texas with no Instructional coaches at all. Would love to have a position like that here though! #swivlchat

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AmandaDemorrett Mar 23 @ 6:23 PM EDT

Focus on teacher students, not curriculum. To do this you have to take the time to build classroom community #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:25 PM EDT

A4: Create immersive & unique experiences with your Ss. Let them take the reins on the lessons. See where it goes. Take risks #swivlchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:23 PM EDT

Q4 How can teachers foster student engagement in the classroom? #SwivlChat #edchat

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:26 PM EDT

A4 Focusing on application and critical thinking are great steps towards improving student engagement, makes it relevant #SwivlChat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:27 PM EDT

A1: Marko Markolovic High School Social Studies Teacher, Somers, NY. #SwivlChat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:28 PM EDT

The beauty of being a connected educator is you have coaches in your pocket. Just tweet, vox, ... & ppl will answer #swivlchat

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jcaseydesign Mar 23 @ 6:28 PM EDT

Try a #studentedcamp! Learn more https://t.co/ZrgeYF3eHj or follow @StudentEdcamp! Great way for Ss to have voice & choice. #swivlchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:23 PM EDT

Q4 How can teachers foster student engagement in the classroom? #SwivlChat #edchat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:29 PM EDT

A2: Everyday. I spend a lot of time talking with my colleagues about lesson ideas and teaching strategies. #SwivlChat

ATCoachPost Mar 23 @ 6:29 PM EDT

A 4: Have fun!! Get loud, hands on learning, and meaningful tasks! #swivlchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Q5 Can you share any stories when you noticed students weren’t engaged and what you did in response? #SwivlChat #edchat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM EDT

When I started career, principal said, "I don't care what you teach in 1st month, focus on building community." #swivlchat

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MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Q2: has to be. Especially in my building we have a lot of great teachers who are doing great things with their Ss. #SwivlChat

Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Yes! Using Breakout EDU has been great for that. Better yet, have Ss create own Breakout games #swivlchat

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ATCoachPost Mar 23 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Building relationships is key!! #swivlchat

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MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Q3: It has to start with the way we train teachers. They need to be taught to be facilitators and not the source of information. #SwivlChat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:33 PM EDT

Q3: Then when you get teachers into your building it has to be about mentoring Ts and providing them support. #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:33 PM EDT

#SwivlChat Whoops!

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:33 PM EDT

A5: Trail of Tears. We walked 2 mi around our school & read about Indian experiences instead of sitting in class. Ss were instantly engaged.

DrKChilds Mar 23 @ 6:33 PM EDT

A5 today I changed the task scenario to incorporate components the disengaged student found interesting #swivlchat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Q5 Can you share any stories when you noticed students weren’t engaged and what you did in response? #SwivlChat #edchat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:34 PM EDT

Q4: Letting students know that the environment is safe and that they can fail without judgement. #SwivlChat

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:34 PM EDT

A5 Noticed students weren't interested in the question set, had them state the questions they had and worked in groups to answer #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:35 PM EDT

We ordered our first box! We've been doing the Digitial Ones for a while now. Finally the real thing! #SwivlChat

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teachercrandall Mar 23 @ 6:35 PM EDT

A5 Teachers Engage Students by asking the right questions, Eliciting frequent responses, Providing immediate feedback #swivlchat

AmandaDemorrett Mar 23 @ 6:36 PM EDT

A5 Every day! Teaching always requires flexibility to shift gears when needed #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:37 PM EDT

Q6 What’s your experience using video tools for classroom observations? #SwivlChat #edchat

ATCoachPost Mar 23 @ 6:38 PM EDT

A6: I encourage my Ts to use @goswivl to self reflect. So far it has been positive for all! They see areas of need & growth. #swivlchat

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MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:39 PM EDT

A5: Used it for #ObserveMe movement on myself. I asked myself the Q I wanted A to. Figured out a discipline prob in the process. #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:37 PM EDT

Q6 What’s your experience using video tools for classroom observations? #SwivlChat #edchat

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:39 PM EDT

A6 Starting to have more teachers use the Swivl to share with others, hoping for more reflecting conversations, could be powerful #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:40 PM EDT

Wow! That sounds like quite the engaging experience! #SwivlChat #edchat

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MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:40 PM EDT

Suggested to a T. She said "I'm really boring"...Sometimes we hit a rut & need wake up call. #SwivlChat

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Jyoung1219 Mar 23 @ 6:41 PM EDT

I've been using my 20% time to write my own breakout edu games #swivlchat

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MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:41 PM EDT

Ss complained about the walk until they read some of the primary sources. Afterward exhausted and then empathy occurs. #SwivlChat

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DrKChilds Mar 23 @ 6:43 PM EDT

A6: the teachers I work with use it all of the time; it is used to capture lessons and provide video feedback #swivlchat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:37 PM EDT

Q6 What’s your experience using video tools for classroom observations? #SwivlChat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:44 PM EDT

Q7 How can individualizing your classroom observations help your students? #SwivlChat #edchat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:44 PM EDT

Q5: Asked Ss to evaluate the process or procedure and then they selected the path through the lesson. #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:44 PM EDT

@goswivl This year I'm adding reflections using @RecapThat when we get back to class. Interested to hear from Ss on reactions. #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:41 PM EDT

Ss complained about the walk until they read some of the primary sources. Afterward exhausted and then empathy occurs. #SwivlChat
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donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:44 PM EDT

A7 Focused feedback can be one of the most effective things we do, general feedback is not as effective #SwivlChat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:45 PM EDT

Q6: I have recorded myself presenting, doing simulations, etc. and evaluated the quality of the work. #SwivlChat #edchat

MarkoMarkolovic Mar 23 @ 6:46 PM EDT

Q7: Help with self reflection. #SwivlChat

MrsC_Will Mar 23 @ 6:46 PM EDT

A7: Anything that helps me teach better ultimately helps my students. Using this to learn from other teachers is great too. #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:44 PM EDT

Q7 How can individualizing your classroom observations help your students? #SwivlChat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:51 PM EDT

Q8 Finally, do you have any fun memes you would like to share? We could all use a laugh every now and then :) #SwivlChat #edchat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:52 PM EDT

#SwivlChat #edchat #memes #sillybunnies

donovanscience Mar 23 @ 6:56 PM EDT

A8 Not on my phone, but thanks for a great chat tonight! #SwivlChat

goswivl - Moderator Mar 23 @ 6:58 PM EDT

Thank you for joining us for #SwivlChat! We'll see you next time on April 6! #edchat