#GCHchat Archive
Monday February 1, 2016
8:30 PM EST
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Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
@spirrison
on the past/present/future of chats like
#GCHchat
#poetrychat
#ksedchat
#COLchat
and
#TeacherEdChat
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RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
Your
#GCHchat
Crew welcomes you for the weekly
#GoodCallsHome
we make to empower our Learners, their Parents and our Learning!
@amgonza
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
Rik in MA joining with
@amgonza
to welcome you to our
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
. Let's mingle for a few. Introduce yourself!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
@amgonza
and I Welcome You to
#GCHchat
and Thank You for the weekly
#GoodCallsHome
each of you makes to empower Learning!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
@DougherDiane
Jumping into
#GCHchat
NOW for
#GoodCallsHome
?
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
Welcome to
#GCHchat
. Anabel, from NC. Excited to talk about
#goodcallshome
“mid-year review” with
@RoweRikW
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
@Dr_LMR
Might you join us NOW in
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
Hi
#GCHchat
friends! Dropping by for a quick visit!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
@Dr_LMR
Lena Marie, can you share how
#GoodCallsHome
has impacted Learning in your school?
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
@RoweRikW
I'm here!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
Q1 in one minute...
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
Matt, elem lead learner, checking in for the chat
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
Matt, thrilled you found us in
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
https://t.co/fZ2nCcSQco
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
Matt, elem lead learner, checking in for the chat
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
Q1: How has making weekly
#GoodCallsHome
benefited your Learners or their Parents?
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
Parents really love to hear from you! At first they are a bit skeptical to get a 'good' call from an admin but they LOVE it!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
@memayer21
Matt, are Teachers in your school making use of
#GoodCallsHome
?
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
Such impact when "Admin" makes
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/H4aNrzmVoA
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
Parents really love to hear from you! At first they are a bit skeptical to get a 'good' call from an admin but they LOVE it!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
A1 - Our Learners and the Parents are more entrenched in our Learning thanks to our weekly
#GoodCallsHome
.
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
Students are thrilled when they realize you notice the good things too!
#GCHchat
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
@RoweRikW
they do from time to time but definitely more than ever before
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
A1 - This is the first year that Parents receiving our weekly
#GoodCallsHome
say they've been waiting for my call!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
All benefit when we recognize the collaboration and communication that empowers Learning!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/8khuULgdbz
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
Students are thrilled when they realize you notice the good things too!
#GCHchat
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
A1-the good calls allows the school to engage more families in the learning process, relationships start on a positive foot
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
I've seen our Learners be more interested in our Learning when they know we're making
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/inv1J6ZUS8
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
@RoweRikW
they do from time to time but definitely more than ever before
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
Q2 in one minute...
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
I've seen Parents being more receptive to calls from the school due to
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/IcEFg9hhfG
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
A1-the good calls allows the school to engage more families in the learning process, relationships start on a positive foot
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q2: With Midyear Exams behind us, what adjustments have you made (or can be made) to
#GoodCallsHome
?
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
@ERobbPrincipal
Evan, would love for you to join us NOW in
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
A2 - Using results from our Midyear Exams, we're more aware of what our Learners know and can be more clear in
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@1_mommy_1
Thank you Celia!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
ERobbPrincipal
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@RoweRikW
@Dr_LMR
A1
#GCHchat
Positive calls are great ways to connect- many only think a call is bad news
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
A2-I need to do a better job of scheduling these calls into my day to ensure they happen
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
Evan, Parents tell me now they are waiting for my call.
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/IPV7pWV7XV
ERobbPrincipal
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@RoweRikW
@Dr_LMR
A1
#GCHchat
Positive calls are great ways to connect- many only think a call is bad news
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
I cue up the numbers on my cell phone for my ride home from school!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/PI9r2IXNkH
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
A2-I need to do a better job of scheduling these calls into my day to ensure they happen
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
Q3 in one minute...
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
Really stoked when a Parent says, "Mr. Rowe, what took you so long to call? My son loves math now!"
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
Q3: How has making
#GoodCallsHome
affected your practice?
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
A2: This is a good time to find correlation between
#goodcallshome
& academic/behavioral changes.
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
A3 - Making
#GoodCallsHome
has impacted the relationships I have with our Learners and their Parents. Learning is more vibrant!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
More Parents email me now and ask me to call them since
#GoodCallsHome
established the relationship.
#GCHchat
https://t.co/0muqP6oYqs
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
A2: This is a good time to find correlation between
#goodcallshome
& academic/behavioral changes.
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
A3:
#GoodCallsHome
help me find and focus on the positive. Help me in
#capturingkidshearts
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
Vital to Learning!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/gCf9EVpTfA
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
A3:
#GoodCallsHome
help me find and focus on the positive. Help me in
#capturingkidshearts
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A3 - Honestly believe that our Learning is deeper and more Meaningful since our Relationships are too, due to our
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
@ERobbPrincipal
@RoweRikW
That's why they're skeptical at first! The kids are surprised too! I love the good feeling too!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
#GoodCallsHome
can make such an IMPACT!
#GCHchat
https://t.co/5abE9eRMYy
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
@ERobbPrincipal
@RoweRikW
That's why they're skeptical at first! The kids are surprised too! I love the good feeling too!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
A3 - I think our
#GoodCallsHome
is one reason I have more Parents contacting me about how they can be supportive at home.
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
I find that making
#goodcallshome
has generated trust among both parents & students. They know I care about more than academics
#GCHchat
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
Sorry I have to jump out! Enjoy the rest of your night!
#GCHchat
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
A3-the calls help me continue to be positive, also prioritize time to shine the light on all S
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
BAM!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/Iuarae6wlt
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
I find that making
#goodcallshome
has generated trust among both parents & students. They know I care about more than academics
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q4 in one minute...
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Thanks for joining us Lena! Keep up the great work.
#GCHchat
https://t.co/72usHKikRZ
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
Sorry I have to jump out! Enjoy the rest of your night!
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q4: What’s your
#GoodCallsHome
goal at this point?
#GCHchat
ERobbPrincipal
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Dr_LMR
@RoweRikW
#GCHchat
I agree plus such contacts build positive connections school support- takes little time to make a persons day!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
Lena Marie, see you soon at
#EdCampBos
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
@Dr_LMR
https://t.co/xv2TdhVpY4
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Thanks for joining us Lena! Keep up the great work.
#GCHchat
https://t.co/72usHKikRZ
Dr_LMR
Feb 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
Sorry I have to jump out! Enjoy the rest of your night!
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
#Goodcallshome
is a little thing that makes a big difference
#GCHchat
https://t.co/DC2ZP1Aa7k
ERobbPrincipal
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Dr_LMR
@RoweRikW
#GCHchat
I agree plus such contacts build positive connections school support- takes little time to make a persons day!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
A4 - Making
#GoodCallsHome
has made our Learning more vibrant due to deeper connections with Learners and their Parents.
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
I hear it in the gasps and astonishment from the Parents receiving a
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/ARJXcgH5ZG
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
#Goodcallshome
is a little thing that makes a big difference
#GCHchat
https://t.co/DC2ZP1Aa7k
ERobbPrincipal
Feb 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Dr_LMR
@RoweRikW
#GCHchat
I agree plus such contacts build positive connections school support- takes little time to make a persons day!
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
#GoodCallsHome
is a very achievable goal. 2 calls/week will reap rewards.
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
I still can't get over Parents saying "Mr. Rowe, you are the first teacher to call in 12 years of schooling"
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
HUGE Benefit!
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
https://t.co/s5ZXQRfZhy
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
#GoodCallsHome
is a very achievable goal. 2 calls/week will reap rewards.
#GCHchat
memayer21
Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
A4-I'd like to keep making a couple calls each week but would like staff to start making calls and also may start calling T family
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
If you want to make someone's day, make a
#GoodCallsHome
and see you it impacts You, the Parent and your Learner!
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
#GCHchat
https://t.co/XSdtwebtUm
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
A4: This is a good time to make sure that all Ps have received
#goodcallshome
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
Right here!
https://t.co/aYobqzw3lI
leavealighton3
Feb 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
@RoweRikW
S said she got an email about her effort and her 100. She loves the positive feedback. Thank you!
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
Proactive calls also good way to check contact phone nos. are accurate. Sometimes they move/change numbers & don’t advise school.
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
Put yourself in the shoes of the Parents of your Learners and you will definitely make
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
Join
@amgonza
and our
#GCHchat
Crew next on Monday 3/7. Let's keep making our weekly
#GoodCallsHome
to empower our Learning!
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
Endless appreciation to my co-moderator
@amgonza
who supports and encourages so many to make our
#GoodCallsHome
#GCHchat
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks to everyone who participated or lurked in tonight’s chat. Keep up with
#goodcallshome
and reap the rewards.
#GCHchat
@RoweRikW
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
@YeagerChuck
Chuck, we just finished this month's
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
. I'll send you our archive in a few.
amgonza
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:01 PM EST
If you aren’t making
#GoodCallsHome
it’s never too late to start.
#GCHchat
Good night!
@RoweRikW
https://t.co/jtnzYyCTnK
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
@amgonza
@RoweRikW
@Dr_LMR
@memayer21
Here's our 2-1-16
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
"Midyear Review"
https://t.co/KvP0boB8h9
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:03 PM EST
@ERobbPrincipal
@spirrison
@DougherDiane
@1_mommy_1
Here's our 2-1-16
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
"Midyear Review"
https://t.co/KvP0boB8h9
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:04 PM EST
@YeagerChuck
Here's our 2-1-16
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
"Midyear Review"
https://t.co/KvP0boB8h9
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:05 PM EST
@MsAmberChandler
@Mr_Oldfield
Here's our 2-1-16
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
"Midyear Review"
https://t.co/KvP0boB8h9
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:22 PM EST
@BarbaraBengtson
Would you like our archive from tonight?
#GCHchat
#GoodCallsHome
RoweRikW
- Moderator
Feb 1 @ 9:24 PM EST
@BarbaraBengtson
Here's our 2-1-16
#GCHchat
for
#GoodCallsHome
"Midyear Review"
https://t.co/KvP0boB8h9