#Pretchat Archive
#PreTchat is a chat designed specifically for preservice educators by preservice teachers and professors. The chats are lead established by future educators as they vote on topics for discussion and co-moderate the chat with a professor who teaches future educators.
Thursday January 28, 2016
Welcome to . Please introduce yourself.
Hello I am Katie Webb Middle Level Major at Grove City College
we are on the same boat now. This is my first Edchat too, and I am going to be a teacher. I am excited too
Good evening . It is great to be back in 2016! I'm one of your co-founders along w/
glad to have you here tonight at
that is great everyone has to start somewhere.
Hi! My name is Shannon Lawler and I'm an elementary education major studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville!
I'm Jude Ledyard! I'm from Franciscan University of Steubenville?
One of the 5 guys in this class! Can not wait to teach math!
Be sure to follow me so you can get the questions!
One goal I would like to accomplish this semester as a future teacher are to become more confident and engaging in my speaking.
Welcome to remember to use the hashtag in your responses so we can all join in the conversation.
nice to have Fransiscan represented! Glad to have you here with us.
We are a class of inspired and inspiring Pre Service Ts
Hello, I am Robert Callahan and I'm from Franciscan University of Steubenville
I'm a English AYA major. My class is joining pretchat.
I want to learn how to be a good teacher
thats great we will talk about that in a bit. Let's start with introductions
Hello! I'm Kathleen Merriman, an elementary education major at Franciscan University. Looking forward to the discussion!
Sam from Pa. I teach preservice educators about . Our class tag is follow along! Looking forward to kicking off
Hi Robert glad you are here.
We encourage to express their "voice" by sharing your vision, goals and any questions that are on one's mind.
Hi. I'm Alex, and I'm an English AYA major at Franciscan University.
hello future elementary ed T!
Hello, everyone! I am a college freshman hoping to teach English someday.
Hello! I'm Mollie, a preT studying middle level ed at Grove City College in PA. So pumped for !
I'm Emma Baugher and I am majoring in early childhood education at Franciscan University!
Forgot introduce myself. I am a senior student at UW Bothell.I am planing to be a math teacher. Nice to chat with you all.
nice! Glad to have you here. Secondary English?
Hey there, This is Sarah Beaver a early child education major and Treise a special ed major! We're pumped to be here!
hey you! Great to see ya! You are
Greetings fellow college students, I am also from The Franciscan University of Steubenville
why did you choose early ed?
I'm studying Early Childhood Education and Special Ed at Franciscan University
So nice to meet Pre service T's from all over the nation!
Hi Debbie nice to see you here.
Hi my name is Rachel ( just FYI), and I am also a freshman at Franciscan University!
We have some great questions comin up for you tonight. What do you want to learn from tonight’s chat?
I love working with kids and my mom was an elementary school teacher!
I guess I have the Twitter bug today! If so, it's only because of how much you've helped me get there.
we are going to talk about goal setting. Questions will be sent out every 10 minutes starting at 7:10
Hey all! I'm a math secondary ed major trying out my first Twitter chat. Excited for
that is great to hear! I'm looking forward to your perspective.
twitter chats can be overhwelming - I suggest using tweetdeck to sort those tweets
I just wonder why you guys want to be a teacher ? . I am not sure if this is a good appropriate question here
I just wonder why you guys want to be a teacher ? . I am not sure if this is a good appropriate question here
I am so glad that we have such great representation from and Fransiscan U!
I want to learn how I can use technology to help with goal setting/ organization.
sure if you want to ask that to the whole group post your question and end with so it goes out the community.
If you are new to twitter chat - please use tweet deck or hootsuite - you will thank me later!
Hello all joining a little late, sorry!
Q1 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
. Excellent advice! Could not do this without Tweetdeck
it is a twitter chat miracle!
where should I post the question?
you can post it in this space just add to the end
np enjoy! IF you have questions ask she is the chat tonight too
A1: 1 of my goals as an educator is to share strategies w/ on how to develop lessons w/Ss input on the content, process & product.
. So True! I have a teacher goal to try new things and NOT be afraid of change
that is a tough one. Any suggestions about the afraid of change part?
on the reply part you meant?
A1: I want to be comfortable teaching diverse learners using different new resources
don't forget to add to your tweet.
A1 Work harder at building meaningful relationships with Ss and do better at communication via email.
Remember when responding to Q1 add A1 and your response and
A1: I want to organize my teacher Pinterest boards better, update my e-portfolio regularly, and consistently participate in PD!
my goal is to gain as much knowledge as possible during my early field experience in a 5th grade classroom!
I wonder how you can get new ideas - how can you be creative?
A1: One thing I would want to do is to make my classes interesting and engaging.
One of my goals is to start compiling all of the fantastic online resources I find, so I can access them in the future.
I like that goal too! I need to organize my professional pinterest boards too
as one of your students you do a great job!
what grade level are you working with?
A1 Just did a Tough Mudder to help me get to that mindset but it seeing it as a choice to become better
that is a great idea. How do you plan to do that?
I want to teach somewhere around 5th or 6th grade
Hello Mollie! good to see you too
A1: One goal I would like to accomplish this semester as a future teacher is to become more confident and engaging in my speaking.
that is a great way to promote growth mindset
A1: I hope to become more organized with my schedule now, before I become a teacher.
ah gee - you are too nice. Thank you
A1: I would like to learn how to incorporate creativity into each activity and assignment in the classroom.
organized how? resources? lesson plans?
I get many great ideas here on Twitter!
What's really helped me is focusing on the "whys" behind change. Taking a step back can be great if possible!
My Goals page https://t.co/AsOeGFqHMO Set teaching goals each school year & have your students set their learning goals.
oh nice idea! Creativity is a 21st century learning skill - good choice!
A1: One of my goals is to learn how to use my abilities effectively in an elementary classroom
A1 I want to get practical ideas from my cooperating teacher about how to run a classroom
I've just found out that Pinterest is great for finding ideas that are creative and engaging
yeah we are doin pinterest for professional educators!
yes great perspective there. Thanks
So glad to see you here Jude! Great goal btw
and there are so many great new ideas!!
A1: my goal is to have a successful first Field Experience and do well in my Education classes
A1: One of my goals is to network more and learn to take advantage of new resources, like Twitter!
During the chat if you want to, you can engage with other participants by responding to their tweets. Remember make connections
A1: One of my goals is to become more confident as a person before I have to face an entire class.
A1: Learn from my students about their passions and how to translate that into their future teaching
I gotta tell you Twitter is my #1 professional development resources! The educators on this platform are AMAZING!
I want to keep track of everything I learn in my education classes so I can use it in the future and start a system
A1: My goal would be able to see if I am able to have a majority of my students feel a deeper appreciation for American history
A1: As a future teacher, my goal is to learn how to make lessons engaging, fun, and memorable for students
A1 Hello, I'm Louis Gaier and I am going to teach hs history. My goal is to learn more about an era of hist I am not strong in
hmm have you tried one note? google docs? dropbox?
Hello Sarah! This is so important. Think about giving students options to create!
I am making several folders on a flash drive where I can place different links and websites. It should come in handy!
oh that is a great goal! Tell me more.
I currently use google docs and I've found it to be very useful!
A1: Another goal: Develop a Growth Mindset and instill it in others...so they can pass it on to THEIR future students
Q2 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
nice idea - do you have a back up something cloud based that you can find on any computer?
I couldn't live without my google drive! It has saved me so many times when I present!
Hi Louis thanks for joining in.
I'm starting to learn that! It can just be overwhelming to know where to begin sometimes, but I'm getting the hang out it
Hello Emma! Great goal and remember to believe in yourself just as you believe in your students
Also, I have met a teacher who has a folder for each month of the year filled with activity options for that month!
you are right - it can be very overwhelming but have an open mind and you will be good to go.
A1: I want to learn how to use technology to improve my teaching
oh yes! I am all about the growth mindset its something I am trying to talk about in my class as an underlying theme.
A1 My first goal would be to further my education in biology, so in the future I'm able to teach youngsters about said subject!
A2: The reason I feel that Ss should have a "voice" in the content, process & product is to accomplish a student centered approach
Definitely something I've had to work on, too! If you truly care about your Ss, they'll know.
Woot Woot! So glad to see you all here!
I have One Drive on my computer and I back up all of my files on there. I need to become more adept at using it, however.
Goals help us to stay accountable to what we say we all strive to be
oh that's neat that teacher is ready to roll!
always have a back up- yes one drive great idea! Keep it up!
That's a great goal, Debbie! It's so important that students enjoy the learning process :)
A2 This goal is important because as Ts we need to get to know our Ss. We need to keep them in the loop.
A2: This goal is important because it helps students to visualize what you are teaching them.
A2 Watching a teacher who has had lots of experience is a good way to learn tips and techniques for practical points in teaching.
A2: Knowing how to use a variety of resources like technology can help all students learn
I love how you are all focusing on goals that help your future students. What amazing preservice Ts we have in the crowd.
A2: It's important to have an engaging session so students are more interested and are ready to learn
A2: If I don't know where the cool resources I found are at, it defeats the purpose of what I'm doing. Accessibility is key!
A2: Creativity is important because it helps each student grow and broaden their horizons. Which will help them in the long run!
it is easy to do when you the T is passionate about your topic area.
A2: Being confident shows students that they can come to you with questions even if you're not 100% sure of the answers.
A2 The more content area you know the easier it is to teach students. There is always something new to learn in history
Students can really tell when you are confident
A2: This goal is important in order to benefit my students and create a fun and relatable classroom
A2 my goal is important because I think that my experience in a classroom and in all my classes will help me as a future educator
A2: I want to be the best teacher I can be so the more I know the better. The Internet really helps with that!
that is wonderful relating history to current events.
A2: I want my lessons to be clear and to keep Ss interested in/eager to learn
It'll help you relate to your Ss more, too. You'll have so many tools to meet them where they're at in their learning!
right! The internet is full of resources, tools, and educators out there to help you!
Good luck to all you pre-service teachers! Following your chat. Looks like the future is bright for this great Profession!
any tools that you can suggest specifically that are helpful to you?
pre t needs to observe and talk to as many T as you can. Need to see what really happens in the classroom. :-)
Yes, you cannot give what you do not have! Great attitude
thanks for joining us and the shout out!
right getting out there doing observations and fields are critical to preT development.
You guys are doing great - especially since this is your first chat!
Q3 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
So many great goals being set by presrvice Ts!
become a sub T if your state allows
Some thought-provoking conversation with future teachers! https://t.co/Wh1ko9uaKc
A2: Being confident shows students that they can come to you with questions even if you're not 100% sure of the answers.
or get into tutoring, volunteering, anything to get ya in the classroom.
A3 I plan to accomplish my goal by interacting with the students and being involved with every aspect of the classroom
A3 Early Field Experience starts next Tuesday!!!
A3: I'll think of creative ways to keep students on their toes, mentally and physically.
interactions - that means a lot of different things - anything specific?
A3 Make the time to try new ideas/tech tools. If they work, great, if not, ask why not/reflect
A3 I would like to send encouraging notes to Ss in their mailboxes, do shout outs during class, and maybe show awesome S work
A3: By knowing how and where to look for resources that can reach all types of learners and by learning from other teachers
To accomplish this goal I will compare the many freedoms we have in the U.S. and compare it to 2nd and 3rd world countries
A3: by taking part in every opportunity that will help prepare me for my future profession!
A3: I plan on volunteering as much as possible, whether that be tutoring Ss or just reaching out to other educators for advice.
Yes I have been very successful in tutoring but I am afraid to be in a actual classroom.Do youhave anyadvice?
what types of opportunities are available to you>
A3 I have started this semester by taking history classes on times that are unfamiliar to me and also by doing other readings
A3: I plan to ask other teachers about the best educational websites, and gather my findings into an online collection.
the more experience you get inside the classroom the better. You will become more comfortable.
A3: I plan to accomplish this goal by really finding my strengths so i can help my students effectively find theirs
THAT is exciting! Be brave and take chances.
helping them with classwork and working with them to truly understand the concepts being taught in class
A3: Try new things like and ask questions! Teachers love to talk about neat resources they have found or share beneficial advice
how can you use your PLN to help with this goal?
A3 by observing in the classroom, preparing myself to teach my first lessons, and studying for my other classes so I can do well
A3: I am taking this class, CSC 155. I hope to learn a lot about computers.
nice! What else can you do in addition to the class?
A3: I'm going to set aside 5-10 minutes every day and work on one board at a time. Organizing is a process, not one and done!
Doing field experience can be frightening at first but it turns out to be really fun. You just have to try it.
Curently I am the director of a musical at my old school, and starting next week, I will sit in on a new elementary class
what tips do you have for a S who is doing their first field experience?
what types of things should you look for during an observation?
yes and Twitter is a great place to do that - PD on demand.
Thank you so much! It's a huge learning experience!
Don't be nervous. Field experience can be daunting but it is one of the best ways to prepare yourself
So many awesome Ts to connect with on Twitter! I love that you see the importance of asking questions, too!
I will have to share that with my preservice Ts in
A3: I plan to improve @ speaking by trying to focus more on responding to my environment than how well I'm doing, through practice
We were talking about that today! No one had heard of it so I will probably be sharing this resource! Thanks
I will look for how the teacher interacts with his or her students and how to keep their attention in the classroom
Mr. Othman is right. Gotta jump in! Let your passion for your subject shine through & you'll be fine.
I would love to try but the process is complicated and takes forever
A4: Less deep of an answer, but based on personal experience, I would advise to get your background checks done far in advance!!
I love learning from people who have experienced it before!
that's GREAT advice. Thanks Tim!
that is a great point its important to go in and see the terms, motions, and body language the T uses.
Great to have practicing T voices in tonight thank you
A4:Others can help with resources,different speakers,& different activities which could be accessed through places like pinterest.
A3: Mindset resources are put together by Khan Academy and Stanford U. Excellent.Challenging. Lessons.Activities.Videos. Articles.
A4: There are so many great resources out there that I am just beginning to find
A4: Reaching out to others to see how they organize their online learning will help me. So important to seek ways to improve.
A4 Maybe checking in to see what I did this week to build relationships with Ss - via email or text something accountable.
A4: There's no doubt that one's PLN can provide a positive influence. Experience, ideas & real world examples are priceless.
A4 Finding a good mentor with experience to bounce ideas off of is a good start.
anything specific you can share here?
A4: The best way to help anyone, teacher or not, is by being a good listener and then support them as a fellow teacher
A4 Support from my professors and cooperating teachers will mean so much. It is so helpful for teachers to share their knowledge
yes finding a good mentor is critical. Remember Twitter is full of educators ready to help you out.
A4 their support will help me because it will give me confidence. They'll remind me that I can succeed despite my insecurities
You are welcome. Hope I helped a little.
A4: I can get creative ideas from my fellow teachers.
A4: The support of others helps because they can open your mind to ideas and activities you never thought about for the classroom.
A4 the support of my cooperating teacher will allow me to grow as a preservice teacher in so many ways
where else can you find creative/inspiring ideas?
Life-long learning for the win!
A4: I'm hoping that my cooperating teacher in field & professors will give me honest & constructive feedback on this!
A4: We can share whatever worked well with other teachers and together we can teach more effectively.
A4: Others can provide me with important information that can help be able to express myself more easily inside the classroom
The web is also a great resource for finding useful things for teachers
I never thought that twitter would have so many resources and ideas!! I also never explored Pinterest before either
wow Pinterest will be cool to explore tomorrow.
Q4: By gaining feedback and advice from peers, family, and Ts I can identify what I do well and what I need to improve.
Terrific idea. Brainstorming. Risk Free. Keep asking questions
that is really encouraging to here. Thank you for your feedback. Keep being
remember the reflective teaching cycle
A4: ask my professors, peers, and mentor teachers what their favorite resources are!
how will keep the resources together? how will you organize them?
I've never heard that term before. Could you explain it for me?
You guys almost completed your first twitter chat! 1 more question to go! Keep rockin it
I'm going to ask to chime in here.
A4: My PLN helps SO much! Connecting with other inspired + enthusiastic educators + students fuels creativity=great future Ts
Q5 is coming up in 1 minute! Stay tuned
I love my PLN! Couldn't teach without it.
Sharing the ups and the downs helps everyone!
Twitter lists are helpful! I was also introduced to Evernote for organizing things & I use Google docs now
yes evernote is awesome I need to get into that more.
A5: One takeaway is to do more of these chats.
A5: I learned how to use twitter.
why is a twitter chat helpful as a preservice T?
A4 there are many resources available to future teachers and twitter is one of them
Twitter can have more than one use! This was an awesome experience!
A5 I've learned that twitter can be a useful tool in connecting teachers and sharing unique ideas! thanks for hosting!
A5: Everyone has great ideas that I can copy off of.
A5: That there are many like minded people who wish to learn to be more effective in the classroom
yeah! I suggest using tweet deck its very helpful.
A5: This chat has helped me realize even more resources that I can utilize as a teacher to help create a more creative environment
A5 There is a great community of present and future teachers on here so we can all support each other and give good advice!
A4: Twitter chats are not so bad and you can learn so much from them!
Q5: I learned that it's actually really helpful to talk with other preservice teachers and seeing the goals & ideas of others.
A5: That there are tons of other teachers on twitter who could give advice to upcoming teachers like myself! Thanks for hosting!
A5: I've learned about the great resource online collaboration can be. Great to know there are so many ideas out there!
right it's time to be an edu celebrity.
A5: Twitter is a great way to find ideas and support for education
A5: My fellow pre-service teachers have a lot of awesome input! and Twitter chats can be great sources of inspiration
A5 I learned that no matter how long you have been teaching there is always room for improvement. We need to keep growing.
A5: I really enjoyed hearing other's goals in teaching; everyone has such great ideas & I think I could apply these myself!
A5 This whole chat was a new experience. It's so cool to see teachers share and encouraging each other.
Twitter connects preservice Ts with other educators from all over the world. It really inspires ideas.
you got it! So many resources, tools, tips and mentors available.
sharing is caring, don't recreate the wheel but credit where credit is due.
yeah especially if you use tweetdeck.
Ts plan to meet S needs and reflect about how to meet their needs better in the future. Always reflecting!
My takeaway is that are awesome! Congratulations on your 1st chat!
Thanks so much! That's great advice!
Thank you for participating in tonight’s chat.
It has been a great time understanding the goals of those on tonight. May your goals lead you to the stars and beyond.
We had Ss and Fransiscan U Ss in the chat. Some awesome educators here.
We hope to see you on 2/11 for another focusing on connecting with classrooms for Valentine's day
We hope to see you on 2/11 for another focusing on connecting with classrooms for Valentine's day
A5 It can be really fun to try something new, not be afraid of change, and learn from each other
right and lean on each other for support.
A5: The Future of Teaching is less about filling buckets + more like fires to be lit! Our PTs are SO capable! Excited for them
A5: Sharing ideas is uplifting and pushes us to be our best! Thanks to all who participated!
Don’t forget to build your PLN follow some participants from tonight’s .
Thanks for being so receptive! It makes my heart happy!
Aww! Thank you for all the amazing advice!
