#ISEDchat Archive
Independent School EdChat.
Thursday November 10, 2016
9:00 PM EST
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome everyone to
#isedchat
Please introduce yourselves!
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:01 PM EST
Tonight we will be chatting about how you tell your school story! Essential for any
#indyschool
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hey Jason!
@shaffer_jason
#isedchat
In reply to @shaffer_jason
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi
@drmcgettigan
and everyone else. my name is Jason and I teach Perdonal branding
@NBPSEagles
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @NBPSEagles
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi everyone, I'm Evelyn, an innovation coach and Maker Space teacher from Orlando
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
Do you want yo start us off explaining how
@NBPSEagles
Ss tell their story?
#isedchat
@shaffer_jason
In reply to @NBPSEagles, @shaffer_jason
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi
@drmcgettigan
and everyone else. My name is Jason and I teach Personal Branding
@NBPSEagles
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @NBPSEagles
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hi Evelyn! It was so nice to meet you at
#fcisconv2016
😀
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi everyone, I'm Evelyn, an innovation coach and Maker Space teacher from Orlando
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:06 PM EST
Evelyn, how does your school tell its story?
#isedchat
@evmcculloch
In reply to @evmcculloch
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
You too! Thanks for leading up this great
#isedchat
.
In reply to @drmcgettigan
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:08 PM EST
Well we might be a very small crew tonight
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
You too! Thanks for leading up this great
#isedchat
.
In reply to @drmcgettigan
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST
@NBPSEagles
each enroll in my PB class and learn to discover, curate and present their passions and interests
#isedchat
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shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
They learn a variety of digital storytelling tools, marketing skills and gain valuable knowledge in social media etiquette
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
We use a fair amount of social media to tell our story
@NBPSEagles
What are your fav ways to tell your story?
#isedchat
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evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:10 PM EST
We tell our story through social media, Ss work exhibitions, and partnerships with our local community and beyond.
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shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:11 PM EST
Blogging and Youtube are my personal favs
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drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:11 PM EST
Jason, can you give an example of Personal Branding?
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@shaffer_jason
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evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
We tell our story through social media, S work exhibitions, and partnerships with our local community and beyond.
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
Speaking at conferences is up their too on the top of my list
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shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
Students discover the value and importance of a positive, professional online reputation through blogging, video creation, website
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drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:14 PM EST
Is there any single person who does the telling?
@evmcculloch
Our Marketing head does a lot through Facebook & YouTube
#isedchat
In reply to @evmcculloch
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:14 PM EST
Their stories are their own and I only provide an environment for them to feel comfortable enough to discover their "WHY"
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drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:15 PM EST
I'm fascinated by how we tell our individual story and how that becomes part of our school story.
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AssignmentHelpN
Nov 10 @ 9:15 PM EST
Benefits of Blended Learning
https://t.co/tIu7gO7Mbn
#EduAfterHours
#sstlap
#isedchat
#TBookC
#SciStuChat
#atplc
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST
Most of all my students learn that they have the ability to develop their own PLN through connecting creating and sharing
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
We saw a bit of this at
#fcisconv2016
but not a lot through Soc Med
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
Speaking at conferences is up their too on the top of my list
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
This message of life long learning really fits this model and should be embraced by all stakeholders
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evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
We have a Twitter Takeover class for G6 Ss & this has been super positive way for Ss to be involved in the sharing of our story
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST
Connection is key - we need to model this for our Ss
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST
Most of all my students learn that they have the ability to develop their own PLN through connecting creating and sharing
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:18 PM EST
I ❤️this! How often do you do this?
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
We have a Twitter Takeover class for G6 Ss & this has been super positive way for Ss to be involved in the sharing of our story
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
At
#fcisconv2016
@Apple
led a great session in how to use iBooks Author to tell your school story through an interactive book
#isedchat
In reply to @Apple
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
Ss take it over on Thursdays in small groups for researching, photographing, graphic design, and tweeting.
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST
Hi James!
@JMGubbins
@shaffer_jason
You are right, the climate is not very positive. Again, a chance for us to model for our Ss.
#isedchat
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evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST
Ss travel around campus to capture great moments of teaching and learning at various grade levels and areas.
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:22 PM EST
I think it is a fab way to showcase your school story or special program
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST
iBooks Author is one of my favorite tools!
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @Apple
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:23 PM EST
I love the idea of giving ownership of telling the school story to Ss!
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
Ss take it over on Thursdays in small groups for researching, photographing, graphic design, and tweeting.
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST
I would like to grow the sharing of our story by getting S work published to a wider audience
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST
I did a similar lesson focusing on "a day at School" to accumulate content when teaching iMovie
@Apple
#isedchat
In reply to @Apple
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:25 PM EST
Jason does a fab job teaching our Ss how to use SM for the good-to tell their story to create their brand
#isedchat
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:23 PM EST
we must set the example and never waiver. No matter how tempting it may be to react
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @JMGubbins
EduGladiators
Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST
Don't miss
#EduGladiators
chat Sat w/
@MattMurrie
leveraging "What If?" to Encourage Curiosity!
#DLhisd
#ISEDchat
#KatyISDchat
#MOgtchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:27 PM EST
Evelyn - how do you set ground rules for what they tweet?
@evmcculloch
#isedchat
In reply to @evmcculloch
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:28 PM EST
What are some ways Ts can help tell the school story? Is it as simple as using a common #?
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST
I love Twitter! I have an account as
@MrsKoos
that I use to share with
#HTEA
families!
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @MrsKoos
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST
I'm reminded of when
@TonySinanis
was principal and his school story was strong ever day using common #
#isedchat
In reply to @TonySinanis
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
Hey Cathy! I'm so sorry I missed you at
#fcisconv2016
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:29 PM EST
I love Twitter! I have an account as
@MrsKoos
that I use to share with
#HTEA
families!
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @MrsKoos
JMGubbins
Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
I can tell - I didn't mean to intrude on the
#isedchat
but
@shaffer_jason
struck a positive nerve with that tweet. :-)
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @shaffer_jason
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
#isedchat
We brainstorm before we disperse around campus about what kind of learning moments we want to capture for that day to tweet out.
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
No intrusion! You are welcome to join in anytime
#isedchat
JMGubbins
Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
I can tell - I didn't mean to intrude on the
#isedchat
but
@shaffer_jason
struck a positive nerve with that tweet. :-)
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @shaffer_jason
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
Many of our teachers use FB. Our website has more capability now so they use that too.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
Ditto! I'm teaching a math class this year to three super smart sixth graders and I needed to get back to them.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
#isedchat
Example, today we wanted to capture photos & tweets of the unsung heroes of our campus security, housekeeping, & office staff.
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
Do the Ts use FB for class pages?
@ckoos1
it seems like such an easy entry for parents
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Thanks for the great list of ideas
@shaffer_jason
!
#isedchat
In reply to @shaffer_jason
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
they choose from creating a Vlog, Tutorial or Greatest Accomplishment Video. Time is short so we only make two.
In reply to @evmcculloch
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yes. So many of our parents are there multiple times a day. I have a FB page too as Misses Koos,
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
It's so interesting how we all use social media to tell our stories but in such different ways
#isedchat
andrewmead73
Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
We all have different stories.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Nov 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
I love this idea!
@HTEAMelbourneFL
@Brad21clsMeyer
#isedchat
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evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
#isedchat
Example, today we wanted to capture photos & tweets of the unsung heroes of our campus security, housekeeping, & office staff.
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
What a FAB idea!! Representing ALL your community makes it a closer community
#isedchat
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
#isedchat
Example, today we wanted to capture photos & tweets of the unsung heroes of our campus security, housekeeping, & office staff.
shaffer_jason
Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
Gotta go! Have a great night everyone!
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
Hello Andrew!
@andrewmead73
#isedchat
In reply to @andrewmead73
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
Thanks Jason!
@shaffer_jason
#isedchat
In reply to @shaffer_jason
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:38 PM EST
I love that you are telling your school story through different perspectives!
@evmcculloch
#isedchat
In reply to @evmcculloch
evmcculloch
Nov 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
#isedchat
Thanks for the great discussion tonight!
@drmcgettigan
pleasure connecting with you at FCIS!
In reply to @drmcgettigan
andrewmead73
Nov 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
Hi, sorry for jumping in... That's the best part of social media. Just shared this great commercial of storytelling.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:40 PM EST
It seems more & more
#indyschools
ate using their web site for prospective Ss & SM for communication to mostly current fams
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Nov 10 @ 9:42 PM EST
Thanks
@evmcculloch
@ckoos1
@shaffer_jason
I think we shall cut our
#isedchat
short but it was sweet! Thanks for all the great ideas!
In reply to @evmcculloch, @ckoos1, @shaffer_jason