#ISEDchat Archive

Independent School EdChat.
Thursday May 4, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat May 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ISEDchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/gx9e7KN6UX
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #isedchat tonight! Today we will be talking about how to implement some strategies for brain-based learning.
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourself and if your into StarWars who is your favorite character? #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    George Phillip from South Bend, IN. Yoda. #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Shari. I am a principal at a Jewish Day School. Love Star Wars but don’t have a favorite character. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Alright, lets get started. Here is our first question: Q1: How does you or your school support Physical Education? #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: How do you or your school support Physical Education? #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Looks like it is just you and I tonight Shari! #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: We have Phys Ed through out our school up to grade 8 (that’s as high as we go). #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Maybe:) My school has PE three times a week and a daily recess. Using the body only helps the SS use their brains. #isedchat
    • gephillip May 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      Looks like it is just you and I tonight Shari! #isedchat
      In reply to @swladis
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Exactly. The more physical activity one can do, the better for your brain. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    We have daily recesses twice a day and gym class twice a wk. In MS, four days a wk. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • cpoole27 May 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Which City Describes Your Teaching? https://t.co/yzbFK6yWMp teacherpowered #WLCedchat #isedchat #lrnchat #G2great #CFISDAPchat #mschat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    That is in PK3/4 to 4th. MS starts in 5th grade. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    We are K-5. All teachers encourage movement within the classroom as well.#isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Q2: How do you or your school teach emotional skills? #isedchat
  • carrilyn82 May 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Ss at Chester Taylor El in FL incorporate academic and phys ed on a daily basis #LATIC #isedchat
  • massignmenthelp May 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #sstlap #isedchat #TBookC #SciStuChat #atplc #ICEilchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Welcome! That is wonderful to hear! #isedchat
    In reply to @carrilyn82
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    In our second year of using MindUP. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: We have an advisory curriculum that teaches emotional skills. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Could you tell us more? #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    How do you teach emotional skills? #isedchat
    In reply to @carrilyn82
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Hi George! Jumping in now! #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @carrilyn82
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    We teach our lower school students emotional skills through interactive modeling. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @carrilyn82
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    It is a framework for SS to learn more about their brains and tools for developing social/emotional skills.https://t.co/1vsCp9ob6b #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • carrilyn82 May 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    We help students develop #executivefunction using a Great Student Rubric. If/then statements are another good strategy. #LATC #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: We do this through skits, dramatic play, discussions, etc. #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    MindUp has given us a common vocabulary to use when talking with students. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Hello Lorri. Thank you for joining in. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @carrilyn82
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    That sounds great. Would you be willing to share your rubric with the Twitterverse? #isedchat
    In reply to @carrilyn82
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Helping Ss reflect on their actions is a great tool they can use now & always. #isedchat
    In reply to @carrilyn82, @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Agreed. Reflection is the most powerful tool for learning. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @carrilyn82
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Would you two care to discuss interactive modeling more? #isedchat
    In reply to @carrilyn82, @lcarroll94
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    We can't assume kids know to make eye contact when speaking. We need to teach them what different emotions look like. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I agree. Ss need guidance in many different ways. We just can’t assume. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Question 3 coming up in a few minutes. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Q2B: How can we using groupings to help teach emotional skills? #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Never assume! Teacher modeling, student modeling and then reinforcement is key! #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Q2B: How do groupings help/hinder with emotional learning? #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Can help with role playing but some Ss are not comfortable discussing emotions in a group.#isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A2B: We use co-ed advisories in 5th and 6th grade and then single gender in 7th and 8th. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    How do you offer those a channel to discuss/share? #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Q3: How do you or school update your students skill sets? #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Sometimes by allowing anonymous discussion notes. Careful groupings & time to earn groups trust that this is a safe place to talk. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3. We implemented @responsiveclass in LS this year. Helped us create a framework for social/emotional skill developement. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    We use the MS version. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3: I bring in different skills to various projects so they can work on different skill sets. #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    When did you implement? Was it well received by all? #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    We have been doing it for about 7 or 8 years. We all go through the training. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    It depends on the teacher. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    We have some cross- over (LS/MS) teachers who have really reaped the benefits of the training. Would love more to come on board. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Is there yearly training or just for new hires? #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    How do you teach honor, patience, forgiveness and empathy in your school? #isedchat
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    We just finished our 4 day training over the past year. We have 1 more day of training at the start of the school year. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    We have done it in shifts, so all MS teachers are trained now I believe. Level 2 is next on the docket. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Two ways: MindUp and Judaic Studies classes. #isedchat
    • gephillip May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      How do you teach honor, patience, forgiveness and empathy in your school? #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Lorri, does your school use the social contract at the beginning of the year? Great for Ss reflection. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @swladis, @responsiveclass
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    We will send new faculty for training in the future... I really want it to succeed. It's good for all! #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    We spent lots of time on hopes and dreams at the start of the year. We did some reflection in Jan... will follow up in June. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @swladis, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Here comes Q4: How do you or your school help students deal with stress? #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I think it is key to have continual training & refreshers for any program to work. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @gephillip, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Agreed. You don’t just teach a student once and expect them to master the content. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @lcarroll94, @responsiveclass
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4: We attempt to do this through study strategies, communication, coping skills, etc. #isedchat
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  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Teaching kids to manage stress is so important. Knowing what works for each kid can be tricky. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4: I feel that we don’t do a well enough job IMO. #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Here is our last Q of the night Q5: What is the role of the arts in your school? #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    No program provides all the answers, just a guide. Need to approach each S situation with an open mind & ❤️. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    One of our pillars is the arts. ingrained into almost everything. #isedchat
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Fairly standard 1/week art and music but we try to integrate into curriculum within secular &Judaics. #isedchat
    • gephillip May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Here is our last Q of the night Q5: What is the role of the arts in your school? #isedchat
  • sarahhanawald May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    I feel strongly that the arts served as an island of critical thinking & synthesis during the rigor, testing, accountability era #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • DJFTLL May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    The Critical Thinking Skills Cheatsheet [Infographic] via @RogerFrancis1 https://t.co/93vKLK1LNM #ISEDChat #edchat #tlap #colchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    All our students have art and music classes, plus drama and public speaking in the MS. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis
  • DJFTLL May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    4 Phases Of Inquiry-Based Learning: A Guide For Teachers - TeachThought PD via @sksgrigsby https://t.co/AJlV9BNeeH #edchat #ISEDChat
  • DJFTLL May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Carefully curated #k12 & #edtech resources at my global https://t.co/icd47al54t edu-library. #ISEDchat #PAedchat #LessonUP #saskedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining Sarah! #isedchat I couldn’t agree more.
    In reply to @sarahhanawald
  • lcarroll94 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    The arts are super important at our school. I wish colleges valued it as much as it should be. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @swladis
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Right now our 3-5 Ss are finishing their rehearsals for our yearly theatrical production. This is an after school elective. #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I agree. Not all teachers do, but art, music, drama are great for the brain. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @swladis
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Would like to see this valued more at my school. #isedchat
    In reply to @lcarroll94, @gephillip
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    How collaborative are your Ts? That’s how I got my art teacher to step out of her comfort zone. #isedchat We did African masks.
    In reply to @swladis, @lcarroll94
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Actually very but I think the art and music teacher need to look to insert more #isedchat
    In reply to @gephillip, @lcarroll94
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Good to hear they are collaborative. #isedchat
    In reply to @swladis, @lcarroll94
  • swladis May 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Have to say nite. Thanks for the conversation! #isedchat
  • gephillip May 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Well its that time of night, have a wonderful Friday and weekend #isedchat friends.