#edchatME Archive
A Maine-based Twitter presence for a network of educators everywhere.
Monday September 12, 2016
8:30 PM EDT
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
So glad you came! Welcome!!!
#edchatme
https://t.co/cZXs5Y3wvE
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Wow my first time too. Looking forward to it.
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
But first,
#edchatme
, let's introduce ourselves! Who are you? What's your role? How many days have you been back at school?
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Whether you've been in school a few days or a few weeks, tonight's
#EdChatME
is all about catching up and sharing. We've missed you!
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I'm Jennifer Michaelis, tonight's moderator. I teach high school math in central Maine and we're already on Day 14!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
What a glorious summer we had here in Maine! But school's back in session, and tonight we're kicking off our
#EdChatME
year! Welcome back!
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#Edchatme
is back in session! Right now! All are welcome!
#edchat
#ecet2
https://t.co/xzs7bQfjTV
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Redman here! 5 days of English 9 at the state-of-the-art
#NewWellsHighSchool
! Ready for an epic year -including a fresh season of
#edchatme
!
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Thrilled to see new voiced for
#edchatme
! Welcome,
@jamiller12290
&
@michaelrice207
! How’d you find us? Just curious!
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@johannaprince
Present!
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Yeah!
#EdChatME
is back in action!
https://t.co/yIrb7ZjW3y
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
From a graduate class I am currently taking! I am excited to see what it's all about!
#edchatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
I'm here and ready to learn!
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT
So excited about all the new voices in the convo this evening! Don't forget to tag your tweets
#edchatme
so we can all see and share!
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Waaaaaaas uuuuuup
#edchatme
! Matt-Curric Coord fr
@AOS94ME
ready to roll!
https://t.co/fomkcD0E8Z
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi all! Jon Pratt here, Asst Head for Academics
@foxcroftacademy
in
#DoFo
Maine. Happy to be back in the swing of the school year!
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q1: We spend a lot of time planning for the first days of school. Brag a little! What did you do? How'd it go? (Admins: you, too!)
#EdChatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Tara Frazier, special Ed teacher in Veazie, Maine. Working with grades 5-8. Been back since Aug 28
#edchatme
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Excited to be here for this year's
#edchatme
kickoff chat. Andy, tech director in South Portland
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: Relationship building, some content, INB design, some group activities (Statistics started with with a simulation on Day 1!)
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: SY started on point- complete w/transition to new bell schedule, expanded facilities, engaged Ts & Ss at freshman orientation.
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q1 Brag a little!
#edchatme
https://t.co/z0tozVLo9e
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: Yes/no line and card tower building! Both had movement and I got to see the ss work and learn about them.
#edchatME
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: Love starting out building community with team building activities, teaching cooperation and collaboration
#EdChatME
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Sean from the DOE, excited to see what the best group can bring to education in Maine
#edchatme
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: I empowered my teachers to throw out the syllabus chit chat and plan something exciting for kids!
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
.
@MsMeservey
Love these teaser titles -- can you tell us more?
#detailsplease
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1) LOTS of PD, but also just painted a swatch of dry erase paint in a 4th grade class to start visible learning spaces
@AOS94ME
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@andrewtwallace
Hi Professor. I'm in ur 598.
#edchatme
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1: Year is off to a great start, new ideas in online grad class for Ss
#edchatME
synch session earlier in semester worked well
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1: Breakout Edu with the staff. It was so much fun!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Love it! Like what? Tell us more plz!
#edchatme
https://t.co/fxHUDb0jez
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: I empowered my teachers to throw out the syllabus chit chat and plan something exciting for kids!
#edchatME
mracarmichael
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1. First time working with fifth graders last week. Was a little nervous, but they loved working on posters for library rules!
#edchatME
juliesmyth33
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Saco Curriculum Director joining you for the first time!
#edchatme
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1: Working with the best group of professionals to enrich student learning in Maine.
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@Sean_Malone
Thanks for the kind words. We do have an amazing team of involved and passionate educators in our state, don't we?!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Welcome, Julie!!! Good to see you!
#edchatme
https://t.co/zOubg4x8ip
juliesmyth33
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Saco Curriculum Director joining you for the first time!
#edchatme
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1 Same kids second year of a loop started as if it was June16th
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
yes/no duct taped line, and questions with yes or no answers. Card towers, just the directions, build a card tower.
#edchatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1) been great so far! Coteaching more this year and we are transitioning to standards based grading this year! Busy!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q2: Elevator pitch time!
@Stevewyborney
recently asked
#TWOTCW
: describe your teaching/philosophy in seven words. Who are YOU,
#edchatme
?
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1: Team building activities, messy crafts, O-Fishal-First Grade headbands, lots of GoNoodle!
#edchatME
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@ghettoclass1
Awesome!! Actually multitasking and reading the great discussions you guys are having. Glad you joined in on the
#edchatme
fun
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@juliesmyth33
welcome to
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@juliesmyth33
welcome Julie!
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
So nice to see so many new faces in
#edchatme
tonight. Welcome! Best learning evah!
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q2 7 Words! Who are YOU?
#edchatme
https://t.co/Xo06RtXRd5
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A2: "I don't know! Let's figure it out." "Taking risks shouldn't be a bad thing." "Helping kids not hate math, since 2000"
#edchatme
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1) I set up discussion area and I'm encouraging students to lead open ended aesthetic discussions
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
how do you co-teach? I am co-teaching with a SPED teacher this year and would love ideas.
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Rocking the collection of start-of-year forms this year. Custom PowerSchool portal (I made it!) & limited iPad profile = success!
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
.
@jessicawrd3
I love this! We did a brief about me/this class/us
@Kahoot
& got right into math. Mixed it up, seemed to go well!
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
BOOM! Yes!
#edchatme
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A2) Helping students strengthen their voice
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
.
@juliesmyth33
Welcome! Believe it or not, my daughter is a Saco Jet baton twirler ... love my peek into Saco schools every week!
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2: Reaching the students where they are and helping them to move forward
#EdChatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Goofy Go with the flow Integrate tech
#edchatME
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2: The perspective of Failure is to learn.
#edchatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Wow Amazing custom Powerschool portal. Can you share a Screenshot?
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2) Learning over achievement; engagement over compliance. Learners first and always.
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2) My philosophy: Every child can succeed. Let me help!
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2: Goofy Go with the flow Integrate tech
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MsMeservey
awesome!
#edchatme
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A2: Empower students and teachers, Provide Choice, Build Relationships.
#edchatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Loving all the new, old, and new-to-me faces on
#edchatme
tonight as we discuss getting back in session!
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT
This is so beautiful.
#21centurylearning
#edchatme
https://t.co/5cVFqIOer0
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2: The perspective of Failure is to learn.
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT
You are the Gandalf of PowersSchool.
#edchatme
https://t.co/9g2Fvs0Yrg
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Rocking the collection of start-of-year forms this year. Custom PowerSchool portal (I made it!) & limited iPad profile = success!
#EdChatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Love this!
#edchatme
https://t.co/a53wTWgfNA
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2: Goofy Go with the flow Integrate tech
#edchatME
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A2: I say: "Not sure what do you think" all day
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
#edchatme
finally back home and ready to lurk, Bob MS Prin in Gorham
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
#EdChatME
tweeps are some of the best wordsmiths around ... 7 words, though? SO much fun to read, y'all!
kathmartin80
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A2: empowering Ss to choose their own adventure
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@alicebarr
Sure thing! Here's the landing page...
#EdChatME
https://t.co/wVgWNUyE0Y
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@kathmartin80
Oh my goodness, I LOVE this!
#edchatme
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A2: Lesson plans don't always go as planned.
#edchatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A2: Semper Gumby and always learning
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Q3: Teaching and learning is a two-way street. What have you learned about/from your Ss so far? What are you looking forward to?
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@briley8557
Glad you made it! Welcome back!
#edchatme
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A1: we rolled out hundreds of iPads Happy that's behind us, glad they're available to the kids & Ts as soon as physically possible
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@michaelrice207
hahaha .. you, too?!
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Q3 Learn from the students!
#edchatme
https://t.co/jimhVceCBk
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3: Even positive change can be hard for students. Building trust requires patience, and a never-ending smile.
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
Ss?..I'm new.
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3: How diverse they are! It is going to be the greatest struggle & challenge ever, but I wouldn't ask for anything different.
#edchatme
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3: Considering the Ss are everyone in education, the passion for student impact & demonstrating why Maine is the best.
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
.
@andrewtwallace
Big project! Is that a new initiative in SoPo, or is it the perpetual new group of students? Are they psyched?
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3) To make true & deep impact,
#knowthylearners
. Take/Make time for empathy in Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment decisions.
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Very very cool. That will be great for keeping track of so many things. great idea. Can’t imagine how many hours
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@alicebarr
Here's another. Influenced by EPP, but modded for FA & uses the new PS database extensions :)
#EdChatME
https://t.co/6NuoGHq91o
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3) Give them the floor and they come alive!
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@ghettoclass1
@MichaelisMath
it's twitter-speak for students
#edchatme
#cramalotofthinkinginto140characters
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3: I’ve been reminded that ALL students are reachable, and looking forward to finding those ways to reach them
#EdChatME
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3: Separate/Together, we can drive Ss success & Ts impact in the classroom
#edchatME
acottos
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3: I've learned that I have to treat each class individually. My Ss all have their style and I need to grow with them!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
.
@ghettoclass1
Ss = "Students." Ts = teachers. HWM = "how might we" Let me know if you have other Qs (questions)!
#Spacesavers
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@andrewtwallace
Congrats on getting those iPads out so quickly!
#edchatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
@MichaelisMath
thanks Dan
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@alicebarr
Such a worthwhile investment of time & energy! Put myself "on the hook" to learn a TON about HTML, JS, SQL, etc.
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Oh! Great point for new folks: There is shorthand we sometimes use to save space. Ss = students. Ts = teachers. HMW= How might we.
#edchatme
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A3: How many different needs individual students have to make them successful .
#edchatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@MsMeservey
I work within the middle school classrooms to help my Ts reach and teach all Ss. Check out Susan Fitzell
#edchatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Just some good ol Twitter abbv for the masses here
#NT2T
#edchatme
#dtk12chat
#edchat
https://t.co/GlvWgA9m6P
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT
.
@ghettoclass1
Ss = "Students." Ts = teachers. HWM = "how might we" Let me know if you have other Qs (questions)!
#Spacesavers
#edchatme
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A3: To meet life's frustrations with a sense of humor
#edchatME
juliesmyth33
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
That's how I feel about my amazing teachers!!!
#EdchatMe
Well said, MDC!
https://t.co/IM1X2sifZf
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3) To make true & deep impact,
#knowthylearners
. Take/Make time for empathy in Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment decisions.
#edchatme
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q3 Ss reminded me that I don't control the pace, Looking forward to the adventure
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
Who is Susan Fitzell?
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A3
#edchatME
Everyday I learn something new from my Ss. Everyday! In fact, I wish they learned as much from me as I learn from them!
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A3: Let students set the bar! My 9ers amaze me w/their curiosity, deep insights, quirks & commitment to learning! Nice work, WJHS!
#edchatme
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A3: Compassion...we have 6 foreign exchange students at our small hs who have been welcomed with open arms.
#edchatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I dont have Ss, so dont know what to say
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Another Wow….. you should do an ACTEM session or something
#edchatme
Amazing!
kathmartin80
Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Learning is constant and instant- like following this conversation
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Every year I am reminded of how different cohorts of students have such unique personalities. I learn so much from them!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@alicebarr
@jonpratt
Or he could just send us the code……… ;)
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@ghettoclass1
What do you do? I missed that initial tweet, sorry! But who is your "audience"? Think of them!
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A3) newest thing learned from my Ss, be amazed at small things. "MrsF, Did you know that there was a handle on the Chromebooks?"
#edchatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
That’s wonderful. What a great experience for them which will provide a life long friendship
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
Thank you!
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
hahah! Isn't it amazing?! Every year, someone asks me some ollllld joke and I remember: IT IS NEW TO THEM! Fun!
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@MsMeservey
it's the best thing I've ever done. My SS have grown so much!!
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
Awesome to hear that. So much value for all involved in sharing local & distant culture.
#EdChatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
I'm a grad student, cert HS math but never taught.
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A3: Where do I start? Students teach me something new every day!
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
Unfortunately, with that grouping, I am not sure how much is going to be co, or divide and conquer...
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q4: Summertime means catching up with other amazing edu-peeps, too. What's something great you read/learned/saw this summer?
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT
.
@ghettoclass1
gotcha! Well, I'm glad you're here -- and sorry that Q may have been a dud for you. :)
#edchatme
juliesmyth33
Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A1. We welcomed Chris Trout as our keynote speaker.
#amazing
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
@alicebarr
...I like the ACTEM (or some other conf...) session idea better... teach you how to fish & all that ;-)
#EdChatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q4 Other edu-peeps!
#edchatme
https://t.co/xGuBgHcJCG
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A4: Went to
#EdCampLDRME
and got to see edu-issues from a leadership perspective. Also spent a lot of time reading
#MTBoS
blogs!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@juliesmyth33
I haven’t always been good at it, but Im working hard to be better. Mistakes lead to learning, right?
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A4: Got to go to Mountain View to Google Geo with
@cheryloakes50
. Amazing group of learners. Lots of cool thinks coming!
#edchatME
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A4: The passion, knowledge, leadership, & commitment of Ts at conferences like
@EdCampLDRME
,
@Ecet2Maine
,
@nbctsofmaine
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@jonpratt
@alicebarr
meh… I’ll just take the code, thanks.
#betterthingstodo
#edchatme
;-)
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Just sayin' I'm loving the pace of & participation in
#EdChatME
tonight but I'm feeling slow! Gotta get back in the chat groove!
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4: Amazing inst at
@HybridPed
#digped
worth following the org and hashtag for critical Qs about teaching and learning and
#edtech
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4: Started reading about TPTs. Also start connecting for the
#GRA16
#GRAPAX16
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4.
#edchatme
I really enjoyed
@DrTonyWagner
Most Likely to Succeed. Confirmed my beliefs on where we need to be going!
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@alicebarr
@cheryloakes50
I so wish school had started a week later for us. Would still love to one day be a student of yours!
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4: Worked with my peers in
#EDT598
on technology supported IBL in the classroom
#EdChatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
S. said his mind was blown today on Classroom when he was answering Q #1, hit enter and the #2 "appeared"
#edchatme
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A4: Went to an SDE conference. Left full of ideas for RTI plans and technology in the classroom.
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A4) This is a game changer. This right here.
@ideaguy42
@RLH_DesignED
#edchatme
https://t.co/HkZ3IOvoeP
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A4)Attended ECET2 ME, MALI Institute, Read Education for Socially Engaged Art &What is Art For?
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@MrsLuppino
thats coming up for me
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@jonpratt
After all that PowerSchool work, it's okay if you're a bit slow! You've been exercising that brain on overdrive!
#edChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A4
#MooseCamp
round 2 was awesome, as was
#EdCampLDRME
... Also read "Most Likely to Succeed", very provocative!
#EdChatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@MsMeservey
sometimes... That's the same thing 😉
#edchatme
juliesmyth33
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
How do I "tag" someone? I'm a first-timer. A4 - heard John Hattie at
#ILA16
in Boston!!!!
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@jamiller12290
Would love to hear some ELA MS RTI tools if you got them!
#edchatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A4: I RELAXED. Conquered Knife’s Edge. Visited Gulf Hagas & Islesford. Some great PD (
@Ecet2Maine
) Recharged = best SY start ever.
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@TheresaCerceo
WOW! When did you have summer? :)
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@ghettoclass1
Challenging, but good class. Really gave me some ideas for teaching this fall.
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
We're working on a showing of the movie - hoping to get lots of community voices in the convo.
#EdChatME
mracarmichael
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A4. Taught a journalism elec. @ Upward Bound. Dif env was great. Loved the chance to explore in this relaxed setting.
#edchatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A4: EdCamp experience, changed my perspective on PD format, faculty mtgs will never be boring again!
#edchatME
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A4: Finally read Quiet & changed the way I think about "participation"
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
Meeee too! Read at least a dozen books for pleasure. Fiction and non-fiction, but nothing edu. Good for the soul.
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A4)
@MooseCampME
,
#ECET2ME
,
#gafesummit
, &
@nbctsofmaine
was a lot of summer PD too.
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
#edcamp
rule! So many coming up!
#edchatME
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@jamiller12290
Some ideas I can apply in 5th grade?
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
SO EXCITING to hear this perspective! Stay tuned... there's some EdCamp coming up in a tweet shortly!
#EdChatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A4) Spent the summer working w great folks
@edtechteam
@GouldFieldGuide
@imaginariumDPS
& working w
@amyburvall
on
#thebook
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
@MooseCampME
@nbctsofmaine
#adminlife
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Wow! Summer was so packed w/awesome,
@EdCampLDRME
feels like ages ago. A highlight of my prof. Ed CAREER!
#edchatme
https://t.co/6rdXT7iTxE
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Oh my - yes the
#eduawesome
of
#edcampLDRMe
@MsRedmanEnglish
https://t.co/EudHt3Z6dL
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A4: I read Professional Capital by Hargreaves and
@MichaelFullan1
It changed some of my perceptions and hopefully actions/efforts
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@jonpratt
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
Are you doing this for Ts PD, for Ss, for Ps/Community?
#EdChatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A4) lots and lots of PD and connecting, reading and hanging with my kid as she conquered summer track!!
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@mracarmichael
I started my teaching experience at UBMS (
@UMaine
) ... amazing program. Many ideas to bring back to "reg" school.
#EdChatME
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
yes please!
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#edchatme
Trying to do the same for late Oct or Nov. Paperwork on my desk. hope to finish it tomorrow.
https://t.co/XClKdDH5s3
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
We're working on a showing of the movie - hoping to get lots of community voices in the convo.
#EdChatME
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@MrsLuppino
Unfortunately it is mostly K-2.
@MsMeservey
I have lots of ideas for ELA depending on what grade you teach!
#edchatME
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A4 Lots of PD around PBL
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT
@jamiller12290
@MrsLuppino
Ah shoot, I got 6th! Thanks though.
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
Yes - all. Thinking about an open-to-public showing at local theater w/ discussion after.
#EdChatME
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Have to mention, I am getting super charged by everyone's ideas, etc.!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Q5: Now it's time to share a link or two! Connect us to someone or something where you recently said, "Awesome!" Who/what was it?
#EdChatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A4: I also so enjoyed
#Edcampldrme
A great group of people.
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
#edchatme
for all of the above, but mostly for the community.
https://t.co/Xe0TQYSQTg
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@jonpratt
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
Are you doing this for Ts PD, for Ss, for Ps/Community?
#EdChatME
mracarmichael
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Agreed. Started off my teaching there too, the summer before my first "real" teaching gig! Love the program.
#edchatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@jonpratt
@DrewetteCard
@briley8557
@DrTonyWagner
awesome!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT
.
@TheresaCerceo
SO glad to hear this! The
#edchatme
group is pretty amazing, such a passionate group. I learn something every time.
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Q5 Share a link or two!
#edchatme
https://t.co/0FHUBqTLOu
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@EdCampLDRME
@johannaprince
You and the team did an *awesome* job putting that together. Still inspired.
#EdChatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A5:
@EDpuzzle
, great new resource.
@EdCampBgr
, oldie but goodie up for registration!
#edchatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
.
@alicebarr
wouldn’t have been possible w/out an amazing organizing team! Endless thanks to all!
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A5 got this last night in a chat
https://t.co/ncSgKh2LVl
#edchatme
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A5: The amazing work our team is doing with
#AP4All
. We have over 500 students this year.
#edchatME
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A5:
https://t.co/yuuR2vyfXa
. This website is awesome! I have found so many tools.
#edchatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@jamiller12290
I like it. definitely be of use
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5) What about edchat.me &
https://t.co/31tku5iRzH
#shameless
#notsorry
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5) What about edchat.me &
https://t.co/sQ2WIrcNTL
#shameless
#notsorry
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Thanks! We should identify which
@EdCampLDRME
sessions/topics need to be revisited in upcoming PD
#edchatme
@johannaprince
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5:
#InnovatorsMindset
MOOC
#IMMOOC
https://t.co/kaeyFKzFCz
#edchatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5: Interactive sticky notes, a place for our school community to collaborate and reflect.
https://t.co/k8rtykTxU4
#edchatME
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5: I'd share two products that help create respectful, participatory classrooms - in different ways:
@PearDeck
&
@classcraftgame
#edchatme
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5:
https://t.co/Jcz1i0hvTj
Need get my hands on some cardboard viewers and go on a world tour w/Art History
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
https://t.co/rdMSwFZUpE
#edchatme
a great response by
@rickwormeli2
to a ltd to ed in Mid Western Newspaper. Really good response.
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
So much to like about this!
#edchatme
https://t.co/q29kvWgSE7
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A5: I'd share two products that help create respectful, participatory classrooms - in different ways:
@PearDeck
&
@classcraftgame
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A5: I’ve really been searching for avenues for my Ss to respond to their reading. Reader’s Response Letter
https://t.co/iW6IZjI4kB
#EdChatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@alicebarr
I just signed up for this and ordered the book!
#edchatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@RartHistory
I was looking at that on google art. looks awesome
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A5:
@TheWeirdTeacher
wrote a great rebuttal to the recent "ed Tech is a hoax" stories. GREAT for doubters.
https://t.co/DzuWkIVBhK
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A5: Check out
@PearDeck
- a great classroom tech tool that has evolved super responsively to the needs of teachers and students!
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A5) we are starting the FISH philosophy with our kids this year.
https://t.co/jL3bstzFtN
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A5 Today a senior at FA - who's starting up
@prettysmartmag
- talked at PLC meeting re self-motivated learning. *Mega* awesome.
#EdChatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@jonpratt
@EdCampLDRME
@johannaprince
yes please!
#edchatME
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#edchatme
OK break here Ortiz just tied Mickey Mantle on the all time HR list!
@RedSox
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Seriously can't say enough good things about
#AP4ALL
. Maine Ss are incredibly lucky to have this program.
#EdChatME
https://t.co/0bKt2lnno0
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A5: The amazing work our team is doing with
#AP4All
. We have over 500 students this year.
#edchatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
I think you will really enjoy the book. Leadership Team read it this summer.
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A5: Need math resources? Engaging ideas?
https://t.co/QgniHK4SSC
is AMAZING. So is
@Mathalicious
and always,
@Desmos
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@briley8557
@RedSox
#multitasker
! Love it! (That's seriously awesome.)
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
@Mathalicious
@Desmos
Thank You. I do!
#edchatme
TheresaCerceo
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I have to go. It has been great chatting! See you next time!
#edchatme
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A5: As
#leaders
I think we must critically question the $ in
#edtech
and who benefits - check funding for
https://t.co/fyiRY7Luo5
#edchatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A5) Essential PBE tools:
@PearDeck
,
@GetKahoot
&
@plickers
.
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT
.
@ghettoclass1
Come visit my class any time! Always happy to help a new HS Math teacher!
#edchatme
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
Love the pad let idea.
#edchatME
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
Thanks...where you at?
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@TheresaCerceo
Thanks for being a part of the chat tonight. It will be on edchat.me to review at a slower pace, if you check back!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q6: Looking ahead, what big (or little) things are you doing or planning that have you excited and energized for '16-'17?
#EdChatME
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
@Mathalicious
@Desmos
Nice can never have enough!
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
@PearDeck
@GetKahoot
@plickers
I love all of these! Our grade 6 kids loved Kahooting this week!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@TheresaCerceo
Thanks for jumping in! This chat is a resource & sharing tool 24/7, so feel free to jump in anytime!
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
getting certified for other states. I might try Alaska
#edchatme
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q6 Look ahead!
#edchatme
https://t.co/URXUSalhPX
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A6: Stay tuned for updates from the emerging WHS Media Team. Student-led, community-focused, exciting project to be involved with.
#edchatme
jamiller12290
Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A6: I am excited to try Skype in my classroom.
#edchatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#GRA16
being able to globally connect my ss/the challenge of my groupings this year. So many ideas, hopefully something will work.
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A6: I am BEYOND EXCITED about Maine's first-ever STEM-themed EdCamp!
https://t.co/6vZCwzuWC1
#edchatme
@STEMMEdCamp
https://t.co/NdWzqCCBaG
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A6: Being a new principal developing a vision/mission for our school as we head forward with PBE.
#edchatME
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A6: Blogging more, commenting on more blogs and getting into the convos, and collaborating more
#EdChatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A6) Bringing LOTS of visible thinking/learning to
@AOS94ME
. Also, introducing Ts to
#designthinking
has got me giddy!
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
@alicebarr
Looks awesome!
#EdChatME
kathmartin80
Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Learning logs with k Ss with SeeSaw
#transparencyforkids
&parents
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
I am so excited for this. Can't wait to see how beyond amazing it goes -- because I know it will START amazing!
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A6: Honestly, the classroom community my class has helped me build so far makes me very excited for this school year!
#EdChatME
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A6: IRL trip w/some amazing Ss to
@mfaboston
#edchatme
ChipHouston1976
Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#edchatme
@WickedDecent
excited about infusing, assessing, and communicating student progress on mindsets this year
https://t.co/vE0t5MaIPD
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
@STEMMEdCamp
I Was so pumped to go to this and am bummed to miss. Will there be tweeting? My kid has a race!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@MrsLuppino
that sounds fantastic. What a great way to start the year!
#edchatme
andrewtwallace
Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A6: We're hoping to leverage the teaching/efficiency/management tools of
@Apple
Classroom. It's the make or break moment for iPads
#edchatme
mracarmichael
Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A6. Working with Ss from grades 5-8 instead of just one level. Looking forward to seeing the different stages of learning.
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A6 Biggest dot on the radar now = NEASC reaccreditation visit starting 10/2. Self-study process was great, solid recs to work on.
#EdChatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@johannaprince
check out
https://t.co/Z4OgYY8Que
if you haven't yet, great place for collaboration.
#edchatME
ChipHouston1976
Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#edchatme
@WickedDecent
and also about building relationships with new faculty
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@andrewtwallace
@Apple
not sure if its relevant, but the school up here ditched the iPads
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@FrazierTeacher
@STEMMEdCamp
We will tweet! It was tricky to pick a date ... I get it!
#edchatme
#stemmedcamp
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@ehfowler7
@AOS94ME
Thanks! That’s basically EXACTLY what we’re doing!
#edchatme
#learnbydoing
#fluidprocess
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT
So,
#EdChatME
, are you all okay out there? It's been a busy chat this evening, and the energy is so much fun! Next Q in ... 2 seconds!
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q7: Can you believe Open Houses are upon us? How does your school handle it? What do YOU do? What would you change, if you could?
#EdChatME
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A6) positive school culture and PBE work. Smile more, enjoy more!
#edchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@andrewtwallace
@Apple
In conjunction with
@JAMFSoftware
roll-outs are now a *breeze*. Also love profiles w/ white-listed apps.
#EdChatME
MathFlashcards
Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
MV Mindsets - Chip Houston
https://t.co/lTcVFQCo2M
#edchatme
https://t.co/KCtvDmYR1W
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q7 Open houses!
#edchatme
https://t.co/Vg3HtRMEsR
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A7: We did our open house first week! Great response, building relationships with families without talking so much about grades!
#EdChatME
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A7: I would like to know a FINAL ss list. We have them before day 1, and I was scrambling to get everything prepared.
#greatflood
#edchatme
FrazierTeacher
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Time to go for me! Thank you
@MichaelisMath
for moderating. Have a great year everyone!
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A7: For Open House, we do a mini bell sched., 5 min per class. It is challenging b/c parents always end up off sync. I roll w/it!
#edchatme
ghettoclass1
Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
thats good idea!
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@jessicawrd3
Aren't they the best?! Get to know ME, don't sweat the numbers! Relationship building is SO IMPORTANT.
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A7: Open House for us is the night before the first day. Nice to make connections before we even begin the year.
#EdChatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A7) I’d love to make our Open Houses & P/T conferences more like this:
https://t.co/q6v1a7R1qB
#edchatme
#tguild
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A7) I’d love to make our Open Houses & P/T conferences more like this:
https://t.co/7jvnR2YXsE
#edchatme
#tguild
michaelrice207
Sep 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT
All open parents come walk through talk, no structure at all, can be good or really awkward
#edchatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT
.
@DrewetteCard
What's holding you back? How would you handle "but we want to talk about THIS CLASS/LEARNING/grades?"
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Open House was last week (simple - open doors). College apps & financial aid session co-scheduled really increased attendance.
#EdChatME
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A7: Modified bells 10 min. Feels too formal for me. Wish parents could just come by and visit and avoid
#awkwardwaittime
#EdChatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A6:
#ACTEM
and
#STEMMEdCamp
https://t.co/z1uMOHajl4
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@michaelrice207
It's a lot of repetition, for sure... but I agree. I've done that format and it's great and tricky all at once.
#EdChatME
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
We do Student-Led Conferences now instead of P/T. I have really grown to like them.
#EdChatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
It’s on my list, but it’s yet another huge paradigm shift that I don’t want to distract from the others.
#edchatme
#patience
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
What strategy, thinking, or resource from tonight's chat will fuel your week to come? What will you do?
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Just about done for tonight, friends! One more question in a minute ...
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@MichaelisMath
Also, if we did grading “right", those convos would be happening regularly & without need for that mtg.
#edchatme
RartHistory
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@michaelrice207
maybe awkward is just a part of it no matter what we do
#EdChatME
kathmartin80
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A7: It was like a Pokemon Go...scavenger hunt around the building collecting creatures
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Big challenge to Open House & other events in our region is travel/geography/time limits attendance. Other ways to connect...?
#EdChatME
alicebarr
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
gotta go. Thanks for moderating
@MichaelisMath
and
@WickedDecent
Great chat!
#EdChatME
jessicawrd3
Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@DrewetteCard
great ideas here to showcase authentic learning!
#EdChatME
WickedDecent
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
Fuel your week!
#edchatME
https://t.co/ETK9BT1tqt
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#nextsteps
spectacular start= still a transition. Will take time to connect with new members of the PLN from tonight’s great chat!
#edchatme
briley8557
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#edchatme
game well in hand, lots of good ideas shared, time for bed!
#iamreallyold
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@alicebarr
@WickedDecent
So glad you made it! See you soon?
#edchatme
MsMeservey
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#Nextsteps
going to check out the co-teaching resource from
@FrazierTeacher
and talk with my co about it!
#EdChatME
Sean_Malone
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
, continuing to advance technology and education for all Ss & Ts in Maine
#EdChatME
johannaprince
Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#nextsteps
glad to see the tribe of Ts growing - thinking about Ss in Maine and beyond - always makes me connected to be part of
#edchatme
MrsLuppino
Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
Such a new experience to me! Really enjoyed it. I’m warming up to Twitter!
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
I have resolved to try one new thing each week. A new link, a new lesson, a new way to phrase something... keep it new.
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#NEXTSTEPS
: Empathy, empathy, empathy. Take the time for it; MAKE the time for it. Model this for all to see.
#edchatme