Going to try to stay connected. No power and poor data connection due to Nor’easter hitting the East Coast. Luis from RI. I’m an ELL HS teacher and tech coach. #EngageChat
Elizabeth from Wisconsin joining in tonight. So honored to have met our #engagechat friend @LemarrTreadwell in person this week at #ICE18! So very grateful!
Ron Martiello. 3rd Grade from PA. Good Evening, #engagechat ! Some of my friends and colleagues are still on the road trying to get home. Crazy snow storm!
A1 a heart-felt enthusiasmfor learning -a buzz of excitement for learning-a hummmm of empowered hearts and minds learning - and a few kids using the pencil sharpener ✏️‼️☀️😀#engagechat
A1 Classroom energy is the buzz you hear and the vibe you feel when you walk into a room where the Ss are actively engaged with a teacher who loves his/her job. #engagechat
A1 active learning, involved in lesson, enthusiastic, when Ss are excited about what they are learning, curious about next activ, want to keep going after the bell rings #engagechat
A1 The vibe in the room! You feel it from the moment you walk in the room you can feel the energy. It can either be positive or negative energy!! #engagechat
#engagechat A1. In my opinion classroom energy means the emotional feel of the classroom which is impacted by the teacher and students, the noise level, way that others are treated in the class and other similar factors. Does this sound like I am on the right track?
A1: classroom energy is a buzz. Teachers standing at the door greeting kids and students coming in knowing the routine. When class begins students engaged and having the perfect give and take relationship with the lesson & teacher.
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Classroom energy sounds like fun term... Hopefully we're talking about a general excitement of learning, and not tired dragging kids dreading your lesson #engagechat
A1: To me, classroom energy is the emotional feel of the classroom! This connects to the active engagement of students and the mood within the classroom at any given point. #engagechat
The ebb & flow of ideas-each tide rising with inquiry and collaboration. The input of pure joy and curiosity as it meets frustration and challenge. When students are engaged and focused the energy generated could power the school. Get them plugged in and the current is connected
A1: It's the class vibe - led by a small number of students who get the support of the rest. It's up to us to make that viibe a positive one for learning. #engagechat
A1: Classroom energy is like a thermostat. Teacher needs to control the temps to maximize learning. Can (should) be adjusted on the fly. A master teacher knows when to pump up the heat or let the students chill. #engagechat
A1 #engagechat There is a certain energy with every class: personalities meet various perspectives and this sparks a different flow. But, if the relevance and purpose are clear the energy will increase because learning will be the focus.
A1 #engagechat There is a certain energy with every class: personalities meet various perspectives and this sparks a different flow. But, if the relevance and purpose are clear the energy will increase because learning will be the focus.
Active learning needs to be at the heart of an energized classroom student centered engagement creates positive active learning & gigawatts of energy! #engagechat
#engagechat A1 The ebb & flow of ideas-each tide rising with inquiry & collaboration. The input of pure joy &?curiosity as it meets frustration & challenge. When Ss are engaged & focused the energy generated could power the school. Get Ss plugged in & the current is connected.
A2 Be a co-learner w/your Ss! Nothing energizes kids more when they see their teacher learning along side of them We are all #LifeLongLearners & need to model that for our Ss #engagechat
A2 Creating a community of learners! A classroom is at its most engaging when EVERY STUDENT feels that they matter and are an important part of the class! #engagechat
A2: attitude. You want a classroom with energy then show it. Kids don't want a robot for a teacher. They want someone with passion who inspires them.
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A2: Don't assume because you think it's cool, that they will... Survey your kids, figure out what they're passions are and exploit that to create learning opportunities... #engagechat
A1: Ts need to stop expecting students to show up full of energy. They're teenagers; even if they had energy, they don't want to look uncool by acting like it! Energy stems from the T firstly and then engulfs the students. Every lesson should start w/ a decent hook! #engagechat
A2 Be welcoming, greet students by name, creating an inviting atmosphere! Love having student work on the walls, showing what students are learning! #engagechat
#engagechat A1 The ebb & flow of ideas-each tide rising with inquiry & collaboration. The input of pure joy &?curiosity as it meets frustration & challenge. When Ss are engaged & focused the energy generated could power the school. Get Ss plugged in & the current is connected.
Music helps to move my music when they arrive. Random dance parties and airband concerts help initially. Student engagement and empowerment fuel long-term energy. #engagechat
A2: Energetic is great as long as it’s forward moving energy- Engagement starts with trust- over and over I realize how critical that is for the entire school culture. #engagechat
A2 Be welcoming, greet students by name, creating an inviting atmosphere! Love having student work on the walls, showing what students are learning! #engagechat
A2 Just like social media, you make your classroom energetic and engaging by having conversations between teachers and students. Don't just broadcast and regurgitate. Respond to questions, and respect each other's views. Show that everyone has value. #engagechat
A1: Classroom Energy radiates in all directions throughout the room from its sources - teacher's passion and students curiosity to learn more. #EngageChat
A2: Allowing students to work at their own pace and expecting mastery builds a culture of excellence and competition which can energize a classroom #engagechat
A2: A seating arrangement conducive to discussion, a familiar routine for the start, middle and end of class, and a technology endured environment are a few ways to increase energy, engagement and investment. #engagechat
A1: Classroom Energy radiates in all directions throughout the room from its sources - teacher's passion and students curiosity to learn more. #EngageChat
A2 I can make my classroom energetic and engaging by knowing what makes the children excited to learn. This could include interacting with the children with a passionate voice. This will create a positive environment where the children want to learn!! #engagechat
A2~ Hi! ...teach w/the classroom door open throughout the day...smiles, laughter in learning, use of a variety of teaching/learning tools, accessible space, flexible seating and fluid movements, AND music...Ss love to sing while learning 😊 #engagechat
A2) Know your kids, interact w/them, include them, their curiosities & questions. I always ask learners every start of year “If u could learn about something that we don’t current study, what would it be?” Give opportunities to learn about those topics #engagechat
A2: A seating arrangement conducive to discussion, a familiar routine for the start, middle and end of class, and a technology endured environment are a few ways to increase energy, engagement and investment. #engagechat
A2: From my experience, getting K students excited and energetic is not an issue! Now, how to keep me from becoming exhausted by that excitement and energy is another story! (They always won the day!) #engagechat
#engagechat A2. I think the best ways to make a classroom energetic and engaging is to have knowledge of what interests the students as individuals and tweaking the curriculum to match with the students interests. Much like what @akunce05 said
A2) Know your kids, interact w/them, include them, their curiosities & questions. I always ask learners every start of year “If u could learn about something that we don’t current study, what would it be?” Give opportunities to learn about those topics #engagechat
#engagechat Energy builds with curiosity and vibrates with independence and active learning. When we step out of the way and let students take over- that’s when those dim string lights become a beam of inspiration- like the bat signal for all to see
A2: Truly ss feed off a tchrs energy & positive https://t.co/ThHI6bfaRd know when you have "itʻ . It may mean--compassion, creativity, communication, courage, willingness to change, innovation mindset. #engagechat
A2: attitude. You want a classroom with energy then show it. Kids don't want a robot for a teacher. They want someone with passion who inspires them.
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A2~ Hi! ...teach w/the classroom door open throughout the day...smiles, laughter in learning, use of a variety of teaching/learning tools, accessible space, flexible seating and fluid movements, AND music...Ss love to sing while learning 😊 #engagechat
A2: Also, consider giving them opportunities to direct their learning experiences... What's the worst that will happen? They might take an interest in school... #engagechat
I do find that when I insist that it’s cool they give it a try... I had kids hooked on the coolest book this week-Pop Sonnets- they rolled their eyes, but kept sharing the poems...#engagechat
A2: Don't assume because you think it's cool, that they will... Survey your kids, figure out what they're passions are and exploit that to create learning opportunities... #engagechat
I had a student ask me if I would say “good morning class” and have the class respond together in goofy voices “good morning Mrs.CJ” she said it really connectsus as a group before the lesson begins- it’s all about connections- then the energy will have a conduit #engagechat
#engagechat I had a student ask me if I would say “good morning class” and have the class respond together in goofy voices “good morning Mrs.CJ” she said it really connects us as a group before the lesson begins- it’s all about connections- then the energy will have a conduit
A3. The T needs to be welcoming ,warm and fun loving....animated discussions ,laughter, story telling and drama keep the children engaged and excited #engagechat
A3 Teachers promote classroom energy by being energetic themselves. They love their subjects and are anxious to pass along what they know and ignite students' imaginations. #EngageChat
A3: Students-first attitude (not much sadder than a T who doesn't like Ss). Growth Mindset. Willingness to "lose" control. Innovative. Creative. May believe there is no such thing as boxes. #engagechat
A3 Staying positive, making time for Ss, moving around and interacting with each S, greeting Ss at the door, invested in making in a supportive, welcoming envt, #engagechat
A3 Ts need to have excitement in the learning process, a mindset that all Ss can learn, & a willingness to model learning thru success & failure #engagechat
A3 Teachers promote classroom energy by being energetic themselves. They love their subjects and are anxious to pass along what they know and ignite students' imaginations. #EngageChat
A3 As teachers, we could have music playing in the background to create a positive energy in the room. Having bright posters in the classroom would also be another way to create a bright and happy environment, where children feel welcomed and happy to learn. #engagechat
A3:
#1: Greet students at the door by name
#2: Get to know them before you teach them
#3: Be understanding and empathetic
#4: Have high expectations for behavior and academic success
#5: Let them get to know you as a person, be humble and vulnerable
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#engagechat Smile, not with your lips but your whole body- demeanor and body language set the tone. Eye contact and intentional listening- the simple words- thank you and I hear you. When a safe haven blossoms, you have the most fragrant, colorful personalities lighting the way.
A3. The T needs to be welcoming ,warm and fun loving....animated discussions ,laughter, story telling and drama keep the children engaged and excited #engagechat
Tell students how much you love coming to school. Tell them you look forward to seeing them each day. My hope is that they won't feel like students...They'll feel like family. #Engagechat
A3: I start every period, every day with Smiles and Frowns. We do a quick go around the room. It’s my way for one of my why’s. I want kids to feel connected to me to each other. #engagechat
A3 Ts need to have excitement in the learning process, a mindset that all Ss can learn, & a willingness to model learning thru success & failure #engagechat
#engagechat A3. Children watch their teachers as role models. As primary educators we should be polite, positive, enthusiastic, energetic, kind, patient and respectful just as we expect the students to treat each other.
A3: Teachers with who are happy to see their students, allow kids to make mistakes, don’t hold mistakes against them, and show an interest in their students’ interests. #engagechat
A2: I think it starts with us. When we are fired up and grateful for the opportunity to teach and change lives, and passionate about what we are doing, it does rub off. I'm getting fired up thinking about teaching right now! #engagechat
Tell students how much you love coming to school. Tell them you look forward to seeing them each day. My hope is that they won't feel like students...They'll feel like family. #Engagechat
A2: I think it starts with us. When we are fired up and grateful for the opportunity to teach and change lives, and passionate about what we are doing, it does rub off. I'm getting fired up thinking about teaching right now! #engagechat
A3: Stop being a jerk to your kids... Tell them you care! Often! (make sure you care 1st tho)... Be honest with them... Always look for positive things to point out for all of your kids, especially when it's extremely difficult... The hardest to love, needs it most. #engagechat
A2: I like to greet the students in the hall and bring the energy from them into the class. It recharges me and sparks the whole day. #engagechat#IHMarchMadness
I want to add to @DrMattBody list that teachers need to model how to turn a mistake into a positive aspect of the learning process We all make mistakes & can benefit from them #engagechat
#engagechat A3. It's crucial that the classroom energy makes the Ss feel safe, as studies have proven that children in a state of fear and stress dont learn well. The teachers behavior can create this safe welcoming energy by being kind, patient and understanding of the Ss
A3: Stop being a jerk to your kids... Tell them you care! Often! (make sure you care 1st tho)... Be honest with them... Always look for positive things to point out for all of your kids, especially when it's extremely difficult... The hardest to love, needs it most. #engagechat
Faige sub teacher in Los Angeles #engagechat running late after a great day in 2nd Grade. Even when it’s time for math and spelling test, rare to have both in one day, find the joy & humor that lets them know your happy to be with them.
Don't get it twisted... they need both, some kids in your class will never be told that someone actually cares... be the one person that does if no one else does... they need to hear it...#engagechat
A4 Lead w/equity When a leader instills a mindset that ALL Ss can learn in their way, at their pace, the positive energy will grow exponentially #engagechat
Q4: lead by example. Be out greeting teachers as they come into school, be present in the halls/classrooms, embrace risk taking, praise teachers & students, and be genuine.
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A3: One thing leaders can do to promote positive energy at a school is to be interacting with students, staff, parents, and others in the hallways, the classrooms, and on the playground. #engagechat
#engagechat A great leader, sees the canvas, as an opportunity in which others, can paint their own landscape. They recognize the beauty of many shades and colors and rather than provide a limited collection of watercolors- they step aside and let those around them, mix their own
A1 I think of positive energy when I think of classroom energy. Excited about learning, excited about being together, excited about what is going on in our classroom and school. #IHMarchMadness#engagechat
A4 As teachers, we can create this positive energy by leading with kindness and praise. Similar to what @Dale_Chu said about spreading love!! #engagechat
A4 Leaders promote positive energy within a school by not encasing themselves within ivory towers. They want to -- and do -- walk among staff and students, showing that everyone plays a valuable role in students' success. #EngageChat
A4 Model you care by being present. Model you value learning by learning, model that you’re a reader/writer by reading and writing. Do what it is you want of your students and classroom/school environment #engagechat
A4: Give your staff opportunities to love on kiddos, by creating opportunities for bonding with them... Give kids opportunities to create fun structured activities for enjoyment to demonstrate learning #engagechat
A4 share the best practices...what one does cannot also be perceived in the way you'd want it to be but if you make it a point to share ...people are more likely to imbibe it.
Secondly be a willing learner even as you lead ...#EngageChat
A4~focus on the positive, address the negativity head on & foster growth that embraces bumps in the road...leaders need to be authentic, speak and model truths and not be afraid to "rock the boat" when appropriate #engagechat
A4: Don't hide in the office. Being a leader requires being SEEN in the building. Lesson pop ins with positive feedback, actually talking with your staff and getting to know them, supporting staff when they need it (even if it makes your job a bit more difficult). #engagechat
A4) Leaders need to walk the talk, many of same concepts we use in class, model, collaborate, support, assist, listen, care, value others & share, be positive & kind, remember your roots too #engagechat
A4: You have to be genuine. Believe in what you’re selling, and model it. If you do, you’ll end up building trust, which is vital because nothing positive, school climate or otherwise, can be built without trust. #engagechat
#engagechat A4. By publicly celebrating achievement in school held assemblies is one way to promote positive energy within the whole school and not just the classroom.
A4 #engagechat Leaders who surround themselves with independent educators who have inspiring ideas & provide a positive space to teach are Administrators who guide from the trenches & try to elevate those who need a boost= great leaders that create a positive school culture
A4: Don't hide in the office. Being a leader requires being SEEN in the building. Lesson pop ins with positive feedback, actually talking with your staff and getting to know them, supporting staff when they need it (even if it makes your job a bit more difficult). #engagechat
A5: A way to show students you care about them is to learn something about them, and when you see them the next time, ask them about that thing they share with you. #engagechat
A5 Taking the time, even a short minute, to have a simple conversation w/Ss & Ps Let families know you care about the whole child, not just a test score #engagechat
A5: Showing genuine interest in what they have to say, responding with the right emotion to show understanding, verbalizing that you care about their opinion.
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A5: Ask about something they have mentioned previously. "Hey ____, how did that game go last night?" Show you listened and care enough to check in. #engagechat
A5: Showing genuine interest in what they have to say, responding with the right emotion to show understanding, verbalizing that you care about their opinion.
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A5: I tell my students everyday...multiple times a day that I them. When I praise them or even talk to them about their not so good choices, my kiddos know I love them. I send mail to their houses and I frequently contact home. #engagechat
A5a: My soapbox!! Calling the families and introducing yourself, welcoming them to the school, inviting them to Back-to-School Night, and asking them to tell me something about their child, before school even starts! Attending extra-curricular activities.#engagechat
A5: Ask about something they have mentioned previously. "Hey ____, how did that game go last night?" Show you listened and care enough to check in. #engagechat
A5: make people feel special by making them your too priority. The only reason we have a job is because families trust us and students show up. Go to events, invite families in (family nights), keep them constantly in the loop.
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☘️connecting with parents with activities like congratulatory phone calls☘️sending good news notes home☘️sharing flipgrid or other videos with families ☘️ and sharing learning at home ☘️ = connecting families #engagechat
A5) Positive emails/phone calls home! I try to do at least a few a week. Letting students/parents know that you are happy and grateful for the privilege of teaching their son or daughter. That you are humbled by the opportunity. I will outright say this...and often! #engagechat
A5 Teachers show they care for parents and students by communicating with them regularly. "You never write; you never call" is a mother's lament. That should never be said of the person trusted to guide children in their formative years. #EngageChat
A2 BRING IT! Bring the energy! Bring the engaging lessons! Bring the fun! If you have a positive attitude about it, your Ss will too!
#engagechat#tlap#IHMarchMadness
A5: 1/2 Yesterday, one of my "difficult" students was upset. He wouldn't talk or even make eye contact. I wrote him a short letter in Spanish (he's ESOL) telling him that he's one of my favorite students and how I hope he wasn't upset with me...#engagechat
A5 Take time to have conversations with students. Sit, read or play board games with them. Appreciate their enthusiasm for their passions. And take time to share that information with their parents. #engagechat
A5b: Touching base with parents at a minimum of every other week, whether I need to or not. Giving out my cell number. Sharing pics of Ss on our classroom Facebook page. #engagechat
#engagechat Positive Words, gestures & actions. Flexibility & patience. Understanding things in life happen & allowing them to be growth opportunities not educ penalties. Invitations to get to know them & finding bridges for parents, teachers & students to become a community
A5: Welcome parents openly. Ask them questions and listen genuinely. Honor the fact that they have hopes and dreams for their children and express your appreciation that you can play a part in making them happen. #engagechat
A5: Show up at their outside events; Make the positive calls home; Honor their concerns (ss & parents); Celebrate as a team -
teachers, ss, families; make them feel important to YOU #engagechat
A4: Accept that teachers' lives have energy cycles and when they say they are tired, trust that. It doesn't mean they're burned out...yet...but hear them, support them, and accept the limit. #engagechat
2/2 He took the time to write me a note back in English, saying that he was sorry and I'm his favorite teacher. I almost cried right there! This small act of kindness made his day (and mine) just a little bit better. #engagechat
A5. Go to the game, the concert, hunter safety competition, play, dance performance, funeral. Show them you care by investing your most precious resource. YOUR TIME! #engagechat
A5 Spending quality time into each individual will show each parent that we care and that we want each child to know their full potential. We need to listen to what each child has to say, showing that we are interested in learning about each individual. #engagechat
A5: Stop doing the following: 1. Yelling,
2. Only calling and contacting home when they do something wrong,
3. Making jokes at their expense in front of class,
4. Calling them lazy,
5. Assuming that kids/parents are out to get you or don't care about success #engagechat
A5) Giving of my time outside of school, spending quality time to know them, like extended family, having dinner w/learners in Pittsburgh in few weeks #engagechat
A5. Regular interaction and voicing not only concern but also appreciating the Students, lauding the parents for all their efforts and laughing a lot with them ...helps ease out and establishes a great rapport...makes me more approachable #EngageChat
A5~ home visits, weekly lunches in the classroom w/your Ss, hugs, being available, model goodness and kindness, walk the walk, show your humanness, apologize, laugh, #engagechat
A5: Welcome parents openly. Ask them questions and listen genuinely. Honor the fact that they have hopes and dreams for their children and express your appreciation that you can play a part in making them happen. #engagechat
A5 #engagechat Parents want to be a part of their child’s learning- but time & circumstance may hasten this. We need to bring them in via podcast, email, blogs etc. about the class. This makes them feel connected and they will trust and respect you even more when you do.
A4 Bring that positive energy wherever you go; teachers lounge, work room, office, PD, meetings, halls. Remove the gossip & negative energy, encourage your fellow Ts & Ss to have fun at school, to look at the learning experiences in a positive way. #IHMarchMadness#engagechat
A5) Listen! It does not just happen during class but hallways, lunch, before/after school! Let your Ss know they are important! They will communicate that to their parents! Send post cards, emails, call with positive news to the parents! See what happens! #engagechat
To the many it is parent teacher conference time (and it always is at some point). Keep this question in mind when you talk with parents: share the positive, kindness, genuine curiosity you’ve seen in their kids. #engagechat It’s more than the grade. Share the whole picture
A5: Know that a student's "parent" might be an auntie, big mama, papi, or a caring DHS worker. Show your student that you invite all "important adults" into the classroom. #engagechat
A5) Positive emails/phone calls home! I try to do at least a few a week. Letting students/parents know that you are happy and grateful for the privilege of teaching their son or daughter. That you are humbled by the opportunity. I will outright say this...and often! #engagechat
