#edchat Archive
#Edchat is a hashtag, a movement—it is a weekly organized Twitter discussion of educators and people interested in education that meet virtually from all over the world. #Edchat serves as a conversation thread on Twitter and is also used for organized weekly discussions.
Tuesday March 15, 2016
"For some kids, a little absenteeism is no big deal. For others, it’s a threat to their life chances." https://t.co/iWznV6PEDl
Reminded of this article about my former school as we talk about the perception re: standardized tests. https://t.co/i6HLAHNobN
Speaking now about the challenges and opportunities of educating students w/ disabilities in charter sector https://t.co/wvMLek0wtZ
Motivating Learners: Post-it notes discussions are a good way to get all students involved w/out putting anyone on the spot.
NOW Topic How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
I'm ready to share my experiences! Justin, from PA https://t.co/VYgPUqlNt2
NOW Topic How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
Don't just call yourself a lifelong learner - actually do it! https://t.co/htKKusdo7v
NOW Topic How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
Any Super School participants want to join us for a midday ? https://t.co/VYgPUqlNt2
NOW Topic How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
How do educators stay relevant? Ditch all your go-to lesson plans in favor of the needs of students.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I teach Kindergarten. It's great to see so many great ideas on here
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Great way for Ts to stay relevant: CONNECT with your Ss!!!
How many educators continue to read educational research? How many rely simply on anecdotal evidence for decision-making?
MIGHT helping your colleagues remain relevant keep you relevant? Just asking…
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Retrieval and spacing, more evidence of misaligned with what people think is effective for learning https://t.co/6gb3eHBLY3
Absolutely! As an instructional coach I push myself to be great so I can make my colleagues great!
Today's Topic: How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
Do u have a successful experience for ? DM me to discuss research participation THX
Good transition planning can make a big difference.
WANT TO BE A RELEVANT TEACHER? Then empower students and colleagues…grow from there.
Another way to stay relevant is for schools to provide the most meaningful PD https://t.co/LDT9fzzC5A
Today's Topic: How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
Want to be relevant? Run your classroom with student empowerment. Society demands it!
Every English school to become an academy https://t.co/AKSEWAufUo
Alarming news; what about schools that are performing well?
Meaningful isn't one-size-fits-all either, for students or teachers. https://t.co/MgmTlwqv13
Another way to stay relevant is for schools to provide the most meaningful PD https://t.co/LDT9fzzC5A
Today's Topic: How do you remain relevant as an educator? How do most of your colleagues remain relevant?
I think art can be incorporated into any subject!
Unfortunately we relegate learning to "subjects." We weren't meant to learn this way.
Great point - personalize it, just like we ask Ts to do in the classroom
In a world of such rapid change how important is it for educators to be relevant?
Tom, if Ts aren't relevant, schools will lose importance. Learning will move from schools to community. https://t.co/UHwoEEFmNU
In a world of such rapid change how important is it for educators to be relevant?
So important if we want Ss to learn in the most engaging and current ways possible
To teach is to twice learn. Pay attention to the lessons one learns as you go along.
I want my work to be meaningful. I want to know that it makes a difference.
My students want the same.
https://t.co/JqbdjTyYGM
If Ts aren't relevant, society will lose. All learners need a good mentor and model to follow.
I'd love help on better expanding and making the "subjects" feel more relevant to my students..
Can you learn something without a teacher? Sure. Is an expert to guide you still imp? YES!
We expect doctors/lawyers to be up to date and relevant in their profession. Should we expect less of educators?
TO BE RELEVANT a teacher must show students the relevance of what they’re supposed to learn.
https://t.co/4YTGsMO9rG
If Ts aren't relevant, society will lose. All learners need a good mentor and model to follow.
Thanks for the retweet. Collecting is helpful, but making sense of the data we collect is critical.
YES! To that end, it's sad how little most PD does to cultivate this in teachers too. https://t.co/6gOjehrs2N
We expect doctors/lawyers to be up to date and relevant in their profession. Should we expect less of educators?
Be a role model through continued self education
What are the specific ways that you are trying to maintain your relevance in your profession of education?
Ss can Google content questions, our jobs as Ts is to teach skills & support Ss learning/curiosity https://t.co/U8e366oC6l
Can you learn something without a teacher? Sure. Is an expert to guide you still imp? YES!
TY for joining Noodle Markets, ! Excited to have you in our new marketplace for K-12 purchasing! https://t.co/4HH4qTE9nX
I continually read abt community programs that help improve whole child- not just test score. https://t.co/FhrLJzoEuF
What are the specific ways that you are trying to maintain your relevance in your profession of education?
Teachers who regularly incorporate meaningful, relevant learning rarely hear this dreaded student question, "Why are we doing this?"
Connecting with students should be the impetus of our relevance. They're the ones who count. If it's about your brand...
To be RELEVANT, Ts need to foster relevant skills in Ss, which is more likely when both groups aren't weary from testing.
remain relevant by with colleagues reEdges educators
How might we permit buzzing fidelity by involved all stakeholders?
We can do this by opening learning to the community; school walls lock learning in-- that needs to change. https://t.co/Nc1Ll5J8vF
How might we permit buzzing fidelity by involved all stakeholders?
Hi everyone! I'm Maggie, I teach third grade in PA. I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's point of view!
To stay relevant as an educator you have to keep on rocking. Constant learning, learning by teaching, PD, collaboration, networking
Welcome Maggie. I teach HS outside of Philadelphia.
Yes, one never hears that questions in a class of engaged learners w/Ss taking charge of their learning https://t.co/9gNNqITzKt
Teachers who regularly incorporate meaningful, relevant learning rarely hear this dreaded student question, "Why are we doing this?"
I don't think are given leeway to iterate more often, logistically not easy either, could help
Our students are suffering big time from this! We really need to reevaluate our philosophies. https://t.co/itd2wemiQ2
Relevant educators continuing reading, collaboration, sharing, reflecting, questioning, building PLN
How well are your colleagues maintaining their relevance?
Relevance as an educator means, like all educational decisions should, keeping an eye on the prize - S growth/achievement/success
Learning content is more important that teaching content. You can learn content without being taught it. https://t.co/qu0oIsHS0R
Teaching content is important, but never forget the value of a strong & caring relationship. https://t.co/oWXwBhd6m0
