#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday February 17, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Welcome! Remember to use the hashtag and A1 format when answering questions. Let's get this chat started! https://t.co/1IbhhKszne
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Hi everyone! So excited to have moderating tonight :)
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Tammy Clabo Powell GT Raleigh NC
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Hi Emily! :) Hope this week is going well!
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I'm Amy from San Antonio and I teach 3rd grade
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Stephanie, 4th grade, Murfreesboro, TN - just outside of Nashvile :D
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Hey Amy!! Hope you are doing well :)
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I teach 3rd graders in SC and we especially love science and math according to my latest survey!
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It is! I have missed you guys!
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Hi Steph!! Staying warm??
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Nick Clayton, CD Ambassador & edtechie from SoCal
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Yes! Almost hit 50 degrees today! Heat wave!!
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Hey Matt! Thanks for joining :D
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Keith George from Alabama
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Hey Nick! :) Hope you are doing well!
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Rebecca Chicago,IL instructional coach
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Hi Keith! Thanks for joining :D
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Hi Velia! Thanks for joining :)
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Noel Little 3rd grade Green Leadership and World Languages Elem. Raleigh NC
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Adam Samuels - 3rd grade math, science, and social studies - Cincinnati, Ohio
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Hey friends large man with bow ties here. Might be in and out
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Hey Rebecca! Thanks for joining :)
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Hi Noel! Thanks for joining :D
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A1 I teach 2nd grade in Wilmington, Delaware US
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Hi Alemnesh from MD, Reading Intervention K-2
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Erin, Maine, 9th grade English.
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Amanda, 4th grade math and science teacher
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Hi David :) Hope you are doing well!
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Hey Adam! Thanks for joining :)
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Hi Erin! Thanks for joining :)
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Hi Amanda! Thanks so much for joining :)
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hi Russell from Atlanta, GA. innovator, & web developer
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Hey Russell! Thanks for joining :D
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busy as always but good. Just took first look at summer and my schedule is packed
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Crystal, Special Ed, NY, CD Ambassador
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Welcome! I have some family near Raleigh!
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EdCampmgm, Montgomery, Alabama April 2. Be there!
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Rizza here from philippines
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Hey Crystal! Thanks for joining :D
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Hi Rizza! Thanks for joining :)
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Big crowd at tonight! Make sure to keep an eye out for Qs from ! :)
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Hi my name is Jaclyn. I'm a 3rd grade teacher in SE Michigan. Excited to chat tonight!
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A1 Quick YouTube video to initiate growth mindset discussion, collaborative learning, currently diving into Google MyMaps!
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A1 VERY busy! Lots of group work, engagement. I only use lamps in my classroom - I find it calming :D
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There is only 1 university in this state Roll Tide!
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Hi Jaclyn! :) Thanks for joining!
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A1 Big welcome, some high fives and lots of collaboration
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A1: Small instructional level reading groups of 3-5 students; Collaborating, Creating, Writing, and Learning! Dojo points on deck!
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A1: Students learning , , math via , citizenship via & kinesthetic brain power via ...
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A1: 4 72-min periods plus flexible study-hall-ish thing. Daily blogging, mini-lesson, practice or q/a time.
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oooo, when can we visit! https://t.co/AGYHeIHyZS
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A1: Students learning , , math via , citizenship via & kinesthetic brain power via ...
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A1 collaboration, discussion, inquiry
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A1 - Lego free play, class collaboration projects, individual (or pair) programming time. Sharing and reflection. independent time
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Kids love hi-fives and fist bumps!
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A1 busy, lots of Ss interacting, engaged, Smartboard always on, collaborate work
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A1 Ss lead centers, calm music, imaginative decor, motivation, asking why, high 5, brain breaks
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I wanna be in this class...
https://t.co/9wxl7UJrb6
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A1 - Lego free play, class collaboration projects, individual (or pair) programming time. Sharing and reflection. independent time
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A1 - that's too hard to answer in <140 chars. galore!
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So many new faces! love it!
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A1 typical day in my classrm Ss r engage in their tasks with peers/groups working on their skills
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2 per day. multiple languages, distributed programming. A1
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A1: My students talk more than I do. Partner and group work, games, laughter, it's all a part of THE PLAN https://t.co/of3axlxsXT
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A1 Busy doing small group instruction with my spec ed coteacher and lots of dancing
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love Christmas lights and hanging battery operated lights for stations
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A1. Student discussions, partner/group work, materials used, teachers facilitating and supporting, etc.
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Lots of great sounding classrooms here!
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A:1- Performance task, using the chromebooks and group activities.
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A1 all Ss know what is expected from entry to exit. Lots of collaborative and personalized tasks
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complete with science fair boards in the background :)
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The wider the audience, the more constructive feedback, stronger end result :)
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I agree... Lots of dancing!@Ms_AmyB23
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Block scheduling means I only see my kids 2-3 times a week. Def re-using those blog topics! :)
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Q2 coming up in just a minute!
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YES! My class LOVES GoNoodle
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Awesome!! We love it here at HQ, too! :D
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A1: Also my class is complete with plenty of "awkward turtles make weird babies" from
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A2: I'm out of classroom now but I always used engagement, keep them busy
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A2 I say,"Stop." SS say, "Collaborate & listen!" It's pretty awesome. Then I rap for them at the end of the year... lol
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A2 Ss work in stations and we have tasks cards to pick after they accomplish a task
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Q2. I use "100, 200, 300 point clubs" with CD. The kids get their pic taken w/1 of the monsters and put on the wall.
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A2 - Get to know your Ss! Their backgrounds/interests/strengths/weaknesses/etc. Let them know that you care and that they matter!
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A2: let kids create and explore when they are engaged it's behavior management!
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A2: common vocabulary. Lids up/down for chromebooks open/close. ears on/off for headphones on/off. programmer mode == quite coding
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5 problem warmup,hw check,main lesson,ind practice,target time
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A2: Proximity, baby! I AM THE DOMINANT MONKEY! My Ss are often twice my size, so I need to be. I just stand near the off-taskers.
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Jumping in late! Got caught up grading papers =)
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I love singing in the room!
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you could use the lids down at a 45 degree angle and that way they won't have to log back in
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Hey Kaitlyn! Hope you are doing well :)
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A2 I like the Whole Brain "Class" "Yes" to get their attention
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A2 "mystery prize" is a huge envelope for Ss caught doing "good" They do not know what I am looking for. Keeps Ss on their toes!
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A1) Working alongside my students, we constantly partake in group work, independent learning, and having fun.
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Me too! I take popular songs & make up stupid lyrics to fit the mood/situation. It's a gift, really...
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I'm Shannon in AL-6th grade math. Interested in using 4 student teams.
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A2: celebrate fails! encourage kids to stand up and announce when they
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Q2. We also use "homework heros" - a HW pass for ss who turn in their homework 14 days in a row w/o being late!
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A2: My catch phrase for my students to stop and listen for directions is "Red Robin" and they say "Yummm!!"
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what I do is hold up my index finger. Ss know to close their laptops until their finger is "pinched"
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A2 On way back from specials we stop @ classroom door and talk about our lives. B/c change of environment changes behavior
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Use 5-to-1 rule when awarding pos/neg (if applicable) points. Encourage Ss 2 build each other UP! I love music in class!
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A2: using Class Dojo along with a class economy
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A2 - have a coding partner who can help S's through challenges w/out needing a teacher first
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Are you following me from chat to chat? https://t.co/VDflTDWJgf
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I'm Shannon in AL-6th grade math. Interested in using 4 student teams.
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A2 stop talking. If I need to show something, show with no talking. They freak out and engage quickly for a little while
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A2: Also, we're 1:1 w/iPads. I tell Ss "iPads in your docking stations," and they put 'em face up, covered, on top of the desk.
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A1:Use 5-to-1 rule when awarding pos/neg (if applicable) points. Encourage Ss 2 build each other UP! I love music in class!
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A2:Use 5-to-1 rule when awarding pos/neg (if applicable) points. Encourage Ss 2 build each other UP! I love music in class!
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A2 I use revamped marine cadences to regroup and transition
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A2 the mystery prize works well for my position this year as a k-8 instructional coach. Works at all age levels
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A2a clapping, 1-2-3 eyes on me.
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A2b or I put up 5 fingers and put one down every few secs. When kids see it, they repeat action until whole class has a fist up.
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A2 - explore new tech daily. get student feedback if they want to explore more regularly. let S's lead the charge
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Classic! And it still works! 1-2 eyes on you!
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It does! I just have to reinforce a lot "are your eyes really on me?" "I need your eyes!"
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What a cool behavior management strat ! I think my 8th graders would ♥️ it too! https://t.co/HvJ0dT0eho
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A2 "mystery prize" is a huge envelope for Ss caught doing "good" They do not know what I am looking for. Keeps Ss on their toes!
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A2: Give ME 5! (Hands raised in the air!)
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I have a ton for middle school lang arts if you ever need them!
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A3 Their def. of fair is usually wanting it their way. Even though they know that's really NOT the way it works.
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A3- I think they mean to treat everyone the same, but we have to teach them that fair isn't the same for everyone!
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Equitable reward and consequence
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Q3: Hard to say in high school. Ss seem to think they're entitled to unlimited chances to do something.
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Applicable to 4th grade?? I'll take all I can get!
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A3 We talk about fair meaning everyone gets what they need to be successful (esp in a collaborative spec ed setting)
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A3: Discipline doesn't have to be equal (the same) but has to be equitable; Ss may not know the word but they can see it.
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They feel that way in elementary, too. We've created monsters...
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hi everyone! Joining in late. Zherin from the Philippines!
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A3 - a constant in their life, a believer, "mistakes" are part of the game and should be supported. They learn reactions from us.
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A2 Fair teachers have follow through and are consistent. Once again, clear expectations are a MUST
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Please tell me they sort of sing it!
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A3 Fair teachers have follow through and are consistent. Once again, clear expectations are a MUST
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A3: I think Ss want their T to treat every student the same. Which Ts can't do
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A3 every student receives the tools/opportunities to succeed
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It's all about expectations. They always know mine. Their follow thru is questionable @ times tho.
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A3. I think "fair" means different things to different ss. Most ss seem to know "fair" is NOT everyone gets the same.
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A3: probably want something they can't have or want to have my coffee (hehe)
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A3 - fairness == ability to achieve same level of accomplishment as peers even if it takes longer.
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great point! Totally agree
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Don't mess with my coffee; bad news for everyone! https://t.co/QLZClSJU5l
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A3: probably want something they can't have or want to have my coffee (hehe)
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They always want my coffee!
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A3 - "fairness" != everyone getting the same things. fairness == everyone getting what they need!
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Fair isn't always equal...hard lesson for Ss and Ts
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We have block 2 days each week.
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What do you have on the fifth day?
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A3 from my 8yo sun. not fair == I want to do what my peers can do too.
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A3: Treat them all equally and with respect!
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I think you have a point there!
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I think that they want not only be heard, but to respond with balance.
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Had a 1st period S that would fix my coffee each day & have it on my desk,Said she wanted a happy teacher! https://t.co/NifmytV0E1
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They always want my coffee!
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I think some would work sista! Send me your email later and I will hooks ya up!
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I'm just joining sorry so late! I am wondering what Q3 is?
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A3: Trusting in students to self-direct their learning. We sometimes over validate their comments more than needed!
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I'm with Kayla. A little tardy to the party.
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Hiya!! Hope you are doing well! :)
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Ha! Of course she is! Makes perfect sense!
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Did not teach you anything?!
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Q3 When a student says they want their teacher to be fair, what do they mean?
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Hey Julie! You should come join ! We're chatting now :D
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I can only imagine a class full of Ss with coffee...insert big eyes!
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A3 Ss usually want fairness when they don't understand something. Teaching moment!
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What's the discussion ? :)
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Homemade lattes every morning. Stop by my place!
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A3: I think that means that Ss want consistency. Ss strive on that when it's in place.
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My teams earn points 4 things.free up Bob space and use dojo?
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We're MTh one half, TF one half, W rotates. Hoping next year to have W be all classes.
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A4 I've used Class Cards and Teacher Assistant
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A4: I will say the obvious answer .. by the way I win!
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A4- Is this a trick question? of course! Sometimes I also write names on the board because Ss need a visual
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A4: As I said, I'm out of classroom now and wasn't around back then but I use it as demo for grad students
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A4: Love GoNoodle for brain breaks! Gets all of our wiggles out before buckling down to business.
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Winner, winner chicken dinner!
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A4. Class Dojo, Khan Academy, Moby Max, xtramath, newsela, mrnussbaum, yola/weebly, kidblog, wonderopolis, and more!!
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A4: cloud9 github coder on RasPi
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A4: Google Forms for evaluating focus level and academic goal achievement class Twitter wall outside for personal/acad successes
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A4: Started Google classroom 2day with 1-1 rollout.
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Twitter wall? Grade level? You send positive tweets? https://t.co/G1kRqhYvVE
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A4: Google Forms for evaluating focus level and academic goal achievement class Twitter wall outside for personal/acad successes
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Trolling because I'm late to the party ;) A4: what about Too Noisy?
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A4: I use to full extent. Parents love being able to communicate with the T and their kid's classroom
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A3 Students need consistency & understand expectations. Fairness goes along with a logical consequence so each is unique both +/-
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A4 of course so helpful for S goal setting w/ behavior. Ss help create class expectations in the beginning of the yr
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A3: they want to be heard, respected, challenged
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A4 - anything that can be automated, unit tested, or has a dashboard + API to retrieve S progress data!
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Q4: Oh, lordy. What haven't I used? for sure, for EVERYTHING!!
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I use G.C too. Only on a 10 borrowed/begged iPads and 7 Chromebooks (including mine) for 23 kids.
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Happy to bring burgers in the conversation https://t.co/jldHHR03hv
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Thanks for the burger love, Matt! It's and we want to give you a surprise! Please DM us for a treat.
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Q4 - We earn smileys towards marbles for class parties, dojo points for Fun Friday, and dojo points for PBIS school rewards.
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A4 GoNoodle is an excellent resource for brain breaks and the students truly show community during the activities.
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A4: I have used for some trainings as well.
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A4 has been the class fave! We have a "talent scout" 😎 that gives points to leaders & we bring the app wherever we go
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A4: edmodo, all things google,
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is in here and only has 17 followers. Let's double her up!
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All great choices! Try Skoolbo!
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I looked into , but then started GAFE pilot &I couldn't take on another new thing. Like it?
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Hanging with the cool kids in the tonight! Thank you for all the mentions/support. Check out https://t.co/ojEmrZO2oB
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Thanks! Will look into it!
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I don't even know you; hope you aren't shy
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oh yeah! A prize for me on the way.
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I do. I think it brings a different feel for some Ts. Plus, I am secretly a mage in my other life. https://t.co/rILGpSr67v
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I looked into , but then started GAFE pilot &I couldn't take on another new thing. Like it?
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All great suggestions on the websites, etc.
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I'm jealous of you all that have computers in the classroom.
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You must share is all I have to say! Lol!
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A5 We take risks, make mistakes, and celebrate them, & share daily goals. Very humbling.
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A5: Give kids a voice in classroom rules; they take ownership; Digitally, I go with
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A5: I'm very open about standing up for people. If S is being a jerk, I call 'em out on it. I want Ss to know I'm on their team.
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A5 Social/Emotional Balance is the key to a successful classroom--teaching problem solving -- facilitating-not leading the solving
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not sure there will be enough to go around but I'll be sure to tweet it
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A5 Growth mindset helps. Mistakes are part of learning. Celebrate growth when mistakes happen.
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You need to train me on that bc I looked at it and it scared me! teehee
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A5: Dogs stuck crossing bridges with sticks in their mouth trying new ways to cross - YouTube playlists and critique days
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A5: practice routines, unlimited expectations for all, create authentic opportunities for Ss voice
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It's SO great! The Ss are mesmerized!
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A4 class dojo=zombie math,hero spelling, mobymax,
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A5 we are a team and we support and encourage each other. we started together and we will end together!
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Q4: Google Classroom for PD
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A5: All my Ss struggle. Most important thing is that they trust that we're all in this together & not b embarrassed 2 not know
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A5: Creating a safe classroom begins with the T from day 1. Must be real with Ss. They see thru the fake T.
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A5- encourage mistakes. I also keep a Q in GC where they can go and tell me something that they don't want to share aloud.
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A5:Modeling mutual expectations consistently: respect, inclusion, routines, collaboration... https://t.co/fIux1wg52K
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You have zero computers in the classroom?
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A5. The first few wks are crucial! It begins with building trusting and pos. relationships! Routines are critical too!
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risks and mistakes are valuable
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A5: YouTube Austin's Butterfly...great S examples for developing your own ideas a step further and critiquing constructively
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There was never any doubt.
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A5 1 Everything is public. 2 everyone shares 3 nothing is off limits for conversation 4 educate S's on privacy early
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I've got to go! Thanks for the great ideas!
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such an important skill for life
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Our safe environment happens when expectations are clear, consistency is maintained, & students are heard & valued.
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A5: Using the phrase "It's a good start because..."
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YES!! I love Austin's butterfly!
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Don't hate that we are 1:1! Yikes! I wrote grants for computers for my room before we went 1:1! I can help you with that!
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A5: By creating a positive and safe learning environment. Ss need established routines and consistency.
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Thanks for the warm welcome to ! I am still learning to use twitter chats. https://t.co/xiFJEk0lOp
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is in here and only has 17 followers. Let's double her up!
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Ha. Nothing to be scared of. Just bring your 12-sided di and a shield and your halfway there.
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great video to learn from!
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Absolutely. Seriously, how many Ts don't even like kids?!
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A5 Instilling the 2 help Ss understand that they all hv targets&strengths. Needed2create a data rich safe envirnmt
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A5: Character building lessons and social stories
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I would love more information on your grants for computers!
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No hate here!! Happy for you and your students. Would love to work with you to write grants.
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This makes me really sad... And also kind of pissed. https://t.co/boTFRVV5ag
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Absolutely. Seriously, how many Ts don't even like kids?!
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A5 - Establishing relationships is the key to gaining students' trust. Once there is trust, the classroom will feel safe
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Somebody paste the link for us, then it will be in the resource list/transcript https://t.co/qt8TwEOyCd
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great video to learn from!
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A5: Consistency is key! https://t.co/IgLfG99D8M
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A5: By creating a positive and safe learning environment. Ss need established routines and consistency.
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Wow time flies when you are having fun!!! I have time for one more questions coming up in just a minute!!
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Too many. Sometimes I don't even like kids.
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A5 - "safe" means that we can discuss openly without judgement. "no wrong answers" is our motto!
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a5 Treat Ss with respect/expect respect from ea other.
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We see nothing wrong with a little . Classroom management at it's finest (we're not even biased)
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Wahoo!! Doing such a great job moderating tonight!
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A5: That's why I love small groups! My Ss always feel safer when collaborating in a smaller community https://t.co/fRAFumuHzi
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A5 - "safe" means that we can discuss openly without judgement. "no wrong answers" is our motto!
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Routines!! I try to make it so my class could (hypothetically) run without me (but surprise them from time 2 time)
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A5: talk about things, get them talking, get parents in for a positive non-school night event. Make a Ss,T,parent team for Ss
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What about a shameless request? EdCampMGM (Montgomery, Alabama) looking for swag and sponsors! https://t.co/jx9ozsLvQs
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We see nothing wrong with a little . Classroom management at it's finest (we're not even biased)
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collaboration is effective on so many fronts
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Props and thank you to Andrea, this will definitely be my first of many! (s)
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A6 OMG. W/O classroom mgmt, you are sailing a sinking ship. It's everything!
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A6 - minimal. Classroom management is a joke. Treat kids like adults & they manage themselves.
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No kidding. I marvel at this far too often.
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Classdojo has changed my relationship with my students and their parents.
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Nothing wrong with a little requesting, either. Shoot us a DM, let's chat!
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Q6: If the kids know you love them and the culutre is one of togetherness, classroom mgnt is that much easier
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Student voice is important!
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A6: I think they're almost the same thing. Culture = expectations and atmosphere. Management = making it happen day to day.
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What grade do you teach again?
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A6 - tracking progress and monitoring apps is not classroom management.
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A6. Management is HUGE! If ss feel safe, respected, valued - they will show more pos behav & will aid a positive culture!
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I'm going! From Enterprise.
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definitely powerful to involve parents early and often- good and bad news timely appreciated
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a6: It sets the tone. Our school focuses on Ss being peacemakers, caretakers, and use self control. All lead to positive culture.
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You will catch on fast! Come back and join us again!
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To be fair (hahaha puns) sometimes adults need managing, too. Digital citizenship is a very important lesson to be taught.
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A6 Classroom culture is classroom management. Ss & T understand routines/expectations & truly invest in one another
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A6: w/out management, there is no order/organization. There is only chaos and instructional time lost.
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without effective management positive culture will be limited and Ss learning will be lacking
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Sometimes adults can be worse than the SS!
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A6: Classroom management is the goal setting through student reflection which creates positive culture.
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A6 if you have a positive environment with trust and respect, the management is already done built into behaviors created by class
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Brings back horrid memories of this avatar thing in college...long story!
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not discounting need for digital citizenship or planning. T's need to stop being so bossy though.
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I missed Q6 can someone repost? My chromebook has been so glitchy today!
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Ummmm. Well...not sure I agree, but I sincerely appreciate and respect the challenge 2 my current mindset!
