#TMchat Archive
Current and relevant education discussions are held every Tuesday in #TMchat. A weekly guest moderator, considered an expert on the the week's topic, joins @conniehamilton to guide the one hour chat and actively engage with participants. Founder and moderator @conniehamilton supplies her responses to the week's questions visually in Thinking Maps.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
Hello! Great to be here tonight. Looking forward to a great conversation!
Hello, fourth grade teacher from sunny Florida! Enjoying spring break!
I'm Connie Hamilton. Don Eckert and I are your moderators tonight. Let the introductions begin. https://t.co/JT2XAve5dY
Monica, Special Education teacher, Texas
Hi I am Mary from VA. I teach 2nd.
Hi Mary. How are you tonight?
Our format will include 7 questions. Use A1 to respond to Q1 & remember to include hashtag in all tweets. https://t.co/6bAnrwy3iv
Thanks for spending some of your time off with us in
I am enjoying Spring Break. Spent a few days in NC at the beach
Vaca with the family on spring break-taking in the sights
Lisa, Northern Ca... first time I actually made a ! Happy Tuesday, All :)
Beach time is always the best time!
Great to see that you made it, Lisa!
Good evening ! Meredith joining from Illinois.
Everybody follow . She's joining for her first Twitter Chat tonight.
Tiffany, AL, back at it again
Alison Gregory, ready to learn!
Hello, Meredith. Great to see you here at
Congrats to you ! Looks beautiful!
Hi Alison. Great to have you here!
Learner planting seeds 2 trees I may never sit under & trying 2 make the world better tomorrow than today https://t.co/Vb8XsQy51x
I'm Connie Hamilton. Don Eckert and I are your moderators tonight. Let the introductions begin. https://t.co/JT2XAve5dY
Q1 What makes the perfect learning climate for students in a classroom/school?
Maybe my teaching partner (or partner in crime) will join us in this evening!
Great new photo of you - looks glamorous and extremely professional!
A1 The perfect learning climate is one that honors the talents and strengths of every child in the room
A1: Open spaces and a rapport with the teachers (and sometimes paraprofessionals) in the room.
Open spaces... what do you do with those open spaces, Monica.
A1: Excited to hear other answers, for me, #1 priority, creating a safe environment where Ss are willing to take risks.
I think there is a whole movement toward a physical design that is more open
A1 feeling of trust & safe space to take risks-when we know failure is a learning opportunity we learn more https://t.co/ohBbNvZerx
Q1 What makes the perfect learning climate for students in a classroom/school?
How do you create that environment, Matthew? https://t.co/y7xGTkkg1h
A1: Excited to hear other answers, for me, #1 priority, creating a safe environment where Ss are willing to take risks.
Once they feel comfy taking risks, you've had a HUGE eduWIN!
A1 one that students feel safe to question, participate, and push themselves!
A1: Not sure there is a perfect climate but everyone Ss and Ts should be respected and honored for themselves
How do you build trust with students?
A1: a climate where there the teacher is perceived as FAIR.
Thanks for the invite https://t.co/ya0nZittHb
Maybe my teaching partner (or partner in crime) will join us in this evening!
How do you encourage students to question? https://t.co/qTzDRz3evX
A1 one that students feel safe to question, participate, and push themselves!
A1: Conditions that promote mindful thinking, some risk taking, and empathy
A1 Ss need to feel loved & safe to take risks and make mistakes. T acts as facilitator and allow Ss to talk about their learning.
Kimberly from north TX! A1 A T that cares enough to build a relationship with each S.
start by being open & creating time for discussion-not about judging but about knowing where Ss come from https://t.co/mFAT7rlYjf
How do you build trust with students?
A1 students feel safe & challenged & supported https://t.co/WubzO8OVSX
Q1 What makes the perfect learning climate for students in a classroom/school?
Ts modeling taking risks themselves & being ok if they fail! Celebrating mistakes and learning from there. https://t.co/MHsd7JuDeL
How do you create that environment, Matthew? https://t.co/y7xGTkkg1h
A1: Excited to hear other answers, for me, #1 priority, creating a safe environment where Ss are willing to take risks.
Respect is the basis of a great classroom environment
A1- A place where students feel comfortable and safe.
A1 The perfect learning environment is based in trust and mutual respect, and embraces risk taking
What are some ways to honor students? https://t.co/QJjRauRAad
A1: Not sure there is a perfect climate but everyone Ss and Ts should be respected and honored for themselves
Forgot Thanks for finding tweet! 😀
A1: Effective learning climate requires environment that fosters respect for variability of ALL learners.
A1 perfect setting for one S may not be right for the other. Important to have diversity of settings s
And staff personalities
Yep, after all, like you said, it's THEIR learning
Listening to them is probably the biggest thing
What are some of those conditions, Lisa? https://t.co/MhmN94bety
A1: Conditions that promote mindful thinking, some risk taking, and empathy
I think we teach by modeling the questioning- think alouds etc.
Relationships are the foundation of any learning environment
A1: Teacher attentiveness; honesty; peer collaboration; room to grow; differentiation
A1: a climate where the teacher has a plan in his/her mind of how each student will find success.
A1: a place where students feel safe and loved!
What are some ways we intentionally make students feel comfortable? https://t.co/veEmawW7xj
A1- A place where students feel comfortable and safe.
Ss also must have open forum to be part of solving class/school issues-S voice must b part of process https://t.co/mFAT7rlYjf
How do you build trust with students?
One size doesn't fit all. Good point, Sue. https://t.co/wq77bMIjZr
A1 perfect setting for one S may not be right for the other. Important to have diversity of settings s
And staff personalities
Great call. We do need a diversity of environments!
A1: Students that have autonomy in their own learning that involves collaboration and acceptance of failure as part of learning.
A1 The prfect learnin climate is where the Studend feels free to express an idea/openion in a lovin env.No such thing as failure
I think this is key but can be overwhelming for the Ts at times
this respect has to go both ways-we need to understand Ss & they need to understand us-open dialogue https://t.co/4x1NCjQGJc
A1: Effective learning climate requires environment that fosters respect for variability of ALL learners.
How do you encourage risk taking? https://t.co/5FbRQpNOys
A1 The perfect learning environment is based in trust and mutual respect, and embraces risk taking
Handegan is in...need to learn how to moderate!
A1: As cheesy as it felt in middle school, I had frequent "class meetings" with Ss & it was powerful to see the impact.
A1: In a perfect world - each Ss receives what they need. S/E well being.
Absolutely. When kids are listened to, they really have a stake in the learning and classroom climate
Ss success is more than academics-need to create learning environment for whole student
Morning meetings have made a huge difference in my classroom. https://t.co/M9bzkouQ2p
A1: As cheesy as it felt in middle school, I had frequent "class meetings" with Ss & it was powerful to see the impact.
How do you help students understand failure isn't really failure? https://t.co/XJxMrqdqkY
A1 The prfect learnin climate is where the Studend feels free to express an idea/openion in a lovin env.No such thing as failure
A1 - student take control and responsibility of their learning; a safe place to take risks & fail w/o punishment
Q2 Looking around your room/school for the first time, what assumptions will students make?
In the last few days, I've heard a few people talk about morning meetings
Participants in & - you're scrolling in my feed, and I think you got great things going on!
A1(b) Tt builds in time 4 lrng to focus, encourages risk-taking, and builds relationships. Tt models! https://t.co/mKjKYv9AOz
What are some of those conditions, Lisa? https://t.co/MhmN94bety
A1: Conditions that promote mindful thinking, some risk taking, and empathy
Retweet Q2. https://t.co/fjVsIOSL0X
Q2 Looking around your room/school for the first time, what assumptions will students make?
also important that Ss know when discomfort comes its OK-thats when learning occurs-time to discuss reasons https://t.co/ulo74jogAN
What are some ways we intentionally make students feel comfortable? https://t.co/veEmawW7xj
A1- A place where students feel comfortable and safe.
A2 Kiddos always assume things will be different when they walk into my room. Must be the decor! https://t.co/rlMJc3hIf4
A2: Fun, loving learning environments; physical space a little small, but nothing but creativity with items cannot handle.
Yep, learning happens in the Uncomfortable Zone!
A2: School culture is intriguing to me. For me, I know in less than 3 minutes what a class or school culture is in a building.
A1: A perfect learning climate for students is where they are able to learn from one another and are not afraid to answer questions
a2 Ts make sure Ss feel safe-work to create sense of community & belonging-then learning can occur https://t.co/Wk7LKfQ3HC
Q2 Looking around your room/school for the first time, what assumptions will students make?
Yes, exactly. The culture is recognized instantly
A2 That we are ready for them to learn
Hello James from Florida a little late to the party!
when I make a "mistake" I make sure my kiddos know even adults have failures but it's okay!
A2: I don't know if it's so much the look as it is the feel.
A2 All students are valued, all students are leaders
A2 def working on this at Right now we are a hodgepodge. I want Ss to feel empowered&celebrated but we are lacking cohesion w/design
Just in time, we're on Q2 Looking around your room/school for the first time, what assumptions will students make?
sometimes small spaces can feel big & free other times big spaces feel confined-depends on culture we build https://t.co/F4EOnUzBMn
A2: Fun, loving learning environments; physical space a little small, but nothing but creativity with items cannot handle.
hello everyone, Iqra from Brooklyn NY
It all depends on the culture we build and what we do with those spaces
A2: I think it is more about how a student feels in the classroom. Welcoming. Inviting.
We need to recognize that being less helpful is OK-as long as we've built culture to support https://t.co/ExMqRWWIWE
A2: they see fun, focus, love to name a few things!
A2 - here i feel like I could do a better job at tailoring the classroom to my students. Let them determine set up and look.
What might be some ways that students serve as leaders? https://t.co/W8mIQMoOpx
A2 All students are valued, all students are leaders
A2: Next to Ss feeling safe, an environment that shows learning happens here is incredibly important.
Sure, when kids can rely on each other, that's a home run
A2: Be it that my room is for intervention, I get a lot of "what's this?" or "Oooo, are we gonna do that?" It's engaging
A2: students should see the daily purpose somewhere in the room. Will I learn something worthwhile EVERYDAY?
That books are important. We give away books each day and have reading areas scattered around the building.
Yes, for a student to feel safe, I think is one of the most important things.
How can you make a student feel welcomed/invited with room arrangement? https://t.co/wVJFN4DsKC
A2: I think it is more about how a student feels in the classroom. Welcoming. Inviting.
A2 fun, collaborative (with the way the desks are), hands-on learning, not like other classes.
A2: Every Ss looks different thing when they come inside a room. I think they will look at what is most interesting to them.
Just said today... students don't have to be successful the first time.
often they learn best from peers-they can same thing as us & it sticks https://t.co/7vhZslkiVW
Sure, when kids can rely on each other, that's a home run
Love it when that happens! https://t.co/m9BnB4t6CW
A2: Be it that my room is for intervention, I get a lot of "what's this?" or "Oooo, are we gonna do that?" It's engaging
Looks different than when I was in school, perhaps matching our current customers!
Love this idea https://t.co/gMmgLFUgX5
That books are important. We give away books each day and have reading areas scattered around the building.
if Ss are successful first time are we really teaching them? We need to provide challenges https://t.co/1LAT2UIDiQ
Just said today... students don't have to be successful the first time.
What are some things that draw their attention that regular classroom teachers could steal?
Kids need to see themselves reflected in the room. It helps them see it as their room
Q3 How much creative control of the room/school decor belongs to your students?
By creating a space that the students want to be and that they can see themselves in
Thinking win-win, putting first things first, begin proactive...Leader in Me 7 habits https://t.co/CiDhjmJY7c
What might be some ways that students serve as leaders? https://t.co/W8mIQMoOpx
A2 All students are valued, all students are leaders
Just added you to the Voxer group today, Jeremy. Welcome.
A3: If they decor the room with you, they will appreciate it more. Learn to respect the environment they created.
A3 I set up the room before school starts but kids r always tweaking & changing things to fit their needs. Kids ideas ALWAYS welcome
A3: As time passes by, more and more creative control goes to my students (via work samples, etc.)
A3. Great question - as much as possible just so it doesn't become a cluttered learning space.
A3: how much of the school is the student's?
A2: Was in a great classroom today that used rain gutters as book holders!
A3 standards are the end destination-how we get there is up to Ts & Ss-include voice & choice https://t.co/vcJcfACBLZ
Q3 How much creative control of the room/school decor belongs to your students?
Q3: For me, I had a large wall dedicated to Student work. I also utilized anchor charts around the room.
That's an excellent point. Kids need ownership of the classroom
Comfy reading corners! Love it
when Ss understand success criteria w/ anchor charts they have a road map to success https://t.co/q1SPlujK6Z
Q3: For me, I had a large wall dedicated to Student work. I also utilized anchor charts around the room.
Right. Clothes left behind on the floor does not count as decor, lol
A3: I think that the students should have some say because it is their classroom space, not just the teachers.
at the beginning of the school year we set agreements as to how we are going to learn, discuss & create together.
It looks more like than a classroom!
How often do you change the student work? Who determines what gets displayed? https://t.co/mtUyYYcUDO
Q3: For me, I had a large wall dedicated to Student work. I also utilized anchor charts around the room.
Saw Coach B in a conference about a year ago - amazing
A3: The students really are the one who decor the room through their works and ideas
A2 have many Student Thinking Maps up mirroring the latest curriculum
A3: Providing students w/creative control of room/school decor promotes ownership of the learning environment & evokes pride.
A3: Easy bulletin board. Sheet protectors, let students show off their work - change when they want. https://t.co/TitobFEpIx
its important that not just "A" work gets displayed-we need to create growth displays or Ss selected work https://t.co/D5fXHHYxlW
How often do you change the student work? Who determines what gets displayed? https://t.co/mtUyYYcUDO
Q3: For me, I had a large wall dedicated to Student work. I also utilized anchor charts around the room.
LOVE this idea! It gives them the chance to show the work that they are most proud of.
you can change the work per unit.Students should be the ones who determine what gets displayed, they opinion matters
Establishing routines and procedures early saves precious instructional time all year. https://t.co/4NHq7ggQTk
at the beginning of the school year we set agreements as to how we are going to learn, discuss & create together.
Like the sheet protector idea - easy to change out
A3: not enough but it does inspire me allow them to choose their work to display.
Have you run into displaying only for other students?
should only exemplary student work be displayed? I wonder how the
PLN tonight feels?
I attempted to change out Ss work every 2 weeks. I had a spot for every child on the wall. https://t.co/skuy2aoih9
How often do you change the student work? Who determines what gets displayed? https://t.co/mtUyYYcUDO
Q3: For me, I had a large wall dedicated to Student work. I also utilized anchor charts around the room.
A3:I share a room with a K-1 interventionist,but my blinds have their work hung up.They're work stays up on the easel pad paper too.
Soft storage cubes to sit on, pillows, Book buddies, pointers, fly swatters, ZAP & ZONK games in buckets... https://t.co/SETt6lRkx0
What are some things that draw their attention that regular classroom teachers could steal?
No. Kids should choose work that they want to display. Their reason may differ from ours
A3: Quite a bit. Students can change the lighting, music and move chairs/tables anywhere they want (and hallway) without permission.
A3 It's that control issue with me, need Ss to have more input. They do with anchor charts and student work wall.
We have variety of Ss displays in our halls-let Ss pick their best work not just having T pick
Was recently visiting w/ a district that decided on any work displayed
Great way for & asking why they want that work displayed
For our spring student led conferences, we had kids create websites as their portfolios of work. They did a nice job
A3: Student created anchor charts are more engaging/validating to students than teacher/commercially created educational resources.
Q4 How would a student describe the values and tone of your class/school?
Great idea & really helping to make students https://t.co/lv68kO3jkA
For our spring student led conferences, we had kids create websites as their portfolios of work. They did a nice job
Greg- 2nd grade, MD. Been a while, but glad to be able to join in the conversation tonight, albeit a bit late. Hope all are well.
A4: Positive and open environment that starts from where they enter the building and until they exit to go home
A4 I want them to see that we value all kids and realize that everyone has something to contribute to the classroom culture
A4: One where students trust each other, look out for each other and an environment that is rich with student autonomy and learning.
No disagreement among students? https://t.co/pVbfLjgkoH
A3: Quite a bit. Students can change the lighting, music and move chairs/tables anywhere they want (and hallway) without permission.
Students meet each morning/assistant principal leads out the students stating, "We, at Frances Willard are leaders and learners."
A4: With a few of my schools they decide on & often in
A4 think Ss would say Ts/staff value growth & positive-we celebrate Ss who grow every quarter https://t.co/vjLUnfHdeS
Q4 How would a student describe the values and tone of your class/school?
I've had none yet. Students go to different parts of my class, hallway or even other spaces. No problems yet.
A4: Values/tone of the school focuses on belief that ALL students can achieve. This is our vision, it drives all we do as adults.
A4: we recite honor code after Pledge every day and we are a PBIS school
I work w/ K-5 literacy. My 5th graders want to work with my K-1st materials https://t.co/daGUGtj2tJ
I teach grade 2 but people think it's a kindergarten classroom.
Important to celebrate! Makes learning fun, relevant. S works hard, makes growth, gets recognition.
A4: Currently dont hve my own class yet, but I want it to be a safe space, positive, engaging space for all of my Ss
We have a Bystander program at our school. We stand to have each other's back.
Our school will begin the Leader in Me concept next year. First the Ts will gain an understanding. https://t.co/q1YyS3aLlB
A4: With a few of my schools they decide on & often in
Can you share the honor code in 140 characters or less? https://t.co/YfdMumSmHJ
A4: we recite honor code after Pledge every day and we are a PBIS school
A4: It's been a few years since I had a class, but I'd hope: Inviting, focused on learning, fun.
Missy from Katy TX- Third Grade ELA
It's about student anonymity. Puzzling to me for certain
Ditto! We do this , too! https://t.co/3N6IrYWAo0
A4: we recite honor code after Pledge every day and we are a PBIS school
We started PBIS this year and I love it!
Hopping in late - Anna - Teacher in Iowa - A4: Safe, freedom to fail, "warm"
A4: Classroom culture is one where Ss develop agency, respect for one another, and encourage hardwork (& fun!)
This is really taking off. Been hearing more and more about Leader in Me. https://t.co/JJUcDwzXR4
Our school will begin the Leader in Me concept next year. First the Ts will gain an understanding. https://t.co/q1YyS3aLlB
A4: With a few of my schools they decide on & often in
Interesting! My class developed class mission and our name this year is ...
As an active participant, I have lots of samples to correspond! Msg me! https://t.co/ZA5edz6JTh
Our school will begin the Leader in Me concept next year. First the Ts will gain an understanding. https://t.co/q1YyS3aLlB
A4: With a few of my schools they decide on & often in
As an active participant, I have lots of samples to correspond! Msg me! https://t.co/ZA5edz6JTh
Our school will begin the Leader in Me concept next year. First the Ts will gain an understanding. https://t.co/q1YyS3aLlB
A4: With a few of my schools they decide on & often in
Thanks for joining us, Anna
Not sure I agree with their approach, but I understand what they are trying to do. https://t.co/vl6ame3uT0
It's about student anonymity. Puzzling to me for certain
…and I’ve been so excited by the growth I’ve seen. They have embraced and enhanced.
Just in time, Anna. We still have 1/2 of left.
it's going to take until 22nd century to create schools with 21st century teaching and learning if we continue to take baby steps
Yep, need a revolution, not an evolution!
A4: I definitely would say my students would say active! ;)
Helps to create a collaborative environment!
A4 ALL Ss have input, ALL Ss are valued. A 3rd grd S (who was visiting) told me that "your classroom is fun and your kids learn
Absolutely! The level of high-level collaboration has increased significantly.
Q5 What is the role of relationships in learning? How do you go about building relationships with students?
My first graders would say the same. They'd also probably say loud. Learning is LOUD.
That's the best thing you c an hear!
A5: Developing a class where students collaborate with each other. They do this everyday and talk to each other way more than I do.
Needed to follow each other before I can send a DM and request :-)
Yes, thank you for saying that! Learning IS loud!
A5 Relationships are the foundation of any good education. I start from day 1 learning about the kids and building
Kids recognize “real”. Be authentic!
mine are kinders, so we speak the same language!!! LOL
I believe I already follow you! :-)
A5: Shake hands when Ss enter the room, class meetings, Good News, be their advocate, believe in the Ss, be consistent,show you care
A5: Get to know them on a personal level in terms of after-school activities; in addition, go to their games and support them
A4: Mrs. Boley means what she says; don't tell me what you can't do;if you don't want to be here,think about why you're here
How do you learn about your students? https://t.co/DhQUPq0IGd
A5 Relationships are the foundation of any good education. I start from day 1 learning about the kids and building
A4 Relationships make a huge impact on student learning, just showing students you care & believe in them opens them up & motivates
A5: How to break the cycle of generational poverty? Build relationships w/students. Teach them to dream past circumstances.
A5: You have to have a good relationship in order for your Ss to really want to learn from you and trust you.
A5: Relationships are the foundation of everything we do as educators. We must work to strengthen them daily.
We have to pay attention to them, listen to them, engage them in conversations about their hobbies and interests
A5- Getting to know the child and their interests. Showing you genuinely care for them will help build trust
A5 Listening is a BIG part of this! Ts listening to Ss. https://t.co/7qWkCiVBTb
Q5 What is the role of relationships in learning? How do you go about building relationships with students?
In case there's any confusion... Tiffany can set it straight. Sounds like learning comes first! https://t.co/KNIGsKOnvc
A4: Mrs. Boley means what she says; don't tell me what you can't do;if you don't want to be here,think about why you're here
A mic drop situation! Be intentional about that relationship building! Set the tone, and look out! https://t.co/ZBEjH9kW9m
A5: Shake hands when Ss enter the room, class meetings, Good News, be their advocate, believe in the Ss, be consistent,show you care
A5: paying attention to them, getting to know them on an individual level.
A5 Relationships make a huge impact on student learning, just showing students you care & believe in them opens them up & motivates
Yep, don't tell me what you can't do. Tell me what you CAN do!
A5 One of my goals this year was to consistently have one on one reading and writing conferences. This has been a game changer.
Be genuine in listening to them, build trust
A5 relationship is key. I start the year calling my Ss before they even meet me. During the S yr I send notes, go to games, etc.
A5: Hattie says relationships have greater impact than director instruction, socio-econ, & home environment https://t.co/qr8kDru4Ga
The old chestnut: Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care
A5 talk to them! High fives- cafe talks;) student monthly celebrations!
So true. https://t.co/rmqyaYFQ0V
The old chestnut: Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care
A5: I worked under a teacher last fall who did a FABULOUS job of building relationships with each of her students.
A5: Give students a voice in what they do. Let them work with each other and teach! Give them the stage. https://t.co/3IRrrPcIIK
A5: Hattie says relationships have greater impact than direct instruction, socio-econ, & home environment https://t.co/07KmYsXePY
Totally agree, setting the tone, making eye contact, and listening and smiling every day https://t.co/j8sqFnVogp
A mic drop situation! Be intentional about that relationship building! Set the tone, and look out! https://t.co/ZBEjH9kW9m
A5: Shake hands when Ss enter the room, class meetings, Good News, be their advocate, believe in the Ss, be consistent,show you care
Ahhh, the Atwell and Calkins model! Love it!
Being Intentional is Huge! Ss need to know that you care! https://t.co/MKPM1bXk85
A mic drop situation! Be intentional about that relationship building! Set the tone, and look out! https://t.co/ZBEjH9kW9m
A5: Shake hands when Ss enter the room, class meetings, Good News, be their advocate, believe in the Ss, be consistent,show you care
We have a great kindergarten teacher who spends five, interrupted minutes talking w/ a student each day for a week. Next wk. new S.
A5: Greet students at the door every morning, smile and say their name.
Love having hard numbers (and Hattie!), hard to refute a huge research study. https://t.co/qvtl3anZz9
A5: Hattie says relationships have greater impact than director instruction, socio-econ, & home environment https://t.co/qr8kDru4Ga
That is such a great idea!!!
So powerful. Certainly sets the stage for a day of learning from a teacher who cares. https://t.co/XdryfEdT3v
A5: Greet students at the door every morning, smile and say their name.
A5: Students won't learn from people they don't like and respect.
1:1 conferencing a fantastic opportunity to build relationships & trust, Missy! https://t.co/a53w831mYq
A5 One of my goals this year was to consistently have one on one reading and writing conferences. This has been a game changer.
Has always been my & do the same with all of our - educators want it too! https://t.co/vMO9WWGUxq
A5: Greet students at the door every morning, smile and say their name.
TRUTH! Ask my sophomore son. https://t.co/6WIveEVkEE
A5: Students won't learn from people they don't like and respect.
“Good morning” given, “good morning” expected. Hi-5s, fist pounds, hugs- show that you care.
Q6 "I dare you to try to teach me!" How do you get buy-in from this kiddo?
A6: I am interested in the answers to this one....
Was just reading about how impactful a simple high five can be. https://t.co/P8ORFYk2dO
“Good morning” given, “good morning” expected. Hi-5s, fist pounds, hugs- show that you care.
A6: Don't know if I ever had such a student, perhaps it was just my !
A6: Know the content and then connect it to their daily lives, either through current events or schema
A6 That is a kiddo who has not had support from or good relationships with teachers in the past. Must work harder to build it
Something so simple, and yet so profoundly impactful!
What steps can you take to help build that?
A6 def find what makes them tick! Find a job you need their help with - help find a pos purpose at school. Check in w/ them daily
RELEVANCE. https://t.co/cwiQibGMRI
A6: Know the content and then connect it to their daily lives, either through current events or schema
A5: letting them know that you are glad they are here, smiles, hugs, high 5s, conversing with them- kids know if it's genuine
They need a long leash and to know that no matter what, you are on their side and want the best for them.
A6. Have watched Ss "turn on" to learning by being given an old computer to take apart, or have their own "office" area
A6: If a student states s/he does not want to be taught, ask them to teach you! Validate before you educate.
Shannon here from Thinking maps. Better late than never!
Now, there is a good idea!
Who wants to see as a guest moderator for ? Would love to hear him lead chat about Standards Based Learning. Rick?
A6: I have those kids sit at my conferring table and just listen in while I help others. They want to feel special but not less than
. Rita in Eugene saying hi to you all. Relevance is critical to engaging Ss, finding meaning in Learning.
Late in & Early Out - So sorry but Thank You for a great chat! see you next week!
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As , I’ve asked my Ss, how would a “leader” respond? How can I help you be successful?
You're right to point it out, Connie, but gosh, poverty could overwhelm any relationship, if severe enough.
We have many kids in class before school, during lunch and after school. They won't LEAVE! They feel comfortable
. By listening to Ss, we learn how to teach them. Dewey.
Ss say hi as they walk in & out of classroom. Fistbumps on way out assessing their level of understanding for the day's lesson.
Reinforces importance of the 1st 2-4 weeks of school. Builds that foundation, that rapport.
Agree. I heard say on a video "Real Recognizes Real" and it's so true. Be genuine.
A6: Create opportunities for success, so the confidence in learning can be built again.
A6 Find out what interests him/her, build that relationship, smile, show him respect, let him/her set learning goals
'So many commingling factors and levels of teacher capacity with each factor, can't be limited by singular ranking.
It is essential to get off to a good start. It can set the tone for the entire year
A6 Gut instinct goes a long way in edu-if students have a "dare you to try to teach me" vibe my instinct is to disarm it w/ empathy
A6: I think by listening to the student and figuring out their strengths and weaknesses and likes and dislikes, is part of it
A6: pay attention to their likes, successes, and play up those!
You've graciously been after me for some time to do it, I'm going to have accept. Send me possible dates again.
Q7 How do your students know that their learning styles will be honored?
A6: Start the ss where they are and take it from there. Make learning an invitation, not a mandate. S might take you up on it.
. Research by Kounin talks about a T's withitness & that's what is being said here tonight. Ts instinctively know.
A7) Students know that their learning styles will be honored when you set the understanding of flexible assessment
A7 When kids understand that they will help design their own learning in our class, they feel validated and more confident
This is what persistence will get you folks.... coming to . Shall we do SBL or Feedback? https://t.co/ifCrjfXZzf
You've graciously been after me for some time to do it, I'm going to have accept. Send me possible dates again.
Have to share great photo from Read Across Am Day - this teacher combines her love of sheep w/ teaching https://t.co/WWjc8ildkr
A6:A kiddo who's been pre-judged and misunderstood.He didn't have anyone to honestly push him;Been told repeatedly what he can't do
A7: Give choices in process and product.
A7) Ts must establish a classroom that validates a demonstration of learning through a variety of means.
. Anecdotal observation is formative, at its best!
That's voice. https://t.co/Yfy8jZd8yO
A7 When kids understand that they will help design their own learning in our class, they feel validated and more confident
That's a terrible place to be in
A7: By the teacher planning ahead, have different activities for students to partake in that appeal to their learning style
I'm okay with either. Anyone have a preference?
A7: Back up your conversation with action. Your students love technology - find a way to incorporate as much as possible.
. True. All Ss want to feel they are being heard. Voice matters. Think Freedom Writers.
Important point! Not always just one way to come up with the correct answer. Collab & exchange ideas.
A6: You should be upfront & honest with what you expect from them. Show them you truly care and it's a reason they are your student
A7: UDL w/multiple means of representation, student choice, honors variability of ALL learners.
A7: Learning style survey tells Ss the T is interested and gives them info about how they learn. Sample: https://t.co/a2vMUepxbi
A7: Learning style survey tells Ss the T is interested and gives them info about how they learn. Sample: https://t.co/tbzWj1GfuA
Another mic drop situation! https://t.co/oFgqZruFzU
A6: You should be upfront & honest with what you expect from them. Show them you truly care and it's a reason they are your student
What should topic be when is guest moderator?
. Absolutely! Teach everything at last three times, three ways, as a goal. Works!
I'll let you get back to your chat tonight. Gotta go walk the puppies before there are indoor accidents. :-)
This is so very important. I wish this would have been done for me more as a child
It is, but I've seen this type of student before.
How about what he has learned since he wrote his last bk that he wishes he could have included?
I make it clear early on in class that all learning styles are respected & we collaborate in learning! https://t.co/aKlbehGp2D
. Dun and Dunn, Carbo & Armstrong just as relevant today. All kids learn best, differently!
Yep, and when they get a little confidence and know you'll help them, they'll do great things
Take the risk! I just created a Twitter & Instagram page for my 7th grade math classes. Can't wait to see how it goes!
Thanks for giving me this opportunity. I really appreciate it. Had a great time and learned so much from the genius in this chat
Thanks for great hour & :)
Thank you for another great I am looking forward to many more!
Thank you for hosting , and !
Sharing ideas and articles with teachers I work with via Twitter. We bounce them off of each other and learn so much!
Twitter is a game-changer
Thanks for popping into tonight. Looking forward to having you at in June. https://t.co/onoQeWopm7
I'll let you get back to your chat tonight. Gotta go walk the puppies before there are indoor accidents. :-)
