For those who want to know, @flipping_A_tchr and I heard @chemicalsams make mention of keeping an eye out for your students, your colleauges and you own mental health. That was our inspiration for this chat tonight! #flipclass
Danelle here! Freshmen, US History, St. Louis Missouri, minimal flipping experience, and traveled to England and Ireland this summer! #flipclass#flipclasschat#LULearns
Chris, 11/12th grade HS #anatomy#physiology, Philadelphia suburbs, 2.5 yrs #flipclass, ask me Wed: Susquehanna County w/ no electricity & no running water & no internet/WiFi. But lots of peace and quiet.
#flipclass#flipclasschat Matthew from Illinois teach high school math travel was family trip through the Middle US East Coast to the upper South and back to Midwest right now just lurking as I'm driving home but looking forward to this great discussion
Hello everyone! My name is Catheey. I do not currently have a job but I have been applying for many positions and I'm still waiting. I am from the Chicagoland area. Since I have been trying to save money I haven't been able to travel #flipclass
Hey #flipclass#flipclasschat Shai here. Teach HS Math and will be starting my 7th year of flipping. I am in State College, PA (woot!). The farthest place I have traveled so far is Pittsburgh, but will be going to Nashville in August.
A1 -- At my school, each grade (~180 students) has a guidance counselor, so he/she is one resource I can consult if I have concerns or questions.
(but I know that some colleagues elsewhere do not have that resource)
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A1 I become informed about my students' mental health by reading their files and by being a detective daily. I watch and listen as they arrive in the morning to determine who is struggling and who needs to be re-regulated emotionally. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1: #flipclasschat#flipclass I generally get informed in several ways. I build a relationship with my students and they often inform me, counselors will tell me, and parents fill out a "I wish my child's teacher knew..." survey, and they will tell me.
A1: Multiple ways: (SAP, guidance, other Ts). But very often f2f 1:1 convos, looking at their faces and demeanor when they walk into class. #flipclass#flipclasschat
One way is talking about our feelings. Some students may not understand their feelings. With the help of teachers and their peers we can help each other understand those strong feelings. Talking about it is the first step to moving forward. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1 at my school there are meetings at the beginning of each semester called for new teachers of Ss of concern to meet and learn about the S. We also get lists flagging which kids have Individual Education Plans which we are legally required to check. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1: Teachers can gather information from past year's teachers & guidance counselor and also give students surveys at the beginning of the year & continue to check in with students by having daily conversations. #flipclass#flipclasschat
#flipclass#flipclasschat A1 honestly with the exception of a mental issue falling in my lap I didn't really pay attention to student mental needs until my new admin @warnerc_mtz set the example for priority addressing Mental Health
Hello Angela from CA 3rd grade T + ELA/ELD site lead + Teacher Induction Mentor - Currently my #FlipClass looks more like blending. The farthest I've been this summer is New Jersey :) #FlipClasschat
We get the same thing right before school starts.
However, it's just a snapshot and doesn't provide the day-to-day detective work like @spEDTECHer mentioned a moment ago
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A1 at my school there are meetings at the beginning of each semester called for new teachers of Ss of concern to meet and learn about the S. We also get lists flagging which kids have Individual Education Plans which we are legally required to check. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1 again I also appreciate the mention of being a detective- I’ll likely share this chat how I did that this year. You have to have room in your schedule to really SEE your Ss. #flipclass#flipclasschat
That concept of "connection to teachers" could deserve its own 1-hour chat session.
Not all teachers or admins know what that really means....
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#flipclass#flipclasschat A1b also can't forget academic liaison (e.g. works w/ most struggling Ss) mrs. Lewis brought far more information to teachers then we would have known on our own
A1: This is a good question! My experience has been more of the hush hush - However, (thank goodness) I feel that most of the staff I work with try to share what they know about their Ss with the T who will be getting him/her next. #FlipClass#flipclasschat
A2) I try my absolute best to have individual conversations about anything other than school every class with my students. (block schedule) Also bring up concerns to other teachers. #flipclasschat#flipclass
A1: A lot of that info comes from guidance counselors. Getting to know the students more and having conversations with them can give you insight as well #flipclass#flipclasschat
Right, and it doesn't mean 'trying to be their best friend' or 'letting them do whatever they want' ... as some people seem to believe
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A2: Creating strong relationships from the get go so that students will feel comfortable sharing something with me when something is wrong. Also, alerting the guidance counselor is another effective strategy. Fortunate to have an AMAZING counselor #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 Does anybody else have a designated homeroom or advisory or 'group meeting' period for more than 15 minutes?
(does it actually help?!?)
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These are the foundations of good teachers. @spEDTECHer always says to me that if students needs aren't met, they won't learn. A huge need is the social emotional. #flipclass
A2: Creating strong relationships from the get go so that students will feel comfortable sharing something with me when something is wrong. Also, alerting the guidance counselor is another effective strategy. Fortunate to have an AMAZING counselor #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 1st answer: it may surprise u what you can find on S desks. My first real encounter with S mental health at my new school started by finding suicidal messages scrawled on a desktop and having to figure out if that S was from my or another T’s class. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Every student deserves to have someone believe in them #flipclass gives time for us to not only help Ss cognitively but probably more importantly help affectively
#flipclass#flipclasschat One way I stayed aware of my students was talking with them one on one or pulling another staff member aside and ask if anything out of the ordinary came about. I really try to pay attention to the behaviors of the students, tone of voice, body language
A2: #flipclasschat#flipclass My personal favorite to stay aware of my students' needs is to have f2f time with each kid at least 2 times a week. (I see them either 2 or 3 times a week). Having the personal chat almost always reveal needs if they exist.
These are the foundations of good teachers. @spEDTECHer always says to me that if students needs aren't met, they won't learn. A huge need is the social emotional. #flipclass
A2: Creating strong relationships from the get go so that students will feel comfortable sharing something with me when something is wrong. Also, alerting the guidance counselor is another effective strategy. Fortunate to have an AMAZING counselor #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 We have IEPs and training to help spot many, next year our campus is starting an advisory period with the goal of each Ss having an adult to help them, not grade or discipline. #flipclass
A2 1st answer: it may surprise u what you can find on S desks. My first real encounter with S mental health at my new school started by finding suicidal messages scrawled on a desktop and having to figure out if that S was from my or another T’s class. #flipclass#flipclasschat
There is nothing to like about this post I agree 100% but cannot "like" it except that you're paying enough attention to notice whatever way is student Cries Out that is so much of the battle #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 1st answer: it may surprise u what you can find on S desks. My first real encounter with S mental health at my new school started by finding suicidal messages scrawled on a desktop and having to figure out if that S was from my or another T’s class. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A1: Ss who experience toxic stress appear as oppositional, hyperactive, they have auditory processing difficulties. We're interpreting these issues incorrectly as they manifest in our classroom. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2: Knowing your kids—so when you ask “how are you today?” they will know you really mean it. Showing genuine compassion and empathy. Simple but effective. #flipclass
Every student deserves to have someone believe in them #flipclass gives time for us to not only help Ss cognitively but probably more importantly help affectively
A2 We have IEPs and training to help spot many, next year our campus is starting an advisory period with the goal of each Ss having an adult to help them, not grade or discipline. #flipclass
#flipclass#flipclasschat One way I stayed aware of my students was talking with them one on one or pulling another staff member aside and ask if anything out of the ordinary came about. I really try to pay attention to the behaviors of the students, tone of voice, body language
Yeah. We have 10min for students to settle into HR, then 5min HR (for announcements), then a total of 70 min with same kids (critically important) during a study hall. They may sign in/out as needed. Great opportunity to gauge HR demeanor vs 3 hrs later #flipclass#flipclasschat
A2 2nd answer: I’ve also developed a bit of a 2nd sense for things that seem...off. That S’ “clumsiness” seems a little too frequent for it to seem normal. And then she opened up and raised her sleeve for me :’(. #flipclass#flipclasschat
And I bet you have a tronger connection with your Ss for it. And I'll bet they talk more openly to you and therefore you can help them more readily. #flipclass#flipclasschat
If the amygdala is light up, cognition can't happen. So, we need to regulate our kids before there is any chance for learning to happen. #flipclass#flipclasschat
That reminds me of a question I used to have on my start of the year questionnaire. "What would you like me to now about you?" Added insight instantly to struggles I would have never imagined. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@MrsBarnett_Tchr, @flipping_A_tchr, @meagan_e_kelly
Q3) In my own case, #flipclass gives me the flexibility to talk to the kids and have them help me out. While they aren't certified therapists, I can 100% say that students are therapeutic. They see and hear you, too! #flipclasschat
A3) haven’t used the flip class much but going to start this year, give students a way to listen to you on their own time, and a thing to go back to when struggling. Lets me roam around the room to check on kids while they are into the video. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A3
#flipclass helps *me* with certain, ummmm, let's say perfectionist tendencies.
Cloning myself on video for direct instruction prevents me from tweaking lectures until 8:15.
I can be more present for the students who need me (oh yeah, and for my family too)
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Perfect example of how #flipclass can free-up f2f group time with students, enabling stronger and deeper relationships. Bravo @jonbergmann! #flipclasschat
I love your wording in this answer ... therapists vs therapeutic
You can get a real community of learners and humans in the proper #flipclass#flipclasschat
Q3) In my own case, #flipclass gives me the flexibility to talk to the kids and have them help me out. While they aren't certified therapists, I can 100% say that students are therapeutic. They see and hear you, too! #flipclasschat
A3 #flipclass gives me class time to talk w/each Ss, build trust, and listen to the conversations. I can adjust the things I have control over for struggling Ss and get help for the things that are bigger than my classroom. #flipclasschat
A3. There are days when my own mental health struggles are hard to climb. Kids are tuned in to that and #flipclass helps me to manage those moments that I just can't teach, because of the very nature of #flipclass
Perfectionist tendencies? I don’t know anything about that...
Was it stressful the first year you flipped? I’m curious what that looked like. #flipclass
A3 it may seem trite but those moments when I really connect with a S (whether it’s relationally or helping them understand something) help my mental health because I can point to them and know that I *am* an effective T at least some of the time :) #flipclass#flipclasschat
#flipclass#flipclasschat A3 I haven't used much of a flipped classroom but I believe this would be really good for students who do struggle in class to be able to go back through notes or videos at their own pace. Also both, kids and I would need a change of pace
A3: #flipclasschat#flipclass Allows me to have time to #reacheverystudenteveryday How I found out that some of my new students (all new to the district) came without any clothing or shoes, or winter items. I started a clothing drive for them.
A3: Stress levels go down when work is prepared for students and they are engaged bc it is appropriate for their level of learning. Also allows more f2f time. Love having conversations with my 2nd graders. They make me laugh every day! #flipclass#flipclasschat
Responses are instantaneous so I was able to view them right away. I have a 15 min morning routine where both my students and I can get ready for the day. I wouldn't "act on them" I would keep notes so that way I could have 1:1 conversations later on. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@slm12, @flipping_A_tchr, @meagan_e_kelly
A3: I allow myself to be vulnerable in front of my Ss. When I'm sad, I tell them. When I'm happy, I tell them. When I've been too hard on my own children, I let them know I'm mad at myself. Vulnerability breeds authentic connection. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A3 #flipclass gives me class time to talk w/each Ss, build trust, and listen to the conversations. I can adjust the things I have control over for struggling Ss and get help for the things that are bigger than my classroom. #flipclasschat
Fun fact: The year that I started flipping, I also campaigned for a spot on my town's School Committee.
I must have been insane!
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I always do a "what do you wish I knew about you..." survey and for parents "What would you like me to know about your child.." survey. P and S are very open and really do want you to know. They want you to ask. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@lanier_katiesue, @MrsBarnett_Tchr, @flipping_A_tchr, @meagan_e_kelly
A4 Having collaborative work time to practice makes a huge difference in the frustration level of Ss in phyiscs. Knowing Ss are understanding makes me happier. #flipclasschat#flipclass
This cannot be overstated!
It just takes 1 small success to make a school day seem worthwhile, and all the more likely if you get a few minutes to work with 1 student (while everyone else actually knows what to do)
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A3 it may seem trite but those moments when I really connect with a S (whether it’s relationally or helping them understand something) help my mental health because I can point to them and know that I *am* an effective T at least some of the time :) #flipclass#flipclasschat
It can be hard to be vulnerable in front of students. But I think it is necessary for them to see that everyone has "stuff," and that it is okay to have "stuff." It helps model appropriate mental health handling. #flipclass
A3: I allow myself to be vulnerable in front of my Ss. When I'm sad, I tell them. When I'm happy, I tell them. When I've been too hard on my own children, I let them know I'm mad at myself. Vulnerability breeds authentic connection. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Yes...and general education teachers are not equipped to provide the support Ss who display these actions - so it's a loss for everyone. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A4: I may have said this before. 1st year I flipped 2 dyslexic S came to me at end of year. Being able to get notes w/o other S waiting relieved stress and anxiety for them.#flipclass
A4) The very nature of #flipclass, regardless of how you implement it, can be cathartic. Build relationships, talk to students. Forget the curriculum. Talk to the kids! #flipclass#flipclasschat
I’m even more specific about it - in the survey I give (asking about tech access, preferred means of contact, etc), I have students put an X on a line to represent how anxious they feel about the course, and why #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@flipping_A_tchr, @slm12, @lanier_katiesue, @MrsBarnett_Tchr, @meagan_e_kelly
A4) Haven’t used flip class much but allowing students to listen and learn at their own pace is beneficial. Also makes it easier on teacher. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Using Google Docs for writing has helped me provide quicker feedback to students and it allows me to have that 1:1 time when having T/S conferences. #flipclass#flipclasschat
100% percent agree. Over the years I've had some pretty rough #EMS calls and had to close the classroom door and explain why I wasn't on my game. Each time they were 100% supportive and empathetic. #flipclass#flipclasschat
What a great way to stay connected with the kids and stay on top of their emotional needs! I get to do that in a limited way, but wish it was more often! #flipclass#flipclasschat
I wear my emotions/feelings on my sleeve. I couldn't hide them from my Ss if I wanted to. Our Mental Health Matters club every year have us pass out help cards and I always tell the personal story of my son's text about not caring to live anymore. I cry! #flipclass#flipclasschat
Definitely design to the needs and grade level of your students. Emojis worked best for my 3rd graders - It wasn't hard and it allowed them to share how they felt without any type of negative connotation. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@flippingwithjoy, @flipping_A_tchr, @slm12, @lanier_katiesue, @meagan_e_kelly
A4 so...I’m gonna say no, I don’t think any given #flipclass technique has helped mental health in my personal experience, but the TIME that it creates, and the relationships that time allows to grow. #flipclasschat
A5) I teach honors kids. When the "game of School" isn't working, they get completely frantic and anxious. It can be a hard transition for some to move to #flipclass. And then there are the students who internalize everything...
A4 The opportunity for students to retry / revisit on their own time, and show me their revised understanding later, seems huge BUT...
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Definitely design to the needs and grade level of your students. Emojis worked best for my 3rd graders - It wasn't hard and it allowed them to share how they felt without any type of negative connotation. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@flippingwithjoy, @flipping_A_tchr, @slm12, @lanier_katiesue, @meagan_e_kelly
A5 Starting #flipclass is stressful for Ss and Ts. Ts = lots of work replanning and prepping. Ss = actually doing stuff instead of listening to lecture. (Best Ss really struggle with learning to be wrong is part of learning.) #flipclasschat
I would like to do this next year. My kids are comfortable in Docs, but they aren’t there yet! I’m just glad our LMS has integrated Google Assignments! #flipclass#flipclasschat
A5: No, it has only allowed me to have more time during the day to build stronger relationships with my students & answer more questions. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A5
... I have wondered recently whether the expectation to redo and retry is burdensome for students with OCD, depression, and other conditions because the task never goes away
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A4 The opportunity for students to retry / revisit on their own time, and show me their revised understanding later, seems huge BUT...
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I wish I could tell you the specifics, but I can't. I just know that it is a group of wonderful kids that want to help others see the importance of mental health. @SCounselorLyke is the advisor for it, and perhaps she can share more with you. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@collsphysistry, @spEDTECHer, @flipping_A_tchr, @SCounselorLyke
It's at those times though that I appreciate their time management skills and their aversion to wasting time. So I tell them to do work/study for another class. Or simply take a break. Whatever they need to lessen the stress. #flipclass#flipclasschat
A5 Starting #flipclass is stressful for Ss and Ts. Ts = lots of work replanning and prepping. Ss = actually doing stuff instead of listening to lecture. (Best Ss really struggle with learning to be wrong is part of learning.) #flipclasschat
#flipclasschat just a reminder that through August we are chatting "officially" every 1st and 3rd Monday so join us on august... but feel free to chat and discuss all the time. #flipclass
A5 (1/2) only when I get overwhelmed when I find it hard to make the up-front investment of time needed to #flipclass as well as raise young kids (second child has been particularly needy)...
A5 (2/2) like I know it’s worth it and feel like a failure sometimes for not being able to #flipclass as effectively as I’d like. #flipclasschat#realtalk
My kids only have 60m a day to work on my math lessons but that is enough for some of them to fly! I teach 5th so I try to use other opportunities to make my connections but it still does not feel as strong as when I work with them. #flipclasschat#flipclass
I think that is quite possible.
I just read an anecdote in #flipclass pioneer @crystalkirch's book, about a student whom she allowed to work ahead which worked ...... until it didn't
I think if you are wondering about it, it is probably true for some students. There has got to be some middle ground so those students don't always feel anxious or overwhelmed. #flipclass
Do you mean slow their pace? I have worked with our gifted support teacher to try to give these students more opportunities to work on PBLs or to dig deeper into the content. #flipclass#flipclasschat
Always looking for that middle ground .... or, failing that, the opportunities to tell students *why* I made the decisions that I did.
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I think if you are wondering about it, it is probably true for some students. There has got to be some middle ground so those students don't always feel anxious or overwhelmed. #flipclass
I wish I could tell you the specifics, but I can't. I just know that it is a group of wonderful kids that want to help others see the importance of mental health. @SCounselorLyke is the advisor for it, and perhaps she can share more with you. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@collsphysistry, @spEDTECHer, @flipping_A_tchr, @SCounselorLyke
I could..... but without certain essential information they can't really find success in subsequent activities and experiences (without the history-class equivalent of 'blowing up the science lab'!)
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@DEmerick_EHS Thanks for sharing all of your thoughts! I don't have too much experience with #flipclass either, but just started last year. Good luck taking it on! #LULearns
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@DEmerick_EHS, @flipping_A_tchr, @collsphysistry, @DEmerick_EHS
#flipclasschat#flipclass I have not seen many flipped classrooms but I can see where it can impact your student's mental health. If a student seems like they are falling behind they can become anxious to ask questions or sound dumb.
For teachers I can see it hurting us bc we want those students to succeed but we don't know if they understand or is it too advanced and so on. There are many ifs, ands, and buts to everything we do #flipclasschat#flipclass
I teach the "comments" option when I meet with each student 1:1 for writing conferences - I will sit next to them (both of us have the doc open) & I will post a comment - then I will show them how to respond - 3rds pick it up really fast. #flipclasschat#flipclass
A5: #flipclasschat I don't know if it is negatively, but the whole #flipclass concept is hard for some students, especially those that need external awards. Because my Ss get no HW points for watching, some struggle to find the purpose of completing at first at then find behind.
As @bakerhhhs and @MrsMues and probably some others have expressed, this chat went REALLY fast so I need to review some tweets I missed.
However, I feel bolstered by community support to consider & seek out our students' needs.
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I can relate to feeling like I am not doing anything right. My plate gets so full, but then when I take things off in response to my feelings, it doesn't help because I just quit on whatever I said no too. For my it can be a lose lose situation when I am in that frame. #flipclass
Exit Slip: Investigate how to maintain connections with students who succeed with the independent portion of the flipped model without hindering their learning. #flipclass#flipclasschat
I bet she does, because she is that type of person, but if not, private message me and I can share an email address with you to contact her. She is on vacay right now. #bestcounselorthereis#flipclass#flipclasschat
I still remember that student...I thought I was doing him a favor, but realized it was more a disservice. One of huge benefits of #flipclass is collaboration and academic discourse
Thank YOU @collsphysistry & @flipping_A_tchr for an awesome chat! Flew By!! My Exit Ticket: I'm going to create an array of forms that will let me in and give insight to how my 3rd graders are doing. I can share these results during IEPs and SSTs. #flipclass#flipclasschat
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@flipping_A_tchr, @collsphysistry, @flipping_A_tchr
#flipclasschat exit slip:
1) #flipclass is not all unicorns & rainbows (for Ts or Ss)
2) It's really reassuring to know that there is a great community of you out there who truly care about kids and their mental health needs. Maslow > Blooms
Exit ticket A: I often think of the “reach every S every day” part of #flipclass as making sure they’re caught up/academically ok with where we R. I need to be more explicit in my expectation of myself that I will keep my eyes and ears open for their well-being too #flipclasschat
How much do we learn by trial & error??
It's unfortunate that some children need to get less than our best... but some experiments really do work out!
Most importantly, thank you @crystalkirch for sharing this example with the world!
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@crystalkirch, @Hubbs_Sic_Math, @crystalkirch
