#ksedchat Archive
Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.
Monday March 28, 2016
Cody from Natoma. 1st grade teacher. Happy to be here!!
I am David. 4th grade. Leavenworth(not prison).
Tim Vesco, 5th Grade Teacher, Frontenac, Kansas. Happy to be all of you amazing people!
Hi all, Kara 6th grade Hutchinson
Jason from Buhler. HS ELA.
My name is Justin and I teach Algebra at Dodge City High School. Excited to celebrate kids!!
Rachel, 4th grade, Hesston
. Carrie, Chanute, 6th ELA mostly. I will be in and out.
Hello! April, Linn Elementary Dodge City.
glad to meet with you again Mr. Vesco!
Jodie from Blue Valley. Love Kid President!
Yo I'm Cassie Nix & I teach & in . I love my Mondays! :)
Yo I'm Cassie Nix & I teach & in . I love my Mondays! :)
Hi Everyone! Brandi, instructional coach. Hope you all had a wonderful Monday!
Amanda, 3rd from Ness ready to get back to my kiddos tomorrow! Lots of memories 2b made yet. https://t.co/hpZARFlzSc
Julie, HS ELA and K-12 1:1 iPads. In and out tonight for !
Megan, high school assistant principal at Eudora High School - popping in and out tonight!
Hi ! I'm Kara, teaching HS Science in SW KS.
Tonight, we will have only two questions. The 1st will be posted at 8:10 pm. The other will be posted at 8:30 pm.
Monica I teach 6th grade ELA/SS. Really tired tonight!
Deb, fifth grade in De Soto. Hi all.
Andrea from Ellinwood, 1st grade teacher. In and out tonight!
Marah, 2nd grade teacher from MHK
Be sure to use and in your answers tonight.
I'm super curious what the questions are going to be tonight!
Hello! Carmen from McPherson- 4th/5th grade teacher
Hi! Jane K-1st grade from Dodge City
Good evening, !! Ready to chill and chat.
Julie Samuels Pittsburg State Teacher Ed
Right back at ya, Brandi!!
Eric from Frontenac 7-12 Technology!
Hey, Laura. One day we will have to meet in person. You're at all my favorite chats and edCamps.
Hi! Karen from Rhode Island. Love the topic tonight!
I'm Randy, Commissioner of Education in KS. LOVE to support GREAT teachers who make a difference for kids!!
Thx! Ready to get back. 10 days is too long!
We might just have to meet before the next camp or conference!! Coffee one day after school?
I get to see Karen again!! Yay!
A1. I want to provide opportunities for Ss to be better learners and contributors to society.
THE BEST WAY IS TO GIVE THEM HOPE! Be supportive. Allow them to fail, and say it will be okay. Support when they ršÆ
Jen SWPRSC PD consultant-- excited for chat!
A1 By always thinking how I can in every lesson!
A1: Build relationships with my students that last long after fifth grade is over.
A1: I am taking them on a trip to see part of the world. Okay, not until June 2017 - but they are signing up now!
A1) I just want to make sure kids are taken care of and cared for while they are in my care....
A1 I will let them have FUN and build a relationship they will never forget!
A1: Giving them a safe place. Knowing it is okay to try things, mess up, and we'll still be kind to each other.
A1: I want my Ss to be world changers and know how awesome it feels to give back to others.
I want to seek out amazing people to become GREAT Ts for Ss!
A1b: I also take them to visit colleges. Tell them what opps are out there for them. Let them see there's more...
A1) Link them to opportunities where they can tap into their potential, become leaders, experts & make discoveries
Hi Tyler! :) Welcome to !
A1: I try to be there for them outside the 90 mins a week I see them, whether it's at lunch or via email or in the hall
A1: By BUILDING relationships with ALL of my Ss through conversation and maybe some root beer floats!
Relationships are huge! https://t.co/cSCLSOZly1
A1: Build relationships with my students that last long after fifth grade is over.
A1: I want to provide each KS student with an CARING and AWESOME teacher! When that occurs.....the MAGIC begins!
A1: helping Ts with empathy, education, and empowerment- esp students in poverty!
A1: my goal is to provide professional mentors for each of my upperclassman so they can gain confidence and experience!
Daunting 2day as I planned knowing I have 6weeks to create opps for them to leave me braver and stronger! https://t.co/nRXM3hw5q5
A1) I'm going to need more than 140 characters! I'm going to help my students learn to love to learn!
A1 I want to show my Ss the power they have. Provide opportunities for them to showcase the awesome things they do.
A1-Show them that I care not just about academics but them as a person. Show them how their talents will make a bright future.
YOU are teaching and inspiring them to be great, Julie!
A1: Be prepared to be there for them. You a model for success. Success means failing and being ok.
It's also important to make them feel cared for and safe so they can grow in a safe place.
A1: by making myself become the best teacher I can be! Then by helping every S become the best they can be!
A1 Help them learn their potential. Don't let them take easy way out.
A1: Give them the skills to continue learn, be healthy, and create even after they leave my classroom
A1) (cont.) I also want them to leave my classroom with the confidence to do anything and to LOVE TO LEARN!!
Agreed! Hard to answer in 140 characters!
A1) Do the best we can to prepare them for life outside of our walls
Yes!I have a student in HS who comes back to do her AP chemistry projects w/my kids.She was my 2nd grader. https://t.co/xSLTxv6xQ7
A1: Build relationships with my students that last long after fifth grade is over.
A1: Create positive supportive caring structured environment. Just started class VIP and my room has been amazing!
I hope I create lifelong learners in my Ss! https://t.co/k0fxXQDLEO
A1) I'm going to need more than 140 characters! I'm going to help my students learn to love to learn!
A1: we give each student personalized post-it's with positive messages because they matter. https://t.co/YRbswfS2A6
Jumping in late. Sam from Buhler 9-10 ELA teacher.
YOU are the hope that many kids need!
Agree! I need to make sure they know! https://t.co/VfGMG9kXd6
they are my babies. 4th grade or not. Making sure they know I am still there for them even when they are gone.
A1: Just like says, "Dance More!" Did the Milkshake dance from today with Ss.
A1 I'll SMILE at em every minute I can & I'll BELIEVE in them
That is so cool. https://t.co/usc4piamKb
A1: my goal is to provide professional mentors for each of my upperclassman so they can gain confidence and experience!
A1: Trying everyday! My favorite part of teaching is being able to give kids opportunities!
That's why we have more time on this ?. We can write 5-10 tweets to get it all in! ;)
A1) I want to use my standards to help my Ss develop soft skills that they can use to be successful the rest of their lives
A1: I have been challenging myself to reach out more to kids & send more positive emails, even over little things.
a1) show them that relationships and how we treat people are more memorable than our skills in the classroom or on a field.
we the Milkshake dance today and everyone in the room was dancing!
A1: By being excited each time class starts. Students can tell if we want to be there. I never want them to question my heart.
A1 Love when says "If I was the bachelor, all of you would get a rose"
Sara from Garden City. Teach 2nd
A1: I will try to give each of them a chance to feel success and love learning.
Making memories with your students is a great way to make it the ! https://t.co/ECK3X9YR3T
that Milkshake is the FUNNIEST thing ever! We were laughing so hard that we got in trouble!!
I love involving my Ss in the reflection of activities in class does as much for them as it does for me.
I danced when the KTOY team presented at PSU! https://t.co/2ieT8VXtor
A1: Just like says, "Dance More!" Did the Milkshake dance from today with Ss.
I'm a HUGE fan of Zumba! I can't NOT sing & dance with
I love the Milkshake dance! So fun!
Your belief in them helps make ALL the difference!
Actually try some of the ideas I have
A1: I'll foster positivity&belief in learners of all ages in my schl/dist--Ts & Ss. Our voices matter & we can do anything tog.!
We had notepads made and all teachers got a note pad - "Today at BHS Someone Noticed" - I need to do this again.
A1: Check out free class VIP materials
I agree. We need to bring those back.
This is strange for me but this year as I want to help teachers help their students!
Tim, I remember my mom telling me as a child on special trips that we were making a memory. POWERFUL!
KIDS want to be loved. Our job is to love them no matter what!
Going to reemphasize class building. In a small town they r with this class family for many years. https://t.co/nRXM3hw5q5
if teachers are not excited there is NO WAY we can have ā¦you are doing GREAT work!
Also, don't forget to include kids in the conversation! Our students' voices must be heard! https://t.co/9u29ogtlrx
Yes, mine love hearing how I used last year's feedback to tweak CSI Constellations. https://t.co/W8FF9RDWX6
I love involving my Ss in the reflection of activities in class does as much for them as it does for me.
It's true what they say - kids who are loved come to school to learn; kids who need love come to school to be loved.
A1: Empowering Ts to take risks to reach all Ss. It's not just about a test score, but deeply connecting with kids
YES! Sort of the "trickle down" system for education. Better Ts = better for kids!
We have started more class team-building emphasis! Gotta build those soft skills!
And this may be...AWESOME!
Want to provide impactful PD for Ts to stay inspired and fresh with ideas! Oct 10 will share to hundreds!@swplains
I do a ton at the beg of year but need to not forget to help establish student-student relationships too https://t.co/CA2GHNhpkS
We have started more class team-building emphasis! Gotta build those soft skills!
Question 2 is coming up in 4 minutes!
A1: I had a HS T that placed just as much validity in my opinion as a freshman as those of seniors!
Seriously? That was fast! Great chat tonight :)
We start every test session with repeating "I am more than a test score". This is one day out if my life. https://t.co/Et0047R6r0
A1: Empowering Ts to take risks to reach all Ss. It's not just about a test score, but deeply connecting with kids
That's important! A student won't really remember a test score but will remember a teacher who inspired them
You are doing just that my friend!
that's so important! And won't we have kids that will leave our classes NOT knowing all standards?
BUT they'll "make up the ground" if they truly love to learn!
For Q2, I asked my students to answer the question. They were so pumped that i was going to tweet their answers!
A2: Kids have a spirit of innocence and awe - nothing is impossible. Adults have the resources. Together = world changers.
A2: We could all recycle! - Evan
I think Ss can see problems, develop ideas and Ts can help connect them to make real change
We made a special pep talk before state test.The test does NOT define U . We believe in you! https://t.co/28JPl40dDV
https://t.co/0f3cpeDKDK
A2: Kids have a spirit of innocence and awe - nothing is impossible. Adults have the resources. Together = world changers.
A2 I asked my Ss this today and all of the answers centered around HELPING OTHERS and EATING TOGETHER
Q2 if we don't work together with kinds nothing will change! Create change across generations for long term impact.
No, they will learn standards, but in a warm, rich, student centered environment!
A2. We need to work harder on validating Ss thoughts and opinions. Only then can we work together.
A2 kids and adults have different world perspectives and working together- valuing what each bring will help change the world!
A2) It's important for Ss to understand that sometimes change isn't immediate. It's a process that takes several catalysts.
A2: Kids are great at dreaming big. Adults know how to get things done (or who to go to in order to get things done).
A2: students can change the world if their Teachers empower them. They can do anything.
A2 As adults, we must be willing to learn from Ss creativity and stop thinking we have all the answers.
A2: We need to not say "no" so much, rather "Okay, how can we make this happen?"
A2: We can donate of volunteer to charities and be more kind to people. - Dakota
Q2 Allow Ss to makes decisions and lead! https://t.co/2Rix67PCUa
For Q2, I asked my students to answer the question. They were so pumped that i was going to tweet their answers!
Yes! Sometimes it is not a sprint, it's a marathon! Gotta develop that inner-drive and perseverance. https://t.co/YKmhmFvr0X
A2) It's important for Ss to understand that sometimes change isn't immediate. It's a process that takes several catalysts.
A2) Obviously grown-ups will need 2 give support but I think 1 of the best things we can do is get out of their way!
Ah, yes Megan! A growth mindset!!
A2-Oh my golly yes! My kids know if I'm asking their opinion or for help,I'm valuing them and that I truly need them
A2: kids have great ideas, they need passionate support from adults so that they can develop those ideas
A2: We can raise money to get food and water to people who need it. - Callie
A2) i.e. several Ss want to see change at district level, & even @ the state level -teaching them proper avenues is very important
Absolutely. Kids and grown ups working together is where great things happen. Thanks for all you do!
A2: by doing more to empower kids so that more of their awesomeness can be shared and seen by adults.
A2: We could make a meal together and talk about life -Lauren
I want students and people I work with to know they are valued and loved
I interned at a charter school in MN that believed in power of kids to make change. Student first and focused environment
Thank you for all that you do and inspiring this conversation tonight! https://t.co/lFbBhl5ByW
Absolutely. Kids and grown ups working together is where great things happen. Thanks for all you do!
A2) Listen & respect one another, value ideas, appreciate what each person has to offer, learn together
You beat me to this! Kids can be amazing. Sometimes even when they fall short, they change things.
A2: Ss see the future and get excited, Ts need to allow the excitement, encourage the growth!
A2: Everyone can work together to stop global warming! - Addie
Adults need to LISTEN, truly listen to ideas & foster creative prob solving w/ interdependence ?
Kids have an awesome way of making adults feel like kids again with laughter,love,& smiles.We ALL could use more ā¤ļø
So lots of critical thinking, evaluating choices, helping kids realize potential and be part of the community.
For some kids, our classroom is their world. Working together for change begins here.
Non-Ts can fear kids...especially the lovely 12-15 age range (my favorite!). She need to change that perception
A2: students can be TEACHERS AND CHANGE THE WORLD.
A2: Start talking to each other abt things we'd like to solve, do, create. Dream and envision together! Create the world we want!
A2)Teach Ss how to have their voice heard in an appropriate manner, so that it's listened to & not grouped in with other "chatter"
Alma from Hutchinson jumping in way late. 7th grade ELA.A2:We just have to listen to them!That's the 1st step.I am never too busy.
A2: I think that kids and adults should help build places to help people. - Emma
Every month a new classroom president creates a kindness project for our community. Here's a sample https://t.co/LbIcjrZnQH
A2: Yes!!! Kids can see things so differently than adults, use their ideas and combine that with adults resources
A2: Last year we did a book drive for the homeless shelter in town. Each s wrote a note in their book.
A2: Grown ups can donate food & money to people. Kids can start being more kind. - Daci
If we wants students to be successful then we have to listen, guide, and let them lead. Let them make their OWN choices.
The creativity flowing tonight is AWESOME!
yes! Exactly! Some of the best classrooms are little glimpses of the world as it should be! Keep up the great work!
Hi friends. Howard Pitler popping in late for a bit. Former KS teacher and principal now living in CO.
YES!! Adults need to model that kids can create their own future and the world THEY want!
I would love to see this more in Holcomb.
A2: Make bags of food and give them to people that are homeless. - Mia
We do a lot of clothes&food drives and pennies for patients. EMPATHY BREEDS UNDERSTANDING!
My best units always came when I let the students plan them with me. We learned so much together. Their ideas always amazed me.
I'd love to do a year long service project. Something they can really learn about and feel like they've contributed to.
A2: Make less pollution. - Zeke
A2: I think helps us to guide kids, but also GET OUT OF THE WAY and let kiddos explore!
let's do it! is staying it with MS KAY, my kids have great community improvement ideas when we do debates
A2: it might be helpful to actually listen to Ss and learn their perspective.
A2) I've got a pretty great group of students in a kindness club at our school. Working to create change in & out of our school!
A2: our 1st & 5th ss are beginning to design an outdoor learning space. Can't wait to see what they come up with
You can donate to all the homeless people and feed them. That will make happiness. - Vinh
We need to LET KIDS LEAD, LET kids make their own choices. If we don't how can we expect them to make choices when they are older!
A2 the big thing is to not be the dream crusher...think of ways to do it before reasons it won't work!
I'd LOVE to connect a service project with classrooms across the world! Imagine the awesomeness?
This is s/th we can do! I'm seeing a chat topic for the future...how to empower and together!
Sometimes when we were having a problem- or students weren't understanding a standard- asked for help from Ss on next steps
A2: Go around and pick up trash. - Vanessa
That sounds awesome! Share pics!
So true.....Ts need to be ok with getting out of the way. https://t.co/itdjYhoUTL
A2: I think helps us to guide kids, but also GET OUT OF THE WAY and let kiddos explore!
Traci, tell us more about it!!
We do little things for tons of diff causes. Wondered if my kids would have buy in if projects 4 one cause https://t.co/6aAnB6VQec
We do a lot of clothes&food drives and pennies for patients. EMPATHY BREEDS UNDERSTANDING!
oh I would love to hear all the voices on this! Great idea!
it's going to be a long process, but I sure will
Ms Meier in Hays-- kids fill board with ?s that are answered by each other during unit!
they are the designers, I"m on the search for the funds and help to build, collab. at it's best
Love! I would LOVE to do a couple of "Give Back" days, where we have kids working on service projects.
Share your pics here as you build and when it's finished. https://t.co/q1l8ONFHzS
A2: our 1st & 5th ss are beginning to design an outdoor learning space. Can't wait to see what they come up with
The kids and adults discuss who they want for President and compromise because kids can't vote. - Catheryn
A2: Our school does a clothing/toy/book drive twice a year!
This is where "yes and..." along with design thinking inspires student learning. https://t.co/Y4RotYzeOH
A2 the big thing is to not be the dream crusher...think of ways to do it before reasons it won't work!
Awesomeness! Outdoors is Ss important to student health and happiness! https://t.co/CfI7Mv2Hfb
A2: our 1st & 5th ss are beginning to design an outdoor learning space. Can't wait to see what they come up with
Sometimes I wish kids would lead our staff meetings. We might get more done and have fun doing it.
A2: Adults must work hard to teach those around them in all aspects of life. We are mentors to all around kids included.
I have 2 put my little man 2 bed! Thank you all for an amazing chat tonight! I'm constantly impressed with what do!
My best pep talks come from our students. They help me out when I need it most. Just sayin...
We started trying to get away from money & more of what Ss could do, make cards for nursing homes, wrote books for soldiers, etc.
Thanks for just being you, Justin. Proud to know and work with you!
YES!!! Love this! This should happen everywhere. Why not? https://t.co/aZd6APeuKC
Sometimes I wish kids would lead our staff meetings. We might get more done and have fun doing it.
Trying something exciting next week! A week long photo challenge! Details about each day to come soon! https://t.co/kuUalec4Mi
working with Westar and they are awesome. Then Lowes has a good grant as well as others
I just love your thinking and creativity!!
awesome idea! We made valentines for pediatric cancer patients. The cards made me cry ā¤ļø
Couldn't agree more. Many days I tell my kids that they turned around a bad day for me. https://t.co/ArJRVBoNyM
My best pep talks come from our students. They help me out when I need it most. Just sayin...
Sounds awesome! I appreciate your work!
Srs this year have created NICU care bags, spent time "homeless" and spread awareness, among many other projects. Kids=awesome.
So glad I could stop in today; this has me energized for tomorrow! Have a great Tuesday everyone!
High fives! That's what I'm talkin about! ššš
Our kindness club kids are planning a fundrasier filled with several events to raise $ for St. Jude. They're planning everything.
I'm loving tonight's format. Feels like chatting w/old friends. Next week's chat looks intriguing. https://t.co/KRaYxmXfgQ
Trying something exciting next week! A week long photo challenge! Details about each day to come soon! https://t.co/kuUalec4Mi
Another awesome chat with awesome T's! Thanks! I have a packet awaiting me and April 30th is fast approaching!
Ts formed 3 Challenge-based teams to tackle/solve/create around 3 issues we self-id'd. Ss & Ps added next! https://t.co/Lfw51syyZ9
Love the feeling after a good Monday! https://t.co/odgxrBGA6w
So glad I could stop in today; this has me energized for tomorrow! Have a great Tuesday everyone!
I am intrigued and excited!
I am on #3. Trying to do that and at the same time. Not doing so well.
A2: we have volunteers that come in. made a HUGE difference for my troubled kids. Shows someone cares beyond school!
We collected crayons at the end of the year, melted them into molds and sold to school following year- Ss picked how to donate $
And they would be RIGHT! :-) https://t.co/T3fVQUTgoy
they would probably say we need food and snack and we have to have fun.
ok. Instead of the copies I need to make tomorrow morning, I'm so doing this!
Aweee! We had bus drivers lined up beeping and waving to us. Just wait! The kids will love it!!!
Love that! Thanks PLN. You always start my week out so well. Hope you & your kids have an amazing week. https://t.co/Nq3NwJIFsx
