#TLAP Archive
#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday May 16, 2016
Looking forward to hearing over the next hour why . Introduce yourself & your favorite message from
Looking forward to hearing over the next hour why . Introduce yourself & your favorite message from
Welcome to as we discuss sharing the great things happening in our schools. It's not just a principal thing, it's an everyone thing.
My name is Amberly Dale and this is my first education chat! From Kitchener Ontario teaching college English and Art History
Good evening Friends
rocks because of the great community, Ss and Staff -
Hello, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina. This topic could not come at a better time. In search of some inspiration tonight!
Ben, AP in Forsyth County, GA
Kristin from Lansing, MI 6th grade ELA and SS;
Hello . Misty, Instructional Coach for MS ELA from VA signing in for tonight's chat.
Welcome Amberley! You're joining an amazing community! Love !
You picked a great one to jump in. Passionate educators in this one.
Evening friends! I'm Stacy, a 4th grade teacher in Peoria, IL. Always look forward to Monday nights :)
My school rocks because of the students. They all have dreams of making something out of themselves
Ryan from IL, tech coordinator and using the 3Rs for
Good to see my Ohio friends. See you're doing day on Friday. We're up for next Thursday. Can't wait. https://t.co/CyW2I4v1ug
Dave's message should be philosophy by which all educators guide their careers. honored to co-host , should be on all educators desk
Good Evening Laura - k12 visual arts coordinator in TX
Hi ! Marea from IL, Middle School Science
Good evening Stephanie from outside St. Louis Missouri teaching math and sped
my name is Kim. I'm a first grade teacher in Muskego, Wi. This is my first chat! Excited to learn tonight!
Tom Adams, Newfane Middle School -- our school rocks because of its people -- we've seen big engagement from FB and video newsletter
Good evening ! Kristin from MA. I teach 7th grade science!
Welcome Kim. You picked a great one!
Hey Gang! Matt from Atlanta, Ga. 8th Gr US History & Gov't here! Popping in for a little while! Glad to see y'all again
Gonna try to finish up grades and at the same time!
So excited for this chat! Great book and message! K-5 Principal from Central Illinois!
Hooray for 7th grade science!
thanks. Wow, I feel special all of a sudden. Been a long day.
We are next Friday, should be an experience for all involved
Lance k-5 principal in SE Missouri. Love TLaP encourages to create exciting learning opportunities.
Welcome Kim! You're joining in on one of the best!
I just finished some project rubrics myself! Tis the season!
Great one to join Kim. It will move fast, but some of the best people in education in this one.
good evening . been a while, it is later by me & I usually have Monday night PD so I usually am brain dead by now
good evening . been a while, it is later by me & I usually have Monday night PD so I usually am brain dead by now
Looking forward to "talking" with fellow educators tonight while I watch BBall in Florida.
Jill, Literacy Coach, Nova Scotia.
Welcome Kim look forward to hearing why
Truly have heard from the Ss as they move through the halls https://t.co/04eQuM2F3M
We are next Friday, should be an experience for all involved
This is my first educator chat as well. I teach 4 speech classes & 2 debate classes at Cinco Ranch HS, Katy, TX
Great to hear, love that you guys have shared your story!
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
welcome! Twitter is THE BEST spot for professional learning!
And our district rocks b/c they understand the importance of the arts!
. and I will both be tweeting out the questions almost simultaneously tonight.
T Joining 4 the first time from NW Houston area
Sorry I have to switch to my phone. My son wanted my computer for Curious George
It's an interactive custom painting board at our local museum , very cool!
Angela, 6th grade pirate from Alberta hopping aboard, at least for a little while! I've missed this crew!
You picked a good one that is action packed and full of great educators
terrific to hear this! You'll love the chat
We have some amazing teachers teaching until the end with quality lessons. Not easy, but they are rocking it! https://t.co/qf2B7mteD8
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
Showing students problem solving or collaborating is always worth sharing!
Big things to celebrate...pushing access to courses, experiences
This is worth sharing! https://t.co/S69zFOcrsK
Our Student TED Talks will be broadcast live on on 5/18 at 9am Central. Tune in!
A1: our amazing new art curriculum our awesomeness of teachers and Ss.
A1 We have 2 open classrooms where parents can visit and take part in projects and presentations.
you can learn a lot just by watching.
Q1: My school works with international students to help them feel at home in a foreign country. We have communication partners etc.
A1: Everything! My kids! My teachers! My support staff! My parents! My community!! My facility! Always something great going on!
Sorry for slow plane wifi but...trying! At least I can read the awesome stuff...hopefully more.
A1: It's my first year at . Amazing to witness everything for the first time. Documenting since Day 1 to currently Day 162
A1 Had a S build a weebly with passcode to bypass our blocks on games. Limits the number of S on his site to stay under radar!
A1: I work in a devoted to tech district with 1:1 iPads for all Ss in 6-8. voted #1 in tech -https://t.co/GE1MF6vk6g
A1) We had a tech showcase! Two years after implementing 1:1...about 100 kids shared projects, talents, makerspaces to comm./parents
A1: I work in a devoted to tech district with 1:1 iPads for all Ss in 6-8. voted #1 in tech -https://t.co/8ihw4uDO5C
just getting over from and taking care of a couple of issues
A1: Our district's creative Ss are worth sharing that's why we use https://t.co/M6NUZdDhKy
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
welcome this is one of best chats in education
A1: Theme Week, Historical Re-enactments, Jewish Holiday Celebrations, Cross Curricular assignments, Sports, Arts, & strong S/T love!
A1 real life experiences, fishing field trip in first grade 10 ss caught their 1st fish ever❤️🎣 https://t.co/cCEFzs9oIS
A1: We had 13 kids qualify for the state science fair. 10 of them received the highest rating.
OOps...A1 https://t.co/z5AO9EgqkA
We have some amazing teachers teaching until the end with quality lessons. Not easy, but they are rocking it! https://t.co/qf2B7mteD8
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
ESE lead teacher at public title I all boys middle school in tampa florida
crew! I have a huge project going on right now and need your vote on the poll pinned to my profile! Ss have advanced the two.
A1: My school has some of the most caring people in the business. They love their co-workers and Ss! They would do anything for them!
We held lock in last Friday with 157 students spending the night & created a Video to tell our story https://t.co/MsZczZlhgS
Q2: Tomorrow our entire 4th grade will participate in a Presidential Wax Museum to bring their research/learning to life for all ages!
A1 teachers are beginning to break out of their box! , , , and TLaP day all this year!
A1: Writing a blog post now.. 5 Things you never knew about to share those "hidden secrets"
a1: my school rocks because I have first graders setting goals & taking ownership of their learning! amazing student agency!
a1: my school rocks because I have first graders setting goals & taking ownership of their learning! amazing student agency!
A1 - not in a school presently but am surrounded by professionals committed to learning and trying new things with Ss.
Hello ! Tracy, 6th gr Science T from Nantucket Ma joining in. Looking forward to seeing how you all celebrate your schools!
A1 Not in a school but great things are happening in lots of schools that emphasize assessment FOR learning and standards-based G&R.
A1: So many awesome things that are showcased on our hashtag, Facebook and Insta accounts!
A1: Random acts of kindness, creativity, passions, joy, great ?s, risk-taking, FAILS, growth
would love to know more Jerry! You should connect w/
Historical re-enactments! Amazing! Sounds fun :)
We also have a school with the flexible space concept
This is awesome, Kim! Start'em young!
Wow! Great motivation & extension to Ss! How did you approach this?
A1: we r working at reaching out 2 our comm.- trying a spring fling this Fri https://t.co/XZb3ZopUTo
Q1: We believe if there are great things happening in your school, they’re worth sharing. What’s worth sharing in your school?
A1: We have celebrated
and love to share to a larger audience
A1 Countdown to summer that gets the kids excited about READING
My Nantucket connection in the house!
A1: we are beginning to incorporate more ideas into all areas and Ts are seeing connections for Ss. Hard transition for some Ts
A3 we have 3 students who tied for valedictorian this year!
A1 This is great example of my A1 answer. https://t.co/n147bQAOUh
a1: my school rocks because I have first graders setting goals & taking ownership of their learning! amazing student agency!
great for grade 5 This I Believe essays
I love living vicariously in your district through the hashtag! Lots of wonderful things lately :)
A1: I just got home from our TIGER Expo Night, were 3rd graders gave TedTalks and presented their inventions.
A1: We have day next Thursday. Great opportunity to have our Ts find passion projects with Ss. Can't wait
A1: We have day next Thursday. Great opportunity to have our Ts find passion projects with Ss. Can't wait
A1 We have 3 students who tied for valedictorian this year!
A1: Just started promoting our Instagram account more... What are some good ideas for using it vs. facebook for schools?
Si! Re-enacting the 2nd Cont. Congress, Seneca Falls Convention, Oregon Trail & Civil War battles :)
Hi Ryan! Was your day last week or coming up this week?
How has the response from Ts been?
A1: We had 7 film groups move on to the semi-finals in youth film festival!
Love when students can be creative to demonstrate mastery of content
Our school has been built with flexible space which has fostered differing learning activities https://t.co/2vSA4NANzW
But how many point was it worth? (I'm kidding, I'm kidding).
Awesome!~ What was the coolest invention?
A1: Our HS has a Student Internship Program for Srs. They spend last month interning locally before graduating & college
They enjoy the collaborative time we give them. They're preferred over large group meetings for sure!
We are exploring this as a possibility too. Any particular platform you are using?
mad props 2 accepting fails- SO much can be learned when reflecting on failures & modeling growth mindset in midst of it
awesome! So much you can do.
Great Idea, please share with me once you have completed https://t.co/2FJKBtrL2a
A1: Writing a blog post now.. 5 Things you never knew about to share those "hidden secrets"
we just had our and had a blast! Gotta thank the captain for the inspiration!
that's terrific I will be there this summer love the film fest
A1: Sharing my passions and ideas with colleagues and working together to make a difference for Students sake!
Let the picture tell the story. I keep Instagram captions short.
cool! Pics pls & how do u work around funding it?
. A1. My school let me go off the track if it benefits kids. Recently students make stop action videos to show a character change.
I imagined the Ts would prefer this type of PD. Wonder if I can incorporate badges into my instruction...hmm
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
Jazz Band is killer.huge influence on kids for 5-6 years. Get out of the way and let the Ss perform (bc of Ss and Ts work/passion
A-hoy! sorry I am late trying to put a wee-mutineer to bed. Matt, K-5 Art in TX
Definitely! I've had some Ts use them now too and the kids like getting them!
A2: NEW idea from our MS Ss - Leader type day where Ss engage in activities they did from K-8 in rotations the day before they grad.
A1 My Ss got excited by March Book Madness 2016
A2 Going to pool in a week. Kids build boats out of cardboard and we see if they sail or not. Science! Must hold 2 kids
A2: We are having a school wide cookout the last day, families invited to spend time with us! It's a send off to summer.
A2: We do an 8th grade breakfast to send out our middle schoolers. Great tradition and invite parents.
I can't wait to do this with my students and colleagues next year!
A2: Last week we had an assembly for teacher-made awards for up to 10 students each. It was a blast! https://t.co/ZtG37cTCaW
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
A2. My program, Design Foundations had our year end show in April. The students showcased all of their art and some even got jobs!
A2: We are having our Genius Hour Night 2.0 tomorrow where Ss get to show off their new and/or improved passion projects!
A2: I always send a parent letter home at the end of the year with a summary of what we did w/ pics & stats Ss & Ps dig it.
A1 ss use Fresh Grade to share learning & reflection of learning with parents
love it! Did a smaller version of that first year teaching...great to see!!
A1 My club collaborated w/ a great artist to paint a mural-part of a school courtyard redesign! https://t.co/Kpg7rQc3bW
We've invested in this more this year. Kids love it.
Thanks, Mandy!! , For sure! But did have to take second look at that hashtag!!!!
Greg here, jumping in late. Northwest, IN. PE teacher and K-5 Tech coach
Thank you so much for the follow. I look forward to learning a lot from you and other seasoned educators.
Like actual students?! That sounds awesome, but scary...
Love it for positive daily message, and also quick highlight videos that is where kids are along with snapchat
Sounds awesome! https://t.co/h3PW7p7IaT
A1: We have day next Thursday. Great opportunity to have our Ts find passion projects with Ss. Can't wait
A2: Shared fifth graders favorite memories of school, took pics, made a video and shared it with families https://t.co/BxTMEeO36s
A2: We have day, spelling bee, 3rd G trip, Celebration, and Book Choosing day where all Ss get 12 books to take home for the summer
A2: Springcoming assembly to give awards to students in academics, sports, concerts, etc.
A2: Retiring teacher reading to all grades, wax museum, zoo habitats, rocket launch, minute to win it relay, & staff badmittion!
A2: off campus at district now we always did a big end of year fine arts showcase! Loved seeing our Ss growth https://t.co/fwxclngYKH
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
A2: "minute to win it" team games to celebrate our strong collaborative community we built this year
A2 EOY includes class scavenger hunt,field day &8th gr promotion. Looking forward to 5th gr Jump Up Day to show how our school rocks!
A2 we only have two 1/2 days left, and we always end our year with a chapel (private school) and awards ceremony
Wait. Last Monday? We have another 30+ days ...
A2: Just wrapped up TIGER Talks/Expo Night. I will talk with my S about blogging about this summer, & encourage staying connected.
A2: We finish the year with Relay Recess, a PBIS Baseball event, and of course my favorite, field day. Great last few days.
A2: S presentations of their genius time projects in the classroom , awards, bash, pinning ceremony, 8th gr graduation, concert . . .
A2: One year, a Student collected quotes of mine without me knowing. At end of year, asked to read them to class. Scary, but funny
DARE grad grade 5, Moving Up Dance for grade 8, amusement park day grade 6, team based awards
So want to do stop motion.... Need to figure this out.
What kind of stats do you include in this letter?
A2: taking a Spanish field trip tomorrow to an authentic Spanish restaurant in Detroit!
We have dabbled in coding but want to grow, what is most successful so far with coding being used
Ts have to complete 3 badges for the year to make up PD hours. Ts are given collaborative time to meet/learn.
A2: Having a ELA Olympics day w/ fun literary based games outside to review for state test. Mixing it up.
Join us for our workshop on Escape the Worksheet Hangover! Learn about &
This is our first grade team calendar. I love it Gives Ss something to look forward to. https://t.co/jQtdcDVlZz
I'm doing this at LES! So far all the second and first grade team have joined me!
A1: 4th gr designing cubism sculptures using ,2nd gr tell abt organic germs w/ green screen https://t.co/z4Qz5OvWaJ
Is this Fave 5 historical events?
A2: Gr 8 Hunger Games had the school buzzing for a week & it happened TODAY😊
A2 TLaP day k-5 students chose their classes. 5th grade recognition dinner. Awards assembly, talent show, and Fun Run.
A2: We compile all of the photos taken in the classrooms and on trips and create our annual 5th grade sendoff musical slideshow.
Living History in 5th grade to end the Colonial America unit that includes a trip to Williamsburg.
We are going to celebrate our staff as creators & challenge them to make artist trading cards https://t.co/mygd0WndHU
A2: My favorite part of Day. Kids running to get to the next class in May. Yes you read that correctly.
A2) 6th grade recognition; arts/music showcase; talent show; band concert; orchestra concert; genius hour showcase
A2: Celebrating our kiddos with Laps for Life! We're a family and community that supports each other!
A2 Field Trip to science museum, honor roll celebration, team/grade awards.
Hello all! Second week joint this chat, but since I'm a Master's student so far I cannot respond to the questions
A2 Our talented musicians & singers will be representing our school in St. Louis for a festival https://t.co/HG6AJyfQZi
A2: 5th grade shadowing 6th grade for MS transitions, concerts, talent shows, art shows. Big celebrations! https://t.co/vJULzI9uyg
A roof with a fan that goes over dog crates that keep animals cool in those hot summer months.
insightful for me to do as a principal and great way to get student feedback!
A2: Closing out school year our annual dinner musical showcases comprehensive curriculum, VAPA. Open House displays student learning.
A2: We have our last day "Clap Out" where we line the halls and clap as all the 3rd graders move to the next building
Love this nostalgia! What a fun way to look back on their time at DGS!
A2: getting ready to take all 2nd gr one day, all 3rd gr next day to museums for the entire day!
We also build a QR code into our trip t-shirt which takes students right to Flip board and the keepsake magazine to make interactive
A2: Ss are going 2 present Tour Builder presentation on Chromebooks & celebrate book clubs https://t.co/b1Mk5tbtyP
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
LOVE sending kids home with books! Growing readers who read <3
A2: one of our buildings had a STEM day to really focus in the opportunities out there for kiddos. https://t.co/lhsX4L69ul
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
A2: I basically just cry my eyes out for about 5 min when the 8th graders leave bc they go off to HS... Does that count? LOL
A2: We do a send off for our fourth graders who leave the building for middle school. All kids/staff come out and they parade.
Each student made a sphere to represent themselves and we connected them all. We are all in this together. https://t.co/hYf0TymC0y
A2: 10 minutes left on the last day, our fifth graders take a lap through our school and receive a standing O from all staff and Ss.
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
A2: I will also wrap up , , and , just a few groups I help with, LOL.
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
Performing arts day, award ceremony for grade levels, 8th grade walk
A2: Took staff pictures of and am highlighting them on our social media each day
Love this!! How do the Ts not cry?? https://t.co/ETmNQUYs6a
A2: 10 minutes left on the last day, our fifth graders take a lap through our school and receive a standing O from all staff and Ss.
This is AMAZING! My kind of Scene!
A2) We also have grade write letters for a time capsule that they open as Seniors; celebrate 1/2 way point!
A3: Twitter and having Ps follow me on Twitter & checking my website. Also inviting them to do HW with the Ss. Ps have Qs to answer
so awesome I'm jelly!! I know is too
Woah! This idea just blew my mind!
Last year there wasn't a dry eye. Most of the 5th graders cry for the entire walk!
I might do this at the beginning of the year, looks fantastic!
love FB for families. Twitter.more of a PD thing right now..will try insta.scared of snap-maybe shouldn't be?
we do the same! It's called a "clap out"
Love, Love, Love the idea of Celebrating Monday!
A3: Not all of our families are on social media so we use tools like Flipboard and provide them a link to access what we are sharing.
A2: Doing a Fifth Grade Send-Off this year as well. They get to leave first and have the K-4 Kiddos cheer them on through the halls!
A3: I always make a video for all the third graders and put it on youtube so they can always get it with all the year's events
A2: We just had an Imagination and Innovation Night where students showcased talents and products for parents. https://t.co/q0vnMtp6Aw
Q2: What events or activities are upcoming to close out the school year and show the great happenings in your school?
A3 is the best teacher tool ever-- great for parent communication!
A3: I'm going to encourage parents to look through their child's Google Drive this summer, and see their products.
Not scary. Wet. Very Wet. Not scary unless you're a parent. Have fun.
Yes! Love the idea. Is there an example?
A3: Social media (facebook, twitter, schoolway, blogs) engage families in happenings of the school.
Year in review video at our Annual Meeting of the school board. https://t.co/CeO6kyUZbm
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
great way for me to communicate w parents. They loved the sentimental note I sent with the about their kiddos
Q3: I have a Facebook site I update daily. Ss creating slideshow of learning to share with parent of their proudest moments
Talent show put on by Leo's Club brings in all sorts of kids
People are no longer going directly to your school or teacher website. You can use social media as a way to direct them there.
looking 4ward 2 responses! https://t.co/BI43mhjrio
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
A3: Have Ss create digital showcase of work. Invite Ps in for end of yr celebrations.
A3 I keep photos of class happenings on my website.
A3: as a substitute teacher I saw some schools creating fb pages and twitter accounts for families to follow
Post items to You Tube and the web for those not on social media, also can use google classroom
We highlighted the great performances by students at our lock in and also their daily achievements at school https://t.co/XdqI1eStuW
I was thinking more scary like I'd probably get fired for trying that scared. I'm thinking like an admin today
is a cool way to access S artwork & gives parents & teachers a way to store & share it! https://t.co/iEk7B94AGW
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
A3: I was thinking about doing 3D chalk art with the Ss this week or the week after, if it would stop raining, LOL
A3: every teacher post pictures on social media every week of what their students are doing in class to keep family/community informed
T had Ss in an all-day simulation. Ss gained T sponsors, formed alliances & other classes were their "plagues".
A2: Last wk: band concert, sr assembly, state baseball, state track, b-laureate... This week: graduation! https://t.co/quP3cW1pQ0
A3 we use Twitter Instagram & fb to help engage our parents. It's taken awhile but it's catching on
A3: I have to reference the I created to showcase fifth grade memories. Easy and meaningful https://t.co/BxTMEeO36s
A3: same could be said for my universities faculty of education, they recently started a twitter page
Love this. Parents are here. So are grandparents. Build great relationships!
Yeah. Get admin approval first. This is not the time to ask forgiveness after the fact.
A3: Our year end show was a great way to have families come and see what their students have been up to all year
Feeling like this is the way to go! https://t.co/4zJ1c2AX7j
People are no longer going directly to your school or teacher website. You can use social media as a way to direct them there.
A3: I use , Twitter, , my website, Google Forms, & creating videos to share/communicate with families
A3 I have Twitter & Facebook class pages, but get the best feedback from newsletters. I try to send at lest 1X/month.
We r doing it across 7th grade. Team vs team with one teacher "demo" team. Lol
I am a first timer as well
A3) Invite parents to write a letter to insert in the time capsule that 6th graders make for their future senior party reveal!
been little leery but dabble in it, kids push me & tell me should be using & how, have 2 go where they are
A3: I'm actually going to try to do a variation of "Bottle of Dreams" at our moving up ceremony Thx
we host Learn,Create,Share night - sounds similar to your Imagination & Innovation - I love that title!
A3: Something we will continue evolving. We take photos daily. Rethinking how to capture Ps with power of photos/videos. Stay tuned.
great idea! I'll do the same- thx!
great idea! I'll do the same- thx!
A3 We have a school hashtag
A3 our VA comp 8th graders are having a digital show to display their best work
A3 this is an area where I am lacking. Want to use FB, but scared of the negative comments.
Facebook is very powerful to connect with parents and grandparents, builds school community. Great place to showcase happenings
A3: Tribute speeches to a loved one of their choice. A public display of love. Tissues, please! https://t.co/TtppC7e9cj
A3 - Lots of retrospective videos created!
Our school Flipboard magazine highlights the year in pictures and video. The best part is it is free https://t.co/P36QIvaRHf
This is true, but I still link the school & district web pages to my newsletters for more general information
A3: I videotape all Ss presentations and share with the parents, so they can see Ss growth. https://t.co/eTCZnJhcvF
Q3: What are some new and innovative ways you use to engage families to remember the great happenings from the past year?
A3: my previous school had the grandparents involved in our documentaries
A3: I sent blank postcards home with kids, attached a note, and told them if they wrote to me over the summer, I'd write them back
A3: I restructured P/T conf to be more of a coffee talk. Wanted to skip academics and focus on who we see as each child grows.
A3: Actually in the middle of compiling our year in review video for families :)
don't be post item which foster positive conversation & if turns negative pick up phone to talk to them direct
My luck..."we thought you were speaking hypothtically"
Thank you I will check out
Amazing. Would be hard in my school where more than a few do not know their family lineage
A3: We always create a video, but I want to create a Storify to collect all of our Tweets from the year.
What a great idea! I had my students write future letters to themselves in September. I just mailed them last week.
Great way to show Ss the power of social media and the reach it has.
Yes. It was a fun learning moment.
go with it..honest. It's been the best way to regularly communicate what your school is about. For fams prob more than Ss
That is a great way to stay connected and keep school in mind over the summer
But at least they'd be warned. You can't help it if they don't actively listen. Right?
A3 . Twitter a good way to keep parents in the loop.
Q4: If you currently use social media to promote your school, what has been an unexpected positive result?
Q4: If you currently use social media to promote your school, what has been an unexpected positive result?
Possible: Ss can put in items from other grades/photos/memories; 6th creates the actual capsule using paper mache;
Just something to think about: weekly video newsletter. More engaging, and less time to create than a traditional newsletter.
A3: Class Year in Review book is a favourite. Ss have brought them up at grad more than once
A3: With as much social media we've used this year, I'm finding low tech has been an amazing way to reflect with parents. F2F/phone
A4: I have been able to make so many connections because of celebrations on SM, and the brand it has created. Business/community.
Very cool! Save a portfolio from K, etc. Ss choose @ grade 6.
hmmm...intrigued...must look into!
Have heard from seniors that they love it. A highlight; often they write about early "crushes"!
This is why I would have to use dolls instead of people...but we also don't have a pool, so tub of water it is
A5: That I would be mentioned in Dave & Shelley Burgess' "P is for Priate" & LearnLAP books Pretty darn unexpected to me!
love , but it's moving too fast & I have to get some dinner EST is late, I'll read later.
I agree. I've used it for the last 4years and have only had 1 negative comment. I called and it turned out well
A4: So many Ss are using our Twitter to connect and share their accomplishments. Ss are tweeting their projects, etc.
Sorry , my phone is DYINGGgggg! Have a wonderful week!
Sorry , my phone is DYINGGgggg! Have a wonderful week!
yes and would help you in any way needed
A4: How many more teachers are connected and sharing out from August to now. We have only begun to tap the surface. Can't wait!
A4: Positive promotion of school created community pride.
I use to do one with with Google slides
A4. I used social media to promote my program at We try to get the word out about us. We were even on the radio!
Well past my bedtime here. Glad I stuck around for part of the convo. I'll be back for sure. Night, all!
A4 huge positive feedback for updates, changes that wouldn't be readily seen on website
A4: Our PTO has taken to supporting our Facebook postings and I have many parents follow my tweets
A4: using a school hashtag has created such a positive sense of community and bonding with staff and students
What "low tech" are you using?
Students see us use positive messages daily on Instagram & see that we understand their world and model proper use daily to them
A4: Promoting our school on SM has created a sense of pride from our families, and has built a stronger school family.
Q4: parents have said their children are more engaged in conversation cuz parents can ask specific ?'s about the day.
A5: Also tremendously unexpected was that we'd be featured on the news for our Election 2008 Unit https://t.co/3RlacjWTmu
A3: 5th grs got to talk w/a real contemporary artist & ask her ?'s via FaceTime. & I went to college w/her
Yes! I hand-wrote parent note in Ss homework journal & got email thank you about how nice it was 2 see something handwritten
A4: Support from colleagues I don't see during the day. I'm talking to you
place our school mascot the beaver on trip shirt with QR code embedded and takes you to mag, will send pic tomm
A5 My PLNs, which push me to take risks, which give me more to tweet about!
A4 I feel more involved with the visual arts community. I thought it would be more work- but in reality it makes things easier
A4: Twitter has opened our classrooms to parents, but also to other classrooms in our school and district. Increased collaboration!
you go to conestoga? I used to go to UWaterloo! Currently at LakeheadU now for my masters
A4: About 3501 unexpected things happened...the followers haha
A4: Positive digital footprints, global outreach & thinking, collaboration, and Ss being more engaged in class w/ the flipped model!
We don't have those out in the country :( BUT I think I'm due for a peer observation...
Amazing relationships are built when you consistently give them great stories about their kids.
A4: Social media has helped us to truly open our classrooms to families.
A4: Companies have featured activities on their own blog. Shark Tank and Nanowrimo did this after tweets. https://t.co/Rwqe2e6Akh
Q4: If you currently use social media to promote your school, what has been an unexpected positive result?
Check out iPadio. Ss can call in to blog using any phone.It posts recording to web.
A4 initially thought social media to connect w SS really is families. Connects us to those who might not felt as welcome before
A4: Creating a positive SOCIAL MEDIA example! We are using with our kids. We asked which media they prefer! They love it!
A4: People ask me to come show them how to use twitter and SM to be better or learn more. I learn something every day from this PLN
We have done one every week for the past 3 years. 2-3 minutes in length. Families and kids love it.
A4: our posts don't just reach parents, but extend to grandparents, relatives and the community. Builds a brand
Our school community sees that we have many happenings & creative ways to allow students to showcase talents https://t.co/snvvJUiXFR
Q3. We created a Google Map and pinned everywhere our learning took us. Virtual visits, book settings, role plays.
A4: My aha moment sharing on Twitter is that other educators celebrate with me in my journey. We are all connected.
Yes! It's been a great way to understanding what's going on from elementary to middle to high. Sharing all around.
Bigger risk taking on the part of the narrator, too!
You don't have pools? Gasp? Guess you don't need lifeguards then.
Great to hear https://t.co/EgmEmeiI1L
A4: Promoting our school on SM has created a sense of pride from our families, and has built a stronger school family.
A3 Our district PD hashtag is . Some buildings have also created some but they haven't caught on quite yet.
Absolutely. And we hear how kids are leaving FB (which isn't statistically true) but that's where their families are.
i also have a teacher board that parents can follow if they need help/ideas for home. Big increase in support at home
A4 lots of reciprocal likes...PTSA, our school, other schools, law enforcement...
So true! https://t.co/K3oBxb5reF
A4: Twitter has opened our classrooms to parents, but also to other classrooms in our school and district. Increased collaboration!
How long does it it take to create?
A4: it's helped promote arts education in way that is so positive & powerful
I have a one too. It's embedded into the school homepage for parents to access!
If I can do it, ANYONE can do it.
our district is trying that now/ glad to here it's helped w/ Ps too
A4 The positive feedback & meaningful connections from sharing on social media is really heartwarming! https://t.co/2sCkPTrRUj
A4 Def more Ps following FB than Twitter, but my Ss really get psyched when our tweets get favorited &retweeted by others.
This is a game changer as we change the perception of social media in schools https://t.co/E64VXlTK4L
A4: Social media has helped us to truly open our classrooms to families.
A5: I haven't been as successful getting my colleagues to jump on board,but for me, Twitter gave new life to my tching career-year 13!
A4: I was once tweeting an amazing lesson in a classroom and 5 mins later our supt. was sitting next to me
A4: We also are showcasing a positive digital footprint to our students.
Alright friends, I gotta bounce tonight early. Be well to all y'all & I'll see y'all next week. Cheers & be well! Huzzah!!!
That is such a powerful tool https://t.co/bhpZj5xI5V
A4: Creating a positive SOCIAL MEDIA example! We are using with our kids. We asked which media they prefer! They love it!
Q5: How do you currently engage students to get them involved to tell your school’s story?
A5: We can no longer hide in our school walls. SM gives us an outlet to the world; to showcase and brand the greatness.
Q5: How do you currently engage students to get them involved to tell your school’s story?
Thank you. I look forward to learning from a "forever teacher"
. Question to all. Do you have an educational Twitter and private life Twitter?
A4: After increasing school social media use this year, parent survey results went up especially in area of home-school communication.
I think I'm going to do my own hashtag. Looking back this year I tweeted A LOT. Wish I could sort out my classroom happenings
A4 seeing kids working, thinking, collaborating...moving away from the posed and on to their real
Stole this from Ryan and look forward to it each week so powerful and fun
Just checking into -are we talking twitter?
iPad, iMovie. Upload to Facebook and Youtube and then share the links.
A4 the friends I've made via Twitter ArtsEd have been unreal- I can count among them https://t.co/4QkL39FIOW
A4 The positive feedback & meaningful connections from sharing on social media is really heartwarming! https://t.co/2sCkPTrRUj
Thank your for the tip! I will definitely look into that!
A5: I learned from and I put videos of myself and kids in our weekly newsletter
I only use Twitter for professional--can't commit to more than that. Use FB for social/personal;
If nothing else, it will assist you in falling asleep.
Okay, you're right Ryan...I could do this. Awesome!
A5: using the school hashtag on their social media helps a ton!
They love being retweeted
A5: Hopeful that our Ss next year will share journeys on SM up to our annual TEDx event.
A5: a school I subbed at they had students take pictures of their friends doing school activities to post to school website
we use it works great to collect instagram and twitter and put all items into flip board
A5: I use IFTTT app to tie Instagram, Facebook Page, and Twitter feeds so one post pushes out to all three.
A5: Engage by encouraging them to test their ideas & explore their choices. Use classroom as safety net https://t.co/T4nKRhGOmn
Q5: How do you currently engage students to get them involved to tell your school’s story?
Students are highlighted in variety of ways 2 tell our story through hashtag & Video Newsletter https://t.co/EemH8SE8l9
A5. Some of our students come back to talk to next year's cohort. They also offer to speak to prospective students at the college fair
A5: I have always used pictures but I find I get more viewers on my when I use Ss in the videos too
So you're saying this doesn't require talent? (I'm kidding :) )
Amen! Growing on Twitter has grown me in more ways than I ever expected https://t.co/JwP9tDK05G
A4: My aha moment sharing on Twitter is that other educators celebrate with me in my journey. We are all connected.
Thanks for the Google innovation video.
A5: doing senior spotlights and alumni success stories on social media, newsletters, and yearbook
A5 I'm working directly w/ students to pass our SEL learning on by creating a film for younger students https://t.co/20rROVAbME
A5: We have created a school # on Twitter we encourage parents and students to post on.
A5 posting artwork and performances helps, so too does getting a disengaged S to take pics, and then "exhibit" them on school FB
Personally I have only one account... but I am still a newbie to twitter...
Looks awesome! What's the structure? Is there always a theme?
I like that dialogue to increase engagement Seldom negative comments
I hope you enjoyed watching it. I enjoyed working with my staff to make it!
You can do it! This helps me manage all outlets and saves time. I use Instagram to push out. https://t.co/xiOX816kTF
I sooo need help with this!
Anyone know of east coast history for
A4: Going to have a "Teaching as a Career" class next yr for HS Ss. Thinking of finding a book to read w/ them. possibly?
A5: My Ss take pictures of their learning and record short videos to summarize activities for families to see!
A5 allows students to share in a safe environment. Good way to introduce social media.
A5: opening them up to new possibilities and what the power of community can do such as gardening and
No, it started as an art and sci collab. But now has spread.
A5: One of my volunteers snapped pics of learning in action and we made a display for the entrance.
Cheers to that ! It's really terrific having such supportive, hard-working, positive TwitterEdu friends such as yourself!
Very cool! Open format like an exhibition?
A5: ss create a slideshow of their top 10 favorite learning moments to share w/ their parents
YES!!! So important for kids to have an authentic audience and a voice.
My you are busy this week. Wish I could join you but I'm falling asleep during .
Yes, it's all day. Combination of scheduled presentations and ongoing.
A5 students keep digital portfolios and share with family and friends. Go to https://t.co/5lmirM5Hd0 if you want to see!
Q6: What method of communication (or social media platform) has been the most impactful for you & your school community this year?
Q6: What method of communication (or social media platform) has been the most impactful for you & your school community this year?
A5 My Ss are in charge of most tweets on . I need to work on getting them more involved in our updates.
Q6: We used Facebook a LOT! We had a group page where we could post reminders to the students, or videos/images they would enjoy
A6: Facebook and emails with our Smore newsletter for the majority of the parents seems to be best. Meet them where they are.
A6: , most impact for home-school communication. Blogger best for showcasing student achievement.
This is me having no words. Awesome though.
sometimes the students misuse Facebook though... the faculty witness bickering and awkward fights sometimes... how to stop this?
A6: Facebook for Parents, Twitter for Teachers, and trying Instagram with Students. Again, looking to rethink & redesign.
A6: Facebook and Twitter were most helpful to promote our school hashtag. Hoping to use next year in the classroom.
Hi all! Jumping in late. Trying to juggle & . Yikes!
A6: , class story feature, boards for Ss & Ps to add/create together, & have been my favs!
A6: I am reaching families that I didn't in the past. I love sending, "take time to discuss this at dinner..." texts.
A6: There is no right or wrong answer on this one...unless you said MySpace, then, well you need to buy our book. :)
Q6: Facebook and Twitter. Gotta meet parents where they are. ;)
A6 Remind, a Twitter, and Jupiter Grades email/text message system.
A5: I am always telling them abt how they can impact their community!
A6: I love . Best way to communicate with Ss and parents. https://t.co/QPvRcQwem2
Q6: What method of communication (or social media platform) has been the most impactful for you & your school community this year?
A6 regular method def FB...also makes the traditional letter that do get home more "weighty" (I think...)
A6: Twitter for me, hands down.
A6: , school Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram, use IFTTT to triangulate the last three!
The Video Newsletter I got from has been a great way to present weekly updates with students involved each week.
A6 Smore updates get the most feedback & traffic. I think FB casts the widest net for distance though.Gets shared w/ family far away.
Still brainstorming. Our hope is to see how we can get more students to become the storytellers of our school.
A6: and G+ are my go to social media platforms
A6: Twitter has been a force! Connecting Ts w/experts, sharing ideas w/district chat, growing PLN, Periscoping school events.
Joining the Twitter community! https://t.co/ndoA0QdDYo
Q6: What method of communication (or social media platform) has been the most impactful for you & your school community this year?
Love this idea! https://t.co/V5K1ed8Tqz
The Video Newsletter I got from has been a great way to present weekly updates with students involved each week.
A6b: I lov my district's hashtag to collaborate & this summer is leading a book study w/
Interesting way to view social media & audience https://t.co/M0dAYzMtOq
A6: Facebook for Parents, Twitter for Teachers, and trying Instagram with Students. Again, looking to rethink & redesign.
A6 The Twitter/Vine combination has been enormously impactful, tweets can become micro exhibits https://t.co/v3t6owzCQr
Teachers: Twitter
Families: Facebook
Middle Schoolers: Instagram
HS: It is going to be SnapChat
A6: the most but for my schools used the most now moving to
A6: the most but for my schools used the most now moving to
A6: We're a community school - I open the door and yell loudly
JK - I tweet from school every day
A6: I have found Twitter to be really easy to use while Ss are working & very easy to post. Able to see the entire process
A6: I post on Facebook the most...I'm 46 years old...what can I say!?
Using Instagram is a way to connect daily with students to share a positive message each day, https://t.co/auq3ynQfZx
Once convinced 4thgrade boy to read L.I.Wilder so he could meet girls when he was older.He read them.
A6b: I love my district's hashtag to collaborate & this summer is leading a book study w/
Spot on of where your audience is! https://t.co/gqkO22tGUf
Teachers: Twitter
Families: Facebook
Middle Schoolers: Instagram
HS: It is going to be SnapChat
PLN need some help with creating a pirate description for building pirate ships out of recycle material winner holds the most Pennies.
A6: email and Twitter. I've been sending mass emails with updates on what we are doing in the art room to our staff.
This breakdown by age group is spot on!
A6: School started FB page & seems to be effective this far/ lots of Ts using Remind 101 https://t.co/wLZaYUAhBK
Q6: What method of communication (or social media platform) has been the most impactful for you & your school community this year?
A6: has been helpful in communication, Ps have it as an app and use it more than email
It would not surprise me!
Yes! I forgot ! We use it for our PD newsletter. Our counselors are getting it next year.
I also have a school bell that I use to wake the neighborhood when I really want attention https://t.co/cIvafsTz4V
It would not surprise me!
Remind is a great tool, I use with staff as feel email has become stale texting better
Feedback I receive from families is that some (not all) teachers overuse Remind.
Q7: What will you do differently as you close out the school year to promote the positives happening in your school?
Good night thanks for the great chat, but we are about to have a full scale mutiny on our hands. All hands on deck!
So excited to try video newsletter and check out !!
Q7: What will you do differently as you close out the school year to promote the positives happening in your school?
I think Facebook & here is why. You will connect with them through the back door when the parent is talking about it at work.
A7: We are currently working on our communication action plan. The importance of photo branding & sharing our story is a must!
A7: Get the Ss involved more in spreading the positivity of their school.
I haven't registered w/ my phone for own son...too many texts! But my husband did; we still get the news.
I will continue to support my students even after school is over.
thx 4 feedback! At an elem school so not an issue thus far w/ most Ss only having 1 or 2 Ts but can see how it could be
A7 it's a challenge to keep up the energy to make it happen..collaboration helps..creation helps...this helps...
Students love when you spin around your camera & highlight the happenings by taking a selfie https://t.co/vvXrHWqu0g
Thank you . I will take a look at it.
A7: Creating an hashtag for families to share their summer adventures!
Q7: I'm inspired to try a video of each student giving a small snippet of what made their year great that can b shared w/Ps 😬
A7 Currently brainstorming & planning w/ Ss a way to share out & celebrate all we've done this yr. Possibly Ps breakfasts.
A7: Each yr I try something else or new.I need to communicate to do more Good Notes Home.We have gr8 kids who are kind - need to share
A7: I did student interviews today and uploaded it to . Plan to do more!
Kids: Why They Love to Code
Thank you for my very first It's been a slice :)
A7 I'll give Instagram a shot...tonight! And publicize on FB page to promote
Remember, you build those community and business connections over time.
A7 Checking into FB as a communication tool and the s'more website I keep hearing about.
A7: I did student interviews today and uploaded it to . Plan to do more!
Kids: Why They Love to Code
https://t.co/NtDATlAa4B
Great idea ! https://t.co/1F693wV2fb
Q7: I'm inspired to try a video of each student giving a small snippet of what made their year great that can b shared w/Ps 😬
They should come with a warning...highly addictive and PLN building!
agreed! I use w/ my 3rd grade 10 member team/ the group text & email gets old sometimes for a quick reminder
Thanks for all the great ideas shared, we hope to continue to promote the positives with you & tell everyone why
A7 Ive learned to appreciate the process, its the real magic of learning & put less focus on the results https://t.co/DRRT5h3RLc
Sometimes a handwritten note still has a powerful connection behind it when promoting positives with students
Great connections and discussions tonight at . TY & Have to go back thru for what I missed & to Follow.
A7 Thinking of having students write summer goals for themselves. Usually do this for 100 book challenge but maybe expand
Great time to back at chat night everyone
understandable! Gotta find an outlet that will work for diff Ps & methods of comm
Wow! That hour went fast! Thanks for the great ideas, everyone!!
Thanks for letting us captain the ship. Our book is a great resource & tweet us, we're here to help.
It's why we call for more cowbell a few times each month!
