#mschat Archive

A chat that offers middle school teachers a chance to have a collaborative discussion about a different topic each week. Our topics change from week to week, ranging from Common Core State Standards to Character Education. During the chat, participants exchanges ideas and resources. The chat group ranges in size each week from 10 to 50+ participants. Discussion can be general talking about instructional style or process to specific. Recently members of the chat group help each other create lessons.

Thursday October 19, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    It is 8 PM Time for #mschat to get rolling Talking about Community Connections
  • CarrieAnnTripp Oct 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    My hubby is at a sending School's conferences tonight. Celebrating our anniversary alone. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574, @JoveStickel, @skeeTX, @ezigbo_, @posickj, @MrPStrunk, @jbhanlon
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Let's start with introductions: Todd here 7th grade science teacher from Warren, MI #mschat
  • mr_tbloom - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Let’s roll! #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Good evening Travis, Glad you are here, Hope all is well #mschat
    In reply to @mr_tbloom
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Phil here from Northern, Va! Glad to be here! #mschat
  • mr_tbloom - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Travis Middle school principal in PA also doing an intense game of rummy 500 and not winning #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good evening Phil! #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • iconohash Oct 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Your daily conversation report is ready for #mschat for Oct 18th https://t.co/Fl520eB6oh
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Michael A., STEM Facilitator from @SmartLab_tweets for @Simmonsknights1 in Oak Lawn, IL. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    We will use standard Q1 ... A1 Format tonight #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Phil! My guy! #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • CarrieAnnTripp Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Carrie, middle school assistant principal for the most amazing Ss ever!!! #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Good evening Michael #mschat
    In reply to @_on11, @SmartLab_tweets, @Simmonsknights1
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Katie, 6th grade, IN. Medicated from wisdom teeth removal, so no idea if anything I say will make any sense! But should be fun 😉 #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey Carrie YES MS students are amazing #mschat
    In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Happy to finally be back in #mschat.
    In reply to @blocht574, @SmartLab_tweets, @Simmonsknights1
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I was hoping you would be on, Michael! #mschat
    In reply to @_on11
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Katie at least you are here we will figure your tweets out #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • geiendorsed Oct 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    I am HERE! Might be a little distracted. Trying to deal with kids and dog sitting. #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Your voice was missed #mschat
    In reply to @_on11, @blocht574, @SmartLab_tweets, @Simmonsknights1
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hello! Jackie Hanlon here- 8th Grade ELA teacher from NH! Can't wait to catch up with everyone at #AMLE2017 #mschat
  • EduGladiators Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    ✏️#EduGladiators October series Ss Engagement continues SATURDAY w/@HeckAwesome on #sketchnote #games4ed #globaledchat #mschat #kyedchat
  • edtechteam Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    The questions on Community Connections will be coming up in just a few #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey Jackie ... YES I can't wait till #AMLE2017 Philly will be so much fun! #mschat
    In reply to @jbhanlon
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Ryan in Sag. Twp, MI - 6th grade social studies. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    good evening Ryan! #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • dailyedtechnews Oct 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    RT @geiendorsed: Apps that Help Students Navigate Life with #Dyslexia https://t.co/GsopyjDTa5 #edtech #sped #edtechchat #mschat #edchat #h
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1 - When you hear community partnerships in education what comes to mind? #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Brian, middle school ELA teacher, from Maryland #mschat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Lauren Porosoff, 6th grade English teacher and writer from New York #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Good evening Brian glad you are here #mschat
    In reply to @DrBrianCook
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Thinking of Community organization collaborating with schools for our students. #mschat
  • CarrieAnnTripp Oct 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Outside organizations working collaboratively with the local school to make a positive impact in the community. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Here in Michigan we partnered with the local watershed and GM to do river quality monitoring a few years back was cool! #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Finding authentic ways 2 connect students to things going on in the community whether by going out into community or bringing in #mschat
  • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Brian 5/6 math T from NH. Excited to finally be able to catch an #mschat it has been a busy beginning of the year!
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Would love to see it happen more in #rsd122cares. Excellent opportunities in @Homewood153. Not as many in Oak Lawn. #mschat
  • Manzar360 Oct 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: We have a number of community partners providing mental health services for our students. #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Groups who support the school with time, spiritual vibes, and financially too. They want our Ss to thrive! #mschat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Jeremy, middle school parent heading to #EdParentCamp at @usedgov Monday about family/community engagement in middle & high school! #mschat
  • mr_tbloom - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 Bringing in groups to help our students grow, built connections to community and give back! Show kids about building connections #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    That's a really cool way to connect! #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: A local hospital used grant funds and came in once a week for 2 months to talk about health choices in diet really was cool #mschat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 Drawing upon & valuing knowledge of diverse community members experts Ss can learn from - #mschat
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A2: Community Partners makes me think of collaborative business, social service, and city/town resources that aid schools & Ss #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Local ministries volunteer at school events or provide supplies, retired teachers that help in classes, businesses that donate #mschat
  • cybraryman1 Oct 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    My School-Business Partnership page https://t.co/cqwavixQBK Our Awared-Winning Health Careers Program https://t.co/ipd2nMtij7 #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Here is a good article about establishing community partners from @edutopia https://t.co/tDZO48JgEe #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Schools should be a community HUB where every organization has some vested interest in helping the community grow! #mschat
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    We do as well- Just got 2 councilors, 2 days a week to provide sessions at school. So many families were struggling with times #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1- I think of the partnerships that help bring our community together and gets parents involved in their Ss education #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: We have a local hospital who developed health literacy units to integrate across all content area in middle school #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Wait lists can be so long too. Meeting those needs at school really helps families! #mschat
    In reply to @jbhanlon
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    It was. Students got to work next to other volunteers and help out see it as a community service and learning experience #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • dailyedtechnews Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    RT @Manzar360: #profdev Apps that Help Students Navigate Life with #Dyslexia https://t.co/GsopyjDTa5 #edtech #sped #edtechchat #mschat #ed
  • cybraryman1 Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Our Health Careers Program partnered with a community hospital, health clinic, nursing home and senior center #mschat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1) Well, @ParentCamp. ;) @IELconnects. "Beyond the Bake Sale." Friday CAFEs. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    That's great! Ss need these types of experiences to develop empathy! #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: It seems effective to have outsiders come into schools and reinforce content that we teach students need to see WHY we learn #mschat
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    We also have late bus so it just made so much sense. Parents only have to do 1 intake& then it is set- weekly support. #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2 - In what ways have you partnered with groups/individuals outside of K12? #mschat
  • cybraryman1 Oct 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    My Empathy page https://t.co/hGRpBB3mrx So important students develop this skill. #mschat
    • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      That's great! Ss need these types of experiences to develop empathy! #mschat
      In reply to @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I just had an artist skype in to talk to my students about his work #mschat
  • cybraryman1 Oct 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 Our school worked with the Education Dept of Brooklyn College and their ed students observed us teaching once a week. #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: Comm. partners allow for all parties to have a benefit. Ss learn real world skills & partners get familiar w/school climate . #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Local universities supporting our afterschool STEM initiatives #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: Recent had my cousin Facetime in to talk to a student about his struggles with Turrets Syndrome so he had a mentor #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: In the past @megan_hacholski organized a career fair for @Simmonsknights1. Community members spoke about their experiences. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I have contacted local gov't officials. When S-teaching I brought in their state representative to teach them about laws. #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: My former school had a career fair where partners from local business comm. came in to discuss Ss interests for future careers. #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2.2: Many teachers from @Simmonsknights1 have been reaching out to professionals in the field of science for insight via Twitter. #mschat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 We had an "Omnivores' Forum" - brought in 24 presenters who work locally w/ food - farmer, chef, cheesemaker, food pantry, etc. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    That is always a great connection for students! They need to hear from legislators #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    WOW! That is way cool! #mschat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Yeah, we even had students write questions they had and a few of the best ones got to ask him! #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    This is awesome. When I first came to @Simmonsknights1. We had local state reps come in to explain the legislative process. #mschat
    • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2: I have contacted local gov't officials. When S-teaching I brought in their state representative to teach them about laws. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    YES twitter has expanded our horizons of connections add in Skype and Facetime and we can travel the world #mschat
    In reply to @_on11, @Simmonsknights1
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    MCC has a STEAM fair where our advance students go in a few weeks, KIDS love it I am sad it is just for advanced students #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: we just had @PaulMitchellUS come and do a whole bullying campaign outreach with our Ss #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Got a connection for an Air Force base in Montana that we met this summer on vacation. Trying to get @JamesHeniff to connect. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574, @Simmonsknights1, @JamesHeniff
  • BrysonBridget Oct 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Joining late, fascinating discussion! We don’t do these great things! We do invite general community to Veterans’ Day assembly tho! #mschat
  • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2- my math classes have partnered with St.Judes and learned about the great things done their and participated in their mathathon #mschat
  • mr_tbloom - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2-Our HS Ss are creating a business platform for this. We are pumped up about it. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    That's great! Our school does something similar. Such a great way to connect to community! #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I feel State Reps need to visit every school in their district during year ... NOT for PR shots but to talk to kids #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2b: we also have community churches and 68hours of hunger opened a food pantry for kids in our school- to grab stock for weekends #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Today I had Ss from Sag. Valley St. Uni. engineering team come in and assist my Ss w/their AWIM Jet Toy Cars. #mschat
  • BrysonBridget Oct 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: we are just beginning to build community relations - 2nd yr of school. I’m on the LSC as a teacher rep - gathering ideas! #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Once had dept of homeland security bring their mobile response truck for a disaster preparedness unit. #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    All Ss need exposure to STEM initiatives and potential career fields. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574, @Mr_Lisek
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yeah, that's what it was like for ours. We didn't have any newspapers or anything. I invited and he was very interested! #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    The Ss seem to take a genuine interest in the different fields and ask some really great ?s of those who come in. #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Here's hoping more schools create a community center model. Everybody pays for them, after all! #mschat
    • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1: Schools should be a community HUB where every organization has some vested interest in helping the community grow! #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    We have a backpack program that works similarly--send a backpack of food home for the weekends. #mschat
    In reply to @jbhanlon
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yes. Except... "engaged." #mschat
    • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1- I think of the partnerships that help bring our community together and gets parents involved in their Ss education #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q3 - Some people say that schools are for ‘Talent Development’. What is your take on that? #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Even though the college Ss built this & raced it, they wanted to build the Jet Toy car. They were awesome to watch work. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Schools are for "futures development" so if that means helping students harness their talents for mastery, then cool! #mschat
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    That's wonderful. Everybody has a resource or "expert." #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: I don't know the expression- but we offer many options for students to recognize & grow talents both during & after school #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: As long as schools allow for Ss to develop THEIR talents, then I can agree with the statement. If we're forcing talent, then no. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Maybe the better term is school prepare students for "Jobs" #mschat
    In reply to @jbhanlon
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3–Hmmm...maybe to develop skills and nurture passion instead...it’s where you find hidden talents #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Totally agree especially since most careers our students will have haven't been discovered yet! #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • BrysonBridget Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: I Googled schools for talent development - all kinds of stuff came up! Sounded like HS based on MS This We Believe model. Cool #mschat
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 School is for creating participants in a democratic society. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: School is not just to teach students for a job, it is also to teach them how to be a citizen in our larger world. #mschat
  • MillerMathSMS Oct 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: if we help Ss develop the talent they’re passionate about we all win #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Are allowing opportunity for choice and making space for reflection after failure? If so, develop away. #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: I'm cautious w/ phrasing that makes ss think it's just their someday we're concerned abt. Today, who they are now, matters too. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: School is about exposing students to the world of opportunities and letting them choose a path with confidence #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: But career development DOES matter. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    YES! Today is important what do students need to know KNOW to be successful in FUTURE/ #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I think providing Ss an outlet for creativity should be the true focus of schools. Otherwise, we're just creating human robots. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    But are the skills schools focusing on Career? Students really need help in "soft skills" not academics #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    but isnt this part of the process, not the purpose? #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 School should be a space where Ss can think, talk & learn about what matters to them - their talents, passions, & values #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Yes. Verbal communication is one HUGe skill I focus one daily w/ middle school Ss #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574, @Beyond_the_Desk
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Students will remember who we are and how we treated them more than they will remember "what" we taught them. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Balance, right? What good is strong academics if we're raising insensitive jerks who can't think for themselves or work with others? #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3- focus on guiding Ss to be great people. Highlight their talents and show them with education their opportunities are endless #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I agree need students to learn how to talk to others and work with others #mschat
    In reply to @DrBrianCook, @Beyond_the_Desk
  • cybraryman1 Oct 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    My Careers page https://t.co/ZERPaWfaVr Try @thrively and use their Thrively: Kids Activities and Strength Assessment #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q4: How can schools work with community partners to make "WORK" Visible to students? SO they know what they need to know... #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    SO TRUE!! HOW we teach matters so much more than what we teach #mschat
    • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Students will remember who we are and how we treated them more than they will remember "what" we taught them. #mschat
      In reply to @blocht574
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So true! Had 3 frmr Ss run up to me during the volleyball game last night. Not bc of what we did in class, but bc they felt valued. #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Need students to find #mschat
    • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Balance, right? What good is strong academics if we're raising insensitive jerks who can't think for themselves or work with others? #mschat
      In reply to @blocht574
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I think it's more purpose than process. Standardized testing has changed what the "purpose" of schools should be in people's minds. #mschat
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret
  • JeremyDBond Oct 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Man o man, now more than ever. #digcit #mschat
    • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      A3: School is not just to teach students for a job, it is also to teach them how to be a citizen in our larger world. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: Teach students how transferable skills actually function. Bring people in from the community to help explain that! #mschat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: Allow for visitor/shadowing days outside the K-12 walls. Invite Ss to understand their involvement in the community. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A4: Macomb County has Manufacturing Day where students can visit manufactures and see what they do #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: Business need to stop by their neighboring schools and do "Work Talks" to share about careers #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Really feel State Depts of ED need to have out reach departments to help coordinate corporate visits to schools @MDE #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Next week we are going on a field trip where students can check out trades and health sciences jobs. Ss love it! #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • skeeTX Oct 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: allow Ss to get off campus and see how communities work: businesses, government etc #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Career lunches--have local business members come in to do lunch talks with students. #mschat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 Field trips into the community: What does "work" look and feel like? How do ppl treat their work? Each other? Themselves? #mschat
  • RossCoops31 Oct 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    3 Inspiring Quotes and a Video to Start the School Year! #education #whatisschool #mschat https://t.co/dQW44efYiL
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: I often times feel like some in the community don't understand the importance of partnering w/local schools. Fear of unknown? #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    That is so cool! How did you set them up? WE need this!! #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • Mr_Bussiere Oct 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4- Work with partners to help create an experience where Ss are involved with work hands on. Versus making them sit and listen #mschat
  • skeeTX Oct 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4b: bring the community to the school as well by partnering w/ businesses and leaders to enhance Ss experience. Make it real #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q5 - What are ways that schools can make learning more like “Real Life…” #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    That will be cool for your students #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    We used to have ACES prog for Ts to visit biz in community to learn skills needed for their Ss: it needed to be Ss touring the biz #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    @ERobbPrincipal @PC_MScounseling @ToddRisser This could be awesome for our Ss! #mschat
    • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A4: Career lunches--have local business members come in to do lunch talks with students. #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: PBL seems to be a great route for making school more reflective of careers #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    The fabulous @MaryScheidler, school counselor, set it all up. She shared a schedule, students signed up for days/topics. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574, @MaryScheidler
  • skeeTX Oct 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: ask Ss driving Qs and have their answers solve existing problems. Bring awareness and need for resolutions forward via PBL #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Love the idea for @PocomokeMiddle and @MrRecord21. How did you choose who got to attend the lunches? #mschat #curious
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk, @PocomokeMiddle, @MrRecord21
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Hmm.... Yeah students should go with teachers to visit... Teachers might just go jump into new career lol #mschat
    In reply to @DrBrianCook
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: Enough with making technology the product, start making it a tool in the process. #mschat
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    @MaryScheidler — I would love to see the types of biz who come in and how many you offered, please. #mschat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk, @blocht574, @MaryScheidler, @MaryScheidler
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @MaryScheidler (school counselor) made arrangements w/ business partners. Then ss signed up for careers/topics of interest to them. #mschat
    In reply to @DrBrianCook, @PocomokeMiddle, @MrRecord21, @MaryScheidler
  • skeeTX Oct 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Curriculum should be tied to authentic experiences addressing real world situations, NOT content in a vacuum for just a grade #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    AMEN!!!! Students need to see how the tools are used... CAD, 3D printing etc #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: Dist. invested in a lab frm @SmartLab_tweets. Focus: hands-on grp #STEM activities, communication, collaboration, + reflection. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: Also getting rid of archaic practices #mschat Examples: https://t.co/2VzjPLeqLh @ERobbPrincipal @LRobbTeacher
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    DITTO ... Love to know HOW you set it all up! #mschat
    In reply to @DrBrianCook, @Beyond_the_Desk, @MaryScheidler
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: Problem based learning involving comm. issues and situation allow Ss the chance to delve into local groups deal with daily. #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Exactly. A power point is not a final project. Using powerpoint for a presentation you are going to give is a better way to use it. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5.2: @Stuczynski_ELA has a quarterly focus on #pbl in her ELA encore classes. Very indepth! #mschat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5: student choice--getting to make choices, learning to stick w/commitment, working w/others to reach goals #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Hey @DMooreSpanish! Phil is speaking your language. Can we get him to add "brouchure" to the list as well? #mschat
    • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      Exactly. A power point is not a final project. Using powerpoint for a presentation you are going to give is a better way to use it. #mschat
      In reply to @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Hate assignments where the tool is focus: I allow my students freedom to present anyway the see fit giving lots of options #mschat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5 Service learning - PBL where the final project is to help a group or org in the community - teaching content AND connectedness #mschat
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: PBL helps students make some real life connections to materials&content. I try to include practical applications in every unit #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Yup, as it should be. If we are using choices as adults, why aren't we teaching students how to make choices now? #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • DrBrianCook Oct 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: Authentic tasks; challenging book talks parallel to current day society #mschat
  • MEMSPAchat Oct 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Are you sign up for the @MEMSPA Annual Conference? CLICK HERE: https://t.co/vJLUx8vBti for details!!! #MEMSPAchat #MSchat #Elemchat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q6: How do you work with community partners to incorporate life skills in your school? #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    It's honestly not something I thought about much when I was a student (which wasn't too long ago), but have been reflecting on more. #mschat
    In reply to @blocht574
  • EmilyAnn0113 Oct 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Wow totally had no idea this was a thing. Hi everyone! I have taught ms for ten years. This year I teach prek-8th grade music 🎶 #mschat
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Bingo! We don't hand someone a saw and say "okay have fun" we teach them first. Why not the same with tech? #mschat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff, @blocht574
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Cutting out early tonight! Thanks @blocht574 for a great chat! Keep on keepin' on, #mschat crew. Until next time.
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    There is something to say for self-exploration of tech, but there should be some parameters and as well! #mschat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff, @blocht574
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Make your Friday EPIC #mschat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • jbhanlon Oct 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Have to bail out early tonight as my husband is at school board mtg & I have bedtime:) see everyone next week- can't wait to moder8 #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Have a great Friday #mschat
    In reply to @jbhanlon
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A6: Our awesome guidance staff is constantly finding ways to work with community and teaching students to prepare for "real world" #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: Our school has worked with partners on Healthy life styles, Fitness and Hygine #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: Our counseling department brings in Mental Health experts to talk to students about stress and anxiety #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Have to model, model, model! #mschat Many adults fail at PPT
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff, @MrPStrunk
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Remember #mschat is here every Thursday during school year so please join us when you can
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for joining in Have an epic Friday! #mschat
  • blocht574 - Moderator Oct 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Next week you won't want to miss as @jbhanlon Will moderate an important middle level conversation on mental health #mschat
  • _on11 Oct 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thank you for a great #mschat tonight, @blocht574!
  • MrPStrunk Oct 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Great night. Thanks for moderating @blocht574. Looking forward to next week! #mschat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks! So great to learn from you all! #mschat