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DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #EdChatME! Tonight we explore Maine's "Guiding Principles" https://t.co/90Me0N9U92

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #EdChatME! Tonight we explore Maine's "Guiding Principles" https://t.co/jZoU62xhlE

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Tonight's focus is Guiding Principle #: "Responsible and Involved Citizen" (hereafter "RIC"). #EdChatME https://t.co/tLnmRffeRX

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Let's start with the usual: who are you, what do you do, and for fun: what musician/band best exemplifies you? #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey, #EdChatME! Becca’s jumping in tonight. I teach ELA & Career Prep in So. ME. What band? All those that have a little bit of everything!

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

What's up #edchatme! Hope everyone's doing well. I'm Jonathan, a Library & Instructional Tech Specialist at @Cape_LLC + @istelib Prez Elect

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Matt-Curriculum Coord fr @AOS94ME. Band: Sonic Youth. Loud, obnoxious, underappreciated, and influential. #edchatme

kelley_weiss May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Kelley, elementary principal and no idea about the band #edchatme

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Sean, Tech Integrator - Dover-Foxcroft, Photograph for fun. Band would be Radiohead #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1 Coming in 1 minute #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

OK, Computer... Settle down, my little Pablo Honey... #edchatme https://t.co/vs8rkLdpYF

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Sean, Tech Integrator - Dover-Foxcroft, Photograph for fun. Band would be Radiohead #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q1: Why is it essential that students leave school as a responsible and involved citizen? #EdChatME https://t.co/vylU9E2LR7

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Ready to get RIC Rolled this evening! Though Rick Astley in no way exemplifies me. Me? I'm feeling a Mister Mister vibe tonight. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1) Have you SEEN this presidential race??? THATS why. #edchatme

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Without responsibility and involvement, we repeat the ignorance of history. #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1:Citizenship is the key to progress. We are all part of communities and it is our role to build them responsibly, with empathy #edchatme

T_HEB May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 Ss are members of our communities and will soon emerge as leaders. They have ideas & energy to be positive agents of change. #edchatme

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: I think we do a huge disservice to kids if we send them out into the world without a clear understanding of their role in it #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1) Schools are where social norms are crafted, honed, and perfected. Our learning environments must mirror what we expect beyond. #edchatme

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Without this balance, our students continue in their sheltered/egocentric world. #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#micdrop #nomic #justdrop #edchatme https://t.co/v1o0V2bLZ5

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: I think we do a huge disservice to kids if we send them out into the world without a clear understanding of their role in it #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

ICM Q1 #EdChatME https://t.co/cdnZyJdneh

WickedDecent May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Sorry #edchatme, but my phone is being hyper wonky abt Twitter tonight & no other tool device available atm :(

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Great point! Citizenship extends beyond and across all political boundaries! #edchatme https://t.co/78AM8qZiY3

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Without this balance, our students continue in their sheltered/egocentric world. #EdChatME

T_HEB May 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Working collaboratively, hearing all sides, facing a challenge, etc are all part of being an involved citizen. Requires practice. #edchatme

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: HUGE fan of @waynflete mission stmt: to encourage [Ss] responsible & caring participation in the world #edchatme https://t.co/w3yCHu2xhZ

kelley_weiss May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 Students need to be able to be an active participant in society and we are their best models #edchatme

english_roy May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: A functioning, successful society depends on well-educated citizens. I am confident my graduating students fit the bill. #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I had great convo w/@AAEMaine tonight abt transformative power of listening/connecting. Denise, I wish you would share your ideas! #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q2: What does being a responsible and involved citizen "look like"? What observable student behaviors exemplify this quality? #EdChatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1: At least two of the 4Cs RELY upon citizenship: Collaboration & Communication via @P21Learning #edchatme https://t.co/i6UZlqiwWB

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Being informed, balanced, and knowledgeable about both their micro and the macro world around them. #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We ALL need to model that, while individuality may spark innovation, it’s the empathy & community goals that make progress happen #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2) Voting. Service. Neighborly. Helpful. Supportive. #edchatme

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: RIC students are involved in activities, advocate for peers, assume leadership roles in building a positive school culture #edchatme

T_HEB May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Participating, understanding, having accurate information, working to make connections, sharing. #edchatme

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: One big measure for me is S's support for a positive school community. Ss who take a proactive role to improve school culture #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

ICYM Q2 #EdChatME https://t.co/P0RAlSz1h8

english_roy May 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: Students who thoughtfully consider their decisions, both personal and political, are ready to contribute to society. #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2) A person who volunteers time, helps others, respects their environment and community, and promotes democratic ideals. #edchatme

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I’m lucky to have Ss who are excellent listeners, open to others’ perspectives, reflect- esp. during a heated presidential race! #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@english_roy just made a similar comment! I love that my students actively & openly refine opinions based on peer perspectives! #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q3: How do (or might) you assess & track development of "RIC" in your classroom or building? Any resources you can share? #EdChatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2: I've been VERY impressed by @mdoeUpdates articulation of RIC. Seen their PDF? https://t.co/WtwfXAMIU6 #edchatme https://t.co/GHca1G9Czk

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2) school communities that focus on positive supports instead of negative punishment promote citizenship and responsibility. #edchatme

jbailey8 May 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Joining a bit late tonight. Jeff Bailey, HS Technology Teacher in Rumford ME #edchatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: For me, I support RICs to seek, complete and reflect upon meaningful community service projects; or to start them! #edchatme

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I do a World Problems project where the students need perspective taking/empathy skills to tackle the project #EdChatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I am REALLY struggling with assessing RIC. I immediately get a "A+ for morality, Johnny!" vibe that I can't shake. HELP! #edchatme

jbailey8 May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A1: A literature society & democracy requires an informed citizenry. Responsible = many positive connotations, hard to justify. #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

ICYM Q3 #EdChatME https://t.co/L7v2pkTQoD

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: I know how to set the tone for building a supportive classroom community. And how to model RIC. But measure it? #choosekind #edchatme

T_HEB May 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Tough questions. Hard with so many Ts involved. An advising capacity maintained over yrs could help with "tracking"/documenting #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3) PBL is a great tool to use for this. @MisterCMaine has done some amazing work w/ 3rd graders & the OOB community. #edchatme

jbailey8 May 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A2: Knowing when to listen, when 2 talk, when to lead and when 2 participate. When to State fact and when 2 question assumptions. #edchatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3: @t_heb and the @45Flyers team have a wonderful RIC norm in their classroom. And their NARRATIVE feedback celebrates S's RIC. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q4: How might "RIC" be integrated across content areas? How might we best measure student growth towards graduation goal? #EdChatME

T_HEB May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Last tweet came out wrong. Many Ts see one S. Discussing RIC, modeling, should happen with one T, long lasting relationship #EdChatME

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: As I referenced, I think many schools measure RIC w/community service hours. Maybe we need to clarify/reflect upon definition? #EdChatME

T_HEB May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Working w/ Ss for 2 years helps in that regard. Narrative feedback captures how Ss are progressing, uniquely. @MaineSchoolTech #edchatme

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3: Example of the challenge = How do you balance supporting competition while also catalyzing community? #edchatme https://t.co/5vIxsDI7UP

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: Demonstrating the effects on the world without each content area for Ss provides the perspective for RIC #EdChatME

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A3: Comm. service credit, Service Learning, Govment courses fit here. Need to think beyond, what does it look like in other areas? #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

ICYM Q4 #EdChatME https://t.co/k73wlAn4zz

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: Measuring must happen from the PBL, Design, Literacy, Information application. Without these, the growth is not there. #EdChatME

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4: Responsible citizen in Research=citing sources, giving attribution. Challenging rumor and validating facts. #edchatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4: My friend @askMsQ assigns a culminating "find & IMPLEMENT a solution to a real-world prob" PBL for her students. INCREDIBLE! #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q5: What challenges might you face in measuring and integrating "RIC"? How might those challenges be overcome? #EdChatME

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A4: Questioning statistical claims in Math and Science. Requiring evidence in written assertions. #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4) If our focus was more on topics or driving questions vs general content, we'd be able to easily integrate content w/ RIC. #edchatme

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: I wonder if we are biased towards traditional active involvement. Some Ss may demonstrate RIC in subtle ways… how to measure? #EdChatME

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: Establishing the culture of universal RIC in all grades, content areas. Soultion: Just do it and do not look back. #EdChatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: Ts & admin can have a VERY strong "touchy feely crap" aversion I have found. "That's not our job"/"morality police" etc. GRRR. #edchatme

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: Responsible may mean different things to diff people. Moral Behavior = sticky wicket when defined by a group and "measured" #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@ToriBachman it's short for "Responsible and Informed Citizen" to help us w/ character counts tonight. #edchatme

T_HEB May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Cross curric study of immigration leads to disc. of prejudice. Lessons made more powerful when current immigrants share w Ss. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

ICYM Q5 #EdChatME https://t.co/xzpcBRlF84

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5: Establishing a set of ethics & morals. Being able to define Es & Ms is essential #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5) consistency across classroom, schools, & districts #edchatme

kelley_weiss May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 participation in community service projects, developing service learning projects #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q6: How might we, as teachers, best model creative & practical problem solving for our students? How are you a "RIC"? #EdChatME

kelley_weiss May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A4 through PBL that are cross content. #edchatme

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Open up the curriculum, gather student input, apply data, and teach the leaders of tomorrow, today. #EdChatME

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Share with Ss our sources of info, invite them to question US. Share how we are involved in our communities and larger world. #edchatME

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6: Not that I'm a fan of cheesy quotes. But these 4 are particularly powerful to me. I try to model them. #edchatme https://t.co/dPCXu8rtAd

kelley_weiss May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6 We provide authentic opportunities for Ss to be involved in the community and observe the effects #edchatme

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: Go to events. Sports, art, drama. Be present, and show students that you are a partner in positively shaping school culture. #edchatme

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: Share how we are involved in our professional communities. Conferences, Workshops, committees, PLN, even twitterchats! #edchatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6) Make the classroom an environment that builds responsibility & citizenship. Make it real & common. #edchatme

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#NEXTSTEPS: What will you do this week (and beyond!) to actively promote "RIC" with students & colleagues? #EdChatME

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#NEXTSTEPS: Taking RIC concepts & applications to a higher level for all stakeholders #EdChatME

jbailey8 May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#NextSteps Can share with students how I engage in my professional and school communities #edchatME

Sean_Malone May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#NEXTSTEPS: Involving the community is essential to the growth of RIC both inside & outside the classroom #EdChatME

DrewetteCard - Moderator May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#NextSteps #EdChatME https://t.co/aB6a4Y8KQt

MsRedmanEnglish - Moderator May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#nextsteps I will ask students to share how THEY define RIC, and brainstorm strategies for how we can model together! #edchatme

MaineSchoolTech - Moderator May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#nextsteps I need to find one concrete way to set a RIC-catalyzing tone in the @cape_llc. @BoomshakaKozaka has one planned #myturn #edchatme