#SAMedchat Archive

#SAMedchat is a an excellent interactive forum that discusses the latest in trends, strategies and issues relating to the exciting world of education and school leadership! Please join us on Thursdays from 7 pm to 8 pm, MST!
Thursday November 10, 2016
9:00 PM EST
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Hello #samedchat! Tell us your name, your school, your location, and your position...I'm Jon Konen, Principal, Lincoln ES in Great Falls, MT
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Crista Anderson , Dixon School Principal #samedchat (Joining from gym.. Finding balance? ;) (Join @techyturner @RobertDoBell @watsonmontana
    In reply to @techyturner, @RobertDoBell, @watsonmontana
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1: What strategies do you and your staff use build relationships with kids? #samedchat
  • lanceboyd30 Nov 10 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Lance Boyd Sunnyside ES, Great Falls #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Great topic on #samedchat! Come on over! #mtedchat #westedchat #wyoedchat #idedchat @cbartow
    In reply to @cbartow
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: Working in a rural community it's easy to assume everyone knows everything abt all. Not true.. set goal to connect w/ea child #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: Strategies we use to connect are to offer choice, step away from book to increase dialogue, ask questions & engage actively #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: We often stop to ask if we are hearing kids... truly actively listening. Do we, as educators, put what we learn into action? #samedchat
  • lanceboyd30 Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: We work to develop meaningful one to one relationships that focus on student success. Who are they as a person/learner? #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1: We have common language, https://t.co/n2ll61uZOg philosophy, that we all share...#samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Have you found some ways to collect some of that information, share throughout your school? #samedchat
    In reply to @lanceboyd30
  • RyanHar70231905 Nov 10 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Ryan Hart, Whittier elementary, great falls #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Sometimes wonder if we're all using same conversations repeatedly with kids. Especially at ages were kids move more #samedchat
    In reply to @lanceboyd30
  • lanceboyd30 Nov 10 @ 9:13 PM EST
    we use star student and student of week to highlight students and share and celebrate them. #samedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • LaurieBarron Nov 10 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1: @EvergreenSD50 6th grade teachers and students develop and commit to a pledge for their class that everyone agrees to follow. #samedchat
    In reply to @EvergreenSD50
  • lanceboyd30 Nov 10 @ 9:15 PM EST
    we also spend last two staff meetings of year sharing our students with next teacher. Allows teachers to start info. #samedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Recall as high school student, completing personal inventory in ea class… & wondering why. #samedchat (before survey monkey ;-)
    In reply to @lanceboyd30
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Love that! Thanks... thinking about doing that on our website too.. #samedchat
    In reply to @lanceboyd30
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Q2: What strategies do you use to build strong relationships between kids in your school? KID TO KID! #samedchat
  • RyanHar70231905 Nov 10 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Boxing gloves? #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:19 PM EST
    How does that work for you? #samedchat
    In reply to @RyanHar70231905
  • RyanHar70231905 Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Haha...poorly. #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: One strategy we are utilizing to better connect our students to one another is to bring them out of our building to learn. #samedchat
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: Students learn more about one another, and how to work with one another, during less structured, more active experiences. #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:21 PM EST
    What types of experiences are you creating for them? #samedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Ohhhh... I am so stealing that. Got so excited I fell off my treadmill. :-P #samedchat
    In reply to @JonKonen, @lanceboyd30
  • LaurieBarron Nov 10 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: @EvergreenSD50 3rd grade students partner with kindergarten students as reading buddies. #samedchat
    In reply to @EvergreenSD50
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Many of our students never leave town… Teachers are encouraged to bring kids somewhere at least once a quarter #samedchat
    In reply to @JonKonen
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST
    We were fortunate to bring in some new tech and experts from the field (art). Ss worked as partners to create and share #samedchat
    In reply to @JonKonen
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:26 PM EST
    #samedchat
    • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:23 PM EST
      We created the Lion's 19...we chose 19 rules from the 55 that we want to see in our school....Kids love it so far
      In reply to @cristama, @lanceboyd30
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Their work was highlighted In "gallery" on wall. Project held skills for refining, offering/receiving feedback, publish #samedchat
    In reply to @JonKonen
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Q3: Hardest student U ever had & was unsuccessful connecting w/. Being reflective, what would U do 2 go back & change something? #samedchat
  • DaveWick15 Nov 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
    #samedchat Hi everyone. Love the topic. Relationships happen before learning can occur...at least real learning. Thx Jon for hosting!
  • RyanHar70231905 Nov 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I would stop talking and listen a whole lot more....and probably learn to respect silence. #samedchat
  • DaveWick15 Nov 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
    #samedchat Tough kids at the middle school receive straight talk, humor, and high fives! They have to know you care.
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3: Defiant student, multiple absences; met him @ his house 2 walk him 2 school; should have kept doing it & not showed emotion #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
    I do need to LISTEN more! Stop, collaborate, and listen...as Vanilla Ice once said! #samedchat
    In reply to @RyanHar70231905
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A3: New teacher trap...Didn't trust my voice. Should have advocated more strongly w/colleagues for support he needed. #samedchat
  • DaveWick15 Nov 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
    #samedchat Toughest kids of all? Try to build mutual respect and keep everyone safe. Have to admit can't reach them all but keep trying.
  • lanceboyd30 Nov 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A3: Hardest student ever was a student with schizophrenia. Wish I would have spent more time learning from them.#samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Pete Hall, coming to MAEMSP 2017, said those people are at the "unware" stage! Great book...#samedchat https://t.co/sQnhtprsHx
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama Nov 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Thanks for the chat everyone… Finding I'm doing more typing than running. Have a great night, & end the week making someone smile!#samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
    You are right, can't reach them....but, my guilt keeps me up some nights! #samedchat
    In reply to @DaveWick15
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Similar story...I wish I had more tools in my toolbox to support an austic student who was Echolaliac! #samedchat
    In reply to @lanceboyd30
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q4: What’s the funniest thing a student has ever said to you? #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A4: I've got a hedgehog in my backpack.....and he did all day! #samedchat
  • JonKonen Nov 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Q4: You're wasting my learning time, Mr. Konen! #samedchat
  • RyanHar70231905 Nov 10 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Did not said....goosed by a kindergarten girl. I was flabbergasted! #samedchat