#txeduchat Archive
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Sunday October 16, 2016
5th grade teacher from CA
Tom here joining from North Texas. I'm a digital learning consultant at Region 11 and am a former Marine.
is AMAZING! Excited to join this evening. Meredith from SW Florida.
Looking forward to tonight! I'm Betsy and I'm an elementary math interventionist in the Tx panhandle. https://t.co/DP9LXv52fb
thank you for your service!
Hello friends! Amanda here from Katy, TX where I serve as a Secondary ELA Coordinator.
Hal, dried up superintendent from Royse City, Texas
Hi! Adam from VA. Principal
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Great to see you on tonight sir!
Lindsay teaching in Somerville - teach PK 1/2 day and serve as campus admin the second 1/2 of the day
We are so glad you are with us tonight on Meredith
Welcome to Betsy! Glad you are here!
Bridget Visser, Literacy Intervention Specialist at O.C. Taylor Elementary.
Great to see you tonight Amanda! Glad you could be here on
Kyle Hamstra, Elementary STEM Specialist in Cary, NC.
Leann from North Carolina - I teach 5th grade math and science
Melissa, a principal here in the lone star state!
Jessica, elem AP in Texas
Janet Erlinger here from BISD Shannon higj
Not at all Hal. You have much to add to the conversation and we are glad you are with us on tonight!
Heidi, 4th grade teacher in Las Vegas, NV.
Oh, the amazing lessons you have learned. Great to learn from you.
Keisha from FL joining in! Good evening all
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So happy to be here- afraid to watch the Texans without distraction. They keep breaking my heart!
thank you Tom, much appreciated!
I'm Nelly Kaakaty from Dallas, TX and I'm a middle school learning specialist!
Nathan and I am hoping joins the chat tonight
Hi ! Ro, elementary school librarian, to 500+ reading geniuses in Mesquite, TX. Hope everyone has had a restful weekend!
K-12 STEM/PBL advocate 4th-7th grade STEM teacher/founder of CrossBraining in Michigan
Hi! Jodie from Waverly, NE. High school English language arts.
Hey! I am thrilled to be able to participate again in the
Tiffany Lee, 3rd Grade Math, Crestview Elementary
So glad you are here Nelly! is rich with great new voices tonight... this will be fun!
G'evening, everyone! Cris, AP at here.
Great to see you here tonight, Nathan.
Terrie 4th grade Katy ISD ELA/SS
Good evening ! Teri from Texas, middle school math instructional coach
you think I would miss this
Good to see you again. I am using my GoPro in a Steam Carnival this week (as you know)!
Howdy from Grapevine, TX. Teach HS Science at Coppell HS.
Nathan, wouldn't be the same without you.
how is the college process going? I heard you were working on it yesterday
Hi! Amy, IRT from Knightdale NC. Happy to join in for a bit
Checking in for a bit from Ohio; Jenny 4th grade ELA. So glad to be here tonight!
Howdy from Barbara, school counselor and author of in Friendswood ISD. SUPER excited to learn & grow with you
It is so nice to see you again Barbara! Thanks for joining tonight.
Evening, . I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng north & west of many of you in Colorado.
Thanks; it's good to be back to ~ It has been a busy semester!
Hello Valentina, PD specialist for ELLs checking in for a bit. Happy to be here!
FQ1 have you ever had a service dog in your classroom? And on a scale from 1-1 how awesome was it?
Welcome to all the way from Colorado! We loved coming to see your state for ISTE this year! Beautiful.
A1 buy card stock and tape
A1. It would all go towards equitable services for Ss in the division.
Elisabeth, French teacher in beautiful Sugar Land:)
A1: Individualized- What do Ts need to meet the needs of the Ss they currently have...for some may be supplies for others PD
Hi ya'll- I'm Elizabeth, a tech. specialist from Houston! I work at a Mandarin Immersion Magnet
A1) I think we would invest in a set of chromebooks for our classroom.
A1. Send email to Blding Lrship Team & ask them 2 meet to brainstorm ideas that would be shared w/ Ts in Survey Monkey to decide.
A1: I'm going to use it for development relationship training for all of my Ts.
A1: Would be fun to set it up as a classroom grant and let the kids decide how to best use it!
A1. Celebrate! Would work with to create an awesome makerspace with a 3D printer &Would provide PD for Ts & Ss
A1. If I received a donation, I would invest the $$$ in projects that require service to others.
Welllll how much money are we talking about? 😀
A1: I would want to take my students on field trips that allowed them to see way math is so important in everyday life.
Good idea. I wonder what they would choose. https://t.co/vUgSpEHYiD
A1: Would be fun to set it up as a classroom grant and let the kids decide how to best use it!
A1. Invest in technology and professional development and resources for specialist
A1 Make certain that all of my ELAR team spends the summer and the Ron Clark Academy.
Years ago we had a service dog in our library. Gandalf was amazing for the Ss, esp those with emotional trauma.
A1- found money? I'd try something out of the box. Something hands on & engaging to make learning dimensional
A1 I would dedicate some to S and class resources and the rest to providing meaningful and powerful training for Ts
A1: I would invest in , materials, and hardware!
A1: hire a consultant to coach my teachers, support community service related projects and have an edcamp in the building.
A1)Probably for scholarships both for students and staff.
A1: student travel. Field trips, service trips, real experience.
A1 I think I would invest in developing service learning projects
A1 Chromebooks. Flexible seating options for the library 2 facilitate individual&collab learning. Books 4 Ss to own & take home.
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A1. I would redesign learning spaces (i.e. Hoki stools, yoga ball chairs, etc., lap desks, etc.) https://t.co/0GwfJ3X7Nu
A1.Involve team in making decisions that might only effective some.Decision would probably be based on long ago determined goals.
A1) I would invest in people. As Todd Whitaker says, it's people not programs!
would be fun to try - I need to find an anoymous donor and make this happen with my global goals project this year! :)
Oh, you should see the flexible seating options in our first grade. SUPER fun.
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A1 I'd start by including my Ss in conversations about our needs and priorities.
A1: I would talk with my staff & see what they think is important to spend the $ on. We'd make the decision as a team.
A1: Conference expenses. As a former district specialist I miss growing as an educator and learning from others.
A1b I did get money (from a Grant proposal) and purchased a life size chess board to encourage thinking. Planning and strategy
A1. I would invest it in services for students with special needs who live in underserved communities
A1 I'll redo my library, new books, new tech, new seating, and glass walls. (It's an open library)
A1 If I had money left over, part time staff to work as personal assistants for Ss during genius hour.
A1: Assuming it was huge & I could do whatever I want- I’d provide relief to sec ELA teachers so they can better teach writing.
A1: Invest in play based, story-driven activities that stressed SEL & let kids direct & design their learning - including spaces
A1: Target undeserved students, and pay teachers to stay an extra 1 to concentrate on developing reading & math skills
A1: ask each teacher to provide their wish list of "needs" to support learning & ensure that the ARTS were properly funded
Would love to see pictures
Get supplies and build a garden, Lego EV3's buy Chromebooks
A1) My Ss are currently setting up fish tanks for Aquatic Sci & they need a major overhaul. At this moment, I would replace them!
I'm interested in flex seating for MS Ss. Any pointers to resources, ideas, inspiration & pitfalls?
Love the out of the box thinking! https://t.co/Td2uawZnsM
A1 If I had money left over, part time staff to work as personal assistants for Ss during genius hour.
A2) Find ways to teach outside of the box. Provide student choice. Meet them half way
A1: I would invest in more technology, boxes and some amazing makerspace resources!
A1: Might be smart to include the community as well-what needs do they see that could be met with additional school resources?
A2: My employer didn’t specify how deeply I had to teach those particular objectives…
A1)Get supplies and build a garden, Lego EV3's buy Chromebooks
A2 Easy-consistent blogging opportunities for my students-curriculum and student voice intertwined to demonstrate content undstg
A2 Possibility 1: 80/20. Possibility 2: Weave Stds & Obj into Ss choice. Bottome line: Do what is best for Ss regardless.
A2 share curric and stand w/Ss and allow them to create learning objs and ID interests w/in the confines of the mandatory sets
I give them freedom in how they demonstrate understanding. My Ss created a list of how they can present (PPT, Video) then pick
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A1: ask each teacher to provide their wish list of "needs" to support learning & ensure that the ARTS were properly funded
a2: There is always a way to connect curriculum to Ss interest- requires Ts creativity-do whats best for kids!
A2: Do both! Be open-minded and make it work. Show that stu-centered/personalized learning can happen w/ any curriculum.
A1 I would gather data. And base my decision on needs. I might focus on ss, sci & wrtg PD for elem Ts
Provide Ss with standards and they create learning goals and summative assessments (that I can modify as needed)
A1 I'd ask my Ss to help. Of all of the offerings when I asked my 17 year old, she said, "really?" Technology!
A2)Find ways within the curriculum for the Ss to share their voice by choosing topics that interest them for extension of lessons
A2: Ss can still have voice and choice. Their choice might be how they get info and how they show what they know.
A2 Seek paths that increase S voice, confer ownership & personalize learning all while heading in direction of mandated standards
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A1 Chromebooks. Flexible seating options for the library 2 facilitate individual&collab learning. Books 4 Ss to own & take home.
A2: create several activities/projects that focus on standards and then let Ss choose 2-3 to complete. Allow/encourage extension
A2: Curriculum standards don't impede Ss voice/choice, menu boards, Socratic seminar, PBL, and small group instruction meet both
A2) you can incorporate that creativity outside the school day in competitions (UIL, future cities)
A2: Allow Ss voice w/how to learn the content rather than choice of content
A2: Assume, as studied show, that specific subjects can be taught more effectively using story-driven PBL that incorporates SEL.
a2: convince your employer that works in the corporate world and the EDUworld.
There is always time to meet the standards while engaging learners in deeper learning! I like a good challenge :)
A2 using principles, create meaningful lessons, and measure for mastery using rubrics and eportfolios to start
A2 didn't we talk about his yesterday?
Currently do this through math workshop. Still teaching TEKS but students have choice with how they show proficiency of standards
A2 Teachrequired standards & content in ways so that Ss have learner agency. They have to show what they know but can choose how
A2: This is presented as an either/or proposition.Make the curriculum fit authentic learning. If it can't the curriculum is wrong
A2 let them choose how those standards are covered, allow them to create
A2Choice boards are great for this!
A2) Inform admin that you are using edtech for formative assessment
A2: Difficult to answer w/o knowing the standards we’re working w/ but I think you can do both. Just have to be strategic.
A2. Trust in the process of learning. Take instructional risks. Cover the standards through innovation
A2: Honestly, nothing is going to change if Ts aren't willing to risk abandoning Pearson & doing what they know works 4 their Ss
A2 build open ended activities and use targeted questioning
A1: I like the idea of a T block grant. Allow Ts to apply for available funds based on their needs
A2 instead of turn it in, say publish it
Yes! provided fantastic opportunities to discuss joys and challenges in education.
A2. I'm guessing that the standards and objectives we are being asked to teach toward aren't bogus. Work them into the plan!
A2. Those things don’t have to be mutually exclusive. We get creative & teach standards in personal & interesting ways (e.g. PBL)
A2: There are numerous ways to allow student voice and choice in how they show mastery of the learning standard.
Incorporate PBL to increase Ss voice, ownership and personalized learning experiences.
Even Pearson may work for some Ss. (Gulp, heresy?) Then again, I may need to unpack the verb 'work.' ;)
yes! I love student portfolios -wish everyone would use them!
A2: Teach ur stndrds through Ss voice.Ss can pick how they wnt to show mastry of that stndrd.
Agreed! Standards are just that... they don't dictate our approach. And sometimes, they even make us dig deeper!
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Nice. Stop assuming Ts have 2 have the answers and that there's only 1 right way to do something
A1: Allow Ts to be involved but I'm thinking great planning time, conferences w intent to share and .
a3: choose a topic I am most passionate about.
A3 Intertwine tech and the building of a classroom community through the usage of back-channels-don't be afraid-do it!
A3 Sounds like opportunity has knocked and, after opening the door, I might organize a local edcamp to meet diverse needs.
A3) I would choose an unconferencing /ed camp format. Just as Ss need voice, so do Ts.
A3) Sounds like the perfect opportunity to utilize Edcamp model to find out what teachers want to learn
A3 Help Ts create formative assessments that build to authentic summative assessment activity.
A3: engaging rigorous math activities, allow for teacher collaboration, give time for planning and implementation,
A3. Developing the right mindset among all stakeholders.. interactive, honest, result oriented, free donuts and coffee
A3 The importance of Ss free choice in reading material and the absolute essentialness of being allowed time to read at school.
A2 We dance the line everyday between rigor, standards and strands. It's blended for what our Ss need 1st then the school 2nd.
A3 anything they want. People assume I am an expert in everything
A3. If I could choose any topic on which to present PD, I would choose the topic of joy in education.
A3: work smarter, not harder. How to use tech to your advantage
Yes, isn't this at heart of good teaching? Trust your Ts AND your Ss 2 know what works 4 each kid. Kids luv 2 learn!
A3: Ask Ts what they want to learn, tailor our time to their needs. Build in brain breaks & get them out of their comfort zones.
A3: something like with to amp up our staff. Anything that reignites their passion and commitment
A3: Unconference training and hv a Ss panel session for Ts.
A3: How to teach, foster and practice the skills of the modern economy. Schools are not a rite of passage but a training ground
A3: Personalize it, Model it after what we want to see in the classroom, or hand it over to the Ts, they have a ton of knowledge
A3:Set up personalized T learning. Change PLCs from content specific to PD goal specific w/consistent opp for PLCs to meet & grow
A3 coming off of a great ...I'd have to say Theme Edcamp Time: Teacher Workday Location: the beach in the fall
Teach videography as a basis for digital story telling.
PD's based off data to help improve instruction for content areas. PD's on how to use the and https://t.co/oig9zokf5v
This makes my heart happy and I would TOTALLY choose your session!!
A3. Hmmm... I would use a zoom classroom so teachers could bounce ideas off each other for guided reading or guided math.
A3: probably some sort of technology. I love using technology in the classroom. wayst to integrate and keeping kids on task.
A3: We'd invite in leaders in culturally-relevant pedagogy, & reflect on how we are doing with this in our classrooms/school.
You bet and when the line keeps moving, the dance just gets more intricate & interesting. https://t.co/JWJGnYvvjK
A2 We dance the line everyday between rigor, standards and strands. It's blended for what our Ss need 1st then the school 2nd.
Maybe - but that's a BIG maybe for me. Treating kids like empty hard drive=not my idea of learning & neglects SEL
sometimes Ts need our help
A3 Using technology purposefully in the classroom. They would have S role 2 enjoy all the amazing creations our Apps&Tech allow.
Ss voice!! Kids have the right to talk about what they need & want
I'm with you, Jena, though I also suspect Pearson may somewhere have a ready har drive full of SEL uploads ;)
Zoom classroom? Never heard of this.
A3. PD that simulates what it's like to have a learning disability so Ts can experience it & understand how Ss see the world
A3 PD- being real with your students, avoiding confrontation -but getting commitment (open forum) role playing 1 hour
A3)I would love to host an educator-student conference. Most expensive also bring in community and business leaders, STEM firms
I have to go-spent my Saturday and it was totally worth it, but I need to give back some time to my family! Thx!
A3 I would flip it and pull a mini Edcamp on the participants and blow their minds.
A3 - topic: using authentic resources - format group collab
A3 I'm presenting at Texas ASCD "the neurocardiologist teacher/leader" we touch the brain & heart
A3: About time Ts become iterative, collaborative learners. Would work w/Ts to develop a model, test it, get feedback, & repeat.
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Oh yes! So empowering and collaborative too. Room for all kinds of storytellers!
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A3) Student engagement with the environemnt. Ss collecting data from the environemnt for PBLs/Servise Learning.
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A3 Ts self select topics, edcamp style, identify goals, practice apply and evaluate new skills and present new learning to grp
Choose Your Pd Adv. Sticky notes for Ts input & added health and wellness. Presentations & discussions. https://t.co/tYGuWPmUoa
LOL I know they do ;-) In Australia it's called, "Bounce Back."
A2: I would try to develop a project or problem around the expected standards.
Q3: Because of what's been going on for me lately, I'd probably do something with Student Led Discussions.
A3) my favorite PD I presented was "parent power - better together" critical to have a partnership w/ parents
A4) I would reference this tweet. Who knew what I would learn from a simple tweet.
A4: Huriccane Matthew was approaching my Ss were asking whys. Wx unit is still wks away but I jumped in since it was relevent.
A4 mistakes are unplanned. I would use them to teach
A3: Have a panel and open discussion on diversity, race, privilege and bias in education.
A4 talk about a tech fail! turns into learning for me and the ss!
A5 I'd talk about how I set up student lead discussions. All kinds of opportunities for unplanned learning
Ding! Give the man a prize. I've seen how you teach. Brilliant.
A4) "I know this wasn't today's plan, but let's talk about what just happened." Deal with situation directly and honestly.
A4 The hot-air balloon floating past the classroom window? Hey, that should be our writing prompt...
The more we take those teachable moments and use rather than ignore them, the easier this interview question is!
A4. I'd tell about the time I took kids to a speech meet 8 hours early & turned it into a team-building exercise.
A4 share a story of my class like how we measured the school hall w/nonstandard units, skip counting because a stu asked
A4. I hear comments about the election all the time & they become teachable moments on character & respecting differing opinions
A4. Tough event took a toll on the staff. Allows the opportunity to stop, reflect, and readjust
A4: happens a lot in science! Use it to talk about variables and limitations
A4:I would point out that much of conferring with readers and writers is an unplanned situation turned into a teachable moment.
A4 stop your plans! Ask students to take over the lesson, let them do the questioning
A4: we HAVE to jump on teachable moments because frankly: those are the ones the kids remember!
A4: The best lessons are often the unplanned ones because it often leads into student-led discussions and ideas!
A4: Celebrate opportunity. I'm with Tho I have general idea what 2 cover, let Ss' needs & interests direct.
A3: My topic would be 'How to learn when you don't know and be present to expected benchmarks'. https://t.co/USJYDRhJB1
A4: Educators must be flexible and observant or we miss teachable moments & cues from our Ss. Our classes aren't scripted.
A4) sharing times that you have stumbled means a lot. It's not that you fall but that you get back up! Grit!
A4 One third grade student called another "gay". We dicussed the word meaning, what name calling does to other and ourselves.
I'd love to learn more about how you're using GoPro with students to fuel & show learning!
A4:Our unplanned moments are the best teachable moments. Ex: discussed stereotypes based on a simple remark made to another Ss.
A4) Teaching 9th grade Bio, there are many unpredictable ?s asked about the body, health, family members. All teachable mements!
That's awesome and relatable. I also coach speech & debate! Totally have to roll with the punches
A4: Unplanned learning is life..talk about the last time you took a life moment and turned it into a teaching moment with your Ss
A4 Mistakes are made all day long! Teachers who are aware of those mistakes and address them regularly should have many answers.
A4 Found a boy kissing a girl under the stairs - why discipline, when I can teach him? My AP and I tag-teamed this situation
Great point. Good scientists aren't afraid 2 make mistakes or hit blocks. They know=stepping stone 2 diiscovery
Improv at its finest! Haha
A5. Laugh at the irony. Keep calm and teach on
A5) Good opporutnity to improvise. Time to read a good book with the class.
The moment you walked into the classroom everyday is teachable moment.
A5 if your lesson depended on tech and electricity to be great, maybe it wasn't so great to start with
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A5. “COME ON, KIDS WE ARE GOING OUTSIDE TODAY”
A5. Happened. In an interview. Didn't get the job. . Better off for it.
Love this! Make it a campout! Sit on the floor.
A5 always keep backup plans for everything and a couple of funny jokes while switching over
LOL learning not dependent on electricity. I've had tech fail miserably & kids shrugged & said, "let's fix it."
Great discussions don't require electricity
my daughter teaches that Brownsboro HS!
A6: I teach reading & writing. If no power kills my lesson then prob for the best as I was focusing on the wrong things.
A4: . discuss "words hurt even when they are disguised as a joke or the words are used commonly. https://t.co/0GwfJ3X7Nu
A5) flashlight tag, anyone? Seriously, jokes help...also, go low tech and think 19th century 1 room schoolhouse.
Oh YES! Best answer ever!!
A5: Continue learning, open my doors for light & depending the activity we may hv to change lessons until the power is restored.
A5: Ironically, the tech T does use a lot of PPT. So my chalkboard as normal. OR we move the lesson outside
A5: Execute backup plan ,esp if plans were tech based. Class outside sounds wonderful because I would need the fresh calming air.
A5 Was the "best learning experience ever" perchance a mindfulness activity that benefits from darkness & quiet?
A5 Always have a backup plan...go old school. If weather is nice take learning outside. If dark, enjoy flashlight Reading
A5. I'd come up with some sort of low tech hunt. Maybe have them read a book :)
When our power goes out, it is usually storming outside!
A5) get out duct tape, cardboard, rubber bands paper clips pencil and paper and start engineering!
A5 go outside and do an inner-outer circle conversation?sidewalk chalk? oooh or stay inside and tell scary french stories!
The key to handling unplanned moments well is being well rested and healthy so you can think clearly.
A5. What a relief! Let's play some games!
A5. Laugh and say, we're going old school today. Then have the students/teachers brainstorm ways we depend on electricity.
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A5: I teach reading & writing. If no power destroyed my lesson, prob for the best as I was focused on the wrong things.
A5: yay!! Taking it outside! Or create lanterns with everyone's cell phones and some classroom supplies!
A4 happens almost daily...honesty w/ students is always best policy. HS is adult problems for some Ss
We LOVE inner-outer circle activities! We could also walk the peace labyrinth outside.
A5 take out the collection of flash lights I have, adjust lesson and make it a camping experience!
A5: Teacher Motto: Improvise, adapt, and overcome. Save the lesson for next time.
A5 Sounds like a great time to explore light optics with flash lights
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A5) get out duct tape, cardboard, rubber bands paper clips pencil and paper and start engineering!
A5 As an ELA teacher, I default to madlibs, writing prompts, or connections relative to the lesson at hand. And yes, it happens.
A1. https://t.co/GDgdXpV0of ...triple balances & consumables ..kids 💓 hands on Sci...grows rdg., math, writ., 🤔, & social skills
A5: Either teach old-school or abandon lesson and ask S's how they would solve impending energy crisis https://t.co/0GwfJ3X7Nu
A5] Lost network access while in midst of designing games in recently. Debriefed, reflected & explored game elements
A5 A low tech moment allows us to get back to our roots. Teaching is not all about tech!! Teaching is all about relationships!
I love all the ideas on how you would teach in the dark! Excellent ideas all!
Great idea! i have a box of rubber brands and legos in my room!
A6) Sit them down and have that difficult conversation. Be positive.
A5: If it can be done in the light of the hallway then continue it. If not, grab the class frisbees & soccer ball and go outside!
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A4 stop your plans! Ask students to take over the lesson, let them do the questioning MORE >> https://t.co/SoucZ272mg
A5: Tech is a tool...always have a backup tool...literature and conversation has always been my choice
A4: we HAVE to jump on teachable moments because frankly: those are the ones the kids remember! MORE >> https://t.co/SoucZ272mg
A5 go with it. Be flexible. Use it as an opportunity w S. Electricity is overrated
A3. Best PDs are ESL trainings & where tchrs get to share & prep for great lessons
A6 I would appeal to their shared goal of helping students be successful.
A6: What I wouldn’t do is be their intermediary. Nobody has time for that. We teaching JH, not living it. Time for crucial convs.
A6: Not acceptable...adults should be able to use the same conflict resolution tools as Ss, otherwise we are a flawed model
A5 Move forward w/smile & encouragement. Nothing neg EVER. Support the Ss always & handle the adult issue behind closed doors
A6 plan a critical conversation w each of the T. If S are affected then I have to address it. The focus is on what's best for S
A6: Bring them in and work it out. There is no reason for the kids to suffer.
A5) Read Ss the Lorax and discuss! Great environmental story!
A6 Lean on restorative justice; not just for youngsters. Arrange something like a mediation w/mutually trusted facilitator(s).
A6: Talk to principal; they affect Ss learning & hopefully they can agree to tolerate each other for the sake of Ss learning.
A6 call Kyle Hamstra to solve it
A6. It's easy to lose sight of why we're here when we are upset. Give them time to cool down & remind them we're here for the Ss
A6 try to find common ground and build from there
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A6 Lean on restorative justice; not just for youngsters. Arrange something like a mediation w/mutually trusted facilitator(s).
A5. Pull out flashlights for light energy lesson or storytelling lesson
Bought a stamp with that saying on it this weekend. Love it!
A6: Need to hv a honest conversation and I will be the mediator.
A6 everybody get together and help solve the problem...it is a team, right?
A6 Been there, done that. It's about what's best for kids. Be a professional.
Love this!! Thanks for sharing.
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Have teachers look at their teaching philosophy. What is in common? What can they agree on is best for Ss? How to move forward?
A6. Sounds like it's time for a fierce conversation.
A7: Conference with parents. Address the importance of education for all.
A7 I always tell the story of Lil Wayne - got his masters' degree so he can understand/control his own finances
A7: Point out that education will set child up for after their soccer career. We want them to know how to invest that $, etc.
A6. Have the "hang together or hang separately" conversation better together or we all suffer separately incl st.
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A7: Build relationship w/Ss and family. Give examples of how the game of soccer ties into standrds, contracts, etc.
A7 I played in the NFL, then I got cut after a year, I had my education to go career 2.0
A7: Nod and smile? I cannot tell parents how to think any more than I can tell any of you how to think.
A7 I tell them that's AWESOME! Find me one professional soccer player who failed middleschool and so can yours.
A6)Appeal to their professionalism. In the end, remind them that we are here for the Ss.
A7 focus on what I can do &what I can control. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs. I'll use my energy educating their child
But sharing FACTS can help to shift others thinking. Don't you want to try?
A7) Conference to explain the importance of education. Teach to include their passion, soccer.
A7)Tell them that backup plans are essential to ensuring success.What happens if the worst happens before reaching that end goal?
Please join us in thanking for hosting tonight!
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A7: I'd admire their goal, build a relationship w/them & child, provide opportunities to converse meet with a prof soccer player
A7: Encourage them to follow their dreams & have a strong back-up plan. Education can help them realize those dreams after soccer
A7. Great! What is the 2nd career choice in case that one doesn't work out or after their playing days are done?
A7 "Pro soccer's an exciting, ambitious door to open. What do you expect yr child will need to reach it & charge through?"
Thank you for the conversation tonight
Thank you for the food for thought tonight; such FUN Qs!
Q8: is ending soon, but it's not the finish line; it's another new beginning; another new opportunity to… https://t.co/YnUzzeoBz9
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A4: Isn't crafting unplanned moments in to teachable moments at least 50% of the job? How many examples do you need?
Great 2 have aspirations; what happens when the player retires? What if he gets hurt early? U should have a plan, just in case.
A8) Pull up my Twitter account. Done.
Have Student measure volume of a soccer ball, write about worst & best experience on soccer field, & research history of soccer
I need to think about it more.
A8: Share what I learned from Twitter, encourage them to join and follow me on a learning adventure!
A8. Ask them for their user name on Twitter so I can connect with them!
A8: Send transcripts for the two Twitter chats I participated in this evening. :)
A7. I'd say our world's a better place when its citizens are educated (even soccer players) & we ALL benefit from educating minds
Explain that your class includes the 4C's that their child will need for their soccer career!
A7 Good habits are formed in school that will follow them their whole lives. Those habits with aid in their success.
A7 picture is worth 1,000 words and a video even more. Capture their parent heart showing what learning looks like w/
did a rockstar job tonight!
Speak from experience as part of open-minded, respectful dialogue. That's a tough combo to ignore. https://t.co/JZNMZawZTB
A7 I played in the NFL, then I got cut after a year, I had my education to go career 2.0
A8)Tell him to check out my twitter feed. Show them the books I am reading.
A7: I would try to list all of the skills we need to live in the world no matter what career we have. https://t.co/0GwfJ3X7Nu
A7. That's great! Let's have a smart soccer player to think, protect selves in case of injury or mind chefs..& I get tckts, rt?😉
A8: Twitter chats like this to connect with others worldwide and learn what others are doing to meet Ss needs.
A8 reading, chatting on Twitter, presenting &seeking PD, observing T and being observed
A8: Tell them to follow me on Twitter and join me on voxer.
