#mdeschat Archive

A weekly chat focusing primarily on educational issues relevant to Elementary School educators based in Maryland.

Thursday May 10, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Good evening! Welcome to #mdeschat! We want to start by honoring all teachers and thanking them for always doing their very best! I'm Evylyn, and I'll be leading our conversation tonight!
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey team #mdeschat! Greg- K, #TeamFelegy. Ready to collaborate tonight. Hope all are well.
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Good evening! Tonight, #mdeschat shares about Global Leadership and Green initiatives 🌿Introduce yourself! @principal64 @jazzmeister2013 @WalterReap @learnwholeheart @missreed
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Denise, AP, enjoyed a 🏊 after work today. Hope you had a thrilling Thursday #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Walt, principal excited to be joining the conversation. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Our conversation will be guided by some simple rules. You can retweet to help others follow the conversation. Let's share and learn together! #mdeschat
  • principal64 - Moderator May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Chris, elementary principal #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1. We all want to be Global, but do we really understand what it means? #mdeschat
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Great event at #TeamFelegy last night, an arts integration literacy night. Here are some paintings inspired by the book #TheDot. A wonderful time had by all. #mdeschat
  • Dale_Chu May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @evyabel leading a chat on green schools. Follow along at #mdeschat! @mdeschat
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. Global leaders have a mindset of conserving, preserving and proctevting 🌍's resources #mdeschat
  • principal64 - Moderator May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1. Having an interest beyond local issues, a desire to connect #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1. A Global Leader is capable of collaborating with any individual towards a common goal. They embrace diversity and empower others to become agents of change. They lead, others and take care while improving our world. #mdeschat
    • evyabel May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Q1. We all want to be Global, but do we really understand what it means? #mdeschat
  • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: global leaders help students see themselves as humans first instead of national, ethnic, or racial labeling. #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Global leaders have chosen to respond swiftly to environmental issues through action, which unifies humanity. #mdeschat #laudatosi
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Connections; yes! No way we can lead; without followers ;) #mdeschat
    In reply to @principal64
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Key word: action It is time to become active and use our strengths to Unify! #mdeschat
    In reply to @WalterReap
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: Therefore, global leaders function within a framework of service-learning and social justice themes; critical consciousness. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2. I'm part of a Green School. Our school community is committed to find ways to take care of the environment. Working on developing a living library #mdeschat
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1- Global leaders focus on issues on a macro- scale, pushing for broader solutions for the greater good. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Hi Steve, Each one as a unique and amazing part of the world. Agree! #mdeschat
    In reply to @stpmellen
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: Action moves learning outside of the classroom and in communities where partnerships are forged influencing social outcomes. #mdeschat
    In reply to @evyabel
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2- Part of a Green School, continue to be on the Green Team and co-lead the Green Club after school weekly. Great to engage w/ Ss and Ts about going green and building on that. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Sometimes we forget that our schools impact the community and the community should impact the schools. Isn't the goal of schools build global leaders that can change our communities? #mdeschat
    In reply to @WalterReap
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    The power of partnerships! #mdeschat
    In reply to @evyabel, @WalterReap
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3. Using social media and educating every member of our school community. Is contagious...don't you think? #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes, communities and schools must establish partnerships which encourage and support civic agency! #mdeschat
    In reply to @evyabel
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2. My school embraces a love for the environment which comes out through our science curriculum #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Those partnerships facilitate 21st century skills and college readiness. WE have to collaboratively plan and establish clear goals toward shared outcomes. #mdeschat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013, @evyabel
  • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: we are working to become a Green School @DDEMSEagles #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Green initiatives keeps us alive, our students need to discover careers that will help sustain our world and become active participants #mdeschat
    In reply to @WalterReap, @jazzmeister2013
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2: We are not a #GreenSchool but there are green activities taking place. Ss facilitate recycling and learning about water injustices in Baltimore. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Science comes back to life. My students are having so much fun observing their butterflies and ladybug farms... a lot better than any book. Now books make sense. #mdeschat
    In reply to @DeniseFaidley
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3. By tweeting about Ss exploring the environment 🔍 #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Love project based learning, you would never imagine how much they can learn when they can connect to real life #mdeschat
    In reply to @WalterReap
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q4. Hands-on experiences change everything! #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: Promoting #greenschool initiatives require being open to agencies with a mission to improve environmental quality. I encourage Ss to be good “stewards” of the environment. #mdeschat #GradAtGrad
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    PBLs can be a mechanism for integrating content standards in an engaging way. #mdeschat
    In reply to @evyabel
  • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4: by developing the outdoor spaces of our campus. Muralling, gardening, and beautifying outdoor spaces for multiple uses. #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A4: Integrating arts help open the doors toward creativity! I love how including Ss in planning projects helps to motivate them to achieve. Reflection helps ensure Ss achieve learning goals. #mdeschat
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4. Schools can enhance green iniatives & the arts w/ community art displays like sculptures made out of recycled materials raising awareness 4 a cause #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Time to have some fun!! Let's do it! #mdeschat Q5. Share a meme, let's share!
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Agree! #mdeschat
    • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      Students leave an imprint on the world through the arts 🎭 Building on that creativity creates strong communities and dynamic, caring citizenry.
      In reply to @WalterReap
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    We sometimes forget the importance of good citizenship and the role teaching learning plays in shaping behavior. #mdeschat
    In reply to @stpmellen
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q6. How can we support our learners as they develop healthy habits? #mdeschat
  • principal64 - Moderator May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    This is the one from my generation! #powerful #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
  • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  • DeniseFaidley May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6. Ss can learn conservation: turn off lights, recycle, or developing creativiry or resourcefulness w/ the materials on hand #mdeschat
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6: Our wellness committee has incorporated yoga for Ss. Mindfulness is the precursor to environmental change. #mdeschat
  • stpmellen May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    We are kicking off a composting program. Students @DDEMSEagles built 7 composting bins out of recycled pallets. #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
  • WalterReap - Moderator May 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    We can all use mindfulness and “brain gym” to improve cognition and stamina! #mdeschat
    In reply to @DeniseFaidley
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6. Gardening teaches our students the value of healthy food and they feel safe to try new things #mdeschat
    • evyabel May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q6. How can we support our learners as they develop healthy habits? #mdeschat
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Our students created garden decorations using bottle caps from the milk in the cafeteria. They are so proud and nobody tries to destroy them. Pride and ownership #mdeschat
    In reply to @DeniseFaidley
  • evyabel May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    This week a student brought a petition to start recycling crayons... we have created a super cute bucket and now students will discover a new tool #mdeschat
    In reply to @DeniseFaidley
  • jazzmeister2013 May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Creating an iMovie about the event at my school last night for the staff. Following along in lurk mode. Enjoying the conversation. #mdeschat
  • principal64 - Moderator May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    How can we help students overcome the summer slide? Join us Thursday, May 17th 8PM ET as we discuss your ideas! Come share! #mdeschat