#teachnvchat Archive

#teachNVchat is now a weekly 1/2 hour Thursday chat designed to connect Nevada teachers with one another & the rest of the twitter world. Share your thoughts, ideas, solutions and connect with not only Nevada educators but educators across Twitter. Join us 7:30 PM pst every Thursday for a 1/2 hour of #eduawesomeness

Thursday November 30, 2017
10:30 PM EST

  • participatechat Nov 30 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #teachnvchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/N9lYY3dPis
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Welcome to #teachNVchat tonight! Introduce yourself and invite some friends!
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Our format tonight is Q1-A1 Be sure to add the #teachNVchat tag in your response
  • teachNVACS Nov 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Our format tonight is Q1-A1 Be sure to add the #teachNVchat tag in your response
  • AndersonEdTech Nov 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Hope I can, just got done watching Justice League #teachnvchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV, @EducatorSanchez, @carr_8, @Snehalstocks, @CarolCstranford, @blaber99, @LintonRJ, @MichaelJDunlea, @MaggieJCox, @kt_louise03, @KJPenney, @robinolson25, @MaryMessenger7, @xAndyJorgensen, @MisterOchs, @mrrogers311, @ConsultantTami, @KierstenBasch, @BonanzaFire, @thedullguy, @SJteaches, @PrincipalCahill, @teachforlife15
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Glenn here for #teachNVchat from Reno. Glad to make it tonight for the tough topic of learners w/ trauma.
  • AMDicksonNV Nov 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #teachnvchat, Ann Marie, proud wife of the wonderful Ben Dickson and proud principal of Elmcrest ES, join us @ChanTheMan92 @unblvble25 @mwill33 @lisa_nieberlein
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Hi #teachNVchat peeps-Ben co-moderator in Reno NV Hey @carr_8 @mvd1015 @AMDicksonNV @barth_rachel @CarolCstranford join us tonight
  • SJteaches Nov 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Hello! Stacey Johnston from Las Vegas. Just got home from the elementary choir concert, so many smiles! #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Check out https://t.co/lzWXbFz1OQ to keep track of the Qs,-build a collection-or if you miss anything #teachNVchat https://t.co/u3zeP2bYvB
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Carol, from Maxwell in Sparks. Join us #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Hey Glenn! how are you? #teachNVchat
    In reply to @gwaddellnvhs
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Awesome to have the most beautiful @AMDicksonNV with us tonight #teachNVchat
    In reply to @AMDicksonNV, @ChanTheMan92, @unblvble25, @mwill33, @lisa_nieberlein, @AMDicksonNV
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Fabulous! Had a mellow, but extremely productive day for a change. Feeling good about it. #teachNVchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • teachNVACS Nov 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    1 minute until our 1st question #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Hey Stacey! awesome to have you here #teachNVchat
    In reply to @SJteaches
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Hey Carol! thanks for taking on the 6th grade subbing today! I owe you #teachNVchat
    In reply to @CarolCstranford
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Q1 Students who have trauma in their lives often will seek safety at school. How do you not only identify these students but provide support to them? #teachNVchat
  • teachNVACS Nov 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    RT Question 1 #teachNVchat
    • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
      Q1 Students who have trauma in their lives often will seek safety at school. How do you not only identify these students but provide support to them? #teachNVchat
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Now you have all the knowledge you need to tackle trauma for our students! (question is do you have the right combo of super powers!) #teachnvchat
    In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @BDicksonNV, @EducatorSanchez, @carr_8, @Snehalstocks, @CarolCstranford, @blaber99, @LintonRJ, @MichaelJDunlea, @MaggieJCox, @kt_louise03, @KJPenney, @robinolson25, @MaryMessenger7, @xAndyJorgensen, @MisterOchs, @mrrogers311, @ConsultantTami, @KierstenBasch, @BonanzaFire, @thedullguy, @SJteaches, @PrincipalCahill, @teachforlife15
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A1: I think the first step to helping learners w/ trauma is caring enough to let them know you care. It is so easy to focus on content, and lose the fact you have a hurt human being in front of you. #teachNVchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #teachnvchat hey all! Amy from Iowa. Friend of @SaraHolm15.
  • AMDicksonNV Nov 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    #teachnvchat a1, building relationships w/ all students, checking in daily and letting them know you're there to listen and support them.
  • BonanzaFire Nov 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1- you have to know your Ss first to notice differences in their behavior. Listening first then guiding them to the proper in school Resources if needed #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A1 start by getting to know students-talk to kids daily & then provide consistency & safe place #teachNVchat
    • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
      Q1 Students who have trauma in their lives often will seek safety at school. How do you not only identify these students but provide support to them? #teachNVchat
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1 IDing these kids is hard; you have to build a relationship and listen with the heart. Treat Ss with respect, provide structure and boundaries. React to Ss on a personal level. #teachNVchat
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A1: I think it is important to let them know that you are there for them. Spend time talking to them or playing a game or reading a book, anything to show support. #teachnvchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    So true-we need to think kids are way way more than a score on a test or a data point #teachNVchat
    • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
      A1: I think the first step to helping learners w/ trauma is caring enough to let them know you care. It is so easy to focus on content, and lose the fact you have a hurt human being in front of you. #teachNVchat
      In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    I agree. This is 1 situation where the relationship that you've been building since the 1st day of school really comes into play. The trust and love that you've already proven can start to help. #teachnvchat
    In reply to @gwaddellnvhs, @BDicksonNV
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    woohoo! Amy's here! #teachnvchat
    In reply to @hawkeye_teach24
  • MaggieJCox Nov 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A1 people who have been through trauma or are living it, often try to hide it so you have to get good at reading people, looking for little changes #teachNVchat
    • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
      Q1 Students who have trauma in their lives often will seek safety at school. How do you not only identify these students but provide support to them? #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    awesome to have you join us!!! #teachNVchat
    In reply to @hawkeye_teach24, @SaraHolm15
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    our 2nd question is about to drop #teachNVchat
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Article I read last week said great teachers need to know 3 things: Pedagogy, Content, Kids. We must know our kids well in order to be the teacher they will let into their lives. #teachnvchat
    In reply to @SaraHolm15, @BDicksonNV
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Q2: What are some ways that you can help your students enter a calm environment when they start the day? #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    when you know your kids you know when things are off-behaviors often have a root cause that we need to address not just punish #teachNVchat
    • BonanzaFire Nov 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
      A1- you have to know your Ss first to notice differences in their behavior. Listening first then guiding them to the proper in school Resources if needed #teachNVchat
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A1a. Looks like we agree, it all comes down to building the relationship. #teachNVchat
  • SJteaches Nov 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A1:Treat all Ss with respect and compassion. Be flexible, understand that they have lives, often tough ones, after the bell rings. #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    starts with taking time to listen & ask questions-this means building trust through relationships #teachNVchat
    • MaggieJCox Nov 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
      A1 people who have been through trauma or are living it, often try to hide it so you have to get good at reading people, looking for little changes #teachNVchat
      • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
        Q1 Students who have trauma in their lives often will seek safety at school. How do you not only identify these students but provide support to them? #teachNVchat
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #teachNVchat A2: I would start with 2 minutes of uninterrupted one on one attention. If we dont know why the behaviors are occurring just ask "whats up?"
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #teachNVchat interesting that this is in my feed at the same time as Q2. We decide the climate.
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    RT Question 2 #teachNVchat
  • AMDicksonNV Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #teachnvchat, a2, we start our day at school with chime time over our school announcements, starting the day calmly helps students focus.
  • SJteaches Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: Start class with saying hello, ask them how they are, talking to them as people before going straight to business mode. #teachNVchat
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2 Greet them. Be glad they are here and let your face and voice show it. Soft landings or thoughtful team bldg. Surprised that kids yesterday read books for 20 minutes while munching get breakfast. #teachNVchat
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    How perfect! #teachnvchat
    In reply to @gwaddellnvhs
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2 Last year I had morning tubs with manipulatives like pattern blocks or alphabet cards but it wasn't calm or lovely with this year's group. So we have morning work i.e. book bags, sentence building - predictable, calm, dynamic. #teachnvchat
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A2: I started every class (HS) with a high five. It wasn't calm, it was energetic, enthusiastic, and about them. Different grades, different needs? #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:46 PM EST
    His stuff is always spot on #teachNVchat
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A2a. My first twitter chat since 280(?) characters. Anyone else feel like you’re writing a term paper?!?#teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:47 PM EST
    Greeting each student by name & with a smile helps them realize they are part of a culture that cares about them #teachNVchat
    • SJteaches Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
      A2: Start class with saying hello, ask them how they are, talking to them as people before going straight to business mode. #teachNVchat
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #teachNVchat Since I have been teaching at UNR, I have learned how much trauma we, as teachers, cause at the MS & HS level wrt math. The stories I have heard make me sad.
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #teachNVchat A2: i have started using morning meeting with, the greeting, share, and activity. The kids enjoy it and it has really built relationships.
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A2 having class meetings to get everyone focused and check in with them can help #teachNVchat
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Once everyone is in (we have a rolling dropoff), we do a @responsiveclass morning meeting with a couple different greetings and community building activities to start our day #teachnvchat
    In reply to @gwaddellnvhs, @responsiveclass
  • MaggieJCox Nov 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A2 smile when they enter, say good morning, try to be as consistent as possible #teachNVchat
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #teachnvchat I agree. Though it is nice to actually finish a thought.
    In reply to @CarolCstranford
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    The soft landings are so helpful-kids ease into the day & so we can end on high energy #teachNVchat
    • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
      A2 Greet them. Be glad they are here and let your face and voice show it. Soft landings or thoughtful team bldg. Surprised that kids yesterday read books for 20 minutes while munching get breakfast. #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Our last question is coming up #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Q3 Students who have suffered trauma often struggle in academics as well as social situations. How do create structures for them to be successful? #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A2 I work to make sure I visit all classes in the morning & get my hi-fives & start my day off right #teachNVchat
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
    This year we have a quick academic password that the kids work through before they say See you later to Mom or Dad and get a High Five/Cleared for Entry from me. It's a nice 20 seconds of 1:1 time with them #teachnvchat
    In reply to @MaggieJCox
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Interesting-never really thought about how sometimes in our rush to push our content we cause undo stress & trauma-great point #teachNVchat
    • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
      #teachNVchat Since I have been teaching at UNR, I have learned how much trauma we, as teachers, cause at the MS & HS level wrt math. The stories I have heard make me sad.
  • teachNVACS Nov 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    RT Question 3 #teachNVchat
    • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
      Q3 Students who have suffered trauma often struggle in academics as well as social situations. How do create structures for them to be successful? #teachNVchat
  • SJteaches Nov 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A3:Ss often perform well at school but suffer in grades due to hw. Home environment is so tumultuous, that Ss can't succeed. Time to rethink hw. #teachNVchat
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #teachNVchat A3: At the high school level, we never really had to deal w/ this head on. The counselors did 90% of the effort on this. I don't know how to create structures to help. #realization #moresadness
  • AMDicksonNV Nov 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    #teachNVchat a3, trust is a must with students who've experienced trauma, letting them know you're dependable, reliable and available and that you will support them in whatever they need helps students to be successful.
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #teachNVchat I definitely did this many years ago, so I didn't have this struggle. The 2-4-2 idea of @steve_leinwand's on homework is very successful. 2 Q's on new material, 4 Q's on cumulative review, 2 Q's on conceptual mathematics.
    In reply to @SJteaches, @steve_leinwand
  • CarolCstranford Nov 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Argggghhh!!! My Twitter platform stopped responding! #teachNVchat
  • BDicksonNV - Moderator Nov 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Please join us next week for part 2 when we talk about the effect of trauma on adults who work with kids #teachNVchat
  • hawkeye_teach24 Nov 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #teachNVchat A3: I think it is important to work through situations first. Listen first to understand their why? The behavior is occurring. I also have a peace corner if they need to calm down, if they are feeling any emotions they can go there.
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    boo! You seem to be back with us though! #teachnvchat
    In reply to @CarolCstranford
  • gwaddellnvhs Nov 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Awesome. Thank you Ben & everyone. Great chat tonight. Made me think. That is the best kind of chat. #teachNVchat
    In reply to @BDicksonNV
  • BonanzaFire Nov 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A2- greet them at the door, say their name, ask them about their life/sports/interests and show interest in them as a person not just a student #teachNVchat
  • SaraHolm15 Nov 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    For sure. Lots of reflecting happening, which equated to less tweeting. Have a good night, Glenn. #teachnvchat
    In reply to @gwaddellnvhs, @BDicksonNV