- @TechieClassical Christyn, Winchester, 3rd grade #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I’m Angela a 3rd grade T from SoCal and am beyond grateful to be a part of the first #BetterTogetherCA Book Club! Super excited to read #KidsDeserveIt and hear what everyone has to share…
- @MsVillegas11 Crystal Chavez here, Virtual teacher with
- @CompassCs I teach k-5th grade ELA . I love the idea of a slow chat book club! Accountability and community, great way to give yourself read time! Can’t wait to dig in with you all! Thanks @MrsBarnett_Tchr for moderating this!
- @KristinOropeza My name is Kristin – I’m a TK-5th grade Technology TOSA in #LLCSD. Can’t wait to join this book club! Self-declared bibliophile here! #BetterTogetherCA #bookclub
- @MarciaMentor Hello I’m Marcia from Atwater CA #tosa new teacher induction mentor #cuechat #BetterTogetherCA #kidsdeserveit
- @emilywdavis Hi everyone I’m Emily and excited to join my first ever slow chat/ book club. I’m in San Francisco and, though I’m not in the classroom, I love working with teachers every day on behalf of #BetterTogetherCA & @CATeacherSummit! Look forward to reading #KidsDeserveIt with you!
- @gr5heisey I’m Blythe Heisey, a 5th grade from Lebanon, PA. So excited to open my #KidsDeserveIT book that just came in the mail today!
- @SarahKesty I’m Sarah! I teach middle school special ed, science, and social communication. Excited to join you!
- @BridgetGengler Bridget Gengler, third grade teacher in Long Beach, CA. Excited to join #KidsDeserveIt Book Club Slow Chat. Looking forward to learning from everyone. #BetterTogetherCA
- @mjjohnson1216 Meredith jumping into this slow chat from amazing SW Florida! Retired after 40 years in education and I moderate the #BookCampPD chat each Sunday at 7:30.
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A1a: Since I received 1:1 devices 2 yrs ago there have been so many things I have tried that are way out of my comfort zone. I recently used Collaborative Google Slides in Science as part of a Jigsaw … #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt cont
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A1b: Scary having multiple groups of 3rd graders work on the same Google app, but they loved it and the product was rewarding (even for myself) The communication between the students and problem solving being done made me proud – #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt #CUEcreativityLN A1: I’ve been wanting to try a Social Studies Landmark lesson using @googleearth and @padlet – I began thinking about this project about 2 years ago and still haven’t followed through. My goal is to start small this year…
- @KristinOropeza OMG – Padlet is THE best. We (the Tech TOSAs in my district) just got upgraded to Premium – woot woot! So many possibilities. I already have three or four boards started with ideas!! #BetterTogetherCA #kidsdeserveit
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I really want to use @padlet more in the classroom…I learned about in the #EdTechTeam summer cohort a couple of years ago and used to for one of my assignments. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A1: I have been wanting to incorporate @PearDeck into my classroom instruction. I began #genuishour this year which was a step out of my comfort zone. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @KristinOropeza I absolutely love @PearDeck! @MrsBarnett_Tchr and I have a session at #CUE19 where we will be talking about all the great new things they are coming out with! LOVE it so much – especially the Slides add-on! #BetterTogetherCA #kidsdeserveit #wearecue
- @emilywdavis A1: I’m loving all the points on the power of twitter/tech to share learnings + get/stay connected to other Ts. There are truly so many awesome educators to learn from. Also appreciate that it takes real courage to put yourself out there. #BetterTogetherCA
- @KristinOropeza A1: I’ve been dying to try @AdobeSpark with my Ss but we are having issues with getting younger students logged in. Boo. I always try new stuff – sometimes it goes great. Other times it’s a complete flop. But it’s a teachable moment & we move on! #BetterTogetherCA #kidsdeserveit
- @engagethemiddle A1(Q1) I totally want to try a breakout room activity with my students! I’ve been stalling it for months and haven’t taken the risk of doing it! It’s definitely something I want to do with them before the end of the school year. #KidsDeserveIt #BetterTogetherCA
- @engagethemiddle A1(Q1)Podcasting w/my students this year was out of my comfort zone b/c I was unfamiliar with the ins & outs & there weren’t a lot of resources out there. I’m still learning, but I’ve had a blast giving my students a voice & parents love it! #KidsDeserveIt #BetterTogetherCA
- @lesahaney A1: I have been wanting to try a #fliphunt. I have an idea for one, just haven’t gotten around to it. #KidsDeserveIt #bettertogtherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Lesa, Maybe something to try at the end of the year as things start to slow down…#BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MarilynEDU Timely question. My “most challenging” invited me to see his goat at the fair yesterday. I went. He proudly showed me his goat & all the baby kids. So good to see Ss in their own environments. #KidsDeserveIt #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I had something similar happen last year…my “most challenging” invited me to his basketball game – he was surprised that I had gone. That invite is more than an invitation to an event it’s an opening to building a better relationship. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MarilynEDU Exactly, Angela! Relationships + Empathy = Success in the Classroom
- @BridgetGengler A2: Relationships have always been key and essential to my whole classroom community. I connect with my students, especially with the most challenging, by taking the time to know the whole child. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A2: I started thirty days of #TellYourStory with my Ss this week. Each child has a day to share their life and we can celebrate them. It is important that they know they are important and they matter. It has been my theme for the year. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I teach 3rd grade also! I’m intrigued by this idea – I think this would be a great way to build community and empathy among peers…Do you use anything to help guide this activity? #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler DM with your email address and I will send you what I have created so far. I will say this is my first week and I am grateful I started this activity. It definitely builds community and empathy. My Ss love it! #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Yes!! Thank You, Bridget 🙂 Please share out how it goes with #BetterTogetherCA + #KidsDeserveIT – Can’t wait to hear about it!!
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Many of us try to connect to our students…What do you do to build relationships? #KidsDeserveIt Thank you @BridgetGengler for sharing with #BetterTogetherCA
- @BridgetGengler Thank you for highlighting my response. So glad I joined #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt slow chat. It is wonderful to learn from each other.
- @Corey_D2019 This was a great example Bridget. Look forward to connecting and learning more inspiring ideas
- @KristinOropeza A2: Being at four different school sites with grade levels TK-5th, I’ve tried my best to get Ss names down. When they tell me stuff they like doing or something they did well previously, I try to remember that and bring that up again. I want them to know I care. #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A3: This school yr I have presented at many conferences (something I have never done before) – But by becoming a presenter & attendee I have been able to learn new strategies & activities to bring back to my Ss – building a better a pedagogy #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @KristinOropeza A3: This year I started presenting with my teacher bestie – I probably wouldn’t have done that had it not been for my new role as Tech TOSA & having someone who was just ready to jump into the thick of it with me! Definitely grown through presenting. #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr YES! presenting with @KristinOropeza this year has been very memorable – I am so proud of our presentations and the information we’ve been able to share with other educators!! Can’t wait for what’s to come #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt #TechTribeEDU #CUEcreativityLN
- @BridgetGengler A3: I constantly am learning by participating in twitter chats, doing professional reading, trying out new ideas and working with my colleagues. All that benefits my Ss. Each day I am leading Ss by trying to empower them to keep working hard and never give up. #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A3: In the last 2 years I have used Twitter to help me grow as an educator too – I’ve also started an EDU book collection…I didn’t even know such books existed until the #EdTechTeam summer cohort I participated in!! #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIT
- @mjjohnson1216 After reading my copy of ASCD Ed Leadership, (link: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/current-issue.aspx) ascd.org/publications/e… I would place it on the table in my office or a desk and mention a great article in it that I thought a fellow worker might want to read. #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I really like this idea…Thank you for sharing Meredith! #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @KristinOropeza I grow for my Ss by attending – & more recently, presenting at – EDU conferences. I think I have grown exponentially presenting & getting out of my comfort zone – this has helped SO much in my teaching. I hope to lead other Ts by example. #bettertogetherCA #kidsdeserveit
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr When I am out of the classroom for conferences I tell my Ss that I’m learning more so I can be a better teacher for them #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A4: There has been so many parts to my educational journey and difft people along the way that have cheered me on. Most recently I do have to say it’s been folks I have met thru Twitter or IRL at Conferences who have been my cheerleaders –
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A4cont: Thank you to @MrNunesteach & @sarahjteacher for the little “cheers” you just sent me…they are HUGE! (wasn’t even looking for any but they are so appreciated) & always to @KristinOropeza for helping me reignite my educational journey #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A4: Trying to successfully meet the needs of all my students can be a bit overwhelming. Throughout the years I have had some great colleagues and principals who have cheered me on. But my constant cheerleaders are always my husband and children. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A5: I have realized that not all my students need the same thing and their way of learning is different. Over the past few years I have really strived to learn that about each child and tailor more towards his/her needs. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A6: Over the last few years I have really worked on student voice… Ss use all-calls to get the class’ attention – they are responsible for simple check-ins like “Did everyone get ___?” Ss use post-its to leave me notes & notes for each other #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr My main go-to for student recording is #Flipgrid (of course) I use it across subject areas to show understanding, students reply to peers in a constructive manner, & the videos are used to practice the skill of presenting (ie eye contact) #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A6: Student voice is so important. I allow opportunities through morning meetings, gratitude notes, kindness notes, and tell your story. There also is a leader for the day who runs morning meeting. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A7: I do quirky things to build relationships…recently I was just reminded of one: S from last yr: Remember when you did a cartwheel? Me: No… When? Where? S: Last yr in class. Me: Why did I do that? S: I don’t know. and we both laughed #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A7: I build relationships by greeting each student at the door, having conversations about what is important to each child, highlight each child with #tellyourstory, attend events outside of school. So important to me that my Ss know they matter. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A7: My favorite thing about being in education is building relationships. I still keep in contact with many students from over the years. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A8: I feel like I fail forward All the Time with tech…most recently. I had my 3rds work in collaborative slide groups (4) – Finished their projects & it was time to submit…HOW?? Figured out a solution during class w/ the help of Ss #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr I’ve had to do a lot of problem solving with Google Classroom + sharing/grouping assignments in class bc the T end looks so different. Not only do my Ss get to see me persevere but they are learning right there with me #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @BridgetGengler A8: I am always failing forward but I always try to take it as a learning experience. If I can share it with my Ss then it is better for all of us. The vulnerable moments to demonstrate growth mindset are such great teachable moments. #BetterTogetherCA #kidsdeserveit
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A9: Struggles…
- disruption of classroom time due to meetings, PD, testing, etc
- multiple meetings after school
- time to plan
- watching past students have a challenging yr
- not enough appropriate resources for Ss (ie counseling)
#BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIT
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A10: One way that I began taking charge of my learning was when I received 1:1 devices almost 3 years ago while bumping up to 3rd. That summer I enrolled in an @edtechteam summer Teacher Leader cohort – It was the best decision I made. #KidsDeserveIt #BetterTogetherCA #EdTechTeam
- @julie_koster My last year teaching in NY (2014), I was awarded the Educator if Excellence by NYSEC. I was recognized at the annual conference. This year, I was voted TOY for my middle school by my peers. I will be recognized at the board meeting in April #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Julie – that’s Amazing! Congratulations!! it’s always nice to be recognized…definitely affirms the work that you are doing. Keep it Up @julie_koster – Continue to share all the great things you are doing! #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr A11: I unplug every time a device dies … I just let it die. I don’t think I have ever “feared” being disconnected – I’m actually notorious for leaving my phone at home when I leave the house #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @Corey_D2019 This helps me be able to set a good example as well as focus more on what matters
- @MarilynEDU I’ve actually taken Twitter off my phone and I got off Facebook about 5 years ago. (I do have an edu account that I rarely use.) That has really helped me unplug. I feel more “present” when I’m around people without the lure of SM. #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Not sure if I’m there yet (removing Twitter) – but I don’t use FB & I did remove my work email from my phone (that was a BIG step) Agree…I really try to be mindful about being “present” – SM is such a distraction #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MarilynEDU No work on your phone is huge! I just never put it on. I have to admit that I do have occasions when I pull the Twitters back up on my phone, particularly when traveling. I think being mindful of our SM use is key. Angela, I’m loving your thoughtful questions. #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Thanks, Marilyn! about the questions 🙂 really appreciate that bc each time I post them there is a little doubt (crossing my fingers – “hope these are good”) #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt
- @MarilynEDU You’re doing a fantastic job leading the book study!!! #BetterTogetherCA
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr Thanks Marilyn – That means A Lot
- @MrsBarnett_Tchr #BetterTogetherCA #KidsDeserveIt #CUEcreativityLN #AVIDelementary My 3rd graders luv using CBs BUT it’s so important that I make lessons that are purposeful and fun
Ss learned how to create 2-column notes on Docs while practicing Problem/Solution w/ a story from our curriculum
