| 3:59 pm |
808lika: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If you are new to #Edchat or have any questions plz feel free to ask @rliberni & me! |
| 3:59 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Let me say @rliberni & I are so excited to be back moderating #Edchat this wk! We missed every1 #edchat |
| 4:00 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @zulfadly: @ShellTerrell #edchat starting now? Yes! |
| 4:00 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Hi everybody, let's have fun... #edchat |
| 4:00 pm |
alexgfrancisco: |
#Edchat Plz join! Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:00 pm |
anaok: |
RT @reportertanya: Third-Graders Teach Each Other Through Skype, Google Talk http://bit.ly/9yPimQ #edtech #edchat |
| 4:00 pm |
pharmakon: |
@akenuam HB7189 has caused more sick days than H1N1!! #edchat |
| 4:01 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@rliberni @ShellTerrell Thanks for the Moderation today. #Edchat |
| 4:01 pm |
Aaron_Eyler: |
With the joy of knowing that they have made a large impact in the lives of kids. #edchat |
| 4:01 pm |
eduinnovation: |
#edchat starts at noon EST. Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:01 pm |
rliberni: |
Don't forget to add the hashtag #edchat to the end of your tweets or use tweetgridhttp://bit.ly/1fQ9oY |
| 4:01 pm |
akenuam: |
lol @pharmakon Hopefully it ends well on Friday. #edchat |
| 4:01 pm |
CHuckeba: |
Wishes #edchat started a little later as this is my lunch time. |
| 4:01 pm |
rkiker: |
students say it cant be based on grades, because teachers will cheat :) #edchat |
| 4:01 pm |
olafelch: |
I asked my headmaster today. He said satisfaction in a job well done was reward enough! ;o) #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
rliberni: |
@tomwhitby gr8 to be back after an exciting week where Shelly and I met in person!! #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#Edchat Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:02 pm |
pharmakon: |
Maybe a more important question to ask first is how to measure successful teaching? #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
rkiker: |
also students dont like bonuses, because it makes too much competition and that is not teaching #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
StarrMatica: |
My tweets for the next hour will be dedicated to #edchat Join us! Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:02 pm |
FLHOUSEDEMS: |
Shameless plug to friends on #edchat. Florida House Democratic Caucus members have been proud to support educators this session. |
| 4:02 pm |
web20classroom: |
RT @tomwhitby: @rliberni @ShellTerrell Thanks for the Moderation today. #Edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
hadleyjf: |
What do teachers want? #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Starting now! RT @alexgfrancisco: #Edchat Plz join! Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:02 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#edchat topic: How should successful and innovative teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:02 pm |
rliberni: |
So, how should teachers be rewarded for excellence? Or should they? #edchat |
| 4:02 pm |
Showmyhomework: |
@retorta #Edchat Ahh thank you. I'm still getting to grips with how to use it..Thanks |
| 4:02 pm |
MissCheska: |
For the next hour, my tweets are dedicated to #edchat! Join us |
| 4:03 pm |
akenuam: |
how should successful teaching and teachers be measured..... authentically, not using standardized tests "learning gains" #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
808lika: |
RT @ShellTerrell: #Edchat Topic: How should successful teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:03 pm |
eduinnovation: |
What is the measure of "success" that is being used to based the "reward" on? What is a 'reward" different for many..$$, recognition #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @ShellTerrell: #edchat topic: How should successful and innovative teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:03 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#Edchat How do innovative teachers get rewarded in your schools currently? |
| 4:03 pm |
olafelch: |
@rkiker Competition is a fact of life in the world. Why not in schools? #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @olafelch: I asked my headmaster today. He said satisfaction in a job well done was reward enough! ;o) #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
For the next hour, my tweets are dedicated to #edchat! Join us |
| 4:03 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @cybraryman1: Education costs money, but then so does ignorance. -- Claus Moser #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @eduinnovation: What is the measure of "success" that is being used to based the "reward" on? What is a 'reward" different for many..$$, recognition #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon Like pornography: Can't define it, but I know it when I see it. #edchat |
| 4:03 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @ShellTerrell: #edchat topic: How should successful and innovative teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:03 pm |
flourishingkids: |
Teachers should be rewarded with more opportunities to develop passions and integrate with their teaching. #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
openstudy: |
#Edchat How do innovative teachers get rewarded in your schools currently? (via @ShellTerrell) |
| 4:04 pm |
web20classroom: |
@ShellTerrell Most of the time it is expected...but sometimes a nice pat on the back... #Edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
analomba: |
Thx for RT @PreKlanguages @jannachiang Wow! This website is like a gold mine for educators (including parents :) http://bit.ly/2bXZ8 #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: @rkiker Competition is a fact of life in the world. Why not in schools? #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@tomwhitby @web20classroom Yes! We are excited to be back! Will we be getting your input this session! That would be awesome #Edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. (Henry Brooks Adams) --- that's ample reward for me #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
StarrMatica: |
RT @flourishingkids: Teachers should be rewarded with more opportunities to develop passions and integrate with their teaching. #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
akenuam: |
teachers should be rewarded with respect first and foremost, creative freedom next, and theres always the salary conversation. #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
izadmajid: |
@zulfadly interesting topic for #edchat. if only we could get us Brunei teachers to do discussions like this. |
| 4:04 pm |
olafelch: |
@eduinnovation Quite aside from anything else, recognition is very important. #edchat |
| 4:04 pm |
pharmakon: |
@tomwhitby then how to identify and reward? Does it take place at the school level? #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
zulfadly: |
Wishful thinking: A big fat bonus and an extended holiday LOL #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
learningcouncil: |
#edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
MissCheska: |
@rliberni I think excellent teachers should be given $$ to pay for their PD or if they decide to pursue higher degrees #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
rliberni: |
Should pride in our work be satisfaction enough? #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#Edchat To play devil's advocate- Does any1 believe rewards not effective for teachers, that the passion to teach itself is enough? |
| 4:05 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @pharmakon: @tomwhitby then how to identify and reward? Does it take place at the school level? #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: RT @olafelch: @rkiker Competition is a fact of life in the world. Why not in schools? #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @pharmakon: @tomwhitby then how to identify and reward? Does it take place at the school level? #edchat I think it has to. |
| 4:05 pm |
angelbrady: |
@rliberni Money is always a good motivator to do well, but also money to fund projects is good too #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
Mamacita: |
I would be ecstatic to be rewarded by being sent to the conferences of my choice! #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Never expected monetary rewards. Was honored to be rewarded early on by being asked to present at numerous conf. with my principal. #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: Should pride in our work be satisfaction enough? #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
jpsteltz: |
proper, professional recognition from admin that most teacher bust their butts to help children #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@flourishingkids I agree. "Time" would be a wonderful reward. Time to plan creative lessons and explore my passion 4 tech. in ed. #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
AndreaGenevieve: |
RT @ShellTerrell: #edchat topic: How should successful and innovative teaching and teachers be rewarded? |
| 4:05 pm |
archaeologist: |
Awarding teachers for excellence = figuring out what excellence means given limitations of each school #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
Brunsell: |
In higher ed, we get rewarded for doing a good job by being asked to serve on more committees ;) #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @MissCheska: I think excellent teachers should be given $ t2 pay for their PD or if they decide to pursue higher degrees #edchat |
| 4:05 pm |
hadleyjf: |
RT @akenuam: teachers should be rewarded with respect first, creative freedom next, and theres always the salary conversation. #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
eduinnovation: |
Based on Daniel Pink's book "Drive" and the Brafman brother's book "Sway" it seems "rewards" are a misguided effort #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
usamimi74: |
I'm searching for #edchat live on TweetGrid Search - http://tweetgrid.com/search?q=%23edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
rliberni: |
@MissCheska good idea training is key so this could be a gr8 reward #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
Successful teachers should be recognized more in school and in their community. Schools should make extra effort in recognition. #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
openstudy: |
"Successful" teachers at Ga Tech, get tenure. #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
cybraryman1: |
Great teachers should be paid more money as mentors or lead teachers to help other teachers #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @MissCheska: @rliberni Excellent teachers should be given $$ to pay for their PD or if they decide to pursue higher degrees #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
deerwood: |
RT @jpsteltz: proper, professional recognition from admin that most teacher bust their butts to help children #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. (Henry Brooks Adams) -ample reward 4 me #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
dorieturner: |
@teachingwthsoul I'm wondering what teachers think about RttT? #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
akenuam: |
lol @Brunsell - i think we should be rewarded with more TIME, differentiated PD opportunities is a good start #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
rliberni: |
@angelbrady I don't think money motivates I think it has to be someting of value but not cash #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
pharmakon: |
If a starting teacher's salary was 50k, there would be no problem about getting "highly qualified" applicants for those positions! #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
MissCheska: |
@ShellTerrell That's a toughie - in my observations, the good effective teachers get more workloads! #Edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @zulfadly: Wishful thinking: A big fat bonus and an extended holiday LOL #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
jpsteltz: |
for me, money is not an incentive to do better...#edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
MZimmer557: |
rewards need to be given to those teachers that do more: Club Sponsor, Coach, Team Leader, Dept. Head, etc, etc, etc #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
rkiker: |
@rliberni I agree and I like competion because I have no problem holding my own :) #edchat |
| 4:06 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @olafelch: RT @MissCheska: @rliberni Excellent teachers should be given $$ to pay for their PD or if they decide to pursue higher degrees #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
olafelch: |
@cybraryman1 Do you mean promotion as a reward? #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@rliberni I like the idea of funds for PD and higher education. That is already built in to the benefits of many other careers. #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
akenuam: |
we differentiate when teaching our students, why not in training our teachers? #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Honored to also lead many PD's for staff and parents. #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
flourishingkids: |
Teachers who give back by mentoring, taking extra training should be rewarded by stipends to study/pursue more learning opps. #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
My experience as well! RT @MissCheska: That's a toughie - in my observations, the good effective teachers get more workloads! #Edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. (H Brooks Adams) -ample reward 4 me #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon A common measure is difficult and may vary from school to school. #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @MZimmer557: rewards need to be given to those teachers that do more: Club Sponsor, Coach, Team Leader, Dept. Head, etc, #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
eduinnovation: |
When I think of this question I can't really say honestly what I would want as a "reward" What do you want? #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
AndreaGenevieve: |
money sure is not incentive to be innovative. Passion should seed innovation #edchat |
| 4:07 pm |
web20classroom: |
But what is innovative teaching? If we see something "Innovative" shouldn't that just be the way we all teach? #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
Julian3576: |
@ShellTerrell #Edchat How do innovative teachers get rewarded currently? <??? as long as a class get good SATS innovation is just a bonus. |
| 4:08 pm |
evab2001: |
How true! RT @MissCheska @ShellTerrell That's a toughie - in my observations, the good effective teachers get more workloads! #Edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
michellek107: |
I think money as a reward (i.e. merit pay) is detrimental to collaboration in education. #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@dorieturner Our teachers in Cali are mortified! More testing, less time for real learning. #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
rliberni: |
@ShellTerrell children who excell often get xtra work too! Success can be punishing! #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @flourishingkids: Teachers who give back by mentoring, taking extra training should be rewarded by stipends to study/pursue more learning opps. #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
D3OT: |
@rliberni Is the TEFL industry unique in relying on non-monetary rewards to keep employees motivated? #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam How should we differentiate in teacher training? #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
@deerwood @jpsteltz "proper, professional recognition from admin" - what exactly do you mean by that? #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
aliflorida: |
RT @olafelch: @MZimmer557: rewards s/b be given to those teachers that do more: Club Sponsor, Coach, Team Leader, Dept. Head, etc, #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
pharmakon: |
@tomwhitby and grade to grade, class to class, etc etc. #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
EricTownsley: |
RT @MZimmer557: rewards need to be given to those teachers that do more: Club Sponsor, Coach, Team Leader, Dept. Head, etc, etc, etc #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
angelbrady: |
@rliberni I mean money in the sense of funding a project or technology that teacher wanted to use in class #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@MissCheska In my experience the eff tchrs given the stdts that need the most help then punished w/ highstakes testing system #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
rkiker: |
How about rewards to teachers that engage kids in community? Like building local websites or community service? #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
cybraryman1: |
@olafelch I served as a lead teacher to mentor new teachers and I was paid more. I did go for training as a lead teacher. #edchat |
| 4:08 pm |
deerwood: |
#edchat Few teachers enter the profession for the money but that shouldn't become an excuse for poor pay and exploitation of time |
| 4:09 pm |
StarrMatica: |
Doesn't offering a reward imply that teachers aren't already working as hard as they can for their students? #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
rliberni: |
@olafelch should we have leader boards then? Teacher of the month (they have this in industry) #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Julian3576: #Edchat How do innovative teachers get rewarded currently? <??? as long as a class get good SATS innovation is just a bonus. |
| 4:09 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@MissCheska - I agree. The better you do your job, the more responsibility you get. Is that a reward? #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @deerwood: Fewteachers enter profession for the money but that shouldn't become an excuse for poor pay and exploitation of time #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@eduinnovation Yes, hard to say what we want. Many of us have to pay for our prof. development. I would like more opp. 2 learn! #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
usamimi74: |
I like the idea of "incentives": conference for Teach who actualy use it, Tech hardware distribution based on extra training & use #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
michellek107: |
Rewards 4 'successful' teaching=stipends to attend conf's, additional opps for PD THAT I CHOOSE (important!) #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @tomwhitby: @pharmakon Once a school establishes a model of excellence it should model it for its teachers #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
olafelch: |
@cybraryman1 That's a fair reward. #edchat |
| 4:09 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@MissCheska In my experience the eff tchrs given the stdts that need the most help then punished w/ highstakes testing system #edchat -ditto |
| 4:10 pm |
izadmajid: |
RT @zulfadly: When a student tells you how much you've influenced their lives. That in itself is a reward you can't buy #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
BryantHistoryT: |
#edchat Money is the root of too many problems. Financial incentives will do more harm than good |
| 4:10 pm |
web20classroom: |
@eplybon Exactly...it just is the way we do it...therefore, should that be rewarded? #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
rliberni: |
@angelbrady aha yes I agree #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
RT @cybraryman1: Great teachers should be paid more money as mentors or lead teachers to help other teachers #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
l_missbossy: |
In my case a Thank You would be rewarding enough #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
Brunsell: |
I fully agree that a good "reward" is PD money used for professional growth OR more innovation. #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
raffelsol: |
I am rewarded when a student has graduated and comes back to visit. means I made a difference in their life. #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
MissCheska: |
@ShellTerrell Exactly! Puts them bw a rock & a hard place - but maybe that's y admin do that bc they know eff tchrs will find a way! #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
rliberni: |
@D3OT what rewards do you mean? #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
AndreaGenevieve: |
@usamimi74 tech rewards would be amazing! #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
usamimi74: |
RT @michellek107: Rewards 4 'successful' teaching=stipends to attend conf's, additional opps for PD THAT I CHOOSE #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
michellek107: |
@dorieturner I think #rttt is ridiculous and turns education into a contest. Adds more 'haves' and 'have nots.' #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
akenuam: |
@deerwood and i have always wondered how the historic gender wage gap has played a role in teachers low salaries today #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
rkiker: |
I would personally like rewards like tuition reimbursement and PD- even a ticket to NECC! #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
cnansen: |
RT @michellek107: I think money as a reward (i.e. merit pay) is detrimental to collaboration in education. #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
Nashua_Online: |
A Student's Views / Technology and Learning - Inside Higher Ed: http://bit.ly/aI2Mw5 via #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
worsttofirst: |
Reward Innovation: Dist. need better channels 2 service learning grants which incl. teacher stipends #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
StarrMatica: |
RT @usamimi74: I like the idea of "incentives": conference for Teach who actualy use it, hardware distribution based training & use #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Teacher Salaries - International Comparison: http://bit.ly/94qWdL #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam In some countries the money is significant, as is the job security. #edchat |
| 4:10 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Why does Edu policy punish tchrs - take tenure, fire, limit benefits? Edu policy pro teachers would be reward for me! #Edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
sjhannam: |
@ShellTerrell #edchat. Passion 4 teaching important.So is a living wage.Mybe some teachers lucky that 2nd not priority (other income)? |
| 4:11 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
RT @rkiker: I would personally like rewards like tuition reimbursement and PD- even a ticket to NECC! #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@web20classroom agree that we should all be innovating, but we all know of teachers who cruise in &out at the bell and make more $ #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
rkiker: |
RT @Brunsell: I fully agree that a good "reward" is PD money used for professional growth OR more innovation. #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: Teacher Salaries - International Comparison: http://bit.ly/94qWdL #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @rkiker: I would personally like rewards like tuition reimbursement and PD- even a ticket to NECC! #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon Thdere are some acceptable guidelines and skills.-authentic learning, problem solving, collaboration #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
pharmakon: |
@tomwhitby so what may be reward at one school may not in another, depending on the model! So many slippery slopes! #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
MissCheska: |
@rliberni What about giving teachers venue to showcase their good work? Let them present @ conferences, speakers, etc #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
The best reward for me would be for my students to be exempted from the high stakes test. #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
flourishingkids: |
RT @rliberni: RT @tomwhitby: @pharmakon Once a school establishes a model of excellence it should model it for its teachers #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
eduinnovation: |
If we provide tangible reward for good teachers...do we have to provide tangible reward for good learners? #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Why does Edu policy punish tchrs - tenure, fire, limit benefits? Edu policy pro teachers would be reward for me #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
BryantHistoryT: |
RT @thenerdyteacher RT @cybraryman1: Our mentor program is somewhat competitive and eveyone who serves is paid the same. #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
kbconway1: |
SO TRUE! RT@AndreaGenevieve Passion should seed innovation #edchat |
| 4:11 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@usamimi74 @michellek107 #edchat - I love the conf $ reward idea. Let me find helpful PD. |
| 4:12 pm |
kaltsas: |
RT @pharmakon: If a starting teacher's salary was 50k, there would be no problem about getting "highly qualified" applicants for those positions! #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
sjhannam: |
@ShellTerrell #edchat. Living wage,support and development opportunity,feeling valued in profession,tech/educ resources. All important. |
| 4:12 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MissCheska: What about giving teachers venue to showcase their good work? Let them present @ conferences, speakers, etc #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon Forget Merit pay. Use money to support best practices and mentoring programs. #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch: i think any of us with families thinks $ and job security r crucial components... #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
l_missbossy: |
RT @MissCheska: @rliberni What about giving teachers venue to showcase their good work? Let them present @ conferences, speakers, etc #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
abfromz: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: Teacher Salaries - International Comparison: http://bit.ly/94qWdL #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
dorieturner: |
@michellek107 @teachingwithsoul So, you all prefer formula-style funding to competitive grants? #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
solivo11: |
In this economy, stipends seem unrealistic. But, effective teachers are always looking for more time. #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
AndreaGenevieve: |
@MissCheska I think sharing ideas and innovation is a great way to reward educators. More can benefit from it #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
akenuam: |
how can i give 210% to my job when being forced to work two jobs to feed the kids? #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
How about asking innovative teachers to run workshops? This would be an intrinsic reward #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
olafelch: |
@rliberni Leader Boards... Ouch! But there should be some sort of transparency regarding performance. #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
rliberni: |
@MissCheska I agree I think recognition can be very powerful and gvining peopleopportunities to demonstrate beyond their school #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
How do others that are successful in their professions get rewarded? doctors, engineers, artists - with higher pay. #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
betswan: |
RT @rliberni: RT @rkiker: I would personally like rewards like tuition reimbursement and PD- even a ticket to NECC! #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @tomwhitby: @pharmakon Forget Merit pay. Use money to support best practices and mentoring programs. #edchat |
| 4:12 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @sjhannam: #edchat. Passion 4 teaching important.So is a living wage.Mybe some teachers lucky that 2nd not priority (other income)? |
| 4:13 pm |
MZimmer557: |
we are "rewarding" teachers who use tech by providing tech to them as part of my job...so far it seems to be working. More FLIP use #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
rkiker: |
I would like to see teachers who engage and promote respect reward as opposed to dictators in the classroom-that is real world #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @sjhannam: #edchat. Living wage,support and development opportunity,feeling valued in profession,tech/educ resources. All important. |
| 4:13 pm |
jpsteltz: |
how r we measuring effective teachers? #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @abfromz: RT @MatthiasHeil: Teacher Salaries - International Comparison: http://bit.ly/94qWdL #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
EricTownsley: |
To me, trust is a big key in admin/teacher relationships. If admin trust tchr to do the job, that says a lot! #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
physicscarp: |
Are there any communities that give teachers tax breaks for living in the same town they teach in? #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @solivo11: In this economy, stipends seem unrealistic. But, effective teachers are always looking for more time. #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
Discussion of higher pay for better performance in teaching field is a taboo. #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
jpsteltz: |
what r standards 4 teachers? I could see teachers who don't 'bother' admin w/ discipline issues, etc. earning merit pay #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @tomwhitby: Forget Merit pay. Use money to support best practices and mentoring programs. #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
JeanneBernish: |
RT @rliberni: @ShellTerrell children who excel often get xtra work too! Success can be punishing! #edchat #gifted |
| 4:13 pm |
rliberni: |
@olafelch agreed (tongue in cheek) but yes aknowledging and celebrating success #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
MissCheska: |
@jpsteltz What does proper professional recognition look like? #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @eduinnovation: If we provide tangible reward for good teachers...do we have to provide tangible reward for good learners? #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon with more school to school the Dist to dist collaboration things will begin to standardize. Tech helps share stuff #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@ShellTerrell Do that alot in Cali: ask innovative teachers to run workshops This would be an intrinsic reward ##Edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @MZimmer557: we are "rewarding" teachers who use tech by providing tech to them as part of my job...so far it seems to be working. More FLIP use #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @tomwhitby: Forget Merit pay. Use money to support best practices and mentoring programs. #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
cybraryman1: |
Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others (writing curriculum, mentoring, leading PD workshops..) #edchat |
| 4:13 pm |
Brunsell: |
Highest paid degrees (2010 survey)...education is not on the list. http://www.teachingscience20.com/ #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch differentiate with different pd opportunities, roles in PD, etc #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
usamimi74: |
also like idea of gettin job guaranteed for 1 yr while these tchrs get 2 go help, LAWMAKERS figure out wat education is about & need #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
evab2001: |
@TheNerdyTeacher @misscheska I think it happens cos U want 2 work more,if U can stop urslf&do what u sppsed 2 do u bcome like others #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @cybraryman1: Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others (writing curriculum, mentoring, leading PD workshops..) #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
mister_jim: |
#edchat I think schs should allow creative tchrs option 2 expand their creativity through support frm mgmt & space to implement their ideas |
| 4:14 pm |
k_shelton: |
@rliberni @MissCheska I like that idea. Districts/schools should encourage conference participation via presentations etc. #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam I agree, but I get annoyed with colleagues who then complain about the conditions. #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: @MissCheska I agree recognition can be very powerful & giving ppl opportunities to demonstrate beyond their schl #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
insidetheschool: |
RT @izadmajid: RT @zulfadly: When a student tells you how much you've influenced their lives [...] is a reward you can't buy #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
akenuam: |
giving them a say in the policies that affect their everyday realities #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Brunsell: Highest paid degrees (2010 survey)...education is not on the list. http://www.teachingscience20.com/ #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Both merit pay and best practices/mentoring programs may kindle envy, how/why are the latter two better? @tomwhitby #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
MissCheska: |
@thenerdyteacher Maybe in the admins' eyes it's a reward - more responsibility, more trust? #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
usamimi74: |
RT @physicscarp: Are there any communities that give teachers tax breaks for living in the same town they teach in? #edchat |
| 4:14 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Agree! RT @EricTownsley: trust is a big key in admin/teacher relationships. If admin trust tchr to do the job, that says a lot! #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
evab2001: |
@cybraryman1 extra pay 4 that, that will be gr8 #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
RussGoerend: |
RT @eduinnovation: If we provide tangible reward for good teachers...do we have to provide tangible reward for good learners? #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
MissCheska: |
@AndreaGenevieve Very true! Create a cycle of learning! #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @physicscarp: Are there any communities that give teachers tax breaks for living in the same town they teach in? #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Thats how I saw it...RT @MissCheska: @thenerdyteacher Maybe in the admins' eyes it's a reward - more responsibility, more trust? #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
k_shelton: |
@cybraryman1 exactly. However, and unfortunately, many teachers do those very things but for free rather than being compensated #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
Yes! RT @MZimmer557: we are "rewarding" teachers who use tech by providing tech to them as part of my job...seems to be working. #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
pharmakon: |
Anyone else double-checking grammar and spelling in this chat full of teachers?! :D #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
worsttofirst: |
Reward Recruiting: Referral $$ to teachers 4 bringing NEW educators into EDU #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
nsharoff: |
so 'wrong' on so many level I don't know where 2 begin; plus WHO determines 'excellence' #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @jpsteltz: what r standards 4 teachers? I could c tchrs who don't 'bother' admin w/ discipline issues, etc. earning merit pay #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
evab2001: |
RT @flourishingkids: I teach because I want to make a difference. When I enter my classroom, I simply want the support and respect to do my job well. #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
michellek107: |
@dorieturner #rttt was not really represented as grant $$. Seemed more like "Who's smarter than a 5th grader." #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
MZimmer557: |
I makes $20,000 less than the average American who has a Master's degree... Where is the reward in having that degree in edu? #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MicheleBlueston: Perhaps the only "real" competition is the 1 with ourself-- do better than we did before-grow, learn, expand #edchat |
| 4:15 pm |
olafelch: |
There are already a lot of suggestions for reward, but we are all skipping around the subject of how to measure success. #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
akenuam: |
my school let me pick my grade and subjects, design my own schedule, gave me more freedom - that made a world of diff 4 me. #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
eduinnovation: |
Maybe the best reward for great teachers is knowing that poor teachers will be "gently" removed from the profession. #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
usamimi74: |
RT @akenuam: giving them a say in the policies that affect their everyday realities #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
nsharoff: |
I know 4 myself, that my definition of 'excellence' changes year 2 year depending on my class #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@teachingwthsoul I'd like my training led by teachers I know & admire than strangers I've never worked with #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @akenuam: giving them a say in the policies that affect their everyday realities #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
l_missbossy: |
RT @olafelch: There are already a lot of suggestions for reward, but we are all skipping around the subject of how to measure success. #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
MZimmer557: |
especially when most Master's classes are "Here is your money, turn in the work, here is your A" kind of system #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
jpsteltz: |
@MissCheska frequent observations and positive professional discussion #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
zulfadly: |
RT @cybraryman1: Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others (writing curriculum, mentoring, leading PD workshops..) #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
dancallahan: |
@Brunsell if the "good" teachers get money for more PD, how does that help the other teachers get better? #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
rkiker: |
#edchat and let's not reward on test scores, when is the last time a manager was rewarded for an employee passing a quiz ? |
| 4:16 pm |
Mamacita: |
@pharmakon Grammar and spelling determine whether or not I even bother to read something! #edchat |
| 4:16 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Agree! RT @ShellTerrell: @teachingwthsoul I'd like my training led by teachers I know & admire than strangers I've never worked with #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
usamimi74: |
@pharmakon shrinkin tweets #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
michellek107: |
I would also like more time to observe teachers and classrooms outside my school/dist. That should be the norm, not a reward. #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @olafelch: A lot of suggestions for reward, but we are all skipping around the subject of how to measure success. #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
insidetheschool: |
Wouldn't this be nice? RT @rliberni: RT @cybraryman1: Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others [...] #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
@pharmakon I expect a high level of vocabulary, too :) #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
brendasherry: |
@MZimmer557 I definitely didn't do mine for the $$ here in Canada. It gets me $1000 extra per year and cost me $10 K #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@MissCheska #edchat More trust to be innovative is a good thing. Maybe 1st shot a PD funds or district grants. That's a reward. |
| 4:17 pm |
cybraryman1: |
@k_shelton I know as I did not get anything for many of the things that I always did but I was glad to help teachers & children #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
VanessaSCassie: |
I'm sad that I have to miss #edchat today...keep me posted on great ideas shared later! (and I'll be looking for the archive too) |
| 4:17 pm |
EricTownsley: |
@MZimmer557 I had to pay for my own masters, most companies pay for their employees to go back to school #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
teachernz: |
taht internation salaries chart is up to 6 years out of date. salary is comparative- as a teacher I earn double the average NZ wage #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
tomwhitby: |
Merit Pay:A tip Jar at the front of the class will speed us along to the race to the top! #edchat It does not work! |
| 4:17 pm |
akenuam: |
@shellterrell Teach for America has a teachign as leadership rubric which is among the best i have seen- http://bit.ly/ca1PB7 #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
abfromz: |
RT @akenuam: my school gave me more freedom - that made a world of diff 4 me. - for me too! #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@sjhannam You bring up great points! I think innovative tchrs dedicate so much time away fr their families we have to consider this #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @eduinnovation: Maybe the best reward for great teachers knowing that poor teachers will b "gently" removed from the profession. #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
DeputyMitchell: |
#edchat when things get tough, remember why you became a teacher! I love it when I'm in the classroom and the door is shut! Me & the pupils! |
| 4:17 pm |
diemerpatrick: |
@MZimmer557 and you are more expensive for a district... #edchat |
| 4:17 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @tomwhitby: Merit Pay:A tip Jar at the front of the class will speed us along to the race to the top! #edchat It does not work! |
| 4:18 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @EricTownsley: @MZimmer557 I had to pay for my own masters, most companies pay for their employees to go back to school #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT: @dancallahan @Brunsell if the "good" teachers get money for more PD, how does that help other teachers get better? #edchat - good questn |
| 4:18 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Yes - I wonder who/what defines "best practice"/"high quality" in education... @olafelch #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @akenuam: Teach for America has a teachign as leadership rubric which is among the best i have seen- http://bit.ly/ca1PB7 #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
web20classroom: |
@flourishingkids I would agree with that...but we all know money is not why we got into this so what is the reward? #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
pharmakon: |
@Mamacita @SheldonWordNerd fo' shizzle ;) #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
Mamacita: |
These days, just being treated like the professionals we are, & assuming we know what we're doing, would be payment, too. #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
technoarena: |
#edchat Successful and innovative teachers are rewarded with more responsibility and more work. |
| 4:18 pm |
MissCheska: |
@pharmakon In my last district (NV) new tchrs w/ B.S. start @ 50K + benefits but they don't tell u start @ urban schls, sink or flot #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
Julian3576: |
@ShellTerrell #edchat Should teachers be seen as Chiefs striving for Michelin Stars, refining menu of teaching to gain top recognition? |
| 4:18 pm |
dorieturner: |
How do teachers feel about Obama's ESEA blueprint? #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
MZimmer557: |
what about those teachers that don't see tech and PD as a reward? #edchat |
| 4:18 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @michellek107: I'd like more time 2 observe teachers and classrooms outside my school/dist. Shd be the norm, not a reward #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
jhedger276: |
#edchat @DeputyMitchell , great advice. That is what I have to remind myself of all the time. |
| 4:19 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @web20classroom: @flourishingkids I would agree with that...but we know money is'nt why we got into this so what is the reward? #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @Mamacita: just being treated like the professionals we are, & assuming we know what we're doing, would be payment, too. #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @web20classroom: @flourishingkids: Money is not why we got into this... --- Amen! #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
edtechsteve: |
Crud, the #edchat topic is the one I voted for and there's no way I can participate. :( Ah well |
| 4:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#edchat @betswan I agree! If my ideas were not always seen as skeptical at 1st that would show some support |
| 4:19 pm |
mister_jim: |
#edchat sometimes a simple, "thank you for your hard work." is all it takes to make it all worthwhile. |
| 4:19 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Julian3576: #edchat Should teachers be seen as Chiefs striving for Michelin Stars, refining menu of teaching to gain top recognition? |
| 4:19 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@ShellTerrell @jpsteltz #edchat - I don't bother asmins with dis issues because they are my students, not someone elses problem. |
| 4:19 pm |
deerwood: |
#edchat Does anyone find it rewarding to receive an apple? |
| 4:19 pm |
usamimi74: |
@edtechsteve tonight @ 6. :) #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
cybraryman1: |
RT @michellek107: Rewards 4 'successful' teaching=stipends to attend conf's, additional opps for PD THAT I CHOOSE (important!) #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
MZimmer557: |
We promote teachers who have a Master's degree, but when it comes to new hires, some times the "cheaper" teacher gets hired #edchat |
| 4:19 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: RT @michellek107: I'd like more time 2 observe teachers and classrooms outside my school/dist. Shd be the norm, #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@web20classroom Yes,agreed. $$definitely not why I got into it. I do not think money is the answer. I think maybe respect is reward #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
physicscarp: |
Schools could provide 0% loans for teachers to buy new tech. Allows teachers to try it at a minimal cost before school adopts it.#edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
edutek: |
RT @akenuam: Teach for America has a teaching as leadership rubric which is among the best i have seen- http://bit.ly/ca1PB7 #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
pharmakon: |
@MissCheska the risks come with the rewards, I guess! #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: RT @web20classroom: @flourishingkids: Money is not why we got into this... --- Amen! #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Aspiring admin asked me to "reward" them by letting them serve as Admin in charge. Helped them fulfill Admin requirements. Win-Win #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
@mister_jim simple thank you: I can do without that if it's not honest/really meant #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
jpsteltz: |
AMEN RT @thenerdyteacher: @ShellTerrell #edchat - I don't bother asmins w/ dis issues b/c they are my students, not someone elses problem. |
| 4:20 pm |
eduinnovation: |
Wall Street Journal recently had a piece on how performance reviews are useless. Need input daily, not once a year. #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
teachernz: |
if we were baby sitters $$$$ $20 an hour x 30 students Wow! Who gets into teaching for the $$$ ? #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @deerwood: #edchat Does anyone find it rewarding to receive an apple? Depends who gives it |
| 4:20 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@MZimmer557 - Exactly. Salary bumps are the main reason teacher continue Ed. That and state mandates. #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT: @deerwood #edchat Does anyone find it rewarding to receive an apple? - LOL |
| 4:20 pm |
akenuam: |
student loan forgiveness #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @Julian3576: #edchat Should teachers be seen as Chefs striving for Michelin Stars, refining menu of teaching to gain recognition? |
| 4:20 pm |
Mamacita: |
RT @deerwood: #edchat Does anyone find it rewarding to receive an apple? //Only if it's the kind that begins with a capital letter. |
| 4:20 pm |
michellek107: |
@web20classroom reward could be as simple as recognition from admin and commun., additional leadership opportunities. #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
web20classroom: |
@flourishingkids Yea...or at least the acknowledment of a job well done... #edchat |
| 4:20 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@Julian3576 @andytgeezer I think the high stakes testing policies most unmotivating teacher policy there is #Edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @TheNerdyTeacher: @MZimmer557 - Exactly. Salary bumps are the main reason teacher continue Ed. That and state mandates. #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
jhedger276: |
#edchat Master's degrees take forever to repay themselves. IT has to be something you want to do for other than money |
| 4:21 pm |
towittertoo: |
@MZimmer557 becasue master's degrees have no reflection on quality of teaching- there is no correlation bt the two #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @ericmacknight: Merit pay etc attacks prob at wrong end of the beast http://is.gd/br8EU #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
evab2001: |
@ShellTerrell @Julian3576 or should just remain anonymous as they always did/do? #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
pharmakon: |
Dang you people, I should be spending my lunch catching up on Lost and not engaged in this interesting discussion! #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
cybraryman1: |
When I was a cooperating teacher (for student teachers) I got a free course from that college which was nice #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
olafelch: |
@teachernz Lots of people get into the job for the money. #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @ShellTerrell: I think the high stakes testing policies most unmotivating teacher policy there is #Edchat #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
doctorjeff: |
There is reward for professional service, personal reward, but fundamentally reward needs to be driven by ed goals. #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
k_shelton: |
RT @ESLlibrary: How do others that are successful in their professions get rewarded? doctors, engineers, artists - with higher pay. #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
cybraryman1: |
RT @tomwhitby: Good and successful teachers should be rwarded with support, encouragement ,and recognition. #edchat (and a chocolate bar) |
| 4:21 pm |
teachernz: |
"That works well for your students. Can you share what you did with your colleagues?" #edchat |
| 4:21 pm |
edutek: |
#edchat I think fazing out Standardized Test system would be the best reward for teachers |
| 4:21 pm |
eduinnovation: |
@TheNerdyTeacher Salary bumps are also the reason "ineffective" "unskilled" teachers stay in education #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
hadleyjf: |
@tomwhitby Chocolate bar goes a long way! #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@thenerdyteacher I don't either! I've never seen a student reformed by being suspended #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
I believe seeing self-confidence, development & creativity grow in students is more reward than ANY amount of money! #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
dlourcey: |
@mister_jim #edchat I absolutely agree. Leaders need to be aware that the people who get the vision done need to be encouraged and edified |
| 4:22 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@tomwhitby Starbucks Cards too! #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @MZimmer557: promote, not as in promotion, but as in "advertise" #edchat (Brilliant insight!!!) |
| 4:22 pm |
MZimmer557: |
@towittertoo exactly my point, so why require them....because it looks good on school report cards #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
JaneBozarth: |
Right! RT @MZimmer557 what about those teachers that don't see tech and PD as a reward? #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
hollysuel: |
Aren't good & successful teachers motivated intrinsically anyway? #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @akenuam: RT @ShellTerrell: I think the high stakes testing policies most unmotivating teacher policy there is #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
jpsteltz: |
I want admin 2 have my back.in order for that to happen they need 2 know what I do.they need 2 observe all of us more often.respect #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
seanbanville: |
RT @tomwhitby: Merit Pay:A tip Jar at the front of the class will speed us along to the race to the top! #edchat It does not work! |
| 4:22 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: RT @Julian3576: Should teachers be seen as Chefs striving for Michelin Stars, refining menu of teaching to gain recog? #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
jasonschmidt123: |
RT @edutek: #edchat I think fazing out Standardized Test system would be the best reward for teachers |
| 4:22 pm |
rliberni: |
#edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
jhedger276: |
#edchat I would even take an apple right now! Some days admin need to know their actions are very demoralizing |
| 4:22 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: I believe seeing self-confidence, development & creativity grow in students is more reward than ANY amount of money! #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: @teachernz Lots of people get into the job for the money. #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
My mother's school gets access to thankful parent volunteers - parent involvement is a reward, and help is never unwelcome! #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
web20classroom: |
@michellek107 And I think those are much more meaninful than a few extra dollars each month... #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@evab2001 Good point! I think many remain anonymous till there's a movie about them #edchat |
| 4:22 pm |
flourishingkids: |
Leaders should facilitate innovation by allowing time during staff mtgs for collaboration, modeling, sharing resources. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
mister_jim: |
@MatthiasHeil I agree. But sincerity is rewarded with respect and loyalty by staff. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @jasonschmidt123: RT @MatthiasHeil: Yes - I wonder who/what defines "best practice"/"high quality" in education... @olafelch #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
doctorjeff: |
So I strongly believe that teachers need to be rewarded against student achievement - which is a big pbm 4 me. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
olafelch: |
@edutek How does that benefit the good teachers? #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
edutek: |
That's a nice reward @akenuam: student loan forgiveness #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
Mamacita: |
I have seen many teachers who did not dress, act, or talk like professionals, but were shocked that they were not treated as such. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
zulfadly: |
RT @cybraryman1: RT @tomwhitby: Good and successful teachers should be rwarded with support, encouragement ,and recognition. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
hadleyjf: |
Reward = time off on Tuesdays for #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
seanbanville: |
RT @cybraryman1: Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others (writing curriculum, mentoring, leading PD workshops..) #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
usamimi74: |
RT @edutek: That's a nice reward @akenuam: student loan forgiveness #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@pharmakon Grammar and syntax often suspended in texting in Social Media. All is okay. Special dispensation #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
doctorjeff: |
Teaching is not for the sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
How about more holiday time off for successful teaching? #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
eduinnovation: |
As an administrator, I am beginning to imagine the PRESSURE of evaluations knowing that PD $$ or Grad $$, merit pay is on the line #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
MZimmer557: |
RT @edutek: #edchat I think fazing out Standardized Test system would be the best reward for teachers |
| 4:23 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@ShellTerrell nothing like taking a student out of the classroom to "teach" them a lesson. #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
teachernz: |
@olafelch errr...so they're looking to earn a wage or make a fortune? #edchat |
| 4:23 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @jhedger276: #edchat I would even take an apple right now! Some days admin need to know their actions are very demoralizing |
| 4:23 pm |
Ourlesson: |
#edchat Innovative & inspring teachers deserve recognition, but can only gain it by sharing their practice with others http://is.gd/b6O60 |
| 4:24 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @doctorjeff: Teaching is not for the sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
seanbanville: |
RT @ShellTerrell: How about asking innovative teachers to run workshops? This would be an intrinsic reward #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @cybraryman1: RT @tomwhitby: Good and successful teachers shd be rwarded with suppt, encouragmnt ,and recog. (and a choc bar) #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
flourishingkids: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
technoarena: |
RT @towittertoo: @MZimmer557 becasue master's degrees have no reflection on quality of teaching- there is no correlation bt the two #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @tomwhitby: Merit Pay:A tip Jar at the front of the class will speed us along to the race to the top! #edchat It does not work! |
| 4:24 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
seems a lot of these incentives could be used with students too #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @doctorjeff: Teaching is not for the sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
MathPrinciples: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
@eduinnovation Really? I thought it was because admins weren't doing their job. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
leadamerica: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: I believe seeing self-confidence, development & creativity grow in students is more reward than ANY amount of money! #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @doctorjeff: There is reward for professional service, personal reward, but fundamentally reward needs to be driven by ed goals. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
doctorjeff: |
But if system's expectations of student achievement are screwed up, then reward sys for teachers is screwed up. One follows other. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
@Mamacita Yes, fuzzy holiday sweaters may win points with young students, but it makes me cringe to see one in adults settings :) #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
olafelch: |
@ESLlibrary More time off would be difficult to build into the timetable. #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
Annemazer: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
web20classroom: |
RT @2footgiraffe: seems a lot of these incentives could be used with students too #edchat |
| 4:24 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@ShellTerrell #Edchat My heart might stop if that happened. |
| 4:24 pm |
deerwood: |
RT @physicscarp: @deerwood I find it incredibly rewarding when my students simply say "Thank you" when leaving class. #edchat well said! |
| 4:25 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
Joga5: |
@ShellTerrell Adding to that if a government allowed embedding and planned for sustainability then I would be happier #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @hadleyjf: Reward = time off on Tuesdays for #edchat GOOD IDEA!! |
| 4:25 pm |
teachernz: |
you mean you don't get extra pay for mentoring, leading curriculum, providing workshops? #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
olafelch: |
RT@ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @seanbanville: RT @ShellTerrell: How about asking innovative teachers to run workshops? This would be an intrinsic reward #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
Mamacita: |
Tech-savvy admins. who understand the context of playing to a different audience every 40 min. would be nice, too. #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Even small gratitude pieces like covering duty schedule is a gr8 support! Did this often for my teachers as admin.They enjoyed it! #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @bhsprincipal: What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
Julian3576: |
@ShellTerrell @andytgeezer League tables can make or brake a school, but numbers have on reflection on what is happening in class. #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
gericoats: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @doctorjeff: Teaching is not for the sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:25 pm |
raffelsol: |
RT @wmchamberlain: So, how are good teachers identified? #edchat - not with testing, but with student succes. |
| 4:25 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @rliberni: RT @hadleyjf: Reward = time off on Tuesdays for #edchat GOOD IDEA!! |
| 4:25 pm |
pharmakon: |
@bhsprincipal supportive admin, supportive parents, and chocolate chip cookies! #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
akenuam: |
@rliberni in today's times, not really. such little respect for teachers today. #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
gericoats: |
RT @tomwhitby: Good and successful teachers should be rwarded with support, encouragement ,and recognition. #edchat (and a chocolate bar) |
| 4:26 pm |
ErgoEdTech: |
Very interesting conversations happening via the search on #edchat today. Check it out! |
| 4:26 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @deerwood: RT @physicscarp: @deerwood I find it incredibly rewarding when my students simply say "Thank you" when leaving class. #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
raffelsol: |
small gratitude pieces like covering duty schedule is a gr8 support! Did this often for my teachers as admin. #edchat Love the idea! |
| 4:26 pm |
StarrMatica: |
Should peer review be incorporated into teacher evaluation rather than just admin. driven? Would this need to be anonymous? #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
Mamacita: |
@SheldonWordNerd I agree with that, 100%. Makes me doubt a person's mentality. #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
MZimmer557: |
The greatest rewards for teachers will never come from the fed, state, or local gov't. It will come a from a student. #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
MissCheska: |
@michellek107 Agree, observing other teachers would lead to exposure to more ideas, practices, etc #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @tomwhitby: Good and successful teachers should be rwarded with support, encouragement ,and recognition. #edchat (and a chocolate bar) |
| 4:26 pm |
flourishingkids: |
Autonomy, opportun. to grow, strong ldrship RT@ bhsprincipal What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
dpeter: |
RT @MZimmer557: The greatest rewards for teachers will never come from the fed, state, or local gov't. It will come a from a student. #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
hadleyjf: |
RT @bhsprincipal: What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @rliberni: RT @seanbanville: RT @ShellTerrell: Asking innovative teachers to run workshops ...intrinsic reward --- I like that!! #edchat |
| 4:26 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
#edchat @thenerdyteacher We're good enough to make movies about but who ever heard of them asking Jaime Escalante to be Sec of Edu. |
| 4:27 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
@doctorjeff absolutely and how do assess learning when payment by test results is easier for them? #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
doctorjeff: |
My key pbm- I think many schools focus on wrong skill sets, & good teachers know it, so reward system 4tchers will reflect bad ed.#edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
web20classroom: |
@michellek107 Bingo! That is what I would want...more funding to send me to all these great learning opportunites all over. #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
deerwood: |
@physicscarp Spot on! Praise or recognition from pupils or parents often outweighs all other incentives/rewards #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @doctorjeff: Teaching is not for the sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
mister_jim: |
@MatthiasHeil again, true. But it won't be valued without the context. #edchat I still find it invigorating to be praised. |
| 4:27 pm |
olafelch: |
@teachernz: #edchat Nothing wrong with earning a wage, but the pay's not that bad. |
| 4:27 pm |
learningcouncil: |
Perhaps good and successful teachers should get greater autonomy in how they teach #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
raffelsol: |
RT @hadleyjf: RT @bhsprincipal: What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat 1 is freedom to teach. |
| 4:27 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @malcolmbellamy: @doctorjeff absolutely and how do assess learning when payment by test results is easier for them? #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
jasonschmidt123: |
#edchat How can you objectively measure something as subjective as teacher effectiveness? Test results do not reflect tchr performance. |
| 4:27 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Joga5: Adding to that if a government allowed embedding and planned for sustainability then I would be happier #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
raffelsol: |
RT @deerwood: @physicscarp Spot on! Praise or recognition from pupils or parents often outweighs all other incentives/rewards #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @deerwood: @physicscarp Spot on! Praise or recognition from pupils or parents often outweighs all other incentives/rewards #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
#edchat @thenerdyteacher We're good enough to make movies about but who ever heard of them asking Jaime Escalante to be Sec of Edu. |
| 4:27 pm |
j_ashton: |
How do we define good teaching? Who evaluates it and how? If we don't have the answers to this how can we talk about incentives? #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
gericoats: |
RT @ShellTerrell: How about asking innovative teachers to run workshops? This would be an intrinsic reward #edchat |
| 4:27 pm |
raffelsol: |
RT @learningcouncil: Perhaps good and successful teachers should get greater autonomy in how they teach #edchat I agree! |
| 4:27 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
@raffelsol define student success and show how that can be tied to one teacher #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
reasoningmind: |
RT @web20classroom: But what is innovative teaching? If we see something "Innovative" shouldn't that just be the way we all teach? #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
michellek107: |
@malcolmbellamy esp. when the test producers are helping to fund all the research. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Having good/exemplary teachers run workshops, however, punishes students...-) #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
pharmakon: |
@j_ashton agreed! mentioned that at the start, too #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
abfromz: |
RT @bhsprincipal: What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@Philip_Cummings TY! Wish more admin would try. Makes a difference in how we are perceived, builds trust when we give our time. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
k_shelton: |
@eduinnovation the major issue I have with that is how do you define a "poor" teacher and based upon who's evaluation #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @doctorjeff: Teaching isn't t for sake of the teacher but for the sake of the student - which is why we go into teaching. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
zulfadly: |
RT @rliberni: RT @deerwood: @physicscarp Praise or recognition from pupils or parents often outweighs all other incentives #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
worsttofirst: |
Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Share your #FavTeacher http://ow.ly/1xWkC #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
cybraryman1: |
RT @MZimmer557: The greatest rewards for teachers will never come from the fed, state, or local gov't. It will come from a student. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
deerwood: |
#edchat I wonder do rewards/recognition/incentives we seek change with time/experience in the profession? |
| 4:28 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
When our governments take the leads by making Edu policies that support teachers then rest will eventually follow #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
@michellek107 that is easy for me the tech teacher, unfortunately not so much for th English teacher. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
teachernz: |
@StarrMatica we are peer reviewed in NZ at our school at least #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
gericoats: |
@shellTerrell we have tchrs now doing tech prof ed in my dist. I am very excited! very hopeful tchrs will take part. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
RT @bhsprincipal: What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat - Support, support, support |
| 4:28 pm |
solivo11: |
I agree with @jpsteltz . I would feel most rewarded with knowing that admin has my back and will give me leeway to be innovative #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
Mamacita: |
Mediocre, no-wave-making teachers are honored, & creative, caring, wave-makers are punished by admin. How can we speak of rewards? #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
doctorjeff: |
KEY IRONY - you can teach the wrong things really well, get rewarded 4 teaching it well, and our kids and nation will all suffer. #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
learningcouncil: |
In India, teachers got to choose which students could enroll in their class and vice versa #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
dorieturner: |
#edchat are teachers happy with Arne Duncan and Obama? |
| 4:28 pm |
rliberni: |
I think praise from students, satisfaction with a job well done and some recognition from peers and 'masters' should do it! #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
stevekatz: |
RT @ShellTerrell: When our governments take the leads by making Edu policies that support teachers then rest will eventually follow #edchat |
| 4:28 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @ShellTerrell: When our governments makes Edu policies that support teachers then rest will eventually follow #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @jasonschmidt123: #edchat How can you objectively measure something as subj as tchr effectiveness? Test results don't reflect per4mance. |
| 4:29 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
Could good teaching be recognized/rewarded by giving T greater/more autonomy? Trust them as proven professional. #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@bhsprincipal My top 3: Supportive admin, enthusiastic and collaborative colleagues, some freedom/autonomy for classroom instruction #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
teachernz: |
@olafelch like i said... I earn double the average wage in nz... #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
@bhsprincipal Not that i consider myself a good teacher..... #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
evab2001: |
@rliberni: RT @deerwood: RT @physicscarp: @deerwood sometimes that thank you is better than anything #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
flourishingkids: |
Yes, stories of success from our former students and families is a huge reward. #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
cybraryman1: |
I treasure the most the thank you notes from my students. #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @deerwood: @physicscarp Praise or recognition from pupils or parents often outweighs all other incentives. --- Absolutely! #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
jpsteltz: |
I c way 2 many good tchrs protecting themselves in their shells 4 fear of no support from admin...we r limited by our own creativity #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @raffelsol: RT @learningcouncil: Perhaps good and successful teachers should get greater autonomy in how they teach #edchat I agree! |
| 4:29 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @deerwood: #edchat I wonder do rewards/recognition/incentives we seek change with time/experience in the profession? |
| 4:29 pm |
raffelsol: |
@wmchamberlain those are the things not tangible which makes rewards programs for teaching almost impossible. no easy solution. #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Could good teaching be recognized/rewarded by giving T greater/more autonomy? Trust them as proven professional. #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
gericoats: |
#edchat as a tchr, I'm not looking for rewards beyond respect, autonomy, great colleagues, and student success, that's the best reward |
| 4:29 pm |
olafelch: |
@teachernz Peer review is good in a team-spirited staffroom #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
hadleyjf: |
Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
MissCheska: |
@arbaldwin Honestly I think it's mostly intrinsic motivation - I visited as many teachers as I could bc I was greedy LOL #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
akenuam: |
we need to stop BLAMING teachers for achievement/opportunity gaps and start ACTING #edchat |
| 4:29 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @ShellTerrell: When our governments take the leads by making Edu policies that support teachers then rest will eventually follow #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @raffelsol: RT @learningcouncil: Perhaps good and successful teachers should get greater autonomy in how they teach #edchat I agree! |
| 4:30 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
test numbers are easier to reward than real learning developments ..will they trust teacher assessment? #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: I think praise fr stdts, satisfaction w a job well done and some recognition from peers and 'masters' should do it! #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
marisacp51: |
A supportive administration? //What are the top three things great teachers look for in a school? #edchat (via @bhsprincipal) |
| 4:30 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
@teachingwthsoul Yes. Demonstrates value in relationships, too. #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
abfromz: |
RT @ShellTerrell: When our governments take the leads by making Edu policies that support teachers then rest will eventually follow #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
MZimmer557: |
RT @Mamacita: Mediocre, no-wave-making tchrs are honored, & creative, caring, wave-makers are punished. How can we speak of rewards? #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @olafelch: @teachernz Peer review is good in a team-spirited staffroom #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @akenuam: we need to stop BLAMING teachers for achievement/opportunity gaps and start ACTING #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
edutek: |
@olafelch Fazing out Stndrdized Tst system is not a financial reward. It opens the world of possibilities for a creative educator #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
pharmakon: |
RT @akenuam: we need to stop BLAMING teachers for achievement/opportunity gaps and start ACTING #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
mister_jim: |
#edchat the long term benefit 4bein creative is u keep ur enthusiasm& determination 2succeed meanin u r a better tchr with high aspirations |
| 4:30 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
RT @dorieturner: #edchat are teachers happy with Arne Duncan and Obama? |
| 4:30 pm |
MissCheska: |
@tomwhitby LOL Yes, that chocolate bar is a must! Must be good too!! #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @rliberni: I think praise from students, satisfaction with a job well done & some recognition from peers&'masters' should do it! #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@malcolmbellamy The idea payment of rewards to system based on testing, so testing drives everything is a disgrace to education. #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
teachernz: |
@jpsteltz I see more fear of no support by colleagues than fear of admin... we still teach in disconnected little holes #edchat |
| 4:30 pm |
olafelch: |
@hadleyjf But it would be even better if you had the chance to pass on those skills to your less-able colleagues. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@teachernz Thanks for sharing. How do you decide who reviews who and is it anonymous? #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
hadleyjf: |
We have our 8th graders write Thank-You notes before they graduate 2 anyone who has helped them on their way.Amazing who they choose #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
@raffelsol and that is the whole problem to rewarding teachers. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @marisacp51: A supportive administration? //What are the top 3 things gr8 teachers look for in a school? #edchat (via @bhsprincipal) |
| 4:31 pm |
dpeter: |
My best reward? Seeing that "a ha" moment ... that glimpse of "WHOA, I GOT IT" ... a simple "thanks" ... an acknowledgement. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
rliberni: |
If teachers haven't the respect they deserve as a profession how can we fix this? #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
MZimmer557: |
My greatest reward has been former students contacting me on Facebook asking for help with a project, or checking in. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @gericoats: @shellTerrell we have tchrs now doing tech PD in my dist. #edchat We do this too. Best ever. |
| 4:31 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @teachernz: I see more fear of no support by colleagues than fear of admin... we still teach in disconnected little holes #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
eduinnovation: |
@k_shelton BING.exactly. Who is doing the evaluating is going to become a major issue if you add rewards. Reputation as easy reviewr #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
Absolutely. & their desire 2 reconnect after yrs. RT @cybraryman1: I treasure the most the thank you notes from my students. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
RT @doctorjeff: @malcolmbellamy The idea payment of rewards to system based on testing, so testing drives everything is a disgrace to education. #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
jpsteltz: |
genuine support is a reward #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @rliberni: If teachers haven't the respect they deserve as a profession how can we fix this? #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @gericoats: #edchat as a tchr, I'm not looking for rewards beyond respect, autonomy, great colleagues, & student success, the best reward |
| 4:31 pm |
bjnichols: |
The reward for teaching is student learning. Student learning is measured by progress/growth...not just a test score #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch its not that they are less able, just like our students they must be taught new innovative teaching methods #edchat |
| 4:31 pm |
olafelch: |
@teachernz That sounds fair. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
When a student asks his math teacher to attend his piano recital, you know that teacher is doing a GREAT job :) #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
tomwhitby: |
Should a Teacher who Teaches to the test and gets scores up by the year's end be rewarded with merit Pay and accolades for success? #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
evab2001: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @marisacp51: A supportive administration? //What are the top 3 things gr8 teachers look for in a school? #edchat (via @bhsprincipal) |
| 4:32 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @cybraryman1: I treasure the most the thank you notes from my students. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @flourishingkids: Yes, stories of success from our former students and families is a huge reward. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
@hadleyjf i agree nothing better than seeing students excited about the topic or lesson #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell we pair up for the year and observe, take notes provide feedback, very supportive #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @jpsteltz: genuine support is a reward - very true! #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
raffelsol: |
Motivation for each is so different that a reward program has to be individualized. Can we have IRP's for teachers =Ind. reward prgs #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @SheldonWordNerd: When a student asks his math teacher to attend his piano recital, you know that teacher is doing a GREAT job :) #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
Foleysquared: |
RT @bjnichols: The reward for teaching is student learning. Student learning is measured by progress/growth...not just a test score #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @cybraryman1: I treasure the most the thank you notes from my students. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
doctorjeff: |
My thought-let's test 2 see if testing has destroyed all learning in classroom, & if we find it hasn't, keep testing til it does. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
RT @hadleyjf: Best reward = A classroom full of sts. excited and engaged in the lesson I created! Always sends me out with a smile. #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Like this~>RT @jpsteltz: genuine support is a reward #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni respect is earned- figure out how to get more first #edchat too many teachers up on the cross quoting Albert Einstein... |
| 4:32 pm |
eduinnovation: |
If we open the door to rewards for great teaching...do we not open the door to taking from ineffective teachers? #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
pharmakon: |
@rliberni fix: a bottom up restructuring of the system to accommodate today's learners #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
MissCheska: |
@rliberni @bhsprincipal Support, support, support! #edchat |
| 4:32 pm |
gericoats: |
#edchat other teachers who are unsupportive are not my problem, I try to work with those that are, and leave the others in the dust |
| 4:32 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
A supportive administration is a good one. Most admin. feel they are supportive. Any concrete examples? #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
my best reward is seeing children gain control and ownership of their learning #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
nsharoff: |
@k_shelton @ESLlibrary those professions DO NOT necessarily have unions #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @solivo11: I agree with @jpsteltz . I would feel most rewarded w knowing admin has my back & will give me leeway to be innovative #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
Joga5: |
@tomwhitby Yes they should if that how the society measures educational success #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
hadleyjf: |
@olafelch I agree! Figuring out how to do that is always the challenge. How to respect and learn from our colleagues. #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
olafelch: |
@edutek Maybe, but cutting standardised testing removes the last vestige of control over a weak teacher. #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
rkiker: |
RT @2footgiraffe: @hadleyjf i agree nothing better than seeing students excited about the topic or lesson #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
gericoats: |
RT @doctorjeff: My thought-let's test 2 see if testing has destroyed all learning in classroom, & if we find it hasn't, keep testing til it does. #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
raffelsol: |
RT @SheldonWordNerd: I agree about a student wanting their teacher involved with their lives. #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
teachernz: |
@StarrMatica not anonymous... face to face feed back and discussion... then written ... plus we still have admin observe #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: RT @jpsteltz: genuine support is a reward - very true! #edchat |
| 4:33 pm |
nsharoff: |
@tomwhitby #edchat give me a room full of bright test-savvy students & I'll take Merit Pay; w/ current class - NOPE! |
| 4:34 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch we do not need to control "weak" teachers, we need to support and train them better. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
I'm getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Loved to work in that envirnmt RT @teachernz: we pair up for the year and observe, take notes provide feedback, very supportive #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam The question is, are they prepared to learn new methods? #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
rliberni: |
Don'e we need texactly the same support, encouragement and praise as our students? #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
jhedger276: |
@bhsprincipal # things in a school would be fair admin, great staff, and a school with a defined vision for the future. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
corriekelly: |
@evab2001 Thing gr8 tchrs lk 4 in schools? Admins who trust their tchrs, tchrs willing to work together, school-wide respon 4 stdts #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
Cherielabombe: |
How about more holiday time off for successful teaching? #edchat (via @ESLlibrary) |
| 4:34 pm |
eduinnovation: |
"I got all the low kids..it's not fair I won't get my reward." "I wish ___ was my principal, they are so easy when giving reviews." #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
rkiker: |
@ShellTerrell My kids in class right now say a successful teacher makes them excited to learn and makes them smile. That simple. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
evab2001: |
if a st says u made difference and showed me an other percpective that's success #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@SandyVarman I'd make sure that education dramatically focuses on the journey - the process of exploration- not the book of facts. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
Brunsell: |
we don't necessarily need to get rid of standardized tests -- but they need to be diagnostic, not summative #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
Good teachers should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
j_ashton: |
Love this can you imagine the storm that this would create. RT @raffelsol: IRP's for teachers =Ind. reward prgs #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
Amandalanguage: |
My reward is happy students who achieve their goals #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
I still cannot figure out how merit pay works for non-tested teachers. Arts? Vocational? #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
seanbanville: |
Politics & personality clashes make merit pay unfair, divisive and can result in a very bitter taste in the mouth. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
teachernz: |
@StarrMatica peer reviewer may be someone with expertise in the area(s) you are focusing on for the year #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
@tomwhitby If that is what the district expects, and the teacher has done her job, then yes. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Good teachers should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
corriekelly: |
RT @akenuam: @olafelch we do not need to control "weak" teachers, we need to support and train them better. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
cybraryman1: |
Administrators should make sure that they recognize the extras their teachers do. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@bhsprincipal I feel supported by admin. when concerns about student behaviors are taken seriously. Safety is critical 4 learning! #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
insidetheschool: |
I love non-monetary rewards, too, but teachers leave the profession because of long hours, little pay. #edchat |
| 4:34 pm |
michellek107: |
@rliberni 1) act like professionals, 2) dismiss those who don't 3) work with parents and communities as partners #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@SandyVarman I'd make sure that information is only a means to an end - NOT the end in itself. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
arbaldwin: |
RT @akenuam: @olafelch we do not need to control "weak" teachers, we need to support and train them better. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Julian3576: Innov teaching is often the result of a confident & inspired teacher given freedom 2 relay their skills & ideas. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam Or remove them from the profession. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
akenuam: |
@boundstaffpress in FL they would be creating new tests for those subjects, like art, PE, etc. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @SeanBanville: Politics & personality clashes make merit pay unfair, divisive and can result in a very bitter taste in the mouth. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
corriekelly: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Good teachers should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
MZimmer557: |
It seems to me, that parental support, especially in the high school setting is a great reward. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
jpsteltz: |
@teachernz great point...I agree...fear of failure or peers being too judgemental #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
arbaldwin: |
support = building in time for teachers to collaborate/debrief/share #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
rliberni: |
Many of the trad. 'rewards' are given for experience should this be switched to achievement? #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rkiker: My kids in class right now say a successful teacher makes them excited to learn and makes them smile. That simple. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell lets face it... most of us know when we're doing it wrong...really we provide our own feedback...peers facilitate that #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
davidwees: |
What's the #edchat topic today? Missed the beginning, but looks like something on reward programs for teachers. |
| 4:35 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@bhsprincipal A suportive admin walks their talk. Enagages, works collaboratively, supports studnts,teachers: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
Mamacita: |
Many admins fear adverse publicity far more than they appreciate a teacher's extra effort. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @doctorjeff: My thought-let's test 2 see if testing has destroyed all learning in classroom. #edchat |
| 4:35 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MZimmer557: It seems to me, that parental support, especially in the high school setting is a great reward. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
pharmakon: |
@akenuam I would laugh if it were not true! #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch if it is approached in the right way, yes. we cant act like these teachers dont have SOMETHING to share. we r all learners #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
truegrit: |
RT @Mamacita: Mediocre,no-wave-making teachers are honored, & creative,caring,wave-makers are punished by admin. #edchat <true in life gen. |
| 4:36 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
RT @raffelsol was a time I thought it was so cool to see my teacher at the grocery store! Like she'd landed in another dimension :) #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @bjnichols: The reward for teaching is student learning. Student learning is measured by progress/growth...not just a test score #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
olafelch: |
@insidetheschool I'm sure they do, but I wonder how many join because of the long holidays? #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
corriekelly: |
RT @teachingwthsoul: @bhsprincipal A suportive admin walks their talk. Enagages, works collaboratively, supports studnts,teachers: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
ArtsLEARNINGLab: |
RT @cybraryman1: Extra pay should be provided if teachers are helping others (writing curriculum, mentoring, leading PD workshops..) #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @rliberni: Don't we need texactly the same support, encouragement and praise as our students?--- oh come on, we're adults!-) #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
michellek107: |
@tomwhitby No. Who is to say that teacher is the only one helping kids' success? What about paras? What about specialists? #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@SandyVarman I'd make sure 2 encourage ownership in exploration by student, & tchr reward based on student's creating new knowledge. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
MissCheska: |
@cybraryman1 Those TY notes are the best, and the random drawing LOL #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Julian3576: Innov teaching is often the result of a confident & inspired teacher given freedom 2 relay their skills & ideas. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
edutek: |
@olafelch #edchat Very true. I am just saying that system has to be redefined and possibly built around greatness and not weakness |
| 4:36 pm |
arbaldwin: |
RT @teachingwthsoul: @bhsprincipal A suportive admin walks their talk. Enagages, works collaboratively, supports studnts,teachers: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @teachingwthsoul A suportive admin walks their talk. Enagages, works collab., supports studnts,teachers: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @teachernz: lets face it... most of us know when we're doing it wrong, really we provide our own feedback...peers facilitate that #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
@nsharoff @k_shelton @ESLlibrary those professions DO NOT necessarily have unions #edchat - but it is even more important with a union! |
| 4:36 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
@akenuam I've helped write one of those tests. When finished, I wasn't sure if I could pass it. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
insidetheschool: |
@boundstaffpress Merit pay for non-tested teachers is based on school ave., at least in Tx. 10 yrs. ago, it was. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
doctorjeff: |
RT @edutek: @olafelch #edchat Very true. I am just saying that system has to be redefined and possibly built around greatness and not weakness |
| 4:36 pm |
hadleyjf: |
RT @rkiker: My kids in class right now say a successful teacher makes them excited to learn and makes them smile. That simple. #edchat |
| 4:36 pm |
seanbanville: |
Management listening to teachers and trusting them enough to follow teacher initiatives would make teachers feel valued #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @SeanBanville: Politics & personality clashes make merit pay unfair, divisive and can result in a very bitter taste in the mouth. #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@teachernz I don't know, some teachers who rarely self-reflect may not realize their doing anything wrong #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
Nunavut_Teacher: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
teachernz: |
@MZimmer557 parental support is essential... no matter how much teachers value learning.. if it's not valued at home :-( #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
zulfadly: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @rkiker: My kids in class right now say a successful teacher makes them excited to learn and makes them smile. #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
mooresclassroom: |
Insightful TED talk on photos that have changed history http://bit.ly/aYuDtu #historyteacher #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @bhsprincipal A suportive admin walks the talk. Enagages, works collaboratively, supports sts,t's: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
StarrMatica: |
@teachernz: peer reviewer may be someone with expertise in the area(s) you are focusing on for the year #edchat --Thank you for the insight! |
| 4:37 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
RT @seanbanville: Management listening to teachers trusting them enough 2 follow teacher initiatives would make teachers feel valued #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@bhsprincipal Supportive admin. don't minimize problems, but encourage teamwork solutions. They value teacher input, aren't intim. #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
insidetheschool: |
@boundstaffpress We were told that art teachers could incorporate a writing objective, music a math obj., etc. #edchat |
| 4:37 pm |
evab2001: |
@seanbanville true and it's motivating and encouraging #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
worsttofirst: |
Enhance Profession: Teacher Draft Day? Like NFL. Ranked by: Creative LPs, Methods, Alt. curriculum, etc. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
rliberni: |
@MatthiasHeil don't adults need these things too? #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @tomwhitby: Should a Teacher who Teaches to the test & gets scores up by yr's end be rewarded wi merit Pay & accolades 4 success? #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@dorieturner I don't think anyone can speak for all teachers on the like or dislike of Arne Duncan #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
TheAxeR: |
RT @doctorjeff: My thought-let's test 2 see if testing has destroyed all learning in classroom, & if we find it hasn't, keep testing til it does. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
corriekelly: |
Lunchtime's over! Great #edchat Thanks all! |
| 4:38 pm |
rkiker: |
@olafelch don't know many teachers that keep teaching because of summers off-the other 10 months is not worth it if you dont love it #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
teachernz: |
@edutek we work in a deficit model of education where focus is on failure and low achievement #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: RT @MZimmer557: It seems to me, that parental support, especially in the high school setting is a great reward. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Mamacita: Many admins fear adverse publicity far more than they appreciate a teacher's extra effort. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
Julian3576: |
@ShellTerrell Innovative teaching is the often the result of a confident and inspired teacher, with freedom to use skills and ideas. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @edutek: @olafelch #edchat Very true. I'm just saying that system has 2 be redefined and possibly built around greatness and not weakness |
| 4:38 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @rkiker: My kids in class right now say a successful teacher makes them excited to learn + makes them smile. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
openstudy: |
RT @Julian3576: Innov teaching is often the result of a confident & inspired teacher given freedom 2 relay their skills & ideas. #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell fair point... #edchat |
| 4:38 pm |
pharmakon: |
RT @teachernz: @edutek we work in a deficit model of education where focus is on failure and low achievement #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
@OlafElch @ESLlibrary More time off would be difficult to build into the timetable. #edchat - good point, maybe the timetable is an issue? |
| 4:39 pm |
KWormann: |
RT @cybraryman1: Education costs money, but then so does ignorance. -- Claus Moser #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
gericoats: |
RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
Mamacita: |
Evey the driest subject can be made interesting by a good teacher who knows the subject thoroughly & can make connections. #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell but the peer should be able to highlight some of those shortcomings #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
MissCheska: |
@cybraryman1 Lucky guess? ;) Haha that's awesome! #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
izadmajid: |
RT @rliberni: RT @Philip_Cummings: Good tcrs should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
I am reminded of the of a PGCE student who left a highly paid city job to become a teacher.. a really good one #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
doctorjeff: |
KEEP FAITH: We as teachers need to embrace this noble profession & why we joined, even if educational system we work for may not. #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us? #Edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
seanbanville: |
Teachers and students are what education is all about. WHY then do non-teaching managers make the decisions? #edchat |
| 4:39 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Julian3576: Innov teaching is often the result of a confident & inspired teacher given freedom 2 relay their skills & ideas. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
deerwood: |
#edchat for me teaching is one of the most important professions in the world and being part of it is its own reward |
| 4:40 pm |
akenuam: |
LOL RT @boundstaffpress: @akenuam I've helped write one of those tests. When finished, I wasn't sure if I could pass it. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
pharmakon: |
@2footgiraffe why not one of each? Oh right.. budget cuts! #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @malcolmbellamy: I am reminded of the of a PGCE student who left a highly paid city job to become a teacher.. a really good one #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
IF admin is acquainted with what is going on in all classrooms. They can praise success of innovative teachers in front of staff. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
cybraryman1: |
RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
SheldonWordNerd: |
RT @pharmakon: RT @teachernz: @edutek we work in a deficit model of education where focus is on failure and low achievement #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
Nunavut_Teacher: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Good teachers should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
evab2001: |
@ShellTerrell sometimes a teacher tries his best sts also try his best but can't get the highest score but do their best score #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @Julian3576: Innov teaching is often the result of a confident & inspired teacher given freedom 2 relay their skills & ideas. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
I don't agree! Sorry 2 hear RT @Mamacita: Many admins fear adverse publicity far more than they appreciate a teacher's extra effort. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
olafelch: |
@akenuam I agree, but I want to support the best and don't see the need to tolerate those not ready to adapt. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
ulrikajonson: |
RT @web20classroom: But what is innovative teaching? If we see something "Innovative" shouldn't that just be the way we all teach? #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
gericoats: |
#edchat innovative tching is rewarded with support from colleagues and student success. tchrs love to see how other tchrs are being sucesful |
| 4:40 pm |
seanbanville: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us? #Edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
@rliberni I believe teachers - in comp. to other professions - are lucky to have the best and most honest feedback... in class #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
j_ashton: |
As mentioned by many "The tallest blade of grass gets cut first," so sad. Admin. can do a great deal to change this but many do not. #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
tomwhitby: |
If standardized test success is to be the standard for excellent teachers, how do teachers of non-tested subjects become excellent? #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @cybraryman1: RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:40 pm |
cybraryman1: |
I love administrators who take the chalk (or IWB)! #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
evab2001: |
@shellterrell and I think that's success #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
pharmakon: |
ok, must find food. Enjoyed seeing your ideas! #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
MissCheska: |
@bhsprincipal What I liked most about my previous admin was his open door policy - talk about issues, ideas any time #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
seanbanville: |
@ShellTerrell Admins perhaps fear innovation - it could mean the end of their jobs. #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
raffelsol: |
If you personally were going to ask for a reward, what would that be? #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
insidetheschool: |
RT @gericoats: RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
If most feel punished then why aren't our institutions, leaders, govts not asking how to make policy that appreciates our work? #Edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
olafelch: |
@rkiker I'm sure there aren't many who stay for that reason, but quite a few joined for that reason. that's wrong IMO. #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
eduinnovation: |
Did Superman, Wonder Woman, Bat Man, or Bat Girl ever ask for a reward?...but I would take an iPad #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Good teachers should also have the opportunity to mentor other teachers. Demonstrate skills b4 peers. #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us? #Edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @flourishingkids Supportive admin. don't minimize problems, but encourage teamwork solutions. Value teacher input, aren't intim. #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @seanbanville: @ShellTerrell Admins perhaps fear innovation - it could mean the end of their jobs. #edchat (v. true) |
| 4:41 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @raffelsol: If you personally were going to ask for a reward, what would that be? #edchat |
| 4:41 pm |
Mamacita: |
These days, most teachers are evaluated on their ability to keep order, & with little or no admin. support. Not right. #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
mooresclassroom: |
PLN question inspired by the latest TED talk: What photos have inspired you to take action? http://bit.ly/aYuDtu #historyteacher #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
akenuam: |
lol @eduinnovation "I would take an ipad" #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
teachernz: |
RT @cybraryman1: RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @tomwhitby: If standzd test success is the standard for excellent teachers, how do teachers of non-tested subs become excellent? #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
Nunavut_Teacher: |
RT @Philip_Cummings: Could goodteaching be recognized/rewarded by giving T greater/more autonomy? Trust them as proven professional. #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: RT @seanbanville: @ShellTerrell Admins perhaps fear innovation - it could mean the end of their jobs. #edchat (v. true) |
| 4:42 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
Agree! RT @ShellTerrell: RT @bjnichols: Student learning is measured by progress/growth, not a test score #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
raffelsol: |
My reward would be and ipad. it's what I covet at the moment. Can I change my mind next semester as well? #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @raffelsol: If you personally were going to ask for a reward, what would that be? #edchat |
| 4:42 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @raffelsol: If you personally were going to ask for a reward, what would that be? #edchat Me- Supply budget |
| 4:43 pm |
rkiker: |
@olafelch much agreed, I hope most of them get filtered out by natural selection! :) #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Personally I do feel punished when my President stands by firing all teachers in a district & doesn't hire an educator as Sec of Edu #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
worsttofirst: |
RT @gericoats: #edchat innovative tching is rewarded >support from colleagues & student success. tchrs love 2 C how other tchrs R sucesful |
| 4:43 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@j_ashton Sad to hear by so many PLN today that Admin are being perceived poorly.I must speak up...some are doing Gr8 stuff! #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
MichaelJMyersII: |
Teacher recruitment programs often do not solve staffing problems b/c they ignore organizational sources of low teacher retention. #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @SeanBanville: @ShellTerrell Admins perhaps fear innovation - it could mean the end of their jobs. #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
harrisonmike: |
RT @rliberni: RT @tomwhitby: If standzd test success is the standard for excellent teachers, how do teachers of non-tested subs become excellent? #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
abfromz: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us?-or rewarding us? #Edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
rliberni: |
@MatthiasHeil I agree students are the best judges and if this is positive then the job's well done #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
MZimmer557: |
Board admin staff should have times where they teach classes, that would be an interesting reward to see a Super teach classes #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
I had a student tell me yesterday that "because of" me, she now has her dream job! That's my reward!!! #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
jpsteltz: |
Admin 2 shake my hand, look me in eye, & tell me I am valued RT @raffelsol: If u personally were 2 ask 4 reward, what would that b? #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
michellek107: |
Our dist has Peer Coaching component. 2nd yr in dist paired w/any veteran teacher of their choice. Successful b/c peer interaction. #edchat |
| 4:43 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @raffelsol: If you personally were going to ask for a reward, what would that be? #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
lol @eduinnovation "I would take an ipad" #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@ShellTerrell Community of educators capable of delivering the right experiences but local/stat/feds pushing something else. #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: I had a student tell me yesterday that "because of" me, she now has her dream job! That's my reward!!! #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
harrisonmike: |
@rliberni @tomwhitby One of the problems of teachers of languages I think - they don't always fit testing systems #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
akenuam: |
@MichaelJMyersII not all teacher recruitment programs are focused on staffing problems, its a myth. ex. TFA = end achievement gap #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
olafelch: |
@rkiker The greatest enemy of natural selection of best-practice teaching is tenure. #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: Agree! RT @ShellTerrell: RT @bjnichols: Student learning is measured by progress/growth, not a test score #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
seanbanville: |
So many innovative teachers being held back by management clinging to their status quo. Students suffer #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
#praise #reward #respect: "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless." -- Mother Teresa #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
MissCheska: |
@Mamacita So why not turn adverse publicity around by publicizing tchrs' extra efforts? #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
TIPSTeam: |
With technology, many old excuses are no longer valid - new blog post from National Staff Development Council - http://bit.ly/bIeBvj #edchat |
| 4:44 pm |
rlyseng: |
With technology, many old excuses are no longer valid - new blog post from National Staff Development Council - http://bit.ly/bIeBvj #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
teachernz: |
@tomwhitby why test? formative and ongoing assessment provides feedback/next steps to student and measures/records progress #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
Mamacita: |
The answer to this question - to almost any education question - is NOT money. It's respect, trust, & professional acknowledgement. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @olafelch: @rkiker The greatest enemy of natural selection of best-practice teaching is tenure. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
k_shelton: |
@teachingwthsoul @j_ashton Many r doing great stuff. Problem is those that aren't have greater affect on schools than ind. teachers #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @ShellTerrell: Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us?-or rewarding us? #Edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @rliberni: RT @tomwhitby: If stand test success is standard 4 excellent tchrs, how do tchrs of non-tested subs become excellent? #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
thart74: |
RT @bhsprincipal: RT @teachingwthsoul A suportive admin walks their talk. Enagages, works collab., supports studnts,teachers: stars and strugglers. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MissCheska: @Mamacita So why not turn adverse publicity around by publicizing tchrs' extra efforts? #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless." -- Mother Teresa #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @MissCheska: @Mamacita So why not turn adverse publicity around by publicizing tchrs' extra efforts? #edchat (Excellent idea!) |
| 4:45 pm |
porchdragon: |
@web20classroom Innovative does not mean "best" or "perfect" it means new and diff. many of my innovative lessons are busts. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@doctorjeff I completely agree! #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
eduinnovation: |
I am not sure why anyone thinks innovation would be dangerous to admin. We work in the same system. Good innovation is good 4 all #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @doctorjeff: Community of educators capable of delivering the right experiences but local/stat/feds pushing something else. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
Wkingbg: |
RT @eduinnovation: Wall Street Journal recently had a piece on how performance reviews are useless. Need input daily, not once a year. #edchat |
| 4:45 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni but they grow and progress independently of us- big gains mirror developmental time lines #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
flourishingkids: |
It's time we all spread the word, celebrate our kids successes/ innovations & tell more stories to change perception of teachers. #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
k_shelton: |
@rliberni @Blythe_Musteric @ShellTerrell @bjnichols there is certainly a greater push for testing and accountability on the teacher #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
teachernz: |
RT @boundstaffpress: lol @eduinnovation "I would take an ipad" #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
webmaster_ref: |
RT @ShellTerrell: If the government put an innovative teacher ahead of education policy, this would be reward enough for me #Edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: I had a student tell me yesterday that "because of" me, she now has her dream job! That's my reward!!! #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
Mamacita: |
@MissCheska You've never experienced chastizement because of a publicized extra effort, have you. #edchat |
| 4:46 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
How many teachers work in places where progressive ideas are encouraged? How many work in a place where the status quo is OK? #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
teachernz: |
RT @Mamacita: @MissCheska You've never experienced chastizement because of a publicized extra effort, have you. #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
rliberni: |
@k_shelton accountability is ok we shouldn't fear this but the methods? #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @teachernz: RT @boundstaffpress: lol @eduinnovation "I would take an ipad" --- and another one for my right foot!-) #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
worsttofirst: |
RT @bjnichols: Student learning is measured by progress/growth, not a test score #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
akenuam: |
@olafelch i like that, so much media is focused on NEGATIVE press on teachers. WIsh they highlight great things teachers do everyday #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
I found most intrinsic rewards from honestly complimenting my admin on things that I appreciated. #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
seanbanville: |
@eduinnovation dangerous to admin coz they are not in the classrooms and don't understand it. How many admins in this #edchat? |
| 4:47 pm |
rkiker: |
@rliberni @olafelch I don't know - I have tenure and I am pretty awesome :) #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
jhedger276: |
@bhsprincipal , supportive admin is what I call fair. They enforce the rules in place on students, teachers, all people the same. #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
MissCheska: |
@Mamacita LOL no, I've been often coined the ideal newbie #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
rkiker: |
RT @lamoureuxr: Success is relative. Each day, each hour, success is different #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
@Mamacita But don't you think, that with more money, we could recruit more talent? Just a thought... #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
@k_shelton Yes it is summed up in four letter RTTT #edchat It will solve all our problems. (sarcasm) |
| 4:47 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 4:47 pm |
MZimmer557: |
rwrd tchrs by publicly acknowledging their work..not at a mtg, conf, but in the newspaper or on the news. To many neg. stories #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
rliberni: |
@towittertoo true we are sowers of seeds hopefully and we nurture and encourage growth #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
@bhsprincipal: How many work in a place where the status quo is OK? --- I do... #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@dorieturner My thought is that I want educators determining what education needs. We need our leaders to step up. #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
michellek107: |
More rewards 4 teachers- districts should publicize innovative and successful teachers more. Rather hear good news than bad. #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@doctorjeff So how do we go about organizing this voice bcuz I'm ready for change #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: @Mamacita But don't you think, that with more money, we could recruit more talent? Just a thought... #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@eduinnovation Thank you! Agreed! Much Admin bashing today, lets not generalize so much...#edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
jpsteltz: |
RT @boundstaffpress: I found most intrinsic rewards from honestly complimenting my admin on things that I appreciated. #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
k_shelton: |
@rliberni certainly. I am fine with accountability, just have issue with the method and who is doing the evaluating #edchat |
| 4:48 pm |
Swanny203: |
RT @Teachhub: OMG 4get writing b4 txting... how texting is affecting writing development http://ow.ly/1xX2X #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
gericoats: |
#edchat maybe slightly off topic, but admin should teach one section of something a year. would give better perspective on reality in clsrm |
| 4:49 pm |
rliberni: |
@rkiker I don't doubt it! But is everybody? #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
Swanny203: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @jhedger276 supportive admin is what I call fair. They enforce the rules in place on students, teachers, all people the same. #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
akenuam: |
RT @k_shelton: certainly. I am fine with accountability, just have issue with the method and who is doing the evaluating #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
Swanny203: |
RT @ShellTerrell: @doctorjeff So how do we go about organizing this voice bcuz I'm ready for change #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni I'd like us to move away from that thinking and move into the thought that we develop mini cultures....#edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
raffelsol: |
How many teachers would say $$ for their reward? I have found that not many want that. More want appreciation through conversations #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
k_shelton: |
@michellek107 usually the teachers that get that pub are the ones teaching the students who's parents are more involved. #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
Mamacita: |
@bhsprincipal Status quo is safe. New ideas are dangerous. Tech is unnecessary. Caring is dangerous. That's my former environment. #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@teachingwthsoul @eduinnovation I've seen many innovative & supportive Admin what I havent seen is the same in Edu policy makers #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
flourishingkids: |
@bhsprincipal Status quo is definitely a norm in my school. Teachers who are innovative, work harder receive negativity from peers. #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
olafelch: |
In some cases innovative tchrs have received materials from industry bcuz of publicity over their activities. Nice reward! #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @teachingwthsoul: @eduinnovation Agreed! Much Admin bashing today... --- Some deserve it, not all...-) #vision #honesty #respect #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
kylepace: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: I had a student tell me yesterday that "because of" me, she now has her dream job! That's my reward!!! #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
k_shelton: |
@bhsprincipal my thoughts exactly!! #edchat |
| 4:49 pm |
Get_Free_IPad: |
RT @boundstaffpress: lol @eduinnovation "I would take an ipad" #edchat Free Apple IPad at: http://shorten.ws/f8d923 |
| 4:49 pm |
retorta: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
akenuam: |
@raffelsol ill take both lol :D #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
@MatthiasHeil From my experience - that is a big downer for great teachers. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
kylepace: |
RT @lamoureuxr: Success is relative. Each day, each hour, success is different #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @raffelsol: How many tchrs would say $$ for their reward? I have found not many want that. More want appreciation thru convos #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
MissCheska: |
@Mamacita But still, IMHO, extra effort outweighs chastisement when it comes to going all out for students #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
harrisonmike: |
@boundstaffpress @doctorjeff Difficult to mobilise all teachers worldwide tho - difficult even locally. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
jnash: |
RT @bhsprincipal: How many teachers work where progressive ideas are encouraged? How many work where status quo is OK? #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
michellek107: |
@k_shelton bad/unethical tchers also make for more drama in the media than the great ones. Public isn't aware of great teachers. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
Mamacita: |
@rliberni Do away with some company cars, a few of the dozen or so admins in any one building, & more talent could be obtained. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
eduinnovation: |
RT @SeanBanville: @eduinnovation dangerous to admin coz they are not in the classrooms and don't understand it...I have to disagree #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
gericoats: |
@MatthiasHeil status quo at my schl depnds on which camp of tchrs u talk to/about. I <3 my camp, but there is another that fite chng #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
John_Passantino: |
If an educator can't recognize a job well done absent standardized test results, it's time to change profession. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @Mamacita: @bhsprincipal Status quo is safe. New ideas are dangerous. Tech unnecessary. Caring dangerous. My former environment. #edchat |
| 4:50 pm |
Wkingbg: |
RT @2footgiraffe: We need more "head teacher principals" and less "CEO" principals #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@MatthiasHeil Thank you for your kind clarification. Nicely said. #vision #honesty #respect #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
seanbanville: |
RT @ShellTerrell: I've seen many innovative & supportive Admin what I havent seen is the same in Edu policy makers #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
sachac: |
RT @kylepace: RT @lamoureuxr: Success is relative. Each day, each hour, success is different #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
rkiker: |
#edchat A successful teacher leaves his problems in the car in the morning & is there for kids exclusively during the day-that is the job |
| 4:51 pm |
jhedger276: |
@bhsprincipal , status quo ok but starting to be pushed. It is nice to see some squirm. #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
akenuam: |
@Get_Free_IPad is that for real? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
jpsteltz: |
@teachingwthsoul i agree with you that there are some admin that are 'teachingwthsoul', but then there are those that are roadblocks #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
teachernz: |
are admins in US and other countries all ex teachers? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @bhsprincipal: How many tchrs work in places where progressive ideas encouraged? How many work in a place where status quo is OK? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
rkiker: |
@rliberni too funny, but you are right. #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@ShellTerrell We need 2 think bigger than Twitter or FB. We need to use these as tools. First - we need a Dream Team - a Core Group. #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
MZimmer557: |
I find this rewarding, chatting with my PLN. Why is it so hard to get other teachers to feel rewarded like me? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
cookp: |
RT @eduinnovation: If we open the door to rewards for great teaching...do we not open the door to taking from ineffective teachers? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
michellek107: |
@k_shelton agreed. I say bring on the parents as partners. Make the school a friendly place for parents and community. #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
rliberni: |
@towittertoo how? #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
eduinnovation: |
@ShellTerrell Agreed. Admin, like teachers, are in a very small "box" more innovative you are the more you can do in a small box #edchat |
| 4:51 pm |
olafelch: |
@Mamacita Sorry, but taking away an admin's company car does not reward innovative teachers. #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
Teachers of language have more room to be innovative. But does that amount to success hence reward? #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
teachernz: |
@gericoats same here, but we are more evenly spread 50/50 ish #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
k_shelton: |
@michellek107 you are absolutely right!! The media looks for that more than the teacher that inspires/educates on a daily basis #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @gericoats: @MatthiasHeil status quo at my schl depnds on which camp of tchrs u talk to/about --- !-) #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @MZimmer557: I find this rewarding, chatting with my PLN. Why is it so hard to get other teachers to feel rewarded like me? #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
rliberni: |
@Mamacita not sure I follow? Admin with Co cars? #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
rkiker: |
RT @MissCheska: @Mamacita But still, IMHO, extra effort outweighs chastisement when it comes to going all out for students #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
jaccalder: |
@teachernz they r in canada #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
So what from today's #edchat will we take into our institutes & schools to create reform? #Edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
dmcordell: |
@bhsprincipal @sylviamartinez idea of tinkering is important for both students & teachers: O.K. to try, not succeed but still learn #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
rliberni: |
@rkiker Lol! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
Mamacita: |
@olafelch No, but it would free some money so another teacher might be hired. #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
teachernz: |
progressive ideas are encouraged, but not taken up bu others #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@harrisonmike I know this is an international tweet up, but for me to be fair and open, my key issue is education in the U.S. #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
I don't think we can rely on others to make us feel "rewarded." Intrinsic motivation is powerful. #edchat |
| 4:52 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
RT @MZimmer557: I find this rewarding, chatting with my PLN. Why is it so hard to get other teachers to feel rewarded like me? #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@ShellTerrell @bhsprincipal #edchat - I'm at a status quo place that is trying to change. We all know how tough that can be. |
| 4:53 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @rkiker: @rliberni @olafelch I don't know - I have tenure and I am pretty awesome :) #edchat Good for you! |
| 4:53 pm |
worsttofirst: |
Thanks @aliflorida 4 the RT 2day. #Edchat is Gr8 |
| 4:53 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@doctorjeff Let's organize this dream team then we have plenty here in #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @ShellTerrell: So what from today's #edchat will we take into our institutes & schools to create reform? #good #question |
| 4:53 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: So what from today's #edchat will we take into our institutes & schools to create reform? #Edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
MissCheska: |
@rliberni Right now I would ask for funding to help pay off my masters, send me to ISTE & other conferences I want to go to! #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
RT @michellek107: @k_shelton agreed. I say bring on the parents as partners. Make school a friendly place for parents and community. #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@harrisonmike So my personal concentration is how can teachers across US mobilize. That 6Million is US teachers. #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni I've been thinking more and more about the "temp", "culture" of a classroom...good classrooms have a discernable "culture" #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
HuffPostDenver: |
Colorado #teachers face battle for #tenure in legislature: http://huff.to/cMLUF9. Do we grant tenure too easily? #edreform #edpolicy #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @twoodwar: tchrs not wanting to be paid better sounds like garbage to me. Ask who'd turn down better pay. Stop working 2nd jobs #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
eduinnovation: |
@SeanBanville True...but there are admin out there who could say the same in regards to their teachers. We need to PULL TOGETHER #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
boundstaffpress: |
@ShellTerrell @bhsprincipal #eosdr1 is a place where progressive ideas are encouraged. I love working here. #edchat |
| 4:53 pm |
akenuam: |
@ShellTerrell see we need local #edchat chapters for grassroots organizing *winks* |
| 4:53 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: @doctorjeff Let's organize this dream team then we have plenty here in #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@jpsteltz Well said. :) #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
dmcordell: |
RT @bhsprincipal: RT @ShellTerrell: Many of us are innovative teachers- Do we feel our institutions, govts, & districts punishing us?-or rewarding us? #Edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
@MZimmer557 - I agree. The PLN is what validates my ideas and supports my thoughts. More schools should rally behind this format. #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
RT @MissCheska: @rliberni Right now I would ask for funding to help pay off my masters, send me to ISTE & other conferences I want to go to! #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
teachernz: |
@jaccalder so admins should know vaguely what it's like... i suspect they have pressure on them and a different, stats based, agenda #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
RT @eduinnovationTrue...but there are admin out there who could say the same in regards to their teachers. We need to PULL TOGETHER #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
rliberni: |
@towittertoo I agree how would you harness this? #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
When it comes to tech stuff I feel supported. When it comes to discipline some teachers don't get the support they want. #edchat |
| 4:54 pm |
web20education: |
#edtech20 Join free http://web20ineducation2010.ning.com/ to discuss about new tehnologies in education in 2010 , #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
akenuam: |
off to lunch. enjoyed today's edchat! Thanks everyone. Folow me for free teacher resources. :) #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
seanbanville: |
Agreed RT @eduinnovation: admin ... teachers. We need to PULL TOGETHER #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@harrisonmike I wrote up my concerns in an essay at HuffPost addressing the U.S. crisis: http://bit.ly/4MeSYu #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
@thenerdyteacher That is great. We learn a lot more by trying and failing. Than just going through the same OLD routine. #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
olafelch: |
Consistent performance over and above the timetable requirements could be rewarded with sponsored conference tickets. #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
rliberni: |
@MissCheska I think these kind of rewards are very valuable and would be motivating too #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
Mamacita: |
@rliberni #edchat I was referring to your tweet about more money recruiting more talent. |
| 4:55 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @seanbanville: Agreed RT @eduinnovation: admin ... teachers. We need to PULL TOGETHER #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
MZimmer557: |
grt #edchat, will b looking for the archive. Got to help Marketing/School Store Tchr with her POS system (Point of Sale, not Piece of...) |
| 4:55 pm |
Mamacita: |
@rkiker It depends on the chastisement. #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
MissCheska: |
@Blythe_Musteric Wow! That's a great in-the-clouds feeling :) #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
j_ashton: |
Admin. impact on education is magnified both good and bad as they set the stage. Increase # of good admin = Increase # of good tch. #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
In Cali it's a must!! RT @jpsteltz: No, not where I teach RT @teachernz: are admins in US and other countries all ex teachers? #edchat |
| 4:55 pm |
harrisonmike: |
@colport Shall we start up #ukedchat RT @akenuam: @ShellTerrell see we need local #edchat chapters for grassroots organizing *winks* |
| 4:56 pm |
PaulRevereHouse: |
@hadleyjf Receiving thank you notes from students who participate in our programs make ALL of the Paul Revere House staff smile! #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @olafelch: Consistent performance over and above the timetable requirements could be rewarded with sponsored conference tickets. #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
doctorjeff: |
My open letter to President Obama: http://bit.ly/hdYxI #edchat #lrnchat |
| 4:56 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@olafelch I like this one! #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
rkiker: |
@rliberni @hadleyjf @ShellTerrell @teachingwthsoul @MatthiasHeil #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @akenuam: @ShellTerrell see we need local #edchat chapters for grassroots organizing *winks* |
| 4:56 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni I'd think abt how to measure culture-systems, not measure just retainment of info but independence/initiative in students #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
olgachaidou: |
@ShellTerrell education may be a revolutionary act when you encourage students to question eveything incl teachers and themselves #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
RT @olafelch: Consistent performance over and above the timetable requirements could be rewarded with sponsored conference tickets. #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
John_Passantino: |
RT @HuffPostDenver: Colorado #teachers face battle for #tenure in legislature: http://huff.to/cMLUF9. Do we grant tenure too easily? #edreform #edpolicy #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
rliberni: |
@Mamacita aah agreed there is much waste in the syetm and this could be out to better use - good teachers #edchat |
| 4:56 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@ShellTerrell Sign me up. How do we implement? #edchat I've already been thinking about a roadmap for action. |
| 4:57 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
We need top leaders to check in on #edchat. #SecofEdArnie are you busy on Tuesdays? |
| 4:57 pm |
web20classroom: |
@porchdragon Ok...but should you be monitarily rewarded for doing something different? #edchat |
| 4:57 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
RT @Blythe_Musteric: I don't think we can rely on others to make us feel "rewarded." Intrinsic motivation is powerful. #edchat |
| 4:57 pm |
malcolmbellamy: |
here is a big thank you as my reward to all of my colleagues for this #edchat |
| 4:57 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@accordin2jo Sadly I think the status quo is OK at many schools #edchat |
| 4:57 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @TheNerdyTeacher: We need top leaders to check in on #edchat. #SecofEdArnie are you busy on Tuesdays? |
| 4:57 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
^high five^ friend~>RT @rkiker: @rliberni @hadleyjf @ShellTerrell @teachingwthsoul @MatthiasHeil #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
cybraryman1: |
@ShellTerrell @rliberni Your reward for moderating this stimulating discussion is a big THANK YOU! #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
What I will try to improve is my own appreciation of fellow teachers' activities/ideas/visions... #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @doctorjeff: My open letter to President Obama: http://bit.ly/hdYxI #edchat #lrnchat |
| 4:58 pm |
olafelch: |
RT @ShellTerrell: @accordin2jo Sadly I think the status quo is OK at many schools #edchat (v. true and v. dangerous) |
| 4:58 pm |
raffelsol: |
Thanks for the #edchat convo. I enjoyed the parts I could jump in on today. Enlightening as always. |
| 4:58 pm |
akenuam: |
@ShellTerrell thanks and look forward to next week's discussion! #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
rliberni: |
@towittertoo interesting I think we've gone too far away from the teacher-std and std-std relationship and need to focus more here #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
harrisonmike: |
@doctorjeff Thanks for the link. You are right - worrying times ahead, not just for the US I feel. #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@doctorjeff I was going to ask to sign-up on your dream team ;-) So now we have to come up w/ a plan #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
tomwhitby: |
@malcolmbellamy Thank you too #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
jpsteltz: |
tough 2 relate w/ someone never in classroomRT @teachingwthsoul: In Cali it's a must!! RT @teachernz: r admin in US all ex teachers? #edchat |
| 4:58 pm |
MissCheska: |
@MZimmer557 I've felt the same way when I tried to get others on board. Now I just let my enthusiasm infect :) #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
seanbanville: |
Seconded - RT @malcolmbellamy: here is a big thank you as my reward to all of my colleagues for this #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
rliberni: |
@cybraryman1 and for your gr8 contribution! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Asking his Assist too! She's from Cali! RT @thenerdyteacher: We need top leaders to check in on #edchat. #SecofEdArnie are u busy on Tues? |
| 4:59 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
Nice! RT @MatthiasHeil: What I will try to improve is my own appreciation of fellow teachers' activities/ideas/visions... #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
ESLlibrary: |
Thanks for the #edchat. The topic was interesting, but hard to agree on good solutions. |
| 4:59 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @ShellTerrell: @doctorjeff I was going to ask to sign-up on your dream team ;-) So now we have to come up w/ a plan #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
You folks motivate me every day. I want teachers in every classroom who think the way you do. #edchat Fortunate to have a bunch here. |
| 4:59 pm |
eduinnovation: |
Ed chat..great job today team...top-notch..really well done..I think we nailed it. You Stay Classy #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@cybraryman1 Ohh my reward is you being part of my PLN #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Can we talk about working with students next time? Too much self-centered reflection makes me sad...-) #edchat |
| 4:59 pm |
Mamacita: |
With so many dysfunctional students in classrooms today, a fully supportive admin would be the best gift EVER. #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@jpsteltz I agree. I strongly believe it should be a criteria for all Admin. Amazed it's not around the US! #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
olafelch: |
@Mamacita I would prefer to get rid of the bad teachers, would save more money than a car. #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
seanbanville: |
Thanks 2 @ShellTerrell and @rliberni for another interesting #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@accordin2jo That's what makes you an innovative & gr8 educator #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
bhsprincipal: |
Thx all for another great #edchat! |
| 5:00 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @bhsprincipal: You folks motivate me every day. I want teachers in every classroom who think the way you do. #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
rliberni: |
Don't forget to follow @jswiatek for the archive. Summary tomorrow at http://bit.ly/1aB6bx #edchat |
| 5:00 pm |
MissCheska: |
@ShellTerrell Personally I've learned I should be more vocal about the work I do. I do good work, why not share it? #edchat #Edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
teachernz: |
@jpsteltz all ours are... it's a req, but many haven't taught for 20/30 yrs. the best admins make time to take a class a week #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
MissCheska: |
@cybraryman1 #edchat Same here! Enjoy the rest of your day! |
| 5:01 pm |
Mamacita: |
@olafelch Absolutely true, but the car would be a starting point and much easier to get rid of than a bad teacher, unfortunately. #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
beinfluential: |
Wonderful! RT @Blythe_Musteric: I had a student tell me that "because of" me, she now has her dream job! That's my reward!!! #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
ritzius2: |
Showing a colleague Twitter and the impact of a PLN.....send some insight :) #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
rliberni: |
@flourishingkids thank you for your contribution #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
porchdragon: |
@web20classroom It depends on my reason(s) for doing it and the outcomes that I have control over (which are few) #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
Thanks 2 @ShellTerrell and @rliberni for a very robust dialogue on #edchat today! Whew! |
| 5:01 pm |
teachernz: |
@cybraryman1 hey.. you too... hard to keep up... so many tangential ideas #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
rliberni: |
@seanbanville thanks Sean as ever! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
web20education: |
RT @DUMACORNELLUCIA: I begin the reform in education in my school . From web 1.0 to web 2.0 and after using SL discover semantic web 3.0 #edchat |
| 5:01 pm |
Blythe_Musteric: |
Thanks for a great #edchat, everyone! Stay motivated!! #teachertuesday |
| 5:01 pm |
zulfadly: |
@cybraryman1 Pleasure is all mine. #edchat sessions have always been enjoyable |
| 5:02 pm |
jpsteltz: |
Totally agree...we would WELCOME that w/ open arms RT @teachernz: the best admins make time to take a class a week #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
worsttofirst: |
.@doctorjeff @rkiker @harrisonmike @teachingwthsoul @MZimmer557 @rliberni @TheNerdyTeacher @jpsteltz @boundstaffpress <Super #Edchat 2day |
| 5:02 pm |
michellek107: |
Advocate for U! RT @MissCheska: Personally I've learned I should be more vocal abt the work I do. I do good work, why not share it? #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
Mamacita: |
I re-watched 2020's "Stupid in America" and I'm all upset again. Because most of it was true. #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
2footgiraffe: |
funny, I was just about to say "time to be productive" shame on me. I am being productive. Thanks for the productive #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
doctorjeff: |
@ShellTerrell we should follow up by phone to have a conversation about the possibilities-goals, engaging tchrs. Will send u a DM. #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @olgachaidou: education may be a revolutionary act when you encourage students to question eveything incl teachers and themselves #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
Thanks *everybody* for participating - I feel uplifted in Ur presence & honored by sharing/enjoying/pondering your ideas & vision! #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
tomwhitby: |
Thanks to @ShellTerrell @rliberni @web20classroom for another engaging #edchat session. |
| 5:02 pm |
zulfadly: |
RT @rliberni: Don't forget to follow @jswiatek for the archive. Summary tomorrow at http://bit.ly/1aB6bx #edchat |
| 5:02 pm |
rliberni: |
RT @MissCheska: @ShellTerrell I've learned I should be more vocal about the wrk I do. I do good wrk, why not share it ? Hear hear! #edchat |
| 5:03 pm |
teachernz: |
@ritzius2 just follow the #edchat hashtag or read it back :-) |
| 5:03 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @tomwhitby: Thanks to @ShellTerrell @rliberni @web20classroom for another engaging #edchat session. |
| 5:03 pm |
worsttofirst: |
RT @rliberni: Don't forget to follow @jswiatek for the archive. Summary tomorrow at http://bit.ly/1aB6bx #edchat |
| 5:03 pm |
olafelch: |
@Mamacita Lol! On that we agree completely! #edchat |
| 5:03 pm |
rliberni: |
@tomwhitby thank you for some very insightful comments #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:03 pm |
robinup: |
RT @digitalnative: RT @Aaron_Eyler: Nothing meaningful or creative has ever come from "filling in the blanks" #edchat |
| 5:03 pm |
harrisonmike: |
RT @MatthiasHeil: RT @tomwhitby: Thanks to @ShellTerrell @rliberni @web20classroom for another engaging #edchat session. |
| 5:03 pm |
rliberni: |
@MatthiasHeil Gr8 debate! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:04 pm |
towittertoo: |
@rliberni Thank you for the #edchat ! |
| 5:04 pm |
MatthiasHeil: |
RT @rliberni: Don't forget to follow @jswiatek for the archive. Summary tomorrow at http://bit.ly/1aB6bx #edchat |
| 5:04 pm |
rliberni: |
@worsttofirst thank you too! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:04 pm |
teachernz: |
@jpsteltz our principal loves maths... so he teaches maths a few times a term, our deputy principal shares a class 50/50 with me :-) #edchat |
| 5:04 pm |
rliberni: |
@towittertoo good convo! #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:05 pm |
rliberni: |
@harrisonmike thank you for your contribution #teachertuesday #edchat |
| 5:05 pm |
olafelch: |
Tweetdeck has collapsed on me. :o( #edchat |
| 5:05 pm |
michellek107: |
Benefits of #edchat: self-reflection, thought-provoking dialogue, multiple views and opinions, incentive to act on ideas- this is good PD! |
| 5:05 pm |
wmchamberlain: |
RT @nwevaluation: Obama's Plan to Reward Schools for Innovation Sparks Congressional Debate: http://ow.ly/1xXvO #edchat (couldn't resist ;) |
| 5:05 pm |
harrisonmike: |
Came late but thank you very much @ShellTerrell and @rliberni and all involved in #edchat today! #TeacherTuesday |
| 5:06 pm |
MissCheska: |
@cybraryman1 @ShellTerrell @rliberni @olafelch @thenerdyteacher @evab2001 Great #edchat! <3 |
| 5:06 pm |
rkiker: |
@worsttofirst great #Edchat with you as well, thanks for the talk. |
| 5:06 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell was a good one... i usually miss... 5am now in NZ... stayed up for #edchat |
| 5:06 pm |
Philip_Cummings: |
.@rliberni @teachingwthsoul @Nunavut_teacher @boundstaffpress @cybraryman1 @ShellTerrell @hadleyjf @mzimmer557 Thx 4 sharing @ #edchat 2day! |
| 5:06 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
Thanks for the #edchat convo everyone. I've made some new PLN buddies! :-) Let the Follow Fest begin! |
| 5:06 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@eduinnovation @philip_cummings @SeanBanville @bhsprincipal @jpsteltz @matthiasheil@misscheska@cybraryman1Thanks for the Gr8 #edchat! |
| 5:07 pm |
j_ashton: |
Thank you PLN for the great #edchat! You always keep me thinking, striving, and growing. What more could one ask for!! |
| 5:07 pm |
MichaelJMyersII: |
@akenuam Nonetheless, teacher turnover is problem for schools through an organizational lens and TFA contributes to stated problem #edchat |
| 5:07 pm |
teachingwthsoul: |
@thenerdyteacher LOL I love that #followfest Very cool! #edchat |
| 5:07 pm |
CBalling: |
RT @doctorjeff: I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
RT @accordin2jo: teaching is my calling. I teach from my heart. I love my job and my students. #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
CBalling: |
Union? RT @doctorjeff I've said this before-we need a movement! 6 million teachers is a force for change if coherence in voice #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
jpsteltz: |
@teachernz that is awesome!! truly #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
MissCheska: |
@starrmatica @andreagenevieve @k_shelton @teachingwthsoul @jpsteltz @pharmakon @arbaldwin @mamacita @michellek107 Thx for the chat! #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
learningcouncil: |
One thing we do for our employees is take hassles away from their jobs. Teacher's jobs have a lot of hassles #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
missaarielle: |
RT @edutek #edchat I think fazing out Standardized Test system would be the best reward for teachers -- agreed! |
| 5:08 pm |
learningcouncil: |
What could we do to remove some hassles and make great teachers stay #edchat |
| 5:08 pm |
MissCheska: |
@TheNerdyTeacher LOL love the follow fest #edchat |
| 5:09 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@tomwhitby @rliberni @web20classroom Thank you for your great help, collaboration, & insight #edchat #teachertuesday |
| 5:09 pm |
olafelch: |
Is anyone else having #Tweetdeck problems? #edchat search updates but all other columns are blank. |
| 5:09 pm |
Julian3576: |
@ShellTerrell Thank you! Relatively new to Twitter, finding the #edchat fascinating, maybe it could really make a difference... |
| 5:09 pm |
jpsteltz: |
back atcha:) RT @teachingwthsoul: @eduinnovation @philip_cummings @SeanBanville @bhsprincipal @matthiasheil@misscheska Thx for Gr8 #edchat! |
| 5:10 pm |
ShellTerrell: |
@Julian3576 #edchat has already made the difference to many educators, admin, stdts & parents who participate |
| 5:10 pm |
jpsteltz: |
back atcha:) RT @MissCheska: @starrmatica @andreagenevieve @k_shelton @teachingwthsoul @pharmakon @mamacita @michellek107 Thx 4 chat #edchat |
| 5:10 pm |
teachernz: |
@jpsteltz 50/50 class is new ... we are still finding how we fit each other, but it is good #edchat |
| 5:10 pm |
dorieturner: |
@doctorjeff @tomwhitby @teachingwithsoul @michellek107 thanks for the #edchat experience! |
| 5:11 pm |
techgryl: |
RT @web20classroom: RT @reportertanya: Third-Graders Teach Each Other Through Skype, Google Talk http://bit.ly/9yPimQ #edtech #edchat |
| 5:11 pm |
teachernz: |
@ShellTerrell that late... ;-) I'm tired.. I tend to shoot first... #edchat |
| 5:11 pm |
harrisonmike: |
@olafelch No #Tweetdeck problems here but I've only caught end of #edchat. Maybe API is low/rub out (I never understand that!) |
| 5:11 pm |
Mamacita: |
I hate to leave the #edchat aftermath but it's a weekday and, well, um, I'm at school, and my next class is about to begin. |
| 5:12 pm |
Julian3576: |
RT ShellTerrell @Julian3576 #edchat has already made the difference to many educators, admin, stdts & parents who participate< Good stuff! |
| 5:12 pm |
TheNerdyTeacher: |
RT @ShellTerrell: RT @accordin2jo: teaching is my calling. I teach from my heart. I love my job and my students. #edchat |
| 5:12 pm |
teaching_w_tech: |
What do students want? Teachers that use technology: http://bit.ly/a177nd #edchat #twtcda |
| 5:12 pm |
web20education: |
@ShellTerrell @tomwhitby @rliberni @web20classroom you are welcome to bring knowledge here http://web20ineducation2010.ning.com/ #edchat |
| 5:12 pm |
ruth4916: |
RT @MZimmer557: Greatest rewards for teachers will never come from the fed, state, or local gov't. It will come a from a student. #edchat |
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