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RT @tcash: Thanks! And please RT! RT @plnaugle: @tcash Just voted that was a tough one love them all.
#elemchat Pol is up http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml
02-Apr-11 22:59 | librario868
RT @JoAnnJ68: @tcash Just voted so much to choose from #elemchat http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml Poll for next
Saturday is already up.
02-Apr-11 22:57 | tcash
RT @cybraryman1: The ideal administrators are the ones that I have found participating on Twitter & accepting
the use of the latest teach & tech.. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:57 | clindhol
Thanks! And please RT! RT @plnaugle: @tcash Just voted that was a tough one love them all. #elemchat Pol is
up http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml
02-Apr-11 22:57 | tcash
Yes. RT @JoAnnJ68: A necessary read Many, Many, Thanks by @Grade1 http://bit.ly/52d6HM something we
should never forget #elemchat #ntchat
02-Apr-11 22:56 | librario868
A Room of One's Own: Building a School with Kids http://t.co/wWVhEAf #edreform #Edchat #Spnchat #elemchat
#gtchat #tlchat #scichat #edadmin
02-Apr-11 22:55 | maryannreilly
A necessary read Many, Many, Thanks by @Grade1 http://bit.ly/52d6HM something we should never forget
#elemchat #ntchat
02-Apr-11 22:54 | JoAnnJ68
RT @cybraryman1: The ideal administrators are the ones that I have found participating on Twitter & accepting
the use of the latest teach & tech.. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:53 | Dwight_Carter
RT @bhsprincipal: I think anyone who makes the decision to work with students is a leader #elemchat
RT @cybraryman1: RT @teacher6th: Celebrate w/admins - if you don't share positives they probably won't know
about them...they have so many negs...#elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:51 | Dwight_Carter
I voted but it was hard to pick just one - poll up for next week's #elemchat http://bit.ly/aWIxGF
RT @tcash: What would you like to discuss next week for #elemchat? Vote: http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml #edchat
#ntchat #yam #ukedchat #kinderchat #kedu
02-Apr-11 22:46 | JaneBalvanz
@tcash Just voted so much to choose from #elemchat http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml Poll for next Saturday is already
up.
02-Apr-11 22:44 | JoAnnJ68
@tcash Just voted that was a tough one love them all. #elemchat Pol is up http://tinyurl.com/25pz5ml
RT @bhsprincipal: Remember with the average shelf life of an administrator in a school, teachers can't afford to
wait to initiate change. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:41 | Utess_13
RT @plnaugle: @crtwojtera Others R asking me lots of questions but still no 1 has joined me on the path. But
thats y I luv my PLN. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:26 | teacher6th
Thanks for all of the RTs of my blog: Am I so busy teaching I forget to listen. http://www.nancyteaches.com/
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:23 | NancyTeaches
RT @cunningandy: RT @tkorte Great auto-grading tool added to Google Sprdsheets. Easy to use.
http://j.mp/hjcWOd #gps6 #elemchat #edtech #yam
02-Apr-11 22:22 | louwinsr
RT @teacher6th: Celebrate w/admins - if you don't share positives they probably won't know about them...they
have so many negs 2 take care of... #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:20 | mlbrackmartin
@crtwojtera Others are asking me lots of questions but still no one has joined me on the path. But thats why I
love my PLN. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:20 | plnaugle
@crtwojtera But you are a change agent. Revel in cutting a path that someday others might venture onto.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:16 | plnaugle
Get more organised, Evernote Google Chrome Extension Gets New Features http://bit.ly/eutQBT #elemchat
#edtech #yam
02-Apr-11 22:13 | louwinsr
Always fun 2 learn from others! @lookforsun @plnaugle @tcash @cybraryman1 @plnaugle #elemchat
@tcash Thanks for moderating another great #elemchat. Enjoyed sharing and learning #elemchat
RT @bhsprincipal: Remember with the average shelf life of an administrator in a school, teachers can't afford to
wait to initiate change. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:06 | danieljyoo
RT @plnaugle: So maybe we need to create a school fanpage on FaceBook. Go where they are. #elemchat
RT @rcantrell: An amen from an admin So true! RT @NancyTeaches: Problem solving occurs when both admins
and teachers feel safe and valued. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:03 | Thanks2Teachers
RT @NancyTeaches: Have a fantastic week and join us next Saturday at 5PM est and 10GMT #elemchat Let us
know what you want to discuss.
02-Apr-11 22:03 | tcash
RT @cybraryman1: RT @teacher6th: Celebrate w/admins - if you don't share positives they probably won't know
about them...they have so many negs...#elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:03 | mrandrewlindsay
Have a fantastic week and join us next Saturday at 5PM est and 10GMT #elemchat Let us know what you want
to discuss.
02-Apr-11 22:03 | NancyTeaches
#elemchat I send tweets to my staff daily about best practices & resources that I have disc. frm. My twitter
buddies.
02-Apr-11 22:02 | ckeech
RT @teachersnet: Teachers need to know WHY they're doing things the way they do, then be able to articulate
and defend #elemchat
02-Apr-11 22:02 | mrandrewlindsay
Please send ideas for future #elemchat discussions to @elemchat or to elemchat@gmail.com - we value your
input!
02-Apr-11 22:02 | tcash
@rcantrell Thanks for the RTs from one of my fav admins! #elemchat
RT @NancyTeaches: Student achievement is greatest when teachers and admins work together. #elemchat
RT @tcash: How can an effective admin help a teacher who feels isolated? #elemchat
RT @tcash: Thank you for a fantastic #elemchat! It is a pleasure to learn with such a motivated community of
educators!
02-Apr-11 21:59 | NancyTeaches
@tcash #elemchat I'm curious about revised models for the day, and what roles are essential in a school.
@JimBrownMaine RT @nancyrubin
Personal Development Plans for Prof Dev - community.learningobjects.com/Users/Nancy.Ru… #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:59 | ritasimsan
Thank you for a fantastic #elemchat! It is a pleasure to learn with such a motivated community of educators!
So maybe we need to create a school fanpage on FaceBook. Go where they are. #elemchat: So maybe we need
to create a school fanpage on...
02-Apr-11 21:59 | addmyfanpage
@plnaugle My school did this. The parents go to FB more than our school website. Now, to get them to twitter...
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:58 | NancyTeaches
RT @NancyTeaches: Student achievement is greatest when teachers and admins work together. #elemchat
@lookforsun Sounds interesting! Any specific aspect of school structure you'd like to discuss? #elemchat
RT @KTVee: "Whatever you are, be a good one" A. Lincoln <- and work everyday to become great, even thru
adversity #edchat #elemchat #SPNChat #gtchat
02-Apr-11 21:58 | TPBookSeries
So maybe we need to create a school fanpage on FaceBook. Go where they are. #elemchat
Re: isolated tchr: show them you care. My ppl checks in with me a few times a week to see how I am doing
personally <3 her! @tcash #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:58 | aimeewhitbread
Same with me! RT @plnaugle: How many teachers in your school blog, wiki, Twitter. No one else in mine. But
almost all FaceBook #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:58 | NancyTeaches
Also, check out the #elemchat group and join! http://tinyurl.com/5w7ayzr
RT @cybraryman1: @tcash An effective administrator knows his staff and supports and helps them #elemchat
@NancyTeaches #elemchat Thanks, sorry for joining late. I would like to discuss school structure at some point.
RT @cybraryman1: @tcash An effective administrator knows his staff and supports and helps them #elemchat
This needs 2 go both ways!
02-Apr-11 21:56 | teacher6th
RT @NancyTeaches: Pls feel free to tweet any future topics you would like to discuss. #elemchat We LOVE
suggestions.
02-Apr-11 21:56 | tcash
@tcash @4thGrdTeach @NancyTeaches @teacher6th Slowly but surely, step by baby step we will lead the way
to the Twittersphere. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:56 | plnaugle
I do it all the time! RT @teacher6th: Getting them on Twitter: Squeaky wheel technique & send links stating I got
it from twttr #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:56 | tcash
@lookforsun Yes change and keeping up with the times is essential. #elemchat
As we approach our final moments, pls feel free to tweet any future topics you would like to discuss. #elemchat
We LOVE suggestions.
02-Apr-11 21:55 | NancyTeaches
@cybraryman1 @tcash #elemchat With all we know today, I do think school structure needs to change, agree?
RT @NancyTeaches: love this... Twitter is working smarter, not more. Had to repeat it. #elemchat
We've brought back mentoring for anyone that needs a helping hand & it's working. Because of our grants we are
fostering community.#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:54 | JoAnnJ68
Yes! RT @lookforsun: #elemchat I blog, but I'd like a public place for all to share the accomplishments of school
staff, students. . .
02-Apr-11 21:54 | tcash
RT @4thGrdTeach: @plnaugle twttr, how do U get them on it? #elemchat Squeaky wheel technique & send them
links stating I got it from twttr
02-Apr-11 21:54 | teacher6th
@NancyTeaches @4thGrdTeach #elemchat I blog, but I'd like a public place for all to share the accomplishments
of school staff, students. . .
02-Apr-11 21:53 | lookforsun
@cybraryman1 Yes, Jerry. We have a dream that one day all schools will be like them. #elemchat
Just sharing w/admins to hv rss feed Igoogle w/principals that also twitter may be helpful #elemchat
How can an effective admin help a teacher who feels isolated? #elemchat
love this... Twitter is working smarter, not more. Had to repeat it. #elemchat
#elemchat We r not the enemy & neither r you. Need to come together and remember our purpose...teach
children. We r all teachers/educators.
02-Apr-11 21:53 | ckeech
YES RT @tcash: @4thGrdTeach @plnaugle the idea is to get them to see that that the PLN/Twitter is working
smarter, not more #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:52 | NancyTeaches
Need to replicate #vanmeter http://tinyurl.com/4q8orte (supt. princ. LMS all on Twitter)& Burlington HS
http://tinyurl.com/4rrr6yw #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:52 | cybraryman1
@4thGrdTeach It seems as if the ones who blog get how impt it is to comment/connect. Others don't get it. Sad.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:52 | NancyTeaches
@4thGrdTeach Suggest starting a school Twitter acct. Tweet great news abt school, teachers etc. Doesn't have
to be done by admin. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:52 | plnaugle
@4thGrdTeach @plnaugle the idea is to get them to see that that the PLN/Twitter is working smarter, not more
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:51 | tcash
@tcash Week at a Glance everything happening is on it including Head Notes, VP Notes, & My CC Notes
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:51 | JoAnnJ68
@nancyteaches Oh yes, so hard to get the involvement, are they just too busy? #elemchat - principals speak up!
RT @nancyrubin: Web 2.0, Teacher Training and Pedagogy http://t.co/JWYsDPF via @nancyrubin #edchat
#edtech #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:50 | harmonygritz
RT @lookforsun: @cybraryman1 @teacher6th #elemchat a public place : use my blog, twitter & email often
@4thGrdTeach And, I beg, plead, whine and whatever to get them to comment on my kids' blogs. #elemchat
"@tcash: RT @NancyTeaches: It seems to come back to availability and communication. Everyone needs to feel
valued and heard. #elemchat"
02-Apr-11 21:49 | p_staatz
@tcash #elemchat WEB sounds like a good idea. I do that for the students/families I work with.
Admins are on our group communication listserve, grade levels too. #elemchat
@nancyteaches I agree with the group emails, I give newsletter to my principal as well #elemchat
RT @4thGrdTeach: Admin though needs to uphold their end of the deal and get evals' back in a timely manner
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:49 | tcash
@4thGrdTeach Exactly right. Twitter should be used to broadcast ad share our great education stories.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:49 | plnaugle
@NancyTeaches #elemchat Our admin. requests that all shared communication is also shared with him -- I like
having that check/balance.
02-Apr-11 21:49 | lookforsun
TOOTING! RT @plnaugle: Toot your own horn, toot your admin's horn, toot your school's horn loud and clear-We
all need 2 hear them #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:49 | teacher6th
Toot your own horn, toot your admin's horn, toot your school's horn loud and clear. We all need to hear them
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:48 | plnaugle
@cybraryman1 @teacher6th #elemchat I'd like to see a public place online or off to celebrate accomplishments,
share ideas, and question.
02-Apr-11 21:48 | lookforsun
RT @tcash: RT @NancyTeaches: It seems to come back to availability and communication. Everyone needs to
feel valued and heard. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:48 | cybraryman1
I include my admins in my group emails to parents so they know what is going on in my classroom, especially
upcoming events. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:47 | NancyTeaches
RT @NancyTeaches: It seems to come back to availability and communication. Everyone needs to feel valued
and heard. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:47 | teacher6th
RT @NancyTeaches: It seems to come back to availability and communication. Everyone needs to feel valued
and heard. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:47 | tcash
@aimeewhitbread you are on the right path and admin should assist along with your self reflection #elemchat
@tcash #elemchat I favor a regular newsletter - something you can count on, obviously there's sometimes a
need for additional notes.
02-Apr-11 21:47 | lookforsun
Luv it! RT @tcash: Every year we set 1 collaboration goal, 1 tech goal, and 1 curriculum goal. Admin helps us
reach goals #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:47 | librario868
It seems to come back to availability and communication. Everyone needs to feel valued and heard. #elemchat
RT @teacher6th: Celebrate w/admins - if you don't share positives they probably won't know about them...they
have so many negs...#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:46 | cybraryman1
RT @NancyTeaches: Now, the best admins are so aware and communicate constantly rather than abruptly.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:46 | tcash
@tcash Email is the go to for our admin. Took teachers two years to learn to check email but it works great now.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:46 | plnaugle
Every year we set 1 collaboration goal, 1 tech goal, and 1 curriculum goal. Admin helps us reach goals #elemchat
Wow! RT@plnaugle: Each grade level meets with admin once a week for common planning. Helps keep
communication and goals focused. #elemchat”
02-Apr-11 21:45 | scfuhs
@tcash Yes, one week principal, next week asst principal meet with us. #elemchat
RT @plnaugle: Each teacher sets Professional goals at the beginning of each year. It part of evaluation process.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:45 | JoAnnJ68
@tcash It seems to have faded away, but I remember feeling terrified. I rec. a written report! Eek! #elemchat No
conversation at all.
02-Apr-11 21:45 | NancyTeaches
Each teacher sets Professional goals at the beginning of each year. It part of evaluation process. #elemchat
@plnaugle #elemchat I think it's positive for admin to meet with teacher teams - fosters support and collaboration.
Teachers meet with admin & they devise a yearly plan scoring is done by both & then a thoughts for the next step
are discussed #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:44 | JoAnnJ68
Eval of teachers: Be specific in evaluation, just like I am with student eval. What is working? Where can I
improve? How? @tcash #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:44 | aimeewhitbread
@NancyTeaches Scary! Glad they don't do that anymore! (or do they?) #elemchat
Each grade level meets with admin once a week for common planning. Helps keep communication and goals
focused. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:43 | plnaugle
@plnaugle #elemchat I am in favor of idea management systems in school - to encourage all ideas and a
process of eval, review, implement.
02-Apr-11 21:43 | lookforsun
When I first started teaching, the admin would walk in with a clipboard and leave without talking to me. Times
have def. changed. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:43 | NancyTeaches
Yes. RT @plnaugle: Don't go to the principal's office to complain about something unless you take a suggestion
with you. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:42 | librario868
RT @lookforsun: I like when admin has regular communication about goals, vision, nuts & bolts - helps to keep
all on the same page. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:41 | librario868
RT @bhsprincipal: @librario868 Personally, I don't like it when we separate ourselves with terms like teacher
and admin. We are all educators. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:41 | ckeech
@tcash #elemchat I like when admin and tchr sit down together and create tchr goals based on overall school
system goals/needs tchr needs.
02-Apr-11 21:41 | lookforsun
@lookforsun As long as the admin gets teacher, student input into the goals, visions #elemchat
As far as professional growth we try to find funding for anyone who is interested in trying something new
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:41 | JoAnnJ68
@brummonds I also like to feel that I try to anticipate things I need to bring to my admin's attn. She can't b
everywhere. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:41 | librario868
RT @tcash: What are effective methods for admins to evaluate teachers & promote professional growth?
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:40 | NancyTeaches
@jjash They played the game every morning for months on the IWB together and indep on computers.
#elemchat.
02-Apr-11 21:40 | plnaugle
I like when admin has regular communication about goals, vision, nuts & bolts - helps to keep all on the same
page. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:40 | lookforsun
@plnaugle Now that is a sign of a great relationship between a tchr and admin. #elemchat
RT @NancyTeaches: The best admins seem to juggle so much and thrive on the challenge. #elemchat
What are effective methods for admins to evaluate teachers & promote professional growth? #elemchat
@plnaugle so how do the kids with mem problems go? Is there a strategic way to memorize the states? How
long do you work on that? #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:39 | jjash
Does getting called to the principal's office make you nervous or excited? I get excited because usually good
news awaits. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:39 | plnaugle
RT @bhsprincipal: Remember with the average shelf life of an administrator in a school, teachers can't afford to
wait to initiate change. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:39 | PrincipalBerry
@bhsprincipal @librario868 #elemchat I don't like it either, but the structure of schools need to change to help
eliminate that.
02-Apr-11 21:38 | lookforsun
RT @cybraryman1: RT @plnaugle: @lookforsun I know our admin really relies on her teams to get the job done.
#elemchat.
02-Apr-11 21:38 | Drbeachbum
@bhsprincipal I agree about the names. It sets a different tone when everyone is an educator. #elemchat
RT @bhsprincipal Personally, I don't like it when we separate ourselves with terms like teacher and admin. We
are all educators. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:38 | plnaugle
@ckeech LOL! None of knows it all. We need each other and need to support each other. #elemchat
RT @lookforsun: @aimeewhitbread @NancyTeaches #elemchat State and federal mandates are growing, thus
diminishing admin support for daily work.
02-Apr-11 21:38 | brummonds
RT @bhsprincipal: Personally, I don't like it when we separate ourselves with terms like teacher and admin. We
are all educators. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:38 | cybraryman1
@NancyTeaches @JoAnnJ68 #elemchat Different personalities/skills fit different roles in a school building - good
to find the match.
02-Apr-11 21:37 | lookforsun
@librario868 Personally, I don't like it when we separate ourselves with terms like teacher and admin. We are all
educators. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:37 | bhsprincipal
RT @ckeech: #elemchat Also rem. it's a 2 way st., admns. are not perfect & need support & guid. too.No matter
what anyone says we want to be loved also.
02-Apr-11 21:37 | librario868
#elemchat Also rem. it's a 2 way st., admns. are not perfect & need support & guid. too.No matter what anyone
says we want to be loved also.
02-Apr-11 21:37 | ckeech
Agree. RT @lookforsun: @lnitsche #elemchat Yes, I think we need 2 make decisions looking through the lens of
wht's best 4 children.
02-Apr-11 21:37 | librario868
@aimeewhitbread @NancyTeaches #elemchat State and federal mandates are growing, thus diminishing admin
support for daily work.
02-Apr-11 21:36 | lookforsun
@jjash It is a part of our curriculum to know the states by shape and location. Kids love using the game to learn
them. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:36 | plnaugle
The best admins seem to have a sixth sense for what their staff needs both minimally and overall. #elemchat
@lookforsun I know our admin really relies on her teams to get the job doe. #elemchat.
Teachers have to many times show administrators what is working & vice versa #elemchat
The students are the heart and soul of what we do. If admins lose sight of that we become lost. #elemchat
Our new head said she came back to ed because she had more to give to kids #elemchat
RT @bhsprincipal: I think anyone who makes the decision to work with students is a leader #elemchat
I worry about my admn burning herself out. She works 12 hour days. She runs a Lego club for kids & lots of other
stuff #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:34 | barbaraday
AwesomeRT @librario868: Love when my admin says that if its your idea then you lead it. Wow. Put your idea
whr ur mouth is 4 sure. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:34 | NancyTeaches
RT @plnaugle: Admins must remember "We do our work for the sake of the children entrusted to us." #elemchat
RT @NancyTeaches: Problem solving occurs when both admins and teachers feel safe and valued. #elemchat
Love when my admin says that if its your idea then you lead it. Wow. Put your idea whr ur mouth is 4 sure.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:34 | librario868
@barbaraday Sounds like a wonderful administrator! Lucky! #elemchat
RT Ditto @plnaugle: I don't know how our admin does all that is on her plate daily. #elemchat
The best admins seem to juggle so much and thrive on the challenge. #elemchat
I don't know how our admin does all that is on her plate daily. #elemchat
You should have seen the grin on her face when she saw what we were doing. She's that way about tech too.
#elemchat.
02-Apr-11 21:32 | barbaraday
Leadership teams are mre effective when not yes folks of admin, but clearly support school body. #elemchat
I recently met an admin who was so passionate about her teachers! It was breathtaking they way she spoke of
them. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:32 | NancyTeaches
RT @barbaraday: Guess I'm lucky. My ppl is in my room twice/day. She came in when we were dissecting owl
pellets and she was right in there w/kids #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:31 | tcash
@teach24_7 I'll b there. CR 2.0 Live is on my calendar every week. Loooking forward to seeing what you do.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:31 | plnaugle
We have a Curriculum Leadership Team that meets chaired by tchrs. Levels bring issues we discuss, she listens
& we jointly decide #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:31 | JoAnnJ68
New admins esp need seasoned admins to mentor and support; help in problem-solving. #elemchat
For anyone interested in a peek in my second-grade classroom, you're invited to my session next Saturday!
http://t.co/JTFYAHH #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:30 | teach24_7
RT @tcash: How do we promote problem solving? #elemchat Admins who nurture leadership in others.
RT @JoAnnJ68: RT @NancyTeaches: @librario868 I love when admins let the teachers run the meeting.
Different agendas. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:29 | tcash
RT @NancyTeaches: Student achievement is greatest when teachers and admins work together. #elemchat
Teachers need to know WHY they're doing things the way they do, then be able to articulate and defend
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:29 | teachersnet
RT @cybraryman1: An good administrator listens to the students, teachers, parents & includes them in the
educational process #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:29 | tcash
Did a race to see which one could place all the states names in the shortest time. http://bit.ly/2RpHu She's very
competitive. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:29 | plnaugle
RT @NancyTeaches: @librario868 I love when admins let the teachers run the meeting. Different agendas.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:28 | JoAnnJ68
@librario868 I love when admins let the teachers run the meeting. Different agendas. #elemchat
RT @cybraryman1: An good administrator listens to the students, teachers, parents & includes them in the
educational process #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:28 | Begabungs
RT @cybraryman1: An good administrator listens to the students, teachers, parents & includes them in the
educational process #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:28 | teacher6th
RT @JoAnnJ68: We are also using Presentations of Learning this year so it's not only admin invited but parents
& everyone. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:27 | tcash
Staff meetings can b another place to shr w/admins and staff. #elemchat
Tell parents//schoolboards/public that you (admin) believe in your teachers' abilities. If you can't, coach them to
get there #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:27 | aimeewhitbread
Had principal compete against me over Skype with another school in O.R.E.O. project. Great fun #elemchat
http://bit.ly/hPVep9
02-Apr-11 21:27 | plnaugle
RT @ckeech: #elemchat Collaboration and honestly asking for feedback, teachers opinions and using it.
RT @NancyTeaches: Creating and sustaining change must start with the students and educators who are willing
and able to function as change agents. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:26 | tcash
RT @NancyTeaches: Student achievement is greatest when teachers and admins work together. #elemchat
I find that excitement is a great catalyst for more excitement. It is contagious. Admins don't want to be left out!
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:26 | NancyTeaches
An good administrator listens to the students, teachers, parents & includes them in the educational process
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:26 | cybraryman1
#elemchat Collaboration and honestly asking for feedback, teachers opinions and using it.
RT @cybraryman1: Administrators need to have an open door policy & listen to their staff, work with them & take
the "chalk" once in a while #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:25 | gericoats
RT @plnaugle: Suggest admin start No Office Day liked this from Connected Principals http://bit.ly/dIjsIy
#elemchat [Like it? http://bit.ly/hHUpDM ]
02-Apr-11 21:25 | gericoats
Open that door! RT @teacher6th: Invited new admins to see Skype & Twitter in action -they came! door is
opened #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:25 | scsdmedia
RT @NancyTeaches: Student achievement is greatest when teachers and admins work together. #elemchat
Admins R overwhelmed lk teachers; policy decisions, constant chgs, budget, new implementations, tch
observations, meetings #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:25 | librario868
Creating and sustaining change must start with the students and educators who are willing and able to function
as change agents. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:24 | NancyTeaches
#elemchat Try to relieve teachers of anything that keeps them from teaching to their potential.
Invited new admins to see Skype & Twitter in action -they came! door is opened #elemchat
RT @NancyTeaches: Invite, invite admins to see, hear, read, observe what you are doing. Strive to get them to
your classroom. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:22 | tcash
RT @cybraryman1: The ideal administrators are the ones that I have found participating on Twitter & accepting
the use of the latest teach & tech.. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:22 | KhaledaaA94
Invite, invite, invite admins to see, hear, read, observe what you are doing. Strive to get them to your classroom.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:21 | NancyTeaches
@JoAnnJ68 Agreed! We had teachers, parents and students involved in principal search activities - all
stakeholders represented! #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:21 | tcash
Is it really concern about emphasis on test scores, or more the insistence upon a robotic lockstep tching method?
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:21 | teachersnet
@tcash @librario868 #elemchat Co-teaching is FANTASTIC. Superintendent did that with struggling new tcher
this fall. Wish more would do this
02-Apr-11 21:21 | aimeewhitbread
Remember with the average shelf life of an administrator in a school, teachers can't afford to wait to initiate
change. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:21 | bhsprincipal
RT @librario868: There needs to be some level of trust that I can do my job; and demonstrate that. #elemchat
There needs to be some level of trust that I can do my job; and demonstrate that. #elemchat
RT @cybraryman1:Important to eliminate adversarial element found in many schools btw admin & faculty. We
have to work together #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:20 | tcash
RT @cybraryman1: "That's not how we do it" was their response #elemchat I do it and then smile and say this is
how we can do it now
02-Apr-11 21:18 | teacher6th
OUCH! RT @aimeewhitbread: @NancyTeaches #elemchat My admin verbatim "I don't know what Twitter is, I
don't care to know."
02-Apr-11 21:18 | NancyTeaches
@aimeewhitbread You only need to approach one, someone your close to and see what happens #elemchat
We chose our new admin for nxt year because rather than talk about her accomplishments, she talked about her
team's successes #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:18 | tcash
Don't think tht age is defining factor; life-long learner is key. Change agent another. #elemchat
@JoAnnJ68 I'm new, afraid to rock the boat too much! But ok, I'll be brave. :) #elemchat
RT @bhsprincipal: I think anyone who makes the decision to work with students is a leader #elemchat
@bhsprincipal You are inspiring. I have sent links to my principal on a regular basis form Connected Principals.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:17 | plnaugle
Frustrating! RT @cybraryman1: Every time I wanted to try something different I was thwarted by my admin.
"That's not how we do it"#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:17 | tcash
I think anyone who makes the decision to work with students is a leader #elemchat
RT @plnaugle: Great admin traits - No micromanaging, great listening skills, willingness to step out of the box,
not being all about test scores #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:16 | uscedu67
@aimeewhitbread then start with your teachers. #elemchat
RT @librario868: Admins need to observe formally and informally; co-teach on occasion. #elemchat
Every time I wanted to try something different I was thwarted by my admin. "That's not how we do it" was their
response #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:15 | cybraryman1
RT @NancyTeaches: Critical skills= student learning as the fundamental purpose of the school #elemchat
@NancyTeaches #elemchat My admin verbatim "I don't know what Twitter is, I don't care to know."
@NancyTeaches @cybraryman1 Thanks for the compliment. I have a lot of great role models at #cpchat.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:15 | bhsprincipal
#elemchat A gd administrator knows how to share the role,allow for distributive leadership & grow teacher
leaders.They are servant leaders.
02-Apr-11 21:15 | ckeech
We usually come in an hour before teachers just to get stuff out of the way so both of us are available. #elemchat
Critical skills= student learning as the fundamental purpose of the school #elemchat
RT @cybraryman1: It is extremely important that teachers & administrators work together for the betterment of
the education of our youth #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:14 | Begabungs
@NancyTeaches I constantly am sending her emails with links to stuff shared on Twitter. She will make my day
when she signs up. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:14 | plnaugle
Leadership skills? What are the critical skills teachers are looking for? #elemchat
So true! RT @cybraryman1: Now here is a perfect example of an ideal administrator. Why can't they all be like
@bhsprincipal ? #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:13 | NancyTeaches
Now here is a perfect example of an ideal administrator. Why can't they all be like @bhsprincipal ? #elemchat
@NancyTeaches Mine understands how much Twitter has helped me grow. Her interest is growing but not there
yet. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:12 | plnaugle
We also walk & talk with kids Head is involved in Rotary & has started Early Act Clubs in MS & is involved.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:12 | JoAnnJ68
Leadership skills? What are the critical skills teachers are looking for? #elemchat
I have helped my principal with the ideas I wrote about here http://bit.ly/d3Fgqc #elemchat [Like it?
http://bit.ly/gFZUGP ]
02-Apr-11 21:12 | plnaugle
@plnaugle It sounds like you have one with a willingness to learn. #elemchat
“@plnaugle: Help admin get started building a PLN by suggesting Connected Principals Blog http://t.co/rqhrlr2
#elemchat #cpchat
02-Apr-11 21:11 | bhsprincipal
It can be really frustrating when you suggest something like twitter or connected principals. Some feel threatened.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:11 | NancyTeaches
@ayatawel Welcome! So glad you could join us! The #elemchat community is a great one to spend a Saturday
with!
02-Apr-11 21:11 | tcash
RT @NancyTeaches: I love it when an admin wants to spend time in your classroom as a partner, not as a judge.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:11 | uscedu67
@ayatawel Welcome to #elemchat Look for a link to our transcript and wiki at the end of the chat. #elemchat
Administrators need to have an open door policy & listen to their staff, work with them & take the "chalk" once in a
while #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:09 | cybraryman1
RT @tcash: Good admins don't forget what it was like to be a teacher, can see the whole picture, remember to
celebrate successes & appreciate #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:09 | uscedu67
@NancyTeaches Yes, very much so. Has stepped back, picked it up from my constant forwarding blogs from
Connected Principals #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:09 | JoAnnJ68
Good admins don't forget what it was like to be a teacher, can see the whole picture, remember to celebrate
successes & appreciate #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:09 | tcash
RT @NancyTeaches: Admins who empathize, recognize, encourage and listen= successful relationship
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:09 | uscedu67
@cybraryman1 Only the best and the brightest know to use Twitter:) #elemchat
LOVE LOVE this idea! RT @plnaugle: Suggest admin start No Office Day liked this from Connected Principals
http://bit.ly/dIjsIy #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:08 | NancyTeaches
The ideal administrators are the ones that I have found participating on Twitter & accepting the use of the latest
teach & tech.. #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:08 | cybraryman1
RT @NancyTeaches: Admins who empathize, recognize, encourage and listen= successful relationship
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:07 | tcash
RT @tcash: RT @MrWirth323: Just like teacher to student, administrator should be a coach, a guide to a teacher
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:07 | uscedu67
@tcash Wish you could bottle her! Do you have a replacement admin. yet? #elemchat
@NancyTeaches It is - she is a class act - never forgets to show appreciation for everything we do! #elemchat
Just like teacher to student, administrator should be a coach, a guide to a teacher #elemchat
Our amazing principal of 25+ years is retiring this year - the whole elementary staff is dreading her departure!
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:05 | tcash
Mutual respect is number 1. RT @tcash: What does the ideal teacher-admin relationship look like? #elemchat
RT @plnaugle: @plnaugle Invite admin into your class on a regular basis. She loves to see when we Skype.
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:04 | cybraryman1
Good admins are engaged. They have a set of critical beliefs they share with their staff. #elemchat
@plnaugle Invite admin into your class on a regular basis. She loves to see when we Skype. #elemchat
Set up a Twitter acct for your principal via @bethstill http://bit.ly/Kd88e. I did it for my principal. #elemchat
I think having an open mind & really listening is a key element #elemchat
It is extremely important that teachers & administrators work together for the betterment of the education of our
youth #elemchat
02-Apr-11 21:01 | cybraryman1
Welcome back to #elemchat after our spring break. We're ready to chat!
Pls join us in 20 mins for #elemchat: What are effective strategies 4 fostering pos. relationships btw tchrs &
admins?
02-Apr-11 20:40 | NancyTeaches
RT @soxnevad: Sharing a glog created to introduce #Glogster to students, includes samples. Glog on!
http://bit.ly/f36NHt #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 20:29 | EricJBentley
RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne http://me.lt/497gL #edtech
#edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 20:18 | MrBinfield
RT @teachingwthsoul: RT @NancyTeaches: Join us in 3 hrs for #elemchat: What are effective strategies 4
fostering pos. relationships btw tchrs & admins? #ntchat
02-Apr-11 20:12 | mrsd5107
How stress effects young children's ability to LEARN... http://t.co/4rEjFAb #parents #parenting #elemchat #ece
#edchat #stress #learning
02-Apr-11 20:05 | MovingSmartNow
Sharing a glog created to introduce #Glogster to students, includes samples. Glog on! http://bit.ly/f36NHt #edtech
#edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 20:04 | soxnevad
RT @tcbird1: Variety and novelty in the classroom is the key to student engagement. #elemchat #education
#teaching
02-Apr-11 19:48 | howellwright
Variety and novelty in the classroom is the key to student engagement. #elemchat #education #teaching
I let kids use it 4 notetaking RT @jessievaz12: Code switching needed skill!=>Texting abbr skool assign
http://bit.ly/go1flg #elemchat
02-Apr-11 18:46 | librario868
RT @KTVee: "Whatever you are, be a good one" A. Lincoln <- and work everyday to become great, even thru
adversity #edchat #elemchat #SPNChat #gtchat
02-Apr-11 18:45 | Begabungs
After conducting a class visit, send a positive note of encouragement. #elemchat #ntchat
Luv @Tumblebooks ebooks. Apps 4 Ipad Ask 4 free trial & distr disc low cost. Rdg The Ish http://bit.ly/fAwCcw
#kinderchat #elemchat #tlchat
02-Apr-11 18:22 | librario868
RT @NancyTeaches: Join us in 3 hrs for #elemchat: What are effective strategies 4 fostering pos. relationships
btw tchrs & admins? #cpchat
02-Apr-11 17:59 | cybraryman1
RT @ncarroll24: Teachable Moment - Don't miss this! http://bit.ly/h9s7zJ #edchat #elemchat #4thchat #cpchat
#education #parenting #midleved
02-Apr-11 17:47 | JoAnnJ68
RT @lindayollis: @gcouros 3rd grader on vacation:sharing info via her blog:I ♥ it! http://bit.ly/ezCIgv
http://bit.ly/hX4TOm #cpchat #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 17:42 | jackehill
@gcouros 3rd grader on vacation:sharing info via her blog:I ♥ it! http://bit.ly/ezCIgv http://bit.ly/hX4TOm
#cpchat #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 17:39 | lindayollis
Teachable Moment - Don't miss this! http://bit.ly/h9s7zJ #edchat #elemchat #4thchat #cpchat #education
#parenting #midleved
02-Apr-11 17:30 | ncarroll24
The #elemchat Daily is out! http://bit.ly/e74aDf ▸Top stories today via @cspiezio @tercusingdata @ellbillofrights
@maryannreilly
02-Apr-11 17:18 | tcash
#Weebly4Education - Create a free class website #edtech20 #edtools | @scoopit http://t.co/i7txJuF #edchat
#ukedchat #elt #efl #elemchat
02-Apr-11 16:36 | web20education
Minus - Share simply. #edtech20 #edtools | @scoopit http://t.co/WTK03xU #edchat #socialmedia #lrnchat
#ukedchat #eltchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 16:31 | web20education
RT @GingerTPLC: Wonderful visual from @KevinHoneycutt for modular #PBL design http://ow.ly/4rOv0 #TPLC
#edtech20 #edchat #elemchat #cosn11
02-Apr-11 16:29 | web20education
The two faces of social networking and its uses in education http://bit.ly/eeD8YR #ipaded #edtech #mlearning
#elemchat
02-Apr-11 16:28 | SamGliksman
The Fine Art of Collage: Recommended Global Children's Books http://t.co/cZS1lkp #elemchat #engchat #edchat
#artchat #tlchat
02-Apr-11 15:59 | maryannreilly
Novelty and variety in the classroom is the key to student engagement. #elemchat #edchat #teaching
RT @gcouros WATCH: Eighth Grader's Poignant #Bullying Video Goes Viral http://huff.to/hNGVph #edchat
#elemchat #midleved #edu
02-Apr-11 15:39 | Thanks2Teachers
RT @internet4classr: Do your kids know how products get made, consumed and trashed? consumerism videos
from PBS Kids. http://ow.ly/4rNkX #homeschool #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:38 | positivelypt
Do your kids know how products get made, consumed and trashed? consumerism videos from PBS Kids.
http://ow.ly/4rNkX #homeschool #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:30 | internet4classr
Watching one of the baby eagles that have hatched http://bit.ly/hLqEa4 #jppss #elemchat #4thchat
RT @21stprincipal "Instituting merit pay is way 2 dismantle #teaching as profession it's today."
http://tinyurl.com/3tsw5fc #edu #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:30 | Thanks2Teachers
RT @GOOD: Do books in the house make smarter kids? http://su.pr/5emtep #edchat #ptchat #elemchat
wnt personalizd cpy Marc Brown's nw bk. Ask 4 Ann at QRB. Gv twit nm 2 free ship 4 PLN. #tlchat #kinderchat
#elemchat http://bit.ly/ef0Fu4
02-Apr-11 15:23 | librario868
RT @web20classroom: RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne
http://me.lt/497gL #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:22 | studentforcenow
RT @web20classroom: RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne
http://me.lt/497gL #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:22 | Edach
RT @web20classroom: RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne
http://me.lt/497gL #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 15:19 | edpolitic
Thank you to all those who helped by answering my question about Out of my Mind! You were a great help.
#edchat #elemchat #kidlit #bookaday
02-Apr-11 15:09 | fiteach
"Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young
Students@rmbyrneyhttp://me.lt/497gLe#edtechg#edchatc#elemchat #elemchat #evscnetwork
02-Apr-11 14:42 | emac1227
Anyone use Wilson Language program? I need to learn about it for a possible job position... #edchat #elemchat
#spedchat #Title1 #Reading
02-Apr-11 14:40 | TeacherInMe
Said an official adios to book reports this year and my students are reading like crazy!! #edchat #elemchat
RT @web20classroom: RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne
http://me.lt/497gL #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 14:35 | librario868
Find Professional Practice on Facebook http://on.fb.me/fRilFC #edchat #techies #edreform #cpchat #elemchat
RT @jmplus2: Less than 2 days to vote for 4-4-2011 #4thchat discussion topic http://twtpoll.com/hwtl4d any
questions tweet me #elemchat #ntchat #educhat
02-Apr-11 14:24 | Mollybmom
RT @fiteach: Last time: Hv u rd "Out of my Mind"? Plz answer 1 question: http://wp.me/p14CeX-5Z #bookaday
#elemchat #edchat #kidlit (PlzRT)
02-Apr-11 14:21 | alybee930
Less than 2 days to vote for 4-4-2011 #4thchat discussion topic http://twtpoll.com/hwtl4d any questions tweet me
#elemchat #ntchat #educhat
02-Apr-11 14:15 | jmplus2
"Whatever you are, be a good one" A. Lincoln <- and work everyday to become great, even thru adversity
#edchat #elemchat #SPNChat #gtchat
02-Apr-11 14:13 | KTVee
RT @web20classroom: RT @gret: "Primary Wall - A Sticky Note Wall for Young Students" by @rmbyrne
http://me.lt/497gL #edtech #edchat #elemchat
02-Apr-11 14:13 | teachjane
RT @LAMHRainbow: Do you love being sneaky? http://t.co/poR1cNi #kinderchat #edchat #elemchat #ntchat
#preschool
02-Apr-11 14:09 | web20education
RT @LAMHRainbow: Do you love being sneaky? http://t.co/poR1cNi #kinderchat #edchat #elemchat #ntchat
#preschool
02-Apr-11 14:09 | web20education
Do you love being sneaky? http://t.co/poR1cNi #kinderchat #edchat #elemchat #ntchat #preschool
We are looking for a school in Italy to communicate with via Skype. Can anyone connect us? #edchat #elemchat