#CatholicEDchat Archive 1/26/13

Appy Hour was the topic for this week's chat. So many apps were shared across many categories - elementary, high school, productivity/leadership and Catholic/Religion apps.
Great job everyone!

#CatholicEdChat Appy Hour!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! All Catholic School teachers are invited to join us this Saturday, January 26th, for Appy Hour! Come with your favorite apps to share or if you are unable to attend, share your apps in the Google Spreadsheets that are listed below. Since we are such a diverse group, you will find 4 categories.

• Catholic Apps: http://goo.gl/vcaqz
• Productivity/Leadership Apps: http://goo.gl/FBQHH
• High School Apps: http://goo.gl/fWE7u
• Grade School Apps: http://goo.gl/SCVjP

We hope you can join us this Saturday at 9 AM ET/ 8 AM CT!

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Post this flier and invite them to join in. Thanks to Noeleen Leahy, County Kildare, Ireland for creating this flier!

Chat Questions - 1/19/2013

Topic: Student, Faculty and Parent Engagement
1. How might we foster engagement of teachers, students and parents in our schools, educational mission? Article here: http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-teaching-strategies
2. How can we manage stress or the winter blues during Jan/Feb?
3. What does engagement look like? How do you measure it?
4. Role of Gatherings - Catholic Schools Week, School Masses, Conferences, Gatherings - Online, Face to Face

Chat Archive 1/12/13

~Loved our chat on Saturday! We talked about the Catholic School's Week Theme ' Raise the Standards'. See archive link and also via slideshow.

Chat Questions 1/12/2013

Questions for #CatholicEdChat

Raise the Standards Theme for Catholic Schools Week
1. What does this theme mean to you?  How is your school applying standards? What other news can you share from your school? NCEA theme page
2. What is the role of technology in meeting and raising standards? One to one programs, blended learning? Can you share an example?
3. How can your school incorporate the 'Raise the Standards' theme into your CSWeek Activities?
4. How will you share your CSW stories with the school community? How will you share them online?

Chat Archive 01/05/13

This chat was on the topic of Catholic Schools Week and how schools celebrate.

View full archive http://storify.com/ncara/catholicedchat-archive-01-05-13

View slideshow archive:

Chat Questions 1/5/2013

• How is your school preparing for Catholic Schools Week? What unique activities are planned?
• How can you collaborate and connect with other educators, schools during Catholic Schools Week? 
• Think of what a virtual open house might look like. What do you want people to know about your school? What apps tools, can you share?
• What 21C tools are best for telling others about your school? What apps, tools are your go to resources?