Saturday, December 27, 2014

Gifts, Resolutions, and Wishes - Chat questions for 12-27-14

Q1: What was the best gift you gave this Christmas? #CatholicEdChat

Q2: What was the best gift you received this Christmas? #CatholicEdChat

Q3: What is your New Year's Resolution for your classroom? #CatholicEdChat

Q4: What is your wish, for the New Year, for your school? #CatholicEdCh
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Friday, December 26, 2014

Chat Archive - STEM - 12/20/2014



Q1 - #catholicedchat: How might schools integrate engineering - often the most foreign of disciplines for K-12 teachers without a STEM background?

Q2 - #catholicedchat: Learning to code is a STEM priority for all students. How do we make coding opportunities happen in our schools?
Q3-#catholicedchat: STEM pedagogy requires integration. How can schools effectively integrate the Catholic faith with STEM subjects?
Q4- #catholicedchat: STEM-focused schools are on the rise. What critical elements make Catholic STEM-focused schools more than just a title?
Q5- #catholicedchat: How can we best prepare teachers to engage students in the math/science practices emphasized in the new standards?

Q6- #catholicedchat: STEM is a hot topic with many different definitions. How do you define STEM education?



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Saturday, December 20, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Chat Questions for 12-13-14 All About iPads

Good Morning! Welcome to #CatholicEdChat We are talking all things iPads today.


Please introduce yourself and give your favorite Christmas Carol!
Q1: What types of iPad activities do your Ss really enjoy? What engages them best? #CatholicEdChat


Q2: What are your best practices for introducing new apps to Ss? #CatholicEdChat


Brain Break Time!


BB1: Can you name these Christmas Carols?
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Q3: How do you share content created on iPads? How do you share them with parents? #CatholicEdChat


Q4: In what ways have you used personalized learning for your students? #CatholicEdChat


Brain Break Time!
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Q5: What is your best tip when using iPads with students? #CatholicEdChat


Brain Break Time!


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Q6: For those schools that are looking at getting iPads, do you have any advice when beginning an iPad program? #CatholicEdChat


Brain Break Time!


BB4:
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Thank you to @Glenn_ed and the #1to1iPadChat for help with today’s questions. #CatholicEdChat

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Chat Archive - Grit 12/06/2014

Moderated by Kay Bisaillon and Pat O'Donnell Welcome to #catholicedchat
Q1: What do you think word grit means? Much of today's discussion is from Angela Duckworth's work #catholicedchat added image
Q2: Why do you think grit is important? Who needs to be grittier, parents or students - or both? #catholicedchat
Q3: How does grit contribute to academic success? For success in general? #catholicedchat added image
Q4: How do teachers, administrators effectively model or teach grit? #catholicedchat
Q5: #catholicedchat Angela Duckworth’s research determined grit better indicator of success than factors such as IQ/family income. Surprise you? Why or why not? SCHEDULED
Q6: #catholicedchat
Q7: Is grit connected to talent? Is grit a product of failure? Why or why not? #catholicedchat
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Saturday, November 22, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Advent Resources 11-22-14

Good morning! Today's chat is all about sharing Advent resources. Please introduce yourself, with your name, school, location and your favorite Thanksgiving pie.

Q1: What does your school do for Advent?

BB1: What is your favorite Thanksgiving side?

Q2: What do you do in your classroom for Advent?

BB2: What type of stuffing does your family make?

Q3: What do you do personally for Advent?

BB3: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Q4: What is one take away from today's chat that you will use?


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Saturday, November 15, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Chat Archive - 11/15/2014 - Ethics of Care

Moderator: Patrick Tiernan


Q1:  How do you define care as a concept and practice? #catholicedchat

Q2: What does care look like in your school? #catholicedchat

Q3: How do we model care for students and faculty/staff? #catholicedchat

Q4: Can caring be shown in ways that are not typical? #catholicedchat

Q5: What are some of the institutional, social, or cultural barriers that limit our ability to model care in schools? #catholicedchat

Q6: How do you ensure that you are cared for? #catholicedchat

Q7: How do we build a culture of care given the myriad of demands placed on educators? #catholicedchat



Links and Resources to Share In Advance/During:

Link following Q1:
Philosophical approaches to care
http://www.iep.utm.edu/care-eth/

Link following Q3:
Attachment theory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-XreddOis

Link following Q5:
Feminist theory (Gilligan and Held)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRv4AY82kU0

Link following Q6:
Michael Slote interview on empathy
http://cultureofempathy.com/references/Experts/Michael-Slote.htm
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Chat Archive - 10/1/2014 EdTech Coaches

Led by Christine Monge
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Chat Archive - 'Who is Up Next?"

Led by Greg Dhuyvetter
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Chat Archive - Love it or List it?!


Kay Bisaillon

No 1-Teaching/learning Cursive Handwriting? Love it or List it -- WHY? #catholicedchat

No 2- Homework? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 3- Interactive White Boards? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 4- Progress Reports? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 5- Giving "0" - I realize no one loves giving zeroes--but do u believe it has to be done? Love it or List it? #catholicedchat

No 6-Back to School/Meet the Teacher Functions? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 7-School Uniforms? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 9-Grades? Love it or List it? WHY? #catholicedchat

No 10-Wikipedia? Love it or List it?  #catholicedchat

Last one -- No 11- 24/7 access (to work, school, connecting)? Too much? Love it or List it?


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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Chat Archive - Rosary and Prayer

Q1 - A. How often do you pray the rosary with your class? B. With your school?  #catholicedchat

Q2 - How do you make the rosary meaningful for your students? #catholicedchat
Q3 - When do you celebrate prayer services with your class/school? #catholicedchat
Q4 - Tell us about the most memorable prayer service you've been a part of. What made it memorable? #catholicedchat
Q5 - 5a. How do you celebrate the feast of your school's patron saint/namesake?
5b. How do you celebrate other (major) feast days? #catholicedchat

Q6 - During Advent, does your class/school spend more time in prayer? How do you make Advent come alive for your students? #catholicedchat



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Saturday, October 11, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Sharing Rosary, Prayer Services, and the Feast Day of your School's Patron Saint Ideas, Hosted by Erin Whalen

Q1 - 1a. How often do you pray the rosary with your class? 1b. With your school?  #catholicedchat

Q2 - How do you make the rosary meaningful for your students? #catholicedchat
Q3 - When do you celebrate prayer services with your class/school? #catholicedchat
Q4 - Tell us about the most memorable prayer service you've been a part of. What made it memorable? #catholicedchat
Q5 - 5a. How do you celebrate the feast of your school's patron saint/namesake?
5b. How do you celebrate other (major) feast days? #catholicedchat
Q6 - During Advent, does your class/school spend more time in prayer? How do you make Advent come alive for your students? #catholicedchat


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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Professional Development and Edcamp Models - Ken Willers




Q1 Guess the percentage of Ts that think District/Diocesan wide PD is a waste of time?

Q2 Why do most Ts dread Diocesan wide PD?

Q3 How many hours site+diocesan is dedicated to PD in a given year?

Q4 Guess how many hours of PD should occur before any impact on learning is measurable?

Q5 Why is EdCamp emerging as an alternative for Ts to receive PD?

Q6 Describe why your experience of PD at EdCamp was positive

Q7 Quality PD should possess the following….(share your thoughts)
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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Fostering Creativity - Chat Archive 10/02/14

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Chat Archive - Google Apps for Education

Moderators: Beth Thomas, Christine Monge Serra Catholic School ≈
Q1 - #catholicedchat. Is your school GAFE? Is your school looking into GAFE? Why do you think GAFE has excited the World of Education?

Q2 - #catholicedchat: What benefits do you see to your students with GAFE?

Q3-  #catholicedchat: Can you give some examples of how you use GAFE with students? How do you use it within your school environment? As an administrator?
Q4- #catholicedchat: If you were looking to attend a Google Summit what sort of topics would you like to see presented in sessions?
Q5- #catholicedchat: Are you a part of the GAFE Google+ Community if so is there anyone in particular you follow?

Q6- #catholicedchat: Education is an amazing field to be involved in; we are so blessed, it’s evolutionary! What excites you about the future of education? GAFE related or non-GAFE!  

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Keeping New School Year Excitement - 09/6/14

What is one goal you have for yourself personally this year?

Does your school have a theme this year? If so, what is the theme and how do you introduce it to your students?

Brain Break: What is your favorite comedy movie of all time?

What is one thing you teach your students when school starts to help ensure a 
successful year?

What is one thing you hope your students teach YOU this year?

Brain Break: If you could have a credit card with an unlisted amount of funds you don't have to pay back, to what store would you want it?

Each school yr starts with energy and excitement.  How in the world do you sustain that for an ENTIRE YEAR? 



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Saturday, August 30, 2014

CatholicEdChat (weekly)


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Defining Leadership in Our Schools - 08/302014

John Reyes - Moderating

Q1 - How do YOU define leadership?
Q2 - Agree or disagree: the principal is the only leader at a Catholic school?
Q3 - How do we empower teachers to be leaders?

Q4 - What are some examples of how to best grow teachers as leaders?




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Thursday, August 28, 2014

PR for Schools 08/23/14

Rebecca Hirsch
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