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Tom Whitby

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Author, Blogger, Speaker, podcaster, 40 yr teacher, Founder #Edchat, Blog: My Island View https://tomwhitby.com senior consultant http://www.innovations4education.com/

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Time to call it on this week's #EdChat. Please join us again next week- Same time, new Topic #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

We once did a parent education night. We had 3 sessions of classes taught by teachers on Homework, how to help with projects, internet safety, extracurricular activities, and other things parents should know about education. Exhausting, but effective. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Do not use personal email addresses for parent communications. The school should provide every teacher with a free email account. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

If a parent sees a failing grade on a report card without any previous notifications, that is the teacher's fault. No excuses! #Edchat #Edus

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Parents on your side are far better than parents who look to blame you for their child's failures. Communication is the best defense. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

The MOST important thing to communicate to parents is any problem affecting a grade before the report card. Give them a fighting chance to affect change #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Notifying parents regularly about problems or missed assignments makes later parent meetings an easier go. They can't be surprised if they were informed. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Notifying parents regularly about problems or missed assignments makes later parent meetings an easier go. They can't be surprised if they were informed. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

Presenting kids with certificates of accomplishment or creativity or just doing nice things can be helpful. #EdChat #EduSky

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Adrian Neibauer @mrneibauer.bsky.social · 1h

To involve parents, I ask,

Do you have anything to offer our classroom that will help us explore our community? Do you have a cultural celebration, occupation, or talent that would contribute to our class discussions this year?

It's a great way to include their expertise. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

My most successful experience in involving parents was when I created a class website. Hmwk, tests, special events were all posted. Parents loved it. #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 1h

I never liked back-to-school night because there was never enough time to discuss what was planned for the year. #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 2h

#EdChat Topic: Parent engagement can be very helpful in education. What are the ways beyond “Back To School Night” that schools may inform and involve parents? #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 2h

#EdChat will begin on the hour. Please join the conversation. #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 3h

Join us for this week’s #EdChat on Twitter and BlueSky at 7 PM eastern time. Follow the hashtag and place it on any personal post you want included. #EduSky

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Mozelle Victory @godswrath699.bsky.social · 7d

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Democrat Graham Platner gives PERFECT response to MAGA crowd member

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

A missed opportunity as well as an unhealthy school culture.

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

I must leave the chat a little early today. Thank you until next week. You can get our live reaction on our Podcast The #EdChat Radio Show. #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

I wonder how many principals allow for discussion of education strategies in those required Faculty meetings? Would Rigor be an appropriate topic? #EdChat #EduSky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

So that we are all on the same page, Cognitive overload a state where the brain is overwhelmed with too much information or stimuli, leading to difficulty processing, understanding, and remembering information. Not what we want. #EdChat #EduSky

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Ashley Eberhart @aggieashley.bsky.social · 7d

It's especially problematic in my content World Languages because language acquisition doesn't happen in that way at that pace. And it's still too textbook influenced even if no textbook is used. #EdChat #edusky

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Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

Since direct instruction and lectures make up a significant part of our educational strategy, how do we transition to a more project-based curriculum? #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

Is Direct instruction compatible with Rigor, or would project-based learning be a better strategy? #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

Too many educators believe rigor means more intense work with more homework. Not So! #EdChat #EduSky

Tom Whitby @tomwhitby.bsky.social · 7d

Rigor refers to instruction, learning experiences, and expectations that are intellectually and personally challenging for students, requiring them to think critically, creatively, and deeply to achieve sophisticated understanding and develop essential skills. #EdChat #EduSky