Matthew M. Byce

Dad, Husband, Elementary Principal “Have fun. Be yourself. Do your best. Repeat.”

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@TBerriman Keep the faith, man!

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@t_roz1 I suppose it would be something like this? 😂

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@TBerriman @GoramTor @MoniseLSeward You’re not lion!

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Let’s not forget that kids aren’t giving us a hard time. They are having a hard time. Behavior is communication.

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@GregJWolcott Thank you for hosting a great #MEMSPAchat!

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A8: Depends on the kiddo.

Step one is always leaning on my rapport with the student to figure out why they are disengaged.

From there it’s generally a conversation similar to the Cognitive Coaching model to get them to figure out a reason to engage.

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[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A6: Tough question...

In-person engagement is WAY easier to achieve in my experience. I can control tone, the learning environment, I can read the room, etc.

Online learning is still so new to the elementary world that I’m still learning about engagement there.

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[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@kruevans @GregJWolcott Controversy is a good one!

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A5: Voice and choice, baby! #MEMSPAchat

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A4: Engagement proves the child is ready to learn. All of their basic needs are met, there are no major barriers between the learner and the activity. Compliance tells me there is something else more pressing going on in that kid’s life than that particular lesson. #MEMSPAchat

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A3: Student Engagement shows a willingness to try and a commitment to growth. Those two by-products of engagement will take you pretty far. #MEMSPAchat

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A2b: I also ask these two questions every time I’m observing a classroom:

1.) Can you explain what you’re working on?

2.) Why do you think this is important?

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[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@PaulLiabenow Happy to be here! It’s been a while!

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

Elementary Principal checking in from Ishpeming, MI! Can’t wait to jump into tonight’s chat!#MEMSPAchat

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A2: I try to keep an eye out for body language, attempts at active participation, eye contact, question asking, thoughts being shared, etc #MEMSPAchat

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@MPSbiedermann You said what I wanted to say, but I couldn’t find the words!!

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

A1: I like this question! When you boil it all the way down, I think engaging in learning is an end in itself. Although, I think there is room for both to be true. #MEMSPAchat

[Matthew M. Byce @mrbyce]

@LegalishCA I open the calculator on my phone. 🤷‍♂️

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A7: Start the day with a connection that is unrelated to academics, and work-in mini connections when you can...Anytime I drop something, I generally call myself “Droptimus Prime” or “Fumblina”...Kids laugh. Boom, personal connection and raised engagement levels #MEMSPAchat