#TCEA8Chat Archive
#TCEA8Chat brings together members from TCEA Area 8. Join us twice a month as we share innovative ideas for technology use in classrooms. Led by the TCEA Area 8 Director and members, we also welcome anyone else to join the conversations.
Thursday December 15, 2016
8:00 PM EST
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:00 PM EST
It is 7:00 and that means we are set to go with
@Mer_Townsend
leading a holiday themed chat tonight!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:01 PM EST
Welcome everyone. Thanks
@Mer_Townsend
for leading us tonight!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey everyone! Welcome to the holiday jingle edition of TCEA8 Chat tonight! Glad everyone could make it!
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TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:01 PM EST
Its time for Introductions! We are glad to have you tonight!
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:02 PM EST
Meredith Townsend, Digital Learning Specialist at
#sulsprhs
, Full-Time Nice Lister, excited to be moderating the chat tonight!
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:02 PM EST
John Bimmerle From Sulphur Springs ISD, Glad to be here tonight! Hope W/the Holiday chaos we can still get a good crew tonight.
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lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:02 PM EST
Amanda Kinney 8th grade math intervention, Texas Middle School
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:02 PM EST
Welcome
@Mer_Townsen
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:05 PM EST
@Mer_Townsend
I just created a video for our T's on how to use Participate and Tweetdeck for a chat. Maybe it will help later
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:06 PM EST
glad to have you!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:06 PM EST
Thanks for joining tonight, how are your robotics teams coming along?
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
mguhlin
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
Listen to my Vox for intro
https://t.co/GjzZWQ83xT
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TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1 Reflect and share something that positively impacted your classroom or the school this semester
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
going to do some Twitter 101 stuff too, terminology etc. Got to alleviate the fears somehow!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
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@MackenzieCross8
you out there tonight?
In reply to @MackenzieCross8
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
we are doing good...gearing up for Area and they are getting excited
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Leadership in 1:1 rollout was huge for the school.
@ddriversshs
did a gr8 job modeling use of tech through video staff mtgs.
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In reply to @ddriversshs
mguhlin
Dec 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
.
@J_Bimmerle
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Listen to my Vox
https://t.co/c96B7Xivao
In reply to @J_Bimmerle
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
yes twitter can be a scary thing!
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
glad to hear it. I am looking forward to seeing all the amazing stuff you all do with your kids.
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: CHROMEBOOKS!!!!!! The absolute best thing I have had access to in my career!
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:10 PM EST
And continues to do so!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @ddriversshs
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:10 PM EST
I bet! Such a great resource and ease of use is a major plus!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Google classroom has transformed my teaching and my Ss learning...
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:11 PM EST
@edtech_savvy
@kali_little
@mmotes
are you going to be able to join in tonight?
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In reply to @edtech_savvy, @kali_little, @mmotes
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1 Reflect and share something that positively impacted your classroom or the school this semester
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mguhlin
Dec 15 @ 8:11 PM EST
a1: my response Listen to my Vox
https://t.co/cRIDZy3hqV
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 .
@Mer_Townsend
and .
@MackenzieCross8
have had a big impact on our S's and T's this semester!!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @MackenzieCross8
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
totally agree. It streamlines everything, keeps you connected, feedback, list goes on!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
Hey, I am thinking we need to hear your Vox, am I on the right track with that?
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In reply to @mguhlin, @TCEA8Chat, @voxer
mguhlin
Dec 15 @ 8:14 PM EST
MT We get started in 30 minutes, we look forward to having you join us in our final chat of 2016!
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https://t.co/Bbpz6THmaD
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 7:30 PM EST
We get started in 30 minutes, we look forward to having you join us in our final chat of 2016!
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red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:15 PM EST
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A1 & A3 using projects has positively impacted my students this semester and allowed my Rudolph to really shine
mguhlin
Dec 15 @ 8:17 PM EST
yes u do! i hope i am breaking a few twitterchat rules using
@voxer
for my responses! 😀
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle, @voxer
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:17 PM EST
@Mer_Townsend
I am thinking the holiday parties and such have kept our regulars busy.
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: I love the fact that I have Ss who don't normally have a voice in the classroom are able to create great products digitally
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:18 PM EST
Are you having to guide them, or giving them choices, or a combo I guess? Love when they surprise us w/what they can do
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2 What classroom strategy do you use that really helps "jingle" student's bells?
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:19 PM EST
Its ok, we have no rules in Area 8. We just keep digging for ways to generate collaboration among educators. Its slow...
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In reply to @mguhlin, @voxer
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2:
#studentchoice
I don't think anything gets Ss brains thinking like making them choose how they want 2 show their understanding
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lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:19 PM EST
@J_Bimmerle
a combination of both...I am intervention so I started the year guiding, they are starting to move toward creation
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:20 PM EST
You need to capture that ongoing transformation in various ways. Would love to see that compilation!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2:
#summarysheets
Summarizing is an important strategy for Ss & summary sheets allows them to b creative, tech is an option too
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lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:22 PM EST
This is an example of demonstrating mastery of concepts from a unit...she had to justify each item with "precise math vocabulary"
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red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:22 PM EST
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Laura Smith Sulphur Springs ELAR
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:22 PM EST
I think that is best. Too much choice or too strong usually just frustrates
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In reply to @lifeguard2907, @J_Bimmerle
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:23 PM EST
This is great Amanda!!! Thanks for sharing.
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lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:22 PM EST
This is an example of demonstrating mastery of concepts from a unit...she had to justify each item with "precise math vocabulary"
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:25 PM EST
Hey Laura, so glad you joined!!!! Excited to have you share the great things you do with your students.
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In reply to @red_headteacher
red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:26 PM EST
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stop and jot, response to reading in Seesaw using written text and emojies, they love expressing how they feel about books
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:27 PM EST
so glad you could join!
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In reply to @red_headteacher
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:27 PM EST
I love that idea!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2
@red_headteacher
remember to put the A# so when people look back later they can keep up. I forget at least once a chat
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red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:26 PM EST
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stop and jot, response to reading in Seesaw using written text and emojies, they love expressing how they feel about books
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:28 PM EST
Q3 How do you reach the kids who may be a little different but have extraordinary talent?
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3: Mix it up! Give your students options. Extraordinary kids need to show their creativity. All comes back to
#studentchoice
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:29 PM EST
We need to have them use
@flipgrid
For some of their book reflections! Would be a different chance for them
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In reply to @red_headteacher, @flipgrid
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:30 PM EST
PLEASE Dont apologize, that is why we have the chat. Its all about teaching and learning!!! Love that youre here
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In reply to @red_headteacher
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:30 PM EST
Finding out how their movement affect their graphs with CBRs
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
agree it would work awesome!
@MackenzieCross8
could talk about booksnaps as well. Fun!
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle, @red_headteacher, @flipgrid, @MackenzieCross8
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
@red_headteacher
Q3 is right up your alley. You extend learning opps all the time with your kiddos.
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In reply to @red_headteacher
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: I try to find an area everyone is strong in...my artists love to create things with their hands
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
Yes get them out of their desks!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
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A3 SS definitely need a variety of ways to respond, turn in assignments or do projects, student choice is key
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
I like the idea of choice boards so each "type" of kid has something they can relate to
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:34 PM EST
Makes so much sense and is so easy to do. Make them have to do it all from time to time, but let them shine in strengths often 2
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
sometimes we fall into a strict curriculum and forget this part.
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In reply to @red_headteacher
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
I love that idea and use it often in my classroom...I am looking for content mastery no matter the content
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
get with
@MackenzieCross8
or I when we get back and we will get a grid setup for you and your kids
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In reply to @red_headteacher, @MackenzieCross8
ddriversshs
Dec 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
continue to support our implementation at SSHS.
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle, @Mer_Townsend
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, how do you stay motivated?
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4: Been using
@momentumdash
to help keep me on track. I log my to-dos when I get their in the A.M. and get focused for my day.
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In reply to @momentumdash
mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
Hey y’all! Sorry I’m late! Going to catch up really quickly! Alyssa Butler, ELAR,
#sulsprisd
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
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A4: lots of diet Dr pepper! 😍
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:39 PM EST
And you get pretty background images to relax your mind :)
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @momentumdash
EduGladiators
Dec 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
⚾️
@PaulONeill1972
leads
#EduGladiators
chat SATURDAY-Shattering the Status Quo!
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
glad you came!
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In reply to @mrsbutler209
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
Glad you are here, better late than never. Crazy time of year!
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In reply to @mrsbutler209
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4: I go see my little buddy Connor, his mom and dad are my Best friends and he allows me moments to laugh
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mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1:
@msonenote
changed my classroom! I’m more organized, efficient in grading and feedback, and differentiate better than ever!
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In reply to @msonenote
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: reread letters like this one I got from a former S how just finished her first semester of college...
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mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:43 PM EST
A2: the English I team has been working on options for our kids. Small group, partner, individual, variations on projects, etc.
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:43 PM EST
A5 the power of tech mixed with great teaching motivates me. I think the right blend can change S's lives, cant sell them short
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red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
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A1 fun projects! Counting down the days and fun time with my family
mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
A3: getting to know them as a person before trying to know/motivate them as a student helps me!
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
Ah yes, watching S's grow after they leave your classroom is hands down why Teaching is the best job ever! They are amazing
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:45 PM EST
Getting away from things is always good for motivation.
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In reply to @red_headteacher
mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: my classroom
@Keurig
keeps me going! Coffeee in the AM, cocoa in the PM!
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In reply to @Keurig
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:46 PM EST
English 1 is rocking it! Love how you guys are changing it up!
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In reply to @mrsbutler209
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:47 PM EST
I'll be by your room in the PM!
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In reply to @mrsbutler209, @Keurig
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
Our final Q is just around the corner
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TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
Q5 If you could have one wish for your classroom this New Year, what would it be?
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Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
A5: Our tech center needs some sprucing up: TV, logo for the wall, shelving in our storage area, and a heater! :)
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
A5 my wish for all classes would be for T's to feel confident and comfortable enough to take risks and challenge S's in new ways
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mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: my awesome
@breanna_richey
and
@k_weir1
for always being such a great support ststem!
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In reply to @breanna_richey, @k_weir1
red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
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A4 receiving email cards from previous students warmed my heart this week
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
A5: even more tech...would love a class set of iPads and a chrome cast...and clear rolling marker boards
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mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
we’ve got a project we are 💭about and will need your help with! Kayla is going to email you what we are looking at!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: and bean bag chairs, no desks, clipboards, and a big beach ball
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
Steve and LeAnn had them use
@scratch
for it. They were very proud of the work, and so many nice things shared. Love it
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In reply to @red_headteacher, @scratch
red_headteacher
Dec 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
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A1 to be more proficient with technology in my class and use all project based learning
Mer_Townsend
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
perfect! Keep me busy!
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In reply to @mrsbutler209
mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: to have all my students come back from break and be in a place where learning is their biggest concern. ❤ my kiddoes
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J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
You have lots of wishes :)
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: and yoga mats, a giant roll of grip paper, colorful markers...
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lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:55 PM EST
you will never get it if you don't ask 😉
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In reply to @J_Bimmerle
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:56 PM EST
Now that is the truth!
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In reply to @lifeguard2907
TCEA8Chat
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:57 PM EST
@Mer_Townsend
led a great chat this month! Thanks so MUCH!
@kali_little
will steer the ship on Jan 19th, Dont miss out!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @kali_little
J_Bimmerle
- Moderator
Dec 15 @ 8:57 PM EST
Well its a small group, but
@red_headteacher
had 1st Chat, and now she knows the ins and outs. Thanks to all 4 joining
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In reply to @red_headteacher
mrsbutler209
Dec 15 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks
@Mer_Townsend
sorry I was late!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend
lifeguard2907
Dec 15 @ 8:59 PM EST
@Mer_Townsend
@J_Bimmerle
it was fun...thanks for leading!
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In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @J_Bimmerle
