Jinxed myself yesterday talking to @awall777 about how easy my kids go to bed. This one just got up asking for extra cuddles. How can you say no? Will join #moedchat a bit later.
Hi I'm Izzie. I'm a graduate certification student at Avila University intending to teach secondary Theater & Speech. I'm tuning in from Lawrence, KS tonight. #moedchat#avilaedtech
Good Evening #MoEdChat it is a great for this time year! Especially today with awesome weather! I am Colleen, Modern Language Teacher at Troy South and Troy Middle Schools.
@MOedchat I'm Sarah and I'm a student at Avila University in KCMO working to be a MS ELA teacher. Looking forward to tonight's discussion as I'll be student teaching Spring 2019 and need all the tips and tricks I can get! #moedchat#avilaedtech#FinishStrong
A1: It just means that I need to push my students more to finish the year strong. Can't let them lose focus the last few weeks of the school year. #moedchat
A1) my add is like "ahh" I feel like I just my kids, I have only 7 week left with them, but most days are interrupted with MAP testing and end of year assemblies and field trips! How am i going to do all that I want??? #moedchat
A1: I'm not currently teaching, but as a student and as a previous preschool teacher I know it feels long and hard after SB. It's not that long until the end of the year, but it FEELS like forever. Gotta keep my best positive "can-do" attitude going! #moedchat#avilaedtech
A1a I always feel pressure after spring break. Hoping that I’ve done my job and Ss have learned everything necessary and want them to leave for the summer excited about the next school year. #moedchat#FinishStrong
A1: After spring break I have focused more on narrowing down the skill sets needed for my students to be successful on thier AP test so my stress level goes way up. #moedchat#AvilaEdTech
A1a I can get a little bit more relaxes on reaching objectives, especially when it doesn’t warm up for two weeks and the kids get all wonky #nojoke#missouriweathersucks#MOedchat
That is always how I felt. I wanted to do cool things, really apply some of the great things we learned and it’s time for MAP and other end of the year duties. I had to get creative to protect the time we had. #moedchat#finishstrong
It's definitely time for the Ts to ramp up the enthusiasm. I started playing S requests (after checking lyrics) as Ss stream into the room. It seems to lift the climate like magic. #moedchat
A1: Finishing strong is the key and can be easier said than done for some. You have to ramp up engagement while juggling testing and whatever other activities are going on! #moedchat
Hello #moedchat Dr. Kia here late! After Spring Break I feel a little like I am over the hump. It is my signal that the hard work has been done (for the most part) and I can focus on looking at outcomes...it gives me hope
🥇 🥇 🎖 6th and 8th grade teams took home the gold! 7th put forth a #1 effort despite equipment (loss?!) failure. SO proud of our kids and @OrchardFarmRV for making STEM Challenges their norm. TY @WSDinfo for hosting STEM Olympics! #innovationclass#STEMeducation#MoEdChat
Welcome to your first Twitter chat, @JulieMessmer5 Just follow along and reply when you like! We love preservice teachers! Your point-of-view matters! #moedchat
🥇 🥇 🎖 6th and 8th grade teams took home the gold! 7th put forth a #1 effort despite equipment (loss?!) failure. SO proud of our kids and @OrchardFarmRV for making STEM Challenges their norm. TY @WSDinfo for hosting STEM Olympics! #innovationclass#STEMeducation#MoEdChat
A1: I misread that! 8th graders get more daring. They do goofy things and drag their feet with work ethic. Then midterm comes! and the record gets flipped to the other side. Grounded kids work harder. #moedchat
A1. I am currently a student, but after Spring Break, it feels like time is running out and that there is still so much to do in so little time, and that you hope that all your hard work this year will pay off #moedchat@TedHiff
A1 This is my first year. It was nerve wrecking to think about how much info I felt like I still needed to get done. Also stressed to keep student engagement. Lots of senioritis. #MOedchat
A2: As an elective teacher it certainly does not mean the end. There is much more material that I can cover between state testing and the end of the year. #moedchat
#this that is why the end of the year is my FAVORITE! It is when the constraints are loosened a bit and you can try some new things with kids! I used to introduce documentaries, discussions, projects, etc. #moedchat
A2) Nope and Nope! I teach an Exploratory class, the class goes on we have a lot to cover still after testing. Many students feel like it is the end, that MAP is the finish line to all they have accomplished this year. #moedchat
Q2: No, I still have to ready Ss for the next grade level. We work throughout each day. While math is testing, I give students time in my ELA class to work on math for extra support. Learning doesn't stop. #moedchat
A2: It can be easy to see it that way as there is so much hanging on the test, but it is really about the relationships and making the most of those last days. I always get sad leading up to the end because when the last bell rings that moment in time is over. 😢 #MOedchat
A2: I view state testing as important but not my main goal in the process of teaching my future students, so I hope to pack the remainder of the year full of fun theater content for them! #avilaedtech#moedchat
Seniors are the BEST! The way to hook them is to connect learning to their immediate future i.e. lessons connected to jobs/college/money/car purchases/house payments/etc #moedchat
A1 This is my first year. It was nerve wrecking to think about how much info I felt like I still needed to get done. Also stressed to keep student engagement. Lots of senioritis. #MOedchat
#amen I STILL have pictures of some kids who are seniors now as 8th graders! LOL they helped me set up my first Instagram. I was their ELA teacher 8th-11th grades and I still follow and love them! #moedchat
A2: It can be easy to see it that way as there is so much hanging on the test, but it is really about the relationships and making the most of those last days. I always get sad leading up to the end because when the last bell rings that moment in time is over. 😢 #MOedchat
A2 I don't think of MAP as the END of the year. It is the ultimate gauge of instruction. If students made gains then the sweat that put into planning paid off. If not, it is time to rethink and plan for next year #moedchat
A2: It’s a break from the norm. A check point. There’s still a lot of school left afterwards. We worry about kids loosing knowledge over the summer. That can start after MAP testing if you’re coasting until the end. #MOedchat
A2. MAP testing is not the end point of the school year, it is just another day to demonstrate your learning. The ending point, is the last day of school. #moedchat@TedHiff
For sped teachers and therapists, Spring Break is the official start of "IEP season." The workload doesn't get lighter: transition meetings, transition IEPs, finishing out the year's IEPs/Evals... For sped teachers, the end of the year is a marathon, not a sprint #moedchat
I am the same. I have pictures and videos of kids I had in third grade that have graduated. I love looking back. Each one touched my heart and taught me something in one way or another. #MOedchat
A2. No way! After MAP is my favorite ⏱ of year!!! It’s “try it” season & “innovate” season & “fun” season 🤗 Our teachers dabble & adventure with all the new stuff they wanna figure out for next year or never felt they had ⏱ for! #MOedchat
A3: My students LOVE performing readers theaters for their classmates. We spend more time at the end of the year with performance type activities that are also lots of fun. #Moedchat
A3) I try to plan an engaging and motivating project or activity. This year my 6th graders will do a voice chat with the creators/founders of one of the platforms we use, my 7th graders will create a plan to bring awareness of equity in education. #MoEdChat
🥇 🥇 🎖 6th and 8th grade teams took home the gold! 7th put forth a #1 effort despite equipment (loss?!) failure. SO proud of our kids and @OrchardFarmRV for making STEM Challenges their norm. TY @WSDinfo for hosting STEM Olympics! #innovationclass#STEMeducation#MoEdChat
A3: As an education student, I'm making daily priority lists plus incorporating time outside to keep motivation high. As someone who works with kids, I'm taking deep breaths and smiling as much as possible when things get tough! #moedchat#avilaedtech
A1a. 🤣🤣🤣 my district never gets a Spring Break! What’s that??? 🤣🤣🤣 we just get Good Friday off each year. So I’d say our staff is mostly just exhausted around that time each year 🤪 #MOedchat
A4 The end of the year is a great time to take some instructional risks. Would also be a great time to encourage students to get out of the box with some passion projects, genius hour, design thinking, etc. #MoEdChat
A3: One thing is teaming up with an older buddy classroom for some more special projects. Reading, coding, science, math...it's fun to build relationships across grade levels. #moedchat
Yes!!! For teachers that are afraid to get too wild, it might be a good place to try something new -- but take that running into the next school year. #MoEdChat
Q3: Video making is great! This year, I think I may do stop motion Google Drawings with either Screencastify or Hippo video for a text feature project. #moedchat
A2: No, the students still need to learn. Even if the learning is life skills that they can use during the summer! Get them excited about the following year after their summer break. #MOedchat
A3: After the AP tests are complete I think I am going to finish the last six days of school discussing books that have a historical significance to America but have been banned in various districts #moedchat#AvilaEdTech
My 3rd grade group read a story they really liked last week and wanted to make a script for it. We worked together (I typed while they suggested narration and dialogue.) They can't wait to perform. #Moedchat
A3. I set Educator goals 📈 I have for myself during the last 6 wks every year — what new ideas 💡& tools 💻 do I wanna try/learn so I can hit the ground 🏃🏼♀️ w them ➡️ year #MOedchat
A3. Ending the year strong with students making a difference: CCC Trivia, Eagle Scout Project, Craft Fair volunteers, Child Development Real-world projects. #moedchat
Q3:Continue to collaborate.Get ideas from colleagues about ways to "shake up" the same ol' same ol'. It's important to bring in new and exciting things to the classroom this time of year. W/ few breaks after Spring Break, instruction needs to more engaging than ever #moedchat
A3: Keep challenging the students, be fun and engaging, enthusiastic up until the last day! Show them learning can be fun, challenge them to do some type of learning through the summer. BOOK CLUB! #MOedchat
A3: someone here mentioned sparking ss' creativity. Try a new tech tool or integrate cs or maker activities. Give students the opportunity to share what they've learned this year in a tangible way. Give context to the concepts. #MOedchat
Yes! Love make iMovie trailers at end of school year! Creating fractured fairy tales or spoof trailers changing point-of-view stories like ‘Scary Mary’ https://t.co/4ZIp2vSMlS inspire students. So much fun! #moedchat#finishstrong
A3: Sometimes Ss who struggle emotionally will try to "break up" with us before the school year is over. So we have to talk about how summer and changes can be scary, and how I'll always be here for them. #Moedchat
Yes! Love make iMovie trailers at end of school year! Creating fractured fairy tales or spoof trailers changing point-of-view stories like ‘Scary Mary’ https://t.co/4ZIp2vSMlS inspire students. So much fun! #moedchat#finishstrong
The end of the year is a great time to make a video. I always like to have Ss make a video to introduce the classes for next year "Here's what to expect in Mr. Howard's class...." #MOedchat
I am the same. I have pictures and videos of kids I had in third grade that have graduated. I love looking back. Each one touched my heart and taught me something in one way or another. #MOedchat
A4) Lists, I like to make myself lists and cross what I have accomplished it is a great feeling. Also I loop with my students, so if I finish strong it sets a tone to start strong next school year. #moedchat
A3: It’s #AudaciousApril@MapleWarriors. This means being willing to take a bold risk. Staff has been challenged to end the year strong and report back with their bold risk! #moedchat
Q4: Chocolate, chips, chocolate chips, warmer weather, & reflection on all of this year's successes. It's easy to get caught up in the change & hustle and bustle of the end of the year, BUT you can't forget to celebrate all that was accomplished. #moedchat#finishstrong
What a great idea to challenge ourselves to try something new. In the last couple of weeks (after MAP testing) the academic pressures don't seem so high in case whatever you are trying is a bust. #moedchat
A4: I make videos of still photos to play for the kids to show them how far they've come. It is a bit inspiring for me. I enjoy the end of year field trips, and we do a S PD day. I also open my POOL at home! #moedchat
A3 I told my Ss that if they met all of their reading goals, we'd do a class version of the tv show "Chopped" They are looking forward to my food choices! #MOedchat
A4 #EdCamp attendance #podcasts#Blogs ALL of the hashtags. Basically by becoming a sponge I am able to look at my situation through a new lens and then make changes to my practice for the betterment of kids and teachers #moedchat
I used to have a 2 week assignment: We meet and agree, try something you've never done before. Report back. Food critic (this one cracked me up), coloring nails, photography (she kept up with this), slingshot (engineering univ next year)... #moedchat
Amen to 3D! I thought I knew some basic knowledge but then got a home 3D & CNC (Mooz). I have already started the shift to true learning. Going to ramp it up over the summer. #moedchat
A4: As an instructional coach I try to be aware of the challenges and work to throw around a little more sparkle and magic. Say hi, smile, taking a minute to listen. #MOedchat
A4 I honestly get kind of wistful at the end of the school year -- my time with these kids is over. I like to make the last few weeks as fun and as memorable as possible. I always had "The Howie Awards" where I would create individual awards for every S. #moedchat
A3 I told my Ss that if they met all of their reading goals, we'd do a class version of the tv show "Chopped" They are looking forward to my food choices! #MOedchat
A3: As an education student, I'm making daily priority lists plus incorporating time outside to keep motivation high. As someone who works with kids, I'm taking deep breaths and smiling as much as possible when things get tough! #moedchat#avilaedtech
It’s definitely very approachable & user friendly! Don’t feel intimidated by it. I also love that it’s so cheap — just a green sheet & a free app are enough! #moedchat
Q4: How can we #pumpthepositive everyday to make school a place you WANT to be? We made our first positive phone call for a T who earned a Principal Pride award. We have been doing this for Ss, but #TeachersDeserveIt too! #moedchat
Q3: Video making is great! This year, I think I may do stop motion Google Drawings with either Screencastify or Hippo video for a text feature project. #moedchat
Close science units with an integrated project. Energy, Body Systems/nutrition = solar ovens (Im in Calif). Water, energy, systems - aquaponic fish tank. Simple machnes - cardboard engineering. #moedchat
I’ve been trying to convince my wife to let me get a printer, I watched a video and they send you 3-4 different filament types (1-2 meters each) and they are crazy stuff, one was made from beer brewing leftovers, one from cork #MOedchat
A5: Field Day, Reading Celebrations, Leadership Hour, Staff BBQ, book dedications, picnic with the principal, Tribe Ticket Frenzy with prizes earned for class, Swap day. #moedchat
Each one comes with printing preferences like temp and what not. You also get a discount if you buy any of the ones they send you, not sure on the subscription cost though #MoEdChat
A5. Ending the school year strong with student initiated projects. Some chose different environmental projects to develop in Spanish speaking countries #moedchat@TedHiff
A5. Ending the school year strong with student initiated projects. Some chose different environmental projects to develop in Spanish speaking countries #moedchat@TedHiff
I have a @dremel at school, but I have been looking at buying a PrintrBot for home, just because it is cheap and can be upgraded easily. The subscription tells you specs for printing each thing, so you can adjust as needed #MOedchat
@MsLaurenMertz Time to submit a @DonorsChoose request for an ipad or two so you can do green screens easily! I'd also put a microphone into the proposal as well. #moedchat
DisneyEarth is my all-time fav 📽 to show in any classroom! Every teacher should own it. Kids are 🤯 by our 🌎 & sometimes don’t believe that none of the images are 🖥 made 🤔 (and all appropriate) #moedchat
A5: an iterative assignment opportunity. I gave my cs students a task to take on an assignment from earlier in the semester and reflect on lessons learned. It was a great way to show how much they've grown. #MOedchat
A5 I used to do whole class projects where kids got to select our focus and then I supplemented with documentaries, field trips, and texts. We did the #FightFor15 in one class and talked about medical privacy in another. It was good! #moedchat
A5: Having a project where students create a self-reflection on their own progress over the year could keep them engaged AND give you feedback for the next year too #moedchat#avilaedtech#FinishStrong
A6: In a marathon (26.2 miles), the hardest (yet most rewarding part) is the last .2 miles. Finish strong. The kids reciprocate the enthusiasm. #MOEdChat#FinishStrong
A6: bc I’m preparing my SS to start next year on right foot. And me too. I’ve found that if I end on a good note then I’m extra motivated to work in summer and start in August trying new things. #MOedchat
A4 I honestly get kind of wistful at the end of the school year -- my time with these kids is over. I like to make the last few weeks as fun and as memorable as possible. I always had "The Howie Awards" where I would create individual awards for every S. #moedchat
Greenscreen is paid past the trial. Works on Chromebooks pretty well. WeVideo is a whole deal with seat licenses though.... And it's expensive. #MOedchat
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A6: Students cue off of the teacher, so if you give up teaching, they'll give up learning. But, where else are they going to learn what their amazing potential is or how far they can go if you stop inspiring, engaging,challenging? #moedchat#avilaedtech
A6 I think about my own kids and wonder if their teachers are just wasting their previous time to connect with them...and what a tragedy it would be to have to spend hours with adults who are just running the clock out on you. We're better than that. #MoEdChat
The best way to make sure students do not act like the school year is over is to make sure teachers do not act like the school year is over. #moedchat#FinishStrong
A5. Building Rube Goldberg machines ⚙️, egg drops from the roof 🥚 (me up there, not the kids), PE Day ⚽️, Art Day 👩🎨, staying outside as much as possible 🌳, new tech tools 📱, Must Do Can Do lists 🗒, & a real life financial literacy unit 💵 #moedchat
A6 - keep going strong so the students can keep learning and growing right to the end of the school year. Ts can keep growing too. #edcampscsd is a great way for teachers to keep growing and learning. It's in 2 days! You can still register at https://t.co/EIQVTGfAOQ#moedchat
