#cgi3 Archive
#cgi3 is a chat for Center Grove (CG) connected educators use to share edtech ideas. The i3 stands for inform, instruct, and innovate. It occurs on the last Wednesday of every month at
Wednesday May 31, 2017
8:30 PM EDT
centergrovetech
May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Welcome to the live chat! Intro: Share where/what you teach and what you are most looking forward to doing this summer.
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Last chat of the year. 😢 I am Melissa Gardner, Maple Grove, kinder teacher. Looking forward to spending time with my boys!
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participatechat
May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
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by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/9RrOHROKPn
lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Intro: Hi! I'm Jenna Cooper, Coordinator of Connected Learning. I'm looking forward to going to Baltimore and Philly for Astros games!
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Intro: Nancy McDowell, STEM Coach, looking forward to swimming and enjoying the warm summer!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Hello CG! I'm looking forward to be heading to the beach with the family in a few days.
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hoosiertay
May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
INTRO: Jason Taylor, CTO…looking forward to spending time with the family and writing chapters 1-3.
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tgray_cghs
May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Tim Gray,
@CGGlobalCampus
Supervisor / eLearning coach at CGHS. Most looking forward to an Alaskan cruise this summer!
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hasman11
May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT
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Intro: Mandy Hassell, 4th Grade Teacher, looking forward to not having a schedule and getting some R&R
MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi friend! Of course, and hanging out with Stacey and the rest of the fun people. :)
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In reply to @littlesmiles78
tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Jeanne Schwartz, coach at MSC. Looking forward to vacation with hubby in July!
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centergrovetech
May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q1: What are you most proud of accomplishing this school year?
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I think it's here already!
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In reply to @CGCoach82
Bardack25
May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Intro: SGES-4th Grade! Looking forward to spending time with my little girls!
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1: I am proud of getting all K-8 students through the Innovation Center with
@ehresman79
!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Q1: Implementing lots of STEM activities and my PBL project. Lots of discussions about Growth Mindset, too.
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1: I'm super proud of our Connected Learners Team for accomplishing Innovation Center visits, engaging PD, and winning awards.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Me too! It was awesome this past weekend!
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In reply to @tweecher100
MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Andrea McCoy, 8th grade science at MSC here! Sleeping in, the beach, and sleeping in!
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1: Oops. forgot the
#cgi3
!! I'm proud of the community I have built in my classroom
hoosiertay
May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1: Winning the
@IndianaCTO
TEAM award! I am so proud of our
@centergrovetech
team & their tireless work for CG teachers & students.
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tgray_cghs
May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1) Definitely most proud of becoming the new eLearning Coach at
@CenterGroveHS
 and becoming a new member of
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Always! It keeps my teacher heart happy.
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In reply to @lacoopj
tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1: I'm proud of MSC teachers' participation n rounds, their willingness to grow, and their spirit of fun!
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MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1: I am proud of trying new things with old and new standards. New labs are the best.
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A1: Personally, I'm also proud of obtaining my
#CETL
certification. Lots of PD and studying what it takes to be an
#edtech
leader.
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yea Jenna! Congratulations.
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In reply to @lacoopj
CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A1: I'm also pretty proud of completing my second Master's this year :)
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Bardack25
May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A1: I'm proud of our team for integrating STEM activities into all content areas this year!
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Today's labs were "eye raising"!
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In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I am so proud of how far my class has come this year! They have grown in all aspects! Super sad to see them go!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT
You've done amazing things with your class! You have a lot to be proud about. :)
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In reply to @littlesmiles78
centergrovetech
May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q2: What are you most proud of your students for accomplishing this year?
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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- I loved Google U! So many ideas and pushed me to do more.
hasman11
May 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A1: I am proud that I completed Google U and look forward to the passions and ideas Google U brought me to realize
MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A3: I'm most proud of my Ss overcoming some big gaps in their nonfiction reading comprehension.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2: I am really proud of the all the hard work
@centergrovemsc
and
@CenterGroveMSN
students put into their
@TheHopeRoad
projects!
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2: My students being teachers... I'm proud of them for becoming connected educators and sharing their expertise with other teachers.
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hoosiertay
May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2: Very proud of the authentic learning & 4C’s I observed at the Innovation Center this year. Our students continue to impress me.
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Bardack25
May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2: I'm most proud of my students improvements with their math scores & social skills!
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tgray_cghs
May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A2) I'm very proud that my students succeed at utilizing personal responsibility through completely online courses
@CGGlobalCampus
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late Sam Fritz MSC Band
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A2: My "students" this year have gone above and beyond to participate in voluntary Twitter chats, edcamps, book studies, and more.
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q2: I'm proud of our students' part in achieving "A" school status, but mostly for genuine kindness so many showed to each other.
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MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A2: I am proud of how my Ss have grown to be more aware of & helpful to those around them. Collaborating & providing support..
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Hello Sam!
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In reply to @SamuelFritz
CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A2: This.
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I've had a blast! Keep more opportunities coming, pretty please.
#teachercollaboration
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In reply to @lacoopj
lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I've been geeking out on the connected learning PD plan for next year... stay tuned. :)
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In reply to @MGStudio18
MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Cool! How did you keep track? Electronically, I presume, right?
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In reply to @CarrieDilley
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A2: As a class, my students had many challenges & struggles to overcome and we did it!!! We ROCKED! One of my most rewarding years!
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Two more next year!
#edcampCG
November 11 and April 14! You all are the first to know.
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In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
tweecher100
May 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT
You would really like the set up! Our wonderful tech team keeps it moving!
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In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG, @lacoopj
SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A1: I'm most proud of how our MusDept has really come together to really reach and teach every student
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A2: This class was one of my most rewarding years! If there was a challenge we conquered!! WE ROCKED!
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centergrovetech
May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q3: What is something new you learned or tried in your classroom this year?
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A2: My students reading levels were AMAZING!! Off the charts!
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A3: I did a lot with alternative seating this year--mixed results. Some kids love it, some REALLY don't.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3: I really enjoyed trying Lego Story Starters, digital Breakouts, and Lego We Do2.0 in different classrooms!
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3: This year we tried new types of PD - edcamps, Twitter selfie challenge, Twitter chats, and book studies. I learned a lot from Ts!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A2: Ss have really seemed to embrace the
#growthmindset
I try to establish in my classes
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hoosiertay
May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3: I learned about the
@extraordinaires
and I am preparing to share it & Design Thinking with our admin team next week.
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tgray_cghs
May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3) I have learned so much this year. Specifically about being a
@CanvasLMS
Admin
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
in mine too! It has been wonderful to see such a shift in mindset affect all areas of academics.
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In reply to @SamuelFritz
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Way behind!! Ahh! Can't keep up!!!
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brianteach
May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Late to the party. Darn kids and the driving around I have to do. Hi, everyone.
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Biggest success if you ask me! Students with
#growthmindset
can accomplish anything they put their minds to!
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In reply to @SamuelFritz
Bardack25
May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A3: I used tech for group collaboration & to meet the needs of all Ss
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A3:
@AngieTeed
taught my class SeeSaw this May and we love it!!
#bookshelfiesforlife
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A3: I have learned so much about
@CanvasLMS
and google with
@edtechteam
I can believe I really just got starter
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Even with scheduled responses I can't keep up tonight! Great conversations!
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In reply to @MGStudio18, @littlesmiles78
brianteach
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A2: I'm most proud of my students rolling with some big changes late in the year. Out of comfort zone, rolling with punches.
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Q3: Fidget spinners. I can see the appeal.
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Students find it so engaging! Shhhh, don't tell them they are learning
#seesaw
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In reply to @CGCoach82, @AngieTeed
MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A3: I tried a bell work theme/day of the week and I loved it! Now to mix up how we do bell work... pretty repetitive right now.
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A3: SeeSaw-LOVED it! Tried a break out session with
@CGCoach82
- LOVED IT! Can wait to do even more with both activities next year!
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brianteach
May 31 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A3: I tried some new classroom mngmt ideas. I tried blogging. I tried a new app Recap. Love that one!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Q3: Also
#PBL
and
@breakoutEDU
with
@CGCoach82
. More of both next year, please!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
I heard "we can do that in Quinlan's room" often after the
@ronclarkacademy
visit!
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brianteach
May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A2: I'm most proud of my students rolling with some big changes late in the year. Out of comfort zone, rolling with punches.
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A3: Tried out new tools (for me)-S'more, Google drawings, Canva. keeping up on my Marzano reading. finding new ways to support Ts.
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A coach could help with that. Just sayin...
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In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
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I guess we will have to have one more twitter chat so I can check it out!
MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A3: oh yes... loved our
@breakoutEDU
More next year!
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centergrovetech
May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q4: Who is one person in CG you made a connection with this year? How did he/she help you grow?
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brianteach
May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A3: I forgot that I attended both edcamps. Those were fun and worthwhile Saturday mornings. We need more turnout next year.
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Both- I tried the restroom thing and I have to say I was not bothered
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In reply to @brianteach, @ronclarkacademy
lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A4: I made a connection with our new HS eLearning Coach
@tgray_cghs
this semester. He taught me some cool tech tools & Canvas tricks.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A4: I loved connecting with
@Bardack25
this year, and I am super excited she is part of the Innovation Academy this year!
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
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In reply to @CarrieDilley, @littlesmiles78
hoosiertay
May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A4: I am glad to have
@tgray_cghs
on our team! He has brought some new ideas and is helping move us forward.
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q4: Impossible to name all but loved being part of the Google U and the Innovation Academy groups.
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tgray_cghs
May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4) A connection I value from this year is
@lg_hardin
. Her positivity and passion inspire me every day!
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4: I worked a lot with
@ganth99
on restructuring my math block and the results were awesome!
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Bardack25
May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4: I enjoyed connecting & getting to know
@CGCoach82
! She even convinced me to join Twitter! 😉
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brianteach
May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4:
@storeyh21
We ran away together to ATL for a conf. Or so we told our spouses. :) She's enthusiastic and willing to do new things.
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Good stuff!
@CGCoach82
also taught me about
@flipgrid
which is another video response app.
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In reply to @brianteach, @CGCoach82, @flipgrid
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A4:definitely CGCoach82. Working w/ you was AWESOME & you got my creative juices flowing! Can't wait to work together next year!
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hasman11
May 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A4: Made a new connection w/
@MrJohnson1132
. It was a rocky start :) but he has great ideas & I enjoyed talking ideas w/ him this year
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MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I value all my msc teachers.
@tweecher100
@ehresman79
@CGCoach82
@SamuelFritz
are always available to help, listen, & are so creative
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brianteach
May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@MrsMcCoyCG
Check their website
https://t.co/z1RHXI1PAZ
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Definitely enjoyed working more with the CG Famous
@lacoopj
this year! Looking forward to next year's shenanigans!
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A4: I agree with
@MrsMcCoyCG
Indont get out much but learn something at MSC almost everyday. We've got some trailblazers!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A4:
@tgray_cghs
and
@CenterGroveMSN
@fleming_mrs
@tweecher100
for setting us up with inst rounds
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centergrovetech
May 31 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q5: What do you want to try next year?
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A5: I want to make PD more fun and engaging for Ts next year. We also hope to provide more job-embedded PD at the Innovation Center.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A5: Really want to try some different STEM tasks and critical thinking games in the media centers for students!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A5: Want to incorporate the book Wonder (jr. version) in my classroom. Awesome messages.
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@WonderTheMovie
looks awesome!
tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A:5
@SamuelFritz
and I are starting Teacher Club. I'd tell you more but the first rule is: Don't talk about Teacher Club!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A5: much to the terror of
@ehresman79
@tweecher100
@CGCoach82
I'm trying a full band
#pbl
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#musiced
CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Wonder is sooooo good!! It might be fun to be reading buddies with a 5th grade class who's reading the same thing...... :)
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In reply to @MGStudio18, @WonderTheMovie
Bardack25
May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A5: The goal is to include parents more often using SeeSaw next year!
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A5: I also want to make Canvas more widely accepted and adopted next year. We plan to start with a one stop hub for resources and PD.
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Bring it on
@SamuelFritz
. You can totally pull it off!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A5: much to the terror of
@ehresman79
@tweecher100
@CGCoach82
I'm trying a full band
#pbl
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#musiced
hasman11
May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A5: Would love to work with SeeSaw, also planning on implementing Flessners math fluency checks, maybe working with Smore as well!
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A5: Doing more with SeeSaw! Trying a new parent communication app. Maybe
@BloomzApp
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lg_hardin
May 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q5: I want to try doing more individual book clubs with teachers. Mike Bishop and I read a
@DFISHERSDSU
book this year - great!!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:20 PM EDT
I just became a Seesaw Ambassador! Bring on the Qs
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In reply to @littlesmiles78, @BloomzApp
littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Gotta cut out early! Dillon was driving and we just got home...need to eat dinner! HUNGRY!!!
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hasman11
May 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A5: Continued.... I'm excited to read Wonder as a class Novel next year and go see the movie together as a class!
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MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A5: new labs, more Canvas, growth mindset, maybse some ideas from
@brianteach
and
@ronclarkacademy
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lg_hardin
May 31 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Teacher Club - woot!woot! I want to do that, too at the high school
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littlesmiles78
May 31 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Got to cut out early! Just got home...time for dinner!!
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centergrovetech
May 31 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Closing: Last day with students tomorrow! What are your plans?
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hasman11
May 31 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Closing: SURVIVE
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lacoopj
- Moderator
May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Closing: I can't believe the year is wrapping up! I will be working on PD plans and going to a STEM Academy with
@CGCoach82
.
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CGCoach82
May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Closing: Attending
@DiscoveryEd
STEM Academy in Martinsville! Hoping to learn and obtain new resources for teachers!
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MGStudio18
May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Ss solved 10,000 IXL Qs in one wk so they earned a ice cream party. Also, Minute to Win it Games.
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MrsMcCoyCG
May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Closing: Trying not to cry all day, not succeeding, 8th grade picnic, and sending our Ss off to the hs!
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hasman11
May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Closing: JK! Handing out awards, packing the room, spending time being silly & leaving a lasting impression on these sweet kids!
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SamuelFritz
May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Closing: watching our General music movies and trailers
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tweecher100
May 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Closing: Celebrate with Ts and Ss. Make a summer reading list and first week to-do list.
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Bardack25
May 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Closing: Class Awards & Minute to Win It! Ss will develop strategies to "win the minute" faster!
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CarrieDilley
May 31 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Closing: Basically going to cry all day. I love these kids and I've been lucky to get to be their teacher these last 180 days!
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