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sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to our 9th #sd308learns chat, “Reflection on our year”!

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Remember to include #sd308learns to all ur participation this evening so we can easily follow

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Please introduce urself: name, bldg, grade level/position, & where tweeting from this evening #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Sam LeDeaux, Thompson JH AP, tweeting from St. Charles! #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Here we go! Eric Watt, DAC, Assist. Dir PD, tweeting from Oswego #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 is it just us? #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 Robin Long, LRC TA @ Fox Chase, tweeting from Oswego #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey there! Jen Kern, AP at Prairie Point! Hi everyone! #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi @RLong308! Knew we'd see you tonight! #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

I'm here! Kelley Budd, AP @foxchase308, tweeting from Plainfield #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Trying this again. Steve Krygowski, Traughber, 7th grade Language Arts #sd308learns

kposs729 May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Kirbie Poss, Fox Chase, tweeting from home in Oswego #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Tammie Harmon, Churchill Principal, At home in Plainfield #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Welcome @krypton308. #sd308learns

FC_AmyB May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Amy Bartle, Fox Chase, sitting on the couch #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Welcome back out @Krypton308 thanks for joining #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Busy time of year! Thank you for attending to collaborate this eve with #sd308learns. We'll begin in a moment..

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@tharmon308 better learning here than some of our classes together! #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Tweeting from Paw Paw. Keepin' it rural! 😉 #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@kernfarm3 Country girl. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

We will use Q1/A1, Q2/A2, Q3/A3 format for archiving purposes #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Q1: What is something new you tried this year that worked? #sd308learns

sarah_walendzik May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Sarah Walendzik LBS1 Homestead #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: silly as it sounds, I picked up the phone more to call and talk to people instead of emailing... #sd308learns

nhunt29 May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#sd308learns Nicole Hunt, school social worker at Homestead. Currently Making lunches in Naperville this evening

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: As admin, I encouraged Ts to use more Kagan & Whole Brain Teaching. Our Ts tried all kinds of new with ELA. #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Thanks for the welcomes. VERY new to Twitter, but I wanted to start and learn something new. #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@nhunt29 sweet are you taking requests? #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@Krypton308 You are already doing a great job! #sd308learns

kposs729 May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Having students take responsibility for their learning through Mastery Connect. Reflection happened in the moment. #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Being more direct and cutting the tension when communicating with parents. #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Genius Hour in FC LRC. Student creativity projects, some amazing work! @lrcthies #sd308learns

tracy_zalud May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Tracy Zalud, 3rd grade, Churchill #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@kposs729 You have done this REALLY well. #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Increased recognition of positive student behavior.quick phone call to a parent/letting a student know I noticed. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Bringing people together that may have not typically come together to collaborate via #sd308learns!

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@kernfarm3 amazing how much those positive calls home matter to all kids! even HS kids! #sd308learns

Mooreteaching2 May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Dana Moore Homestead 2nd grade #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Next #sd308learns question coming up...

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Q2: What is something new you tried this year that failed (even if just temporarily)?#sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@KelleyBudd I'm sure the kids really appreciated it! #sd308learns

nhunt29 May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy only if you like PB & J, or left over tacos! Only lunches I've got going on over here! #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 Annotating poetry for inflection, pitch, pacing. Students read poetry in front of the class. Worked great! #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@nhunt29 WHO DOESN'T LOVE LEFT OVER TACOS!?!?!?!??! #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: Glitchy Technology failed periodically not saving student's work. @lrcthies #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 Analyzing very complex poem. Worked with one class, so-so with others. Need to adjust approach for each class. #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Coming in late...oops. Joan Mundsinger, FC, Lit. Spec. #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: I didn't get out into the classrooms as much as I wanted to. #goalfornextyear #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Tried to create a video montage of staff for Ps and Ss to begin the yr. Couldn't quite get everyone on board....yet.. #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Looking forward to second year with new book. More familiar with material, format, etc. #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: keeping track of all the new ELA materials at the building. #epicfail. Lots of work now to have a correct inventory! #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: We "assigned" staff to recognize other staff to try & raise morale. The assigning was seen as a chore & we dropped it. #sd308learns

nhunt29 May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

#sd308learns A2:use technology more,esp. Connecting my iPad to the appletv for ISP classroom lessons. I learned always have a back up plan!

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Great, next #sd308learns Q coming up...

FC_AmyB May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2. Trying to get everyone to see benefits of features of new website pages #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Q3: What is something you are looking forward to utilizing/implementing next year? #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: I also desperately wanted to get into classrooms more. Too many other things came up too often. Fail. #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Getting ready to pilot a new Google Ninja Challenge for #sd308learns peeps... excited to try this one out.

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@nhunt29 Amazing how many times we have to rely on the '"backup plan" #sd308learns

tracy_zalud May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: New grade level this year. Many "first time" fails! It was a great year though. Love 3rd grade! #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy Not sure what this is. But it sounds....AWESOME #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: Standing desk, new set of chrome books to ease the stress testing & free up lab more for students... #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: Chromebooks, learning and helping students & staff to gain confidence about all the features. @lrcthies #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: Being in classrooms and a part of the learning process. #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: implementing ways to follow students in ELA. We now have a year of experience. Less about "program", more about "kids."#sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@RLong308 one of the reasons I <3 Google docs #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: Looking forward to tighter process for Truancy risks #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: Being more of an instructional leader and empowering teacher leaders. #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 What were you using to create the vid montage? #sd308learns

kposs729 May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: Teaching 1st grade! I'm looking forward to trying many new things! I've taught 2nd for 10 years. #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 Biography Powerpoints. Learned much first time and looking forward to retool prep so students get more from it #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Building more trust, getting into classrooms, building relationships with families. I'd really like to team teach a bit! #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy I agree! #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Thank you for the specific responses and examples. Very helpful when sharing! #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3:Setting up "office" in various kid areas of building to increase positive interaction&proximity for higher need Classrooms.#sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@kposs729 You are a natural, you will do amazing! #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Q4: What is something you will be sure to avoid utilizing/implementing next year? #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@kernfarm3 I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!!! #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@juliecjohnsen it's amazing how much I love doing Back to School supply shopping! #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A4: one size fits all PD. Differentiate based on T need and let Ts know they are supported in their style of teaching. #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A4: I will avoid the "Because We've Always Done It This Way" mentality! Education = Change - Embrace it! #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Next #sd308learns Q coming up...

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Q5: What is the #1 resource you would share with a colleague looking for something new? #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5: I will always continue to nudge people to come out to twitter and joining #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5: Easy... Kagan Cooperative Learning and Whole Brain Teaching. They truly transform instruction and make learning exciting! #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4: Change in leadership.I will also work to avoid "but this is how we have always done it" mentality as well! #sd308learns

kposs729 May 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: Kagan! Best training I ever went to. #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A5: People! Other professionals are a powerful resource. #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A5: Just as the teacher is the most valuable resource in classroom, I truly feel we often find the best resource in each other.#sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

I echo @BaZnGa_NErDy-->any resource that maximizes sharing, learning, growing. Twitter is just 1 of many examples #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A5: I also would recommend EdCamp. Personalized, meaningful PD. #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5: Kagan, AVID strategies, Differentiation strategies...too many to pick from. #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A5: The Chromebooks are another resource that produces amazing work by Ss. Ts & class comments, collaboration. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

#sd308learns Q6 upcoming...

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Q6: How will u be spending your summer? #sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A6: @tharmon308 and i will be taking comps! #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A6: I should say I'll work on PD, read up on best practices. However, I will spend summer on the beach and dissertation writing.#sd308learns

BaZnGa_NErDy May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@KelleyBudd @sledeaux84 I think we need to host another EdCamp in @sd308 #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy @sledeaux84 @sd308 Let's do it!!! That would be awesome! Count me in. #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

A6: Eric and I will also be taking 2 classes along with completing comps! #sd308learns

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Time with family without having to rush!. ❤️ 2 very active children who keep me on the go! We started a summer bucket list! #sd308learns

kador308 May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

Better late than never! Kim Adorjan - Fox Chase - from my kitchen. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy @KelleyBudd @sd308 Maybe next move can be an EdCamp model Institute Day? Kick off the year...? #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@sledeaux84 @BaZnGa_NErDy @sd308 You have NO idea how much I would love that. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A6: Coaching football, play a few rounds of golf #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A6: Vacation and summer reading to be able to recommend 2017 award nominees for Ss. #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Thank u for being a part of our 9th #sd308learns chat! Before u go, take a moment to follow our peers

kposs729 May 3 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Spending time with family, traveling, & hoping to squeeze in a grad class! #sd308learns

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

We will break for the summer. Remember to continuously share at #sd308learns & encourage others, too

sledeaux84 - Moderator May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

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tracy_zalud May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A6:Spending time with my son before he leaves for his freshman year of college in the fall. #sd308learns

kador308 May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A6: We will be getting ready to welcome our KCSEC staff into sd308! #sd308learns

tharmon308 May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Have an amazing, restful summer! #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@sledeaux84: Thank you for leading our chats this year! @sd308 staff: thank you for participating. @foxchase308: you all ROCK! #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Thank you for facilitating & making the chats "all staff" friendly! @sledeaux84! #sd308learns

Mooreteaching2 May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A6: time with my husband and kids. Travel, classes, reading, rest, and prepping for the new school year. #sd308learns

joanmud May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A6: East coast: island, beach, forest, mountains and Nat. Park. All in 3 week road trip. Lots of reading, too! #sd308learns

KelleyBudd May 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@RLong308 Thank you for pushing yourself and participating in this media. #sd308learns @foxchase308

kernfarm3 May 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Have a great night and amazing summer all! You're all doing great things ✌🏻 #sd308learns

Krypton308 May 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@BaZnGa_NErDy Too many wanted to try for retries. I was amazed they wanted to at all. Wasn't planned but we went with it. #sd308learns

tracy_zalud May 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Thank you for opening my eyes to Twitter! #sd308learns

RLong308 May 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@KelleyBudd @foxchase308 The PLN has given me another resource for ideas & collaboration. #sd308learns