#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday September 28, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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I'm Stephanie, 4th grade T, we've been in school now for 9 weeks!
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Hi I'm Julie, your humble moderator tonight. I teach 3rd in MI and we are in week 4
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that's 1/4 of the year already!
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Yes ma'am! And fall break next week!!
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I'm an NC State Education student participating in tonight! Very excited to learn from you all!
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welcome! Great to have you here!
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Jen in CA Tech Coach for 2nd-6th and just escaped district grading calibration meeting
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welcome! Make sure you include the #! otherwise it won't get added to the thread!
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Hi everyone! Amanda from New York here. We are on week 4!
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OMG. "Escaped" sounds like the absolute best term possible!
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Hi hi! Loving reading your 500 words blog posts!
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Hi everyone!! Jenna here from :) Excited to be chatting with everyone tonight!
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Hi Amanda, us too. Finally feeling like we are getting our groove going!
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Hi everyone! Amanda from New York here. 2nd grade on week 4!
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Jessica ESE self contained teacher from FL here
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TEACHERS who un-tie, then re-tie their instruction enable all their students to learn. Read why -> https://t.co/6qv63rNoId
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Hello! Sarah from ND! Going on week 5 I think?!
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We're in week..... 7 wow, lol
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yikes, time sure flies huh?
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Tamar - 3rd grade teacher in Brookline, MA (private school) - we're wrapping up wk4
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Welcome to everyone :) Thanks for joining!! Look out for tweets from , our moderator tonight!
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HS teacher in Bay Area. 7th week of school!
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I have a long commute. It gives me time to decompress and think over my day.
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Hi everyone. Mark here from the UK. Great to see folk sharing on !
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Hi everyone. Joe, math & STEAM coach from Palo Alto, CA, excited for today's chat
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nice and not so nice at the same time!
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Hi! Brandy from VA. This is our 7th week of school.
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Hi Mark!! Late night for you in the UK??
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A1 I write 500 words every day - it keeps me grounded and focused
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A1 Usually on my couch at the end of the day, just thinking about what could've been and what can be tomorrow.
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A1: I make time for reflection by talking with my team and Journaling
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A1: I think about the day before going to bed. I try not to stress though!
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Hey Jenna. Just gone midnight. Heading to 😴 soon! Thought I'd pop in on first though!
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I finally get the chance to join ! My name is Cynthia Brown. Taught 7 yrs in FL currently 2nd grade
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A1 we also include daily collaboration in our schedule so we reflect as a team
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A1: I leave space in my lesson planner to write reflections. I also use the comment function in Google Docs after a lesson.
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I reflect after school each day as I workout or go for a run - when i'm calm and relaxed I have my best aha moments
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I have a 45 min commute to school. This is a lot of reflection time! I also reflect w/my Ss at the end of the day.
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A1: I have been swimming regularly.. peaceful time for reflection.
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Thanks for popping in! :)
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I have a 30 min drive & I call my mom every morning to chat :D
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A1: On my nightly walks or runs, I reflect, process, and work through my day & learning from the day.
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I have time at the end of the day to look over my plans and look at what I wanted to do the next day- always changes!
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A1 - I write down in my planner things that work/don't. I can go back the next yr to look.
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A1 I doing a lot of reflection during my commute.
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A1:I have a 45 min commute which is a lot of reflection time! I also reflect w/my Ss at the end of each day. What went well/didnt
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A1: Running helps me process & filter the noise and distractors from the day
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A1 I have a journal that I try to write in at least 2 times a week.
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A1 - . For level team meets weekly to review things as well, first yr for this, it's going great!
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A2: I jumped on the flex seating bandwagon.. not going so well, Had to dial it back for a while.
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I have a love hate relationship with car time!
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I try and take 5 when the last person has left, stop, stand still and think
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A2 New building (same school), new room, new admin, so far so good! Minor hiccups, but nothing we can't deal with.
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I do my reflections when i get assessments,formal and nonformal,as wells as after major activities.
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wow that's a lot of new. You go girl!
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A2 Not so much this year, but started about 2 years ago not allowing fear to prevent me from trying new things
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I think Flex Seating is great in theory! But difficult for many Ss to handle.
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a bold goal indeed! https://t.co/hcKxLkuI4n
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A2 Not so much this year, but started about 2 years ago not allowing fear to prevent me from trying new things
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A2: my goal is to make pictorial schedules for all my students and implement them for transitions it's going well so far
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A2: Half time teacher, half time instructional coach. Working on striking balance between roles & not being neglectful.
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A1: I usually jot notes in my lesson plans at the end of the day before I go home
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A2: I wanted to try flexible seating with desks and it is not happening. I plan on going full on flexible seating next year!
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A2: working on using phonics centers for even more differentiated learning. just getting started but so far so good
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A2:My goal was to start data binders w/my Ss. We are slowly building them and Im hoping they will be ready for conferences in Nov
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that is what I discovered. I have 28 this year and lots of high needs. We will get back to it, just intro more slowly.
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A2 saying "yes" to opportunities has led to some AMAZING things
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Q2. decided to follow my instincts, not to be swayed by opinions and not to give up on the most challenging children
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A1. Reflection is something I do when I'm travelling to and from work. It often ends up being reflected on my blog too
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A2 - flexible seating has been new this year, it's been good. Ss love it and it's created a good enviro.
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Finally making it to a ! I'm Jennifer, French teacher for 17 yrs. Also known as the ClassDojo Google Drive lady.
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A2 Oh! Also am paperless in all my classes - including my reading class
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It's about time you showed up! lol
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bon jour! That's all the french I know!
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Hey Jennifer!!!! :) Hope you’re doing well!
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A2 oh boy... new school... none of the smart boards work yet so that is a huge shift in my teaching! Welcome to 1995 AGAIN!
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hi!!... long time no join... I am totally rewriting my Level 2 course with the help of this year's level 2 students.
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It happened accidentally as I embraced tech - One Ss said, "Hey, we don't use paper." That's when I realized it
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Reflection for me is on the go. Going from meeting/lesson to meeting/lesson, in the car, etc & at the end of the day.
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Oh, that's terrible! Nothing like going back to the dark ages!
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A2 . My team has been embracing dojo more this year too. They are sharing more positive pts. and communicating w/ parents.
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wow!! I killed a ream of paper this AM prepping for next week (35 kids = LOTS of dead trees)
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One big change this year that I did was switch over to flexible seating. So far it is successful, Im about to release the students
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A2: Im splitting schools this year which I have done in the past but Im splitting my day 2. I M teaching Spanish 2 for the 1st tme
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Big changes for lessons/units. Going well, and always improving. Using for myself too!
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A3 I want to stay w/ the flow of things. I like where they are going :)
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A1 reflection is a necessary part of our day! I talk always to my grade level partner, and I also like to talk to my students!
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A3 It changed EVERYTHING - when I developed a growth mindset, it swung wide the door of possibilities for all of us
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A3: Had to put the flex seating away for a while. Will introduce it back when they are a little more settled & know expectations
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A2: I am adjusting well but being on a cart and at 2 different schools I am not getting as much done as I would like b/c of travel
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The power of YET! https://t.co/jfAKpp8dzT
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A3 It changed EVERYTHING - when I developed a growth mindset, it swung wide the door of possibilities for all of us
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A2 our grade level team went from 3 teachers to 2, and we completely flip flopped our schedule in order to get meaningful support
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A3: I plan on making a plan for flexible seating next year. It will go smoother with a smaller class.
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A3: Going forward I need to remain ultra organized and keep to planning, grading, & coaching schedule
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A3:My goal isn't completed yet so we are going to keep working towards it and adding more to our binders as the year progresses
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A3 . So excited to start Ss using class story. Grade team is going to have kids do reflections "dojo diary" every two weeks! 😄
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In retrospect, that would have been smarter!
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A3: Im still getting adjusted since it has only been a month but Im getting in2 the swing of things & my classes are adapting well
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I find myself saying YET a LOT now!!!
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A3 it has been awesome striving to make every day meaningful, and use our support to its fullest potential
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A3: having trust that I can handle extra planning and differentiated with all my kiddos alone and know it helps them!
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A2: As an instructional coach, I always have projects, mostly at district level that impact many Ts & Ss
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YOU got this! And everyday you will only get better at it! https://t.co/rRQkwbrdye
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A3: having trust that I can handle extra planning and differentiated with all my kiddos alone and know it helps them!
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oh I like that. I have a hard time remembering to get them to add things. https://t.co/k6Qpzwbztf
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A3 . So excited to start Ss using class story. Grade team is going to have kids do reflections "dojo diary" every two weeks! 😄
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A3: it makes transitions easier and gives my ESE babies ideas on what to do next
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Trying to find more exciting ways to collaborate!
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Wonderful attitude! Be courageous. Be fearless. https://t.co/utBMCPJt4P
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A2 Not so much this year, but started about 2 years ago not allowing fear to prevent me from trying new things
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giving Ss choice of seating, allows them to be more in control, should reduce beh probs, increase responsibility.
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Definitely a helpful thing for all students & all learners.
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i've learned to allow myself to feel the fear but not let it stop me. Anxiety is part of innovation https://t.co/mtqkeLQY15
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Wonderful attitude! Be courageous. Be fearless. https://t.co/utBMCPJt4P
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A2 Not so much this year, but started about 2 years ago not allowing fear to prevent me from trying new things
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Exactly! Anxiety is not always a bad thing :)
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Doesn't feel great but . . . also really thoughtful about sharing my struggles and doubts with my Ss so t… https://t.co/qpCf91ttVy
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Exactly! Anxiety is not always a bad thing :)
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You can do it. No SmartBoard, no problem. Great edtech is helpful, but it all starts with the great teacher.
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And I bet your students are your biggest cheerleaders! https://t.co/YGvymzIogz
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Doesn't feel great but . . . also really thoughtful about sharing my struggles and doubts with my Ss so t… https://t.co/qpCf91ttVy
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Exactly! Anxiety is not always a bad thing :)
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How can we push our kiddos out of their comfort zones if we don't ourselves!
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Yes! sets up a truly collaborative learning experience because we are ALL in it! https://t.co/x78xbZvhxt
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And I bet your students are your biggest cheerleaders! https://t.co/YGvymzIogz
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Doesn't feel great but . . . also really thoughtful about sharing my struggles and doubts with my Ss so t… https://t.co/qpCf91ttVy
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Exactly! Anxiety is not always a bad thing :)
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A3 We're finding ways to adjust without much tech in class. We all gather around my laptop for videos. Like the old days!
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A4: Collaboration is hard for me cuz I have a difficult team mate. I try, but sometimes it has to be alone.
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A3 getting the student input into planning the course has been a real eye opener and i plan to do it a lot more...
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Tried after sp. break w/6th last year. Saw a difference beginning this year Having established room was better
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I remember those days! I was in a portable my first 2 years.
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A4: For me a lot is alone. I teach alone so reflecting is easier on my own
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A4 YES!! I absolutely love hearing input from other teachers on what to try, or building off of a great idea!
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Move to California and join my team https://t.co/PIIHri90eN
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A4: Collaboration is hard for me cuz I have a difficult team mate. I try, but sometimes it has to be alone.
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A4:There are many times when "vent" sessions with other teachers are helpful!
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A4. I find it better to reflect personally, then write about it on my blog to garner feedback to inform my reflection
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its not actually the start for me here in NZ .. it is near the end .. so my planning is for Feb next year
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A4 I learned this summer to collaborate using the words YES, AND to help support each other! (stay away from the "no, but")
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A4 Absolutely! My team often struggles w/ the same things I do, so it's helpful to hash it out together.
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A4 my team is unified so it is great to reflect collaboratively. They catch what I miss
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Well said. Just watched Inside Out & really appreciated the message
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A4: Need to process for myself then share with colleagues or virtual collaborators to deepen my own understanding.
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You're livin' the dream! https://t.co/LNH1v8S9cy
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A4 my team is unified so it is great to reflect collaboratively. They catch what I miss
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11 year old me, could've really used that film https://t.co/OojFtbcz70
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Well said. Just watched Inside Out & really appreciated the message
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I love to work with with a team and dicuss ideas, but my team are loners :(
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A4 Haven't ever thought what a collaborative reflection would look like. Interesting idea!
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A4. i think i suffer from over reflection..always questioning what i am doing.. it is good for my HOD to see this and reign me in
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A4 also have learned to accept that Hard conversations happen -- it isn't failure but part of life
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Yeah, me too. Great message for everyone.
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during term, I dream way more, guess that's reflecting?
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A4 In my TA experience collaboration was the best way to go into a new lesson because usually others had the same problems as me
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A4 .. I blog... use Twitter .. pick brains in the staffroom.. cant do this alone, you will go mad
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I suppose it is! Ever write them down?
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A4 it also helps that I'm a specialist so my team all teach different subjects - gives us distance
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I would love to start blogging, but I feel like I would know what to write about....
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I think I've gone there...it's not so much fun! https://t.co/aqMNkbPCYl
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A4 .. I blog... use Twitter .. pick brains in the staffroom.. cant do this alone, you will go mad
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A4 I also rely on my twitterpals Really great Ts out here in cyberspace
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A5 School - we know we are heard & supported. District - coaches to help guide if we have questions.
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A5 school provides daily collaborative time - and even supports mindfulness
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I feel like we reflect so much during these chats! We are lucky to have each other in this cyber world!
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I hear ya, I'm the same way and I need my teacher friends to do the same for me. We r so critical of ourselves.
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i was real nervous at first. Who cares about what i say?.. now, it really clears things up for me as a write.
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A5: We have PLCs every Wednesday where we collaborate with other teachers.
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wow DAILY time? What's that like?
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I think each Wednesday is national PLC day...
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A5 In Wake County most schools have become STEM schools and have technology incorporated everywhere because of teacher feedback
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it is the result of us being departmentalized - necessary so Ss don't fall through the cracks https://t.co/oZShFAJr2K
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wow DAILY time? What's that like?
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It's always helpful to get more professional opinions and ideas!
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A5 our administration encourages reflection and growth with all staff through walk throughs and observations
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A5: We in our schools know we are heard and supported and they work with us
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this is a random shout out for who saves my life every
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A5: Our district provided cognitive coaching training which includes meta coaching; allows us to reflect on our practice
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It's so cool to hear so many positive comments about district & school support of reflection!
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To stay in work and seizure free is all for me. So far missed no days and just 2 seizures at work. Not bad!
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I didn't really feel that way until this year.
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A6: my district requires reflection as part of our professional growth plan.
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I would love to go through this training! https://t.co/NZDoJLOZLK
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A5: Our district provided cognitive coaching training which includes meta coaching; allows us to reflect on our practice
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A5 trying spiral enquiry.. need more support to know how to use what we see happening .. it is a start though
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A5: my teacher friends are the best, we reflect throughout the day in our group chat
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A5 we have great admin and I feel heard! We are teaming this yr w/weekly reflection and it's really changed overall school enviro
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helpful to have regularly scheduled time to calibrate, look at S data, & collaborate
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A5: Walkthroughs, observations, and random teacher/admin "temperature" checks!
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Wonderfully said! is definitely a great place to reflect, process, & continue to improve.
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Mon/tues: data
Wednesday: leadership notes
thursday: student concerns
Friday: lesson suppor/potluck
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helpful to have regularly scheduled time to calibrate, look at S data, & collaborate
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Ohh, potluck every Friday?!?!
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Missed Q5, but your A is awesome. (For me, as a coach)
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ah got distracted writing survey for staff to fill out about our school wide PD focus for the year - talk about relfecting!
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And when you get to meet face to face, the fun gets better. https://t.co/AstenDcvC4
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A4 I also rely on my twitterpals Really great Ts out here in cyberspace
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A6 Ss set goals in each subject and we constantly reflect and reevaluate - environment of reflection
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A6 Ss write goals on their desks daily. Our motivation comes from the
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A6: This is an area I struggle. I would love Ss to reflect using Student Stories. This is something I need to work on!
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A6 Also, sharing Ts goals too - EVERYONE is reflective
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build an environment that celebrates learning opportunities created by mistakes. Power of Yet bid helps!
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I have conferences with my kiddos once a week to discuss behavior and academics and how I can help them learn
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A6 students self assess their understanding daily in subjects and check and reflect their dojo score at the end of each day
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A6: We hold class meetings regularly and discuss dojo, but I need to get better at helping them reflect on academics.
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Still need to meet Stephanie f2f. too.
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A6 also use of rubrics too - Ss looking and reflecting where they need to grow
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YES!! Let's make that happen!
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A6: By reflecting with them. When they see me reflect they're more open to do so.
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A6 I've found that building a friendship with students makes them feel involved and feel that their voice matters
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Love this! Trying to start this myself this yr, hard with 120 Ss but I'm excited about my system. Fingers crossed.
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A6: In HS my Dojo behaviors are related to academic discussion moves. St write reflections after fishbowl discussions
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Please do! We'll all be there!!!
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A6 I like using Google Plus communities with my classes. They reflect on each others work all the time using that.
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Still can. Don't give up
Surprised I haven't met you f2f considering SF & PA
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Why do y'all have to live so far away?!?!
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gotta share the all over!
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You've got us 4 who can help (am I speaking out of line for you gals? 😊
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A6: wanting to start an affirmation wall this yr, hopefully to allow Ss to reflect on each other's good qualities
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It'd be like planning a class reunion! But WAY more fun!
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i love being at conferences and meeting twitter buddies face to face. So much fun. Especially surprise ones.
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Leading a countywide teacher PD tomorrow night - you know I'm bringing up my wish my dojopals were there
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A7 Do & check. Notsomuch the plan. I kinda fly by the seat of my pants w/ a loose plan.
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A6: I have never used dojo chat before
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A7 Plan is probably my weakest -- sometimes I just jump in but great at check and modify
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Well you're doing a great job!
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A7: The plan and do. I love planning activities and doing them but forget to reflect with Ss.
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Lol...I'm glad it's just not me!!!
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A7: I have to go with Do & Act! I'm a seat of the pants flier too! Often check and redo in the middle of a lesson!
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A7 Well, I PLAN to teach them a specific thing - just the details are fuzzy
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A7: I am a plan-o-holic. I think it's fun & make it a part of my personal and professional life daily
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I wish! https://t.co/h6HQPAQHya
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A7: I am a plan-o-holic. I think it's fun & make it a part of my personal and professional life daily
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A7: check and act are my strengths. I'm notorious for stopping a lesson/ activity, asking Ss for feedback and starting over.
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A7: ACT! I do best when I'm "performing" or teaching! I love carrying out the activities I plan and improvisation is my specialty
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this was almost going to be my exact answer! Im not always the best planner, but I pull it together
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Yeah - no...this is not me. At. All. https://t.co/mIAfuUY5MR
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A7: I am a plan-o-holic. I think it's fun & make it a part of my personal and professional life daily
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A7: Planning is definitely the strongest, but what happens after that depends on the students.
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JUST said today, "Wait, this isn't working. I'm sorry. Let's do this instead." https://t.co/QXzeqB9R1R
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I sometimes do the same thing. I change the plan sometimes to follow my Ss needs.
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Ahhhhh! Lost my wireless connection!
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A7 this one is hard, it depends on the given scenario What is the step between plan and act where you have to make the copies? ha!
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yes i always improvise depending upon my classes reactions
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A7: Plan, I come up with amazing ideas but sometimes I have trouble getting them off the ground. https://t.co/6CYlzM1Aaa
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Sorry to bail but my contacts are DONE -- gotta get home while I can still see!
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Was just listening to a podcast about how the most creative people are procrastinators! :)
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Stay awesome, dojo peeps! Mojo and I got your back!
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I must be the most creative person on the planet then! https://t.co/bTrO3mXZ4t
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Was just listening to a podcast about how the most creative people are procrastinators! :)
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thanks for your input! Someday we WILL meet f2f!
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lol so you saw my biography, LOL
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I knew my procrastination was linked to something positive! ;)
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Procrastinators UNITE! (tomorrow maybe)
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Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?
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A8 Sometimes you have to BE the change. (mic drop)
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A8 my number one mission each day, make a difference, make it meaningful.
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A8: Just keep swimming, swimming and be the squeaky wheel!
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A8: I do what is best for my students.
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A8: it's all about my Ss and classroom. I do what's best for them and their learning. Just reminding myself of that helps.
