#122edchat Archive

#122edchat is a weekly conversation designed to help inspire educators across the globe to reach their greatest potential in service of others. Megan Hacholski (@megan_hacholski) and Michael Abramczyk (@_on11), along with guest moderators, lead each week with a different focus tied to their strengths and areas of expertise.

Wednesday January 31, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Hey all! Aly, a special ed. teacher from Northern VA here! One word to describe my 2018 teaching goal is #accountability #122edchat
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
    A1: It's Juliet and I'm one of the 7th grade resource teachers. 1 word to describe my teaching goal this year is 'grow' #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #122edchat! The home of the fastest 30-minutes on Twitter. Excellent discussion with some of the best and brightest in the field of education. Take a moment to introduce yourself.
  • AmberKenis Jan 31 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Math Break Out Challenge at Simmons Curriculum Knight! #simmonslearns #122edchat #KidsDeserveIt
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca and I am a seventh grade math teacher at Simmons Middle School. My one word for 2018 is to inspire. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hey all! Phil from Northern, VA here! I teach US History II. My one word this year would be FAITH! Big part of my life and my role as an educator. #122edchat @PHausTech @MathWithMsHawes @misskoplin @ToddRisser @MrsAsztalos
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Intro: Hey #122edchat! Michael A. #STEM Facilitator for from @Simmonsknights1 in Oak Lawn, IL. My one word: Different. For 17 years, I have taught one way. It's time to do something different for these kids.
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Megan, 8th Science & co-founder of #122edchat, D122 in Oak Lawn, IL. My #oneword2018 is RISK.
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hey Aly! Welcome! #122edchat
    In reply to @misskoplin
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Nick Baskwill Grade 4/5 NS Canada - Make #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Thanks for being here Phil! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @PHausTech, @MathWithMsHawes, @misskoplin, @ToddRisser, @MrsAsztalos
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hey Nick! Welcome back! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi! Danielle Miller, 6th Grade Math, my one word is inspire. :) #122edchat
  • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Julie, 6th ELA, FEARLESS!! #122edchat
  • MHSLewisHistory Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hey guys! Scott from Winchester VA. I teach HS History. My one one word would be growth! #122edchat
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hello everyone, Brianna Crook here! I am a 5th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher in Oak Lawn. My one word for 2018 is explore #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi Bentley! Love your one word! #122edchat
    In reply to @RealMrsBentley
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi Juliet! Love that one word! #122edchat
    In reply to @Miss_Jelley
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Rob 4th grade math / science in McKinney tx. My one word this year has been BREATH #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hey Nick! Love the word! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Explore! Perfect! #122edchat
    In reply to @BCrookCM
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:02 PM EST
    No risk, no reward, right?? #122edchat
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi Noel from NC. I teach 9th and 10th grade English. My one word for 2018 is brave. #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Vanessa Heller: #inquiry #pbl & #GiftedEd trainer/ 6th gr. Humanities T in So Cal. #OneWord2018 is “create”. My teacher goal is goal for kids too > be creative, have choice & voice in what we do. “Create” = my life view too: Don't wait around for opportunity; create it #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    What’s that looked like bud? #122edchat
  • MrOGallegos Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Oscar Gallegos, 7th grade Spanish and Social Studies. My word is "thrive" #122edchat
  • mdasbach1 Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Marni, 7th grade resource teacher in math this year. My one word is learn #122edchat
  • msjoness01 Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello everyone! I’m Lauren Jones and I’m student teaching in a 4th grade math and science class! My one word for 2018 is GROWTH! #122edchat
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi everyone! My name is Julia Kasprzak, a preservice teacher studying Elementary Ed, from Trinity Christian College. My one word for 2018 is create! #122edchat #troll209
  • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hello #122edchat! Lauren from NY - 6th grade English teacher and author of EMPOWER Your Students. My #OneWord2018 is folding chair. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~Shirley Chisholm
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Shannon here from NC. I'm a special education teacher who co-teaches ELA and Math. My one word is access! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Love this one! Never be afraid to take risks! #122edchat
    In reply to @RealMrsBentley
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    "Create" is mine too!!!! Great minds think alike! #122edchat
    In reply to @MissKasprzak
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey Shannon! Glad you could be here tonight! #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse, @_on11
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hello! Anna from Northern VA. Middle school math teacher. My one word would be understanding. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi Julia! Really great word! Always great to have preservice teachers on here! #122edchat
    In reply to @MissKasprzak
  • TeacherRunner42 Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hey all - can't make #122edchat this week b/c I'm helping w/ ski club, but wanted to share my one word - #evolve : read more about it here: https://t.co/9IwOnk3ES2
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    A2: My high school honors English teachers were amazing. Can't chose just one. Their energy and support shaped my writing. #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
  • sarah_settanni Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hello! I'm Sarah, 8th Social Studies/Spanish teacher in Oak Lawn, and my word is hustle! #122edchat
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Melissa, 7th Grade Science, from Upstate NY! Flying in late after grading and making dinner. My one word this year is EXPAND!!! #122edchat
  • jhweinstein Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Jonathan, Clinical Psychologist/Suicide Prevention; my one teaching word is: Persistence #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    2more preservice teachers joining in @_on11 @megan_hacholski #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    .@GillMacIntosh chipping in from the couch - Innovate #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Glad you could make it tonight, Anna! #122edchat
    In reply to @MathWithMsHawes
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q1: Sandy Rizzo was the first teacher who inspired me to follow my dreams in education. She was always very invested in her students personal lives and cared so much about each and every one of us. She is the type of teacher I strive to be. #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1: My 7th / 8th grade science teacher was my biggest inspiration. She made learning come to life & always incorporated those special LCLs. I was a quiet student, & she made me feel seen. #tlap #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1: Sarah Callis is the teacher that impacted me the most. She was my fifth grade teacher and always had a ton of energy. She did a great job of engaging her students and making learning exciting.. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1: I was a difficult student, so my interactions with Ts were not always pleasant. Mr. Casper, my Humanities II teacher, was a one that made classic lit relevant. It literally came to life in his class. He was odd, reclusive, but made the content so real. I miss it. #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1: My 2nd and 5th grade teachers inspired me as a student. They're amazing people who were passionate, caring, and supportive. They put the student first, and made school a positive experience to remember. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Lauren! #122edchat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Fantastic. Something that I have been needing to remember lately. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrMac_Walker
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Besides chaos???? I think #hyperdocs because they incorporate multimedia and the civilization inquiry projects one of my social studies classes are working on now. #122edchat
    In reply to @RChagnonMath, @MissKasprzak
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Melissa! Glad you could make it! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Go social studies! Woot! #122edchat
    In reply to @sarah_settanni
  • mdasbach1 Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A2: Honestly, my parents. Both teachers for 35+ years. Dad - 7th grade, Mom - elem. Their love for their students inspires me still. (They retired 20 years ago and still substitute teach full time)#122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Noel! Brave! Yes! #122edchat
    In reply to @noel_hoffmann
  • sarah_settanni Jan 31 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1: My 8th grade social studies teacher, Mr. Balzer, made me feel like I could make a positive difference and inspired me to be a social studies teacher! I've come full circle! #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: Mr. Miller my AP Euro teacher! He treated me like an adult, pushed me, inspired me, and I appreciated his candor. We still talk to this day! #122edchat
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Olchs math T Ellen Luckring inspired me as a S. I was torn between teaching math or science. Her kind & welcoming personality along with her easy way of explaining any concept made math an easy choice! She was always interested in her Ss & dedicated to the school #122edchat
  • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1- I remember him because he was understanding. He took the time to get to know me as a person. He pushed me to be better. #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: My dad taught me in 6th grade, he was always into Tech and trying new things. Loved the flight unit with model rockets! #122edchat
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: David Bernheim, my creative writing teacher, was a huge inspiration to me. He used creative methods to engage us in our writing and made it fun. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Producers > Consumers! #122edchat
    In reply to @Hell2Teach
  • MHSLewisHistory Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: Roger Carey is a history teacher who I admire for his convictions. He retired from teaching in NY and now teaches in VA. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    #relationships #relationships #relationships It's worth more than gold in our profession! #122edchat
    In reply to @BCrookCM
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
    I may DM you later :) #122edchat
    In reply to @MrMac_Walker
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1. Maria Webster is the reason I teach math. I didn’t really like math very much until I had her for Geometry and Algebra I. She made things so clear by teaching for actual understanding, not memorization. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome Lauren! Glad you are here! Love growth. #122edchat
    In reply to @msjoness01
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 Sad to say, no teacher inspired me. I only remember being bored or ignored. I do remember what one teacher told me: “Writing is like a miniskirt. It has to be long enough to cover the subject but short enough to be interesting.” I use this advice with my students #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome Julia! #122edchat
    In reply to @MissKasprzak
  • MrOGallegos Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Shout out to Mrs. Coffey, one of my ESL teachers in middle school. She made my learning English experience memorable. I would not be where I am today without her. Thank you! #122edchat
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    At Trinity, I created a Children’s book explaining the importance of Arts in the classroom! While teaching 6th grade religious education, my students are creating connections between the text and their daily lives. #122edchat #troll209
    In reply to @RChagnonMath, @Hell2Teach
  • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 My precalc teacher, Ms. Birt. She made me feel like math mattered and like I mattered. #122edchat
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: my 6th grade social studies and high school social studies/ baseball coach. They kept us engaged, interested in things around the works and in our community. My high school teacher instilled a confidence in me I didn’t have. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Always love hearing from you Lauren! EMPOWER! We need this! #122edchat
    • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:03 PM EST
      Hello #122edchat! Lauren from NY - 6th grade English teacher and author of EMPOWER Your Students. My #OneWord2018 is folding chair. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~Shirley Chisholm
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Linda Edwards Toronto 🇨🇦 My OneWord is Reflection #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 hear me out...Best teacher ive ever had was my grandmother. She was never in the schoolhouse but she taught me more lessons I use day to day -than any teacher I had k-12 #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Welcome Shannon! Glad you are here! #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Hey everyone, coming in late. Caleb allen from Cincinnati OH. I teach 6-8 social studies/language arts #122edchat
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 My most memorable was my HS Bio T Mr Sammon. He was so enthusiastic and loved his job. He is the reason I am a science T. I even got to tell him that when I ran into him a few years ago. #122edchat
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A3: Incentives. Allowing them to earn things such as listening to music while they work gets a lot of my students motivated #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A2: With my SPED students, I motivate them by creating small successes, and reinforcing their hard work. I also try to show genuine excitement about what they're doing. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
  • jhweinstein Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Mine was my 10 grade English teacher Robert Clancy. He got me to write every day and made me want to challenge myself. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Welcome back Sarah! Missed you, kid. #122edchat
    In reply to @sarah_settanni
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    My one word is #energy #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    It's trending, lol. Check out the #Hyperdocs handbook #122edchat
    In reply to @RChagnonMath, @MissKasprzak
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Isn't it amazing how enthusiastic teachers inspire future teachers? I wonder if there is a connection. . . ;) #122edchat
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: Individualized conversations. Education CANNOT be one-size-fits-all. I like to pull kids aside and give them the "dad view" of what they are doing/producing. Free advice on how to improve or how to keep on going. #122edchat
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: I motivate my students by showing enthusiasm in what I teach. If they see my excitement to teach, they will be excited to learn. #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: The best way to motivate students is encouraging them to push through when they meet challenges. Celebrate their "failures" as opportunities to learn! #failforward #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: I find humor to be one of my best motivators for students. Kids won't work for teachers they don't like. By helping them laugh we are able to build a connection. One of my biggest motivators is being able to end every day with my loving wife! #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2:Student accountability is a big motivator in my classroom. Each unit the students keep a progress tracker to monitor their academic growth. This was implemented as a way to focus on the learning process from the pre-assessment to the post. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Persistence! We were just talking about this! Reminds us of our friend, @MrPStrunk. #122edchat
    In reply to @jhweinstein, @MrPStrunk
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Gilbert Briscoe. He gave everything to me as a student and tricked me into getting into teaching bcuz he saw something in me I didn’t even see in myself. He’s the 🐐 #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Life lessons, where ever taught, are invaluable. Education is about growth in all areas, not just academics #122edchat
    In reply to @MrMac_Walker
  • mdasbach1 Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Goal setting is key to their motivation! @mdeegan122 and I have them set goals and it has really helped. #122edchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Mr. Riley grade 6 teacher and the most amazing science teacher I ❤️ his class. Everything was hands on 😀 #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Oh and my one word is fun. If my classroom isn’t fun I’m not doing it right. #122edchat
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
    He had us experience situations and then write about a character in that same situation. I would say it was a lot like participating in theater warm-ups and then pretending we were writing from our character's perspective. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2- I try to make it fun for them. The greatest motivator for the students is really each other. They want to do well for me and for each other. My motivator is the rush of seeing the Ss eyes light up when they finally understand something!! #122edchat
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2: Provide constant positive feedback.. show your Ss you believe in them! Also, connect math to real world situations & Ss interests! ..orange team & @_on11 are great motivators. Loved the fist pump before my formal, Mike! :) #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2: Maker Challenges or quests and challenges with our Gamification. We also use competetion to get the blood pumping! #122edchat
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2: I like to change things up a little. When I can tell Energy is low I bring it up and get everyone else involved. Music is what gets me though. @Spotify 90s hits is great!!! #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Personal relationships go a long way! #122edchat
    • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:07 PM EST
      A1- I remember him because he was understanding. He took the time to get to know me as a person. He pushed me to be better. #122edchat
  • StephDill92 Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hi, Steph here, a bit late. My #oneword2018 RESTORE #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Kids always ask me, "How many sentences?" which drives me nuts and is not real life writing. Mr. Silverman's advice has been very useful! #122edchat
    In reply to @MHSLewisHistory
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Reflection is a great word! Essential for growth and only makes you better! #122edchat
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2. I talk to them. I work really hard to create strong relationships with my kids. My kids motivate me. They energize me, and definitely make the job worthwhile. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
    How did that work out? Our kids always want me to teach at their school. I try to dissuade them. I know too much about them for me to be their teacher. Ha. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 I get excited about the things we do, enthusiasm is contagious #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 I motivate my Ss with my relationships with them. I hope they know I’d run straight through that wall, be the one who hears them out, or give them the pick me up they need. My favorite motivator: You got this bro! #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2: For those who know me they know my motivator and driver is #Gamification. The journey it had led me on over the past 3 years has been amazing. The doors it’s opened and the PLN I’ve developed are even more so. I even wrote a book! All about fun & play! #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Always great when you can find ways to adapt. Students appreciate it when you meet their needs! Any Back Street Boys played in the room? #122edchat
    In reply to @CalebCAllen, @Spotify
  • MHSLewisHistory Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2: One of my favorite ways to motivate/connect with students is to be real. I have had push up competitions, dance offs, joke offs etc. They need to see you being nerdy, silly and just plain weird. #122edchat
  • jhweinstein Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2: With medical students and interns, I try to make learning about what their values as future doctors. #122edchat
  • StephDill92 Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1, memorable T with biggest impact was Mrs Devlin 9th and 12th grade ELA T. She took the time to figure out wamhat was goijng on with me. #122edchat
  • MrOGallegos Jan 31 @ 8:13 PM EST
    During Spanish, I seem to use an old little lady on the bus stop asking questions in Spanish that my Ss need to answer to motivate them. If she asks for the time, the Ss need to tell her the time in Spanish. #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    haha it was great! I am hoping to teach my kids. I actually had my Mom as my Kindergarten teacher too! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Best teacher was my 9th grade SS teacher. Learning came easy because it was always fun! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    This is my life story. Seriously. Great teachers, but I never really connected. Probably why I was always in trouble. #122edchat
    • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:08 PM EST
      A1 Sad to say, no teacher inspired me. I only remember being bored or ignored. I do remember what one teacher told me: “Writing is like a miniskirt. It has to be long enough to cover the subject but short enough to be interesting.” I use this advice with my students #122edchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A3 They earn Class Dojo points which they can cash in for various passes #122edchat
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: I use humor and try to incorporate apps that they like to use to make things more interesting. #122edchat
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A4: Direct, verbal praise #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Hi Caleb! Welcome! #122edchat
    In reply to @CalebCAllen
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    2000’s summer jams!! #122edchat
    • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
      A2: I like to change things up a little. When I can tell Energy is low I bring it up and get everyone else involved. Music is what gets me though. @Spotify 90s hits is great!!! #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Linda! Welcome! Hi Toronto! #122edchat
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2 MS kiddos need to see your personality. I motivate by being whatever cheerleader they need. Some need positive and enthusiastic, others need realness and more subtle. I want to do what is best for the kiddos. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I love it Scott! So who usually wins the push up competitions? #122edchat
    In reply to @MHSLewisHistory
  • TravisGranberry Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1. A little late coming on, however, a former teacher of mine taught me perseverance in life and in the classroom. That has stuck with me to this day. #edfb4338 #122edchat
  • mdasbach1 Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A3: Helping them see the little victories as really big ones. #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2 Humor!!!! Honesty too. No bag of tricks but I have a high tolerance for silliness & wiggles which takes edge off whole compliance vibe some Ts get into. I also don't give extra credit nor prizes like HW passes. Our motivation is doing a kick-tush job no matter what. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: I like connecting struggling students back to successes that they have already accomplished, no matter how small the progression. At the end of the day, a win is a win. #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Peer collaboration is a great way for the students to get comfortable with making mistakes and to reach out for help. Stations is one way that students work through tasks while monitoring their work through self-assessment #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Meet them where they're at, but give them reasonable challenges. Continually tell them that they CAN. #122edchat
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Positive thinking and open communication is how I like to instill confidence in my students. Always encouraging them to change their words in order to change their minds. #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: I use praise and scaffolding. I want to help them get where they need to be, but also prove to them that they can do it themselves. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Public and private praise. Some Ss want to be publicly affirmed, and even if they struggle, just praising their positives builds them up. Some students want that silent affirmation that you recognize what their hard work. Words of affirmation is essential! #122edchat
  • jhweinstein Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: I use exercises from this book: https://t.co/8CaAqLUHCq #122edchat
  • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 Motivation increases when students connect their learning to their values. What makes this class meaningful? #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Thank you for sharing this...with us and with Mr. Sammon! #122edchat
    • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:09 PM EST
      A1 My most memorable was my HS Bio T Mr Sammon. He was so enthusiastic and loved his job. He is the reason I am a science T. I even got to tell him that when I ran into him a few years ago. #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I actually had this conversation with my kiddos in like November phil! #122edchat
    • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
      A2: I find humor to be one of my best motivators for students. Kids won't work for teachers they don't like. By helping them laugh we are able to build a connection. One of my biggest motivators is being able to end every day with my loving wife! #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Love this one word, Caleb! #122edchat
    In reply to @CalebCAllen
  • sarah_settanni Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: I am a big fan of healthy competition, but also knowing my students and being able to personalize what I can helps a lot! #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: Humor and reassurance. Making them feel great about their accomplishments, no matter how big or small! #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    That praise can be such a powerful motivator. You can literally see a student's face light up when you praise them! #122edchat
    In reply to @Miss_Jelley
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A3: We build toward the big challenges from smaller ones. We make sure to celebrate our successes and talk about how we are growing from our mistakes. #122edchat
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3: Ss confidence builds through their environment. If you provide a safe, caring, and engaging classroom where Ss know it's okay to make mistakes, their confidence will build. Mistakes are respected, expected, inspected & corrected :) #122edchat
  • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3- I just keep encouraging reminding them they can do it!! Model both apprehension and confidence. Show the students even someone as OLD as me can be a little less than confident. I show them how I build it within myself. #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I had a group of Gr8s who believed they were destined for medical related careers. I turned my class into an autopsy room, built them a corpse with real organs and asked them to solve it. 14 gr 8s diagnosed a stroke. I wanted to let them put their passion into play. #122edchat
    In reply to @jhweinstein
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I was never in trouble, but my teachers didn't like me.... I may have told them I was bored ...and corrected their mistakes... #122edchat (BTW, karma is a bitch!)
    In reply to @_on11
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Exactly. If we are not excited about being here, how can we expect them to be? #122edchat
    In reply to @BCrookCM
  • TravisGranberry Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I really like this idea! When students see their small victories, they are motivated to keep pressing on and find the big ones! #edfb4338 #122edchat
    In reply to @mdasbach1
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1. In my child development lab class, Ms. Shekleton inspired me and sparked confidence in me to become a teacher. Very grateful for her kindness. #122edchat #troll209
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    It's crazy how relevant it is, right? #122edchat
    In reply to @MrMac_Walker
  • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A3 I’m more interested in teaching students how to keep moving toward what matters to them, even when they’re *not* confident. #122edchat
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: Motivation starts before class begins (high five, smile, greeting the kids). When they are inside the classroom, it's about feedback and encouragement. #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Imo they ALL benefit from Ts sharing enthusiasm and personality #122edchat
    • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:15 PM EST
      A2 MS kiddos need to see your personality. I motivate by being whatever cheerleader they need. Some need positive and enthusiastic, others need realness and more subtle. I want to do what is best for the kiddos. #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:17 PM EST
    This is important! Some students are embarrassed when getting pointed out in class, even if it’s positive! Your praise could have the opposite effect, because they may not want it to happen again. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A3) I say YES. When they ask “is this okay to do,” or “is this okay to answer” I say Yes. Given I’ve scaffolded correctly, I give them the chance to take a risk first and see what they can do simply by empowerment. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    SCOTT! WOOOOOOOO! What is going on with the @EdmontonOilers? #122edchat
    In reply to @MrHebertPE, @EdmontonOilers
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    When you see the finish line it is a full out sprint! Have to help the students see that finish line! #122edchat
    In reply to @TravisGranberry, @mdasbach1
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A3. I share my own experiences with struggle, and I also own up to my mistakes. When I make a mistake, we discuss it, I apologize for it, and we fix it together. I try to model the growth mindset for them. #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    So true! And the kids want us to be enthusiastic about them! #122edchat
    In reply to @BCrookCM
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Can you expand on this? #122edchat
    In reply to @mdasbach1, @mdeegan122
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    #oneword2018 Loving this chat #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Absolutely, and you are right about before class begins. That hallway time is essential! #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse, @_on11
  • StephDill92 Jan 31 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A3 help them see their hard work, show them their growth no matter the size, growth is growth. Give them extra time outrside of group time to talk and listen. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Surprised that is not "gamification". Fun, yes! #122edchat
    • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:11 PM EST
      Oh and my one word is fun. If my classroom isn’t fun I’m not doing it right. #122edchat
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A3 Ss need to believe they can do it before they will do it. I try to give options and choices for learning, so that Ss can figure out what works for them. I tell them I am like their safety net. If they take risks I will help them land safely to try again. #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A3 Personal stories of how I have failed...both hilariously and horribly at the simplest things. Then I highlight things that students are way better at than I am. #122edchat
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A5: We've been utilizing a lot of different co teaching approaches in our room! #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
    You're one of our best. Never forget that. #122edchat
    In reply to @MillerMathSMS
  • steveschappaugh Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: I focus on showing them pas evidence of growth when they struggle to help motivate them to push througb #122edchat
  • jhweinstein Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: Confidence = with fidelity. IIt comes first by being honest with yourself and what you care most about. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:20 PM EST
    And you do a great job sharing that out, too! Instant buy-in for the kids! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrBaskwill
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: One strategy that is different this year is the self-pacing. I've had the students create checklists for what they have to complete, and facilitate as they check each task off. #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: I have been doing this for a few years, but majorly stepping back from the "sage on the stage" model and allowing the students to take the lead. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: Developing authentic tech-based projects. Last year I veered away from projects after being given so many bad ones as an S. Now, I am always trying to incorporate tech into my class whenever possible. Super pumped to be going 1:1 next year!! #122edchat @ERobbPrincipal
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: In the CLS @SmartLab_tweets Lab, the focus is on putting the students in charge of their own learning. Translation: I push kids to find the answers instead of supplying them with their desired outcome. #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: This year I began Monday Motivation videos. I pick a quote and relate it to what is happening in the classroom as a way to jump start the week. The students have begun to create their own which is exciting to see them involved in the movement. #122edchat
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: Well, this is my first year teaching so I guess you can say everything is different and new. Can't wait to grow next year! #122edchat
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3: Reviewing progress is key to increasing confidence. Students need to know its okay to have productive struggles and I look for opportunities to show growth. In my classes, little progress is HUGE. We value risk taking! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I always tell students "If you say 'I can't' you become 30% more likely to fail, but if you say 'I can' you become 30% more likely to SUCCEED." It's all about the mindset. #122edchat @ERobbPrincipal
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos, @ERobbPrincipal
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Hey Stephanie! Welcome! Saw you last night in #teachermyth. Glad you are here for #122edchat!
    In reply to @StephDill92
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A4: I am more intentional about talking about growth with them this year and having them reflect on their progress in writing journals. That is new for me this year. #122edchat
  • sarah_settanni Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3: I try to raise my students confidence by giving them meaningful praise and reminded them that I care about them and they are capable of accomplishing big things. #122edchat
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4: Using @Desmos in class for review & warm up questions. Ss love using technology and they're always engaged using it! They love seeing all their screens pop up on my screen..they always want me to highlight theirs! #122edchat
  • RealMrsBentley Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4- I have been trying to incorporate different programs/apps in technology. Like @Flipgrid more regularly in class. #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3 Humor, specific praise, patience, extra time, 2nd/3rd/4th chances on many assignments, extra help 4 days a week, pointing out tricks of trade to help kids learn how to learn. I teach intervention to gifted…. Everyone gets frustrated & benefits from this ‘help menu’ #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4: I had a student teacher who was a table top gamer. He threw out some ideas to connect the content to the game deeper using different strategies. Was amazing. So many layers are added each year. #122edchat
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3. I have always valued one on one conversations about both my strengths and weaknesses. I felt heard and encouraged. I hope to do the same with my future students! #122edchat #troll209
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4 We have been connecting with others outside our 4 walls that is something different for us 😀 #122edchat
  • steveschappaugh Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4: I get to learn from @mrsmccool and friends at @participate #122edchat
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4) different ways I’ve incorporated #blendedlearning into my room by grouping and really individualizing rhrbwork for the students needs. Not just a one-size-fits-all approach. #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I'm hoping to flip my classroom more in the future. My mind has so much history retained it is fun to be able to share it with my students, but I need to take a step back to allow my students to learn some of this stuff on their own! #122edchat
    In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    This first line. "I talk to them." Yes...how many of them actually have adults that talk to them? #122edchat
    • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
      A2. I talk to them. I work really hard to create strong relationships with my kids. My kids motivate me. They energize me, and definitely make the job worthwhile. #122edchat
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A4: Inquiry based learning - giving Ss more fredom to discover answers and be the experts in the room #122edchat
  • MHSLewisHistory Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3: I always find a way to celebrate success...even if I have to search for it. I went and found one of my ESL students today at the after school study program to tell him how proud I was of his 81% test score. This was the best score all year. I teared up. #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Maaaaan EMBRACE the tangent! Holy moly if Ss are interested I run with it. I can catch them back up on mixed numbers tomorrow. Bring back the fun, not just the rigor. #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Connections like #122edchat Great way to get new ideas and motivate others
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Yes, Yes 1000 times YES!!!! Love this! #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Takes a lot of work, but it can show tremendous results! Good for you, Caleb! #122edchat
    In reply to @CalebCAllen
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    They also get an xp bonus if they get Tweeted :) besides being world famous! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:23 PM EST
    So so so important! @msjoness01 and I were just talking about this today! #122edchat
    • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
      This first line. "I talk to them." Yes...how many of them actually have adults that talk to them? #122edchat
      • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:12 PM EST
        A2. I talk to them. I work really hard to create strong relationships with my kids. My kids motivate me. They energize me, and definitely make the job worthwhile. #122edchat
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A4. I’ve started grading with a highlighter and colored pens. I just color code, highlight, and write questions to get them thinking. I don’t mark things right or wrong. They have a week to revise and resubmit. #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3: A lot of Ss respect me as a T & we have awesome relationships in the class. When they hit that point I tell them how I was told I was going to fail as a teacher by my first host during practicum. They are often shocked. I remind them they can do it no matter what! #122edchat
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A4 “Expect the unexpected” is how I roll. Way less lecture, fewer tests. More working thru content as process. I accidentally eliminated most late work since I give more feedback & flexible deadlines on many assignments. Not sure how it'll will pan out but gotta try! #122edchat
  • Miss_Jelley Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A6: A student this year has consistently been growing as a person and a learner since day 1!! Woo wooo #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
  • LaurenPorosoff Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A4 I started using materials from the Center for the Science of Social Connection @UW to help students understand the roles of awareness, courage, and love in close relationships—in books and in their lives. #122edchat
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A4: Through the classes I co-teach, we've implemented more PBL. #geniushour starts this Friday! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I've given less tests this year, and the students are stunned when I give them a PBA instead. "Wait so there isn't a test?" Cracks me up every time! #122edchat
    In reply to @Hell2Teach
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Love this! We used to do "Bad Joke Friday". @ScintoCity can vouch. #122edchat
    In reply to @MHSLewisHistory, @ScintoCity
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: One of my more shy students has been telling and writing jokes. He has been laughing and smiling more often, and interacting more with his peers. It's amazing! #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: Last week was tough, as we were learning to calculate heat in calories. That math connection proved tough for a lot of my science Ss. Every time someone had that "a-ha" moment was a proud one for me! #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: A student who usually demonstrates work avoidance tendencies has been working tirelessly in class on our website design project! So proud of him! #122edchat @KGT_Educator @ERobbPrincipal @misskoplin @ToddRisser @MrPStrunk @MathWithMsHawes @HistoryislifeDC
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: We were working with @tinkercad and the kids wanted to print jpeg images. I told them they needed to figure how to make the conversion on their own...when they did it was like Vegas. Lit up the room. #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5:I have a student who is very insecure in her math abilities and has been all year. She was recently in my intervention group (small group) where we were able to build some of her confidence. On our last unit test she scored 100%. The smile on her face was priceless #122edchat
  • DR_SIPPI Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Good evening, Alfred Professor of education. #122edchat
  • MHSLewisHistory Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A4: I have used @WeVideo to have students create 60 second expert videos. #122edchat
  • BCrookCM Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A5: One of my struggling students had one of the famous light bulb moments. After understanding the concept, he was able to SHINE by leading a class discussion and showing others who were struggling how he came to his answer. #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:26 PM EST
    What did your teacher do to make it fun? How are you bringing this into your space? #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A5: A very simple but extraordinary moment. A student was passing out papers to his group, one of them fell & got wrinkled on the floor. Instead, the S took the one in bad shape and offered his partner the nice one. I was stunned #littlethings #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Congratulations to @MrCoachEli, the February inductee onto the #122edchat Fridge of Fame! Thank you for all that you do! Do you know someone that is worthy of this honor, nominate them here: https://t.co/pKt8neF9eK!
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I can be talking to them about the weather and my kids will say, "Wait, there's a test?" It's like a mental tattoo.... So much to undo.... #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Hi Alfred! Glad to have you here! #122edchat
    In reply to @DR_SIPPI
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A5 We started building with Bloxel Builders this year, when the kids put their characters into the games was a big Sparkle, they were thrilled. #122edchat
  • LevineWrites Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Darn it...how can I miss #122edchat. Oh well, next time it is.
  • noel_hoffmann Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A5: We are reading Twelfth Night in class, and one student has been pointing out literary devices left and right---doing an AWESOME job with Shakespeare, which is difficult. She has been working so hard, and getting it!! I am proud of her. #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    2nd grade, had a student who refused to do work, very little participation or effort. Whips out a poem about how tornadoes arnt evil and maybe they leave so fast because they’re ashamed. A SEVEN YEAR OLD YALL #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A5: I got a picture of a student’s letter who got early acceptance in Uni that I taught 5 years ago. It was tied to a really thoughtful note. Reminded me that every bit of time, every ounce of ourselves, that we put into this job makes a difference. #122edchat
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 #sketchnotes!!!! Just started doing them, and they are a gamechanger for my kiddos #122edchat
  • misskoplin Jan 31 @ 8:27 PM EST
    This is great! Sometimes that initial grade can be deflating, and students might give up. But no grade and time to correct and resubmit is encouraging and shows the students it’s ok to make mistakes #122edchat
    In reply to @MathWithMsHawes
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Special thanks tonight to @RChagnonMath and @ValeriePelak for minding the controls for #122edchat. We appreciate your leadership. And thank YOU, loyal friends and contributors to this ongoing, global conversation!
  • MrBaskwill Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A5: Most recent 2 are when a Ss finished sewing a Tshirt from scratch, complete with silk screening, and a pair of students who made a @PlayCraftLearn MOD and watched it work for the first time! They are hooked for good #122edchat
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Hey #122edchat family! Tomorrow at 9pm I will be hosting the first ever "Wins And Losses" Chat at #waledchat! Join me as we reflect on our victories and learn from our losses so we can make them wins too! @Stella_Pollard @StantonAlana @misskoplin @PHausTech @ToddRisser
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A5 Monday a student made it thru an entire period without an anxiety attack/fainting. Our support team backed the child in class & out and the morning went off well. The student was relieved, happy, & felt accomplished. Not all accomplishments are academic, right? #122edchat
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    LOVE using pbl for our science instruction! #122edchat
  • DR_SIPPI Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    The main teacher that inspired me allowed me to teach some history lessons@when I was in 12th grade. #122edchat
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4. This year I was introduced to the Jigsaw Method of learning. Each student is a piece of the classroom puzzle and responsible for learning, contributing, and listening to one another. Very interesting concept! #122edchat #troll209
  • StephDill92 Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A5 today a student who usually waits to see and listen to other students before doing was decoding words before the rest of the group. Such a great moment!#122edchat
  • JeffGiliberto Jan 31 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Jeff here from Connecticut joining #122edchat late... what are we talking about everyone
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Tomorrow is a new day, a new month, and full of reasons to fall in love with #122edchat. Why wait until tomorrow? Check out our upcoming lineup today! Excited to have @KalchbrennerELA @mdeegan122 @MrPStrunk @bmohamenglish @TechieTeachOtt @techcoachjuarez and @kat_goyette leading!
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:29 PM EST
    In 3.5 hours, January will be over. Good news #122edchat, you have survived the most unfriendly month of the year. To say "Job Well Done", we offer you this special certificate. Sorry kids, you have to personalize it yourself.
  • CalebCAllen Jan 31 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A5) A student today asked me a question. Before I could answer the girl next to him went into a very (more than I would have ) detailed explanation. It was a great moment. I have her my marker to “drop the mic” #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Thank you to our hosts @RChagnonMath and @ValeriePelak for a fantastic #122edchat tonight! If you haven't gotten your official #122edchat sticker yet, place your order here: https://t.co/AEEx60PvpD
  • sheehyrw Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    15 minutes until #BeTheOne Chat. Make sure to check out this 15 minute super quick dose of inspiration. #122edchat #lastinglearning #KidsDeserveIt #Tlap #LeadLAP #PrincipalsInAction
  • MathWithMsHawes Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A5. I started doing number talks with my intervention group, and I had a very reluctant learner exclaim in disappointment when it was time to move on yesterday “Wait! Can’t we do more? This is fun!” #122edchat
  • MrHebertPE Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Nice chatting with you all. Keep being awesome and keep making a difference! 🤘🏻 #122edchat
  • RChagnonMath Jan 31 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Thank you everyone for participating in this amazing #122edchat It is always inspiring to hear from such motivating educators!!!!!
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A5: Me: "Wow, you've improved in writing so much this year." Student: "If I put more figurative language in my paper, it will be even better." Me: 👌🏻👍🏻🤗#122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
    So Cornell Notes for ex... pretty low level but tool to attack info text. I create the frame of the notes, they add the info, I give comments/feedback, they revise, Icomment again...."Grading" becomes an side conversation. #122edchat
    In reply to @jhweinstein
  • TravisGran1 Jan 31 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A1. I’ll always remember the teachers that inspired me to be the best version of me possible #edfb4338 #122edchat
  • MillerMathSMS Jan 31 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Can't get enough of #122edchat? You're going to "fall in love" with February's special guest host line up. Be sure to join us every Wednesday night at 7pm cst! #simmonslearns #msmathchat #tlap #learnlap #betheone #waledchat
  • MrPowley Jan 31 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Awe man I missed #122edchat!
  • LindaEdwardsi Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Thank you for a great chat again tonight 😀 #122edchat
  • DR_SIPPI Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I think students need to be approached with a positive attitude and disposition by us. I have noticed that they break barriers. #122edchat
  • sarah_settanni Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A5: I am noticing one of my students who had previously been failing starting to turn things around! It's very exciting! #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Flip that mindset! Love this, Philly! #122edchat
    • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:21 PM EST
      I always tell students "If you say 'I can't' you become 30% more likely to fail, but if you say 'I can' you become 30% more likely to SUCCEED." It's all about the mindset. #122edchat @ERobbPrincipal
      In reply to @MrsAsztalos, @ERobbPrincipal
  • JeffGiliberto Jan 31 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Q5 - Recently a student with special needs who rarely gets his work done has been turning in their work. The best part about it is he is completing the work on his own at home and submitting it via @googledrive. Show proud of his recent found independence #122edchat
  • MrsAsztalos Jan 31 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Another amazing #122edchat ! Everyone rocks. Keep being like the Super Blue Blood Moon, Awesome and unforgetable!!!!
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:34 PM EST
    He always acted out vocabulary. I do that regularly now because it engages my learners! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Sometimes, we might be the only ones communicating that to them. Never gets old. #122edchat
    In reply to @sarah_settanni
  • MissKasprzak Jan 31 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A5 One student who is always a little hesitant about my “let’s get up and move” method of teaching, fully participated when he saw how much fun his peers (and I) were having! Definitely saw the importance in leading by example- no matter how silly we looked! #122edchat #troll209
  • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:36 PM EST
    9pm Eastern! #122edchat #waledchat
    In reply to @Hell2Teach, @LevineWrites, @Stella_Pollard, @StantonAlana, @misskoplin, @PHausTech, @ToddRisser
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Hahahaah! This is great Scott! I was in a workshop in the fall where a woman converted/connected all of her old board games to each of her units. Fantastic. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrHebertPE
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Definitely get connected with @JoyceBronwyn and her @Flipgrid "What If". #122edchat
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi, @JoyceBronwyn, @Flipgrid
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Well done, Philly. Don't forget to take #122edchat along on the ride!
    • MrPStrunk Jan 31 @ 8:22 PM EST
      I'm hoping to flip my classroom more in the future. My mind has so much history retained it is fun to be able to share it with my students, but I need to take a step back to allow my students to learn some of this stuff on their own! #122edchat
      In reply to @megan_hacholski
  • MrMac_Walker Jan 31 @ 8:38 PM EST
    It really is amazing to see what #122edchat has grown into in the last year. Thanks for being the champions we need @_on11 @megan_hacholski #122edchat
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Something that this student will probably never forget. #122edchat
    In reply to @MHSLewisHistory
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Need a weekly reminder to participate in #122edchat? Join our Remind group here: https://t.co/lVLmIxdInI
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:40 PM EST
    I love them Canucks. You can tell them that I said that. Let me know if you need help. I am sure that I can talk @megan_hacholski into relocating. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrBaskwill, @megan_hacholski
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Definitely check in with @Hell2Teach. Queen of PBL. #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse, @Hell2Teach
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Use of #inquiry #pbl focuses on process over product. I use to teach ancient civs chapter by chapter. Now we look at civs thru lense of econ, government, social structure, etc. Our driving Qs "What is a civilization? What does it mean to be civilized?" drives learning. #122edchat
    In reply to @jhweinstein
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Yes, I'd love to hear what you do! We're knee deep in civilization #inquiry projects. #122edchat
    In reply to @Mrs_SDKruse, @_on11
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Was talking about this tonight. The most disengaged students tend to wow us the most here in the Lab. They are all in. Why? "Because this is what I normally do when I am not in school". Maybe we need to change what school looks like? #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @KGT_Educator, @ERobbPrincipal, @misskoplin, @ToddRisser, @MathWithMsHawes, @HistoryislifeDC
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Hi #betheone! Michael A. from @Simmonsknights1 and #122edchat. Still at my desk in Chicago. Happy to be inspired tonight.
    • sheehyrw Jan 31 @ 8:45 PM EST
      Welcome to a 15 min, super fast #BeTheOne chat! Introduce yourself and where you're from!
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Hey Professor Boyd! Thanks for being here! #122edchat
    In reply to @DR_SIPPI
  • MrCoachEli Jan 31 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Extremely humbled and honored, thank you #122edchat
  • Mrs_SDKruse Jan 31 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Can't wait to connect! When we have PBL, it feels like we leave school. The kids become scientists, investigators, and detectives. I love it! #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11, @Hell2Teach
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:47 PM EST
    We do have a @RemindHQ account now. Message @megan_hacholski...she can help you. Missed you tonight, @LevineWrites. #122edchat
    In reply to @LevineWrites, @RemindHQ, @megan_hacholski, @LevineWrites
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Ts confuse disengagement with 'dumb' (when kid could be highly gifted)...it's our job to find what works for all kids. Hands-on opportunities, discussion, choice, multimedia/varied ways to get and give info.... funny how interested kids tend to behave better too, huh? #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11, @MrPStrunk, @KGT_Educator, @ERobbPrincipal, @misskoplin, @ToddRisser, @MathWithMsHawes, @HistoryislifeDC
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I love this. Please share with us, Rob. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrMac_Walker
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A1: As a kid, I always wanted to be heard. I still do. We used to have our own weekly podcast, run by students, about students. Lack of time killed it. I miss producing our show. #122edchat
    • sheehyrw Jan 31 @ 8:49 PM EST
      Q1. What is something that you have always dreamed to do and how do you incorporate your dreams into your school? #BeTheOne
  • Stella_Pollard Jan 31 @ 8:51 PM EST
    #122edchat, sorry I missed you all tonight! My husband took me and our daughter out for dinner. #FamilyTime. I was here in spirit <3
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Ideally, yes!!!! We are a bit isolated in middle school and we teach 3+ cores/sets of kids so coordination & collaboration isn't easy...but I do teach humanities which allows the pairing our ELA novels and topics with history at least (small steps...) #122edchat
    In reply to @jhweinstein
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Missed you, Stella. #FamilyFirst #122edchat
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Sorry. We were a bit underwater tonight. Curriculum night here at our building. We are just trying to connect our community with some really excellent people out there on Twitter. @NowakRo did the honors of putting you on our radar. Thank you for all that you do, Eli! #122edchat
    In reply to @MrCoachEli, @NowakRo
  • Hell2Teach Jan 31 @ 8:55 PM EST
    The 'thing' in my classes is when I tell the kids that we're going to do something fun and they ask me, "Is this your kind of fun or ours?" It's all about marketing the 'have to' as a "want to". #122edchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @_on11, @KGT_Educator, @ERobbPrincipal, @misskoplin, @ToddRisser, @MathWithMsHawes, @HistoryislifeDC
  • _on11 - Moderator Jan 31 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Thank you, Melissa. I am inspired daily by you. Your quote is the first thing that I see before I walk into our Lab. It's a daily reminder that good things are going to happen. #122edchat
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • sheehyrw Jan 31 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Do you want a reminder for the #BeTheOne chat? Do you want book updates? Do you want to Be The One For Kids? Join our @RemindHQ group to stay up to date. https://t.co/5hnSyjHqXx #kidsdeserveit #Tlap #LeadLap #bethewildcard #PrincipalsInAction #JoyfulLeaders #122edchat
  • megan_hacholski - Moderator Jan 31 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Check out what's in store for February with #122edchat! #masterychat #rsd122cares #simmonslearns #cvtechtalk #jwmsrocks