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edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Hello #NHed friends! Tonight we talk about drive and motivation. Those things that compel us to action, and that lead us to stop.

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT

We'll use driving as a metaphor, so bear with me! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT

I'm John Martin, Dir of Innovation & Tech for @InterLakesSD in Sandwich, NH where our glacial snowpack is retreating, thankfully! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:05 PM EDT

As folks join in, please introduce yourself and tell us about your favorite drive! #NHed

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Kelli Killen, Assistant Super in SAU 50 (Greenland, Rye, Newington, and New Castle). First time here. #nhed

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Favorite drive--either through the mountains during the fall or along the Atlantic coast in Maine. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT

SR, severe sped T from MA. Really liking this topic as I'm preparing to shift gears to a new school in '18. (See I can metaphor!) #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:07 PM EDT

I'm guessing you've been over the Kanc then! One of my favs. #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Tod, media specialist in Claremont, NH. Driving Route 4 across VT to NY #nhed

robinwellshick1 Apr 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Hi. MY fav. is the MD to Manhataan run #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Oh, and BTW, I hate driving. Commuting on RT128 outside Boston has not improved my opinion of the activity either! #NHed

AssignmentHelpN Apr 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun A Beginner’s Guide on How to Make Mind Maps https://t.co/HMbTauQCs5

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#NHed Q1: So what gets you out of Park? What motivates you to go from inaction to action?

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT

So very glad you are here with us for #NHed!

In reply to @KelliKillen, @coolgreenland

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:11 PM EDT

I don't blame you at all there! That is one nasty stretch of highway that I'm thankful I don't have to travel daily! #NHed

In reply to @gallianstone

robinwellshick1 Apr 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT

As a teacher... a good question from a S or humor. Professional panic works well too , mine or colleagues #nhed

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Good question! passion and belief #nhed

MsEmilyRoberts Apr 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Hello, Im Emily, from MI and I just love driving down back country roads #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT

@MsEmilyRoberts Love back roads, just like in the song! #NHed https://t.co/lPb4hRSYZf

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1. Professionally, coming up with a fun way to teach a topic, or seeing something interesting I can modify and use. #NHed

MsEmilyRoberts Apr 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1) Motivation and creativity #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Those are good kindling, but what's the spark? #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

massignmenthelp Apr 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT

#nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun 15 Websites to Increase Productivity https://t.co/t6CXdTeYbl

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: Working with students, right now I'm in the middle of helping with proctoring SBAC tests. Not exciting. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Panic! Yeah, that tends to jumpstart motivation for sure! #NHed

In reply to @robinwellshick1

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Yeah, not at all. Hopefully you can get that engine purring once SBAC is done! #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT

https://t.co/MubDUGWnJW #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Great book - and a staple for many of us. Did you have a fav part? #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A1 ... something inspiring ... don't think i'm ever "in park". always waiting for a good gust of wind ...maybe more like a sail boat #nhed

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Hi! Audrey here from Texas. #NHed

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT

I'm going to be helping to proctor for a good portion of the end of the year. @edventures #nhed

In reply to @edventures, @edventures

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT

#NHed Q2 coming up in two!

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A1: The possibility of making a difference. The ability to say YES to that crazy idea. The smiles and hugs from kids. Nothing better! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Ugh! #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Welcome Audrey and @DennisDill, #NHed is happy to have you here tonight!

In reply to @SPEDirectorBISD, @DennisDill

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Love the metaphor. been feeling "becalmed" or even "blown off course" lately, and in need of a good steady wind to reset my course. #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Drive by Pink and Mindset by Dweck tend to be a powerful pair. #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT

Ugg. That's a long time to be in babysitter mode instead of teacher mode! #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt, @edventures

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT

#NHed Q2: Once you get rolling, how do you switch gears to keep make the most of your momentum without expending all of your energy?

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Especially for such a minuscule return on investment of time and energy. #NHed

In reply to @gallianstone, @guilfordt

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Hello all, How about The Talent Code? #nhed

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Yes, I think I'm teaching 12 days the rest of the year. @gallianstone #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @edventures, @gallianstone

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A2: Take time to breathe and refocus. Contemplate and don't feel that big decisions have to be made to rapidly. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Hi Chris! You know I haven't come across The Talent Code yet. Synopsis? #NHed

In reply to @cpbossman09

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Ouch! (Though I think your year ends earlier than ours, but still!) #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt, @edventures

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT

I need to check that out too! #NHed

In reply to @cpbossman09

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Speaking of which, with all the crazy weather this year, when is you last day with Ss? Ours is 6/21. #NHed

In reply to @gallianstone, @guilfordt

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Sometimes being blown off course is where we gain perspective. Attitude- The Difference Between Ordeal and Adventure @CaptBobBitchin #NHED

In reply to @gallianstone, @CaptBobBitchin

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A2. Weekends. Vacation weeks. I crash. Maybe not the best strategy, but it works for this introvert. #NHed

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Ours is 6/13. We go by hours in Claremont instead of days. @edventures #nhed

In reply to @edventures, @gallianstone, @edventures

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2: I try and collaborate and work with other teachers to come up with creative ways to keep the myself and the kids interested. #nhed

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2 To quote a song "It is better to burn out than fade away." #NHed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT

In general, I agree with you (it's why I love my twitter avatar so much) but I feel my current course is headed straight for rocks #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT

I'm not even counting those special days at the end of the year (field day, etc)@gallianstone #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @edventures, @gallianstone

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT

6/26 including the teacher clean-up/PD day after the Ss leave. #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt, @edventures

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Be with others that are like minded. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Finding your tribe is very important to sustaining your energy! #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT

How ... what part is losing control ... content ... behavior ... instruction ... #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @CaptBobBitchin

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT

YES! Stay away from the negative ev if that means avoiding the teachers' lounge! #nhed

In reply to @KelliKillen

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A2 get energized by best practice and do my work. Followed by enjoying my family all weekend #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT

True, but every once in a while I like to "Drift Away" on the tide just to see where it take me. #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT

With the school closing, everyone is too focused on what will happen next year (for Ss and staff) than the teaching to be done now. #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT

I find it interesting how many tribal lunches occur in classrooms rather than the "teacher's lounge". Wonder why? #NHed

In reply to @SPEDirectorBISD, @KelliKillen

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT

That is why sailing is so cool ... cut the motors and be moved by nature #nhed

In reply to @edventures

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT

We get out the 21st too #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT

For me, family definitely provides perspective and a reminder of why I do the things I do. #NHed

In reply to @cpbossman09

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#NHed Q3: From Park to Drive to changing gears, what do you do when you find yourself suddenly in Neutral? How do you "defunk"?

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT

The stress of the unknown ... like Columbus heading west ... fall off the end of the world or succeed? #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @CaptBobBitchin

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Wish there was a "Dislike" button. So sorry to hear that @gallianstone . #NHed

In reply to @gallianstone, @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin, @gallianstone

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Kids deserve for the teachers to be present ... #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @CaptBobBitchin

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT

You can't blame anyone. People are anxious. Some of them have been there for decades! And they really do care about the kids! #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Walk away, read those letters and notes of success stories #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:32 PM EDT

I agree. When we get back from break, I want to start a new initiatives focusing on the awesome happening NOW. I think it will help. #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

DennisDill Apr 9 @ 7:32 PM EDT

I feel for you and you colleagues ... it is a tough situation. #nhed

In reply to @gallianstone, @CaptBobBitchin

MsEmilyRoberts Apr 9 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3) I try and find a new way to handle the situation at hand, look at it from a different perspective #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Exactly! I'm the social media coordinator. Hoping to capitalize on that to get people focused on making and sharing memories. #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: Try and go back to the basics and have fun! #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:35 PM EDT

We've done some awesome school-wide projects in the past like "12 days of kindness" #NHed

In reply to @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

SPEDirectorBISD Apr 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A3: Disconnect: Relax with family, get a massage, watch a sunset on the back porch, take a long bath. Go back recharged! #NHed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Putting it out to all my #NHed PLN. I need ideas for a school-wide project to help us "defunk" and make awesome memories together #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT

I think I remember you talking about that over the holidays, right? #NHed

In reply to @gallianstone, @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Yeah, last year. Got the idea right here from my #NHed PLN! It was awesome!

In reply to @edventures, @DennisDill, @CaptBobBitchin

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT

We do community service projects down the stretch #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT

What sorts of projects have you done, or are you planning to do? #NHed

In reply to @cpbossman09

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT

#NHed Q4: As Bryan says in Happy Feet 2 "Sometimes you have to back up to move forward." How do you redirect? https://t.co/4FgoiRqFPI @ 3:00

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Love this! Great #NHed spirit!

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT

The best one we did was kids going to the hospital to play with kids who are in urgent care. Student created project
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KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Find another way to get around the roadblock. Sometimes off road is the best path. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Nothing like 4-wheeling to get the juices flowing! #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Redirect by going back to your core values. Try not to lose sight of what is important #NHed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4. Sometimes the best answer is to live to fight another day. It's a lesson I've had a hard time learning, but a valuable one. #NHed

LeeAraoz Apr 9 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Genius Hour 4.0 - Four Pathways to Genius #nhed #edchat #edtech #education #nyedchat #njed Updated post here: https://t.co/GU8HhoKPH7

guilfordt Apr 9 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A 4: Keep zigging and zagging! But keep moving forward! #nhed

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Play it like Sergio. Keep grinding and work hard #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Or, to extend @dennisdill's metaphor, tack into the wind! You get farther when you don't go straight at it. #NHed

In reply to @guilfordt, @DennisDill

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Hard to believe we're coming up on our last Q for tonight's #NHed convo!

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT

#NHed Q5: We know the journey is important, but sometimes so is the destination. How do you know when you've gotten there?

KelliKillen Apr 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Thxs everyone! This has been enjoyable for this newbie. Hope to join you again. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Seriously, #NHed is buzzing tonight!

In reply to @edventures

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Please do! We try for weekly! #NHed

In reply to @KelliKillen

gallianstone Apr 9 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A5. I believe in constantly shooting for the stars, so I'm not sure that "getting there" has meaning for me. If I do, I shot too low. #NHed

cpbossman09 Apr 9 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A5 we seem to always have another goal to reach. World always changing and we have to keep up #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Thank you all for a terrific #NHed chat! It is you who bring it alive and keep up MY drive! Have a terrific week!