#ALedchat Archive
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Monday April 18, 2016
Welcome Tonites topic is: Finishing Strong. How you do anything is how you do everything. Lets help each other be great finishers
Excited about tonight's topic! https://t.co/DNef597UPk
Welcome Tonites topic is: Finishing Strong. How you do anything is how you do everything. Lets help each other be great finishers
Please give you your name, position & where youre from
Brian Connell, Asst. Prinicpal John Carroll Catholic High School, B'ham--glad to be here!
Lee Frix, Health & PE, Haleyville High School
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Looking forward to being motivated to finish strong!
Kaitlin, John Carroll in Birmingham director of technology
Cheryl Letson, Special Education teacher Haleyville High School.
Jayme Hall, 1st Grade Teacher, Haleyville Elementary
Good evening ! Becky, principal in Monmouth, IL. Finishing strong was my favorite phrase as a bball coach.
Welcome back, Lee! Always great to have you!
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, AL. Co-founder of this chat and . We welcome all and hope love learning!
Melissa Moore, Hoover High School, Foreign Language
I am Jimmy Shaw from Florence, AL. Asst Super, Glad to be here Co^4 /part-time moderator of this group of phenomenal educators
Jennifer Hogan, Hoover HS AP, Co-founder of this chat & . Welcome everyone! This is an important topic!
Happy to have HES represented again tonight! :)
Hey Melissa! Glad you are here!
Tom Burton from Cincinnati Associate Superintendent
Welcome, Brian! Glad you're here!
Char, Dir. of Curriculum, Ohio happy to be back on !
Gerri Kimble, teacher at Hoover High School.
Glad you are here Cherly!
Welcome, Melissa! Glad you are with us!
Keith Fulmer tech coach Hoover HS
Martin Rushano... Teacher at Hoover High School..
Welcome back, Lee! Always glad to have you in !
Hey Gerri! Glad you are here!
Darrin Lett, CT Director, Florence City Schools, AL...
We will use Q1 for Question 1 and A1 for Answer 1 for the q and a format for tonight. If youre new, dive in. Water is warm in
Welcome, Kaitlin! Glad you're here!
Glad you are here friend!
Welcome, Char! Always love hearing from you!
Joining tonight, great topic! Jonathan Atchley, middle school AP in Oklahoma
Greetings to the team! & You all make me better!
Welcome Darrin! Glad you are here!
Welcome, Jonathan! Looking forward to learning with you all tonight!
Question 1 coming up in 1 min
Love it, Becky! Glad you're here!
Glad you are here Jonathan! Welcome!
WOOT! Hoover High is in the house! Welcome, Melissa!
Welcome back, Darrin! Loved visiting Weeden last week!
David Block, intro to graphic arts teacher, Imperial Middle School
Yay! Another BUC in the house! Welcome, Gerri!
I just said the same to Christy! You offering extra credit? :)
Bam! Another BUC! Welcome, Keith!
Lacy, teacher at John Carroll Catholic High School!
Sandi Hamilton, 3rd grade teacher & Emerging Technologies Teacher, Mary B. Austin
Keep bringin' it, HHS! Welcome, Martin!
is working hard to move our students! So glad you came to visit! https://t.co/ELu5AkUEgt
Welcome back, Darrin! Loved visiting Weeden last week!
A1: If you do not finish strong, you might as well not finish! People are watching and taking notes!
A1: Our job is never done! We have kids that still need us every single day!
Hey, Jonathan! Glad you're here tonight!
A1: Model what you expect from kids. Don’t expect them to finish the year strong if you aren’t willing to put forth the effort.
Amanda Jones, principal of the in Mobile. Hello
Welcome Sandi! Glad you are here!
Back tonight for more learning. Super excited.
Hey, Tom! Glad you're here tonight!
A1: people remember how they feel at the end of things; a strong ending can win the year.
welcome Jonathan https://t.co/h0AFEUFkPR
Joining tonight, great topic! Jonathan Atchley, middle school AP in Oklahoma
Karen Wood from New Jersey, Supt, Educator, Mother, LEARNER
Glad you are here Amanda! Welcome!
And THERE it is. https://t.co/resQO0ADdm
A1: Model what you expect from kids. Don’t expect them to finish the year strong if you aren’t willing to put forth the effort.
A1: Never loose sight of your goal... Do not let a "ticking clock" change your focus.
Glad you are here Karen! Jump right in!
A1: If you saw me at the beginning of the year vs. now...whew. Stella got her groove back! Finishing tech strong
A1 Why begin if you are not going to finish strong? Begin with an end in my mind.
A1: As school leaders, we need to model what we expect, & staff & kids deserve it!
A1: The finish of the school year is the time to take learning to the "authentic application level" Think "Do what you know"
Welcome, David! Glad you're here!
A1: The end of the year is your last chance to invest in your students. It may be what they remember most!
A1 First, we have the responsibility to do so. Also, finishing strong communicates 2 our Ss that every sec, min, hour, etc. counts
A1: Students must stay motivated to want to always continue learning. If they see us give up, they will too.
A1: Finishing strong is the spring board into the next school year.
Eric Hollis, Forensic Science teacher, Hoover High School
Great point, Melissa! https://t.co/w2VT2D9jAH
A1: The end of the year is your last chance to invest in your students. It may be what they remember most!
A1: A strong finish is like putting the icing on the cake... It sweetens the whole experience.
Welcome Coach! Glad you are here!
And...who wants cake with no icing?
Jenni Fischer, 3rd grade teacher & Emerging Technologies Teacher, Mary B. Austin
Awesome! Another BUC is here! Welcome, Coach!
wishin I had some Guthries if Haleyville
Very true about remembering the last thing.
Is this when I tweet Boom? Great response.
A1: One personal example of finishing strong is conducting 25+ IEP mtgs w/o a parental "come apart". 😂
A1: We want to leave students with the drive to continue their own learning even after they leave us.
Come anytime! I will treat you and you can give a pitching lesson to Whitter!
Agree,Melissa.We want our Ss to take memories of their positive experiences with them & apply them moving forward
Question 2 coming up in 1 min
A1.. Finishing strong provides opportunity to reach the little goals, which lead to big goals.
Great point. It isn’t just about finishing strong, but making an impression that carries over.
That's true, Sandi. Kids learn from from what we do than what we say.
Elyse aldridge; Haleyville HS; sorry I'm late
A1: That feeling of knowing you put your whole self into it...so much better than knowing you gave up, fizzled out, phoned it in
Great point....the great ones are the ones that make it look easy even though they work incredibly hard. https://t.co/QY8JR1pw3R
Love how you state this, Cheryl. Nothing wrong with little goals!
Q2 What is at least one actionable step that you need to do between now and May to finish strong? https://t.co/0hwG8j8TWN
A1: Finishing strong shows that the goal isn't ending the year but continuing to learn. The end should be the beginning
Hey Derek, 7-12 SS Teacher from North English, IA. Jumping in a bit late.
Right, Cheryl. Building momentum to accomplish our goals through each action is important
The race is still on. We have not yet crossed the finish line. Can't stop now! They still need us!
A2: Write individual notes to my seniors and my staff about the year. Message is always!
A2: Today I made it a point to with our Ss. We fist bumped and just enjoyed being together and learning.
Just proof that will commit to excellence until the ! :-)
A2: Efficiently tackle the busy work so I can make time for what's important..our kids and staff!
A2 Modeling as a leader is key. Last week, I showed Kahoot at a staff mtg. This week 5 staff were using it. Actions >Words
A1: to show the importance of consistency and hard work
A2: Stay focused and keep moving toward our goals. Don't give up because it gets tough or we get tired.
A1: Stay strong and steady so your students can get what the deserve--a passionate teacher who gives it their ALL.
Kahoot is one of my favorite tools to use in the classroom. Kids love it, staff does too! https://t.co/fbPXe3svmQ
A2 Modeling as a leader is key. Last week, I showed Kahoot at a staff mtg. This week 5 staff were using it. Actions >Words
A2: Make a point to celebrate the classroom accomplishments more spend time in the lunch room enjoying the Ss company
Way to go, Becky!! https://t.co/iDn8IB1L4k
A2 Modeling as a leader is key. Last week, I showed Kahoot at a staff mtg. This week 5 staff were using it. Actions >Words
A2.. Stay motivated!! End of year brings challenges but I want Ss to feed off motivation not my stress😬
Fun for me to see the pictures of students engaged and smiling!
Since I'm not in the classroom, I am actively working to plan for next year. Strong foundation, strong "building."
I agree! I love going into the lunchroom and sitting at tables and just talking to kids!
A2: Prioritize the end of the year nonsense maintaining students are most important.
never too late. Come in! https://t.co/NHah8ybC9R
Hey Derek, 7-12 SS Teacher from North English, IA. Jumping in a bit late.
A2: I was just talking today about how I need to get my nose in a book. If I’m not reading, I’m not learning.
I want to end the year teaching a topic that I'm passionate about. Ss feed off our energy.
A2: One action for finishing strong is to reflect on the year & gather input to plan next steps for continuous growth.
A2: Keep encouraging and reminding others WHY we are educators. It's not for the summers off! ;-)
That and morning bus duty are my favorite times https://t.co/AcvZseAMwo
I agree! I love going into the lunchroom and sitting at tables and just talking to kids!
A2 An attitude of gratitude! Thank Ts, Ss, and parents for being present & working until the https://t.co/1LNRIDNw3B
Q2 What is at least one actionable step that you need to do between now and May to finish strong? https://t.co/0hwG8j8TWN
A2 Asking each faculty/staff member what support they need to finish strong and providing this assistance
A2: continued encouragement and showing up--stability!
A2. Stay strong by focusing on the little things when all others focus on the big things.
A2: Celebrate the small wins of our Ts and Ss. Then begin goal setting again!
A2: thankful for additional opportunities to connect with Ss like senior retreat this week
"Thank God its monday" love it. They GET to come back and learn https://t.co/SJ7KkX2yoK
A2: Today I made it a point to with our Ss. We fist bumped and just enjoyed being together and learning.
Motivate our students, give them the need and drive them to learn more!
A2: Also going to be challenging my colleagues to embrace the positives and celebrate these last days of school with our Ss.
A2- I could compile my student's work to demonstrate how far their skills have come in just nine months.
I love "they still need us" So true! https://t.co/asFcOn5zKR
The race is still on. We have not yet crossed the finish line. Can't stop now! They still need us!
A2: I want to work with Admin team to reflect on what worked well for closing Ss learning gaps this year across the district.
A2: I will sit down with my students and share with them the plan to finish strong. I will invite them to be part of our success.
A2: Bring the gratitude and celebration to Ts and Ss at the end of the year--they deserve it!
A2 Why not try something new in May? You have the whole summer to improve it for the next school year.
Kirsten, teacher at John Carroll Catholic HS
DItto! https://t.co/CK1HP7aFXE
A2 Asking each faculty/staff member what support they need to finish strong and providing this assistance
Question 3 coming up in 1 min
A2: Motivate our students, give them the need and drive them to learn more!
A2. Work with our leadership teams to ensure the little things don't become the big things that we can't control.
Q2 Keep our focus on the Sts. Do not focus on the negatives of how tired we may or how hard it is. Stay Focused, stay strong!
We've got a group of Ts in a student-centered PD group who R committed to this! https://t.co/7bn9Tv0Wjz
A2 Why not try something new in May? You have the whole summer to improve it for the next school year.
Q3 What is your proudest proud of the year, so far? Who do you need to thank for helping you with it? https://t.co/m92HwiNNiR
love the SMARTesque goal You cannot accomplish what you do not measure https://t.co/oln8i4x4S2
A2: One action for finishing strong is to reflect on the year & gather input to plan next steps for continuous growth.
A2: To help my seniors finish strong by graduating! Some will be first generation HS graduates!
Our Ts thanked a colleague today on a big sheet of butcher paper! TY for the idea!
A2: allow students to use strategies & techniques taught & learned throughout the year to show what they know
Yes! So happy about this!
By contrast, many developing and testing systems.
A3 Staff snapping photos highlighting the Awesome actions in their classroom. It tells our school story and I love it!
A2: I am proud of my staff who go the extra mile to ensure there are no barriers to graduation- driving, feeding, housing, etc
A3: Seeing struggling learners "get it" for the first time. Their excitement is what keeps me going!
A3 A successful first year of Med Sci Academy. Amazing Ss, T, and great community partnership. https://t.co/D8WbO90tSL
Q3 What is your proudest proud of the year, so far? Who do you need to thank for helping you with it? https://t.co/m92HwiNNiR
A3: Proudest..our over-crowded kindergarten not only survived, but thrived!
A3: Proudest moment? When most of my students told me they liked Shakespeare after reading Romeo and Juliet
A2: Sharing plans for the rest of the year so students can effectively plan and visualize the home stretch!
A3: Implementation of Student Academy for our Ss in grades 5-8 and ability to see growth as a result. https://t.co/YZs8msNfKO
Q3 What is your proudest proud of the year, so far? Who do you need to thank for helping you with it? https://t.co/m92HwiNNiR
Culture of the school is changing in a POSITIVE & EXCITING way. Gratitude for open minded Ts & patient Ss allowing them to grow
A2. Most proud of the great work with T leaders and the relationships with Ss and staff. Thanks to a great comm. & district
A3 Proud of our teachers who put in extra time and energy for our students. Proud of our students who make me smile every day!
A3:After leading a workshop & bookstudy on WBT, I have seen many teachers implementing it. encourages me 2 b a leader.
A3 Culture of the school is changing in a POSITIVE & EXCITING way. Gratitude for open minded Ts & patient Ss allowing them to grow
A3: Proudest proud=helping teacher and student leaders implement a new 4-day student retreat at JCCHS
A3: was relentless to get shelter and water for a S who'd been living w/o either for 3 mo. https://t.co/YCnC3ZICPf
Q3 What is your proudest proud of the year, so far? Who do you need to thank for helping you with it? https://t.co/m92HwiNNiR
A2: We must remember to thank our students for working hard even when it was "the most mondayest Monday ever."
A3: Here's one: Worked with a stu tchr on using social media in the classroom. She got hired at a MS last week for 2016-17!
A3: Culinary team 2nd in the State... Ts and Ss hard work paid off! Tremendous percentage of Seniors CCR, but still working!
You forget that you cleaned an entire house too and drive kids to and from school.
A3: We are reading short novels in Spanish. Ss get excited when they understand, and they ask to read more!
A3.. My fellow staff members offering support throughout the year for for myself and Ss regardless of circumstances
love that idea. Tell us about it https://t.co/OPOeAJhOfL
A3: Proudest proud=helping teacher and student leaders implement a new 4-day student retreat at JCCHS
Question 4 coming up in 1 min
A3: Proudest when my lower level students got A's on a test after teaching them test taking skills all year, it finally showed!
Proud of our Ts for stepping out of their comfort zone to do whatever is necessary for student learning
That moment when an admin referred to another teacher as "The Next Mr. Lisek" and it was a positive teaching thing.
next steps students working with digital portfolios daily with teachers to support learning.
A3: I believe my staff saves lives! #24/7
love it https://t.co/kos3BekYMJ
A3: Culinary team 2nd in the State... Ts and Ss hard work paid off! Tremendous percentage of Seniors CCR, but still working!
Keep Ts motivated & focused on learning not testing by reminding them of how they got to this point. https://t.co/83KmgI5Tmd
A2 An attitude of gratitude! Thank Ts, Ss, and parents for being present & working until the https://t.co/1LNRIDNw3B
Q2 What is at least one actionable step that you need to do between now and May to finish strong? https://t.co/0hwG8j8TWN
A3: Seeing the small, consistent actions of our Ts who go out of their way to ensure that Ss are learning & being successful!
A3: Proudest personal moment? Starting my first year of teaching. Proudest student moment? Hanging Ss logo designs 4 1st time.
A3: one specific S is now interested in school and wants to be there. Even asks others to be quiet so can pay att. Complete 180!
Q4 By finishing 1 particular thing you start, how will you impact your life or the life of someone else? https://t.co/8XYjt1qfdM
Retreat is called Kairos. It's designed for Catholic schools, but I also adapted it previously for a secular setting
A3: I made a commitment to work w/ a K class 1 day a week - Best thing I did. Thanks Mrs. Bragg
A2: proudest moment follow up, getting my DonorChoose project funded
Congrats on picking the greatest profession.
A3: Volunteered to read a test to a dyslexic student last week. She make a B on the test!
My Geometry Math Team winning State... I told them they could do it and they rose to the occasion https://t.co/8XHeWhcFtt
A3 Facilitated learning at an elem school on and they saw success in their Ss
A4: When we finish, others see we persevere. They see we do not quit and the expectations is set for them to do the same.
A4: I challenged myself to fill the cup of others the rest of the year. When I fill cup of others, mine becomes filled.
A3:Also proud of my Ss growth not only academically, but compassion & maturity level.We r still smiling & learning(both important)
A3: Proud of my staff of risk takers and learners. We are integrating through and . Awesome group of Ts!
A3: seeing my Ts & Ss actively changing their practice to use more collaborative programs
Once I hang it in the library for our Tchr of the Quarter luncheon on Thursday, I will take one! :-)
A4 will change my district's culture, S engagement, and S growth. Entire system can change. https://t.co/pB28oHiPIH
Q4 By finishing 1 particular thing you start, how will you impact your life or the life of someone else? https://t.co/8XYjt1qfdM
love that. woudl love to connect to hear more https://t.co/61KRBCfICk
Retreat is called Kairos. It's designed for Catholic schools, but I also adapted it previously for a secular setting
a life changer for Ss, a culture changer for Ts and schools
A4: are we ever finished? Lifelong Ts, learners, & relationship builders
A4: When you start something, people are watching to see where you go with it!
A4. I will continue to belive in the spirit of being able to reach EACH child every day.
A3:implementing innovation labs & planning improvements for nxt yr.Thanks & for helping it go smoothly
Q4: Instead of finishing, how about never quitting. We can't quit on kids; we may be the ones to save their lives.
A4 I have been in education 23 years. It still feels like the beginning. So much to do, so much to learn.. https://t.co/pB28oHiPIH
Q4 By finishing 1 particular thing you start, how will you impact your life or the life of someone else? https://t.co/8XYjt1qfdM
A4 Immediate is the excitement Ss have for tech use and life long is knowing Ss know how to use tech professionally
A4: We inspire those we work with to persevere... So many benefits to modeling perseverance! Productive struggle...
A4As leaders,we know the measure of the success of our decisions is if we have positively impacted others.This should be our focus
So well said! https://t.co/EfIymg7HyI
Q4: Instead of finishing, how about never quitting. We can't quit on kids; we may be the ones to save their lives.
YES! https://t.co/vZtdUlv5VE
A4. I will continue to belive in the spirit of being able to reach EACH child every day.
Question 5 coming up in 1 min
Great testimony to you that you are always learning!
A4:Also challenged my Ss to be a light for others in their school. Focus on building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
every day we are faced with a choice. To get better, worse, is stay the same. Choose better.
A4: Success builds success. Confidence is your fertilizer and prior success is the seed that falls from last year's harvest.
A4:We may be the only example of hard work & dedication that some Ss witness. Be that for them and be blessed in the process.
big belief https://t.co/jsEH0wxcCm
A4. I will continue to belive in the spirit of being able to reach EACH child every day.
always reflect and move forward
A4: I want to work to complete a set of "turn key" parent math night materials. I think it will help Ss & Parents
I love this! https://t.co/DmjkfCDiL4
every day we are faced with a choice. To get better, worse, is stay the same. Choose better.
Q5 We have all failed before. Why will you finish strong this year where we failed in the past? https://t.co/mOaccE4aaK
Preach! https://t.co/TWZiPgHRzY
Q4: Instead of finishing, how about never quitting. We can't quit on kids; we may be the ones to save their lives.
Agree, Derek. We have a responsibility to build up others, which leads to a stronger team
Thank you. Besides, learning is FUN!
A5: Use the past to encourage the present and change the future!
A4: finishing what you start gives you & others drive, motivation, and pride to continue & do even better the next time
A5: my Ts & Ss deserve better resources than they have had in the past
A5:Reflecting/learning from our failures is part of the growth process. Ss deserve a passionate voice in their corner pushing them
once you quit on something you can quit on anything. NEVER QUIT!
A5 Failure helps us to grow. We need that motivation to be better and the opportunity to continue to model for our students.
A5: We have learned from those failures & that has taught us to succeed. Can't miss the opp. to learn from it.
A5: Now we know what NOT to do. We are better after failure as much as we are after success.
A5 Because through purposeful reflection on the failures, we have learned lessons that we can apply to later experiences
A5 Because I'm a connected educator. With my tribe, I can do it all. I will fall but they will raise me up https://t.co/0kGb1vZaYU
Q5 We have all failed before. Why will you finish strong this year where we failed in the past? https://t.co/mOaccE4aaK
A3: proud of how our grade level created thematic units and used , the S's projects were terrific!
A5 students need to know they matter. When we count down do we send the wrong message? Guilty of this.
A5 How can we expect our students to learn from their mistakes if we don't? That is the perfect chance to lead and model.
A5 I have learned to apply mindfulness strategies to my work. I can "surf" above it all when necessary... https://t.co/0kGb1vZaYU
Q5 We have all failed before. Why will you finish strong this year where we failed in the past? https://t.co/mOaccE4aaK
A5: Being a connected educator, I have a tribe who believes in me. Makes all the difference in the world!
A5: As teachers, we are life long learners. The best place to start is with ourselves and our students.
failure is not final https://t.co/OmdLNhf40C
A5 Failure helps us to grow. We need that motivation to be better and the opportunity to continue to model for our students.
A5: It's about personal WILL and making the decision to finish strong. Driven by our WILL we can move Heaven and Earth.
You may be 1 kind word, the 1 safe place. The 1 thread of hope. We lost a precious Ss in our district this week.
So true. Ss see that Ts are checked out for the year..making it be ok for them to check out as well. https://t.co/ovfbBV6MDK
A5 students need to know they matter. When we count down do we send the wrong message? Guilty of this.
. Yes! It also means we tried something new. As long as it's in the best interest of Ts or Ss...it's all good!
A5: Hope is the champion over fear. Quitting is a result of fear. Hope helps you persist!
A5 My motivation to finish strong is my Ss. If I fail to do my best they are the ones affected They depend on me to give it my all
A5. Failing is learning. I hope to finish strong by being reflective on my failures to finish strong by continuing to grow.
Totally agree, Char. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I don't think so.It creates a sense of urgency & helps people to appreciate the time left.
Question 6 coming up in 1 min
Lots of special kids & Ts & community members reaching out to support the family. The other side of education.
A5: Because as teachers we go the distance--we never give up, ever!
I often see anxious Ss in our bld when we count down to summer. School is their safe place. We must think about our Ss.
Q6 What are some barriers (old or new) that are keeping you from finishing strong this May? https://t.co/aQVE3eTePA
counting down makes others thinkyou are excited about leaving them. I never liked the end of a year, actually sad.
A6: The end can be overwhelming if we let it. We have to stay organized and on task to finish strong.
A5: use mistakes & failures to make improvements for the future
A6: Negativity and reluctance from colleagues. Have to continue to model positive relationships and hope something sticks!
A6: It's hard to break the testing=teaching is over mindset!
A6 Warmer weather in a non-air conditioned bld. We must find learning activities that allow students to go outside.
Agreed. Took Sophs out today for class..they LOVED it!
Have to run. Thanks for a great chat and the motivation to finish strong.
A6: It always comes down to fear. of failure. of making a mistake. of not finishing. of not being enough.
A5: Reflection at end of year is like searching for beach glass - find ideas that were jagged, & are now polished & worth keeping
A6:The end of the year becomes chaotic w/ so many activities. It is easy to get overwhelmed trying to devote enough time to it all.
A8 I must admit I hate "movie reward" days. I think our learning activities can be more fun than a movie! Must change this mindset
A6: Nothing's going to stop me this May! I'm going to bring it! Who's in??!?
So many interruptions to teaching.. Assemblies, testing, etc. Kids out of routine=hard to concentrate on learning.
A6: The OLD me vs. the NEW me... In a constant state of growth. Sometimes the OLD me still wins out.
Glad you joined us tonight!
I am ALL in! Bringin' my A game to May! https://t.co/mc5ugIl9HT
A6: Nothing's going to stop me this May! I'm going to bring it! Who's in??!?
A6: letting people end quietly and allowing them to be small makes for a weak finish--the end should be big and loud...and joyful
UGH! Me, too, Becky!?!! Who wants their children to come home from school & when asked what they (1 of 2) https://t.co/17ZtvFlRjQ
A8 I must admit I hate "movie reward" days. I think our learning activities can be more fun than a movie! Must change this mindset
Jacob was Israel but he was both and all throughout his life, even until the end. the struggle is real https://t.co/rkSvIRguIz
A6: The OLD me vs. the NEW me... In a constant state of growth. Sometimes the OLD me still wins out.
Agreed. This is a challenge throughout our educational system. Why are so many people resistant to change? https://t.co/LA0dKvZwCG
A6: getting others motivated & on board to work as one collective unit working toward the same goal
(2 of 2) did all day, the child says, "Watched movies."
A6 overwhelmed! At times I feel I loose sight of the important things! I need to remind myself little things are not mountains!
A6: Ss and Ts are overwhelmed by the big picture of finishing and can forget to focus on life one day at a time.
A6: S's are excited by the prospect of something new... Summer. Well, give them something new before they go... Use a new tech!
Question 7 coming up in 1 min
YES!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!!
Awesome!!! Let's do this!!
Russ, FL principal, just jumping in. A6: Must organize, communicate. Now it's all scheduled I know to take it a week at a time.
Jump on in, Russ! Welcome!
Q7 We scaffold when the task is difficult. What are some scaffolding techniques used to finish strong? https://t.co/oDccJ0eliM
Glad you stopped by! Any time is a good time to learn!
Yep! There's only one way to eat an elephant... one bite at a time!
Hey Jen! Hope all is well.
Looking forward to watching it!
A7: Finishing strong requires planning, planning, & more planning! Know the tasks at hand & prioritize.
A7: Give Ss choice in how to show what they know. Offer organizational tools like graphic organizers to help plan their thinking.
A7 Brain breaks are important. Don't get stuck in the day to day rut! Be spontaneous, get Ss moving and engaged!
A7: Break it down into small, attainable goals that we can reach and that serves to motivate us. Keep the focus where it belongs.
A7: Meditate & write in gratitude journal. Helps me get focus on the day/moment/action.
A7: take a breath, one day at s time, focus on the mission and end goal
A7 Sometimes you have to be willing to take a small victory instead of consdering a partial win as a failure.
A7 Communication with Ss! They need to know that their feedback is important. What's a scaffold without the Ss?
A7 Also recently started blogging again as part of program. Great way to reflect and keep moving forward.
A7Try not to overwhelm,set clear goals,provide differentiated support, affirm positive attitudes, be present, constantly encourage
GRR allows S's time to talk while scaffolding learning.Sit n git no Bueno at the end of the year.
A7: Plan ahead but focus on one day at a time.
I really love GRR. Ss latch on to it as well. https://t.co/6lXelqZ1L3
GRR allows S's time to talk while scaffolding learning.Sit n git no Bueno at the end of the year.
Everyday. Glass half full.
A7: Show them the goal but also show them the ladder one rung at a time... What do they say... Don't look down!
A7: be present to every moment/student/parent/colleague--don't knock people over on the way to the finish line!
Final Question Coming up in 1 min
Love that. I can do 1 step but if you show me 10, i may faint https://t.co/6dJLz0IzXE
A7: Show them the goal but also show them the ladder one rung at a time... What do they say... Don't look down!
A7: Be flexible in lesson planning and get feedback from students using exit tickets/Google Forms.
FQ Claim it! What is 1 thing that U will finish before the year is out that will make impact on your Ss? https://t.co/4sOZUQEXnP
A7: Give myself "the gift" of a few minutes early each morning to refocus on the "why" - in why I do what I do.
A7: Trust in others! Meet w/ key players at start of week to see how we could support each other & remain on track for strong end.
Ss are surprised from time to time when Ts ask for THEIR feedback. Gives them a voice in their learning. https://t.co/9sCTbJG2VF
A7: Be flexible in lesson planning and get feedback from students using exit tickets/Google Forms.
A7.. To stay organized so my Ss feed off the positive. To remember everyday is a new day with new goals😊
Awesome night in ! So excited for all of the students who will have Ts committed to making the most of time together.
A7: Break up end of semester projects so students don't feel overwhelmed at the end, instead they feel accomplished.
A7: switch up the monotony of a daily routine to interest students
FA: We go on a senior trip to Washington/NY and I will make sure that each and every senior knows they matter to me!
FA: Keep our Ts in the student-centered classroom PD group focused & accountable for new actions.
A7 Tell my students TY and that they will make a difference as long as they remember how incredible they truly are
We rolled out Chrmbks end of Feb. to allow trial & error 4 next yr. Start & finish strong.
Shoutout to & Ts for joining tonight ! Awesome guys! 😊
FA:I want to make time to remind all 900(students & staff) in the building that I care!
Great questions tonight, ! Awesome input from everyone in . The passion is SO evident by all of you!
FA Continue building positive school culture. More fist bumps, high fives, and smiles for all Ss and Staff. Buy in SO important!
Thanks to all of you for joining us tonight!
FQ: I will help Ss complete their unit projects where they will be teaching their classmates what they've learned
A8 Our 6th grade was the 1st group to have all 3 years. I want to make sure they know how much they matter.
FA: Meet the goal of increasing student credentialing in their CT program!
Thank you all for joining our chat! We love to learn with you! Love my ALedchat team and how they bring the passion!
so helpful! Thank you so much!
Showcase their talents as they demonstrate knowledge of CCSS. Amazing stuff! Talented S's!
No problem! That's what we're here for!
Thank you all for joining in tonight! Love learning with all of you!
Love this, Sandi! What grade do you teach?
If you're a T wanting to get hired as an admin, join me & the Lead Learning team for our free webinar! https://t.co/A2Vw6XMqPw
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Awesome chat tonight! You rocked it!
FA.. For my Ss to leave my classroom loved and know I Believe in them!!
So glad to be a part of this team! https://t.co/Qmswlbg2wQ
Thank the greatest online Professional learning group in the world team
should be included in our PD next year! Such a great way to communicate with other educators!
All of us are smarter than any one of us but one of us can have a vision that can set all of us free. . Thanks for participating
Thanks to for a great chat tonight! Great questions to energize us for the end of the year!
Yes! We give PD credit. "PD in Your Pajamas."
Love leading and learning with my team!
FA: Planning 4Cs at Mary B. Innovation Showcase so Ss and Ts can showcase our learning and innovations and celebrate successes!
