#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday January 4, 2016
10:00 PM EST
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is a great way to start the new year - Kevin Shelton HS Principal joining from Johnsburg IL
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The team (, , , & ) is glad you’re here!
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses.
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For the next hour, my tweets will be focused to to my PLN friends on We're discussing mindfulness & resolutions tonight! Join in!
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Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight.
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Jon Bartelt, Supt., Bloomingdale SD 13, IL, from the family room couch.
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Mr. Webb from the ISU Lab schools in Normal, IL signing in for a bit. English and Theatre Teacher. Happy New Year everyone.
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Matt, Elem Lead Learner in Beach Park, tweeting from McHenry
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HAppy 2016. Welcome back to . Glad to have you here!
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Andy Fekete, Instructional Technology Specialist, Indian Prairie School District 204, Tweeting tonight from home in Huntley, IL
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I love the lab school at ISU
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Great to see you back, Jon. Happy new year!
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Looking forward to a great chat tonight!
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Jill here, AP of instruction at BGHS and team member, tweeting from BG
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Thanks for joining us this year!
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Great to see you Andy! HNY!
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Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! Bob, T/C Tweeting from Libertyville, IL Happy to be back with my friends!
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Thanks for everything you do for the chat
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Hi everyone! Happy New Year! Tweeting from Burr Ridge, IL!
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Dea tweeting from home:Alpha, IL. Spent the day at Spoon River SD planning for second semester. HNY! 🎉
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Kristin, superintendent in East Moline.
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Hello Eric joining in. Happy New Year!
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Well then, I love your topic that you are sharing tonight! Thanks Bob!
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Thank you. Very humbled to be a part of 's team effort with & me. https://t.co/fm4oITuEWo
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Thanks for everything you do for the chat
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hi all! Mike from Melrose Park, IL
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. Paul, math teacher from Schaumburg, tweeting from Naperville
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Glad to see the Quad Cities in
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Great to have you as a part of in 2016
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Thanks for joining us! HNY
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Welcome! Thanks for being a part of in 2016
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ok, new year, new topic and new questions... here comes Q1
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Hey everyone, Anthony from MashUp Math here! Very excited to share my insights and learn :)
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Q1 What instructional goals do you have for this new year?
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Ben, Instructional Coach Elmhurst
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Great to see everyone! great to connect with you!
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Great profile pic! Thanks for being here!
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A1: Instructional Goals: As a coach / specialist I want to impact as many students in buildings across our district.
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Good evening and a happy new year from Wheeling, Il 6th SpEd ELA teacher in North Chicago at NMSA
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Hey Ben! Good to see you tonight on
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A1: More effectively using data to optimize instructional time based on student needs.
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A1-I am hoping to use some flipped PD with staff and another edcamp style unconference for more personal PD for my T
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A1, to make my low level students aware that I care about them as people first regardless of anything else
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A1- For my T, I will continue to coach them to be even more explicit with SLO's and questioning and discussion techniques
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A1- continued focus on student leadership and school/classroom confidence As, Ts, Ss
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A1: I want my teachers to feel comfortable with instructional risks and teach outside their comfort zone.
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A1: Bring best tools to teachers to enhance & engage. Move staff to share their skills & build great PD experiences.
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A1: Fine tuning my work with TCH students and student teachers to give the best possible experience as leaders of THEIR classrooms
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A1 Goal - to help learners of all ages become transparent & empowered in their learning
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Kathy here- elementary principal in Wheaton tweeting from home in Oswego tonight!
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A1: To help teachers in their transition in adopting digital tools into their toolbox to support student growth.
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A1 - Figure out a way to make learning more meaningful for students who need support, those who need enrichment, & all in between.
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Lots of new and returning faces for tonight. Favorite this tweet if you are a 1st timer. RT if you are returning.
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Q1 My instructional goals include pd for personalized learning to increase student acheviment in public schools in IL
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A1: Instructional Goal (not for 2016) but for always...help Ts and Ss maximize time and effectiveness & effectiveness.
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I could not agree more, I have continue to drive the same message
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So much variety in learning styles/preferences, starting ability, interests, etc. Challenging all and supporting all
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Hi . Greg, Superintendent and host of , joining the chat tonight.
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A1 Continue to work w/ Ss to help them achieve their goals. Implement meaningful with the school.
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A1: we are working hard at improving our practices in monitoring for learning this year. Must be intentional with planning.
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Thank you for joining us in 2016!
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A1 Instructionally, working to have Ts & As move beyond what they think they know to broaden the landscape of teaching & learning
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Seeing some great goals for 2016 so far!
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Greetings to all from Prof Susan in downstate IL. Committed to student success K12 thru college/work.
Happy Gregorian New Year!
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Love the language in this tweet. “Landscape” comes with such depth.
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A1: My instructional goal is to start a GAFE cohort in my district with teachers and administrators. Ready to take the plunge.
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Good evening! Amber here... Executive Director of tweeting from Washington, IL
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A1- Model positive change I want to see in our school - lead by example w/tech & PD opportunities-be open to more T feedback/input
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will you be at the GAFE summit in Des Plaines this weekend
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There's usually lots of interest, but few want to be the one to kick it off.
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Great to have you here. Glad we connected at the end of last year.
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Q2 2015 just ended. What practices from last year do you want to maintain in 2016?
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My is execute- take plans & ideas to action & implementation!
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A1: continue supporting educators with integrating technology
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A2-I want to continue my active role in classrooms as much as possible
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Yep... the balance between challenge and support is what keeps me going, though.
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A1: Practices to keep up... stay active in my PLN to keep learning, growing and becoming a better educator! 2015 was a big year.
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Looking forward to a great event
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Q2 I want to continue my work coaching and visioning with school districts. I love to see change over time.
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I like your word a lot! I need to improve my follow through on ideas and plans.
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A2: Continue to give more control to Ss and phase out giving grades.
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I am planning to attend with some teachers as well
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A2, I want to keep digital learning outside classroom hours with videos and schoology. I put qrc codes with videos on ws
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A1 Help students to understand that academics matters, that it is practice, developing the skills they will need in the workplace.
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A2: Despite hating it, filming my teaching. I’ve learned so much this year in watching and saying to myself… “that’s gotta change”
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A2 Increased communication with the staff & community. Using multiple tools to accomplish it! Blackboard Connect, Email,
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A2: Work with Ts on personalized technology goals we began in August. Targeted, specific skills to build capacity.
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I think this is a great approach for moving your practice forward
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A2: give teachers more time to get more in depth on dominate elements of Marzano Eval model.
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A2: My continued mission is to bring more educators to Twitter and convince school districts that social media can be positive.
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A2- don't lose momentum. Continue to advocate, listen, learn, experience, and create experiences
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I'm right there with you! All classrooms by 10 a.m. today!
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Agreed. Bad habits die hard but they leave quickly when you’ve got to stare them in the face.
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Yes! Twitter is such a powerful tool for educators.
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A2: Continue to support my colleagues in their growth and, in turn, observe Ss benefitting + expressing joy in their achievements.
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A2 Continue to share learning & reflection w/ my blog. Post my professional goals & tag them to professional standards
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Q3 As we get starting in the 2nd semester of this school year,what tools do you use to help students w/ goal setting & monitoring?
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A2-T's great work w/multi-disciplinary projects EX:Crime Scene with AP Bio & Bus. Law & Edible Arts (art&culinary) S's loved it
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Yessir, Dr. Redbird! https://t.co/tVYDBirxrl
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A2: My continued mission is to bring more educators to Twitter and convince school districts that social media can be positive.
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Love the ways many of my teachers are using ! Sharing more & more daily learning & successes!
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Hello - Evonne Waugh, Asst. Sup, D13, here, eavesdropping. A1: Cont. 2 build internal capacity of the best of our staff.
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A2 - Continue with 2 days a week scheduled in classrooms. I need to stay consistent with this - makes a + difference.
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A2: Utilizing tools to communicate effectively with stakeholders and grow my PLN
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So many Ts have made classes for students & clubs. I made one for our parents.
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A3, seniors love final exam exemptions...but they have to meet the requirements...instant student goal
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A3: Not a specific tool, but modeling the thought process behind setting clear, measurable, and time-bound goals.
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A2 What to continue? Pushing forward & supporting student-centered initiatives. To stand strong in the face of opposition.
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A3: Observing smiles, asking the right questions (Why, How), and being generous with praise.
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Video is such a powerful tool for professional growth. It takes awareness and courage to change.
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A3-As a staff we hold progress meetings every six weeks to ensure S growth and make adjustments to schedules as needed
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A2 - Not really an instructional practice, but I did a pretty good job of not reading e-mail after 9 PM and before 7:30 AM.
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Have to allow yourself a life outside of email. Great goal for myself to try this year.
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Well done! I really need to set some parameters on my email time as well.
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A2-Cont. 2 support coaches & T leaders 2 build forward motion.
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A3: As a teacher, kids would create a visual to represent their goal for school and home. It could be any medium they wanted.
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A3 - Fresh Start program w/9th gr. S's - T's work individually w/them on this.
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A3 To help reinforce the positive, we are working on a PBIS incentive system and behavior matrix for the school.
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Ever wonder what leadership looks like? See below. GREAT answer, Jon. https://t.co/J27Uh7PSiA
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A3: Observing smiles, asking the right questions (Why, How), and being generous with praise.
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I have found that I sleep better and am more mindful in the morning. It's the little things.
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Love the student voice and choice I am writing about that today https://t.co/blN0NTmBAL
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A3: As a teacher, kids would create a visual to represent their goal for school and home. It could be any medium they wanted.
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A3 con't Rocket BLAST: Brave, Loyal, Accountable, Scholastic, Timely
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A3: Follow through is imperative. Progress monitoring mtgs, student accountability for tracking, revisiting goals often
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Love this idea. Do you use this with all grades? We do this with 9th gr. now. https://t.co/wJrpyJGssx
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A3-As a staff we hold progress meetings every six weeks to ensure S growth and make adjustments to schedules as needed
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A3- teacher and student learner quality and/or CICO reflection Google Forms. Love FormMule for parent contact of Ss progress
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Making me cyber-blush, Greg! Stop it! https://t.co/Utb2YSFHve
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Ever wonder what leadership looks like? See below. GREAT answer, Jon. https://t.co/J27Uh7PSiA
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A3: Observing smiles, asking the right questions (Why, How), and being generous with praise.
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. Regardless of one's role, video replays instructive! Teachers, students, admin!
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Working on the behavior matrix now. Have a prelim, but need other staff and student input.
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We meet during their hour prep with all specialists to ensure we meet all S needs, every grade level K-5
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Trying to work on the 5 positive : 1 improvement feedback strategy this semester.
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A2: Continue to build teacher capacity, focus on the well-being of the whole child
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A3: Ss rate selves from rubric. Ts Ss convo after
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I love that you are making a point to get S input
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Q4 Name one resolution for 2016 that you have made for your own professional growth?
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It was part of our network training!
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Yes! It takes some training to teach them this skill but the rewards are awesome!
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A3: - Use Google Forms and Sheets for students to track reading logs and goals for the year or week, month...
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Sorry I have to run! I hope to see you all next week!
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TY, Bob, 4 the welcome. Ss goals-MAP growth, but Ts look at social/emotional dev. 2.
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A4: Expand my PLN outside of NE. Lots to learn from each other in doing what's best for kids!
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A3: - Reading goals should be an important part of kids instructional goals.
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A4: To do more professional reading for sure! So many good books out there that I feel that I have missed out on.
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A4 Keep going strong! Also, maybe, find some other chats to expand my thinking.
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I have been trying for two years to get Admin & Ts to use Twitter. Slow progress...
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A3 Discussions, and practice with helps in this area. Metacognition - get Ss thinking about their thinking.
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A4: I will b leading a D13 Twitter book chat on Understanding the Digital Generation later this month or early Feb (+ U R invited)
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A4: I will relaunch my blog again and again and again until it becomes a habit in 2016.
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A4, go to more conferences. I applied for a STEM conference in Germany. Transatlantic outreach program
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A4-My is active, so I will be more active in my reading, tweeting and on Voxer for my PD
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A4: I'm big on intentionally working on positive attitude. I'm returning to a gratitude app I've used in the past & blogging.
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Cool! Way to Model the way! https://t.co/jALVNufrh2
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A4: I will b leading a D13 Twitter book chat on Understanding the Digital Generation later this month or early Feb (+ U R invited)
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Oh yeah, that too! I need to get back to the blog!
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Q4: Try to participate more in twitter chats and build up my PLN
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Please let us know if we can help in any way
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A4: Continue to phase out grading. I have been experimenting with giving very few grades this year and the results have been great
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Q4: Read more professional books. by in hands now!
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I wrote 4 posts over break. Amazing what one can do with more time!
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A4 Studying Organizational Psych. 2 focus on improving relationships 2 support Ss.
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A4 - Start to blog more and be consistent in participating in edchats each week.
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A4: Staying strong on my blog and expanding my PLN outside of IL and through program
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A4 To incorporate more media forms into my blog/digital portfolio. Push my learning, model for others.
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A4: Starting that one next. Reading Learn Like a Pirate now.
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A4: to do a better job of serving others. If they do better, we do better, and our students win.
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You will be among the first to know and I can use all the help you are willing to provide. https://t.co/EZjaA1XHgv
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Please let us know if we can help in any way
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A4: You have to take “me” time if you ever hope to care for your students the amount they deserve
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A4: continue to grow as an educator
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Another goal for me too! Thanks for sharing your link!
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Bought it for so that we can read it as well - I cannot wait to get to it! https://t.co/K2tPDeopAR
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Q4: Read more professional books. by in hands now!
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A4.1 Help others become actively engaged with a PLN. Connecting is good - we need more Ts to experience our learning thing!
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So many awesome resolutions rn. I may have to rethink mine :)
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Agreed! Twitter has been more valuable to me than any PD day that I have ever experienced.
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is a great read. I recommend it to anyone who will listen.
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Thanks! After hearing you speak and I have no doubt I will!
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A4.2 One of my goals for this year is to become more globally aware & connected. M.O. is to support globally connected classrooms.
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A4 No resolution yet... I can put it off 😊since Naw-Ruz not until equinox March 20. Plan on more community outreach tho.
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Great to see you here in ! Be sure to give her a follow!
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Already a Big Fan - Love reading his work! (TY for the book, !) J
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Q5 Name one resolution for 2016 that you have made for your students’ growth?
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transatlantic outreach program has classrooms waiting to be linked internationally, google them
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A5-Work with staff to make sure they have a clear understanding of the priority standards and assessments
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A5: Continue to seek answers, ask the hard questions and be their biggest advocate
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A5: I want Ss to take the idea of a growth mindset to the next level through increased meaningful discussion & self-assessment.
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A4 Also co-moderating several Twitter chats w foci on student success transitions K12 to/thru college/work.
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A5: To be able to take acceptable risks to push the boundaries of their learning - good for the D13 adults too!
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Sounds perfect - thanks for sharing! The power & beauty of the PLN, right there!
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A5: Stronger push in making students self-motivated in learning and thirsty to find the right answer, not the easiest answer
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my pleasure, most of there stuff is on social science, sustainability, and going green
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I need to start using "thirsty" more often to describe how I want students to feel about learning! :)
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A5 Putting on a different hat as an adjunct in Ed Tech, I'd like to help more of my Ss (local Ts) experience connected leaning.
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Lead a horse to water? Nay, make them thirsty to seek it out themselves
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A5- less hand holding & challenge Ss more
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A5 Help the students break the 18 barrier as a composite average for the school. Incremental steps, but growth is happening!
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A5 Pay attention 2 what others R doing that supports innovation & motivates i.e., Listening in on
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A5 To help learners, regardless of age, become self-determined learners. After all, we all chose to learn here, right?!?
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that is the important thing about goals. They are unique to the students and population.
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Q6 The topic in education is trending-what ways can u incorporate mindfulness into your personal or prof practices?
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A5, I want my students to keep trying, to learn mistakes are correctable and a natural part of learning
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Grass roots fertilized by Admin to inspire/motivate Ts taking on extra "thing." Need to show Ts Twitter not superficial
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A6: ABSOLUTELY. Need to be mindful in everything that you do. T and Learning should be part of that as well.
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A5: I want to role model and support educators in being life long learners.
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Awesome answer...it's OK to let students fail on occasion. Great life lessons. Teach them to bounce back. https://t.co/EKbZZyDFCw
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A5- less hand holding & challenge Ss more
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A6 Great question! I believe it begins with the golden rule, & being a good listener.
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Awww yeah! I can tell that you're not horsing around when it comes to your students growth.
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A6: love this! Meditate daily using insight timer app (free) and we brought in calm classroom for our students this year.
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A6: is a 2-step process. Think then Act. Think then Speak. Many of our Ss need the TIME for 1 and the SAFETY to do 2
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A6, listen and think before responding...to many time I want to give an answer before the question is even finished
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A6: Daily meditation is an amazing way for Ts & Ss to strengthen the mind's ability to focus amidst constant distractions.
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A6: Be mindful that learning is about critical thinking & problem solving...not memorization & retention of facts. Challenge kids!
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https://t.co/Zz0HUdLQit
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- Being empathetic & understanding what others need & finding ways to help them move forward / grow
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Very important. 2 ears, one mouth. Listen twice as much as you talk.
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A6: Fostering the climate for these moments of insure Ss make their contributions are meaning-filled
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YES! The ...too often we forget this but so important in what we do every day!
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A6.1 Mindfulness relates to relationship building. All good relationships built on time, trust, & caring.
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A6 As , prayer & meditation are part of my daily practice. As scholar of Native lits, the sacred is pretty central in class.
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Q7 What resources do you use that you would like to share with tonight?
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A6-Getting up and running prior to beginning work to ensure my is clear and focused
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and what we do is all about relationships!
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A7: my favorite meditation app is called Headspace
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Great discussion & start to the year. Need to sign off a bit early. My best to all!
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A6: Model d way 2 mindfulness as a leader: b a listener, praise other's strengths, show them how valuable they are 2 u + the org.
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A7: I like to use morning exercise as a practice in mindfulness. Doing cardio is a great way to clear your head!
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mashupmath: A7: I like to use morning exercise as a practice in mindfulness. Doing cardio is a great way to clear your head! ,http…
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A7: for Ss, our teachers have Calm Classroom resources. Short guided meditations
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A7, Undone, the sweater song by Weezer, first song every morning on the way to coach swimming. Combine present with HS memories
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A7 Incorporating movement into learning activities. Research showing learning benefits of walking & talking together!
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A7: early morning swims help clear the mind and energize for the day
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A7: I go back to my 7 Habits resources from or dig into a good book like The Art of Possibility by the Zanders.
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Q8 If you regularly practice , what improvements have you noticed in your work or home life?
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Definitely effective! I give my math students clipboards so they can walk around while they work on problems.
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goodnight all, thanks for the PD
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A8: When you put first things first, you can find your balance between your professional, personal, and spiritual selfs.
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A8: I've noticed that I am much more productive, patient, and less easily distracted throughout the day.
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A8 I have noticed a "pay it forward" culture that grows from intentional mindfulness.
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A6 Mindfulness should be trending everywhere! Needs coaching & support w/time 4 feedback to build & nurture purposeful practices.
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A8: started in sept 2014. BP went from prehypertensive to normal range at wellness visit in October 2015.
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YES, this speaks volumes to me. Great answer!
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Awesome! https://t.co/GpYtW8zpCK
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A8: started in sept 2014. BP went from prehypertensive to normal range at wellness visit in October 2015.
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A8 Used to do hand written "attaboys" to staff. Need to get back to that. People need to be recognized for great they do everyday
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A8: Listening to music. I have my own playlist that puts me in a good frame of mind every time I hear it! Gives me perspective!
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I need to educate myself more on practices
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Have an excellent week everyone
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Please take a minute to follow some folks you’ve met at & keep the conversations going!
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Personalized and genuine feedback is always appreciated by Ts--it goes a long way!
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Please consider joining at 9 pm CST on 1/11/16 to chat about
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I have wanted to do this for some time now - time to execute! THX for the nudge!
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Great chat tn. So many awesome ideas to think about. I followed as many as I could :)
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A8: professionally, I am able to live Tolstoy's 3 questions much more often with Ts, Ps, and Ss.
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Thanks to everyone for a great chat this evening
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Thank you for another great learning experience!
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Thanks for a great start to the week!
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Happy New Year from your friends at
