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lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #UTedChat! Take a minute to introduce yourself and to say hello.

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:01 PM EDT

I'm Derek and I've loved working at @SEDC_UT these past (almost) 6 weeks! Love working with teachers in the #sedck12 region! #UTedChat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Hi all - Krystal from granite district here. School technology specialist. I may fall asleep at any moment tonight 😴😴 #UTedChat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Hello #UTedChat friends. Jared from UEN here.

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Tonight we are talking about making this year the Best Year Ever! #UTedChat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Hi, Cynthia from Eureka Elementary #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Good to see you @missplott! Why so tired? 😜 #UTedChat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Hi #UTedchat. Chris from Granite School District. Didn’t expect to be here, but just made it.

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during #UTedChat. Please use the A1, A2…format for answers.

dteacher22 Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

#utedchat Deidre is here

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Erica from Uintah School District #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Welcome @ckirgan5, good to see you tonight. #UTedChat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

@lars3eb how is it ONLY Wednesday?! Spent most of the day surplussing 60+ computers between teaching classes. #UTedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Hey everyone. Jeremy from Cache County. #utedchat

marko_with_a_k Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

i'm not an educator but work @NUES_Utah love the insights from everyone here helps me be better at my job #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

So glad you did @misterlarsen! How's your new job going? #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Hi there! I'm Dani Sloan from @UENpd! I thought it was Thursday all day today, nope, it's #utedchat so it must be Wednesday. {sigh}

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@missplott Wow, that's a lot of computers! Glad you're here though. #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Hey! Elise Maxwell from SLCSD- classroom teacher @utedchat #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:04 PM EDT

I work with the best teachers and tech specialists in the state, so it’s great! #utedchat https://t.co/fN9Ry4WMNi

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:03 PM EDT

So glad you did @misterlarsen! How's your new job going? #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Q1 How do you start your classes? Do you use the same opening activity every day? How could you mix it up? #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

No worries @marko_with_a_k, we're glad you're here with us! How's @NUES_Utah going? #UTedChat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Finally back online, folks! Ben Smith here from @rowlandhall looking forward to another great #utedchat year!!!

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Anyone else playing around with iOS10 tonight? #utedchat #seemyheartbeat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Hi #utedchat -- Quinn, social studies curriculum specialist for Granite District in SLC. Thought it was time to drop into our own dang chat.

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

A1: We start every day with a morning meeting. Kids greet each other and then we have varying activities to launch the day. #utedchat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Hello everyone. STS from Granite. A little late but worth the wait!😃 #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@covili I installed it this AM before #sedck12 Board Meeting and it's crazy! I'm kinda liking it. #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @GraniteSchools is pretty legit. :) #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

A1: I start class w/a self start of any kind. That way we can all independantly acclimate & tie up loose ends as necessary. #utedchat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:06 PM EDT

A1 BW-multiple choice question or written response. Class announcements. Then, I read our daily "I Can" statement. Ss repeat. #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

I love it except my iTunes account and Apple Pay are broken now. #utedchat https://t.co/1UFYSPRRS4

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Anyone else playing around with iOS10 tonight? #utedchat #seemyheartbeat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

Glad you made it tonight @JediKermit. How's life treating you? #UTedChat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1 We start our spelling schedule every day, but different groups are doing different things #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1: my Ss alternated between math and keyboarding self-starts; integrated coding activities as the year progressed #UTedChat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1 - I never start my class the same, but favorites are journal prompts, formative quiz questions, and puzzles or riddles. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

@MsEhuber Love to see some examples of your “I Can” statements. Pls share #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

@lars3eb Life is acceptable. I've put about 60 hrs into @minecraft in the last 10 days, trying to figure out some teachery stuff. #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:08 PM EDT

A1: Something in google classroom, do now or other activating strategies off this list https://t.co/FJG740INIF #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:08 PM EDT

A1 I always liked having the kids start with writing about their previous day. #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@missplott I love seeing alternating things. It keeps the kids from getting bored or too accustomed to life. #UTedChat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1: I always used an @edmodo or @googleclassroom writing prompt to start the day. It was the same thing, but allowed for variety. #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

In the classroom, I'd usually start social studies classes with current events that somehow impacted Ss, connect back w curriculum #utedchat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@covili I'm still keeping my iPhone5 from losing its screen - time for an upgrade? #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1: Usually begin with a self-start. Brings a consistency to each day that is student initiated. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1 Usually some type of self-starter for the class. Love to end my classes with a tech gift share (tool, website, gadget). #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Oops. A1. Obviously. Noob. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Of course you're "playing" @jedikermit! Didn't know you were getting into @Minecraft though. #UTedChat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@covili , I just get my daily objective/chunked standard and add "I can" "I can cite text evidence." We repeat. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@jedikermit I had SS teachers who started us by reading the daily newspaper to see something w/ current events. #UTedChat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@Chronicbeard Sounds like your phone is on life-support. Does it have a DNR in its last will and testament? #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@misterlarsen self starts are the way to go! I can think of lots of ways to use google classroom with self starts! #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@covili Curriculum Corner has Common Core standards written into student-friendly I Can statements. We use them every day. #uted #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:10 PM EDT

I feel like I’ve put the same amount of time into @PokemonGoApp except without the teachers part. #utedchat https://t.co/1CCbaGEPtL

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:07 PM EDT

@lars3eb Life is acceptable. I've put about 60 hrs into @minecraft in the last 10 days, trying to figure out some teachery stuff. #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1 self start review of past work thought question on new info, something like that #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@Chronicbeard @covili Go for the 7plus! Come join the #PlusClub! #UTedChat

jessicaallen185 Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@UTedChat I am ready! #UTedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@covili so will there be gifts at the end of "class" tonight? 😉 #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp Hahaha -- I was very into Pokemon Go for about two weeks, then dropped it. Haven't been back. #utedchat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@covili, If they don't say it strong enough, we do it again. We talk about saying goals aloud & importance of knowing our goal #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@misterlarsen What do you think of @PokemonGoApp? I'm interested but scared of addiction. @jedikermit @Minecraft #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:12 PM EDT

#UTedchat those of you that do PD, do you start those sessions differently than you would a standard classroom?

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@lars3eb @misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp @Minecraft The addiction is real. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@MsEhuber Love the artful psychology in teaching. But remember anyone can be a teacher…#heavysarcasm #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@missplott @covili giving out best tweet of #utedchat at the end

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@covili - yeah, lets just say it is not the device I'm tweeting with these days. #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@lars3eb @PokemonGoApp @jedikermit @Minecraft Don’t get it if you’re afraid of addiction. It’s the street drug of the app world. #utedchat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

A1 get students going with an activity in Google docs or slides, sometimes even sheets. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Late to the party... Brady Farr-Partnership Facilitator/Instructional Coach- Alpine School District #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@jedikermit @misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp I recently got hooked on He-Man & the Tappers of the Universe iOS game. #guiltyPleasure #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:13 PM EDT

So jealous that practically every other district gets to use Google Apps. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@lars3eb @misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp I downloaded that Monday! hahaha #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@jedikermit All of my PD classes start with goal for training and some type of ice-breaker. Helpful when teaching adults. #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@jedikermit to some degree, can't really review lesson from day before, but try to assess knowledge and get them thinking #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Depends on how long the PD session is. If it's only 1 hour it's hard to justify too much. #UTedChat https://t.co/29DybZyPl5

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:12 PM EDT

#UTedchat those of you that do PD, do you start those sessions differently than you would a standard classroom?

plumhof Sep 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT

#utedchat haven't been here in awhile, hi everyone!

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Q2 How do you arrange your classroom to help w/ student learning? Do you use #FlexSeating or have you considered it? #UTedChat

AssignmentHelpN Sep 14 @ 11:15 PM EDT

5 Major EdTech Highlights From Apple Keynote '16 https://t.co/RrF7jP6BsA #csk8 #UTedchat #swiftplaygrounds #AfricaEd https://t.co/4JC3Uw3ldr

massignmenthelp Sep 14 @ 11:15 PM EDT

How to make good impression in first day of college https://t.co/4DYTb3Dv2s #EdChat SD #UTedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:15 PM EDT

@jedikermit @misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp Isn't it amazing? And yet totally silly. I'm totally hooked! #80sChild #UTedChat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:15 PM EDT

@covili @jedikermit especially adults that don't know each other #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@jedikermit I always start my PD with a snack…JK I work for @GraniteSchools ;) #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2 #FlexSeating is one of the only times I complain about class size...more the size of the actual room. #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: Traditional seating during whole-group instruction, flexible seating during independent work #utedchat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2. Wish I had room for #flexseating. Table groups. Not much I can do with 40 kids . Some kids sit in the PC lab, not enough room. #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: My rule is SOS- they need to be safe, on-task, and (where I can) see them. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

Welcome back @plumhof! It has been a while! #UTedChat #washk12

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A3 I thought about flex seating but not with this class. Their a little too social for it. So just desks and floor:) #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: my Ss sat in tables of 5-6. #FlexSeating is an interesting concept - I'd need to research it before applying it #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2 #FlexSeating ...there are only so many ways you can fit 40 7th graders into a 400 square foot room. And I've tried bunkdesks. #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: Always in collaborative groups. I made a table for myself in the middle instead of using my desk. #utedchat

jessicaallen185 Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@NetanyaElise #utedchat I too do morning meetings with my kids. I feel it's a great morning starter to get the kids ready for the day.

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @jedikermit @GraniteSchools I usually do take snacks and treats for my #sedck12 PD stuff. #UTedChat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: I want to take out desks & do just #flexseating but I have a small classroom & many Ss #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2 - Love the seating arrangement of semi-circles for the past 2 years of Edcamp Utah. Love to get people talking. #utedchat

plumhof Sep 14 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@lars3eb too long! Busy summer and start of the new year! #washk12 #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

A2 I would have Ss sit in place that best helped them learn, I determined seating chart based on their behavior and needs #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@jedikermit I understand you #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@lars3eb @misterlarsen @PokemonGoApp They had me at He-Man. And Transformers. Add GI Joe and Thundercats, I'm in. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

I love this! I think @_SeriousGiggles is similar! #UTedChat https://t.co/XwnGXhmZTh

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: My rule is SOS- they need to be safe, on-task, and (where I can) see them. #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@jessicaallen185 I also love that kids feel like people will notice if they're there or not. Builds a classroom community. #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

A2 cntd: I like using tables for collaboration - my Ss were always working together and interacting #UTedChat https://t.co/YauiPYp8qg

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

A2 Encourage teachers to arrange students in a way the 4 c's can be accomplished- #UTedChat https://t.co/Pmixk8r0NU

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@MrJFawson @covili yeah, mixing Ts from across schools and districts, you need to have some kind of icebreaker happening. #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2: Also, minimal decor. I like clean, calm, and simple. I had many kids thank me. I’m not the stereotypical elementary teacher. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Speaking of Edcamp Utah… #blatantplug #utedchat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2 I teach in the lab with assigned seating. One reason I love Google so much. They don't need to sit together to work together #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@covili Yeah, Jared! When can I sign up for #edcamput? What's the date again? #utedchat

jessicaallen185 Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

A1. when I was a teacher I started with a morning meeting, and a quick math activity of th topic for the day #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@covili date? #toolazytolookup #hereletmegooglethatforyou #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

A2 I thought about flex seating but didn't think this class could handle it. So we are using traditional desks and floor. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Quick reminder that Edcamp Utah is on Nov. 12th. Registration available on Oct. 1st - spread the word. https://t.co/byVyMQIVLr #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@DaniKSloan @covili oh good, I wasn't the only one. :) #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Yay! So excited for #EdCampUT! #utedchat https://t.co/6G6XKg6pIa

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Quick reminder that Edcamp Utah is on Nov. 12th. Registration available on Oct. 1st - spread the word. https://t.co/byVyMQIVLr #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@jedikermit #nailedit #utedchat https://t.co/Law4sYkgvW

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A2: Room is wide open, all seats stack and tables fold + modular. I can move everything away for activities. #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A2: I teach my students how to move desks, then depending on the activity we can create tables, rows, etc. Takes a little practice #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@erica_laufer I see these Ts pics of their rooms with sofas and hammocks and coffee shops...can't do that in most Utah schools #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#Bunkdesks #EverythingisAwesome #utedchat https://t.co/6HX2W8g39t

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@jedikermit #nailedit #utedchat https://t.co/Law4sYkgvW

jessicaallen185 Sep 14 @ 11:22 PM EDT

#UTedchat Well I like putting my kids in groups to make it easier for activities. Small groups I found to be easier to manage. Like 3-4 kids

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:22 PM EDT

@misterlarsen my boys grew to love my pink classroom! I was very sad when I had to take all my stuff down and pack up my room 😭 #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@jedikermit I would love that. I repurposed car seats in mine the kids love them. #niftyseats #utedchat

amorrill Sep 14 @ 11:23 PM EDT

A2 Angelique from Slcsd, 1:1 ipad school, 32 students, small classroom, not much flexibility #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@Chronicbeard I love the sound of that. Hopefully things are moving in that direction. #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:23 PM EDT

I’m curious how many of you have choices in room arrangement - doesn’t desk count determine a lot of it? #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@erica_laufer Very nice. #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:24 PM EDT

@covili My principal was open to having fewer desks than students but I'm still not comfortable with the idea. #utedchat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:24 PM EDT

#utedchat, little choice with tables and no room. @covili

tpyfer Sep 14 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Just stalking #utedchat tonight

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Q3 Collaboration can help w/ stress levels when done properly. Do you regularly collab w/ other Ts? Has it helped you? #UTedChat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:25 PM EDT

@NetanyaElise Wow - I have that situation in my college class right now. It’s tough. #utedchat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A2: I got the classroom I always dreamed of - I love being able to move everything. great for collaboration #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:25 PM EDT

@covili My room had 37 desks (usually 39-40 Ss)...you could do rows or a U-shape or the Red Sea. Pretty much it. #utedchat

jessicaallen185 Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@FarrBfarr #Utedchat Thanks for this! I haven't ever seen it. I believe it will be helpful for sure.

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@covili And if I *wanted* to get rid of desks and try something innovative, couldn't bc there's not storage elsewhere for 37 desks #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@covili Just to clarify, I kept all my desks. I just considered cutting back when looking at flexible seating. #utedchat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@jedikermit I'll send a photo of the classroom to you when I get there tomorrow. #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

A3: Always! All of us are smarter than any of us! Sharing and bouncing ideas off other teachers is a necessity for me! #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

A3:Being a new Ts I have a mentor but I regularly talk to others because we always learn from each other #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:26 PM EDT

@Chronicbeard Is it a newer building, or did they just do a recent reno? Sounds fantastic. #utedchat

MsEhuber Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

#utedchat, excited to read these all tomorrow...way too tired tonight!

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A3: I’ve always had collaborative/amazing teams. It makes all the difference in teaching. You can only be so good as an island. #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A3: I love collaborating but I've found that I collaborate a lot outside of my building. Hello twitter teachers! #utedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A3 Some of my best projects were collaborations with other departments. Loved mixing ideas with other teachers. #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A3: Always collaborating and bouncing ideas off of each other. That is how we build trust and learn from each other as educators. #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

@tpyfer Nothing wrong with stalking, Tami. (notice the comma) #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:27 PM EDT

@jessicaallen185 Glad you feel it will be useful :) #UTedChat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:28 PM EDT

@jedikermit It's a new remodel. #utedchat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:28 PM EDT

A3 Anyone who doesn't needs to start. Being an edtech instructor I get to go into classes with teachers and teach. It is awesome! #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3 I'm small school so we collaborate all the time but we only have on T for each grade. Love getting ideas from other Ts #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3 some of my best experiences come through collaboration, frequently across curriculum areas. We need to work together more. #utedchat

LynnSmargis Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

Hey all! Coming in this year as #edtechcoach in PCSD #UTedchat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

@UENpd we collaborate all the time with our classes. I can’t imagine trying to work alone. Our best ideas come through sharing #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3: I think it would be safe to assume that everyone participating in #utedchat likes to collaborate. #bestpd #utedchatsquad

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3: love collaborating with my fellow STSs on Fridays with @EdTechGSD and globally on Twitter & fb groups #UTedChat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3- Thoughts to reflect on - #UTedChat https://t.co/0VlrFSzpEE

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3 "real world" learning isn't divided up into discrete fields (sci w/o math, history w/o ELA) -- but that's how school's set up #utedchat

amorrill Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3 love my team collab time, miss it when it doesn't happen #utedchat

marko_with_a_k Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

#utedchat my hope is that one of the best things of the service centers is the collaboration it brings between districts

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3 working more with other Ts in the building (and out, via PLN etc) makes that learning more real world for the kids. And us. #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

I have the best group ever to collaborate with @DaniKSloan @covili makes everyones life better #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:31 PM EDT

AMEN #utedchat https://t.co/7Oo3g4ooRp

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3 "real world" learning isn't divided up into discrete fields (sci w/o math, history w/o ELA) -- but that's how school's set up #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:31 PM EDT

@mrstbauerly It's so good. That was at comic con last week. My son makes a great Finn, and I was a last minute Peppermint Butler #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Love these! Thanks for sharing. #utedchat https://t.co/OhbvqN6sia

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3- Thoughts to reflect on - #UTedChat https://t.co/0VlrFSzpEE

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Good evening #utedchat! First time joining the chat. Thanks to @sandeeteach for inviting me! Hoping to catch the last 30 minutes. :)

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:32 PM EDT

@misterlarsen ...that specialization is still beneficial--I'm a much better history teacher than ELA...but we can reach out. #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:33 PM EDT

@marcihouseman @sandeeteach Welcome Marci! #utedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:34 PM EDT

@marcihouseman @sandeeteach Welcome to #utedchat Marci. Good job recruiting Sandy!

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:34 PM EDT

@jedikermit I’m w/you. Integration is the way to go. Can’t think of the last time I had a life problem that was content-exclusive. #utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Collaborative learning! So important! #UTedChat #leadupchat #KidsDeserveIt https://t.co/rCxdCSMAPC

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:30 PM EDT

A3- Thoughts to reflect on - #UTedChat https://t.co/0VlrFSzpEE

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q4 A great Admin can really help us to succeed in the classroom. How can we help our Admins be more involved w/ our classes & Ss? #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:35 PM EDT

A4: Invite them in! Kids love to show off what they're learning. #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: Invite admins in for fun activities, to teach a lesson, or join a student group. #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

There is power in working closely with those doing the same thing (i.e grade levels), but the power increases when it expands. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

@marcihouseman A favorite quote of mine is "The smartest person in the room is the room." We can learn a lot from one another! #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4 invite them in. I've seen classes w signs saying "visitors ALWAYS welcome" -- don't make your room a hidden place. #utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

@jedikermit @sandeeteach Thanks!! Excited to add #UTedChat educators to my #PLN now that I call UT home. 😄

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: Invite them in other than for formal obser #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: Admins love to participate. My fave moments were texts from Ts telling me to come check out the cool things they were doing. #utedchat

MrJFawson Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

@lars3eb A4 share successes they see enough of the other, invite them in #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A4 if you have an amazing lesson that's not timed w your admin observation, tell them to come anyway! You're good. Show them. #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A4: I appreciate admins who spend *meaningful* time in my classroom and recognize our hard work. Not just one observation a year #UTedChat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:37 PM EDT

@covili @sandeeteach Thanks! Sandy and I connected on #leadupchat before I ever realized we would be moving to UT. She is awesome! #UTedChat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A4 some of my Teachers invite the principal in to read or review goals with Ss. The more time they are in the classroom the better #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:38 PM EDT

If only ALL admins could be this great. I've usually gotten lucky with good admins.. usually 😉#UTedChat https://t.co/3C0yghqXYI

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: Admins love to participate. My fave moments were texts from Ts telling me to come check out the cool things they were doing. #utedchat

bwe545 Sep 14 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Hi. Sorry I'm late, I just remembered that #UTedChat was today

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:38 PM EDT

@missplott Agreed. I've had admins say "you're so great" and I say "you don't KNOW that..." Because they never come by. #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A4: Have students invite them in to check out their learning, projects, accomplishments. #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM EDT

@missplott Better than them thinking I'm terrible, I suppose... #utedchat

LynnSmargis Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Tell SS they get extra points for sharing what they did in class w admin LOL #UTedchat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A3: There's a great culture of collaboration @rowlandhall. I expect to be working with peers regularly. #utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:39 PM EDT

@FarrBfarr Totally agree! The wisdom is in the room & sometimes room doesn't even have walls...no barriers 2 learning via @twitter #UTedChat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A4- Get specific feedback from Admin on formal/informal observations-reflect on Utah Effective Teaching Standards with them #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:40 PM EDT

@Chronicbeard You work with Rebecca Travis at all? I was with her when she was in Granite for several years. Great teacher. #utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Absolutely! When I was a principal, my favorite place to be was where the magic happens...classrooms! #UTedChat https://t.co/kHIwzW926i

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: Admins love to participate. My fave moments were texts from Ts telling me to come check out the cool things they were doing. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:41 PM EDT

@marcihouseman @twitter Being open minded to new ideas/perspectives can be a game changer #UTedChat

mscraftynerd Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Hi all! Joining late...had class and got distracted answering emails... #UTedChat

amorrill Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A4 my new admin is very tech savvy, I always invite to class to see students's work #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A4 I wish my principal had time to just visit. He's busy teaching his own class half day. Try to send him updates of what we do #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Oh hi banana choco toffee muffins right out of the oven #UTedChat https://t.co/USLk4SBVlN

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:43 PM EDT

As an optimist we’ll say there are 17 minutes of great #utedchat left. https://t.co/GIlf53IbMR

mscraftynerd Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Hi all! Joining late...had class and got distracted answering emails... #UTedChat

downrightdave - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:43 PM EDT

@jedikermit I'll be right over! #UTedChat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A4: having an admin who "gets" my teaching style, who is not afraid to drop in anytime, and advocate re innovation and funding. #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:44 PM EDT

@jedikermit ummm, I think I need that recipe. And you could drop one in inter office mail if you'd like, too #justsayin #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Question 5 coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:44 PM EDT

What makes that qualify as a muffin and not a cupcake? #utedchat #semantics https://t.co/ERg3DivfW7

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Oh hi banana choco toffee muffins right out of the oven #UTedChat https://t.co/USLk4SBVlN

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q5 If we can effectively work w/ parents we are often more successful as teachers. What is your TOP tip to working w/ parents? #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

@misterlarsen the...nutrition? #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

@misterlarsen Glass is always "half-full" - right :) #UTedChat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

@jedikermit I like your style. I think we need to collaborate. Any chance you have an extra muffin? #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

This is every valentine I got from 1978-present. #utedchat https://t.co/hUU8jdUuK3

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:45 PM EDT

@jedikermit I like your style. I think we need to collaborate. Any chance you have an extra muffin? #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A5: Establishing contact before Ss may become a problem, also saving documenting and evidence for later from Ss work #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A5 Remembering that the student we teach is the child they love more than anything #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

I like the idea of #muffinmail. @jedikermit has now invented a double decker desk and muffin mail. #utedchat #goals https://t.co/MmpTI4Hxum

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:44 PM EDT

@jedikermit ummm, I think I need that recipe. And you could drop one in inter office mail if you'd like, too #justsayin #UTedChat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Q5: Consistent communication. That means anecdotal, positive, and negative. @ClassDojo is my favorite way to do all of that. #utedchat

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A5: Reach out to parents at the first thing - before there are any problems or issues - so they know you care about their kid. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A5 - Communicate, communicate, communicate - Encourage my Ts to send home AT least one positive contact within 1st 2wks of school #UTedChat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

@misterlarsen GSD should really take better care of me. I'm movin' on up! #notactually #contracts #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @jedikermit yes! Let's make #muffinmail a thing! I'm sure a Tupperware container would get it to me safely! #utedchat

bwe545 Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A5. I started using @BloomzApp after hearing it from @coolcatteacher. It's been so easy to talk w/Ps and keep them informed #utedchat

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A5: I think we have to be HONEST and PURPOSEFUL with parents. Too many teachers tip toe around/avoid the difficult conversations. #utedchat

LynnSmargis Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Parents always appreciate good meaningful communication #UTedchat

mscraftynerd Sep 14 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Q5: They need to know that you care and are really trying to help their child. Communication is key- to the point of overbearing. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:48 PM EDT

@DaniKSloan Being proactive is HUGE! #UTedChat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A5: I learned about making positive parent deposits from @atylerhowe. Choose 5 Ss per week, send home a positive email or call. #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:48 PM EDT

I agree 100% #utedchat https://t.co/YLDf6Y1fjo

effort2learn Sep 14 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A5: I think we have to be HONEST and PURPOSEFUL with parents. Too many teachers tip toe around/avoid the difficult conversations. #utedchat

amorrill Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A5 constant communication, clear expectations, more positive comments to negative #utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A5: Listen. Without worrying about what you will say next. Intentional listening can break down walls & build bridges. #UTedChat @lars3eb

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @atylerhowe Tyler's legit. As these people go. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

@LynnSmargis Love the combination of "meaningful" and "communication"... #UTedChat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A5: couldn't have said it better myself. Preach it @DaniKSloan 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #utedchat https://t.co/QtpFw8QlQK

DaniKSloan Sep 14 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A5: Reach out to parents at the first thing - before there are any problems or issues - so they know you care about their kid. #utedchat

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LynnSmargis Sep 14 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Taking on the issue and finding a resolution with a parent allows teachers to move on #UTedchat

Chronicbeard Sep 14 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A5: Tap into parents who have energy about your classroom. Guest speakers, field trips, etc. It pays to nurture a village. #utedchat

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A5 I think positive communication is as much or more important, because too often it is forgotten!😃 #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:51 PM EDT

@amorrill Now that students can share their work too, I love how easy it is to show off what they're doing. #utedchat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:51 PM EDT

I feel like I’ve heard this a few times from my wife :) #utedchat https://t.co/vyz5LRtlLj

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A5: Listen. Without worrying about what you will say next. Intentional listening can break down walls & build bridges. #UTedChat @lars3eb

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Recipe for the aforetweeted Banana Choco-Toffee Mini Muffins: https://t.co/8QSlPu55Dy #utedchat #yourewelcome #idontdeliver #sometimesbabies

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:52 PM EDT

@jamesballif Great comment James. Some positive communication with parents early in the school year goes a long way…#utedchat

marcihouseman Sep 14 @ 11:53 PM EDT

@misterlarsen @lars3eb 😂 I've diffused many an angry parent by applying the communication tools learned through marriage! 👍🏼 #UTedChat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Question 6 - a bonus question - coming up in 1 minute… #UTedChat

trev_mackenzie Sep 14 @ 11:54 PM EDT

@jedikermit absolutely! #UTedchat

lars3eb - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Q6 If we’re relaxed & having fun our Ss will also have fun. How do you plan to relax & have FUN this year, outside of school? #UTedChat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:55 PM EDT

@covili @jamesballif Early and often- positives deposits build the bank account quickly-when withdraws happen/doesn't bankrupt you #UTedChat

misterlarsen Sep 14 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Have to duck out early. Twin duty. Another great #utedchat as usual. https://t.co/AgKj04kTug

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Thanks @lars3eb for a great #utedchat tonight. I’m ready to for my best school year ever! Next week @misterlarsen asks Is Tech Working?

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:56 PM EDT

@misterlarsen Nice seeing you here Chris -- have a good night! #utedchat

erica_laufer Sep 14 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A6: Picked up mtn biking & camping this summer. Snwbording in the winter #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A6 Outdoors time -- bc spending too much time inside already this school year. Gym -- bc I don't want to die. LEGO -- bc LEGO #utedchat

NetanyaElise Sep 14 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A6: Getting outside as much as possible and reading things besides student work. #utedchat

missplott Sep 14 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A6: having a life outside of work is so important. I make time for friends and family and try not to bring work home with me #UTedChat

covili - Moderator Sep 14 @ 11:57 PM EDT

I relax every week with a little #utedchat - good for what ales you!

jamesballif Sep 14 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A6 #salttosaint 404 miles 36 hours with my cycling team of 8! Can't wait. #utedchat

jedikermit Sep 14 @ 11:58 PM EDT

@jamesballif Maybe you misunderstood the word "relax" #utedchat

ckirgan5 Sep 14 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A6 Spending time with family, waiting for my first grandbaby to appear. Love reading for fun. #utedchat

FarrBfarr Sep 14 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A6 - Balance of my time/family time - taking care of myself in all domains - regular exercise is a game changer for me #UTedChat

trev_mackenzie Sep 14 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A6: spend time with my sons in all sorts of fun ways! #UTedchat https://t.co/AXu81wbj7m

mscraftynerd Sep 14 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A6: I'm planning to go to Europe for spring break. Unfortunately my family is all still in school so I won't get to see them much #UTedChat