#OREdChat Archive | Participate

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat! Glad you are here. Please introduce yourself.

participatechat Mar 12 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #OREdChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/eadbGGsYnJ

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hi! Tisha HS Culinary Tr & Lead in Medford, OR! Love the #oredchat crew!

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hi All! I am KathiSue, Oregon Online Teacher and retired MS Admin. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hey #OrEdChat friends! Heather Marrs third grade teacher and edtech teacher leader in Southern Oregon! So excited for tonight's chat!

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Lauren,K-4 Rdg T, joining from STL, MO #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Q1: How do you open doors for kids to help them reach their full potential? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:33 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Jamie from North Medford High School, Senior English teacher :-)

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:33 PM EDT

A1 help them discover their strengths, even those they don't know they have yet. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:33 PM EDT

A1: Offer a variety of ways to learn and show learning so that Ss can experience more and find out what their strengths are #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Yes! #OrEdChat

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:33 PM EDT

A1 help them discover their strengths, even those they don't know they have yet. #OrEdChat

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

A1: Kids need to know they matter to you! Spend time getting to know them from day 1. Be present! #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Q1 again. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1:Focus on what each Ss can do & build from there :-)

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Hi @LeachTeach4 and @joannavrteaches! Glad you are here!! #OrEdChat

In reply to @LeachTeach4, @joannavrteaches

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:35 PM EDT

A1:I do surveys o find out their interests and let Ss design own learning environment. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:36 PM EDT

It's so important for kids to see where they are already successful. #OrEdChat

In reply to @LeachTeach4

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:36 PM EDT

It's not too late to join in on #orEdChat right now!! #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Q2: How have you felt the power of being noticed? How did you feel? How did it change you? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Shawna. Pre-k/kindergarten readiness educator from Phoenix Arizona!! Ready to learn and connect #OrEdChat

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: Build relationships and form trust at the beginning. #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Q1 again. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A2: It made me feel like my ideas and thoughts are valued. It gave me courage to continue to take risks. #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2:Being noticed validates my efforts :-)

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Welcome! Glad you're here. #OrEdChat

In reply to @Hudsonwife16

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A2:I have been recognized nationally and at the state level. It made me feel special.It validated my being. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A2: Weird place but...I have felt it on Twitter. The response I get from my PLN is so powerful! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Q2: How have you felt the power of being noticed? How did you feel? How did it change you? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: The door is always open! It's up to them what happens while they are inside. I just foster it #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A2: This week I was awarded Outstanding Tch in a Specialized Area. Nominated by colleagues & it feels good to be acknowledged. #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Helps me keep pushing forward in new ways :-) #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:38 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2:Being noticed validates my efforts :-)

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A2 cont'd: It makes me feel valued, appreciated, like I'm not alone, gives me encouragement, gives me people to celebrate with! #OrEdChat

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A2: My Voxer and Twitter PLN has helped me grow exponentially through their encouragement & support. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Q2 again #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2: I feel real good but I don't get noticed anymore. Since I'm good I don't get noticed. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

That is so awesome!! Congratulations!! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A2: This week I was awarded Outstanding Tch in a Specialized Area. Nominated by colleagues & it feels good to be acknowledged. #OrEdChat

BarbaraGruener Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Howdy #oredchat Great Q! A2: I got this note from a 4th grade boy and it made me NOT want to retire this year! #makeadifference

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2 noticed in a + way was empowering and helped inspire me want to grow, work harder, etc. Noticed in a - way made me wither. #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Q2: How have you felt the power of being noticed? How did you feel? How did it change you? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Hi @BarbaraGruener Thanks for joining in!! #OrEdChat

In reply to @BarbaraGruener

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:41 PM EDT

I agree. Somehow Twitter lets me feel braver to take risks. #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A2(cont) I had a former S approach me today at a breakfast. He stated that I am the reason he chose to teach. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

lmhawkhill Mar 12 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1: Develop positive RELATIONSHIPS & the Ss will Trust you to increase their knowledge & capacity. #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Q1 again. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:42 PM EDT

These are the precious treasures that mean so much. #OrEdChat

In reply to @BarbaraGruener

lmhawkhill Mar 12 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Lenette from Louisiana joining in! #OrEdChat

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Funny how more people glimpse into my class on Twitter than in your my building. Being connected is powerful thing! #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:41 PM EDT

I agree. Somehow Twitter lets me feel braver to take risks. #OrEdChat
In reply to @hmarrs24

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:42 PM EDT

I agree! I get more encouragement from all of you than at my school 😏 #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q3: Share a time when you invested in someone and felt the "ripples". #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Hey Lenette! Glad you made it! #OrEdChat @lmhawkhill

In reply to @lmhawkhill

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Welcome @lmhawkhill . Glad you're here. #OrEdChat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: Often it comes from parents. Touching comments about how their children have changed in my classroom. #pride #oredchat

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Both of my children have chosen careers in teaching. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:44 PM EDT

That's a bummer. That's why our PLN is so powerful. #OrEdChat

In reply to @Hudsonwife16

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A3: I've been investing in a neighboring teacher. Teacher her to use tech in her class. It has been amazing!..... #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q3: Share a time when you invested in someone and felt the "ripples". #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

jkjohnsonbell Mar 12 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A2: I felt appreciated this weekend at #ecet2or. If you see it next year, apply and nominate a friend. #OrEdChat

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:44 PM EDT

3rd grade teacher way out here in MA. Bracing for the blizzard and checking in on #oredchat. #Coast2Coast #PLN

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A3: Post about my 4th grade T and how her impact still ripples. https://t.co/QSB7iHeNmZ #Oredchat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A3: I used my experience to help a new hire only to be made to feel like a know it all brown noser #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Glad you're here. Be safe. #OrEdChat

In reply to @McNulty1977

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A3 cont'd: It's like she's a new teacher! She had one foot out the door and now she is fun to work with and her Ss love her class! #OrEdChat

lmhawkhill Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A2: We're just like the kids: EXCITED. it validated my hard work & passion. Didn't change me, gave me the desire to do more. #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Q2: How have you felt the power of being noticed? How did you feel? How did it change you? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

EDUcre8ive Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Is this just starting? Shoot got tuck in 3 littles. But John Kline from WeVideo will be trying to join in...#oredchat

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A3: So many, it is hard to choose one. I guess former Ss who have become teachers and my children. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Q3 again #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

BarbaraGruener Mar 12 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A3: When we became a National School of Character, I mentored the district next door. Now they have 2 NSOCs and 3 more SSOCs. Yay! #OrEdChat

jkjohnsonbell Mar 12 @ 11:46 PM EDT

have you tried an #ObserveMe sign? #OrEdChat

In reply to @tishrich

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:46 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A3: Every time a student graduates when they didn't think they would, it encourages Ss the next year who doubt themselves

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Hi John! Those littles don't like the time change! I have 2 of my own :) #OrEdChat @EDUcre8ive

In reply to @EDUcre8ive

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3: Presenting more on the power of gamification and being a connected educator. Sparks ignite more sparks. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Welcome. We're here until the top of the hour. Glad you're here. #OrEdChat

In reply to @EDUcre8ive

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

And you are very good at what you do. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @tishrich

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Q4: What is one thing you wish people knew? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

lmhawkhill Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3: Coaching a Ts who was in desperate need of support. Worked together & the excitement is surreal w/ impact on Ss learning. #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q3: Share a time when you invested in someone and felt the "ripples". #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3 when each of my student teachers get their first teaching jobs I felt so proud. Their success was something to celebrate. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q3: Share a time when you invested in someone and felt the "ripples". #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

EDUcre8ive Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

While I'm here - any So. OR Ts or Tosas want to present on WeVideo at the SOU event this spring? Let me know - we can support you. #OrEdChat

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3: Had a girl refuse to join my class once. Had learned to fear men due to father. Invested in her, setting a better example. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A4: Sometimes it gets lonely since I don't have a grade level partner. #OrEdChat

awelcome Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4 - If you believe in it - do it….even if colleagues don’t, do what’s best for kids! #OrEdChat #KidsDeserveIt

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4: Sometimes Ts are discouraged by Ss lack of growth, but I've known them since Kdg. Kids have made a lot of growth. #OredChat

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4: I wish I hadn't retired when I did.I miss my own classroom even though I have several online classes. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3b) One year later for an essay on "Who is Your Hero?" She wrote about me. Can't beat that. #oredchat

In reply to @McNulty1977

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4: being ignored sucks. Even though I know I'm a great teacher at least come see it for yourself #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Awesome.... #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @McNulty1977

awelcome Mar 12 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A4 - As a teacher I didn’t always listen to my heart - outside noise got it….I should have listened inside more! #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:51 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A4:That ALL Ss are capable of doing amazing things if you encourage and support them...they are all worth it! ♡

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: I wish people knew how amazing they are! Love this video: Obvious to us, Amazing to others. https://t.co/x1O9gJ3Dig #oredchat

EDUcre8ive Mar 12 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: wish everybody knew how important they are. The mission is a community. Any soul who feels disconnected-we all lose a little #OrEdChat

BarbaraGruener Mar 12 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: Energy flows where attention goes. So choose joy, be cheerful and passionate wherever you go and pass it on. #OrEdChat #KidsDeserveIt

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Q5: After reading chapters 13-15, what questions or reflections do you have? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

lmhawkhill Mar 12 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4: KIDS MATTER ALWAYS! No matter what we are going through! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Q4: What is one thing you wish people knew? #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Mar 12 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A5: Haven't read it yet but I want to! #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4: My dream job would be teaching kids in the morning and coaching/guiding teachers in the afternoon! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A5: I am so thankful for my relationships on #OrEdChat and with my PLN. .#kidsdeserveit

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4: It is not always about scores and data. There are bigger, more important things at play in so many of these kids. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:53 PM EDT

AGREED!! #OrEdChat

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4: It is not always about scores and data. There are bigger, more important things at play in so many of these kids. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:53 PM EDT

You need to read it. It's an easy read, and really inspiring. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @Hudsonwife16

awelcome Mar 12 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A5 - Please let me know if you have any questions, I’d love to connect about our book - @voxer is best! #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @voxer

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Your encouragement has been so rewarding. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @awelcome, @voxer

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Is your Voxer handle the same as your twitter? #OrEdChat

In reply to @awelcome

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Thanks, Adam! #oredchat

awelcome Mar 12 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A5 - Please let me know if you have any questions, I’d love to connect about our book - @voxer is best! #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit
In reply to @voxer

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Anyone else going to be at #NCCE17 in Portland in a few weeks? #OrEdChat

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:56 PM EDT

I am! I am! :-) #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Anyone else going to be at #NCCE17 in Portland in a few weeks? #OrEdChat

awelcome Mar 12 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Thanks for talking #kidsdeserveit on your #OrEdChat we appreciate it!

In reply to @KathiSueSummers, @voxer

KathiSueSummers Mar 12 @ 11:57 PM EDT

I wish. I will be in another state working with teachers. . #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @hmarrs24

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:57 PM EDT

How about #ISTE2017 #kidsdeserveit #OrEdChat

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:58 PM EDT

I'll be at #ISTE2017 too! Can't wait! #oredchat

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:57 PM EDT

How about #ISTE2017 #kidsdeserveit #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Next week we will be talking about Chap. 16-18 with @KathiSueSummers! If you want to sign up to moderate #OrEdChat https://t.co/cn4KwQHB2w

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:58 PM EDT

I'm loving it so much that I talked my Prin into buying copies for a staff book study. Sharing the #kidsdeserveit love. #OrEdChat

In reply to @awelcome

McNulty1977 Mar 12 @ 11:58 PM EDT

It is on my list to read too. Have heard so many good things. #kidsdeserveit #oredchat

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz, @Hudsonwife16

hmarrs24 - Moderator Mar 12 @ 11:58 PM EDT

I'm hoping so!! Waiting for a final decision :) #OrEdChat

joannavrteaches Mar 12 @ 11:57 PM EDT

How about #ISTE2017 #kidsdeserveit #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #OrEdChat tonight. Grow your PLN & follow tonight's participants.

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:59 PM EDT

#OrEdChat local folks, join us next week for:

tishrich Mar 12 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting! Great chat! #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Mar 12 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #OrEdChat tonight. Grow your PLN & follow tonight's participants.

LeachTeach4 Mar 12 @ 11:59 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Also... :-)