#2PencilChat Archive
The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
Tuesday September 13, 2016
Hey - If you only see questions & not me tonight, my power may be going out imminently! Say hi anyway! https://t.co/LOWljS47Bx
Hey ! Sean in St. Augustine, FL, hoping the power stays on...
Holy Moo Cow! I made it! Join from Cupertino, home of everything Apple but from Indiana
Hey Katie, thanks for the reminder!
Hi! Adam from Va. K-12 Principal
Hi to the crew! Cathy from NJ - Grade 8 ELA.
Hello - Hugo Torres teaching 5th grade from Illinois! :D
Right? It's precarious looking...
Hi everyone! Emily from Michigan State, almost a teacher but not quite yet :)
A1: I take Sunday to meal prep for the week! It's extremely helpful.
Good evening friends! Following the questions for a bit as I go for a walk with my lovely daughter!💜😘 https://t.co/Yil2WvtyQX
Hey there! I went to MSU for freshman & sophomore years.
Hiya Yucky rainy day today ☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️ Jo from Wednesday here!
A1. Plan a lot of small healthy snacks that you can grab on the run. Helps the cravings
A1: I bring in a variety if healthy snacks during week but allow an escape on weekends
A1: Ugh, I try to stay busy so I am not temtpted and keep a LOT of healthy options in my office (hummus, veggies, coffee...)
yep much damage to the house?
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
We have a late start this mrn due to parent teacher night last night so here i am
I am the one who will complain that there are doughnuts but be salty if there's only fruit
Nice! I hope they let you shop...
Hi Everyone! Popping in because I haven't been here in so long and I miss you all
Hello!
A1: I actually never eat it! LOL I always bring snacks and lunch.
A1) Aha. You have hit on my downfall.
I try and avoid running up credit with school canteen and don't acrry cash to school
A1 I hafta plan out week based on cals, and still, chocolate calls...post-40 calorie counting has been tricker. WIllpower, plz.
We don't have hot lunch and i don't eat in the teachers room every day
try? it's not hard in this business. Some days just fly by suddenly realise not eaten nor gone to bathroom!
Hello everyone popping in before school starts Rizza here from Philippines
I have to say aside from yard duty never visit the canteen
Hahaha... I can drive a manual too 😊
My danger time is recess.
By lunch I'm not hungry but at recess I'm famished.
Need to avoid staffroom then.
Hello! Bronwyn from CT! First time here. Is there a focus for this chat?
see -told you! we always make big plans to eat lunch in lunch room at least 3xwk -never happens
Monday yard duty is in canteen. temptation very high.
Yeah, that's my problem...
Yay! I finally made it to one of my favorite chats! Eric here from Brazil.
Hi Bronwyn..that's a load questions! Sometimes we get off topic. lol https://t.co/sjDqsh70Wk
Hello! Bronwyn from CT! First time here. Is there a focus for this chat?
hello happy to be spending the morning with you all
I always wish I was one of "those" people who have restraint..
Howdy! It's 4 tech lovers remembering tech isn't always the answer...tonight, it's taking care of yourself 1st.
One! I eat those things like popcorn if I see them.
A1:Take apples and bananas with me & granola bars for snacks.Salad/small sandwich.So far so good but just wait till Halloween!
A2 i commit my Tues and Thurs for workout and 10min yoga in other days
A2 I am just ugly without exercise in my life. I have to make time, even if it is 4:45 in the am
A2 What I really need is a local cycling buddy. I ride my bike more consistently if it's to avoid letting someone down.
I also find I'm a comfort junk eater so if I've been stressed eating is not good
A2: Exercise needs to be a priority even if it is only a 20 min. walk.
A2 yep, no this Q I cannot answer - I'm skipping it - I will always find some other excuse
A2: I bought a gym membership & have lost no weight. My sister says it's because I have to actually GO to the gym
Yes! Partners provide accoitability
LOL! yeah I think that's the key -
A2 I've gotten out of my bicycling habit... once I build up momentum again, the wheels should keep rolling.
Q1: Usually pack lunch, eat at my desk. When there are special treats in the faculty room, I'm going to try to just take half.
I am so good at finding an excuse I actually found a different route 2 work so I don't pass da gym where I signed up
I am back at the gym. For me, it is a frugal thing..I pay, I need to go.
I deliberately avoid mechanical equipment when doing farm chores.
Wheelbarrow hay run is a 1500m walk, half up steep hill
Sometimes I get defiant about it, and grab the biggest one and stuff it in my mouth.
Trying to take care of myself; missed the gym today, but I make more days than not
A2: I leave right at staff dismissal and come home and do a 20 min workout. (today was Pilates), my goal currently 4/7 days
What I need is someone to follow me around & slap food outta my hand & drag me to the gym
Funny that maybe you should talk to she seems to have all the good excuses!!
I can hear sirens here Sean which means either tree on road or car over side of hill (in this weather)
This is so me. I hear you. Stress eating is the worst.
I saw that and laughed out loud. Again, I am ugly if I don't go and no one wants to see that.
I have a pedometer on my phone. Goal: 12000 steps a day
Means i walk around class a lot more as conscious of this
A2: Here is what I have done. It is a little cheaper to find a personal trainer here in Brazil, so I hired one.
A2:So far not really succeeding at this.Have an elliptical at home but evening workouts not very long.Take my dog out 4 walks 😟
Let's hope it's tree on road!
My fitness is much better in summer when I have more time. Does walking the school count?????
A2 Struggling w/ this one after several years of persistent injuries keeping me from running. Bought a bike this summer.
hahaha sure, but I am far from skinny!
And those bacon and egg rolls just slide down
A2: When I am really on my game, which lasted three months last school year, I ran 3km twice a week as with a buddy of mine.
I am frustrated how my job keeps getting in the way of my workouts. WTH
so is that counted as exercise? - in that case I pass
Some... I often hit 9000 just from school, but I need more.
I think walking is a great way when you are busy as you were going tehre anyway
A3. I have no answer for this. My sleep is not a priority like it should be. I need some help!
I know right?????? (so tired forgot what chat I was in.....)
A4 people have time for a life. How do they manage that?
A3: I can't even function, I have a strict bedtime.
Since my Ss tend to be a litte obsessed with working out, I have kindly asked them to get on to me if they see me eating junk.
hahahah Oh that is the best. (as I started to type ) lol
I do 10000 almost everyday without trying but I live on a farm. Amazed how many people wouldn't do 5000
A3: I need a MINIMUM of 10 hours a sleep. That comes before eating, family, hygiene, EVERYTHING. Sleep, I can do.
A3: determine essentials and do what is necessary...skip TV to rest brain
A3 I need the answer to Q3 because my watch has been saying, "4 hours and 33 min, good job, Seanie-poo! That's an improvement!"
Sean you are summing me up in every question
Be careful when telling your Ss. Those little buggers will haunt you. They would ask me every day. https://t.co/Y8WRTt02ZY
Since my Ss tend to be a litte obsessed with working out, I have kindly asked them to get on to me if they see me eating junk.
I thought I was in for a moment.... LOL
Oh goodness, that's two days sleep with some to spare!
A3: I've got nothing. I tend to come home and take long naps, which messes my sleep even worst. I'm a poor example.
A3) Hard to break cycle. I have things that have to be done in daylight on farm so after about 9pm I find myself doing schoolwk
WHAT? NO must sleep not hard lie down close your eyes - done
We are anaologous to each other.
A2) Trust me...I get plenty of exercise after school w/ my kids activity schedules
Oh but naps are so lovely.
Everyone has 24 hours. U get to choose how U spend it. Don't make excuses: Own it. The 1st step to change
Although my positive is that youngest is about to finish school and wills soon have her license.
I love sleep, but I hit an age where it doesn't come often or stay for long.
If you find help, let me know because I am in the same boat.
Have to go to staff briefing... will return for later questions..
I'm on prayer today.
Q3: I try to slow down & do something that recharges me. Might be grabbing fresh air, photography, meditation, massage
Yes but if u don't sleep there won't be a life cause you'll be too tired to enjoy it. Everything in moderation
A3:This is weird.Sometimes I'm full of energy & other times all I can do is muster up the strength to eat & then head 2 bed
And the middle of the night trying to sleep thoughts...
Q3: I also can't have every single weekend booked up. I make sure to have some downtime.
love you ladies...miss you guys 😘❤️
A3 already struggle to get sleep in college, can't imagine no sleep after 8 hrs with crazy children
I've been sleeping better on the weekends lately...
Yes, yes, they will haunt you.
says the 1 who drives around avoiding the gym LOL!
I thought this was normal.
I was afraid of my 3rd graders last year. Seriously I told them no sugar and I couldn't do it.
Sounds like a plan! It would be perfect!
I told them no cupcakes for me this year.
Sorry everyone gotta go! Its been great connecting again with all have a great night
I have a little book to write them down so I stop thinking and start sleeping
Tonight's premise supports your decision!
A$: I wipe down everything at least once a day. The school nurse loves me.
Deliberate action instead of relying on autopilot. Sadly, I have to plan my evenings!
https://t.co/y88h6a3j5b
Yeah, my sleep's not as great in the beginning of school yr. The wheels are spinning hard. What do you think works for you?
A4: tissues and hand sanitizer everywhere.
A4. Washing hands, sanitize, promote healthy habits with our Ss
A4 worked at a summer camp, so I know some of the pain. I constantly used hand sanitizer and clorox wipes
Q4 made me laugh bc there was just something unidentfiable on one of our Chromebook keyboards. First time we used them.
I wash my hands a ton and use sanitizer all the time.
Nicely done, Joe! My weight has been a sine wave thru my career, currently aiming for a trough...hence tonight.
A4: Hand sanitizer and whenever I have planning, I take a nice trip to the bathroom! But, yes, sometimes eww
A4: Wow these are tough! I use to have alcohol gel that I used to keep on my desk and clorox wipes to wipe down the desk.
A4: Carry your own pencil! Never touch anything a child has touched.
A4 I think it's a little better Ting big kids -not so messy
A4: I was a little neurotic. Now, sadly, I just don't care. Got flu twice in one year will do that to you. Bring on the germs.
A4 I burn anything the kids touch. I have them all sit in individual bubbles.
A4) Wash hands, eat healthy, sleep, laugh, love, be positive & happy, be nice & kind to all you meet 😊 https://t.co/MqBTmnDDYt
That's where I'm at, too. Germs happen.
Loveliest Answer award goes to...
A4: usually the older Ss stay home if sick and they don't get as close as the little ones
Yeah, keep the sickies home, Mom and Dad!
A4: in all seriousness, questions 1-3 can help avoid illness just as much as avoiding germs
A4: I did have the flu last year and that was NOT fun at all. Took forever to get over.
F'real:
https://t.co/4eZa9vkHIG
A4: in all seriousness, questions 1-3 can help avoid illness just as much as avoiding germs
Now, if I can get my Ss to cover their mouth when they sneeze, I am happy.
Q5 answers will be very helpful for me to know, just to prepare now haha thanks for your wisdom y'all :)
A5 no seriously exercise, time with family, and walking away from school work
A4: Wash hands as much as possible, sanitizer as a backup, the good ol' elbow sneeze. Open windows for fresh air now & then.
A5: I have a bestie who is in education. We vent to each other and strategize. She;s my best chill
A5: I'm thinking exercising wld help. 4 me it's music, my fav TV show, reading that's not school related
group is amazing and positive and a great stress relief
A5 Been there - I left -now I work as ed consult, I choose what I want to do -having a lot less stress in my life is great
A5. Blogging and reflection!
A5: Find something that you are passionate about outside of teaching. I do a lot of community volunteer work on the weekends.
Better late than never on this Tuesday night. Chris from PA
A5: leave work at work )(it has taken years to do this), rarely bring work home
A5 I now make time for my T mates so they can talk it out -with a bottle or two of wine
A5: Moving into a neighborhood with respectful children.
A5: music, reading, exercise--anything that you like to do for yourself.
A5 Break out time for reading. Get a hammock, listen to music, & draw. These things chill me out.
Hello Sean! What happened with the tree? citing pic.
A5: sometimes quiet car ride, other times music
A5: twitter chats w/ a sense of humor, levity such as and
Nothing yet... Fingers crossed!
A5: I have workaholic tendencies, so I have to actively seek balance. I'm better at that now, finally--year 16.
I'm impressed. I left classroom, work 4 Agency of Education. Still bring work home https://t.co/LYf2PnLQwe
A5: leave work at work )(it has taken years to do this), rarely bring work home
I'm back
A5) Walks. I need walks in the outdoors to destress.
Cools my hot head
A5: doing something fun and unexpected w/ Ss can be destressing
Jumping in late but I <3 this topic! The best self-care helps you process tough emotions, not just temporarily ease them
Of course .
Think I need to pray for myself
A5: Adopted a 94 yr lady in my area. When I visit her and mention I'm tired, she gives me this look https://t.co/t2zSpOWJWs
A6) Reading, tweeting, watching videos, interacting with others.
People are the best teachers.
A6. Always have something to read, set a goal that challenges you, engage with likeminded peers
A6 look at things with fresh eyes see the positives in things
A6: "non-schooly" learning for me is oil painting class & yoga. Too bad rdg fall under "schooly".
A6: Love 2 travel any change I get, widens my range of experiences, read a lot when I can, different genres
A6: Love edcamps for PD that doesn't feel "school-y." Also take photog/film classes. Creative pursuits keep me fresh
A4 Love this Q! Get a flu injection & take your vitamins. Only got sick in my 1st year tchg. Teaching builds great immunity!
I've been writing and rapping with my students, I need to record some of the stuff that I've written...
I <3 reading good and challenging education books. Currently on Other People's Children by Lisa Delpit
A6: one can learn so much with a shopping spree; such as how the quality of clothing and shoes has diminished.
what's wrong with school-y learning?
A6: I like practicing my Portuguese and learn as much as I can about the country I live in. Started getting into soccer.
I didn't think you would. Thanks!
Joining late. Hana here from Auckland, NZ. Hope everyone is doing well :)
A6: Love college football....... learning in watching!
A6 I love creative people, they're its so inspiring. Lately, my attention has been on because of
that is supposedly a very difficulty language to learn. Good for you!
Yes, I forgot all about traveling. Got to clear you head and broad your experiences.
Thanks for a great chat! Have a wonderful week everyone! Be healthy!
A6: I am a Director of Technology who cam from an English class. In tech, everyday is a learning day or you are behind
You are full of intent and energy, so yes!
A6 Never stop being a learner! Get instructors in to teach you & your class a new skill so you all learn something together
A7: hanging with fam. They always renew me!
Thanks! It's a beautiful language. I have found that my Brazilian parents appreciate it when I speak to them in Port.
Such a good thing for Ss to see, too!
A6. Take time from teaching out to up-skill. I'm doing a PhD - lots of fun :)
A7: Good ?. That's requires some thinking. I haven't been doing anything to re-create just to re-discover.
A7) Outdoors.
Hanging out with animals, they don't play emotional games
I need to proofread my tweets. This is terrible.
Brazilian Portuguese is the coolest.
It was understandable, so you're wrong. It wasn't terrible. :)
At least the animals you hang with.
A7 I love re-creating food. Love cooking for family & friends
A7: Echoing others here: travel, creative outlets, time with friends & family, esp. my 7yo niece. She keeps me young at heart.
A5. Sometimes you need to leave your teacher bag at school and just walk out with your car keys
I should also read on spelling and proofreading. Lol. https://t.co/8Bs2cpb6xW
Currently reading books on startegic leadership, and grading
A5. You definitely need a teacher BFF
A7 Drawing, writing, bicycling, dog park, (so good for learning about emotional stuff, thanks !).
Have done that but forgot my phone or contents from my purse. Getting back into the routine can be tough.
When Teachers stop Learning, so do Students.
Oh no - that would double the stress! You need a handbag and a teacher bag :)
