#wischat Archive
#wischat is a great way for Wisconsin educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Sunday January 31, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome back for the latest edition of . Our topic is Purpose and Passion In Education. Please consider joining us tonight.
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We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format. Remember to include in all of your tweets.
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Good Evening, Chana, Alt Ed Teacher from Baraboo High School
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Steve from Appleton Tech Integrator/ Tech Ed
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Please begin by introducing yourself. Let us know 1 of your guilty pleasures. (Trashy Novels, Dungeons & Dragons, Punk Rock etc.)
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Hey Jon, I will try to join in tonight. has me doing double duty as we watch Grease Live on TV
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April here in Wausau! 7th grade ELA. My guilty pleasure is Harry Potter trivia!
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Tom from Lancaster, WI. Guilty pleasure would have to be Fantast/Sci Fi literature & films.
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Q1 - What is it that got you into education in the first place?
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A1 a wise HS Teacher that took an interest in a lost kid
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A1: I realized that I couldn't hit a curveball, my band would never make it and I didn't want to live at home anymore.
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A1: I would have to say both my enjoyment of coaching and my great memories from some of my MS & HS teachers/coaches
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A1. 40 years ago, women often heard: secretary, nurse or teacher. Nursing school wasn't working out & went into teaching.
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A1.Was working with college Ss in the business world, but wanted a more personal role in giving back, teaching was a natural fit
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A1: Love of learning, runs in the family, and I've been coaching/teaching since a young age.
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A1. I have always been a fan of school and learning, it's a comfortable place for me to be
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Rita from St. Croix Falls, guilty pleasures too numerous to share!
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A1: My family has a history of educators. The opportunity to make a difference every day even when we don't see it.
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A1 Like Gangs, oftentimes it is in the fabric of the family; generational. I am lucky, both paternal grandparents, Uncle, dad T.
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Q2: What is it that keeps you in the game?
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A1 I've always loved working with kids and knew I wanted my career to mean something. Education is the great equalizer.
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Brian from Baraboo, WI. Aspiring Administrator. Middle School Math/Health teacher. Watching the Badgers and joining in.
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A2 Kids. Laughter. Challenge. Learning.
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A2. Right now - it's all about my students. When I am in the class with them there is no where else I would rather be
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Q2: I love the challenge, the problem solving. I don't believe that our so called leaders are doing enough to look out for kids.
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A2 my girls as they go through the system. I need to make it the best I can for them each day. I c my own kids in my Ss face
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A2. Continuous collaboration with others learning and thinking about our work.
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AMEN! Advocate for our kids! Vote for education this November! https://t.co/4Kr9fwCTwn
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Q2: I love the challenge, the problem solving. I don't believe that our so called leaders are doing enough to look out for kids.
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A2: My love for making a positive impact on other's lives. Helping others find success and feeling positive about themselves
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A2 The need... The people, the challenge, the emotion, the satisfaction.
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A2. Serving a purpose and knowing why it is important.
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A2: I like the fact that the work that we do matters and I really enjoy working with kids.
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A2: Working with other like minded individuals. Collaborating, creating, & finding ways to improve what we do & engage students
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A2: I enjoy being on the front lines of changes and learning. I truly picked this career because I'm a lifelong learner.
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Q3 - What really excites you about teaching and learning at this time?
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A2 The potential of a ..... snow day. đź‘€
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A2: The positive messages from parents/colleagues/administrators that what we do makes a difference for our students.
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A2 Knowing that we might be the only positive relationship in some kids' lives is what keeps me going-Showing them they have value
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A2: I also enjoy working with some rockstar educators that like pushing boundaries.
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A3 Education is changing you can feel it Ss r demanding it changes that is pretty exciting to be on ed right now.
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A3 Excited about the possibility that testing has hit rock bottom & that we'll come back up to a healthy level of it
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A3. The reality that we are looking to innovate, try new things, personalize, shake things up, it's good for us and for students,
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A2) knowing that I am helping Ss succeed and am having then demonstrate the transfer of knowledge in their own way is my fire.
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A3: I love the move toward differentiation as the norm. I love the current climate of collaboration.
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A3: The endless possibilities that are ahead of us.
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A3. The learning we are doing together (adults and students) to elevate and refine our skills that will never end. It's a journey
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A3: I think education is on the cusp of making some huge shifts that will move learning back to the best of what it used 2 B and..
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A3: I really like the fact that education is changing a lot right now. I love being on the cutting edge of some of those changes.
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A3 It's so incredibly easy to connect with incredible educators in today's world! That excites the heck out of me-Changing the game
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Yup. This is why teaching is the best profession on the planet! FULL of possibilities and hope and love! https://t.co/9Sa2xAi9HM
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A3: The endless possibilities that are ahead of us.
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A2: my job matters. Every kid matters. Everyday matters. A humbling thought.
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A3: what it used 2 be & absorbing the new best practice of hands on learning & making. with Ss choice
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So true!!!! I love that we can collaborate across space and time. AMAZING!
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A3: I like the fact that we're challenging some traditional beliefs about teaching + learning.
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A3. Opportunities, possibilities, innovation, risk-taking, connections, relationships, making a difference...it's endless!
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A3 Pumped about the individualized learning opportunities for kids these days. PBL, Genius Hour, edtech ,etc
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A3: hosted a Skype call w 7th grade ss to a Muslim woman in Dubai. The ease of global learning is awesome!
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A3 Restorative justice in schools might not be a new concept, but it seems to be spreading as a better way to handle problems.
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A3: Breaking the traditional mold to what education once was, personalized learning, crowd sourcing, and collaborating
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A3: Ss R now able 2 have peer collaboration from around the world, they can create projects that solve problems that matter 2 them
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Nice! We've used Google hangouts for author chats and other special visitors. The world in our little school!
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A3: It's not all wine and roses though. I can't wait for the obsession with testing and numbers to run it's course.
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Q4 - If you could come up with any new course to teach at your school, what would it be?
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Preach! Some testing = good. This test obsession? HORRID!
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A4. I would create a multi-disciplinary themed based curriculum that uses authentic, problem based strategies
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A4 - My dream course would be about global citizenship, tolerance, and activism. My passions :)
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A4 Social interaction. How to be a good citizen. Being a community member. I feel this is sharply declining in society
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A4: Science field study courses with citizen science research projects and an innovation course focused on using design thinking.
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Q4: I would love to have a course on Happiness. We have far too many sad kids (and adults) these days.
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A4 Ss lead creation courses. Real world problems with a real audience not just their peer or Ts.
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A1 always liked kids. Was discouraged in HS but wanted to teach, so I went back to school. Now I'm working towards my admin license
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I use a program called TheRealGame for a careers course that incorporates those very ideas!
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A4: Community Problem Solving. Leadership 101. Computer Coding. Makerspaces. Digital Game Creation. Culinary Arts. Video Editing
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A4: I read an interesting article on "soft skills" today for future employment. Would be an interesting course to teach.
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I'm w/ you! Read in Elijah of Buxton, "Each one lift one. Then we will all rise!" (paraphrased) https://t.co/OgCmm2uuOP
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A4: We could use a course on BS Detection. I worry about where our kids get their information + how freely they sacrifice privacy.
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A4 I also strongly believe that there should be more therapists in schools. Mental health services should be more accessible to Ss
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I'm excited to launch a MS innovation team elective focused on maker space, genius hour, and 1:1 support next year.
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A3 seeing kids growth watching the light bulbs going off, & building lifelong relationships. Seeing these people as adults is cool
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Great point! I picked up a box of sample interview questions. Thought it would be great for team building.
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Definitely true. Glad to see mental health is getting more attention--sadly because of so many tragedies
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I am in a 1:1 it is a game changer. Makerspace & Design thinking! Minecraft in the classroom is great! https://t.co/eyEE52OjgX
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I'm excited to launch a MS innovation team elective focused on maker space, genius hour, and 1:1 support next year.
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A4 I would love to see a return to HS civics. We don't vote in the USA. We need to teach civic responsibility
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Have it in my classroom :)
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A4 I wish I could expand an 8th class I currently teach to all schools called transitions focusing on getting Ss ready for future
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Q5 - If you could implement some fundamental structural changes to your school, what would they be?
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A4 As I type these responses, I keep typing instead of Get it, WISH chat?!?
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A4: Would love to see an English class focus on everything tech (blogs, twitter, reading, digital citizenship, etc)
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We're hoping to train our Ss to troubleshoot through some of the day to day device issues.
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Have you read it? It is soooooo good! My kids & I are listening to the CDs and I cannot get enough.PERFECT on audio
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A4:Global issues to build some empathy and understanding. Even some kids from tough homes don't know how bad the world could be.
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A4 transitions focuses on self esteem, bullying, learning styles, careers, diversity, tolerance, HS prep, mental health, values...
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A5: Testing only 5th, 8th & 11th grade. More CTE offerings, Longer recess, Play based education for PreK & Kinders.
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You will be able to do that We have Ss help as a 1st line make them part of the team Ss need to feel valued https://t.co/1GZz1AsVhs
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We're hoping to train our Ss to troubleshoot through some of the day to day device issues.
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A5: I'd like to consider eliminating grade level, change "grading" from numbers to "specific, actionable, formative comments"
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R u on Goodreads? https://t.co/qOZQTFqbd7 Friend me if so! I wld love to see ur shelves I think we have common interests
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A5. I would also like to see students be able to have more choice in courses they take
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We did that in rural AK 20 years ago. Didn't work like we'd hoped.
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YES! CTE show them the WHY! https://t.co/9jlttIcn4W
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A5: Testing only 5th, 8th & 11th grade. More CTE offerings, Longer recess, Play based education for PreK & Kinders.
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A5: Ss having Digital Portfolios instead of grades. Teachers would have an hour of collaboration built into each day + prep time
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A5 I would like students to learn to set & meet goals. Working hard on it! Coming to ? Come see me. https://t.co/DE9fFRfGCU
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A5: Eliminate bells, allow credit for Ss participation in extra curricular activities, greater emphasis on competencies.
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This sounds like a fantastic class - did you develop it?
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A5 Grades levels gone! We all learn at a different pace and more Ss involvement in what they want to learn without guidelines
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Over 3,000 Wisconsin Ss are participating in Global School Play Day. Nicely done Badger State! https://t.co/oSjlndhPq6
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A5 I'd love to eliminate grade levels (preK-8) and have students advance based on standards mastery.
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We're trying (using SBG...sort of) It is VERY hard. I agree, it's always worth trying. We move forward a bit each try
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A5: I would like 2 C fewer "have to take" courses and more choice. I would like 2 C more personalized Ĺ‚earning options for kids.
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WHAT? I lived and taught there! Also in Stebbins and in 15 other villages! Who is your momma?
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A5: Can I call recess for ms kids fundamental?
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Q6: How can schools best cultivate the passions and interests of students?
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A5 it would be great to learn and not be confined to the walls of our building. Why does school have to meet from 8-4?
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A6 Listen to them. Ask them questions. Get to know them. Get to know their families.
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A6: Expanded course offerings, shift toward personalizing in content areas.
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A6: Make the learning relevant to real word. Offer real world opportunities. Give them our best so they can be successful.
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A6 We need to change the game of school and personalized learning is just the start. Lets blend the learning open it up!
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A6.Make relationship building the most important thing, offer choices, allow Students to have decision making, make it authentic
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I know it's a numbers game but do ppl think we would sit around? I want some time to work w other t's. https://t.co/pC2PyXLWCP
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A5: Ss having Digital Portfolios instead of grades. Teachers would have an hour of collaboration built into each day + prep time
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A6: You can cultivate student passions by offering more choice and providing more voice for students.
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A6.5 we also need to get passionate Ts together to make the changes happen.
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A6: Give Students a voice & choice in the learning. Let them read the books that interest them. Let them choose projects & classes
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A6 A6 I could write a novel on this. Personalized learning, more electives, SBG, relationships, trust, improved PD
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Ts need to share their story with Ss be need that person level and with Ts we need to listen https://t.co/JDr1KTJWlC
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A6.Make relationship building the most important thing, offer choices, allow Students to have decision making, make it authentic
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A6: You can cultivate student passions by focusing less on content and more on kids.
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Let Ss DESIGN projects and classes https://t.co/tCec74KFBc
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A6: Give Students a voice & choice in the learning. Let them read the books that interest them. Let them choose projects & classes
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A6 I could write a novel on this. Personalized learning, more electives, SBG, relationships, trust, improved PD
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A6. More theme focused education that integrates the subjects, no one learns in isolation, integrated subjects give more meaning
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A6: You can cultivate student passions by providing them interesting stuff to read about, write about and talk about.
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Amen! It's time to see more cross-curricular education again.
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When Ss produce a project insure an authentic audience to share it
https://t.co/vQ4yQgAQpj
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A6: Make the learning relevant to real word. Offer real world opportunities. Give them our best so they can be successful.
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A6 - Relationships, relationships, relationships. Bottom line.
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A6: Kids r happy when they feel they are learning, growing, & meeting goals. They want challenge in ZPDs https://t.co/DE9fFRfGCU
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“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw
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For the next five minutes share resources & information about stuff you are passionate about with other participants.
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reminded me about the book Switch a great read for everyone
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I personally recommend reading Shadow Children by Dr. . It turned me into an advocate for at-risk Ss
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Thanks for being a part of tonight. I gotta pick up my daughter at the hockey rink. You all have a great week at work and in life.
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I am passionate about sharing DOK information and working that into common assessments and daily Learning Targets.
