#educoach Archive
The #educoach hashtag is used by instructional coaches around the world. We chat each Wednesday at 8pm CST on Twitter and use the hashtag throughout the week to share resources, ask questions and collaborate with instructional coaches.
Wednesday March 15, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Good evening
#educoach
Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week!
#eduwin
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
My tweets for the next hour are for my favorite chat of the week:
#educoach
Love learning with this crew!
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Mar 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi
#educoach
Shira here comoderator & director
@portfolioK12
my
#eduwin
helping students prep for exhibition culminating 3 month
#pbl
unit
In reply to @portfolioK12
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT
If you are new to
#educoach
we use a Q1 A1 format. Check out
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to participate in chat and obtain transcripts.
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Let’s start discussing tonight’s topic: Topic: Coaching/supporting teachers through "Spring Fever"
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lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi! Jumping in from Indiana. Lauren, K-5 Instructional Coach. My
#eduwin
is a great teacher convo today that will really impact Ss
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: How can “Spring Fever” get in the way of student/teacher learning?What challenges do we face this time of year?
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Those conversations are so impactful! What made it great?
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In reply to @lsmith0917
KRScienceLady
Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Kathy from Vermont
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome Kathy!
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In reply to @KRScienceLady
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
T is open to feedback & we both were equally contributing to the convo for benefit of her Ss. What it's all about
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: So much snow in NY; not yet feeling spring fever; still working on stamina? perseverance through long stretch w/out breaks
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cesaSarahLipke
Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Agree! Also trying to follow
#educoach
chat happening right !
#cesa10
EdMediaTech
Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT
We have a lot of EdChats going on tonight. cross-pollination!
#cesa10
#ohedchat
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: increase in student behaviors; Ts/Ss lacking drive and motivation; no sense of urgency
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Love the cross-pollination
#cesa10
#ohedchat
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In reply to @cesaSarahLipke
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Andrea Personalized and Digital Learning Integrator from WI, success in gaining momentum on a Livebinder with PL resources for Ts.
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Congratulations! That is great!
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In reply to @andreakornowski
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2: What signs might you see in teachers indicating that “Spring Fever” is affecting them?
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Increase in Ss energy, teacher fatigue.
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cesaSarahLipke
Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 - For me the weather and the time change take adjustment!
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lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: More deficit based thinking; less patience for Ss and/or colleagues
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lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Great way to put it! Students are hyped and the teachers are wiped! 😂
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: Less interested in new learning, interested in maintenance.
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q3: What signs might you see in students indicating that “Spring Fever” is affecting them?
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lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
great way to capture this! Students are hyped and teachers are wiped!
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In reply to @andreakornowski
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3: an increase in misbehaviors and lack of focus.
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hdutrey
Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Ts (as well as Ss) want to b outside... so I say find a way to make it work!
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: Learner inspired lessons. I witnessed one today around "The Navy."
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Your re-wording of that is fantastic!
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In reply to @lsmith0917
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@hdutrey
We are stilling having ridiculous winter here in WI!
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In reply to @hdutrey, @hdutrey
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
What are some of your favorite ways to move learning outside?
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In reply to @hdutrey
lsmith0917
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
😂😂 I should make a meme!
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In reply to @andreakornowski
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: Off-task behaviors and missing work.
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bargentar
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Just joining, but this pertains to my class right now A3: Students are disengaged, not completing work, not trying.
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
NY weather is also quite ridiculous recently
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In reply to @PrincipalJ, @hdutrey
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT
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Nancy, Southwest Iowa instructional coach for mostly K-2 literacy
EduGladiators
Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I can't believe the snow is already disappearing again and 50 by Mon!
@hdutrey
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In reply to @PrincipalJ, @hdutrey
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Welcome to
#educoach
So glad you could make it tonight
In reply to @IAteacherNan
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q4: How can a coach/leader help support both teachers/students to overcome “Spring Fever”?
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hdutrey
Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I recently helped organize
@GooseChase
that 4th grdrs did on the playground re: angles, shapes, etc.
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @GooseChase
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A4: Look for opportunities to build lessons around topics/activities that will engage.
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IAteacherNan
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#educoach
Ss are more restless with bouts of giddiness. Also seem sleep deprived with DST change.
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q3: What signs might you see in students indicating that “Spring Fever” is affecting them?
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Fun!
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In reply to @hdutrey, @GooseChase
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A4: Sometimes just little things like getting to wear jeans or "workout Wednesday" attire help "feed" the staff
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@hdutrey
ooh...I love
@goosechase
! Did they use iPads outside to take the pics for it?
#educoach
In reply to @hdutrey, @shiraleibowitz, @GooseChase, @hdutrey, @GooseChase
teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A1-assessment season is just around the corner...which brings everyones stress levels up quite a bit
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q5: In what ways can we use this exciting time of the year to inspire new learning?
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4: I use March Madness to have a week of tchrs wearing jeans w/ college shirts and more to promote college awareness
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@teachernorman
I absolutely agree with that.
#educoach
In reply to @teachernorman, @teachernorman
hdutrey
Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Yes:) They worked w partner or group of 3 and it was a blast!
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In reply to @PrincipalJ, @shiraleibowitz, @GooseChase
teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2-tough crowds at PD sessions right now 😬...everyone's focused on survival, but rightfully so
#educoach
IAteacherNan
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
#educoach
A5: Incorporate student choice as much as possible. Tap into Ss passions and interests.
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A5: Collect feedback from learners to help shape learning experiences.
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What would be helpful to teachers in survival mode?
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In reply to @teachernorman
teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3- Ss growth mindset is getting fatigued...need much more reinforcements for I Can Do It
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bargentar
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: We r trying to do an alt. energy project and they have to save the EPA. I'm hoping that the relevance of it engages some.
#educoach
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@teachernorman
Yes...even for adults it's hard to learn if Maslow's hierarchy of needs aren't met.
#educoach
In reply to @teachernorman, @teachernorman
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Is there something that can come off of plates?
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What would be helpful to teachers in survival mode?
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In reply to @teachernorman
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Love, Love, Love that project. Can you share more?
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In reply to @bargentar
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q6: How can we support teachers to reflect on the year and start planning for next year?
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Or any way that you can support?
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Is there something that can come off of plates?
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What would be helpful to teachers in survival mode?
#educoach
In reply to @teachernorman
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A6: Time for reflection is essential, so likely creative ways are needed to create this time.
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kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A1: fatigue mainly, spring break is still about 3 weeks from now, and people are tired.
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kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A2: haha! Showing movies. Worksheets. But honestly I don't see much of that.
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Is there anything that you've found really effective with your staff?
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In reply to @PrincipalJ
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q7: What are approaches coaches & leaders can use to reflect on the year and plan for next year?
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kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: energy in lots of different ways. Distraction. Laughing. Fights. "Sap's rising" as we say here.
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teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q5-its my fav time of year to dig into Science...hitting cross curricula standards & engaging the whole child
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A7: Surveys, end of year Self-Reflection/Goal reflection and 1:1 conversations to check in on progress on SLO goals.
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Curious if anyone has implemented this.
#IMMOOC
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elawson1977
Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT
It can really come down to the individual. It's almost like having a Individual Learning Plan for staff.
#IMOOC
In reply to @andreakornowski
kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: I find that providing resources or co-teaching are great now. Teachers are tired, but willing to to try - with help.
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bargentar
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A7: I created a mid-yr reflection 4 my Ts.went thru it 2gether, letting them know I wanted them 2 b honest so we cld grow from it.
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I’d love to hear more about your fav science learning activities/units Love cross curricula standards all year
#educoach
In reply to @teachernorman
teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A6- use data positively to base reflections on for both cohorts of students & instruction. The power is when we look at both
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I have found that helps by removing stuff off their plate by teaming the planning effort
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In reply to @kennycmckee
kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A6: many are reaching a reflective time. It's a good time for making plans that they can reside in spring.
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@bargentar
How were the results (to be able to reflect on)?
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In reply to @bargentar, @bargentar
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Sounds wonderful. What were some take-aways for you from the experience?
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In reply to @bargentar
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q8: What are some take-aways for you from tonight’s chat?
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kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A7: I'm trying this
#5wins
thing each week to think through my progress.
https://t.co/pnyQvqKkRe
#educoach
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Nice! What are ways you reflect on areas you’d like to stretch yourself further?
#educoach
In reply to @kennycmckee
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
When I'm feeling fatigued from work, I love this song to pump me up:
https://t.co/OTy4etPAqd
Keep fighting the good fight
#educoach
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A8: Starting a coaching journal dedicated to 10 min/day using
@artofcoaching1
reflection questions.
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In reply to @artofcoaching1
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A8: Key takeaway is to take time for reflection and make time for honing into student interests/choice
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shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A8: Move learning outside!
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PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q9: What are topics you would be interested in for future chats?
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andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A8: The end of a school year is a great time to offer opportunities to personalize and co-design learning opp w/Ss.
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teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A7: nows the time for gathering honest feedback when we are in the middle of it all...honesty leads to better improvements
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bargentar
Mar 15 @ 9:38 PM EDT
They were actually quite surprising. Things that I thght Ts would want improve on w/me quite opposite.
@shiraleibowitz
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In reply to @PrincipalJ, @shiraleibowitz
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A9: Innovative/engaging forms of PD, coaching plans, PD for coaches.
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bargentar
Mar 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
In addition was really nice 2 receive some validation 4 what we do. it's great evidence to share with the board.
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Q9: What are topics you would be interested in for future chats?
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teachernorman
Mar 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A8- focus on co-teaching especially now when Spring fever is hitting
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kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:40 PM EDT
I've been doing a lot of it since mid-February.
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In reply to @teachernorman
hdutrey
Mar 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A7: Try something new as coach - I asked Ts for guinea pigs and was blown away by # of vlntrs; mix it up and model risk-taking!
#educoach
kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I do that enough without prompting, haha! Seriously, I set up about 5-7 goals for the year early on.
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz
PrincipalJ
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Thanks to everyone for joining in on
#educoach
tonight. I always enjoy learning with you!
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Great take-away! Important to keep stretching ourselves; setting new goals
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In reply to @hdutrey
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Thanks
#educoach
for the learning & inspiration!
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Thanks
@shiraleibowitz
@PrincipalJ
for the great reflection questions.
#educoach
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @PrincipalJ
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT
I’ve started setting more shorter term goals; goals for the day/week as well as for the year
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In reply to @kennycmckee
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Great suggestion. This is something that I lose sight of.
#educoach
@kennycmckee
In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @kennycmckee
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:47 PM EDT
New discipline for me this year; I’ve been finding it to be very valuable
#educoach
In reply to @andreakornowski, @kennycmckee
kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:51 PM EDT
I do the five-minute journal most days for my mini-goals.
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz
shiraleibowitz
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I’d love to start journaling again; you’ve inspired me!
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In reply to @kennycmckee
kennycmckee
- Moderator
Mar 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
https://t.co/qCNVPHApmF
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz
andreakornowski
Mar 15 @ 9:52 PM EDT
That makes two of us!
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In reply to @shiraleibowitz, @kennycmckee
SFMSBen
Mar 15 @ 9:55 PM EDT
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