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Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT

It's 8:30! It's #txed time! Ready to get the year started off right! Who's out there and ready to chat!?

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Brett, educator from Fort Worth is in and excited this evening! #txed

JMcKeanK12 Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Justin is here and ready to talk about #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Excited that I was able to stay awake for #txed tonight! I'm the Jessica half of Literary Fusions.

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Patricia Fowler here in Round Rock! Ready to catch up with everyone. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@LiteraryFusions Glad you made it! #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@JMcKeanK12 Glad you are here! #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@EducationPMC Welcome Patricia! #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We may be a small crowd tonight, #txed! Always makes for great conversation!

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Glad to start back the new #txed season this evening! #WeLeadEd

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@oJaison You ready to go my friend? #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#Txed chat getting started. Join us! https://t.co/IOvdmjgwRp

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We may be a small crowd tonight, #txed! Always makes for great conversation!

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 yep! Excited for a good chat! How has your summer been Brett? #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Join us now for #txed chat ... https://t.co/f20xYgsCo2

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#TXed is back in 15 minutes! Come light a fire with us tonight! #WeLeadEd https://t.co/58wEB92aRe

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q1 What are you "on fire" for this year & how are you sharing that with others? #TXed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 #txed This is the time of year when I most miss being a T in the classroom. https://t.co/rxgn4ocqW7

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q1 What are you "on fire" for this year & how are you sharing that with others? #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 so excited to be back in the thick of the learning! Excited to get kids pumped about reading, writing and being creative! #txed

AliceLinahan Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Women On The Wall Communication Team- Work Study Tonight- Texas Parents take a STAND. #Txed #Txlege. - https://t.co/cGTYWm1u39

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 #txed Looking forward to working with new districts. https://t.co/rxgn4ocqW7

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q1 What are you "on fire" for this year & how are you sharing that with others? #TXed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 so many things! At one campus we created a list of writing commitments for the campus. I'm excited with the enthusiasm of the Ts #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@EducationPMC What are you finding districts are seeking most? #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 I meet my student Ts tomorrow - excited to help them get pumped to start the year! #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: I'm on fire about collaboration between schools and districts. Working on @SWeduHouston, some edcamps, and @edvents. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@LiteraryFusions that sounds great! What were some of the highlights from the list? #txed #curious

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1 the other districts I'm working with are focused on writing best practice. Excited to help guide and demonstrate bet practice! #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#TxEd Districts looking for PD, RFP support, general info on keeping momentum going. #EdTech always a topic https://t.co/UzJFFolKDU

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@EducationPMC What are you finding districts are seeking most? #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@oJaison @SWeduHouston @edvents I'm always blown away at all the irons you have in that fire! #txed

JMcKeanK12 Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1: I am on fire for #growthmindset and working with districts to be #thoughtleaders #TXed https://t.co/OlH78pQNeC… https://t.co/s1L6K1gFWN…

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Every T was present - write everyday in all content areas, conference w every student each week, model strategies ... @Bstamm00 #txed

dmseigler Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Joining late A1: Using makerspace to encourage growth mindset. #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #TXed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It helps not to be in the classroom during the year @Bstamm00. I feel like I need to make up for the hard work you all do! #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I will go back two times every month for support! So exciting!!! @Bstamm00 #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1: We created an online resource archive for the students in our STEM summer program. I'm still thinking about how to organize it! #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1 Aldo looking forward to @EdTechAustin event I'm hosting in September in Pflugerville #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@LiteraryFusions Awesome! Amazing to have those content Ts on board! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q2 What have been the highlights of your summer learning? #TXed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Thanks, Brian! I'll check out @JohnKClements' timeline! #txed https://t.co/oCrNNILDxf

casehighprinc Aug 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@oJaison: Check out @JohnKClements who connects his Mass. HS w/different schools for monthly #edchats btwn staffs. https://t.co/3p1ixO7rcN

FOTPSLeslie Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

As you get your class lists remember...there's a reason He wants you to spend the year together. @JonGordon11 #txed https://t.co/YzKUdCA6uG

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Nice! We just started a Houston edtech meetup at @stationhouston last month! @EducationPMC @EdTechAustin #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@oJaison Awesome! How are they accessing? #txed

BeckyEdu Aug 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: Big highlight was presenting at #tceatots with @KelleyJAndrews and @cavesclass #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 we have all of their emails. I plan to send it out once it's somewhat organized. Help connect summer to school year. #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Truth! That's what I spend time doing - content area reading and writing! Making it seamless with their content @Bstamm00 #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Congrats! @BeckyEdu @KelleyJAndrews @cavesclass anywhere the #txed can get a taste of what you presented?

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: I've been reading Self-theories by Carol Dweck. Helpful in getting some of the theory and research behind the jargon. #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Got a new copy of Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed this week and planning to re-read that. So important. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: spent a good chunk of my summer at a 3 week Abydos institute. So motivating and encouraging. Did a fair share of reading, too! #txed

AliceLinahan Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

No Live Women On the Wall Conference Call tonight. Click link for Work Study information! #Txed #Txlege https://t.co/emfNfdXiZW

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#TxEd A2 Lots of conferences! Always great to reconnect with Ts and admins https://t.co/8aLn9CgXWa

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q2 What have been the highlights of your summer learning? #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@oJaison Mindsets would be a great topic for our upcoming buzzwords series. #txed Dwecks work is still a hot topic!

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2 usually I get to present & learn - this year mostly just presenting! Most requested session was Navigating a new genre: online rdg #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2: I enjoyed the EdCamp Organizer Summit in Dallas this past weekend. Got some great ideas for moving forward. #txed

PrincipalMrsDG Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Join us for the #CaringClassroom Chat Monday @ 8:00 PM CST/10:00 PM EST! #3rdchat #sblchat #TXed https://t.co/1VeP0EyUGW

BeckyEdu Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@oJaison of course! We presented on #blendedlearning https://t.co/ULmRjBD9aP #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 what's Abydos institute? #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Agreed! #txed https://t.co/9rjb2RwkIp

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@oJaison Mindsets would be a great topic for our upcoming buzzwords series. #txed Dwecks work is still a hot topic!

JMcKeanK12 Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2: I was a guest with @edutechguys and their podcast - Check it out! #TXed https://t.co/ooSeTY0AhK

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q2 What have been the highlights of your summer learning? #TXed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@oJaison formerly new jersey writing project. #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Q3 How will that learning effect your classroom/campus this year? #TXed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

This is an excellent survey of #blendedlearning resources and websites! Please check it out! #txed https://t.co/xUooFASiFr

BeckyEdu Aug 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@oJaison of course! We presented on #blendedlearning https://t.co/ULmRjBD9aP #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 cool! What were some highlights? Is this developing you as a writer or you as a writing teacher? #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@JMcKeanK12 @edutechguys What a cool honor! What was the topic? #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: I'm trying to blog more. Also want to spend more time visiting classrooms and schools this year. Let me know if you're in Houston! #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@oJaison Yes for both! We went through the institute as learner/writers. We wrote daily and experienced the process as students do. #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#TxEd A3 In our work as consultants we have to listen to the needs of schools to offer the right services https://t.co/Z0vqd8VYUW

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Q3 How will that learning effect your classroom/campus this year? #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@oJaison developed the capacity to develop students writing and give feedback as they write on personally relevant topics. #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#TxEd YES! To blogging more. Also more time for reading. https://t.co/CSDwYx6iaw

oJaison Aug 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: I'm trying to blog more. Also want to spend more time visiting classrooms and schools this year. Let me know if you're in Houston! #txed

oJaison Aug 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3: @ONEHouAction is looking into alternative discipline and trying to build on the exciting progress @HoustonISD has made! #txed

IvantheAggie Aug 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A1: No more school for me this semester! Time to contribute more to my #txed family.

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@EducationPMC @oJaison trying out blogging as a classroom portfolio. Hoping to highlight each Ss work and growth throughout the year. #txed

LiteraryFusions Aug 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A3 PURPOSEFUL technology integration! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q4 How are you getting Ts/Ss excited and onboard for learning this year? #TXed

IvantheAggie Aug 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@TXEDMod a4: we are creating a family atmosphere. We love our teachers and are vulnerable about who we are and what we represent! #txed

tra_hall Aug 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

The classroom of @iTEACHAmy is always zen-like and pristine #bestpractice #whywisd #BeTheDifference #txed https://t.co/6OPaEEmMDH

oJaison Aug 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 can you teach me to write like @KieseLaymon? Just re-read this today https://t.co/vt0RzGKB53 and I just wanna be better lol #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@LiteraryFusions @EducationPMC @oJaison Using blogger as we have GAFE. 6th graders. Hopefully pull that purposeful piece! #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

#TxEd A4 Encouraging more Ts to get involved with @EdTechAustin and @ETWAustin to connect with tech providers https://t.co/TjG0RwlUHF

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q4 How are you getting Ts/Ss excited and onboard for learning this year? #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@oJaison Haha! Read more of @KieseLaymon and the like and the better you'll get. Huge focus on quality literature at every step. #txed

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A4: Creating flexible learning spaces, and creating a Pokemon Go bulletin board, and planning a hunt soon. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A4: trying to make the learning personal at every turn and be excited about being a reader & writer myself. #txed

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A4: Also sharing the benefits of Twitter with colleagues! #txed Hoping to share mini lessons with @klpotter4 to motivate learning

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@GarnerRockstars That's awesome! Got keep saving my pennies to get those learning spaces how I want them. #txed

JeffHiserBL Aug 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Happy to jump onboard this evening! Jeff Hiser, School Counselor at Bishop Lynch High School, Dallas, TX #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@GarnerRockstars We've got to do a chat on integrating pokemonGo. #txed How are you working that?

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 We took desk in the room, and lowered them and raised them (for standing & sitting on floor) #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@JeffHiserBL Glad you made it Jeff! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Q5 is up next! #txed

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 Not completely sure, but @lesahaney has created a scavenger hunt for meet the teacher. #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q5: What is your hope for students this year? #TXed

JeffHiserBL Aug 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A4: I've enrolled in the ENL Program through @ACEatND this year in addition to further professional development #LifelongLearning #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@GarnerRockstars I only have one standing space at this moment. Hoping to work on that! #txed #moversshakers

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Bulletin board will have a big pokeball Gotta catch 'em all! with the pokemon I've caught & and then "How will you evolve this year?" #txed

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 We took the legs out of the desks, and kids can sit on pillows to use them. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@IvantheAggie I'm a google guy, through and through. Awesome tools and opportunities. #txed

EducationPMC Aug 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A5 Hope all Ss have teachers that see their potential and encourage a love of learning #TxEd https://t.co/Puq1OVXtYi

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q5: What is your hope for students this year? #TXed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@JeffHiserBL @ACEatND What are you studying through that program? #txed

GarnerRockstars Aug 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A5: I just blogged about this, many hopes for them. https://t.co/qggXJc93XA #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A5: I hope students not only grow academically but learn a little bit about life and leave a better person than they came. #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A5: I also hope that they find a love and purpose for writing in their daily/regular life! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Final Q coming up! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Aug 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q6 135 character message to students and/or teachers this year...GO! #TXed

JeffHiserBL Aug 17 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: I hope to assist all of my students in becoming the best version of their self #txed

Bstamm00 Aug 17 @ 10:28 PM EDT

You are the reason, I'm here! Let's do some awesome things together & make the experience great! #txed

IvantheAggie Aug 17 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Don't underestimate your power. The life of your words will prophesy great things for your children. Understand words create legacy #txed

IvantheAggie Aug 17 @ 10:29 PM EDT

See you guys next week!! Hope you guys have a great rest of the week!! #txed