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whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #collschat! Tonight well discuss Chap 6, The Changing workplace from NYSI by @CathyNDavidson

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Are you having a book chat tonight? #collschat @whalen https://t.co/rrVDHzlDQa

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 1:09 PM EDT

Tonight!! 7:30 continuing our discussion of the INCREDIBLE "Now You See It" by @CathyNDavidson https://t.co/6uyWigCuK4

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT

I'm Dan, tech coach from Colls. Introduce yourselves! #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@CathyNDavidson yes! Chapter 6! #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Using the q1/a1 format. Get ready to learn and unlearn!! ;) #collschat

kysmith424 Apr 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hi! Kylie - school counselor from Colls #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Regina middle school special Ed! #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Hi! Kathryn, Colls HS #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Q1: why do most of us feel inefficient when we are working as hard as we can? Do you experience this? #collschat https://t.co/IgLd5hN0HC

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Elisabeth, CHS English teacher, current dilemma is whether to listen to #LEMONADE or #Hamilton. #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: there are so many priorities. A coworker once asked in a faculty meeting, "are you ever taking anything off our plates?" #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: Even when I'm working "as hard as I can", I'm convinced that I could probably be doing more #collschat

kysmith424 Apr 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A2: this is a daily struggle...I cross 1 thing off my list, but add 5 things right after. I never feel like I am doing enough. #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A1 I struggle daily - with increased communication, increased connection I feel obligated to do more every day. #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT

.@MsYucis Maybe that should be a motto! #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1: My time tends to disappear into the black hole that is the internet if I don't pay attention. I'm working hard, not smart #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A1:I still let others' thoughts, neg actions, and words affect me...even though I know otherwise #collschat https://t.co/0JaNeSMznv

mr_dfenton Apr 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Hey everyone, jumping in a little late here! #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT

Hi, @CathyNDavidson I wrote the book and am honored you are talking about it. Tickled pink! #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT

@CathyNDavidson We are ticked pink that you are joining us! #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT

@CathyNDavidson I am #fangirling SO hard right now! #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Q2 Where does work stop and leisure begin? Do you experience imbalance at work and home? #collschat https://t.co/D5uxoXjIUR

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Not surprised much self-critique here from teachers is ab not doing enough; survey shows we work more overtime than anyone! #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:47 PM EDT

You are all way, way too tough on yourselves; black hole of Internet MAY be way of relaxing after absorbing day #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Q2 I am actually honest with my HS kids - I almost ruined my marriage because my job came WAAAYYYYYYY before him #15hourdays #collschat

mr_dfenton Apr 26 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2 The line between work and leisure is increasingly becoming blurred. More play at work, and more work at home. #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A2: While twitter chatting I'm grading labs in another browser window and checking facebook on my ipad, so... yes? #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT

That we do!! So hard to take credit for it sometimes. Teacher appreciation next week! Thank a teacher! #collschat https://t.co/w2uUECONMc

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Not surprised much self-critique here from teachers is ab not doing enough; survey shows we work more overtime than anyone! #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A2: It helps that my personal laptop broke & I'm too lazy to lug my work laptop home. Sometimes I email at home but that's it. #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT

leaving with daylight to spare has been my april challenge. So far- GREAT success #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: I'm also a very fast grader. Just ask my students! #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT

I learned silly trick that works for me from Happiness Project: To Do list separates work from personal ("happiness") to do list #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@MsYucis you are a goddess! teach me your ways #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Before it was long overwhelming list; now I do some work then go to "happiness" list: feels like reward-drugstore, sort drawer #collschat

kysmith424 Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A2: I have a work to-do list that stays on my desk. Great idea..just not when I remember a "to-do" while I'm at home. #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Q3: How distracted do you feel? Do you embrace it? Work against it? Treat as advantage or disadvantage? #collschat https://t.co/jTkHQUVgfH

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Can't wait to make my "happiness to-do" list tonight! #collschat https://t.co/0WgehvcIfb

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Before it was long overwhelming list; now I do some work then go to "happiness" list: feels like reward-drugstore, sort drawer #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@CathyNDavidson I'll have to do that! I try to include "fun" things on my weekend to-do lists, need to do that in the week too! #collschat

kysmith424 Apr 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A2: I email myself as a reminder...which helps as well..but the email access to my phone was not such a great idea!! #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Best work trick I know is co-working: when I have task I hate, I meet w coworker doing task they hate, set time, check in, laugh #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A3: each day is different. If I start to feel really crazed I take a deep breath & remember I'm not a transplant surgeon. #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@cwahlCHS -- look!! this is totally us #collschat https://t.co/SoEaieLPRt

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Best work trick I know is co-working: when I have task I hate, I meet w coworker doing task they hate, set time, check in, laugh #collschat

kysmith424 Apr 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3: I try to allow myself distracted time in the day. I eat at my desk; I need time to step away and welcome the distractions. #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A1 Culture feeds on our insecurity ab not being productive enough--look at our kids, working so hard too @whalen #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT

.@CathyNDavidson i did this often at a former school: grading parties! Sometimes in a classroom, sometimes offsite. #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT

This is how I wrote papers in college! Camp out w/ our laptops and alternate btw laughing & working #collschat https://t.co/4jnfRfp2fA

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Best work trick I know is co-working: when I have task I hate, I meet w coworker doing task they hate, set time, check in, laugh #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Productivity increases but income decreases--blame the victim! @whalen #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A3: Depends on the day! I'm a master of taking lots of breaks to split up long tasks into short periods of intense focus #collschat

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@CathyNDavidson Inposted this week that I hate the word "hustle". Glorifying working yourself to death too much lately! #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A3: can't rely on prep times or lunch to get things accomplished. Ss come first and I welcome their distractions #notproductive #collschat

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@CollsChem for the kids, you, or both? #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A3: Other days, distractions stop me from getting work done, left w/ guilt + unfinished work at the end of the day! Balance = key #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@rsmithcms For myself, I should probably incorporate it into class too! If it works for me it prob works for some kids too #collschat

CathyNDavidson Apr 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A3 Definitely email is out of control. My friend @danariely 's team developed much better alternative #collschat https://t.co/OLouNNSpue

whalen - Moderator Apr 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Q3: How distracted do you feel? Do you embrace it? Work against it? Treat as advantage or disadvantage? #collschat https://t.co/jTkHQUVgfH

rsmithcms Apr 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@CollsChem funny, I am the opposite. Split each 56 min pd into 5-6 sections for the kids. I never remember to do it for myself #collschat

cwahlCHS Apr 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@rsmithcms oh my gosh, so us! But seriously, sometimes it is the best way to get through the day! #collschat

MsYucis Apr 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT

.@CollsChem @rsmithcms I've seen @WonderWhitman do all different kinds of "brain breaks" from dancing to poetry making! #collschat

CollsChem Apr 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@rsmithcms That's my favorite kind of distraction! Our kids are so great & I love chatting w/ them! #collschat