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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#teachmindful Begins NOW....come join us on our quest.....fellow gamers

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Welcome #teachmindful to a D & D themed chat!

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Introductions and favorite type of character #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hello #teachmindful I am Melissa from Katy TX, we are bracing for Harvey. My favorite character is a druid or wizard- I love the magical

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q1 will be right up #teachmindful

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Rachelle from Pittsburgh, created this thanks to @edmodo :) No knowledge of D & D at all! #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @edmodo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Rachelle. hope all is well with you.

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachmindful That's ok its all about wizards and dragons. Its a role-playing game that's been around since the 1970's

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Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hey #teachmindful! Hope everyone is doing well! I teach 7th Grade Science in KY.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1 #teachmindful Believe.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hello Stella, Happy Thursday my friend #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 #teachmindful I set up activities & labs that are just off so they go wrong and students get to figure out how to fix them. Endurance.

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

My friends played, I never got into it, but I loved playing Dark Tower ;) #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @edmodo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I love your edmodo pic. The colors are awesome. #teachmindful

In reply to @Rdene915, @edmodo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#teachmindful Dark Tower was a game? See how out of touch I am?

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Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 I definitely make/share mistakes & failures, emphasize its ok to fail, to be afraid, and how to work to overcome it #teachmindful

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RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Rusty May, National Teacher Trainer and #ClassroomWhisperer #teachmindful

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thanks, it was a Teacher Leader Network challenge using @canva #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @edmodo, @canva

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

It was a great game, still have it #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @edmodo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hunkering down for the big storm, should be upon us tomorrow-Harvey sounds so sweet but nope quite the opposite #teachmindful

In reply to @Rdene915, @edmodo

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q2 #teachmindful Collaboration

RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1. Lead by example. Show them they are safe and they are free to take risks. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2 #teachmindful I love using the graffiti board & collision wall where they work together to create a giant mural-they love to collaborate

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A2 Random groups, create games/activ for them to do and give time for connecting, learning abt each other, having fun #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I think hitting failure head on is so important #teachmindful shows them they are overcomable

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening my friend. Small group tonight. This is kinda nice isn't it.

In reply to @RustyMayInc

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2: Being by building communityy. Let them work in groups, don’t give them ‘jobs’ let them find out what their jobs should be. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#teachmindful I agrre, as teachers we need to step back and let them bond as well- build relationships with each other

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RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A2 An activity related to a community project they are passionate for #teachmindful

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Totally agree, it is nice to see them make new connections and feel more comfortable & confident #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful I agree- I never assign jobs or tasks- it is better when they identify need and conquer challenges together

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachmindful Like #geniushour or a community outreach program always brings students together

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Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Make them all feel empowered! Or at least give them the opportunity to FEEL empowered. #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q3 #teachmindful Reflection

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#teachmindful Agreed empowerment is so critical and each students has individual aspects of this- let them find out what empowers them

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 #teachmindful I try to ask open-ended questions that are relevant to them so they bring in personal anecdotes. Journal writing daily.

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3 No journal that I know of, but some classes write in @KidblogDotOrg and I also have them share goals/reflect on @edmodo #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @KidblogDotOrg, @edmodo

DinaMWeiss Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: Family meeting at least 2x/wk in the AM, Ss sitting in a circle; Read Aloud discussion every day at the end of the day, #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful They just closed our district schools for tomorrow. Anticipation of Harvey.

RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3 Return the questions they ask you. Let them try to find the answer #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A3: We keep a *Pirate Journal* :) Students answer bell ringers and reflect back to see how their thinking has grown. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q4 is loading right up....#teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q4 #teachmindful See the game board.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love this. Return the questions they ask you...never thought of it that way

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 #teachmindful Unpacking the TEKS & SS writing the framework for the day. Investment, ownership & participation = responsibility

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Ooh! whats a pirate journal? #teachmindful

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Great question A4 trying choice boards this year if that counts? and also by using tools to promote their speaking #teachmindful

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Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: I gamify, so they must work together in order to grow as a team. I also enjoy adding games, riddles, and codes. #teachmindful

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SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Start with the Ss sharing their ideas w/you and then partners, and talk about great ideas Ss have w/you 1 on 1. #teachmindful

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yikes! Stay safe.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#teachmindful They just closed our district schools for tomorrow. Anticipation of Harvey.

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Just a regular old Notebook, BUT our gamified class pirate theme so we just called it that. BECAUSE we’re cheeeeeesy :) #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Explain choice boards? #teachmindful

In reply to @Rdene915

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: Digital and Regular BreakoutEDUs. I like to design my own. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Good evening Sara #teachmindful

In reply to @SaraKiffe

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q5 #teachmindful Rough seas ahead.

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

#teachmindful Cathy from Alberta in Canada. JH science and math. Decided to stop lurking and jump in. 'Wizard': magic of authenticity.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Thank you #teachmindful gonna spend the morning moving stuff in my garage cause we flood with 10' of rain and this is going to be 15-18'

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Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Today we world on explaining what active listening is. We need to teach our kids HOW to learn, listen, and discuss. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 #teachmindful 1-minute check-ins to build trust & open-dialogue, class discussions where everyone talks communally- we listen & exchange

RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4 Start with small projects they are passionate about. #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

worked… * nor world? LAWD #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Today we world on explaining what active listening is. We need to teach our kids HOW to learn, listen, and discuss. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachmindful Love the pirate theme. Argh!

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Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: I try to connect with them all. I know it’s challenging ( I have 111 Ss. BUT it is important to build relationships. #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful I love the breakoutEDU we have some of the crates in our district and I am borrowing twice for two different lessons.

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#teachmindful Good evening Cathy

In reply to @cathylw2

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

YES! Rock it girl. I love them so much. #teachmindful

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Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Like a tic-tac-toe board with 9 squares, Ss choose how to learn/practice a concept, this is new to me #teachmindful

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ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#teachmindful Yes. I have 165 and one minute checkins have made all the difference-learn names faster, bonding time and just joy to talk 1-1

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5. Instead of just praising them for what they do (eg hw) notice them for who they are (eg "great smile!") #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q6 #teachmindful No magic potion

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5: Constant/consistent conversations: question students in order to make their thinking visible in a specific way. /1

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6 #teachmindful Daily goals are written on the board, share as a class & at the end of class we look back & make sure we have met them.

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: I make goals and show them to the Ss. We talk about their goals/write in journals. goals are vital! #teachmindful

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: I really share lots of embarrassing stories about myself to make my Ss see that everyone feels insecure & that's ok. #teachmindful

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 I share what I hope for the class, ask for Student input, have Ss respond using @Flipgrid to share reflections/ideas w/me #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @Flipgrid

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5: I and Ss question Ss: Qs must be specific to get specific, actionable reflection on part of Ss for many iterations.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Oh! I like that. Do you have pictures? #teachmindful

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RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 Yes goals should be addressed frequently but no matter the strategy you use, be consistent! #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you #teachmindful

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Hahaha! She isn’t, I talked to her about that. Love that kid. She even tried to cover it up :-) #teachmindful

In reply to @SaraKiffe

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#teachmindful Oops, should have indicated this one as second of two tweets

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#teachmindful A5: I and Ss question Ss: Qs must be specific to get specific, actionable reflection on part of Ss for many iterations.

Rdene915 Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Not yet, but I will :) #teachmindful

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

RustyMayInc Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great chat everyone! Awesome moderation Melissa! #TeachMindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you #teachmindful

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you guys, it was nice and intimate tonight! Thank you for coming! #teachmindful

In reply to @RustyMayInc

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Awesome chat tonight! Thanks for everything you do, my friend @ChouinardJahant. Love this time learning with you all. #teachmindful

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A6; I think it is great for Ts to model making goals form his/her self in front of Ss. Share yours & ask about their goals. #teachmindful

cathylw2 Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#teachmindful Thx for great theme for great chat @ChouinardJahant! Crucial to remind us that Ss can see anxiety/doubt as tangible monster.

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Thank you so much for coming. 🌺🌸🌼 #teachmindful

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Skymazef3 Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A4 #teachmindful #aussieed As ss get stuck in social silos, we pull them out by group play. Testing depicting skills lets them feel special

ChouinardJahant - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Thank you so very much for coming #teachmindful 🌺🦋🎶

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

Skymazef3 Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A5 Do a lot of respect signing and ways of showing respect. One of the first signs is 'respect' #teachmindful #aussieed language