#TXed Archive


Wednesday October 25, 2017
9:30 PM EDT

  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    8:30 on a Wednesday. #txed on 1 screen, World Series on another. I'm Paul, an ITS from Richmond, TX #goastros #earnit. Who else is joining?
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Howdy #TXed friends welcome to the chat with the #Astros in the lead. Take the next few minutes to say Howdy!
  • participatechat Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #TXed by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/msiucFYT2z
  • GinaForAustin Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q: Dem plans for #TxEd? Q: We have to work on the #TXsenate b/c they attach vouchers to public school funding bills. #txlege
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #TXed Amy Measure...7th and 8th Science Teacher @brenhamjhs
  • LBell_Yegua Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Good evening!! Lindsay from Somerville!! #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hi Amy. Thanks for joining us tonight. #txed
    In reply to @amyleasure0914, @brenhamjhs
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #TXed darn auto correct..,Leasure
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #txed #HoustonStrong Jerry Toups HS math Tr from Lamar CISD by HOUSTON #AlwaysBelieve
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hi Morgan here, 2nd grade teacher in San Antonio #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hi Lindsey! Always great to have you with us on #txed
    In reply to @LBell_Yegua
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Jaime here!! Ready to knock it outta the park here tonight!!😀 #txed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #TXed Dodie - Inst. Tech from S.TX - Cheering for them both - <3 both teams
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Evening y'all. I am Michael from @BrenhamISD One of the many great learners from @AltonElementary. Hope that the #Astros can take this #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Good to see you Jerry. #txed
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Lori from Brenham, TX 3rd grade ELAR #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Kaylee, Alton Hero from Brenham, TX! ALTUVE is due for a big one, friends! #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Welcome Amy. How are things? #TXed
    In reply to @amyleasure0914, @brenhamjhs
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hi Morgan. Thanks for stopping in. #txed
    In reply to @morgan5406
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hey #txed !!! Meredith here from Cypress :)
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Good evening y’all! Excited to be here tonight. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Welcome back friend. #TXed
    In reply to @LBell_Yegua
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I love my friend and education advocate @ginaforaustin! #txed #neisdpln
    • GinaForAustin Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      There were some victories this session: #higherEd funding cuts killed and some funding for public #txed. There is more we can do.
  • BusEd11 Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Theresa here from Missouri, teacher of high school kids and sad the Cardinals are not playing tonight. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hi Jaime. Glad you cold stop in with us tonight. #txed
    In reply to @_emiaj_
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Good to see you again buddy! #TXed
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Thanks for stopping by, Dodie. #txed
    In reply to @TechOutLearning
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Glad you could join us again Morgan. #TXed
    In reply to @morgan5406
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hi Lori! Thanks for joining us tonight. #txed
    In reply to @lori_lreyes
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hello there friend!!! #txed
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg, @BrenhamISD, @AltonElementary
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us Kaylee. #txed
    In reply to @KRoznovsky
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hey Elyse! ;) #txed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Q1-How is baseball similar to education? #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Y'all need to follow this teacher right here 👆🏻👆🏻 #TXed
    In reply to @lori_lreyes
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Once again West Avenue bringing the heat, like the Ryan Express!! Victor from San Antonio and The Little School that Can, West Avenue #txed
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Duana Brashear, AP from Lexington ISD #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hi Elyse! Glad you could make it tonight. #txed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Welcome back #AltonHero Happy you are here! #TXed
    In reply to @KRoznovsky
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hi Theresa. Glad you could stop in and join us tonight. #txed
    In reply to @BusEd11
  • danperez4ed Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I'm Dan, ITS from Rosenberg trying to catch a #txed chat while catching the game
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    @taymechelle Where are you?! #TXed
  • AssignmentHelpN Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #txed
  • WilliamDPhelps Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    You are absolutely right. We have to fight hard and get more educators in politics to develop policy! #ourkidsdeserveit #txed
    • pastors4txkids Oct 25 @ 7:07 PM EDT
      We are in moral crisis in this great state of Texas when our leaders sell our children to the highest bidder. It must stop now.
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Kelley from Dallas! Glad to be here! working on lesson plans and chatting tonight! #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Duana. #txed
    In reply to @duanabrashear
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Your bases are always loaded, but you have to trust your team to make it home. #txed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hello #txEd. Ashley from Houston
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hey #txed ! Kimberly, K-5 reading specialist from north TX.
  • LBell_Yegua Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A1: it takes a team to succeed, cheering section somex’s, an ump type person to keep things in check, coach to guide and lead #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1 Baseball is like education as there’s homeruns, strikes, foul balls, and hype in the horizon. They mirror on different levels well. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1-In baseball/education you can have your ups and downs. Make adjustments each inning and go for the win #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Baseball & education are life. Ups & downs, lessons to be learned, activity and engagement making adjustments, it evolves constantly. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Best teammate a person could ask for! Thanks for joining us, Dan. #txed
    In reply to @danperez4ed
  • SIOWehmeyer Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Tara here, got distracted ! Evening ! #TXed
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #txed A1 Every day you want to get the kids around the bases (their subjects) and safely home. Hopefully they learn something along the way
  • DavidJHuber Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1: we all can get better through coaching, feedback and practice #TXed
    In reply to @TXEDMod, @PrincipalOgg
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1 There's always a plan. Sometimes it works. Sometimes you need a reliever. Sometimes you need help closing. Always a team effort! #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Welcome back Dan. Happy that you are here. #TXed
    In reply to @danperez4ed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hi, Kimberly! Thanks for joining #txed tonight.
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Tara Tynan, 3rd grade teacher from SA #TXed
  • BusEd11 Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1 Team work is vital to baseball and students #txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #TXed A1 have to work together and know that you have a team to help stand behind you
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Dang!!!!!! #txed #neisdpln
    • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Your bases are always loaded, but you have to trust your team to make it home. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hi Ashley! Welcome back. #txed
    In reply to @edtechqueen
  • libraryedtech Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hi, Mei from NYC. College librarian #txed
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hello from Brenham #TXed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    @Toups_J love this! #txed
    In reply to @KRoznovsky, @Toups_J
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: Education is like baseball because you have to step up to the plate and take a risk to really hit one out of the park! #txed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1- lots of yelling and arguing over 'bad calls' 😂😂😂 #TxEd
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hi all! Teacher from Brenham #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #txed
    In reply to @DavidJHuber, @TXEDMod, @PrincipalOgg
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1 We work together as a team and have the same goal but when your up to bat it’s your turn to get the job done! #txed
  • danperez4ed Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: "It's not over until it's over" #txed
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1-teamwork, everyone has a job to do to be successful #txed
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Well... baseball is awesome. Education is awesome! And a good manager can build a great team! #TXed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    While your team has your back #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Nothing stationary. always movement. You hope for the game-winning hit to get you over the hump and then pray for pitching. #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Boom!!!! #txed #neisdpln
    • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A1 We work together as a team and have the same goal but when your up to bat it’s your turn to get the job done! #txed
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1 Anyone can achieve their goals through hard work and collaboration! #txed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • SIOWehmeyer Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: gotta watch the ball and be ready to field anything that comes in the outfield ! #TXed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1- on a serious note, you have to be ready for whatever comes your way/walks through the door! Must be able to think on your feet #TxEd
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Easy to do tonight. Welcome! #txed
    In reply to @SIOWehmeyer
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1-You better know the signals that your kids are sending you. #TXed
  • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Kristi from Brenham joining in! #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Hi Tara. We are glad you could join #txed tonight.
    In reply to @TynansClass
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1 There's got to be good communication and good calls for everything to go smoothly! #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us Mei. Hop and and learn with us. #txed
    In reply to @libraryedtech
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A1: Education is like ⚾️ b/c sometimes you hit a homerun and sometimes you struck out but it is about the team not one player p! #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    "It's supposed to be hard, the hard is what makes it great. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it." -League of Their Own #txed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Ts play all positions to help Ss reach that home run plate #TxEd
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Hi Heather. Thanks for joining #txed tonight.
    In reply to @hmhinzie
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1-We all play a different part but we are on the same team #TXed
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    #TXed A1: Fresh start every year! You have teamates who can support and encourage you throughout the season/year. Multiple opportunities to practice and make improvements
  • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Always have to be flexible and willing to adapt to anything that comes your way! #txed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1:Well education is like baseball because sometimes you hit a home run with a lesson and sometimes you strike! #TXed
  • SIOWehmeyer Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    ❤️ seeing so many @BrenhamISD staff getting their learn on after hours! #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Amen! #txed
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Maegan, 4th grade Math from Fort Worth #TXED
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1-teamwork makes the dream work! #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Hi Janna. Welcome to #txed.
    In reply to @jchovanec
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Some great analogies tonight already! #txed
    • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A1 We work together as a team and have the same goal but when your up to bat it’s your turn to get the job done! #txed
  • libraryedtech Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Fell down, get up and run again. Failed, get up and learn again. #txed
  • DavidJHuber Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: everyone needs to contribute... in some small way... for the team to achieve their goal #TXed
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: Education is like ⚾️ b/c sometimes you hit a homerun and sometimes you strike out but it is about the team not one player p! #TXed
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1 part 2-just like the pitcher throws change ups we experience them too #txed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1 Baseball is like education. It involves teams, strategy, effort, talent, and some sweat. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Great to see you Kristi. #txed
    In reply to @KristiHinze
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q2: celebrate the growth along the way...it’s a journey! #txed
  • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: Be on your A game so you can read your students just like you have to anticipate the opposing teams next move. #txed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: Success is a combination of various skills and abilities. A team of just pitchers won't win - it takes everyone & their strengths #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2 You're never out unless you quit. You adjust your swing, you plan for the pitch, you see what's coming, you make the connection. #TXed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2- Review the plays, study the game, adjust the classroom environment for Ss to WIN #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2 That's where good coaching comes in, for the Ss & the T! We can all learn from a strike out, maybe the next one will B a HR! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Great movie. #txed
    In reply to @TechOutLearning
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A1- Just like in baseball, sometimes teachers need a pinch runner. And we often count to 3 before a student “strikes out”. 😂 #TxEd
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: That strike out was just one game. You look at the tape, and modify your swing where needed. #txed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Shannon/ WSNC/ behavior specialist #txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #TXed A2 always more than one time at bat...all great players have those moments, they dont let those moments defeat them, they rise above
  • LBell_Yegua Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2 reflect on the strategies used,why it didn’t work, what can be done to improve and change the outcome next time #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2: recover from striking out by relying on your #PLN / share your struggles - be real - support your peeps! #txed - we grow from failure
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • SIOWehmeyer Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2 there is always someone who will check on you when you least expect it, you look forward to those folks #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Pitching =delivery of instruction. #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Hi Maegan. We are glad you could join #txed tonight.
    In reply to @perrymanclass
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2-Rememeber that we and our kids will get another chance at the plate. Talk about how we will approach the pitch differently. #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2 Shake it off, get mad, & move forward. Life’s a journey. #TXed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q2 A little coaching, pat on the back, encouragement, and try again. Players can't give up mid-game! We are a team! #txed
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #txed A2 Everybody strikes out EVERY DAY! We all err. The key is to keep BELIEVING! When you #Believe in your Ss great things happen.
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: We can't change it, but what did you learn? Use that to make-up for it on the next play - Focus on what can be controlled. #txed
  • SIOWehmeyer Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2 listen for compliments- often you’re too focused on what went wrong to hear what went well! #TXed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A1- we have to encourage the growth mindset. We struck out this time! How can we learn from this & do better next time? #TxEd #GrowthMindset
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2- take a deep breath, converse and figure out what went wrong and come up with a new game plan #txed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q2 try try and try again, you’re not going to hit that home run every time, we learn best from trial and error. #txed
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2-never quit. Practice practice practice. Ask for help #TXed
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: We can always learn more from our failures than our wins! #growthmindset #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Nice to see you back, Heather. @danperez4ed is here tonight too. #txed
    In reply to @pinkpatterson, @danperez4ed
  • danperez4ed Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A2: Focus on the positives, the good form of the swing, the balls patiently taken, and you can't hit a homer w/o swinging #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2 At least if they are striking out, then we know they are out there trying and learning! #txed #risktaker
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    If you think about it there are not three strike and your out. There is always 1 more thing that we can do. #TXed
    • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      A2 You're never out unless you quit. You adjust your swing, you plan for the pitch, you see what's coming, you make the connection. #TXed
  • helen_hwhite5 Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Q1 the entire team must work together .#TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    You are absolutely right! I’ve been blown away by the support I’ve received from people like you!!! Thx for being part of my #pln :) #txed
    In reply to @SIOWehmeyer
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2 Remember that mistakes are just opportunities for improvement #TXed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • DavidJHuber Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2. If mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn... that you are not there yet... they tell you where you need to keep working #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: In BB a person who is successful 3 out of 10 times at the plate is a great player. You learn from failing. Express that #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    What can I learn from the mistake do I improve on my next at bat? #txed
    • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      A2-Rememeber that we and our kids will get another chance at the plate. Talk about how we will approach the pitch differently. #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    The game is long. "It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings"-Berra you're going to get another chance. Remember that. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2: Reflect on the play or the misconception. Reteach and practice so you can take another chance at the plate. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #foreshadowing #txed
    In reply to @vhsaldana
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Aren't I lucky? #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • BusEd11 Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2 Model to Ss how to accept it, move on & try again when we fail. Ss need encouragement & support when they fail the 1st time. #txed
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #TXed A2: Never give up! Listen to your coach, keep practicing, and try again.
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A2 With a new ‘inning’ as a fresh start for the student and for us - we recover by forgiving ourselves & swingin for the fences again! #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q2-There are times when we or our students strike out. How do we recover and help our students recover from a strike out? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Love the "what did you learn" part. Great job! #txed
    • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      A2: We can't change it, but what did you learn? Use that to make-up for it on the next play - Focus on what can be controlled. #txed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A2 Failing forward! Success is not perfection! Above all else-GRIT matters! Oh, and let your S's see YOU fail! #TXed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    When things aren't going well I like to take a break, regroup and try a different approach. Just keep trying! #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I like that! Good one!!! #txed
    In reply to @talk2jamie
  • helen_hwhite5 Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q2 hopefully you've got colleagues (fans) who will cheer louder when you're down.#TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us tonight, Helen. #txed
    In reply to @helen_hwhite5
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Ah shoot! #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3: Give them something they aren't expecting & challenge their weakness (it will make them better) #txed
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Students...just like us get bored! You can even over use tech if it’s used the same way each time! #txed
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A3-Differentiate! Questions that evoke critical thinking. Project based learning and problem solving! #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Boom again! @helen_hwhite5 just joined the chat! Best Reading Specialist hands down! And she's on my team. #txed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3 A good teacher always keeps some special pitches in their bag of tricks. Get on the students level. Make it fun! #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3-First, you got to know your students. This year's class might not learn in the same way as last year's class. #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: Ts on my campus have been utilizing more and more blended learning stations to get kids moving, collaborating, and creating #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3 A pitch is only as good as the execution and delivery. Pitching a shutout takes practice, planning, and patience. #txed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3- Base the pitches on real scenarios & help Ts/Ss see the connection. 'Think Aloud' & model how to swing for that type o/pitch #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: With my Little’s I don’t have to change the pitches too much. Everything is so new to them. They’re the rookies, wide eyed n fresh #txed
  • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: preplanning questioning to ensure you are asking different types of questions at different levels. #txed
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: Students...just like us get bored! You can even over use tech if it’s used the same way each time! #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    How would that look like on STAAR? #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    #txed A3 Every Ss in your classroom should anticipate being a participant in the learning process every day. Don't make your room robotic.
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    1-1... #txed
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg
  • BusEd11 Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3 Teach the lesson the best way you know how! Then reteach it to class or individual Ss who need relearning. #txed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2: When things aren't going well I like to take a break, regroup and try a different approach. Just keep trying! #TXed
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Change up the game. Sometimes the student needs to be the teacher. #TXed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3Good batters anticipate what's coming.Dont always give them what they're expecting. Sometimes you come in with the curve ball. #TXed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #txed A3 using a variety of instructional strategies, brain breaks, changing things daily so Ss are always on their toes and focused!!!
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A3-find various activities that work not everyone can hit the same pitch #txed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A4-the classroom is a stage... Ts have to work it everyday all day 🎬🎬 #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A3 Diff. stadium (new setting) Diff. team (new partners) Diff. uniform (new activity), Batting cages (differentiated practice). #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Truth! #txed
    In reply to @pinkpatterson
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    #TXed A3: You have to know your students. You have to know where you are in the count. Flexibility and your approach are key.
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q3 Standing in desks, attention getters, lessons based on Ss interests #txed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I'm not saying all things should be 30%, but we must be aware that you are going to fail some. #txed
    In reply to @vhsaldana
  • lhuston14 Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A1: You all have to work together to be successful! #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: Always remember, the change-up is just as important as the fastball! #txed
  • lhuston14 Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Try again! Encourage them to not give up. #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3-Coach told me, "Practice like you play and play like you practice. We plan well...we teach well. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    And in the case of education I would argue that I don't want a shutout...I want everyone hitting! #txed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3 offer different ways to express learning/choice if appropriate. I often think, if I were a kid would I want to be in my own class?#txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Take learning styles into consideration. Throw them some big fat pitches so they can hit it out of the park as many times as possible. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • lhuston14 Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: Present same information in a variety of ways.#TXed
  • danperez4ed Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A3: I must do something out if my comfort zone for my Ss to perform beyond their comfort zone. #txed
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Like a pitcher I change my throws w/ different technology. It keeps 👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓engaged! @Seesaw @PicCollage @padlet @nearpod @DoInkTweets #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    There was that time that I stood on a desk in '97. Should have practiced my footing #TXed
    • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      Q3 Standing in desks, attention getters, lessons based on Ss interests #txed
      In reply to @TXEDMod
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Yes! Great Ts have structure and routine, but they also mix things up to keep Ss intrigued and excited! #txed
    • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      A3Good batters anticipate what's coming.Dont always give them what they're expecting. Sometimes you come in with the curve ball. #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I call Verlander for advice 🙃(go ‘Stros! #EarnHistory) No really, I mix pitches w/ short whole group time & real-world relevance. #TXed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q3-A batter has to focus on different types of pitches thrown at them. How do you mix up your pitches to keep your students focused? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3: I want to mix it up. If you just approach things with 1 pitch, one hook, the students will not see it as a challenge or enjoy it #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Gotta read the scouting report. (Data) You can anticipate the mistakes they'll make at the plate. #TXed
    • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      #TXed A3: You have to know your students. You have to know where you are in the count. Flexibility and your approach are key.
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A3-It is when I am tried and almost worn down that I need to think about my pitches and keep my focus #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Preach on! #txed
    • KristiHinze Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      A3: preplanning questioning to ensure you are asking different types of questions at different levels. #txed
  • duanabrashear Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5: We need to realize that compliance is not engagement! Passion is the best "sign" of engagement! #TXed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4- Ts start up sidebar convos, take 'breaks', body language changes. I ❤️ incorporating #brainbreaks & movement activities #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Amen! #txed
    • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      A3: Students...just like us get bored! You can even over use tech if it’s used the same way each time! #txed
  • lhuston14 Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: Do they look happy? Do they look interested? #TXed
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4- Off task behavior & sloppy work are 2 signs. I throw a changeup to get students back in the game! #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: Some players give a sign back to coach to show they understand. Plan your signs & Check for Understanding often #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4 I look for a noisy classroom w/ Ss talking (& listenting) on topic, for Ss asking their own ?s instead of just answering mine! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    RuPaul-"You better work!" #txed
    In reply to @shannon_dobson
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    #txed A4 The greatest signal you can get from Ss is their smiles. Just like getting the lead off runner on in the 6th in a 1-1 ballgame.
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4-Ss asking questions, the a-ha moments when they get it, the excitement in their faces when they can make connections to the content #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4: Are Ss smiling? Are they actively participating? How can I alter my instruction to get them there? #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4- check the classroom climate... keep Ss motivated by switching the PLAYS up #txed
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4: when I (as the principal) can be in the room for over 5-10 min before the students even realize it = engaged learners #txed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    After each pitch, re-assess the situation before the next signal. #txed
    • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 9:57 PM EDT
      A4: Some players give a sign back to coach to show they understand. Plan your signs & Check for Understanding often #txed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A4 Read the batter. If they pause multiple times or strike out, its time to break & regroup. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A4: If Ss are asking relevant Qs then I feel they are engaged. They are wanting to learn more. If you have crickets...change it up! #txed
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I can tell by the voice level in my room, and whether they are using manipulative correctly. That’s how I know they need something new.#txed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #txed A4 become involved in their world...I have attended their sporting events and took pics and put them in the room...show Ss you care!
  • MrsMurat Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Ss who broke the internet with positivity this past Friday! https://t.co/mAJMMUJh1t #txed #abedchat #educoach #IDedchat #mbedchat #ndedchat
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4-Great teachers produces an engagement with their passion that you can feel when you walk into their room. Ss are locked on them #TXed
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4 eye contact, bodies leaned in, good group conversations #TxEd
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4-talking about learning on their own time. Asking questions. They are excited to come to class. #TXed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A4 body language! To get sts back in the game, get them moving, allow them to talk! #txed
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    #TXed A4: Are students working as a team, encouraging one another, participating? It takes both offense and defense to win the game...it takes a team effort
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    #KABOOM #TXed
    • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 9:58 PM EDT
      A4: when I (as the principal) can be in the room for over 5-10 min before the students even realize it = engaged learners #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    @burgessdave would be proud! #txed #tlap #neisdpln
    • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      A3 offer different ways to express learning/choice if appropriate. I often think, if I were a kid would I want to be in my own class?#txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A4 A good team remembers the experiences from the last game. Fix the errors. Keep the focus on the good. Take some risks. #TXed
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    A4: Connect w/ 👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓 at a morning meeting were everyone is greeted & shares. Figure out the reasons behind the signs they give you. #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • cmedlockpaul Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hey #txed! I need TX in my sample! Take 10m 2 tell me ab ur teaching practices & u could win $250! 4 my dissertation https://t.co/UfzHhzSZUi
  • danperez4ed Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    A4: As @pinkpatterson has mentioned, relationships are keys. Sometimes signs are found in a heartfelt convo. Solutions become closer #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    So many ways! Looks, sounds, glares, questions, silence, so many way to be reading your students. Pay attention or you'll miss them.#txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT
      Q4- Signs play a major role in BB and ed. What signs do u look for in regards to Ss engagement? How do you get Ss back in the game? #TXed
  • helen_hwhite5 Oct 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Q3 watch the eyes... they must keep their eyes on the ball; if they're glazed over, they aren't in the game. #TXed
  • perrymanclass Oct 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5 we have houses think HP and students earn points for behavior, hard work, and kindness #TxEd
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    A5 The process of being a great team player. Learn together, celebrate the good and bad, & perfect & strengthen skills to be awesome. #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5: We’ve been rallying around Harvey victims- as a campus that had few effected, we’ve been working to serve others #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A5-We need to rally for each other and our students. Sadly it feels that #txlege is not with us. We have to be one team to win. #TXed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Q5 We've done it before. We have experience and grit on our side. Prepare. Work together. Give it 100%. Leave it all on the field. #TXed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    A3: Try to change things up, keep things new and exciting as much as possible #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5 Relationships matter! The close family feeling can motivate Ss and Ts to give you their best. Love moves mountains! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: Something usually presents itself in the year (see Harvey). Sometimes it is something as simple as a dare or bet. "shavedhead #txed
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5- We rally at school celebrations, staff outings, laughing at ourselves, and when we get a wk off lunch duty! #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A5: Accept, reflect, regroup, and “get er done”! All kids can grow...it’s our job to keep going back to the drawing board! #prmsKDI #TxEd
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A4: my kids rally around the fact that we call ourselves a school family. They wrk better together, and build stronger connections.#txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    We have a new vision this year that we are rallying behind as a staff: Every child deserves a champion #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A5-Moving from good to great. We have won in the playoffs but now it is time to win the #WorldSeries #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Agreed! #txed
    In reply to @_emiaj_
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    #txed A5 Rallying around #AlwaysBelieve = great things, including #GRHS 2015 state championship.
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5- acknowledge the adversity & celebrate every victory, big or small #TxEd
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5: Don't focus on the adversity, Find a passion and/or strength and build around that. #txed
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    #TXed A5: It's always important to celebrate the successes of the team! When goals are reached or progress is made, celebrations should take place! That's how we learn, grow, and stick together as a team!
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5-Ss success and helping one another, reminding them we are a family #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Rally "The Little School that Can!" Our Ss struggle, their lives are hard, but they've come through thanks 2 the best working staff. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
      Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • hmhinzie Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5- rally together with admin/support staff/ss/ts/parents! Work together to help the ss #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A5-It takes a team to win. We have to listen, share and talk in order to help our team to win. #TXed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A5- Teach Ss that setbacks are really Set UPs for success... my classroom motto to Ss “I am here until the end” #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Incremental growth is GROWTH! Celebrate every achievement! #txed
    • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 10:07 PM EDT
      A5- acknowledge the adversity & celebrate every victory, big or small #TxEd
      • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:02 PM EDT
        Q5-Often times in BB, teams rally from adversity to come from behind and win. What can you and your students/staff rally around? #TXed
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A5: Remember that teamwork makes the dream work! Have them help and encourage each! @Seesaw is great for that! #TXed
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Q6-What do we need to do and focus on in education in order to become champions? #TXed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A5 rally on promoting good character, this month we are working to help sts understand what it means to be trustworthy! #txed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A4: Watch and listen! I love to listen to their conversations to see if they're actively engaged. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A6: I think this answer is simple. Focus on what we can do/change and quit complaining about what we can't. #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A5-Like @Toups_J said, "You Got To Believe!" Rally around that, and all things are possible #TXed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    #TxEd
    • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      @TXEDMod - thanks for this chat! Great way to unwind, network, & feel like a human being NOT a human doing. I needed this tonight
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    See you soon! #txed
    In reply to @edtechqueen
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A6-Focus on our kids! #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Oct 25 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A6 Teams Make decisions to empower and strengthen the whole. The same must be true in Education. Move as a collaborative, United team. #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6: To become champions, we must put what’s best for kids first in every decision #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Focus on this: "Every child has a chance to succeed. You are their chance." #txed #neisdpln
  • lori_lreyes Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6-growth mindset, the positive, and recognize Ss success even if it seems minute #txed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6 #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6 Give Ss #voice & #choice in their learning. That motivation can be the impetus for a desire to learn more than what is required. #txed
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6 Support your line up.Never lose your drive nor your focus. Throw the double play pitch and let your defense help. Play as a team. #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Yes we did! It's nice to hear the kids use the vocabulary. #txed
    In reply to @morgan5406
  • talk2jamie Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A6-Exactly what the @astros did to become ALCS champs, ignore the negative, battle back from failure, and focus on end goal. Boom💥 👊 #TxEd
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6-Father always told me, "Take care of your troops!" It is more about being a coach that can help players grow and get better #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Sometimes I dislike 140 wd limit!!! #txed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A5: No matter what challenges we face we can get through them with hard work and perseverance! #TXed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    As our Supt says, "It is what it is." #txed
    • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      A6: I think this answer is simple. Focus on what we can do/change and quit complaining about what we can't. #txed
  • shannon_dobson Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6- keep the eye on the prize : OUR STUDENTS #txed
  • _emiaj_ Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: Champions practice, and implement what works. Use PD as your playbook, and make changes where needed. #txed
  • TynansClass Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: Connect with you #pln! I have learned so much from other teachers on twitter! #TXed
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A6: Solid fundamentals, the story behind numbers, heart, passion for the game and greatness, believe in yourself, you can do it #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    To become champions, educators must put personal and team issues aside in order to collaborate for our Ss. We are better together. #txed
  • edtechqueen Oct 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    #TxEd It warms my heart so see that everyone's answer to Q6/A6 is about students!! We all rock!!
  • TechOutLearning Oct 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A6: Practice should be more challenging than the game #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #TXed
    In reply to @hmhinzie
  • AES_AP_Peterson Oct 25 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #TXed A6: Perseverance! You can go from last place to first place with practice and commitment! Just look at our Astros!
  • hmsheffield Oct 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    @SpeakerStraus Don't leave us! We need you! Thanks for all you've done for #txed and children. #blockvote #educationvoter
    In reply to @hassettfive, @SpeakerStraus, @SpeakerStraus
  • Toups_J Oct 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    #txed A6 1. Teach kids to #Believe 2. Be POSITIVE 3. LOVE your Ss (ALL OF THEM, EVERYDAY) 4. Repeat #1 5. It helps if you make each day fun
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    So true! #TXed #BISDconnect
    • meredithakers - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      To become champions, educators must put personal and team issues aside in order to collaborate for our Ss. We are better together. #txed
  • morgan5406 Oct 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    What a fun chat tonight! #txed #gostros #HoustonStrong
  • libraryedtech Oct 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A6: focus on SS, not only their grades. Change goal of teaching technical skills to mental thinking skills #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Great chat tonight! I loved the questions and the analogies with BB. Thanks to @PrincipalOgg for coming up with them. #txed
  • jchovanec Oct 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A6: Remember that we are here to do what is best for kids. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    3-1 dodgers....need some mojo! #EarnHistory #GoStros #txed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Great chat #TXed friends. Looks like I'll be needing my rally cap tonight. Come on #Astros
  • Isham_Literacy Oct 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Hear Hear!! I second that! HomeRun!! @PrincipalOgg @pwagnerlcisd #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd, @PrincipalOgg, @PrincipalOgg, @pwagnerlcisd
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    3-1 dodgers #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    It was a team effort. 😁 #TXed
  • PrincipalOgg - Moderator Oct 25 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    #TXed
    In reply to @KRoznovsky
  • pinkpatterson Oct 25 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A6: Stay crazy enough to make changes, be flexible, stay positive, and BELIEVE...our kids deserve it!! #reveur #dreamers #txed
  • vhsaldana Oct 25 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    No one is an expert. That is why everyone should be seeking out information to get better. If you aren't, you're part of the problem. #txed
    • helen_hwhite5 Oct 25 @ 10:20 PM EDT
      Keeping our skills current and effective is key. PD & PLCs have to be an integral part of our practice.
  • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Also can I add that you never, ever have Joe Buck as your commentator. That is all. #TXed
    • KRoznovsky Oct 25 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      A6 Support your line up.Never lose your drive nor your focus. Throw the double play pitch and let your defense help. Play as a team. #TXed
  • amyleasure0914 Oct 25 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    #txed sorry I had to cut out....screaming 3 month old...hopefully I can join next week!
  • participatechat Oct 25 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    #TXed just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at https://t.co/msiucFYT2z