#PCeduchat Archive
Brand New! Check us out this summer.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#PCeduchat
! Pls introduce yourself & share how many days u have left before summer break!
participatechat
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#PCeduchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/ezTiW67E0f
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
I am so excited to a co-mod for
#pceduchat
come join us!!
#edtech
#teacherfriends
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
So excited to have
@KatieAnn_76
with us tonight!! Come join in and finish the school year strong!!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
I am so excited to a co-mod for
#pceduchat
come join us!!
#edtech
#teacherfriends
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
!! Tonight we are ending the school year. I have already started my summer vacation.
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Check out these tips for tonight's
#PCeduchat
! Don't forget to include the hashtag!
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
is starting now! Discussing finishing the yr strong!
@teacherwaukegan
@raspberryberet3
@itsmeSpiri
@RewardingEdu
@ERobbPrincipal
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Wow, really? We didn't even realize that! When did it start??!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
I think we started like the 2nd week in Aug. and we finished on the 16th.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
#pceduchat
I teach 6th grade-8th grade Computer Science & STEM classes.
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@MomOfAllCapes
@Rdene915
@DaunYorke
@LeeAraoz
would love to have you share with us!
#PCeduchat
is starting :)
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @raspberryberet3, @itsmeSpiri, @RewardingEdu, @ERobbPrincipal, @MomOfAllCapes, @Rdene915, @DaunYorke, @LeeAraoz
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
That's so early! But, it must be nice to finish early, too! :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
Hi,Rachelle from Pittsburgh, teach Spanish & STEAM, 9 days to go
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
& you are a total rock start at it! Everyone should check out:
https://t.co/aJfOAbFpNg
!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
#pceduchat
I teach 6th grade-8th grade Computer Science & STEM classes.
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Our last day is 6/8. Can't wait... Is there a link for the chat?
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
We started at my school then as well, and still have some days to go
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
It has been. Other than it has been very chilly & rainy here in KS. So I made up time snuggling in my warm blanket & read books.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
!! Glad you joined us!
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Welcome Rachelle!! That's so close!! Another early finisher... when did you start?
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
Hi,Rachelle from Pittsburgh, teach Spanish & STEAM, 9 days to go
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
! Glad you joined us!
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Join in
#PCeduchat
now talking about finishing the school year strong
#edumatch
#engagechat
#tnedchat
#arvrinedu
join now :)
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Oh, just saw this! Nice to have all of August for you though!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915, @KatieAnn_76
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Heading over in 5... yelling at youngins to "Go To Bed" 😖
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @teacherwaukegan, @raspberryberet3, @itsmeSpiri, @RewardingEdu, @ERobbPrincipal, @Rdene915, @DaunYorke, @LeeAraoz
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Welcome, Julie!! Here's the link:
https://t.co/lCUWDM93Mn
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I use Tweetdeck or
@participatechat
to follow
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @participatechat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What kind of end of year activities do you do with your school as a whole?
#PCeduchat
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring K teacher
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
August 16th it still feels like a way to go :)
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Also, June is the typical time I think of school finishing. That's when it always is over here!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Can't wait for you to join us!
#pceduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes, @PledgeCents, @teacherwaukegan, @raspberryberet3, @itsmeSpiri, @RewardingEdu, @ERobbPrincipal, @Rdene915, @DaunYorke, @LeeAraoz
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Awwwww, sometimes they can be little sticklers!!! Good luck :-)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes, @teacherwaukegan, @raspberryberet3, @itsmeSpiri, @RewardingEdu, @ERobbPrincipal, @Rdene915, @DaunYorke, @LeeAraoz
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
That sounds perfect, actually!! Netflix?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
! Glad you are here!
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I will *try* to not fall asleep in "class" 😂😭😂😭 I just started ny first job yesterday and worn out 😂😭😂😭
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
hahaha... the last few days are ALWAYS the longest!!! We're going to chat about them tonight!!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Not really just reading! I don't get to do that to often when school is going.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Thanks so much!! :-) The more the merrier... love this time we get to spend together! (T on the other end here, too!)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
A1 Our seniors have a day of activities, jr high does as well, lots of award ceremonies and concerts
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
What is your 1st job?
#pceduchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
One thing I wanna do when teaching is to show off Ss best work that I've gathered over the year
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
chalkrelic
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Hi Y'all! Anne from VA. 10.5 but I have about twice that, that I still want to do!
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Link for
@Participatechat
=
https://t.co/lCUWDM93Mn
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I use Tweetdeck or
@participatechat
to follow
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @participatechat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Welcome, Brett! How have you been?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
That sounds like us at the junior high level. We also did a school wide field trip!
#pceduchat
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Great!!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
#pceduchat
I'm rather sad as learned I will be moved out of my cool circa 1913 classroom to the 80's wing, half the size...
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
! Glad you joined us!
In reply to @chalkrelic
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Hear you on that one!! What are you currently reading?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Yes, those award ceremonies are popular! Does your school give many out? It's nice when many Ss are given opps to shine!
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
A1 Our seniors have a day of activities, jr high does as well, lots of award ceremonies and concerts
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
It is called Strange - it has 9 novels within it on paranormal and other strange stories.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Love it!! Also so nice to let Ss choose which work gets put into another portfolio, and allow them to choose what to display :)
#PCeduchat
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
One thing I wanna do when teaching is to show off Ss best work that I've gathered over the year
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Welcome Anne!! Always a pleasure. Awww, so you're saying you're not ready for it to be over?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @chalkrelic
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Sorry to hear that.
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
School wide!? That's awesome! Where to?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @Rdene915
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1 We are on letter P of the alphabet countdown!
#pceduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Awww :( Sorry to hear that... Are there any positives to the move that you can think of though? Always nice to shine
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
That has to be fun... Pool, Party, Play
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
always nice to shine the light on the positive side :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
we have academic ones, sports, special groups and events, a good amount!
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Us too! I think we took 2 hours to pass out all the awards.
#pceduchat
Kids loved it though.
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Sounds interesting! Currently working through "Outliers" ... a neat book about "success".
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
The one positive is that I will go through all my 'junque' and try to move light!
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
How does that work??
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Always look to the bright side!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
That's great. Sounds like many opportunities for various talents to shine!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Thank you! I only have a handful of years till I retire. Oh well!
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
& THAT is what important. Kids first!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @Rdene915
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
That's definitely a positive! Gives you a good reason to have to go through all that teacher accumulated stuff... :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
chalkrelic
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Yep. Always have trouble letting go. I have a multiage 2/3 this yr &will miss my 3rd as they move on. So glad 2 have 2nd move up!
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What kind of activities do you do with your students to help keep them focused to the end?
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
but the impact you've made will last a lifetime, friend!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @KatieAnn_76
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Like today was Pattern day: everyone wore crazy clothes. C/razy hair day is the best!
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Awww, well that is the sign of a good teacher! Always love getting a glimpse into your room, too!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @chalkrelic
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
That sounds so fun!! Such a cool way to count down the last days & add some extra fun & excitement!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
With my STEM students we were doing an Amelia Earhart project. On the last day we were still working. Caring it over.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 We study chocolate the last few weeks. Today 2 S's presented their 'project.' We eat good....
#pceduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Working right up until the end... & bet the kiddos loved it & were still engaged! That's awesome, Katie!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
With my STEM students we were doing an Amelia Earhart project. On the last day we were still working. Caring it over.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
As someone else said.... letting go will be the hardest part for me 😭😭😭😭😭
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
A2 I try new
#edtech
tools and diff methods, keep them engaged and creating
#gbl
#pbl
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Remember you saying that a few weeks ago! We spoke about Hershey, right? :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Always is!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Here is the link to our project. Next year we are building a scale model of her last plane.
https://t.co/kGMLY7qHpu
#pceduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Love theme days!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Great idea!! Testing some new
#edtech
tools @ the end of the yr to spice things up & keep Ss engaged!
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#PCeduchat
A2 I try new
#edtech
tools and diff methods, keep them engaged and creating
#gbl
#pbl
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
On the last few days my STEM class even held a paper air plane contest. The came up with the rules & etc...
#pceduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Whoah!!! Awesome
#STEM
project!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Here is the link to our project. Next year we are building a scale model of her last plane.
https://t.co/kGMLY7qHpu
#pceduchat
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I always liked it when the teacher would give us some stuff we'll see next year just to challenge us
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
That is AWESOME!!
#pceduchat
I do that with my computer apps classes.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
So impressive!! Seeing all the slideshows.. is the website student created, too?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
SWEET!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Literally all the components of a great lesson... math, science, SEL, literacy, etc...
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Student created with my guidance.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Yep, someone today made homemade Raspberry chocolate bites. Oh my..... The other project was choc. dipped pretzels w/ drizzles.
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
It looks great!! Love how you can see all their contributions in the slideshows they made... Really involved! Great photos, too!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
uhmm, can we come? :-)
#PCeduchat
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Yep, someone today made homemade Raspberry chocolate bites. Oh my..... The other project was choc. dipped pretzels w/ drizzles.
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3 coming up at 8:30 :) Thanks to everyone who's joining in tonight!!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Thank you. We have more to add to it. The next class will pick up where they left off.
#pceduchat
The ultimate collaboration project.
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yummy!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Seriously.. it is the ultimate collab! Love it.
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What sorts of things do you do to help your students transition to the next grade level?
#PCeduchat
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
And thank you for yours. Was just checking out
#PCeduchat
.
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Welcome to
#pceduchat
!!
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Sounds interesting... but would still want to try! What a clever way to enjoy chocolate the last few days of school... ;)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3 We talk about what to expect, how they will succeed, how much fun it will be, and that they can say hi to me at anytime.
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Welcome!! The more the merrier :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I like to race by typing with my 6th & 7th grade classes so that they can see how fast they need to type.
#pceduchat
https://t.co/N0jlHuKqMY
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
The older they get the faster I expect them to be.
#pceduchat
For some it is an eye opener.
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
I'm probably gonna collaborate with pre-K & first grade teachers throughout the year to make sure this is taken care of
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Link didn't work :( but very cool idea!! Typing skills are SO important in this day & age!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
That is a great idea!!
#pceduchat
Communication is the key!
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan, @PledgeCents
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A3 Review and then give them some ideas for keeping active over summer with Spanish and we have ongoing assignments
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Great thinking!! Collaboration is an educators most valuable tool.. :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Why pre-k? So I can get a little sense of where the incoming Ss will be at when they come up
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Opps
https://t.co/V3EcNNQ8Ch
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents
cybraryman1
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
My End of School Year page
https://t.co/sVoTlfeXPE
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
What kind of ongoing assignments?
#pceduchat
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love the extension into summer! Keeping them engaged in the content! What sorts of assignments?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Oh! It's legit a game. A racing game... that's really neat!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Balancing it with dinner at the moment but will chime in if I can!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Teaching multiple grades must make it easier!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
What's for dinner?
#pceduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Welcome to
#PCeduchat
!! Just briefly checked this out... great resource! Thanks for sharing!
In reply to @cybraryman1
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I see most of the students for 3 years. I really get to know them.
#pceduchat
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Yes!! Yes it is! I love the word "collaboration"!!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Understandable :) No problem! You can always browse the hashtag when you have time later!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
That's so valuable for you, too. The students must build such a rapport with you!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @KC_SEASportsFan
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A3 blogging, a collaborative presentation, a summer review written in Spanish and coming up with an essential question for PBL
In reply to @PledgeCents
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Blogging and writing about their summer, create a collaborative presentation
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
They do. It's hard to see some move on to the high school.
#pceduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @KC_SEASportsFan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
LOVE that!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: What advice do you have for new teachers ending their 1st year?
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
.
@icivics
launched a
#CivicSummerSendoff
to encourage kids to keep up on civic action during the summer!
https://t.co/sjMQiV662K
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @Rdene915, @icivics
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
*listening*
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: What advice do you have for new teachers ending their 1st year?
#PCeduchat
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Oh I would love your job! I am a proud geek. We code, do robotics, 3D printing in my 2nd grade class.
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#pceduchat
The advice I have for new teachers is to breathe, then reflect when school gets out. Take a break first before reflecting.
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4. Advice 👉🏾You did it! Enjoy the summer. Review the successes. Don't harp on the "fails" but iterate & improve
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Sometimes "assignments" leads us to think of scary things like worksheets and such.. but these are great activities!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 Slow down a bit, reflect with the students, have them create memory books, bond, go outside!
#pceducat
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Always focus on the growth! Reflect, improve, and move on. :)
#growthmindset
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4. Advice 👉🏾You did it! Enjoy the summer. Review the successes. Don't harp on the "fails" but iterate & improve
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
That is AWESOME. I do coding, 3D printing, AR/VR, EdTech Tools and such!! It is my passion!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Yes, yes, yes! all about that reflection piece! & breathe.
#PCeduchat
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 Slow down a bit, reflect with the students, have them create memory books, bond, go outside!
#pceducat
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I love the memory book idea!! Outside is also was a good answer!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4. More advice👉🏾 Activate parents. Keep them informed. Encourage contributions even small ones. Parents=Partners.
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A4 I always get some fdbk from Ss and ask what helped/didnt, what they liked, wished we did more of,and use it to reflect
In reply to @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
YES!!! Families = Partners for sure!
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4. More advice👉🏾 Activate parents. Keep them informed. Encourage contributions even small ones. Parents=Partners.
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Yes don't harp on the Fails... It is your First Attempt IN Learning!
#pceduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Great idea!! Their perspective TRULY is valuable... and it's important that they feel valued in decisions as well!
#PCeduchat
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A4 I always get some fdbk from Ss and ask what helped/didnt, what they liked, wished we did more of,and use it to reflect
In reply to @PledgeCents
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Kids are very objective when you give them a chance. They have great insight. P❤️ this.
#PCeduchat
#LetsK12Better
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I do that too. Which is why we are continuing the Amelia Earhart project.
#pceduchat
In reply to @Rdene915, @PledgeCents
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#pceduchat
My passion as well! This year we started
@nearpod
and my students just love it.
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @nearpod
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Thanks for the chat tonight, glad to join in :)
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
ikr! Told my daughter during homework: "what you know is NOTHING compared to what you don't know. Be open to fdbk & learning"
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@nearpod
rocks!
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan, @nearpod, @nearpod
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Leftovers for me but made "ladybug salad" for the girls. Supposed to make the olives and tomatoes into ladybugs... but it's late.
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
That looks yummy!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @PledgeCents
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
It's the thought that counts. I'm sure they love it!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What are some things you can do now to start preparing for next school year?
#PCeduchat
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Have mixed feelings about homework but I love that philosophy!
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
ikr! Told my daughter during homework: "what you know is NOTHING compared to what you don't know. Be open to fdbk & learning"
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Awww, looks yummy but that's such a cute idea!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @KatieAnn_76
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
YES! We love
@nearpod
!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @teacherwaukegan, @nearpod, @nearpod
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I like to attend Twitter chats, webinars, and edcamps in the summer to keep me pump & prepared.
#pceduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Thank YOU for sharing your time with us! :)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @Rdene915
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5. make sure everything is organized- class decorations, lessons, class tools, etc. It saves so much time in the fall.
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Yes, Julie has been rocking the
#edtech
in her room!
#PCeduchat
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#pceduchat
My passion as well! This year we started
@nearpod
and my students just love it.
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @nearpod
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Agreed!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
That is great advice!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Twitter chats are awesome.. and you can find one on ANY edu subject!
#PCeduchat
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I like to attend Twitter chats, webinars, and edcamps in the summer to keep me pump & prepared.
#pceduchat
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
For me it's looking over the notes I took throughout the year on things that I could improve for the next
#PCEduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What are some things you can do now to start preparing for next school year?
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Yes! Put the work in now... and relax a bit more in the Fall!
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5. make sure everything is organized- class decorations, lessons, class tools, etc. It saves so much time in the fall.
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Me too actually. But it is what it is. 😑 We try to connect the HW with life & stuff around the house so it feels less stressful
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
Rdene915
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
#pceduchat
Glad I did!
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
I normally don't give homework. It only becomes said homework if the need extra time to work on it at home!
#pceduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes, @JeremyDBond
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Thanks!
#pceduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Are you a classroom teacher or do you jump around? (Or both?)
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A5 I get things ready for the first week: name tags, run off stuff. nothing too exciting!
OrganicLeaderVB
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
My apologies for missing it! I had it down for 9 pm! I will make sure I'm there next time. I always enjoy your chat!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @KatieAnn_76, @MrsMurat, @YodaPond, @coachintz, @kimmykcollins, @KatieFarr5, @tishrich
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Yea.. not a big HW fan over here either.. unfortunately the district thinks its important.. :(
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @MomOfAllCapes, @JeremyDBond
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I guess you would say classroom teacher, but I teach tech skills the most.
#pceduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Thank YOUU! & a big thanks to
@KatieAnn_76
for co-moderating tonight!
#PCeduchat
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Thanks!
#pceduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Life and stuff? Like, something directly related to home life?
#PCeduchat
In reply to @MomOfAllCapes
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Still all very important things!
#PCeduchat
teacherwaukegan
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#pceduchat
A5 I get things ready for the first week: name tags, run off stuff. nothing too exciting!
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
❤️❤️❤️ you're the real MVP. Kids need downtime and outdoor time and experiential learning time...and family time.
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @JeremyDBond
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Yeah I don't do name tags. 100+ kiddos is too many to make name tags.
#pceduchat
In reply to @teacherwaukegan
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Awww, it's ok! Thanks for reaching out :) We enjoy having you! Hope your school year is winding down nicely!
#PCeduchat
OrganicLeaderVB
May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
My apologies for missing it! I had it down for 9 pm! I will make sure I'm there next time. I always enjoy your chat!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @KatieAnn_76, @MrsMurat, @YodaPond, @coachintz, @kimmykcollins, @KatieFarr5, @tishrich
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
And I didn't fall asleep!!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @PledgeCents, @KatieAnn_76
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
No worries!!
#pceduchat
In reply to @OrganicLeaderVB, @PledgeCents, @MrsMurat, @YodaPond, @coachintz, @kimmykcollins, @KatieFarr5, @tishrich
JeremyDBond
May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
And any specific advice for parents? Want to build stronger relationships with teachers in middle grades.
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What are some things you can do now to start preparing for next school year?
#PCeduchat
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
lol yea, that would be a liiiiiiitle much!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @teacherwaukegan
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
AWESOME! Glad you joined us!! I love pre-service teachers!!
#pceduchat
Stay connected!
In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan, @PledgeCents
KatieAnn_76
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
That is the area I am weak in. If you have any I am all ears!
#pceduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
KC_SEASportsFan
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Yeah!! I'm on
#PCEduchat
and four or five other chats throughout the week!
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @PledgeCents
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Are we referring to you as the parent? Would say to definitely not be afraid to send emails 2 "check in" or share learning @ home
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
PledgeCents
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
he joins in every chat!
#PCeduchat
In reply to @KatieAnn_76, @KC_SEASportsFan
MomOfAllCapes
May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT
If you already know the teacher for next year, email them: You're excited to partner in your child's education
#LetsK12Better
#PCeduchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond
