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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #ankedchat we are really glad you’re here, introduce yourself, your content area & tell us what plans you have for break.

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:01 PM EST

Megan, Alg1 & Geo, co-mod of #ankedchat & I plan to just hang out at home & relax over break.

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:02 PM EST

Dave - SS teacher at Centennial HS in Ankeny and co-moderator of #ankedchat spending time with my wife, 24 YO daughter & her BF will be FAB!

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:02 PM EST

We use the Q1/A1 format. Be sure to include #ankedchat in your tweets.

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:02 PM EST

are they coming here or are you going to Chicago? #ankedchat

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carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:02 PM EST

Ashley Carter. Social studies at Newton #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:03 PM EST

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:03 PM EST

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:03 PM EST

Thanks for coming back Ashley! #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:04 PM EST

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:04 PM EST

Ken O’Connor, former HS teacher in snowy, cold Toronto. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hello Ken - nice to have you back. Cold everywhere so they say. #ankedchat

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Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:05 PM EST

Good evening, #ankedchat! Ryan in MI, 6/7 Social Studies.

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: What is your definition of differentiation? #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:06 PM EST

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hey Ryan - great to have you #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Offering different learning opportunities for different students based on what they need as their next step. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: To me differentiation means adjusting my instruction to meet Ss needs - whatever they are. #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Having the same goals- but finding different ways for all students to achieve the goal. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:08 PM EST

Using diagnostic ass’t to determine the learning needs of each student so that effective instruction can be planned. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:09 PM EST

This is a great way to look at it! #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Having the same goals- but finding different ways for all students to achieve the goal. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:09 PM EST

Question - does differentiation have to be based on collected data, or can it just be a different way to the same goal? #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:10 PM EST

Thinking about "textbook" definitions and practitioner's definitions. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:11 PM EST

Who decides the different ways - student choice or teacher direction? If latter should be based on evidence. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2: Is there a specific person or strategy that you have adopted as your differentiation standard? #ankedchat

Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Differentiation is meeting the Ss where they are, and working to close the learning gap to the best of our ability. #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:12 PM EST

I think it can be both, or something holistic in addressing an imm. need #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:09 PM EST

Question - does differentiation have to be based on collected data, or can it just be a different way to the same goal? #ankedchat
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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:12 PM EST

Ya - thinking about self-assessment and student choice as forms of differentiation. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:13 PM EST

Nice to have you join us Brett! #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: The wrkshp model and stations have worked best for me in the math classroom. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:14 PM EST

I think those can work but I think instruction without diagnostic ass’t is malpractice. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I've used help from instructional coaches - no specific "expert" source. #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Newton uses KU strategies. Sometimes it's just finding what approach works with what kid. Keep a record- go with what works #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:15 PM EST

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:15 PM EST

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:15 PM EST

Can you elaborate on what KU strategies are? #ankedchat

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Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Centers to explore concepts at the Ss learning level. Building mastery and RW use of content while meeting w/lower level Ss. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:16 PM EST

So differentiated might mean individualized - how many "different" approaches in one class period? #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:17 PM EST

RW? #ankedchat

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tdroff23 Dec 15 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1: choice, ability A2: Carol Ann Tomlinson #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:17 PM EST

It depends on who is in the classroom, who has an IEP, 504, and who just needs something different. Some 5, some 1 #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q3: What challenges do you face with differentiation? #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:18 PM EST

welcome Tom!! #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:18 PM EST

Wait...Tom Roff is in the house! Welcome friend. #ankedchat

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Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:18 PM EST

Real world #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 I like “Redefining Fair” by Damian Cooper (Solution Tree) #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: Whew...time to plan it, organizing the physical space, giving up control, fear of failure are all differentiation challenges #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3 Really meeting ALL of the needs, not just the ones req to meet by rule. #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: Time, time, time. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yes, this! So many others also need specialized/individualized learning! #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3 Really meeting ALL of the needs, not just the ones req to meet by rule. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:19 PM EST

That nasty 4 letter word - time. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:20 PM EST

I fear that I am meeting the needs of some, but not all as well. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Time, of course...but designing effective instruction for each level. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:21 PM EST

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tdroff23 Dec 15 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: The deep-rooted paradigm that all things must be fair/equal

Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Creating success criteria for the different levels of learning takes time, then changes the next year. The struggle is real! #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:22 PM EST

Finding effective resources for all special needs through extensions. Cant forget Diff Ins also is the extensions upp learners #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:22 PM EST

FOR SURE. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:24 PM EST

Q4: How often do you differentiate your lessons? And how do you plan for that? #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:24 PM EST

What does fair mean? Deep rooted & wrong is uniformity, correct is equity of opportunity, which= differentiation. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: I think also - actually believing that I can meet the needs of all Ss is a huge challenge. High expectations for myself. #ankedchat

tdroff23 Dec 15 @ 9:24 PM EST

#ankedchat I'm a big fan of curriculum compacting, eliminates the born-on-date structure of education

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4: 3 or 4 groupings with some 1:1 assistance, some independent work and peer collaboration. #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4 Everyday. How can you not in an inclusion classroom? My read levels are from 1st to 11th. #ankedchat

Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:26 PM EST

A4: Weekly. Teach, formative assessment, regroup, repeat. #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4: Often. Trial and error. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:27 PM EST

This is impressive! #ankedchat

hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4 Everyday. How can you not in an inclusion classroom? My read levels are from 1st to 11th. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4: Specifially, I have used GForms in the past to differentiate based on answers to Qs. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:28 PM EST

Different answers get different teaching videos or activities to complete. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4: Specifially, I have used GForms in the past to differentiate based on answers to Qs. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q5: When you differentiate, how have you determined your groups? #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

@CovingtonAHS are you on board tonight? #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:30 PM EST

Blended learn is my friend! Video really helps as does resources like #newsela for diff lexile levels. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5: I group based on formative assessment or self-assessment - Ss with like needs are grouped together. #nothingfancy #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:31 PM EST

I'm really not sure how to differentiate WITHOUT blended learning... #ankedchat

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carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5: Some are from IEPs and 504s- some based off Ss assessments. Observation. Taking time to get to know them&what works for them #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:31 PM EST

A5: FAs drive everything - response to FA is all tiered/leveled. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:32 PM EST

Shouldn’t diagnostic ass’t be first? #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:32 PM EST

Have you looked at Recap? Its a video student response system where S that cant write answer the Q via video #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

Yes I have used it this year. It's great! #ankedchat

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Mr_Lisek Dec 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5: Ss self-assess based on content, then prove learning if rating self proficient. Group based on data collected. #ankedchat

tdroff23 Dec 15 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5: knowing your kids, your kids knowing themselves; needs, choice #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:34 PM EST

Yes - formative data tells me how to group them. #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:35 PM EST

It's on my Christmas break to implement. Just haven't had the time to work with my S that need it #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q6: How does peer collaboration play a role in differentiation? #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:36 PM EST

Ss can only be in 1 class right now. So if I use, other Ts in my bldg can't unless Ss use a diff email. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

A6: I like to utilize peer helping - those who "get it" paired with the group that's close. #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

Keep it simple smart! Like this answer. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

Diagnostic before instruction starts, formative during learning. We should know where kids are before instruction. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5: I try to use a sorting process to keep groups to 2 or 3 with individuals outside the groups possibly needing 1:1 #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:38 PM EST

Sometimes they come in with little, if any understanding of content. Skills are usually a different story. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:40 PM EST

Which is exactly why we need to do diagnostic assessment. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:41 PM EST

I have to be a realist as well - 170 students and 3 preps doesn't allow me to be all-knowing every day - I'd never sleep. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q7: What successes have you experienced with differentiation #ankedchat

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

I also have around 170 and 3 preps. I feel you. We do what we can! #ankedchat

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tdroff23 Dec 15 @ 9:42 PM EST

#ankedchat Gotta head out, but happy educating to you all and to all a good night! #HoHoHo

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

A7: The time to plan is tough, but the instructional time saved is big. Ss get what they need most. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

Again all the more reason for diagnostic ass’t. Look for patterns and outliers and plan accordingly. #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

A7 Enhanced S engagement, ownership of learn process are two. #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

Diagnostic- very rarely does it provide me with anything valuable - not worth the time spent on it. #ankedchat

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carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:43 PM EST

A7: Frustrated students have become successful students #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:44 PM EST

I don’t want to be rude but it means you are not doing it right. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

Read “Redefining Fair” by Damian Cooper. #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

My fav with dif inst is finding holes in S learn and filling in. THATS an amazing feeling! #ankedchat

PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:46 PM EST

Sure thing - I'll add it to the other 10 books on my desk. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:46 PM EST

How do you know that is true for all your students if you don’t do some quick diagnostic assessment? #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

I'll see if we have that in our professional library. I'm all for saving myself time. @JulieBlevins1 #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:45 PM EST

Read “Redefining Fair” by Damian Cooper. #ankedchat
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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

I formatively assess every day - I know where they are on a daily basis. #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:47 PM EST

For me its lack of time to do Diag. correctly. Huge time investment for accurate info. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:48 PM EST

Q8: Share an idea for a future differentiated lesson. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:48 PM EST

But you would save time if you did D A first or maybe what you call FA is really DA - ? #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

A8: Use student choice to allow them to take their own path to the learning target. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:49 PM EST

Not necessarily, it can be focussed and quick. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:50 PM EST

A8: My next big differentiation will take place in getting ready for finals. Using data from entire semester. #ankedchat

DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

Will you provide choice or specific help based on the gaps you identify? #ankedchat

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hoffmanteambret Dec 15 @ 9:51 PM EST

Would LOVE to find a quick (and through) diagnostic, open to suggestions. #ankedchat

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kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:52 PM EST

How do you differentiate on your final evaluations? products, observation and/or conversation? #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

All Ss will receive info on their skills in the semester, some will get choice, others will not. #ankedchat

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carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:53 PM EST

A8: I make mock candidates. Kids campaign in whatever way works best for them- posters, videos, radio broadcasts, etc. #ankedchat

kenoc7 Dec 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

Identify limited # of critical learning goals/targets, develop tightly focussed questions, use traffic lights. #ankedchat

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PeaceLoveMHeine - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:54 PM EST

different forms of the final exam based on several factors including IEP/504's #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:55 PM EST

Lots of motivation in that + applying concepts from parties, campaigns, etc. #ankedchat

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DRich0696 - Moderator Dec 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks to everyone who participated in #ankedchat tonight. We will return on Jan. 11th

carters_class Dec 15 @ 9:58 PM EST

THAT IS SO FAR AWAY! Thanks for the ideas, everyone! #ankedchat

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