#MasteryChat is a weekly chat with a growing family of educators from around the word focused on teaching better and reaching more students. Topics cover an array of challenges and solutions for teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, admins, and support staff.
#MasteryChat occurs every Thursday at 8:00pm eastern.
The chat was created by team at @thegridmethod, but is hosted by guest moderators each week. Our primary moderators are @techieteachott, @raehugart, and @jeffgargas.
I am Allyson Apsey, elementary principal and author of The Path to Serendipity. One super secret interesting fact about me is that I have two more books in the works! Don't tell anyone! #Path2Serendipityhttps://t.co/RJFmDYWxov#MasteryChat
It was awesome, thanks so much for asking! Had two terrific conferences this week, made a lot of new friends/connections. How about yours? #MasteryChat
Kristen here from PA! I’m in full summer mode and spend my time with a 6 yo, 4 yo, and 2 yo. And I just spent the last half hour posting silly videos on @flipgrid for #122edchat#culturize book study. Sorry ‘bout that. You become who you spend me your time with! #masterychat
#MasteryChat hi everyone Aprajita Ralli from India... One Interesting thing is I am addicted to these chats on @Twitter and I have started sleeping early so I can wake up this early to catch my favorites...
Hello #masterychat
Melissa, 7th Grade science from NY here. I will mostly be reading and following along bc I am too tired to think tonight. Still have 1 week of school left.
#MasteryChat Hello! Tina here. I'm a 7th grade ELA teacher in PA. One interesting fact about me is that I used to make my own jewelry (and sell some too).
Hey, #MasteryChat! I'm Kimberly from Nebraska, and I teach 7th grade ELA. Great to see @AllysonApsey moderating tonight! I'm super excited about her "secret"!🤫✨
Hey #masterychat! I'm Adam. Ill be popping in and out. I see @Stella_Pollard is here. I heard she is starting a bew wine, pizza and pd hashtag - #StellarED 😉
Hi, I’m Eric from Ontario, Canada! Gr. 1-6 literacy and numeracy coach. I’m also an educational content creator. https://t.co/gwrpfpwcqa Excited to participate in the #masterychat tonight!
Hey #masterychat! I'm Adam. Ill be popping in and out. I see @Stella_Pollard is here. I heard she is starting a bew wine, pizza and pd hashtag - #StellarED 😉
A1 - Recently read on @AceThatTest's blog (written by @pimpmymemory) about the effectiveness of long-hand note taking vs. slide annotations. Really interesting stuff and possibly counterintuitive to most S's beliefs:
https://t.co/hPhLZdNA0o#masterychat
A1: I have been learning about being a trauma-sensitive educator and I have learned so many new strategies to help not only my Ss, but my teachers and parents too. Being trauma-sensitive is really being people-sensitive. #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
A1: I would say the most impactful new thing is podcasting. Thanks @jmattmiller for getting me into listening to them and pushing me to start one of my own. This has pushed me to challenge myself to inspire my staff. #MasteryChat
A1) I learned that my students' parents do not hate projects that require some work on their part. 1 of our Ts requested the parents help make costumes, & she said they enjoyed it. So, I had my parents help their children make costumes for our animal book reading. #MasteryChat
A1) I'm currently in grad school for Ed. Admin and I've learned a lot about theory. Most practical thing though is from #BLinAction book in different ways to personalize instruction for S's, one thing I want to try: flipping some lessons to apply more in school #masterychat
A1: I am exploring what responsive teaching looks/sounds/feels like. Outside of education, I am learning how to sit with people and their stories. #MasteryChat
Hi everyone. I'm Carla, secondary principal from Santo Domingo, DR. Interesting fact: I went to university in France because it was free, but when I began I didn't speak any French #MasteryChat
A1 - I just recently relearned the importance of building relationships in schools! By doing this I have gained a trust with both my teachers and students! #MasteryChat
A1 I learned how to format cells in Google Sheets so it calculates for me. Made my end of year grading so much easier so I could spend more time talking to kids about their learning experience!! #MasteryChat
A1: Learning a lot about where education has come from, the history of public education and such, through my doctoral program. It's interesting. #masterychat
A1: I recently explored @Flipgrid license for my class next year, explored @Seesaw and @voicethread for digital portfolios, and love that @iSpringPro has a free video feature! Taking time to prepare over the summer break! #masterychat
A1 ive been learning all about spreadsheet functions! Notably Vlookups, nested IFs and random no. generators. They've been my latest posts at https://t.co/4GYFrLQPOX#masterychat
1) Reading #Factfulness right now by @HansRosling. An incredible book that reminds us that the world is doing better than we think. @BillGates said it's one of the most important books he's ever read and is willing to buy it for all US college grades this year. #masterychat
A1 A new thing that I have learned is how to create a DonorsChoose project. It is so great to be able to support my classroom without having to purchase everything myself. #MasteryChat
Non-school related I learned Canvas b/c I have the chance to tech for teachers for UGs this summer. School related I am learning to program with @SpheroEdu to use in my motion portions of phys sci. #MasteryChat
A1: I’m reading #tlap and I learned that I am a freak. 😂 I also learned that I’ve been a closet pirate and my school would watch out. It’s like everything I’ve ever wanted to be but for many reasons, have always felt out of place or inappropriate. But not anymore! #masterychat
A1. I recently learned that teachers are even more awesomer than I thought. Two great conferences this week with so many amazing teachers, just starting their summer break, yet working hard to keep learning. LOVE IT! #teachbetter#masterychat
A1: I’ve been reading about the power of Ss carrying around their own writing notebook to capture thoughts, ideas, etc in the moment. Excited to try it next year & live the positive impact on Ss writing! #masterychat
A1: I learned how to use Youtube Live. It has allowed me to start my new show "Edusations" where I talk with educators worldwide! First episode was just posted Monday! https://t.co/HWRz1Z2wSE#masterychat
#MasteryChat A1 One thing reccently learned is the importance of reading more. I am doing a writing unit, reading has improved my writing. I am more aware of the vocabulary and grammar I use.
#MasteryChat A1 ...I learnt about several aspects of myself .. one of them was my pensive side and I brought it to the fore through my facebook page and my blog
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A1: I"m learning to look at my school through a lens of racial equity. At first I thought "I know this," but it's now impacting so many of my decisions for the betterment of my students. #MasteryChat
A1 for real though, I learned that blanket positivity can alienate those with mental health issues, also that sometimes it helps them. Basically, people are super complicated and we need to listen more #masterychat
I love my job! Supporting schools to support inclusion. I see you are an inclusive educator as well. You might like some of the graphics I make to support to my work. #masterychat
Free downloads and more graphics at https://t.co/tuPsugWZJn :
A1: Learning a lot about where education has come from, the history of public education and such, through my doctoral program. It's interesting. #masterychat
A1 I learned relentlessly pursuing your dreams for your life is one of the hardest, and most rewarding, things you will do in your life. #ForgeYourPath#masterychat
#masterychat a1 I thought I was over signing (#aus#auslan) but really I just needed to start studying English and bamn; all those crazy grammar rules of past tense had me thinking linguistics all over the place. Guess I was just over the old job and it was time to study again.
Q1: finished day 1 of #BCIUCore2018 and I learned how to implement new apps into the last 5 min of class. Looking forward to making each minute count! #MasteryChat@mattbergman14
#MasteryChat A1 "Mr. Toups, why are you so happy all the time" thus goes a question my Ss usually ask me each year. This spring I was able to write out my cycle of joy. My book coming out this fall talks about this.
A1: I learned how to use Youtube Live. It has allowed me to start my new show "Edusations" where I talk with educators worldwide! First episode was just posted Monday! https://t.co/HWRz1Z2wSE#masterychat
A1 I learned how to lead a TED-Ed Club this year, and how to edit a video to upload to YouTube.
I learned what to do to make next year even better. #masterychat
A1: I'm learning about @eduprotocols so that students can learn content over procedures. The book itself has impacted the way I view lessons and what should be meaningful. 🙂 #MasteryChat
A1. After attending 2 tech conferences over the last 2 weeks, I have learned that there are some great people out there trying to better themselves and their students. #MasteryChat
A1 I recently learned about the connections that participating in a twitter chat can build! I have an amazing #pln family in #122edchat#waledchat and have had so much support as I continue to grow and moderate a chat next week and launch my own #champforkids#masterychat
A1: ✨"Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul."✨
I've learned that if you surround yourself with people that fuel your energy and passion, you can accomplish just about anything you set your mind to! #MasteryChat
Hey Brian, how you been? Two really good books on this subject are Most Likely to Succeed and Excellent Sheep. Highly recommend for summer reading. #MasteryChat
A1 I learned how to create language dictionaries in Google Sheets. It has allowed my ELs to create easy and quick to easy dictiionaries in eah of their languages.
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A2: I fail ALL the time! But, if I am learning, I don't really consider it a failure. I consider it a lesson. As a leader, modeling learning through failure is an important part of my job. I am really good at it too ;)
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A2: Understanding that failure is an integral part of the process helps me persevere. #MasteryChat you know, kinda like "it's not the destination, it's the journey."
A1: I learned how to use Twitter this year and it has had such a positive impact on my teaching. It has kept me energized and focused.
Not education related, but I learned how to make a Twix cake and they're delicious... It may have an impact on my waistline....😂
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A1a: I just finished a PD all about the industries that our tech centers feed into. I had always had a bias that those industries were for people who couldn’t cut it in academia/traditional jobs... #MasteryChat
A1b: I was so wrong! I hope to take this new knowledge to help my Ss see why they need to learn things, even if they plan to go into those industries. #MasteryChat
A2 Stubborn belief that I could do achieve my goal still- it just might happen later than I hoped. It came from my husband, my parents, my daughter, my colleagues.
It was a painful process, but ultimately an empowering one.
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Q2: agreed knowing the failure shows my students more. Specifically connecting our existing video camera to obs for green screen had to do some out of the box thinking. #MasteryChat
A1: I’ve been learning how valuable an opinion is and how important it is to open and honestly share them with others. I’ve found this really helping in leading my CAMPEL meetings with my team, it’s creating more positive discussions with our team. #MasteryChat
A2 I am not very good at making videos. I never know where to look and I make weird faces. I had to redo the video for #122edchat#culturize book club 5 times! #masterychat
Q2: Last summer, I learned how to watercolor. I had a hard time, but I persevered because I loved it and it was something I really wanted to do.
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I keep persevering because I know my kids are watching. Oldest two with #autism faces challenges and roadblocks, & mistakes everyday. Then they get back up and do it again. If they can, I can too! #MAsteryChat
A2: I remember the first time I tried playing jazz with great players. I almost walked to the garbage to throw my instrument away. It took three more years and lots of determination to get to where I could really play #MasteryChat
A2) This year I used Words Their Way while the rest of my team focused on Jolly Phonics. They saw more transfer of the spelling patterns in S writing than I did. Next year I am focusing on Jolly Phonics. #MasteryChat
A2: Vision, values and my tribe helped me persevere. When you know where you’re going & who will support & love you...YOU will always persevere!🤗 #MasteryChat
A1: This week I learned how to solve the Rubik’s Cube. It has inspired me to learn other fun things that I thought were impossible and to love YouTube even more. #MasteryChat
A2 When we fail at learning something knew, it helps us to pivot back to our reason for learning the new thing in the first place. When we reflect on what motivated us in the beginning, it sparks the momentum we need to continue in spite of the obstacles we encounter #masterychat
A2 I think determination is what helps me keep moving and trying. If I think it is important enough then there has to be some way of making it happen. #MasteryChat
Q2: I fail every time I go to a yoga class. I just don't have a yoga body - tight hamstrings make downward dog impossible. Rather than give up, I've had to embrace that my love of it matters more than my limitations. #MasteryChat
A2 Over the past 2 years we've been developing individualized weekly PD for our Ts. Lots & lots of failure, before it started to truly come together! #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat Q2 I failed a maths diagnostic assessment in my university degree. I persevered with as my motivation to be able to teach was overwhelming. The tutor was very passionate about helping me achieve my best.
Holy cow...how many times have I failed? Every. Single. Day. How do you get through? Change the way you look at failure. Every failure is an OPPORTUNITY to learn something new, grow, and be better. #masterychat
A2) Encouragement from those "above me." It's incredibly freeing to have your boss look at you in the eye after you've failed at something (not everything), to have them tell you they're proud of your effort, and to help you get better.
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A2: I remember being in a college course and doing poorly on an exam. At first, I was upset due to struggling with the content, but I thought back to the fact that I could be THAT teacher who helps a struggling student and knew that I needed to keep going. #masterychat
#MasteryChat Q2 I failed a maths diagnostic assessment in my university degree. I persevered with as my motivation to be able to teach was overwhelming. The tutor was very passionate about helping me achieve my best.
A2: I am currently trying to learn Spanish for my kids and it is a daily struggle. I push through because I want to be better for them and help them be better. #MasteryChat
It is through TED-Ed. You can apply to lead your own club which leads kids through the steps to make a TED Talk. You can upload them to their YouTube Channel. There is a lot of info on the website. #masterychat
A2: I tried a new awesome lesson paired with technology and it totally failed. My students told me, “failure is the first step on learning!” Love my SS!!! @SSCMSStallions#MasteryChat
Hi #MasteryChat Ste pool h Dill in Colorado, jumping in late. When I fail which is often I think about my why for learning or doing and then I keep on going. We are all learning and growing, failing is just part of that.
A2: I go through these epic failures and epic successes with my experimentation of in-class flips with my class such as shortages of devices and awesome student reflections! #masterychat
A2 - I fail all the time! I have learned to not let my failure define me but to help refine me! If you aren’t failing then you are trying! #MasteryChat
Q2: Last summer, I learned how to watercolor. I had a hard time, but I persevered because I loved it and it was something I really wanted to do.
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A2-I struggled with how to integrate tech into my math practice this year when we started a 1-to-1 chromebook initiative at the beginning of this year. I tried a lot of things that didn't work. Ultimately, I refused to give up and I continued to work hard for my Ss. #MasteryChat
Hi #masterychat! Erin from RI.
A1. I’m currently learning how to start a non-profit.. totally out of my realm as an English teacher! It’s a networking group for young educators (@yesriorg)
A1. I recently learned that teachers are even more awesomer than I thought. Two great conferences this week with so many amazing teachers, just starting their summer break, yet working hard to keep learning. LOVE IT! #teachbetter#masterychat
A2 I hate not being able to get something. Wanting that satisfaction of knowing I can do it really pushed me. Google sheets is now understand-able. #MasteryChat
A2: I am currently trying to learn Spanish for my kids and it is a daily struggle. I push through because I want to be better for them and help them be better. #MasteryChat
A2: This year, I felt like I was failing as principal of a challenging 9th grade. But then I saw that we just needed a different approach-- as an educator, I believe all kids are brilliant, and I just needed to remind myself of that. #masterychat
You're good at all that multitasking. It's like you were built for it. I am doing well. Writing again. Surprise surprise. #MasteryChat Feels good to breathe a little, or maybe soon for you..
A2: 2 years ago was a tough year. at the end, I called a trusted admin., @m_schoeneberger who changed my perspective and gave me common sense advice. I ran with it and I haven’t looked back. I did learn not to wait until the year was over to ask for help, though! #MasteryChat
A2 my whole #gamification experience has been one of,learning from failure. My 1st year I was focused on Leaderboards. Wasnt the most powerful motivator and I moved onto other (better) strategies. #MasteryChat
A2: I always like a challenge and accomplishing my goals. If things frustrate me I find a deeper appreciation for them. The desire to succeed and feel accomplished is what drives me to try hard things. #MasteryChat
Yes! It can be so difficult to speak when you know it is not a popular opinion. Pushing boundries and challenging when something isn't right for kids is so important! It gets easier the more you do it! #masterychat
True point, Jeff. It's important that we are intentional about viewing failures as opportunities to learn and grow. As leaders, we are charged to help our team develop this perspective as we navigate difficulties and learn from them together @jeffgargas#MasteryChat
Yep...and...
teachers when dealing with students...
parents when dealing with kids...
coaches when dealing with athletes...
directors dealing with casts...
etc...
If we treat people according to their potential and not their failures, incredible things happen.
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#masterychat a2 I started out studying to be an interpreter and failed big time. But I was meant to do something with the language and so I kept going and bamn now I have taught it! So was meant to be a teacher. Karma @skymazef3
A2: Everytime I fail at something, I have to remember that practice, effort, and determination are key. Things you truly want are worth the attempted fails. #MasteryChat
A2: ✨Failure doesn't phase me! ✨I see it as an opportunity to try again a different way! I absolutely love this YouTube video, it's the perfect example of having a growth mindset! #MasteryChathttps://t.co/hQUqvU8BDG
A2: I used to “fail” with technology all the time. Mostly because I would quit so easily. I challenged myself to embrace a #GrowthMindset with tech & it has changed my life in the most amazing ways. I love learning new tech stuff now. #GrowthMindset - so powerful. #MasteryChat 🌱
A2 I never really think of these things as failing. I’m just not done yet, need more time.
Failing is what happened when I tried to re-tile the bathroom floor and lay fresh concrete. I ended up paying someone else! #MAsteryChat
#MasteryChat Q2 I failed a maths diagnostic assessment in my university degree. I persevered with as my motivation to be able to teach was overwhelming. The tutor was very passionate about helping me achieve my best.
A2: What helped was that I really wanted to make it work. I was coding with Adafruit Circuit Playground and it wasn't doing what I wanted. #masterychat
A2. It’s so important to treat every mistake as a learning moment. If we can’t grow, how can we expect that from our Ss? Equal (but high) expectations for all. #MasteryChat
A2: I persevere by looking for new learning in the failure. As long as I can learn something, whether about myself, my students, the content, mindset, etc, then what might appear as a failure is actually a success! #masterychat
A2: There are many times when I’ve failed to remember that failure is an opportunity! It was in those moments that I cultivated the ability to persevere. #masterychat
As a new teacher, I just want to say that I am immensely inspired by all of you who joined this chat during the evening when it is summer break. You do what you do because you care immensely, and your passion is truly undeniable. You are all rockstars! #masterychat
A2: I persevere by looking for new learning in the failure. As long as I can learn something, whether about myself, my students, the content, mindset, etc, then what might appear as a failure is actually a success! #masterychat
A2: tbh, this has never been a strong suit for me. I remember as a child, I would get so frustrated with my parents trying to teach me to ride a bike. It wasn’t until I just decided one day (much later) that I was going to ride that I could. #MasteryChat
A2: When I started learning French (I am still an intermediate/beginner) it was really hard and I felt I was failing and not progressing fast enough. I kept going because I had small successes and those kept me motivated. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat A2 . I'd love to talk at length about this , but it's something I am still learning to deal with , when I push it in the past I'll be able to express better ,maybe
A1: I’ve learned the importance of PD, especially geared towards things I am passionate about. It really gets me supercharged for the fall and beyond. #masterychat
A2 Seven year ago I thought I had plateaued as a T Tried something new "Science Writing Heuristic" & it changed my career Thx Jay Staker & Brian Hand! #masterychat
Brian from IL checking in late...summer mentality
As a Principal, I just want to say that it's inspiring to see you, a new teacher, giving up your night to invest in yourself and to add value to all of us. You're going to be great!
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As a new teacher, I just want to say that I am immensely inspired by all of you who joined this chat during the evening when it is summer break. You do what you do because you care immensely, and your passion is truly undeniable. You are all rockstars! #masterychat
A3: The more well-rounded my learning experiences are as an adult, the more well-rounded learning experiences I can cultivate for students. #masterychat
Like the inclusion of effort and determination, Stacey. Also important that we teach our Ss the value of these skills as they prepare to graduate and enter the world of career and college @Stacey__Spears#MasteryChat
Hi #masterychat! Erin from RI.
A1. I’m currently learning how to start a non-profit.. totally out of my realm as an English teacher! It’s a networking group for young educators (@yesriorg)
A3: As a new teacher, I am transitioning from being a full time student to being a full time educator. I am excited for this journey ahead, but due to being fresh out of college, I bring those experiences with me in hopes of reaching my amazing future Ss. #masterychat
It’s the natural progression. Doing the “podcast circuit” reminded just how much I love talking about mentoring. I need to write more about it #MAsteryChat
A2: I used it as a learning experience. I know that I will never repeat that mistake, and I learned how to handle that situation correctly. Having a growth mindset allowed me to learn and grow from that experience. #MasteryChat
A3: We are asking our Ss to learn all day, every day. If we are learning constantly ourselves, it is much easier to empathize with them and empower them as learners. #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
A3 I never stop learning. I’ve learned so much from my PLN, my students, and what I read. They are positively impacted from what I learn and what they teach me too. #masterychat
As a PST from Australia you continue to inspire me! I host and co host chats because of your inspiration. You being a PST and now a new teacher, has helped me grow! Love following your journey!
A3- I think with everything we do as teachers, we are modeling the types of behavior we want to see out of our students. So when I tell them my own experiences as a lifelong learner, I am being a role model for them in their own lives. #masterychat
A2: My dad taught me that quitting was unacceptable and raised me to be determined. When I fail at something I hear my dad's voice in my head telling me "Don't cry. Try again." He is a great encourager and always knows what I need to hear to keep going. #MasteryChat
A3: If we live as life long learners, we remember the challenges of learning new content and are more patient with our kids. We also learn new ideas to implement in the classroom to make learning REAL for the kids. #MasteryChat
A3: They say to teach writing, you need to be a writer. I think in order to be the most effective teacher you can be, you need to always be in learner mode! #MasteryChat
A2: I’m a competitor, and I’ve failed to “win” a LOT. Knowing that there are bigger and better opportunities out there keeps me from the tears and ice cream container. #masterychat
A3- I get intensely excited about everyday things- we'll stop everything to watch a flock of pigeons outside out window and make predictions- where will they land? Why are they flying in that formation? etc. My Ss know that I value wonder and it shows #MasteryChat
A3)My experiences as a second-language learner of Spanish helps me to understand my students' needs & challenges as mostly 2nd language learners. This helps me iwith my instruction. #MasteryChat
A1: I have learned the importance of my students seeing me make mistakes and correcting them. Learning this has relieved a lot of pressure to be perfect and has made teaching more fun! #masterychat
As a Principal, I just want to say that it's inspiring to see you, a new teacher, giving up your night to invest in yourself and to add value to all of us. You're going to be great!
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As a new teacher, I just want to say that I am immensely inspired by all of you who joined this chat during the evening when it is summer break. You do what you do because you care immensely, and your passion is truly undeniable. You are all rockstars! #masterychat
Right back at you Susan. You have so much wonder and excitement for teaching that you keep on going to become better and #TeachBetter for all your incoming ss. Keep on going my friend. #MasteryChat
A3: I try to share with students the fact that I am human and have failed at certain things. I think it's important to be vulnerable with them because you are more relatable that way. Modeling resilience is a good way to encourage them to go on. #MasteryChat
A2: This year, I felt like I was failing as principal of a challenging 9th grade. But then I saw that we just needed a different approach-- as an educator, I believe all kids are brilliant, and I just needed to remind myself of that. #masterychat
A3: Was reflecting on this based on a recent grad assignment that I did not find relevant/authentic. It has helped me realize the need for authentic learning activities for my Ss! #masterychat
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NEVER
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I am always trying to get better When my Ss see I live being a #LifeLongLearner they get motivated to do the same #MasteryChat
Q3 Today when I told my kids I'd be taking an Advanced Spanish Grammar course this summer they called me a geek. Then said "That's impressive Srta. You keep learning for you and for us!" #masterychat
A2 A time I failed when learning something new was when I tried to do too much. I had just been to a conference on centers and there were so many great ideas, I had to narrow my focus. I had to reflect and add things one at a time #MasteryChat
Right back at you Susan. You have so much wonder and excitement for teaching that you keep on going to become better and #TeachBetter for all your incoming ss. Keep on going my friend. #MasteryChat
A3 As educators we have a responsibility to dig in and learn daily . We also must be conscious about our own learning needs and use the new information that we learn to help support our Ss growth #masterychat
A3. I'm fairly smart and I struggle. I have a bad day every now and then. I have to remember my kids are the same. A little empathy can go along way. #MasteryChat
A3: I try to be aware of Ss’ limits, while also expecting their best. I tell them all the time that I’m not looking for perfection (which is my personal hurdle), but I’m looking for them to give it their best shot. #MasteryChat
A3 My experience as a learner reminds me that the struggle is the learning part and I find it easier to highlight that for other learners. I think it helps them to embrace the struggle and push on. #MasteryChat
A3) When we engage in learning as professionals, we're reminding of what works in teaching. We can't expect students to grasp content and skills that we're incapable of grasping as adults because of mediocre instructional strategies.
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A3 I am,always in the process of learning either new content or techniques. Right now Im ready Grant. So much nuance that is not 'in the standards' but explain other elements. Without content knowledge all th coaching/facilitating is misguided. #MasteryChat
Students will follow what we do & say! I learn with them and help them through the celebrations & struggles. My learning impacts them because it keeps me fresh and motivated to help them find success!!! #MasteryChat
A3: It helps remind me of the frustration that can show, and that overcoming it and controlling the emotions are key to getting to the solution #masterychat
A3: ✨OPEN YOUR EYES & LOOK AROUND!✨Think about it... would you want to be a learner in your class? Would you want to be doing what your students are doing right now? Reflect. #MasteryChat#TLAP
A1: not so much learned, but rather embraced... writing more in my content area: math! I have been reading articles and analyzing data to help support the integration of writing in our curriculum this summer. #MasteryChat
A3: We are constantly learning -- big ideas and small ones as adults. Experiencing this brings me pure joy & impacts the relationship I have with students. I want them to feel the joy of understanding and applying and creating. #MasteryChat#JoyfulLeaders
A3: I was one of those freaks who loved to learn. You asked me to write? I’d write 10 pages. You give me an extra credit physics? Done, just because it was fun. So I have a hard time relating to those who shut down. #MasteryChat
A3 As a learner i know that i'm not always the first to get it, i need lots of practice, i don't care about letter grades, i lose things and i turn things in late. But i LOVE to learn. This helps me connect with a lot of my kids #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat q3 As a PST learning is so important. I did some PD on teaching Science and maths and this really made me more confident on my practicum and deliver more authentic and engaging experiences to Ss.
A3) Showing your learning and what your struggling with will help students relate to what you are working on and how to grow. Working together to develop a growth mindset. #masterychat
A2 I took on the stem robotics club with ZERO knowledge of robotics! I failed week after week! Coding, soldering, etc kept going bc each wk my kids and I discovered that within our failures we always learned something new! Made it to the semifinals 😉 #champforkids#masterychat
A3: So much of my learning was intended to be auditory or drill/kill, while I can listen, I learn better by doing. I’m such a hands on learner. Because of this, I try to provide a diverse program so all of my Ss can feel successful with technology. #MasteryChat
#masterychat A3 Your experiences as a learner should impact ALL of your strategies to help the Ss learn. Another topic of my book. Use your past (both good and bad) to impact your Ss. TELL YOUR STORY to your Ss. #AlwaysBelieve
Q3: It is EVERYTHING! The more I learn, the more I can share. The more I learn, the better role model I can be for Ss. The more I learn, the more empathetic (and patient) I can be when Ss struggle. #MasteryChat
A3: as a learner I struggle with certain tasks. As a kiddo I really struggled with reading. I use my experience to empathize with my kiddos. I truly do feel their frustration. #MAsteryChat
A3 I have always loved being a learner and grew up in a house in which I was taught to have high expectations for myself and I carry that over to my teaching -- I try to get my kids to feel the same way. If we don't have high expectations for ourselves, who will? #MasteryChat
A4: history teacher who taught that all experiences can support our future. As I told the kids, "those who fail history are doomed to repeat it." Modeling growth pushes them forward. #MasteryChat
A3: First chat. Hopefully I get this right. The last month of school I had an inspiring conversation with my AP and realized I needed to look into standards based grading. I became a learner again and even presented my learning so far to my students. They loved it. #MasteryChat
Q3 Today when I told my kids I'd be taking an Advanced Spanish Grammar course this summer they called me a geek. Then said "That's impressive Srta. You keep learning for you and for us!" #masterychat
A3: 5 yrs ago I started taking piano lessons. The frustration & confusion at times was something not experienced for a long time. It reminded me how Ss might feel in some subjects. I carry that memory w/ me in the classroom when working w/ Ss who don’t get it...yet! #masterychat
#masterychat a3 Having being an weirdo outsider; I loved words in a school that thought books were dirty words. I think I can see when going with the flow is not healthy and how to teach differently with ss (esp. curric for aphasic ss)
A3: They say to teach writing, you need to be a writer. I think in order to be the most effective teacher you can be, you need to always be in learner mode! #MasteryChat
A3: We are constantly learning -- big ideas and small ones as adults. Experiencing this brings me pure joy & impacts the relationship I have with students. I want them to feel the joy of understanding and applying and creating. #MasteryChat#JoyfulLeaders
Great reminder for all conference attendees. Try to find one or two things that you can apply and really focus on those. It's easy to walk away from conferences feeling like you didn't get anything because you ran from one place to the next without a plan.
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A2 A time I failed when learning something new was when I tried to do too much. I had just been to a conference on centers and there were so many great ideas, I had to narrow my focus. I had to reflect and add things one at a time #MasteryChat
A3 When I was younger learning came very easily. I loved to read and was very eager to please. My siblings however had several LDs. So I always remember to try different approaches and be patient. We all move at our own pace. It’s not a sprint. #MasteryChat
My experiences as a learner aren’t that far removed from theirs. We all struggle with content. It reminds us that learning isn’t the same for everyone and the need for different strategies #MasteryChat
A3: As a learner, I reflect on how I learned, what I liked and disliked about how I was taught. Then I share my reflections with those I teach and engage in conversations about it. I adjust my teaching to the outcomes of the conversations. #MasteryChat
A3 - we are suppose model what we expect so our experience as a learner impacts our students in the way it impacts ourselves. If we view learning as for the students an not for us then we won’t be successful but if we are life long learners then the students will #MasteryChat
A3 I always ask myself: "Would I want to be a student in my class?" I don't always like the answer I find. When that happens, back to the drawing board I go! #masterychat
You passion for life-long learning inspires your students, makes them recognise the value of learning on the go and draw their own pathway of learning on their own.#MasteryChat
A3: I constantly talk to my students about what I’m learning and how I continue to better myself as a teacher. I tell them about my conferences and often tell them they’ll be guinea pigs as we experiment with things. #MasteryChat
A3b:what I do have are orthopedic struggles to relate to. Just like ss feel like they are looked at as unable to learn, have school anxiety and may not have been treated very well, I can relate to that. Past experiences can do damage. And it’s not about us. #MasteryChat
A3 #MasteryChat I wasn't the best reader it wasn't until 12th grade that a teacher found books I could relate to & wanted to read. I don't want my students to have to wait that long. I work hard to expose them to the books that will get them reading now.
A3: Just being open to all and any approaches to learning! Nothing is ever too crazy and it’s ok if a student gets it better from a peer(s)! #masterychat
What an interesting pespective! I would love to hear more about how this has changed the way you teach. Let's connect outside of Twitter sometime, Tami! #masterychat
A3: Plot twist: I’m having to be a learner in a entirely new way with two little ones (3rd and pre-k). Challenged me to think differently and lead differently. #MasteryChat
A3: My experience as a learner is what made me want to be a T. Although, I don't have a disability I struggled learning to read due to chronic ear infections & went to reading resource for years. Amazing Ts gave me the gift of reading & I wanted to pay it forward. #MasteryChat
You're right, Angelo. That is what makes our profession both a craft and a science. Many can know information, but the demonstrated ability to craft a valuable learning experience so our Ss truly learn the information is special @MrDelliSanti#MasteryChat
A3: I think about the way I learn. I try to make sure that assignments are authentic so that students are engaged and get the most out of the lesson. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat A3. Keeping communication channels open is what I advocate and what I follow. My students know my strengths and my weakness as therefore we learn and teach together . That helps greatly
A3: Positioning myself as a co-learner alongside Ss is a great way to use my experience as a learner. When Ts & Ss learn together, the possibilities are endless! #masterychat
You're right, Angelo. That is what makes our profession both a craft and a science. Many can know information, but the demonstrated ability to craft a valuable learning experience so our Ss truly learn the information is special @MrDelliSanti#MasteryChat
Absolutely, I would love to. Any time. Living in Mexico and not being a native Spanish speaker has definitely stretched me as a person (in a good way)! :) #masterychat
A2: Reaching out to my teacher friends always helps me to get through failures. They can give insight and offer words of encouragement and wisdom to help me along. #StrongerTogether#MasteryChat
A2: Most of the time what helps me persevere is money. The desire to NOT pay someone else for something I could do. I'm teaching summer school & I think more Ss would perservere if they realized the difference a diploma can make on their future money. #MasteryChat
A3: I constantly talk to my students about what I’m learning and how I continue to better myself as a teacher. I tell them about my conferences and often tell them they’ll be guinea pigs as we experiment with things. #MasteryChat
A2: I really wanted to learn how to horseback ride, but I was pretty terrified. I really wanted to learn, so I spoke to the instructor about coming to a second class each week, not to ride, but just to watch, to try to become more comfortable. #masterychat
A2 Sharing my failures & struggles with a trusted colleague or friend always helps me to move forward. Reviewing what I could have done differently with someone who is probably more gentle with me than I would be always helps. #MasteryChat
A3: The simple act of going to the gym requires courage, self-reflection, honesty, drive. In this, I see myself as a learner and I'm constantly reminded of how challenging learning is. #masterychat
Some of you have mentioned some BOOKS that have inspired you (like @AllysonApsey's book, "Path to Serendipity").
Last week we had a whole slew of books shared that teachers were reading this summer- here it is!
https://t.co/ydUGzr5cNJ#masterychat
A3: I was a disorganized and undiagnosed ADHD kid, but I flew under the radar because I was a good student. I try to utilize what I know now, what could have been helpful then, and balance all of that to help my Ss learn and grow. #masterychat
A4: Looking forward to continuing my learning about Raspberry Pi at #Picademy! I cannot wait to add this life skill into my curriculum to help students #MakeItReal in the classroom. #MasteryChat
A4: As a brand new teacher, I need to learn how to be the best teacher I can be. I want to learn new strategies that I can use to help my Ss, and I also plan on learning the basics of coding. #masterychat
A3: I am a constant learner. I always seek out new ideas and opportunities for learning. This sets an example for my students to be continuous learners. I tell them when I go to a conference and they ask when I return what I learned. #MasteryChat
Q4 Allyson and I talked about this one on Facebook live earlier. I thought about it, I want to learn ballet. I want to be able to be better at working w/ my daughter as she falls more in love with dance. And, let's face it..I'll look killer in tights. #masterychat
A4 Reading as many @dbc_inc books as I can (already read 2), glean as much as I can from chats, and do some PD through local regions. I’m loving the slower schedule already. #masterychat
Almost done with @LearnLAP and will join in the twitter book study later this summer. Going to read Growth Mindset Coach after. Will also be going throw #flipclass courses (finally) for new ideas. I’m sure there will be more. #MasteryChat
A4: always looking to grow but this summer my focus is how to improve in year 2 of admin- specifically on feedback. Also, together our school is looking to improve assessment. #MasteryChat
A4: Standards based grading is my top priority. I’m 4 chapters into Mathematical Minds and can’t wait to connect these ideas to standards based grading. Ditch the homework is on my list and Table Talk Math. I want to learn to create experiences for my students. #MasteryChat
A4: My next personal development book is about how being trauma-sensitive is actually being people-sensitive. Strategies to support ppl who have been through trauma work well for ALL ppl. I am excited to be immersed in trauma learning this summer. #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
A3: I consider myself a life-long learner. I want that for my students as well so I try to making learning fun and engaging. I create experiences through classroom transformations. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat q4 I am currently reading #tlap. On my next practicum I want my lessons to be more engaging, authentic and entertaining. I will also be reading alot on classroom management and visiting a teacher who specializes in STEM education. Its Winter break from Uni.
A4) Our leadership retreat will focus on managing change. We are making a huge instructional shift as a school to problem/project/challenge-based learning. It's going to be a beautiful mess! Our team is going to be focused on learning how to help people manage it.
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A3 I am a learner that loves to dig in and get messy! I relate to Ss who are curious and need time to ask ?s and learn about a topic beyond just reading an article or book! I like depth and connections in my learning so that is what I work to provide! #champforkids#masterychat
A3: At times I have struggled as a learner and I try to remember the feeling of overwhelm and frustration when students approach me for help #MasteryChat
A4: I have already started taking some blended learning PD because I want to learn more tips and tricks that will improve instruction and learning. I also want to learn new ways to use tech to keep Ss actively engaged . #MasteryChat
A4) More about STEM and STEAM because I feel I can grow in that area. I also want to learn about topics I would not typically gravitate towards (via podcasts). #MasteryChat
A3 I feel like I set an example, like I can usually relate to them with something. #masterychat
I will admit at times I have to swallow some frustrations though, kids don’t find as many things amazing or interesting as I do
A4- I am fortunate to be a @TeachPlusRI Policy Fellow, so this summer I will be learning more about how to effect education policy in regards to #blendedlearning and personalized learning as a means to reaching greater #equity in education #masterychat
A3. Some of my drama Ss are doing APLang next year so I’m reading ‘Brave New World’ with them & directly engaging in the learning process with them has been both enlightening and really enjoyable! #MasteryChat
A4: Really excited to learn more about @Flipgrid to use next year. Love the formative assessment, reflection, co-learning, differentiation possibilities! Can’t wait to start using it w/ Ss in the Fall! #masterychat
A4 I want to learn how to use #FormativeAssessments more efficiently FAs are not a passing fad, but an anchor to what the future of #EDU looks like #MasteryChat
A4: This summer I want to learn how to say "Welcome" and "hello" in as manh of my students' languages as possible: Bengali, Arabic, Vietnamese. Already know it in Spanish, French, and Albanian. :) #masterychat
A2: Reaching out to my teacher friends always helps me to get through failures. They can give insight and offer words of encouragement and wisdom to help me along. #StrongerTogether#MasteryChat
A4 I have a few @dbc_inc books to read and an inperson ELA pd sponsored by my district. I also signed up for the @BuildMathMinds community online pd. Just trying to hone my craft. I added @Seesaw this year and now am experimenting with Flipgrid. Looking for SEL pd #MasteryChat
A4. Two things: 1. Coding. 2. Googles Applied Digital curriculum. I think they both could be a benefit to my students. And kinda, sorta relevant. #MasteryChat
A4: I want to learn how to better nurture RELATIONSHIPS -- in mentoring, in leading, and in leaning into the messy parts. #MasteryChat
You don't need a plan, you just need to be PRESENT. @bobgoff
My 8th grade social studies team is learning @thegridmethod and I am tossing the desks out and going with all alternative seating. This is going to be a bumpy ride, but it’s what’s best for my SS. @SSCMSStallions#MasteryChat
A4 I want to learn how to give kids more chances to fix mistakes without feeling like I am drowning in the "extra" work or that it's not okay to deviate from the norm. It's a process... #masterychat
A1.2: Also this week I learned how to make a podcast!! Starting to work on a new Music ed podcast for the new school year. Connecting with so many teachers has pushed me to be a better teacher and I want to share even more through this new media!! #MasteryChat#podcasting
A4: Where do I start? I have summer work planned with my 7th grade team working on a plan for our new Innovation Room for next school year, a book list a mile long, summer work on my curriculum to improve my students’ assessments...the list goes on and on!! #MasteryChat
A4: I want to continue to learn more about video production to improve the quality of my new video series. I also have lots of history books to read to deepen my content knowledge. :) #masterychat
A4: I plan on learning Fusion 360 - I want to be able to create great CAD files and help some Ss who are really passionate about 3D design #masterychat
Q4 Taking Adv. Spanish grammar course bc I taught AP for the first time this year. Great learning experience and feel I could use a refresher. After 28 years teaching, still a lot to learn and review! #masterychat
Thanks! I'm slowly become a mechanic, carpenter, electrician, baker, tailor and more. The money saved and the knowledged aquired is so worth it. #DIY#MasteryChat
A4: how to integrate real world skills that all students can use. How balance your account. How to change a tire. Khan Academy is going to be s huge support to this process.
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I know @seesaw is a popular options! You can also have students create their own website (Google Sites is good for this and can be kept private or shared with just parents). #masterychat
A4:I’m geeking out with @dbc_inc books, including #Path2Serendipity, because I want to be a better T. I want to find that voice and #betheone for my Ss. Like this little one, who I’ve underestimated. She manipulated the iPad with such ease if only I’d tried it sooner #MasteryChat
A4 I’m going to be learning more about robotics because I will be starting a new middle school course next year.
Also, I’m taking a deeper dive into mentoring and coaching to write my next book #masterychat
A4: This summer I want to learn how to say "Welcome" and "hello" in as manh of my students' languages as possible: Bengali, Arabic, Vietnamese. Already know it in Spanish, French, and Albanian. :) #masterychat
A3: This question makes me want to coin a new term for teaching: “learnology.” It might just be that we need to teach less and study learning more. #MasteryChat
I know @seesaw is a popular options! You can also have students create their own website (Google Sites is good for this and can be kept private or shared with just parents). #masterychat
A3: Most of my teachers taught in a lecture format, so when I first started teaching, this was what I gravitated towards; however, over the years, I've learned many more ways to teach -- ways I wish my teachers had been able to teach me! #MasteryChat
A4: so much! @thegridmethod, @GreatExpOrg, whole brain teaching, mentor texts/sentences, coding, classroom design, google classroom... the list goes on and on #MasteryChat
A4: how to integrate real world skills that all students can use. How to balance your account? How to change a tire? Skills you hear graduates come back and say they wish they learned. Khan Academy is going to be a huge support to this process.
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So important! We have to always consider the introverts in our classroom. Digital learning can give shy Ss a safe space to process and communicate. #masterychat
Q4: I am getting trained to be a SmartEducation facilitator. It’s an 8 week #mindfulness program for educators. I’m super excited about it. 😊 #MasteryChat
A4: I plan on learning about the Inquiry Mindset from @trev_mackenzie this summer. I fear that emphasis on assessment has sucked out our students' curiosity, imaginations, and joy. 😔 #MasteryChat
A3: This question makes me want to coin a new term for teaching: “learnology.” It might just be that we need to teach less and study learning more. #MasteryChat
A4 I am in the process of learning @thegridmethod. I also would like to read a book about number talks. And I really need to get more savoy with technology. #masterychat
A4:✨KEEP AN OPEN MIND!✨ If you have an open mind, who knows what you'll learn! Be willing to try things as they come your way! Looking forward to lots of new experiences this summer! Also looking forward to learning ALL THE THINGS at ISTE! #MasteryChat
If you don't mind, I'll take it a step further...I believe teachers need a better understanding of how we learn, memory, cognition, etc. I think it could make us more efficient and effective as a profession. #MasteryChat
A4: I am going to learn how to paint my bedroom because I'm paying someone else to do it. Hopefully, I am going to learn a ton of new inclusion strategies when I read my two new inclusion books because my ss deserve the best and I want to improve my practices. #MasteryChat
#masterychat I have a couple of books piled up to read ... Collective Efficacy, Path to Serendipity, The Art of Coaching, & I will spend sometime exploring Agile schools - the work of @SimonBreakspear
Q4: I am getting trained to be a SmartEducation facilitator. It’s an 8 week #mindfulness program for educators. I’m super excited about it. 😊 #MasteryChat
#masterychat A4 This summer will be exciting for me. My book will finish the editing process and come out this Fall. This summer I will be honing public speaking skills. Hopefully I can start speaking to my fellow Trs and OUR Ss on the power of #AlwaysBelieve
A4: I want to learn ukulele. It's something way outside the box for me, I have a great teacher willing to help and I truly think it's important to struggle. I know I will be feeling the same way some of my Ss feel in math #MasteryChat
A5: I know that the content in each of the books that I have read are absolutely mind-blowing. One book I cannot wait to read is #HackingMath. It’s in my e-book collection and is my next read. Can’t wait to #TeachBetter :) #MasteryChat
A5 I'll have a solid way for my Ss to reflect using @sowntogrow and hyperdocs will allow me to continue with blended learning and focus more on individual Ss #MasteryChat
If you don't mind, I'll take it a step further...I believe teachers need a better understanding of how we learn, memory, cognition, etc. I think it could make us more efficient and effective as a profession. #MasteryChat
A5 The more #formativechat I take part in, the more I read about #FormativeAssessment, the better my feedback will be to my Ss That should turn into developing stronger, more confident learners #masterychat
A5: Due to wanting to put 110 percent as a new teacher and continuing to go on Twitter chats, I hope to inspire my Ss to be lifelong learners. Teaching has been a dream of mine, and I achieved it. I hope that inspires as well. #masterychat
A5: This will not only change my classroom community, but our 7th grade curricula across the board. The students will have a chance to feel empowered and lead. It’s so exciting!! #MasteryChat
A5: Not only can it be great opportunity for students to work together but also colleagues. Investment from all sides makes for quite the learning experience! #masterychat
A4 I plan to continue on my recent blog journey. I will also be learning about a few new roles that I will take on next year! I will continue learning from my edu reads and my #pln#champforkids#masterychat
Angela - 3rd from CA...Jumping in super late - Haven't had a chance to participate in any chats recently. Currently at @AVID4College Summer Institute in San Diego :) #MasteryChat
#masterychat I have a couple of books piled up to read ... Collective Efficacy, Path to Serendipity, The Art of Coaching, & I will spend sometime exploring Agile schools - the work of @SimonBreakspear
The book "Writing with Power" by Peter Elbow is an amazing book for adults who struggle with writing, and could give you insights into ways to help the kids. I also recommend "Writing Revolution" by @JudithCHochman. #MasteryChat
A4 I have a new curriculum & grade level I am teaching next year at a new school! I have a lot to learn. :)
Also going to dive even deeper into #teachfurther and make some super mega awesome Teach Further @thegridmethod#gamification units for my Ss! #masterychat
A5: I use #gamification and will loop a couple Ss so my game gets a huge makeover with my returning Ss with a mentoring/leadership role to play in the game #masterychat
A5 I truly believe we learn from one another and learning ideas to utilize with my students, staff, and new district excites me. Building and cultivating relationships is a huge motivator. I want to implement so many things next year. #masterychat
A5: Learning how to better look at the world with a trauma-sensitive and people-sensitive lens helps everyone around me. Instead of reacting to Ss behavior, I will be better able to look for what happened to them and what they need from me. #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
A5 The robotics stuff is for their classes, but mostly I learn for me. Setting a good example is important, nice to show that learning throughout life matters #masterychat
A5) Maybe it will be helpful for students to see that teachers/administrators struggle to learn new things, too.
When you struggle alongside people, you grow together.
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A5: I will focus more on the whole child, not just the data on the screen (I coordinate the RTI process). I was to press the causes, not just focus on the symptoms. #MasteryChat
Nxt week I am planning on taking a 2 week music course to further my own learning of the Orff process of music teaching. I can’t wait to be challenged as a teacher & see what I can take back to my students. I am excited to experience music learning just like they do #MasteryChat
A5: There is power in collaborating. My hope is through #edusations I can learn new strategies to incorporate into the classroom. My chat with @CoachJonCraig opened my eyes to some cool social studies ideas. #masterychat
A5: I hope that my summer learning about @Flipgrid will help teach Ss about digital citizenship, learning together and that they all have a voice to share and be heard! #masterychat
A5: Students & parents will have a better understanding of what they know and what they still need to work on. Their math classroom will no longer be calculation and worksheets but problem solving and collaboration experiences they will always remember. #MasteryChat
Would love to have all of you join me next week as I jump head first into this moderating thing! Please check out #champforkids on Tuesday night at 8:00 est and #122edchat on Wednesday night at 8:00 est #masterychat
A5-I hope to learn more about #blendedlearning for my Ss. Hopefully this will be in the form of personal goal setting and Ind. Learning Plans. I am going to be a @HighlanderInst#FuseRI Classroom coach, so I hope to effect more than just my own classroom as well. #masterychat
A5: ✨NEW THINGS!✨ My learning = new things for my students! I only bring those that I absolutely love into my classroom though, so it also means more excitement and passion! #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat q5 I am hoping my new learning will improve my teaching on my next practicum. I am determined to be more engaging and provide more authentic opportunities for Ss. Step further out of my comfort zone.
A4: I plan on attending a NGSS workshop for elementary teachers - hoping to learn how to implement the standards using our current curriculum. #MasteryChat
A5: The goal is to be a better rounded educator and have more tips, tricks, and tools to reach my learners. I want our Ss to feel they have a safe failing/learning zone, judgement free, so we can grow together #masterychat
A5 The learning impact goal that our team has for this summer connects to our vision for our Ss. We desire that our professional learning ultimately sparks our Ss academic, social, emotional, & positive leadership growth - partnered with cultivating a joy of learning #masterychat
I am already planning some grouping changes and a few other minor tweaks. Hopefully it will increase learning and increase student engagement. #MasteryChat
A5: I am focusing on learning more ways to offer student choice. I hope that through choice and honest conversations I will encourage more engagement and purpose for being in school. #MasteryChat
A5: I will reach more Ts on their time at their pace through digital platforms for professional learning.. more personalized.. Hopefully, by trying new and various platforms to personalize learning, I can inspire Ts to do the same with their Ss. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat I can push my students farther with their own learning by learning newer and harder music concepts myself. Gaining new ideas can always help to improve my teaching and open my mind to more creative processes #orffposse
A5: multitiered: 1)support skills that students need and want to survive after high school. 2)built in remediation support for students on major state testing. The lessons learned this summer will allow us to use time better & resources more effectively.
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A5 Gelling all of the ideas I've been collecting this year and being able to better apply those next year! I'm especially excited to move to a 1:1 classroom and work on cross-curricular activities that allow kids to better make connections #MasteryChat
A5: I hope to bring in new strategies for my reluctant writers. They deserve them.
Also, new tech programs to help my Ss take more responsibility for their learning. #masterychat
A5: With a better understanding of @trev_mackenzie's Inquiry Mindset, I will try to help students find joy and enthusiasm in learning. Students will feel supported, excited, and respected. #MasteryChat
A5: Super-excited how learning Responsibility Centered Discipline can help my teachers and students truly cooperate as a team and support kids in their briliance. #masterychat
A5: I hope that my summer learning about @Flipgrid will help teach Ss about digital citizenship, learning together and that they all have a voice to share and be heard! #masterychat
A5: Learning how to better look at the world with a trauma-sensitive and people-sensitive lens helps everyone around me. Instead of reacting to Ss behavior, I will be better able to look for what happened to them and what they need from me. #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
A2: Started a #Minecraft#Writing club w 12 boys ages 8-10 this year. Had to learn how to build worlds and speak their game language. Struggled but loved to see their eyes light up when they taught me something & I finally grasped it 💪💪💪 #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat we must remember that people are watching to see how we handle our shortcomings or failures. The reality is remember your purpose. Remember why you are engaging in the learning process and that is to make the 🌍 a better place.
#MasteryChat A5 . I have adopted the @thegridmethod for taking my students through the content. Few Ss have signed up, am at level 2. hoping this will bring in organisation and a better understanding for my Ss. Parents are happy that Ss have volunteered to work thru the summer
A5 I want to add more choices in my class. Really knowing the content( I am in a new grade level) and new ways to engage Ss will make choices more authentic. Any SEL pd would be great. We have so many Ss with more needs, I need more strategies to meet their needs #MasteryChat
A5: I teach engineering classes and part of the class involves building robots and coding. If I'm better at coding I can push them further and they'll be more inspired and motivated. #MasteryChat
I agree...When I'm transparent about my learning with my students I notice they are less self-conscience and they are more supportive of each other. #MasteryChat
A5: Relating that frustration, relating that triumph of success and relating that perseverance is something I will carry with me to further connect with Ss #MasteryChat
A5: I think it's always important to find new ways of offering voice and choice, collaboration, and critical thinking opportunities. I also want to model lifelong learning. #masterychat
A2: Started a #Minecraft#Writing club w 12 boys ages 8-10 this year. Had to learn how to build worlds and speak their game language. Struggled but loved to see their eyes light up when they taught me something & I finally grasped it 💪💪💪 #MasteryChat
Or at least be able to determine which data markers are worthy and help better address the needs of the whole child! If data is not used to drive a specific component of instruction they I agree it just bogs is down! #champforkids#masterychat
A5 Teaching in an urban school, my students need to be empowered. They need to take ownership of what they do. This is what caught my attention @thegridmethod on the original message from Chad. I want to change what I do so more students are successful. #masterychat
A6: I recently started Crossfit. I hope to learn how to do a hand stand push up by the end of the summer or at least to be able to do a hand stand hold. #MasteryChat
A6: I would love to learn coding, or how to make an app, in greater depth. Although I'm sure that my fun would bleed into work eventually. #MasteryChat
Reflection is a huge part of my summer. I always look back on my lesson plans from the previous year and figure out what worked and what didn’t and make changes for the next year. #MasteryChat
As a 24 yr veteran teacher, I'm still looking for ways to learn new things. I just got certified to teach CompSci after studying for a couple years. I share that with my students and then they become interested in what I've studied. #MasteryChat
#MasteryChat q6 I'd like to learn how to draw! and explore more of my creative side. I'm also doing a creative writing unit so learning to write as well.
A6 Italian! I've been learning off and on for a while but I really want to delve into it to get closer to my heritage and to have a fun new skill! #masterychat
A6-I am training for my first triathlon this summer, so I need to learn how to swim in open water. I'll be trying to figure that out this summer somehow! #masterychat
A6: I would love to learn how to golf better. I have been golfing since I was a kid, but badly and with sporadic practice. I think this is my year! #MasteryChat#Path2Serendipity
I read #kidsdeserveit last summer and loved it. I'm reading Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum and The Inclusion Toolbox: Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers, as well as The Wild Card this summer. #MasteryChat
A2: my parents taught me grit and determination and as a competitive figure skater I learned to fail and keep trying, to be disappointed and then set goals. As a teacher, making mistakes/ failing helps me live the model of having a growth mindset&the power of yet. #MAsteryChat
A6: I’d like to get further in coding for professional/personal use.
I would also like to get back to running. I need to learn how to make an exercise schedule and stick to it. Not extremely fun but a true “want”. #MasteryChat
#masterychat A6 I love baking apple pies from scratch including the crust. My crust tastes good, but it isn't "pleasing to the eye". Would love to learn how to make my delicious apple pie look as good as it tastes. #AlwaysBelieve
#MasteryChat A3: I try to put myself back in the place when I was young like the student and really, really wanted to learn something, but just didn't have the communication skills quite yet to tell my teachers and other adults to just be understanding and patient with me.
A6: I'd like to learn to using a sewing machine. I can sew by hand pretty well, but if I could use the machine I could make some good stuff. #MasteryChat#growthmindset#learnsomethingnew
Install a tile backsplash but we need a new counter, and cabinets, and drywall...basically a new kitchen but I want to do much of it myself. #MasteryChat
A3: I understand their struggles and the fear of failure. I can relate to their feelings of frustration when they feel like they failed and their sense of accomplishment when they achieve a goal. #MAsteryChat
A6: I’ve been watching @CaseyNeistat on YouTube - as a YouTube creator, I find his work inspiring & great to learn new video techniques - and now I would love to learn to ride a @BoostedBoards & fly a drone, haha! #masterychat
A5/A6. I want to get better at conducting for our musical next season so I’m going with the awesome @CharihoHUM ladies to PD in NYC this summer that will not only be super fun but will also benefit this growing program! #MasteryChat
A6: I would love to learn how to curl. I was so fascinated by it on the Olympics this year that I want to learn how to throw the rock and sweep the ice! #curling#MasteryChat
Thank you SO much for joining #MasteryChat tonight. You guys are the best!! I would love to continue inspiring each other and learning together--join me at #Path2Serendipity
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Another great educational conversation. Thank you @AllysonApsey and everyone for an inspiring #MasteryChat I have lots of things to go explore and learn this summer!
