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ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome #TeamUCPS to tonight's chat. Before we get into the questions, please take a moment to introduce yourselves to the group! #UCPSChat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@ucpschat Gina Chisum, Principal @IndianTrailES - On time & ready to learn. #UCPSChat

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Elizabeth Mitcham EC Program Specialist #UCPSChat

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AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 7:30 PM EDT

AGH, Supt of Schools for #TeamUCPS! Let's do this! #UCPSChat

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@ucpschat Laura McDonald, AP @WMSINFO #UCPSChat

JenniferDeaton7 Sep 12 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Jennifer Deaton, Principal at Union Elementary #UCPSChat

lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@ucpschat Laura Gaddy, Principal here! #UCPSChat

KimberlyCastner Sep 12 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@ucpschat Kim Castner, 1st grade teacher, Stallings, #UCPSCHAT

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Tara Todd, MTSS Coordinator #ucpschat

JenAFore Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Jennifer Fore- Instructional Coach @SandyRidgeES_NC and @MarvinES_NC Excited for tonight's topic! #EmpowerED #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@ucpschat gr8 2B here! thanx 4 ur leadership! #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Great to see you!
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eMeLClemente Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Megan Clement, English at @ForestHillsHS #UCPSChat

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ChasTweets Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone - Chas from Bellevue WA! #UCPSChat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Hey @ucpschat I'm Casey, Innovation and EdTech Coordinator for UCPS Excited to have some awesome #empowerED chats tonight! #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:33 PM EDT

We are working towards #EmpowerED classrooms. To help shape our chat tonight here's a quick refresh of what #EmpowerED is! #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@ucpschat Thanx for the refresher- helpful! #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:33 PM EDT

We are working towards #EmpowerED classrooms. To help shape our chat tonight here's a quick refresh of what #EmpowerED is! #ucpschat

UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:35 PM EDT

I'm Jessica Garner, Director of College Readiness & Innovation #UCPSChat

JenAFore Sep 12 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Love how this aligns to our literacy vision! #UCPSchat

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ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Internal Dialogue Ss have to be internal problem solvers because we can't predict what the problem will be #ucpschat

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cmiller03231976 Sep 12 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A1: Digital Literacy #ucpschat

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Ss have to have the ability to ask the questions not just answer #ucpschat

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lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@ucpschat A1: problem solving and critical thinking - both @ root of almost all real world jobs & tasks #UCPSChat

AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: Move the focus beyond just academic skills...leadership, prob. solving, collaboration are critical to Ss future success! #UCPSChat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1 in order of importance: Curiosity, identifying and solving problems and INNOVATION! @ucpschat #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Ok #TeamUCPS, Question 1!!

lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A1: Collaboration and critical thinking skills for sure! @ucpschat #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@ucpschat: A1 Collaboration; Interdisciplinary literacies;critical thinking skills; innovation: transformative learning opps. #UCPSChat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Ok #TeamUCPS, Question 1!!

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Yes, we definitely want our students to be independent learners & intrinsically motivated! #UCPSChat

mrs_kmontgomery Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Q1 Students need to build community and have ownership with their thoughts and ideas.
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RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Yes!! FIND Q's not just answer them!! #ucpschat

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Ss have to have the ability to ask the questions not just answer #ucpschat
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UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: We need to make sure kids know how to think critically and work together. #UCPSChat

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juliestarnes521 Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

#ucpschat A1: willingness to try something new, make mistakes, and still keep trying

kelsey_horne20 Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A1: A skill I emphasize is being able to work with partners or in groups. (bookclubs, explore time, T & T) and being on task #UCPSChat

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lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:39 PM EDT

So true! Sts future jobs don't exist yet #UCPSChat

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RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Collaboration is super important too! Good one! #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@ucpschat: A1 Collaboration; Interdisciplinary literacies;critical thinking skills; innovation: transformative learning opps. #UCPSChat
- ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:34 PM EDT
  
  Ok #TeamUCPS, Question 1!!

JenAFore Sep 12 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1-Focus has to be on the collaborative process, not just the answer. #ucpschat

kelsey_horne20 Sep 12 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1: I also try to emphasize growth mindset, and the power of YET. #UCPSChat

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KimberlyCastner Sep 12 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A1: critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Also- a deep love of learning. #UCPSCHAT

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Absolutely! This will prep sts for real life and the reason y we created a whole new class this year #UCPSChat

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RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:41 PM EDT

MISTAKES! YES!!! SO important! #failforward #brushoff #ucpschat

juliestarnes521 Sep 12 @ 7:38 PM EDT

#ucpschat A1: willingness to try something new, make mistakes, and still keep trying

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:41 PM EDT

LOL still can't find the question. Problem solving is super important! #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Empowering Sts to think what problem do they want to solve in the world. #ucpsChat

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ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A2 #ucpschat skills to make sense of the world around them... if you read the Mathematical Practices it's all there

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UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A2: Being successful in college definitely requires time management. This helps with careers too! #UCPSChat

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GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@JamesP2448 @ucpschat Say more about that....Why tech skills? #ucpsChat

JamesP2448 Sep 12 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A1 Technology Skills
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adp_239 Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@ucpschat being independent and believing in themselves enough to continue to grow or move forward with something! No self doubt! #UCPSChat

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JenniferDeaton7 Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A1: perseverance, critical thinking, collaboration #UCPSChat

eMeLClemente Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A1: Today's students could benefit from learning about critical thinking in the context of long-term planning and tenacity. #UCPSChat

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@ucpschat A2: leadership, collaboration, cooperation, & self awareness #UCPSChat

ChasTweets Sep 12 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A1 - 'Restorative' discipline practices that allow kids to discuss and come together, rather than punitive measures! #ucpschat

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:43 PM EDT

teaching a college course now and student lack confidence and the ability to take a risk and push their thinking they want the A #ucpschat

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UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A2: Literacy is also really important. Students need to be able to analyze and synthesize multiple sources. #UCPSChat

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BonnieMulkeen Sep 12 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Time management, study skills, real life skills (balancing a budget, saving, credit, etc) #ucpschat

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RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Students need to know their skills and strengths so they can know how to tackle every challenge the best they can! #ucpschat #bethebest

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:40 PM EDT

So many good answers!! Here is Q2

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Q2: Leadership is 1; taking a risk to find root causes; problem-solvers; innovators. Free-thinkers. Ask why! #ucpschat

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lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A2: collaborative skills, ldrship skills, authentic learning experiences and exposure to real world problems/solutions @ucpschat #UCPSChat

UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:45 PM EDT

I love that phrase! #UCPSChat

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AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2: Repeat A1 and ensure ALL HS have a strategy/plan for freshman yr. 9th grade Ss must understand the imp. of that yr.! #UCPSChat

loripeyton Sep 12 @ 7:45 PM EDT

A2- collaboration, problem solving skills, #ucpschat

eMeLClemente Sep 12 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Gah. #UCPSChat (ran out of characters)

lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@MulkeenBonnie time management is sooo important! #UCPSChat

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tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A2: Critical thinking. We are preparing Ss for things that do not yet exist. #ucpschat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:46 PM EDT

How about digital citizenship?! and responsible use as important skills! #ucpschat

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lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:46 PM EDT

We have to teach sts it's ok to make mistakes #growthmindset #ucpschat

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KimberlyCastner Sep 12 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A2: self awareness, time management, a desire to adapt and grow to meet new challenges #UCPSCHAT

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:46 PM EDT

EC theme is Growth Mindset #ucpschat

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GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:47 PM EDT

#truestory- CIPA & COPA guidelines #ucpschat

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ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Keep the responses coming! Great chat so far. Question 3! #UCPSChat

JenAFore Sep 12 @ 7:48 PM EDT

GRIT. Leadership. Deep thinking---Questions that seek answers that seek more questions...constant cycle. #UCPSChat

JenniferDeaton7 Sep 12 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A2: self-discipline, goal setting, celebrating successes & personal strengths, literacy skills, teamwork @ucpschat #UCPSChat

adp_239 Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@ucpschat they are proud of themselves and want to do their best #ownership #UCPSChat

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ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3 It's the only time there is learning; "no magic begins until the child speaks" #ucpschat

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sherri_barber Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2- Perseverance! Strong communication skills! #ucpschat

UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: Students end up pushing themselves farther than we ever would have taken them as educators! Curiosity takes over! #amazing #UCPSChat

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jspen88 Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A2: Time Management, Productive struggle and how to communicate effectively! @ucpschat #ucpschat

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BexandTech Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: When students own their learning they take pride in their accomplishments & develop confidence #UCPSChat

eMeLClemente Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: Ss who own learning become limitless. #UCPSChat

AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A3: When Ss own their learning they are empowerED to lead, set goals/action plans and hold themselves accountable! #UCPSChat

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A3: My first thought is "responsible", and a big smile comes! Owning your learning = taking charge of you #ucpschat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Engagement>Compliance. Engagement happens and students own their own learning! Learning is meaningful and relevant to them! #ucpschat

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KimberlyCastner Sep 12 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A3: students feel a deep connection to their outcomes in the classroom. Motivation comes from owning their learning. #UCPSCHAT

jspen88 Sep 12 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A3: They have pride in their work & set higher expectations for themselves. @ucpschat #UCPSChat

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juliestarnes521 Sep 12 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A3: they can do anything they put their mind to, because they believe in themselves #ucpschat

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lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A3: pride in hard work, more invested in the outcome and the process @ucpschat #UCPSChat

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A2: sts GROW! From thinking, from engagement , from mistakes, from each other, from it all - sts grow! #ucpschat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:51 PM EDT

I love the phrase "productive struggle" I use it at work/school and at home ;) #ucpschat

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JenAFore Sep 12 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A3: The most powerful learning possible...that of discovery. Constructing knowledge that MEANS something...that is #EmpowerED #UCPSChat

EduGladiators Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

🍎#EduGladiators continues series Building Teacher Capacity w/author @aaron_hogan 💥SATURDAY 8amCT/9amET💥 #msla #ucpschat #WCSTechChat

ChasTweets Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3 Next Generation Guided Reading is a great example. We should ask ourselves, who's doing the work? Should be S's! @ucpschat #ucpschat

rachelnclarke Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Q3. The Ss stretch to meet goals, gain leadership skills,and responsibility -the bar goes higher and Ss rise to it -it's magic!!! #ucpschat

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3: sts grow! From learning, from each other, from engagement, from thinking, from mistakes #UCPSChat

loripeyton Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A3- Ss are engaged and once that happens the skies are the limit!- #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@ucpschat A3: Sts set goals & become accountable for learning results; data-driven processes; key skill for life-long success. #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Keep the responses coming! Great chat so far. Question 3! #UCPSChat

WeddingtonES_NC Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Q3 Monitoring their own data #UCPSCHAT

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Accountability is SO important! #ucpschat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@ucpschat A3: Sts set goals & become accountable for learning results; data-driven processes; key skill for life-long success. #ucpschat
- ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:48 PM EDT
  
  Keep the responses coming! Great chat so far. Question 3! #UCPSChat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Final question of the evening #TeamUCPS ....Question #4 #UCPSChat

JenniferDeaton7 Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A3: when students own their learning, a sense of pride is created. They become curious and want to work on it outside of sch hrs. #UCPSChat

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A4 you stop stifling it #ucpschat

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sherri_barber Sep 12 @ 7:55 PM EDT

A3- With ownership, students are empowered to be creative, to set goals and self evaluate. #UCPSCHAT

adp_239 Sep 12 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@ucpschat by asking "Why?" #UCPSChat

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WeddingtonES_NC Sep 12 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Monitoring their own data and goal setting #UCPSCHAT

ElizabethMitcha Sep 12 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Take the moment, have the sidetrack, let the lesson evolve, encourage the question, let kids talk #ucpschat

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KimberlyCastner Sep 12 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A4: allow students to explore and question- active learning that encourages students to examine and question #UCPSCHAT

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A4: "I wonder....." #ucpschat

lmcdonald121 Sep 12 @ 7:56 PM EDT

A4: by creating a culture of trust and respect - sts have to trust the learning process #ucpschat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Q4: make learning relevant to students. Meet them where they are! #ucpschat

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juliestarnes521 Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: give students input on their learning as much as possible, if they're interested they'll be invested from the start #ucpschat

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loripeyton Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4- Allow Ss to ask questions and explore interests when appropriate! #ucpschat

UCPS_MonroeNC Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Culture is key! #UCPSChat

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AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: What NOT to do...Test Prep! Teach the standards and develop authentic learning tasks/opps for Ss to lead their own learning. #UCPSChat

rachelnclarke Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Q4. Article that addresses that: https://t.co/RoYijXpexh. Personal favorites are #2 and #5. #ucpschat

adp_239 Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@ucpschat by asking why and taking an interest in their interest! #ucpschat

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sherri_barber Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4- We can model asking questions and seeking answers----which generates more questions and answers. #UCPSCHAT

lgaddy72 Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: by providing authentic and real problems and questioning questioning questioning...model it! @ucpschat #UCPSChat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Let them talk! #ucpschat

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UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: Expose students to current events, the why behind the what, and encourage lots of questions. #UCPSChat

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jspen88 Sep 12 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A4: give them time to explore and wonder before teaching @ucpschat #UCPSCHAT

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GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@ucpschat A4: Inquiry; student empowerment wins everytime! #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Final question of the evening #TeamUCPS ....Question #4 #UCPSChat

eMeLClemente Sep 12 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A4: Things I've found to work: offer students context, choice, audience, & (most importantly) agency #UCPSChat

mwboyes Sep 12 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A4: Encourage ?'s and discussion. Allow Ss to explore the world. Model what curiosity sounds and looks like. #UCPSChat

JenniferDeaton7 Sep 12 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A4: encourage discussion and ask, What do you think? Why?" #UCPSChat

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A4: Prompt, cue, and guide. Don't tell. #ucpschat

UCPSInnovate Sep 12 @ 7:59 PM EDT

I love student empowerment!! #UCPSchat

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RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Yes! Hands on learning and field experiences! #ucpschat

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ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Great 1st chat of the 2017-18 school yr! Thank you #TeamUCPS for contributing to tonight's topic. Mark your calendars for Oct! #ucpschat

RimmerEdTech Sep 12 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Great point! Model curiosity to your students! I'm curious about so much! That's an easy one to demonstrate! #ucpschat

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cmiller03231976 Sep 12 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@ucpschat A4: Project and Problem Based Learning #ucpschat

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GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@ucpschat That's my b-day! Gr8 way to celebrate! #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Great 1st chat of the 2017-18 school yr! Thank you #TeamUCPS for contributing to tonight's topic. Mark your calendars for Oct! #ucpschat

tara_todd01 Sep 12 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Great chat. Practiced with tweetdeck. Empowering! #ucpschat

JenAFore Sep 12 @ 8:02 PM EDT

A4: know your Ss. Provide them w/ rich resources that spark wonder. Encourage them to try. Celebrate mistakes. Build community #ucpschat

ucpschat - Moderator Sep 12 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Final question of the evening #TeamUCPS ....Question #4 #UCPSChat

GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Way 2go @BexandTech & @RimmerEdTech ! lead on ladies! #Teamucps #BetheBest #ucpschat @ucpschat

UCPS_MonroeNC Sep 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Thank you to tonight's participants! Great work! #TeamUCPS #UCPSChat

AGHoulihan Sep 12 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Great job @ucpschat! #TeamUCPS #BetheBest

mwboyes Sep 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Such a great way for Ts to show their passion and expertise. #Ucpschat #disciplinaryliteracy

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GinaChisum1 Sep 12 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@RimmerEdTech I know why tech skills are important. I was looking dialogue w/in the chat. 💻📱😉😁#UCPSChat

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