#ChristianEducators Archive
#ChristianEducators chat occurs every Thursday evening at 9:00pm EST. Rik Rowe, @WHSRowe is the moderator and should be followed for reminders.
Thursday September 15, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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God, Your pray that You bless our tonight as we draw closer to You and Your Servant Leaders.
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Steph, pleased to see you!
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Good evening, everyone! I'm back!!
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Melissa, greetings to you, Friend!
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I'm so excited to be back!
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Teri, I know I am grateful to fellowship with you, Friend!
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Our Crew is every time we fellowship. I cherish our transparency, honest and vulnerability.
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God is blessing beyond measure! You?
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Like this tweet if you're new to so we can welcome you to our Fellowship.
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Evenin' y'all. Andrew, instructional tech from Mid-Michigan
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Renewed Faith each day is precious...
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great to be with you tonight. Greetings from Texas.
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Hello my friends. I'm Abe from NYC.
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The fellowship is better, Saul, when you are with us! https://t.co/08gx3GpJfV
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great to be with you tonight. Greetings from Texas.
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- "Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Galatians 5:23
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I know you, Brother! Honored to share this time with you. https://t.co/QiZ9wAKjBQ
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Hello my friends. I'm Abe from NYC.
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Great to have Abe in the house.
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Hello all! Greg- K, MD. Checking in for a few moments. Hope all are well and off to a great school year.
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Q1 - Share why is vital to our learning process.
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I can't join after all. My daughter's game is still going on. Y'all have fun at
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Greg, God is blessing on all fronts, right? https://t.co/7G9Pq65CB7
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Hello all! Greg- K, MD. Checking in for a few moments. Hope all are well and off to a great school year.
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Sonya, enjoy your time with your girl! https://t.co/FDjNuiOBfe
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I can't join after all. My daughter's game is still going on. Y'all have fun at
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Hi everyone! I'm Jason, instructional tech in MO.
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Absolutely, Rik! What a mighty God we serve!
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A1 - When we are , real, or genuine, we develop more trust and deeper and more meaningful relationships.
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Jason, we are appreciative you can share this time with us! https://t.co/3bP3YzSULq
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Hi everyone! I'm Jason, instructional tech in MO.
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I'm appreciative of our time of encouragement.
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A1: We connect to authenticity bc we're all acutely aware of our own flaws, vulnerabilities, struggles to do life well
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A1 I wouldn't trust a pastor who didn't live a life of authenticity so the same would apply with students & teachers
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Profound right out of the gate... https://t.co/qZv2ZK7m8M
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A1: We connect to authenticity bc we're all acutely aware of our own flaws, vulnerabilities, struggles to do life well
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A1 - To help them learn, we need to see the real them. To earn that access, they need to see the real us.
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Genuine, real, transparent and ... https://t.co/wGzkQ1Bhnl
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A1 - To help them learn, we need to see the real them. To earn that access, they need to see the real us.
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A1 it is the foundation of meaningful and productive relationships. Trust begins to grow from there.
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Hello friends. Glad to be joining even though a touch late.
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Wow! Wayne, thrilled to see you, Man! https://t.co/MfcVMHspmn
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Hello friends. Glad to be joining even though a touch late.
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A1- Authenticity is real, relevant, true, meaningful. Authenticity is not superficial, fake. When they know you care...
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So great to have Wayne in the HOUSE!
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A1: How can we improve ourselves if we are pretending? Our imrpovement would be just a facade. https://t.co/mn69KOAap5
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Q1 - Share why is vital to our learning process.
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A1: Authenticity is vital to the learning process because it provides the kind of trust which promotes relationships.
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- "And every man that strives for mastery is temperate in all things." I Corinthians 9:25
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Stunning Understanding... https://t.co/zhUchH9fAt
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A1: Authenticity is vital to the learning process because it provides the kind of trust which promotes relationships.
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This! https://t.co/hSxa8BG5zN
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A1 it is the foundation of meaningful and productive relationships. Trust begins to grow from there.
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A1 If you are not authentic, no one will believe you. If no one believes you, nonone will learn.
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Thanks. Nice not to have a school function for the first time in 3 weeks. :) Dad+Princ+Start=Busy, Busy, Busy
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So true! Authenticity helps one assume the best in another.
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Q2 - How would your Learners describe you as exhibiting ?
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Smiling at you Abe because of you who are to this Crew... https://t.co/Z3AqgVysJF
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A1 If you are not authentic, no one will believe you. If no one believes you, nonone will learn.
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A1 cont.: And if our improvement is a facade, what are we teaching our students?
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Love to be joining in but we are hosting our bible study Thursday evenings so will only be able to do a bit.
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They may learn to be equally as fake... https://t.co/0xfhDY93L5
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A1 cont.: And if our improvement is a facade, what are we teaching our students?
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A1- Authenticity builds trust. Trust is empowering. When Ss feel empowered, powerful growth happens.
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A2 - I'd expect our Learners to see me as transparent, caring, helpful and there for them every day.
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Precious Servant, Fred! https://t.co/5ks8edAto5
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Love to be joining in but we are hosting our bible study Thursday evenings so will only be able to do a bit.
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Thanks brother! Where would we be without your example?
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A2: Transparent with meaning of assessments and changes made in class
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Vital FOR Learning! https://t.co/noqcYmSG9u
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A1- Authenticity builds trust. Trust is empowering. When Ss feel empowered, powerful growth happens.
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A3: Each class, I start with my own "Random Musings" which discusses my successes and failures since the last class :)
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Meaning and Relevance are HUGE... https://t.co/7zLECX2ytI
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A2: Transparent with meaning of assessments and changes made in class
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A2; Being transparent. I work w/ grad students. They respond to a good explanation & honesty. https://t.co/zE6T8dCJov
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Q2 - How would your Learners describe you as exhibiting ?
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Transparent and Authentic... https://t.co/ZLWjw9b5Nb
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A3: Each class, I start with my own "Random Musings" which discusses my successes and failures since the last class :)
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a2) I hope, honest & open, willing to admit when he is wrong.
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A2- I greet my Ss daily at door w/ hug, hi-5, hand shake or fist pound; followed by "How are you?", expecting response.
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Vulnerability... https://t.co/jxXAuM6bid
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A2- I greet my Ss daily at door w/ hug, hi-5, hand shake or fist pound; followed by "How are you?", expecting response.
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A2: I also let them know when their behaviors are frustrating me or disappointing me.
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A2 - Whenever I have a F2F with a Learner, I try to assume a lower physical position to them for submission.
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I like throwing in a good to see you as well
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A2 show kindness, care & concern outside of the academic disciplines. Share your experiences. Actively listen.
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A2 - I hope that my learners would testify to trustworthiness. Try to always speak plainly and keep my word.
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A2 I've shown a copy before of my own report card from MS to show them learning goes way beyond a #.
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Absolutely! That is a must. I get animated when I say it too. They smile.
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Listening is more than vital... https://t.co/rBUr7syBh8
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A2 show kindness, care & concern outside of the academic disciplines. Share your experiences. Actively listen.
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I just spoke to a student about this today.
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In awe... https://t.co/rYQClskZ0i
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A2 - I hope that my learners would testify to trustworthiness. Try to always speak plainly and keep my word.
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great example. .Wish I could say whenever but I did once this week and turned whole situation around.
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When I taught 4th, I was in grad school. Told them that learning never stops. Hard work pays off.
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A2: My prayer is that they would describe an authentic commitment to being positive, encouraging, patient & kind.
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A2 - I find that when I submit to serve our Learners, they are empowered to reach greater success.
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Say what you mean and mean what you say.
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We hold them to a high standard and believe they will rise up, rather than expect them to slack. https://t.co/c1v8UM60i1
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A2: I also let them know when their behaviors are frustrating me or disappointing me.
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a top goal of mine for this school year, lots of room for improvement
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Q3 - Describe what learning looks like in your school and how you involve your Learners.
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Always improving Deanna... https://t.co/EdgSpEljuA
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a top goal of mine for this school year, lots of room for improvement
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Ss-centered teaching and learning!
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A1: being humble and accepting that it's ok not to have all the answers
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back in the day rappers would say, "word is bond". Wish kids today would understand that.
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A3 - I see learning as relevant to the needs of our Learners while aligned to career ready skills.
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Ss rise to the expectations set for them, and when empowered will often exceed expectations.
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Set the bar high and guide them on how to reach it. https://t.co/sYIxOShKZk
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Ss rise to the expectations set for them, and when empowered will often exceed expectations.
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This is the empowerment process. Empower and equip. Unlimited growth potential.
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After making weekly to the Parents of our Learners, I serve our Learners better.
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A3: It's first exemplified by how we respond when the students are authentic to us. Then it spirals from there.
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A3: When helping Ts enhance their tech integ, I ensure they "do the driving" & connect tech 4 targets, not tech 4 tech.
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A3: I think self-awareness via introspection is lacking among many youth; ask hard questions and get them to open up!
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A3 I see authentic learning when I see students sharing their learning and others growing from it.
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We daily empower our Learners to facilitate our Learning so they try the Leadership 'thing"... https://t.co/jxNMrM1Xtj
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A3: I think self-awareness via introspection is lacking among many youth; ask hard questions and get them to open up!
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- "But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate." Titus 1:8
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Collaborative Learning...Love it! https://t.co/uohfr1MECO
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A3 I see authentic learning when I see students sharing their learning and others growing from it.
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Students respond to modeling powerful behaviors. We educators have the ability to set the tone. https://t.co/IdUoeDxKdY
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back in the day rappers would say, "word is bond". Wish kids today would understand that.
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And to set the right tone... https://t.co/nKrNVQmZXp
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Students respond to modeling powerful behaviors. We educators have the ability to set the tone. https://t.co/IdUoeDxKdY
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back in the day rappers would say, "word is bond". Wish kids today would understand that.
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A3 Ts and Ss in an environment filled with energy, passion, cooperation. Sharing and facilitating learning.
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This sounds amazing... https://t.co/DdkB5gzMkT
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A3 Ts and Ss in an environment filled with energy, passion, cooperation. Sharing and facilitating learning.
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Q4 - What are some indicators that a Learning Facilitator is lacking some ?
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When you look for the best in Ss or Ts and truly believe in them then they will be successful with support.
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A4 - When we lack caring about our Learners or try to appear as someone we're not, we lack .
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A4: Posing, posturing, jockeying for position or attention. No need bc Ss see through it, and it cripples connection.
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a4) not trying to avoid but trying to remember that I have no idea the true journey someone else is on. What they facin?
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Honest and Humble... https://t.co/NQkazdbKKN
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a4) not trying to avoid but trying to remember that I have no idea the true journey someone else is on. What they facin?
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A3 - it looks like geometry proofs not being written in two-column form. That's for sure.
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A4: When others try to step on each other to "get ahead" or are quick to throw someone else under the bus.
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A4: when they can't tell you where kids are academically or emotionally
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A2 I think pple see me as authentic when I hear comment " you are so real" or they're just happy to see my mistakes:)
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We knew we like you, Lorraine! https://t.co/jvAcTOZOFY
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A2 I think pple see me as authentic when I hear comment " you are so real" or they're just happy to see my mistakes:)
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A4 Authenticity gaps- Tweeting vs living it out not matching up. Or only stepping it up" in the presence of admin.
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A3 - it looks like giving students a couple tries on a quiz, if they need it to learn their best.
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Great point. Being on Twitter is vital. https://t.co/vv39cm4uKF
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A4 Authenticity gaps- Tweeting vs living it out not matching up. Or only stepping it up" in the presence of admin.
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https://t.co/7Q2805kqHW
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A3 - it looks like giving students a couple tries on a quiz, if they need it to learn their best.
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this is true. However, when they are a I tend to hold them to being
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A4: Mean sarcasm, exaggeration & not keeping one's word undermine authenticity.
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And probably have no idea where they themselves are emotionally or academically either.
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A4: Conveying that you don't have it all figured out is what Ss want to see. Shows importance of lifelong learning.
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- "He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." Proverbs 25:28
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A4 When what they say does not line up with what they do. Or vice versa!
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Our learning is messy and chaotic every day, but effective and contagious!
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Stunning Statement... https://t.co/aOva1qhrRA
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A4: Conveying that you don't have it all figured out is what Ss want to see. Shows importance of lifelong learning.
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Placing importance on the learning not the grade. https://t.co/JVrwXiiRKG
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A3 - it looks like giving students a couple tries on a quiz, if they need it to learn their best.
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when they don't know Christ that's a different story
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Yes! There's nothing wrong with saying "I'm not sure. Let me find out for you!"
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Q5 - Describe how attitude, motive, time in reflection or prayer contributes to your .
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Really cherish this Crew and the shared here each week...
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And do it, right? https://t.co/CKbYZ5IF2e
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Yes! There's nothing wrong with saying "I'm not sure. Let me find out for you!"
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very good point.Even our brothers & sisters have struggles & we want to support while holding account.
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A5 - The more I reflect on the needs of our Learners and align the learning, the more our Learning becomes.
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Carrie, so nice to see you!
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Of course! We aren't perfect nor do we know everything!
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A5 It centers and focuses you on what is truly important.
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A5: without reflection and prayer I cannot be authentic because I would lie to myself and say everything is okay
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So reflective and humble, Jenise.... https://t.co/UN6QbedeEb
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A5: without reflection and prayer I cannot be authentic because I would lie to myself and say everything is okay
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A5 - Sometimes I screw up. Reflection is essential to process how to fix it, avoid doing it again, who to apologize to.
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Andrew, I'm learning to process better and more often... https://t.co/u1XJBZjTB0
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A5 - Sometimes I screw up. Reflection is essential to process how to fix it, avoid doing it again, who to apologize to.
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a5) Love this ? tonight. Last couple weeks, times of deep prayer & hurried prayer.Can see dif in ways I have lived days
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Apologizing seems to be a loss art among educators 😞 https://t.co/AOaf1NDxPI
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A5 - Sometimes I screw up. Reflection is essential to process how to fix it, avoid doing it again, who to apologize to.
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#5 Prayer and reflection provide grounding. I think there is a peace that comes with that - and it's evident to others.
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Before presenting to our Ts or if modeling lessons I pray to be a light for them. To show them encouragement and belief
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And we can be afraid to apologize to our students when it's warranted. https://t.co/vBdAV38ytN
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A5 - Sometimes I screw up. Reflection is essential to process how to fix it, avoid doing it again, who to apologize to.
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- "Let us walk honestly..." Romans 13:13
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- A friend of a friend has a major blood issue on the brain in surgery today. God is his only hope now.
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I pray that I can meet them where they are. I
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A5: People chased after Jesus believing He would heal them. Trust & authenticity is what they embodird. Be like them.
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Did you hear that world?! https://t.co/7GiIqyUfBf
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And we can be afraid to apologize to our students when it's warranted. https://t.co/vBdAV38ytN
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A5 - Sometimes I screw up. Reflection is essential to process how to fix it, avoid doing it again, who to apologize to.
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Thank you, Brother. https://t.co/cZpyIsopjN
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it's a practiced skill my friend, and there's no "best" to it. Always can get better.
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Q6 - Reflect upon something specific that could make you more to your learning community.
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A6 - The more I focus on our Learners, their needs and interests, the more I can become for their benefit.
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a5) stronger, deeper focus on my relationship with my Savior & Lord. It all starts there.
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A6: if I could express my faith!!
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A5: Prayer to the Father through Christ displaces my unauthentic flesh with authenticity found only by His Spirit.
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Beautifully stated, Jason... https://t.co/wYMbubzhuE
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A5: Prayer to the Father through Christ displaces my unauthentic flesh with authenticity found only by His Spirit.
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A5: I simply try to be understanding to their situations, knowing that everyone is bearing some type of cross.
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Thank you so much, Brother!
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A6. "Seek first to understand."- S.Covey
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If we could "like" a comment more than once, I would do it for this one! https://t.co/jIDKFBdkfE
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A5: Prayer to the Father through Christ displaces my unauthentic flesh with authenticity found only by His Spirit.
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Let's bear one another's burdens and fellowship more deeply https://t.co/vwVKaC7Jso
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A5: I simply try to be understanding to their situations, knowing that everyone is bearing some type of cross.
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Covey got his habits from timeless principles found throughout world history!
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A6: I try to ask for wisdom for when to give grace to Ss, and when to speak the truth in love to ensure accountability.
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We are so blessed that you found tonight! https://t.co/zNjJykST06
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A6: I try to ask for wisdom for when to give grace to Ss, and when to speak the truth in love to ensure accountability.
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A6 I could be more authentic by listenening more and talking less.
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So blessed by the fellowship of our each time we gather to share and grow together. You are such a blessing to me.
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Thank you for your leadership, brother.
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Wayne, thank you for your Faithfulness and Friendship! https://t.co/t2dlO3jZjJ
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Thank you for your leadership, brother.
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We all have a long way to go, professionally and personally. Let's be okay revealing that! Journey, not destination!
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Thanks for a great chat tonight! I've missed these.
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Thank you & . Until next time. Let's keep it real. Peace be with you. https://t.co/G7bdJLTDNf
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So blessed by the fellowship of our each time we gather to share and grow together. You are such a blessing to me.
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A6: 2B quite transparent, I struggle w/Imposter Syndrome in my flesh. Can lead me 2 overcompensate w/attempts at humor.
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Thank you Teri for sharing this time with us.
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