#BSD7chat Archive | Participate

BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #BSD7chat! Please share your name, role and where you’re from. @rachelmarker

participatechat May 3 @ 10:00 PM EDT

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erniem04 May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Erin, 4th grade teacher at Emily D. #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi #BSD7chat! Rachel, curriculum specialist, Bozeman, MT.

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi Erin! Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q1 is here! #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thank you! Right back at you! #bsd7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey @dlackey21! Saw you're online... You should join us at #BSD7chat!

AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Aaron from Ft Elm #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1 Incredible HS science T Kevin Mattingly at the @MountainSchool. He was an incredible active listener and made learning real. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi Aaron! Welcome to #BSD7chat. Glad you're here!

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erniem04 May 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: Mrs. G was warm, friendly, brilliant and creative. She encouraged me and listened to me. She still does. #bsd7chat

BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Q2 Share 1 or 2 qualities you possess that you think your students appreciate. #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Several but Mrs Daniels steals the show from Plains Elementary #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Amazing that you're still in touch with her. Now THAT is impact! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Love it. How did she make such an impression? #BSD7chat

AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Several but Mrs Daniels steals the show from Plains Elementary #BSD7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

yes, and she is fighting cancer, so please send her positive vibes! The world needs Mrs.G! #bsd7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Also - love how some of those qualities address our social/emo needs. I think we all need human connection w our Ts! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Ugh, hate hearing that. Definitely sending strength her way. #BSD7chat

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erniem04 May 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A2: It's hard for me to say positives about myself sometimes, but I think my students appreciate my patience and understanding. #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I know. Hard to recognize our positive qualities sometimes! I would most definitely think your Ss really love that abt you! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

We MUST believe in our Ss! Hooray for Mrs. Daniels! #BSD7chat

AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I was red shirted in 1st grade and then again had her in 4th grade she never let me give up!
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BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways you incorporate those qualities into your craft as a teacher? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2 I think my Ss know I care about who they are and actively listen to what matters to them. #BSD7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A3: I listen to their concerns, even when it takes 30 minutes out of our original lesson plan after recess! #socialdevelopment #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A3 I try to create space during the day 2 connect: mrng meeting, conferences, recess. Interest surveys & thru Ss writing. #BSD7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

you do this with adults, too! #bsd7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Teachers are the MOST humble! Never toot our own horns. Part of what makes our profession amazing. :) #BSD7chat

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AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A3: relationships first before successful teaching of curriculum! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Awww! Thanks, Erin! Without that connection, what do we have?! Best part of teaching. :) #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Amen! If we don't listen, and help Ss work thru stresses, the learning can't happen anyway. #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Q4 What activities/moments/events from this year do you hope become lasting memories for your students? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

So true. Relationships w Ss are critical. Lasting learning won't happen without trust and rapport. #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A4 I'll speak for my own 3rd grader: They are creating an amazing collaborative book. Ppprocess has been incredible. (1/2) #BSD7chat

AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A4: I can not wait for roll out day in three weeks where the Ss meet their Tt for the 17-18 school year. It is awesome #BSD7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A4: We're making a "memory quilt" right now, so I'll see soon what Ss will remember fondly. Our space musical is a current fave. #bsd7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

I love the idea of meeting new teachers before the end of the current school year. #bsd7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4 (2/2) I think she'll remember camaraderie, collab, teamwork. Together they r creating a wrk of art inspired by everyone's ideas #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Wow! Both sound awesome! Will you tweet out pics so I can live vicariously?! Very cool stuff. #BSD7chat

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supervxn May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Good morning from @Israel, I'm Noa, a sci T. Tuning in late... #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I think they will! Truly remarkable. #BSD7chat

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BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q5: How can we help our students reflect on the year and appreciate one another? #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

supervxn May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A1: My first grade T. So patient and had a great warm relationship with Ss #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

We did this in my old district. "Step-up day." Was great way to reduce anxiety over summer and start building community. #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Hi Noa! Love that you're jumping in from Israel! #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

The warmth from a teacher is so important. I'm impressed you remember a T from 1st grade! #BSD7chat

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AaronGr58249640 May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A5: the last week of school is a thank-you week where we thank all who support us thru the year. Everyone included! #BSD7chat

supervxn May 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Can't find Q2.... #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Another fab idea from Frenchtown Elem! Love that this is school-wide. Powerful. Are you familiar w @flipgrid? #BSD7chat

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rachelmarker - Moderator May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Here you go @supervxn! #BSD7chat

BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Q2 Share 1 or 2 qualities you possess that you think your students appreciate. #BSD7chat @rachelmarker

supervxn May 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

she realized my potential allowed me to skip reading workbooks 1-9 and jump straight to 10! I apparently helped a lot of other Ss. #BSD7chat

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supervxn May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A2: hard to say... I think I'm very #creative and into #edtech they like. #BSD7chat

erniem04 May 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A5: My team has a grade level BBQ at the park for S to enjoy. We make t-shirts for our space musical which become S souvenirs #bsd7chat

BSD7chat May 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Thank you for joining #BSD7chat tonight. Hope to see you in two weeks! May 17th, 8pm MST