#TLAP Archive

#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.

Monday May 14, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #TLAP chat!! Let's start by introducing yourself with 6 descriptive words! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Oh it's fabulous! I NEED to be on a buying freeze! It's WELL-worth the wait, and I'm only on the "Second Stop" #Path2Serendipity #tlap
    In reply to @Ryan7Read
  • jmattmiller - Moderator May 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    10 edu-books to inspire and stimulate https://t.co/tGC2rL39cy #DitchBook #edchat #tlap
  • USMSpark May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    PIRATES!!! Ahoy! Come to #USMSpark to open the summer with a #TLAP fiesta, starring @burgess_shelley @mrmatera @TaraMartinEDU @julnilsmith @aaron_hogan - its going to be an adventure! #ditchbook #XPLAP #teachermyth #booksnaps #MediaLiteracy #LeadLAP
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. Checking in for my weekly #tlap boost. Hope everyone is great and ready to set sail! My words: kind, humble, learner, father, husband, friend. #TellYourStory
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Really wish I could. #tlap
    In reply to @USMSpark, @burgess_shelley, @mrmatera, @TaraMartinEDU, @julnilsmith, @aaron_hogan
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    tired, in need of motivation, questioning... #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • Stella_Pollard May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey #TLAP- Stella from KY here. I am adding a new class to my bio! I am now a 7th Grade Science AND math teacher. :-) happy to be here with you all tonight.
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    I'm Todd Nesloney! Elementary Principal and author of #StoriesFromWebb and co-author of #KidsDeserveit and #SparksInTheDark My 6 words: energetic, thoughtful, empathetic, reader, learner, questioner #TLAP
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Phil from Northern VA, I teach US History II. 6 Words: Positive, Energetic, Student Champion, Critical Thinker #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Brandi- 1st Grade Teacher in Florida! #TLAP
  • sheehyrw May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hope to see you Wednesday at 7:45 PM CST for the #BeTheOne Chat. Make sure to check out this 15 minute super quick dose of inspiration. #122edchat #lastinglearning #KidsDeserveIt #Tlap #LeadLAP #PrincipalsInAction #waledchat #leadupchat #MondayMotivation #joyfulLeaders
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Ryan from IL, business & tech high school teacher. Back after an almost 4 week hiatus. #tlap
  • mjjohnson1216 May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    WOW! I am going to love reading Tweets about science and math :-) #Tlap
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Passionate, Motivated, Eager, New, Loving, Insightful #tlap
  • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi I’m Nina, instructional coach at a k-8 school! I would say I am.... motivated, dedicated, fun, driven, passionate and caring! #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    During the last month of school, learn something new about each of your students that has absolutely nothing to do with their academic abilities. [BLOG] "End Your School Year with What Matters Most!" https://t.co/yITnwwjRB2 #TeacherMyth #KidsDeserveIt #TellYourStory #TLAP
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Nicole Taylor- Network Manager from @CaldwellElemen Crazy*FUN*Joyful*Energetic*Shaker Upper*Leader #TLAP
  • yassinisara May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Sarcastic, passionate, enthusiastic, determined, weird, eclectic. Sara from WI #TLAP
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Lauren from Ontario, Masters student, Eager learner, Excited, Passionate #tlap
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi, Lisa from Wisconsin! My 6 words: growing, addicted reader, encourager, life-lover #tlap
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap - Alicia, middle school educator from NC! Enthusiastic, Passionate, Open-Minded, Trustworthy, Tenderhearted, Determined
  • sheehyrw May 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Ryan, Elem Principal and author of #BeTheOne For Kids excited to be here. #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello #tlap joining in from Pittsburgh, hoping to keep up!
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Cassie from Ca. 4th grade teacher 6 words: Happy, Energetic, Positive, dedicated, learner, caring #tlap
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    🌎📚💥May 14-18 #BookSnaps Challenge 2018 Are your students weary & ready for summer break? Need something to motivate them to keep reading? I got you.😆 #tlap #LEADlap #REALedu #ditchbook #KidsDeserveIt @burgessdave @JayBilly2 @tishrich @BethHouf 📚💥https://t.co/DxaURyiwkn
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    My name is Susan, and I just graduated two days ago. I am actively looking for a teaching position for the upcoming school year. #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap! Lisa, K-6 teacher librarian from Bucks Co, PA here. Words for today: learner, reader, friend, enthusiastic and rocker-mom (my kids have been in a ton of music performances these last two weeks!)
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Carmen Ames Madison, WI, excited to chat tonight #TLAP
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Brian from SoCal Critical-Thinker Communicator Collaborator Creator Cultural Connector #TLAP
  • BusEd11 May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Theresa, high school business teacher from Illinois, ready to end the year with fun learning! #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Steven from Salisbury, Maryland here for #tlap with my buddy @TechNinjaTodd! 6 words: leader, reader, learner, friend, encourager, hard-worker
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Love seeing some of your 6 words!! Great thinking going on already!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi, Gretchen from KY joining in. #tlap
  • MrElmerLLC May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    We believe every student has a story. YOU can point it in the right direction. Let us put your story telling data in one place. Hit GET STARTED for a quick demo on how we can make your life easier! https://t.co/p0Q59FiGU9 #tlap #leadlap #edchat https://t.co/Oy7d7uhcef
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    tired, reclined, intrigued, thirsty, mathematical, techie Kristi #tlap
  • The_Groffice May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap! Melissa, Elementary Principal in Pensacola FL. Passionate, learner, lover, thinker, determined, real
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey #TLAP! Natalie 3rd grade teacher Frisco, Tx.
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I see what you did there... I appreciate that alliteration, my friend! #tlap
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap - Adam from Cincinnati. My 6 descriptive words: creative, optimistic, dedicated, positive, caring, risk-taker
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Adam, Tech Coach, Central CA, 6 words: spontaneously spicy, crudely suave, Ice Innovator #TLAP #cuetangclan
  • smgaillard May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    That’s an #EduHeroic Duo there! #CelebrateMonday #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass, @burgessdave, @KirkElementary, @Ms_Morgan15, @KidsDeserveHaM, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura, @TaraMartinEDU, @O_L_Mayers, @DrJStephensVP, @BethHouf, @aaron_hogan, @bethhill2829, @sheehyrw, @bmilla84, @CristinaDajero, @NowakRo, @SteeleThoughts
  • TheStephenKeys May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Stephen from KY here for a bit. #tlap
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Brent from Magrath. 6 words... Strong Energetic, Funny, Passionate. Caring Teacher... also super humble lol #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Linda Edwards Toronto 🇨🇦 Enthusiastic, Lifelong Learner, Passionate, Creative, Humour #tlap
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I’m Laurie! Here for a few #tlap questions before I head out (the #FOMO was REAL tonight!) My six words? Passionate, kind, determined, impatient 😉, creative and loved. ❤️
  • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi #TLAP. I'm Adam. My 6. Father, Husband. Gamified. Historian. Worker. Introverted
  • DaysMrs May 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Soney from Frisco, Texas! 2nd grade teacher. My words are learner, coach, friend, soundboard, compassionate, advocate #TLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Good evening, #tlap crew and @TechNinjaTodd ! My 6 words are: competitive, learner, reader, innovator, creative, kind
  • batool_attiya May 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Attiya from Florida Motivated, dedicated, curious, learner, mentor, idealistic educator @NBFelem #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @NBFelem
  • mlarson_nj May 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hoping #pln365 tomorrow night and let’s flip the Twitter chat world! #LearnLAP #TLAP #LeadLAP #formativechat
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi #TLAP! I'm looking forward to tonight's chat! I'm Aaron Hogan, author of Shattering the Perfect #TeacherMyth! Can't wait to hear more about #TellYourStory tonight.
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Lindsey from Columbus, OH! Currently a first grade teacher but moving to third grade next year! •spontaneous, positive, creative, curious, determined, learner #tlap
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Kinder Teacher in San Antonio! Encourager Learner Determined Mistake- Maker Work-in-progress #TLAP
  • sbentonteach May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Good evening! Stacy-2nd grade teacher from Tennessee. Six words that describe me: mother, blessed, trusting, loving, patient, and teacher. #tlap
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I'm Kelly from NJ! 6 words: dedicated, positive, patient, learner, enthusiastic, understanding #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    YAY! Congrats on graduating! #tlap
    In reply to @MsJachymiak
  • Marieandreeh May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    #TLAP Energetic, persipicacious, determined, creative, expressive, spiritual
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Evan from VA in for awhile- Excited to be here @MrPStrunk #tlap
  • chadw675 May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hello #TLAP. Chad from NY
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I'm Theresa from WI- Secondary English Teacher. My 6: #LearningJunkie #Mindful #Empowering #SchoolMom #Creative #Leader #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi, #tlap ! Checking out a new chat tonight and dropping in! I'm Katie from PA - I teach 7th grade Social Studies in an online setting. I'd describe myself as quirky, caring, passionate, inquisitive, offbeat and a traveler
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Random, awkward, funny, creative, Christian, teacher #TLAP
  • jbhanlon May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hello Crew! Jackie Hanlon- 8th Grade English teacher from NH #tlap
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap!! Annick, gr 1/2 teacher from Winnipeg! My attention will be divided tonight! ✈️🏒 #GoJetsGo #WPGWhiteout
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Sitting at Baseball #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I’m Kristen Dolen, a K-5 Instuctional Coach in Kansas. My 6 words: Christian, Athletic, Witty, Advocate, Reader, and Passionate. #TLAP
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Cristina, Reading Specialist, from Virginia Beach, VA. my 6 words would be: reader, learner, passionate, positive, inspiring, encouraging. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi! Wendy Hankins, 2nd Grade from @KirkElementary. Spreading positivity & thoughts via #HeardItFromHankins ♥️ 6️⃣ words: positive, passionate, life-long learner (that may be 3 words 😆), mother (both at home & school) & wife #TLAP
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hey hey #tlap! Todd, elem principal in CA...looking forward to a great chat!
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap fam Kristen 3rd grade from Pittsburgh
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Q1: Besides Twitter, how are you telling your story? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Oh my goodness! Welcome to Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger, Can I take your order?! AAAAAH! Love this! #tlap
    In reply to @kristi_daws
  • hartel30 May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    John from STL MO 3rd Grade T 6 Words: patient, Christian, parent, learner, fortunate, happy #TLAP
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: My blog, twitter and of course @Flipgrid #tlap
  • Stella_Pollard May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Blogging, sharing with other teammates, and helping out my coworkers in the district. #tlap
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Sarah from Cincy. My 6 - passionate, learner, driven, energetic, techie, family-oriented. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: I have been sharing much more of my story lately through Facebook live videos and instagram stories. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Sorry I am late, Was our splashing & splashing in the pool w/ the family. Matt from TX, K-5 Art #tlap
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    HI, this is Marley from North Carolina. Im a Digital Integration Facilitator — Energetic, passionate, meticulous, scatterbrained, feisty, intrigued #tlap
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hey there #tlap! Tracy from MA here for a bit. My words are: dedicated, passionate, learner, reader, advocate, tired. 😉
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Blogging, public speaking, Facebook, and the chances I have to discuss my reading and writing life with other educators and my students. #TLAP
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: During my first presentation at a National Conference!! Sent in a proposal for another! #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #tlap urbie chef’s (Mrs) helper helping bake corn dodgers
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Innovative - relentless- growth -mindset- kids -first #tlap
  • MrsTschiggfrie May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Lynn Tschiggfrie, second grade, Columbia,MO 6 words: dedicated, ;organized, fun, hard working, learner, compassionate #TLAP
  • TynansClass May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hello #tlap Tara Tynan, terrific teacher, True Texan, tenacious techie
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Not far from me! I'm in NC! What part of TN are you from? #tlap
    In reply to @sbentonteach
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I've also been having much more open and honest conversations with those that I sit and chat with. Showing more of me. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Sharing more with teachers and students, engaging in new ways with co-workers, and stepping out of my box to try some new things professionally. #tlap
  • JeremyDBond May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Jeremy, parent in Connecticut, curious how schools are telling their stories. #tlap
  • hartel30 May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Verbally when I know someone well enough... I have this thing called a blog but haven't gotten back to it in a while :( #TLAP
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: My podcast and blog at https://t.co/DacioI4EWA! In fact, I just released a podcast earlier today on reflecting about the first day of Standardized Testing and how there has to be a better way. #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: definitely Twitter, just started library instagram (thanks @GwynethJones!), monthly newsletter, school website… still feel like I need to do more! #tlap
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Laura Kendall.. 3rd grade teacher from Colorado! Sparkly, Grateful, Reflective, Joyful, Silly, Learner #tlap
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: As a new teacher, I am telling my story on the blog that I made this past semester where I have been documenting my journey as a student teacher. I just got "A Teachers Journey" by @btcostello05 and am inspired to tell my story. #tlap
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I am using instagram and snapchat as well as twitter to tell my story. #tlap
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Slowly stringing my thoughts together on this one. Twitter, of course, as well as a journal. Ideally, I'd love a podcast. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I try to share pieces of my heart in every presentation I do as well. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Besides Twitter, I tell my story through my blog, conferences where I present, and within my Voxer groups. #tlap
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hello fellow Ohio-an! #TLAP
    In reply to @LindseyDanhoff
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I tell my story through my blog at https://t.co/WJUz3SPJlp and through Instagram. I love to share my reflections and historical happenings going on in room 303. #tlap
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    And rockstar educator and presenter - just sayin' #tlap #USMSpark
    • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      Hello #tlap joining in from Pittsburgh, hoping to keep up!
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap Friends! I'm Lori and I'm a Geeky, Science Nerd, Tech Addict Teacher
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 I'm not telling my story other than Twitter, sometimes I Journal but not on a regular basis #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Trying to write more - blogging and articles to publish; social media; presenting; one on one conversations! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I'm working on a book that I want to finish this summer. I also blog at https://t.co/L4l26z4BBx but I need the school year to wrap up so I can dig back into writing! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I am using @Seesaw so our class can tell our story to our parents & I use @instagram KBledsoeKinder to show my story #TLAP
  • Dale_Chu May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @TechNinjaTodd moderating a chat about how to tell your story. Follow along at #TLAP!
  • KatQuain May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Kathleen, from Marysville, checking in late and lurking! #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 motivated, learner, reflective, passionate, persistent, funny (sometimes) #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 I keep a journal. I plan on starting blog, but haven't done it yet. #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Blogging, Google+, Facebook, IRL at conferences, website. #Tlap
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I blog (irregularly but with good intent) at https://t.co/lByAl9NCqM #tlap
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I like to share in person with others and with Ss and have started a blog, just haven’t made it much further than making it... #TLAP
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Rebecca from Ottawa, Canada joining in!! #tlap
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 I love using social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. I also do virtual collaborations to tell my story. I blog (though I need to write more). My goal for next year is to also use YouTube to tell my class story with my students. Watch out!!! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Intro: Creative, Artist, Teacher, Fun, Pirate, Builder #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I tell my story through my every day interactions with teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders. Relationships. Relationships. Relationships. #TLAP
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    aw, thanks Chuck ;) #tlap #usmspark
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I share on my class FB page & have officially set up a website to start blogging & sharing my journey!! #TLAP
  • dpvils May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #dpvils #digcit #digitalcitizenship #tlap
    • sew1080 May 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      A4 Students collaborating in a digital space requires digital citizenship to be taught and modeled. Ss need to know how to interact online, and they don't come to us already aware of that! #edtechchat
  • chadw675 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: My blog, twitter, and I also share info on my @voxer book group. For my school, we have twitter, instagram, and use @SmorePages for our newsletter #TLAP
  • Sara_Utecht May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Over coffee!☕️ I love morning hallway chats w Ss & Ts on the way to grab a cup of coffee & on the way back! #tlap
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #tlap Sarah, Digital Learning Coach from north TX Learner, mommy, techie, sarcastic, tired, happy!
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Tara Martin - Admin in Kansas Curious Creature Love Learning Active Achiever #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 My desire is to use @Seesaw and @Flipgrid as well as blogging this upcoming year #tlap
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Hi, Beth from RI #TLAP
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1- Blogging, but don't do it near enough! Face to face is a very powerful way to still #tellyourstory- edcamps, conference presentations, google hangouts! #TLap
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I'm doing my best to get back into the groove blogging at https://t.co/ItObpvKc4Z. Trying to get everything organized to share more of my thoughts from this year. #TLAP #TeacherMyth
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Talking to peers face to face. Having conversations with one another about our personal experiences #tlap
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Hey Marley!!! Hope you're doing great today! #tlap
    In reply to @emsknapp
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I was encouraged to write a book called "A New Teachers Twitter Tribe". Maybe, that will happen? #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 I use my blog, @voxer, Twitter, conferences, facebook, F2F #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @voxer
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: We use Facebook and family events to tell our story and of course Twitter. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    YES! I love using @voxer to connect more deeply #TLAP #TellYourStory
    • chadw675 May 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      A1: My blog, twitter, and I also share info on my @voxer book group. For my school, we have twitter, instagram, and use @SmorePages for our newsletter #TLAP
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Ha see... I forgot my 6 words! Maman, wife, leaner, passionate, driven, thoughtful #tlap
  • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I have a journal I write my memorable school/work moments in. I love to share these stories w/ friends & family. I have also noticed I keep in much better constant contact with my friends who are educators as opposed to other professions. Always telling our stories! #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1- blogging is a great way to tell your story- video too- @MrPStrunk @TechNinjaTodd #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Same! #tlap
    In reply to @Sara_Utecht, @TechNinjaTodd
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hi pal! #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass, @KirkElementary
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1. So far it's been on twitter, sharing pics on our school blog. #tlap
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 blogging, talking to anyone who will listen and connecting with others out there that have the same mindset to learn more!! #tlap
  • BusEd11 May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 Twitter and blogging are the focus of my school story. #tlap
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: My school tells their story via social media (I am a part of that). I tel my story via Twitter, Voxer #4OCFpln, and teaching PD #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    My story lives in the lives of my students. #TLAP
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I saw you dance like that at @cueinc karaoke #tlap
    In reply to @TaraMartinEDU, @cueinc
  • DaysMrs May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Yes! I’ve really started to open up a lot more with others that I’m not directly teaching with everyday but know hat I have a lot to learn from them and them from me. #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 I haven’t really. #TLAP
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Im great. happy to see you in here #tlap
    In reply to @iluveducating
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Great Question! I need to do this more. I have been building a website throug Weebly, and am wanting to explore more on Instagram. #tlap
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1. Howdy #tlap crew from Barbara, school counselor and author of What's Under Your Cape? in Friendswood, TX. I wrote our story in the book and blog about school & counseling at https://t.co/lTqNP7bYv0 and on our school website. We also use Facebook to share pictures and news.
  • jbhanlon May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I am fortunate to sit on the #NELMS18 Board of Directors which allows me@to interact with so many New England teachers and share my story & of course Twitter #tlap
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I am putting myself out there and applying to present at conferences #TLAP
  • LearningHoot May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #TLAP The authorities also have to catch up...currently teachers get recognition for learning and professional development as "x amount of hours at that organization getting this certificate"...when will they get recognition for learning from #PLN and twitter etc.? #teachers
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I have found Facebook to be really powerful because that is where many of my parents already are...Instagram has been great because I post there and it shares to Facebook too! #tlap
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I personally do not have much experience with blogging, but feel this could be a great outlet for sharing your personal story with others. #tlap
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #tlap @Seesaw @Flipgrid and anything else that shares student voice! Let them tell our story!
  • TynansClass May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: We tell our classroom story with @Seesaw #tlap
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Friends, colleagues, family, Facebook, Instagram.. whoever is willing to listen! #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    oh duh - more A1: also on Facebook - but that’s for my own stories… I was thinking school-related ones! Not that those aren’t my own stories too! #TLAP
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Blogging (one of my favourite ways!) https://t.co/PUp3JIP879 and our @MrsMacsKinders Instagram page are my two favourites #TellYourStory #tlap
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I'd like to do more of that. I struggle with sharing the more vulnerable, sensitive side of me. #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    "Not every poor choice a child makes, has to have a consequence"..... via #StoriesfromWebb Get your copy here: https://t.co/BZdU8W8zfi #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Hi, Kristen! #tlap
    In reply to @nankr1120
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Great ways to tell your story: - Twitter - Voxer - Blogging - Face to face at EdCamps - Face to face any chance you get Just remember, tell the whole story, not just the great parts. Others need to see the struggle, too. #TLAP #TellYourStory #TeacherMyth
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 #tlap trying to add to a blog - not easy during the school/basketball/baseball/family year but it's one of my summer goals! https://t.co/vlnvZtibIf
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Besides Twitter, I have a blog where I try to do weekly entries (thanks for inspiration @meagan_e_kelly ) https://t.co/0GpU9aHgAj I've also been working on a website (not ready ... yet!) #TLAP
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: @instagram, Facebook, iMovie, @ChatterPixIt Just a few! #tlap
  • batool_attiya May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I recently made this 2017_2018 rewind board for students, teachers and parents to see. I have also started blogging recently to tell my story. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • kelliecacioppo May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Kellie 1st grade teacher north Chicago suburbs. My 6 words are encouraging, motivated, learner, sunshine, Pinterest, and innovative #TLAP
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Hi, #tlap. Jumping aboard tardy. I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina.
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 I will be telling my story in my new Twitter chat starting June 3rd with my friend @MrCoachEli Twitter chats have been a great learning journey for me, I wanted to make sure to keep the learning going with #bekindEDU to start the week off right! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I blog when I'm struck by a story that needs to be told. I have written a book that will be out soon thanks to @dbc_inc - Can't wait #tlap
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    @TeachersOnFire podcast allowed me to share my story as well. It was an awesome experience. #tlap
    In reply to @TeachersOnFire
  • technolandy May 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 I share my story on my “days of learning blog” where I reflect on something each day of schooling at https://t.co/8OMeVTEFOi It started as a dare and has now become part of my day (though I don’t suggest any blindly taking this challenge) #TLAP
  • Russ_Schwartz May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Russell, FL principal. A1: Instagram and in person. Anytime I have a captive audience I try to take it as an opportunity to tell our @NBFelem story. #tlap #knownova
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I’m telling my story by blogging and I recently stepped out if my comfort zone and was a guest on a podcast thanks to @coolcatteacher !I’m trying to strike a balance between telling my story with the professional world & families in my classroom! #tlap
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 #tlap also love to present and attend conferences - but who here doesn't? its the power of this crew.
  • TheStephenKeys May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    TOO. MANY. TWITTER. CHATS. #TLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hi, Rachelle! #tlap
    In reply to @Rdene915, @TechNinjaTodd
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Congrats! Can’t wait to read it! #TLAP
    In reply to @JayBilly2, @dbc_inc
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #tlap A1 Between my CrV, the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System and a collection of flying cameras I share ideas, media & the occasional digital story..
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Besides Twitter, I tell my story through my students. They can tell countless of stories about me and their experiences in our class home. ♥️ Also, via my quotes #HeardItFromHankins (although I suppose that’s Twitter). I’ve also started presenting at conferences. #TLAP
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I have a Google Site, but would love to get more into Instagram and share ideas through my story! #TLAP
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Yah you did! That’s my sweetest dance move. 👊🏼💥 #tlap Well next to this one...
    In reply to @techcoachjuarez, @cueinc
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I love book chats/coffee edu/blogging/speaking/Voxer... if the opportunity arises I put myself out there otherwise I create the opportunity myself 😉 #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hey Laura :) #tlap
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @TechNinjaTodd
  • yassinisara May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: share with students. Started a blog and teynv out some staff PD. Adding to my PLN #TLAP
  • JeremyDBond May 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Cool. What's the hashtag of the chat? #tlap
    In reply to @NowakRo, @MrCoachEli
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: ever since I took the leap and started blogging a year and a half ago, it’s become my escape and my favourite way to tell my story. https://t.co/hgmIe3ZVgp #tlap
  • njkraai May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: You can tell your story in a variety of ways. Podcasting, blogging, and presenting to name a few. Regardless, there is value in your story. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • daveschmittou May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) Instagram is a game changer. No more newsletters. Classrooms have Insta-Managers responsible for choosing the best pics of the week to help synthesize it all. A great review and great communication tool. A pic is worth... a lot...of words:) #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: Nothing better than sitting and planning and talking at Starbucks. Right @teachermantrav ??? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Good evening. :) #tlap
    In reply to @ERobbPrincipal
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: also @GrundlerArt & I are starting to do some consulting here and there to tell our story. #tlap
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I also blog, Facebook, & Twitter Chat #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • sbentonteach May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I accepted the role of teacher leader starting next year. I will have many opportunities to share my story in this new position. #tlap
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I mostly tell my story through social media and in conversations :) #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I recently started a blog that is helping me share my thoughts. Definitely out of my comfort zone but allows me to share and be open to feedback which will help me grow. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning Here’s my 1st entry 😉Let me know what you think https://t.co/SmGUbuV7Gz
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • JeremyDBond May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Looks amazing. A lot of thought and care clearly went into that! #tlap
    In reply to @batool_attiya
  • kelliecacioppo May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: @Blogger @Seesaw I loved @Storify but that is no longer available #TLAP
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I can also add #RossVisions - district hashtag #TLAP
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I am trying to blog along with my tweets. I am way behind though. :-O #tlap
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I think it’s powerful to tell our story through our daily interactions with the people we serve. This day in age there are many platforms, but face to face matters most. #tellyourstory #TLAP
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I love that idea for a chat topic. Great idea!! #TLAP
    In reply to @NowakRo, @MrCoachEli
  • ashhickeyread May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Ash Hickey from Littleton, CO! Soon to be middle school ELA teacher! Passionate, driven, learner, runner, joyful, chaser #TLAP
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: It's great to have a lot of ways we tell our story (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, blogs, etc.), but we have to remember that we tell our story just as loudly in what we talk about, complain about, joke about, & brag on our schools about. #TLAP #TellyourStory #TeacherMyth
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1b: I also do podcasts and guest posts when people invite me to share our story. Here's a #storiesinedu interview I gave a week ago talking about how I use puppets as a hook: https://t.co/vWV5Fcb5zB #engagement #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    TOTALLY! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @MMakhoul1
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Q2: In what ways are you amplifying the voices of students AND co-workers? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #tlap
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    One step at a time. One share at a time. #TLAP
    In reply to @BethHajder
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hey girl! #tlap
    In reply to @TaraMartinEDU
  • mspetersenFLHS May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #TLAP A1. Poetry, Facebook. Used to keep a diary but not recently. Intro: English teacher. Also actually English. 11th graders, Florida.
  • KatQuain May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: Tell story through staff, students and pretty much anyone willing to listen. Would love to try a more online presence like blogging but I'm just not there yet. #tlap
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    @Artguy76 Love to hear more about that! #TLAP
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    I love this idea!! Would make an awesome display of all of our library events from this year… thanks for sharing! #TLAP
    In reply to @batool_attiya
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: LOTS of what I tweet are pictures and stories of what Ts & Ss in my school are doing. #tlap
  • njkraai May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi y'all! Nate from hot Nashville jumping in. #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Without Storify, try Wakelet #tlap
    In reply to @kelliecacioppo, @Blogger, @Seesaw, @Storify
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    OOOOOMMMMMGGG! Finally plane wifi letting me connect! Thanks to @TechNinjaTodd for steering the #tlap ship....so glad all of you are here! Thankful to be joining...at least for now!!
  • GrundlerArt May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    I love that we get to work together and share our story #arted #creativity #teamgrundler #artmatters #k12ArtChat #tlap
    In reply to @Artguy76
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yeah you do!! 💥 hi friend!! #tlap
    In reply to @nankr1120
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: That was the ENTIRE reason I wrote #StoriesFromWebb. To amplify the voices of adults down in the trenches every day who don't get the recognition they deserve. Like many of you!! #StoriesFromWebb is the voice of all of us. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    It is miserable here in NC too! Looking forward to some storms to cool it down! It's too early for that southeast humidity! #tlap
    In reply to @njkraai
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Gah! @aaron_hogan with the mic-freaking-drop... #truthbomb #TeacherMyth #TLAP
    • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: It's great to have a lot of ways we tell our story (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, blogs, etc.), but we have to remember that we tell our story just as loudly in what we talk about, complain about, joke about, & brag on our schools about. #TLAP #TellyourStory #TeacherMyth
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hey girly! EEEK! #tlap Heart you, Laura. 🤗☠️
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Thanks. Hoping it will be out this week. #tlap
    • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Can't wait to read!
      In reply to @JayBilly2, @dbc_inc
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A.1 Twitter is the start. Instagram, Periscope, Blog, @BAMRadioNetwork @SocraticOrg @sophia @bureauofed Workshops, @NSTA and @CSTA Conferences #TLAP
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hey lady pirate! ☠️❤️ #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Absolutely a great way to share! #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I let my Ss choose the songs they're going to sing at their EOTY program!! It's quite the combination!! Lol #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I'm trying to bring students into places where we commonly leave them out, such as in teacher PD and interviews. #tlap
  • hayes_melisa May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hi #tlap Melisa from Ohio
  • McLane_Ryan May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #TLAPDay2018 is right around the corner. Coming this Friday. Kids choose where they go. All day long. #tlap
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Recently, I had the Ss on my team submit a written shout-out to a teacher of their choosing for teacher appreciation week. We surprised the teachers in homeroom with the messages! I loved how involved and stoked my Ss were! #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I hire my 5th graders as "Social Media Interns" and let them tell the story of our school. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: Sharing our school story through photography. Our school social media/communications coordinator uses Facebook/Instagram/weekly newsletter. #tlap
  • SFMSBen May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: We created Student Advisory Boards for each grade level. They speak with admin about what's going on in the school at least once a month and we also focus on building leadership skills with them! #TLAP
  • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1 I share my story on my blog. Mostly my gamified classroom experience. Sometimes mix in personal moments. My latest post has some personal history... #TLAP https://t.co/hmXcoeEOBS
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: I am always looking for ways for students to share their reading and writing lives. These are stories that live inside us and we connect to each other through literacy. We share their work over Twitter, throughout our school, and in spoken word poetry slams. #TLAP
  • principalest May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #tlap Principal here from Nashville, TN! Late to the show.
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1b: I submitted a proposal & will be presenting at my first conference next month!! Can’t wait to share my #globalcollaboration journey with others!! #tellyourstory #TLAP
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! 1st year 1st grade T from Michigan :) #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 sharing in school, social media, in the blogs we sometimes co-write, or in my posts, also have Ss present at conferences about how they learn, and most recently a few Ss moderated the #bunceechat #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Started asking teachers to not only present with me (and w/o me at conferences), but have them share their successes and strategies via blogs. #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 I share things from my class, school, and colleagues , and district through Twitter posts. #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Trying to get a school podcast going, created by Ss, and broadcasting all the good they do on our social media channels. Also connect them globally where possible. #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: My #googleei project The Cardinal Innovation Center is designed for just this. Check it out at https://t.co/cyElp51WO3 #tlap #CanICICIt #cardscare
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 I give shout outs on Twitter to amazing co-workers that go above and beyond with our students! #TLAP
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Presenting at conferences with my colleagues @PHausTech @SarahCaseyPE and @misskoplin. Also sharing some of the awesome products my students make out with others so students can see how their work can actively contribute knowledge to the world! #tlap
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: On behalf of my school, I share accomplishments of Ts and Ss via social media. We choose our story. #tlap
  • njkraai May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    No joke. So much for spring. We've jumped straight into the heart of summer! #TLAP
    In reply to @iluveducating
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: I've started presenting with different staff members and others from around the country. To give them a platform. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this, Todd!!! #tlap
    In reply to @tsschmidty, @TechNinjaTodd
  • yassinisara May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Students: we started the year with a BE BRAVE motto. Sharing more in small group and class—Seesaw was a great tool! #TLAP
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: I plan on skyping with my Ss next year and connecting with other classrooms. I also plan on using @flipgrid and @seesaw. #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: At a staff meeting next week, ever teacher is sharing something they are proud of that they've done in their classrooms this year, so we can celebrate one another! #tlap
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: we can’t amplify voices without listening. Giving people a chance to speak is the first step. But honouring their voice is the next. Choices in learning, PD, Assessment. All important. #tlap
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Next you I will be experimenting with @Seesaw and @Flipgrid. Otherwise I have gotten Ss involved in their community through special projects and by having a classroom Facebook page. #tlap
  • hartel30 May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Sharing S work when possible and letting them connect with other classes (in and outside our school)... @Flipgrid etc Try to highlight great things colleagues do at any chance via any channel #tlap
  • daveschmittou May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2) When you give Ts credibility and authority they want to tell your story because they own it. When they are leaders in the midst, they are your cheerleaders. Get them to weigh in and there’s no need to buy in. #tlap
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 #tlap try to tweet the work of Ss and colleagues (do we call them Cs on the twitterverse?) and retweet the cool stuff I steal ... I mean find as influential from my PLN. No surprise - when I have the time, they come from this chat
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes! We were just talking about that today! Where did spring go?! #tlap
    In reply to @njkraai
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I also encourage them to lead PD and sign up to present at conferences WITH students! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: Obviously sharing their work on twitter and also using newsletters and other forms of SM to get their amazing stories out #tlap
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I brag as best I can on those that are doing great things by retweeting, emailing, etc #tlap
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: @nycoldidcote and I just set up #MindsetMondayLRSD to amplify students’ voices! It’s been awesome so far! We’re on week 2, join us! https://t.co/belM499pDu #tlap
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 I have a class Twitter & FB page so Ss ideas & work get out that way. Also use @SmorePages to update Ps & share Ss work. Started using @Flipgrid this yr, & looking forward to using that more. #tlap
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #TLAP
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 Our announcements are completely student run, and it's great! We're using @Flipgrid so we can share them with the community everyday!
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    The social media interns has been awesome this year...we even added a hashtag #hvekid so that folks know this if from a student rockstar! #tlap
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I amplify my coworkers voices by sharing their stories through media. I love to share the awesome things they are doing! I also share as much as I can about kiddos through our class dojo account as well as twitter! #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • Odeytexarkana May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A go-getter, motivated, life-long learner, encourager, positive, and spiritual momma of 3. 4th year AP #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    That is awesome! What an awesome step! #TLAP
    In reply to @LindseyDanhoff, @coolcatteacher
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I amplify the work and voice of our students and staff by sharing what I notice on morning announcements, on the blog and when I lead learning sessions. I also invite them to speak, present & lead whenever opportunity presents itself. #tlap
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q2: Trying to stand up for them, to present their side of the story, to give another perspective, to join into some of the ideas co-workers and students come up with, and asking co-workers to join in groups to start new endeavors. #tlap
  • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 I search for authentic audiences. For our @NationalHistory projects we created a school museum for our Family Night. We displayed for the other students and then competed #TLAP
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I tell the stories of my colleagues and school via Twitter (obviously if you know me 😆) and this year began #KidsTweet in our @KidsDeserveHaM class. #TLAP https://t.co/sKhgUrR8a3
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 More often than not, through some serendipitous meeting. Like when @davidtedu said my Instagraming imagery was like creating a stock library for oneself. Or @jesush1979 and a team of students designing a solution for a problem my drone has..
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2. The items that I tweet from our school system are from teachers, Ss, etc. Telling the story! #tlap
  • hawkinscentral May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    5-Relationships and student centered lessons. #KidsDeserveIt and #TLAP have been great inspirations for me this year. #Chillir2chat
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I love amplifying student voice through Twitter by sharing their creations. In class I have Ss sharing collaborative Google slide presentations, flipgrid creations, and reflections through digital portfolios. #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    "Love harder, forgive faster, and understand more deeply"....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8Wqa6Q #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #tlap A2 I love giving shout outs on Twitter to my colleagues!
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Amplifying the voices of others is also why I started my #TellYourStory Facebook live series at https://t.co/qMK42yUQNm #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 Shout out colleagues via Twitter, FB & @padlet #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 Ss share feedback with each other and me, show what they are doing on @Seesaw, helped me purchase flex seating for next year and give them a chance to talk freely #tlap
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 I follow co-workers on Twitter and comment or retweet. Our class uses Seesaw to share with families. I am hosting weekly Seesaw chats for staff to assist in implementing Seesaw in their classroom #TLAP
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: We make videoes using @AdobeSpark to post on social media. Our Ts and Ss also use @Flipgrid and @Seesaw in some classes. Ts are also given a voice during reflective convos, meetings, and surveys. #TLAP
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 I try to celebrate others constantly. I listen, encourage, uplift & celebrate the great things others do. I also try to celebrate students and all their work with cards, surprises, time, words, phone calls. Next year is all about empowering student voice! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • hayes_melisa May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A1. Twitter mainiy but @weebly , using apps to create weekly videos to recap our week! #tlap https://t.co/5f45z0chmo
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A.2 When Students speak more and Teachers talk less, Students #LEARN more. #TLAp
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Good luck. I am sure you will do great. I am totally stealing your idea for my classroom next year. I have to find a map. #TLAP
    In reply to @bmilla84
  • njkraai May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: By providing opportunities for students to have authentic audiences beyond parents and Ts. Also, by sharing student and teacher successes via Twitter. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2-Awesome question - started a student news show two times a month posted to our Facebook page- and Screencastify to connect in new ways! Will say Facebook has been great for my school @MrPStrunk @TechNinjaTodd @DisruptedTv #tlap
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Ohio is representin' tonight! #TLAP
    In reply to @hayes_melisa
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: my firsties share their voice through seesaw! they can see each others' work and thinking, and so can families at home. they love the feedback through likes and comments from parents! #tlap
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Lately, I’ve really had a passion for getting Ss to advocate for themselves & getting them to realize they have a voice that matters is the 1st step so def trying to build up Ss confidence!I use #flipgrid and blogs and passion projects. I try to motivate Ts to speak up! #TLAP
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 we use Twitter in the classroom and tweet to a class hashtag #jmsshpa10 #jmsshpa11 #jmsshpa12, Ss connect with each other and community members and anyone who will listen so that there voices are heard. I try to engage as many of my colleagues via Twitter as well. #tlap
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Listening is key! Then open doors and step out of the way! Students are empowered to use their voice and create opportunities for themselves! I love sharing a great read with Ts and having side-bar chats that grow in volume. #BetterTogether #tlap
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: This year we started a student twitter account and would like that to really take off next year. I’d like to see our Ts involve our Ss in the messages that are sent via @ClassDojo and through newsletters. Let’s give our Ss voice to share! #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @ClassDojo
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: @Flipgrid and #pineapplechart great ways to have Ss and Ts find their voice and be heard. #tlap
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: I started a blog recently and have been struggling with this. When teachers don't publicize what they do, no one gets to see the changes we are making. We should all be proud to show how we are 'doing school different' #tlap #TellYourStory
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: definitely giving more voice to Ss this year as we've increased our tech - @flipgrid, @Seesaw, @Flocabulary - getting more Ts on board and they are sharing with others! #tlap
  • daveschmittou May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    So good. When I present, I try to always bring someone who has lived and breathed it. I also seek guest moderators for my own chat. When they step up and have to explain their work, they are now the authors of the story. #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: I 💙 using @Flipgrid to amplify Student Voice!! It has easily become our favorite tech tool this year! We’ve used it for #globalcollaboration learning challenges & daily within the classroom! Every S is heard & has a relevant audience! #TLAP
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Using @Flipgrid for some in school collaborations, giving control to our students with some guided social media posts and community collaborations within our #Kindergarten classroom. #tlap
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I love using @AdobeSpark , finally got some time to create this weekend! cannot wait to see what Ss come up with #tlap
    In reply to @KristenDolen, @AdobeSpark, @Flipgrid, @Seesaw, @AdobeSpark
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: I amplify student voices by sharing my twitter account with them. If they have something they want to share, we tweet about it together. I also tweet quotes of their amazing thinking— they know their thoughts and words matter. #tlap
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: So many AMAZING things happen when working with kids and those that empower them - Always excited to share the stories, present at conferences, and find the authentic audiences. #TLAP
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Hey girl! Missing you! #tlap
    In reply to @AnnickRauch
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Love giving authentic opportunities to students to contribute to the school story. Could be done in school vision infographics, creating a recruitment video for prospective teachers, making a welcome video to new students, positive tweets of affirmations. #tlap
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: Students share their voices through @Flipgrid, @Seesaw, discussions and our end of the day meeting #TLAP
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    @JWMSGoCougars Cougar News is a great way for the community to hear from our students, know what is going on at school, and "meet" the teachers who pour their hearts and souls into their kiddos each day! #tlap
    In reply to @ERobbPrincipal, @TechNinjaTodd, @DisruptedTv, @JWMSGoCougars
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2pt2: I also try to give as much student choice as I can, and take in their opinions... some times their ideas are better than mine! #tlap
  • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I try to have my teachers “take over” grade level meetings and/or PLCs while I just am the facilitator so they can take it in the direction that they feel best suits them. I think it is powerful for them to learn and engage in what’s purposeful in their eyes. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Allow for student story time or sharing circles. This allows students to share their thoughts and opinions on a daily basis. Makes students feel that their voice is important enough to be heard. #tlap
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2 We use @flipgrid @ClassDojo Putting projects on our class website, Skyping, posters, contacting real world connections via email, letters, & phone. #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2b My students also share their voice through @Flipgrid @Seesaw @Buncee and @@ClassDojo #tlap
  • kelliecacioppo May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: We pick a Tweeter of the Day in my room. Student writes up a tweet from our class account @cacioppoleaders #TLAP
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Twitter !! It’s the best way to amplify my Ss voice. I am also able to keep up with my co-workers using #Hosplearns ( check out the amazing things happening at our school 😀) #TLAP
  • Odeytexarkana May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Through social media..FB & Twitter, Twitter Challenges, Ts & Ss shout outs in the cafeteria, in person, by email #tlap #TellyourStory
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: I’m a go getter and a goal I had this year was to step back, slow down, and listen... it helped to get other voices in the room! My Ss voices have been hugely amplified this year as well.. they are in charge of their learning! Guiding the ship! #tlap
  • principalest May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #tlap A1 I'm honored to share my school's journey via @educationweek as a part of their new blog series! https://t.co/AMO5o9ca0U
  • TynansClass May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: My fellow teacher @bullockteach3 and I copilot a grid on @Flipgrid in which students share learning through video response! #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Q3: What is the last book you read that you really connected with (NOT a PD Book)? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Twitter Thursday at school. Our students Tweet what they are proud of for the week or the upcoming week using #SennettShines. I love reading their on Thursdays #TLAP
  • CJLuckeyDope May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #TheCAPSTour Today was incredible! Great way to start the week! Celebrating more awesome students! Shoutout to @CrossPointNow for hosting us today! I love investing into these kids! #GrowthMindset #ThePowerofYet #ThePowerofMistakes #Tlap #Edchat #JoyfulLeaders #PIAchat #Edbeat
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    This looks very cool - I'll have to take some time to read more - Thanks for sharing! #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    When I was in the classroom several years ago, my Ss created our newsletter every week using Glogster. They were so excited to sign their names at the bottom! #tlap
    In reply to @CristinaDajero, @TechNinjaTodd, @ClassDojo
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2b: When I MCd the National Forum on Character Ed, I brought this student with me to share our story via this video clip. Afterward, many schools asked to FaceTime with him. So powerful! https://t.co/pmEsk1N85F #tlap #kindnessmatters #kindcoins
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I try to start our day by sharing "something good" that is happening in their lives! Love hearing about the great things they are doing that they don't always get to talk about #tlap
    In reply to @LaurenO84108261
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: I just finished two great books. I just read "Goodbye Days" by @jeffzentner and "Endling" by @kaaauthor. Both so different but moved me in many ways. I shed a tear in both! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    This week's #TLAP Chat is based after my book #StoriesfromWebb. It's the next book in the #KidsDeserveIt collection!! Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8W8zfi #LeadLAP #LeadUpChat
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    You two look great sporting #tlap!!!
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass, @KirkElementary, @Ms_Morgan15, @KidsDeserveHaM, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura, @TaraMartinEDU, @O_L_Mayers, @DrJStephensVP, @BethHouf, @aaron_hogan, @bethhill2829, @sheehyrw, @bmilla84, @CristinaDajero, @NowakRo, @smgaillard, @SteeleThoughts
  • sbentonteach May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: I am amplifying student voice through @Flipgrid and #GridPals. Also, global connections through @Skype with @bmilla84 and @hayes_melisa . I hope to connect with many more classrooms in the upcoming year! #tlap
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    love this idea!!! #Tlap
    • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      I try to have my teachers “take over” grade level meetings and/or PLCs while I just am the facilitator so they can take it in the direction that they feel best suits them. I think it is powerful for them to learn and engage in what’s purposeful in their eyes. #TLAP
      In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • principalest May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #TLAP A2 we empower our students to use habit 8 @TheLeaderinMe . They tell their story often. We've also spread our story thanks to @edutopia ! https://t.co/WEU79Wmt21
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: We created an “executive cmte” of student leaders that meet 2xs a month and plan service events and plan school-wide initiatives. Our vulture & climate cmte is led solely by the staff whose obj is to make school a frat place to work & learn. #TLAP
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Love this idea - great for Ss to highlight what they learned and experienced - make it dinner conversation! #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A.2 One of my favorite ways to give students VOICE is The Pecha Kucha, 20 images, 20 seconds per image, tell your story in 6 minutes and 40 seconds. #TLAP https://t.co/cSFxVLE8L7
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Love this! #tlap
    In reply to @tsschmidty
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: by giving Ss more voice as they make their projects. 5th grs making memory boxes abt their Elementary lives. By showing us what was important to them. #tlap
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #tlap A2b At conferences & elsewhere I #PeriscopeEDU sessions I think educators might find helpful.. see https://t.co/Fm2oNrfhha
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: i am using flip grid right now to amplify my student voices. i would love to figure out how to help amplify my co-workers voice. #tlap
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: "The Unspoken Bond" about a rescued pup and his owner. Bawling like a baby!! #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I still often think about when I read "Far From the Tree". That book has stuck with me so deeply. I ugly cried for sure in that story of what family really means. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: One for the Murphys by @LynMullalyHunt was a powerful story about the desire to be accepted and have a home. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I LOVED "Ready Player One" partially because students recommended it, and partly because the story fits in that whole Matrix/The Giver/Harry Potter realm! #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    What? There's books that aren't PD books?????? :) #tlap Okay, I'll think of something.
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Have you tried @Sli.do I love flipgrid and use it tons but a colleague introduced me to this one and within the class it creates a new platform for Voice! Super cool #tlap
    In reply to @bmilla84, @Flipgrid, @sli
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    "You are more than a score"....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8Wqa6Q #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Yes! Retweet one thousand times! Yes Please! #TLAP
    • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      A2: we can’t amplify voices without listening. Giving people a chance to speak is the first step. But honouring their voice is the next. Choices in learning, PD, Assessment. All important. #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: The Bible #TLAP
  • SFMSBen May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: Loved Collaborative Intelligence by Markova and McArthur! I'm reading Turn the Ship Around by David Marquet and it's great for anyone who leads people! #TLAP
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: I just started to read "Kind is the New Classy" by @candacecameron and love that it emphasized the power of kindness. I also enjoyed reading "Tell Your Story". #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 I haven't read a book in years that wasn't PD 🤔 My latest was #EduProtocols ❤️ it 😀 #tlap
  • batool_attiya May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: As an @NBFelem I'm given a lot of freedom to try activities and Implement solutions that I feel are best for my Ss. In turn, I do the same thing for my Ss where I provide them with a lot of choice when selecting learning activities, learning environment and products. #tlap
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: Hands down - #InnovatorsMindset by @gcouros Read it in November and I refer to it nearly every day! Such good, solid thinking. #TLAP
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Yes! Please only speak positive words about your school! If you have some complainin’ about, you better have some explainin’ about how you’re going to fix what you’re gripin’ about... #TLAP
    In reply to @aaron_hogan
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 I would have to say that the last book I read that really spoke to me was Odd One Out by @getnicced Being able to have honest stories and conversations, exchange with the author; I know my students will love this book. Get yours in October! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 Oh my, so many books, most recent favorite was Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown, and before that was Ready Player one, a few years ago, #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Q3; Just finished this book, and learned it is hard to tell your story until you learn to love yourself enough to take a leap of faith #tlap
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: The last book i finished was @KidsDeserveIt. I loved it it and its helping me to become a better Teacher. #tlap
  • ShenMcGrath May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Using and presenting @Flipgrid to students and peers. Also working with principal on school Twitter page showing the great work @Shatekon #TLAP #TellyourStory
  • principalest May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #TLAP A2: we use productive dialogue circles and restorative circles to solve problems and provide voice for faculty, staff, students, and parents. #restorativejustice #TraumaInformedChat #traumainformed
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A.3 Love John Wooden. His book on mentoring and being mentored was fabulous. #TLAP
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Oh, I’m not the only one!! 🙈 #tlap
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @TechNinjaTodd
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: The Poet X by @AcevedoWrites. The main character’s drive to find herself reminds me of my own journey, one of self-discovery and understanding. #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I've been reading Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius with Megan Lloyd Davies in between my @dbc_inc stack. It draws tears every time I pick it up. #tlap
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    This year, we began using google drive for all GL collaborations and created team drives. Ts were given the task of creating their own agendas & sharing with specialists that way they could lead the discussion & we could provide assistance as needed. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @MissDaley_, @TechNinjaTodd
  • jbazil May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Love it!! #usd437 #tlap #realedu My girl loves the team colors part.....not necessarily the sport part....hehe
    In reply to @miss_keck
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3 I just finished The Nightengale a Historical Fiction from France during WWII about two sisters, amazing story! #TLAP
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: I read #learnlap and it connected with me because I have read a lot of books and have tried many new things this year. Learnlap has tied up a lot of loose ends and provided me with some ideas to start next year. #tlap
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: I just started to read "Kind is the New Classy" by @candacecbure and love that it emphasized the power of kindness. I also enjoyed reading "Tell Your Story". #tlap
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Wonder - I had read it before but I read it for a book study at work - Not PD but for kindness and empathy #tlap
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: A Monster Calls, the mom is dying of cancer and I lost my mom just over a year ago. It was so easy to connect with the main character for that reason alone #TLAP
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: I'm about to start The Hate U Give. Excited. #TLAP
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2: Encourage co-workers twitter, to utilize #richmondpride (our school) to celebrate what we https://t.co/D4NeXtlzar for Ss? In the room they can nominated each other for good work/behaviors and #Flipgrid I look forward ideas! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • ashhickeyread May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A1: Instagram has been a great way for me to share snippets of life and my story. I also started blogging during the Slice of Life Challenge in March... need to get back to it! #TellYourStory #TLAP
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Wait? What? There are books that are not PD related? lol My Kindle is jam packed with great PD books and Game of Thrones. What a mix, eh? #tlap
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Braced, while I did not have scoliosis, I related to feeling out of place in MS and just trying to be a "teen" and what was counted as normal. #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    OMG love that book!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: I thoroughly enjoyed #acaseforkindness by Lisa Barrickman, who talks through turning forty and carrying out forty intentional acts of #kindness. #tlap #kindnessworks
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: oh man...connection would probably be The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle. That is a wonderful book. Helium by @RudyFrancisco is beautiful. #tlap But for real PD books often speak to my soul.
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Currently reading Anxious for Nothing by @MaxLucado. So much truth in his words! #tlap
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Outside of education books, probably Psalms. King David's words strike a chord with me frequently when I read through them. Need to go over them more often. #tlap
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: 😲 Not a PD book?!?! I read Captain Underpants with my son. Does that count? #tlap
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I love that book! Anything by Kristin Hannah! #tlap
    In reply to @KBledsoeKinder
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    This year, in our building we all took on morning meetings and this has had a huge impact in building a sense of family and community within each classroom. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @LaurenO84108261
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Wow! Each question is awesome Start with Why- Simon Sinek Innovators Mindset @gcouros #Culterize @casas_jimmy Learner Centered Innovation @katiemartinedu Each book is awesome @TechNinjaTodd @DisruptedTv @burgessdave @MrPStrunk #tlap
  • HillMrispo May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #tlap A3 #thepowerofmoments was an awesome book that made you think!
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: I really enjoyed Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary by @TurnerSportsEJ. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan. SO good and such an eye opener in how we speak, listen and respond to people. ❤️ #tlap
  • njkraai May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Great Q! I really enjoyed The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Hoping we are reaching the tipping point on some things in edu that need to change. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: My last book that I truly connected with was One Thousand Gifts by @AnnVoskamp It stopped me in my tracks and changed the trajectory of my life! #tlap #Nan3EDU
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: I haven't read a non-PD book in so long! It is one of my summer goals... read more for pleasure! #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Ha! Got one! Read Old Yeller with my novels class. Definitely moved me when Old Yeller protects the fam in various ways. #tlap
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: There are books out there that have nothing to do with PD!? 😆 #TLAP
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans. I would highly recommend this book for those who are striving to live intentionally and in your purpose #TLAP
  • Stella_Pollard May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I LOVED After Anna by Lisa Scottoline. Didn’t connect in a way that anything similar happened, but it was amazing. #TLAP
  • joliboucher May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A1 blog, emails, workshop presenter, lunchtime conversations, social media, webinars, grad school! Can’t stop :) #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I really enjoyed Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary by @TurnerSportsEJ. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • ShenMcGrath May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes. Just a great way to refocus your thoughts and actions on focusing on the positive. Always remembering to be grateful for everything #TLAP #TellyourStory
  • Micha_Lockhart May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • daveschmittou May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    3) Trick question. Every book helps me develop, but in 2017 I read The Gift of Failure by @jesslahey GAME CHANGER!!!!! #tlap Now I am finishing up the newest @dbc_inc books.
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3 @ThisIsSethsBlog Poke the Box (Seth Godin). I loved everything about it and carry it around with me so that I can grab it to remind myself of the words that I want to live by. #tlap
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: This beautiful graphic novel anthology in response to the Orlando Pulse shooting. These stories live on in honor of the 49 lives lost too soon. #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3 "How to REACH Youth Today" by @ManuelScott It encouraged me to look deeper inside myself to prevent stereotypes/prejudices. Today I had a Ss tell me Im not white but Mexican. #BeTheONE Ss need #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Refugee by @AlanGratz will also stick with me forever. It was powerful and gut-wrenching at the same time. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    #tlap A3 Long Story Short by @MargotLeitman.. sadly, On occasion I tend towards the verbose. This book helps me be brief..
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    We can't build kids who love to read if WE aren't reading books too!! PD books are great but we need to be reading books with diverse characters to grow ourselves and empathy!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • principalest May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    #TLAP The Deepest Well by @DrBurkeHarris if you haven't read it you are missing out! It just solidifies why schools need to take a different approach fo behavior. #aces #traumainformed #TraumaInformedChat
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: LOVED Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson - so moving! #TLAP So many others but going with that as it jumped to my brain first!
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I find this hard to believe, as well! #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: FISH IN A TREE! Man. Such a good book and it was fictional, but basically PD for me! It really helped me have a new perspective on Ss and what I should be as a T. Loved! Loved Loved! #TLAP #fishinatree
  • hartel30 May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Because of Winn Dixie... read it to class and had never read it before... deep stuff for a "kids" book #tlap
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: Eeeek! This question makes me realize I’ve ONLY been reading for PD! But! At the start of this school year, I read @MichelleGielan ‘s Broadcasting Happiness. It really made me think what side of the story I’m sharing with those around me. #tlap
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    My dear friend gifted this to me a couple years ago during a time when my youngest was being evaluated for autism and I was struggling. It changed my perspective 110%! #tlap
    In reply to @nankr1120, @AnnVoskamp
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A2: I try to bring ideas from outside in to the T's I support. This year, many T's agreed to let their 1st graders share their work w/parents via Google. (Awesome connection to home!) And the Ss were SUPER pumped ... some asked about sharing to G'ma, Aunt, etc #TLAP
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: I read The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews every year. It has such a powerful message about utilizing your imagination and creativity. It makes my heart happy every time I read it. #tlap
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3b: lol totally didnt get the ?'s but I am reading the land of stories. its a great book about the backgrounds of fairytales that you dont know about. #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3: Leading with Sir Alex Ferguson. Great insight into the leadership style of arguably the greatest coach in the history of team sports. #ggmu @ManUtd #mufc #prayforsiralex #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3: Last week my class participated in a #tagteamreadaloud w/ @SkyBillingsley’s Ss for “We’re All Wonders”! It sparked great convos w/ my Ss & lead to reflective sharing vi @Flipgrid!! Love promoting #kindness & empathy! #TLAP
  • ashhickeyread May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: Trying to connect them via Social Media. I was super frustrated earlier in the year when having a classroom Twitter and Instagram were shot down by admin. I have my kids write to authors and then send it on their behalf. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I know, it is so tough to think of them! #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3 I haven’t read anything for me in a while, mostly PD. I did love reading Strega Nona to my 4yo. She said she is just like Big Anthony. #TLAP
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Ha! I thought the same! #TLAP
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    YES!! @LynMullalyHunt is a beautiful writer and fantastic person! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @mariahway17, @LynMullalyHunt
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3. I've been reading quite a bit of journal articles for research purposes, looking forward this summer to suumer book studies which are offered to be involved in! #tlap
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3b: Perfectly Norman is a picture book that I just loved beyond many recently. #tlap
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Not PD - Like just for fun? "North of the Tension Line by J.F. Riordan is so fun. Her quirky characters are endearing and I loved the setting - Washington Island in Door County, WI. There is poetry, a ghost story, lots of coffee, and a goat - what could be better? #TLAP
  • davidand00 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I got to skateboard with my 3rd Graders in Gym Class today! Way to bring a cool new activity to The McAuliffe @ShanHEALTH ! #TLAP #LeadLAP #leadlapmass
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3- I'm so busted. I don't have one! eeek. I struggle! Can I give a children's book?! LOL What Do You Do With A Problem! #TLap
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: my 3rd grs are creating Public Service Announcements based on something they got in trouble for at school. And giving others, more options for what to do if in same situation. Videos/ posters/ brochures. #empathy #tlap @peterhreynolds @ideo
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3 insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by @Dusti_Bowling Great book! I also just finished Orbiting Jupiter by Gary G Schmidt another great one. Two totally different age groups. #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I was a big fiction reader until I found #DBCBooks . Now I'm like, fiction? Is that thing? #tlap
    In reply to @AnnickRauch, @TechNinjaTodd
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I read The Wild Robot over spring break and loved it. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Q4: How are you stepping outside your comfort zone as a reader? How do you encourage your students to do the same, regardless of what subject you teach? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    #Truth #TLAP
    • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      We can't build kids who love to read if WE aren't reading books too!! PD books are great but we need to be reading books with diverse characters to grow ourselves and empathy!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I just started reading “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. Really makes you think. #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    #tlap
    In reply to @BethHajder
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    FANTASTIC BOOK!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @mitchell_tramit, @Dusti_Bowling
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    It truly empowers us to change our own mindset! Love that it impacted you too! Did you start your own journal? Did you take the challenge? I only got to about 400, but I’m determined to make it to 1,000 #tlap
    In reply to @iluveducating, @AnnVoskamp
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: read this along with my 5th graders participating in Battle of the books. ALL of the Ss absolutely loved this and it definitely tugged at my heart strings. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Hi Tracy third grade teacher from Clayton, NC Positive, creative, dedicated, determined, semi-risk taker, reliable #TLAP
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A1 orally, I tell my story every day 😬. I started a blog. I’m not very good about writing it though. Our class story is told through @ClassDojo #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    love love love this book! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @CristinaDajero
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: for a long time, I just stuck with specific authors or genres, now I'm looking into what my Ss are reading and share what I'm reading. #tlap
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: I know I know...question was none-PD books, but I’m a rule breaker! #InnovatorsMindset and #tlap are for sure at the top of my list! And just started reading the #Path2Serendipity today and am in love already! Relatable books... that’s the key! Tell. Your. Story.
  • ShenMcGrath May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    My librarian recommended this to me. Looking forward to giving it a read. #TLAP
    In reply to @mariahway17
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A.3 Any of these also were great. Some are PD. #TLAP
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3 cont: I just remembered that I didn’t “read” it BUT I listened to @Trevornoah ‘s Born a Crime on the way to spring break. Talk about perspective taking and tugging on your empathy strings. #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    "The road isn't easy, but learning never is"....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8W8zfi #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A2: #TellyourStory #TLAP we are #Launching ourselves into the world- from student created- #podcasts #KindleBook #GoogleHangouts- all promoting #PublicEducation #GoPublic all available to everyone! We #Tweet the classroom and #school events to share our passion!
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: I also really enjoyed The Blackthorn Key by @kevinsandsbooks as well! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Because there is so much good PD literature out there, I am reading more of this. Normally, I would read purely for enjoyment. #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • ChristinaAronen May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: Currently reading this: #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: I am horrible at finishing books that don't pull me in as soon as I begin. I have moved toward British Historical Fiction lately and I am surprised that I enjoy that as I despised history in school. #tlap
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A2- I try to encourage/coach other staff to step out & share their ideas, concerns. Tell them they have good ideas & deserve to be heard. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: I've been reading about characters I wouldn't traditionally pick to read about. To push my own thinking and give me a broader group to advertise to my students and colleagues #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I need to start reading for ME more. (Although, I do actually enjoy PD books..... 🤗) #tlap
    • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      We can't build kids who love to read if WE aren't reading books too!! PD books are great but we need to be reading books with diverse characters to grow ourselves and empathy!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: Well I used to pretty much only read Star Wars books and presidential biographies. This year I expanded my reading horizon with #tlap, then Culturize, and more from @dbc_inc that have helped me grow as a teacher.
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3 I just finished In a Dark, Dark Wood by @RuthWareWriter Great read, but thankfully I didn't connect personally as it's a murderous plot. #tlap
  • TynansClass May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    My class just finished a book club with Ralph S. Mouse. The students learned a lot of new vocabulary words! #tlap
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Spectacular!!!! It was so amazing to see this firsthand last year with @burgessashlyn1 #tlap #TLAPDay2018
    In reply to @McLane_Ryan, @Shawg12, @burgessashlyn1
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    TOTALLY counts as reading!!!! Audio books ARE reading!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @LindseyDanhoff, @Trevornoah
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: I do not think I am stepping outside of my comfort zone as a reader, although, I used to not read PD books, but that changed once I discovered @burgessdave. Those books are now my favorite. I try to show my Ss that healthy risks can pay off. #tlap
  • ashhickeyread May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: I can’t pick just one... #MGLit is so powerful! Refugee rocked my world and Be Prepared has been awesome! On a personal level, #girlwashyourface by @msrachelhollis completely changed my outlook on pretty much everything! I’m also loving 100 Days of Brave #TellYourStory #TLAP
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: Absolutely loves the stories in Sit by @DeborahEllis...diverse children, difficult choices #TLAP
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    a3 Ready Player One! LOVED that book. #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: I am reading books with characters who are different than me. Also, exploring a Minecraft Zombie book currently! Not my thing...but its opening great conversations with KIDS! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A2 - I LOVE to get student input. I use surveys & also ask lots of questions to Ss. They have the best ideas! #TLAP
  • MrBeniak May 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Best Efforts: The Long Blue Line by Kenny Moore old running stories that @mradamwelcome might like! #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @mradamwelcome
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4b: Hoping that by talking with students about the books they are reading and offering recommendations help inspire them to check out more books that they maybe hadn't thought of before! #tlap
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: Reading books outside my normal genre. I love fantasy books. Taking the journey into other areas has been wonderful. I try to model that with my kids as well. #tlap
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: I typically hover around Instagram to see what @teachermantrav and @TechNinjaTodd are recommending...that's how I found and absorbed The Hate U Give and All American Boys... #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: With students, it all begins with voice and choice. Once I learn their tendencies, I guide them towards choices they don't normally gravitate towards. #Tlap
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: This book really struck a chord with me. @bloomberg_paul and and @BarbPitchford substantively explain the power of collective efficacy and how it brings out the best of leaders and learners. #TLAP
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: I was a librarian in college and HS, so I tend to grab anything I can pour through quickly and enjoy the "brain break" from. Want to challenge myself to read more classics! I'm rusty. #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I kept a journal for all of about a week - I'm horrible at journaling (thus the reason my blog is so intermittent). I do better writing 30 pages at one sitting than one page for 30 days. 400 is IMPRESSIVE! #tlap
    In reply to @nankr1120, @AnnVoskamp
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3 #tlap LOVED Scythe and Thunderhead by @NealShusterman - read the first on suggestion of a student, waited patiently for #2 - opens up great discussions about life, justice, right and wrong ... so great!
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3 had the honor to review before print #FireWithinBook by my dear friend @froehlichm it is a must read!!! Inspirational featuring @RickJetter @RebeccaCoda and others put on ur read this summer list #tlap
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I try and challenge myself with the content of the books I read. I tend to stick with books that are familiar and that I know I will enjoy. I am trying to break this cycle and explore new and challenging topics/contents. #tlap
  • teachcaudill May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3) as a comic book guy, I am loving The Imaginary Voyages of Edgar Allan Poe by @D_MacPherson. This story is original and a whole lot of fun. #tlap
  • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 with kids there is little time to sit,read and process. Scrolling through Twitter is easy. I am trying,to redidicate myself to,reading actual books. I am 5 chapters into "Grant" bio. #TLAP
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: Honestly... not very! I like to read (or listen while I workout) for enjoyment, Sometimes I try something new, but typical stick to my same genres. Students though, I encourage them to reach out! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • AnnickRauch May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Ohhhh me too me too! 🙋‍♀️ #tlap
    In reply to @kristi_daws
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    This is my son's favorite book - he has overcome his quirky dyslexia glitchyness to read it at least 3 times! Love hearing him talk his friends into reading it too. Music to the ears of a reading teacher mother! #TLAP
    • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      A3: I LOVED "Ready Player One" partially because students recommended it, and partly because the story fits in that whole Matrix/The Giver/Harry Potter realm! #tlap
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4: I read a book called Autism Uncensored and it has a little profanity. Not something I'd normally care for but it's a first-person narrative by the mom of a son with autism and her struggles to socialize him. So out of my comfort zone and raw. https://t.co/MORQmvdGr1 #tlap
  • SFMSBen May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5: I'm trying to finish books that I disagree with as a way to challenge my way of thinking and keep my self out of the "status quo." #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Hi, new bestie! #GameOfThrones girl here! Woot! Which house? #tlap
    In reply to @ChaoticTeacher
  • kiefersj May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Love that book! #TLAP
    In reply to @TynansClass
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    wow!!! These are fantastic questions tonight, @techninjatodd !!!! #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @TechNinjaTodd
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: I love reading with students. I have read MANY YA books with my students who struggled to get their AR goals. #tlap
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Have you read Dear Martin by @getnicced? It’s amazing. And powerful. #TLAP #SparksInTheDark
    In reply to @tsschmidty, @TechNinjaTodd, @getnicced
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: I wasn’t really into reading about teaching, but now I love it b/c I found the right kind of books. As an IC, Ts are my “students” and I encourage them to read more by talking about books, authors, and Twitter. A lot of my sentences start with, “So I was reading in...” #tlap
  • casehighprinc May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 A GENTLEMAN FROM MOSCOW. Sublime storytelling with a wonderful lesson in making the most of your situation in life. #TLAP
  • HowardKiyuna May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker. I like reading to my kids. #TLAP
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Absolutely loved it! When you finish it I would suggest @JasonReynolds83 Long Way Down #TLAP
    In reply to @ChristineMatula, @TechNinjaTodd, @JasonReynolds83
  • MissDaley_ May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    My comfort zone by telling myself I HAVE to finish the book I start... often times I’ll start a book and never finish it. Kiddos by giving them options, encouraging them to explore what they normally wouldn’t pick up, and giving them TIME TO FREE READ EVERYDAY. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: I joined a book club and am reading ones I wouldn't normally. I also am trying to read fiction, as well as something that can broaden my spiritual and emotional side as well. I try to encourage the students to read, read, read, and hope to start an SSR next year!!!!#tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: Ss suggest books & I'll read them with them, and I even let my novels class decide the criteria for novels we'd read, select the novels, then found ways to get the books. #tlap
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Thank you!!!! #tlap
    In reply to @MsJachymiak
  • teachcaudill May 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 cont. I also really like the current run of Rise of the Black Panther. Its been a good story dealing with a lot of issues. #tlap
  • KBledsoeKinder May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 In the last few years between teaching and family I had not been reading for pleasure, in the last month I have worked to not only continue PD reading but also reading just to enjoy reading! Two books down a million to go! #TheLimitlessSchool #TheNightengale #TLAP
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: just finished HP & Goblet of Fire w/ my 5th son. Then we watch the movie after the book to compare. #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: I was so awed by last year's Reading without Walls campaign. Encouraged all Ss - and still do - to read books that are windows, not just mirrors. Different type of setting, characters, genre etc. I shared my journey with them. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: ALL educators, regardless of title or subject teaching, should be reading and diversifying their classroom libraries. The resources are out there. We HAVE to make the time. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: Summer reading list right here! #tlap #TellYourStory
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 I read a whole bunch of books that I probably would not normally pick up. Since I am going back to HS English, I am devouring so many different books that my students might like. It is all about getting any book in their hands and suggest powerful ones. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • batool_attiya May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: Twitter has introduced me to a great selection of books that I connected with and some that I'm hoping to read over the summer. #KidsDeserveit #BeTheOne for kids Shattering the teacher myth The y in you I want to reread an old fav. Three cups of tea #tlap #TellYourStory
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: we do SSR at the beginning of 5th period for 10 minutes. If I notice a student isn’t reading, I have conversations about how I wasn’t much of a reader until I found books I connected with. All it takes is one book, and I have read A LOT this year. #tlap
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: I try my best to get new books for my kids all the time. I always tell them about the new books and why I was so excited to get them! I feel that modeling my excitement towards new books encourages them to try something new! #tlap
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 I am the adviser for our school book club. Giving group more choice of selections def outside my comfort zone as reader as they often choose scifi/fantasy. #tlap
  • ChristinaAronen May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: I read about what I want to understand more. Sometimes it is complicated, sometimes it isn't easy to relate to, but I want to griw, so I push myself. #tlap
  • teachcaudill May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 cont I also enjoyed Norse Mythology by @neilhimself. An epic retelling of the Norse myths. #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: That's why we started the Secret Society of Readers and Book Prom!! We wrote about it in #StoriesFromWebb #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: There is a running joke that I don’t read. Always been a math/ science person and I just didn’t find time to read. So reading is stepping out for me🤣 I often encourage them to keep trying new things. Outside of your comfort zone is where you grow. #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 We have a sign outside our doors saying what book we are reading and a list of the books we've read throughout the year. I need to do better to motivate Ss and engage them in the joys of reading. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A.4 I have always tried to include fiction and non fiction to be part of the supplement to my Science classroom. Exposure opens so many other doors. #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    The book was wonderful! Have you seen the movie? I keep putting it off because the characters cast into those roles are not really what I envisioned in my head. #tlap
    In reply to @TaraMartinEDU
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4- You are killing me Todd! Dang do I feel inaccurate here! I read a lot of non-fiction! Articles, informational. Stepping out of my comfort zone would be fiction! ugh. I'll take recommendations- but they better be good! LOL #Tlap
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: By providing a variety of books that aren’t “obvious” choices. Old, new, well known, not so well known... I push us to read books that help us think out of the box! Our recent favourite is “Bollygum”, a beautiful book from our friend @cathwilliams05 in Australia! #tlap
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 I have joined book clubs. So, I need to read the selections which will be discussed. They are not always my choosing #tlap
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Try an exercise where you tell students to choose a book they would never normally choose. Next, explain why they would not normally choose this type of book. Explore these reasons further. #tlap
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4: I stepped out of my comfort zone—as a reader—by introducing my students to #BookSnaps and participating/creating them myself...thanks to @TaraMartinEDU! Both my kids and I ♥️ them!!! @KimSnodgrass & @SteinbrinkLaura have also inspired these! #TLAP https://t.co/uNggCLMlj5
  • BuLisaBisa May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: Book I'm still reading is 'Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia' that is an essential read for all Australians and #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Do you find it changes your mind or just gives you new avenues to argue against? I try to do this but find myself looking for the arguments weaknesses... #tlap
    In reply to @SFMSBen
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4: I’m trying to read genres I have avoided. I always avoid fantasy. Once I get started, I’m in love with the story. But it is almost like jumping a hurdle. Trying to do better. #teacherman #tlap
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 started reading more leadership books vs teaching #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 I actually wasn't able to concentrate on a book for a lot of years then I bought Teach Like a Pirate and I devoured it 😀☠️😀 I've since bought about 10 different @burgessdave books and ❤️ them all #tlap
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    #tlap I almost feel guilty reading for pleasure! I feel like there are so many PD books on my list that I should focus on.
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    let's talk!! @teachermantrav and I can recommend so many!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @GuysBride, @teachermantrav
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Exactly! If education is a calling, there's no work life balance, but a world life fusion. #adakat @kat_goyette #tlap #CVTechTalk
    • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A4: ALL educators, regardless of title or subject teaching, should be reading and diversifying their classroom libraries. The resources are out there. We HAVE to make the time. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • The_Groffice May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A1: Instagram has been the true story teller for us! I have a widget built into my page on our school website that pulls all of the #OwnYourImpact posts for everyone to see! #tlap
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Adding it to the list now! Thank you! Just started reading Simon vs The Homo-Sapiens Agenda... It is awesome! #tlap
  • ERobbPrincipal May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I like to find books outside of my professional focus I’ll come clean... I love to read and watch Hamlet- Ed books are great but getting outside the box.... is a lot of fun @TechNinjaTodd @DisruptedTv @MrPStrunk @TaraMartinEDU @katiemartinedu #tlap
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Learned so much from Daring Greatly - currently in love with Braving the Wilderness @BreneBrown #TLAP
    • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A3 Oh my, so many books, most recent favorite was Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown, and before that was Ready Player one, a few years ago, #tlap
      In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4: I am diving into diverse books, different cultures, LGBTQ, historical fiction that focuses on Holocaust or Civil Rights...I want to know more so that I can be more. #TLAP
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4c: Should also add that the parts of Innovator's Mindset that I have gone through (especially learners leaving more curious than when they entered) have pushed me to think far outside the box and create positive, authentic learning moments for Ss! So good! #tlap @ERobbPrincipal
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: I'm reading The Other Wes Moore - As I try to learn more about rights and equity, I am trying to step out of my comfort zone #tlap
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: I choose a class read aloud with my Ss. They love to come to the carpet and hear a good book. Nothing better than hearing Ss say “I can’t wait to hear what happens next” #TLAP
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: Education is not a business, but I've been stretching myself to read a few books in the business section of the bookstore to help me grow. Here are a few favorites: #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: I’m reading a lot of pro-school choice literature. As a #publicschools advocate I need to understand & respect the “other side.” ... even if I disagree. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    YES!!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: I encourage Ss to step outside of their comfort zone and explore new genres just as I do! I share my apprehension of historical fiction. I read Making Bombs for Hitler this year. It’s important for them to see your struggle with new things. #tlap
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4 #tlap led by @DrLWalczak and @geneluenyang, we do #ReadingWithoutWallschallenge - Ss, Ts, Admin ... pushing to read new stories outside of our zone - last year, mine was Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by @BenjaminAlireSa - a beautiful story
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4: Most recently I have followed a few blogs outside of education. Ones that challenge my thoughts and at times make me super uncomfortable. This in-itself gets my mind going in a different direction! #tlap #Nan3EDU
  • Ryan7Read May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Ive been given the talk that I must call it a night. Talk to everyone later. #tlap
  • RichHayzler May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: I am reading Wonder with my two kids, (10 and 7). It is an amazing experience when it is understood through the eyes of a child. The discussions we have cause me to reflect as a parent and educator. #tlap
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: #TellyourStory #TLAP A Pirate Looks at Fifty by @jimmybuffett is a great getaway read and one of my favorite books. I’ve read it like 5 times. I always take a little perspective from it and dream a bit of flying off to the tropics! But only during #stateTesting
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    One of my favorites! @beckyalbertalli is such a gifted writer. Can’t wait to read her latest! #TLAP
    In reply to @tsschmidty, @beckyalbertalli
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4 I have been adding more diverse picture books to my class library. I read everything before it goes out for Ss. The stories are wonderful. My husband loves biographies, so I have been trying to read some of his. #TLAP
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #tlap A4 For the adult audience whose PD I support a good solution is going beyond a spray & pray approach & wrap the learning experience in a story to be read, engaged with and repurposed. The problem it contains is perceived differently by all, so..
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q5: How do you use your own student's stories to connect them with books? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Yay, Wendy! #tlap
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass, @TaraMartinEDU, @KimSnodgrass
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5. I love reading books. I help out in the library. If a Ss is having problems reading, writng, spelling, we help them out. Finding different books that interest them! To keep the reading alive and interesting! #tlap
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4 In my classes Ss are allowed to learn material whatever way they want. Some have taken it upon themselves to read books such as What every BODY is saying, Sapiens & 1 S who hates reading read The Good Gut this sem to push herself to try new things. #tlap
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: honestly i love fun stories so for me ive tried to change up what ive been reading. I have started magnus chase by rick riorden and then the land of stories as well. I've been giving my S's little snippets of certain books kind of like a book tasting #tlap
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    I do the same thing. Maybe Student Fantasy Aficionados can do book talks on their favorite fantasy books. #tlap
    In reply to @teachermantrav
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: I’m very transparent about personally only enjoying reading non-fiction! BUT I recognize this weakness and look forward to aquatinting myself with new literature as I transition to third grade. #tlap
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: I’ve never taken away so much from 📚 as I do now. I’d read for pleasure/leisure, now I do that & find things I can take away and apply in my own life. I excitedly share what I’m reading and get Ss hooked, then tell them to read it. I hang up what I read so Ss ask Qs. #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A5: I don't believe in the term "non-reader". It's just someone who hasn't found the right book that moves their soul. When you get to know someone you can easily recommend books, IF you're also reading! It's so easy. Make the time! No excuses. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: You have a better opportunity to capture their interest if you read about topics that interest them. #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: Try to find characters I think they can connect to or events similar to their experiences and give those ideas. Students like relatable books! #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: Within the last 2 years, I rediscovered a 💙 of reading! It started with #KidsDeserveIt & has continued with every DBC book @burgessdave I’ve read since! I model reading with my Ss & encourage them to explore different genres! Keep reading till you find what you 💙! #TLAP
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I think it is important to share what you are reading with your students. It is important to model reading to your students and share your reading experinces with them. Help your students get excited about reading! #tlap
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: I’ve used @Scholastic F & NF short reads which come in a variety of levels, genres, & appeal to ALL Ss. I have found that by sharing texts with Ss they may not have selected previously, many are going to the library to want to read more! #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @Scholastic
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: I’ve also done the yearly book reading challenge by @POPSUGAR and try to check off one of the books each month. i.e. read a book with a red spine. #tlap
  • PrincipalOgg May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4-Reading a lot about what successful CEOs or businesses do to become successful. Highly recommend reading anything by @patricklencioni #tlap
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #tlap A4b so at the end each shares their spin on the problem or opportunit & how it was remedied.. voila!
  • hayes_melisa May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A2. We have done global weather project, global math project, #mysteryskype all 50 states, #gridpals and booktalks with a New York class using @Flipgrid #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: Pop culture instead of books. When I have students hashtag their learning, I have them generate hashtags to create content to real life connections. #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: This starts with knowing our students - listening to their stories. From there, book recommendations usually come easy. But it always starts with listening. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: I love connecting student stories and interests to books I believe they would enjoy. The book choices get better as my relationships strengthen. #tlap
  • TCrawford306 May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey #tlap and #6thchat friends! Please watch this short video to see how awesome our school is! It will help us win $10000 to put an art installation in our school! https://t.co/OysfnT04BB
  • SFMSBen May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I do look for the weaknesses, but I also look for their point of view. Why do they think that way? Why do I think they way I think? Am I missing something? More importantly, I think reading books I disagree with has helped me round out my edu philosophy. #tlap
    • MrPowley May 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT
      Do you find it changes your mind or just gives you new avenues to argue against? I try to do this but find myself looking for the arguments weaknesses... #tlap
      In reply to @SFMSBen
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5 I spend so much time getting to know my students. That is my number one priority and always has been. Once I know their story, I can help them discover other stories that will keep helping empower them as people, as learners. I also want to suggest stories for fun. #tlap
  • ashhickeyread May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: Trying to read books that I normally wouldn’t pick! Taking recommendations from Ss this year has really pushed me! Modeling different reading experiences is where it all has to begin! #tellyourstory #TLAP
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4 #tlap my newest #ReadingWithoutWalls title is The Hate You Give by Angie Harris - also loved by many Ss
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    "We're all fighting a battle. Some are bloody & do damage. Others go unseen by the masses. But they're there, & sometimes they hold a grip over our hearts that feels inescapable"....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8Wqa6Q #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • AmesAngels May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I have heard great things about that book. It is on my summer reading list. #TLAP
    In reply to @teachermantrav, @tsschmidty, @TechNinjaTodd, @getnicced
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: I once had a Ss who I had a hard time connecting with, but this Ss loved sports. I went to the library and checked out a few, and he was excited to see that I cared enough to find a book that he would enjoy. #tlap
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: We have GREAT librarians who also build relationships with the students so they can recommend books that will connect with the kids. #tlap
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Completely agree! My husband never read...no one ever affirmed his comic books were literature until we married...my son was thought to have a reading disorder...he went from "not reading" to devouring chapter books...had to find the right fit. #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: I try to take what I learn from their story to find areas of interest or things they have questions about to focus books on to encourage them to learn more or read a story that is of a similar interest. #tlap
  • casehighprinc May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4 I choose one huge classic I hadn’t read — over the past few summers. VANITY FAIR in 2016; BROTHERS KARAMAZOV in 2017; this summer TOM JONES (1749). #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    This is MY line! I always say that - and as a teacher librarian, that is one of my favorite parts of my job - matching books to readers as I get to know them! #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: So tricky, I don’t want to type cast my readers. I suggest what I think they might like from what I know but I also suggest the opposite. We never know what might spark that interest. #tlap
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: I started doing literature circles with my kids and it's pushed them to choose more challenging books during their independent reading. My local library is always getting in new picture books and students are excited when we do a read aloud! #TLAP
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: I have the tendency to only read PD books. I'd like to balance that better by reading books for pleasure more often. Any suggestions? #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    It has led to some conversations. I need to be intentional with it. Maybe set it up on google classroom with Ss sharing and making comments #tlap
    In reply to @Elizabeth_Navis
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Alicia, the movie was good, too. Not as amazing as the book, but it was good. #tlap
    In reply to @iluveducating
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A4: I have four kids and try - in addition to reading my own pick - some of what they are interested in too. I love sharing it all with my students and then weaving some of their ideas into my reading life as well! Between that and my PD book addiction... #TLAP
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    @teachermantrav can TOTALLY hook you up #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @yaujauku, @teachermantrav
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    What if 1 principal, 1 staff, 1 community, came together to write a book...to tell their story? It happened! #StoriesFromWebb by @TechNinjaTodd #tlap It's time to #TellYourStory https://t.co/m10yry330f #tlap (Eliza! Ok...that was for Hamilton fans)
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Oh goodness! With the way GRRM is taking his PRECIOUS time finishing the series, you may never get to watch it! The plotline of the series and books have diverted so much that it's really like two different stories! Ha! #GameOfThrones #tlap
    In reply to @ChaoticTeacher
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 #tlap rely on the best lib in the biz @usmfran and #promance teaching partner @DrLWalczak - always learn from Cs (my new colleagues term) #usmfac
  • theresaklambert May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    It's contagious. I think it helps when the teacher truly doesn't know the answer as then he/she becomes as excited as the students to seek out answers or ask more questions. #TLAP
    In reply to @Principal_H, @PaulSolarz
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 I try to bring books in that they can connect with & I also try to bring in books which will open &/or broaden their horizons. Picture books wonderful for that. #tlap
  • PrincipalOgg May 14 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5-We talk about making a relationship with our students and their learning. We then need to also help the students make a relationship with their reading #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A.4 With the Screen Friendly generation I am currently teaching, the use of documentaries have become more the norm. Meet them where they are. #TLAP
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Sometimes students want to connect with their stories and some students want to take a break from their stories and disappear into a new world. I think its important to listen to what them and make recommendations for both types #tlap #TellYourStory
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: That my friend is the key to success! You have to know their interests, along with their humor, and goals to be able to match them with the right book. From there the spark is lit and they themselves light the world on fire! #tlap #Nan3EDU
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: We would like to set up something to let the students run a book talk - select the books, design the questions and plan the book talk #tlap
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: I have a student who doesnt like reading because it wasn’t on his reading level. He didn’t want something childish. We talked and found civil war related books and Newsela articles that he enjoyed. #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    That was my first one for RWW - loved it and loved how it was so different from what I'd normally read. #TLAP
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: If I know they like something, I find a way to connect it to what we are doing. Pull in books that relate to my kids! In morning meetings, we read a book that they can imagine themselves inside. #tlap #TellYourStory #KidsDeserveIt
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TracyMailloux May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5 I try to make sure all of my students are represented in characters, plots, topics. Race, religion, LGBTQ, picture books, biographies. Striving to make sure my library is as diverse as my Ss. #tlap
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Really a matter of knowing what Ss like & what books are out there. Like to pair them with books that push them a bit too, not just a perfect fit book, but one that can challenge their thinking, boundaries, or perceptions. Fantasy like LOTR is good for this. #tlap
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: #TellyourStory #TLAP I have always #ReadAloud to my classes. Now I am reading more animated and silly books- not afraid of being silly- it’s helped build relationships and tear down walls. I’ve become very humble- the wallflower. It’s really freeing.
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: I think it's important to note everyone reads differently for this answer. Blog posts, graphic novels, comics? Let's consider them all to relate to our readers. #TLAP
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    That is on my list, loved reading Daring Greatly #tlap
    In reply to @TheresaKDixon, @BreneBrown
  • cybraryman1 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    My Literature page https://t.co/TEZJ2IimWM has Literature Circle links. Good way to get students to open up. We should start where our students are at and what their passions are. #tlap
    • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A4: I started doing literature circles with my kids and it's pushed them to choose more challenging books during their independent reading. My local library is always getting in new picture books and students are excited when we do a read aloud! #TLAP
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Get to know your students' individual stories. Get to know how their stories compare to their reading selections. Talk about what you notice w your students. Challenge them out of their comfort zones a bit. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Kids are so much more than their reading levels! Let's keep introducing them to books! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A5: I have a student who doesnt like reading because it wasn’t on his reading level. He didn’t want something childish. We talked and found civil war related books and Newsela articles that he enjoyed. #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: When I was in the classroom I would have them make text to self connections. I also had to know Ss interests and popular trends, etc. to make reading more relevant to them. #tlap
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: Next year I will def start out sooner asking Ss about their passions and interests so that we can make those connections and challenge them to read something that they’re curious about. #TLAP
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5 By getting to know what my students are interested in. When you know their interests you can find books they should be interested in 😀 You also show you care by choosing books for them 😀 #tlap
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: I had my students fill out a “wish my T knew” type questionnaire about themselves as a child, student, etc. I used information from that to make book recommendations & project suggestions. Ss seem surprised that I actually read them. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5: I need to do this more with my students. I'd love to see how other T's do it to. #tlap
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    You will LOVE!!!! ♥️ let’s connect as you read. Life changing! #tlap
    In reply to @LitCoachCCIS, @AnnVoskamp
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    I guess this is my A5 answer too! :) #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • LaurenO84108261 May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: Asking students what book they like to read at home. Sharing different book titles and allowing students to connect over common interests. #tlap
  • swkreed May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    When you really like a tweet on and then you realize it’s your wife’s!! Hi wifey @mrsreedsclass14 #TLAP
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5 #tlap find by asking what they r passionate about or their story connect them with the right character. Teach them the love 4 reading first! @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    @teachermantrav can give you some great ideas!! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14, @teachermantrav
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    EEEK! And, I'm so happy to have you cannonballing in the #Booksnaps pool, Wendy. :) Have you seen the #BookSnaps2018 Challenge?! It's happening right now. EEEK! It's going to be awesomesaucy. Just sayin... #tlap 📚💥📽️👉🏼https://t.co/lOlVDN2dnN
    In reply to @MrsHankinsClass, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura
  • ShenMcGrath May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Read Rules by Cynthia Lord and found out I had 2 Ss who had family members with autism. It was interesting to hear their perspective. Even cooler when she visited the school and 1 student had the chance to have lunch with her #TLAP #TellyourStory
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: Getting to know my students DNA (dreams, needs, abilities) makes providing books they love much easier. I have gone in search of books that will appeal to their DNA. This week? Sharks, rainbows and Australian animal books are on our shelf based on some of their answers! #tlap
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: I use their interest to help show them I care and listen when I find them books! They feel special that I picked out a book just for them, and I get to give them indp reading level books! #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    "We have to prove to them we will show up, because we might be the only one".....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8W8zfi #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Hey #TLAP crew, join our weekly conversations over on the #TellYourStory chat, every Wednesday at 7:30pm CST
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A6: I teach biomedical science. So I am stocking my classroom library with books with medical plots. Right now, I only have "Still Alice" and "The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives" #tlap
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    got it :) #hamilton #TLAP
    In reply to @burgessdave, @MsJachymiak, @TechNinjaTodd, @TaraMartinEDU, @KidsDeserveIt, @burgess_shelley, @wenders88, @dbc_inc, @KimSnodgrass, @tishrich, @mrshenkel
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: The more you know your students and have rapport with them, the better you can connect with them. I remember my 5th grade T and I exchanging book recommendations. When your T asks for a book recommendation, it empowers the S reader. #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Love this. Capture them where they are at. #TLAP
    In reply to @CristinaDajero, @TechNinjaTodd
  • PrincipalOgg May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5-It is helpful if we read some children's books. Then when we really know our students we might have a better idea what they might like. #tlap
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    #tlap A5 I’m blessed with three grand kids.. they bring ‘em & I reads ‘em. The oldest one, 4 yo, has lately been making the effort to read with me coaching. Adding character voices helps with smiles which invites play..
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Q5: This one is tricky because sometimes they want to find themselves in the books and other times they want to escape in their books. I try to listen and honor their choices. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5 I have beginning readers, so I try to have a lot of variety and different genres. I have a ton of comic books and superheroes. Ss are so excited when I add new characters based on what they like. I also have a lot of nonfiction, animal books💕 Ss need to fall in 💕#TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    My older daughter LOVES this book because she sees so much of her sister within it! It helps her know she's not the only one with a sibling on the spectrum. #tlap
    In reply to @ShenMcGrath
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: Connecting Ss stories (and my own) with books is THE BEST PART of reading in my opinion. It’s what draws us in and helps us become part of the story, helps us to visualize and make the story real. THE BEST PART. #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: I’ve really tried to bring in more diverse titles so my Ss can relate to the books in our classroom! Additionally, I do interest surveys at the beginning of the year to help in purchasing new books for our classroom library! #TLAP
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: How I choose the books that fill our clasroom library or the books that are in our reading groups directly relate to what my kiddos are interested in and what they ♥️. That’s what gets them excited about reading! When they make connections with books—they are hooked! #TLAP
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: I use students’ stories to influence my choice of rich texts for close reading. The rich texts are either chosen to ‘act as mirrors’ so students can see theirselves in stories or ‘act as windows’ to help students see into someone else’s story. #TLAP
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    This is AMAZING!! DNA - Dreams, Needs, Abilities #tlap #TellYourStory
    • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      A5: Getting to know my students DNA (dreams, needs, abilities) makes providing books they love much easier. I have gone in search of books that will appeal to their DNA. This week? Sharks, rainbows and Australian animal books are on our shelf based on some of their answers! #tlap
  • MrJ_2014 May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: Letters to a Young Brother by @hillharper I saw myself and my life on every page! #TellYourStory #TLAP
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: anytime you can connect Ss lives with some kind of book always helps them to feel valued. #tlap
  • RichHayzler May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: You have to know what they are passionate about. Students are all about relevance and instant gratification. What stories are going to resonate with them? Get them reading. It doesn't matter if it is a car magazine. If they are interested in it, they can learn from it. #tlap
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    This rocks!!!! #TLAP
    In reply to @TaraMartinEDU, @MrsHankinsClass, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley, @tishrich, @JayBilly2, @wenders88, @annkozma723
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Love the DNA acronym! So true! #TLAP
    In reply to @lauriesmcintosh
  • KimSnodgrass May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    ✨📚A5: I love using https://t.co/HGwOMRnByC or https://t.co/jyqjtXlF3D to connect students with books that they'll get hooked on! ✨📚 #TLAP #TellYourStory #KidsDeserveIt #SparksInTheDark
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: One book I find applicable to my high school students’ journeys through life is #theAlchemist by @paulocoelho... there is a metaphorical connection to all of us seeking something and encountering the unexpected along the way. Self-discovery happens along the path. #TLAP
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: #TLAP I read A Long Walk to Water in one night. It was a mesmerizing & powerful book on a subject I am both uncomfortable with & ignorant of. After reading it I found a deep & profound compassion for the struggles others face that we take for granted & counted my blessings.
  • MrsDevlinSS May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #tlap it's been so fun to drop in on this chat tonight, but gotta run and get ready for tomorrow! Thank you!
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q6: Why is it important that we share our stories, even if they are difficult to tell? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TynansClass May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: We have morning meeting were students share stories about their lives. I take this info and recommend books they might be interested in. My students also share books they are reading during morning meeting and that gets other kids interested in reading those books too! #tlap
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Interest surveys, sitting beside students and talking with them about their reading lives, past and present, connecting them to books with similar narrative threads. Rosenblatt said we seek connection in the things we read. Start there. #TLAP
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • sbentonteach May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: Relationships must be built in order to find out their story so that you can recommend books that they can relate to and are interested in. #tlap
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I love books that make me question what I am doing with my life that makes an impact like the one that I just read about. #TLAP
    In reply to @golliharsclass
  • mrdearybury May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Earlier today I asked my tweeps to tell me what they would add to my presentation about costumes in the classroom. Here’s some of their responses. #TeachSC #ditchbook #tlap #teachersleading
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Just can't wait to have some time to dig in ... because from what I hear, I won't put it down #tlap
    In reply to @LWeiss10
  • sew1080 May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6 Connections and relationships are most important. When you can connect with someone over your story, that's powerful! #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5 Our district ELA guides connect our texts to themes ie. Heros. Then we have Ss make connections. I still need to fund a way to be more explicit when doing read alouds #tlap #TellYourStory
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Thanks, Aggie. 🤗 #BookSnaps2018 #tlap
    In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @MrsHankinsClass, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley, @tishrich, @JayBilly2, @wenders88, @annkozma723
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    So very true, the simplest ideas are usually the most powerful. #tlap
    In reply to @PrincipalOgg
  • batool_attiya May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A5: Recently, we had a discussion about autism. So many students shared stories of their family members that are autistic. Their stories added so much to our discussions and created far more awareness than what I thought was possible with my fourth graders. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Everyone has a story. It's what makes us more human, more approachable, more real to others. It also creates a level of empathy for the stories of others & helps us become not only better teachers, but better people. #tlap
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A5: I start simple with @EpicKidsBooks. It helps to connect my Ss to all types of books. My Ss are able to build a library based on their interest and no longer have to feel embarrassed about what level they are on . #TLAP
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 From the beginning of time stories have been the way we learn and connect. We need to build our relationships with students and use these stories to empower us and others. We need that authenticity and vulnerability. We need to be people, a community. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • Rdene915 May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6 everyone has something to offer, our experiences, our challenges, our WHY, someone else may be going through the same thing, or can be the support that we need, or that our Ss need, relationships first #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Stories are how we learn. They're how we connect. But they have to be REAL and HEARTFELT. They have show the true side of us if we really want to connect to them. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Why share your story? Sharing your story kills shame. Sharing your story opens you up. Sharing your story makes you relatable. Sharing your story let's others know they are not alone. #TLAP #TellYourStory #TeacherMyth
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q6: You will never know when something you have to share will resonate with someone else, reach them, encourage them, provide a connection and hope, or result in them finding the strength to do something they may never otherwise have done! #tlap
  • PreK33 May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: You never know what battle someone is is dealing with. Perhaps if they hear your story, it will give them hope. #tlap
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Yup - it was my first summer read last summer. After this chat I now have about a dozen "firsts" (not even including @dbc_inc PD books!) to add to this year's list! #tlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft, @dbc_inc
  • tsschmidty May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Our stories connect us...our experiences let others know that we are not alone on this journey... Your story is a way to invite others on the adventure... #tlap
  • techcoachjuarez May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: Too often, we're seen as having all the answers. Sharing our struggles makes us more relatable. #tlap
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: We never know when our story may be exactly what someone else needs. Vulnerability is hard, but worth it. Always. #BetterTogether #tlap #TellYourStory
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6: There is power in being vulnerable. You don't always have to be super specific on every failure, but being vulnerable makes you relatable. It makes others more likely to flock to you and learn with you. #tlap
  • KimSnodgrass May 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    ✨🌎📚🤝RAPPORT🤝🌎📚✨ "I'm selling education... a LIFE-ALTERING product that can TRANSFORM THE HUMAN SPIRIT and literally CHANGE THE WORLD one student at a time." ~@burgessdave #TLAP #BookSnaps #BookSnaps2018 #EduGIFs #KidsDeserveIt #TellYourStory #SparksInTheDark
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: We need to model how we struggled, failed, and overcame obstacles so the students know that it can be done. #tlap
  • KristenDolen May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: To learn, grow, and reflect. And help others do the same. #tlap
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    This is a great idea! I'll have to give it a try. Thanks! #tlap
    In reply to @s_lamkin
  • Elizabeth_Navis May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: Life isn't easy. If we only share easy it never lets anyone see the work we put in to get there. Mistakes are learning. Others learn from our mistakes. We learn from our mistakes. Ss and Ts need to see the work we and others put in #tlap #TellYourStory
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6: Many do not know this, but I was born a few weeks early. I overcame that obstacle. As a soon to be 1st year teacher, I know I will have doubts and uncertainties, but as my professor said, I understand that teaching is about winning the war and not all the battles. #tlap
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A5: #plagerism. We steal from books all the time and twist and contort the stories to make them our own. Sometimes it helps to start with someone else’s words to find your own voice. We take methods, ideas, patterns, alliteration and model our@own writing after them. #TLAP
  • NowakRo May 14 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6 We need to connect with the heart; stories help us do that. Often times people have smiles but hide their pain, their story. We need to care, to love and to be there for one another to empower each story. It is all about heart. #tlap #bekindEDU #TellYourStory
  • Kelly_Ferrara May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5: I had a student who said he hated reading and didn't like books. He loved basketball, so I bought several fiction and nonfiction books on basketball. The "nonreader" started to enjoy reading! #TLAP
  • emsknapp May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: Students (or anyone for that matter) will learn much better from us if they know us…and can trust us #tlap
  • ChaoticTeacher May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: Bravo on a great question. I feel like when my students know my story, they realize I am just a person like they are struggling to make it in this crazy world. It creates a wonderful connection. #tlap
  • mitchell_tramit May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6 It allows ypur Ss to see that you are human. They will be able to relate to you more, the rapport will be solidified even more, colleagues will trust what you share because you live it. Authenticity, it’s solid, it’s powerful! #tlap
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A5. For example, my Ss came in telling me she just got a parakeet for a pet. So we encouraged her into lokking for a book about parakeets, teaching them to talk, what they eat, their care, etc. #tlap
  • TheresaKDixon May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: It's critical for us and for those who receive our stories. We are on the human journey together and connection is what we all seek. Bless someone with your story and with hearing theirs - so important! #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • MsJachymiak May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: Never be afraid to tell your story. Doing so can inspire others in ways you may never realize. I am inspired by all of you on a daily basis. #tlap
  • LindaEdwardsi May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6 Students love to hear stories from your life, your past, present, things we love 😀 Makes us more real, genuine and interesting to share #tlap
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Aaannnddd... again. You’re on fire @aaron_hogan I couldn’t put it better, so I won’t. I’m retweeting this amazingness and hanging it on my wall instead... 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 #tlap #TeacherMyth
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6 it’s hard to vulnerable and share our deepest sometimes sad stories but we have to tell them and ask our ss to do the same so that other will learn from it #TLAP
    In reply to @NowakRo
  • LWeiss10 May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: one of my favorite (of MANY!) Kate DiCamillo quotes is "Stories connect us." When we share with each other, we learn compassion and make connections. Nothing can replace that. #TLAP
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: It's important to tell our story because of the impact it can have on others. We do have things to tell. It is important to share. We can't know the reach or impact until we tell it. Share. Your. Story. #tlap
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6: Our story, any story, repeats itself in time...if we share we give someone else the opportunity to learn from our experiences and ultimately change their outcome. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • BethHajder May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A6 We need the connection. We can’t teach in a bubble. It also helps us to be more reflective. The ideas and support we receive when we open up and share make us better at our craft. #tlap
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Sharing even the hard stories, like of my mother's passing two months ago, connects us and let's people see who we really are,. Here story is here: https://t.co/obSgVYmlRk #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    "Sometimes all it takes is finding that one person who will walk alongside us, kicking our butt into gear when we need it"....via #StoriesFromWebb Get your copy today: https://t.co/BZdU8W8zfi #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • mrshenkel May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #WriteLikeYoureRunningOutOfTime #hamilton #tlap ❤️
    In reply to @burgessdave, @TechNinjaTodd, @TaraMartinEDU, @KidsDeserveIt, @burgess_shelley, @wenders88, @dbc_inc, @KimSnodgrass, @tishrich
  • MrsRChambers May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Others need to see that you are trying out new things and that change in ed is messy. If we want our Ss to take risks and learn from failure then we need to model it. I want others to see me fail, pick myself back up and see everything that I learn from it. #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • mrsreedsclass14 May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: it is important that we share our stories because it makes our students think that we are more real to them. we become more then just their teacher #tlap
  • mrbgilson May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: Because we are not the only ones having a hard time. We need to be brave for those who are not quite ready to step out there. #tlap
  • smarterteacher May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A.6 Stole this from @AngelaMaiers Passion Hearts, What do you love? What breaks your heart. Find your passions where those intersect. Helping students to find what they are passionate about. #tlap
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: Our story was meant to be told... it is our blueprint to the sequel we are writing. Through our story we connect with others and allow others to hold on knowing they are never alone. Be someone’s hero... tell your story! #tlap #Nan3EDU
  • moler3031 May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: We are all unique and creative in our own ways. At the end of the day we all have a great story to share with others. Sharing these stories can help us be reflective and help others take the same rrisks in theithe classrooms. #TLAP
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: We should share our stories because others need to see that it's safe to share. The only way they may learn that it's safe to share is to see someone else share first. Be the one who starts this movement where you are. #TLAP #TellYourStory #TeacherMyth
  • KimSnodgrass May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    ✨I’m late! I’m late! Trying to catch-up quickly! I hope @TechNinjaTodd and @burgessdave will excuse my tardiness! #TLAP #KidsDeserveIt #SparksInTheDark #TellYourStory
  • ivy_lms May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A3 The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe #tlap Coming in chat late, trying to catch up
  • velvetskier May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: I’m a believer in verbally processing information including my story. It’s an act of reflection and growth. When others are listening, they might grab a nugget as well. Challenging Stories = Undeniable Growth both personally and professionally #tlap
  • _Captain_Smith May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6 We r #differencemakers & #changeagents. R experiences can catapult others further than we are , build them back up when they r broken & encourage them to keep pressing forward in tough situations #tlap #TellYourStory
  • s_lamkin May 14 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: Stories build empathy. It's that simple. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • aaron_hogan - Moderator May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    You are too kind, Laurie! Thanks for the encouragement! #TLAP #TellYourStory
    In reply to @lauriesmcintosh
  • kelliecacioppo May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: it is important that WE tell the stories that are happening in our rooms and in our lives. If we don’t, someone else will... Thanks @mcconnellaw for sharing that with us #tlap
  • mbridgewater3 May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: you never know who needs to know that someone knows how they feel! stories are what connects us all #tlap
  • mariahway17 May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: Find my dif stories are ones that open doors for Ss to open up and be okay being themselves/know that they’re not alone. They don’t have to hide behind things they can’t control. Ss see me more as a human. we build better relationships when Ss make those connections. #TLAP
  • LindseyDanhoff May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: Sharing our stories make us human and therefore create a sense of vulnerability, a predecessor to trust. We must have trust in our classrooms, on our teams, and in our buildings in order to accomplish anything. #TLAP
  • JayBilly2 May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: Stories from the heart,even when we share mistakes are what make everything we do real and authentic. Share the REAL and people will see your heart #tlap @TaraMartinEDU
  • urbie May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #tlap A6 I think shared stories remind us we’re not alone on our life’s journey.. it connects us. My youngest daughter told me a while back she prefers reading because it’s a closer connection with its author..
  • PrincipalOgg May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6-Like @burgessdave states, "It is our obligation to share." It is not about me but we. Our stories can help others to grow. #tlap
  • burgessdave - Moderator May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Oh stop it! (not really, though...) ;) #tlap Thanks, Roman. #gratitude
    In reply to @NowakRo, @MrsHankinsClass, @KirkElementary, @Ms_Morgan15, @KidsDeserveHaM, @KimSnodgrass, @SteinbrinkLaura, @TaraMartinEDU, @O_L_Mayers, @DrJStephensVP, @BethHouf, @aaron_hogan, @bethhill2829, @sheehyrw, @bmilla84, @CristinaDajero, @smgaillard, @SteeleThoughts
  • Chucktaft May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6 #tlap stories are what makes a family, a culture, a community, a country, a school, a history ... they must be told!
  • gdorn1 May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6. That is the way our Ss can connect with us through both the good times and bad times. We need to model empathy for Ss to learn to feel for others, and by sharing our experiences, they can learn too. #tlap
  • ShenMcGrath May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: I think it’s important to share our stories to show Ss that it is okay to share theirs. More so with writing, it’s great for them to see their teacher take risks. #tlap #TellYourStory
  • sbentonteach May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: Your story may be what inspires positivity in others. #tlap
  • spqrmiguel May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Mike, Principal from Texas. Missed the great questions and answers. #tlap
  • CristinaDajero May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: by sharing, we help others with similar stories of their own. Others see they aren’t the only one & maybe even new connections are made. When we trust others with a piece of ourselves, they are more willing to share with us. #tlap #LoveLiteracyLearning
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • teachermantrav May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    The Hate U Give Dear Martin Simon v. The Homo Sapiens Agenda I’ll Give You the Sun Chopsticks Release Orbiting Jupiter Winger & Stand Off All the Light We Cannot See Chasing King’s Killer The Poet X Bronx Masquerade The Nightingale Night #TLAP #teacherman #SparksInTheDark
    In reply to @yaujauku
  • ChristineMatula May 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: ouch. I should be telling my story. Relate to kids. Show them we all have pain, joy, fun, sadness, all kinds of things happen that are out of our control. It shows how we deal. And that it all turns out okay. #tlap #TellYourStory
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Weekly Challenge: Take 15 minutes this week to sit and listen to someone share a piece of their story they’ve never shared with you before. Truly listen. How can you accomplish that? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • Artguy76 May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: my 4th gr did self portrait drawings, poem raps( based on the musical @HamiltonMusical ) it was so amazing for Ss to tell how they see themselves. Was so amazing! #tlap
  • Joshua__Stamper May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: Sharing our difficult stories allows us to show our flaws, mistakes & growth, while building connections w/ our vulnerability. #tlap
  • MrPStrunk May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: How many people have been brought into your "community" because they faced a common hardship. Easier to eat a whole birthday cake with friends than by yourself. #tlap
  • BarbaraGruener May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: Stories connect us. They help us elevate #empathy which then leads to #compassion and ultimately to #kindness. Head. Heart. Hands. Stories bring us full circle and that's a powerful way to connect. #tlap
  • bmilla84 May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: There is someone out there that NEEDS to hear what you’re sharing!! We all have a unique story... filled with trials & triumphs! You might be just the inspiration that someone else needs! Our story tells of our journey & empowers us to celebre where we are! #TLAP
  • Ms_Morgan15 May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #TLAP A1. Hiccuping 🤷🏻‍♀️, helpful 🤗, determined 🤨, Tech-Savvy 👩🏻‍💻, Loving & Caring ♥️!
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • GuysBride May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6- Our story can inspire, lead & give hope to those going through the same thing. If we've made it throught the rough parts, look back, someone else is coming up & needs hope! #TLAP
  • iluveducating May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    WC: Creating an environment that encourages others to open up and share their story. I'm looking forward to this challenge this week! I can think of several opportunities already! #tlap
  • TaraMartinEDU May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Awwwzers...you're the REAL winner, Jay. ❤️ #tlap
    In reply to @JayBilly2
  • hartel30 May 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Yes... very rich and emotional. Loved the connections to many Ss lives #tlap
    In reply to @velvetskier, @TechNinjaTodd
  • AggieSalterITS May 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I agree ppl want to see the real us and connect with other telling our story makes us stronger my condolences, last my to cancer it’s still hard and it’s been 2 years #TLAP
    In reply to @TechNinjaTodd
  • MsJenkins_3rd May 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6:Our stories are how we connect with others. We are able to inspire and awaken potential by sharing our story . Don’t be Afraid to live out loud ! #TLAP
  • yaujauku May 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6: A good story is truly a gift. We connect through commonalities even when we believe initially we are so different. A circle of viewpoints come into play and you begin to emphasize because we can relate. #tlap
  • chattygaede May 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    WC: It starts with taking the time, engaging, and being present....making communication a priority #tlap
  • MMakhoul1 May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6: It is essential to lead students so that they can see us as grown versions of themselves... we must share our failures, lessons, victories & defeats. By sharing our stories we can inspire HOPE & ASPIRATIONS, not pipe dreams or worse allow low expectations to fester. #TLAP
  • kristi_daws May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Weekly Challenge: Super EASY! I am spending time with new co-workers tomorrow. #tlap
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6: Sharing our stories makes us more relatable to kids (& others). When kids see that we make mistakes, we are not perfect, we have likes/dislikes, hobbies, a family—they are more likely to connect w/ us. When we connect w/ kids, they respect & want to learn from us. ♥️ #TLAP
  • lauriesmcintosh May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Challenge accepted. Thanks for the push I needed @TechNinjaTodd 💙 #tlap #KidsDeserveIt #TellYourStory
    • TechNinjaTodd - Moderator May 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      Weekly Challenge: Take 15 minutes this week to sit and listen to someone share a piece of their story they’ve never shared with you before. Truly listen. How can you accomplish that? #TLAP #TellYourStory
  • PrincipalOgg May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6-A lot of times the way one learns is through stories. #tlap
  • nankr1120 May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat @TechNinjaTodd #tlap fam! 👊💥 #Nan3EDU #TellYourStory
  • golliharsclass May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6: catharsis. Stories keep memories alive and allow others to live in your skin and feel what you felt. As a writer it’s the most powerful tool I have. As a teacher it’s my bridge to the souls of my students. #TLAP #TellyourStory
  • MrsHankinsClass May 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT
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