#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday December 22, 2015
'Tis the Chat Before Christmas! Let's look back on 2015 & share a few of our favorite things. https://t.co/Kw7Sm4vp9l
On behalf of our team, , , & I, welcome home to !
Hey, How are ya'll doing tonight?
If you're joining Fezziwig on this evening, introduce yourself & share something memorable from this past week.
Finally finished all the shopping. So, I'm doing pretty well.
I'm tonight's host & Elf-in-Chief, John Martin out of not-so-snowy Sandwich, NH. Have you been naughty or nice?
Hey Robin from WI...library media specialist for grades 4-12
We're very close. Finishing out the day at my mother-in-law's. Probably heading home soon.
Welcome, Audra! So glad you are here.
Bill! What's happening man?
Hey, Robin. Glad you made it tonight.
For my part, I'd like to think that I've been more nice than naughty this year. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference!
Something memorable? Just today our high school cooking team served their meal to our student body with great success.
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Shopping? There's still 2 days left! ;)
on the run these days...looking forward to the slowdown for break. How's yours going so far?
I think I'm on the nice list most of the time.
Family is home and life is good! How are you?
Trying to be nice, especially in a new building
. That's right, you have some culinary specialists in your school!
hey
Carl from Emerald Australia
I'm sleeping in. Instead of getting up at 5, I'm a lazy bones and rolling out at 7 or so.
. All my chicks are back in the nest for the holidays. I am a happy man!
Hey, Carl. So glad you followed me over from
. Oh, you know has your back! :D crossover
Hi ! Happy holidays! Sarah here from VA.
W yes! very proud of them. Challenge to shift eating habits & embrace change, but our Ss are big part of that.
. G'day friend! How's life Down Under?
Mine is here too with her laundry! Although hubby is in FL still
Hey, Sarah! I'm so excited for to get started tomorrow. :-)
I'm really intrigued by Looking forward to hearing more about that one
. Hey there Sarah, how's your new job treating you?
Me too! So much energy in that space! Thank you for helping to put it together, Sarah!
Can you be both? I am naughty in not always following rules, but try to be nice f2f with people
Q1: What is one thing from 2015 that would put you on the *Naughty* list?
What part of Florida? Will he be able to get home for Christmas?
. I may try to jump in. Last day with Ss at .
And I am Doug Timm Prin. from DE
A1 I'm horrible at turning in paperwork on time.
. Man after my own heart!
, he was all over. Boca Raton today, Sarasota tomorrow. We fly down Th. Mom is in Port Charlotte
I have 3 times rule at my school. If after 3rd reminder, I actually do come to you and am mad.
. Lordy! Though we're supposed to get 65F temps on Christmas.
Well, really, what else could be the answer?!?!?! ;)
You don't want to be just nice?! There is no fun in that
I gave myself 1 1/2 hour break from the farm work so I'm just cruising for chats
for TPS reports? Seriously? What if I'm really good at all the other stuff?
A toast to "So raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways..." - P!nk
:-)
I think I'm right there with you. ;)
we are doing Christmas on the beach this year.
. Given what I did to my office this fall in ripping out walls, nice is probably not how my Supt would describe me!
A1: Naughty list? Let's just say I haven't been caught. >:-)
Good. I'm in North Florida. Was going to invite him to dinner if he was alone. Can't have that.
That's totally you, Tammy. Asking for forgiveness, smiling the entire time!
Own you naughtyness, I say anyways!
. I guess one white (sand) Christmas is as good as another! :D
A1: Naughty? I try to be very kind but the bookkeeping and payment of my orders through the SAU is infurating
And always better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
. Yeah, still waiting for my PD reimbursement from .
bookkeeping AND teaching in the library media space AND managing resources AND ordering AND...I totally hear you!
. Better late than never, we saved you a seat by the fire!
Yuk! That's just not right.
Thanks so much, friend! Excited to chat with you about organizing edcamps...you are a Jedi master :)
Run 90ish alpacas. have 1 bottlefed, need to move a group into diff paddock, and then there's the weeds
Hey John! It's good thanks. How are you?
. Great! Looking forward to some down time with the family over the holidays though!
Thanks so much, Robin! It's great having you!
Oh that's right! You mentioned the alpacas before. They are amazing animals.
Thanks! Fixin' to fire up the " column up, if I can remember how..
A1: Naughty list - where to start....
Yessss!!! Enjoy it! Those moments are awesome.
I'll be out there tweeting pics soon
Remind me--what type of column do I add for ?
Tina from TN, home from Christmas shopping & joining you late
maybe we need to have this question be the focus of its own chat!
cool! definitely share some with us!
. Not sure I want to air out THAT dirty laundry! LOL
Thanks--I think I'm here now..
Click the hashtag and then you can click add column at the bottom. (Tweetdeck).
. Reading you loud and clear the last few tweets!
Q2: What is one thing from 2015 that would put you on the *Nice* list?
A1: naughty list...what's that?? can one really be on the list if no one knows the deed 😏
Well looky there, I just learned somethin' new from ! https://t.co/jCy6vJmHQz
Click the hashtag and then you can click add column at the bottom. (Tweetdeck).
That's fantastic! I always wish the recall note would go away. It feels so awkward!
A2: Nice list I got covered - gifts for my Center for Innovation & Tech coworkers PLUS homemade pulled pork for tomorrow!
Thanks--I think I'm here now.. good! My memory fails me lol
Wow! I'm impressed. I taught YOU something. It's ususally the other way around.
A2 LOL! I don't know. I've been more naughty than nice hahahaha
A2: Pledging with movement. I hope to open some doors & allow us to help global comm.
Exactly! Haha there is no point!
With all you've created in the past year to help us EDUs get better...Nice List for EVAAAA
https://t.co/LAryvw9Atv
A2 LOL! I don't know. I've been more naughty than nice hahahaha
We need to ask why that recall note has to be visible.
A2: Push our local community to understand that we have a special school!
Deciphered Q1, I think. My naughty list, right?
;-)
A2 Having a hard time remembering 2015
. Can you share more about that?
A2: I spent all of my "spare" time working on a QR Code project for and a library lesson. So frustrating sometimes
Oh! I stepped out of my comfort zone and went to EdCamps!
Sure? Cause I remember lots 'n lots of nice!
A2: Nice list? I think I've helped a few people here or there.
Aww thanks sis! Ditto for you.
Bye for now, , and all best wishes of the season!
It's hard when "above and beyond" is unseen &/or spare time ends up back in work category! Great project though!
We will see you in January! Enjoy the holidays.
A2 Again, I plead the 5th. I like to try to keep some nice things anonymous. :)
and this also puts you on the nice list ;)
A2: I embraced a Ss tech team, trained them to wk w/Ts & provided support when they launched,loved it bc it empowered kids
has written all over it. Not free, but Open Educational Resources accessed by all. No textbooks.
Killing it tonight, Kory! Was just thinking about this. Way to ninja around in your cape!
Let's see...being the Queen of the Retweet and Support tends to get noticed.
A2 Actually,I thought of something. When coffee punch card fills up local coffee shop I give the next person in line free drink
So if you plead the 5th all night, can we hold you in contempt of this chat?
Would love to explore that .idea in a future . I'm looking at doing something similar in my new school.
Could be a great topic to discuss further.
ditto, would love to hear more about that . what age group?
Love this! https://t.co/EwmZZF5XwT
A2 Actually,I thought of something. When coffee punch card fills up local coffee shop I give the next person in line free drink
Hi everyone! Kas, elementary Principal from in . Joining late. A Positive from last week: all Ts survived.😁
That's what I was just thinking.
. went to my 1st too! was great!!
Professional Hypewoman. Coined by I take it very seriously. :) https://t.co/OHuhIQY7Oe
Let's see...being the Queen of the Retweet and Support tends to get noticed.
That's always a great sign.
Addicting, yes? Hope to try the online EdCamp.
Holy cow this is flying by! Q3 up next!
. Oh yes, survival is very nice!
A2: I created 12 days of gifts for teachers & staff to show them how much they mean to our school & to me!
I know how much you like tweets being liked! remember conv. I may go to liking everything again
Q3: What is one of your *Favorite Things* from 2015?
Superheros need to keep their secrets safe. ;)
A3: Learning and participating in Twitter Chats
I am going to my first in Maine in January!
A3: I got to meet so many of my EduFamily at ISTE, FETC, Miami Device and so many amazing edcamps.
just getting started &Still wkg on full Ts buyin but had several kick it off&Ss loved it when P's used them
I think our friend is part of that! Make sure you find her and take a picture or two.
Just checking what the 5th amendment to our Constitution is. It's the one recognising aborigines as people.
A3: Fav thing? Next to presenting at our conference w/ my boys, meeting and my edu-heroes at !
A3 One of many favorite things was just last week-my poster session at about and my t-shirt. :)
started on what? I missed it?
A3: I did my first presentation at . Need to do lots more!
. How excited were those students? Getting to be an expert? LOVE!
A3: My state chat, , , & !
See? Pleading the 5th has been a very good thing! :) https://t.co/hTAJDYsm6A
Just checking what the 5th amendment to our Constitution is. It's the one recognising aborigines as people.
middle school 7-8, use a GForm for Ts to request & Ss have a wk order system
. Nice one! Great to see what other perspectives are on our sayings!
hmmm I wonder if 4th & 5th graders could do that..?
is with a literacy focus.
A3: Favorite was struggling mom who came to register & said, "I want my kids(3) because I heard about you all"
A3 My favorite thing this year was the great friendships, as well as connections with students
. From my experience, with a bit of guidance, HECK YES! Go for it!
Our coffee chat at Reading Terminal was really great. Still think about that. and thanks for being at ignite!
I can't imagine being anywhere else. You're Ignite really made me think and grow. Our conversation was GOLD.
coffee chats sound good, period!
Lisa and I have had a couple after some edcamps this year. :-)
. Aw, do you know who wrote it?
Translation: I feel most at home in the library. (so maybe we're doing a few things right after all.)
The handwritten notes from my Ss last week were amazing way to finish off the calendar year.
thnx. Was going to ask for a translation lol . Love it though.
Not sure as it was just open access to that wall.
Hold onto your reindeer (or 'roos ), Q4 is coming up next on !
Coffee and chat go together perfectly like hamburger and french fries.
Admitting that I am trying to follow and all at the same time. We'll see how this goes!
Q4: If you were to ask Santa for one thing that would make your life, or the life of your Ss/Ts easier, what would it be?
is a chat I always long to be a part of but can never swing it. Activate your superpowers.
ooohhh me too! Really jumped into the twittersphere in apron & addicted!
created a middle school tech team
A4: Extra bandwidth and Chromebooks to be a 1:1 campus
A4: Said it before on , will say it again. I wish for my Ts & Ss to have more time to experiment & play in their learning.
A4: also, a 1:1 mentor so every Ss felt like they had a grown up that believed in them.
A4: More time to focus on curriculum and planning. I get interrupted every time I get into a groove.
Yes, this, please! https://t.co/9h60BDwYQQ
A4: also, a 1:1 mentor so every Ss felt like they had a grown up that believed in them.
Yes!! Ss pick up tools quickly & it lets them grow leadership skills https://t.co/4cVMh5LPu1
hmmm I wonder if 4th & 5th graders could do that..?
Ditto--happens every time.
I'll try. I run out of saying things at like 9:30 ET from Multiple chatters are remarkable beings.
A4 cont'd: idea - I want a big sign above my Center for Innovation & Technology office door!
A4 Can I ask for our clashing bells to just stop? Such a small but grating experience. Every. Day.
A4: time to really meet Ts needs with tech integration instead of feeling like a band aide tech trainer
A3 Two of my fav things were presenting at and all the connections I made while there
A4: More space in our school. We are occupying every. Last. Inch.
A4 To make sure that all Ss are well fed, sleep well and have proper clothes to handle the weather.
We have two bell systems due to the shared MS/HS. LMC space hears them all. Sometimes at the same time.
Agreed. Good way of putting it. Tech Bandaid
Was also going to ask for missing mittens to be found but my list is turning out to be
Ack! Am I missing ? Shoot! Jumping in now!
wow. Any hopes of expansion, soon?
A4: a magic ball to tell me what to do!
A4: or a magic mirror to tell me that my hair really isn't falling out... Take you pick!
A4: I would love for Santa to bring my Ss the things they need at home so they can be focused in their classes.
C'mon in... chat's great!
. Hey we saved the best for last! Fav memories coming up next on
it could be a few years. We will have to wait for a couple of bonds to come up before we have the opportunity.
A4: I would want all my kids to come to school well fed and having great sleep!
. Our school is going the other way. Declining enrollments are hitting areas schools & budgets hard!
hey all. Just got here. Justin from Delaware here. looking forward to hearing from you all.
That's definitely something you'd not want to jump quickly into. Good luck in that endeavor...
A4 Ok. Here's a big one: If Santa could help folks who look at me sideways about makerspaces in the library, that'd be greeaat.
A4: I would want all my Ts to come without stress and feeling like they can take risks.
Ts w/o stress? Does that exist?? ;)
Q5: In the spirit of sharing, tell us about one of your favorite holiday memories, tales or tunes.
Delaware in the house! Welcome Justin
I am asking Santa, relax! probably not. they are their own worst critics and create their own worst stress.
. Oh yes! A culture of exploration with encouragement!
We're along the "can't squeeze another person in" direction.
past 4 years we've seen growth from oil & gas. Starting to level off this year...w/decline of oil/gas
A4: Last one. I'd like people to try Googling things for themselves a little more. It's getting awkward to do that for them.
Hi there! Jumping in late, but better than not at all! Rachel from southern Minnesota; STEM Teacher!
I'll add...and have principals to fully support risks & failing fwd
Hey, Rachel! Glad you are here.
. Here's to the tide starting to ebb!
Just stop hand over hand help. Seriously! it is frustrating, but no movement without them "doing" it.
is that, "lmgtfy" website still in existence? Hard not to send that to them ;)
I don't like word failing ask but you have right idea. Don't have it yet....
Oh, Yes! It's funny and informative.
A5: pretty excited about this holiday, I personalized cards for each of my Ss. Took 4 hrs, but I think it will make a diff.
. Bummed to miss it! Would've loved to join in but have tonight. Love ! Got to meet him at
Tammy and I were just chatting about this the other day! I need the shirt.
Failing only happens when we stop trying. Otherwise, I call it Learning Forward.
There are people who don't google things? I LOVE The Google! I have mastered Googling! Send them my way!
I don't know IMGTFY? but they have to do it. even if it is adding attachment to email.
A5: My fav holiday tradition is watching Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" w/ my wife on Christmas Eve. Love that story!
A5: our family setting up tea candles to line church driveway for candlelight svc&my son being in awe at the sight
its a website "let me google that for you" you put the search term in, then send the link
Keep them happy by smiling and patience! Show them, trust me... been doing it 12+ years. It is only way.
. That is just awesome! Thank you for caring so much about your students!
Oh are there ever! I think I've been using the phrase "did you try Googling that" daily.
A5: we were engaged 19 Decembers ago. Hubs planned a Christmas Eve proposal, but proposed on 12/10 bc he just couldn't wait.
A5: It’s not Christmas until we’ve listened to Mannheim Steamroller’s Fresh Aire Christmas and Evie’s Come on Ring those Bells.
A5 In the spirit of all things rural- my fav holiday memory-Christmas Eve in the barn with all the smells, sounds, & emotion
A5: Miracle on 34th Street (B&W) is a must.
let me wk on rephrasing...encouraging risks&realizing that learning comes from each experience
. Aw! That's terrific! Happy proposal-versary!
A5 My Dad spinning Christmas carol records. The same dozen or so. I can still hear them.
. Oh I need one for my office door! Every once in a while...
Love it. Bringing Christmas day carrots to the horses was big for us.
Watched it twice already!
To all of our friends old & new, thank you for being such an important part of our learning community!
A5: How can I forget my other holiday fav, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol! With razzleberry dressing!
If you haven't, you need to see them live!
. That sounds like such joy!
Thank you for letting me jump in here and there tonight! Always enjoy being part of the fun! :)
