#weirded Archive


Wednesday November 14, 2018
10:00 PM EST

  • MrsMurat Nov 14 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Have 3 minutes to leave feedback on our student app/extension reviews? TY! https://t.co/mOYv3qH04E #educoach #IDedchat #abedchat #educoach #mbedchat #ndedchat #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Welcome to #WeirdEd! Tonight we're gonna try something a little different and see if it burns down, falls over, and sinks into the swamp
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:02 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Tonight's chat is based on this week's blog post, where I asked for questions to answer and got some really good ones. https://t.co/2lBn6gfycX
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Now to pull double duty for both @Hyper_RPG and #WeirdEd When you just can't choose between things you love....
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Before we get started please introduce yourselves and tell us the most recent movie you've seen
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Thomas Mision, Elem EDU in Minnesota. Recent movie is The Incredibles 2, on Monday, at work.
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Nathan and the last movie I saw was Next Gen on Netflix #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • wmchamberlain Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Movies are so bourgeois. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Brand new to twitter! Nice, welcome to the party. Don't forget to use the hashtag that way everyone in the chat can see your responses
    In reply to @kriss_kelsey
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Your classroom is bourgeois
    In reply to @wmchamberlain
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Welcome to the party!
    In reply to @Maggssbarber
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Chris from Brooklyn. Most recent at-the-movies movie was probably Ant-Man and the Wasp. Off the DVR movie was "From Russia With Love", which I must've seen once because I remember some of the scenes, but not the movie in general.
  • HahnMadysen Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Madysen Hahn, Elementary deaf education in missouri. latest movie I've see is Beauty and the Beast #WeirdEd
  • cjcrawcooper Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Christi in CHS SC w/ HS chemistry. Crazy Rich Asians is my most recent movie unless Homecoming King on Netflix counts #WeirdEd
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hey I’m Tara a 5th grad eteacher in CO and the most recent movie I saw was the nutcracker and the four realms #WeirdEd
  • LauraBo66193489 Nov 14 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #weirded Laura Bowman - I am preservice teacher in Texas seeking certification in middle school social studies, and the last movie I saw was First Man
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Ohhh, was it good? I haven't seen it yet
    In reply to @LauraBo66193489
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Laura Woodson, pre-service teacher at Texas A&M University, graduating in May. Most recent movie was Crazy Rich Asians #WeirdEd
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Bridgette 4-7 EBD Last movie I saw was The Hate U Give
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Krissy from AL where it has SNOWED small flurries this evening & we’re all losing it! Recently saw A Star is Born #lovedit #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Don't say the s-word, we no likey the s-word
    In reply to @k_o_edwards
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Is the answer you are looking for Pacific Rim? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jordan18_s Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #weirded Jordan, preservice ELA/SS teacher. The lat movie I watched was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Hey #weirded I am Brian, creator of things and teacher of middle schoolers. I watched Solo the other day.
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Debbie aka Miss Shuganah. Or is it the other way around? Most recent movie... Fiddler On The Roof. First time I had watched it all the way through since seeing it in the theater when I was 18. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Ok friends, here's how this will work- I'm gonna give you the same the questions I answered in the blog and see how you answer, bc I'm not The Expert here.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #WeirdEd First question comes from @2014ORTOY Q1 https://t.co/sDfwE7Lyqv
    • 2014ORTOY Nov 12 @ 10:39 PM EST
      There is now data to show that a school w/ a GSA has less bullying reported by all students in all groups. Embracing those seen as different makes for a better atmosphere. Do you think embracing your weirdness sets a tone in your class of acceptance and tolerance? (&treachery)
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
    And buy multiple copies of Brian’s books!! #weirded #bestbookwingman
    • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:09 PM EST
      Hey #weirded I am Brian, creator of things and teacher of middle schoolers. I watched Solo the other day.
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
    And? It looks cool. Was it? #weirded
    In reply to @MsTaraDye
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Although I do have a couple of TCM movies from (probably) the spring that I haven't watched yet on the DVR. And a couple of Svengoolies.
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
    hiya #weirded. Gaby here. watched some movie on the plane recently. seriously can't remember what it was
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Wait, what? This isn't the PD I assigned for! #WeirdEd XD /joking
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hi #WeirdEd , Mike from Philly. Last movie was Outlaw King, the Braveheart spinoff with Chris Pine
  • doodlinmunkyboy Nov 14 @ 10:12 PM EST
    And obviously, I need not bow to the temptation of #WeirdEd this evening.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I'm about an hour into that. It's ok so far. Was it good?
    In reply to @mritzius
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
    yes, yes I do #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
    a1 I think that it does set a tone for acceptance. I think its important for all kids to know its okay to be different #weirded
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Actually the last movie I watched was the quick edits on “The Weird Teacher: the movie” that we are filming #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #WeirdEd That's all you got?
    In reply to @btcostello05, @2014ORTOY
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Correction, I am currently tweeting #weirded and watching the Incredibles 2
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 Yes, embracing the unique quirks and weirdness allows for conversations and lessons of empathy to take place. Also, jitters Ss from possible narrow-mindedness if they've not been exposed thru multiple perspectives. Nothin' more jarring than a male T talking about MLP
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    I think your assessment holds throughout. It's good for vegging out on a snow day... Which might be tomorrow in these parts #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Watched that! Enjoyed it. Didn't get to talk to anyone about it yet. Haven't seen Braveheart probably since it came out. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mritzius
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    It is on my list to watch. Have to get through some other shows before I get to it. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @mritzius
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
    #weirded #sorrynotsorry
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • kriss_kelsey Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    I definitely think it’s important to embrace weirdness! If we show our students we are comfortable with who we are, especially our quirks, they will have positive examples to model themselves after and will see that they’re capable of self acceptance as well. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1 For those who are unfamiliar with Yiddish, misshuganah means crazy. I call myself Miss Shuganah because I decided to own what I was called when I was a kid. #weirded
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1 Yes. Talking about how you may not fit the standard mold really helps open students' eyes or feel normal #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q1 again- Do you think being weird in your own way in your class helps set the tone of acceptance and tolerance? Give better answers than "yes"
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #WeirdEd
    • miss_wickett Nov 14 @ 10:15 PM EST
      Absolutely. It invites and models to students to embrace who they are if we accept our weirdness. I believe it creates a better learning atmosphere and classroom community.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 Cont. From there, we can continue w/self assess, probing for deeper thinking, questioning. "Why do you feel like MLP is only for girls?" "Why would you say that?" As @TheWeirdTeacher noted, making self as model means no other Ss need to get targeted/hurt.
    • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:14 PM EST
      #WeirdEd A1 Yes, embracing the unique quirks and weirdness allows for conversations and lessons of empathy to take place. Also, jitters Ss from possible narrow-mindedness if they've not been exposed thru multiple perspectives. Nothin' more jarring than a male T talking about MLP
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #WeirdEd That'sa great answer! Don't forget to throw the hashtag in there
    In reply to @miss_wickett, @2014ORTOY
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Sorry I’m late. Knitting a Christmas present. #weirded
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Well you asked a yes or no question... I shall expand: When kids see you embracing who you are and embracing kids of various personalities, it sets the tone for building a better culture. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Self-acceptance is very important, and it's hard for a lot of kids
    In reply to @kriss_kelsey, @2014ORTOY
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A1 we#hen you allow students to own their learning and apply their own interests, the weird is going to flow in. Since I am a co-learner, we are all equally weird. #WeirdEd
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    I recently read Fancy Nancy to 2nd gr with the preamble addressing some kids' eyerolls of picking a "girl" book. I pointed to myself, saying i dont own any pink, am not fancy/jewlery wearing etc but still love the book for the STORY & CHARACTER. #weirded a1.2
  • LauraBo66193489 Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A1 I think it's important to be authentic with the students, and let them know you're human and all humans have characteristics/hobbies that make them unique. #weirded
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A1 embracing weirdness is good & important, i think it works best when it's natural and not forced! #WeirdEd
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Being comfortable with yourself sets the tone for space. Kids smell disingenuousness from miles away a1 #WeirdEd
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A1 it can be hard to accept one's self especially at some of those more "awkward" years being a role model for liking yourself as a teacher can go a long way in helping students learn to like themselves #weirded
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:18 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 My class has very unique personality. Every child has unique personalities. I'm rather odd. We try to support everyone as they are. Unless they want to be gangster. Then we work on thie other aspects and try to remember you don't need to be tough in my room
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A1 My experience has been that embracing my weirdness in front of Ss def helps create a more tolerant atmosphere. Middle school is a goofy age. Helped me relate to Ss and squash intolerant attitudes. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q2 comes to us from @technolandy https://t.co/7KgPPILWgV
    • technolandy Nov 12 @ 11:47 PM EST
      Is it better to have longevity in “a” school (and thereby have a reserved seat in the staff room) where kids look forward to getting (or avoiding) you vs changing schools/districts/regions every 3/5/7 years as @HargreavesBC has suggested
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @HargreavesBC
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 Embracing weirdness also sets a limit on how to be passionate about likes/hobbies but still remaining respectful of others. gatekeeping is such a HUGE issue, esp when it comes to women wanting to also showcase their hobbies. We can model on how to invite, but not push
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 If anything, I try to set a tone in class that is immediately recognized as having been broken when I uttered a sharpened, slightly-raised "Hey!" (accompanied by raised eyebrow) when "playful" banter crossing (or closes in on) a line +
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A1 When I was walking back to the house where I joined this woman's family for lunch, these two older girls across the street were singing "They're coming to take me away." And pointing at me. #weirded
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A1 being a little off if the norm allows students to see you as a person not just an authority. This gives them the room to vary from the norm as well. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Absolutely! We can get in on the ground floor of stopping gatekeeping in fandoms
    • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
      #WeirdEd A1 Embracing weirdness also sets a limit on how to be passionate about likes/hobbies but still remaining respectful of others. gatekeeping is such a HUGE issue, esp when it comes to women wanting to also showcase their hobbies. We can model on how to invite, but not push
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A1: As the ‘weird’ person who jokes around and encourages kids to be themselves, I don’t think it translates to being accepting of others. I had a 2nd grader call a classmate gay and told the class that we don’t call each other that as an insult. #weirded
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Principal received a phone call from a parent bc her child asked what gay meant and didn’t want to have that conversation. I felt uncomfortable and a little offended that a parent would be upset about it even though we have LGBTQ parents. #weirded
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #WeirdEd This, I do this a lot.
    • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:20 PM EST
      #WeirdEd A1 If anything, I try to set a tone in class that is immediately recognized as having been broken when I uttered a sharpened, slightly-raised "Hey!" (accompanied by raised eyebrow) when "playful" banter crossing (or closes in on) a line +
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A1 At first I thought they were being friendly but then I realized they were insinuating that they thought I was crazy. #weirded
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
    In general, the comment was intended to be no more offensive than any other insult about clothing, odor or whatever they argue about (and usu received as such, thankfully), but I voice my displeasure and they apologize #WeirdEd
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A1 So I have come to embrace it. And not worry about what people think of me. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
    #WeirdEd So embracing your weirdness alone doesn't do it.
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:22 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I partook in gatekeeping as a youth, but realized how much more cooler it is that more people are now obsessed with Star Wars and superheroes like me. Also in my youth. Wish a lot of ppl had that mentality even to their 30s+
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
    #weirded
    • HahnMadysen Nov 14 @ 10:21 PM EST
      A1: I think being weird, and having a good time in your classroom will allow students to feel comfortable. This will help create a fun learning atmosphere so they're more willing to participate.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
    students in my field experience had a tolerance project last month, responded really well and incorporated their own hobbies into it a1 #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Absolutely. Don't forget the hashtag in the tweet so everyone in the chat can see it
    In reply to @HahnMadysen
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2 I'm a fan of longevity. Its a foundation of stable environments and institutional knowledge. Every community needs it's historians. Check out Dave Snowdens Cynifin framework for more on this #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #WeirdEd What was the project?
    In reply to @LauraWoodson12
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A1 I was pretty perceptive. I knew that I was a nonconformist. Wasn't necessarily by choice. I tried to conform and stopped myself. Very depressing not to be myself. #weirded
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Nope. I get down to business on a few things. Especially race and cultural appropriation. Important to give credit where it’s due. LGBTQ issues are still an area I don’t know if I can explore bc of my age group. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A1 Arriving late. I am weird and proud. Have to embrace it, can't ignore it. Allows others (Ss) to embrace and celebrate their own quirks. #livelongandprosper #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Late people owe the group cookies. Did you bring cookies?
    In reply to @AwesomeScience, @2014ORTOY
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Kyle Wilke Special Education Teacher in 🍊County, CA last movie I saw was Outlaw King on Netflix. Aka Braveheart Part 2 #WeirdEd
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A2 I have had the benefit of working in 3 different school districts. I have developed all of those things in a short time at each school, but the things I have learned about teaching and about myself have been incredibly valuable. #weirded
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
    I personally loved being a teacher that students looked forward to having. Different role these days. I have a love/hate relationship with change. #missit #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • cjcrawcooper Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A2 #WeirdEd I am the longevity lady and I think about this a lot. 18th year at current school changed from bio to chem and flipped when I got stale
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q2 again- Is it better to move around a lot during your career or stay in one place?
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 As some are aware, I change schools way too often. Longevity is a good thing, but even if you felt "it was time" and needed new challenges to avoid a rut or something, I still wouldn't leave after 3 years. Hell, didn't hit my stride at one school until 5.
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    I think if you are staying at a school, you probably have a good reputation already if they are wanting/allowing you to stay, so I don't see why any students would avoid having you as a teacher. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    given 3 sheets of paper to draw head/torso/lower half of body. swapped them throughout class so each person had diff characteristics, they had to write a story introducing their 'new friend' a1 #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • kriss_kelsey Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A2: consistency can be a great thing! I think that as long as you are proud of the work you are doing and are continuing to grow as a teacher and learner, longevity in a school/district is positive. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A1 I use music a lot to respond to kids. One kid was getting picked on for saying unicorns are real. Respond with https://t.co/QwK22soUhi
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 Just wanna get hired. XD Though I would want to be longevity for awhile, while I'm adaptable, I've moved around far too much (in my opinion) throughout my life. I want a ground to put my roots in.
  • Sara_Moorre Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Sara Moore, pre-service teacher at Texas A&M University, graduating in May! The most recent movie I saw was The Grinch. #weirded
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A2 #weirded
    • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:25 PM EST
      I personally loved being a teacher that students looked forward to having. Different role these days. I have a love/hate relationship with change. #missit #weirded
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Altho being in 1 place for awhile runs the risk of being complacent, too comfortable.
    • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:26 PM EST
      #WeirdEd A2 Just wanna get hired. XD Though I would want to be longevity for awhile, while I'm adaptable, I've moved around far too much (in my opinion) throughout my life. I want a ground to put my roots in.
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A1 Oh I don't know. Thinking back upon my brief teaching career, I think that mainly my students didn't know what to make of me. Some liked me despite that. #weirded
  • teachingengr Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    I think what's called being weird is simply being willing to draw attention to myself and my feelings, instead of hiding them under some generic norm. I am more effective being myself. And nobody makes fun of me. So that shows it's safe to be oneself. #weirded 1/2
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I dunno, I've worked with one or two teachers that kids seriously didn't want. I think in general you're right tho
    In reply to @Maggssbarber, @technolandy
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Late people bring ... wait -- "Cookies"???? Dangit! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @AwesomeScience, @2014ORTOY
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    I would not be the educator I am today if I had stayed in the same district my entire career. I have learned so much about communities, kids, how to build change, and tons of other things #weirded
    In reply to @mritzius
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A2: I know Ts who move around a lot, and it hasn’t really helped them grow professionally. I’m also in the field where ‘we all know each other.’ You don’t want to be the person who moves all the time, you want to be the person who established a program. That takes YEARS #weirded
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:27 PM EST
    a2 i don't know. I have spent my 7 1/2 years in one district but taught middle school spanish for a quarter, then preschool now 5th grade. But most has been in one building. I definitely see benefits to both. #weirded
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Yeah, I haven't gotten too deep into discussions, just clear statements: Yes, 2 women can be married, gay is not an insult and I dont appreciate you using it like that. #weirded
    In reply to @msmusiced, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
    #WeirdEd You went from middle school to preschol to 5th? Holy cow
    In reply to @MsTaraDye
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Arrived late ... with "weird" treats from Down Under. Bonus treats for anyone who can name them! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @2014ORTOY
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A1 I’m in my 5th year teaching and I’m at a new school this year in the same district. I loved my old school, but the switch has pushed me and stretched me a ton. Also went from a self contained 5/6 sdc class to a RSP teacher. Learning Tons! #WeirdEd
  • nathan_stevens Nov 14 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A2 to me let the spirit tell you where to go or stay. Go where you are needed. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @technolandy, @TheWeirdTeacher, @HargreavesBC
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
    a2 I DONT KNOW and am stressing about it. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #WeirdEd One of them is a tibble mcbibble, and the other is a snowballcreme biscuit.
    In reply to @AwesomeScience
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Tempted to move on?
    In reply to @oolalume
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    All of the responses to this are right responses. I was at my place 14 years but had lots of opportunities to get into other schools. Being alt route also gave me a more unique perspective. Longevity and variety of experience are both important #weirded
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A2 Been in a number of schools in a number of countries. Great advantage in stealing new ideas from different peeps and places. Love my current school of 9 years - now just stealing ideas from my #weirded peeps.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    aughh you sound like my parents. "decide what you want and it will come to you" grrr #treehuggers #weirded
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @technolandy, @TheWeirdTeacher, @HargreavesBC
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A1 I think embracing my weirdness is important To being a good teacher, but I still find it’s necessary to intentionally make space for difference & set expectations for tolerance. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • miss_wickett Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    I think consistency is good. I would love being the teacher the kids look forward to having as opposed to changing districts every few years. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • SchleiderJustin Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A2 keep it moving. Learn from different ages as well as communities. It also helps stretch you. #WeirdEd
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:30 PM EST
    a2 i think no matter staying put or moving it is important to like where you are and what you are teaching so maybe that plays into your decision #weirded
  • GynoStar Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    This may depend on the community you're teaching in, and whether you come from that community or entering it as an "outsider." If you live elsewhere and/or come from a different background or culture, longevity goes a long way toward acceptance and legitimacy. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A2 plot twist. I went K-12 in my District #WeirdEd
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #nocookiesforyou #downunderwonders #weirded
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    You usually can tell when it's time to move on. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oolalume
  • LauraBo66193489 Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A2 As a preservice teacher, I don't have an experienced answer, but I feel like it can be a positive outcome both ways. Changing schools/districts could potentially provide a new challenge/growth, but staying in one place could build experience/a great program #weirded
  • teachingengr Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    I pair that with telling #students that any content is ok as long as it is not hurtful to others. And any joke at the expense of someone else, I stop to silence, comment that we don't do that, and the joker usually apologizes of his or her own accord. #weirded 2/2
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    love LOVE where I am. But possible opening AT MY KIDS' SCHOOL!! hr+ commute vs 5 min walk + my boys?! oof. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • Sara_Moorre Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A1 Of course! Teachers need to be real with their students and show that it is okay to be yourself...even if others thinks it's "weird," bc everyone is a little weird. #weirded
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    From the perspective of school leadership, it's important to cultivate both the stability of longevity and the renewal of diversity within the faculty #weirded
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Let's modify Q2. Q2.2 If you stay at your school, do you think you should move grade levels? Remember, you're answering for you, not as a rule for everyone
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #Weirded For sure. Hawaii was accepting, but it helped when I was there for a while.
    In reply to @GynoStar, @technolandy
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
    I like that, and choices like that are always going to depend on circumstances a2 #weirded
    In reply to @LauraBo66193489
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
    absolutely, I think it is a personal decision. A decision you will know when it is right to move, or stay. #weirded
    In reply to @mritzius
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:32 PM EST
    a2 loved your words about greener pastures, etc. each district has its quirks. and it irks me to no end when Ts don't realize how good they have it #weirded
  • polonerd Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Sean from Orland Pk Il. Left a Jr High after year 1 - thank Jesus. Then great experience in private HS, miserable move to public HS, left teaching, then 18yrs ago landed at ‘home’. Love it at Marian Catholic. #weirded
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Several Qs behind. I’m Christie & I saw A Star Is Born a couple weeks (?) ago. I’ve moved professionally a lot lately. A3 Good to keep things fresh, but also good to get your feet under you & develop expertise w your position. 6-7 yrs seems good for the same job. #weirded
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    a2 ive enjoyed moving grade levels definitely have learned middle school spanish is not for me. like i said you have to enjoy it #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I think that might be the top or second most valuable thing about moving a lot.
    In reply to @oolalume
  • HahnMadysen Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I believe in special education which is my future field, I think its important for students to have a consistent instructor. However, I also believe its good for teachers to experience different environments to learn how to react in different situations.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    plus delivering the goods. which i guess leads to longevity #weirded
    In reply to @GynoStar, @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #weirded I personally wouldn't move grade levels because every year that you teach, you better your teaching strategies and/or lessons, and if you're moving around grades you have to relearn something new every year and never master it.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A2 I only wanted to teach college level. Was kind of a weird experience, too, 'cause I was only a few years older than my students, and some of my students were older than me. #weirded
  • cjcrawcooper Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A2.2 so high school equivalent is teaching a different class. Switching renewed my passion for teaching and made me a better dept. chair #weirded
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    No contest for me! I ❤️ being at my daughter’s school (last yr & this yr. it’s only 5th & 6th Grade) #goodluck #weirded
    In reply to @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TeachEarp_ Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A2 - Baby teacher here. I've thought about what it would mean to be in one place for the majority (or entirety) of my career. While I love the school and district I've landed in, it seems daunting, at this time, to think of spending my whole run here. 1/2 #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • miss_wickett Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    For me, no. I want to master teaching a level. If you are wanting to go into administration or working toward becoming a specialist, it might be something to consider. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Shoot. Just read that Harriet Oleson (aka Katherine MacGregor) passed away at the age of 93. I don't think I've seen her in anything after Little House, except for reruns, of course. RIP.
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A2.2 i think it is important to find ways to mix it up but that may not require shifting grades or subjects. My experience here included team teaching with both special Ed certified educators and cross curricularly. We built reciprocal peer coaching into those models #weirded
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A2 Some of my best students were older adults who were returning to school after being away from that environment for many years. They appreciated me all the more. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #WeirdEd heyyyy are we allowed to have non-exact answers to these questions?
    In reply to @HahnMadysen
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:34 PM EST
    a2.2 as pre-service, I think I need to stay in the same area for a few years unless there is just some dire reason to switch #weirded
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Love it #balance #weirded
    • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:31 PM EST
      From the perspective of school leadership, it's important to cultivate both the stability of longevity and the renewal of diversity within the faculty #weirded
      In reply to @btcostello05
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 I've done lots of things through the years. Taught English in Taiwan to kids. taught English in Rochester NY to adults. Studied ESL before I realized I'm an awesome behavior teacher. Different experiences lead me to when I am now
  • polonerd Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A2.2 - I taught all 4 levels at HS and various subjects. I really enjoy teaching Jr’s and Sr’s. Needed to experience all levels to know where I fit best. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I'm the other way, I don't want to work at my kid's school. But my own school isn't that far away
    In reply to @k_o_edwards, @oolalume
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    did you ever tell offending Ts to shut up? #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A2.2 Been at my school 9 years, taught 9 subjects (multiple each year). Keeps me fresh, but also tired. Fun to have students more than one year (or more than one period in a day) when I have this range. Hard to "improve" when constantly changing #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jordan18_s Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #weirded A2 I can see the benefits to both. Getting different experience/ideas from moving around would be great! However, I lean more toward staying and building a foundation/relationship with students and other teachers.
  • Sara_Moorre Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A2 I think that if you are happy where you are working and are continuing to grow as an educator it is perfectly fine to stay in one place. #weirded
  • kriss_kelsey Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    I personally would like to stay in one grade level so i am able to develop a strong strategic and management plan. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    I definitely knew when it was time to move. I knew it was the right thing, I was still ambivalent about though #weirded
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A2: I teach everyone but PreK because of my license sooo...uhhh. We have different programs throughout the district though. I currently have dual language kids. Some music Ts have Lifeskills and haven’t been trained to be with those Ss. I have it, and am intrigued. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I may have done something along those lines.
    In reply to @oolalume
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Best reason to stay in one place
    In reply to @kriss_kelsey
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
    I moved grade levels over and over again. There are some benefits and some detriments. I think being able to spend some time with stability is important as well #weirded
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
    right?!! it would be so sweet and add hours to our time together :( #weirded
    In reply to @k_o_edwards, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Just making a joke bc you said yes and no, but with good reasons
    In reply to @HahnMadysen
  • TeachEarp_ Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
    That being said, I'm in a dual-language program, which doesn't establish itself overnight--it takes years of planning and adjusting, especially as a roll-up program. It's something I'm invested in. I want to be in this building to see that progress. 2/2 #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I was sad to leave Hawaii but every move felt right
    In reply to @mritzius, @btcostello05
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Same, I still love the kids, the families, and the teachers I worked with at my last school. I just had to move. It was best for me, my career, and my family. #weirded
    In reply to @mritzius
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A2.5 From a Special Education perspective I think it is beneficial. You never know when things might change. Case loads can be K-6 like myself, or a few grade level bands. K-3, 4-6. Things can change fast so it’s good to get a wide range of experiences at many grades #weirded
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:37 PM EST
    I feel you. That was always my nightmare: worlds colliding #weirded Teaching my kids' friends, their parents, my neighbors?!! eeeeeekkk
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @k_o_edwards
  • cjcrawcooper Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A2 again: I also think leadership is everything and not having to learn a new school culture let’s me focus on learning better teaching (I had an awesome head of school for 16 years)#weirded
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    The congratulatory certificate? #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @kriss_kelsey
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Sometimes it’s really hard to walk out that door even when there are REASONS. I needed to leave a school in 2015 and I still miss so much about that environment and those people. Lots of tears on my last day. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mritzius, @btcostello05
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I had to leave teaching altogether. I still miss it, but I had to move on to a job which gave me a salary and benefits. Being a part time instructor just wasn't cutting it. #weirded
    In reply to @mritzius, @btcostello05
  • paulpichurski Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A2: I requested a transfer a few years ago. I'd been P of a school for 7 years, and loved it there, but felt the time was coming to make a change. Exchanged a 5 minute walk for a 30 minute commute, now a P of a different school. It has been a great change. #weirded
  • mrburkemath Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A2 If familiarity breed contempt ... or complacency for that matter ... then, sure, think about moving on, if the opportunities present themselves. You need challenges, too. (Then again, changes at my old school presented challenges in themselves!)
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Ok, this next question is super easy and all of you will be able to answer it without much thought.
  • MsBreKArt Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I’m laaaate but I need to go to bed to rest up and kill a cold before break. Rain check, froends. #WeirdEd
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I teach at a dual language school for half of the week- and all of the things that need to be in place looks overwhelming. It’s a kind of program that depends on keeping Ts in the school! #weirded
    In reply to @TeachEarp_, @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
    I have to bite my knuckles sometimes when they complain about having 25-27 Ss in a class and i was used to 36 #weirded it's not ideal, but shuuuuuuut it
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
    #weirded Had to go pick up a prop for my lesson tomorrow, using “The Autumn Wind” to teach metaphors. Here’s cake for my tardiness.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q3 from @MissHunsberger https://t.co/kmOpfXxh3H
    In reply to @MissHunsberger
    • MissHunsberger Nov 13 @ 12:00 AM EST
      How do you help students who just don't want help? You've tried different strategies, plans, communication with parents, etc., but the Ss just does what they want and doesn't care about trying or getting help. At what point isn't it your fault?
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:39 PM EST
    The last two years I have taught my son and all his friends. LOVE THEM (they follow me) and it has been a great learning curve for all of us. All my neighbors are parents of past students! #oneschoolonefamily is our motto and I live it! #weirded
    In reply to @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @k_o_edwards
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A2.2 agree with both @MrBartmas & @AwesomeScience - every several years, by choice when you feel stale; & I’ve always said I can’t be efficient at anything when I’m spread too thin with too many preps so it’s nice to stay put when getting good results #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MrBartmas, @AwesomeScience
  • edutinker Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • polonerd Nov 14 @ 10:40 PM EST
    It’s so important to keep growing and find ways to visit and observe other teachers. Just because we stay put, doesn’t mean we can’t learn from others. Admin needs to promote things like #Observeme #WeirdEd
    In reply to @Sara_Moorre
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
    I think you can only help students who want to be helped. You can do everything in your power and will to try and help them, but they have to want it in the end. I say never give up on the student, but sometimes you just can't get through and that's not your fault. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
    seems lots of ppl do this! in my sons' and in my current district, lotta teacher parents. i wonder if I could do it #weirded
    In reply to @AwesomeScience, @TheWeirdTeacher, @k_o_edwards
  • SamPatue Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A3: #WeirdEd find a meaningful choice they want to make.
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
    #weirded A1 I’ve found that my personal diversity (I’ve done a LOT of different things) helps me connect with Ss. Blew a kid’s mind today when I told him I coach an international esports team...in the obscure game he happens to also love. Boom. Connected.
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A3: What kind of help are we talking here? I have a lot of kids who have ACEs- Adverse Childhood Experiences- and that impacts my weekly 45 min more and more each year. #weirded
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
    a3 I don't think its okay to give up on a student. But I do think its important to draw some lines because its not possible to do it all. I think this is where choices are huge and maybe helping break work into smaller chunks #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Any kind of choice, as long as it's a choice?
    In reply to @SamPatue
  • LauraBo66193489 Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A2.2 I personally would prefer to stay in the same grade level - after creating expectations and such, it can be difficult to adapt classroom management for different ages/grade levels #weirded
  • teachingengr Nov 14 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Alex, I'll take non-exact for 200. It has been a blessing for me to move around, more so that I don't get stuck in my (specific weird) ways. But it also helps to be able to build myself, changing per feedback, but drawing strength from a good #school. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @HahnMadysen
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A3 this is a tough one. Some kids need time or space, some need you to not give up and keep being there, hard to know which is which. Sometimes it has been the end of the year before I see a breakthrough, sometimes I never see it ... #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A3 There were these two young women in one classroom. Best friends. One of the young women stopped coming to class. Her friend came up to me and explained why. > #weirded
  • cjcrawcooper Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A3: oh I hate to say this. Some teens need to fail before they figure it out. Sometimes I get those S in summer school and we have the best time and relationship #weirded
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Choices a kid makes aren’t your fault. Like, ever? But 1) we have a responsibility to control what we can & 2) Ss behavior is not on that list & 3) something is causing that behavior. Sometimes all you can or *should* do is find a way to let the kid know you love ‘em. #weirded
    In reply to @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TeachEarp_ Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Yep. Some of the stuff we're doing takes years...But the people who I work with are so "in it" and invested in the work that we're doing, it's less daunting. To make DL successful, you need that attitude, or you won't even get a foot in the door. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @TheWeirdTeacher, @technolandy
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    School counselor and social worker are heavily involved. Some kids tell me things bc they aren’t comfortable telling their classroom T. #weirded
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A3 I have had to have this conversation with a few teachers this year. You cannot spend all your time trying to be a savior. Do what you can, help however you can, but realize that you aren't always going to win. In reality, it's not about winning anyway. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #WeirdEd New Acronym To Me!
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • edutinker Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A3 I have a rule: They're no longer my problem when they're no longer my student. Until then, I have to keep trying to do *something* for them, even if it's just an hour with someone safe to be around. #WeirdEd
  • miss_wickett Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    I would have a conversation with them. Maybe something is going on at home, something in another class, something that’s caused them to be apathetic. Although, there does come a point where you can’t force a student to work. It depends on the situation. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 I’m looking back for everyone’s answers here for guidance. In my experience, I care until the last day they’re in my care. I’ve connected with students the last month of the year or last days of a season.
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A3 Her friend had gotten pregnant and her boyfriend was going to be forced to marry her. And this young woman wanted to get pregnant too so her boyfriend would marry her. #weirded
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Some days are tougher than others! That's all I'm gonna say about that! But he is earning his grades and there are no favorites because they are ALL "my kids" #weirded
    In reply to @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @k_o_edwards
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Points for King quote
    In reply to @AwesomeScience, @MissHunsberger
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    https://t.co/2BZ17TqeZw #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    seeing this trend of maybe if they don't want help it's because Ss don't see relevance--that's when you find something they're interested in? buuut i am pre-service w little experience so take as u will a3 #weirded
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:44 PM EST
    But if you can figure out the root of the non-school-doing behavior, that *will* help the child. This work is not for the cowardly - unfortunately we’re all REAL tired. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:45 PM EST
    This is a doozy. Sometimes it's good to just leave them be for a little while so long as they aren't harming class. Just be sure the invite is open for them to participate (disclaimer: HS teacher perspective) #weirded
    In reply to @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A3 They had it all figured out. I wanted to tell this young woman that was a dumb thing to do. No guarantee that this marriage would work out. But I kept it to myself. #weirded
  • kriss_kelsey Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A3: there is only so much you can do. You can meet them on their level, differentiate, and look for the cause of the disconnect. However, some students put up a hard wall that won’t be broken by one teacher in one year—do your personal best, it’s not your fault. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
    A3 This is such a case by case basis. One kid might be motivated to earn Minecraft time at the end of the day, while another needs more immeidate rewards throughout the day. You also may just need to love on some kids and show you care for a while. Def not easy. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:46 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Preservice opinions are valid. And yes, finding things the kids are interested in is important. Sometimes the content doesn't connect and that's 33 kids to connect the content with. But it's a good Basic Rule To Follow
    In reply to @LauraWoodson12
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A3 She wasn't asking for my opinion. She was merely telling me why her friend had dropped out. And why she wanted to have the same outcome. Had to bite my tongue. #weirded
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A3-2: I try to ‘play it cool.’ I’m not going to annoy a kid who doesn’t want me around. I’ll keep a distance and let them come back to me. Might take a few weeks and some subtle encouragement every now and then, but they always come back. #weirded
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A3 Sometimes you just have to step aside and let people figure out on their own what mistakes they are making. You cannot live someone's life for them. #weirded
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A3 This part of teaching they don’t tell you about-how much you’ll pour into someone who isn’t ready to receive or doesn’t care, but I fully agree with your blog response #nevergiveup #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
    There are kids that are just not going to be yours to help. You keep doing your best by them, but no matter the outcome, if you feel you've done the best you can to reach and help them, then you have to be able to accept that you might not be the person for that kid #weirded
    In reply to @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Always good to have PreService voices! I was participating in WeirdEd as a PreService and continue to do so!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @LauraWoodson12
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 I feel like maybe a lot of it comes down to are you trying to be a savior or superhero, because that's not what we do here.
  • jordan18_s Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #weirded A3 Being a preservice teacher, I don't have any experience with this, but it is something I know WILL happen. My plan of approach is to be understanding of their lives & try to make the material as relevant/engaging as I can.
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
    You said that well. Thanks. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @btcostello05, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #WeirdEd These are some thoughtful answers, let's try to get one more in before the hour is up.
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 I have a student who has been in every other class. He doesn't want to work or behave. It's been a hard few weeks but working with parents, therapist, and him. We will figure something out. Parents very supportive and he's upset we are communicating
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A3 I also found a strategically shared Clif bar paired "so, how are things?" To be very helpful. The end of the year, I would have a pantry of sharing snacks in my desk #weirded
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Someone has to save the superheroes! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A3 this hits home. During a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) our district uses a Interest/Choice/Motivation Asessment. These can be usefull in some cases as you might be able to identify a motivating factor that you weren't able to identify. Another tool in the toolbox. #weirded
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #WeirdEd We can present opportunities and keep doors open, but we can put a doorstop there at some point rather than holding it open, begging them to come in while 29 other kids are craving your help.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A3 Also tell my kids they dont HAVE to like me, and honestly I dont HAVE to like them, but it makes it much easier to work together if we do. Some kids need permission to hold onto their shell a bit longer, but we can never appear to give up on them. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MissHunsberger
  • oolalume Nov 14 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A3 If you've honestly reflected, attempted, you gotta let it go. document, get intervention needs met, behavioral or otherwise. realize you're not in it alone and aren't solely to blame #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Q4 from @shadow_uzumaki This was directed at me as the mod of a chat, but I think we can extend it to ensuring voices are heard in classrooms and to who we RT and follow on here https://t.co/cqC41lNRqn
    • shadow_uzumaki Nov 12 @ 11:53 PM EST
      As a white man leading a twitter ed chat, how do you ensure that all voices and viewpoints are addressed, either in blog topics or during chats (and by voices/viewpoints, we're excluding those who SHOULDN'T be given a platform), esp. considering who usually joins the chat.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Wait. You could fit a pantry in your desk? I'm impressed. #weirded
    In reply to @mritzius
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Especially since we can be too emotionally invested that it starts draining us, can't help other Ss as a result.
    In reply to @oolalume
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #WeirdEd I’m officially preservice too! (Feels weird given my resume/history). Cool seeing more in chat.
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher, @LauraWoodson12
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Easily extended.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Sometimes I think they're just stubborn and need to live that for a bit until they come around and want to learn more? a3 #weirded
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
    I’m having trouble right now with middle school kids who won’t admit to a solid interest in ANYTHING. It is soul-sucking, at the end of every day. (Except yesterday. Yesterday was a Good Day with those kids.) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @LauraWoodson12
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
    #WeirdEd was just talking about this today. I have to be okay with me being “not the right teacher” for a given student.
    In reply to @btcostello05, @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
    If that's the case, I want a small coffee shop in my desk #weirded
    In reply to @MissShuganah, @mritzius
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Hard lesson to learn and continue to learn....
    In reply to @TheCoachAdair, @btcostello05, @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
    #weirded I think a successful teacher knows how to deal with diversity when it comes to the students and the things being taught. Know your stuff, show ALL perspectives from the story, not just from one side. Make it known that we are all different but are still all equal.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @shadow_uzumaki
  • edutinker Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Those are the ones I make a *point* of greeting in the hallway or as they come in. I want them not to feel like every interaction with me is going to end up with them in trouble. #weirded
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A4 HEy @shadow_uzumaki this is such a great question. One I am always conscious of in the classroom (as a middle-aged, middle-class, white woman). Constantly looking for opportunities to diversify beyond ... hard to do sometimes #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @shadow_uzumaki, @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #WeirdEd How's your list of diverse authors and diverse books? This isn't snark, I'm always curious
    In reply to @Maggssbarber, @shadow_uzumaki
  • mritzius Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Haha, careful what you wish for #weirded
    In reply to @LauraWoodson12, @MissShuganah
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A4 As someone who left the profession back in the '80s, I sometimes feel as if I don't belong here. But I keep coming back because I am learning to listen more. #weirded
  • AwesomeSPED Nov 14 @ 10:55 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A3 Then I've got a kid who's worked the program and I can't get the school to take him back, I'm going into IEP meeting tomorrow with no new behavior goals since he met all of his I'm loaded for bear
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    a4 I am constantly looking at who i follow and who i am reading if it starts to look a little too white i start unfollowing people. I also like to look at who the people i follow are following and RT so that i can be more inclusive of all voices. #weirded
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Yeah, had a situation in field where every writing prompt they could choose from was twisted into something negative. I'm only there 2 days a week so I only see snippets, but it feels a bit defeating! goes back to can't be everything for everyone a3 #weirded
    In reply to @cburke
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A4 #weirded is not about me. It's for all of us. And some weeks I connect more than others.
  • btcostello05 Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    It certainly is humbling #weirded
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @TheCoachAdair, @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #WeirdEd agreed. But I think a lot of that comes with being comfortable in your own skin which goes a bit back to Q1. As Mr. White said in Quantum of Solace: “I guess Tosca isn’t for everyone.”
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @btcostello05, @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #WeirdEd It's so important to be aware of the people you're curating for yourself
    In reply to @MsTaraDye
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Me too, I do this on purpose. Deliberately offer a friendly greeting to the kids I know I will have to redirect later. They need other experiences of me than “go back to your class.” #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @msmusiced
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A4 Always remember something Tom Rademacher said, something to the effect that, yes it's good to be culturally competent, but not to the detriment of instruction. Ss still gotta learn math & if done well, those Crit. thinking skills can be applied to culture competency
  • MsTaraDye Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    a4 it takes time but ill try to go back and follow and RT an original poster if i can find it #weirded
  • LauraWoodson12 Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #classroombookaday is good for that if anyone needs more! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @Maggssbarber, @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #WeirdEd Awesome!
    In reply to @Maggssbarber, @shadow_uzumaki
  • MissShuganah Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A4 It's up to all of us to make sure that everyone feels welcome. #weirded
  • TheCoachAdair Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #WeirdEd humble old country way like Iron Sheik
    In reply to @btcostello05, @shadow_uzumaki, @cburke, @MissHunsberger, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Nov 14 @ 10:57 PM EST
    A4: Most of my students are not white. I try to pick things they identify with, things I identify with, and things that we all need to become familiar with. So, I learn mariachi, they learn about pop music, we all learn about rap and go deep into it. #weirded
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Every year my first HW assignment is #NADWG - (not another dead white guy) - students have to find a scientist who isnt all three of the previous characteristics - and bonus points for finding and learning about someone who no one else found #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @Maggssbarber, @shadow_uzumaki
  • miss_wickett Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Make sure all view points and voices are heard in the classroom and be conscious of the things your teaching. Make sure you’re looking at all perspectives and teach in a way that all perspectives are acknowledged. Don’t be one sided! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @shadow_uzumaki
  • jordan18_s Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
    #weirded A4 This is something I am very passionate about. I think that creating that accepting environment from our first question can set your classroom up for success here. Also, using multicultural texts in the class and recognizing all students!
  • KyleJwilke Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A4 I need to do a better job during chats to step back from devoting all my time in answering Qs and actually reading others responses and then engaging/retweeting them. It can be so easy to go through a whole chat and just answer Qs. #weirded
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:58 PM EST
    #WeirdEd But go beyond just lit. lists tho, how do Ts continually reflect, be purposeful in order to ensure multiple viewpoints are represented?
  • edutinker Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A4 I think scheduling #weirded for three hours past my bedtime encourages uninhibited and possibly imprudent honesty 🙃
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    #WeirdEd A4 I'm real intentional and open about it in my room. For example, we read Matilda and Coraline to start the year and I tell the kids, "Two white dude authors with girl main characters? I need to mix it up, right? Of course I do!"
  • k_o_edwards Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A4 This! I am also now feeling a need to reflect more regularly on this aspect! #weirded
    • Maggssbarber Nov 14 @ 10:53 PM EST
      #weirded I think a successful teacher knows how to deal with diversity when it comes to the students and the things being taught. Know your stuff, show ALL perspectives from the story, not just from one side. Make it known that we are all different but are still all equal.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @shadow_uzumaki
  • cburke Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    This makes me realize that they have mostly stopped swearing in my class. Which is progress, and a cultural shift from when I started. :) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @LauraWoodson12
  • shadow_uzumaki Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    HA! This is great. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @AwesomeScience, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Maggssbarber
  • AwesomeScience Nov 14 @ 10:59 PM EST
    .#weirded H/W - go check my following list and diversify!