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risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight’s Twitter Chat! I am Pam, eLearning Coach for MSD of MV #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Pirate Roll Call, Let us know you are on deck! Some will be late because of the track meet... #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Julie Kissinger, ready to learn how to be empowered! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie So great to have you with us! #MVeLearn

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#MVeLearn Good Evening, Pam. Beth Johns - Farmersville - roll call?? - here!

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tonight’s topic: To celebrate Teacher Appreciation, Empowering Teachers! #MVeLearn https://t.co/8f9Uypy9xC

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@BethJohns_ Welcome Beth! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks to these Admins for their help! @RodgersChad, @PaulOSwanson,@AmyHeavin,@BethJohns_, @stepprincipal #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

and to these Admins also! @Joneski68,Tom Russell, @Matt_Thompsonm, @kcarlton1258 #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We will be using the QQ1 & R1 format. You will read the Quote and Question then respond with R1. Be sure to include the #MVeLearn hashtag!

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Are you ready for QQ1? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

QQ1: Read the Quote and Question, post your R1 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/XTOaOmB7gt

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

R1: Taking risks pushes us out of our comfort zone, exactly when we learn the most. Just like our students. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie That is so true! That's where the real learning and growth start to click! #MVeLearn

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Thank you Pam for the invite to join! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

R1: We ask our students to take risk everyday and trust us. We should do the same and be able to trust our principals. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@stepprincipal #MVeLearn, welcome @stepprincipal, Joan Seager is an amazing principal from Lake Village Elem. in Lake Village, IN

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R1 New learning only occurs when you're doing something for the first time. That's what makes it new.

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

You are so right!! #MVeLearn https://t.co/iH57ARigZI

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

R1: We ask our students to take risk everyday and trust us. We should do the same and be able to trust our principals. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@BethJohns_ So true, Beth! I bet you love seeing that in your teachers! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@stepprincipal How about you Joan? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

QQ2: Read the Quote and Question, post your R2 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/b0zU4W3djB

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I've learned that backing your teachers empowers them! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@stepprincipal And we love the support and want to work harder because of it! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: In reading it starts with selecting high quality lit. then asking Qs that probe for deeper understanding. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

R2: Have you tried giving students the answers and asking them to find the questions? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie Those questions take more thought on our part, and tend to make students a bit uncomfortable...this is good! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hop in there Heidi! #MVeLearn

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R2 Yes, having students write questions for answers was a great strategy you shared with our teachers, Pam. Thank you!

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

QQ3: Read the Quote and Question, post your R3 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/JQDQlfaIMw

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I just got home- I'll join in soon #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Question 3 is right up your alley @stepprincipal what's your Response? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@johnsonra10 Great to have you! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Is being a connected educator important? #MVeLearn

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

R3: Model, model, model! If you want a behavior, teach a behavior! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

R3: Reading teacher blogs, and educator websites , and I also enjoy webcasts. Just signed up for one earlier. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Heard that many times and it is so true! #MVeLearn https://t.co/x4q1gZlb1X

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

R3: Model, model, model! If you want a behavior, teach a behavior! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Chad Rodgers checking in....track meet:) Love the tix. You ROCK @risky4 #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie All are very good. And Pinterest and Teachers pay Teachers.... #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

QQ4: Read the Quote and Question, post your R4 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/pGIMyUGb6b

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

R3 Model, model, model. Talk, support, engage, share, & celebrate those around me. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

R3 I always wanted to be ahead of the technology curve- and I also love to lean by sharing with other educators. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@RodgersChad You are the motivator and leader! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

R4 I have stepped waaaaaay out of my comfort zone w/ SM. It's been rewarding, stimulating & helped not only my school but district #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

R4: @johnsonra10 Pushed himself today! #MVeLearn https://t.co/eczhEGFCKM

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Missed this today. Loved hearing about it from Ts & Ss #MVeLearn https://t.co/VzWyJgyddJ

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

R4: @johnsonra10 Pushed himself today! #MVeLearn https://t.co/eczhEGFCKM

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@RodgersChad It was amazing! Video coming in next question #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Oh my ...just read this trying to catch up. It's like I copied and pasted your answer #MVeLearn https://t.co/uj2ChDxM2W

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

R3: Model, model, model! If you want a behavior, teach a behavior! #MVeLearn

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R3 Being connected to multiple sources is important. Share new ideas and the source. Everybody learns and makes more connections

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

R4 Teaching with compassion comes from the soul and it bleeds through your pores and shows-so let it flow #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@RodgersChad She is an amazing principal just like you! Chad meet Joan! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT

R4: I ask them to do more than they think they can do. They have been amazed at how much they have read and written this year.#MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie and produced (videos) #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

QQ5: Read the Quote and Question, post your R5 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/7TkLq3UGRh

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

That's the O'Risky-seal-of-approval. Just like EF Hutton...when she talks, people listen. Glad to meet ya #MVeLearn https://t.co/NTsrBUXJfH

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@RodgersChad She is an amazing principal just like you! Chad meet Joan! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

R5: @Johnsonra10 Using #tlap for resources and new ideas https://t.co/dKCDCfEzqY #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

R5:A good teacher is always observing and thinking about their next lesson. Ideas are everywhere-just pay attention. #MVeLearn

ralo98 May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Rachel Lockhart, MVJHS. Back from the press box at the track meet! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thanks, Joan! #MVeLearn https://t.co/sKnPfJHTWd

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@RodgersChad @risky4 Right back atcha, Chad!

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@ralo98 There's the "inviting" voice! #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

R5 Ideas are everywhere.I have stolen from everywhere and put my spin on it. It is still a risk to try something new #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@johnsonra10 You looked VERY comfortable doing it today and the students loved it! #MVeLearn

stepprincipal May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

R5: Don't just settle for thinking outside the box, tear up the box and create something new! PU TEDx #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@stepprincipal WONDERFUL, Joan #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

QQ6: Read the Quote and Question, post your R6 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/lOT63iH0Yy

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi...better late than never...#MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

R5:I'm doing a lesson called writing outside the box. Students write a story on the outside of a box! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

R5 Some from the very Ts who have been empowered. That's it's important. Other ideas I get while running. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@rodgers_cammy Glad to have you! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I want to see that! #MVeLearn https://t.co/C6ctRTpXUm

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

R5:I'm doing a lesson called writing outside the box. Students write a story on the outside of a box! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

R6: I loved PD days when students went home early and we had focused workshops. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

R6 Gotta make the time,& THEN it has to be WORTHWHILE & necessary. When that happens the demand drives the desire to make the time #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Sounds awesome #MVeLearn https://t.co/aIjHTMJTOx

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

R5:I'm doing a lesson called writing outside the box. Students write a story on the outside of a box! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie It would be great to bring those back...also visiting other classrooms was fun with TESSA #MVeLearn

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R6 Collaborate more easily through technology. #twitterchat

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

So true! We just need to get more in our chats! #MVeLearn https://t.co/DHwLxh6kF6

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R6 Collaborate more easily through technology. #twitterchat

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

QQ7: Read the Quote and Question, post your R7 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/hboTo5M52o

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

R6. Has to be meaningful sharing and have a purpose. Guidance with a purpose. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

R6 Threre are so many great teachers with great ideas- we can't lose that individual initiative #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@rodgers_cammy Purposeful learning is where we go! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

R7:Ditching the textbook. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

R7 When I was teaching, grading HW. Using sm. assmts, quizzes, etc. We PRACTICED alot. Work became meaningful and grades secondary #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Anyone breaking boundaries and traditions? #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

R7. Boundary--moved from JH Sci to 5th grade...crossed over--prepping 8th graders for HS to prepping 5th grader for JH. Love it! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Making it fun is not only fun for students, but keeps us having fun too! #MVeLearn https://t.co/v2U3sn5xck

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

BOOM! mic drop Never had one for 17 yrs of teaching. #MVeLearn https://t.co/GAmWL9XfLs

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

R7:Ditching the textbook. #MVeLearn

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

R7 Ditching the book and curating texts and resources all on Haiku #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@rodgers_cammy and doing it very well! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

QQ8: Read the Quote and Question, post your R8 and add #MVeLearn https://t.co/OLVi0tUWXr

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I flipped my class for the first time ever! #MVeLearn #theylovedmylivingroom

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Bless you for all that prepping. GREATLY appreciated! #MVeLearn https://t.co/ksVthmWWJz

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

R7. Boundary--moved from JH Sci to 5th grade...crossed over--prepping 8th graders for HS to prepping 5th grader for JH. Love it! #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@risky4 Thank you! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

R7 what I meant to say about grading HW...meaning that stopped & instead..... #MVeLearn Why grade our practice?Ss should mess up? #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

R7 what I meant to say about grading HW...meaning that stopped & instead..... #MVeLearn Why grade our practice?Ss should mess up? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

You know, that's one of the reasons I like Ss videos. You get to see their world! #MVeLearn https://t.co/jV7H02So3e

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I flipped my class for the first time ever! #MVeLearn #theylovedmylivingroom

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

R8 I take my voice to SIT meeting where there is good conversation. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@RodgersChad Let students grade their own practice. Let them know it's ok to mess up! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

R8:Chad has really given voice to Dpt.Heads. Empowering us to Lead team meetings and listening. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie and brought back the 6th grade department head! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

R8 When Ts feel safe/empwd to come in. They ask even when the answer is NO. Then WE can try and solve the prob. to a yes together. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

R8. I listen all the time. Then I decide what I can do to add in positive ways to help improve things. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@RodgersChad @stepprincipal that's being approachable. Both of you are! #MVeLearn

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

R8: I loved it when @RodgersChad came to our dept. meetings! #mvelearn

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Again why you empower. They exceed your limits & expectations. #MVeLearn https://t.co/lAe89W02f5

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@kissinger_julie and brought back the 6th grade department head! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

From High School! #MVeLearn https://t.co/HxIk1jPoC6

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Me too. Just a wonderful & WELL-DRESSED dpt #MVeLearn MSD MV is a great place https://t.co/kmJpWlRTtQ

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

R8: I loved it when @RodgersChad came to our dept. meetings! #mvelearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

R9: Put them in charge of setting and monitoring their own goals. Teaching them to hit targets. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

R9: I see so many projects that are allowing students to make a difference in their community. I LOVE this! #MVeLearn

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

R9: Empowering 4 of my students to plan MY 4Cs and ERev conference session! #yikes #jk #MVeLearn #website #havingaball

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

R9. I give my students a lot of choice in what and how we "do things" in our classroom. They choose to learn their way. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 May 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I need to work on this more, but students do get some choices on how we do some things. #MVeLearn

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R9 Data chats and goal setting with students, celebrating their progress and growth.

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Celebrating their multiple intelligences and learning styles is the way to ROCK learning! #MVeLearn https://t.co/uZ9sLSsVEk

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

R9. I give my students a lot of choice in what and how we "do things" in our classroom. They choose to learn their way. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Very valuable to show students where they are and what they can accomplish! #MVeLearn https://t.co/xKkCsdPFkc

BethJohns_ - Moderator May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#MVeLearn R9 Data chats and goal setting with students, celebrating their progress and growth.

feagley4 May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

R9: I love using choice boards for projects, even in HS. Keeps me from grading the same stuff #sidebenefit #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Let’s Wrap Up: #MVeLearn https://t.co/MiVM4qvssk

RodgersChad May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@feagley4 @ruegervj She is without a doubt one of the ALL-TIME GREATS! #MVeLearn