#EdsurgeChat Archive

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Tuesday September 19, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

  • participatechat Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #EdsurgeChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/imiPzwfilT
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Here excitedly awaiting the #EdSurgeChat on balance. A personal MUST HAVE!
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    I dare ya to not come #edsurgechat now - @aneesadav This is epic šŸ˜‚#edsurgechat
    • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 5:19 PM EDT
      I know right. Only people who are good at work/life balance will make it to this #edsurgechat
      In reply to @curriculargeek, @JanetEckford, @Todd_Flory, @TheConnectedEdu, @drchavezreyes, @jarredamato, @corannaadams, @drewmmeyer, @kristidjohns, @earlyshe, @alexkreit
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Welcome to #edsurgechat! EdSurgeā€™s own @aneesadav will be moderating tonightā€™s discussion. Please introduce yourself!
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Make sure to add #edsurgechat to each of your tweets so we will all see them!
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    This week weā€™ll be discussing Work/Life Balance for Educators #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    HI! Chrissy from NJ. #edsurgechat
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Christi from Pennsylvania HS reading and SpEd and adjunct #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Todd Flory, 4th grade teacher from Andover, KS. #edsurgechat
  • TinneyTroy Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat Principal of Operations at University HS in Waco Texas. Dad of five daughters. In year 31.
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Paul teaching online and doing administration #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat Becky Fritchie 5th Grade math and science from Louisiana!!!
    In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi everyone, checking in for a bit from Pittsburgh, teach Spanish and a course in STEAM #edsurgechat
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Brooke Lucio, Secondary Math Coordinator - Central Texas #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everybody! I'm Aneesa from EdSurge - happy to be hosting #edsurgechat tonight even though my daycare provider called in sick today :/
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Kripa, pursuing #PhD in education; focus on instruction with technology; looking for work;dabble with instructors and students #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Kenya Ransey, Instructional Technology Coach in metro Atlanta.#edsurgechat
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦ #edsurgechat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Jessica, elem AP in Waco, TX #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Protip: Just ignore (or better yet block) spammers like Cinamon and Wannabe. And lmk if you have any questions during the chat! #edsurgechat
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Howdy #edsurgechat šŸ‘‹ Iā€™m Sydney and I edit/ report on higher ed for EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1 What does ā€œwork/life balanceā€ mean to you? Is it something you strive for? #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Kenya Ransey, Instructional Technology Coach and balance lover in metro Atlanta. :) #edsurgechat
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Brad, Honolulu, HI, Adult Learning and Instruction #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    A1 Balance was my #OneWord last year. Being able to make time for both without feeling overwhelmed. #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 I do strive for it, but it can be tough, so many things I want to try, implement in class, and keep reading/learning #edsurgechat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: You know how much of yourself to give to ea one so that you are the best for each of them...takes time to learn #edsurgechat
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi, Everyone. This is Christina from Pomona, CA. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 I know I wrote these questions but doesn't "work/life balance" put too much (i.e. 50%) emphasis on work? #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 Trying more to balance throughout the day, regular routines, read some, go for a walk, leave phone behind #edsurgechat
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 This is one of the hardest things as an educator. It means taking care of the ones who will take care of you one day. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    (I think I might get a little snarky in this #edsurgechat)
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 I do strive to balance both..but will always put family above work. It can make for stressful times though #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 Work/life balance means meeting obligations w/o over extension. Achieve while nourishing self. Value and prioritize. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Work/life balance is essential for not becoming burned out, and if you find the right balance, it can enhance both areas. #edsurgechat
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1. Work/life balance = work AND life #edsurgechat Something to strive for? Naah, I take the balance. Can't work if unhappy šŸ˜€ Thats Q1 and 2
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1 What does ā€œwork/life balanceā€ mean to you? Is it something you strive for? #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Yes. I would add time for ME, work, family, friends. So much to make room for in our very full lives. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav
  • mssackstein Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I try to make time for clear separation of work and home but am not always successful #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hey there, lady! What's up??? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Rdene915
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    welcome, christina! (i grew up right by pomona, great to meet folks from home here!) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @drchavezreyes
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Dan Borghoff, MakerSpace/STEM Design teacher in Hackensack, NJ. #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 #edsurgechat ...the question of the ages... is balance possible if we don't make it a priority? I work hard, play hard & do #hammocktime
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1 What does ā€œwork/life balanceā€ mean to you? Is it something you strive for? #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 To me it means keep all things in perspective. Balance for me means to prioritize & being okay with not getting it all done. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • stephenoonoo Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Whatever happened to that old bumper-sticker philosophy, "Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life?" #edsurgechat
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 I often consider WLB temporal, physical space to feel human. Not being overloaded and overwhelmed. Feeling whole and joy. #edsurgechat
  • mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 constant struggle!!! Just started using the "Quiet Hours" on my @BloomzApp !! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge, @BloomzApp
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 (cont.): A balance never stays static...constant swinging, readjusting, reflecting and recalculating #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I think you have to prioritize to make it happen much like everything else in life. To be successful you have to have a plan #edsurgechat
    In reply to @annkozma723
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Hey Chrissy, multi-tasking, even through that is not really a thing :) trying to balance now, ;) how are you? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • motodot Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I'm not an educator, but amen to that. #realtalk #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Reply: With technology blurring boundaries -- knowing when to say enough. #edsurgechat
    • mssackstein Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
      A1 I try to make time for clear separation of work and home but am not always successful #edsurgechat
      In reply to @EdSurge
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Thats awesome, @BloomzApp is great! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @mrsfritchie, @EdSurge, @BloomzApp, @BloomzApp
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: I can become absorbed in my role as an educator & need other avenues of joyful productivity. That's why I write romance. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I think that loving work is one of the main things that can make work/life balance disappear #edsurgechat
    In reply to @stephenoonoo
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 For me,once I started to carve out time for ME first and I felt good about myself everything else seemed to fall into place. #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Great thoughts! I've started "booking" time for myself... intentional, purposeful, meaningful time to work on #balance #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    ...and then be okay if the plan doesn't work. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @annkozma723
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Busy but good! How about you? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Rdene915
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Work/Life balance means living and working to the best extent you can. I strive for this always. Need to shit off at home #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Oooh! We'll get to tech tools to help with work/life balance later in the #edsurgechat
    In reply to @mrsfritchie, @EdSurge, @BloomzApp
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Reply on balance: Yes, Static may indicate balance has failed. Return to balance #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q2 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦ #edsurgechat
  • motodot Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I'm doing the "pay myself first" thing and meditating in the morning before launching into work-related stuff. #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    YES!! It took me til I turned 45 to make that a reality but it has changed my life. Full life=happy life #edsurgechat
    In reply to @annkozma723
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Howdy!!! Autumn Riley, English 2 Teacher from Burleson ISD, TX #edsurgechat
  • stephenoonoo Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Thats cool, I wish I had productive hobbies. I just watch netflix and fall asleep playing candy crush #edsurgechat
    In reply to @JanetEckford
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    BUSY for sure , lots to prepare :) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Agreed. The best laid plans....Haha! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @luciomath, @annkozma723
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Here's another one- "If you truly love, let it free - if it comes back, its yours" šŸ˜‰šŸ˜†#edsurgechat When leaving, let it free. It'll come back
    In reply to @aneesadav, @stephenoonoo
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Way to slip in why you are using a pseudonym on Twitter ;) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @JanetEckford
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2 Are educators better or worse at balancing their lives than the average worker? Why do you think that is? #edsurgechat
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Self compassion for stopping where I am regardless of what needs to be finished is important. Still working on this, though. #edsurgechat
    • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      ...and then be okay if the plan doesn't work. #edsurgechat
      In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @annkozma723
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Yes! Me too...scheduling time to exercise, socialize is vital to ensure it happens. Work is important but cannot overtake life #edsurgechat
    • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Great thoughts! I've started "booking" time for myself... intentional, purposeful, meaningful time to work on #balance #edsurgechat
      In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    What do you do during that time? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @annkozma723, @TheConnectedEdu
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Yes. I love this! For me it's about wether it is "necessary". If not, it can wait. #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 As someone who's very involved in #Makerspaces & the #MakerMovement both inside & outside of school, I don't seek a balance #edsurgechat
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: I think you have to have balance and be PRESENT for where you are. Easier said than done some days. #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    So important, especially as women, to take time for yourself. Like on an airplane with the oxygen. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @motodot
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: we have 3 boys and I'm finishing my doctorate while working full time so I'm like... #edsurgechat
  • stephenoonoo Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    so don't love your job to the extent where it takes over your life? perhaps #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2 I think we are like everyone else that is passionate about helping others. It is hard to say no to those in need. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I think a question that might come up a lot tonight is: what time do you wake up in the morning? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @motodot
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2 worse and it seems like more and more expectations are that job should come first #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Aye Aye #edsurgechat
    • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      A2 I think we are like everyone else that is passionate about helping others. It is hard to say no to those in need. #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    For me it is pretty much the gym, reading, writing, #coffeeEdu, and #edcamp. Need these to feel good and refreshed. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @annkozma723
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I think Ts have a harder time balancing work/life. Such a personal profession & hard not to take work home & think abt job #edsurgechat
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Why?! Is it because your already in your space of "balance". If so I commend you. You have found what you love. #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Love your "job" but live your life. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @stephenoonoo, @aneesadav
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: Worse...our hearts always try to do more because we affect children...hard to turn your back on kids #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Read, hammock, go for a walk, head to the beach for a slow stroll, movies w a friend... need to pump up the tires on my bike! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • stephenoonoo Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I hate setting alarms. It feels like the wrong way to end/start a day, so I just naturally wake up @ 7:30-8:30 #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @motodot
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 I think maybe not as gd bc we have so many interactions, conversations, tasks, want to/need to be avail, so we give more #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Can't say we are better/worse. I believe it can in some ways be tougher b/c it's assumed we'll work over to get things done. #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: it's super hard! My Ss feel like my own kids. I worry about thm even when I'm not w/them. Especially when I'm their person #edsurgechat
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Better at exercises of identifying, prioritizing, balancing. Application determines if better or worse. #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2 Are educators better or worse at balancing their lives than the average worker? Why do you think that is? #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Way worse. Most others can leave their work at work. We take it all home. Worrying about kids, paperwork, lesson plans, etc. #edsurgechat
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    That's still joyful productivity! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @stephenoonoo
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 The internet (like this chat) makes it more challenging to participate in "all" the things we want to do at work and home! #edsurgechat
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: T expectations/workloads are increasing, and teaching is a calling, so it's more of who we are and not just what we do. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I think many people are passionate about their work, but educators and other "helpers" may get more requests from all fronts #edsurgechat
    In reply to @drchavezreyes
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    100%. We are in a people profession! Hard to stop thinking and caring about kids, colleagues, etc #edsurgechat
    • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2 Way worse. Most others can leave their work at work. We take it all home. Worrying about kids, paperwork, lesson plans, etc. #edsurgechat
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    And if you try to turn off, like when sick, there are still sub plans to write #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    How much does the "average" worker work? Is there really a switch on/off? Such a layered question @aneesadav ! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    What other job is it harder to call out than to show up! Haha! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @DrGodard
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 #edsurgechat I think Ts are used to multi-tasking & doing #allthethings, but my non EDU friends say the same re: W/L balance...
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2 Are educators better or worse at balancing their lives than the average worker? Why do you think that is? #edsurgechat
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 I'm not sure I can determine this...it is all relative to the position and the passion. #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I have had set a time and no matter what's not done, I leave. It's the only way I can keep from neglecting home life. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @chadw675
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    How much do workaholics work? #edsurgechat
    • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      How much does the "average" worker work? Is there really a switch on/off? Such a layered question @aneesadav ! #edsurgechat
      In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 Balancing is a bad word. IMHO, you have to love the crazy, all encompassing life of teaching or find another profession :-P #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2 Are educators better or worse at balancing their lives than the average worker? Why do you think that is? #edsurgechat
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Q3 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦ #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Great answer, Dan! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    In many jobs you can have an ā€œoffā€ day. Impossible to be ā€œoffā€ with a class full of Ss in front of you or a bldg relying on u #edsurgechat
    • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      How much does the "average" worker work? Is there really a switch on/off? Such a layered question @aneesadav ! #edsurgechat
      In reply to @EdSurge, @aneesadav
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Thanks Chrissy! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    And if you don't have a place for a hammock, no problem... #edsurgechat
    In reply to @annkozma723, @TheConnectedEdu
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Is my 3yo staying the night with me? šŸ˜† #edsurgechat Why spend more money on an alarm?
    In reply to @aneesadav, @motodot
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Q3 What challenges have you faced when advocating for work/life balance with colleagues and leadership? #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Omg... LOVE IT! šŸ™ŒšŸ¼ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Same! I naturally wake up at 4:45 when the kiddo calls #edsurgechat
    In reply to @stephenoonoo, @motodot
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes. Seems 21st century circumstance. We know more about what is good for us but have life where difficult 2 implement it. #edsurgechat
    • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A2 #edsurgechat I think Ts are used to multi-tasking & doing #allthethings, but my non EDU friends say the same re: W/L balance...
      • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
        Q2 Are educators better or worse at balancing their lives than the average worker? Why do you think that is? #edsurgechat
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 Admin keep asking for more once they see you can do more. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yeah, I think that the more you deal with people in your work, the less you are able to plan and schedule your time #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Rdene915, @EdSurge
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 You have to know how to lead by example before you advocate. Explain, demonstrate, and follow. #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I think leaving work at work is getting less and less common #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    #truestory My utmost respect for all instructors who put themselves out there, day in & out shaping minds and hearts.Thank you! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @chadw675
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: Try to help new Ts learn that it is not effective to stay at work super late everyday...encourage all Ts to find a passion #edsurgechat
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Depends on admin. Worked for some who get it...and some who don't. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: I don't advocate. I do what is best for me so I can be my best for my Ss. I get results in the classroom so I'm left alone! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I know. The irony of this profession-related chat at 5pm/8pm does not escape me. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @drchavezreyes
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Yes, I am finding it harder to do now that I am back teaching elementary school. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: Sometimes it hard to leave when things arenā€™t done & you have ppl relying on you. There are things that need to be done #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 Being able to only take on what I can, but wanting to take on more, #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    especially with slack and a 24-hour news cycle! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 No challenges at work, but it was difficult to explain the workload to my spouse at the beginning of my career #edsurgechat
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: In my field self care (work/life) is heavily advocated, but is not implemented in policy and programs in a sustainable way. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • drchavezreyes Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 Important! Leadership needs to lead on this issue! As Dept Chair I do what I can to let others have a life. Set priorities. #edsurgechat
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3. Never thought of advocating it for someone else.. I figured each person has their own plan of what works for them? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Saying no to admin isn't always easy #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Rdene915, @EdSurge
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    More like impossible. If it isnā€™t work that needs to be done, there is a 24 Hour cycle of email #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Reply: Hemmingway approach to writing: leave a sentence unfinished for the next day. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @chadw675
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    In the spirit of balance, I promised myself only 30 mins for the chat! Haha! Have a good night, all! #edsurgechat
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    my friend and former edsurge buddy @jencurtis0345 is a work/life balance hero. WHERE YOU AT JEN? #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    All I know is Americans definitely work more https://t.co/liUBCOc5nS #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KripaSundar, @EdSurge
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Being realistic and realizing that you can't do everything that you feel you want to and being okay with that is important. #edsurgechat
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: It's tough to leave when there's still work to do, but it's important to remember #itwillbetheretomorrow #edsurgechat
  • Kenny_pal2 Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    If you talk about " #edsurgechat " Anonymous chat channel (free) https://t.co/mIdvP2ef46
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 I'm crazy about changing the norm & bringing people to the next level. Everyone else, not so much. Hard to change for many. #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      Q3 What challenges have you faced when advocating for work/life balance with colleagues and leadership? #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Agreed. I find myself saying, "Life is getting in the way of life." w too much going on. Great topic tonight, on many levels. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @drchavezreyes
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I know, between 3 emails, GroupMe, Voxer, Slack, WhatsApp, Twitter, FB, LInkedIn, Snapchat, Google+ and texts, oh my ;) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @chadw675, @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Do what works for you...I decided to instill boundaries. I either come early, stay late, OR take home. Only 1, no longer all 3! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    amen! what i will sometimes do is make a ā€œtomorrow" list to cap things off for the evening. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @MrsAutumnRiley
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Hah! #same! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    THIS. THIS! Took me a while to accept and I'm not sure I'm completely there yet but closer for sure. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @Todd_Flory
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q4 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦ #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    OMG we are going to talk about @SlackHQ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @sydneyfjohnson, @TheConnectedEdu, @SlackHQ
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Hah.. wait, really? hmm.. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Also helps to get to know colleagues as real people! Know their stories #edsurgechat
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    THIS. THIS! Took me a while to accept and I'm not sure I'm completely there yet but closer for sure. #edsurgechat
    • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      A3: Being realistic and realizing that you can't do everything that you feel you want to and being okay with that is important. #edsurgechat
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 Challenges of standing objectives or admin goals. But remember: you eat a whale a bite at a time. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3. Regardless of attempt to set balance, more responsibilities and pressure makes it difficult to get balance. Need #WhyGomo #edsurgechat
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q4 How does technology help or hinder your progress toward balance? #edsurgechat
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I use #GoogleKeep for my to do list and color code by priority..must do, want to do, hope to do #edsurgechat
    In reply to @sydneyfjohnson, @MrsAutumnRiley
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Ah. Depends on which part of the world.. My old job in India would have folks look at me like I'm insane if I left before 7pm #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Look who snuck in... #edsurgechat
    In reply to @josuefalaise
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Great way to set boundaries! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @aneesadav, @TheConnectedEdu
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I'm not there yet, either, but I'm trying! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KripaSundar
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Good point #edsurgechat
    In reply to @bradlobo, @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Another very good point #edsurgechat
    In reply to @bradlobo, @EdSurge
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4 instant access to work related technology makes it harder to "turn off" when I'm not at work #edsurgechat
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: Tech is a double-edged sword. Helps in many ways but eats up time. E-mail, Google, Microsoft O365 make work ubiquitous #edsurgechat
  • MsJensenSSF Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Joining late! A3: reminding myself that I'm doing all I can do, and keeping the long-term goal mindset #edsurgechat
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 It is like asking for directions when driving. If you don't know how to use technology, don't be afraid to ask. #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Like @aaron_hogan Shatter Perfect Teacher Myth..made me realize I do not have to be perfect #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KripaSundar, @aaron_hogan
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Tech can be a 2-edged sword...on 1 hand it provides ease/task efficiency;on other hand I have to purposefully disconnect #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I guess I wonder what happens when you can't get results without working more and more hours #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I'm at dinner right now... #hinder #butIlovemyjob #edsurgechat #anytimeisagoodtimetolearn #struggles
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 #edsurgechat lately finding myself distracted by šŸ“± when I need to be working on šŸ’» & big evening projects get delayed šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    This is actually a very effective way to be productive #edsurgechat
    In reply to @philosophypaul, @chadw675
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 I'm a geek. I try it all and figure out what works for me. I just hate when admins and teachers poo poo tech 4 tech's sake. #edsurgechat
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 I use @todoist to prioritize work and keep myself accountable & @Pocket to bookmark content for later #edsurgechat
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    i also LIVE by my calendar (work-wise that is) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @DrGodard, @MrsAutumnRiley
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Don't forget to do nothing sometimes! #edsurgechat
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 tech saves me time to do more things. A lot more than I could do when I started 22 yrs ago #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: Tech helps with efficiency and multitasking ... but I'm never really "off" #edsurgechat
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: Tech can potentially help or hurt work/life balance. It can simplify things, but reel you in when you need to turn off. #edsurgechat
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So, here is my take - I work hard, yes. I work smart too. Experience and knowledge helps too. Reaching out for support helps. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    If you have a career (like teaching) that has busier or slow times, you gotta get on the same page about that w/ yr family #edsurgechat
    In reply to @luciomath
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I did this on Saturday. It was amazing. #edsurgechat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Kinda scary...we have a lot in common...I also ā™„ļømovies and I'm a doctoral student! #edsurgechat #smallworld
    In reply to @chadw675
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    For instance, recognizing that whenever you're starting a new job there is going to be a period of adjustment and working extra #edsurgechat
    In reply to @luciomath
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A1: work/life balance means being able to be present and engaged wherever you are #edsurgechat
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So only marry someone who is as crazy about tech and education as yourself? hmm. There's an idea. :-P #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @luciomath
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    And I've found students can relate to less than perfect instructors. One S told me it made their instructor "approachable" #edsurgechat
    In reply to @DrGodard, @aaron_hogan
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So frustrating! What do you do about it? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @JanetEckford, @EdSurge
  • DrGodard Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hard when your slow times are spouses busy times and vice versa #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @luciomath
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #same and my Apple Watch helps to tell me where to be & when! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @sydneyfjohnson, @DrGodard, @MrsAutumnRiley
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4 It def helps w/ a lot, especially ability to learn & connect w/others, get new ideas/support, also to keep track of schedule #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • philosophypaul Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Reply back; time to regroup, reevaluate when results not forthcoming. Also, allow, that is, give time for incubation #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: Technology can hinder my progress because it creates an unrealistic expectation of urgency amongst students and colleagues. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4. Technology allows me to get things done faster. Hurts me b/c I have become obsessed w/ spending more time on it. #WhyGomo #edsurgechat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Agree...especially as an admin you never know when a staff member will need to contact you #edsurgechat
    In reply to @MrsAutumnRiley
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Q5 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦ #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    What we're doing isn't working so (IMHO), we must change the approach to get a different result. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Haha! Thanks for coming! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A2:It's valuable to teach educators to work smarter, not harder. But servants often feel they're not doing enough #partofthegig #edsurgechat
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A4. Help = Efficiency + Calendar scheduling. Hinder? Netflix. I switch off phone wi-fi at home to disallow other disturbances #edsurgechat
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Great point. Tech does create a sort of artificial urgency. Thatā€™s hard to overcome. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @JanetEckford, @EdSurge
  • MsJensenSSF Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A4 Tech allows collaboration, which as a new teacher, online PLNs are šŸ™ŒšŸ½šŸ™ŒšŸ½šŸ™ŒšŸ½ #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Helps increase efficiency/productivity or helps me unwind to play games. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Reading now #TeacherMyth just finished reading Grit and Leaders eat Last, will read Courageous Edventures @MsMagiera #edsurgechat
    In reply to @DrGodard, @KripaSundar, @aaron_hogan, @MsMagiera
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I advocate for policy that is reflective of us practicing what we "preach". I also work it into programming I create. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    And mine was considered the easier company in the same tier to work with šŸ˜† #edsurgechat
    In reply to @bradlobo, @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q5 What do you feel you have to give up to have a balanced life? Who suffers? Who gains? #edsurgechat
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    You know it! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3: accepting that sometimes "good enough" is better than "perfect" so that you can recharge too #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat glad to connect for a bit... great topic & timely reminders. #balance
  • TheConnectedEdu Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Anytime! Love #edsurgechat . Just have to remind me. Haha! So...busy!
    In reply to @aneesadav
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I can't wait till we all start uploading photos/screenshots of our to-do lists #edsurgechat
    In reply to @MrsAutumnRiley, @DrGodard, @sydneyfjohnson, @trello
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: Honestly, I find myself giving up my ME time...would love to make more time to exercise and read just for fun #edsurgechat
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: I can easily keep materials in one place and save for re-use in the future. But it can be a distraction when I'm w/ family #edsurgechat
  • annkozma723 Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Thanks for the chat! Can't stay the whole time... #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I want to "Like" this conv a dozen times šŸ˜‚ I rattle off to my 3yo. At least she pretends to be engaged in my rants #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @aneesadav, @luciomath
  • jenmschneider Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: I don't think there is a "balance". Try 2b 100% present when I am engaging in a role (mom, teacher, writer). It's tough! #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5 I think I need to do less reading and twitter chats, Ss b/c I learn new ideas, me bc I love to learn & connect #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I've created better boundaries. At 10pm, if it is an emergency call 911, if not it can wait until the next business day. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @chadw675, @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    VERY good #edpolicy #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @TheConnectedEdu
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: Thatā€™s the million $ question; what can you give up? Need to do your best at work and home. The balance shifts at times #edsurgechat
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    you donā€™t want to see this mess #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @MrsAutumnRiley, @DrGodard, @trello
  • jenmschneider Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A3: I am so fortunate to work for leadership that tells me family first and means it. My biggest fight is with myself. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I did! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker, @luciomath
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: It's easier to prioritize work, so I often don't make time for hobbies, going to the gym, spending more time w/ friends. #edsurgechat
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Exactly!!! #edsurgechat
    • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A5: Thatā€™s the million $ question; what can you give up? Need to do your best at work and home. The balance shifts at times #edsurgechat
  • jenmschneider Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Popping in late, but I am Jen, 7th grade ELA in @MillardPS and #geniushour advocate! #edsurgechat
  • aschoenborn Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: I gave up grading everything and taking work home. Ss still read/write a lot (more than I can grade). #edsurgechat
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    How's this for balance? I'm here until my iPhone updates to IOS 11 and then I'm done on twitter for a bit.. hmmm.. maybe not.. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Yes, efficiency is key. But I often wonder - who is looking out that expectations remain realistic? #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey, @EdSurge
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Compromising on how MUCH I can do is a pain. I won't compromise quality so quantity suffers. Not sure how I feel about it #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      Q5 What do you feel you have to give up to have a balanced life? Who suffers? Who gains? #edsurgechat
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    NICE! #LivingTheDream #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @luciomath
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: not giving up something, but focusing on where I can make the biggest impact; can't do it all and that's a good thing! #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I agree. I had a hard convo with myself. Not seeing results tantamount to hours I give so I regrouped and it got MUCH better. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @philosophypaul, @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Tech has actually made it easier b/c I don't have to work from my district desktop to function...and @GoogleForEdu is great! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @bradlobo, @EdTechMaker, @aneesadav, @GoogleForEdu
  • EmilyLepkowski1 Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: I read in @lennyletter today that balance isn't a thing ...focus shifts... made me think @ setting expectations #edsurgechat
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: If I get the balance right,all things can feed into one another and is #gainsgalore but it's all about the #positivemindset #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @annkozma723
  • EmilyLepkowski1 Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Necessary, but I bet long term you accomplish more #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KripaSundar
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Hey, my attempted stuffed bread bake improved. Gotta give #GBBO and @netflix credit. Learning always happens, everywhere šŸ˜‰#edsurgechat
    In reply to @MrsAutumnRiley, @netflix
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I don't know if anyone is so my team & I do it together. We look out for each other. It def helps to have a good team. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    True! I was just thinking of this. There are times I reshuffle what is important and how much I'm actually effectively doing #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1, @lennyletter
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5. I have to give up living in the US & find a remote island w/o WiFi or internet & all my bills would have to be paid off. #edsurgechat
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q6 coming up in 1 minuteā€¦#edsurgechat
  • MrsAutumnRiley Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Yes! Around our house we live by #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #edsurgechat
    • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      I don't know if anyone is so my team & I do it together. We look out for each other. It def helps to have a good team. #edsurgechat
      In reply to @aneesadav, @EdSurge
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: Balance is about emotional, physical, & mental wellbeing for me. My work/life has to adhere to that. 1/ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • EmilyLepkowski1 Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    @aneesadav Swinging by late after some late night teaching b4 #d100chat #edsurgechat, join us if you can šŸ˜„
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Will have to wait and see what happens next. I'd rather be known for quality than quantity - Guess it comes to personal choice #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q6 Whatā€™s one thing you will do this school year to balance your priorities? #edsurgechat
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A3: Setting boundaries can be hard but if you are kind and smile- usually people respect you even more #edsurgechat
  • tbresnahan1 Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat By building leadership capacity in others, one can create more time & balance in their lives #edchat @MSAA_33 @ArtDulong #njed
  • EmilyLepkowski1 Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I was asked by a district last week what I wanted my superpower to be and I said invisibility #edsurgechat
    In reply to @josuefalaise
  • askatechnogirl Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat A6 use google keep and make sure I get organized
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: If something in work or life lacks that balance, I begin shifting perspective or cut out things. 2/ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I think the more work-related tech looks/behaves like social media the more endorphins it releases & we star to work 24/7 #edsurgechat
    In reply to @luciomath
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    (I'm looking at you #Slack) #edsurgechat
    In reply to @luciomath
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6. Create a schedule and follow through! Have accountability partner(s). #WhyGomo #edsurgechat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: I need to get better at sticking to a schedule for tasks #edsurgechat
  • EdTechMaker Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6 Actually get paperwork done on time... And this time I mean it. #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q6 Whatā€™s one thing you will do this school year to balance your priorities? #edsurgechat
  • chadw675 Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: Schedule ME time. Exercise, activities, time w/ friends & family. As important to schedule that as it is to schedule work #edsurgechat
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: working hard to live by the Zero Inbox rule, and trying to have a set email time each day! #edsurgechat
  • aschoenborn Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: Learn to say, "yes," only to select opportunities so I don't stress. Create process routines to use my time efficiently. #edsurgechat
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: I'm aware that this is housed in a place of privilege. I don't have to juggle children, a partner, work, & autonomy. 3/ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6 Reflect often on where I am, how I feel, what did/did not go well, why, and how to capitalize and/or improve. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • MsJensenSSF Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6: Focusing on improving one area at a time.. reminders of quality over quantity #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6 try to keep the routine I have going, even though it is not perfect by any means, but trying to be consistent #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I would get in a lot of trouble for that. BUT I'm in bed, my wife is next to me about to hop on a conf call & my mom is w/ baby #edsurgechat
    In reply to @mrsfritchie, @EdSurge
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A6: I'm trying to bring less work home, have a work cutoff time, and get to bed earlier. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I like some tech A LOT but others try to get me to use what works for them #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdTechMaker
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A6: use @momentumdash - amazing. Keeps me on task and from straying too far each day from the "plan" As opposed to Phoebe's way.#edsurgechat
  • EmilyLepkowski1 Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Isolating when I'm most productive and working on projects at that time ... helps me too #edsurgechat . Nothing like inbox 0, great feeling
    In reply to @LFKerz
  • LFKerz Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A6: building a culture of shared leadership helps too! We all contribute to meet the needs of our school! #edsurgechat
  • lndeutsch Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Hey there. Joining waaay late, but wanted to hop in. ;) #edsurgechat
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Oh my, I dont think I will ever get to this, I try, definitely answer almost immed, answer 1 and 4 come in #edsurgechat
    In reply to @LFKerz
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 I am the only one who will suffer or gain from this decision. However, I get to choose how I want to see it. #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Yes, yes you are #worklifebalance #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EmilyLepkowski1
  • KripaSundar Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6. Finally started shaking off free loaders and doing more than asked for on tasks that don't take me where I want to go #edsurgechat
    • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q6 Whatā€™s one thing you will do this school year to balance your priorities? #edsurgechat
  • KenyaRansey Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Is there room in that boat for another!?!?!? #WillingToUnplug #edsurgechat
    In reply to @josuefalaise
  • JanetEckford Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Economically I'm able to have a work life based on want & not need. So balance is achieved with far less restraints. 4/4 #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • Kenny_pal2 Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    If you chat about #edsurgechat Chat channel - free https://t.co/mIdvP2ef46
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    KUDOS. i was once a ā€œzero inboxā€ gal but at some point or another fell (hard) off that wagon. godspeed! šŸ’Ŗ #edsurgechat
    In reply to @LFKerz
  • nancykawaja Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A1:ahh! I so wanted to join in but was regulating work/life balance with crossfit ... so still good. Great topic! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    We're hearing that a lot tonight! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @nancykawaja, @EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Before we go, please share relevant resources! #edsurgechat
  • sydneyfjohnson Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #edsurgechat or #bedsurgechat?
    In reply to @aneesadav, @mrsfritchie, @EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Chatters, if you read EdSurge, pls share your thoughts w/ us in this 5-min survey & you could win!) https://t.co/i2Y99EEKXY #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    This article includes some great productivity tools https://t.co/WvK4eKpgaY #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Hahahahahahaha #edsurgechat
    In reply to @sydneyfjohnson, @mrsfritchie, @EdSurge
  • luciomath Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6 Appreciate the opportunities that have been afforded and be selective of the ones that allow me to be my best #edsurgechat
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I love the first idea here: Give students word limits to make grading easier https://t.co/EY5iHk87Qv #edsurgechat
  • josuefalaise Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Yes, there is just leave all of the tech behind in the US. Bring some actual books w/ you. #edsurgechat
    In reply to @KenyaRansey
  • Rdene915 Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat, definitely a timely topic, no pun intended ;0 #edsurgechat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks to @aneesadav for moderating the discussion! #edsurgechat
  • aschoenborn Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Check out this useful CCSS based rubric generator: https://t.co/spOHe6poIL #SBGlife #edsurgechat
  • Todd_Flory Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat! #edsurgechat
  • jklcassidy Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Work-Life Balance: Tips From 24 Entrepreneurs Boiled Down To 1 via @forbes https://t.co/t1ojCWvtsG #EdSurgeChat
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining this weekā€™s #edsurgechat! Donā€™t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for a great chat! I totally haven't been able to keep up so expect some late replies! #edsurgechat
  • ChettHeath Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Chett third grade teacher, UT really late, better late than never #edsurgechat
  • bradlobo Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thank you for the reminder and look forward to the next #EdSurgeChat
    In reply to @EdSurge
  • EdSurge Sep 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Join us 10/3 for the next #edsurgechat on Evaluating Online Sources in the Era of Fake News, with guest host @Todd_Flory.
  • aneesadav Sep 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    So so late but thanks for coming! #edsurgechat
    In reply to @ChettHeath