#weirded Archive
Wednesday July 13, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#WeirdEd
! Tonight's chat is Panel Pandemonium!
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
If you're not hip to the plan for tonight read this
https://t.co/LX9fOQsAAi
or wait for me to re-explain it in a second.
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT
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W00t W00t!
MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Time to be weird?
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
We're trying a Panel Show with myself
@LTaylorELA
and
@nolagirlfromtx
. You ask us Qs, we answer, everyone debates answers.
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
It's entirely possible this format is bad and will burn down, fall over, and sink into the swamp. But it'll be fun to try!
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Question: if train A leave town 1 at 8:40 am and train B leaves town 37 at 10:40, when will the both fall into the ocean?
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
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*prepares long life story b4 asking question*
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
time New followers, this is what I warned you about.
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
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But before we start, as always, let's introduce ourselves and tell everyone if you're an Apple person or an Android person.
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
All my questions related to articles from "tomorrow" news July 14
#BastilleDay
#flagday
#heraldsun
#australia
#yourewelcome
#WeirdEd
#future
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
#WeirdEd
No, I'll ask for Qs. Good question though
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Shawna here in Texas. Second grade math & science. Apple all the way.
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
You really are going to work this aren't you!
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
If you're not the one for me, then how come I can bring you to your knees?
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SarahMJoncas
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Sarah, music teacher, apple all the way
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Monica from Indiana, Apple person.
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jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hi
#weirded
, this should be fun. I've tried both and fall firmly into camp Apple.
mthayer_nj
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Answers: a) 2:27 PM the previous Thursday. b) 10:40 AM or 10:40 PM? This is a trick Q. c) Purple. d) 19:40.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
how much paint does it take to green paint?
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MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Debbie from Chicago. Android and Linux person.
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mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
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Chris from NYC and my phone is so old it can't catch a Pokemon ... unless I flip it shut on one.
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
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Doug, bombastic rockstar front man of this mad train. Android all the way. Bring it, Ghost Of Steve!
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
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Thomas Mision, PreServiceT in MN, Android. But I do hav iPod Touch Gen4 for the musics
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
And if I'm not the one for you, then how come we have been what we've been through?
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gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
I'm Gina, 5th grade, from southwestern Iowa & Apple over Android.
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Lauren in Kansas City. I'm an apple person (sorry, Doug).
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Joanne from Missouri. 7th and 11th SS. Android.
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chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hello all, Julie from Chattanooga, TN here while vacationing at Tybee Island, GA
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Christy, Apple and Google. No droids.
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
This isn't a real question. All real people are part of the apple cult.
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
We gotta stick together!
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AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Michelle currently downunder - ipad and PC but still phone free
#resistance
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@mthayer_nj
you get a π emoji for your answers
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Ashleigh from MD ready for
#WeirdEd
!
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
#WeirdEd
Ah, my people.
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Laurie Jones, Cen Cal, HS Speech teacher/Literacy Coach Apple!
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treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Trever in Omaha. Apple.
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MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
I'm Mari from San Diego. I'm Apple, but run a lot of non-Apple on my devices.
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MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Ghost of Steve?
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
#WeirdEd
Traitor
mthayer_nj
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Is that one of them Pokego Monball things?
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mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
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Seriously, if I were to get a phone now just to have, say, Uber, my wife would accuse me of getting one just to play Pokemon
chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
And I'm an π lover
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jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Wow, I don't know why I thought I'd be outnumbered as an Apple person.
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MrsMcCredy
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
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Jen - Chicago burbs ELA 7th grade teacher/coach πππππππππππππ
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
And would that be true in any way?
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MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
once you go Mac you never go back ;)
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT
I am an OS polygamist. I work with anything
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Ok, here's the sequence one more time- I'll ask who has a Q. I'll pick one.
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
and I answer. All debate.
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
Not so far The wave is small Should it become tidal-ish ...
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT
APPLE ALL THE WAY
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT
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So...who thinks they have a good question for us?
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
Q1 why is Doug the greatest human ever?
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Really if Adobe began making devices I'd jump ship so fast!
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Sounds like
@artlaflamme
send in a good one early so we'll start there.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
Please donβt feed the ego.
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
seriously. He will want to answer that
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I do! What's the best non-edu thing you're doing this summer?
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
why is the blue haired one some wonderfully awesome
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chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
here is mine- are the new ISTE student stnds to aggressive for most districts?
https://t.co/hJdKV9Tk6Q
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
#WeirdEd
Hold on to that one, it's a good one.
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Okay, I'll raise my hand, though I think my Q is boring. I apologize in advance.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
I can't wait for the answer
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
What are the benefits of Pokemon in education?
#WeirdEd
Besides the fact that it's free.
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
LOL Me π me π pick meπ
#weirded
do I give you Q now? Or after you choose me
#ichooseyou
MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I'd like to give it a shot.
#weirded
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
why are people scared to be themselves?
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jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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Q about logistics of photo permissions for sm. Ever had any issues? Iβm the only one doing it at my sch, concerned about reactions.
Robcat17
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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Rob, Vancouver (WA), 7th grade LA/SS, Apple all the way!
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@chargerrific
@TheWeirdTeacher
yes. Next question.
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
If you don't already know you shouldn't be in this chat
#notworthy
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jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Wait, should I have waited to be picked? Oops.
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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Here's our first Q Mine was when I taight 6th in HI. AWFUL team. Hated going to work. Clung to kids.
https://t.co/TQmDwR6Vj8
artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q1 What was the lowest, absolute bottom point in your career? At that moment, what did you cling to for hope?
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@jenfromri
#WeirdEd
Yup, it's ok, this is brand spanking new.
chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
Nathan, I agree...but I would love to hear banter!
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
I threw out a softball on the 3rd question
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
(Monica sits in the back hiding behind her hair hoping she doesn't get called on because her questions aren't that great.)
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@AwesomeScience
@TheWeirdTeacher
ask Q and Doug will choose
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
If you could be a super hero, what super power would you have?!?
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artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Q7 Which of you has tattoos and do we get to see them?
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@chargerrific
@TheWeirdTeacher
banter banter banter! Is that enough or do you need more
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1: Mine was when I had to admit that I couldnβt help a kid. What he needed was far beyond what I could do.
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I liked the curriculum, the school, LOVED my kids. Evil team. Awful. Made me and kids miserable.I went hard positive in reaction.
Robcat17
Jul 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I have a question. All teachers believe they are good teachers. Question: how do we know? Can we measure it? How do we improve?
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A1: Coaching cheerleading- girls can be mean. I clung to the hope that I was doing the right thing...
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chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1 summer vacation was what I clung to, lots of physical pain & Edu disappointments lead to bottom pt
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https://t.co/muxfBk6vQD
artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q1 What was the lowest, absolute bottom point in your career? At that moment, what did you cling to for hope?
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MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Scott from NorCal. Most comfortable with PC s but learning Android and Mac
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
So now you're looking for the As
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
and I are QTing from an
@artlaflamme
Q. Then responding to those
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Heh ... One of my former Ss just "liked" that I have an old, flip phone. (He knows old phones can still call Mom, if need be!)
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
Did it work for you?
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1 mine was my first year of teaching. No support, team didn't agree with my teaching philosophy. That was tough as a newbie.
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chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/ao4wSQhofQ
TechieTcher
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
@TheWeirdTeacher
I like this one!
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LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1: My 1st year-hired in Cerritos on emergency cred after 3 mths subs playing movies.10th/12th gr English.Needed cheer advisor too.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
Doesn't Doug already have super powers?
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@TheWeirdTeacher
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@AwesomeScience
@TheWeirdTeacher
Questikn for Lauren: Why don't you post more Leo pics?
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@mthayer_nj
that was an erupting volcano
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innejf
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
#weirdEd
a1 horrible boss left me with a violent parent. Cling to the kids. Hid in my cave til I could get out.
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@artlaflamme
last year my abysmal class results in
#APexams
publicly posted by principal on PPT first day back
#onlyupfromthere
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
#weirded
Just so y'all know, it's a Q&A We ask
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
?s and they answer
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@AwesomeScience
@TheWeirdTeacher
I feel like you're being facetious :)
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jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Sounds like the team makes a huge difference. Being an island is really hard.
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
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A1 My lowest was getting RIFed from a position of 10 years. Took 2 years off, then hit the ground running. Students motivate me!
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@LitcoachLaurie
#WeirdEd
My first classroom was a 4/5 combo overflow class. Lowest kids. I didn't know what the hell I was doing.
zebraheadphones
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@artlaflamme
the daily feeling that i'll be living in debt my whole life bc of the marginalization of teachers by every politician
#weirded
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@AwesomeScience
@TheWeirdTeacher
ummmm who me
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https://t.co/8YidEGhVzi
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I'm noticing that theme too.
https://t.co/Cuwg9xltmq
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Sounds like the team makes a huge difference. Being an island is really hard.
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
My first year I didn't get a real teaching job. I supervised study hall. I clung to the belief there was a job somewhere for me.
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@AwesomeScience
@artlaflamme
Ouch!
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LitcoachLaurie
How many kids?
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treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
First year teaching... Principal and I didn't see eye to eye...
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
I've been there too! That's so tough. We are too hard on ourselves as teachers though.
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gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
For a bit -eventually I was driven out w/ tar & pitchforks. Entire cheerleading program was scrapped!
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
That is rough, sorry! My first year of teaching was the same. Left that school the next year.
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Thomas is going to be a good teacher because he knew how to point this out politely.
#weirded
https://t.co/6vvgzIjYyG
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
#weirded
Just so y'all know, it's a Q&A We ask
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
?s and they answer
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A1 finding out kids were being hurt by parents at home. placed in foster care. hope came from their sweet faces and gr8 teammates
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LitcoachLaurie
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I honestly don't remember. Felt like 30? Room was fuuullllll.
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@LitcoachLaurie
That's just wrong!
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#weirded
lol
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
me too! Day 2, I was crying in my classroom bc admin reprimanded me for not mtg w my PLC during prep, no one told me to
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LitcoachLaurie
Older kids make it seem that way.
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
My student teaching team made me change my mind about not wanting to teach. Actual team, not so much.
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
#weirded
Man, Im still a PreserviceT and I feel like it's really, pretty difficult
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
(We aren't supposed to know...shhhh!)
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
#WeirdEd
This situation is the worst feeling. So helpless.
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
agreed! teammates can make or break your year
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artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
This is what
#WeirdEd
is about for me, BTW
https://t.co/A11G3bhbMB
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
That feeling of being out of your depth ... I get it at least once every year.
#weirded
MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
I'd like to ask why am I in this
#weirded
basket and where are we going? What do you see as the future of education?
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Yes! Want to save them all!
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/Q004v68SaZ
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A1 finding out kids were being hurt by parents at home. placed in foster care. hope came from their sweet faces and gr8 teammates
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
helpless is definitely the word
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Ok, let's try another Q....
@MrsL_Teaches
you said you've got one?
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
How many shirtless photos does Doug have on his phone right now?
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zebraheadphones
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@zebraheadphones
#WeirdEd
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
always ALLways ask for help when (or before) you need it.
#weirded
#youcandothis
#lovestudents
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
#weirded
I had my breakdown 2 weeks ago, being in charge of Gym at my work for the day, 3 yrs and that Station is still difficult
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
#WeirdEd
The number you're guessing? Too low.
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
@LTaylorELA
me too, so lucky I got a job at my current school!
#weirded
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
ugh! There is lack of communication often. It's tough enough being a first year T.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
8384848928373827383738483873738383838
#WeirdEd
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
Isn't there a saying about needing to feel uncomfortable in order to grow and learn.
#WeirdEd
innejf
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
@LitcoachLaurie
my first class 29 k12 kids. Boy was I tired.
#weirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@TheWeirdTeacher
yes, my turn! ππΎ What non-edu related plans are you most looking forward to this summer?
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Here's Q2 A2- I have a 400mi motorcycle day tomorrow that'll be awesome. And Star Trek 50th Anni in Vegas.
https://t.co/eVhY0JeGei
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
yes, my turn! ππΎ What non-edu related plans are you most looking forward to this summer?
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
I had so many ideas & was excited. Got squashed quickly. 2nd year, new school, total flip in admin style
#weirded
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
too low.
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
#weirded
I didn't know if it was me, my mgmnt skills, cant handle the hyper-competitiveness. Just held it together until 9 AM,cried in ofice
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
@LTaylorELA
#WeirdEd
At the time I felt like my world was crumbling but now I see how much better my life is. Good lesson!
MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A1: told I should consider another career by univ sup during s tching also getting fired from 1St tching job
#WeirdEd
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
For sure. And I know I try to focus on that. But it's uncomfortable!
#weirded
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Of himself or you?
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
What about you?
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/eVhY0JeGei
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
yes, my turn! ππΎ What non-edu related plans are you most looking forward to this summer?
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@TheWeirdTeacher
99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: Trip to NOLA with the fam next week. My summer is over on August 12th. Iβve done a lot so far, none of it ed related.
#WeirdEd
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: Lots of non-ed related plans involving motorcycles & Sunday fun-day activities for adults!
#WeirdEd
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@LitcoachLaurie
@LTaylorELA
I found an amazing T and an incredible IA who helped me a ton, mentally and teaching
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Is tonight's chat participant led?
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@nathan_stevens
#WeirdEd
Finally someone asking the right follow-up.
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
I will accept either
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
It is and that's okay. Ask for help frequently.
#weirded
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Gotta confess, motorcycles scare the crap out of me!
#weirded
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
that's a heck of a lot of miles. Also, Next Generation = best. Space, the final frontier...
#WeirdEd
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Q news today 7/14 said those who eat more than 8 F&V per day are happier. What is your fave fruit or vegie? Do you eat 8/day?
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A2 The beach!!! Sun, water, sand, and time w fam is my recharge.
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nathan_stevens
He kinda walked into that one.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@jenfromri
#WeirdEd
They're the best way to get around. I do 90% of my commuting on my bike.
TTMobile_us
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
is now trending in USA, ranking 40
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
#WeirdEd
I've been doing a re-watch of TOS and it's so great too.
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Hahahahahahahaha I want a legit answer to this
@TheWeirdTeacher
#weirded
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#weirded
Yeah, thats what supervisors said,but Id like to think Ive gotten better since starting,so was stubborn lol
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2: Tattoo number nine and books to read.
#WeirdEd
chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2 doing it...vacationing with the fam and kickstarting a new me attitude
#WeirdEd
HadiArchitect
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
FREE FOLLOWERSβ
https://t.co/eL06vZWJvO
#HollywoodDivas
#WeirdEd
Maluta
#massaction
Abby Wambach Boris Johnson
#WeAreTheLeft
Ibushi
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I'm sure you ride safely too. But I see sooo many that don't.
#weirded
cpantneytechie2
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
How are you able to keep up with all of the latest technology while being a classroom teacher?
#WeirdEd
treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2: Trip to Canada.... Now love Canada.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
What books?
https://t.co/P0slrhDbTQ
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2: Tattoo number nine and books to read.
#WeirdEd
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2 I just look forward to spending time with Leo (here you go,
@nathan_stevens
)
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/XJ8jkIEeeP
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@cpantneytechie2
#WeirdEd
This is a good Q, let's hold onto it. I'll get it in a minute
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Biggest secret in ed: Everyone cries. What happened and how else did you deal with it?
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I was wondering the same thing!
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
The new guy on our team rides one. Kids saw and thought it was mine. Impressed I rode in heels!
#WeirdEd
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
I love NOLA so so much
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@jenfromri
#WeirdEd
Yup. Full face helmet, good boots, armored gloves and jacket, jeans and chaps. I'm too pretty to not.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nathan_stevens
Leo pics are always a good thing!
#WeirdEd
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Not to put a damper on your fun thing!
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A2 Friday concerts in midtown Next month, a sibling trip to W.Va to see some cousins.
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
@MrsL_Teaches
I am in π¦πΊ
#family
#friends
#tourist
#snow
#aussiefoods
#weirded
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@melsa777
I would LOVE a new tattoo this summer! I was just talking with my daughter about adding one!!
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
so satisfying
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/kEW0xXs0mh
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
Which is why I love you. Well, one of many reasons.
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
you's a real one
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
umm Notice and Note by Beers and Probst, Start with Why by
@simonsinek
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@treverreeh
#WeirdEd
Nice, which part?
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A2: Spending a lot time watching my tween do this:
#weirded
https://t.co/QbqVbY1s58
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
Does taking a chunk of time off in the summer help or hurt our jobs?
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@LitcoachLaurie
#WeirdEd
Water polo is a fantastic sport! I wish my HS had had a team.
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nathan_stevens
π
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@melsa777
I thought there were only 2 acceptable books to read. Both of them have teach in the title
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
#WeirdEd
Local cover bands?
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#weirded
Although part of it's that Gym/physical games arent a strength of mine
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
Depends on the person. I donβt do a lot outside of the school day during the school year, either. And Iβm pretty awesome.
#WeirdEd
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A2: Netflix binging, too. GOT, OITNB, Bloodline, Marcella
#weirded
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
@nathan_stevens
I hope your baby has better sleep habits than mine π
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
@shadow_uzumaki
And drinks. Everyone drinks. Or they are not doing it right.
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
@melsa777
Touche.
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
me, too! I almost moved there after college. FAVORITE city
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Oh, I gotta know more about the New Me Attitude thing.
https://t.co/mpELAm46AU
chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A2 doing it...vacationing with the fam and kickstarting a new me attitude
#WeirdEd
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A2: on vacation in Northern WI right now!
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/JPul0GYG5D
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
ah right...I've only read one of those...don't have the second.
#WeirdEd
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A2: Reading trashy novels
#weirded
https://t.co/R8B9De3GRG
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@cpantneytechie2
want me to handle that one
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@MrsL_Teaches
@nathan_stevens
#Leoneversleeps
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LitcoachLaurie
Ha ha! Ours is badass!
#WeirdEd
MarciaDressel
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Lamenting the fade of my first (henna) tattoo. That felt like summer.
#weirded
https://t.co/0y9lTRIAFV
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@melsa777
I would LOVE a new tattoo this summer! I was just talking with my daughter about adding one!!
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@cpantneytechie2
#WeirdEd
Patience, oh bearded one.
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A2: I forgot...We have KISS tickets! I've never seen them in concert!
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
@TheWeirdTeacher
No Whichever group is doing the morning news This Friday is Lonestar Free BBQ from breakfast, too
treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Quebec City and Kingston, ON
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@shadow_uzumaki
My friends who are still in the classroom can drink me under the table.
#weirded
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@keelybshannon
#weirded
I'm strictly non-alcoholic. Got issues w/ alcohol that keep me away from it XD
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
winning is not the most important part - modelling effort/participation allows other to feel comfortable
#weirded
#keepitup
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
I often wondered where people from California went on vacation. That looks a lot like my backyard.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
#WeirdEd
I saw them on their retirement tour ten years ago!
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
I'm watching Into the Woods@right now...great movie!
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
@TheWeirdTeacher
Last week I saw Scott Stapp of Creed, although it was shortened bc of the tragic news of the day
chargerrific
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@chargerrific
learned a lot about myself recently- just trying to be more positive and yet firmly stick to goals when pushed back
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@cpantneytechie2
I am all business now
#weirded
https://t.co/qkMq5hOsMf
mstechie17
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A2 Spur of the moment trip to the Grand Canyon
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
#WeirdEd
Ah man, I can't even make a Creed joke to follow that with now.
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I saw Ozzy retire TWICE!
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
@nathan_stevens
but he's just sooo cute!
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
I'm watching Into the Woods right now...great movie!
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Behavioral issues are hard, esp without proper training. Don't be afraid to look weak bc you asked for help.
#weirded
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
haha well, a lot of staycations. We have family cottage up here. Where are you?
#WeirdEd
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
I need the break to recharge but the transitions are hard. And I do a lot of learning. That helps.
#weirded
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A2: Building a house!
#weirded
https://t.co/eM0WLaikm2
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
For the next Q I saw
@cpantneytechie2
aska good one a few minutes ago so we'll go with hers. Here it comes.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
Iβm always reading, learning, connecting. Itβs just not labeled as such.
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@AwesomeScience
#weirded
By Celestia, I try. but they're all stuck in I wanna play Warrior/Dodgeball all the time-mode!
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
Northwest Indiana... hating winters here more and more each year.
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
.
@TheWeirdTeacher
I sure one will come to you With Arms Wide Open
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
@keelybshannon
Well that's excusable.
#WeirdEd
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Hi...jumping in late here. Kerry from CA
#weirded
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@MrsL_Teaches
@nathan_stevens
At my age, I'm the one who has trouble sleeping. Haha!
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
Q3 A3 Writing
@cueinc
blog (
https://t.co/1unPTmNlvL
) helps me a LOT.
https://t.co/c23WbfBLBd
cpantneytechie2
Jul 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
How are you able to keep up with all of the latest technology while being a classroom teacher?
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#weirded
Yeah, next time I was in Gym, I had a glacially-slow pace that it was boring. I needed it, tbh
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@kerryensberg
#WeirdEd
Hi Kerry! it's a madhouse tonight so just jump in wherever you see an opening.
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
A2 since no one else has said it
#PokemonGO
#gottacatchemall
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/obvBrIltDP
MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
A2: camping w/fam in Tahoe at DL Bliss SP. Paddling hiking eating sleeping. No cell reception.
#unplugged
#WeirdEd
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
you're always welcome to visit CA. I'm in San Diego. I almost went to Notre Dame. Opted for Univ CA San Diego
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
@MsVenturino
Hawaii, Florida, or other continents.
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
A3: My district is very tech-heavy. Lots of support and trainings. Also connecting with other great Ts to get ideas from.
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
@TheWeirdTeacher
these are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise its continuing mission 2 explore strange new worlds
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@keelybshannon
#weirded
Totally fine, I understand the desire to drink, though. Felt the urge to give in a few times
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
A3 I count on all of you for that now.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A3 Being in the CUE Rock Star circles and keeping my ear to the group here helps. But I'm in the minority I think.
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
A3: ISTE is a good place to freshen up...Twitter and word of mouth. Stay active and keep learning.
#WeirdEd
treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
A3: I love new stuff...hard to keep myself entertained in the classroom.
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@mrburkemath
#weirded
Aw man, scrolled down thinking to follow up on an Assassin Creed joke... XD
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Love Q3! It was also on my list. I have no idea esp since I have no tech in my classroom. Makes me nervous that I'm way behind.
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
So how do you find time to write the blog? Not to mention
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
#WeirdEd
Do you feel like you're getting the Latest at those PDs?
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
A3 and I'm slightly worried I'll fall behind since I've taken some time off for Leo. So keep me in the loop :)
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
A3: We also have a two-day tech conference every summer with breakout sessions about everything.
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
@cueinc
And being on Twitter with all of us...
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
#WeirdEd
I'm up late every night.
TechieTcher
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
@cpantneytechie2
All business? When did that nonsense happen?
#WeirdEd
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
A3: I subscribe to blog posts that keep me updated! such ashttp://blog.cue.org/ &
https://t.co/HS3IUFIBt5
#WeirdEd
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@AwesomeScience
I'm hiking/walking a lot these days...and catching Mankeys.
#weirded
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@jenfromri
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
he never sleeps. He's a vampire.
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@TechieTcher
@TheWeirdTeacher
@cpantneytechie2
I like to screw with people at ISTE and change my look
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Honestly, yes.We have awesome tech support and tech integration people.Itβs just how much you want to get from it.
#WeirdEd
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
A3: Twitters, CUE, my
#col16
cohort, and good friends! I love it when people push what I'm able to do
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I'm thinking next time we try this we do it on Blab....hmmm
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
A3: Our fabulous tech coach
@DougieFreshTech
helps a lot, but I'm not as innovative as I could be.
#weirded
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#weirded
Although,thinking back on it,it wasnt even one of my worst Gym days,but it just happened to be last straw
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
Sounds really helpful to have that built in to your schedule.
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@LitcoachLaurie
@DougieFreshTech
#WeirdEd
I approve, he is tastefully named.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
Youβre here on Twitter so that goes a long way in keeping you up on things.
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
Because youβre in the wrong time zone.
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A3. I use those Interweb thingies to look at the new techno-loogies and learn the new buzzwords!
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@melsa777
I agree! ISTE- Twitter and
@SkypeClassroom
are my go to's for resources!
#WeirdEd
AwesomeScience
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@cpantneytechie2
A3
@twitter
feeds, blogs,
#NotatISTE16
less sleep, personal PD over summer
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
#WeirdEd
Careful.... ;)
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Oh yes please!
#WeirdEd
TechieTcher
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@TheWeirdTeacher
@cpantneytechie2
Keep em on their toes?
#WeirdEd
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
And up early the next day.
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@jenfromri
It is. We have a dedicated tech integration specialist for our campus.
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
I'm in the wrong time zone for this chat. Surprised I'm still up
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
Buzzwordsβ¦yum!
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
My bad.
#WeirdEd
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A3 Never know what you'll stumble upon by listening. You'll just have to try something new and just "wing it". It just might stick.
#weirded
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A3 I m just a freaky genius and know where tech is going
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I've never done a blab...
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
Itβs summer soβ¦
#WeirdEd
racheltyne1
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
I'm not in a c/room atm so Twitter has become my best PL. Depend on blogs and chats
@TheWeirdTeacher
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
You know within the first week of school, there will be a PD w some "expert" who'll spout stuff like We Should Know
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
He's not teaching kids FOR the future, he's teaching them FROM the future!
https://t.co/AlpC4dF8h4
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A3 I m just a freaky genius and know where tech is going
#WeirdEd
alerym71
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
NEW FOLLOWERS β‘
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#RHONY
#ESPYS
Hail Mary
#FlippingOut
#WeirdEd
#HollywoodDivas
#ohedchat
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@racheltyne1
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
same here :)
#WeirdEd
alerym71
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
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#ESPYS
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
Because how in the world did we survive without it?
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
@cueinc
Twitter & I get a lot of SmartBriefs. How do I connect with CUE and ISTE?!
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@jenfromri
@LTaylorELA
Eastern.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
#WeirdEd
Depending on what you want I can be your CUE connection. ISTE is a conference, so google the site and register
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
@MsVenturino
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
Same here. If my daughter only slept later...
#weirded
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
Edcamp are good for tech. Ts sharing w/Ts.
#weirded
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
@nolagirlfromtx
That has nothing to do with what we teach. Because they have never taught.
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
oh chewy... This chat is home.
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/rxiAOOYELc
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
I dunno Good thing they stopped teaching after 2 yrs in the library so they could tell all us about it
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@slm12
I have been taking a chat break this summer
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Ok, let's see....
@nathan_stevens
do you have a Q for
@LTaylorELA
and
@nolagirlfromtx
I won't regret asking you to ask?
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@MsVenturino
Thank you for the follow Mari! π Enjoy the rest of
#weirded
. It's a interesting one tonight.
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@mrburkemath
Always interesting to see who asks about tech and who laughs at the idea of time/money/support for it.
#weirded
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
I want a CUE connection tooooo!
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@slm12
Iβm selective about the ones I participate in.
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
Here's hoping ISTE goes to Minnesota within my lifetime
#WeirdEd
treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
EdCamps are AMAZING!
#weirded
https://t.co/mXEZNnQYG0
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
Edcamp are good for tech. Ts sharing w/Ts.
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
@MrsL_Teaches
#WeirdEd
Grrrrrl, you know
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@melsa777
@TheWeirdTeacher
Blab? I downloaded it. I might have once ... Don't remember
#WeirdEd
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
Yes - even if formal PD is lacking other Ts can go a long way toward helping keep up.
#weirded
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
@edtechteam
has great summits. Sign up for those.
#shamelessplug
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
What's the benefit of having a cue connection?
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
@melsa777
@TheWeirdTeacher
I think my kids used it a few times.
#WeirdEd
MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
A3: trying to keep up with the latest and greatest only leads 2 stress. Let S's experiment w/ tech 2 figure what works best 4 them
#WeirdEd
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
Correction.
#WeirdEd
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
sorry- couldn't help myself! lol
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I want to know more things about tech and keeping current in my practice!
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@melsa777
#WeirdEd
I dunno. I can show you around at conferences pretty much.
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
how do you get your students more engaged in the material you are teaching?
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
Next year San Antonio then Chicago. Yay!
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@MrScottMarsden
Yep. Kids learn it, teach it to other kids.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
Chat after chat.
#WeirdEd
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
@edtechteam
I love
#gafesummit
! Lots of incredible people & learning
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I was famous last year with my interview with
@misspollock
...
#iste2015
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Q4
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
A4 WITH POKEMONS!
https://t.co/ji9tRqd0rS
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
how do you get your students more engaged in the material you are teaching?
#WeirdEd
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@gruffcorn13
ππ
#WeirdEd
sitisol48427316
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
MORE FOLLOWERSβ
https://t.co/oH0NFbt3Bp
The Cool Kids
#FoundOnSaleAtWalmart
#Wahlburgers
#SherwoodFire
#massaction
#ESPYS
#WeirdEd
shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
#weirded
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
Wait, so at 2017, there may be HamiltonChicago Tix & ISTE? Whoa.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
A4: Depends on the age. Itβs easy to tell with the littles. Excitement, curiosity, drive, itβs all there.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A4 I guide the curriculum, that's my job. So I try to find freedom within those restraints. That's the engaging part. Make a Thing.
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@mrburkemath
@melsa777
@TheWeirdTeacher
Seen it here but not participated.
#weirded
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@slm12
I'm like doing 5 Twitter ones! Not sure how that happened.
#WeirdEd
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
A4 I try to make it relevant. I also ask them to create lessons and teach for me.
#lessworkforme
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
And remember that not every single lesson is going to be a Thing. But enough of them will be.We do our very best.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
@nolagirlfromtx
@mrburkemath
@melsa777
#WeirdEd
I've done one or two, it's cool program. Would be good for this format
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
A4: VIRTUAL field-trips! & More Virtual field-trips! Check out
@SkypeClassroom
& then with Pokemon also!
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
@nolagirlfromtx
How much would teachers hate me if I accepted an offer?
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
Love having kids teach the class! I do this several times a year to shake things up.
#WeirdEd
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
A4: allow for choice, use technology and be excited!
#WeirdEd
MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
if your S's bring smartphones to class you have tech in yr class.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Follow-up to this- Is there an age gate on the lesson creation thing? Can the littles do it?
https://t.co/3xNNW6IsF2
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
A4 I try to make it relevant. I also ask them to create lessons and teach for me.
#lessworkforme
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@slm12
I was modding 6 chats this time last year
#WeirdEd
LitcoachLaurie
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
A4: "Everything's an Argument" Debate & argumentative writing re ANYTHING. letting them express opinions is what they do best!
#weirded
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@shadow_uzumaki
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MrsL_Teaches
Wait, Chicago?!?!?! Yeah, I can go to that one!
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@MrScottMarsden
@MonicaKonrath
#WeirdEd
This is how I sneak around not having enough computers.
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
A4. I trick them! Sometimes. Make it into a game--they don't realize they're learning.
#weirded
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
of course littles can do it! Give them some guidelines and set them free.
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
My second graders can. Probably end of year first as well. Doesnβt hurt to try.
#WeirdEd
treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
A4: use stuff they are interested in... Used Clash Royale in math to engage.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@kerryensberg
#WeirdEd
What age? I have mixed feelings on the tricking them into learning this, but I do it too.
MsVenturino
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
oooh tell me more!
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@TheWeirdTeacher
And even if it doesnβt work as planned, theyβve sure had fun.
#WeirdEd
GeorgeBrix5
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I'm up late every night. MORE >>
https://t.co/F2LxIzWhmq
GeorgeBrix5
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
All business? When did that nonsense happen?
#WeirdEd
MORE >>
https://t.co/F2LxIzWhmq
GeorgeBrix5
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A3: I subscribe to blog posts that keep me updated! such as &
#WeirdEd
MORE >>
https://t.co/F2LxIzWhmq
GeorgeBrix5
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
I'm hiking/walking a lot these days...and catching Mankeys.
#weirded
MORE >>
https://t.co/F2LxIzWhmq
GeorgeBrix5
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
he never sleeps. He's a vampire.
#WeirdEd
MORE >>
https://t.co/F2LxIzWhmq
GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
@LTaylorELA
@nathan_stevens
So disappointed. PokΓ©mon are like sheep. One or many, it's the same.
#weirded
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A4: I'm hoping to learn how to teach with Minecraft this year...I got the Pokemon thing down (sort of) on to the Minecraft...
#WeirdEd
MissShuganah
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
Missed most of
#weirded
because Kid O comes first.
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Just saying ... this method does not engage them in using graphing calculators ...
https://t.co/OYRhxYt3q4
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Make sure to report the spammers as you see them.
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
#WeirdEd
no limits! Our first graders w/ disabilities create lessons w/ their peers!
https://t.co/wZCIfHz52c
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Follow-up to this- Is there an age gate on the lesson creation thing? Can the littles do it?
https://t.co/3xNNW6IsF2
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
A4 I try to make it relevant. I also ask them to create lessons and teach for me.
#lessworkforme
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
You donβt have to trick the littles.Theyβll buy whatever youβre selling as long as youβre excited.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@kerryensberg
#WeirdEd
I teach 5th too!
#SmellyBoysHighFive
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@LTaylorELA
Yes, but with more practice and guidelines first.
#weirded
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Loving all the emphasis on student choice. What kind of guidance do you think needs to go with that?
#weirded
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
so true
#WeirdEd
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A4 I teach Physics & have a lot of inquiry learning, labs, activities, and real life problems. Science is easy to make exciting!
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
5th is the BEST year! even if it smells sometimes...
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
The littles can do anything. More than the bigs and better attitude.
#WeirdEd
FlerDavid
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
A3. I use those Interweb thingies to look at the new techno-loogies and learn the new buzzwords! MORE >>
https://t.co/pSuQJ5rK2K
FlerDavid
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
I agree! ISTE- Twitter and are my go to's for resources!
#WeirdEd
MORE >>
https://t.co/pSuQJ5rK2K
FlerDavid
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Careful.... ;) MORE >>
https://t.co/pSuQJ5rK2K
FlerDavid
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A3 feeds, blogs,
#NotatISTE16
less sleep, personal PD over summer
#weirded
MORE >>
https://t.co/pSuQJ5rK2K
FlerDavid
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
Oh yes please!
#WeirdEd
MORE >>
https://t.co/pSuQJ5rK2K
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Is this a joke or is it time for me to push back?
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@kerryensberg
#WeirdEd
I think this is where I'm coming down too. But I still use "trick" when slipping fun into lessons.
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A4 A little quote I saw earlier in
@TheWeirdTeacher
book came to me when I saw this q. Good ts find a way.
#weirded
https://t.co/2drvSmoHob
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@TheWeirdTeacher
this is true. Littles don't give too much attitude
#WeirdEd
sitisol48427316
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
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Cedric Alexander
#SuitsPremiere
#WeirdEd
#PokemonGoMadeMe
#WeAreTheLeft
Ibushi
#MrRobot
DL Hughley
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
I've taught 3-8 and love 5th!
#weirded
NoahBennet3
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
NEW FOLLOWERS β‘
#RHONY
#ESPYS
Hail Mary
#FlippingOut
#WeirdEd
#HollywoodDivas
#ohedchat
#MrRobot
MORE >>
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TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Wait, I quoted Jimmy Dugan in my book? I'm hilarious. (I honestly don't remember writing that)
https://t.co/NvSTYtaV2e
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
A4 A little quote I saw earlier in
@TheWeirdTeacher
book came to me when I saw this q. Good ts find a way.
#weirded
https://t.co/2drvSmoHob
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@jenfromri
Good classroom management is a must. Strong sense of community, personal responsibility first.
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Just saw 5 magically appear in under a second
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@mrburkemath
#WeirdEd
Me too.
Robcat17
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@jenfromri
#WeirdEd
As little as possible...
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
And teens smell a trick. Genuine enthusiasm is much more compelling.
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
I think the older kids are more cynical, yes?
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
@TheWeirdTeacher
@kerryensberg
Try high school! So ripe!
#WeirdEd
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@ChristineMonge
@TheWeirdTeacher
They love everything and every day is the best day ever.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@kerryensberg
#WeirdEd
You have to sell the trick differently sometimes. But they still love joy and play.
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
Good point - I think the community needs to be in place first so Ss feel safe taking risks.
#weirded
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@gruffcorn13
I do MinecraftEdu. Not the new one (Minecraft Education). The kids love love love it.
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Who has a good Q? Time for one or two more I think
Robcat17
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
#WeirdEd
When done right! (Always hated doing experiments where I already knew the answer!)
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@ChristineMonge
@TheWeirdTeacher
Easier to gage what's happening. 6yos give attitude for good reason.16yos are just 16.
#weirded
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@jenfromri
No teaching can happen until that's solid.
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@jenfromri
I use Google for everything, that way I can see what they are doing at all times and can guide.
#WeirdEd
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
haha sure you do. Who wouldn't remember quoting the great Jimmy Dugan?
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@choosito
#WeirdEd
"Avoid the clap"
mstechie17
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
If you had to teach a different grade level...what grade level would you teach?
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
Q: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie pop?
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
Wow I must have asked a great question? Good job ace
#WeirdEd
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Why did you stay when it got hard?
#weirded
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
How can you relate jury duty to teaching?
#WeirdEd
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
I refuse to teach middle school. But I love the hs kids. They are still cute
#WeirdEd
jenfromri
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
#weirded
When have you decided not to use a particular tool rather than shoehorn it into your teaching?
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@jenfromri
@nolagirlfromtx
A community that fails frequently & learns how to problem solve while taking more risks is my goal!
#WeirdEd
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@nolagirlfromtx
Novelty is key.
#WeirdEd
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
#WeirdEd
I like this one, let's go with it for Q5 A5 I want to teach high school drama. Shakespeare n stuff.
https://t.co/8vUUNoTi3p
mstechie17
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
If you had to teach a different grade level...what grade level would you teach?
#WeirdEd
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
"Are we still doing phrasing?" -- Archer
#WeirdEd
https://t.co/eV41KnnL0O
keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Why did you stay when it got hard?
#weirded
TheWeirdTeacher
- Moderator
Jul 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
#WeirdEd
Because I don't know what else I would do. This is all I want to do, aside from writing.
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
@TheWeirdTeacher
Because I had to believe it was going to get better!
#WeirdEd
kerryensberg
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
High School history and English. I've considered it.
#weirded
https://t.co/boCqcwTwG1
mstechie17
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
If you had to teach a different grade level...what grade level would you teach?
#WeirdEd
nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
How do you think the next administration will tackle education
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
I've been writing.
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treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
A5: Art or Computer class preferably high school. Would love to teach coding.
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
A5: Iβd love to try middle school. The independence, the passion, the self-direction.
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Oh you would be PERFECT at my school!
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It's going to happen...
TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
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Hopefully following ESSA's set-up for less testing and more making.
jenfromri
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Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Well high schoolers excel at drama. jk I love them.
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gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A6: I would teach kids that needed to finish their credits to graduate- but don't to well in archaic Tchr settings. (It happens)
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
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I would teach middle school. Sort of cheating here bc I taught it before & loved how inquisitive they were
https://t.co/GBpTm3zaUS
mstechie17
Jul 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
If you had to teach a different grade level...what grade level would you teach?
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
Youβd be a great drama teacher.
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@mstechie17
What would be your first production? Explain your answer, please.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
air am bringing the serious Qs tonight?
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
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How do you recover from burning out?
TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
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NEW PLAN! For the last seven minutes it's a free-for-all. Tweet Qs, answer Qs, get in conversation. Mix and mingle. GO!
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
No you don't. Go high school. Much easier!
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There is no passion in ms.
choosito
Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
will you remember that timeless quote tomorrow?
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https://t.co/J7NfPiQ4t0
TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
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You always bring good Qs, serious and otherwise.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
Here's another great one from Art.
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https://t.co/EAp1cKs92b
artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4: In whose shoes do you wish you could actually walk, just for a single day, as a teacher?
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
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How do u feel abt hugging Ss at end of day?
LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
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keep going without me, I have a Leo situation to diffuse. Brb
MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
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A5 my BS is early childhood. I'd love to teach gen ed pre-k. Lay the foundation for learning & have tons and tons and tons of fun!
TheEdsaneT
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Q6: why did Amanda Rogers forget it was time for
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almost an hour ago?
TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
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Remembering that it's not the end of the world. Stepping away. Doing Not Teaching. Hobbies save lives.
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
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What do you provide to challenge your high ability students? I always feel that they aren't challenged enough.
nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
Sweet little Leo
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Do something else. I taught a different grade, at a different school, and then yoga, and it was all still teaching.
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@nolagirlfromtx
I teach ms.7th. There is passion but not about school.
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@TheEdsaneT
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She doesn't love me any more. *sads*
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@TheWeirdTeacher
We do Shakespeare in the Grotto every year. The Doug version would be epic!
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Beginning, middle, and end. The day they tell me to stop is the day I quit.
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
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Goooood Q! Anyone?
https://t.co/pCkcMArn4A
MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
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What do you provide to challenge your high ability students? I always feel that they aren't challenged enough.
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@TheEdsaneT
Meh. I've done that at least three times in the past 2 months.
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jenfromri
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Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@Robcat17
Agreed, but I don't think we should avoid being "too nice". I want to create a community, not be a prison guard.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@TheEdsaneT
because you were dreaming of the questions that nathan would ask
#duh
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melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
A5: I would want to teach high school anything .
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Some people go back and some don't. You'll stay burnt out longer if you keep trying to fake it though.
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GeoJo22
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
Some kids need it.
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
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Nope. No. You're a man teacher. Cover your ass. They can hug you, don't hug back.
gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
I have to admit that .......I'm a hugger...
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
currently
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#heshouldbesleeping
#whoamikidding
https://t.co/WfSNzjpke0
MrScottMarsden
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
A5: I teach 9-12 and am planning on tching 3 digital storytelling/film making wrkshps to T's in my county
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
I would say
@korytellers
She is always so optimistic, supportive, and high energy. How does she do it?
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@ChristineMonge
@nolagirlfromtx
Middle school needs people like you. Take it if the chance arises.
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Art A4: Iβd love to switch places with Doug for a day.
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LTaylorELA
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
Leo currently is broken out in hives.
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
This was the most fun and slightly chaotic
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. Everyone had so many great ideas and questions! Also, I LOLed a lot at the side convos
ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@GeoJo22
@nolagirlfromtx
True. And plenty of drama that Doug could re-direct.
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treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MonicaKonrath
give them choice!!
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shadow_uzumaki
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
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But how abt as a male T? I'm a dude,but my 6th Grd T,she hugged us as goodbye, affected me + want to do same
mrburkemath
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@shadow_uzumaki
Indeed I keep my arms at my sides and don't move
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MonicaKonrath
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
I was told at my 1st job not to hug students but as a parent, I struggle w that bc kids need hugs.
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TheEdsaneT
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
definitely not the right answer!
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@shadow_uzumaki
It's illegal here. As a man, especially, go with whatever your district tells you to do.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
come kid mommy needs 3 more minutes
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@MonicaKonrath
Projects, self-guided research, extensions on what we are doing. Iβm getting better at this.
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melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@TheEdsaneT
umm good question...the better question is, why didn't
@melsa777
remind her?
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MrsL_Teaches
Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
@shadow_uzumaki
I could get down w being a fitness instructor- Pilates or Yoga. My two faves. Would LOVE to do that
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ChristineMonge
Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@melsa777
It's the best!
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WillGrayson14
Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
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Good question, Art... I think I'd learn a lot in
@TheJLV
's shoes.
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artlaflamme
Jul 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4: In whose shoes do you wish you could actually walk, just for a single day, as a teacher?
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@LTaylorELA
@nathan_stevens
Oh no!
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@MonicaKonrath
@korytellers
Itβs the cape.
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TheEdsaneT
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@melsa777
yeah that's right! Why not? What kind of friend are you?
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@nolagirlfromtx
@shadow_uzumaki
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We're guilty first in those situations. Always, no matter what the truth is. Best to be smart.
melsa777
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@TheEdsaneT
#horrible
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jenfromri
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Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Jeez, lots of spam tonight.
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nolagirlfromtx
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@keelybshannon
@ChristineMonge
Iβd have to get certified. Iβm EC-4.
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nathan_stevens
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@shadow_uzumaki
I am a side hugger. I turn a little when they come in for a hug
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keelybshannon
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@MrsL_Teaches
@shadow_uzumaki
I love yoga and teaching yoga. It's a great side gig, but it's not the answer to teacher burnout.
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gruffcorn13
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
A5: Somedays I just want to walk barefoot- and do things the way I know they should be done for kids. ...
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treverreeh
Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@TheWeirdTeacher
@TheJLV
@artlaflamme
would like to go through school as a student in our school.
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TheWeirdTeacher
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Jul 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@jenfromri
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Report it all. It'll make a dent, maybe