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MrsMurat Oct 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hey, #RuralEdChat How has your week been?

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I can't wait to see this. #ruraledchat #positivestress

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kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Glad to be back, #ruraledchat. My week has been great, besides the fact I am getting over being sick. Getting pretty cold here in Ohio.

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

No stress here. Right? #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Can't believe it's just Tuesday! *Reminds self--it's a marathon, not a sprint* #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Glad you're back, Cameron. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

That's right. One step at a time. #RuralEdChat

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try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Still new at the job, just about have my feet under me. The rainy months are starting to move in here in Western WA. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Welcome back, Matt! #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

So glad to see everyone back tonight. Our first question will be here before our sighs can be heard. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT

** Q1 ** Stress can be a positive force. Describe a time in which being stressed helped you. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#ruraledchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1) Sometimes the deadline is the only thing that gets me started. :) #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Great example. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Currently, actually! Trying balance graduate school and student teaching has led to much stress, but I am using that to motivate me!

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1) Some stress always does me well prepping for job interviews: it keeps me mindful and focused on presenting my best self #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Same here. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Stress can cause us to find solutions we didn't know existed. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

This. We have to find solutions where we were not before looking #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Stress can cause us to find solutions we didn't know existed. #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@TG_Neil #RuralEdChat It can help us to delegate or ask for help.

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Stress can cause us to find solutions we didn't know existed. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Raises the bar for "good enough", which is never bad #RuralEdChat

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SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1: Stress keeps us from getting comfortable with routine. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT

** Q1 ** Stress can be a positive force. Describe a time in which being stressed helped you. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1b: Stress can also provide us an opportunity to go beyond our own expectations. #RuralEdChat

sa_watkins Oct 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A1: Communication is always stressful for me. I recently committed to finding a solution and found #ClassTag! #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A1c: Stress can also cause us to find a way to change why we're feeling stressed...to keep it from recurring. #RuralEdchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Can also help us know when it is time to "cut bait." #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Our second question will be here before we can finish wringing our hands. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I always use stressful times as a moment to reflect on what I can alter to reduce stress in the future. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A1c: Stress can also cause us to find a way to change why we're feeling stressed...to keep it from recurring. #RuralEdchat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT

1. I often think of the example of Spielberg's Jaws. The animatronic shark didn't work right so they had 2 improvise. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT

** Q2 ** How can we help our students see stress as a positive instead of a negative? #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT

2. So lots of super-tense scenes of anticipation w/ no shark, but effective scares. Innovation from desperation. #ruraledchat

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SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2: Students can learn to avoid stress by learning from past mistakes that cause stress. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT

** Q2 ** How can we help our students see stress as a positive instead of a negative? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2: By giving them reasons to be positively stressed. So often the stress we put on students comes from putative things 1/ #RuralEdchat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A1: I suppose we could argue stess can lead to empathy/humanity. #ruraledchat

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kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

But if we give them something good to stress about, it can change their perceptions 2/2 #RuralEdchat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Stress too. Argh to stressful typos #ruraledchat

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EduGladiators Oct 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#EduGladiators wraps October series on Ss Engagement SATURDAY w/@TopDogTeaching on #flexibleseating #RuralEdChat #scichat #sdedchat #ADEChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Question number three will be here before we can grow a tree. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A2 by designing projects, activities, etc, with some stress, such as a tight deadline, and allowing for failure. #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A2: Hesitate 2 call it stress, but I encourage students 2 C academic struggle as analagous 2 muscle strain training 4 a sport. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

** Q3 ** Dealing with stress is a learned skill. Give an example of how we (Ts & Ss) deal with stress. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I like this! You need to train, you need to rest, and you need to show up for game day - all the same in sports and academia. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3: I eat my feelings and veg in front of the idiot box. Not helpful? #truthhurts #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3: We don't use the word 'failure' in my class. We make mistakes. We can learn from mistakes. Make corrections, move forward. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3: I have two moods - the stress motivates me to work mood and the sit in front of TV with video games and snack all day mood #RuralEdchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

To Do list is broken up into Now/Coming Soon/Future and posted on a 3' x 5' white bd in my office. I try to see daily progress #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Same here. #RuralEdChat

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SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3: I am a stress eater--not very healthy. Keep the donuts away from me! #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

** Q3 ** Dealing with stress is a learned skill. Give an example of how we (Ts & Ss) deal with stress. #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A3: Oldie but goodie. Imagine the worst that could happen then work up from there. On the other hand, don't borrow trouble. #ruraledchat

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try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A3 Chocolate. Oh man, there are these Pumpkin Pie M&Ms out right now... #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A3) I have started making myself mochas in the office. I gave up added sugar last April... #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A3: If its a really stressful day, Resees cups help save the day. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A3b More productively, to-do lists are my main way out of most stressful predicaments. #RuralEdChat

SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

The best feeling is when you cross that last item off your list! #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@try_rebooting #RuralEdChat Yes, and if that thing I just did wasn't on the list, it is going on just so I can mark it out!

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A3b More productively, to-do lists are my main way out of most stressful predicaments. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Both for big projects and big tests, "to do" and "to study" keeps Ss (and me) on track #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Why I keep paper lists more than e-lists. Eventually, space runs out on the paper :) #RuralEdChat

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SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT

If I do something NOT on my to-do list, I add it to the bottom and immediately cross it off. #whatevergetsyouthroughtheday #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Our fourth question is on the way. I really hope you can stay. #RuralEdchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT

** Q4 ** What are your favorite stress reduction techniques to share with your students? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A4: I haven't really had an opportunty to practice any, as my MT runs a very low-stress class (too low stress for me) but, 1/ #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I look forward to hearing some! 2/2 #ruraledchat

SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A4: Walking. #ruraledchat

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SHuggins67 Oct 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4: My students like it when I play the Kid President Pep Talk. #ruraledchat

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SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A4) When I taught littles, we did yoga. With my undergrads I read books like the one below at midterm! #RuralEdChat @peterhreynolds

SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A4: Start by tackling the easy items on your "stress list." It creates positive momentum to get the next thing done. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT

** Q4 ** What are your favorite stress reduction techniques to share with your students? #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Oct 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A4 Breathing. Planning. Music. Short, planning distractions. Reminders that mistakes are good and failure means learning. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I could see this being something you would do in class, @tchheartmind @OSUSocStudies #ssvpln #ruraledchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A4) When I taught littles, we did yoga. With my undergrads I read books like the one below at midterm! #RuralEdChat @peterhreynolds

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

"Low-hanging fruit" :) @SchulzScottA #RuralEdChat

SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A4: Start by tackling the easy items on your "stress list." It creates positive momentum to get the next thing done. #RuralEdChat
- TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  ** Q4 ** What are your favorite stress reduction techniques to share with your students? #RuralEdChat

j6panus Oct 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A4: I’m a procrastinator. But feel better when I get stuff done. Then I walk. Everyday 2-3 Miles.

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Our fifth and final question will be here as soon as I can think of it. Not a stressful situation at all. :-) #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

** Q5 ** The last time we talked about stress we ended with jokes. Why not do that again. Let's laugh around the world. #RuralEdChat

SchulzScottA Oct 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Me? Stressed? Never. #RuralEdChat

LitProfSuz Oct 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I have fallen off the list-making habit. I need to rebuild that habit so I get more done. I’m getting too forgetful. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A5: Why did the bike fall over? It was two tired. #RuralEdChat

j6panus Oct 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A5: knock-knock- who’s there? Avon Lady.. your doorbell is broken. 😱

LitProfSuz Oct 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#ruraledchat I’m assuming you then also know “I Am Yoga”

In reply to @SJ_Grubb, @peterhreynolds

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT

As #RuralEdChat comes to an end, I hope your week ahead has manageable stress and lots of fun.

LitProfSuz Oct 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4) My go-to app is @InsightTimer I love the community, guided meditations, and motivation to be still. #ruraledchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Don't own it...yet. :) #RuralEdChat

In reply to @LitProfSuz, @peterhreynolds

kingintheclass Oct 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Thanks for another great Tuesday night, #ruraledchat

LitProfSuz Oct 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

My teaching partner and I found this very funny - our students; not so much. (BTW - we are literacy teachers). #ruraledchat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q)What do you do when 50 zombies surround your house? A) Hope it's Halloween! 🎃 🎃 #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Oct 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Thanks for another great Tuesday night chat!

In reply to @TG_Neil

LitProfSuz Oct 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#ruraledchat One of my pre-service teachers borrowed it for her kinder practicum. She said it was amazing!

In reply to @SJ_Grubb, @peterhreynolds