#OREdChat Archive
Oregon gets an EdChat!! #OREdChat will run every Sunday from 8:30-9pm PST.
Sunday March 26, 2017
11:30 PM EDT
participatechat
Mar 26 @ 11:30 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#OREdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:30 PM EDT
Welcome to
#OrEdChat
! Please introduce yourself! We will start with Q1 in a few minutes :)
KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
Hi All. KathiSue, retired MS Principal in Oregon.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
Hey
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crew! Heather Marrs third grade teacher and EdTech Teacher Leader in Southern Oregon
tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:31 PM EDT
Hi
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! Tisha HS Culinary Tr & Lead Medford, OR!
ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:32 PM EDT
Hello all. Julie from Bend. I teach first grade .
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IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:32 PM EDT
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Eric Nichols chiming in from Burns, OR!
In reply to @hmarrs24
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
Hi Julie!! So fun to talk to you now that we've met f2f!!
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lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:33 PM EDT
Greetings to all! Lenette the Librarian/Reading Specialist from Louisiana, linking into learning.
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Laura, HS Eng/tech coach from MO. It's late for me so may not make the whole chat. Spring Break's over.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Hey
@lmhawkhill
So glad you are here!!
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In reply to @lmhawkhill
lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
Glad to be here Heather!
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In reply to @hmarrs24
IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:35 PM EDT
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If I'm tardy...Sorry. Watching
@trailblazers
vs
@Lakers
with my kiddoa
In reply to @hmarrs24, @trailblazers, @Lakers
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Q1 coming at ya
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A1: Never focus on the score but on the growth the Ss make throughout.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A1: I love the saying "Fail Forward" Teaching my Ss to learn from failure and let it propel them forward instead of stop them
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A1: Dianne jumping in late, Class motto of "Try Everything", Model how failure is just a step to success
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Q1 coming at ya
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:39 PM EDT
A. This is where I like individual meeting where I can say remember when that was hard? Now you've got it.
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IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
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State testing is stressful for many but the schoolwide focus must be on GROWTH. Must be loud & clear from top to bottom.
In reply to @hmarrs24
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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giveawaydowly
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
A. This is where I like individual meeting where I can say remember when that was hard? Now you've got it.
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A1: I get Ss out of comfort zone all year. They get better at handling new things/failure, mine & their own by this time.
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A1: Teach them to
#failforward
&
#reflectback
Share ur failure stories & the learning & growth- it's part of the process.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Q1 coming at ya
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A1. Love the concept of "yet"
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tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A1: Continuously modeling risk taking & sharing my own growth through trials & failure. Celebrate risk taking & growth.
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:42 PM EDT
A2: As admin, I had a T tell me I was a manager not a leader. It was my 1st year. I beat myself up a lot.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A1. What Cori just said, Fail better. Success is not final and failure is not fatal.
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:41 PM EDT
A1: Teach them to
#failforward
&
#reflectback
Share ur failure stories & the learning & growth- it's part of the process.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Q1 coming at ya
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A2: ALWAYS!! Have had many falls- have 2 not go down rabbit hole- instead always take the learning & grow forward
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A2: We had a walk-through a few weeks ago & an admin didn't get what we were doing. Made me ? my lesson. Ss response & creations...
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A2 cont. I had a great mentor that worked with me through the doubts.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A2 cont'd: reminded me that my lesson really did have value and engaged 100% of my Ss :)
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A2: We had a walk-through a few weeks ago & an admin didn't get what we were doing. Made me ? my lesson. Ss response & creations...
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A2: A bombed lesson for me is easier to endure than an admin not "getting it". The Ss are very forgiving & appreciate my efforts.
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A2: more self-doubt than care 2 admit. Have 2 get thru it so Ss see best way to handle failure is not to give up, but keep going
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
A2. Everytime I need to plan a fieldtrip I get that self-doubt. I just pray and plan like crazy.
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tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
A2: Having back to back classes allows me to quickly reflect and refine. My PLN gives me courage to continue to move forward.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
So powerful to share our experiences with them! They learn more from our example than anything!
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A2: more self-doubt than care 2 admit. Have 2 get thru it so Ss see best way to handle failure is not to give up, but keep going
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Time for Q2!
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:45 PM EDT
Creating culture of failure is not only ok, but a way to do better makes harder times easier for Ss
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In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Did you reflect & grow?
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In reply to @KathiSueSummers
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Here's Q3!
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Yes, I did. I was a principal for 10 years.
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In reply to @CoriOrlando1
MrsLedford6Eng
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Hey... saw you great people chatting and thought I'd drop by! I'm Jen from IN!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
Hey Jen! Glad you are here!! It's a great chat tonight!
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In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
YES!!!! My fav Gif'r Jenn is here! Thanks for joining in on
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!!!
In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:47 PM EDT
Sometimes Admin may not get what we do, but if the Ss are learning keep going, explain later
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In reply to @hmarrs24
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A3: I love playing with my Ss on field trips, sitting on the floor and playing games, competing with them on math games
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A shift in education to How Students Learn then to How We Teach. Hattie 2012. John Wooden also says:
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MrsLedford6Eng
Mar 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A2 I used to be very hard on myself and broke down in front of admin. I've come a long way in trying to use critics to motivate
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:48 PM EDT
I tell my 1st hour they're the test subjects and can help me improve my lesson for the other class. Ss ❤️ giving input.
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In reply to @tishrich
MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
That's a great benefit of secondary classes
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In reply to @tishrich
KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A3: I think my favorite time is when I spend time with kinders. They make me feel like a kid.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Here's Q3!
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IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
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A3: Never been a day that I've not acted like a kid! I do what I do because of my passion for it!
In reply to @hmarrs24
lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A3: During Christmas, we had lots of family games.We enjoyed the games & were really acting like kids in a candy store for prizes.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Here's Q3!
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A3: I think I may have danced w kinders in
@shannon_reitz
class...it just makes me happy. Reminds me to keep having fun!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Here's Q3!
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:49 PM EDT
My joy is sharing our work, celebrating makes me more playful
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MrsLedford6Eng
Mar 26 @ 11:50 PM EDT
I will definitely have to try that!
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In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A3: trying to act more like 1 at school, our
#makerspace
is great place to play, Ss see me creating with them
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Here's Q3!
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IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:50 PM EDT
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Not much better than spending time with kinders!
In reply to @KathiSueSummers
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
A3: Anyone else like to dance to the
@GoNoodle
videos with their kids?? Or is that just me? haha!
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In reply to @GoNoodle
MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
We play beat the teacher in
@GetKahoot
. They love it when I play.
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In reply to @hmarrs24, @GetKahoot
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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!
CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:52 PM EDT
Many of the Ts I work w know that I ❤️dancing...so
@GoNoodle
is standard!
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In reply to @GoNoodle
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
A3: Anyone else like to dance to the
@GoNoodle
videos with their kids?? Or is that just me? haha!
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In reply to @GoNoodle
ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:52 PM EDT
I intend to follow everyone tonight and grow my brain
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tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:52 PM EDT
A3:I laugh at myself a lot. Taking myself less seriously & being more playful, creates a more relaxed atmosphere. I love laughter.
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:52 PM EDT
A4: I always remind myself "Kids Come First."
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
A3: We act the age we teach, so with HS, it is fun to dab or use one of their expressions to get reactions. HS Ss are just fun.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
A4: I am working on getting better at saying No! Also, being present with my class. Making kid-focused decisions
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:53 PM EDT
A4: Remember our purpose is ALWAYS for our kids! So all of our work as edus is wrapped around that. Makes the hard work, easier.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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MrsLedford6Eng
Mar 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A3 My inner child is always visible! I will sing and dance with my Ss and do what I can to make learning a blast!
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lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A4: I always have the Ss as my Focus....Children Always First!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A4.To stay balanced I am becoming a connected educator. Connected educator - connected students.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A4. That's hard I rarely can separate the two. I'm more like grandma bear for 18 families.
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tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A4: I am intentional about being "present" with my Ss. Emails & other stuff can wait. It makes a big difference!
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:55 PM EDT
A4: Prioritize my "to do" with What's best for Ss first, other stuff moves down the list. Mine's a big list.
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:55 PM EDT
A4: watch the Ss, if they are bored, focus needs to shift, ask Ss how they want to learn material
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Love it Ss CHOICE & VOICE!
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In reply to @MViTDiTeach
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Agreed!! Def. something I have focused more on lately :)
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In reply to @tishrich
IamEricNichols
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
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A4: Paperwork, mtgs,Blah blah blah Gotta keep eyes on the prize. I keep a quote above my desk as reminder.
#kidsdeserveit
#ourbest
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Balance as a teacher. Really.
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Ss feedback is crucial- both verbal & non-verbal
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In reply to @MViTDiTeach
KathiSueSummers
Mar 26 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A5: Hard to push myself this week. Spring Break.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A5: Planning!! If I'm better planned and prepared, I'm better at taking advantage of every minute.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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CoriOrlando1
Mar 26 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A5: Try to tune out chatter & focus on purpose. Try not waste energy on negative. This week is Spring Break, so...
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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lmhawkhill
Mar 26 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A5: Prioritize & effective planning to make things happen! Be sure to COMPLETE every task.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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MrsLedford6Eng
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A4: Negativity is my number 1 enemy outside my classroom. I battle it by focusing on the classroom positivity I can control!
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MViTDiTeach
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A5: On Spring break so taking time to do a few things w/son & friends to refresh for when school back in
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:56 PM EDT
Wow! This chat is moving along tonight! Here's the last question! Q5
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SteinbrinkLaura
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A5: Goals! Pick a top goal then secondary goal and get after it! That's my plan, anyway. 👍🏻
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Good night
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PLN. Have a great week....
tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A5: I have to balance pushing myself and rest. Both are so important! Making lists helps prioritize what's most important!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A5: This week is spring break but I will do some relaxing, reflecting and planning this week
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tishrich
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
SO excited to guest host
#TLAP
tomorrow night at 6 PST! Please join in as we discuss making learning come alive!
#ORedchat
#xplap
#ditchbook
Mrsmaulsby
Mar 26 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A4. I try to spend time with Ts who inspire and remind me why I love ed.
@tishrich
@jenmarymckenzie
@LeachTeach4
and so many more!
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In reply to @tishrich, @jenmarymckenzie, @LeachTeach4