#DubChat Archive
#DubChat brings together educators active in the Dublin City School District, based in Dublin, Ohio. They gather every Monday night at 8:30pm EST.
Monday May 23, 2016
8:30 PM EDT
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Introduce yourself, and share what you’re known for in the Dublin Schools community. I’m Rhonda, techy extraordinaire!
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Im Sydnie Sparks, a Jerome senior in DTA. Thank you for giving us this opportunity!!
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Travis Armstrong I teach 7th grade Social Studies at DMS
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I'm Jennifer, reading teacher at KMS. I'm the one people come to when they need some eloquent-sounding bull puckey.
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Kristi Andrews DTA Instructor!
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Hi my name is Sarah Wood and I am a senior at Jerome
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Hello all! I'm a Technology Support Teacher. Most people call me Technofabulous or Geekmasterflash.
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First question is coming up. Remember to compose your answer in a new tweet preceded by format A1 . Don’t forget to include the !
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I love me some GeekMasterFlash! https://t.co/cin7lrMe31
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Hello all! I'm a Technology Support Teacher. Most people call me Technofabulous or Geekmasterflash.
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our Technology Wizard to https://t.co/N5o7YKYVsK
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First question is coming up. Remember to compose your answer in a new tweet preceded by format A1 . Don’t forget to include the !
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Good to see some kids participating. ? @@notthefishcarp2?
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Hello everyone...it's Melissa...an ELL teacher in Dublin.
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Q1b Do you think Ts and Ss have similar first-day feelings, or completely different? How can we channel feelings for a good year?
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Good to have some folks in the house! I've missed you guys!
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Q1a Think back to the start of this school year. Which best describes you?
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Hi I'm Allie! DTA alumni. I graduated from Dublin Jerome in 2009.
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A1a The beginning of the year: Excited=understatement! The start of school is like a holiday crossed w/ a marathon and a festival.
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Sorry - Q1a is a poll, and I couldn't schedule it. Hoping it comes through in Tweetdeck!
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A1: I think we all get nervous and want to give the best first impression.
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A1a Moved to a new bldg this year. I was excited and nervous at the same time!
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A1a I start the school year excited! Every year is a clean slate and I look forward to try new things to help my Ss learn.
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me too! New faces and new routines. Moving from Elem. To middle was a change too!
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It was comforting to know another "new" person!
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A1 Im nervous at the start of every new year.
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Q2 What is the best way for a T to build a working relationship w/ Ss. Ts - your best tactics. S - How did Ts do best at this.
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Ss - How about seniors' feelings the start of this school year! Mixed emotions, I'd bet!
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A1a I am both nervous and excited at the the beginning of the year
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A1b: A learning community that welcomes all to wonder will sustain energy and joy throughout the workshop year.
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A1: Hi I am Emilio Paesano and I am a DTA student and jerome senior. There's nothing better than the start of the school year.
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what do you like about the start of a school year?
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A3: talking, asking questions, surveys, anything you can do to get to know them more. Continually ask questions, attend events
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A1b It seems that Ss & Ts have some similar feelings at the beginning of the year
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A2: Spend time getting to know your Ss and building a community where everyone feels comfortable.
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A2 Building workshop routines while kids get to know you and one another builds a family that will support great learning
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A1b When I first became a T, I realized that all of us are in the same boat with excited nerves! Felt just like when I was a S!
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I tend to be a lil nervous and excited I think because we want to do well and make a great impression! https://t.co/r5IUeB54Gn
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A1 Im nervous at the start of every new year.
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exactly...need to build community and a safe environment.
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Totally agree with this! Sooo important! https://t.co/k4nYXJDrTX
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A2: Spend time getting to know your Ss and building a community where everyone feels comfortable.
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meeting new students and building new relationships.
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A2 kids need to know who you are, what you love, family, hobbies, your talents, things that scare you; be 3-D for your kids
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A2 It's all about trust, honesty, and respect. The classroom is a team, and all - T & Ss - are important. Not one over another.
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A1b Being in DTA this year has given me a good perspective from both the T and S sides and I believe they're similar
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Q3 Watch this video. As you’re watching it, think about the roles of the people in the video. https://t.co/5bvMGAYgLg
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right...along with asking hem questions, we need to share our lives with them.
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Good advice! I love the bulletin boards where Ts share family pics right at the start of the year. https://t.co/Xxxx8HpenL
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A2 kids need to know who you are, what you love, family, hobbies, your talents, things that scare you; be 3-D for your kids
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A2 it's ok for your Ss to see you make mistakes be human and always caring❤️
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A2: Relationships are 2 way. Let your Ss get to know you. You can incorporate this w/ mini lessons during workshop.
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A2 Love dialogue calendar idea from . Ss write a little to me every day, & I write back. I learn so much about Ss!
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As a S this also makes me want to learn more from my Ts, when I feel like I can connect https://t.co/cT89cZbfOo
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A2: Spend time getting to know your Ss and building a community where everyone feels comfortable.
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A1: Hey everyone, I am Jake and I am a DTA Student, Scioto senior. As a student, I am always excited to start a new school year!
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Who is more important to a movement… The leader or the first follower?
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❤️💙💜💚 this idea...i sometimes use google docs to carry on conversations in a safe place.
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Love the concept of being 3-D!
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A2 My English T connects with Ss on a personal level by showing genuine interest in our lives, intern
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A2 I believe the best ways for Ts and Ss to build relationships is mutual respect and rapport
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Cool! I'd love to see this in action. https://t.co/wqAD0nB7lF
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A2 Love dialogue calendar idea from . Ss write a little to me every day, & I write back. I learn so much about Ss!
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You always find a way to weave in technology! So smart!!
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A2 In order for a T to build a positive relationship with Ss, the T must be able to connect with the student on a personal level.
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A2B every T has something in common with Ss, simply have to find what it is.
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Q3a Which person do you think is most important? (poll)
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A3: Dancing Dude reminds us to jump in, learn, laugh and take risks with our students. We need to be the wonder models for kids!
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Q3b: How does this video apply to Ts and Ss in the classroom setting?
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I dance a lot...today three or four times!
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A3a I like the point from the video that a movement is nothing w/o followers. First follower needs as much courage as the leader.
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A3 Leader Dude made everyone feel safe enough to join in, express ideas and have fun. Leadership within the community at its best
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Hmm... you've never danced for my classes.
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Hi everyone! I am a current DTA student and senior at Jerome.
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A3b Everyone - leaders, first followers, second followers, observers - have a role to play. All are imp to the movement.
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A3b There needs to be mutual trust within the classroom and fun too:)
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I also liked the point that the leader accepted the followers w/o reservation. https://t.co/iTKrfjsTRo
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A3 Leader Dude made everyone feel safe enough to join in, express ideas and have fun. Leadership within the community at its best
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A3b There must respect between the Ts and Ss and each need to be able to take risks!
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A3b A leader is just seems to be a goof without the followers. Gotta have everyone!
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yes! Important to also go outside of your comfort zone (both Ts and Ss)
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Hey, I am here! Finished dinner, ready to chat
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True that! https://t.co/6Qz1eqWFEd
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A3b There must respect between the Ts and Ss and each need to be able to take risks!
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Q3a: The first follower is just as important as a leader, bc leaders need someone to support their vision. https://t.co/FfmF7faHO9
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Q3a Which person do you think is most important? (poll)
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A2 To build rapport with S's, it's important to find their interests and share about yourself! Relate to them!
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I like your point about feeling safe! https://t.co/O8vntluSXH
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A3 Leader Dude made everyone feel safe enough to join in, express ideas and have fun. Leadership within the community at its best
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I agree. Taking risks can be the most rewarding thing! https://t.co/1h4VqwTAaM
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A3: Dancing Dude reminds us to jump in, learn, laugh and take risks with our students. We need to be the wonder models for kids!
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A3a I think that good Ts know when to lead and when to follow.
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Q4 Is it inevitable that some Ss are not going to succeed, or can all Ss learn? How can Ts reach unmotivated Ss?
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A2: Be crazy with them! Learn what they like and open to learn from them.
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....absolutely! Teacher leaders
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A4 I think all Ss can learn. It's our job as Ts to find out what makes each kid tick, & help all find their way. Never give up!
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A4: give choice, allow them to be in control of their own learning.
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A4: All Ss can learn and grow. Important to build those relationships. Find what interests them!
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A4 We are trying to help our kids become happy, growing, caring human beings. Success on whose terms? That is the question.
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A4 I believe that all students can learn and they can be reached through the rapport the T makes with the S
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A4 You just tweeted everything I was gonna say! Responsibility of T to move every student forward. https://t.co/KiINww2u8d
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A4 I think all Ss can learn. It's our job as Ts to find out what makes each kid tick, & help all find their way. Never give up!
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Good point, ! https://t.co/HazxkunHc7
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A4 We are trying to help our kids become happy, growing, caring human beings. Success on whose terms? That is the question.
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....it helps to see them in other settings to learn what they like and how they learn.
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A4 All Ss have the ability to learn, it is just a matter of what it takes for them to be successful
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YES 👏🏻 We are teaching the whole child.
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Wow! I had the questions coming a big too fast for a bit there! Sorry!
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Q5 What’s the most important quality in a T? Why do you think that?
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I most definitely agree! Rapport is key! https://t.co/dA0Yp0pKzC
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A4 I believe that all students can learn and they can be reached through the rapport the T makes with the S
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Couldn't have said it better myself! https://t.co/iqtSOILBDx
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A4 I think all Ss can learn. It's our job as Ts to find out what makes each kid tick, & help all find their way. Never give up!
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A5 Most imp quality in a T is heart. Oh, and grit. And a dash of endurance.
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A5 Most important is a passion for education. Also -- be a reader and writer yourself!
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.....for me, being compassionate about the job and always learning.
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A5: compassion, empathy, supporter, encourager...so many!
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A5 Don't forget a good sense of humor, too! https://t.co/myrzZJkHrP
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A5 Most imp quality in a T is heart. Oh, and grit. And a dash of endurance.
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Gotta be a learner if you expect your Ss to value learning. Good point! https://t.co/CrPgkRwqjZ
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.....for me, being compassionate about the job and always learning.
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A5: Teacher Qualities: Just one? Yikes: Joyful Learner is a non-negotiable trait for me.
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A5 I think it's important to take the role of T seriously, but not to take yourself too seriously.
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Yes, fast paced this T's a Rookie! 😩😂
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A5: Too many!! Positive, passionate, persistent... We don't give up on our Ss.
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So true! Hard to pick ONE quality. Needs to be a whole package. https://t.co/RVik2z8087
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A5: Teacher Qualities: Just one? Yikes: Joyful Learner is a non-negotiable trait for me.
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A5 I believe the most important quality in a teacher is passion. This is important because it is that drive that motivates Ss
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Agreed!! There are so many important qualities! https://t.co/MEXO6dPhsJ
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A5: compassion, empathy, supporter, encourager...so many!
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...YES! Danced myself crazy at the 8th grade dance on Friday.
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A5 When a T believes in their S's because then the S's will believe in themselves!
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so many more too...sometimes it depends on the day and the kids you have. Need to be flexible.
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A5 Mix in patience, positive outlook, unflagging belief in the best of each student, team player, innovator...
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Q7a and Q7b are for Ts and Ss (DTA Seniors) respectively. Heads up! Coming in a minute.
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A5 Flexibility and resilience are also important... among many others already mentioned!
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Q6 It is important to help struggling Ss succeed. What can we do for Ss who learn at a faster pace?
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Q5: Having the unwavering ability to reach out and help others, whether through classroom instruction or personal relationships.
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A5 It's hard to pick just one but a big one is compassion
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LOVE this: "unflagging belief in the best of each student" https://t.co/ufFlZtRxTF
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A5 Mix in patience, positive outlook, unflagging belief in the best of each student, team player, innovator...
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Well said, Jake! https://t.co/qqU5Nk5Q70
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Q5: Having the unwavering ability to reach out and help others, whether through classroom instruction or personal relationships.
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LOVE THIS! https://t.co/B5nJ4ISCOq
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A5 Mix in patience, positive outlook, unflagging belief in the best of each student, team player, innovator...
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A6: independent projects for those fast movers and they can teach others. Some 1on1 for those that need extra. They need time!
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In case you missed Q6... https://t.co/9UzsTaEP2P
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Q6 It is important to help struggling Ss succeed. What can we do for Ss who learn at a faster pace?
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A6: Yes, you have to meet each learner and their level and set obtainable goals for success. It is so important!
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A6 Rich tasks for quick workers. Something that will allow them to dig in deep, develop precision.
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A6 Keep them moving onward and upward!
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A6 Workshop model allows all kids to find passions, wonders and their learning edges; we are all learners https://t.co/0HBxKE7OSl
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A6 It is definitely important to help a struggling S succeed. Differentiation can help Ss who need a faster pace
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A6 Not just more of the same kind of work, but higher level, engaging, extending, worthwhile work. Something high learners want.
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A6 challenge Ss enrich and reverse rolls let them T builds confidence and creativity
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A6: These Ss need extensions; opportunity to dig deeper. Not just more work.
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Q7a Teachers - What one thing you didn’t learn in college that you think new Ts should know?
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Yes, let those who have mastered concepts help classmates by teaching. Sometimes kids learn best from kids! https://t.co/nid29MNsh4
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A6 challenge Ss enrich and reverse rolls let them T builds confidence and creativity
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(Q7a and Q7b are for Ts and Ss (DTA Seniors) respectively. Heads up!)
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Q7b Students - What is something you wish all Ts would know that would help them understand Ss better?
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A6 Workshop and differentiation allow Ss to move into different roles as they are ready.
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A7a I learned more in my first year and in subsequent years than I did in college. Teaching is an ever-changing craft!
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A6: In my classroom Ss have many opportunities to be the student leader to model and continue building that skill.
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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Totally agree! https://t.co/Hur7uGyH4p
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A7a I learned more in my first year and in subsequent years than I did in college. Teaching is an ever-changing craft!
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A7 You can't learn classrm management until you have a classroom. You learn as you go. Every. Single. Day. https://t.co/Jemv3BTnFC
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Q7a Teachers - What one thing you didn’t learn in college that you think new Ts should know?
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A7: Kids taught me the priceless power of a learning community w/ its rituals, routines,&shared joy; classroom=home for learners
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Agree!!! https://t.co/mEB0Bn9fra
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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I agree with this too! Had to learn how to connect first, then focus on curriculum! https://t.co/6cleIRaT6E
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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A7: Relationships come first!
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A7b I think the most important thing is for Ts to accept that Ss learn at their own paces and to support that
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Right on! And you are not expected to kno everything but hav responsibility to find answers. https://t.co/Ah4c87eOHa
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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I think it is important for Ts to keep in mind what it was like being a S and everything they went through along with school.
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Thanks for the advice! https://t.co/HZ6sBDOCfU
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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A7:Students will always remember the relationships they make with their teachers more than the subject.
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Yep. Couldn't have said it better. All about priorities. We teach kids, not Science (etc.) https://t.co/xU7ugPyau9
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A7: Teaching content is second to relationship building...build relationships them everything else will fall in place.
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That's key. Good point! https://t.co/4S0q5nB43E
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I think it is important for Ts to keep in mind what it was like being a S and everything they went through along with school.
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A7 I wish someone in college had said to me "Do not miss out on opportunities to learn from Ss. Watch and listen."
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It was great to have master Ts chatting with bright Ts of our future! Best of luck to all of you as you finish the year strong.
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Thank you, GMF, for a fabulous chat!
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Thank you guys for giving us this opportunity!! (:
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💯% Agree! It wasn't until this year havin my own daughter as a senior to truly get the STRESS of senior yr! https://t.co/56qcYz6dk8
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I think it is important for Ts to keep in mind what it was like being a S and everything they went through along with school.
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Always love our chats. Young teachers, we are here for you.
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Thank you for a great chat...great way to end the year! https://t.co/Mu95HJ917H
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It was great to have master Ts chatting with bright Ts of our future! Best of luck to all of you as you finish the year strong.
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I'm so proud of these seniors! Awesome that they joined AND PARTICIPATED tonight! Thanks guys!
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Thank you for all of the great advice!
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And thanks to all the master Ts and amazing Ss who participated! These chats always get my brain excited! Good luck, DTA seniors!
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A7 No one told me how much I would keep learning: how impt. it is to read prof. bks, join prof. organizations, go to conferences.
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A7b: One word: technology. I believe it is meant to aid learning in the classroom, not distract from it. https://t.co/4YYA1EJKCb
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Q7b Students - What is something you wish all Ts would know that would help them understand Ss better?
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Definitely a balance! https://t.co/cFWk1hVjwb
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A7b: One word: technology. I believe it is meant to aid learning in the classroom, not distract from it. https://t.co/4YYA1EJKCb
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Q7b Students - What is something you wish all Ts would know that would help them understand Ss better?
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so true! Especially now with Twitter, Voxer, blogs etc.
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So much learning to keep up on, but so many cool opportunities to do so!
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Thank you everyone! DTA folks-this was fun! DCS Tribe: rock on! Take care everyone
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What a fun chat! Proud DTA alumni over here!
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Thank you for the opportunity! https://t.co/0Y523M2RYH
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It was great to have master Ts chatting with bright Ts of our future! Best of luck to all of you as you finish the year strong.
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did a great job with you! You've done the program proud!
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And to build a rock-solid PLN! https://t.co/c1dr54bATX
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A7 No one told me how much I would keep learning: how impt. it is to read prof. bks, join prof. organizations, go to conferences.
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❤️❤️❤️ my Ss Exceeded Expectations! Nothin Bundt risk taking greatness! https://t.co/lbIQBpMlFa
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I'm so proud of these seniors! Awesome that they joined AND PARTICIPATED tonight! Thanks guys!
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Do they all get cake to eat in front of the others? :-)
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A7b I would want my Ts to know that every Ss will learn differently at their own speed
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Hey I'm in that building! I like cake!!
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Thank you for this opportunity!
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Hard for Ts to juggle, but absolutely necessary to let Ss learn at their own pace and their own way! https://t.co/0iGT4xT5Q4
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A7b I would want my Ts to know that every Ss will learn differently at their own speed
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Oh Yeah!! It's called "Equity" Fairness! same criteria given all they need to succeed - Rise &be rewarded! https://t.co/OyyhAdUFEt
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Do they all get cake to eat in front of the others? :-)
