#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday September 26, 2017
8:30 PM EDT
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Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
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#RuralEdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Good evening,
#RuralEdChat
How are you all doing tonight?
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Great--how about you?
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try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
About to get started on
#RuralEdChat
, follow along or jump in!
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Just a few minutes until we begin
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Thankful to be back to school. I've missed my students.
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Hi, Matt! Glad you are joining in.
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In reply to @try_rebooting
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@TG_Neil
great to see you online tonight! Alls well in this part of the world, in the middle of moving jobs!
#ruraledchat
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Greetings,
#ruraledchat
! I'm not doing too bad :o) Glad to be settling back in to a routine after evacuating for Irma. How about u Tammy?
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
That sounds exciting.
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In reply to @try_rebooting
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I'm good. Will I be seeing you at
@EdcampTampaBay
?
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @EdCampTampaBay
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
As we get started tonight we will begin with the Q1/A1 format. Don't forget to add
#RuralEdChat
so we can all share in your brilliance.
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Yes you will!
#SuperExcited
#EdCampTB
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In reply to @TG_Neil, @EdCampTampaBay
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Our first question will be here in just a bit.
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EduGladiators
Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
โ๏ธ
#EduGladiators
SATURDAY w/
@ElisaBostwick
& read her {NEW} post๐
https://t.co/UcwoCbBwE3
#njed
#TnEdChat
#RuralEdChat
#k12prchat
#scichat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
** Q1 ** Which is more active in your opinion, listening or hearing? Why?
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BenBo370
Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Hearing just happens. Listening is about effort. I hear my wife in the background talking on the phone; I am not listening.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A1 listening for sure. I hear everything my students say, but that doesn't mean I'm the best at listening to all of their needs
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
https://t.co/RYqpvYqoI5
https://t.co/1ce4jTJCVI
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Here comes our second question.
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SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A1)
@WriteOnJulie
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I did the same thing. The filtering seems to matter.
In reply to @WriteOnJulie
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A1 I initially would've said the opposite, but after looking at the definitions, listening is definitely more active
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
** Q2 ** Active listening requires listener to respond w/what speaker said. How can this change the way we have conversations?
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I'm a word nerd, lol
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I agree especially with what they're communicating as a need but perhaps not verbalizing
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In reply to @try_rebooting
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A2 It adds depth to conversations, as it improves and demonstrates understanding
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
** Q2 ** Active listening requires listener to respond w/what speaker said. How can this change the way we have conversations?
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SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q2) I think we have to be careful about parroting, but we can indicate understanding w/o talking down.
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try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2 for me, it means making sure i seek not just to understand, but to demonstrate back to Ss that i do, and let them correct me
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I like this thought - the idea that listening includes "hearing" all forms of communication
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In reply to @ajonesmesd, @try_rebooting
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
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Covey principles! :)
In reply to @try_rebooting
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
So important. Ss don't always know if they can ask for what they really need, or how to ask
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In reply to @ajonesmesd
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
So what I hear you saying is that it shouldn't be automatic. We should put thought into it.
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I'm not a teacher by training, so I'm still learning the ropes and lingo :)
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
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Yes, because automation brings true listening into question.
In reply to @TG_Neil
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A2 & understanding that the response may not need to be spoken, but the action of listening can be internalizing and reflection
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massignmenthelp
Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test
https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl
#NJed
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#techcoachbookclub
AssignmentHelpN
Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms
https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG
#NJed
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#techcoachbookclub
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I "discover" a lot of things that are just best practices in "how to edu 101"
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
#ruraledchat
https://t.co/LA9x4x8yOP
Habit #5 is "Seek first to understand..."
In reply to @try_rebooting
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A2: 4. ...squeeze in
#ruraledchat
to any of that nonsense coming out of my keyboard. :D
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Here comes question three.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
** Q3 ** How do we show our students we are really listening to them?
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
I just asked
@technologyWIN
what is diff hearing & listen. A: "Hearing, I hear you, but am I really listening?"
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SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
. I took ed classes and teach ed classes, and "discover" theories all the time. Praxis! :)
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In reply to @try_rebooting
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Perfect chat topic for husband & wife, no? ;o) lol
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In reply to @technologyWIN
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I worked with a teacher that could observe needs that would totally be missed, left a huge impression
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @try_rebooting
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
& those are the Ts we remember most from our own S days, no?
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In reply to @ajonesmesd, @try_rebooting
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A3: Through action.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I volunteer with one! Its this crazy 6th sense she has to always just nail it!
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In reply to @ajonesmesd, @WriteOnJulie
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A3) By offering choices in interaction with us, other Ss, and opp for real feedback.
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ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
140 characters wouldn't be enough to go there ๐
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @technologyWIN
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
LOL - yes!
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In reply to @ajonesmesd, @technologyWIN
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A3 if you're listening you find common interests and build relationships, that alone I believe is why I go to work everyday.
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SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A3) By letting Ss have the reins even if the results aren't elegant.
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A3 Through empathetic, encouraging & active response
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#PositiveCulture
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
** Q3 ** How do we show our students we are really listening to them?
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ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Sorry that is a soapbox topic for me I'll get down now.
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
#Relationships
are key!
#PositiveCulture
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ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A3 if you're listening you find common interests and build relationships, that alone I believe is why I go to work everyday.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Here comes Q4
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
** Q4 ** Share how you think listening helps with conflict resolution.
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SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A3: By admitting you are wrong when you are & apologizing when you should & by letting go of the reins & letting students try
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In reply to @TG_Neil
try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4 people need to feel that they're understood to feel that the solution addresses their needs
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SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4: Ah, the most magical medicine of all. Sometimes people just want to be heard.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4) Gives time for a perception check and goes far in est trust.
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try_rebooting
Sep 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
"Hey class, I was wrong" is an important phrase to be ready to say
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SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A3: By admitting you are wrong when you are & apologizing when you should & by letting go of the reins & letting students try
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@SHuggins67
@TG_Neil
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Modeling goes a long way.Admitting hurts along with mistakes helps too.
In reply to @try_rebooting, @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4: For me, being an analexpulsiveextrovert on the worldthatismystage, listening is a great tsunami overflow management system
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In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Question number five is about to show up.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
** Q5 ** How do we help our students become better listeners?
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A4 Ppl want to feel understood. If they felt they were truly listened to, the resolution will feel authentic & relevant
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
** Q4 ** Share how you think listening helps with conflict resolution.
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ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5 wow that is a BIG question!!
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5) Insist on a pause. Ss call me "the queen of wait time." Also, quickwriting before class shareout.
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A5 Modeling is always a good answer!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
** Q5 ** How do we help our students become better listeners?
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SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A5:
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Maybe in much the same way we help them become better readers.
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
That's why I saved it for last. It will need multiple Tweets.
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In reply to @ajonesmesd
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
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@WriteOnJulie
Definitely-in many different ways/situations. :)
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A5 Modeling is always a good answer!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
** Q5 ** How do we help our students become better listeners?
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SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
#ruraledchat
Tammy likes us to reflect. She's going to rename this
#ReflectEdChat
;-)
In reply to @TG_Neil, @ajonesmesd
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
this includes listening to Ss AND listening to peers
#PositiveCulture
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I like it! You should start it! ;o)
#ReflectEdChat
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In reply to @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil, @ajonesmesd
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Now you know I'm going to ask you to go into specifics. :-)
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
There are SO many wonderful chats that help us reflect. We don't need another one. (Just saying)
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @SHuggins67, @ajonesmesd
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A5 I think what works with one kiddo doesn't work with the next. It is like a moving target and you figure it out on the fly
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Ya know, clarify their purpose for reading/listening...
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In reply to @TG_Neil
MrElmerLLC
Sep 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
It's almost
#WeberWednesday
! Did you read last week's post?
https://t.co/FvufQAlNgN
#edchat
#ruraledchat
#pbischat
#spedchat
#TNedchat
ajonesmesd
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
And sometimes you don't get it right and try again and again and again!
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
..., monitor understanding, look 4 evidence from text/what was said, gen & answer Qs, make connections 2 other stuff, summarize
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In reply to @TG_Neil
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Listen, ? where need more understanding, reflect, act w/ all relationships- w/ Ss, peers, etc.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A5) Beg of sem, I make time to explain comm theory-like perception checking-and reinforce ideas over time.
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WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
So true for all skills we want to impart!
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In reply to @ajonesmesd, @SHuggins67, @TG_Neil
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Truth. I think that shows respect for the individual when you don't expect an all-purpose solution.
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#flexiblity
#openness
In reply to @ajonesmesd, @WriteOnJulie, @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
And with content interactions.
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@WriteOnJulie
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Listen, ? where need more understanding, reflect, act w/ all relationships- w/ Ss, peers, etc.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
OMG. You R a typical teacher. It's like being in a mtg. She who said it must do it. ;-)
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @TG_Neil, @ajonesmesd
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
For instance, why am I reacting this way to that definition/idea/comment...
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SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
And with content interactions.
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@WriteOnJulie
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Listen, ? where need more understanding, reflect, act w/ all relationships- w/ Ss, peers, etc.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
So true! Didn't think of that
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In reply to @SJ_Grubb
SHuggins67
Sep 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Well, & that philosophy of trying being essential 2 the process of learning is critical 2 teach & model & saturate into culture
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In reply to @WriteOnJulie, @ajonesmesd, @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I have loved the examples of real listening in
#RuralEdChat
tonight. It doesn't all have to be verbal.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
That was my last question,
#RuralEdChat
You've all given me so much to think about. It will take me a week to process it all. ;-)
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
As we wrap up
#RuralEdChat
tonight, don't forget to expand your PLN by following someone that inspired you. Let them know it.
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Thank you all for a great chat tonight
#ruraledchat
& Tammy for moderating :o)
In reply to @TG_Neil
SJ_Grubb
Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#RuralEdChat
Thanks for facilitating! :)
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I get to learn so many amazing things by moderating. It's kind of like active listening. :-) Good night,
#RuralEdChat
WriteOnJulie
Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Thank you all for a great chat tonight
#ruraledchat
& Tammy for moderating :o)
In reply to @TG_Neil