#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday March 16, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Welcome 2 we will be talking about our Passion. Please tell us who u r & where u r from! Dont 4get to include in tweets
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Welcome 2 we will be talking about our Passion. Please tell us who u r & where u r from! Dont 4get to include in tweets
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I am Cindy and this is my first time moderating a chat like this! I am a first grade teacher from Delaware
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Hi! My name is Carolyn Seiger. Im from Royal Oak, Michigan. Excited to be joining tonight
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Jen from Northen Ca Tech coach and reading teacher
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is starting now! Look out for Qs from , our lovely moderator this evening :)
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Hi Cindy!! Excited for you to moderate tonight :)
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Hey Steph!! Happy Wednesday :) Warming up in TN?
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Hey Jen! Having a good week so far, I hope?! :)
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Hi Mr. White!! Thanks for joining :)
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Hi Angela!! Hope you are doing well :D
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Here we go! First Question of the is What is Passion?
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I have a new phone and I am driving so bear with me
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WOW!!! That was fast! :) We're getting up to 70 and I'm sweating like a pig :P
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Doing great - spring break, baby! :)
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Niko PYP Coordinator from Bangkok Thailand
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lol I'm sunburnt! ...on one arm. eh...
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Hi Niko! What does PYP stand for??
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Hi Justin! Thanks for joining :)
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Hey Kaitlyn! Thanks for joining :D :D :D
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Yep! Had some filming days and now headed toward vacation!! Two more days! Enjoying the sunshine? https://t.co/ukq9n6uZx5
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Hey Jen! Having a good week so far, I hope?! :)
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A1 Passion is deep love, admiration, & possibly obsession/borderline stalker for something.
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When I asked my coworkers this question they were stumped
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Hey Emily!! Hope you're having a good week so far :)
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Nice!! When is spring break?? Yes -- I sat outside for a bit this afternoon and it was sooo nice! Loving it :)
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Going well so far, thanks!! :)
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Spring break is next week and I'm spending this week teaching with no voice. It's been an experience!
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That's my favorite time to teach! The kids are SO quiet!!
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Primary Years Programme, we are IB World School
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Mandi here! Chatting during a haircut!
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Chiming in A1-That which you do and love and don't realize you do it
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A1: Tough question! I would say passion is having a lot of enthusiasm and/or enjoyment
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I was just at a teacher blogger retreat and this was our focus our passion
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psh. Mine do NOT care. They about ran me over today.
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Passion is the thing that you wake up thinking about. It keeps you up at night and is a driving force for much of what you do.
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A1: Total commitment to and love for ___. Gives you life!
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Hey Mandi!! Thanks for joining :)
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Passion - what gives your life purpose and direction
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A1 A motivating force based on deep love and curiosity.
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Q2: What is your passion? My passion is my students!
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A1- Something you love and motivates you.
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Hi Hannah! Thanks for joining :)
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A1 Passion is to be driven toward a specific goal or idea
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A1 something you desire with your heart, fulfills your thoughts and occupies your mind https://t.co/pm2ogeb3I9
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Here we go! First Question of the is What is Passion?
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A1- Passion is identified when choice, freedom, and trust are in play.
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A1 Showing up late with a "passion" for helping kids find that ah ha moment! Andrea Tolley from sunny TN!
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Nice!! Where was the retreat??
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A2 My passion is educational technology. It can get overwhelming, but I luuuurve it!
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A1: Passion is something you love and work for in way that everything else falls to the wayside!
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Hi Andrea!! Thanks for joining :) Hope you're having a good week so far!
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Your thoughts about what passion is are amazing and insightful and dead on
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My passion is encouraging my students to rise and to make the world around them recognize their strength and beauty!
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Edtech Sisters unite :-) https://t.co/aERK71n5Mx
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A2 My passion is educational technology. It can get overwhelming, but I luuuurve it!
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A2 My passion-my family and doing the best for my students
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A2 I have a passion for learning and seeing others learn. The "aha" moment makeshift day! I also enjoy building relationships w Ss
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A2 - My passion is empowering others!! 💪
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A2: My passion is seeing my students realize how fun learning can be and continually finding new ways to surprise them!
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A2 and my passion (part 2) is empowering my students to read, write and code their way out of poverty
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A2 My passion is getting students excited about learning! I want them to love coming to school
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A2- My passion is educational technology! I love teaching my Ss and fellow Ts to integrate tech
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My passion is searching for innovative ways to make learning for my Ss as authentic and engaging as possible.
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A2 My passion is my family and all things technology
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A1- motivation to push forward, lead others toward success. Never giving up even when all seems hopeless! DRIVE!
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integrating technology is such a hard feat for many of my fellow teaching buds!
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A2: My passion is to continuing learning.
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Q3: How does your passion affect your classroom?
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It's hard, especially when it's so new to Ts
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A2- my passion is definitely edtech. Meaningful use of edtech which encourages future ready students! Ready to take on the world!
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A2: My passion is helping my students find their passion. Seeing this engagement and excitement when they find their interests.
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A3 We are always doing something techy! Might not be amazing to the masses, but for LES Ss, it's pretty cool!
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A2 My passion is helping others grow and learn...students and colleagues. I want everybody to be knowledgable and the best!
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A3: I am able to bring new ideas to the classroom.
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My passion creates an environment in which my kids are risk takers and have a growth mindset
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A3- I'm always bringing in tech things for my Ss to try out. Let's me know very quickly if it's user friendly!
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Passion "why do you write like you're running out of time?" This quote is dedicated to and
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A2: My passion is helping my students find their passion. Seeing their engagement and excitement when they find their interests.
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I know I keep trying to get them to broaden their horizons
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My room is structured, yet constantly changing/evolving. When past Ss visit they always point out how different everything is.
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A3 My Ss know I will do what it takes for them. They are safe, cared for, and free to learn.
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A3 If you are passionate about your teaching and your instruction - your students will feel it
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A3 my passion drives me every day - especially on days when I feel like quitting
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That's when you need it the most! https://t.co/gD9pONoDFN
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A3 my passion drives me every day - especially on days when I feel like quitting
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A3 I try to make learning meaningful and give Ss opportunities to ask questions and make connections as they learn.
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lol -- What comes next? Wait and seeee.... :)
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A3 Failure isn't an option...you can redo and retake until you get it and understand what you are doing.
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A3 and my passion causes my Ss to focus on THEIR passion
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A3- I feel like when 1 is passionate ab something it can be contagious!
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A2. Facilitating continued growth and Success after much Failure and doubt. Onward, Forward, Backward...Never!!
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Q2: My passion is integrating tech in the classroom! Using it to increase student choice & collaboration https://t.co/4pIlspaTqP
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I wish we could take a field trip to all of your rooms because they sound like amazing places. Your passions r awesome
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That's so important! Ss won't feel comfortable participating if they feel the room is not a safe space
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A3 and also passion is what guides you to learn from and move beyond your mistakes
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Q3 - How does your passion affect your classroom? https://t.co/uQAh3dtURf
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Q3: How does your passion affect your classroom?
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A3-In the classroom my passion keeps me and my Ss busy busy busy constantly creating and trying new things!
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Q4: Do you feel your school environment hinders your passion? Why or why not?
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YES! Leaders cultivate MORE leaders! https://t.co/2szfIjWtMB
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A2 My passion is helping others grow and learn...students and colleagues. I want everybody to be knowledgable and the best!
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Hate to head out so soon but I gotta date tonight! ;) Have a great week!
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I like to think my passion and energy for helping others improve helps students realize what they are fully capable of conquering
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A4- Sometimes it definitely hinders. We don't have enough devices for everyone so tech is usually group work.
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A4 Yes & No. We have lots of tech, but our Ss are so far behind academically that it gets placed on the back burner sometimes.
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Enjoy your date!!! :) :) :)
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A3-They see it as REALISTIC Ss recognize that I love w/t I do, I am human, I make mistakes, I learn from them, I GROW.
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Q4: Do you feel your school environment hinders your passion? Why or why not? https://t.co/7Vp8UBMdpx
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Q4: Do you feel your school environment hinders your passion? Why or why not?
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A4- Yes unfortunately some ideas of teaching are still dominant and affect the students negatively
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A4- in an area where tech is not the norm, it is hard to get buy in. I run across a lot of No's or we can't.
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A4 our school encourages it!! We are a school on fire!
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Ugh...everybody get out your workbooks & sit like good little children. :-/
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Hey, ! Jennifer from Florida joining in (just got home). A4: I'm actually lucky that supports my ideas & passions.
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yes exactly and it hurts them so much. I mean I would be bored in their classrooms.
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A4. My hire & recruitment was based on my passion. If they didn't recognize it then, they won't when I'm in there.
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Gotta go! Impromptu family dinner!
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Have you tried writing some grants? I was able to get devices that way before our school went 1:1
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Actually, I would like an easier way for schools that support growth to support schools where change is difficult.
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Unfortunately, taught in a similar school. So frustrating and unmotivating for Ts and Ss.
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I also hate the response... That T teaches a tested subject. They don't have time for technology. https://t.co/JCWmxu3yhs
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What do you think the solution is??
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YES My kiddos love doing these
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I haven't. I plan on looking into it this summer when I have more time!
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Yaaaaaas! It's prob. more impt they learn a practical skill for their futures!
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What up ? Dropping in on my way down to
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Hey Gregg!!! Hope you are doing well :) Are you tweeting and driving??
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Rub it in, Gregg! Sheesh... :-)
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Let me know and I will help you out. 😉
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had great ideas to get leaders and stakeholders from both public & private together to share best practices.
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Fab! We need more of this!
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it is frustrating isn't it
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I can't stand that way of thinking
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I had a dream of bridging the public/private divide to elevate our entire educational dialogue one county at a time.
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So great!! Thanks for sharing, Angela!! :)
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Fortunately, most of those Ts are on their way out...
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Thanks! I've never written a grant and wouldn't know where to begin looking.
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Might I suggest Google?! Lots of resources to use as *exemplars* (That word is funny to me)
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I love this. We need to work together toward our common goal! https://t.co/9K1r6bhLTI
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I had a dream of bridging the public/private divide to elevate our entire educational dialogue one county at a time.
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Q5:Do u feel ur school culture promotes an environment which Ss can discover their own personal passions? https://t.co/0MMqUqU3WR
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A5 I'm going to plead the 5th on this one...
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Maybe something akin to but with public/private stakeholders where all could attend to change the face of education?
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A5 yes with makerspaces and genius hour every morning
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That always gives me hope :)
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awesome that is just what Ss need
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Do it - you can start with just your class and watch it spread throughout the school
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A5 With all the mandates put on Ts, its difficult to give students the time to find their passion. Wish there was more time
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Me too! I want to inspire my Ss to be creative and not have to find a standard to justify it.
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A5: yes, we're lucky. We actually do value our Ss as individuals and celebrate their passions.
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I tried to hype this w/ a special area teacher this year. It turned out nothing like I imagined..
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Yes indeed!!!!! https://t.co/GC5ICArbGR
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Me too! I want to inspire my Ss to be creative and not have to find a standard to justify it.
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Thanks! Power to the teachers!
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A5.Yes if the Head is Passionate about seeing others passion Shine irrespective of personal diff/obstacles/politics
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There's always next year!
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A5- Yes, I am currently trying w/ Ss and have been encouraged to do so!
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Such a great idea! Is there any structure or are students able to use this as free learning time?
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Q6: How do you encourage your students to find and/or discuss their passions?
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A6 reflection - time to think and explore - ask questions
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A7 Dig into your interests! Foster the growth. Ask them questions about it...
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A5: yes, we have a Makerspace during recess and an enrichment hr on the morning
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A6: I listen to my students and what they are interested in. Often, I can find a way to tie it in to what we are learning.
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Big believer in trying out fun, weird things, & if they work, word spreads.
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me too and I am very persistent!
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is trending! congrats !!! :) :) :)
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is for everybody! They love it!
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A4: no my school encourages our passions. The answer is usually yes! to our new ideas.
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A6. See what makes them LIGHT UP when you engage in discourse w/ them Be in their element/zone out of class/m
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A6 Giving them choices in a Makerspace to do what they desire to do...they can ask to do something other than what I have setup
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A6:I start by introducing my story/ dream board at the Beg. of the yr. Sts are inspired to make their own.
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thank you this wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be I was nervous
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Q7: Have you ever felt like you lost your passion? If so, what have you done to rejuvenate and find it again?
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real world learning is the best possible situation!
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You're doing great! Keep those questions coming. We're almost out of time!
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A7: Solid PD, reading, and research to bring back to classroom rejuvenates me! Working on a new tech club after school!
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A7 Not necessarily - I think my passion has just changed/evolved over the years. Just do what makes you happy :-)
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A5 for the most part, no.
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A4 I passionately find solutions to act upon my passions in my school https://t.co/nnFum5BCF9
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Q4: Do you feel your school environment hinders your passion? Why or why not? https://t.co/7Vp8UBMdpx
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Q4: Do you feel your school environment hinders your passion? Why or why not?
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A7 I don't think I've ever lost it, it took me a while to realize it! It's constantly changing.
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I always get nervous before moderating, too!! You're doing a fantastic job!!
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I agree, your passion can change or be reorganized as time goes on!
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Q6: sharing during our morning meetings helps me gauge what my students are interested in and what's important to them.
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A7 - yes and I had to drop back and I got rid of all the stuff that was negative & weighing me down - we need reflection time too!
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Q7: I try to attend 1 or 2 conferences every summer, and I reassess what works/doesn't in my classroom. Happy Ss= passion renewed.
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A7: I've been using these twitter chats as a way to keep my passion! Its always great to hear about new and exciting ideas
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I promise you these chats are what keep me inspired & going!
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A6: sharing during our morning meetings helps me gauge what my students are interested in and what's important to them.
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A5 School definitely can promote structures that enable all learners to follow their passions https://t.co/0XQ42v8asC
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Q5:Do u feel ur school culture promotes an environment which Ss can discover their own personal passions? https://t.co/0MMqUqU3WR
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A7 I occasionally get worn out, but I don't think I've ever completely lost my passion
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getting some love tonight on !
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With so much negativity in education, it's inspiring to participate in these chats where positivity brings creativity!
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A6 YES! Building a relationship with your students is essential, know your learners! https://t.co/hq8qEGnT89
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Q6: How do you encourage your students to find and/or discuss their passions?
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A8- Totally agree. If we aren't passionate about teaching, how can they be passionate about learning?
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A7:not so much lose it, but if I feel my lesson didn't go well, I try something hands-on, play-based on the next day
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A7 summer vacation! https://t.co/YOB2vIkRZB
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Q7: Have you ever felt like you lost your passion? If so, what have you done to rejuvenate and find it again?
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yes the negativity needs to stop. It is draining the wrong teachers and hurting our Ss
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A8 ABSOLUTELY agree! It's all about the relationships you have w/ your Ss.
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A7. If I hve lost my passion i's usually because there is another in conflict :-) Trying to decide which to go w/ if not all :-)
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Agreed! I'm SO tired of it! I have to do something about it...
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No amount of tech can or will ever make up for the absence of strong, positive relationships.
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YES! It's hard for Ts to be positive and keep going if they're being put down or held back.
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A8: The two main factors that pull children out of generational poverty are relationships and edu. I vote yes, ships are vital!
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A8: Absolutely! Ss only buy into learning if they see you are passionate and want them to succeed. They need to see you care
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A7 yes! Going to trainings has helped me find new ways to liven things up & have been HUGE for my Ss this year
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Yes!!!! Personal relationships are a must https://t.co/D7zSmrRTjS
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No amount of tech can or will ever make up for the absence of strong, positive relationships.
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A6: I ask my students to tell me 1-2 good things so I can understand their interests!
