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hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat! Please introduce yourself and get ready to launch into this amazing chat!

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hi all, KathiSue, Retired MS principal/Tech Teacher. SO Oregon. #OrEdChat

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Won't make much of tonight's chat. Gotta hit the pillow and catch up on some sleep! I'll try a few Qs tho. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

#OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hey crew! I'm Heather Marrs. 3rd grade teacher and edtech teacher leader in Southern Oregon.

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hi friends. Julie here. First grade with ten students this year. #oredchat

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hello #OrEdChat. Lemarr Treadwell, Adjunct Online Professor, Fresno CA.

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hey all Shawna here from Arizona!!!! #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hi all! Dianne 5th T from soCal #oredchat

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hi Heather and #OrEdChat.

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Lemarr! Good to "see" you!!
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hi #OrEdChat! I'm Jennifer, an instructional coach in the Portland area. Just set my alarm for the first day back!

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Hello #oredchat friends! Lauren, K-4 rdg T checking in from Missouri.

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1 launching now on #OrEdChat! Join us!!

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1: Well I've actually been back for almost a month now but I make lists and cross things off #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1 I have been putting up bulletin boards, moving furniture, finding materials.#oredchat

MrsLedford6Eng Aug 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Hello all! Going to try to stay up for all of #OrEdChat but make no promises! Haha! Im Jen, a 6th grade English Teacher from IN!

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Rest IS important and my energy "gas" tank is on E. I'll try to catch up this week. Enjoy the chat everyone! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1 I am not a part of a district anymore, so I have to get motivated on my own. I have a chat tomorrow w/ teachers in GHO. #OrEdChat

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Wendy from Earlington Elementary in Western Kentucky. Ready for our Sunday night #oredchat !

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: Lots of post-its, working on my gamification, building our class website, creating a "SpaceCamp" for 1st two weeks of school! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: We've been back for 3 weeks. When I finished up the 16-17 year I tried to set myself up for a quicker turn around in the fall. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1 launching now on #OrEdChat! Join us!!

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: Lots of lists and calendaring! I try to get things organized at home (clean, meals, etc.) so I'm not worried about that, too. #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: started 2 wks ago, spent summer looking for new, lots of time helping other Ts & setting up classroom wk before #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1 launching now on #OrEdChat! Join us!!

howie_hua Aug 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: Currently designing projects on the importance of mindsets in the classroom. If anyone has any ideas, let me know! #oredchat

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: Spending lots of time in my classroom. I made a promo trailer today! Can't wait! #oredchat

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Don't know. It's always been this way in Az even when I was in school #OrEdChat

In reply to @ManionJulie, @hmarrs24

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Let's blast off now on #OrEdChat with Q2!

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1. Start with the Classroom Mission Statement. #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Class motto/song last year was Try Everything from Zootopia. Ss totally took to it and embraced mindset #OrEdChat

In reply to @howie_hua

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1: Reached #InboxZero status! Woot! Read about it in my latest post #oredchat https://t.co/FPx4rG9JzE

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

I've seen posters made by kids of "say this instead of that" around mindset. I love https://t.co/NCfQGYhKUG for math mindset. #OrEdChat

In reply to @howie_hua

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

wow that's an awesome idea! a promo trailer for your class! #KyGoDigital #oredchat #TLAP #LeadLAP #kyadmin

In reply to @tishrich

MrsLedford6Eng Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A1 Starting week 4 tomorrow but I always prepare for launch by getting my area organized and ready to go! #OrEdChat

ANetMichigan Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Would definitely want to learn more about that, too! #OrEdChat

In reply to @howie_hua

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Ken - MS STEAM Teacher from California here! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat! Please introduce yourself and get ready to launch into this amazing chat!

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

For our district, it was supposed to align more with college schedules for winter break and end of semester. Don't like it #OrEdChat

In reply to @ManionJulie, @Hudsonwife16, @hmarrs24

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A2 I am asking Ts to join my Flipgrid and introduce themselves and tell me what they need from me. #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A2: We painted and got to know one another and our favorite things #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT

I also leave myself notes like "The pen and remote for the whiteboard are in the top drawer". At year 26 I can't remember #OrEdChat

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2: As a coach, that first day is weird, but I'll try to get into classrooms just to feel the energy and check on some kids. #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Did playdough activity to share something unique abt selves, planned @Flipgrid intros but had to wait a few days #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Let's blast off now on #OrEdChat with Q2!

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2: I'm going to launch our game/class with a trailer to get them excited and team building challenges! Lots of games! #OrEdChat

KarMa_C4 Aug 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1: reading books that make me feel good about teaching! @thezenteacher @burgessdave @JCasaTodd @aaron_hogan @ajjuliani #OrEdChat #tlap

In reply to @hmarrs24, @thezenteacher, @burgessdave, @JCasaTodd, @aaron_hogan, @ajjuliani

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: Created a promo trailer to launch our Masterchef #gamified culinary class! SO pumped! #oredchat

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A 2. They are bringing something important to them and we will make a keepsake and intro chrome books #oredchat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT

What a fab idea! Still looking for a few things I packed last year! #OrEdChat

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A2: I greeted the kids as they came off the bus or got dropped off by parents. Tried to call as many by name as I could remember. #oredchat

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Our theme is #TLAP, so we decorated & dressed up to get the kids pumped! We also made a teacher video for students #oredchat #KYGoDigital

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3 is up! Join in now on #OrEdChat!

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A1: We are back and starting week 3! The room is ready, Relationship activities started, am I am rested! Now, on to learning! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1 launching now on #OrEdChat! Join us!!

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

A2: Oh yeah! I'm also going to draw with sidewalk chalk where they line up welcoming them! #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A3: By seeing who works well with who and I want all of them to bring the strengths out of one another #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A3: Since I am working via GHO. The principals are going to be playing games with the Ts building relationships as team members. #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A3: did marshmallow tower challenge, #breakoutedu for eclipse glasses, human knots, all kinds of team blding #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3 is up! Join in now on #OrEdChat!

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3 Intentional team building! @flipgrid presentations, scavenger hunts, group PBL, team roles in small groups - anything together #OrEdChat

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A2: We did a team building activity and we started our social contract. Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Let's blast off now on #OrEdChat with Q2!

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3: When I had my own classroom, we did Broken Circles described here: https://t.co/Hw4bnleFE5 (someone else's blog). #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3: My Ss r put into crews 4 our space themed gamified class so we will be building teamwork during our "space camp" 1st 2 weeks #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3 is up! Join in now on #OrEdChat!

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Watching them work together shows you so much! #OrEdChat

In reply to @wendyomitchell, @Flipgrid

howie_hua Aug 27 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A2: 1st day was last week. I asked to give me 20 words/phrases associated with a typical math classroom. Here's their response. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3: After the 2 weeks I'll then put my kiddos into more permanent crews based on strengths of my Ss #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3 cont I would like the Ts to take @teachforthought Test to find out what type of game person ea is so we can discuss. #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3. Tomorrow I lead chomebook and gafe training. Made it as interactive as possible #oredchat

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Ugh. So much work to do to shift thinking to more positive math mindsets! #OrEdChat

In reply to @howie_hua

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

On building trust in my classroom. #OrEdChat

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3: We did a very successful @breakoutEDU! Answers came from unsuspecting members of the teams. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3 is up! Join in now on #OrEdChat!

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: Continue to swim, read, eat well and get the recommended sleep. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: Keep working out in the mornings (even when I'm tired!), take time out for my family & myself, eat healthy! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT

#OrEdChat. On building trust.

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: major staff party at end of first week made everyone happy/ready to take on yr, bond w/new staff #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: Planning on getting up to run each morning! Feel so much better when I get moving first thing! More energy & happier! #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4: Being OK with taking naps when I get home from work. Try not to schedule a bunch of extra things. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4: Exercise - start the habit early in the school year or I won't start.... #OrEdChat

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3: Ricke Krispy Challenge, Marshmallow Challenge, lots of fun team games so they can mix & get to know each other! #oredchat

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4 You have to be full to pour into others - rest, enjoy your passions, take time for your family & friends even if its scheduled #oredchat

corelaboratewa Aug 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Our #WATeachLead chats are back this fall! Returning 9/10/17! Mark your calendars now! #schoolpr #T2T #CCSS #oredchat #waedu #edchat #WSPRA

Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4: By the encouragement of my #PLN and quotes from #Tlap #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

teachforthought Aug 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Just popping in to say hi! Getting ready for in-service tomorrow! #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A 4 evening walks to de-stress. Committing to handling the big stuff first thing while we are all fresh.#oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4: Have to get to school much earlier (dropping son at school) so I have been doing devotional reading and breakfast at school. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A4: Rest and eating right is a must. Thinking about working out... #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat is already in orbit! Q4 up now!

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:54 PM EDT

I'm trying to prioritize my to-do list better, still a work in progress. #OrEdChat

In reply to @ManionJulie

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT

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howie_hua Aug 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: Remembering to build in time for myself! As much as I would like to be on 24/7, it's not healthy. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5: I try to blog when I can, through my posts here on Twitter & my edchats, and starting tomorrow through #EduSnaps!! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Aug 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5 I created a Google Site and I am starting to blog. I also have a @padlet page that is organized with my endeavors. #OrEdChat

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5: I try to blog, but Twitter posts happen more often. #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A5: became blogger year and half ago. Wouldn't change it. Makes me reflect & I get to share cool stuff w/ others #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT

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MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A5: #booksnaps , blog https://t.co/k5TjaFaDUy,#IMWAYR with staff #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT

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Hudsonwife16 Aug 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A5: I really want to blog but I am totally petrified #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

LemarrTreadwell Aug 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Have a great week #OrEdChat. Thank you, Heather & #OrEdChat for moderating tonight. You

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

I'm in! Who's with me? How fun! #EduSnaps #oredchat #TLAP #LeadLAP #KYGoDigital #KyAdmin

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 1:03 AM EDT

Get ready because the #EduSnaps 30 day challenge starts this Monday!! #OrEdChat #tlap #learnlap #3rdchat #D9Eagles https://t.co/QYHGp9OinU

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Are you taking the #EduSnaps 30 day challenge? Day 1 is tomorrow! Find out more: https://t.co/QYHGp9wHwm #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Hadn't thought of creating padlet. What a good idea! #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers, @padlet

ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5 I take the pictures that go on our facebook page and website and twitter account. Most free periods I take at least one.#oredchat

howie_hua Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: I'm considering blogging! Never tried it though. #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT

You can do it. Just start with one post. Write what's important to you. #OrEdChat

In reply to @Hudsonwife16

MViTDiTeach Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Take the leap, as @CoriOrlando1 would say. Worth the effort #OrEdChat

In reply to @Hudsonwife16, @hmarrs24, @CoriOrlando1

EdTechRanger Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5: I started a Twitter account for our STEAM Guide. He will post activities that we do in the class. @STEM_Ranger #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT

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ManionJulie - Moderator Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5. I use my easy blog dot org account for myself and my first graders.#oredchat

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5: Blogging! Gonna amp up my blogging again now that school is about to start! #oredchat

wendyomitchell Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5 I'm super excited to begin the #edusnaps challenge tomorrow! I also stay connected with a growing personal PLN through chats #oredchat

jkjohnsonbell Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Not as scary as it seemed at first - no need to go viral... If the reflection can just be for you. #OrEdChat

In reply to @Hudsonwife16, @hmarrs24

MsLaurenMertz Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

DO IT! You won't regret it. #OrEdChat

In reply to @howie_hua

tishrich Aug 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5: You can follow my culinary adventures at https://t.co/D5dFwvlNI3 #oredchat