#reflectiveteacher Archive

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:00 PM EDT

One more minute to #reflectiveteacher! Talking #EarthDayEveryDay https://t.co/LoAywjadmT

nironside13 May 3 @ 6:45 PM EDT

#reflectiveteacher chat starts in 15 minutes... Will you be there?? https://t.co/ejr1zuL9yJ

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:01 PM EDT

My name is Jeni Rairigh and I am a preservice teacher at Grove City College. Excited to join #reflectiveteacher tonight!

falkrachel47 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi! My name is Rachel Falk and I'm a secondary math ed major at Grove City College in PA! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Welcome! Say hello & where you're from. Friday was #ArborDay - so share your favorite tree, too! #reflectiveteacher

BethanyEasom2 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

My name is Bethany Easom and I am also an education student at Grove City College! #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hi! I am Joanne and I am an El Ed/Special Ed major at Grove City College in PA #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@jeni_rairigh welcome - great to have you with us! I'm a Westminster Alum - just down the road from you! #reflectiveteacher

lucasleah19 May 3 @ 7:02 PM EDT

I'm Leah, a preT from PA. Excited to join #reflectiveteacher Grove is well represented!

BethanyEasom2 May 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Favorite tree... hm, crape murtles or magnolias! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:04 PM EDT

I'm Nancy - former ELA teacher & professional developer from PA.. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT

@BethanyEasom2 good choices - and welcome! Great to have you with us! #reflectiveteacher

nick95rizzo May 3 @ 7:06 PM EDT

I am Nick Rizzo and a pre-service teacher at Grove City College. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:07 PM EDT

@lucasleah19 welcome! Great to have so many preTs with us! You bring awesome insight & enthusiasm! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:08 PM EDT

I never did answer the tree Q.. Partial to my Fringe Tree & the magnolia in my front yard.. #reflectiveteacher Q1. coming up...

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Hi all, Melissa in NJ. Favorite tree? Hmmm...love all the blossoming trees this spring. (Not sure of names!) 🌺🍃🌸 #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT

We've been wondering how to help the earth @ #reflectiveteacher - so it seemed like a good time to have this convo...

falkrachel47 May 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT

#reflectiveteacher My favorite tree would be a weeping snow fountain cherry. We have one at home that was planted the week I was born

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Q1: #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/wVp8nIGsWe

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite hi, Melissa! Great to have you! Thanks for playing along with my tree Q! #reflectiveteacher

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:10 PM EDT

I have always loved the idea of starting a community garden with Ss. Great way to give back to the community! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@nironside13 Hi Nancy! It took me a minute to respond, b/c I was trying to search for the proper names! ;) #reflectiveteacher

KRScienceLady May 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady here. I want to first say THANK YOU to each and every teacher, whether you work with Ss, Ts or leaders #reflectiveteacher

nick95rizzo May 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1: I feel a SLP dealing with veterans coming in and talking with students would be applicable. #reflectiveteacher

falkrachel47 May 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1: I want to get Ss more engaged in math, so something that relates to using math in the real world, esp to help others! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@jeni_rairigh I saw this one on Saturday - such a great way to engage Ss & community! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/Zow3nOm9Mw

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: I love any opportunity that allows the Ss to work side by side with Ss their own age, from their local community #reflectiveteacher

BethanyEasom2 May 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT

For service learning, I have always had a vision of combining my Spanish class with an ESL class #reflectiveteacher

lucasleah19 May 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT

I'm sec. ELA and reading to younger kids or at a nursing home would be great! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT

@nick95rizzo wow - that's a powerful way to connect the globe & its people! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:14 PM EDT

@falkrachel47 good idea - have you come up with any ideas? #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:14 PM EDT

YUP!! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/VRKcDSYwm1

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: I love any opportunity that allows the Ss to work side by side with Ss their own age, from their local community #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@BethanyEasom2 what a great way to build skills & community! #reflectiveteacher

falkrachel47 May 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@nironside13 It's hard to think of math projects. Often, it's just T lecturing math to Ss, which is it boring for many #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@BethanyEasom2 I love that idea! It would be a great experience for both groups! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A1: Any project can turn into a service learning project using @spencerideas LAUNCH cycle. #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/9zA1yI4aw0

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT

@lucasleah19 engaging w/ seniors is a great way to give back! #reflectiveteacher

falkrachel47 May 3 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Maybe HS Ss going to MS/Elem School and helping younger Ss with math concepts! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT

So many great ideas - Q2 coming up... #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@falkrachel47 or even some type of local "store" to reinforce concepts of money, tax, supply & demand equations, etc. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Q2: #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/qSb8ARAQOU

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@WagnerJR113 @falkrachel47 awesome idea!! #reflectiveteacher

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A book that I think relates to environment awareness is The Lorax! Ss could think deeply about this and it's fun too! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:22 PM EDT

One of my favorites!! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/KcqiUAwwyQ

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A book that I think relates to environment awareness is The Lorax! Ss could think deeply about this and it's fun too! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A2: Love playing "nature sounds" & writing in response; great way to incorporate authentic/natural elements into setting! #reflectiveteacher

nick95rizzo May 3 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A2: I was always liked the Giving Tree while growing up, but for middle level students I would use a Nature Haiku. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q2: I love the book Seedfolks -a story about a community garden in Cleveland. Ss always love it! https://t.co/uWvLvYkO3Q #reflectiveteacher

BethanyEasom2 May 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A song I could use is Ojala que llueve cafe because it talks about rain, taking care of the land and growing crops #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A2: I love the Lorax! So many meaningful lessons can be taught with this book! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/CbqeH2094u

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A book that I think relates to environment awareness is The Lorax! Ss could think deeply about this and it's fun too! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:24 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite good for #mindfulness practice, too! #reflectiveteacher

nick95rizzo May 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2: Cont... one could also show the movie Wall-E to demonstrate what might happen if we abuse our planet's resources. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@nick95rizzo Haikus are a great way to explore ideas with precise language! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@nironside13 @jeni_rairigh I also loved HOOT by @Carl_Hiaasen...fun story for middle schoolers. #reflectiveteacher #SixtyBooks

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite @jeni_rairigh @Carl_Hiaasen Hoot is great!! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@nick95rizzo that's a great cautionary tale! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT

so many great resources here tonight #reflectiveteacher Q3. coming up....

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Q3: #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/JkF6SOM37o

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Agree! Wall-E is a fantastic movie with a very powerful and cautionary message! #reflectiveteacher #EarthDayEveryDay https://t.co/auAcmW621N

nick95rizzo May 3 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2: Cont... one could also show the movie Wall-E to demonstrate what might happen if we abuse our planet's resources. #reflectiveteacher

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A3: Focusing inward on our own schools is a great way to start. Who needs help in our school? Let's start there! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A3: Helping Ss realize the impact of even the smallest things they do/say, and lots of reflecting. #reflectiveteacher #EarthDayEveryDay

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@jeni_rairigh yes! And how can our school support the community & the environment! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Yes! Our everyday interactions CAN make the world a better place! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/7IXCxHi1An

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A3: Helping Ss realize the impact of even the smallest things they do/say, and lots of reflecting. #reflectiveteacher #EarthDayEveryDay

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:31 PM EDT

@livingstreets walk #Try20 #reflectiveteacher favourite tree Hawthorn ‘May Blossom’ see left hand corner in image. https://t.co/WW7jiNdQeQ

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @livingstreets love the Hawthorn!! And welcome #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: students can start within their friend group, then expand within their class, their grade, their school, etc. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: I think Ss can learn about #sustainability through recycling, composting, reusing & going paperless! #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

I am late! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Love the progressive nature of this.We learn with our closest circle & spread out into the world #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/eYXG8MFJu8

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: students can start within their friend group, then expand within their class, their grade, their school, etc. #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

Thanks @nironside13 It is on walks like this @livingstreets that enables me to reflect #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:36 PM EDT

So many great ways to start small!! #reflectiveteacher Q4 coming up!

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A3 - look within their classroom. What can they do there? What can they do in their school, on the playground, etc. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@jillemacd welcome, Jill!! Great to have you with us again - jump right in! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Love this! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/SB1Q1SKzUa

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A3 - look within their classroom. What can they do there? What can they do in their school, on the playground, etc. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT

Q4: #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/jFYYrZRwg0

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @TED_ED Awesome. I learn a lot from @spencerideas. Have shared the LAUNCH cycle with many teachers. #reflectiveteacher

jeni_rairigh May 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

#edtech is a great way to eliminate unnecessary paper use! Digital worksheets, online projects, digital flashcards, etc. #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@nironside13 I'll have to look this one up. That's a new title for me! #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A4: Assessment can easily be done with technology! There are so many tech tools! (Scores can also be emailed to parents) #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A4: #GoogleClassrom - a great place to start! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4: Digital tools certainly help us use less paper, also simply being more intentional about what we're using it for...#reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A4 - print tasks on labels and affix them to a scribbler page, rather than using a photocopier. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@jillemacd you won't regret it. I cry every time.. And I have read it 6 times! #reflectiveteacher Great story of community & sustainability

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:42 PM EDT

YES!! @bleidolf67 has the best technology tools & short cuts! #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/7TD3xoz2pI

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:40 PM EDT

A4: Assessment can easily be done with technology! There are so many tech tools! (Scores can also be emailed to parents) #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:43 PM EDT

@jillemacd love this idea!! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A3 @nironside13 Promoting and engaging with #sustainabily right at the school/college #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN yes! Ss spend most of their time at school - we need to model sustainable practices. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Q5: #reflectiveteacher https://t.co/4IUKKKZAX9

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@jillemacd Is a scribbler a notebook? #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite Haha - yes, sorry. Canadian term, I guess! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A2 @nironside13 I subscribe to @GeographicalMag lots of themes around #sustainability & #EnvironmentalAwareness #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:48 PM EDT

A5: Take advantage of those rooms with lots of natural light! #reflectiveteacher #EarthDayEveryDay

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite great one!! I almost never turn on my lights! #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A5: Our students participate in growing a vegetable garden that is used by our cafeteria. Also an AMAZING recycling prog. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT

A5: I visited a school that had a giant composter - it was very, very cool! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT

@jillemacd It's an awesome name! Is it only used for certain styles or pretty universal? #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:50 PM EDT

#awesome #reflectiveteacher #schoolgardens https://t.co/RqaWaPM4hM

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:49 PM EDT

A5: Our students participate in growing a vegetable garden that is used by our cafeteria. Also an AMAZING recycling prog. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Wow - this hour really has flown.. any takeaways from tonight's chat? #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A5 @nironside13 Imbed the Countryside Code in our walks: https://t.co/UNykA5oR1I #Protect #Respect #Enjoy #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN Love this! #reflectiveteacher

jillemacd May 3 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@nironside13 Hahaha - show up on time! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:54 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN wow - those are great principles for everyone.. #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:54 PM EDT

@jillemacd LOL!! Some time is better than no time.. Glad you could join in! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:55 PM EDT

I'm really inspired & motivated by tonight's ideas - what a great way to celebrate #TeacherAppreciationDay #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @nironside13 Awesome resource. Thank you for sharing, Chris! #reflectiveteacher

mmorriswrite May 3 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@nironside13 Great topic and great job moderating tonight, Nancy! Can't wait for next week. :) #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Thanks to all who shared ideas & inspiration today! Be sure to follow new Tweeps! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A3 @nironside13 #sustainability is part of geography & related units e.g. @teachBTEC Environmental Policies & Practices #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@mmorriswrite thanks for joining in, Melissa! Always a pleasure to learn with you! #reflectiveteacher

nironside13 May 3 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@ChrisAFRIN @teachBTEC I think it needs to always be a part of the conversation! #reflectiveteacher

WagnerJR113 May 3 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@nironside13 Great chat! Thank you! #reflectiveteacher

ChrisAFRIN May 3 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A5 @nironside13 similar principles are imbedded in @JohnMuirTrust both here in UK & the USA https://t.co/jPsb7VddFZ #reflectiveteacher