#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday February 14, 2017
8:00 PM EST
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#CTedu
! Let us know who you are, your role in education and a fun fact about you!
#loveteaching
participatechat
Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ctedu
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:01 PM EST
I'm Amy, elementary art T in Easton. Fun fact: I used to teach K and 1st grade
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST
Don't forget to include
#CTedu
in your Tweets. Your voice matters!
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST
Ruth, Eng chair from Canton here!
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi Ruth! Thx for joining us!
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In reply to @RuthKidwell
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
Fun fact- my husband makes the best homemade pizza!
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robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi Christie Norwalk Tt 6th grade ELA & SS, Emerging Leader
@NewLeadersOrg
, Tech Coach NPS, FUN FACT- mem CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame
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In reply to @NewLeadersOrg
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST
Ooh, mine too!
#CTedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi Christie!
@robinsonchris7
@NewLeadersOrg
#CTedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @NewLeadersOrg
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:05 PM EST
sounds yummy! Is his Italian?
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In reply to @RuthKidwell
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:06 PM EST
Chrissy from NJ - 3rd grade T - Fun Fact - I eat chocolate every day!
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hello Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford. Fun fact I love to cook
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: Why did you pursue a career in education?
#CTedu
#loveteaching
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hi Sean!
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hi! How are you? Hope your week is going well! Crazy one for me
#newleaders
overload but I
#love
it!
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg, @NewLeadersOrg
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
All good here. Just winding down after a busy day. You?
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In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
me too!
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my favorite!
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:08 PM EST
I like dark chocolate.
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In reply to @robinsonchris7
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 How to answer?? Always wanted to teach English and my senior hs school teacher encouraged and confirmed
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1:I used to play "teacher." My sisters were my Ss & I ran camp for neighborhood kids when I was 10 or 11. Inevitable!
#CTedu
#loveteaching
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST
I feel you on this
#ctedu
this is just the beginning of my crazy
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST
Hi Sean! Glad you could make it tonight!
#CTedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST
You have to fill me in on the
#newleaders
!
#CTedu
@robinsonchris7
@NewLeadersOrg
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @NewLeadersOrg
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: I wanted to be the teacher I never had. Plus I want to be a role model for African Americans. I also want to make learning fun
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2: Why do you
#loveteaching
? Give us an example :)
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: I love children, & going to school, I wanted to make learning fun and continue the fun. Instill the sense of accomplishment
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: Why did you pursue a career in education?
#CTedu
#loveteaching
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
I would not miss this for the world. I am able to squeeze some time in here.
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST
Yes Sean role model for diversity
#ctedu
you couldn't have said it better
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: I love teaching for the spontaneity and challenge
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2: Why do you
#loveteaching
? Give us an example :)
#CTedu
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 I love when kids make connections and it clicks for them.
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robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST
I would love to!
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In reply to @atragg, @NewLeadersOrg
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST
yes! That is the best feeling!
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST
Yes! The unexpected and the need for flexibility - not as an obstacle but as part of the fun
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In reply to @robinsonchris7
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST
I really like the interpretation of this....I call it fun too
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In reply to @RuthKidwell
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Share a student Valentine’s Day anecdote. (Extra points for ties to curriculum)
#CTedu
#loveteaching
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: I
#loveteaching
when Ss "get it" are excited and can't contain it!
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Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: I love the moment when I student gets “it!” Their eyes brighten and you see the expression of relief and a sense of i own this
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST
Awesome! :)
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@robinsonchris7
@NewLeadersOrg
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @NewLeadersOrg
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST
Me three!
#CTedu
@robinsonchris7
@RuthKidwell
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @RuthKidwell
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST
As in something that happened today that was inspiring/positive?
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
I
#loveteaching
for the connections I get to make w 22 little faces & smiles I get see everyday
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
Yes!
#CTedu
#loveteaching
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 I love when kids make connections and it clicks for them.
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
Yes!
#CTedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST
Not sure what you mean.
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In reply to @atragg
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:22 PM EST
Morning Meeting we 'shared the love' and took time to tell each other why we think we are awesome
#kindness
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST
Sorry! Looking for cute Valentine's Day stories from school-
#CTedu
@TheConnectedEdu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3: I came into homeroom my lovelies wrote me personalized cards with correct capitalization and punctuation
#ctedu
salutation too!
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Share a student Valentine’s Day anecdote. (Extra points for ties to curriculum)
#CTedu
#loveteaching
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST
My kids worked for two solid hours on a project - google slides, building, ads - culminating project for our rocks & minerals unit
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robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST
I wish I had time for something like this! I will find the time! So important
#ctedu
In reply to @MrsSmith167
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q4: How do you show your students you care?
#CTedu
#loveteaching
TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 Got some serious love today from the kids.
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TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
A4 Take time to listen to them - laugh with them
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RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 I'd have to say a student who admitted to not working to potential so far, explain that he's ready to work hard from here on out
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MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
We make the time everyday for meeting time - it's a huge part of our community building!
#ctedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: I love when Ss stop by with handmade cards or art for me. I love it!
#CTedu
#loveteaching
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST
My table looked like that too!!
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST
Lots of HUGS! They gave three out like candy today!
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In reply to @atragg, @TheConnectedEdu
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST
A4: Listen and talk at personal times: lunch, hallway, email or conferences
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q4: How do you show your students you care?
#CTedu
#loveteaching
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:26 PM EST
A4 Stop, talk, ask about their day, and listen to what's happening in their lives
#CTedu
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:26 PM EST
Creating handshakes, taking time to listen to what they are interested in, talking to them about what they love, trusting them
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TheConnectedEdu
Feb 14 @ 8:26 PM EST
Gotta run
#ctedu
- sorry I can't stick around longer. See ya next week!
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
Listening is so simple but SO important -- especially letting them know you are listening
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In reply to @RuthKidwell
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
A4: they love when I ask them about extracurricular or music or movies or just how they are
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atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q4: How do you show your students you care?
#CTedu
#loveteaching
RuthKidwell
Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3 Ok, wasn't today but recently-got a "thank you beary much" teddy bear from a student who just loved the class :)
#CTedu
MrsSmith167
Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST
That's always my favorite! I had two former students stop by with gifts today - totally unexpected
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In reply to @atragg
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:28 PM EST
listening is hard at times for some, but, the key to trust and
#SharingtheLove
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In reply to @MrsSmith167, @RuthKidwell
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:28 PM EST
I just wanted to jump in and say I am looking forward to read this chat. See you all next week You guys are awesome!
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:29 PM EST
aww! So cute!
#CTedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:29 PM EST
Thanks for stopping by, Chrissy!
@TheConnectedEdu
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In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:29 PM EST
Thanks Sean! You're a rock star!
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST
Thanks, everyone! See you next week for
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST
So happy you joined us again!
#ctedu
#edcampnj
#edcampswct
@EdCampSWCT
@EdcampNJ
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @EdCampSWCT, @EdcampNJ
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:31 PM EST
thank you! Love the chat
#loveteaching
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST
Thanks, Ruth!
#CTedu
Have a great week! :)
In reply to @RuthKidwell
robinsonchris7
Feb 14 @ 8:45 PM EST
I know I wish we had more flexibility in our middle school schedule
#ctedu
I am going to make the time
In reply to @MrsSmith167
EduGladiators
Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST
🏘Takes a village right?! SATURDAY
#EduGladiators
EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/
@cdmveep
leading!
#divergED
#ctedu
#profchat
#RuralEdChat
