#cdnedchat Archive
Connecting Canadian Educators every Monday at 8pm EST. Please join us!
Monday October 10, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to a night of gratitude in
#cdnedchat
on Canadian Thanksgiving!
MrsMurat
Oct 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Checkout my resources from GAFE Summit!
https://t.co/vrXgja8KBD
#4thchat
#admin2b
#cdnedchat
#collabed
#edtechchat
#flipclass
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to a night of gratitude in
#cdnedchat
on Canadian Thanksgiving!
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
will be hosted by
@misspollock
and
@TheCandyDish
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Please share who you are, your favourite Thanksgiving food and what you teach
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
My favourite Canadian Thanksgiving food is obviously roasted beaver! (
@debbiefuco
)
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
You may want to use Tweetdeck/Hootsuite/tweetchat or other client that allows columns. Use the hashtag
#cdnedchat
to join us!
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi everyone, James tweeting from Montreal. My favourite thanksgiving food is probably whipped cream.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park, AB. Favourite Thanksgiving Food is Mashed Potatotes. Happy Thanksgiving
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Lots of great chats going on tonight!
#LearnLAP
#edtechchat
and
#cdnedchat
are all running right now. We're talking gratitude in
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Lots of great chats going on tonight!
#LearnLAP
#edtechchat
and
#cdnedchat
are all running right now. We're talking gratitude in
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Last night, I had the craziest mashed potatoes - they had cheese curds melted right into them.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Popping in for a bit
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Welcome! Thanks for joining us tonight!
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
I'm Dana Ariss, grade 3 teacher from Edmonton, Alberta. My favourite Thanksgiving food is Candied Sweet Potatoes w/marshmallows!
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@misspollock
This sounds amazing!! YUM! YUM!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Great to have you with us.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
I'm Shauna. I currently teach 21st Century Literacy to a school of 20 amazing grade 9-12 learners
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Welcome! Excited to have you join us tonight.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@DanaAriss
Never had this before. Sounds interesting.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Mashed potatoes are always sooo good! :)
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
No pie to go with that? haha
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Good evening everyone Bill Schlacht from Edmonton, Alberta
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@DanaAriss
Pie is optional, whipped cream is not. :)
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Omg! I'll have to make it for you one day! Ask
@MrsJessicaByrne
who had it last night! So good!
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
So.very.true.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I love mash potatoes and turnips.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: Easy to focus on the negative&venting is important. However, tonight focus on gratitude-share something you're thankful for.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: Easy to focus on the negative&venting is important. However, tonight focus on gratitude-share something you're thankful for.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Professionally, I am thankful for my amazing team
@KelliHolden
@DeannePeet
@RaeWevers
& Ryleycote
#cdnedchat
#prescottpsd70
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: I'm thankful for having friends who care about me, and grow concerned when I fall off the grid for a few weeks.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: I am thankful for my family and friends who put up with my craziness.
#cdnedchat
#grateful
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1. I am thankful that the Blue Jays swept the series.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Personally, I am thankful for my health, my education, my family & friends, my career, my dog and the love that surrounds me.
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@misspollock
What are YouTube food challenges?
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Perfection!
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/sXtqsRDIVc
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1. I am thankful that the Blue Jays swept the series.
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 personally - my family and friends, professionally my colleagues who are mentors, friends and who are always there
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
@misspollock
Yes! Inquiring minds would love to know!
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@jpetersen02
Hoo boy! You are in for some good Youtubing-search Cinnamon Challenge, Ghost Pepper Challenge and 2L Coke Challenge!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
That is awesome.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Mentors can be such a life saver in our field.
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@misspollock
OK, I've seen the cinnamon, seen someone try to smoke a carolina reaper (hint: bad idea), but not the 2L coke one
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@misspollock
@jpetersen02
say what!!!
#cdnedchat
prof_saab
Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1- I am thankful this is
#cdnedchat
and that I live in
#Canada
and that we have "free" healthcare
AssignmentHelpN
Oct 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
How To Fail With Success
https://t.co/soMsGBh2zf
#4thchat
#Admin2B
#cdnedchat
#collabed
#TLchat
#musedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@prof_saab
Woohoo!!
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: List three small things that you are thankful for in the first month of the new school year.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
4
#apple
devices in house, all connected to my apple ID & ALL going off at same time with every Twitter notification!
#smh
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@prof_saab
Great to have you with us. Yes I do agree with you.
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Great support from my colleagues, new challenges that I don't have the solution for, and new opportunities to learn.
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 Students smiles, positive environment, parents who care about their child and want the best for their education
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
My very wise friend wrote "Let's make a distinction between FEELING grateful and PRACTISING gratitude."
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
My very wise friend wrote "Let's make a distinction between FEELING grateful and PRACTISING gratitude."
#cdnedchat
massignmenthelp
Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
How to study Mathematics
https://t.co/MyfYA03W0T
#4thchat
#Admin2B
#cdnedchat
#collabed
#TLchat
#musedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Loving & kind group of gr. 3 students, daily bus transfer Twinkies from previous students & supportive admin & team.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
"You can have a gratitude practice whether u are feeling grateful or not. This practice can, over time, create space inside you"
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Hello from Hope, BC -
#thankful
to be on during
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
"...so that you can indeed experience feelings of joy and gratitude."
#practicegratitude
#cdnedchat
prof_saab
Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
a2- new colleagues, new challenges and great appreciation from students!
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@teachwilkins
Welcome, Erin!
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 - Thankful for amazing students - dedicated colleagues - a love for learning - and a passion to grow
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Seeing my past Gr.1 Friends, Catching up with colleagues and washi tape.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@teachwilkins
Hello Erin, Great to have you join us, tonight.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Do you have daily/weekly/monthly practices that help you recognized and build gratitude?
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
Such a great question!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2. I am thankful that I get to see the kids again and that I get to participate in PD with colleagues and learn with our Team.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: I'm grateful to reconnect w friends in Ottawa; that I've worked with some awesome HS Ss; and BLUE SKY dreams and plans!
#cdnedchat
hill_k
Oct 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Ss who show up when it is a really tough thing to do, texts from colleagues who notice when things are tough, colleagues
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: I think regularly how lucky I am to have found my passion in life, and to have made it my career. Not all are so fortunate
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: I pray everyday & thank God for every thing - one - opportunity that has come my way. Have a Pinterest board I review.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@teachwilkins
Great to have you with us Erin.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
.
@hill_k
Thank you for appreciating and making space for those friends that come to school, even when it feels almost impossible.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
A3: I use Project 365 to help me be more reflective with my day and recognize the little things.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@prof_saab
Well said
#cdnedchat
hill_k
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: Kindness cubes (showing our gratitude for one another) that are used to acknowledge things that makes us feel good
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: I hang onto kind words from colleagues, Ss and parents (via email) in a folder called "Atta Girl"
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 I try to do little things with Ts / school staff, buying them coffee, having a "chocolate' stash for emergencies, saying TY
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3: Funny you ask...I have been working very hard on
#gratitude
with
@DrJamesRouse
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@hill_k
Texts from colleagues can be so uplifting.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@DanaAriss
I need to see this Pinterest board.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@teachwilkins
Seems that everyone is happy to see their students again,
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Want to start to write down everything that happened daily that I'm thankful for. Haven't figured out best way for me yet.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@hill_k
What are kindness cubes?
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: Start each morning with a mantra - find that smile & spread it to others. It's the joy in the simple things -
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@misspollock
I created a folder named that because of you. Thank You!
#cdnedchat
#yourock
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Coffee, Chocolate and Thank You.... WOW! Those are the best ways to make anyone feel uplifted!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@misspollock
What would we do without friends.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@hill_k
Great to have you with us Karen
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Everyone loves chocolate. Last week was World Teacher's Day. I got a beautiful card and chocolates from a family.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
I have so many with different quotes for different purposes! :) They have truly helped in so many ways!
#cdnedchat
prof_saab
Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 - wish I did! Will try to implement one this week :)
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3. I journal each night before bed
#cdnedchat
Juniper00
Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
A1 I'm thankful for supportive colleagues & parents and of course students who come school, despite challenges.
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Last year we did random acts of kindness and our 'hearts with ROK' were posted on office BB and read over the PA
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Always a good feeling when it comes from families
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@DanaAriss
If feels good to write it down with a pen and paper.
#cdnedchat
Juniper00
Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
A2 thankful for coffee, chances to mentor new staff & the everyday moments we're fortunate enough to experience.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: I make sure to have a drawer full of thank you cards so I can show gratitude
#cdnedchat
ESL_fairy
Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A2: have a gratitude app where I journal and add photos of things that make me happy. Great to look back on when I need a lift.
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
It really does! It changes the perspective for me.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@ESL_fairy
Would you mind sharing the app you use?
#cdnedchat
ESL_fairy
Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: I have a gratitude app- I journal and add photos of things that make me happy. Great to look back on when I need a lift.
#cdnedchat
Juniper00
Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
Q3 weekly comm. circle: share one positive from the w/e or something we are looking forward to. We also journal.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@Juniper00
@cdnedchat
Great to have you with us Jen
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@ESL_fairy
What is the name of the app?
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Yes, please share.
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/Jv8uAuDqnq
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@ESL_fairy
Would you mind sharing the app you use?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@ESL_fairy
Share more about your app
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q4: Are your Ss comfortable showing gratitude about their lives and towards others? How can you help them practice thankfulness?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@DanaAriss
Yes just have to do it even on days when you are tired.
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4 Need to be a role model. A few teachers started a gratitude journal two years ago with their Ss, nice to hear their responses.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: An amazing S of mine noticed that schoolmates were not showing gratitude and created
#ProjectThankYou
https://t.co/z9rGYovLUF
#cdnedchat
ESL_fairy
Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
It's a simple little app called
#gratitudejournal
.
#cdnedchat
#WMHD16
https://t.co/KyHb96B4pc
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: An amazing S of mine noticed that schoolmates were not showing gratitude & created
#ProjectThankYou
https://t.co/um7MXxzv6w
…
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: I think this is very difficult for students if they have never practiced before.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@ESL_fairy
@TheCandyDish
Have you shared this with your Ss?
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 - Great question! Our focus this year is student apathy - but it starts with us!
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I need to try this!!
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/Qkvima30g8
ESL_fairy
Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
It's a simple little app called
#gratitudejournal
.
#cdnedchat
#WMHD16
https://t.co/KyHb96B4pc
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
For
#Thanksgiving
I read many books to my students to help them understand gratitude.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
What books did you read?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4. I love the idea of a gratitude journal. As principal i could take a different approach.
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: In our leadership class, we have done lessons on
#gratitude
&
#appreciation
- encouraging kids to look beyond themselves
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: My Ss are noticing how fortunate and privileged they are through our discussions of our
#GRA
novel All American Boys
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@misspollock
Thanks for Thanksgiving. The Thankful Book. Thanksgiving for Giving Thanks.
https://t.co/zxFr7pLCAm
#cdnedchat
K12TL
Oct 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Free Resources to Grow and Empower
#TeacherLeaders
@
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#CDNedchat
#bfc530
https://t.co/y479aMesXr
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I'm grateful that someone wrote this article about Donald Trump:
https://t.co/FytpIjPaYq
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: I try to lead by example & I make my gratitude very public, which helps reach Ss.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q5: Focus on your own impact: What goodness have you created in the last day, week, months or year?
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: Not enough, I think.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: I empowered students to share their learning online and they were thrilled to see people notice them.
https://t.co/jpX8h2pGJG
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5. I got to spend tonight visiting with all my
#cdnedchat
friends.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: I think I need to do more of this.
#cdnedchat
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: We took Ss to the
@cslcccle2016
- which was amazing - & I sent personal messages of appreciation to a handful of students
#cdnedchat
FloradTeach
Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
sorry, I need 2 go. My 1st
#cdnedchat
. TY, always remember kindness doesn't cost a thing & does wonders 4 those on the receiving end
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
YES!!!!
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/VWe115ZeoB
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5. I got to spend tonight visiting with all my
#cdnedchat
friends.
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@BSchlacht
#MomandDad
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Thanks for joining us in
#cdnedchat
FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Hi
#cdnedchat
Hopping in super late. Ferrah from Regina. Vice Principal in K-12 school & gr 7-9 math/sci teacher. Glad I made it for a few.
teachwilkins
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: I will admit - I wasn't creating a lot of goodness in June but have since learned to let things go! New chapter!
#cdnedchat
jpetersen02
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@FNGraham
Hi Ferrah, welcome to
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Thanks for joining us tonight. Spread Kindness!!
#cdnedchat
FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
My favourite Thanksgiving food? Does cranberry sauce count?
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I'm grateful for innovative ideas like this: university dorm + nursing home
https://t.co/VuQ5KKfFIa
#cdnedchat
DanaAriss
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: I think we put out so much that we don't realize how much we do or what the impact is. I agree I need to reflect on this more
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@FNGraham
It's food. It's seasonal! Totally counts!
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@cdnedchat
Tomorrow I am sending a surprise Halloween package to a friend.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@misspollock
@TheCandyDish
We are all a family.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q6: Be grateful for struggle: How can I be thankful for the challenges that I’ve experienced? What did I learn from them?
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FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A1: So thankful for the obvious (family, health) but esp. thankful for a supportive principal/mentor as a first year VP.
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BSchlacht
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Oct 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@FNGraham
Great to have you with us Ferrah,
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FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A1: Also super grateful to have been lucky enough to be born in Canada esp. while watching what is happening down south.
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misspollock
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Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I am grateful to
@TheCandyDish
for her responses to every single question.
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jpetersen02
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Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6: I think about how I've grown because of the challenges I face, and how I can help others grow in the face of challenges
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FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A2: 3 things Sept made me thankful for? 1-welcoming staff 2-awesome new students 3-familiar teaching load
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misspollock
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Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Q7: How is my life different today than it was a year ago? How can I be thankful for those changes?
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hill_k
Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: I am thankful for hards times as a parent because I have gained more empathy for the parents of my students
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TheCandyDish
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Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: You might not learn from the challenge right away. It might take time even years to realize the benefits.
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BSchlacht
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Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6. I think challenges help me see the world with greater vision
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misspollock
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Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
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@hill_k
I am grateful that you shared this empathy video with me:
https://t.co/Q3BPu5sXkL
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jpetersen02
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Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7: I have a three-year plan in action, and I'm measuring progress regularly.
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cdnedchat
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Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Q8: What will you do for the next two weeks to practice gratitude? How will you encourage your students to do the same?
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DanaAriss
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Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I agree so much! Its about reshaping our perspective sometimes that makes all the difference.
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FNGraham
Oct 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3: I am a great believer in thank you cards, try to always look at "what can be learned" even in challenging situa…
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hill_k
Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A7: Thankful for a new school year where I learned from the challenges I faced last year to improve my program this year.
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taniasterling
Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
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A5 I listened attentively to a Principal colleague. In her words, "Sharing with [me] validated her perspectives"
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