#FLEdChat Archive
#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
Wednesday August 9, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
participatechat
Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#FLEdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/tmr0maevNw
PegGrafwallner
Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Peg, Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist,
#FLedChat
. Started school on Monday . . . already home with a summer cold :(
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hello
#FLEdChat
. Dene from Orlando. ELA Gr. 4-5. I went back 8/8, teachers only until 8/15.
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Baker has started back. Kids come tomorrow. Ts came back last Wed
#Fledchat
blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Robin, 4th grade - this week is preplanning...
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
So sorry about that Peg, that is truly no fun!
#FLEdChat
Get well soon!
In reply to @PegGrafwallner
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi
#fledchat
Lisa from NE FL Tech Spec for 4th & 5th graders
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Are you excited Lisa? :)
#FLEdChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey, hey
#FLEdChat
! Michelle, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here! Teachers started on Tuesday, kids start Monday!
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I can totally see you making that face! :)
#FLEdChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Oh, no!
#FLedChat
In reply to @PegGrafwallner
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
For the 1st time in a long time, I AM excited! Things are back to normal, a little better! :)
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
jessiefalco
Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Jessica Digital Learning Specialist in Martin County FL
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Well I am quite glad to hear that!
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In reply to @BrookinsBits
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Lisa!
#FLedChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi
#FLedChat
...device deployment tonight, so I can't make it. Hope to catch the last few minutes. Have a fun chat!
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey there Jessica, long time no see!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @jessiefalco
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
heeeeeyyyy Michelle! How goes?
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey, Robin!
#FLedChat
In reply to @blueegg3r
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
have fun with that, Kristin!
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In reply to @KristinCHarr
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Well you made it for a little while! :)
#FLEdChat
In reply to @KristinCHarr
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Good evening
#FLedChat
! Rusty May joining, National Teacher Trainer and
#ClassroomWhisperer
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT
It's going!
#FLedChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello everyone. So sorry I'm a bit behind this evening. Just finished dinner.
#FLedChat
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Had to play piano at church tonight ... so in/out ... hope to catch some ... Sylvia, Academic Coach, Title 1 HS, Tampa, FL
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SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey Dene!
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In reply to @dene_gainey, @KristinCHarr
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Tonight we have no specific topic. What's on your mind
#FLedchat
?
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
So...I was thinking...what lofty undertakings do you all have at the year beginning? What's NEW? besides the year? :)
#FLEdChat
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
No worries! Thank you for being here!
#fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hi, Tammy!
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In reply to @TG_Neil
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I would like to know more about Tammy
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In reply to @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey there!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
English 360 ... hanging white boards around room for writing ... standards-based grading too
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT
So...I was thinking...what lofty undertakings do you all have at the year beginning? What's NEW? besides the year? :)
#FLEdChat
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
wait! R U tweeting during church?? :-O
#fledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I love the white board thing, would love to see what that looks like!
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In reply to @SylviaEllison
JFerguson226
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
First day today! One of the best in my 25 years of teaching!
#FLedChat
@SHSeaglesNSB
@niceshelley
@sdaigle26
@CBrockELA
@ReligionIsCool
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
And standards-based grading sounds quite productive, in all subject areas?
#fledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
After church during dinner (I text/chat HackLearning during 1st service on Sundays) 😊
#FLedChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Awesome! Glad it went well.
#FLedChat
In reply to @JFerguson226, @SHSeaglesNSB, @niceshelley, @sdaigle26, @CBrockELA, @ReligionIsCool
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Where does batman find all those wonderful toys?
#fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
My school is struggling, so it's all hands on deck. I'm open to ideas about how I can support classrooms from media!
#FLEdChat
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I photo and send when they are up (and being used)
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Really considering making tutorials for both Ts & Ss for various software/machines.
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I am hosting online trainings about character ed and classroom management this week for the first time and love it!
#FLedChat
blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
One thing I want to explore this year is student responses to literature using
#Minecraft
#FLedChat
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Dude ... in only teach 9th grade English -- but I have bottom 60 students in the school
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT
My school officially has
@Newsela
now and I get to do the teacher training tomorrow, I am excited about it!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Any advice for a new teacher? I know there are many this year.
#FLedChat
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
The media center is the largest unowned space. Have multiple classes come down to work on projects
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Awesome! You are amazing!
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @Newsela
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Oh that sounds nice!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Thanks in advance!
#fledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I find that using space is an attractor
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
And I am glad you are!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @jessiefalco
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
He's smart ... and uses his intellect!
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
Mer_Townsend
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hey there! Meredith Townsend, Digital Learning Specialist from Tx. Hope you don't mind me crashing
#fledchat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Love it! Thanks, Nathan!
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT
ooooooo I see ;)
#fledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
awww, well I feel it now since you said that... :) If you insist!
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
Mer_Townsend
Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Hoping to expand my T groups by goal setting w/ ALL Ts this year at the beginning of school. Get a better read on what they want
#fledchat
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
sounds fun! I'd like to hear how it goes...?
#Fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I also like to use scale as a way to amplify projects. Scale is the media center's specialty.
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT
oh sure, I may record it, for quality assurance LOLOLOL
#FLEdChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Oh my, tell us more!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @blueegg3r
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Very true, isn't it,
@kismediaman
?
#Fledchat
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT
The media center is the largest unowned space. Have multiple classes come down to work on projects
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I'd say to breathe and be open to not getting things right and accepting it as a learning experience.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Great ideas, Nathan. I really appreciate it!
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q1 tell us your
@TG_Neil
first meeting story
#FLedchat
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Gonna hold ya to it! LOL
#Fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
That's lovely!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Mer_Townsend
Mer_Townsend
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I know my 4th grader would love this. All 3 of mine are currently on Minecraft now!
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @blueegg3r
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Well accountability is a great thing!
#fledchat
In reply to @BrookinsBits, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
techy5teacher
Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT
New school, new grade, new room + Masters. Program starts end of August.
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I have more. Make a large scale paper roller coaster. Have each class pick a color and try to solve
#fledchat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
def good advice. Breathing is important :)
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Well my goodness, aren't you just NEW all around! I am so happy for you lady!
#fledchat
Let the journey commence!
In reply to @techy5teacher
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I'm loving how the
#FLedChat
community is reaching out and helping each other tonight. This is what
#FLedChat
is really about.
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Oh my I need to hear more about this
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @blueegg3r
techy5teacher
Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Apparently my new school does/did too! 😃👍
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1 met Tammy at an ISTE and she was a s radiant as ever
#fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
Mer_Townsend
Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Don't try to implement everything you see. Pick 1 or 2 things and work on getting those successful
#fledchat
In reply to @BrookinsBits, @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
You can feel the excitement, can't you?
#Fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
That sounds exciting! What are your expextations?
#fledchat
In reply to @techy5teacher, @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Well yayy!!! Go
@Newsela
!!! It's an amazing platform!! Not to mention
@flipgrid
and how it will become part of my weekly..
#FLEdChat
In reply to @techy5teacher, @kmichellehowell, @Newsela, @Newsela, @flipgrid
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I met
@TG_Neil
in the delivery room. We've been together ever since.
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
techy5teacher
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Yeeeaaahhhhh...... LOL
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
That's good advice too!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @BrookinsBits, @TG_Neil
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
You two are inseparable
#fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
That GIF! Haha
#fledchat
In reply to @techy5teacher
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
This is the leader for tweet of the night so far
#fledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I met
@TG_Neil
in the delivery room. We've been together ever since.
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT
OMG...it was at
@EdcampMagic
in 2016! Never forget it! She was working the newcomers table.
#fledchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil, @EdcampMagic
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I heard that!
#fledchat
In reply to @techy5teacher, @RustyMayInc
SchleiderJustin
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1 I met her in Philadelphia for ISTE she hit me upside the head
#fledchat
truestory
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
techy5teacher
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I met
@TG_Neil
on Twitter, then fanned out when I saw her live at an EdCamp! Haha
#fledchat
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
The most important thing in education: it's all about relationships.
#fledchat
In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @BrookinsBits, @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#FLedChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I have got to know more about how this will work. Clearly Minecraft is a LOVE for my students!
#fledchat
In reply to @blueegg3r
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Sometimes you need to get the brain out of a stuck gear
#fledchat
SchleiderJustin
Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1 I met her in Philadelphia for ISTE she hit me upside the head
#fledchat
truestory
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#FLedChat
In reply to @SchleiderJustin, @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
That's our theme this year. We are REALLY zeroing in on really knowing our Ss.
#Fledchat
In reply to @RustyMayInc, @Mer_Townsend, @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
You'll do great. The fact you're here trying to learn from your peers is already inspiring!
#fledchat
In reply to @techy5teacher, @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT
That is HILARIOUS!
#fledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil, @nathan_stevens
blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I did it last year but in
#davinciclub
- you can see it here -
https://t.co/kh7j07e6KR
- I want to target my struggling readers.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
So happy to hear that! Hopefully more schools woll join the "relationships movement"
#fledchat
In reply to @BrookinsBits, @Mer_Townsend, @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Thank you, I will look into it. I love the idea and I appreciate you sharing.
#fledchat
In reply to @blueegg3r
BrookinsBits
Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Folks, I have to bow out... family calls. Have a GREAT week, everyone!
#fledchat
nathan_stevens
Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT
The funny part is that I was in between the two of them at that time
#triplets
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I wish I had a good GIF handy, I just laughed so loud that anyone in here would have thought I was crazy
#FLEdChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I'm teaching a course to help students get accepted to college. It should be an interesting activity.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That sounds quite fun.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I expect it will be. We will be applying for colleges and learning to sew buttons all at the same time.
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Reminds me of a few buttons I need to sew back on my pants. I have to have the look going once school starts, no half-stepping.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Another Q for all: What is your greatest hope or ambition for this year's journey?
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I'd love to hear how that is going once it starts. I could totally see that being a great course in a lot of areas
#FLEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
My greatest hope/ambition that I will be what someone never had. That I will be what no one ever took the time to be for s's.
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
That last Tweet was kind of deep, huh? :)
#FLEdChat
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Help more Tt have more teachable time and be positive disciplinarians
#fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Another Q for all: What is your greatest hope or ambition for this year's journey?
#FLEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
My greatest hope is that my classes are inspirational. I want my Ss to see the possibilities and feel heard.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I love the positive spin you put on discipline. It must assume the position of "I care how you turn out."
#FLEdChat
In reply to @RustyMayInc
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Yes, yes, yes, opening doors and showing them opportunity!
#FLEdChat
Love that!
In reply to @TG_Neil
SchleiderJustin
Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
My greatest hope is that I continue to grow and learn with my students.
#fledchat
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Absolutely. Ss need to feel safe at school and trust Tt. But they also need to know boundaries and limits.
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT
There is SO MUCH wrapped up in that statement and all of that, yes Justin, just all of it and what it means!
#fledchat
In reply to @SchleiderJustin
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I couldn't agree more. It is a balance!
#FLEdChat
In reply to @RustyMayInc
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Yes!
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Building relationships!
#fledchat
SchleiderJustin
Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT
My greatest hope is that I continue to grow and learn with my students.
#fledchat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
My greatest hope for this year's journey is for any Ss I work with to love learning.
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Has anyone ever altered the course of a student into the positive direction? (that you know of) A story?
#FLEdChat
blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
My greatest hope is to have the highest expectations for my Ss & help them achieve to the utmost! No excuses!!!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Motivation is essential, if we can motivate them, I say the rest is easy. I think its good to affirm these things.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @kmichellehowell
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A ... I want all my Sts to find success, to enjoy learning ...
#whatsyourstory
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Another Q for all: What is your greatest hope or ambition for this year's journey?
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Yes, as if to say learning is not a chore, but the very core of who we are and who we become.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT
So true!
#FLedChat
In reply to @dene_gainey
msHanane68
Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Happiness in all things. Spread Joy
#fledchat
In reply to @dene_gainey
SylviaEllison
Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
At open house, a senior who did not graduate came to hug my neck and tell me he will graduate in 3 weeks ...
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Has anyone ever altered the course of a student into the positive direction? (that you know of) A story?
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Yes, all you need is LOVE, that song is playing in my head.
#FLEdChat
In reply to @msHanane68
hutselllearn
Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT
#FLedChat
books in kids' hands and hearts.
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Oh wow, I think I might have been a tad emotional or at least chills. I'm sure that gave you great joy!
#fledchat
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
YESSSSSS
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blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
This is such an EXCITING time of year! New beginnings for Ts & Ss -a time to be even better than the year before & achieve greater
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GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
For Ts to understand the importance of relationships and the impact a positive school climate has on teaching and learning
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hutselllearn
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
#FLedChat
I have been told by two students who are now in college that I saved their lives. Their stories will forever be with me.
In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
What we declare or affirm has power!
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In reply to @blueegg3r
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Oh yesss! It is vital to the current and future state of things. I agree Gary!
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In reply to @GSmit4Character
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
This was sent to me last week. So thankful I could play a small part in the success of a Student
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
CHILLS. And I guess you may never know what that FULLY means..but you did that! Amazing! I love that so much
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In reply to @hutselllearn
evereed
Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT
All Ss feel that they are loved and cared for.
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#NP1stgrade
@np1stgrade
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Whoa!!! Suffice it to say, I believe it is important not to underestimate or day to day or consider any act too small or too big.
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RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT
This was sent to me last week. So thankful I could play a small part in the success of a Student
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Blown away! Impact!
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In reply to @RustyMayInc
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT
LOVE, yes indeed!
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In reply to @evereed, @np1stgrade
hutselllearn
Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Oh hey! I teach English to ninth graders. :) Cait
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GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT
No doubt quality teaching, inspirational leadership, safety & + behaviors in environment conducive 2 learning makes a difference
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Wow, that's unfortunate, yet I wonder if that impact was meant to be made by YOU. I am so grateful for this story.
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In reply to @hutselllearn
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
It is fuel that keeps our engines running!
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In reply to @hutselllearn
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT
WOWW!
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In reply to @hutselllearn
blueegg3r
Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I have the opportunity to be mentored by TNTP this year! I am so excited to get feedback to grow as a teacher through this program
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kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I don't know if I have inspired anyone, but several of my Ss from summer school have messaged me in
@classcraftgame
.
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I absolutely agree!
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In reply to @GSmit4Character
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Our impact as educators just makes me want to be better every day.
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In reply to @dene_gainey
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Well your example there is a trend that is worthy of being followed.
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In reply to @hutselllearn
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Yes Rusty, and better for THEM! (even though its for us also, to some degree.
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In reply to @RustyMayInc
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Listening to my daughter work through her first syllabi for classes tomorrow. I'm so excited to see her progress as an educator.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Oh yes, they will find a way to talk to you. :) They love them some Michelle Howell-Martin!
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In reply to @kmichellehowell, @classcraftgame
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Yes, for them, first and foremost.
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In reply to @dene_gainey
GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Henry Adams said, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops"
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Truth indeed.
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GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Henry Adams said, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops"
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hutselllearn
Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
If anyone wants to read mine, let me know! I am anxious about showing t tomorrow
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Listening to my daughter work through her first syllabi for classes tomorrow. I'm so excited to see her progress as an educator.
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I could tell many stories about seeing students blossom or do a 180. Kudos 4 going that extra mile, it's about impact!
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#FLEdChat
I hope that we all are empowered to tread or traverse through this year's journey. I feel so motivated
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I don't know why I am feeling so deep today. LOL
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
I want to thank
@dene_gainey
for having some amazing questions that led us down a tremendous path tonight.
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GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
An AP from TX reminded me of times he spent in my office as a 5th gr S & how I always focused on his choices & character
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
My last Q: If you had to tell a new teacher one thing only, what would it be?
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Oh wow Tammy, thank you for that, somehow I felt inspired from somewhere deep.
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In reply to @TG_Neil
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Wow! He remembered that and you! Tell me that wasn't impactful! That's awesome!
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In reply to @GSmit4Character
GSmit4Character
Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
What I would share w/ new Teachers.
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kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I want to thank everyone who is/was here tonight. I feel better about this year knowing my
#PLF
is here!
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Now you know I whole-heartedly agree with that Eve! Yes indeed!
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In reply to @evereed
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Don't understimate the power of classroom management tools. The more engaged your Ss the more they will learn.
#Fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
My last Q: If you had to tell a new teacher one thing only, what would it be?
#FLEdChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Love this and Rita Pierson!
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In reply to @GSmit4Character
hutselllearn
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#FLedChat
the way you feel is normal. It takes a long time to feel fully confident. Lean on positive helpful colleagues. We've got you.
In reply to @dene_gainey
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Take care of yourself, new teacher! Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water. Breathe!
#FLedChat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
My last Q: If you had to tell a new teacher one thing only, what would it be?
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EduGladiators
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#EduGladiators
is BACK Saturday 💥{NEW TIME}8amCT/9amET💥 Join us as we talk LEADERSHIP!
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#novaedchat
#SDLive
#SXSWEdu
#txed
RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great chat, relaxed and fun everyone! Thank you all the moderators!
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Love this Rusty!
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RustyMayInc
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Don't understimate the power of classroom management tools. The more engaged your Ss the more they will learn.
#Fledchat
dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT
My last Q: If you had to tell a new teacher one thing only, what would it be?
#FLEdChat
kmichellehowell
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Hey, new T, you don't have to be perfect! Be flexible and reflective & you'll be great!
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dene_gainey
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Wise words indeed!
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In reply to @hutselllearn
