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lenessakeehn Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST

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mrstbauerly Feb 14 @ 8:14 PM EST

We WILL be having #sdedchat tonight at 7pm MT (8pm CST). Topic: Random Acts of Kindness & Showing Appreciation. I hope you'll join us.

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST

Hey #RuralEdChat valentines! Hope you've been having a good Tuesday. Kicking things off here and talking teacher training tonight.

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST

How are folks in the NE managing the snow? #RuralEdChat

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:31 PM EST

Bracing for another storm tomorrow into Thursday. Some parts of ME got 40+ inches of snow. #ruraledchat

In reply to @LindaAragoni

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

Looking forward to hearing about your journeys tonight on #RuralEdchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 5:59 PM EST

Join us tonight for #RuralEdChat at 8:30pm. Let's talk about the reality of teaching in the rural areas.

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

Here in NY's Southern Tier we got lucky. There was snow and nasty driving conditions, but nothing like that. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @GeoffCyr

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:33 PM EST

Good Evening, #RuralEdChat Tammy from North Florida.

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:33 PM EST

We've been getting lucky on the midcoast all winter. Almost no snow on the ground 2-3 weeks ago. #ruraledchat

In reply to @LindaAragoni

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:34 PM EST

We'll be using the Q and A format to track our answers, but let's introduce ourselves. I'm Robin from WI here for #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:34 PM EST

Good evening, Ladies. So glad to see you both here tonight. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @LindaAragoni, @robinhosemann

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:35 PM EST

Hi, Tammy. No snow report from you tonight? #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:35 PM EST

#ruraledchat Hi, I'm Sydney from North Carolina!

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:36 PM EST

I'm a technology integrator at a small elementary school in midcoast ME #ruraledchat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:36 PM EST

Linda from rural NY (no Starbucks). I'm the out-of-school educator. I sneak in for the fun of it. #RuralEdChat

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 8:36 PM EST

Hi #ruraledchat! So happy to be here on V Day! Valerie from Fl!

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:37 PM EST

Sadly no snow here in the northern regions of Florida. But I hear there may be snowcones soon. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @LindaAragoni

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:37 PM EST

So happy to see so many of you here tonight! We have lots of love for our #RuralEdChat friends. :)

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:37 PM EST

Now that's the way to spend the winter! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:38 PM EST

What do you do there in NC, Sydney? #ruraledchat

In reply to @sydneydncsu

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:39 PM EST

I'm a student at NC State, an aspiring elementary school teacher :) #ruraledchat

massignmenthelp Feb 14 @ 8:40 PM EST

#NJed #RuralEdChat #techcoachbookclub #coteachat Science of boredom https://t.co/wyuQqq1ufp

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:40 PM EST

You should connect with @ashleyhhurley @BevLadd and @braveneutrino They are teachers in various parts of NC. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @sydneydncsu, @ashleyhhurley, @BevLadd, @braveneutrino

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:40 PM EST

Great. It seems a while since we've had edu students in #RuralEdChat. For a while there were a bunch from Pennsylvania.

In reply to @sydneydncsu

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:40 PM EST

Q1 coming up in a minute but happy to see a mix of teachers, edus in other capacities and preservice teachers. #ruraledchat

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:40 PM EST

Wow thank you! #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:41 PM EST

I agree. This topic will benefit so many. I'm glad everyone is here. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:41 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q1: Veteran rural edus: What aspects of your training best prepared you to be successful as a teacher?

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1: I had a class in Test Analysis. Made me think about HOW to construct assessments with Ss in mind. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:42 PM EST

A1 being forced to go into a classroom on my own from first day. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:42 PM EST

that seems like such an essential aspect of our practice. Very cool that you took that. #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:43 PM EST

that's certainly one way to learn! Tossed into the deep end, right?? #ruraledchat #justkeepswimming

In reply to @LindaAragoni

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1: Def student teaching/internship! Gradual release of classroom responsibility was best training for me! #ruraledchat 👍🏻

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1b: We also learned about question analysis. I don't analyze every Q but so glad I understand the process for the anomalies. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:43 PM EST

A1 Really think my best prep was long before college. Country church trained teens to work with kids. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:44 PM EST

and it's something we SO looked forward to in our preservice work. FINALLY getting into classrooms all day. #ruraledchat

In reply to @valerietilton

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:44 PM EST

At the time I thought it would be a wasted class, but after all these years, I still use those skills. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:44 PM EST

I feel a chat topic hiding in this...;) #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:45 PM EST

isn't that how so many courses often go? Love realizing the gifts that keep showing up from training. #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:46 PM EST

A1 My mom headed vacation bible school. She pushed scheduling, organizing, ordering materials on me. Great prep for edu #RuralEdChat

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:47 PM EST

I'm really hoping some of the "pointless" classes I'm taking now will turn out to be helpful too.... :) #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:47 PM EST

Aspiring edus, we have a Q for you next. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:47 PM EST

I wish we had courses about collaborating. But back then we barely had internet. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:47 PM EST

I was forced to find experienced Ts to ask for help, collaborate with colleagues in same boat.#RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:48 PM EST

oh totally! #ruraledchat

In reply to @valerietilton

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 8:48 PM EST

@robinhosemann We see more Ts who have never had chance to b in classroom before trying it. Sink or swim!😝#ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 8:48 PM EST

A1: I was a substitute T and going into numerous classroom w/diff teaching styles(good & bad) led me to formulate my own. #ruraledchat

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:49 PM EST

A1: I also graduated with a degree in Poli Sci. Very helpful to see edu through diff lenses. Also inspired me to stay involved #ruraledchat

mitchcenter Feb 14 @ 8:49 PM EST

A1) Seeing great teachers in action. Then having the chance to mimic what I saw. Best way to learn (for me) #ruraledchat

lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST

A1: Classroom Management was golden because of my prior military experience! #ruraledchat

EduGladiators Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST

🏘Takes a village right?! SATURDAY #EduGladiators EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/@cdmveep leading! #divergED #ctedu #profchat #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q2: (Preservice edus or veterans) What has inspired you to teach in a rural setting? (or other setting?)

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST

A1: Hard to translate my edu coursework. I studied to be a HS SS T, ended up working at elementary! Had to learn to be flexible #ruraledchat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:50 PM EST

Teaching assistants in my program had to sub as well as teach their 2 sections. Subbing can be brutal. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:51 PM EST

and how! Sometimes life throws you completely different opportunities. Flexibility is so key in our work. #ruraledchat

In reply to @GeoffCyr

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:51 PM EST

A2: Grew up in rural N. Maine. Went to college in rural W. Maine. Work in rural midcoast Maine. Rural is all I know #ruraledchat

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 8:51 PM EST

No doubt. I thought it was my foot in the door to a T job then, and now I can't imagine doing anything diff. #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

Wesley_Vinson38 Feb 14 @ 8:51 PM EST

Hey Rural Educators, Wes Vinson, Lufkin, experienced in rural education #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:52 PM EST

Hey #RuralEdChat ! Jumping in late. Natalee from Maine.

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:52 PM EST

thanks for joining us, Wes. #ruraledchat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 8:52 PM EST

A2: Marriage to HS sweetheart who works in Ag business! Love my rural HS and Ss! #goodmanners #community #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:52 PM EST

Welcome Wes. So glad to have you join us. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:53 PM EST

Hi Natalee! So glad whenever you jump in. Always. #ruraledchat

In reply to @nataleestotz

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:53 PM EST

A2 I'm from the Catskills, have mountains in my genes. Never happy for long in cities. With 'net, can teach from boonies #RuralEdChat

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:53 PM EST

I actually have a real passion for teaching in underprivileged communities from volunteering abroad with a Peace Corps Program. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:53 PM EST

Natalee!!! Glad you are here. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nataleestotz

lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 8:54 PM EST

A2:I grew up in a rural setting,The dynamics of the community changed drastically I felt the need to educate & inspire the kids #ruraledchat

Wesley_Vinson38 Feb 14 @ 8:54 PM EST

I would say working with mentors in my first year prepared me tremendously. I was a post-bachelor's candidate from outside A1 #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:54 PM EST

A2: I grew up in Maine. Knew I at least wanted to stay in NE to teach. Never imagined I'd end up back in Maine, though! #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:55 PM EST

that's really vital, Lenette. We need that commitment to inspiration in our communities. #ruraledchat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

Wesley_Vinson38 Feb 14 @ 8:55 PM EST

A1: I would say working with mentors in my first year prepared me tremendously. I was a post-bachelor's candidate non-trad. A1 #ruraledchat

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 8:55 PM EST

A2B: I've always lived in a rural area (I grew up in Kentucky) and so teaching in a rural area is really just what I imagined! #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:55 PM EST

Thanks! Hubby sleeping on couch. Keeps waking up &saying he needs to go to bed. Then falls back asleep! @robinhosemann #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @robinhosemann

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:56 PM EST

Cool. I did my MACT at Western Kentucky U in Bowling Green. #ruraledchat

In reply to @sydneydncsu

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:56 PM EST

A2: I went where the jobs were. Hubby works in "big" city. I work in country. During day we are over an hour apart. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:56 PM EST

sounds about right honestly! You have had a busy snowy time there! #ruraledchat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @TG_Neil

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:56 PM EST

A2: Went to school in PA & student taught in West Philly & Suburbs. No question I wanted to return to rural New England! #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:57 PM EST

that's awesome, Sydney. #ruraledchat

In reply to @sydneydncsu

Wesley_Vinson38 Feb 14 @ 8:57 PM EST

A2: I grew up in rural settings and I wanted to give back to an education system that gave me grounded education: fundamentals #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:57 PM EST

Depending which station you watch, any where from 4-18 more inches tomorrow. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:58 PM EST

Time for that snowcone flavoring! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann

edventures - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:58 PM EST

.@nataleestotz @robinhosemann @TG_Neil Oh good lord, I just got done snowblowing my house out! Hey, it's John from NH! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

bivey Feb 14 @ 8:58 PM EST

A2 Grew up in, met my wife in, offered my first job in Western Mass. Here for 49 years and counting. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 8:59 PM EST

We had 40 degrees here this afternoon. People out in shirt sleeves. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:59 PM EST

John!!! the team is all here. Happy Valentines day to all. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:59 PM EST

Winter all in one week. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST

I wondered what had happened to you tonight, John. Miss your jokes. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST

oh my, Natalee. I want to send you my snowblower. Just got it fixed and now temps are in their 50s! #ruraledchat

In reply to @nataleestotz, @TG_Neil

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST

I always thought I'd retire in my first town (Wolfeboro, NH) Since then I've been to MA & now Maine. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @bivey

edventures - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST

My deck. It's actually above ground level. #RuralEdChat

bivey Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST

I feel for you. Me, I had to shovel out the end of my driveway 3x today. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil

sydneydncsu Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST

We've been having weather in the 70's! Crazy you guys are seeing snow! #ruraledchat

edventures - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST

This dog loves it! #RuralEdChat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST

@edventures We've got a good snowblower and an amazing neighbor with a Kabota. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil, @edventures

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q3: Veteran edus:What aspects of training do you wish you had more time to develop or explore, esp in rural education?

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

Any particular things that made your own K-12 education good? #RuralEdChat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

love it! Happy dogs in the snow. Watching the Westminster Show in the background. #ruraledchat

In reply to @edventures

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

#RuralEdChat happens every Tuesday at 8:30 pm est. Let us know if you have a topic of interest. @RuralEdChat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38, @RuralEdChat

bivey Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

Mm hm! I live only 45 minutes from my growing-up home town. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @nataleestotz

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hey Bill! the gifts of February! Hang in there! #ruraledchat

In reply to @bivey, @edventures, @nataleestotz, @TG_Neil

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:03 PM EST

A3: How to support myself through grants and other funding, be more entrepreneurial, and include Ss in that process #ruraledchat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

A3 More on teaching writing within the CTE context. Schools don't help vocational kids reach their potential as they should #RuralEdChat

bivey Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

A3 All aspects! Seriously. I do wish I'd learned to listen better earlier on, though. #RuralEdChat

edventures - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

Sorry to chat & run. Just got home from sch brd mtg. Recognized w/ @isteconnects #MakingItHappen award. Need to connect w/ fam. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @isteconnects

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

A3: I had very little classroom exp. in college. Secondary Eds had to major in subject. Minor in Ed didn't have internship. #RuralEdChat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

A3: honestly, my training was valuable at time, but its so far from where I am now...edu & I have changed a lot in 20 years! #RuralEdChat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST

Congrats John! Glad you could pop in! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @edventures, @isteconnects

Wesley_Vinson38 Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST

A3: I would say grant writing probably. Great moves towards 21st century learning seem to require it. #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST

family first! Congrats on the award, John. So deserving of it! Happy Valentine's Day with your loves. #ruraledchat

In reply to @edventures, @isteconnects

bivey Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST

I just want the snowplows to stop. Make the snowplows stop. I beg of you. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @robinhosemann, @edventures, @nataleestotz, @TG_Neil

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST

Great point! Definitely a need, but not necessarily something that gets included in training! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST

Just observation, but teachers seem far more willing to invest $ into stuff for Ss than into edu/training for themselves #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST

A3: Wish I had more training in the big picture of student engagement. Classroom is vastly different today. #RuralEdChat

lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

A3: Knowing that we should never take anything for granted. It looks good in the textbooks & on paper, but in REALITY, NOT! #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

.@LindaAragoni You are so right. Many of us don't realize that our own learning makes it better for all of our students. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST

Just observation, but teachers seem far more willing to invest $ into stuff for Ss than into edu/training for themselves #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

I feel so blessed by the diversity of background I had in educational settings before I got to teaching. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

For the next question, I'll divide it up for veteran teachers and then for aspiring teachers. #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:09 PM EST

oh, yes! So very, very true. Real humans in real classrooms look very different from packaged curriculum! #ruraledchat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

bivey Feb 14 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hey #RuralEdChat - my wife just called. Night! :-)

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

Gnight, Bill! Happy Valentine's Day to you two. #ruraledchat

In reply to @bivey

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

I buy so many books & supplies. Would be chrome books for my room if I had the $$. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @LindaAragoni

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

A3: Same here @TG_Neil! That & data analysis. I def need experience and practice with it! Trends, patterns, and numbers oh my! #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q4: (Veteran) What challenges you most in your rural educational experience?

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

This is why I love EdCamps. Its free and I learn so much for me & my students! #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @LindaAragoni

lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

A4: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT.....(need I say more?) #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q4 (Preservice): What aspects of working as an edu in a rural school do you anticipate to be most challenging professionally?

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

A4: One challenge is the sense of isolation from the rest of the world. #RuralEdChat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

I'm glad you agree. Continual learning isn't self-indulgence (at least not entirely). It does impact Ss. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

A4: Lack of modern industry. Hard for communities to know what 21st century T and L should look like when it hasn't hit us yet #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

thank goodness for social media. so vital for so many of us in #ruraledu #ruraledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

A4: (v) toss up between geography & lack of funds. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

yes. & patience w/ slower pace of change for some things, esp if you're connected & seeing other places have success. #ruraledchat

In reply to @GeoffCyr

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

Yes! Thankful for the many Edcamps that have sprung up here in Florida. 6-8 between now and the end of April. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @LindaAragoni

valerietilton Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

A4: Lack of resources. I know we are better off than some but it is struggle at times! Valuable time is used searching for res!#ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

Yes! So many Ss think they are being left out/behind. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

A3 #ruraledchat dig deeper into what distinguishes rural culture from suburban/urban; also hmw better empathize/engage w rural community?

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:02 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q3: Veteran edus:What aspects of training do you wish you had more time to develop or explore, esp in rural education?

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

A4 Like @GeoffCry I see isolation from 21st cent economy is a problem for teachers who want to connect Ss with world #RuralEdChat

In reply to @geoffcry

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

Yes. I can't provide the tech that southern ME has. We don't just have the money; we don't even know it exists #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

in the house! woot! Love the positive mindset you bring! #designthinking #RuralEdChat

In reply to @WickedDecent

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hey Dan. Yes. connections across contexts. As an urban & rural edu, I've experienced lots of parallels. #ruraledchat

In reply to @WickedDecent

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

I would love to find a modern workplace to bring Ts and Ss to and say "This is what we are preparing Ss for." #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

But those are hard places to find around here. #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

The school-community relationships are a big deal for me, too. https://t.co/Cydii8zfg7 #ruraledchat

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

I'd love to connect my students more with professionals, but distance is an issue. #RuralEdChat

In reply to @GeoffCyr, @robinhosemann

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

virtual connections and trips might help to build understanding? #ruraledchat

In reply to @GeoffCyr

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

Possible, but I as a rural T lack social capital and connections. What is out there to help with this? #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

living in weird quasiruralburbia would love more insights into cultural roots & povs; grew up in suburban Maine #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

To be clear: I work with Ts, Ps, and comm. members who walk the ends of the earth for our Ss. But we're limited #ruraledchat

In reply to @robinhosemann

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

That's an issue for me as well. Finding time to network with industry leaders is difficult during day #RuralEdChat

In reply to @GeoffCyr, @robinhosemann

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST

Geoff brings up a great question here. How might we bridge rural schools & modern work environs? Resources? Future chat topic?? #ruraledchat

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

Possible, but I as a rural T lack social capital and connections. What is out there to help with this? #ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann

WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST

chiming in as I can #ruraledchat really need to engage w this community a ton more

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST

exactly. Everyone is wearing many hats and utilizing all resources already. Hard to add more to the plate! #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

We would love to have you join us more often, Dan. #RuralEdChat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

Definitely future chat topic. @GeoffCyr @TG_Neil @edventures #RuralEdChat

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LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

I'm finding biz people who are seeking writers. Local school doesn't see that potential #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

Last Q coming up in a minute but we could talk about this topic more! Thank you for all the great participation for #ruraledchat tonight

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

Coaching 3 FLL and 1 FRC robotics team, I'd love to have more resources to show Ss what future holds for them #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

#RuralEdChat Q5: How can teacher training better support the development of rural educators?

robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

that's awesome, Linda. Challenging to run down those leads but vital! #ruraledchat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

Yay! That brings me joy. #RuralEdChat

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WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

@geoffcyr definitely a challenge & one schools uniquely positioned to address w PLN building like this #ruraledchat

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valerietilton Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

Thank you #ruraledchat! It's so nice connecting with you all this V Day!❤

TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

A5: Most rural schools don't have colleges nearby. It would be great if internships would allow virtual conn. with profs. #RuralEdChat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

Gasp! How can they not? #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

Yes. Let's keep in touch on this. I think it's a really important topic that many would find useful. #ruraledchat

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WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

How might we engage w 21st century business folk on twitter to form collegial ties we can leverage for our students? #ruraledchat

LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

I'm working with biz group that's got its eye on teaching entrepreneurship to S. Biz sees the need. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:24 PM EST

I think biz world slowly but surely seeing benefits to collaborating with edu. #ruraledchat

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lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 9:25 PM EST

A5: The teacher training should have Ts from rural schools & have the rural educators participate in a variety of simulations. #ruraledchat

WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:25 PM EST

For example, teaching 9th graders personal branding & marketing; had a Zoom conf w @askMsQ & @miqk & Ss #bringexperts #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

Yes! More contact with veteran rural edus would benefit both vets and aspiring edus. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

One issue is that most rural schools don't represent a large enough market share. Shame. #RuralEdChat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

A5: #EdCampWME is located in Farmington, home to UMF, one of Maine's core TE programs. Lots of pre-s Ts come. Awesome energy! #RuralEdChat

GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

I'd love to see all education revolve more around connecting with and supporting our communities! #ruraledchat

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WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

Also @RWScholars and #edcorps tremendous opportunity to support rural students learning 21st century career skills #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:27 PM EST

unfortunately..partnering w/some of local industry is option but what about schools in comm w/o industry #ruraledchat

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LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:27 PM EST

IMO the big need is to engage with biz people in your local community. Rural communities want to keep rural kids #RuralEdChat

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nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:27 PM EST

@WickedDecent having authentic learning, leads to purpose for authentic connections. Even if they're virtual. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

Thank you @robinhosemann for leading the conversation tonight. You always bring the heat. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

and how do we engage the conversation that in order to be "successful" Ss must "leave" communities? #ruraledchat

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lmhawkhill Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

AWESOME chat! #ruraledchat

WickedDecent Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

depends on def of biz world; engage w @RWScholars; been powerful for my Ss https://t.co/LMFYH2xV73 #ruraledchat

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LindaAragoni Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

Business gripe: school dinners take away business from restaurants #RuralEdChat

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GeoffCyr Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

This is exactly the kind of resource I'm looking for! Thanks! #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

Big thank you to all of you for joining in this conversation tonight!We hope you'll come back for more conversations about this #ruraledchat

nataleestotz - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

If Ss see value in community, will they be less likely to leave? HMW show value? #RuralEdChat

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