#edumatch Archive
The mission of EduMatch is to connect educators around the world, along similar topics of interest.
Sunday July 31, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Hey ! I'm Margaret, HS tech coach in Virginia
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Q1. Please introduce yourself with your name, location, role in education, and anything else you'd like to add.
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Thanks for the mention! sarahdateechur: Welcome to Tweet & Talk 54: The Hard Questions w/ moderator drro… https://t.co/2PBADVLjiG
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Hey Margaret! Great to see you!
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Justin from Jersey repping and hey doc
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thanks! You too! Getting back into my groove after a travel filled summer
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Q2. What do you do if you are not able to find your niche as an educator?
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Donna from Indiana here. I teach hs world languages
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Good evening. Jerod, AP, tweeting from Magnolia, DE
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Q1 .My name is Sandy from Portland, OR. Grad Student for 2dry LA and SS
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A1: Hello, ! I'm Rachel, a STEM teacher from Minnesota! I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.
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Welcome to everyone! We are so excited to have you join us tonight!
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A2 keep looking! Your peeps are out there and there will be a great place for you. Take risks, apply and embrace challenges
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A2 keep searching for something new. Don't stay in same rut
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Andrew from Omaha. E9H. Interested in personalized learning, ARGs, and instructional video production.
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A2: I found my niche when I connected with like-minded educators on social media!
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A2 sometimes a switch in schools or grade levels helps.
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A2 Keep challenging yourself to learn & do things differently; keep connecting; stay on top of your craft
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Hello I'm Drew, a media production teacher in Fairhaven, MA! It's a pleasure to meet you all!
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No idea why I cannot be connected visually on GHO with , but just listening and doing my best
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A1: Hello I'm Drew, a media production teacher in Fairhaven, MA! It's a pleasure to meet you all!
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A2 try something new, new tech, or method such as pbl.
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Hi, Sarah! Robert from Los Angeles here. Middle school English.
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Q3 How do you intrinsically motivate yourself professionally?
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Not everyone is interested in the things that I'm interested in, and that's okay! The world needs all sorts of people to work!
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A2 Start by chatting with students about what needs to change. Then try to be creative in how you address it.
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Glad to have you! Just please unmute yourself when you are ready to answer Q3 :)
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A3 I set weekly, monthly, or unit goals. Sometimes daily.
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Get connected and find your tribe outside of your school! Originally found mine on message boards...now on Twitter & voxer
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Having an epic fail technically on this GHO. I hear, and was once heard, but now cannot be heard. We just roll.
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Do you have questions or comments for the panel? Chime in at https://t.co/p1lpKb55OI or on Twitter using the hashtag.
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Andrea from RI. MS SS https://t.co/2FyELtARdj
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A1: Hello, ! I'm Rachel, a STEM teacher from Minnesota! I can't stop listening to the soundtrack.
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A3: My intrinsic motivation comes from the desire to constantly learn things and make myself better.
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A3 I have gotten a lot of motivation by being connected on social media.
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A1: ESL Adult Ed Literacy, ESL and tech teacher
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Q4. What do you recommend for someone to do when they feel that they have no support in their building?
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A2 Not always easy, but Ts owe it to themselves, their career, & esp. to their Ss to be perpetually passionate & purpose driven.
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Glad you're here tweeting with us!
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How did I do that? I wasn't muted before and didn't do anything. That's okay, I'll just be there in spirit.
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a3 I am a learner and always want to know more. I'm still that kid that asks 100 why questions!!
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Q3: my motivation is inspired by my students, so not really intrinsic
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A3 I am always learning, this is my first chat on this platform.
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A4: Consider yourself the diamond in the rough! Sometimes the diamond needs a new setting to show off its beauty.
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A4: build your PLN - find like minded people in other venues.... https://t.co/GQkn8x6A3p
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Q4. What do you recommend for someone to do when they feel that they have no support in their building?
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A3 My passion is helping Ss. My job/work outlet is teaching. My hobbies r the niches in Ed I'm interested in. It just is intrinsic
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A4 Ts in that position have to reach out. With the internet and social media, its easier now.
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Q1. I am André. Working in HS math. Getting my license in advanced math. Hoping to connect. Portland, OR
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When I have no support I've tried to do my best with the students first and foremost. And move on if things don't improve.
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We are here for the people who need a boost! We are all worth having others love on us, and is a great community of support.
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A4 also keep trying in your bldg. That support may come from someone outside your dept or role.
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A3 I just wrote a post about this topic: Seven Questions to Reignite your Teaching Passion and Purpose https://t.co/1NMiY55prx
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So sorry but I'm using my iPhone app for GHO and don't see a mute button.
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A4: Connect with those around your state, nation, & internationally. So many Ts have had similar experiences - seek help & connect
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TY for having joined! Tune in next week for a discussion on in education. Seeking panelists https://t.co/6JIpQGolca
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Hi fancy meeting you here
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Thank you and and Glad to hear you!
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A4 1 of my best supporters was the Iss aide. We ran a club together and I learned about working with difficult kids.
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A4 - need extra strong PLN
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Thanks for the mention! msdayvt: Thank you drroberts and sarahdateechur and dene_gainey Glad to hear you!
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Q2 As an educator in an alternative school I've had to learn to be flexible and constantly look to learn
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A4 Teaching can be isolating. So easy to get stuck in your classroom. If no support, compliment others & ask to observe them.
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A3 I am motivated by my passion to help others. I want my students and my personal children to have tools to success.
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A4 Hardest place to be is an island. Network on social media and professional learning groups@sarahdateechur
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That sounds like great advice, and it helps to keep building your own practice.
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A4 Im the only one who teaches my subject in a large district. My pln and internet research has been transformational.
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Thank you to everyone who participated tonight in Tweet & Talk! Mod, panelists, tweeters, lurkers :) https://t.co/tN6ibNYNi5
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A1: Lars from Denmark. History and Danish in upper sec.
