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kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:00 PM EST

Julie Kissinger, 6th grade language arts at MVJHS, moderating this evening with Chad Rodgers. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tonight’s topic: Teach Like A Pirate - Rapport, Ask and Analyze pages 19-54. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:01 PM EST

Chad Rodgers checking in. A few warm-up ?'s from last weeks chat for those lost at see are posted Q (-1) & Q(0) :D thanks pirates #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:01 PM EST

Welcome Back Crew! Please tell us who you are, what you do, and where you’re sailing from tonight! #MVeLearn We want to know who is here!

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:02 PM EST

@KGrider88 So glad to have ya! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

#mvelearn Krista Cartwright here tonight.

HeidiDoelling Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

I'm here. Heidi Doelling (Cotner) Teacher Assistant at MVJHS. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Glad to see you and you see us! #MVeLearn https://t.co/Q0dgUki2aE

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 8:59 PM EST

@risky4 I can see your tweets so hoping smoothe sailing this week #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Mary Feagley, HS English @mvshsmtvernon #MVeLearn #brrrr

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

@HeidiDoelling great to see you! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

@feagley4 Welcome, Mary! #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

Melissa Mahrenholz, Elementary Art #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

We will be using the Q1 & R1 format. Be sure to include the #MVeLearn hashtag!

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

Good to have you. Welcome and grow that PLN tonight! #MVeLearn https://t.co/gQzWB6S9l9

HeidiDoelling Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

I'm here. Heidi Doelling (Cotner) Teacher Assistant at MVJHS. #MVeLearn

williamastein Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

#MVeLearn Bill Stein Dir of tech MSDMV

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

Welcome, Mary. I agree it is cold outside. #MVeLearn https://t.co/RUEp9CRo5M

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Mary Feagley, HS English @mvshsmtvernon #MVeLearn #brrrr

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

@mmahrenholz12 Glad you made it back tonight #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

Did you just say 2-hr delay ?!? #MVeLearn https://t.co/R1klfw4TDW

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:03 PM EST

Mary Feagley, HS English @mvshsmtvernon #MVeLearn #brrrr

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:04 PM EST

#MVeLearn Shalane Niemeier @ South Terrace. Kindergarten!

WerryJennifer Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

#MVeLearn Jennifer Werry second grade

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

@MsShalane LOVE Shalane! #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

Thanks @risky4 . Looks like TweetDeck is working well! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

#MVelearn We need to sail in warmer waters!

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

@mmahrenholz12 You have question from last week already posted! Hope we get some answers #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

Heather Brandle 3rd grade at South Terrace #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

@WerryJennifer Nice to see you!#MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1: How did you use Passion and Immersion to set your classroom/school on FIRE this past week? #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:06 PM EST

Agreed @kristac42 #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hello! Cammy...Farmersville elementary MSDMV Be right back gotta tuck one in bed! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:06 PM EST

@rodgers_cammy Cammy is on the boat! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:07 PM EST

R1) I heard several Ts referring to this very thing. It's happening at MVJHS.Whether they are tweeting or not Pirates life for US #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

R1: Used my passion to get more sessions for 4C's! #MVeLearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

#MVeLearn R1: I removed distractions this week. Closed my email & monitor off during class time. And the blinds when it was snowing!

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

R1:I tried to spend between 5 - 8 minutes at every table talking to students individually rather than just walking between tables. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:09 PM EST

Love the removal of email. That's great. Shows you are in it with them. #MVeLearn https://t.co/YZT8iwPGSm

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

#MVeLearn R1: I removed distractions this week. Closed my email & monitor off during class time. And the blinds when it was snowing!

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:09 PM EST

@mmahrenholz12 individual is so important...and they LOVE it! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:09 PM EST

@MsShalane it's snowing?!?! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:10 PM EST

R1: Used my passion to recruit student researchers to help drive my 4C's/ERev session! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:10 PM EST

Great. Notice anything. Did they say more, come up to you later? Keep putting $$ into that personal bank #MVeLearn https://t.co/L1m6Xm26nN

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

R1:I tried to spend between 5 - 8 minutes at every table talking to students individually rather than just walking between tables. #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:10 PM EST

It was great @risky4 . They love the attention and I get to impart tips and tricks as well as even learn from them. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:10 PM EST

R1: Got immersed in Kindergarten enrollment today #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:11 PM EST

R1: Sat on floor with kids and talked about what they were doing. Love this--being where they are most comfortable! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2: Rapport is incredibly important because it helps create ownership. How do you develop rapport? #MVeLearn See @mmahrenholz12 R1 btw

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

True, but you can do it. You are incredible #MVeLearn https://t.co/4Gz9GIxhJD

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:11 PM EST

R1: I am working to connect in a personal way with each student. With 70ish it is challenging, but important.

mullisem Feb 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

Erin Mullis, West and Farmersville Art #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

@RodgersChad I notice more rapport with students I had problems connecting with before. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

That is so cool, Mary! #MVeLearn https://t.co/jZeLRWhA5D

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

R1: Working w/Ss and their reading levels within @Newsela to indiv. instruction. 1:1 time with Ss is KEY! Get to know their interests.

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

R1: Working w/Ss and their reading levels within @Newsela to indiv. instruction. 1:1 time with Ss is KEY! Get to know them. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

R2: Attending ball games, asking about their interests, noticing the small things: such as when they seem sad. #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

R2: I try to attend things outside of the class. I talk to them about things currently going on with them personally. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

That rocks! Can't get more immersed w/Sds when you on the floor w/them. Something about eye level is magic #MVeLearn https://t.co/ru6BIQW4F4

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:11 PM EST

R1: Sat on floor with kids and talked about what they were doing. Love this--being where they are most comfortable! #MVeLearn

HeidiDoelling Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

I met with my 7th grade Seaperch team today. Excited to know a new group of students,and go out of my comfort zone to be a coach #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

#MVeLearn Just got home from E'ville and was having problems getting on due to living close to high school. It was picking up schools wifi!

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

#MVeLearn R2: at the start of every year i send home parent surveys asking questions about their kids interests and things they like to do

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

I miss things because I don't "check" all the time! Too much to do with my Ss! Email will wait! #MVeLearn https://t.co/OonEMt5LzN

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:08 PM EST

#MVeLearn R1: I removed distractions this week. Closed my email & monitor off during class time. And the blinds when it was snowing!

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

@mullisem Welcome Erin! It's been awhile! #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

R2:connecting our topics in guided reading to their lives so they can share personal experiences with me #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

Sds LOOOOOOOVE it when Ts go to their events. Can't put a price on that when class resumes #MVeLearn https://t.co/YiqQuewmSu

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

R2: Attending ball games, asking about their interests, noticing the small things: such as when they seem sad. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

@amberoakleymom Amber, don't forget the #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

R2: I have each S write me a letter at the beg. of each semester and answer EVERY ONE. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

Keep that train rolling then...or ship sailing...either way, RAPPORT MATTERS #MVeLearn https://t.co/Rgt9dVbAa4

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:12 PM EST

@RodgersChad I notice more rapport with students I had problems connecting with before. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

They love to tell stories! #MVeLearn We can use that in so many ways. https://t.co/aSu7nWe2Jo

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

R2:connecting our topics in guided reading to their lives so they can share personal experiences with me #MVeLearn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

R2: I am a big believer in showing up for kids outside of the classroom. Sporting events, academic events, etc. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

That's so important! #MVELEARN https://t.co/alStGcElfe

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

Great and that will give you more tools in your tool belt as you move fwd. #MVeLearn Also charges you battery! https://t.co/pT7wQGPoxY

HeidiDoelling Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

I met with my 7th grade Seaperch team today. Excited to know a new group of students,and go out of my comfort zone to be a coach #MVeLearn

amberoakleymom Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

Amber 1st grade North Elem checking in! I'm at drama class & entertaining my 2 others so not sure how much I can keep up tonight #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

I do this too! It give great insight into each child from the parents point of view! #MVeLearn https://t.co/Q9MzyijsD8

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:13 PM EST

#MVeLearn R2: at the start of every year i send home parent surveys asking questions about their kids interests and things they like to do

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:16 PM EST

R2: I am involved with the community here in MV. My students know it and see it. They know I am engaged and supports them. #MVeLearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:16 PM EST

#MVeLearn R2: I plan to spend 10-15 mins of indoor recess just playing with them!I can't remember the last time I just played with my kids

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:16 PM EST

Cool idea, Mary! I bet some of them will never forget your words. #MVeLearn https://t.co/qIAuyrUvM6

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

R2: I have each S write me a letter at the beg. of each semester and answer EVERY ONE. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:16 PM EST

P-O-W-E-R-F-U-L !!!! #MVeLearn https://t.co/SSDk1g6wOR

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:14 PM EST

R2: I have each S write me a letter at the beg. of each semester and answer EVERY ONE. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:17 PM EST

R2: Talk to kids about "them" daily. Fun to let them talk about themselves. I might be the only one who listens that day. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:17 PM EST

BOOM! So good, so important & SO GENUINE! #MVeLearn https://t.co/hotEZfzFzu

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

R2: I am a big believer in showing up for kids outside of the classroom. Sporting events, academic events, etc. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q3: How do you create a unique experience for your students on their first day in your class? #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:17 PM EST

#MVeLearn I need to do this again with my lunch duty. I use to eat with my fifth graders at least once a week.

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:18 PM EST

New position; we cook! Hooks them everytime. #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:18 PM EST

R2: Using my passion for music in and out of the classroom. Many students attend my church! #MVeLearn #whatisshedoinghere

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:18 PM EST

R2: something so simple, just TALK to them. Have a converataion and let them lead. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:18 PM EST

I just saw a teacher eating lunch with a student in our building because he used his PRIDE ticket to invite her to lunch on stage! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:19 PM EST

R3: Best first day for me was the time I created a maze in my room with black plastic hanging from ceiling #MVeLearn

whitney_martens Feb 10 @ 9:19 PM EST

R2: Sometimes it's little things. During work time today, students noticed my list of Pandora radio stations. Makes me relatable! #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yes! Me too! And not just the sports...chess, music, SeaPearch, etc. Ss want us to share with them! #MVeLearn https://t.co/IPZwYweRAa

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:15 PM EST

R2: I am a big believer in showing up for kids outside of the classroom. Sporting events, academic events, etc. #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:19 PM EST

R3: I do a moving MC test where they travel around the room to answer questions. #MVeLearn #WhatMovesYou

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:19 PM EST

#MVeLearn It wasn't me but a fellow former co worker started school with Guns and Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle"

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:20 PM EST

R3) Kept them guessing. Had a quiz w/ my Sr's, Told stories, handed out rule sheet with only 1 rule. used exploding chemicals #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: Throw a NEW YEAR party on the first day! Food, Music, Games, Dancing, Balloon Toss! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: How about the time @kissinger_julie and @risky4 baked a cake! #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: I have them find out things about the person next to them and then introduce them to the class. They even do me! So fun! #MVeLearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

#MVeLearn R3: I really struggle with that teaching kinder! 1st day is crazy in our grade. I may try the play dough approach next year!

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3:First day is spent as a get to know you (I only have 30 min). I have a fuzzy ball they love and take turns answering with it. #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: after reading, this is something I need to work on! #MVeLearn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: I use google slides and each S creates an all about me slide. I do it, too! #mvelearn #google

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:22 PM EST

@MsShalane Play-Doh would work...no tears #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:22 PM EST

Love that like 1000 times #MVeLearn https://t.co/dgcFFxRXwZ

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:21 PM EST

R3: I use google slides and each S creates an all about me slide. I do it, too! #mvelearn #google

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:22 PM EST

R3: I agree @kristac42 definitely want to improve this for next year! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:23 PM EST

We create a class dictionary. Each student does their entry. We use at open house and when we get new students #MVeLearn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:23 PM EST

@feagley4 that is where I stole the idea!! #begborrowsteal #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:23 PM EST

@kristac42 What a great idea! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

Great idea. That's cool. What was the feedback from parents? Hopefully that was even more cool. #MVeLearn https://t.co/0ouLrChC1t

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:23 PM EST

We create a class dictionary. Each student does their entry. We use at open house and when we get new students #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

@MsShalane I keep them all year and re-read throughout so I can remember what they said and see if child has changed. #MVeLearn

mullisem Feb 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

R2: I invite Ss to share art created outside the school setting during class. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:24 PM EST

Q4: How do you show your students you are human and it is ok to take risks and make mistakes? #MVeLearn

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

#MVeLearn. Staci Reese signing in late.

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

#MVeLearn R3: my main concern day one is making sure they all get home the right way and no one tries to run! #kindergartenmaddness

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q4: easy, admidt when I am wrong. #Mvelearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

R4: I had a sign hanging in my room, "Mistakes are Permitted Here!" #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

@StaciReese STACI!! WELCOME! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

I learned from @ckbasham to just say "let's try this and see!" I also like to guinea pig an idea on 1 class #MVeLearn

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

#MVeLearn Admit to your mistakes....don't try to cover them up!

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

R4: Talk through hard acuity questions together to show even for me it can be difficult. work through the process together! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

R3: First day, students write goals, fears, hopes on large sheets of butcher paper...roll them up and bring them out last day. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4: I make mistakes and praise them for catching my mistakes "real or fake" they see it is ok! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

It Doesn't get better than that! #MVeLearn https://t.co/jdyNrZpHU3

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q4: easy, admidt when I am wrong. #Mvelearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

R4: #MVeLearn In art we make oops all the time. We are problem solvers. They see it, I try to make them feel less stress about their oops.

WerryJennifer Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

#MVeLearn R4 I laugh with them when I make a mistake then talk about how no one is perfect

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:26 PM EST

R4) I am real all the time, I embrace that I'm HUMAN & I own it. Those are not cliches...they are small things but big to others #MVeLearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

#MVeLearn R4: I am ALWAYS saying to my kids..."we are going to try something new & it may not work, but we wont know until we try it!"

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: I love when they teach me something and so do they! #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: Students seem quick to point out what you make mistakes on. I own up to them and use it as a lesson for me and them!#MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

Great approach. Sets the table perfectly and removes the fear of failure #MVeLearn https://t.co/iM2VUt7Dh2

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

#MVeLearn R4: I am ALWAYS saying to my kids..."we are going to try something new & it may not work, but we wont know until we try it!"

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: @Purpleaces1995 Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

@summerme2000 DONNA! Welcome! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

Perfect #MVeLearn https://t.co/DtvKNtlUUG

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: Students seem quick to point out what you make mistakes on. I own up to them and use it as a lesson for me and them!#MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: I will explain to them that I make mistakes in my own art and restart a lot as well. No one is perfect. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

Best way to learn is through failure! LOVE THIS! #MVeLearn https://t.co/kd8VfUUgIz

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

#MVeLearn R4: I am ALWAYS saying to my kids..."we are going to try something new & it may not work, but we wont know until we try it!"

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:28 PM EST

We have a winner. Our #MVeLearn PHILOSOPHER OF THE NIGHT. Way to go Mary. Soooooo deeeeep :D https://t.co/ueiLKLVerN

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: @Purpleaces1995 Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

R4: Ss learn to help others when there are mistakes made. Ss can see no one is perfect. #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

R4: tell them stories of my failures. They see things happen to all of us. they know it's ok to laugh it off and learn from it. #MVeLearn

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

R4) When something doesn't work; we try plan B. Shows mistakes are learning situations. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

#MVeLearn signing in late too

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

except I spelled admit wrong! See what I did there?? #MVeLearn #senseofhumor

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

Wow! Love this! #MVeLearn https://t.co/c5NHxpuQZj

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:27 PM EST

R4: @Purpleaces1995 Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

@johnsonra10 RICK! Nice to see you! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q5: Share a time when you had a flash of inspiration. How did the creative process foster this? #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:30 PM EST

@johnsonra10 Better late than never! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:30 PM EST

R5: Flashes come easily when working with my PLN! #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:30 PM EST

R4: #MVeLearn While up at the jh, I told stu. I was NOT a perfect stu. I even put ketchup in a kids hair in second grade. We learn.. fast!

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:30 PM EST

@KGrider88 :D Love it! #MVeLearn

amberoakleymom Feb 10 @ 9:31 PM EST

R4: very emotional event in my class this year as i talked I cried so many tears. Major impact that life is precious.they got it #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:31 PM EST

Here's question 5! #MVeLearn https://t.co/7gATeNwJg6

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q5: Share a time when you had a flash of inspiration. How did the creative process foster this? #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:31 PM EST

@rodgers_cammy no kidding- had that lent thing tonight #MVelearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:31 PM EST

#MVeLearn R5: After the #connecting4cs conference last summer! I left on fire with creativity and imagination!

amberoakleymom Feb 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

R4: I make mistakes in my writing and board work, say oops and correct it. Just being real with them. #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

R5: Writing every prompt along with my Ss help them see the creative process. #writingismessy #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

@MsShalane GREAT answer! We'll do it again! #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

R5: S says "Can we do..." Shared idea and it was amazing! Inspired by that S thinking outside the box. #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

You model what you expect and they see you learn right along with them. AWESOME! #MVeLearn https://t.co/pEE3kOhzLb

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:32 PM EST

R5: Writing every prompt along with my Ss help them see the creative process. #writingismessy #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

Q5:I attended an Art Educators conference in Indianapolis in the fall. I felt like I was on fire with classroom management ideas! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

My S have been so interested in the Rev. War, I just went with it. They're googling at home about it. couldn't have planned that. #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

R5: OK admit it... everytime I look at Pinterest and want to revamp the lesson! LOL!!! #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

R5:THe 4C last summer was motivating. Got creative and got a donor for 4 iPads for my room so the kids #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

That's what @feagley4 calls, "walkin' the plank!" #MVeLearn https://t.co/EhArk95NL0

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:33 PM EST

My S have been so interested in the Rev. War, I just went with it. They're googling at home about it. couldn't have planned that. #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

for the kids #MVeLearn

mullisem Feb 10 @ 9:34 PM EST

R4: We refer to the book Beautiful Oops often when mistakes are made. Mistakes help me know where a student may need help. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

R5: Student teacher sharing ideas and creativity teaching me while I help her learn to teach too! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:35 PM EST

@risky4 Guess I'm going to have to call my book that, huh? #MVeLearn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:36 PM EST

R5: I was inspired by @jimmyfallon "sneak words" segment and incorporated the idea into a lesson for my etymology class! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q6: "It’s easy for you. You’re creative.” How do we help bring colleagues along that have this mindset? #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:36 PM EST

@feagley4 bet @burgessdave will publish it too! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

R6: As a librarian and T, I think it's time to rename creativity resourcefulness! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

R6: point what they are doing. Hold their hand. Show where you get ideas. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

Rockin' question 6! #MVeLearn https://t.co/70Jja6vwA0

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q6: "It’s easy for you. You’re creative.” How do we help bring colleagues along that have this mindset? #MVeLearn

MsShalane Feb 10 @ 9:38 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6: everyone's creative in different ways! Team/grade level planning helps us collaborate and brainstorm together with diff views

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:38 PM EST

Q6: Talk about it and be about it. #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

R6:Show them ways they are being creative (maybe they don't realize they are) give them resources to turn to #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

I love that you said HOLD their hand. We can be IMMERSED w/ our Ts as well. #MVeLearn https://t.co/kzHsKfe3Zf

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:37 PM EST

R6: point what they are doing. Hold their hand. Show where you get ideas. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6 I tell them how many times I tried and failed until something worked- you are seeing what worked after all those failures

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

R6: Invite them to the TwitterChat! Lots of creative ideas here! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

Ooooh, good answer there. Promote and celebrate what others are doing. #MVeLearn https://t.co/uQI54Ie5Tn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

R6:Show them ways they are being creative (maybe they don't realize they are) give them resources to turn to #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6: We share our creativity with them. Don't let them compare themselves to you. #MVeLearn

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6) I'm with @feagley4; resourcefulness and effort and willing to take a chance is what true creativity is. #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6: #MVeLearn The librarian and I are doing a collaborative lesson together for a fifth grade lesson. I am up for any cross curricular.

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6: I am constantly sharing with other Ts to jump on board, most of the technology really makes our job easier in the long run! #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6 :Our brains work in different ways and I won't be able to see something you can. We need to work together to achieve more. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

Yup! Diff ways to be creative. It's about stepping out there, pushing yourselves as you push Ss #MVeLearn https://t.co/PIpU5Hxl9P

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6) I'm with @feagley4; resourcefulness and effort and willing to take a chance is what true creativity is. #MVeLearn

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6. Compliment and ask about something they do in their classroom.....validate their creativity and spark motivation.

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

You are one of our tech superstars! #MVeLearn https://t.co/fIi9odBss2

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:40 PM EST

R6: I am constantly sharing with other Ts to jump on board, most of the technology really makes our job easier in the long run! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

R6: I read. A lot. I steal. A lot. #MVeLearn #isthatwrong

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

So true! Sometimes it takes years! #MVeLearn https://t.co/1UK1JO0UW0

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:39 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6 I tell them how many times I tried and failed until something worked- you are seeing what worked after all those failures

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

@feagley4 that's what pirates do! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

Q7: How have you approached lesson planning differently since becoming a PIRATE? #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

@feagley4 I prefer "borrow"! #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:42 PM EST

@kristac42 OMG! I'm a plunderer! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:42 PM EST

You are a true motivator and cheerleader! #MVeLearn https://t.co/Q6R39PO1ur

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6. Compliment and ask about something they do in their classroom.....validate their creativity and spark motivation.

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:42 PM EST

No its so right! #MVeLearn https://t.co/oUmPiUc15o

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

R6: I read. A lot. I steal. A lot. #MVeLearn #isthatwrong

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:42 PM EST

You're not returning it...and we don't want you to. Steal and sew those seeds. :D #MVeLearn https://t.co/91iTHt9PxX

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

@feagley4 I prefer "borrow"! #MVeLearn

mullisem Feb 10 @ 9:42 PM EST

Beg, borrow, and steal. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

And that's why YOU ARE AWESOME on everyday, not just Tuesday! #MVeLearn https://t.co/x6abX7qTEM

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

#MVeLearn R6. Compliment and ask about something they do in their classroom.....validate their creativity and spark motivation.

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

@RodgersChad No, but I'll pass it on! I'm borrowing it just before I do! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

Question 7 #MVeLearn https://t.co/6k7WjrjRfZ

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

Q7: How have you approached lesson planning differently since becoming a PIRATE? #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

R7: Using hooks most lessons. Vocab word this week anecdote and St said, that is what you each lesson! They noticed. #MVeLearn

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

R7) Renewed enthusiasm and confidence! #MVeLearn

kristac42 Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

Those we "steal" from should take it as a compliment. #MVeLearn

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:44 PM EST

R7: Increased passion+immersion=rapport #MVeLearn #followingthemap

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:44 PM EST

It shows! It shows constantly in our building and in our climate. #CultureShock #MVeLearn #StudentsFirst https://t.co/YamXkdkKLq

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

R7: Using hooks most lessons. Vocab word this week anecdote and St said, that is what you each lesson! They noticed. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

R7: I'm noticing many Ts planning lessons that awaken enthusiasm! #MVeLearn

HBrandle Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

Time to get the kiddos to bed! Had fun. See you next week! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

So true. And Sds love FACS because you love doing it. Keep it up! #MVeLearn https://t.co/O9kxEj81XW

t2andc2 Feb 10 @ 9:43 PM EST

R7) Renewed enthusiasm and confidence! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

@HBrandle Nite! Thanks for joining! #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

R7: Really made me look at what if I do this or this... I have never been a repeater on lessons except the ceiling tiles. #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

#MVeLearn R7 I agree with Tammy, have more spark and think about how to add to what you are already doing

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

#MVeLearn R7 The book basically gives me permission to be crazy and have fun with students-citing the approach as a way to boost learning

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:47 PM EST

R7: Look for how to tie Ss interests into each lesson. Different s interest each day. #MVeLearn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:47 PM EST

R7: not being sucked into the negativity that often surrounds our profession. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:47 PM EST

First philosopher, now Math genius...teaches English. Pirate extraordinaire #MVeLearn https://t.co/VlmBt25miO

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:44 PM EST

R7: Increased passion+immersion=rapport #MVeLearn #followingthemap

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:48 PM EST

That was you before! #MVeLearn You always seem to have a good time no matter the circumstances! https://t.co/X5sEzjpzgL

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

#MVeLearn R7 The book basically gives me permission to be crazy and have fun with students-citing the approach as a way to boost learning

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:48 PM EST

A TRUE PIRATE spirit! #MVeLearn https://t.co/vqUc81rCaF

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:47 PM EST

R7: not being sucked into the negativity that often surrounds our profession. #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:48 PM EST

Isn't that it? More energy, more spark...spreads through a staff and then into lessons that energize kids #MVeLearn https://t.co/0V9QyEBJnc

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:45 PM EST

#MVeLearn R7 I agree with Tammy, have more spark and think about how to add to what you are already doing

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:49 PM EST

@kissinger_julie That's what good teaching and learning is all about! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:49 PM EST

R7: Here's some lesson planning for tomorrow! Join the tweet-a-thon tomorrow and help Indiana win! https://t.co/WtQrPcbDoC #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:50 PM EST

Permission...NO. That never stopped you. VALIDATION of your behavior...YES! #MVeLearn https://t.co/AhVfdqdwAB

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:46 PM EST

#MVeLearn R7 The book basically gives me permission to be crazy and have fun with students-citing the approach as a way to boost learning

williamastein Feb 10 @ 9:50 PM EST

No, no it's not. It's called one sided collaboration. ;-) #MVeLearn https://t.co/wifZ7QonQT

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:41 PM EST

R6: I read. A lot. I steal. A lot. #MVeLearn #isthatwrong

mullisem Feb 10 @ 9:50 PM EST

Signing off. #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:51 PM EST

@mullisem Thanks for joining! See you next Wed! #MVeLearn

williamastein Feb 10 @ 9:51 PM EST

#MVeLearn https://t.co/aKOfgtpnVp

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:51 PM EST

Does it matter what time we do it? @risky4 #MVeLearn https://t.co/VKV7KTbwOW

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:49 PM EST

R7: Here's some lesson planning for tomorrow! Join the tweet-a-thon tomorrow and help Indiana win! https://t.co/WtQrPcbDoC #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:52 PM EST

@rodgers_cammy any time and as many as you want! #MVeLearn

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:52 PM EST

#MVeLearn I'm getting where I tweet so much that I'm going to have to go winter in the South

feagley4 Feb 10 @ 9:52 PM EST

#MVeLearn Thanks for the chat! Sailing off into the sunset!

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:53 PM EST

@feagley4 Really enjoy your Tweets! #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:53 PM EST

That's what retired teachers do...You aren't there yet! #MVeLearn https://t.co/t2lFz60AuP

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 9:52 PM EST

#MVeLearn I'm getting where I tweet so much that I'm going to have to go winter in the South

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:54 PM EST

Thanks to all. Share some fave tweets w/ colleagues tomorrow. Grow the chat, use your sparks to spread enthusiasm for next week #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:54 PM EST

@johnsonra10 too funny! I'll go as far as KY! #MVeLearn

StaciReese Feb 10 @ 9:54 PM EST

@rodgers_cammy #MVeLearn. Mr. Johnson retire......NEVERRRRRRRR!!!!

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

I've come away with several good ideas and I never left the couch! Thanks for sharing. #MVeLearn

rodgers_cammy - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

Have a great and inspiring rest of the week! Enjoyed it! #MVeLearn

Purpleaces1995 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

#MVeLearn Already time is up?? Wow!! I am still set to sail!

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

I enjoyed my first chat. I feel so lucky to work for MV, so much passion here! #MVeLearn

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

Thanks to all, sail on folks! #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

Invite others! #MVeLearn https://t.co/DIFCBuOMhn

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

I enjoyed my first chat. I feel so lucky to work for MV, so much passion here! #MVeLearn

RodgersChad Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

So glad it worked for you tonight Melissa. See ya next week #MVeLearn https://t.co/cQX40uBVUr

mmahrenholz12 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

Thanks to all, sail on folks! #MVeLearn

MeganDeVault Feb 10 @ 9:56 PM EST

me too #mveLearn https://t.co/wYnzfgGXsr

KGrider88 Feb 10 @ 9:55 PM EST

I enjoyed my first chat. I feel so lucky to work for MV, so much passion here! #MVeLearn

risky4 - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:57 PM EST

Next Week - Transformation and Enthusiasm! Join us and bring another! Build our PLN #MVeLearn

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:59 PM EST

CHALLENGE: Bring someone new to next week's chat! #MVeLearn

williamastein Feb 10 @ 9:59 PM EST

#MVeLearn https://t.co/wKXibs4GD6

kissinger_julie - Moderator Feb 10 @ 9:59 PM EST

CHALLENGE: Bring someone new to next week's chat! #MVeLearn

spirrison Feb 10 @ 10:00 PM EST

#MVeLearn just ended! Transcripts available at https://t.co/d3QAF4JFUz Demo - https://t.co/cjEgXCNLIF @risky4

johnsonra10 Feb 10 @ 10:00 PM EST

#MveLearn Good Night-