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Welcome to the last #ksedchat of 2018 - Christmas Gift Mad Lib Edition! Introduce yourself - name, school, position, and share a Christmas gift you always wanted as a kid but never received π
Will Dunn; Tonganoxie HS; Math.
Iβm one of five kids. Every year I asked for a camera and every year I watched a sibling get one. My parents are fabulous humans, but Iβm taking that one to therapy with me. #ksedchat
Ta-Lane-Na. A Math T at NWC HS in OKC. I always wanted everything Barbie related. Got some but never the big ticket stuff. Not bitter about it though. #ksedchat
Welcome to the last #ksedchat of 2018 - Christmas Gift Mad Lib Edition! Introduce yourself - name, school, position, and share a Christmas gift you always wanted as a kid but never received π
Hi! Iβm Joell Matlack from Halstead Middle School in Halstead, KS. Iβm the library media specialist for grades 4-8 and a gift I always wanted as a kid, but never received - Barbie Dream House. #ksedchat
I found a Barbie Mustang car at a garage sale when I was little and it was the best find ever! It slid out to be a four seater if needed. Barbie rode in style before I ever even know how to work a gas pedal myself. #ksedchat
Ashley Watkins, #HalsteadHS ELA. I was not quite a kid when I asked for this, but I asked for the Beatles Anthology series on VHS every Christmas of high school and never got it. In retrospect, a wise move on my mom's part #ksedchat
Katherine Ternes, 3rd grade teacher at Christ the King in Wichita! Multitasking as I tune in tonight. I always wanted a pony, but that was never a practical gift. #ksedchat
Carrie Horn. Graber Elementary School, usd 308. First Grade Teacher. I cannot think of that thing I always wanted! I never got that Barbie Dream House like one of my friends had. #ksedchat
A1: I donβt have one. My Ss designed the classroom with a $500 budget and they got all the furniture they wanted. Will post some pics of the room next. #ksedchat
We got ten or so standing desks this year and I was lucky enough to be able to claim one. It is a LIFESAVER for those students who NEED movement! #ksedchat
A1: My room is pretty good but I would love a giant ornate throne that would be totally over the top. Not sure who would get to sit in it but it would be an honor. #ksedchat
My counterpart across the hall has one of these. I never thought of how practical it would be until I saw her grading at it. It would be super handy! #ksedchat
A1: I would love some cushioned ottomans that you could easily move around and rearrange, whiteboard tables, adjustable height tables, and some more floor pillows #ksedchat
Okay this is kinda out there but I have almost every piece of tech I could need but if I could get a βred buttonβ for celebrations like in Rom Clarkβs room I would be all ππΌππΌππΌ #ksedchat
The classroom I did my student teaching in had one. The only issue is that I couldnβt reach the top. π #shortpeopleproblems I just donβt know if Iβd use it as much as I think I would. #ksedchat
A2)I like the idea of a tablet/wifi projector to capture student work so I can organize it for immediate sequenceing to share with the class for discussion. #ksedchat
Talk to your admin about it! (If you havenβt already.) The worst they can say is no. Our principal told us she would love to buy things like that for us but no one ever tells her they want it. #ksedchat
A2: I would love to have 17 more Sphero robots so we could go 1:1. Iβve put together a Donors Choose and have a bit of funding, but would love to start the New Year with it fully funded! #ksedchat
A2 I would love to learn how to effectively create lessons on video to stream on YouTube, Google Classroom, Vimeo, and use Camtasia or another video software #ksedchat
A3 I would really, really, love for my Ss to have HOPE (that they can succeed at what they put their minds to) and a Desire to learn #growthmindset#ksedchat
A3 Am I horrible if I say a sense of remorse for their negative behaviors? Even just a teeny tiny bit? π I also want them to see themselves the way I see them. Despite negative behaviors, most of them have hearts of gold. #ksedchat
A3: My New Years wish for my class is for them to be safe and warm over the break - I worry about so many of them and as much as I love the break, I know how important it is for them to be at school for comfort , safety, and other basic necessities. #ksedchat
A4:
Dear Santa,
I would really, really like to have President Obama be a guest speaker in my classroom. You can bring Michelle too!
@BarackObama@MichelleObama#ksedchat
A4: The @JordanHarbinger show inspires me every time I listen to it - I feel like he could share some great things with our kids. Also, I would love for @cathyheller to speak to my girls group. She has an amazing message of positivity and believing in yourself #ksedchat
A4) I would love @Mirzakhani_M to speak to my students. My own daughters know her name, thatβs for sure.
Or @Malala. Iβd probably just cry the whole time though.
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A5) I would love to be more consistent with my students in the New Year and be able to engage all my students better in my lessons. Also, the most perfect seating chart would be fantastic! #ksedchat
That has been a prayer, wish, fight for me every year. I always tell people it could be worse. You could be in my state which is almost at the bottom in funding. #ksedchat
A5 does peace and quiet count? I'm currently watching a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old fight over a balloon. I think they'd give Monday Night Raw a run for its money in terms of violence....and volume...and high stakes drama... #ksedchat
You guys!! This was so fun. Thank you for all your awesome participation, and I hope these last few days of school take you smoothly into a restful break #ksedchat
