#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday July 18, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Good evening folks! Yes, it's the middle of summer, and yet, is needed more than ever it seems.
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Good evening folks! Yes, it's the middle of summer, and yet, is needed more than ever it seems.
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is not with us tonight, but who might be out there tonight?
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Good evening Glad to have you here!
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Either that or dump a bucket of water on my head just about every hour.
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Will miss but happy to see you! I might be out there tonight.
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hi Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
Taking in some winter resilience
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Let's jump in! This is Rob from Northern CA. I've missed a few nights. Lost my father recently.
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Let's jump in! This is Rob from Northern CA. I've missed a few nights. Lost my father recently.
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Glad to be here, shame that ain't here!
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Hey how beest thou? How was your dad's birthday party?
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Quick catch up on me: Had an amazing father's day with my dad, unfortunately less than a week later he passed away.
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I'm so sorry to hear it. Deepest condolences and sympathy.
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Thank you! Been a tough couple of weeks
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I'm sorry for your loss. :(
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sorry to hear that rob.
At least you got the good memory before it happened
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So glad you have that memory.
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Thanks all! Tonight, I thought we might want to reflect on many of the difficult things that are happening in our world
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Politics/Massacres/Killings/Hatred/ It surrounds us, yet, there is so much good in the world. How do we remain ?
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Condolences and hugs, But at least he made it to that birthday.
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I don't know. That is a question with which I am struggling more and more lately...
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Our children must deal with their personal struggles, and this overlay of media seems so negatively overwhelming.
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Speaking of resilience, laptop decided to freeze and not work. Brb resetting
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So Question #1- How do we insulate ourselves, protect our egos, move forward with our lives in this barrage of negativity?
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Sometimes, it helps me to focus on what other people need. My own fears/worries subside, and I feel stronger.
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Challenging yes, scary yes, and yet, it does effect our psyches. https://t.co/s0E4mROnLt
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I don't know. That is a question with which I am struggling more and more lately...
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Kid Q was asking her dad if we would have to move if Trump is elected. Husband isn't Jewish, but his wife and daughters are.
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Me too. As I think you know.
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Because despite all these bad things there are many many many more good things happening
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A1 I think part of it is recognizing when we need time away from media to restore. I see more of this than ever.
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I saw a lamb being born on my way to work this morning. Great and amazing things happen, people just don't report them
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True that I fear that this may become a new way of life in the USA, so we need to prep for it https://t.co/BR7K8G2zo3
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Sometimes, it helps me to focus on what other people need. My own fears/worries subside, and I feel stronger.
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He is unavoidable in the media. Kid Q has studied the Holocaust. She remembers stories I've told her about ancestors.
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Hi . I'm Leslie winding down my Canadian vacation. I just got back from a 4 mile run which helps to insulate me.
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Sunday I saw a wheel come off a car and hit no-one. People in the car stopped safely. No one got hurt. Good things happen
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A1 This summer, I've tried to be outside more, feel the sun on my shoulders, the breeze on my skin. Walking, running...
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Yes, Carl indeed, wouldn't it be super for the media to really focus on that? https://t.co/MVuebhUCDc
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Because despite all these bad things there are many many many more good things happening
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A1 I don't know. But sometimes, turning off the news for a day or so can help. The near constant barrage isn't good
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I think she inherently understands that Trump's racism could extend to her. Not sure how to reassure her.
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A1: A painted turtle was on road. A lady stopped her car, took some pics, then I safely carried it to river w/ my kids.
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I got five miles in on Sunday! Felt https://t.co/LMkrLUpevX
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Hi . I'm Leslie winding down my Canadian vacation. I just got back from a 4 mile run which helps to insulate me.
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That must have been amazing. It's been a while since I saw livestock birth, but very memorable!
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Btw, Thomas Mision, PreService ElemEdu T here in MN, what's up?
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All four of my grandparents came here from Eastern Europe around the time of WWI. They lived through pogroms.
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I feel this too, but then I wonder if I am being an ostrich. What's the balance?
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I was amazed it happened so close to the roadside. Put my day in perspective
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Good things do not sell ad buys, but they are plentiful.
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I always go all Mister Rogers's mom in times like those -
"Look to the helpers." There are so many.
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Q2: As we traverse through the rest of the summer, how might we support for ourselves during these tough times?
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There are many good things. My garden and all the beasties who like to roam around.
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My decided to do that all day, and I only just got it yesterday (Canada). Silly devices!
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Yes. We have a very small number of "racist" politicians recently elected. Getting too much news coverage
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My kids are still young enough to get only a threadbare version of it, just my 7yo b/c he asked. It's hard.
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I think that's different for each of us. Level of psychic pain, need to stay current w/world events, more.
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That is a wonderful story he told. There are always helpers. Good does conquer evil. Eventually.
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A2) I'm getting strength from watching the short days end and the days seem fresher so I say take in teh nature around you
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Lemme also add to Q2 How do we support ourselves w/o putting ourselves in the center? kno what I mean? Prob.bad word choice
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We had 8 teenage boys at the house on Sunday, all focusing on Good, clean, fun!! https://t.co/bUiJxeinx8
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My decided to do that all day, and I only just got it yesterday (Canada). Silly devices!
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Oh yes, I am fully aware of what is going on down there. I am not sure what to say.
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A2: By sharing good things here, , and being the good news for each other is an easy option. Me time, self care, & family too
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However it's being reported very disproportionately which just builds the momentum
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Dont have unlimited Data, so only limited to WiFi spots. Havent progressed really far lol
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Q3 How do we share with children the need to be safe, secure, vigilant, and yet, protect them from scaring them to death?
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A2 When it's not too hot I garden. & I take pictures of pretty flowers. I watch the birds fluttering abt. Watch squirrels.
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Tough Questions tonight, ones I dont truly have any answers for
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Sold a deaf alpaca boy to a lovely family on Saturday.
was very worried that he would grow up unloved so so happy for him.
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A3) It's a long term project. It's about teaching them to make safe choices and giving them some trust. Be open with them.
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A2 Pt. 2: I write daily, and, am delving more into digital photography. Channeling my creativity.
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That's great, Rob! When will you go again? I've been trying for every other day, but a wedding derailed me!
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A2 Took solace in video games, esp. Fighting Game tourny last weekend. The Community is full of camaraderie
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A3 Depends on the child, age, their own resilience. I think attentive listening, empathy, calm all help. Finding positives.
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Yes, no clear answers yet, as educators, we must consider the impacts on our kids https://t.co/46zbf0aQnU
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Tough Questions tonight, ones I dont truly have any answers for
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There are these 2 eagles that just glide over our hill. I can watch them like a TV show
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Who does? I'm taking a "Well, you have to start somewhere" approach.
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. Yes, to each his or her own when it comes to dosages of head-shaking and/or heart-breaking news.
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But w/ current events, really hard to pick up games w/ modern guns. Lasers,magic,and swords fantasy vry welcome
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Great response, yes, choices, safety, open, trust, all good things! https://t.co/b9MGCTpeJ8
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A3) It's a long term project. It's about teaching them to make safe choices and giving them some trust. Be open with them.
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A3: I think sometimes we expose children to too much. They really don't need to be seeing and hearing what's going on.
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A3. We have to be honest. Not everything and everyone is good in this world, but being aware should not hold us back either
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Yeah. Somebody suggested in another twitter chat that TPreps should have trauma training, I agree after so much
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I've seen eagles but none around here. Truly majestic.
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I think issue is theres too much bad/depressing news out there,not enough of the good
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Hi Indeed! We never want to be held back, or stifled. https://t.co/HTdkhht5kF
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A3. We have to be honest. Not everything and everyone is good in this world, but being aware should not hold us back either
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As a pacifist, I've avoided violence in movies, TV, video games for years. Still gives me choices! :-)
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A3: Each and every child has diff needs. My 7yo is beginning to understand that there is bad in the world. 5yo not yet.
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So you can see that when we want a reality check we walk away from humans and go back to nature
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I concur. Depending on the age, maturity, level of understanding, need to vary impact https://t.co/2HoD683m58
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A3: I think sometimes we expose children to too much. They really don't need to be seeing and hearing what's going on.
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Exactly. Which is why, now more than ever, we help children to explore their creativity. Do hands-on things.
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A3b) 7yo heard me talking about events in the US, so I had to elaborate, and so I did w/ basics. He reflected on it asked Qs
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I agree, even as I think lots of people underestimate what kids can handle. Each group has its own balance.
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OK
I have to go. Bell just rang and Year 10 maths beckons... trigonometry!
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It's interesting you say that, my hubby just told me today that he saw ads for "adult summer camp!"
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Thats totally fine w/me! Every1 hav their own fun. But if you havent seen Star Wars. lol jk https://t.co/f6HKN21r0B
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Be well, , and take care!
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Q4 So, to combat the negativity, hate, sadness, how can we engage, support, build positive actions for ourselves/students?
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See ya, Mr. Stefano! Always nice to hear from ya
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Reminiscent of the recent surge in colouring books for adults.
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Thanks for your input https://t.co/INppoNCPFb
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I have to go. Bell just rang and Year 10 maths beckons... trigonometry!
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A big part of the reason I decided to re-engage with my writing. Helps me to channel the chaos in a positive way.
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A4: Community service learning, maker ed, creation over consumption, and above all, positive collaboration and relationships
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Oh yes, but I've seen some very nasty ones with swear word art. I'd rather color butterflies.
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A4 Focus on building strength, kindness, empathy within classroom. Learn to understand different perspectives. Service.
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https://t.co/omylO1so1B
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what said, help Ss explore their creativity, hands-on activities. Bringing beautiful creations into the world
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Yes, more! More! More! Who else has some? https://t.co/DvvsxbNmnO
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A4: Community service learning, maker ed, creation over consumption, and above all, positive collaboration and relationships
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A4 Look around in nature. Notice the complexity in the design of spider webs.
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Yikes! I was thinking butterflies, rainbows, flowers, unicorns... ;-)
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A4: I also think involving children and youth in service learning projects, and mindfulness training, are effective, too.
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Yes, More! More! More! https://t.co/JMOSgOcUxg
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A4 Look around in nature. Notice the complexity in the design of spider webs.
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A4 Also discuss that,w/ all the sad news in the world,there IS good! As movements return,ppl WANT change
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Yes! More! More! More! Keep them coming! https://t.co/BIsFAcF0PX
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A4: I also think involving children and youth in service learning projects, and mindfulness training, are effective, too.
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A4 And, I may be stretching here, but I honestly think it can help to give kids more control over their learning.
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A4 Building each other up, finding common ground, and appreciating the little things. It can be put your day in perspective
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Im always all for community&service learning/involvement,see the good they can do,build bonds
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Maybe this can be a year of https://t.co/lf9HR46Q4N
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A4 Also discuss that,w/ all the sad news in the world,there IS good! As movements return,ppl WANT change
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A4 Notice how different plants are structured. Notice how they adapt to their surroundings.
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Share more!!! Curriculum, activities, readings, ?? https://t.co/hjmcnAGjNH
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A4 And, I may be stretching here, but I honestly think it can help to give kids more control over their learning.
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Yes. Feeds the mind, body and spirit.
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A4 An elderly online friend has a slogan, "Life wins."Came to him after he saw lichen clinging to a rock over Lake Superior.
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Love it! https://t.co/cgvBUGZquc
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A4 Building each other up, finding common ground, and appreciating the little things. It can be put your day in perspective
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Heck, if you want a laugh right now, go look at my crazy hair on from tonight's run. It will cheer you up!
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A4 My kids choose all our read-alouds and group novels; themes are often seeking identity and bettering world.
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A4 I planted a columbine that "walks." There is no other way to explain how it goes from one spot to another.
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Ok, so many positive actions in A4's. Now, how can we extend those class ideas into school/community ideas?
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Lots of curriculum on . Involve youth in community gardening. Or, plant a garden at home.
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Q5 https://t.co/d8TrayQ0Vn
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Ok, so many positive actions in A4's. Now, how can we extend those class ideas into school/community ideas?
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my best recharge is every year I go camping over new years
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Q5 Ok, so many positive actions in A4's. Now, how can we extend those class ideas into school/community ideas?
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Brrr! You don't freeze? Sounds lovely, but chilly depending on the locale! I love camping!
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I was at a peace rally/community mural painting event. Gives students a chance to do something good, and be creative.
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A5 Some of what we do in class feeds, and is fed by, clubs/affinity groups in the school.
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although I did a Year 9 camp in March and got the coldest I've ever been,,,
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A5 Also, as some of you probably know, our kids go off campus to volunteer twice a month, for example at .
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A5 I hope I have opportunity to teach gardening to Kid O's SpEd class.We all need childlike sense of wonder nature provides
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Many of the empowerment strategies that seek to engage students, actually could build new ways of acting/thinking for kids!
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A5: Forging school/community partnerships. What's needed in the community? How can students help?
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A5 I think getting kids to GLSEN events, retreats for students of colour, etc. can help them and the school.
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Sorry fellas,just fell asleep for a few mins. Means I hav to turn in for the night. Good night y'all!
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A5: Involve parents, local business owners, community groups. Ask around. Be inviting. Make connections. Don't hesitate.
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Q5. A lot of senior citizens living in nursing homes don't get a visit or taken outside regularly. Volunteering is a win-win
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G'night https://t.co/XzhHM4gihR
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Sorry fellas,just fell asleep for a few mins. Means I hav to turn in for the night. Good night y'all!
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That's one of our middle school volunteer sites, with an after-school program, , .
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Lots of talk abt volunteering,so b4 I actually do turn in, here's my thoughts on that:
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Volunteering is where I learned my passion for education,so when we hav Ss volunteering,they get a taste of many careers =
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= Ss start thinking,really thinking abt. their own future. They also learn to interact w/ variety of ppl,dependingon vol
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A5 We can share photography. Art. Poetry. Nature. Everything that helps us climb out of dark places.
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So many opportunities to be active, positive, engaged! Let's help kids be heroes! https://t.co/CxAEL7maUW
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Volunteering is where I learned my passion for education,so when we hav Ss volunteering,they get a taste of many careers =
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They also see how their own actions can affect others directly/indirectly,like when I hear Ss go "Mr.T" or when Ts tell 1/2
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Reminds me of a conversation two 8th graders once had about vet work vs. working with an animal shelter.
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2/2 or when Ts tell me that Ss often ask where I was if I dont volunteer that day. That feeling is beautiful,appreciation
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Q6 When students see that they can impact their world or our world their internal motivation expands. Agree?
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Kids know they are valued workers at all four sites we attend - one reason they look forward to it.
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When ones home doesnt always feel welcome,seeing ppl light up when u come to vol is...inspiring
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A6 Agree. But I also think that motivational strengthening is enhanced by personal choice.
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A6 Definitely! They see the good they put in,and they feel that they do hav power to change world
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Even if the world consists of the community
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True, they hav to want to act to change,otherwise just going through motions
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Ok, so talk of volunteering apparently invigorated me. XD
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I'm making an expresso.
Okay, it's decaf. But still.
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Inspired by your passion Way to put that boost of energy to use! inaction
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A6. Their motivation fires up, they see potential in themselves and have found agency in their community. That is growth!
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A6 I agree. We need to encourage more of that.
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Also, in volunteering, ppl learn of the selfless action w/o pay. Of good deed is own reward
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This has been a wonderful chat. Thank you, for leading. Thank you to everyone who participated.
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I owe lots to volunteering for classes, found my path through that,so I encourage many to do so
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Thanks again for a great Positive distraction from GOP and other things.
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WOW Q7 What will you do tomorrow to set in motion opportunities for you, your students, to become empowered?
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A6: This is student empowerment, so, yes?
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1 last thing about volunteering. Oh man, can one network sooo much. Ppl see u doing good, offers u job/helps get job
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You all me to be better, work to expand options for my children, and my students! Thanks to all!
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But only if one volunteers+builds connections through passionate action
