#SquirrelsChat Archive

#SquirrelsChat meets once a month at 8:00 p.m. EST to discuss education technology and tools, professional development and technology integration. This chat is moderated by Squirrels LLC, creators of classroom screen-mirroring solutions Reflector 2, ClassHub, AirParrot 2 and Ditto.

Thursday November 15, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:00 PM EST
    I'm Natasha Rachell and I'm so excited to host this month's #squirrelschat !!! My favorite dish besides the mac and cheese would be my mom's apple, sage, and sausage stuffing! The smell alone brings back tons of memories!
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi Natasha!! I'm SO happy you're moderating #SquirrelsChat tonight ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I can't wait to join in this conversation with you.
    In reply to @apsitnatasha
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Valerie Lewis...excited to learn #SquirrelsChat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Jen! Glad youโ€™re joining us! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitjen, @apsupdate, @APSInstructTech
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:06 PM EST
    I love the cranberries and a good dressing or stuffing #SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Adam Rogers CTE Technology Coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools. I would have to say Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. #SquirrelsChat
    • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:00 PM EST
      I'm Natasha Rachell and I'm so excited to host this month's #squirrelschat !!! My favorite dish besides the mac and cheese would be my mom's apple, sage, and sausage stuffing! The smell alone brings back tons of memories!
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi Valerie! Happy to see a new friendly face at #SquirrelsChat ๐Ÿ˜Š
    In reply to @iamvlewis
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome Valerie! Glad youโ€™re taking part in #SquirrelsChat tonight!
    In reply to @iamvlewis
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Checking this space out! #SquirrelsChat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
    It is so difficult for me to pick my favorite Thanksgiving dish because let's be real, I love it ALL. A few contenders would have to be: pumpkin pie, my grandma's recipe for stuffing that my mom makes and of course mashed potatoes. YUM! ๐Ÿ˜‹ย #squirrelschat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Canโ€™t go wrong with that #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @iamvlewis
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
    ALWAYS a good choice and always good to have you here! Thanks for joining in Adam! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • BorkJanis Nov 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Janis from MI! My favorite Thanksgiving food is โ€œrealโ€ mashed potatoes and gravy! #SquirrelsChat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Welcome Adam! Excellent choice ๐Ÿฅ” #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1: Why did you become an educator? @Squirrels #squirrelschat ๐Ÿฟ
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Becoming an educator was a second career for me. I left the world of retail management & took a $30,000 paycut to become a teacher. I've never looked back. Being able to make a difference and help inspire kids and teachers every day...there's NOTHING better! #squirrelschat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Welcome Janis! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @BorkJanis
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hi Janis! Love having you here at #squirrelschat and love even more that your favorite food is mashed potatoes and gravy!
    In reply to @BorkJanis
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Kicking off question 1 in tonightโ€™s #SquirrelsChat
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: My kindergarten and 1st grade teachers inspired me to be like them plus I naturally loved working with children. I guess I was "called" to do this work. #SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I wish I had some profound response. However, I became and educator to see what I could do to make a difference. It is also fun. #SquirrelsChat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Anyone else getting hungry after all of that Thanksgiving food talk?! ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅ” #squirrelschat
  • apsitjen Nov 15 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: I wanted to be the teacher that made learning fun & relevant. #squirrelschat
  • BorkJanis Nov 15 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A-1 Iโ€™ve was playing teacher all the time as child! I love to learn new things and share it. And I love kids-they are the funnest people to be around and the always make me smile!#SquirrelsChat
  • RaymondAfrica Nov 15 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Howdy! I am Mitchel Africa from Xiamen, China. An MYP Science and Design Educator. We dont celebrate thanksgiving here but I would love to have Honey-Pineapple Sweet Potatoes for side dish #squirrelschat #alphasquirrels
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:14 PM EST
    One of the things that drew me to education was the fact that I could impact student lives without having to be a traditional classroom teacher. I didn't see myself in front of a class, but I did find that I could share my love of higher ed in different ways #squirrelschat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Hi Raymond! Always good to have you here! (Also that sounds delicious.) #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @RaymondAfrica
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Helllllooooo friend! Always a pleasure to hear from you. What a wonderful way to share #squirrelschat
    In reply to @RaymondAfrica
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:18 PM EST
    They were kind, firm and seemed to have all the answers. I was impressed and fascinated by them and wanted them to be impressed by me too. #SquirrelsChat
    • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:16 PM EST
      Kindergarten??? I don't know if I remember that far back! LOL . What was it about them?
      In reply to @iamvlewis
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:19 PM EST
    #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • RaymondAfrica Nov 15 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1: I am a nurse by profession but teacher by passion.I had this realization 4yrs ago.I thought that all the little things I did from my childhood leads me to teaching. to be able to inspire,motivate and empower ts and ss are my goals now. #squirrelschat #alphasquirrels
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Q2: Name a teacher that had a significant impact on you. What did they do that made you feel special? Have you contacted them over the years to let them know how they've impacted your life! If not, DO IT!!! #squirrelschat @Squirrels ๐Ÿฟ
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:20 PM EST
    What a wonderful memory of your teachers from early years. I love hearing stories of impactful educators and I am happy to have educators like you in the world. #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @iamvlewis
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:20 PM EST
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Mrs. Kay Farish (english๐Ÿ“š) and Mr. Harold Acord (spanish)! They not only taught, they TRUELY CARED about all of their students! They took the time to get to know me and really made me believe in myself! I've since shared this impact with both of them! #squirrelschat ๐Ÿฟ
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:21 PM EST
    ๐Ÿ˜† Welcome Keven! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @kevenrinaman
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: Ms. Kimborough and Ms. Villa from Shadowlawn ES in Miami, FL. They were beautiful, kind, and intelligent. I don't know where they are or if they're in teaching still. #SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:23 PM EST
    When I was in school there was no way I wanted to go to college, let alone teach. So I do not have a teacher that made a lasting impact on me. But now I have a Masters in Educational Leadership and I do what I can to help teachers everyday. #SquirrelsChat
    • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:20 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher that had a significant impact on you. What did they do that made you feel special? Have you contacted them over the years to let them know how they've impacted your life! If not, DO IT!!! #squirrelschat @Squirrels ๐Ÿฟ
  • BorkJanis Nov 15 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2-Dr. Sales, a science methods professor in college. I had such fun in his class! I saw what engaging lessons can mean to students. I still remember everything I learned in his class! #SquirrelsChat
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:24 PM EST
    At first, because I wanted to coach Wrestling. Now, because I want to help our youth along their journey on this RollerCoaster we call life! #SquirrelsChat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I'm so happy you persevered through difficult times to come to where you are now! I know the world of education is better with you in it! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • RaymondAfrica Nov 15 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2:funny thing is,i was just thinking of this an hour ago.And yes, I have a teacher who motivated me inspite of me having lots of failure when I was a kid.Mrs. Martinez was my english teacher in grade 7.She always pursued me not to give up and keep moving on #squirrelschat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:25 PM EST
    #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @kevenrinaman
  • apsitjen Nov 15 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A2: Mrs. Burrell (5th gr) & Mrs. Secor (8th gr) inspired me. They were caring & made school fun. I was able to tell them when I became a teacher. #SquirrelsChat
  • apsitjen Nov 15 @ 8:26 PM EST
    #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:27 PM EST
    There were at least a dozen educators I connected with in college that helped me see I wanted to work with college-aged students. I can't thank them all in one tweet, but I have thanked them in person. They helped me see a job I didn't even know existed! #squirrelschat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:27 PM EST
    I want to come work at APS just so I can work with you two (and the other ROCKSTAR educators on your team!!) #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitjen, @apsitnatasha
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:28 PM EST
    The teachers that keep us going no matter what are the ones who stick with us. Glad you had a teacher who took the time to motivate and care! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @RaymondAfrica
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Love hearing this! Say thank you to Mrs. Martinez for me because I am so grateful you are an educator today! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @RaymondAfrica
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q3: What's the MOST impactful book ๐Ÿ“š that you've EVER read? What did you get out of it? #squirrelschat @Squirrels ๐Ÿฟ
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: There are several! @oprah "What I Know For Sure" @thehateugive "The Hate U Give" Randy Pausch "The Last Lecture" Paulo Coelho "The Alchemist" All of them taught and reiterated those little nuggets and whispers that contribute to my life's mission and vision. #squirrelschat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:31 PM EST
    #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha, @apsitjen
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    You are the best supporter in all of the land!! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐ #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Queuing up Q3 here in #SquirrelsChat! All about books
  • BorkJanis Nov 15 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3- โ€œhave a little faithโ€ by Mitch Albom. A parent gave it to me for Xmas one year. I laughed, I cried and learned more about myself. I try and read again every summer! #SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    That is a tough question. That I donโ€™t even know how to answer. The book Iโ€™m reading now is Illuminate and it talks about how to integrate technology into the classroom. Great book. #SquirrelsChat
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Easy. #TLAP by @burgessdave. Helped spark the creativity bug. #4OCF by @RACzyz is right after that with my passion for PD. #SquirrelsChat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Mitch Albom is good for all of those! Makes you stop, think, and feel a little more with every book of his. #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @BorkJanis
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:36 PM EST
    I second "The Hate U Give" -- it was one of my favorite books I've read in a long time. It's a must-read for young adults as they start to make sense of the world around them. #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha, @Oprah, @TheHateUGive
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Itโ€™s so hard to choose when there are just so many good books out there. Tech integration is always a good choice! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A3: Think Big by Ben Carson gave me the hope of doing things larger than what I believed for myself. It inspired me to push! #SquirrelsChat
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q4: What is the most inspiration YouTube video that you've ever seen? Share the link with us! @Squirrels #squirrelschat ๐Ÿฟ
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Rita Pierson-"Every Kids Needs a Champion" https://t.co/FQnHAHu4AY "This is Me-Raw Rehersal" https://t.co/TivFBlTXYI Eric Thomas "How Bad Do You Want It?" https://t.co/zc7QG7wLar These are just a few but are my go to videos! #squirrelschat @Squirrels ๐Ÿฟ
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
    It's going on 6 years old, but I stand by Kid President! I showed this in class, during trainings, and anywhere people needed a pep talk. Hey, I even watched it on my own when I needed a boost, too! https://t.co/v8iFHfDQXH #squirrelschat
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:42 PM EST
    YESSSS to Every Kid Needs a Champion! Talk about tears in my eyes ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha, @Squirrels
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4: Ok, no joke. Baby Monkey (backwards on a pig). I love to use it for talking about being picked up when we are down. Smiles change lives. https://t.co/8gn1xcpiYe #SquirrelsChat
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:46 PM EST
    When life gets you down, gotta find something to bring you back up! ๐Ÿ˜† #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @kevenrinaman
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Well worth 60 second to watch! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A4: What if You Believed You Could---and Actually Did from Facing the Giants https://t.co/DQpAOx4vfe #SquirrelsChat
  • iamvlewis Nov 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Yes. I love these 2 as well! #SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:49 PM EST
    You took mine. So agree with this one. Here is another one of my favorites. https://t.co/nmtZJbljLr #SquirrelsChat
    • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:41 PM EST
      It's going on 6 years old, but I stand by Kid President! I showed this in class, during trainings, and anywhere people needed a pep talk. Hey, I even watched it on my own when I needed a boost, too! https://t.co/v8iFHfDQXH #squirrelschat
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q5: What do you do each day to set your intention for each day? #squirrelschat @Squirrels ๐Ÿฟ
  • emilycarle Nov 15 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I was quick to type! ๐Ÿ˜† #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    That one always makes you think! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @MrRogersTech
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: I need to start with coffee and some encouragement. #SquirrelsChat
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5: I create a "Game Day" list EVERY morning! It houses: *A general to-do list *My top 5 "must do" items *Professional Development section *Gratitude section *Affirmations section I highlight the items on my to-do and "must do" lists as I complete them! #squirrelschat ๐Ÿฟ
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Our final #SquirrelsChat question for the night! Be intentional...and tell us how you do it!
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Thank you to all of you that joined us tonight!!! You rock! I got some great resource recommendations to help me dig further into my why and more ideas for living with intention! #squirrelschat ๐Ÿฟ
  • apsitnatasha Nov 15 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Annnnddddd Happy 2nd Birthday to the #squirrelschat !!!! Here's to many, many more!!!!!
  • Squirrels - Moderator Nov 15 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Woohoo! Thank you ๐Ÿ™ We couldnโ€™t agree more! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha
  • BorkJanis Nov 15 @ 8:57 PM EST
    I hope everyoneโ€™s as a wonderful Thanksgiving! Donโ€™t eat too much๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅง#SquirrelsChat
  • MrRogersTech Nov 15 @ 8:58 PM EST
    @apsitnatasha Thank you for the chat tonight. I do always love to join this chat. Need to do it more often. #SquirrelsChat
  • kevenrinaman Nov 15 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Baby Monkey holds on, the pig carries the monkey. Never give up, trust God/family/&friends will help carry you through. Being one to help others. There are many themes you can run with in such a simple and fun video. (Sorry the song is stuck in your head now! #SquirrelsChat
    In reply to @apsitnatasha