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MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q1: If you were to start a school from scratch, what would it look like?#WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Welcome @mackenzie_ritz ! #wb4k

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mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A1: This is HARD! Student led learning. Hands on. Technology driven. Ts learn from Ss. Moving Ts from "their" point A to B! Innovative #WB4K

mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

#WB4K Lindsay 4th grade ny

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

A1: I can't describe in 140 characters, but definitely student driven & lots of opp. to engage and build relationships w/1another #wb4k

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

Kelly, 1st grade teacher, NY #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

Hey @mrsdorney26 ! So glad you could join us tonight!! Woot, woot! #wb4k

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mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

Elizabeth, 1st grade, NY. Here til the NyQuil kicks in 😜 #wb4k

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

@KMJuby in the Twitter house tonight! Welcome!!! #wb4k

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mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

@MrsJSweeney that was my thought...this character limit is tricky! #WB4K

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mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

#WB4K I would say my number one would be student inspired curriculum, having them choose what they learn and how they want to learn it

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q2: How do we take what we currently have to create a better education system for our entire community?#WB4K

mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1: Student led learning. Opportunities to learn from everyone. #wb4k

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

A2: Make Ss less dependent on Ts- teach one another and learn from one another #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

We're rockin this in week two WC! Welcome @mrsmatott! #wb4k

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mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

A2: more opportunity to involve parents and community in learning. #wb4k

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

Don't be afraid to share your thinking if you're only lurking right now...we're better when we're learning from each other! #WB4K

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

A2: Bring community experts in to work with Ss - real life lessons (dr. in when studying human body). #WB4K

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

stinking character limit! #WB4K

mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

#WB4K We remember we are facilitators of education not dictators. We encourage our students to be teachers themselves

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q3: What risk might you take to change learning experiences? #WB4K

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

A3: Move away from the mindset- "its the way I've always done it" #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yes @mrsdorney26! When Ss are teaching, their own learning is going much deeper! #WB4K

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mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

#WB4K We remember we are facilitators of education not dictators. We encourage our students to be teachers themselves

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

A3: Going out of my comfort zone to allow Ss to grow and lead their education based on interest/knowledge. #WB4K

mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

A3: Giving some control to the Ss.This would be quite a step for me.#controlfreak #wb4k

SparkyTeaching Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

Try testing *THAT*! From this powerful resource: https://t.co/nsLlJHnzyL #g2great #wb4k #whatisschool #mschat #leadupteach #denchat #njed

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

That can be so hard and so uncomfortable. #WB4K

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mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

#WB4K Letting my students fail, mistakes are a part of the learning process & it is hard to let go knowing there is even the smallest chance

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

@mrsmatott @KMJuby YES!!!! Control...the struggle is real 😂#WB4K

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MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:46 PM EST

It can be so hard and uncomfortable to do this, but it's #WB4K Awesome!

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giveawayxexa Feb 9 @ 8:46 PM EST

#WB4K Letting my students fail, mistakes are a part of the learning process & it is hard to let go knowing there is even the smallest chance

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:48 PM EST

Q4: How do you create an environment that fosters risk-taking?#WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:48 PM EST

Baby steps! They'll rise to the challenge. #WB4K

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mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

A4: Embrace failure...let Ss know Ts fail too- tell them when you make a mistake and emphasis its (the mistakes) importance #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

I love it...you girls are cracking me up! #WB4K

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mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

A4:Help Ss feel comfortable as leaders.Teach them to bounce back from failure and celebrate success. #wb4k

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:51 PM EST

A4: Let Ss know it is ok to make mistakes and learn from them. Model this! #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A4: Be a risk taker yourself and celebrate the mistakes and the learning that happens because of them. #WB4K

mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

#WB4K We take risks to show them it is worth it, we model everything why not that

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

@mrsmatott @KMJuby @MrsJSweeney I will be the first to admit I am a control freak ... #controlfreak #WB4K

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MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

Q5: How do you exhibit the Innovator's Mindset in the learning and work you currently do? #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

Good point! #WB4K We must model risk taking.

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mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5: No "one size fits all" apporach. Always trying something different. Question myself. Talk to others. Twitter :) #WB4K

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

I always have said I don't just live in the box, I make the box! #controlfreak #WB4K

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mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5:I look for opportunities for Ss to teach.Whether they are teaching classmates or finding answers for themselves. #WB4K

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

Absolutely! #WB4K

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5: No "one size fits all" apporach. Always trying something different. Question myself. Talk to others. Twitter :) #WB4K

KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

A5: Allow Ss to for questions and learn how to find answers to their own questions. #WB4K

mrsdorney26 Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

#WB4K Having a free space Friday, finding 🕕 in the day to let the students create, anything they want to work on

mackenzie_ritz Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

Great chat ladies!!! It's my bed time now...see you all in the morning 😊#WB4K

mrsmatott Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

ooooo that certainly makes you think!! #wb4k

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KMJuby Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

A5: Allow students opportunities to ask questions and find the answers to their questions. #WB4K

MrsJSweeney - Moderator Feb 9 @ 9:00 PM EST

Thanks so much for joining tonight and for "putting yourselves out there" and participating! Awesome job! #WB4K