#UTedChat Archive
#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday May 17, 2017
11:00 PM EDT
mscraftynerd
May 17 @ 11:00 PM EDT
Hey I'm Sarah- tech specialist in Granite.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#UTedChat
! Take a minute to introduce yourself and say hello. How many school days are left for you?
participatechat
May 17 @ 11:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#UTedChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/9QWEjUrUBx
jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:00 PM EDT
STS Granite School District checking in!!
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:00 PM EDT
That's dedication!
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In reply to @AKammerman
missplott
May 17 @ 11:01 PM EDT
I'm Krystal and I'm an STS for
@graniteschools
- we have 7 days of school left! Not that I'm excited or anything ;)
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downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:01 PM EDT
5.5 days left! Well, plus two professional development days the next week.
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In reply to @missplott
missplott
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Tonight we are talking about summer learning (and summer fun!)
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DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Melissa teach 2nd next year 5th in Nebo
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HowardKiyuna
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Howard from Palo Alto, CA. Full inclusion middle school T. I have till late June, then 6 more weeks. Done in early Aug.
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Pamela Smith- Armstrong Academy. 7 days left and so much left to do! Sad to say goodbye to a cute class.
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Michael Hakkarinen, Instructional Tech specialist gearing up for
@UENpd
busiest time of the year! Thanks for hosting
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@missplott
1kajohnson
May 17 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Hi I'm Kristen from Ed Tech at GSD- excited to join tonight
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#UTedChat
. Please use the A1, A2…format for answers.
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Dani from
@UENpd
and we're just gearing up for our busy season! ☀️🌈
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
I'm Kim, a junior high math teacher from Alpine School District. Just 6 more days!!
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
I think 7, but I'm not sure because we will be testing most of them. Our SAGE window just got extended🤔
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Aaron Kammerman - STS at SpEd school in
@GraniteSchools
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Stu from Edith Bowen Lab School. I'm excited for summer! (It snowed 3ish inches this morning!)
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:03 PM EDT
Chris from Granite District. What’s summer break?
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:04 PM EDT
Question 1 coming up in 1 minute…
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btalonia
May 17 @ 11:04 PM EDT
Belinda, Assistant Principal
@mvhsbruins
with 7 days until graduation! So excited for Class of 2017!
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Q1: Are you going to attend or have attended any summer PD in the past and would recommend?
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Twitter just is offering to translate my tweet from Dutch? huh?
#mysurnameisswissgerman
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:05 PM EDT
Not to brag or anything, but both my schools are done!
#sage
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In reply to @jamesballif
missplott
May 17 @ 11:05 PM EDT
It's a magical time where teachers and STSs recover from sage 😂
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In reply to @misterlarsen
downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:05 PM EDT
ISTE is always great.
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In reply to @missplott
missplott
May 17 @ 11:06 PM EDT
A1: last summer I attended Google's
@gafesummit
with
@EdTechGSD
and was so inspired. Loved applying that knowledge this year!
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:06 PM EDT
A1:
@DaniKSloan
and
@covili
did a makerspace workshop that was tons of fun
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:06 PM EDT
A1: I'm excited to be attending the ISTE conference this summer and providing lots of PD to teachers online & across the state!
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:06 PM EDT
A1: This summer be sure to check out the URSA Conference in Cedar City -
https://t.co/8zyYhaFqmb
Great PD for all Utah Educators
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mscraftynerd
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
A1: I had done some PD during the summer: UEN classes, etc. but not this year.
#IDET2018
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Last summer I attended Google Summit and would highly recommend it.
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
A1: Attending a district sponsored 4 day course specific to the content I teach. Also MVP training. Excited for new ideas
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DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
A1 I have a summer full of electives to finish edtech endorse and doing Google boot camp, super excited about that lots of
@UENpd
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
A1 I am going to be teaching Lego League camps up at the U for the first time!
#nervous
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Hey thanks! I think we're offering that class 4 times in 4 different locations this summer.
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In reply to @BaggaleyMr, @covili
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
A1: No formal PD for me, but I'll be preparing Google training for early august, so some informal PD and preparation is in store
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MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:08 PM EDT
A1: Not necessarily attend, but I'd like to do more Microsoft and Google Certification classes.
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:08 PM EDT
Are they doing another
@gafesummit
again this summer?
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In reply to @missplott, @gafesummit, @EdTechGSD, @gafesummit
missplott
May 17 @ 11:08 PM EDT
Thanks
@EdTechGSD
for making this one happen!
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Last summer I attended Google Summit and would highly recommend it.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:08 PM EDT
Hey all, Derek,
#EdTech
Dir at
@sedck12
checking in a little late. I don't have school days left b/c my Summer gets busier!
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1: I would love to attend
@isteconnects
next summer.
#ISTE17
looks amazing! Who has attended ISTE before? Tell me all about it!
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1:Excited to be collaborating with
@UENpd
this summer to provide principals with PD. Flip in Utah is great, Weber Brain Blast too
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btalonia
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1: UASSP conference is great for Secondary School Principals.
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DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1 teaching PD at wasatch tech conference in Aug
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
I'm with
@EdTecHakk
, this is when my calendar starts to blow up!
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In reply to @EdTecHakk, @UENpd, @missplott, @EdTecHakk
EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
Check out the Google Certified Educator Program -
https://t.co/QWXh1F31AP
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I’ve found it to be nice for prepping Google Trainings
In reply to @MissKerby
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
I'm just starting a lego league- when is your camp?
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In reply to @jamesballif
HowardKiyuna
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A5: '17 began a time of q'ing all social norms. After going to extremes we eventually found commonality & regrouped.
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1kajohnson
May 17 @ 11:09 PM EDT
A1. I loved attending ISTE last summer and I think any of the Google summits are fun- pair either with a mini vaca
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
Not that I'm aware of that unfortunately. But
@pamturley55
has google certification happening in her district
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In reply to @BaggaleyMr, @gafesummit, @EdTechGSD, @pamturley55
IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
A1: Forgot about UCTM conference August 1st. A must for all math teachers k-12.
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_reidford
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
Keith from Granite checking in.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
A1 I am attending a number of
#EdTech
Confs as well as hosting a bunch of Summer PD. You should come to
#URSA17
in July!
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
A1: I always feel like summer is over before it starts.
#busy
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
They are short 1 week camps in June and 2 weeks in July!
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In reply to @BaggaleyMr
RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:10 PM EDT
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I am taking Technology Endorsement and STEM endorsement classes-oh and a Lego class
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:11 PM EDT
I just found out
#ISTE17
accepted my
#Ignite
session. Now I need to find a way to make it to share it!
#UTedChat
In reply to @downrightdave, @missplott
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:11 PM EDT
Innovation tournaments, digital citizenship, and online library, oh my!
#utedchat
In reply to @BaggaleyMr, @covili
missplott
May 17 @ 11:12 PM EDT
A1: I'm excited to be a presenter at
@GraniteSchools
conference this summer! Come see me and learn all about google classroom!
#UTedChat
missplott
May 17 @ 11:12 PM EDT
Facebook live?
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In reply to @lars3eb, @downrightdave
Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:12 PM EDT
Hi Rebecca Baggett from Granite's Ed Tech Dept. excited for our moderator tonight!
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:12 PM EDT
I'm sure there will be someone sharing it on some level of social media. But I'm still not 100% sure I'll be able to attend yet.
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In reply to @missplott, @downrightdave
IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:13 PM EDT
I would like to learn more about google classroom
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In reply to @missplott, @GraniteSchools
missplott
May 17 @ 11:13 PM EDT
We don't have our locations assigned yet, but I will keep you posted
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In reply to @MrsPamelaSmith, @GraniteSchools
downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:13 PM EDT
I haven't decided if I'm going yet either.
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In reply to @lars3eb, @missplott
missplott
May 17 @ 11:14 PM EDT
Question 2 coming up in 1 minute…
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:15 PM EDT
Q2: What is one professional book you would like to read over the summer? One fun book?
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bwe545
May 17 @ 11:15 PM EDT
Hello. Brandon from Alpine.
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mscraftynerd
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: I will have plenty of reading for my Masters, so the only books I will be reading will be fun ones, 5 Kingdoms here I come!
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: I just bought the new
@alicekeeler
book and can't wait to read it! She was so inspiring at
#ucet17
this year.
#UTedChat
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2:
#UTedChat
I'm on book 13 of RA Salvatore's Drizzt series. That's my personal book.
MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: The Growth mindset COACH and for fun, The Vicar's Daughter😄
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Tech by Adam Alter for “work” and all of the Dark Tower Series for fun.
#utedchat
IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: Grading From the Inside Out by Tom Schimmer. Considering if we should make the switch to standards based grading.
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MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:16 PM EDT
A2: I want to read Quinn's book: Play like a Pirate. Lots of fun ones to read.
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:17 PM EDT
Q2: "Teaching Math with Google Apps" just arrived for summer reading! Wouldn't call raising teen books fun but that's happening.
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:17 PM EDT
A2:
@joboaler
's Mathematical Mindsets and anything from Brandon Sanderson
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:17 PM EDT
A2 I just finished Drive by Daniel Pink and highly recommend it. I want to read something by Carol Dwek. Growth Mindset is awesome
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:17 PM EDT
A2: Another good one for work - The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter by David Sax
#utedchat
https://t.co/ITv8ZiT7ry
missplott
May 17 @ 11:18 PM EDT
We should have an
@alicekeeler
book study!!
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:17 PM EDT
Q2: "Teaching Math with Google Apps" just arrived for summer reading! Wouldn't call raising teen books fun but that's happening.
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btalonia
May 17 @ 11:18 PM EDT
A2: Summer reading includes: Lead Like a Pirate-on my short list! Can't wait to learn something new!
@burgess_shelley
@BethHouf
#utedchat
DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:18 PM EDT
Hyperdocs book which is fun for me and also doing a teacher bible study to recenter myself
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:18 PM EDT
A2: "Teaching Math with Google Apps" just arrived for summer reading! Wouldn't call raising teen books fun but that's happening.
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:18 PM EDT
A2:
#UTedChat
This suggestions are great. Love to get books that are recommended by those I know.
missplott
May 17 @ 11:19 PM EDT
A2: I am excited for the new
@tjenkinsreid
book - she is my favorite author! Here's a few titles I recommend
#UTedChat
1kajohnson
May 17 @ 11:19 PM EDT
A2: professionally, "Make Just One Change" by Rothstein & Santana -Fun, "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:19 PM EDT
That’s an awesome idea!
@DaniKSloan
just brought that up at work the other day. What a coincidence. Maybe an online book study?
#utedchat
In reply to @missplott, @alicekeeler, @DaniKSloan
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:19 PM EDT
7 of us from the RSC completed Level 1 last week.
@sedcclint
@berylgirl
@And_B_Clark
@CUES4Training
Theresa Wilson & Edna LaMarca.
#UTedChat
In reply to @EdTecHakk, @MissKerby, @sedcclint, @berylgirl, @And_B_Clark, @CUES4Training
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:19 PM EDT
I loved the Hyperdoc book!
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In reply to @DillyDabbles
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:20 PM EDT
A2: I have the Hyperdocs book that I've started 3 times. For fun, the 2nd book of the Trials of Apollo.
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:20 PM EDT
A2: I’m currently reading “The Art of Coaching” by Elena Aguilar.
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bwe545
May 17 @ 11:20 PM EDT
@missplott
. I tried a peperlada the other day. I'm a fan.
@FiizDrinks
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RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:21 PM EDT
A2
#utedchat
Magicians and new science standards
jedikermit
May 17 @ 11:21 PM EDT
I think EVERYONE should read it. (It is fun. And practical. And blessedly short.)
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In reply to @jamesballif
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:21 PM EDT
A2: Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffths - using date to optimize your life.
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:23 PM EDT
A2 Bought The Gift of Failure by
@jesslahey
but haven't been able to read it yet so that's on my list. And not sure on the other.
#UTedChat
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:23 PM EDT
@jedikermit
I enjoy every shameless self promotion of your book!
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In reply to @jedikermit, @jamesballif, @jedikermit
_reidford
May 17 @ 11:23 PM EDT
A1-A2 who has time for reading and PD when the Wasatch is your neighbor + you kid is the coolest? I can't contribute so far...
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:23 PM EDT
Loving all the great book suggestions!
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:23 PM EDT
A2 I listen to quite a few books via
@audible_com
w/ all my driving, so I always have something I'm reading.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:24 PM EDT
Question 3 coming up in 1 minute…
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MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:24 PM EDT
I always think I'm going to read much more than I actually do...
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:24 PM EDT
I’m with you. I’ll be watching baseball for fun all summer.
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In reply to @_reidford
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A2 If you haven't already read Play Like a Pirate by
@JediKermit
then you should add it to your list for sure!
#UTedChat
#PlayLAP
#TLAP
missplott
May 17 @ 11:25 PM EDT
Q3: What do you do to take a break to feel refreshed and renwed for the upcoming school year?
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:25 PM EDT
I could sub in any verb in place of “read" in this sentence and it would be true for me
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MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:24 PM EDT
I always think I'm going to read much more than I actually do...
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:25 PM EDT
A2 Personal reading - Team of Rivals. Professional reading - Formative Tech
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:25 PM EDT
Just listen to audio books will you run or hike! I do whilst cycling!!
#utedchat
In reply to @_reidford
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
It's so important to take time to make sure we're feeding our spiritual side as well as mental.
#UTedChat
In reply to @DillyDabbles
missplott
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3: I firmly believe that every teacher needs to take time for themselves. Turn off your alarm. Take a break! Get a massage.
#UTedChat
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3: Fishing. Family time. Camping. Sleeping in.
#utedchat
MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3: usually I love teaching at Lego League camps (yes, it is relaxing!) but this year I will be having a baby.
#UTedChat
jedikermit
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
Oh, you must like a LOT then. And shameless? Yeahhhhh daddy 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
#utedchat
In reply to @BaggaleyMr, @jamesballif
jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3 Cycling and family time!!
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DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3 lots of family time pool, splash pad, weekend trips
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A3: Hiking. Escaping the noise, bad air, other humans :), etc. is energizing. Anybody have any good hike recommendations?
#UTedChat
jedikermit
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
TESTIFY!!
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In reply to @lars3eb
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A3: I sign up for as many 10Ks and 1/2 marathons that I can and forget to train for all of them!
#utedchat
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A3: My family spends a week at Lake Tahoe each summer... I always try to unplug as much as I can and come back a happier person.
#UTedChat
misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
Those throwbacks last night were a thing of beauty.
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In reply to @_reidford
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
#UTedChat
Granddaddy Basin in the Uintas. Bring a fishing pole and some flies.
In reply to @misterlarsen
RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A3
#utedchat
I can't wait to take my mom to Paint Nite on Saturday. I've been visiting Nat'l Parks as much as possible.
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A3: I know it won't be waiting for the Jury duty call the whole month of June!
#utedchat
ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A3 Last year I got rid of two filing cabinets worth of paperwork - cleaned out - going digital is sweet.
#UTedChat
bizrockstar
May 17 @ 11:27 PM EDT
A2 So I have started Thanks for being Late by Friedman. But almost loving podcasts & blogs more than books
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
A3 Spend as much time as possible outdoors and NAPS, a lot of naps.
#UTedChat
MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
A3: Sleep in and read in the mountains while my husband goes fishing📚
#UTedChat
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
Eeks!! So happy for you, Michelle!
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In reply to @MichelleOReed
IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
A3: Trips with family, reading, exercising at 7 am instead of 5 am
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
I LOVE everything I've "read" by
@neilhimself
, but may not be best for a 10 y/o. American Gods was AMAZING though! May re-listen.
#UTedChat
In reply to @MissKerby, @audible_com, @neilhimself
YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
A3: Sarah from USBE joining late, I enjoy a good walk and talk to recenter. Works at the office and home!
#UTedChat
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
I did an awesome quiz on leaves with
@PlayDoh
last week. My students loved it! Thanks for the idea!
#utedchat
In reply to @jedikermit, @jamesballif, @PlayDoh
MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:28 PM EDT
Thanks, we're pretty excited!
#utedchat
In reply to @DaniKSloan
missplott
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A3: I already have 2 vacations planned this summer. Hoping to squeeze in a few more adventures!
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A2 Maybe we need to compile all of these books in a Google Doc or something so we can share them out. Maybe I'll work on that.
#UTedChat
kennyassmus
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A3 spending time with family, working on projects in the house and
#summerofkenny
posts everyday sharpen the saw for me
#UTedChat
missplott
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
I'm doing that right now.
#Multitasking
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In reply to @RendellMrs
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
I like this hiking app - AllTrails. It has comments from people about condition of the trails, kid info, etc.
#utedchat
In reply to @misterlarsen
ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:29 PM EDT
A3 Best way to recoup is to being a dad for the three months
#scoutcamp
,
#girlscamp
,
#youthconference
,
#athomeasadad
#UTedChat
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
A3: Spending time in the mountains/outdoors with my family helps me recharge and get ready for a new year.
#utedchat
1kajohnson
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
A3: Find a place where I can unplug for a few days, preferably with beautiful scenery
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
Maybe
@UCET
should host an online book study this summer? I think that could be an excellent idea!
#UTedChat
In reply to @EdTecHakk, @missplott, @alicekeeler, @DaniKSloan, @ucet
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
#UTedChat
You and I have similar lives, it seems.
#dittotoallthosehashtags
In reply to @ronaldfisher
btalonia
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
A3: Spend time with my littles in the sun and garden!
#utedchat
covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
A3 - Summer? What’s summer? I spend a ton of time working with all the amazing Ts of Utah as they attend conferences.
#UTedChat
DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:30 PM EDT
That's such a great idea!
@EdTecHakk
is all over it!
#utedchat
In reply to @lars3eb, @EdTecHakk, @missplott, @alicekeeler, @ucet, @EdTecHakk
misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:31 PM EDT
If you’re looking for summer reading, our media clerks are each featuring their favorite books here
https://t.co/K7CtmIP8Gs
#UTedChat
YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:31 PM EDT
Hey
#UTedChat
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:32 PM EDT
Wow, I'm already behind. Y'all need to quit being so amazing and smart!
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_reidford
May 17 @ 11:33 PM EDT
A3: finally getting back to Busch Stadium for some Cardinals Baseball, running, camping, hiking, Legos, Shoots+Ladders, swimming
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kennyassmus
May 17 @ 11:33 PM EDT
A2 "leaders eat last" by Simon Sinek is on my list of books to read this summer, but I'm taking 9 credits for my masters so maybe?
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bwe545
May 17 @ 11:33 PM EDT
That would be great.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Question 4 coming up in 1 minute…
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
We have quite the crowd tonight! I am impressed with everybody!
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In reply to @lars3eb
ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
A3 But for 3 months I get to run, bike, hike, camp, read a book or 2 or 3 or 4 . . . play a family board games (lasting 2 days)
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Can’t wait to go camping, watch Red Sox baseball, and enjoy time with my kids.
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
Ouch!!
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In reply to @kennyassmus
misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:34 PM EDT
I loved that book. I listened to the audio book, but I love all of Simon Sinek’s stuff. Have you read Start with Why?
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In reply to @kennyassmus
missplott
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is one thing you can do now to make the upcoming school year easier?
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
Being a teacher is the best during summer! 😃
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In reply to @ronaldfisher
missplott
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
I did 9 credits AND bought a house one summer - don't recommend it!!
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In reply to @kennyassmus
EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
A3: Best way to recharge and be refreshed = enjoy the ups and downs of Utah
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
A4 Evaluate this past year is very important before starting next year.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: Stay away from your classroom! Set time limits if you absolutely MUST work over the summer.
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MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: I'm trying to get library promotions and teacher trainings ready for next year.
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downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Lots, I like to have the first month ready if possible so all my focus can be on my students.
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In reply to @missplott
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: Improving my organizational skills will prevent me from wasting time, and setting boundaries with colleagues.
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: Not procrastinate and update courses now.
#procrastinationnation
🙋🏻🤷🏻♀️
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
Ain't that the truth!
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:35 PM EDT
Being a teacher is the best during summer! 😃
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In reply to @ronaldfisher
RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: I think planning and organizing is the best thing I can do now to make next year easier.
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YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
Build capacity and relationships between local ed tech leaders for
#DTLUtah
#NoMiddleMan
@UTPublicEd
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4: I always liked to survey my students to see what they liked, disliked, wished we had spent more time on, less time on, etc.
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4 Trying to take a few minutes to debrief my year before it’s too far in the rearview mirror. A few changes now are important
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4: I'm a bit scatter brained so each summer I try to organize myself at home so the school year is easier.
#workingmom
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4 I am building up excitement with my Teachers for a weekly Genius Hour/20% time projects!! Can't wait to see what students make!
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
But KISS don't spend more than a day or two - you owe yourself to get away from school.
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A4 Start a scope and sequence for needed technology training. Read all my favorite educational tech blogs to spark new ideas.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A4: Choose one thing you can refine and focus on that over the summer.
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DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A4 I'm dating my plan book as I chat right now
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
This time of year I would have students make presentations on "How to Survive Ms Sloan's Class" for the next crew of minions.
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In reply to @misterlarsen
bizrockstar
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A3 sometimes summer is time to do the things we put off during busy school year Doctor dentist. Mechanic. Non school to do list
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YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A4: Build capacity and relationships between local ed tech leaders for
#DTLUtah
#NoMiddleMan
@UTPublicEd
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
I love this idea!
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4: I always liked to survey my students to see what they liked, disliked, wished we had spent more time on, less time on, etc.
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btalonia
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
A4:Reflect on areas of strength & weakness-as teams & individuals. Don't be critical-Focus on what leads to improvement.
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
That just sounded funny. I've heard of people who were married to their jobs. I don't recommend that.
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In reply to @DillyDabbles
EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
A4: Best way 2 prep for new school year is load up your “backpack” with resources, prep your calendar, and pre-plan your rewards!
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
I think I did that exact writing prompt in Google Classroom.
#greatminds
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In reply to @DaniKSloan
missplott
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
Yes! And then tell me all about it 😂
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:38 PM EDT
A4 Start a scope and sequence for needed technology training. Read all my favorite educational tech blogs to spark new ideas.
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MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:39 PM EDT
I had kids make videos of "How to Survive Mrs Reed's Class" for the next year's students. They were hilarious!
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In reply to @DaniKSloan, @misterlarsen
missplott
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
A4: Don't go crazy on pinterest. It will ruin your whole summer! haha!
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MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
A4: I can organize all the lessons and plans I've used this year so I know what to use at a new school next year.
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
I had a feeling that would be your response. Come on they’re tied still.
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In reply to @_reidford
BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
A:4
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got this from
@Catlin_Tucker
Revamp for next year!
_reidford
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
A4: I've started creating PDs based both on what my faculty wants and what I perceive them needing
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:40 PM EDT
Ts on my team meeting to create CFA's, rubrics and identify essential standards
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downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:42 PM EDT
What's in your backpack?
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In reply to @EdTecHakk
misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:42 PM EDT
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In reply to @DaniKSloan, @MichelleOReed
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:43 PM EDT
A3 I love going to our family cabin on Cedar Mountain where I'm forced to
#unplug
& recharge. It's hard but so good to do.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:44 PM EDT
Question 5 coming up in 1 minute…
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btalonia
May 17 @ 11:44 PM EDT
Have to step out a little earlier than usual! Thanks for a great chat!
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:44 PM EDT
That sounds familiar!
#ucet17
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downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:42 PM EDT
What's in your backpack?
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In reply to @EdTecHakk
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:44 PM EDT
A former student is liking all my tweets tonight!
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EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:44 PM EDT
This summer? Ideas on Pinterest, Google Certified Educator Program, AppleTeacher Program, and a Surface Pro4 I’m still learning.
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In reply to @downrightdave
missplott
May 17 @ 11:45 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing on your summer bucket list?
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:45 PM EDT
My backpack has all the things I need for getting out (granola bars, GPS,
#geocaching
,
#camelback
)
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In reply to @downrightdave, @EdTecHakk
missplott
May 17 @ 11:46 PM EDT
A5: I really want to go see the shows at
@Tuacahn
and hike around
@ZionNPS
#newsies
#MammaMiaMusical
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RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:46 PM EDT
A5: I want to see the solar eclipse in August!
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:46 PM EDT
Back before we had kids, my wife & I would spend our whole time at the cabin reading. It was awesome!
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#Read4Fun
In reply to @MrsPamelaSmith
DillyDabbles
May 17 @ 11:46 PM EDT
A5 a lot of sewing
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:46 PM EDT
We take regular walks at
@sedck12
too. It's such a great way to break up the day & get a quick break.
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In reply to @YoungUTScience, @sedck12
AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:47 PM EDT
A5: Catching a fish over 17" long for a new personal best. I'm a great fisherman, not a great catcherman!
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:47 PM EDT
A5: this won't sound like a bucket list item, but organizing things at home will calm my life down.
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YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:47 PM EDT
A5: to go a full 24 hours without checking email once! It may kill me, but I must try!
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:47 PM EDT
A5: Survive bridesmaiding.
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:47 PM EDT
A5: I want to go on as many adventures as possible! Any great ideas?!
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A5 Take my family to Lake Powell for the first time. Cliff jump with my kids.
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#momdaredevil
missplott
May 17 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A5: Disneyland is ALWAYS on my summer bucket list... but last summer I went & came home with a sprained ankle
#oops
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A5 Finishing the yard. Want to wrap-up the remodel.
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:48 PM EDT
That sounds awesome!
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In reply to @Rlbaggett
EdTecHakk
May 17 @ 11:48 PM EDT
A5: This summer I would like to build a hammock stand / slack line anchor system in the backyard.
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
Started reading end of year writing, advice from past student to incoming students: "I would tell them about how you like to win.”
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A5: A good crop of tomatoes from the garden.
#failedlastyear
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A5: I'm with
@MrsPamelaSmith
. I want to get organized and throw away or DI 30 or more garbage bags of junk.
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jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
@SaltToSaint
part 2! Second year should be better than the first!!
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
A4 Start planning by writing things down & organizing what NEEDS to be done vs what I WANT to get done. Gotta plan it out.
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:49 PM EDT
Great idea! Added to the list!
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In reply to @covili
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A5: Not really a fun bucket list, but I really want to get my garage cleared out and dejunked.
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A5: Win T-Ball coach of the year.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
It took an hour longer then expected but my masterpiece is complete. Everyone should try this sometime
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A5
#summerbucketlist
will include a garden if we don't have another snow storm
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but I have lots of personal learning I want to find
MichelleOReed
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A5: We have a baby's room to get finished.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
Such good advice for teachers on their Summer "breaks' that always seem shorter and shorter. Take some time to recharge.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:36 PM EDT
A4: Stay away from your classroom! Set time limits if you absolutely MUST work over the summer.
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_reidford
May 17 @ 11:50 PM EDT
A5: working for personal bests on running a few summits, but the big one is my sons first overnight backpacking trip.
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AKammerman
May 17 @ 11:51 PM EDT
Thanks all for great ideas and an energizing chat. G2G! Good night all!
#pln365
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:51 PM EDT
go
#slackline
adrenaline junkie.
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In reply to @EdTecHakk
downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:52 PM EDT
Last time I went to Disneyland the California Adventure part didn't exist yet.
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In reply to @missplott
lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:53 PM EDT
What a great idea for the last days/weeks of school. Take time to ASK & then LISTEN to how your students thought of their year.
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:37 PM EDT
A4: I always liked to survey my students to see what they liked, disliked, wished we had spent more time on, less time on, etc.
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:53 PM EDT
Ummm that means it's been WAY TOO LONG! You should go this summer!
#Disneyland
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downrightdave
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:52 PM EDT
Last time I went to Disneyland the California Adventure part didn't exist yet.
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In reply to @missplott
missplott
May 17 @ 11:54 PM EDT
Question 6 coming up in 1 minute…
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HowardKiyuna
May 17 @ 11:54 PM EDT
Plot out next yrs calendar with fave projects. Drive learning toward them. Storyline the yr.
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:54 PM EDT
A5 for three months I get to be a real person -
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covili
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:54 PM EDT
Thanks to
@missplott
for getting us ready for summer. Next week
@lars3eb
and I will wrap the school year with the
#utedchat
awards.
missplott
May 17 @ 11:55 PM EDT
Q6: Summer: all work and no play, all play and no work, or somwehre in the middle?
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:56 PM EDT
A6: I try to spend as much time as possible at the swimming pool in the summer, so I'm probably all play :)
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:56 PM EDT
A6: Somewhere in the middle. Work at home and for school is a must but there needs to be a lot of play too.
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:56 PM EDT
A6: I need a balance of both. I do try to shut off my "school brain" but it's hard!
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misterlarsen
May 17 @ 11:56 PM EDT
A6: The same as the other 12 months…
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MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6: I'm a somewhere in between kind of girl... Can't wait for summer so I can play a bit more!
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Rlbaggett
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6 Middle. June all fun no work. Beginning of July fun starting to think about work. End of July start planning and getting ready.
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YoungUTScience
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6: All work, but loving ever minute. Most excited for Bootcamps the Sequel and
#URSA
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BaggaleyMr
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6: All play! I like the feeling that I had a full summer and I've missed my job teaching kids!
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MrsPamelaSmith
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
@missplott
Thanks for a great discussion.
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6: I'm always about a healthy work/life balance... somewhere happily in the middle... as long as there is plenty of beach.
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_reidford
May 17 @ 11:57 PM EDT
A6: PLAY
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missplott
May 17 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A6: I think it's okay to do a little bit of school-related work, as long as you set limits and still have some fun!
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RendellMrs
May 17 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A6:Somewhere in the middle. I enjoy planning lessons so it is work and play. I also <3 sleeping and using the rr whenever needed.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:58 PM EDT
If you come to StG,
@ZionNPS
, or
@Tuacahn
, you better let me know. That's my neighborhood pal & I'm a good tour guide.
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In reply to @missplott, @Tuacahn, @ZionNPS, @ZionNPS, @Tuacahn
jamesballif
May 17 @ 11:58 PM EDT
A6 A lot of both for me!
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lars3eb
- Moderator
May 17 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Let me know how that goes. It only happens for me when I'm in the mountains. Haven't figured out how to do it w/ cell coverage.
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In reply to @YoungUTScience
MissKerby
May 17 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Thanks
@missplott
it was a great chat!
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DaniKSloan
May 17 @ 11:59 PM EDT
Thank you for hosting this week,
@missplott
!
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ronaldfisher
May 17 @ 11:59 PM EDT
A6 All work and no play makes Jack a Dull boy
https://t.co/DwHxor72m3
Got to play!!!
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IzattMath
May 17 @ 11:59 PM EDT
This was my first
#UTedChat
. Thanks
@missplott
and the rest of you for the good ideas. It was fun!
UTedChat
- Moderator
May 18 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Thanks
@MissPlott
for a great
#UTedChat
tonight! Next week we have
@Covili
&
@lars3eb
& the 2017
#UTedChat
Awards show! See you then!