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FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #FLEdChat. Please introduce yourself and tell us one thing you love about your neighbor.

MEMSPAchat Oct 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @TG_Neil #FLedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!

participatechat Oct 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #FLEdChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/tmr0maevNw

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey hey hey everybody! As we gather, just want to say thanks for coming! #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Dene here from Orlando, and will be your moderator for the evening, quite honored to be, might I add. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

And how are you tonight? #FLedChat

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FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We are excited that you are here and about our ongoing topic! #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Let's be sure to use the Q1/A1 answering format and the #FLEdChat hashtag so we can organize this thing! :)

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hey, @dene_gainey sorry I'm late. I was clearing the dinner table. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Well we have to eat, that is for sure! :) Hope you had a great day Tammy! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

And of course I am glad that you made it! #FLedChat

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kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey there #FLedChat! One thing I love about my neighbor is that some of my students are my neighbors. Makes coming home fun!

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

My watch will be vibrating every time someone posts. Ha! There will be a dead battery soon. #FLEdChat

VSpellCityMayor Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#FLedchat I love that my neighbors have different points of view & experiences than me. I'm John, VocabSpellingCity & ScienceUs Ft Lauderdal

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Oh that's lovely! #FLedChat

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kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey, Dene! #FLedChat

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EDUcre8ive Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

John Kline from wevideo for Schools. Joining from CA - but im a FL guy originally #FLEdChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Tammy! #FLedChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @dene_gainey

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I love my neighborhood, but sadly I don't really know my neighbors. #RuralLife #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey John and I am loving my Spelling City account, not to mention my students. #FLedChat Different points of view, quite a strength!

In reply to @VSpellCityMayor

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

How are you this fine evening? #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

allikibs Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Have an amazing #FLEdChat 😀 have a childhood friend arriving in a few minutes otherwise I'd join you guys!

In reply to @dene_gainey

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Excited to have @dene_gainey moderating tonight :). #FledChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi again, John! #FLedChat

In reply to @VSpellCityMayor

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey, Michelle! #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello there Sir John, so nice to see you here this evening. #fledchat

In reply to @EDUcre8ive

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1 is coming through in one minute! #FLEdChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I'm well! How are you? #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Well have fun there Alli! Maybe next week! :) #fledchat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Woot woot! Thanks Kristin! #fledchat Glad you are here by the way!

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I certainly don't know all of mine! #FLedChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: Do you believe our lessons should include a focus on diversity and community? Why or why not? #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Kristin! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@FLedChat will be dropping the questions tonight folks, I will RT, and I am moderating still. Hehe :) #FLedChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Have fun, Alli! #FLedChat

In reply to @allikibs, @dene_gainey

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hey #FLEdChat I will be popping in and out as time permits ... I’m Dennis ... I make memories

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I am fantastic!! #fledchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: As much as possible, yes. Either through content or through collaborative learning. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Lessons we teach in the classroom... #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: Do you believe our lessons should include a focus on diversity and community? Why or why not? #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Me too :). #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Collaborative learning...My eyes got excited. Brainstorming a lot about how we can start to make these things happen in our state #fledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hey there Dennis, how's it going? #fledchat

In reply to @DennisDill

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1. I think our lessons should be planned w/our diverse communities in mind. We should connect to our Ss interests & lives. #FLedChat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Yes! Our learners deserve an understanding and the need to treat everyone with dignity and respect. #FLEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1b: If we don't then who will. Our students deserve the conversations and experiences. #FLedChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#FLedChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Anibal! So glad to see you here tonight. #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Yes! Do you think that we should approach the lesson thinking "diversity" and include some intentional focus on it? #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Yes! Build a community and helping Ss respect each other should come before anything else. #FLedChat

VSpellCityMayor Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

At least, the diversity lesson should always be implicit in the visuals. It should never be exclusive like the old style. #FLEdChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: Do you believe our lessons should include a focus on diversity and community? Why or why not? #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Well hellooooo Anibal! #FLedChat Yes. Dignity. What does that look like? Respect. Indeed!

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AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I know it all starts home, but I owe much of who I am today to the seeds planted by all the great Ts over my lifetime. #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Every classroom is different right, are there some things we can do generally to aid in this process? #FLedChat

In reply to @KristinCHarr

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Interesting notion John. So how do we manage to include rather than exclude while maintaining value? #FLedChat

In reply to @VSpellCityMayor

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Dignity: Our learners ability to respect other peoples opinions, diverse cultural backgrounds, and points of view. #FLEdChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I have to agree with this. I never will forget the impactful lessons taught and demonstrated by a variety of teachers. #FLedChat

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kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Yes, I do. And despite the focus on testing, we should consciously make every effort to get to know our babies. #FLedChat #listentothebabies

In reply to @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

In a society that brings challenges, I do feel this an even more relevant point Kim!. Indeed. #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 will be here in one minute! #FLEdChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: How would you include diversity & community into a lesson? Games? Specific activities? #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I hope we can gain some specific examples. I think it should be a focus. Practicality is so helpful. #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: I know literature does help so I try to vary and include culturally relevant texts and hold discussions that bring ALL in #FLedChat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Games and activities should speak to the needs of your learners with a global view. Make it about what is important to them... #FLEdChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2. Pull in Ss interests. For ex., if you have Ss who live for gaming or Minecraft, plan ways for them to use their interests. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2b: I try to bring in music here and there. I really want to start working with S's to develop stories with Diversity/Community #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I can def see that. Culturally responsive games and activities. I am brainstorming ideas. #FLedChat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2. As a Media Specialist, I am working toward adding more culturally relevant book choices. Ss need to see themselves in books. #FLedChat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 Likewise, while incorporating a #globalcitizenship point of view to have learners reflect on the needs of others. #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I was recently talking about Minecraft to students and asking them how we might pull it into our content area. #FLedChat

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KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Authentic projects that bring in the different talents of students. Help students notice when diversity isn't represented. #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q3 will be here in one minute! #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I LOVE this...this can also meet goals for enrichment students too, real world problems and such. Thanks for this. #fledchat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: It can be done with the names & images used in the examples. Make sure lessons provide time to share with all. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I am eager to see later what texts can be compiled that are culturally relevant, responsive, inclusive. #fledchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3: With regards to question two, is there any "yellow tape?" Explain your thinking. #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

oooo, I like the way that sounds, almost like "Spot the misfit", can incorporate visuals even. Could be a game too. #FLedChat

In reply to @KristinCHarr

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Images in particular are more powerful than words because a single image can tell multiple stories and points of view. #FLEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I am starting to wonder we can maybe develop a card games of images if you will and use them as a teaching tool. #FLedChat Artists :)

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT, @TG_Neil

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: I think obvious yellow tape is insensitivity and exclusion. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I recently saw a FB post that listed a variety of names. Someone commented on the "strange" names. No name should be strange. #FLedChat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 Again, this is part of understanding your audience and your comfort level with regards to what is appropriate or not. #FLEdChat

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Hey Dene ... busy busy busy ... #fledchat

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kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just doesn't belong... #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @KristinCHarr

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Story starter deck. Having trouble adding a character to your story, pick a card. :-) #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @AnibalPachecoIT

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

That can be the yellow tape then I guess, not understanding your audience. #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

You can say that again, I completely understand! #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Tell me about it! Imagine the journey of my lifetime. :) #FLEdChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I think that made me remember my childhood for a moment haha. #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @KristinCHarr

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Oooooooo, Okay how can we make this a "thing?" #FLedChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @AnibalPachecoIT

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I'm Social Studies ... everything is diversity ... Today's question "Is Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" same for all #fledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I didn't even consider your name strange. I guess I wasn't looking through your eyes. (Lesson learned.) #FLedChat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I guess that is why I have always loved the social in the studies. #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: I think the amount of standards, initiatives, mandates, make it difficult for Ts to always focus on this. #FLedChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3. I think this again comes down to knowing your Ss. The good, the bad, & the ugly. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I agree that the pressure is great from the top. I have such a desire to build diversity and community into lessons. #fledchat

In reply to @KristinCHarr

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Last month, I became aware of how little I was doing to incorporate diversity and community. I'm still working on it. More aware. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

You're right, you're right. #fledchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4 will be here in one minute! #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I think that's the key Tammy, awareness. I know it makes me almost hypersensitive, but I have made changes too. #fledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I could hear the song playing in my head as I typed it! LOL #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

OMG that GIF made me laugh out loud! #FLEdChat Hahaha

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @KristinCHarr

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

relationships matter ... the better the relationship the deeper you can go with conversation ... it gets real #fledchat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I tend to disagree, sometimes it is necessary to go there so our students benefit from knowing the difference. #FLEdChat

In reply to @dene_gainey

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q4: Finish the sentence: I believe/don't believe in celebrating diversity because... #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes, unfortunately sometimes what's important takes a backseat to what's urgent :(. #FLedChat

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DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

we need more kids not just knowing each other, but understanding where each other is coming from #fledchat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm thinking examples of what right or wrong looks like for them to discern and form their own thoughts and opinions. #FLEdChat

In reply to @dene_gainey

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

You do have to know how far to push at any one time. Sometimes small steps, sometimes giant leaps. #FLedChat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT, @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I understand your point completely, I suppose it would still require some sensitivity in order to not lose your audience. #FLedChat

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KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I think it depends on the age group too. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I understand your point completely, I suppose it would still require some sensitivity in order to not lose your audience. #FLedChat
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DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

i don't believe in celebrating diversity because it is NOT a special occasion ... it is everyday ... every moment #fledchat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

That's a good point. Maturity does come into play, thanks for adding that. #FLedChat

In reply to @KristinCHarr

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

What about celebrating it everyday? :) #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4. I believe in celebrating diversity because my Ss need to know... #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: b/c even twins are not truly identical. We should celebrate our differences and similarities. What a wonderfully varied world. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

And the song comes to mind... "What a Wonderful world..." #FLedChat

In reply to @TG_Neil

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@kmichellehowell for the score! #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @KristinCHarr, @kmichellehowell

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Is it celebrating or is it recognizing? It may be in the definition of the word. #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @DennisDill

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

i get people thinking about what they say, how they act, ... questioning their rationale everyday ... #fledchat

In reply to @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hmm...good question. I try to find ways to highlight different things with students daily.. #FLedChat

In reply to @TG_Neil, @DennisDill

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 I believe in celebrating diversity. It allows me to see beyond color, creed, or religion and understand we are all different. #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

How applicable that is to recent events Dennis. That's good stuff right there! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: I believe in celebrating diversity because celebrations are happy times. And it reinforces LOVE, All you need is love #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q5 will be here in one minute! #FLEdChat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I'd add a dose of education and the nurturing hand of a caring teacher. #FLEdChat

In reply to @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

We have essentially seven questions tonight. Q5 and Q6 and "finish the sentence" types. #FLedChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @TG_Neil

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: Complete this thought: Community is important to build because... #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I can think of several who have embodied that. Yes. #FLedChat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

:)))))))) #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @TG_Neil

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Even tied in Richard Spencer's visit to UF into our talk ... which is worse his speech or the people who believe his words #fledchat

In reply to @dene_gainey

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5. Community is important to build because... (and this is my serious answer!) #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I love how you bring the real world current events discussion. They need to know. My students are younger...so I tread slowly #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Woo hoo!!!! #fledchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: Community is important because we all need a place to belong and call home. Our roots are important. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Would anyone be willing to have their students write stories that point to diversity & community? #FLEdChat I plan to broach the idea soon.

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 Community is important to build a future we can be proud of... #FLEdChat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes, with the littles, it can be hard. I focus on where they are & helping them see they need to care for each other. #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @DennisDill

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

their writing today was about freedom/equality and if it applies equally ... real time perspective ... #fledchat

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AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

...without it we are nothing but empty vessels floating along towards the unknown and without a purpose. #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: Community is important to build because it reminds us all of our humanity. #FLedChat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

LOVE this!! #FLedChat

In reply to @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I'd love to read one. Or a few. #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

DennisDill Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

we have to be able to understand each other's struggle ... #fledchat that is when true change will occur

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I might be able to tie it into #BunceeBuddies! #FLedChat #BeTheChange

In reply to @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We are starting Project Heart, Philanthropy! :) #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell, @DennisDill

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Oooo la la Thanks Kristin! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I am so excited about the idea! #FLedChat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5b: I think of my neighborhood. We all live here, but we don't really belong. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Have you ever had your students write to another student and share? #FLedChat

In reply to @DennisDill

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Things that make you think...I saw a few messages in there Tammy. #fledchat

In reply to @TG_Neil

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I love this idea towards fostering community and understanding of one another. #brilliant #FLEdChat

In reply to @dene_gainey, @DennisDill

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Thanks Anibal. I am constantly searching for "ways" to build bridges. #fledchat

In reply to @AnibalPachecoIT, @DennisDill

ValeriaBrownEdu Oct 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Looking forward to following along. #FLEdChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We are excited that you are here and about our ongoing topic! #FLEdChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q6 will be here in one minute! #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Hey Val! So glad you are! #fledchat

In reply to @ValeriaBrownEdu

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Let me know if I can help or have students jump in! #fledchat

In reply to @kmichellehowell

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: Diversity & Community should be experienced. Without our experiences, we... #FLEdChat @dene_gainey

TeachFangs Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 No matter what we are in, we are all in this together. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Yes sir. Thanks Jim! #fledchat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: Without our experiences, we stay the same. #fledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: W/o our experiences, we are like blank pages in a journal. Just another empty story. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

OH WOW - LOVE! #FLedChat

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kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

BOOM! #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: Without our experiences, we stay the same. #fledchat

KristinCHarr - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Are boring :). *Tammy said it waaaay better...lol #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

That's my word, BOOM haha. #fledchat

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AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 Without our experiences, we are nothing but individual minds waiting to be discovered. #sharetheknowledge #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Wow!!!!!!!! #FLedChat That is awesome!

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 Without our experiences, we are nothing but individual minds waiting to be discovered. #sharetheknowledge #FLEdChat

AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Thanks to @dene_gainey for moderating and all of you sharing thoughts and ideas tonight. #FLEdchat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Challenge up ahead in one minute! Add to the Padlet! #FLEdchat

kmichellehowell - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6. Without our experiences we would never grow. Even the painful ones are important. #FLedChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thank you Anibal for sharing your powerful insights as well. Definitely taking some new knowledge away! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yes indeed! #FLedChat

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AnibalPachecoIT Oct 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Always a pleasure my friend! #FLEdChat

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FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Last, Add ideas you for writing about diversity, lessons, and/or books to use in class to padlet https://t.co/h96GjdouIu #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Typos in there but I'd love to create a compendium! #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Last, Add ideas you for writing about diversity, lessons, and/or books to use in class to padlet https://t.co/h96GjdouIu #FLEdChat

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Folks it has been a pleasure talking about lesson planning and how diversity and community can play a part. #FLedChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thanks, @dene_gainey for bringing the heat again tonight as we discuss diversity and community on #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Next month we will be back on 11/15. #FLEdChat continuing the diversity & community roundtable! @dene_gainey

dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Awwww why thank you Tammy! #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

And of course we meet weekly as well, 8pm each Wednesday! #FLedChat

FLedChat Oct 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Next month we will be back on 11/15. #FLEdChat continuing the diversity & community roundtable! @dene_gainey

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Very thoughtful questions tonight. #FLedChat

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dene_gainey - Moderator Oct 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Much appreciated. I wonder if we can start something in FL. Thinking big here. #FLedChat

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