#waledchat Archive

This twitter chat stands for "Wins And Losses Ed Chat" and will be a chat where students reflect on the previous week to celebrate victories and reflect on losses to turn them into victories.

Thursday October 18, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hey, everyone here at #waledchat, I'm Jeffery E. Frieden from the City of Ontario, CA. It's been a while since I have been here, and I am excited to mix it up with y'all tonight. If @Jencoachlife is on Twitter, I hope you check out #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Intros: Welcome to #waledchat! Please introduce yourself, where you are from, your role in education, and invite a friend you’d like to join us tonight! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hey Tim! Glad to have you here! #waledchat
    In reply to @timlriley
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Just finished a great #mschat, now it's time to gear up for THE FASTEST 30 MINUTES ON TWITTER! Hello, #waledchat! Ryan in Michigan, 6th Grade Social Studies Care to jump over and chat with us, @Beyond_the_Desk?
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Jeffery! Glad to have you back! #waledchat
    In reply to @MakeThemMastrIt, @Jencoachlife
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Phil from Northern VA. I teach 6/7 US History I&II and am the founder of #waledchat. Hoping to see @ERobbPrincipal and @KTuttleEDU tonight?
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey #waledchat! Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. I am the #STEM Facilitator for @SmartLab_tweets. I might be in conferences, so I have harnessed the power of @TweetDeck.
  • megan_hacholski Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Patrick, an #edtech coach from northern VA here for #waledchat I share resources at https://t.co/d3QXKNXzvy & my #GoogleEI project at https://t.co/EzIvPPRI0t #jwmsinnovates #LCInnovation
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  • MrsAWills Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    💙 my Thursday night chats!! April Wills- hanging out in Montana, teaching brilliant minds in 2nd grade!! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Lisek!!!! Thanks for being here! #waledchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek, @Beyond_the_Desk
  • TziriLamm Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey #waledchat! Tziri Lamm here - teacher and Ed Tech Specialist from Brooklyn, NY. So happy to be here.
  • amynicolebettis Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Howdy, #waledchat - I’m Amy, a kindergarten teacher/curriculum writer from Texas!
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Andrew Buffalo, NY SPED teacher. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Glad to have you, Erik! What did you use to make your intro card? #waledchat
    In reply to @Mr_ESievert
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Craig from Pa. HPE and creator of #teachpos. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey April! Thanks for coming! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrsAWills
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hello #waledchat I’m Ryan, elementary Principal from Missouri.
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    I'll be there in a minute! Hi #waledchat!
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi All! Deanna here from DE! #waledchat
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Beth from RI. 1st grade teacher in MA #waledchat
  • ERobbPrincipal Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
  • khoggardGRT Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey guys Kelly from VirginiaBeach founder of #champforkids chat, gifted Resource T and excitedly authoring Champ for Kids 📖 #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey hey, Amy! How's Texas doing?? #waledchat
    In reply to @amynicolebettis
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    hello #waledchat Melissa from NY here!
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey there, Andrew! #waledchat
    In reply to @franziski123
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey everyone. Scott from Michigan. Middle school dean. Enjoying fall break currently! #waledchat
  • ERobbPrincipal Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Evan from VA- Happy to be here! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Craig! Thanks for coming. :) #waledchat
    In reply to @Shapiro_WTHS
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey #waledchat - Alicia from NC!
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello #waledchat! It’s been a while. Lauren from NY, currently on leave from teaching 6th grade English to write a book about integrating SEL into academics.
  • gdorn1 Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi, Gretchen from KY joining in STEM. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hey Ryan! Good to have you here. :) #waledchat
    In reply to @PrincipalRLA
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Tamara, tech integrator from VA, hopping into #waledchat in between bedtime for the youngest!
  • mtartaro Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Marc here... ready for my first #waledchat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I needed to get in tonight because we have student-led conferences next week and I will be driving home during the chat. #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Beyond_the_Desk
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    It's time! #waledchat
    In reply to @Hessteacherest
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hey all! Anna, 6th grade math in Northern VA! @MrsLisaAshby - wanna come chat? #waledchat
  • timlriley Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I’d love to be hanging out in MT #waledchat
    In reply to @MrsAWills
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hey #mschat, there's another REALLY AWESOME 30 min chat starting now. Feel free to check out #waledchat. It's a very positive, encouraging, new-idea-bringing part of my weekly routine!
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Mark Levine, Illinois Middle School Buddha. It is time. #waledchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Q1 is dropping in 1 minute! #waledchat
  • SupHFSci Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Jody, science, way update NY #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Katie, 6th grade reading and ELA, IN. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Woot woot! I cannot wait for the book! #waledchat
    In reply to @khoggardGRT
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Thank you for swinging by #JWMSInnovates earlier! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrsAsztalos
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey Scott! #waledchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey #Waledchat! Louie jumping in for a little bit from Philly. 5th grade teacher in new district. It's been a whirlwind start to the year, but hope to lean and reflect with y'all tonight!
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming tonight, Evan! #waledchat
    In reply to @ERobbPrincipal
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hello #waledchat Linda Edwards Toronto 🇨🇦
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    sure it was fun! I like meeting new people! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi #waledchat fam. I ducked out of #masterychat as a friend called. Back in time now for #waledchat Steph Dill elementary SPED T in Colorado.
  • fultondl7 Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hello,Dianne Fulton, Science Discovery k-5, from Texas #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Marc! Welcome! Happy to have you here tonight in #waledchat!
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming tonight, Alicia! #waledchat
    In reply to @iluveducating
  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1 I am really bad about decorating my classroom with S work and learning posters. I could add that. Also, my Ss meet at tables. I think it would great to add center pieces with flowers and coaster for their hydroflasks. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: What is one thing you could add to your classroom/school/learning environment? #waledchat
  • MrPowley Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi #waledchat. I'm Adam. A USHIS teacher from SC.
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming, Gretchen! #waledchat
    In reply to @gdorn1
  • mtartaro Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I teach 5th grade in Cobb County Georgia. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Sweet! Very excited for our filming of #Edusations next week! #waledchat
    In reply to @tamaraletter
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Welcome from a fellow new yorker! I am in Syracuse! #waledchat
    In reply to @SupHFSci
  • msjosephsci Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    HI , MaryRose from NY. excited to join you all. #waledchat
  • KTuttleEDU Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Kip from Northern VA. Instructional Leader with @jwmscougars @HayslandScience join us for #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Thanks for being here, Marc! Hope you enjoy! #waledchat
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • ToddRisser Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I want to add more real world and application based problems in my classroom. Ss need to see the relevance to make connections and become fully engaged. #waledchat
  • megan_hacholski Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: One thing I would like to add is more opportunity for students to teach each other. #waledchat
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I would love to see the pineapple chart concept take off at our schools as well as a great way to share the great things we're doing in each of them. #waledchat
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: We have a pretty awesome setup, but new engagements are always welcome. We would love to do more with robotics, namely @Ozobot and @Sphero. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: Would love to add some tables. Currently, I have desks with chairs attached to them. #waledchat
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1. As I grow comfortable in my new situation, I'm looking to branch from the prescribed curriculum to create a more engaging experience using both technology and non-tech options. Need to get back to the PIRATE roots! #Waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Woot woot! Thanks for being here, Anna! #waledchat
    In reply to @MathWithMsHawes, @MrsLisaAshby
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Me too! You always inspire, Phil! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    There he is! #waledchat
    In reply to @LevineWrites
  • Dr_Octavius77 Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    What’s up #waledchat Octavius from GA!
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Excited I could be here to learn with you all tonight! Love this chat so much! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • L_Roadcap Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: One thing to add to classroom/ school/ learning environment would be more positive messages, either through posters, or just simply reminding students they are valued. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I would love to add some standing desks that would allow my students to stand or even move while they work. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Yes make learning a jolly good time! #waledchat
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hello #waledchat folks 😊 Christine ele tchr from Massachusetts
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Feeling = Mutual! #waledchat
    In reply to @tamaraletter
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I'm working on it, but I want more hands on robotics and STEAM activities. #waledchat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: More space and more flexible seating. I like my Ss to move and be comfortable. I have limited space in my room, so I struggle to find arrangements that truly work for some of the learning routines we do. #waledchat
  • LBStrunk Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: More books and cozy nooks to read! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Welcome, Jody! :D #waledchat
    In reply to @SupHFSci
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hey Katie! #waledchat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: School-wide activities and/or presentations that focus on culture and race. #waledchat
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: I would like to integrate in better flexible seating. #waledchat
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: We need too add more Ss thinking and learning around our school, at Ss level. We tend to hang things high, and our littles can't see and interact then. #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Yes! This is so important! #waledchat
    In reply to @L_Roadcap
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Glad to have you here! #waledchat
    In reply to @StephDill92
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: The chance to observe each other to see how we are all putting different instructional strategies or administrative initiatives into practice. We're supposed to start doing this this year, and I'm stoked! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Welcome, Dianne! #waledchat
    In reply to @fultondl7
  • mtartaro Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 - More devices! We are so very close to being 1:1! #waledchat
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 Hmm not sure. I really love the classroom space that I work in! People who walk in say it feels like warm, like a home. #waledchat
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: II'd love to add bookcases on wheels in our media center. Almost everything else is on wheels now, and that would be the ultimate final touch! #waledchat
  • MrPowley Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 one thing I am tweaking is my gamification based Battle Mechanics. https://t.co/60VAlpqKhM #waledchat
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 - I’d love to add more flexible seating to class. My room is small and I’m really limited by the number of students in class. My goal is to gradually change the dynamics of how kids sit and move. #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Good evening #waledchat family
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 I would love to add an art therapist to our school. #waledchat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    More books, FTW!!! There are NEVER enough books in our classroom. #waledchat
    In reply to @LBStrunk
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    @MathWithMsHawes has some cool centerpieces of resources for students to use! #waledchat
    In reply to @MakeThemMastrIt, @MathWithMsHawes
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 I would love to add some different kinds of seating like bean bag chairs for when they want to work on the floor #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Welcome! :D #waledchat
    In reply to @msjosephsci
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Trying to do more flipping & blending... met with some folks today who are working with my school on this... #waledchat
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I would love to add more data conversations with our Ss. Our Ts are using data but there is no intentionality behind it. It is my push to get more data out there for Ts and Ss to utilize! #waledchat
  • amynicolebettis Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: I’m very interested in connecting with other classrooms/expert guests through Skype/other technology platforms. #Waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Students need learning that is authentic and relevant! Good for you for recognizing that! #waledchat
    In reply to @ToddRisser
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: More opportunities for teachers and students to share their passions with one another. When we take time to strength relationships, and learn about one another in the process, everyone benefits! #waledchat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 If I were in charge of redesigning the school environment, I’d put in a learning kitchen for culinary arts, a kitchen garden, an outdoor classroom, and paintable walls. Kids need more spaces to play and create. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming, Kip!! #waledchat
    In reply to @KTuttleEDU, @HayslandScience
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Love this! #waledchat
    • L_Roadcap Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      I have a classroom with a counter space, so I divided the counter space using painter's tape, which allowed space for 5 students to work.
      In reply to @LevineWrites
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I often feel this way in my pullout math class. My Ss want to know why and sometimes (sadly) I don't have a reason and struggle with real-world connections. #waledchat
    In reply to @ToddRisser
  • Dr_Octavius77 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: I would love to add a robotics/coding class to our school’s related arts🎭classes! We have a club, but we can’t accommodate all Ss. #waledchat
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Yes, we need to get out of our rooms, think about planning time as learning time for us also and see what other grades are doing. #waledchat
    In reply to @PHausTech
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    @L_Roadcap gave me a great idea for using @ozobot in my history room! #waledchat
    In reply to @_on11, @Ozobot, @Sphero, @L_Roadcap, @Ozobot
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    So true! #waledchat
    • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A1: More opportunities for teachers and students to share their passions with one another. When we take time to strength relationships, and learn about one another in the process, everyone benefits! #waledchat
  • HeatherJoy001 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Hi #Waledchat Folks! Heather here from it really wants to snow NY 🤪⛄️
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1~ ~less desks, more round tables & a bigger makerspace ~ we call it our D. I.C.E. Zone.... for discovery, investigations,inquiry, curiosity,creativity & explorations #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: More books that I could share with my kiddos- possibly even a reading nook for lunch bunch times or for a quiet retreat for kiddos who need a place to decompress #waledchat
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 I would love to have more flexible seating. Right now I have 6 yoga balls and Ss are allowed to move from their tables to a more comfortable spot. These pictures are from before we received our rug (9x12) #waledchat
  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2 The Ss work as decorations + learning posters would definitely promote learning. The centerpieces would just make the place feel a bit more like home. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2: How would adding that thing benefit your classroom/school/learning environment? #waledchat
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    So much love for this right here, Christine! #waledchat
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Would love to know how you do this and strike the balance between data driven instruction and overdoing it. #Waledchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    We love having standing tables in our Tiny Tech Cafe area - it’s amazing how many Ss choose this option, even in elementary school! #waledchat
    In reply to @LevineWrites
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Please tell me more! #waledchat
    In reply to @PrincipalRLA
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Thanks for being here! #waledchat
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • ERobbPrincipal Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: A hard question.. how about some pixie dust to further challenge all to take purposeful risks... to disrupt their routines! @MrPStrunk @KTuttleEDU @PHausTech #waledchat
  • fultondl7 Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    As an elementary science teacher, I would love to add some more living organisms, plants, animals, little creatures for observation and care. #waledchat
  • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hi everyone. Diane from CT. I’m an Elem Principal who tries to stay awake for these 9:00 EST chats #waledchat
  • khoggardGRT Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 I would love to have a mindfulness/zen lab or space. A place where Ts and Ss could go to breathe and regroup! Everything is so busy and fast paced in schools! We need a slow down space! #waledchat
  • MrsAWills Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: More time! There’s so many amazing things to teach and when the day ends my list is still a mile long..... #waledchat
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1. I am very blessed with an amazing setup, but I’d love to add a space for a standing table. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    In Illinois, many educators use a site called "Donors Choose" to get businesses to purchase seating and desks for teachers... #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Flexible seating is such an amazing concept I had never thought of before last year! #waledchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: More Reading Choice & self-pacing (trying this out now, trying not to go insane doing it)... #waledchat
  • SupHFSci Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: More storytelling. We had an awesome discussion today after our story about the origin of the big bang. Kids were engaged & blew me away with their questions. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Bippity boppity boo! Let innovation spark for all of you! #waledchat
    In reply to @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU, @PHausTech
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I need to make this happen!#waledchat
    • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      We love having standing tables in our Tiny Tech Cafe area - it’s amazing how many Ss choose this option, even in elementary school! #waledchat
      In reply to @LevineWrites
  • KTuttleEDU Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Love this! #waledchat
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: It would allow for more flexibility in use of the space. Ss would be able to move anything in our space anywhere they wanted to suit the purpose of the experience. #waledchat
  • MrPowley Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    If you are interested this sounds a lot like what I try to do. Here is my write up. #waledchat https://t.co/EGNUVO1Ler
    In reply to @peterdboland
  • megan_hacholski Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Student learning increases when they have to explain something to a peer - and kids learn better from each other! Engagement is increased, and Ss are able to practice their communication and collaboration skills. #waledchat
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: I believe both pineapple charts and knowing of people's successes would help further enhance the great cultures we have and help all members grow. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: For starters, I think it would offer more comfortable seating for my students to do collaborative work. It would also help my students make their trenches more easily when we learn about WWI! #waledchat
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: It would definitely diversify the options that we currently have to offer out students, as of now. In addition, it would give them a chance to interact more with computer science. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I bet @LRobbTeacher would love this tweet! #waledchat
    In reply to @LBStrunk, @LRobbTeacher
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Adding a sense of comfort to the classroom and giving Ss ownership of their space creates an environment that they want to come back to, not because they have to. #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Genius!! #waledchat
    In reply to @L_Roadcap, @LevineWrites
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    That's awesome! We just went 1:1 this year and it has been awesome! #waledchat
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I’d really like to add a projector, document camera, and 1:1 devices for all classes/students. #waledchat
  • ToddRisser Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: It would make the learning experience much more valuable for my students. I don't often get asked the ? "when will we ever use this?" but I want to make it obvious why this is important. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Thanks for being here! :D #waledchat
    In reply to @diane_mackinnon
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Love it! Adds an extra flair to any classroom! #waledchat
    In reply to @fultondl7
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1b - I’d also love to have every student believe in the power of positivity. It’s getting there! Each day we try a little more👍 #waledchat
  • mtartaro Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    It’s ALL about relationships! #waledchat
    In reply to @tamaraletter
  • MrsAWills Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: oh gosh!! Well in all honesty it would be more purposeful play time- exploration is the best and students love learning through play..... I’m working on integrating all those amazing pieces but like everything it takes baby steps 🙃 #waledchat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2 Adding more nature- and art-based spaces would promote curiosity, creativity, and awe. #waledchat
  • LBStrunk Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: More books and authentic places to read would motivate students to enjoy reading and desire more time to read independently. First grade is a reading year! #waledchat
  • loliveira55 Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hello #waledchat. Luis from RI arriving a bit late after a soccer game.
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: I have so many students that need to move while learning. Standing, dancing, moving...it would get them to be productive on their own terms and meet their needs. #waledchat
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: I feel the intentionality and discussions will become more prevalent and lead us to raising our achievement levels #waledchat
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 It would offer more choices for Ss. They would be able to choose what works best for them. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Perfect! #waledchat
    • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Work benches - the original stand up desk - are less expensive than things branded as “stand up desks”...
      In reply to @LevineWrites
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Adding more books & a reading nook would encourage more independent reading as well as provide an outlet for Ss when they needed to “get away” for a few moments without really ever leaving #waledchat
  • L_Roadcap Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Adding more positive messages throughout space students are using provides visual and verbal reminders that even though learning and life events can be challenging, school should be a safe place. #waledchat
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1B~ ~ we would love a classroom therapy dog 🐶 #waledchat
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2. By re-engaging with what it means to be a PIRATE, I hope to share an awesome culture of student engagement and empowerment. #Waledchat
  • khoggardGRT Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 A mindfulness/zen lab would help our students regain control of their emotions and give them a space to regroup. Ts could benefit from a quiet place to hit the reset button every now and then! #waledchat
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: more presentations or activities about race/culture would increase awareness of differences while learning about similarities #waledchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 I have a lot of kids that like to sit or lay on the floor and work, they would be more comfortable 😀#waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Now that would be amazing! #waledchat
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • SupHFSci Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Adding discussion helps students learn to appreciate differing perpectives and ideas and argue/justify their own using evidence in a nonconfrontational, knowledge seeking way :) #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: We are likely to receive good teaching ideas from each other better than from an outside consultant or presenter. This would be a good way for us to celebrate each other and learn from each other. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Yes! Learning does not have to be (nor should it be) misery! It is an opportunity to grow! #waledchat
    In reply to @L_Roadcap
  • loliveira55 Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 I would love to add computers that are good for inking. I would love some @surface Pros and Gos. #waledchat
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: sharing more Ss learning/work would help give Ts a better understanding of what is happening in other grades. Ss get to share and learn from one another. We do good things, lets share and explore. #waledchat
  • gdorn1 Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1. Having our Ss leading in activities, projects, and creative ideas,! #waledchat
  • CoachGoodman Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Adding more multimedia to my classroom will be the same as an energy boost to a fitness trainer....nitro to a street racer! #waledchat
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2. My classroom is anything but traditional. I have a lot of kiddos who like to stand and move while they work. Giving them a space meant for that would mean they wouldn’t be bent over our seated tables. Kids are flexible and will make anything work though! #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #waledchat
    In reply to @khoggardGRT
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2 - The sitting would promote socialization and get students moving. The positive piece is a school culture thing. You can never have too much positve energy. #teachpos #waledchat
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: More opportunitiesto learn & explore... #waledchat
  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3 I would take away my SMART board. That piece of equipment add ABSOLUTELY NO value to my teaching and takes up whiteboard real estate. Also, the furniture in my room is terrible! The tables are too wide and the chairs are too heavy. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q3: What is one thing you could take away from your classroom/school/learning environment? #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes! Adds to the pump up and joy of the room! #waledchat
    In reply to @CoachGoodman
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Haha! Wow! That’s awesome, Diane! I made those Snapguides for my daughter - if anything happened to me, I wanted her to have recipes from her childhood meals! The honey baked ham is her favorite! https://t.co/an48uYVa6O #waledchat
    In reply to @diane_mackinnon, @MrPStrunk
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    What is inking? sounds cool! #waledchat
    In reply to @loliveira55, @surface
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Agreed! #waledchat
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • ERobbPrincipal Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Relationships, trust, culture- without them nothing works, with them, people become great! #waledchat
  • fultondl7 Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I would hope that it would encourage kids to pay closer attention to the natural world building an appreciation for living things and an interest in taking good care of it #waledchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2b It would be great to have classrooms set up like Starbucks all different seating groups 💥💕😀#waledchat
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: I would love to take away any isolation that Ss and Ts feel. With the many avenues we have available, I would love for our learning community to always feel supported. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: I have a Western Frontier Twitter Chat assignment I do with my students. Ss told me this week that Twitter is for old people and no one uses it... may be time to nix the assignment for something more relevant. #waledchat @ERobbPrincipal @KTuttleEDU
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: Our pneumatics table. Ugh. Not enough to hold people's attention for a 7-day engagement. Ends up being a perfect location to congregate and goof around. #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #waledchat
    In reply to @khoggardGRT
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Absolutely!! Free, fun, and fabulous! #waledchat
    In reply to @PrincipalRLA
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this, Dianne! :) #waledchat
    In reply to @fultondl7
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Robots bring the kids in. At the old school that was what really captured the kids imagination. I have an order coming soon. #waledchat
  • loliveira55 Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Adding laptops with inking capabilities would make it easier to give feedback to the Ss and also make the assignments more visual for My ELLs. #waledchat
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2~ A classroom 🐶 teaches responsibility, fosters unconditional love, best reading buddies ever ❤️... 🙏my new fabulous Principal is reading this 😊🐶🐶 #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: I make really good use of my space and have rid my room of anything that is not needed or taking up student-space. If I had to choose...it would be my desk... #waledchat
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: unnecessary work. Ss need practical and real world applications. I’m working with my Ts to eliminate the unnecessary and focus on the essentials! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Yes! #waledchat
    • gett_marissa Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      If we can find the time to have fun with our colleagues, then we can very well find the time to have fun with our students. It is so important to have a sense of humor. I try! @MrPStrunk @ToddRisser @VThompson1981
      In reply to @MrPStrunk, @MrPStrunk, @ToddRisser, @VThompson1981
  • ToddRisser Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: What would I like to take away? Grades and standardized testing. Kids get so distracted by those 2 things that they miss the importance of learning. #waledchat
  • kruevans Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    George dropping in late from Japan. Happy to be here. I blog and vlog at: https://t.co/HVCqyGmhNd #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: I'd take away the negativity some people, even within our profession, have toward middle grades kids, especially in regard to behaviors that are simple developmentally appropriate adolescent behaviors. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Kiss busy work goodbye! #waledchat
    In reply to @saschnit
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: I would take away the horrible carpet! I am not a fan of carpet anyway, and no matter how often we have it cleaned, it gets dirty again so quickly. #waledchat
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I've had students tell me the same thing about twitter. #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • LBStrunk Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: Fluorescent lights! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes! Super bummed on a selfish note, but now I get the challenge of designing something new and awesome! #waledchat
    In reply to @Mr_ESievert, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3. I’m a total education hoarder, so don’t take my stuff! Haha Okay, actually, I have an old CRT TV in my room and when the kids notice it I tell them that I don’t even know if it works. If could definitely go. 😉 #waledchat
  • CoachGoodman Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: High Stakes Testing!! #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    bacteria breeding ground... #waledchat
    • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A3: I would take away the horrible carpet! I am not a fan of carpet anyway, and no matter how often we have it cleaned, it gets dirty again so quickly. #waledchat
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 Art therapy has so much research behind it showing the benefits for students, it would be a wonderful asset to our building. Plus help instill more of a love for the arts. #waledchat
  • kruevans Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3: Sarcasm. This is my work in progress. It doesn't work well for ELL students, and while it can be funny it can be taken the wrong way! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Yes please! #waledchat
    In reply to @CoachGoodman
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Ss need flexible options for seating, as it would improve the ability to differentiate more tasks and allow Ss to spread out and work more collaboratively. #waledchat
  • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: Ss are so comfortable using tech. It opens up a world to explore, share, create with, and learn from. Ts could move their lessons and students’ experiences beyond their classrooms. Tech creates greater opps for visual and auditory learning to occur. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Love this answer and completely agree! #waledchat
    • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A3: I'd take away the negativity some people, even within our profession, have toward middle grades kids, especially in regard to behaviors that are simple developmentally appropriate adolescent behaviors. #waledchat
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 - I’d take away small desks and uncomfortable chairs. I still don’t get how we expect students to be seated all day in chairs and desks that we wouldn’t sit in. #waledchat
  • Dr_Octavius77 Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: it would give more Ss in our building access to exploring coding and robotics. Having a T would also get more Ss interested in coding. #waledchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 I would take away mandated Provincial Testing 💥 #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    snapchat? Instagram? #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Mr_ESievert, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    One thing I’d like to take away from our school environment: low expectations. #waledchat
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3: All the worksheets. Too much sit & get. On a chat earlier this week about brain energizers. If we had more authentic learning happening then the need for so many brain breaks could be reduced. #waledchat
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 Restrictions on innovation. Innovation happens but it is slow. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Yes! Everyone deserves a second (and third, fourth, fifth...) chance! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrsAWills
  • msjosephsci Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    a1: more flexible seating &access to lcd displays #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Love the DICE acronym, Christine! That’s awesome! #waledchat
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: Fixed mindsets. I'm trying as hard as I can to get them extinguished and removed. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Yes! Get rid of the mandatory testing and allow us teaching time that matters! #waledchat
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: I have these triangular desks that I really hate. The are supposed to make groupings much easier, but they are oddly shaped and seem to fall over easily. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I do have one instagram project. Trying to envision a snapchat one. Maybe having them design filters for it... #waledchat
    In reply to @Beyond_the_Desk, @Mr_ESievert, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Please! #waledchat
    • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      A3: Fixed mindsets. I'm trying as hard as I can to get them extinguished and removed. #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    That was a powerful chat! #waledchat
    In reply to @StephDill92
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3 My first thought was the number of standardized tests. But the other thing would definitely be paperwork that doesn’t directly relate to Ss. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I know @ERobbPrincipal would approve of this tweet! #waledchat
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek, @ERobbPrincipal
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: I would take away the excessive amounts of assessments, especially for students with special needs! #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Or make a meme someone would have posted... #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @Mr_ESievert, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4 I don't need a SMART board. I need a way to write on the board quickly. Actually, if I could go back to A1, I would say just turn all of my walls into whiteboards. I would love to have Ss up and writing all around the room. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q4: How would taking away that thing benefit your classroom/school/learning environment? #waledchat
  • msjosephsci Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    a2: more opportunities to collaborate and practice research and presentation skills #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Yes! Low expectations produce lower results! #waledchat
    In reply to @LaurenPorosoff
  • loliveira55 Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 Would love to take away some of the old fashion furniture and replace with flexible seating options. #waledchat
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 I would love to take away grades so we could just focus on the learning #waledchat
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: I’d take away the fear & stigma attached to failure... #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: The enormous amount of stress in the air! Ts are overwhelmed & I’m afraid Ss are going to begin picking up on it if they haven’t already. We have to do better at supporting one another & being part of the solution rather than adding to the problem #waledchat
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I was teaching in someones room using the doc camera on the smart board and I almost wrote on the smart board thinking it was a white board with a real marker. Take the smart board away, it's a glorified projector. #waledchat
    In reply to @MakeThemMastrIt
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: The activities associated are not complex enough to have people attached for extended periods. To counteract this downfall, we have built in Digital Sandbox as an option, so students can create and control digital circuits powered by code. #waledchat
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: Removing the feeling of isolation can lead to amazing things. Knowing you're supported allows for taking risks and knowing there's never a failure you can't grow from. #waledchat
  • megan_hacholski Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: Ss might take more ownership of their work with the pressure of a deadline off their shoulders. Unfortunately, this would probably not work for all Ss. #waledchat
  • ToddRisser Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: Without grades or standardized tests to worry about, Ss would only focus on learning and growing their minds. I think they would feel much more accomplished by looking at what all they have learned and not that they got a B or failed a test. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: I think it will help make the learning in my class more relevant for my students. I can come up with new, more innovative ideas to engage students in my content. #waledchat
  • gdorn1 Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2. In Science and research, form a hypothesis, our Ss learn about the phenomena taking place. They make observations, gather evidence or data to back up their obser.,results, discussion as to why, conclusion or sommary! #waledchat
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: It would give our media center the updated look we want. It would also eliminate many germs, allergies, food stains, etc. from the meetings we have regularly in our space. #waledchat
  • timlriley Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I’ve never seen one of those #Waledchat
    In reply to @Hessteacherest
  • Dr_Octavius77 Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: Traditional school barriers...desk, chairs, 4 walls, grade-levels, schedules, just thinking 🤔way outside of the 📦 👈🏾#waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: If I got rid of my desk...My seat would always be with the students. If I got rid of the testing, my time would be with the students. #waledchat
  • msjosephsci Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: Grades . No more grades, just feedback and conferences and conversation #waledchat
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3 I would take a way the lack of desire to see things through the eyes of a child or through the eyes of someone who is different than oneself #waledchat
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4 Getting rid of Provincial Testing would give time back for learning and ease stress for students and staff #waledchat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: Removing a fixed mindset from the classroom would allow all Ss to see their potential and recognize the POWER OF YET!!! #waledchat
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 It would allow more time with the kids. Also it would allow for flexibility and being able to grab those teachable moments more often. #waledchat
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: Unnecessary work limits will help Ss feel more comfortable and may be more willing to reach out for help when needed! #waledchat
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4. Loosing the tv would create more wall space to showcase student work. Loosing the teacher desk created more collaborative space for my students and me. #waledchat
  • HeatherJoy001 Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A1: less square hard furniture, more maker time and frequent dance breaks 💕#waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I have been doing research into a gradeless classroom after meeting with @teachermantrav last year. Definitely interested! #waledchat
    In reply to @msjosephsci, @teachermantrav
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: Well, quite frankly, it would respect these human beings we serve who are at the most awkward & potentially the most challenging time of their lives. The reality is that we have a powerful impact on them, but are we having a powerfully positive impact? Not always. #waledchat
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 It would transform the culture of any environment. People would have compassion and understanding for others. #waledchat
  • MrsAWills Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: it would help student mindset, relationships within the building and allow for students to feel safe, valued and capable of growth! #waledchat
  • CoachGoodman Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4: By eliminating the pressures of testing my students on items and in situations that they are not accustomed to......magic will happen 🌟#waledchat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4 Taking away low expectations would mean every student would be supported, pushed, and inspired to do their best work. #waledchat
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4 - How about helping kids to feel they are valued. Allowing for comfort is the minimum expectation we should have. 7-8 hours in one place, calls for seating and movement that promotes a love of learning. #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: The constant pursuit of perfection. With technology, there is something that always has the possibility of going wrong/not working. Don’t allow that to be an excuse to not try something new! #waledchat
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4: I don't really know that taking physical things away (ie. the desks) would really make any difference. I seem to be making it work in spite of their existence. I would, however, like to eliminate negative talk during the month of Oct. #waledchat
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3~ ~ Id take away the typical old school teacher’s room & make it into a coffee/Cafe style setting with goodies galore,fabulous seating & TONS of laughter ❤️ #waledchat
  • HeatherJoy001 Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: bringing thinking space & music to school would increase arts, respect, creativity, & humanity #waledchat
  • fultondl7 Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Q3: I would take away the plastic chairs. They're not comfortable or attractive. #waledchat
  • timlriley Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    But doesn’t the smart board have a lot of functionality? #Waledchat
    In reply to @StephDill92, @MakeThemMastrIt
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Boom! #waledchat
    • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A4 - How about helping kids to feel they are valued. Allowing for comfort is the minimum expectation we should have. 7-8 hours in one place, calls for seating and movement that promotes a love of learning. #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I just use my small group table and cabinet space instead of a teacher desk and LOVE it. I have far less clutter. I did keep a small nightstand for papers I need at hand. #waledchat
    In reply to @LevineWrites
  • Dr_Octavius77 Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: My hope is that it would give Ts the ability to think creatively outside the box and get creative with their teaching as well as Ss getting creative with their thinking and learning. #waledchat
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: “Failure” - ie getting unwanted, unexpected results - is an important step in the learning and creative process... “Failure, the best teacher is...” #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Makes great sense! #waledchat
    • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      I just use my small group table and cabinet space instead of a teacher desk and LOVE it. I have far less clutter. I did keep a small nightstand for papers I need at hand. #waledchat
      In reply to @LevineWrites
  • Hessteacherest Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    They look like this. #waledchat
    In reply to @timlriley
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 I believe people are more scared or reluctant to innovate with restrictions either perceived or real. #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Snapchat anyone? How can we take aspects of a platform they love and integrate our content. Better yet, have your Ss help you redesign the lesson and give him credit each time you do it! Win-win! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • MakeThemMastrIt Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A5 There are so many things I love about my school, but the best part is the people. I love my fellow #ELATeachers and my Ss. They are the great! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q5: What is your favorite part of your classroom/school/learning environment? #waledchat
  • CristinaDajero Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: IF we were able to eliminate the stress then I think the climate would improve, Ts would feel less overwhelmed & probably more inclined to be more innovative in their teaching. In order to do this, everyone must accept responsibility to make a positive impact #waledchat
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: Taking away the excessive amount of assessments for students with special needs, would alleviate some of their frustrations during the day as well as feelings of failure or not being as good as their peers #waledchat
  • kruevans Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: No sarcasm = more clarity in communication = stronger relationships and = better classroom/school culture! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • gdorn1 Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3. Negativity, that takes place in a school. #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I absolutely LOVE this, Pat! YES! #waledchat #passionforkindness
    In reply to @PHausTech
  • StephDill92 Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: With less worksheets and sit and get Ss would be able to create and explore in real time, work to figure out real world operations and how to really communicate and collaborate. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    That is the platform I have been playing around with to design a project for. Thinking about a filter design task. #waledchat
    In reply to @tamaraletter, @ERobbPrincipal, @KTuttleEDU
  • PHausTech Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: My favorite part of my learning environment is the community feel of it. Each person values what others can offer and we push each other to never be good with the status quo. #waledchat
  • megan_hacholski Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: My favorite part is connecting with the students and watching them succeed. Right now, they're practicing building their own blocks in @scratch - it's amazing to see how excited they get when they're successful with their code! #waledchat
  • _on11 Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: Our space is a break from the traditional approach to education. Our activities are mostly hands-on and afford students the opportunity to explore and question while communicating and collaborating with others. Why wouldn't you want to be a part of this adventure? #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: This year it has been the technology innovation that has become so accessible thanks to us going 1:1 this year. It is not just technology though, innovation is flowing from my Ss and all over @JWMSGoCougars! #waledchat @ERobbPrincipal @KTuttleEDU @DrCBishop
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: I love that I dumped the desks and went to tables. Collaboration has become the norm in my class ever since. #waledchat
  • MrsAsztalos Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4 I could focus on the learning and if they get it or not, instead of trying to quantify it. Ss would have to focus on the feedback and learning not the "grades" #waledchat
  • kat_goyette Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5: The students, of course 😊. What if we allowed those we serve to design their learning environment? #waledchat
  • msjosephsci Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: more focus on learning & process than scores & product #waledchat
  • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I would like to take away the stress over the “little things”. For students. For teachers. For parents. Focus on the big ideas of family, community, growth, positivity. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    They are pretty cool! ;) #waledchat
    In reply to @kat_goyette
  • BethHajder Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5 I love my library. There are so many different genres and my Ss have so many choices. #waledchat
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    So much YES! #waledchat
    • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      I would like to take away the stress over the “little things”. For students. For teachers. For parents. Focus on the big ideas of family, community, growth, positivity. #waledchat
  • timlriley Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Wow okay #Waledchat very different
    In reply to @Hessteacherest
  • saschnit Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5: my Ts and Ss! So blessed to be at the school I’m at. Strong team, strong sense of being successful for my Ss, and my fellow admin are supportive of our team. #waledchat
  • MrsAWills Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5:M favorite thing is how forgiving my students are! I’m a human, my plans don’t always go the way I expect and schedules get messy! I love their gentle reminders, empathy on days that start bad and the notes that remind me they love me anyway! #waledchat
  • HeatherJoy001 Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A1: 2nd answer... tomorrow is pd day... I am presenting social media to a school. What I really want is all of you to join us at 10:10am and beyond for #wcsdrocks as we discuss the importance of #PLN . #waledchat I want them to know how much my #PLN rocks 💕
  • LindaEdwardsi Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5 I love that we different spaces to work in a small office for small group a bigger space for large groups #waledchat
  • PrincipalRLA Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5 Peine Ridge Elementary is an amazing place to be and that is because of the entire staff and the Students. We have amazing people who light that place up! I am honored to work for such amazing people. #peinepride #waledchat
  • MarisaEThompson Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A1 We designed the room last October! I’d add my rolling whiteboards I still need to make! Want a 360 tour?? https://t.co/yjAjcGSJCo #waledchat
  • Mr_ESievert Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: My favorite part of my classroom is the design. There are positive quotes and sayings as well as mindfullness posters/sayings, and posters supporting race, diversity, and LGBTQ+. my design offers opportunities to ask questions and getting to know me #waledchat
  • Mr_Lisek Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: (other than the Ss, of course) Our vast campus. We have a very large campus with large areas to investigate problems together. I want to convert our sidewalk area into a game board so we can play World Geography Monopoly. Anyone have extra large inflatable dice? #waledchat
  • franziski123 Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
  • peterdboland Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    At: In an old industrial era building, hardwood floors with a rug, my wall are painted an awesome shade of blue, action figures on duct work, Star Wars spaceships handing from pipes, gamers table w/ stuffed animals, tables instead of desks... love my school & room!!!#waledchat
  • fultondl7 Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4: Kids would feel more comfortable physically, hopefully, creating a more relaxed and collaborative environment. #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Always great when your Ss give you mercy! I know I'm thankful for that too! #waledchat
    In reply to @MrsAWills
  • ChristineBemis2 Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5~ ~ the fabulous caring, class & strong sense of community we have built in our classroom ~ super special place for all of us to be the best version of ourselves ~❤️ #waledchat
  • gdorn1 Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4. Better culture, environment all around, positivty for all Ss success! #waledchat
  • MathWithMsHawes Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5. Can I be cheesy? My favorite part is my kids. I get so much joy out of watching them grow into creative problem-solvers. I love their stories. I love their corny jokes. Sixth grade is THE best! #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Sweet door! #waledchat
    In reply to @franziski123
  • iluveducating Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: My physical favorite part of my space is the VR room, or the flexible seating - I love both pretty good, lol! My favorite part of the space is my Ss when they come in to say hello! #waledchat
  • CoachGoodman Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: interacting with my students! I teach middle school....the most important 3 years of a child's life! #waledchat
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: It’s a tie between Worksheet Busters and our gamification system. Worksheet Busters make our daily learning fun-yet-meaningful. The gamification leads to motivation to keep trying for mastery long after a unit’s done. #waledchat
  • MarisaEThompson Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3 I want to lose me desk and the cabinets! #waledchat
  • tamaraletter Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5: I love the flexibility to transform our Innovation Lab to fit ANY purpose, ANY lesson, ANY way! #waledchat #tlap #MLmagical
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • Beyond_the_Desk Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    VR room? Woah. #waledchat
    In reply to @iluveducating
  • Shapiro_WTHS Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5 - The students❤️❤️❤️❤️. They make the day and class energetic and a great place. We have pictures, quotes and charts all over class tat students have done. They are the heart and soul of class. I often sit back and watch them. They think I’m crazy! #waledchat
  • kruevans Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    And so I'd spend ALL this time building relationships and culture only to undercut myself with a light hearted remark taken the wrong way. For no reason other than my own amusement. Definitely have done a lot of reflection on this. #waledchat
    In reply to @Fultonofscience, @ERobbPrincipal
  • diane_mackinnon Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4: if we could take away stress over the “little things” we would be healthier, happier and more productive. We’d be able to smile and share our positive energy with others. It’s contagious! #waledchat
  • LaurenPorosoff Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5 The students. 😊 #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Woah, a VR room? What is the set up of that like? #waledchat @ERobbPrincipal @PHausTech
    In reply to @iluveducating, @ERobbPrincipal, @PHausTech
  • LevineWrites Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I may be able to replace my desk with one of these... #waledchat
  • MrPStrunk - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming! Hope to see you next week! #waledchat