#IntelEngage Archive
Tuesday April 26, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
vkajones
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Apr 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
WELCOME Everyone to tonight’s Sustainability: Going Green
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@vkajones
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Join us for
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beginning now. Talking
#sustainability
#goinggreen
#earthday
and just making the world a better place! Pop on in!
vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
It’s go time! Welcome to our session!
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Sustainability: Going Green
vkajones
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Apr 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Feel free to introduce yourself (name, etc) and spread some evening cheer by inviting others to our chat on
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fischy
Apr 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
A1-one that can support members now and plans to support in the future
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vkajones
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Apr 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
We will follow the Q1/A1 format. If you are responding to Q1 (question 1), start your response with A1 etc.
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Greetings~ Tim- WI was 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, but we've had nice weather so I can't complain. Just a big change!
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Don’t forget to include
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#goinggreen
in your posts!
vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Q1-Coming Up
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vkajones
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Apr 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Q1: What is your definition of a sustainable community?
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
A1: I think any community that is watching how it is utilizing its own natural/renewable resources
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1-Con't What can you do to be a sustainable citizen?
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q2- Coming Up
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Q2:What programs have your schools, districts, communities, educational agencies implemented to be more sustainable?
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A2: I think we continually look for ways to conserve paper usage, utilizing equipment/supplies we already have
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fischy
Apr 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A2-Recycling-during month of April they track the weight of all paper goods- most weight gets most $$$ for school
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@teach1tech
I've seen restaurants and other businesses cut down on paper towels
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Q3- Coming Up
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Q3: How did you get started? Did S's or T's come up with the ideas? How did you empower students in these projects?
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
We have student recycling teams who go around to grab recycle bins from each classroom so there are Ss involved in the process
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Q3/A3
@vkajones
I have done recycable toys with both teachers and students. Toys were made from recycable materials
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A3: We also have an environmental committee that meets to discuss earth day activities &
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school practices
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fischy
Apr 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A3-pro-got people talking about recycling con-recycled paper goods like magazines that could be used elsewhere
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
We have a can collection space for families to donate cans to so we can utilize the raised funds to support school activities
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q4-Coming Up
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q4 What were the pros and cons of the projects? What technology was used? What were the challenges?
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@vkajones
Time and organization is always an issue. Support is also a major consideration
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fischy
Apr 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A4- just as a communication tool- no challenges
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
w/ added committee work~always stretches people thin. We have good intentions. Thats why it's gr8 to have Ss as driving force
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Q5-Coming Up-
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vkajones
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Apr 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Q5: What do you do personally to be a sustainable citizen? Turn off lights, repair leaking faucets? Are you green?
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A5: I work to be very energy efficient, lights off is calming for me :) &walk to school, utilize tech commun. w/ families
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Q6 coming up. Last question for tonight.
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vkajones
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Q6: Last question for tonight. Words of wisdom about goinggreen!
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teach1tech
Apr 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Just watch/read
#TheLorax
Start small and just do something, anything. We can all make a great impact if we all do a little
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fischy
Apr 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A5-reusable grocery bags and water bottle- make smart choices as everyone benefits
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