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participatechat Aug 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #wvedchat! Introduce yourself and tell us what you teach!

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Rachel Burkett, ITRT in Fluvanna Co, VA I help teachers with instructional tech :D #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Josh here, Elementary SPED Teacher in Hancock County Schools. #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Bill Denham. Spanish teacher at Riverside HS #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Chrystalle TIS in Mason County Schools #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Tia from Logan Co. This year I have AP Lit., AP Lang., Honors 10, and Film Studies #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Vanessa, Social Studies Teacher, Oak Hill High School, Fayette County, WV #wvedchat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Penny, KCS Pinch and Montrose elem. tech coach #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A big congratulations to @Mr_Oldfield and @mrs_julOldfield on their new baby #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Nicole, elementary Special Ed, Hampshire County #wvedchat

pcmrsg Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Christi, Computer Science, Theater, Health & Yearbook in Wood County #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Tonight we're counting down to a new school year! (Even though some of you are probably already back in the classroom.) #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I am! Our staff back since 8/1, kids start tomorrow! :D #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

At least you have a good reason to miss tonight #wvedchat

Mr_Oldfield - Moderator Aug 8 @ 5:38 PM EDT

#wvedchat I'll miss the chat tonight @MissMillerAP Thanks to all for the texts and messages today! We made it! 10 lbs 3 ounces! 💪🍼

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1: What are five words you hope your students will use to describe your class this year? #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Orientation today, training W-F, classes begin Monday #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Ts start Monday in our County. Ss next Thursday #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: (Ts in my case) "She made my learning personalized." #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Same with us #wvedchat

In reply to @clcdoyle

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

"Interesting, inspiring, creative, stimulating, and fun" #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1-Fun, inspiring, challenging, interesting, rigorous #wvedchat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Fun, engaging, thought provoking, caring atmosphere, safe #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Memorable, community, entertaining, educational, and inspiring #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hey guys sorry Im late Missy Stowers Pinch Elem KCS #WVEdChat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

"Memorable!" Fantastic! TY @pcmrsg #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Fun, relevant, surprising, challenging, interesting #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT

"Rigorous!" @clcdoyle #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: caring, challenging, memorable, trusts (the students), fun! #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1 "Can you believe we did that in class!?" Super fun, increíble, divertido, impresionante! ¡Qué chido! ¡Súper padre! #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1- happy, encouraging, safe, moving, not-boring #WVEdChat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Love the foreign language flavor! #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham

EdVGroup Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT

We love the engagement with #wvedchat! Looking forward to working with some of you during the 17-18 school year! https://t.co/Jx4kRGRnlZ

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I like the word "community." I may steal that for my list! #wvedchat

In reply to @JoshSektnan

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: What four words do you hope your administrator focuses on this year? #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2-Engagement, Instruction, Community, PLN #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Proficiency, Engagement, PBL, Standards #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Do you mean have a school PLN or encourage other Ts to get one? #wvedchat

In reply to @clcdoyle

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: PBL, Encouragement, Support, growth #WVEdChat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Communication, Personalized, Learning, Focused #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Instruction, learning, collaboration, and INDIVIDUALITY #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@MariaEshenaur you should join in the edchat tonight #wvedchat

pcmrsg Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Trust, communication, support, positive #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I would say to encourage others to get ina PLN and promote our school PLN which they call PLC #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: community (stole that from @JoshSektnan), voice (as in Ss sharing), breaking down barriers (I realize that's not 1 word) #wvedchat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: fairness, understanding, personal PD, involvement #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I'm not good at the word limit rule... #wvedchat

In reply to @JoshSektnan

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT

What do you mean by individuality? Like every T has their own style? #wvedchat

In reply to @Vanessareneet

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT

No problem, it's just the gimmick for the night! #wvedchat

In reply to @cnicolemorris, @JoshSektnan

WV25443 Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: flexibility, think outside box #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: #wvedchat communication, innovation, learning, forward

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT

❤️ Innovation and Forward! #wvedchat

In reply to @MissMillerAP

EdVGroup Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#wvedchat This great opportunity is coming to WV in Nov! K12 educators are invited to join us & transform your classroom w entrepreneurship!

EdVGroup Aug 7 @ 5:30 PM EDT

Great meeting today w @entretalk developing our agenda for the #FORUM2017; November 3-5 in Charleston, WV! Stay tuned to our website!

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3: What three words describe how you are feeling about this year? #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2-Vague emails don't fix problems #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Reinvigorated, excited, and ready #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: excited, nervous, eager #WVEdChat

pcmrsg Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 Excited, Stressed, Anxious #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Excited, eager, busy #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 - Creative, hopeful, and inspired #wvedchat

WV25443 Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: excited, anxious, experienced #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Purpose-driven, open, excited! #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Excited, Deskless, #PBL #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Creative, Innovative, Excited #wvedchat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: happy, excited, nervous (went to new school for the first time today) #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Are you excited about going deskless? It is a litte disconcerting to many #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: #wvedchat excited, scrambled, ready (mostly)

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Yeah Penny!!!! #WVEdChat

In reply to @PennyRayhill

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I'm feeling a little scrambled myself lately! :) #wvedchat

In reply to @MissMillerAP

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Definitely let teachers be creative. I ranted about bad admin recently. Don't even get me started! Inspiring admin is a treasure. #wvedchat

In reply to @Vanessareneet

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Are you moving to something like tables or more flexible seating? Or is it just the teacher who will be deskless? #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm so excited and nervous. But I'm sick of looking st dead eyes behind a desk. Engagement is the word! Space for dancing! #wvedchat

In reply to @clcdoyle

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT

It is a feeling I learn to get used to during the school year 😋 #wvedchat

In reply to @cnicolemorris

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4: What two things worked for you last year that you want to try again? #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT

No S desks. High top tables (Stand2write) chairs, couches n bean bags (made from burlap coffee bags) around room. Tables moveable #wvedchat

In reply to @MissMillerAP

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT

That sounds awesome #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham, @MissMillerAP

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: student choice and Makerspace #wvedchat

AmberoniNCheese Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Late to the party.....hello everyone. #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Sounds awesome. You'll have to tweet us a pic! #wvedchat

In reply to @profedenham

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Glad you made it! #wvedchat

In reply to @AmberoniNCheese

joegonzalez88 Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Mr. G 5th Grade Kanawha County Schools. Sorry Im late! #WVEdChat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: The positive relationships with the parents & students and seeking advice & learning from other educators. #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 - (1) Collaborative Reading & Response (2) Capstone Summative Assignments #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Personalized PD & blogging #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Ss draw a comic to show understanding of a story they hear from T. Also, PBL! #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Class Dojo and speaking with my Ss 1on 1 about things that bother them when they arise #WVEdChat

joegonzalez88 Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: SeeSaw, and expanding on PBL #WVEdChat

pcmrsg Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 Student led edcamp and student choice #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Seesaw and Makerspace #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: #wvedchat Connecting with other classes through blogging and a class hashtag

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4- Remind @RemindHQ and Twitter feeds for my schools #wvedchat

Tvgirlmin Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Popping in to say Hi! #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Hey there @Tvgirlmin Great to see you #wvedchat

In reply to @Tvgirlmin, @Tvgirlmin

AmberoniNCheese Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT

1) Would like to try more lessons with collaborative documents 2) Explore more with coding #wvedchat

WV25443 Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q4: tellagami and lots of engineering projects #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: What one new thing do you want to try this year? #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: student input on choice time menus #WVEdChat

AmberoniNCheese Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I would also like to connect more classrooms with other classrooms in different places and with experts #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Building a Video Library of 2 Minute Tech Tips to share with Ts and Ss #wvedchat

Tvgirlmin Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 - I want to make Aurasmas this year! I have always wanted to create my own, but it never seems to get done! #wvedchat

In reply to @MissMillerAP

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4 - Students "visiting" other classrooms, with what they learned & presenting it, with a nod to another discipline. I can dream! #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: Continue to create new and engaging lessons that are memorable for my students. #wvedchat

WV25443 Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q5: #flipgrid #wvedchat

pcmrsg Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 Maker space #wvedchat

Tvgirlmin Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We should try to collaborate on a choose your own adventure story! EPIC! #wvedchat

In reply to @AmberoniNCheese

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

This would be new (to me) technology, @flipgrid and making #BookSnaps for the under 13 Ss #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 I'm trying deskless, novels and #PBL. I'd like to try Ss blogging in Spanish in lower lvls. Help them connect to Spanish #wvedchat

cnicolemorris Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Mystery Skype #wvedchat

bvilleberry Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#wvedchat We're going to use Quizlet to help students automate those basic facts that always seem lacking.

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

❤ @flipgrid Two of my summer assignments involve posting on it. #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: Creating a culture of kindness #wvedchat

Tvgirlmin Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I'm continually working on mine! There are so many good resources you can borrow from wvde, too - try b4 u buy! #wvedchat

In reply to @pcmrsg

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I serve a lot of schools, it certainly keeps me busy. I have to make all these videos #wvedchat

In reply to @JoshSektnan

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: #wvedchat This is the year I'm going to make my own @breakoutEDU

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Most days I say "I'm living the dream!" #WVEdChat

In reply to @JoshSektnan

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@MissMillerAP Great set of questions! #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Quizlet is an exceptional tool. I love using Quizlet live in my classroom. #wvedchat

In reply to @bvilleberry

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I want to try #BookSnaps with my Ss, too this year! #wvedchat

In reply to @PennyRayhill, @flipgrid

bvilleberry Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#wvedchat While you're all here, let me recommend "Why Don't Students Like School?" by @DTWillingham

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: How will you make the beginning of your year explosive? #wvedchat

stowers_melissa Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: start off positive, let them know that I care and that they are safe to learn and make mistakes #WVEdChat

WV25443 Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q6: The Great Solar Eclipse is the first day of school - viewing party #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: Year 2 of teaching for me. I'm no longer a rookie and need to hit the ground running from day 1! #wvedchat

Vanessareneet Aug 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT

a visit with the science classes regarding the solar eclipse and then an understanding of how ancient cultures explained them #wvedchat

JoshSektnan Aug 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Also continue to build the positive relationships with students and families. Stress the importance of being on the same team. #wvedchat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6- Liven up lessons with Bitmoji #wvedchat

Tvgirlmin Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 MiniPBL focusing on Eclipse! #wvedchat

tisinaction - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: Already did by embracing #tlap, which includes my pirate flag and hat :) #wvedchat

profedenham Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6 I'm working on a game show about why language is important and an interactive, digital syllabus Big fun! #wvedchat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#BookSnaps – Snapping for Learning – R.E.A.L. #wvedchat https://t.co/gQ2iksRqIK

joegonzalez88 Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: @flipgrid!!!! is what I can't wait to try #WVEdChat

clcdoyle Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I trained teachers and principals this summer and everyone was pumped to use them once they got them created #wvedchat

In reply to @JoshSektnan

joegonzalez88 Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6 Interactive Learning unit on the Civil War #WVEdChat

PennyRayhill Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@MissMillerAP excellent questions! 👍👍👍 thank you. Good night everyone. #wvedchat

MissMillerAP Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks to everyone for a great #wvedchat! Best of luck with your new school year! You are all awesome!