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.
Hey all! Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 6/7 US History I&II and am the founder of #waledchat! Glad to be here! Hoping to see @ERobbPrincipal@PHausTech and maybe even @ToddRisser here tonight!
Vanessa Heller from Southern CA: #inquiry#pbl and #GiftedEd trainer, middle school humanities teacher, ELA Dept. Chair, Tech Innovator, Peer Coach. Mother of teenagers, wife to a good guy. #waledchat
Hello everyone! Excited to be here for the first chat of the new year. Ryan, elementary principal from Wentzville, MO. @MrsSutton5th should join us. #waledchat
I'm well! I'm a little jet-lagged as we just returned from visiting family in the US...but by tomorrow I should be back to "normal." 💖 How are you? You said you're not feeling the greatest? #waledchat
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@MrPStrunk, @LevineWrites, @rbreyer51, @_on11, @teacherasleader, @TarniaCovooper, @ginoloko, @woodard_julie, @NowakRo, @MadForMaple, @davidgostelow1
Hi all Sharon from Hong Kong - this has been my 2018 as am now Aussie expat in a new country joining my husband who has been in China for 2.5 years - lots of flying & travelling #waledchat
Having to tweet from my phone and computer in order to give the responces and see and respond to everyone else. You have taxed my brain tonight Phil! #waledchat
Hello everyone at #waledchat - I am writing an essay tonight so I will not be able to join in. I look forward to checking out everyone’s GIF and Memes.
A2 I work all the time…. Even twitter is about education! But this doesn’t mean I do not like to work. I am a horrible relaxer (unless I am in a tropical location). My brain is always busy. #waledchat
Eric joining in late! Two kids down and the other is chomping now on second dinner! Happy new year I’m an elementary Ap from Smithville, MO and cohost of #ShareMOEdu#waledchat
Yoohoo! Teach 6th grade sci in PA. Hoping to stay awake. Last night I fell asleep in middle of #122edchat after spending PT getting my hammies to fire for millisecond at a time yesterday. Who know that was tiring? Rumor was-someone FINALLY brought some chocolate cake. #waledchat
A2: My one word for 2018 was RESTORE. I was able to restore many aspects of my life this past year and I am feeling better about what is going on with me now. #waledchat
A2: I have pushed myself towards so many goals and growth that I ended the year with little left to give. A great feeling and makes me know I gave every last drop! #waledchat
A2: Like Chuck Norris...it made me tougher, stronger, and around midyear, I received the opportunity to lead an awesome elementary school and discover myself as a leader. #waledchat
A2: I put a happy face because I graduated from ISU with honors which meant the world, obtained my first teaching position, and got my name in an upcoming book that will be released. Of course, I have ups and downs and am learning a ton. #waledchat
A2 Our oldest son graduated and is now off in college...he was JUST born! All 4 of our babies are too old for me! And, there is never enough time in the school year. So much I want to do, but I swear, I sneeze and it's June. #waledchat
A2 Lotta self-doubt and struggles with patience (with myself and with others), but some HUGE highs (I'm presenting at a conference this month AND I just got Outstanding Teacher for my school)...lots of feelings #waledchat
A2 Overall 18 was awesome! Positive changes in my personal life- lost 45 lbs, my girls are all healthy, and professionally I am loving my career! Also found the greatness of a PLN #waledchat
A2: 2018 was filled with finding a love for reading. I never liked reading until I discovered #tlap and then a ton of other books I connected with from @dbc_inc. #waledchat
A2 I put 10 years of struggling on my main project and am starting something new - building on what I've already done and what I do best. Hopefully, my Ss will be as happy about it as I am. #waledchat
A2 It was a year of great student success, awesome collaboration by staff, personal connections with great educators at ISTE and NPC and EdCamps, and I signed a publishing contract with @PrincipalFrench and @sheehyrw with #EduGladiators. It was an exciting year! #waledchat
A2 I learned so much about gamification, implemented it in classes, kept all my projects growing and going and may be developing an unhealthy love for dice #waledchat
A2: I started off 2018 trying to finish off the year w/ a very difficult admin team & has to maintain positivity. I got hired to work for the BEST admin team that allows for a safe space to take risks! I am so thankful to them, always! #Waledchat
A2: Honestly, 2018 hasn’t been that bad. I’ve learned a lot about myself as an educator, had some setbacks, but also became a Google for Edu Certified Trainer. Sometimes I drove forward, sometimes in reverse. #Waledchat
A2~surrounded myself with a great mentor & tried lots of new ways of reaching/teaching Ss & was supported every step of the way w/laughter, authenticity & continuous encouragement #waledchat
A2: My 2018 year involved building a new school family, renovating our school, and partying and celebrating every moment along the way. I worked really hard not to take myself too seriously. #waledchat
A1: Started 2018 midterms with the death of a former student- hit me like a ton of bricks. Followed by burnout and a real teacher crisis of faith and not even sure if I wanted to continue in this field. But, I’m still here and I’m falling back in love with teaching #waledchat
A2: My 2018 was crazy busy. I accepted two new positions in addition to teaching. Now that I have prioritized my weekly To Do list, things are starting to calm down! #waledchat
I must admit that when I was in San Antonio as a child, I was a bit disappointed that I did not get to see any tumbleweeds. I feel like I missed out on a big cultural experience. LOL! #waledchat
A2- 2018 was a great year for me. had the opportunity to work with great people, I had the opportunity to grow and learn, I am grateful for a healthy family, fulfilling job that I love going to each day, I have an amazing boss that I truly enjoy working for. blessed #waledchat
A2: Starting #ShareMOEdu podcast and about to hit episode 50 next week with @renathunderhawk Growing my pln was huge! Got to meet amazing authors and expand my comfort zone! #waledchat
A2: I feel like I have had the opportunity to learn so much about my school district, my colleagues, my students, and myself in 2018. As a new teacher to a district, it was important to take in as much as I could to set the table for the future. #waledchat
Aw man- that’s a bummer- I can sit and watch them for hours but alas local we don’t see them - but leave the city 😊 #waledchat and they present themselves
A2 My two gifs....stark contrasts to 2018. First half was worst, hopeless, blindfolded and ready to give in. Second half finding #tlap and finding myself—finding my power—rising like a phoenix #waledchat
A3: Having 7 children, teaching, and finishing my book on student engagement for Routledge has been challenging. I need to learn to find balance. Any recommendations? #waledchat
A2: Started Twitter chatting in Feb of last year. Can’t believe how courageous (sometimes unrealistically) I became. I grew and connected with like people who give my crazy ideas chocolate cake so more crazy ideas come! hurt my knee- it’s been a train wreck since. 😬 #waledchat
Find a video camera, grab a guitar, partner with a friend and start lip syncing the heck out of something awesome (Meanwhile have a construction crew in back working and cars driving by!) Aka never take yourself to seriously. #waledchat@renathunderhawk
A4: My one word for 2019 is BALANCE. Now that I have restored myself I need to create more balance to really live the way I want. I am working to plan things out better and allow myself to let go of some things. #waledchat
A3: Besides my goal of not only surviving my 1st year but thriving, I want to work hard and be genuine. I was listening to a podcast, and @btcostello05 said that, as teachers, we are people first. I want to model authenticity and kindness as much as possible. #waledchat
A4 - my goal is always to have students “dream big” when entering the school or class. Promoting this is more about being persistent with a positive message than anything. #teachpos#waledchat
A4: Aiming for the stars sets the future as a vast spread of potential. There is so much coming up in the coming months and so much for me I prove myself with. I want to continue to celebrate my Ts and Ss! #Waledchat
A4: My main goal for 2019 is to continuing pushing myself outside of my comfort zone to grow. If I think I'm not sure I can do it, I'm jumping in 100%!
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A4 I will be become at listening in 2019. Make sure to take in what people are saying and not always try to Have a fix, just hear them and validate. I always want to fix so I jump to that to quickly. #waledchat
A4: I want to celebrate the little things this year. I’ve had many lofty goals this year that, although I acomplished them, I was left running on empty having not celebrated little stuff. #Waledchat
A4: It is time for me to step out of my shell and bring the "BOOM" to my classroom. I need to get back to doing more of the things that made me the teacher I was at my previous school. I brought some of it, but now it's time to bust out take the world by storm. #waledchat
A4 My goal is to try to do everything I can to fix a severely broken system! I never realized just how broken until this year and I was ready to walk away. I can't. I LOVE teaching, this is my role, but now I realize my role just got bigger. #waledchat
A4 I need to crank out a few blog posts like I always say I will do… and I am working on some other writing… in the planning phase. I need to start making my own way in the world. I am honest and direct but still quieter than I should be (which others prefer, lol) #waledchat
A4: my goal for 2019 -take better care of myself and keep growing as an educator. I made some good strides last year and need to keep it up. #waledchat
A4 I really need to listen more often and with a greater focus. I've been concentrating on putting my tech down. Hopefully my blog explains it better. https://t.co/ZQO2rljer7#waledchat
A4#- I'm just gonna keep on keepin' on. It's been a super interesting year for me creatively/professionally, and I love my newish Twitter PLN to keep my brain running. So, I want to just ride off into the ass kicking sunset this year! My brain is full of ideas! #waledchat
A4 My one word is BE! I want to be inspired by others, empower colleagues who work with difficult behaviors, challenge the norm/way we’ve always done things, and be proud of what I give to the learning community too! #waledchat
A4: I’ve changed the way I assign and collect work, focus more on getting to know Ss and other Ts. Treat myself more kindly, and practice a lot of the strategies I got from the 40 HTW. And above all👇🏼. #waledchat
A4: this is my first year teaching APUSH and also a first for my students. It has been such a challenge but I’m so proud of them for their growth and determination. I had them last year too so we love developed a special connection. #waledchat
A4: My #oneword2019 is appreciative. I will look for moments of awe over moments of owe. I want to dream big and continue to grow as an instructional leader, podcaster, writer, and empowerer! #waledchat
A4: I want to improve the quality of my teacher feedback by immersing myself more deeply in planning and even doing some co-teaching. To really understand their craft, I need to craft a bit myself. #waledchat
A4:
My goal is to shatter or break the box—Thanks, @mrdearybury—that was the closest gif I could find. As free and creative as we can be in my drama classes, I want my students and me to not only think outside the box, but to shatter it. We are going to create. 1/2 #waledchat
A4 #waledchat My optimals for 2019- spread positivity and mindfulness, travel to #Albuquerque to meet my new grandson due in Feb, travel to #Chicago For Quiz Bowl Nationals (we just qualified) and read and try new things- to stay open to all forms of wisdom
A4 I become a better listener in 2019. Make sure to take in what people are saying and not always try to Have a fix, just hear them and validate. I always want to fix so I jump to that to quickly. #waledchat
A4: The ability to set goal, run towards it, and finish it, but fall along the way to keep me humble help me realize the power of failure. Sometimes you learn more from process and failure than you do from success. Oh, the ability to actually walk and run again too.😬#waledchat
A4 My goal for 2019 is to be better...a better leader, a better dad, a better husband, a better writer. If I can develop some habits and routines that make me a little bit better each day by this time next year my goals for 2019 will be accomplished #waledchat
A4.2:
It will take a safe place, a strong community, lots of modeling, willingness to “fail,” empathy, perseverance, and lots of celebrating of our learning. #waledchat
A4 This is my tenure year. So hoping to make that epic, big, career defining game winner so I can continue my pursuit, as @burgessdave encourages on #tlap, of greatness. #waledchat
A4) I anticipate finishing all one-point rubrics for my (newish) #sbl classroom, and bringing it into other classes as well. I also hope to interleave my curriculum before next year starts. I’ll make it happen the way I always do- dogged effort. #waledchat
