#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Hello to the #tlap crew. We are so thrilled that you are joining us tonight to talk about how YOU can #BeTheWildCard for your students. Special thanks to @WadeKing7 and @hopekingteach for taking the reins! Their incredible book was released TODAY! https://t.co/t1UTt7Rb0I
Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. So happy to celebrate #BeTheWildCard with @hopekingteach and @WadeKing7 today! AMAZING book! #tlap
Gidday from NSW AUS. It’s Summer Break & 1pm Tuesday so I able to join in. Have my ebook copy of the book while waiting for real copy #tlap#bethewildcard#kidsdeserveit
East TN representing on the chat tonight. Was once a HS history teacher and now a HS admin. Love my teachers and kiddos. They shine brilliantly in a litany of RAD ways. #TLAP
Hello #tlap!! My name is Karie, I’m a 7th Grade ELA Teacher from North Carolina and I am so excited to be joining tonight! I preordered #TheWildCard and I can’t wait! #BeTheWildCard
Late night at school getting ready for a lesson experience tomorrow on fake news. Theresa, high school business teacher tweeting from Missouri tonight! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
Hi all! PST Steph here from Converse College in Spartanburg SC... excited about my 1st TLAP chat! I’ve heard lots of awesome things so far! 😁 #tlap#conversechat
Put the hooks from #tlap in balloons. Ts pop a balloon and then have to use the Hook they get within a couple weeks and tweet or share. Also some other incentives - Genius time where I cover class, switch classes, etc.
Christopher Gibbs, 2nd Grade in Volusia County, FL. Visited RCA in October and learned so much. I am forever thankful for you both and that experience. #TLAP
Hi everyone! AnnMarie from Onalaska, Wisconsin. Fourth grade teacher, book lover, and tech geek. Happy Birthday to #BeTheWildCard! Can't wait to read it!!! #tlap
Staci from Texas. I’m an assistant principal. I still try to teach when I can and I love to learn about all things educations. I loveto live life to the fullest and just go for it without fear. Love being here tonight #tlap#leadlap#bethewildcard
So... even with both @burgessdave and me sitting at the table doing welcomes... we are overwhelmed. So much awesomeness in #tlap tonight. WELCOME everyone.
Hello! Anna from Northern Va. I teach Math 6:7 and Pre-Algebra to some amazing 6th graders! I saw my friend @MrPStrunk was here, so I thought I’d check it out! #tlap
Love it! Any coupons or free book or sticker incentives? Wish I knew a good publisher...anyone have any suggestions? Asking for a friend. #tlap#LeadLAP#dbcbooks
LOVE seeing so many amazing educators joining #tlap tonight!! Going WARP SPEED!! We welcome all of you to an amazing night! #BeTheWildCard launch night!
Teaching like a pirate #TLAP which I currently reading is by far one of the best books on #teaching I've read! I would reccomned it to pre service and existing teachers! #edchat
g #reading#learning#Education the passion within the book is phenomenal!
Hey TLAP Friends! I’m Ambur, 3rd grade teacher from Indiana. Might have to lurk #tlap tonight 😱 too much on my plate, not sure what to set to the side! #burgesspower#backtoworktoday
Amanda Kopp, 5th Grade at Groves Elementary in Humble, Tx. Attended @ronclarkacademy in December and I’m sprinkling the magic this week in my classroom! #tlap 🌟🌟🌟
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A1: My "why" has always been because I have loved teaching others, showing them new ways, understanding new ways of doing it and having fun along the way. Ok, fun all the time. #tlap
A1: My "why" has always been because I have loved teaching others, showing them new ways, understanding new ways of doing it and having fun along the way. Ok, fun all the time. #tlap
I got impatient and couldn’t wait until it gets here on Wednesday. Just grabbed the Kindle copy so I can start reading The Wild Card tonight! #BeTheWildCard#TLAP#TeacherMyth
A1: My why is still the same as it was when I began teaching, but parts of it have changed. Students change every year and I believe this is why my objectives within my why have also changed. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: Ss deserve the best preparation for their futures: social, emotional, academic, athletic, spiritual to name a few. They deserve our best and seeing Ss growth makes it all worthwhile #tlap
A1: my why are the kids who walk through the door everyday who see me smiling and welcoming them. Might be there only positive interaction all day! #tlap
I choose to teach. Knowing I can be the difference and change the life of a child both socially and academically amazes me. I want my Ss to be excited about learning. I want them to see the value. #TLAP
My teaching WHY is relationships and leaving a legacy! You can teach curriculum all day, but knowing a child and having a connections makes an unbeatable impression! #tlap
A1: My 'why' is because I had great ts in my day and I want to pay it forward. I find that I can be the power of influence and help make a difference in Ss lives. #tlap
A1: I am pretty sure I was born this way. I always knew I was going to be a teacher the only question was “which subject? I started with math and music. Now I am Tech Integration. #tlap
A1: My why is the spark in a child’s eye when they discover something new for the first time. 💥🙌🏻 I now live for empowering teachers to empower their Ss to discover their hidden potential #tlap
A1 A teacher can change the trajectory of one child's life by helping them believe in themselves. Our job is to help shape the next generation in small positive ways everyday. How awesome is that!?! #tlap
Hi there #BeTheWildCard peeps! Melody, elem #LeadLAP principal here saying hi from N KY. 👋 I'm excited to get my hands on a copy & see what all the hype is about. #tlap
I had an amazing kindergarten teacher that inspired me to go into education. She was strict and had high expectations, but what I remember most, was that she took time to make personal connections with her students. It’s all about relationships! That’s my why! #tlap
My WHY is to make an impact in each and every child’s life. With this, my WHY drives my passion to create learning experiences so they will forever cherish and be excited to learn—even more! #tlap
My Why...My mom. She stopped going to school in 4th gr. She deserved better. All kids do. I believe an education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: My "why" is all about the relationships I form with my students and the students in my school. Seeing their love of learning and how they grow, that's why I teach. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: Someone believed in me. Someone was my cheerleader. Someone saw the good in me. Someone cheered me when I was sad. Someone made me see my value. Someone told me being smart was beautiful. Someone made me love myself. I want to do that for someone else. #tlap
A1. Why do I want to be an educator? I am passionate about helping others find their passions and immersing them in innovative ways to change their future. I want to ignite their learning and help them know THEY CAN do/be whatever they want. #tlap
A1 - My why is truly to change the future. We have such a privilege and responsibility to teach kids HOW to think for themselves and to contribute positively to their society. We actually have the power to make the future better than today! There is no better why! #tlap
A1b the love and acceptance I got from teacher regardless of who I was or what I was doing gave me a desire to be of service to others in the same capacity #TLAP
A1 to advocate for the arts and the creative minds of all students. The arts still tend to get marginalized in our schools today. They are not just for aesthetics, they provide opportunities for ss to learn ways to challenge status quo & propel our society forward. #tlap
A1: need Ss to see possibilities, believe in risk taking, know that adults make mistakes but still grow, create and be empowered. I learn from every single S and hope to facilitate the same for them #tlap
A1: My why is because I feel there is a better way and a better life ahead for our students. We can't do it the way we did it before. It's time to make it work for all #tlap
A1 I'm an educator to make a difference, to create positive experiences, to help kids learn, to promote love & kindness. I'm an educator to help make kids feel important, that they matter, to uplift, to celebrate. It's all about making things better 4 others. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: My WHY is that I believe every student deserves to have a cheerleader & someone advocating for them! I want them to know I believe they can do great things! I want to be a difference maker! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
A1 Kicking it off with a great question! In MS, the wild card is so important! Ss starting to gain their independence and really make their own choices. That is why I love 7th grade. #tlap
a1: so that middle school students can have a positive experience - it shouldn't be the worst / most uncomfortable years - it should be transformative! #tlap
A1: The process of learning is something I have always loved and brings joy to my life. I want students to know that learning never stops and it is empowering to grow as a person beyond just the classroom. #tlap
A1: I educate because it is my calling. I educate because it is what I love to do. I educate because it is my life's work. I educate because I AM making a difference. And most importantly, I educate because my Ss need me. It's all about the kids—always. #tlap
A1: Oh I WISH I had my blog post finished for this question! Because even 280 characters isn’t enough! In short, I had 3 amazing teachers who changed my life and I want to #payitforward#bethewildcard#tlap#KidsDeserveIt
A1: I want to provide opportunities and experiences for my students that may not have certain opportunities. I love building and maintaining relationships with my kids long after they leave my classroom. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: I want to make a difference in our world! It seems so sad and scary right now, but I see light when I watch my kids collaborate! #tlap#BeTheWildCard#setthestagetoengage
A1: Why? Because I know who I needed when I was a student, and I found that person in my teachers. I became an educator so that I ckjld help remind my kids that they are loved, supported, and worth it all. #tlap
A1: The first answer that comes to mind is... Why not? #tlap
If you have the talent to teach, if you can have that type of impact in the life of a child... why not?
A1: I've wanted to be a teacher since the fourth grade. One of my teachers was there for me in a difficult time and I knew I wanted to be a teacher and be that person for others. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: It's my small little part of leaving the world 🌎 a little better! Teaching people they MATTER (which is more difficult than it sounds, because I also teach 😅) #tlap
A1 My Why is the students, doing what I need to do to make learning better, fun, different for them, my purpose is always focused around what is best for the Ss #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: After 20 years, I still leap out of bed every day and can't WAIT to get to school to be with my people. Kids. Learning. Progress. Synergy. Innovative teachers. Imagining the future--and it looks great!! #TLAP
A1: What is my WHY for being an educator? I think every single one of my students deserves to have someone who knows that they will be great! No other profession has the opportunity to shape the future quite like education does! #tlap@burgessdave@MathWithMsHawes
The field of education allows you to lead, serve, and love. It is about relationships and influencing the future for the better. It is rewarding and I ❤️ what I do every day!! #TLAP#ssdpride#warriorscreate#JoinTogetherJanuary
#tlap A1: this one comes easy...because I GET to set my students up for the difference everyday! Disrupting thinking, solidifying basic skills, helping to develop socially...every day is different and even the “bad” days make a difference!
A1: My "why" is siphoning confidence and purpose into Ss academic lives. I see so many Ss that have ability but haven't heard anything positive from the educstional system. #tlap#KidsDeserveIt
A1: My “why” is about making a difference. The better the relationship, the greater the difference I can make for students, parents, staff and community. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: My “why” is striving to make learning engaging and fun for all students. I want my students to WANT to come to school everyday! I want them to be excited about what is coming next. #tlap#bethewildcard#setthestagetoengage
A1: To give a voice to the voiceless. To empower the last, the least, the lost & the last. To push the middle higher and to have the front runners not lose speed. I want to serve as a beacon of hope, encouragement, YES, and YET. #TLAP
A1: Standards and assessments will rarely (if ever) provide us with the motivation we need to overcome obstacles and plow through the challenges. Instead, I look to my students. My students' success and true love for learning will always be my motivation to be my daily best!
A1: having been an "invisible" S, I decided I would be one who stood between Ss & the edge of the abyss...a safety line connecting them, grounding them, letting them know they were seen, heard & of value...still here ~29 years later!! to make a DIFFERENCE #tlap#WildCard
A1b: as a parent myself, I see how relationships with Ts matter from multiple angles. Content can be found but relationships are lasting. That’s another WHY. Ss remember their Ts #tlap
Someone saw potential in me. Picked me up, dusted me off, pulled potential out of me, and spoke truth over my life. I want to do that for Ss! I want to see the potential others can't see and often times Ss can't see. #tlap
I want the best for Children, to learn & grow with them. It’s up to me to provide the best environment & opportunities for children #TLAP#kidsdeserveit#bethewildcard
A1: I became an educator in '95 in order to be a difference maker in the lives of kids. I always loved working with children and teaching came naturally. I have grown so much over the years in my pedagogy and philosophy. I see Ss through a new lens each year. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: My “why” is that I want to inspire students and push them to be their best. I want them to have an adult who is always in their corner cheering for them and supporting them. #TLAP
My why is to empower students to realize the greatness that is within. They have so much potential and can do great things. They just need someone to believe in them and help them to realize the greatness that is within #tlap
A1 My only enemy is ignorance. I like to learn. Also, as a child, I once saw 3 teachers come out of office with peals of laughter among them. What could possibly be that funny? Now I know. #tlap
A1: My why is always my kids. In the classroom, sponsoring a class/club, etc. I want my kids to know I'm a teacher for them. My goal is to make American History the best class possible :) #tlap
A1: to erase the stigma and break the cycles that students are “born” into. To help them gain the skills and confidence to achieve their dreams. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: My why is because all kids deserve an adult they know cares about them and wants them to succeed. Since having my own kids, I want to be the teacher I want my kiddos to have some day’ #tlap
Yes! I am only in my third year of teaching, but I am longing for the day when I have a student who emails me back and lets me know that I actually made a positive difference in their life! #TLAP
A1: I look at my students. I look at who they are when they come in my classroom and who they are when they leave. I want to be the thing that changes them, that helps students be success and have a true love for learning! This motivates me to be my daily best! #tlap
A1: I want to make difference in the lives of kids like my 5th grade teacher Mrs. Trusler did for me. She took an interest in me and made me feel like I mattered. Life changing! #tlap
Love hearing all of these strong "Why" answers from the #tlap crew tonight! It fortifies you and makes you relentless in the pursuit of transforming lives. #BeTheWildCard
A1: My Why: I want my students to have someone in their corner at all times, to feel loved and to be offered a high level of education no matter the cards they’ve been dealt. I want to make an impact in the place I grew up and the school I attended as a child #tlap
A1: My why for beings educator is to reach that one S others couldn’t, to help a S in that moment they truly need it. If I can get other Ts going my direction, then it’s a good day. #tlap
Q 1: my why... I’ve always loved school and being with kids. I have always had a passion to help others. I thought I was going to help others in the medical field, but God had bigger plans. #tlap
my "why" is that students are our future and I want to help shape the future. I love kids and learn from them every day. they deserve the best that we can give them. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: I knew that @hopekingteach would BRING IT w/ the Q’s & #1 is already a gooder! My why? I teach to fulfill goals & visions for what I hope for our world. I teach to ensure that kids are hearing that they matter, that they can do anything and that kindness will always win #tlap
A1: There’s something about helping shape the future of the world, even if it’s just one S... if I make a difference, it could mean a world of difference to that one S! #conversechat#tlap
A1 My why is to be R.E.A.L. & make R.E.A.L. connections w/ those I serve no matter my role.
R. Relatable
E. Expose Vulnerability
A. Always approachable
L. Learning Through Life
#tlap
My teaching WHY is relationships and leaving a legacy! You can teach curriculum all day, but knowing a child and having a connections makes an unbeatable impression! #tlap
A1: My "why" is exactly that: I KNOW I can make a difference. I KNOW I can be that teacher who changes the trajectory of a kid's life. Everyone needs someone like that at some point in their life and everyday I try to be that person. #tlap
#tlap A1: To help Ss find their paths in life and to give them many opportunities to experience the real-world. It’s time to change or rewrite the curriculum to focus on the Ss, not molding the Ss to fit the curriculum.
#tlap My why: For the "Adrians" When I asked my class what they were most excited about in 2018, his response: "my mom gets out of prison and I get to see her" I do it for the relationships with the students that endure far more than I could ever imagine.
A1: I want to make difference in the lives of kids like my 5th grade teacher Mrs. Trusler did for me. She took an interest in me and made me feel like I mattered. Life changing! #tlap
A1: The Kids! I always wanted to make an impact in their lives and promote lifelong learning like my teachers did for me growing up but I think my kids impact my life daily just as much! #tlap
I just ran into this precious & talented 6th grader from last year @HumbleISD_RCE. He ran up to me & gave me the biggest hug! “I WAS YOUR SIMBA!” It made my 💛 explode! To know I made an impression on him, like he has on me, is my why. #KidsDeserveIt#theatrekid@HumbleISD
Someone saw potential in me. Picked me up, dusted me off, pulled potential out of me, and spoke truth over my life. I want to do that for Ss! I want to see the potential others can't see and often times Ss can't see. #tlap
A1: My why always goes back to my Ss... meeting them where they are at and empowering them to find their passions and blow the top off their learning! #TLAP#Nan3EDU
A1: I wasn't always sure that I could make it through senior year. I knew I could be compliant and touch my chin to my chest repetitively and smile. I lacked confidence in my abilities in comparison to others. I think this drives my WHY today in the classroom. I'm here. #tlap
A1: My WHY is to challenge the minds of the students I teach in a creative and fun way. Every student deserves to have someone on their side in their cheer section. #tlap
A1Hi! I'm watching Bama and that othe team play! I'm an educator because I want kids to know someone cares. Makes the world better and me better! #TLAP
A1: It started because I wanted to walk in my dad's footsteps and became a real desire to make a difference. Not just in academic life but in how my students think about the world. To help them find their path. #tlap
A1: I want to inspire my Ss to take risks and empower them to be strong individuals. I want Ss to know that they will always have someone who will encourage and support them #tlap#bethewildcard
I want students to love school. I want them to know that school is just not a place to go and learn. Math is a very difficult subject for some students and I want them to be very confident when they leave my class. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1 My why is to be R.E.A.L. & make R.E.A.L. connections w/ those I serve no matter my role.
R. Relatable
E. Expose Vulnerability
A. Always approachable
L. Learning Through Life
#tlap
Inspired by all these whys. They solidify that I am on the right path and are bringing tears of joy to my eyes. I can relate to so many of these statements. Keep on being #edurockstars. #tlap
A1: My why is summed up in our @TME_tigers shared WHY (aka vision). I want to work every day to show my Ts & Ss that I BELIEVE in them even when they don't believe in themselves. Be the change that I want to see in the 🌎! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
A1: I want to inspire Ss to be the best they can possibly even when others don’t believe in them. While I want them to love French, its more important that they leave my room knowing I truly care about them. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: My why is because all kids deserve an adult they know cares about them and wants them to succeed. Since having my own kids, I want to be the teacher I want my kiddos to have some day’ #tlap
Howdy #tlap A1: After 34 years, my WHY is still to be passionately joyful for my school family, to help people understand that they matter, that they belong. To connect and inspire. To teach them to show #kindness. It's the BEST calling ever.
A1: My why is to reach as many Ss as possible and let them know they can learn no matter how difficult it can be and to show them how to love learning.
In reply to
@ChrisPombonyo, @hopekingteach, @WadeKing7, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
A1: Standards and assessments will rarely (if ever) provide us with the motivation we need to overcome obstacles and plow through the challenges. Instead, I look to my students. My students' success and true love for learning will always be my motivation to be my daily best!#tlap
#tlap I just love working w/ Ss and teaching them to love themselves, believe in themselves, and invest in themselves! It’s great seeing Ss be happy with just themselves!
Shakespeare has a quote that I love to use, "There is no darkness except for ignorance." Everyday we are the force of light against the darkness! #tlap
A1b the love and acceptance I got from teacher regardless of who I was or what I was doing gave me a desire to be of service to others in the same capacity #TLAP
A1: Im changing the future one encounter at a time. My students’ futures, their families’ futures, on and on FOREVER. This profession is unlike any other. The ripples are eternal. This is my why. #tlap#BeTheWildCard@burgessdave@WadeKing7
In reply to
@hopekingteach, @burgessdave, @WadeKing7
Teaching is a huge logic problem- and I love a challenging logic problem- looking at clues and trying to figure out how they fit together- and changing the game plan because of those clues #tlap
A1 to be a person my students count on to be there, to cheer for successes, support during failures, push them to achieve more- the things I wanted as a child #TLAP
A1 Why do I teach? I teach so I can change Ss lives for the better. It is no exaggeration to say that I truly believe the 📚📝🗣🤔 skills I teach daily can empower my students to have every and any door of opportunity open to them in their futures! #tlap
Relationships make the difference! Being purposeful & intentionally in the classroom and in the hallways. Kids know you care about them before you utter a word. #tlap
A1: I teach because it makes me feel whole. I know that everyday and every year I will make a long lasting impact on a child's life. My choice to become an ELA educator was to help close the achievement gap and help students reach their goals.
#tlap#bethewildcard
A1-Inspired by Ts who changed my life for the better, I hoped to have positive impact. 10 years later, the same..but also the spark-that love of learning-that sense of ownership and empowerment you can see on faces...and of course, the #relationships#tlap#BeTheWildCard
I want students to love school. I want them to know that school is just not a place to go and learn. Math is a very difficult subject for some students and I want them to be very confident when they leave my class. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1) Gliding in to answer, sorry Im late, Spiri from PA ... I love Learning, exploring, doing, questioning, creating, love kids, it all makes me happy 😍😊❤️ #tlap
A1- My why is the kids, they are my motivation every single day! I cherish the small moments in our class, and having the chance to make the happy to be at school! #tlap
A1: (2) my why is also in the relationships built. When my Ss make me drawings, tell me about their weekend, come up to me in a store to say hello, I know that they carry me with them just as much as I carry them with me. #tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is often a mindset of "good enough" or "we have always done it this way." CRUSH Complacency! Stomp the Status Quo! Overcome Obstacles! Bash Barriers! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
A2: Self-doubt! It is a HUGE blessing to be surrounded by incredibly gifted educators. It can also make you question your own abilities. I have learned to set aside my pride and ask for help and feedback.Collaboration has created a huge support system. #tlap
What do you do when you spend hours preparing a #HookChallenge et.al. for your @SlackwoodSchool T mtg. and then after school mtgs are cancelled bc of weather? Challenge them anyway! #tlap#LeadLAP
A2: Biggest has been Ss asking me: "Why do I need to know this?" It's not only showing "why" is it important, but how and what it is about it that makes it important. I have had more of that barrier than any other. #tlap
A1: My why: I never connected to teachers and felt distant. I was going to build relationships with students and show them that they mattered more than just getting a grade #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: I want to inspire Ss to be the best they can possibly even when others don’t believe in them. While I want them to love French, its more important that they leave my room knowing I truly care about them. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2: Excuses! You can’t make excuses when our kids’ education and future is on the line. Show off what you’re doing, despite the odds, to boost others around you #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: Starting off my "why" was my parents and all of the amazing educators I was raised by (and around). But, then I saw a student's lightbulb moment for the first time. That "Ah ha" 💡moment is now my why. I love for those moments. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1: My WHY in the classroom today's driven by the WHO I was while sitting on "the other side of the desk" in the 80s. The teachers I remember most fondly are those who really "saw" me in the room. Seeing manifest in "Hello." They made me visible. And I am grateful to them. #tlap
A1: My WHY…my nieces and nephew. I want to be the kind of teacher that I want them to have. Each one with their own set of unique characteristics, but so deserving of a teacher who will see their potential and focus on the positives. #tlap
A2: So far, my biggest barrier has been negativity surrounding the field. As a pre-service teacher, I am enthusiastic about the future and want to make school a safe and fun environment for my Ss. I will give 110 % to make that happen. Twitter chats help me overcome this. #tlap
A2: One of the biggest barriers is time. I love working on ways to help people do more than they thought they could with their time (and love discovering the same for myself)! #TLAP#BeTheWildCard
A1: My "why" is that we have a responsibility to the children of our future. We must prepare them to be thinkers, doers, innovators, collaborators. Kids need champions. Rather than asking why, ask..."Why not us?" Let us all be champions of our future..our students! #tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is building the capacity for change. This is the first year my district has had instructional coaches so working to build relationships w/ Ts & share out any and all ways we can help! #tlap
I found that for teachers fear is the biggest barrier. Fear of judgement. Fear of failure. Fear of ___ fill it in w/ yours. In the last year, after visiting @ronclarkacademy I learned how to teach more fearlessly and it has paid off more than I ever could have imagined!! #tlap
A2: Always having enough resources can be a challenge. However, working and collaborating with great educators can overcome this obstacle! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A1 My “Why” is that some teachers brought out the best in me as a kid and some did major damage by being terrible. I want to be 1 more difference maker who brings out the best in kids! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: I’ve often pushed boundaries of learning- I rocked the pirate ship- some didn’t like that. Through tenacity & remembering everything I was doing was for the kids. It was the catalyst to continue to rock the ship- and make change! #tlap
A1: My "why" is devoting 100% of every day & ounce of energy that I have proving to kids that I believe in them, even when they don't believe in themselves. #tlap
A2-my only barrier is myself. Don’t ever give up. If you believe in it make it happen. If it doesn’t work the first time try a different way. Believe enough in what you want that you do what it takes to make it happen. #tlap
A2: My biggest barrier has been fear of failure. I've tried to overcome it by embracing the fact that even if I fail, at least I have learned how to better teach! When my brain says "No" I am trying to say "Yes!" #tlap@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator@misskoplin@MathWithMsHawes
A2: Parental engagement- if they can’t come to you- go to them. Home visits, soccer games, making that first interaction a positive one.#tlap#bethewildcard
A2: As a principal, the biggest challenge is ensuring everyone is contributing to the forward movement of the ship. As @ronclarkacademy says, runners are great unless they’re going in the wrong direction! #tlap
A2 Lack of innovation, $, people will to transform and take risks. I have found virtual/global collaborators, a PLN on Twitter that supports/encourages me to go further. I model transformation to help encourage others to try. No excuses, no matter what. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2 I think helping teachers and leaders take on an innovator's mindset is always a challenge for systems. We've got awesome gamified PD to help! #tlap#fcslevelup
A2: Always having enough resources can be a challenge. However, working and collaborating with great educators can overcome this obstacle! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: School today looks different than school did for our student’s parents. Getting parents on board with a learning environment that is different than their experience can sometimes be challenging. #tlap
A2: The biggest barrier in our system is the amount of freedom we have. It is a blessing. Being able to create lessons that are magical is fantastic, but always having to amp up your lessons because you want something new for the kids is very challenging. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: at one time it was resources...so creatively navigated by purchasing my own, sought out grants, donors etc. #tlap#BeTheWildCard now it is time...so I am working on intentionally planning and wisely deciding what to say no to :)
A2: The biggest barrier is the lack of resources and technology. To overcome this, I wrote grants and have created a 1:1 classroom for my students because they deserve this. #tlap#bethewildcard
A1 Laura Watkins. 4th grade in MO, primarily ELA. I have many Whys, but right now my why is watching the pure joy of a child when they get matched to the perfect book they may have been searching for for quite sometime. The connections is priceless. #tlap
A2: The biggest barriers are those who don't support change & fight against it, & my own questions of if I'm capable. I've decided that it doesn't matter though- if it's right for my kids, it's happening (or I'll try my best). They deserve it. #kidsdeserveit#tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is often a mindset of "good enough" or "we have always done it this way." CRUSH Complacency! Stomp the Status Quo! Overcome Obstacles! Bash Barriers! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
“That is the way we have always done it” or “I have taught this lesson for 20 years”. I try to help staff pump up their favorite old lessons and show them how can engage the students more. #tlap
A2 My district operates under the credo "but we've always done it that way" So I am the renegade and have set my own course based on what the kids NEED #tlap
A2: a fixed mindset! There are so many people who are not willing to take chances, get creative and try new things for their kids because they are stuck with a “this is how it’s always been done” mindset #TLAP#BeTheWildCard
Sometimes the biggest barriers can be other Ts, curriculum, etc. I try to do what I know is best for kids. Even if that means I'm the "cheese that stands alone." Ss first. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: Our biggest hurdle is trusting one another enough to be vulnerable, to risk, to innovate and fall forward. We won't get gritty if we're too cautious. We ARE ready to grow together, to take chances, to reach higher, together! #bethewildcard#tlap
A2: the biggest barrier is lack of parental support. I have worked to create relationships with my students, and I have even set up a special dinner for parents/guardians to come meet me and my family as well. I continue to try and build a rapport with Ss and parents #tlap
A2 I think the biggest barrier is often a mindset of complacency or compliance.
If we (as administration) truly empower those we serve--they would unleash their EDUawesomeness!
Just sayin...
#tlap
A2 I think grades and grading systems are the single biggest block; I’ve proposed portfolio learning in replacement for traditional grades / it will be awhile #tlap
A2: Our biggest barrier is ourselves. There's always a way with every situation. I really do believe that. Think differently then achieve differently. #TLAP
A2: Rusty hinges haha When people are so stuck in their ways they moan and groan at the slightest adjustments. Sometimes it gets so annoying that we move around them or just give up. #tlap I wish they had some WD-40 for that lol
A2: students will make mistakes. When I started teaching, I would get very aggravated with mistakes. Now, in my 8th year, I celebrate the students who are struggling! I know this is my opportunity to teach and they have so much room to grow! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: Sometimes the status quo is our biggest barrier. We reimagined our PD last year and pushed toward an EdCamp style. It was WONDERFUL!
Here’s what we did: https://t.co/6HFHll99p1#TLAP#BeTheWildCard
A2 Ss and Ts developing a growth mindset. We have been persistent at creating a culture where risk and learning is important for adults and over time our staff has done a great job of embracing it and challenging themselves #TLAP
A2: School today looks different than school did for our student’s parents. Getting parents on board with a learning environment that is different than their experience can sometimes be challenging. #tlap
A2: TIME. Always pressed for time. Plenty of resources, just not enough hours in the day to work with them all and get them all in the curriculum. #tlap
A2. I would say fear is the biggest barrier. Fear of change, fear of failure, fear of risk. I try to always do what I believe will be best for my Ss, even if it makes me uncomfortable. It’s about them, not me. #tlap
A2: Time is the biggest barrier. There are always threats to it, and outright theft of it. But if you guard it like a miser, it drips from your fingers anyway. You've got to dance in the moments you have - plan it, be present for it, and find the rhythm that matters most. #tlap
A1: My why: Being able to work collaboratively with creative and enthusiastic educators that show up and make an everlasting impact on our students. #tlap#BetheWildCard
A2 Meetings...often 3 or 4 days each week! We are working to overcome this through meaningful conversations with admin, prioritizing, and drinking plenty of coffee! #tlap#bethewildcard
Craig from Janesville, WI joining late. I teach 8th grade school science. A1: My why was the impact a coach and teacher had on me. I desire to have that type of positive impact on students. #tlap
A2: I want to say morale. It’s easy to fall into the pit of complaining and I try to steer clear of it. Gotta reach down and find/make your own sunshine. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2: My biggest barrier is fear and myself, fear of the unknown, making the wrong choice. That's why this year my #oneword is FEARLESS. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2: Lack of positivity and reflection. It’s never about what has happened as the teacher, more about lack of skill/will on Ss part. Struggles to try different and engage ideas. I just keep my head high & practice what I believe is best for kids. #tlap
I fight self doubt by reminding myself that our school has the best educators that will support me and each other. That reduces the anxiety of this BIG job! We are not alone. #TLAP#DFL
A2 so many hurdles. Took me awhile to bring my passion into the classroom and focus on what’s important. Everything else fades. @burgessdave and TLAP helped give me the permission I needed to do so. #tlaphttps://t.co/E78rYmmiAu#Thankful
Move over Peace Corps - EDUCATION is the hardest job you’ll ever love. PUSH through the struggles and the what you experience in the other side is amazingly awesome. #TLAP
A2: The biggest barrier often can be time and deciding priorties through the day. I have worked hard to try and plot out days, be intentional with S relationships, and ask myself what can wait till Ss leave the building #tlap
A2: FEAR of CHANGE! I am determined to be A CHANGE AGENT! I lead by example and hope to eliminate the unknown by bringing it to the front of education! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A2: Lack of resources. I make a lot of my own stuff now, and I have realized you don't have to have ALL THE THINGS to be a great teacher. #bethewildcard#tlap
A2 Biggest hurdle has been finding like-minded people to push, encourage, and support me. Moving from elementary to middle has been an experience! Negativity is a contagious virus - inoculate yourself! @ClaireRoehl@ECUcrystalECU@Barwick4thgrade@Southerland4th#TLAP
A2: biggest barrier is not all Ts operate on the same page. Personalities, philosophies, styles vary which makes it difficult for Ss. Relationships are not always formed which makes learning/growing more difficult #tlap
A2: Isn't it time?!? There's never enough time for "this" or "we don't have enough time to do those things." Or "I don't have enough time to plan stuff like you." Just do it! Trust the process. Trust the RESEARCH. #tlap
A2: Establishing clear priorities and the ability to do less better. My barrier used to be cannons...but my ship is strong enough to withhold criticism thanks to the #tlap crew. #gamechanger
A2: it's so easy to be held back by self doubt. It's important that the doubt doesn't stop me from taking risks. My team, friends and coworkers, and Twitter PLN helps me reflect and encourages me when I might be on the fence. #tlap
A2. My biggest barrier was breast cancer last year and not much time with my kids. After surgery & my last day of RADS last month -
The other stuff just doesn’t seem like much of a barrier💗. Blessed with great colleagues, Amazing parents of my Amazing kids /❤️ my school! #tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is the status quo. Change all at once is difficult for many. So I have made small changes every day, every week, every month, every year to get culture moving in a new direction. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2: FEAR of CHANGE! I am determined to be A CHANGE AGENT! I lead by example and hope to eliminate the unknown by bringing it to the front of education! #tlap#Nan3EDU
The biggest barrier for me is having to work multiple jobs to earn enough income. The more duties I take on, the less I can focus on being the best teacher our students need #tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is often a mindset of "good enough" or "we have always done it this way." CRUSH Complacency! Stomp the Status Quo! Overcome Obstacles! Bash Barriers! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
A2: Self-doubt! It is a HUGE blessing to be surrounded by incredibly gifted educators. It can also make you question your own abilities. I have learned to set aside my pride and ask for help and feedback.Collaboration has created a huge support system. #tlap
A2: Outside demands. Whether they are government or district mandates, they can be like anchors on your momentum and class culture. I make them as fun as possible and try to minimize their impact in my room... and I am honest with the kids about why we have/need them. #tlap
A1: My “why” is to make learning magical for students so that they discover their passions and are empowered to make their dreams a reality. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2: A big barreir is hyperfocusing on grades & GPAs. Oftentimes, I'm asked "How many points is this worth? How will this affect my grade?" I understand those concerns, but it gets in the way of learning. I remind Ss that they can succeed & offer help. #tlap
A2. My biggest barrier in education is myself. Not comparing myself, abilities,strengths, my Ss, limiting myself, etc. I worked[working] to overcome it by surrounding myself with dreamers, doers, encouragers, people like @BlueHazeWSISD. Find people who see the best in you! #tlap
A2 Time is a barrier, and I'm sure my district is not alone. Engagement and technology are my loves, my passion, so I make time, but sometimes other things suffer. #GiveAndTake#tlap
A2: The biggest barrier USED to be my excuses. There were always reasons why something wasn’t working or wouldn’t work. Now, that’s no longer an obstacle. #AlwaysALearner#tlap
the negativity also happens to veterans and it's easy to forget that it's just another swing of the pendulum, more or different hoops that we have to jump through. What keeps me in - the students. Every day I wake up ready to embrace the Ss. #tlap
#tlap#tlap A2: Time is my biggest barrier! Intentional, purposeful planning and prioritizing have helped me....it's a work in progress every day! (caffeine helps too)
A2: my biggest obstacle is always either self-doubt or fear to rock the boat. I start with big (crazy) ideas and then talk myself out of them because I know they will draw attention. Plus "what if" that attention is because of a big fail. #tlap #BeTheWildCard
A2: I’m the past... my biggest barrier was self doubt! I’m my worst critic & didn’t give myself enough credit! I’ve really evolved into believing in myself! Still have some struggles but continually working on embracing my success & learning from my mistakes! #tlap
A2: The biggest barriers are Time, paperwork, and state assessments. I have overcome them by being planned and prepared to use each minute. I also make sure to keep my family time because they come first #tlap#BeTheWildCard#SetTheStageToEngage
A2: not having a lot of curriculum freedom ... I just work to make the curriculum I’m given meaningful & engaging. I also earn the trust of my admin to give me freedom when needed #tlap
A1: 1 Barrier has been lots of new initiatives all at once-not sure what is going to stick and what to focus on-I just teach and do what is best for my kids and everything else falls into place eventually. Programs/curriculum come and go, but good teaching is good teaching #tlap
A2: it's so easy to be held back by self doubt. It's important that the doubt doesn't stop me from taking risks. My team, friends and coworkers, and Twitter PLN helps me reflect and encourages me when I might be on the fence. #tlap
A2: Biggest barrier is people’s fear: of the unknown, taking risks & being uncomfy. I try to model, support & preach it. #workinprogress#tlap#bethewildcard
A2- biggest barrier is the “yeah, but”
When forging ahead, there is always someone with that would rather focus on why something can’t be done instead of the how. #tlap
I think the biggest barrier to education today is the system! Teachers should just be allowed to get on witth teaching and not teaching for tests! #tlap
A2: P2: My teammates asked me not to do Shark Bait chat I learned at RCA because it was “too loud,” still trying to figure out how to do it differently, but those kinds of things have definitely been challenges #tlap
A2:My biggest barrier is negativity. I try to overcome it by staying out of gossip, drama, and focusing on my kids. I always try to always find the positive!!!#BeTheWildCard#tlap
A2) My biggest barrier is time. I try to be very aware and stay up to date with the most efficient and engaging ways to teach my kiddos everything they need to be successful writers, students and members of the community around them. #tlap
A2: Time. I hear it all the time and struggle with it myself. The bottom line is we have time for what we make time for. It’s all about priorities. If you want to grow your PLN and learn from others, you will make time for it. #tlap#kidsdeserveit
A2. Biggest barrier Ss not believing in themselves. I work 1:1 w/ them to get them to say"I can do it!"" Until they grow the confidence to work independently on projects and activites. #tlap
Yeah, I originally just used twitter to talk about what was happening in my class. I had a PLN of 47 in September. Then I started to realize the benefits! #tlap
A2 Focus on testing instead of growth of the child, where that child is today, the needs of the individual child. I try to overcome by helping my students block off the distraction of SOL talk and focusing on the journey they are on and the milestones they are making. #TLAP
A2 Biggest hurdle has been finding like-minded people to push, encourage, and support me. Moving from elementary to middle has been an experience! Negativity is a contagious virus - inoculate yourself! @ClaireRoehl@ECUcrystalECU@Barwick4thgrade@Southerland4th#TLAP
We discuss kids’ reluctance to learn bc fear cripples@them but rarely spend time in educators who also are fearful. Everyone needs a dose of courage and a boost of confidence. #TLAP
A2: I would say complacency and excuses. Our admin team practices #AllKidsAreOurKids and we work on Owning our own averages. We are not perfect...but we are working on it. #tlap#bethewildcard
Myself & self doubt. But if you want to try something, just do it. I basically don’t ask for permission from my admin, because they are unfortunately disengaged. I overcame these barriers by connecting with twitter #PLN#bethewikdcard#kidsdeserveit#tlap
A2: One of the biggest barriers can be my own self doubt. Surrounding myself with people who have the same vision and encourage me help tremendously! My PLN on Twitter and Instagram are awesome! #tlap
However, you OWNED, Melisa! You still innovated and tried new things with your Ss. You were relentless, girl. You KICKED breast cancer's A&$!
And your Ss are ROCKIN' #BookSnaps 'ers, too. #tlap
A2. My biggest barrier was breast cancer last year and not much time with my kids. After surgery & my last day of RADS last month -
The other stuff just doesn’t seem like much of a barrier💗. Blessed with great colleagues, Amazing parents of my Amazing kids /❤️ my school! #tlap
Balance. I used to work like my job was everything.I wanted to be the best I could be for my Ss.I lost a lot of time that I can’t get back. Now I’vebeen able to call a days end, & invest in both my own personal&professional. This has helped me actually bring more to my@job! #tlap
A2: Self-doubt mixed with “you don’t know what you don’t know”. To combat, share with staff (PD) and support colleagues when they have a seed idea— help them grow it! #tlap
A2 Hmm, for me time seems 2 b the barrier. I feel if I just had more planning time I could bring more magic, collaboration, or go bigger w a lesson. 2 combat that I've tried to learn &reflect from previous lessons so I don't rethink parts of a lesson that worked well! #tlap
A2: A big barrier is the focus on scores instead of the whole child; Ss have so many talents and gifts that don’t fit in a “box”. I would love to see them shine! #tlap
A2: I’ve seen it said a few times but definitely the status quo. A lot of people are very comfortable with how they do things and are just so opposed to change! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2b the status quo is still a big barrier it can be overcome with high consistent standard and encouraging risk and letting Ts and Ss know failing forward is how we improve #TLAP
So I'm thinking that @alicekeeler suggestion of opening 2 #tlap columns on tweetdeck is the only way I can read any of these great answer. One to run the tweets and one to stop and read @burgessdave
A2: Time! For planning, within the school day, and for being present as a wife and mom. It’s always hard to prioritize in a way that ensures everyone gets the best I can offer! #TLAP
A2: A relentless pursuit of envisioning what can be if we can just agree to be uncomfortable, take risks, and go all in takes enormous passion & vision. How it has always been is no where on our path to greatness. No room for mediocrity. #letsdothis#BeTheWildCard#tlap
A2: The biggest barrier is me. I had to change my vision, my purpose & my mindset to become the teacher I am today. I have to persevere, to continue to learn, to strive for excellence, to be kind. If I don’t put the work in or if I focus on the negative, my kids & I suffer. #tlap
A2: biggest barrier is SSW time/days being taken from my students and school. Trying to overcome by bring resourceful and learning even more restorative practice skills, etc to support our students who are most at-risk. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A2:The biggest barrier is the fear of change. We must be willing to take risks and empower students with their learning. We can't "do school" like it always has been done. We must meet students where they are, encourage their passions and don't settle for the status quo. #tlap
A2: Trying to inspire innovation within fear of change, fear of failure. We had to open doors, open eyes! We are surrounded by greatness, we just need oppprtunities to see it! Experience it! @BlueHazeWSISD#tlap#bethewildcard
True! So great when we can work with Ts to show them how to consolidate tasks and free up more TIME to try the things they want w/Ss! #BeTheWildCard#tlap
A2: Parental involvement at the middle school level. We are working to overcome it by creating programs and activities that give them strategies that they can employ at home to engage in academic content with their child/children. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
I have gotten much better with communicating how my classroom runs and WHY I made certain choices. Involving them in some of the optional enrichment activities allows them to see how the class structure encourages students to drive and own their learning. #tlap
A2. Biggest barrier to education - Isolation. As an educator and a life-long learner I am dedicated to building a diverse personal learning network embracing the importance of diversity. #tlap
A2: Tough one. Let's just say Ss need to know you genuinely CARE & you truly BELIEVE in them. If you have that, then 9 times out of 10 you have real buy-in to your system, whether it is coaching or teaching, & THAT can overcome almost any barrier #tlap
A2: #tlap Resources! I currently work in a school with a fabulous, generous PTA who funds and supports our every move, but not all communities have that. kids from ALL communities deserve it. I have overcome it by begging and borrowing and making sure I am my best self everyday!
A2: I think the biggest barrier is time. I love trying new things, but finding the time to do it all is difficult at times. I am learning to ask for help and to say “no” at times. #tlap#bethewildcard
A2 Right now I think it is time to try all the new wonderful things that being introduced. Sometimes I fear that even though the programs, apps, etc. are very good, I may be sacrificing quality of instruction by not specializing in a few. #TLAP
#TLAP A2: Meet families where they are, welcome them, no barriers! We found social media filled with posts of classrooms and school happenings opened doors! Everything is shared in both languages! They love seeing their kiddos in action!
A2: Time! There are so many things to get done that it’s frustrating when I don’t get to spend quality time in classrooms. Making time for that is always the priority. #tlap
A2 teaching in a silo, this year I'm co-teaching at the 2 sites I support, while not perfect, Ts are starting to see how much more we can do, 1+1 does not equal 2 in this arrangement #tlap
A2: Finding time to collaborate with other teachers and seeing the amazing things they do. Hoping to start a once a month networking group starting in January. #tlap
A2: the fluff...all the extra stuff that is added to our plates that is time taken away from going deeper in the learning with my kids and not what is best for kids #tlap@burgessdave@hopekingteach@WadeKing7#BeTheWildCard
A2: A huge barrier can also be our own perceptions of our students. What do we see when we look at them? Do we see EACH of them as unique, talented, and amazing? If not... we should! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A3: I have always been a crafter (aka hands-on) learner. STEAM related activities and room transformations are my go-tos to bring a concept to life! I may not always be able to take my students into the real world, so I bring the real world to our classroom! #bethewildcard#tlap
@hopekingteach the biggest barrier is lack of support (legislature, financial, parents, central office, etc).....you overcome it by being resilient and finding another way. you have to be creative and meet students as well as adults where they are..... #tlap#bethewildcard
A1: I want to inspire Ss to be the best they can possibly even when others don’t believe in them. While I want them to love French, its more important that they leave my room knowing I truly care about them. #tlap#bethewildcard
Biggest barrier was being told that students wouldn't get involved in my class simulations or I was doing too much. Five years later and I continue to find new simulations/projects to add into my curriculum! #tlap
A2: finding funds to bring dreams life. Sought out donors that wanted to help and built relationships with people outside of education. #bethewildcard#tlap#setthestagetoengage
A2: Fear of failure is mine too! I’ve grown on the “Informing everyone of new and risky techniques and the fact that it might fail but I will persevere and continue to try new extraordinary things!” But it’s still scary! #conversechat#tlap
A2: As a principal, the biggest challenge is ensuring everyone is contributing to the forward movement of the ship. As @ronclarkacademy says, runners are great unless they’re going in the wrong direction! #tlap
#tlap A2: Getting people to realize that even though we have always done it this way, doesn’t mean that it’s still the right path for today’s Ss. We have to be ready to make changes and adapt the curriculum to fit the career choices and interests of our Ss.
A2-For me, the biggest barrier is currently time. There's so much I want to do...and never enough! Negativity is also a challenge. But bottom line...it's about the kids! Focus on maximizing their potential. #tlap#BeTheWildCard#kidsdeserveit
A3: My “ACE” is marketing. The power of being able to communicate your ideas. I use this to enhance my instruction by getting students to partake in discourse with one another about phenomena. #tlap#bethewildcard
A3: Love co-creating experiences with learners. They identify their interests and passions and we find a way to attach it to standards and learning objectives. #tlap
A2: Biggest barrier is “standardizing” everything. Sucks joy & passion out of teaching & learning. Trying to help Ts feel safe to take risks & understand we are #bettertogether#tlap#bethewildcard
A2: Love all of the responses in regard to "initiatives." Too many of these at once can lead to one of the greater professional ironies: "One more initiative and I am going to stop (fill in the blank here). Reflection on Stop/Renew Cycle seems to help me with these feels. #tlap
Balance. I used to work like my job was everything.I wanted to be the best I could be for my Ss.I lost a lot of time that I can’t get back. Now I’vebeen able to call a days end, & invest in both my own personal&professional. This has helped me actually bring more to my@job! #tlap
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A2: The biggest barriers in our system are the usuals...testing, box curriculum etc. However, I feel we are fortunate enough to have flexibility. Our school works together through PLCs to better instruction and engagement for all students. #tlap
A2: the biggest barrier is changing the mindset to encompass more ideas that actually help students, not punish. I have worked to find a PLN that supports what I am trying to do. #tlap#BeTheWildCard#SetTheStageToEngage
Reminds me of the Coach Lambeau quote:
We will strive for perfection, knowing full well we will never attain it, but in the process we will find excellence. #tlap
A2: biggest barrier time , and at one point negative nellies. So lucky to have people now who push you to push boundaries and do what's best for kids- this is why we are here ! #TLAP#BeTheWildCard#SetTheStageToEngage
Yes! I just really enjoy learning and talking with other people about education! Especially since most of the people I talk to on Twitter about it are incredibly passionate about it like me! #TLAP
A3 my Ace is my sense of humor and enthusiasm for building relationships. I use it to show people that they matter and school should be and can be fun. #TLAP
A3: I have used my ace -- my love of baseball -- to model what questioning and inquiry is all about, and to show how good questioning is not located within one academic discipline but is cress-disciplinary. #tlap
A2 4 me a barrier is the word “busy” How much do we as ts, ask of ss, just to appear/feel needed... stay busy. If we all stepped back to listen more instead of talk, we might see where/how/when/why to mentor, model and be more mindful. We are often our own barriers. #tlap
A3: My love of reading and books, I get so excited when students ask me for recommendations. It is a drop everything moment and I think it gets them excited too. #tlap
A2: I think my biggest barrier overall is time. I try to set short-term goals (and alarms) for myself every day to tackle #onesmallthing at a time. I also keep track of long-term goals in @GoogleKeep so I don’t forget! #TLAP
A2: Time is a big barrier for me. There never seems to be enough of it. One of my goals this year is to make the most of my time! Self-doubt can be a barrier too. It’s always good to take a risk and make changes! #tlap
A3: The ability to always relate what I teach, #busedu to students and make it exciting! Also, finding time to let students practice soft skills in a fun way! #tlap
A3: I try to bring my personality into the classroom. I am thinking of creating a class twitter page next year due to that being my ace. I also love music, so I may try to incorporate that as well. Ss need to see that teachers are human too. #tlap
A3: I love all the things. Harry Potter, superheroes, Pokémon, and I love finding out what my kids are into (this year it's been DogMan). If you can find a way to use their interests (plus your own) in a lesson, you've got them! Their faces when they realize it- the bet. #tlap
A3: I use my ace to build strong, authentic relationships with my students- which allows me to increase my impact & help my Ss connect to the learning on a deeper level. #tlap#thewildcard#BeTheWildCard#SetTheStageToEngage
A3: My ace is probably my passion an for making school fun and my ability to outwork others so it runs hand in hand with exactly what we want for our kids - Making school amazing and learning fun #tlap
A3 Put the focus on kids. Create learning adventures, create authentic experiences that break all barriers. Show kids, that excuses & limits can be overcome. Make it all about kindness, making a difference! Make it about celebrating! Be every child's ACE! #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A3 My ace is the ability to communicate Each day we are working together on some form of communication Its vital Ss have the verbal, written, & listening #tlap
A3 My Ace is adapting and trying anything new in technology. This year, we are new to GC, but I dove right in and love it. Love new apps and finding ways to integrate in a quality way. #tlap
A3: I play sports and roller skate. The Ss appreciate when I attend their events and when I relate Math topics to their interests as well as my own #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A3: I consider #gamification and #sketchnotes to be my aces bc they've helped me change my classroom into a more interactive and S centered environment. My sense of humor and ability to laugh at myself are also quite handy (like when I ripped my pants in class 😂) #tlap
My Ace is my love for making and tinkering and I bring that to my classes in weird ways, made an interactive name tag that asks Q's using a Microbit, Ss answer with button pushes, then I show how easy it is to code their own #tlap
A3: I have always loved hands-in learning. STEAM related activities, technology integration, and room transformations are my go-tos to bring a concept to life! I want to always make sure my students know "why" we are learning this! #tlap
Less comparison and more examining how each of us brings a different gift to education. TOGETHER we are rad and unstoppable. Our vulnerabilities are made okay though the support in our buildings and devising PLNs. #TLAP
A2 I have another barrier that troubles me. It is that I walk into the classroom and I feel like my hands are already tied behind my back when it comes to the tools that I need to teach 21st Century skills. #Tlap
A3: I always wanted to be a talk show host, treated my classroom like my live studio audience. Made it fun & entertaining #tlap#bethewildcard#setthestagetoengage
A2: The biggest barrier is those satisfied with the status quo. Status quo is not enough. Kids deserve for us to dream big and make school a place where they are breaking down the doors to get in! #PumpthePositive#ssdpride#warriorscreate#JoinTogetherJanuary#TLAP
A3: Having a variety of interests/hobbies helps me relate to students with different areas of interest. To the same regard, it shows students that you don’t have to be defined by a stereotype. #rockclimberandprogrammer#tlap
A3: My “ace” is always pushing the envelope with new curriculum and new ideas. Next year, my friend and I are developing a new course about the history and future of science. Pumped!
#tlap#bethewildcard
A3 I think my ace is my tenacity, I don't give up. If something isn't working I try it from a different angle. I don't let students give up either #tlap
A3: A willingness to try new things and find more effective and efficient methods to do so. Love that the classroom is an innovative space to try new things. #tlap
Put less on your to do list than you would like. Too many goals makes long work of everything.
Past that, make time to work hard, but make time to rest as well. #tlap#BeTheWildCard
A3: I like to think out of the box, and whole it does t always work- when it does it pays off in a big way for the kids! This year my big goal is to transform my room once, and next year two or more times- I just need to dive in! #tlap#BeTheWildCard#SetTheStageToEngage
My Ace is the ability to bring excitment into the classroom and building SOLID relationships. #TLAP I am not a good singer or dancer but once you have a solid relationship, Ss can careless how you sign. It is just doing it that matters.
A3: Whole Brain Teaching strategies and my effort are my "aces". Ss know I care for them and my role in their lives, while maintaining high expectations and not settling. #tlap
Personal Connections. I find away to connect with not only my students, but all students. The relationships and trust I form allows me to use Ss funds of knowledge and create a safe, fun, and engaging small group classroom. #tlap
A2 Overcoming "I can't" requires building opportunities for Ts to take safe risks and then celebrate the risk taking. Leaving the lifeguard chair and getting in the water.
