#edprep Archive
#edprep chat occurs on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7CST. This chat has a focus on those individualls training to become educators.
Tuesday December 13, 2016
8:00 PM EST
posickj
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Dec 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hey, Eric! Great to see you tonight. This is Jay, principal from Merton, WI, joining
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tonight. Get ready to reflect!
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Please remember to use the Q1/A1 format for answers so the convo is easy to follow.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q1 As the calendar year comes to an end, which aspects will you reflect on to improve for next semester?
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EduGladiators
Dec 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1 I'm always working on relationships, and I need to be better at providing feedback.
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DebbieHurtado
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Oops! Aspects?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1: I want to know more about how to know if I have been effective. How do you do that
@posickj
?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Sam Wallace here! Popping in and out for the first fee questions! Looking forward to everything!
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
What things do you reflect on for improvement?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
I have a great idea for feedback. Coaches have iPads and we digitally drop a note any time we visit a class. Works nicely!
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1 I'm always working on relationships, and I need to be better at providing feedback.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
How are you going to relfect
@Samuel_Wallace2
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Sam Wallace here! Popping in and out for the first fee questions! Looking forward to everything!
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
I'm fortunate to work with a staff that is honest with me and makes me want to be better.
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DebbieHurtado
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1. Want to be effective so look for those results. Want to see smiles when kids walk in and out so look for that, too.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
I do something similar to that with Google docs, but I don't do it consistently enough.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: I am fortunate to have a supervisor that includes a lot of relfection in our conversations. We reflect a lot througout the year.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
I found this for leaders to encourage refpection ASCD article fostering reflection
https://t.co/a7rPYaXEGs
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
I found this article for leaders to encourage refelction ASCD article fostering reflection
https://t.co/a7rPYaXEGs
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: After reflecting, what is one goal you have for school next year?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 I am definitely going to work on being more consistent with my Ss each day, as well as providing meaningful feedback
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
The value of self reflection:
https://t.co/Odt3FsbN9z
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
What ideas do you have
@Samuel_Wallace2
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 I am definitely going to work on being more consistent with my Ss each day, as well as providing meaningful feedback
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2 Developing a school improvement plan that provides support for all students and staff.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: After reflecting, what is one goal you have for school next year?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 I am looking forward to building deeper relationships with Ss and making a point to get out of the classroom to see them as well
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
Sound like a lot of work. Do you have a committee for that? =)
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2 Developing a school improvement plan that provides support for all students and staff.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: After reflecting, what is one goal you have for school next year?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
More consistent in my expectations, class procedures, feedback and management
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
That is a great way to build those connections. I have also found having convos with Ss that have nothing to do with content
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 I am looking forward to building deeper relationships with Ss and making a point to get out of the classroom to see them as well
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
We have a School Improvement Team filled with awesome volunteers. They want success for all of our kids!
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
Takes practice, but it gets easier
@Samuel_Wallace2
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
More consistent in my expectations, class procedures, feedback and management
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
I have two full days of strategic planning for the district coming up. I look forward to helping to share my distirct.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
We have a School Improvement Team filled with awesome volunteers. They want success for all of our kids!
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Had a great chat with a middle school T in our district and we chatted about this exact topic! So helpful & supportive
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
Our Ss had a Chistmas Choir/Band concert last week and it was awesome to chat with them about it the next day
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
Here are some characteristcs of a reflective T.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
Who's involved in district strategic planning?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
Every educational stakeholder in the community: parents, students, teachers, admin, Super, business leaders...
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
Who's involved in district strategic planning?
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
That's a great group. I hope all have a chance to share their voice and ideas. I've had issues in past districts with this.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q3 What is one thing you wish you could have a "redo" on in school? What would you do differently?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: this is difficult for me, I wish I could have had a different start to my year. I felt I was not rested from the summer.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q3 What is one thing you wish you could have a "redo" on in school? What would you do differently?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 I wish I had a 2nd chance to provide verbal feedback to Ss in class. Sometimes it doesn't come out how I want it to
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
Can you elaborate
@Samuel_Wallace2
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 I wish I had a 2nd chance to provide verbal feedback to Ss in class. Sometimes it doesn't come out how I want it to
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3 I'd love to go back to start the year with our 5th graders to get to know them more quickly.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
Whether it's 1v1 or to a group, I want to make sure I'm encouraging/constructive/individualized & I know I can do better
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
I see, sometimes that is hard. It becomes easier when you get to know your Ss as individuals. Find out what they enjoy.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
Whether it's 1v1 or to a group, I want to make sure I'm encouraging/constructive/individualized & I know I can do better
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
Did you have a lot of new 5th grade Ss
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3 I'd love to go back to start the year with our 5th graders to get to know them more quickly.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
I would encourage you to find ways to sit with your students in class and outside.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
Most definitely, thank you for the advice; I love learning with my Ss as much as I can
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
5th grade is the first grade in our school. Our 8th graders were mentors, but I need to do more with them next year.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
On that note, have you tried having lunch with your kids? Some Ts would disagree but kids see you differently when you eat with them
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
I would encourage you to find ways to sit with your students in class and outside.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
I miss being
@mertonint
when the staff would meet the Ss outside before school, it was an awesome start to the day
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
I'm in the cafeteria and at recess with our students every day. I need to interact more with them.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
I have made it to a few lunch tables but definitely need to get out and do it more
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Q4: What is one triumph that you would like to share? How did it come about?
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
We do that a lot more in the Spring and Fall. This week is tough with wind chills below zero.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Oh, I see, here in TX we have K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. I was wondering...
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
5th grade is the first grade in our school. Our 8th graders were mentors, but I need to do more with them next year.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Understandable. Thanks for setting a great example, would love to do that in some way at my school
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
A4 Our Veterans' Day celebration run almost entirely by our students. Still getting than yous from those who attended.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Q4: What is one triumph that you would like to share? How did it come about?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
Do you have a stage in your cafe? We got a huge jump roap out during lunc. Ts and Ss would jump together. It was AWESOME!
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
I'm in the cafeteria and at recess with our students every day. I need to interact more with them.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
No stage. Our commons is also our cafeteria. We may need to try a jump rope once the temperature is above 10 degrees.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
A4 Student said "Today was awesome, it felt productive & relevant" after a World History class which the Ss led a class discussion
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
We would also have faculty sponsored Ss performances If a Ss was able to get a Ts sponsor to make sure it was appropriate they could
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
No, do it inside.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
No stage. Our commons is also our cafeteria. We may need to try a jump rope once the temperature is above 10 degrees.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
We do have a gym to try it out in.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
A5: I was able to present at a regional conference, attain Google level 2 cert., and begin my doctorate. All this from love/support
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posickj
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Dec 13 @ 8:43 PM EST
Q5 Once you have a goal, how do you keep yourself accountable to it?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5 I tell it to me mentor, my close friends, family etc anyone to remind me, encourage me & keep me motivated
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posickj
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Dec 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5 Share the goal with family and friends and they'll hold you accountable. A goal without a plan and support is just a dream.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5:
@passion_planner
definitely helps me stay focused on my short/long term goals.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
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, how funny that you menion that
@posickj
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chapadance
Dec 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
@erod129
same exact wish I have. When we are not mentally ready it effects our classrooms greatly.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: this is difficult for me, I wish I could have had a different start to my year. I felt I was not rested from the summer.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q3 What is one thing you wish you could have a "redo" on in school? What would you do differently?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:47 PM EST
My wife and I were stressing out becasue she was looking for a new position. It was bad. I was not able to rest at all.
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chapadance
Dec 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
@erod129
same exact wish I have. When we are not mentally ready it effects our classrooms greatly.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: this is difficult for me, I wish I could have had a different start to my year. I felt I was not rested from the summer.
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posickj
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Dec 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
Q3 What is one thing you wish you could have a "redo" on in school? What would you do differently?
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erod129
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Dec 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
The teaching channel video
https://t.co/VhcXoKhJq4
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q6: Which topics would you like to discuss in 2017?
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chapadance
Dec 13 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5:I deliberately found a way to incorporate my goals into my lesson plans this year, so far it has helped with keeping accountable.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:52 PM EST
Wow
@chapadance
, I would love to know more!
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chapadance
Dec 13 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5:I deliberately found a way to incorporate my goals into my lesson plans this year, so far it has helped with keeping accountable.
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Our next chat is January 10th due to Winter Break. How about reestablishing communication with families?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q6: Which topics would you like to discuss in 2017?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Relationship building, classroom management & how to introduce other subjects into my current curriculum
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posickj
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Dec 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
I like those, Sam.
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ProfGeorgeEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Tyler from MI joining very late! Prof of Ed Tech and Social Studies Methods. How is everyone?
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erod129
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Dec 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
I like that idea
@posickj
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Our next chat is January 10th due to Winter Break. How about reestablishing communication with families?
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q6: Which topics would you like to discuss in 2017?
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Thanks! One of my goals is to make SS more inter disciplinary to engage more Ss across different subject areas
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
All good stuff
@Samuel_Wallace2
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 Relationship building, classroom management & how to introduce other subjects into my current curriculum
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posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:55 PM EST
Hey, Tyler. Better late than never. Staying warm and enjoying our chat.
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erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:55 PM EST
Very well
@ProfGeorgeEdu
how about you?
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ProfGeorgeEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Tyler from MI joining very late! Prof of Ed Tech and Social Studies Methods. How is everyone?
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ProfGeorgeEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:56 PM EST
Living the dream and planning my new course for next semester!
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ProfGeorgeEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
A6) I would actually be interested in having my
#EdTech
class lead a
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chat on tech in the classroom. Wouldn't be till later on
erod129
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:58 PM EST
I am sure that
@Samuel_Wallace2
@posickj
and I would be totally up for that!
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ProfGeorgeEdu
Dec 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
A6) I would actually be interested in having my
#EdTech
class lead a
#edprep
chat on tech in the classroom. Wouldn't be till later on
posickj
- Moderator
Dec 13 @ 8:58 PM EST
You pick the date & topic &
@erod129
,
@Samuel_Wallace2
, and I will make it work. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
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Samuel_Wallace2
Dec 13 @ 8:58 PM EST
@ProfGeorgeEdu
Sounds like an amazing idea!
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