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rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #BSD7chat! Please introduce yourself! @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/53f5ObWjER

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #BSD7chat! Please introduce yourself! @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/tWFV36kwYU

MrHagemeister Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Sorry #bsd7chat I'm going to have to miss the chat tonight. My wife just defended her thesis and is now Dr. McMilin. Out celebrating!

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Congrats to Dr. McMilin! That is AWESOME! A good reason to miss #BSD7chat. You get one free pass. :) https://t.co/ExMleM2LhM

MrHagemeister Sep 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Sorry #bsd7chat I'm going to have to miss the chat tonight. My wife just defended her thesis and is now Dr. McMilin. Out celebrating!

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Erin, 4th grade teacher at Emily Dickinson! #bsd7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hello! Adrian, Principal at Irving #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi #BSD7chat! Rachel, curriculum specialist at the Willson. Glad to be here!

MTTeacherCoach Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Anne, 7th grade CJMS #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT Yay! Hello friend! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@erniem04 Yeah, Erin is here! How was summer?! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach ANNE! The #growthmindset guru. :) Glad you're here. #BSD7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@rachelmarker It was full of travels and 2-year-old snuggles! The best! #bsd7chat

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q1: Here's the first question! { Reply with the "A1" format } #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/wSoHlEx0ui

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Hello friend! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Q1: Here's the first question! { Reply with the "A1" format } #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/JVSmUMEG1f

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@erniem04 the BEST is right! #BSD7chat

MTTeacherCoach Sep 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A1: Today I asked them to finish... "what I wish my teachers knew..." very insightful! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach Love this. Just read a recent article abt this very thing! Powerful. #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1: Make connections, ask questions, listen, truly care about each individual S... #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1 I started every day with a morning meeting. Greeting > Shareout > team-building activity. Great time to connect. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT Asking Qs and listening is so key. Ss know when we're being genuine. #BSD7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@golliharsclass from Texas 4th Grade #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@golliharsclass Welcome! So glad you're joining us in MT! Q1 is: How do you connect w students + build positive class/school cmty? #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@rachelmarker So true. We need to be mindful of what we do and say around them! #bsd7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: smiling at the door and hugs in the morning, making myself look like a dork so they feel comfortable with silliness & risks. #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1) I connect by greeting them by name each day. Doing community circle each morning. #BSD7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: let them know the trials & tribulations I've been through & how w/ the help of some great teachers, I made it to help them. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@erniem04 Love all of that, Erin. Breaking down the barriers and making everyone comfortable. #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach Shared this article with our Ts. So powerful and insightful! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@golliharsclass You show them you're HUMAN! Wow. Great way to connect. #BSD7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Courtney here. I teach K Wa #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT @MTTeacherCoach I loved it too. Let's drop the link in here! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Rachel, K teacher at Emily Dickinson! A1 Like Rachel, I start each day with a Morning Meeting! #bsd7chat

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q2: How do you connect with families? >> Take time to reply to others << #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/FzaBjvFCYv

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q2: How do you connect with families? >> Take time to reply to others << #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/fGKR1XMWjo

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@406Teaching RACHEL is in the house!!! Woot! SO glad you're jumping in! I would love being in your kinder class :) #BSD7chat

BHSInstruction Sep 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@BSD7chat #bsd7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister @BHSInstruction

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@St006C Thanks for joining us, Courtney! Excited I get to chat with you two night running! #BSD7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2) I am using Remind this year. #BSD7chat Use newsletter, website, phone, email, connect w/ Ps at pickup time

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@BHSInstruction @BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister Hi Perri! Fun that you're here! #BSD7chat

MTTeacherCoach Sep 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: Hard with over 100 students! Rely mostly on email & GC.. need to improve! #bsd7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: e-mail newsletters, Remind app, class website in the works, parent questionnaire where they can share what they love Ss. #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@rachelmarker thanks! I really need this chat topic tonight. I have 28 Ss and am struggling w/ this. Day 2... #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@St006C Remind is an awesome tool! 1-way text reminders for parents. Keep an eye out for a #BSD7chat remind invite in a little bit!

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: I use a variety of options - Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter, Website... #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@erniem04 I'm trying Remind for the first time. So far, I like! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Be Available. #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach True that this looks much diff in middle school. What abt a class blog? Separate blogs 4 each period? Or all one?#BSD7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: early in the year meeting, open house, @RemindHQ to communicate. @SmorePages newsletter Looking to try @Seesaw for portfolios #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 pt2: Have an open door policy. Meet parents when they drop off their kids and when they pick them up #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach GC= google chat? #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 "Parents as Partners" questionnaire in fall. Newsletters, website. I would do @seesaw now so Ps can interact w Ss lrng. #BSD7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@St006C It's pretty handy! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@St006C 28 is a lot. Is it an increase from last year? If you haven't checked out @seesaw I highly recommend. #BSD7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach AHHH...thanks! #BSD7chat

BZNBridget Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Hi- Bridget with BSD curric. A2:postcards home=always a hit! #bsd7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @MTTeacherCoach https://t.co/9GANU9REFP #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Multiple platforms is so great. One thing doesn't work for all Ps. Nice to offer options. #BSD7chat https://t.co/LNfSwYhKeW

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: I use a variety of options - Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter, Website... #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@406Teaching Nice. Just letting them know you're available to them is so impt. #BSD7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Yes! I had 22 last year. I will check out @Seesaw Thanks #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Hey #BSD7chat check out this NYTimes article "What Kids Wish Their Teacher Knew." Powerful. https://t.co/Tu12caTWyy

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @MTTeacherCoach https://t.co/9GANU9REFP #bsd7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@rachelmarker I like the interaction component w/ @seesaw I hope our Ts use it again this year. #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@golliharsclass I will share it in a few mins! Let me dig it up! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q3: Connecting with other Ts to grow our craft. #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/b4WA3jfjJd

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q3: Connecting with other Ts to grow our craft. #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/H4niy65A9R

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@golliharsclass @RemindHQ @SmorePages @Seesaw Oooh, I LOVE Smore. Super looking and easy to make electronic newsletter. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@St006C @MTTeacherCoach Google Classroom. :) #BSD7chat

MTTeacherCoach Sep 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Twitter! Facebook. I still like F2F the best! I'm old! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@BZNBridget Gah! You're here! Sorry I missed ya. Welcome! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Be Reflective and Reach Out. #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@rachelmarker I just learned how to embed google slides into my SWIFT site. So great and easy to use! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach F2F is the BEST. It's just hard to see all the peeps we want to in a day! #BSD7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: honestly our Planning Meetings are amazing. Blessed to have a good & vocal team. I love #twitterPD like these. Helps me focus #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: I use @twitter to connect with other admin around the world. It is great to work w/tweeps from diff. timezones :) #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach I think F2F is impt esp w/ Ps who speak little English #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@406Teaching Have any tips/tricks for reaching out + connecting with colleagues? #BSD7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: I've joined a 4th grade teacher's group on Facebook and follow teachers on Instagram. Lots of ideas! #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#BSD7chat RT Q3 please! Thanks.

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@St006C Sounds great! Don't know SWIFT. Have a link?! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@golliharsclass Having great planning mtgs is amazing. Happy you have that outlet! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Be willing to join a social media networks and participate in professional development opportunities. #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@rachelmarker SWIFT is the platform my dist uses for web site. https://t.co/mJj0SYvO8m #BSD7chat

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

#BSD7chat https://t.co/aqRftwNJQ2

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q3: Connecting with other Ts to grow our craft. #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/H4niy65A9R

engageSs Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister We've been using the app/online program BLOOMZ. It's been #awesome! #bsd7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3: Also making efforts to compliment coworkers on awesome things I notice them doing. I appreciate "kudos", so why not share? #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@406Teaching Got it. Twitter really is so powerful for connecting w Ts. Maybe I'll get you hooked this year. :) #BSD7chat

BHSInstruction Sep 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach A3: I'm with Anne. More F2F is my goal. Along with celebrating great things on Twitter #bsd7chat Brag about colleagues

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@engageSs @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister Cool, will have to check it out! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Also, keep your door open! #bsd7chat

BSD7chat Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Q4: What is something NEW you want to try this year? #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/1UTnxAceLi

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Q4: What is something NEW you want to try this year? #BSD7chat @AdrianAdvinMT @MrHagemeister https://t.co/ISwZ7SduVo

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@erniem04 So true! We have many Ts in our district doing awesome things - they should be recognized! #bsd7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@engageSs @rachelmarker @MrHagemeister Thanks - I'll have to check it out! #bsd7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: we started #TeamPlanning - great outlet, resources, ideas, #BSD7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3) Twitter, F2F with other Ts w/in my dist. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3 Thru @twitter I've made amazing connections. Working on #HyperDocs w @KarlyMoura in CA is highlight. Then we share w our Ts! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Great one. Who doesn't like to feel appreciated? #BSD7chat https://t.co/J5OkH6ADsI

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3: Also making efforts to compliment coworkers on awesome things I notice them doing. I appreciate "kudos", so why not share? #bsd7chat

MTTeacherCoach Sep 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: #hyperdocs! Hope @rachelmarker will be coaching me!!! #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 b) finding relevant Twitter hashtags help me connect w Ts who help me grow. #BSD7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: @Seesaw and green screen creations. I have my green screen up, just need to devote time to starting. @doinktweets #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach You KNOW it! They are awesome. For Ts AND for Ss. Let me know when you're ready! #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@BHSInstruction @MTTeacherCoach As Kid President says, SHARE THE AWESOME. We need to do more of that. #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: I plan on learning more with @voxer groups and plns. There is a certain TOSA in our district that keeps on pressuring me :) #bsd7chat

golliharsclass Sep 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: better planning with more rigor and quality questioning. I want to get better at my craft. #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@erniem04 @Seesaw @doinktweets YAY to both! Two amazing tools right there. WOOT! #BSD7chat

406Teaching Sep 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: Get my students outside and try not to put parameters on the classroom walls. #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4) This yr I will be trying Scratch Jr 4 coding platform. I want to use @Skype @GoogleForEdu more effectively #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@erniem04 @Seesaw @doinktweets Please share your creations with us :) #IRlearns #bsd7chat

sharedliteracy Sep 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Twitter #BSD7chat

BHSInstruction Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT @voxer I'd like to explore avoxer more. A certain TOSA showed a group of us but haven't explored more since ( : #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Want text reminders for #BSD7chat? Join our Remind group! Text @bsd7chat to 81010. You will be added to the group! https://t.co/zetWE2ZyIg

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4 I want to explore new ways to offer PD in our district. More self-directed. And I want to try badging! #BSD7chat https://t.co/AuIRpa4Vnv

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@rachelmarker I agree 100%! Use @participatelrn to see what chats are out there #bsd7chat

St006C Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4b) I applied to be the tech facilitator in my building. New leadership for me. #BSD7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

RT @AdrianAdvinMT @erniem04 @Seesaw @doinktweets Please share your creations with us :) #IRlearns #bsd7chat I will certainly try!

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@MTTeacherCoach Not stealing. BORROWING. And then you tweak and make your own the next time. :) #BSD7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@golliharsclass What great goals. Quality questioning is so powerful. I need to work on this too! #BSD7chat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@406Teaching I like this. We have so many opportunities for our Ss in this area - let's take advantage of it! #bsd7chat

erniem04 Sep 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@406Teaching so important! I forget the importance of getting outside sometimes as I get caught up in tech. #bsd7chat

rachelmarker - Moderator Sep 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@406Teaching Love it. Learning through inquiry and exploration outside the classroom. Lucky kids!! #BSD7chat