#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday December 20, 2016
8:30 PM EST
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
Good evening
#RuralEdChat
How is everyone doing tonight?
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
On behalf of our
#RuralEdChat
family,
@robinhosemann
@TG_Neil
@NataleeStotz
& I, welcome home to
#RuralEdChat
!
In reply to @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil, @nataleestotz
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
While I teach in a more urban area, I'm Southern born and bred! π Hope to join the convo tonight.
#ruraledchat
@TG_Neil
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
Tonight
#RuralEdChat
visits with the ghosts of the year past in βTwas the Chat Before Christmas.
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
Tonightβs
#RuralEdChat
chat will be archived and can be found at:
https://t.co/7k4LcBOrHA
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
Feel free. There's a little country in all of us. Welcome.
#RuralEdchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
Welcome to
#ruraledchat
! `
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @TG_Neil
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
I'll be tonight's
#RuralEdChat
holiday host, John Martin out of snowy Sandwich, NH. Have you been naughty or nice?
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
Hi
#RuralEdChat
! Happy to be joining from snowy Wisconsin.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
I think I'd qualify for nice...;-)
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You?
In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
If you're joining the elves on
#RuralEdChat
this evening, please say hello & share your favorite Christmas toy from your childhood.
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
Hi Sylvia. I began teaching in an urban environment. We are happy you are here for
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
Hey, Robin! You should make a snowman for me. :-)
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @robinhosemann
TeachHigh32
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
Chatting from TN!
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
Always a healthy mix of the two, John! :)
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
Perhaps a bit more naughty than nice this year! ;)
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In reply to @TG_Neil
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
I would like to say "nice" & I hope the character I've reflected agrees! π
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
MINIONS!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
A friend's dog make a dog snow angel today in our front yard. She loves the snow a *little* more than I do!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
Hi
#ruraledchat
im Sue joining in from Alaska! Hope to have more AK teachers join us in the new year! I'll do a twitter training!
In reply to @TG_Neil
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
G' evening
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
That will be wonderful!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu, @TG_Neil
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
So glad you are joining us again for
#ruraledchat
, Sue!
In reply to @spiraledu, @TG_Neil
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
Fav toy = Light Bright!
#ruraledchat
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
#ruraledchat
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
Awesome "seeing" you again ... we seem to walk in similar PLN circles! π
In reply to @spiraledu, @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
That's awesome! I would love to connect AK and FL in the new year.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
This was my favorite of all time. My dad gave it to me 35 years ago.
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Mine was a Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed bear. Carried that around for years!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
GraberSaltHawks
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Hello
#ruraledchat
I'm a PreK-6th grade principal from Kansas! Favorite gift was Pick-Up Sticks! Not anything I asked for, but loved!
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
If you're joining the elves on
#RuralEdChat
this evening, please say hello & share your favorite Christmas toy from your childhood.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Hey, Lisa! Glad you're here.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Oooh, that was a fun game!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @GraberSaltHawks
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Oh! Loved that! Seemed to spend hours with it creating different scenes.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
Welcome to
#RuralEdChat
Most of our favorite gifts were the ones we didn't know we wanted. :-)
In reply to @GraberSaltHawks
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
Hey Tammy! GOod to c u, too! I never seem to catch up with you
#ruraledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q1: Confession time! What is one thing from 2016 that *might*put you on the *Naughty* list?
TeachHigh32
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
Mine was a My Real Baby
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SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
Favorite games ... I remember playing checkers with my dad & uncle (uncle was a master player)
#ruraledchat
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
Hello
#ruraledchat
I'm a PreK-6th grade principal from KS! Favorite gift was Pick-Up Sticks! Using my personal account now π
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
me, too! Just looked. The one like I had is "vintage" & $60. Might get 1 for my class. Create messages each day
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
Kelley! I've missed you, how have you been? Glad to have you on
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @mccall_kelley
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
there's something really meditative about working with light and color. Love the idea!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1 spending too much time at work & not enough time at home π (2 tchrs on maternity leave in my dept)
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q1: Confession time! What is one thing from 2016 that *might*put you on the *Naughty* list?
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1: I plead the 5th!
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BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
Yes! New ones are from $20-30. Not too bed to use over and over again.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
That makes things challenging for sure!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
LOL!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @BrookinsBits
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
crazy! But good!! Missed you friend!!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
A1: Don't look at my laundry room. You'll know the answer. LOL
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A1: Hmm, I think I've been pushing change a bit too hard for some folks. Getting out too far ahead.
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
Yes! But they return at the new year ... in so thankful! π
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
That makes things challenging for sure!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:44 PM EST
A1: too much worry and not enough action at times
#ruraledchat
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:44 PM EST
I used up the laminator paper :( I didn't realize it was the last of it & it's hard to get out here
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
Isn't that the very definition of change tho Pushing ahead to new horizons?So essential even if it is uncomfortable
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
Oh no!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:46 PM EST
A1: I tend to go rogue when I shouldn't
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:46 PM EST
True, but I should've done a better job of building a bridge for my learning community.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @robinhosemann
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:46 PM EST
SIL lives in Delta Junction. Seems EVERYTHING is hard to get during winter there
#ruraledchat
In reply to @spiraledu, @edventures
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:46 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Yes! There are so many great people to connect to & so many interesting topics! Want to learn it all!!
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @TG_Neil
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
A1 Not following the curriculum to the letter..opps!
#RuralEdChat
TeachHigh32
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
A1: making schedules and decisions w/o consulting Ts! π³
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
thank goodness!! :)
#ruraledchat
In reply to @jcd118
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
That doesn't necessarily put you on the naughty list. :-)
#RuralEdChat
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
A1 Not following the curriculum to the letter..opps!
#RuralEdChat
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
that's naughty?
#ruraledchat
In reply to @mccall_kelley
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
lol GMTA
#ruraledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
Isn't that what great tchrs do? They adjust curriculum to meet needs of students. π
#RuralEdChat
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
A1 Not following the curriculum to the letter..opps!
#RuralEdChat
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
exactly. All curriculum might not fit all Ss
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
Sounds like we've got a group of "scoundrels" here that like to go off script for their kids!
#RuralEdChat
Awesome!
EduGladiators
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
βοΈ
#EduGladiators
returns Jan! Stay connected: YouTube, IG, G+, FB:
https://t.co/LGCwEkKHR8
#sdedchat
#TnEdChat
#RuralEdChat
#scichat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: We've covered naughty, so what is one thing from 2016 that would put you on the *Nice* list?
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
I think it depends on who you ask lol !
#ruraledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
BrookinsBits
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
A2: Bit my tongue a lot this year
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
@mccall_kelley
@TG_Neil
I love being a rogue!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @mccall_kelley, @TG_Neil
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
depends on who you ask!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @jcd118
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
our district is strict when it comes to reading. I follow script but jazz it up using movement & funny voices
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
Reach back! You have been officially given a pass by the
#ruraledchat
community. Change is tough &messy. Seldom linear, right?
In reply to @edventures
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Helped students see they are worthwhile
In reply to @edventures
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A2 according to my Ss not following curriculum lol. Double edged sword here.
#RuralEdChat
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A2 Allowing my tchrs on maternity leave to enjoy their new babies without worrying about their classrooms ππ
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: We've covered naughty, so what is one thing from 2016 that would put you on the *Nice* list?
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A2: Adding AP Comp. Sci Principles to my schedule. I'm so excited to see how my Ss do.
#RuralEdChat
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A2: I did a 12 days of Christmas for my staff!
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: We've covered naughty, so what is one thing from 2016 that would put you on the *Nice* list?
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
True that. Though looking ahead to next year, my change may have been a ripple compared to that wave!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @robinhosemann
TeachHigh32
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
A2: learning to coach instead of give advice!
#ruraledchat
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
#ruraledchat
I stepped up to be union president & have been mediating some disagreements. Help everyone communicate :)
In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
That is everything. Thank you!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @CaseyJ_edu
ConsultJodi
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
On my way from a school visit, I snooped around a the 'rhood. I was told "Don't go down the hallway, there is a dead person."
#ruraledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
Most definitely! If anyone can build the bridge, you can.
@edventures
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @edventures
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
Reach back! You have been officially given a pass by the
#ruraledchat
community. Change is tough &messy. Seldom linear, right?
In reply to @edventures
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
@edventures
What were your 12 days?
#RuralEdChat
Please share! π
In reply to @mccall_kelley, @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
@robinhosemann
@TG_Neil
Thanks friends!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @robinhosemann, @TG_Neil
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
That was me last year! I just wish I could have taken a longer leave ! Need longer
#paidleave
In reply to @SylviaEllison
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
A2 enhanced my PLN and collaborated w educators globally. Lots of give & take
#RuralEdChat
iPublicPolicy
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
Who dislikes change the most in education? parents, teachers, students, teachers union, politicians
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann, @edventures
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
#ruraledchat
As a mother of 4, I believe in that time ... Sts deserve quality instruction, the initial weeks are priceless!
In reply to @spiraledu
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
https://t.co/AsJweqQsMa
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @edventures
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
I literally got 24 days & we don't live near hospital so I had to fly out 4 weeks before due date
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
Holy adventures Batman!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu, @SylviaEllison
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
Initial weeks with your baby are priceless (curse of 144 characters π)
#RuralEdChat
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
#ruraledchat
As a mother of 4, I believe in that time ... Sts deserve quality instruction, the initial weeks are priceless!
In reply to @spiraledu
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
I think everyone deals w/it according to own experience. Hopefully folks can grow together. Powerful
#ruraledchat
In reply to @iPublicPolicy, @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
Channeling The Sound of Music for our next
#ruraledchat
question!
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
I need a βΉοΈ for that ... mothers deserve more ... it pays off when our own children become students
#ruraledchat
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
I literally got 24 days & we don't live near hospital so I had to fly out 4 weeks before due date
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:00 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: What is one of your *Favorite Things* from 2016?
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:01 PM EST
my oldest came early & I got to experience Medical evacuation!
#ruraledchat
I'm done having babies now!
In reply to @edventures, @SylviaEllison
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:01 PM EST
Meeting folks at
@EdCampTampaBay
@EdcampNABSE
... my admin and coach colleagues as well
@SHS_Literacy
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @EdCampTampaBay, @EdcampNABSE, @SHS_Literacy
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:00 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: What is one of your *Favorite Things* from 2016?
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 9:02 PM EST
A3 expanding
#geniushour
new PBL stuff
#bloxels
#mysteryskype
#breakoutedu
all promoting lifeskills & Ss engagement.
#RuralEdChat
TeachHigh32
Dec 20 @ 9:02 PM EST
A3: my new position as an instructional coach
#ruraledchat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:03 PM EST
A3 Watching the students take ownership for the makerspace in our library.
#ruraledchat
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:03 PM EST
A3: Meeting the ladies who helped us start the
#momsasprincipals
voxer group &blog. It's been a lifeline for this admin
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:00 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: What is one of your *Favorite Things* from 2016?
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:03 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Discovering Katherine Cramer's work on rural politics
In reply to @edventures
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
A3: All the Edcamps and meeting everyone that loves education.
#RuralEdChat
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
My 2 year old watching
@WheelofFortune
& shouting out letters
#ruraledchat
my 1 year old now walking & playing with him
In reply to @edventures, @WheelofFortune
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
do you have some links to share with our
#ruraledchat
community?
In reply to @CaseyJ_edu, @edventures
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Makerspaces and rural entrepenuralship!
In reply to @robinhosemann
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
I'd love to do that someday!
#ruraledchat
did you have to get extra cert for that?
In reply to @TeachHigh32
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:04 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A3: Our new puppy!
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:05 PM EST
https://t.co/gp39cy2Fnr
#ruraledchat
In reply to @robinhosemann, @edventures
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:05 PM EST
What a pup! Love that you have a new family member. So many good times ahead.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:05 PM EST
A3: Also seeing old friends and making new friends at Podstock!
#ruraledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
A3: Also very proud of the book that's coming out next week.
#EduMatch
#RuralEdChat
ConsultJodi
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
Dogs are awesome.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
#Podstock
is always an incredible experience!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @mccall_kelley
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Entrepaneurship is SO essentual for rural S since there are limited jobs if they want to stay here
In reply to @CaseyJ_edu, @robinhosemann
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
look at those ears! Adorable
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:07 PM EST
thank you! It was a lot of work, but worth it to be able to serve those who serve our kids!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @StantonAlana
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:07 PM EST
@TG_Neil
... author in our midst!!! So many great names ... will add to my list π
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:06 PM EST
A3: Also very proud of the book that's coming out next week.
#EduMatch
#RuralEdChat
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:08 PM EST
#ruraledchat
We need start up spaces for students to grow businesses!
In reply to @spiraledu, @robinhosemann
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:08 PM EST
Thank you. Print copies will be available in January. :-)
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 9:08 PM EST
- ignorance, but what is
#podstock
?
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures, @mccall_kelley
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:09 PM EST
#ruraledchat
Rural principals are the utility all stars worth weight in gold!
In reply to @mccall_kelley, @StantonAlana
nick_schumacher
Dec 20 @ 9:09 PM EST
A3. I was blessed to harvest a moose. We were able to use the moose as part of a village science class.
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:09 PM EST
Only the best little education conference around! Happens mid-July every year in Wichita, KS.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jcd118, @mccall_kelley
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:10 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4: If you asked Santa for one thing that would make your life, or the life of your students/staff easier, what would it be?
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:11 PM EST
A4 Peace & harmony ... we all want the same things for Sts ... let's share and work together to achieve more
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:10 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4: If you asked Santa for one thing that would make your life, or the life of your students/staff easier, what would it be?
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:11 PM EST
A4 I'd ask for deep listening beyond sound bites & quick conversations.Get back to humaning in this work by hearing each other
#ruraledchat
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:11 PM EST
what a great PBL opportunity & such valuable life skills!
#ruraledchat
we did the same with salmon filleting.
In reply to @nick_schumacher
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:11 PM EST
Q4: For our state to fund schools. It's a constitutional right in KS...but we can't get it right.
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:10 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4: If you asked Santa for one thing that would make your life, or the life of your students/staff easier, what would it be?
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 9:12 PM EST
A4 to embrace change & realize it's ok to be messy & fail but learn from it
#RuralEdChat
nick_schumacher
Dec 20 @ 9:12 PM EST
A4. I would ask for better internet access for our students. There is so much more we could be doing with tehnology
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:13 PM EST
@robinhosemann
May it be!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @robinhosemann
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:14 PM EST
A4: I want it all! Give me all the tech!
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:15 PM EST
LOL!
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In reply to @TG_Neil
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
Go big or go home, Santa!!
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In reply to @TG_Neil
jcd118
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
love that answer! Go get um!
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In reply to @TG_Neil
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
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A4: I'd love just a wee bit of time to do some research & development with my DoIT team.
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
A4: For me...I want an apple watch π
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CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
Hazzah! Kelly, you called it!
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In reply to @mccall_kelley
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:18 PM EST
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1) Federal funding for rural schools improve 2) Chrome notebooks for the True North Collaborate
@CASDA_NY
(ADK NY)
In reply to @edventures, @CASDA_NY
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:19 PM EST
I know! It's frustrating our laptops are so old, we can't connect!
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heard GCI is laying new cable!
In reply to @nick_schumacher
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:19 PM EST
Time is on my list, too. Just a few more hours each day and I'd be good.
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In reply to @edventures
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:19 PM EST
@AppleEDU
Send
@mccall_kelly
an apple watch as your
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principal of the year please!!!!
In reply to @AppleEDU, @mccall_kelly
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:16 PM EST
A4: For me...I want an apple watch π
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:20 PM EST
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Q5: In the spirit of sharing, tell us about one of your favorite holiday stories, memories, tales or tunes.
spiraledu
Dec 20 @ 9:21 PM EST
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I worry about equity in funding a lot. Charters won't help rural students. Need more funds put aside to help
In reply to @CaseyJ_edu
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:21 PM EST
A5 Favorite memories: caroling with students at local nursing homes & assisted living centers. Joy on residents' faces.
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ConsultJodi
Dec 20 @ 9:22 PM EST
Federal funding is going to die. That's my belief, and I am sticking to it.
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In reply to @CaseyJ_edu, @edventures, @CASDA_NY
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:22 PM EST
A5 For the past 8-9 yrs, we've gone Christmas caroling ... tomorrow night is this year ... we also celebrate as a family
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:20 PM EST
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Q5: In the spirit of sharing, tell us about one of your favorite holiday stories, memories, tales or tunes.
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:22 PM EST
Investment is key. It will result in great gains for all. Extremely important going forward.
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In reply to @spiraledu, @CaseyJ_edu
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:22 PM EST
Feel like the kid who got kept in for recess to finish work & got out just as the bell rings. Missed
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but lessons are prepped
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:22 PM EST
A5: I love our traditions.
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SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:23 PM EST
A5.2 I also started sending New Years cards as I couldn't seem to get it all together for Christmas cards π
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:24 PM EST
Love the analogy, Natalee, but happy you are prepped for tomorrow.
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In reply to @nataleestotz
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:24 PM EST
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A5: Movie-White Christmas (military theme), Song-Count Your Blessings, food-hot chocolate & gingersnaps, and lots of snow!
mccall_kelley
Dec 20 @ 9:25 PM EST
A5: I love listening to Christmas music on Christmas Eve. Oh! And going to the movies with my husband & kids on ChristmasDay
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:20 PM EST
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Q5: In the spirit of sharing, tell us about one of your favorite holiday stories, memories, tales or tunes.
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:25 PM EST
snowshoeing tomorrow with my son's class. Embracing the powder! Lvoe that movie!
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In reply to @edventures
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:25 PM EST
A5: reading, giving books, reading.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:25 PM EST
Christmas movies all week long.
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:25 PM EST
Too fun! What will you see this year?
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In reply to @mccall_kelley
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:26 PM EST
That sounds like fun!
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In reply to @robinhosemann
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:26 PM EST
all the extra quiet reading moments. Tree lights nearby. Love it!
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In reply to @nataleestotz
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:26 PM EST
It's fun to learn about everyone's traditions!
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edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:27 PM EST
To our friends old & new, thank you for being an important part of our learning family! Have a safe & happy holiday season!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:27 PM EST
Our next
#RuralEdChat
will be on January 3rd. See you in the new year!
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:27 PM EST
well, without the tree or lights, but yeah. (We don't get a tree or decorate)
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In reply to @robinhosemann
edventures
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:28 PM EST
Thank you all for a terrific 2016!
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will be off next week but we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:28 PM EST
understood. I think this may be our last year for the big tree. Lights are hard to part with in this season.
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In reply to @nataleestotz
SylviaEllison
Dec 20 @ 9:28 PM EST
Thanks all ... Merry Christmas !! π
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nataleestotz
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 9:29 PM EST
I used to at least do window candles, but with the kitties, not anymore!
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In reply to @robinhosemann
CaseyJ_edu
Dec 20 @ 9:30 PM EST
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The Polish participate in Wigilia
https://t.co/AQxKHXW133
#POLISH
#ampol
In reply to @edventures
