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hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Welcome to #OrEdChat!! Please introduce yourself!

azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:32 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Karen from AZ

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hi #OrEdChat! Dianne 4/5 T from Simi, Ca

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:32 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Good evening PLN peeps. KathiSue, retired MS Principal and Tech Teacher in Oregon.

MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Lauren, K-4 Rdg T from STL, MO, rooting on m STL Cardinals while I #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Getting started right away! Lot's to chat about! Here's Q1 #OrEdChat!

lmhawkhill Apr 2 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Lenette from Louisiana joining in! #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Hello! I made it :) Karen Foley I teach K. From Ellensburg, WA #oredchat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Rylee, middle school #sped in Valdez, AK love this chat #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Shawna from Arizona! I'm a PreK kindergarten readiness educator!!! #OrEdChat

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kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:35 PM EDT

#oredchat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1 ooh, I feel like I kind of get this look everyday! I usually play it off with humor then ask how I can help clarify #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1: been getting that look a lot. Coworkers think I'm weird with my teaching style #OrEdChat

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KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1: Last Friday, when I was in Google Hangouts with a S. I tried to explain the concept in a different way. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Getting started right away! Lot's to chat about! Here's Q1 #OrEdChat!

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A1: Anytime I talk at a staff meeting 😂#oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Getting started right away! Lot's to chat about! Here's Q1 #OrEdChat!

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: I'm taking 30 3rd graders snowshoeing at Crater Lake tomorrow! Lots of alien looks...but I'm doing it anyway!! Can't wait! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Getting started right away! Lot's to chat about! Here's Q1 #OrEdChat!

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Fun! We do a lot of snowshoeing here too! #OrEdChat

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: When told S he didn't have 2 ask 2 get pencil in backpack outside classrm, want permission 4 everything, we laughed 2gether #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

I tend to respond this way, in my head though #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Jamie from NMHS, ELA teacher, whew! Made it! :-) ♡

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

OH yes that too #OrEdChat

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azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

I think it is just about anytime I need to Launch the next big thing :) #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Hi Jamie... #Oredchat

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:38 PM EDT

True, that look doesn't have to come from Ss, other Ts can see innovation as alien #Oredchat

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tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A1: Alien look happens on the daily! lol! #badgeofhonor #oredchat

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:39 PM EDT

How cool! Love field trips. Not everyone does.Did them as a sub too! #Oredchat

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KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1: Also got it from my son, the Math T, the other day when I asked if he had read the book. #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Everyday #OrEdChat

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hoppyje Apr 2 @ 11:40 PM EDT

#EDU3161 What are effective ways in preparing your students for yearly testing? #OREdChat

karentheilen Apr 2 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1. Hi, Karen from Antelope Valley jr. high teachr of ELA/SocSt. I got the look last week, when I realized I knew Tech better #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1:...Pretty much every time I talk in my PLC...lol

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Hi #Oredchat! Great to see you all! Tisha HS Culinary & Discovery Lead, Medford, OR

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

👏👏 #truth it is a #badgeofhonor #oredchat

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giveawaysprout Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1:...Pretty much every time I talk in my PLC...lol

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Q2 is here already! What is a battle you've faced lately? How can we support you? #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:42 PM EDT

Oh my, that's me too...so should be happening tomorrow :) #oredchat

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MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:42 PM EDT

I love this question. We are stronger together. #Oredchat

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KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: I have online Ss who are behind in the schedule. I need to address how to motivate them better. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Q2 is here already! What is a battle you've faced lately? How can we support you? #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Hi Karen! I am from the AV. Grew up in Palmdale. #OrEdChat

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azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Q2 I think the battle is the state of teaching in AZ support are T chats like this and ppl like all of you #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: Thankfully can't think of one for myself, supporting others as they need it #Oredchat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2 Oh man, my 8th graders are so checked out of math right now. spring fever, 8th grade-itous if that's a thing ha! #OrEdChat

karentheilen Apr 2 @ 11:44 PM EDT

I'm excited to have Google Classroom up finally! IT person was slow to share PW to get registered. Any insights? #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:44 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2: I'd like to really backward plan with my PLC...I'm going to have to be kind and strong...subtle and aggressive...;-)

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:44 PM EDT

You are going to love it. #OrEdChat

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:45 PM EDT

I'm battling other Ts who think I should spend more time prepping kids for the test. Nope sorry...we've got better things to do! #OrEdChat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A2: Battling the stress of quarter grades approaching! Got to keep things in perspective! Keeping the joy! #oredchat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:46 PM EDT

word. #OrEdChat

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kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A2: Trying to get staff to see value in Tw and #Seesaw #oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:47 PM EDT

I help you take more time for yourself, if you need it. Coffee break!!! #OrEdChat

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Q3 coming at ya! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A2: Balance. Which leadership roles to say yes to, and which ones to say no to. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Q2 is here already! What is a battle you've faced lately? How can we support you? #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A2: My team has shyed away from me b/c I now wear a lab coat and play with my kids. It's hard to be alone though #OrEdChat

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LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:48 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1again: when I say I'm excited for school tomorrow ;-) ♡

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:49 PM EDT

Gamechanger! Almost paperless since I started w/it. Always check how you give Ss access work b4 assign, can't change afterward #OrEdChat

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ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:49 PM EDT

I'm battling a parent who thinks relationship is the problem not learning problem is the problem. Prayers accepted. #oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A3: Continue to give support in the many chats available. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Q3 coming at ya! #OrEdChat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3: Give lots of encouragement! Show appreciation! Smile! Laugh! Have fun! #oredchat

LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A2. To me the biggest battle in education today is The Changing Digital Divide. How do we connect educators? #OrEdChat

azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Q3 Attitude is everything we need to stay UP for kids and colleagues #oredchat

MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

I am feeling inner struggle. Ss begging me to do another powerful book club with me, but I feel we should be prepping for test. #Oredchat

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rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3 I try to find humor in the silver lining #sped is tough add in the middle school setting it's a beast, but it's not impossible #OrEdChat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Absolutely! I'm not there to make friends I'm there to make a difference in my children #BetterTogether #OrEdChat

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LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Hello #OrEdChat PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA.

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A3:hang on to the folks who "get you"...like this PLN :-) ♡ also, try not to "alien look" others :-)

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3: Stay positive, encourage, inspire, and lead by example!! #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Also love the new feature that allows assign to certain Ss, great for differentiation! #Oredchat

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A3: listen, offer advice but only when asked, be role model #Oredchat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:51 PM EDT

#Amen! #OrEdChat So true!

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:45 PM EDT

I'm battling other Ts who think I should spend more time prepping kids for the test. Nope sorry...we've got better things to do! #OrEdChat

MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:51 PM EDT

That really is a great addition. Used that feature last week. #oredchat

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hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3 little things. I watered classroom plants over break as needed. Say hello in the morning.#oredchat

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Can you do both? Use new book club with review content? #Oredchat

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kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Constant struggle to connect educators. I realize it's more time but I try to show value in it. #KeepOnTrying #oredchat

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LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

The Changing Digital Divide is probably the single most unrecognized transformation in education today. Let' start here: #OrEdChat

MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Feel free to ask if you have any ?s, used it for few years now #Oredchat

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azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Q4 to tired too busy I already know this.....NONE of those are good answers we need to keep ourselves fresh and learn #oredchat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4: What will my coworkers think #OrEdChat

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KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A4: "I don't have time. Who's going to pay for it? Why is this different than other PD?" #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:54 PM EDT

What Karen just said. Boom-Shack-Lack! #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:53 PM EDT

Constant struggle to connect educators. I realize it's more time but I try to show value in it. #KeepOnTrying #oredchat
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kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:54 PM EDT

It's hard to be alone is right #OrEdChat

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karentheilen Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Positive coworkers, supportive profesional networks, Twitter EdChats, all help to help me Recreate #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: Biggest 1 I hear: "I don't have time!" You have time for what you make time for Make learning a priority! #OrEdchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: No time, too busy, too tired....blah, blah, blah... No excuses! Learning never stops! ....and it's addictive! #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A4:...time..."it's scary!"..."it's so new, what if I can't figure it out?"..."what if I'm not good at it?"...and...there's more...

MsLaurenMertz Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: Don't have time, this doesn't apply to me, is the district going to pay me for my time? UGH! #Oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4 Time! As I've started #edchat &sharing w/other Ts an instant reply is I just don't get @twitter bummer bc it's a game changer #OrEdChat

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: Mostly hear, I don't have time or I don't understand so I can't teach it, funny how let go of 2nd excuse & 1st not an issue #Oredchat

rownbey Apr 2 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Yes! Learnig IS addictive!! #OrEdChat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:55 PM EDT

A4: No time, too busy, too tired....blah, blah, blah... No excuses! Learning never stops! ....and it's addictive! #oredchat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A4: I try & stay light hearted, laugh a lot, & be positive. I think we need to enjoy life everyday. Its too short #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:56 PM EDT

It's horrible #OrEdChat

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LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:56 PM EDT

Put my air mask first then help others to connect. Isolation is now a choice educators make!Follow these to meet and follow others #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Here is Q5! I can't wait to see the answers!! #OrEdChat

lmhawkhill Apr 2 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A4: I don't have time, I don't like taking classes online, I never start what I finish, etc PLENTY EXCUSES not enough EXECUTION! #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: Twitter is def my fav! Can't beat the positive energy & community! Also, blogs & voxer! #oredchat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: Teach like a pirate #Tlap Dunk Tank #sldunktank and these amazing chats #OrEdChat

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karentheilen Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

#OrEdChat, that you make them look like lazy teachers, or bad teachers...

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MViTDiTeach Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: #DitchBook #LearnLAP Conferences, #edcamp #PLN, anything Twitter #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Here is Q5! I can't wait to see the answers!! #OrEdChat

A_Rosc Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: Alex from S. Medford. The internet! There is so much available. It's like a treasure hunt:) #oredchat

kinderkfoley Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A4: "no time" is big, "I don't see why" esp with Tw or anything tech. I try to keep pushing myself, otherwise life is boring #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Wow! This convo is so amazing tonight I'm losing track of time!! Here's Q4! #OrEdChat

LemarrTreadwell Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

I believe a connected educator = connected students! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 2 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: Twitter chats, online learning, cont. as a member of a Tech Cadre, presenting at workshops, consulting. #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Here is Q5! I can't wait to see the answers!! #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Apr 2 @ 11:59 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A5:twitter chats and surfing ;-) ♡ PLN :-) ♡ like minded colleagues :-) ♡ PD opportunities :-) ♡

seanrussell311 Apr 2 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5. Twitter. It's just that simple. #oredchat

azkgro Apr 2 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Q5 love Twitter chats always find new connections and new ideas and keeps me fresh #oredchat

tishrich Apr 2 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5 cont: #XPLAP, #TLAP, #IMMOOC, #SOZenTeacher & of course, #ORedchat all amazing Twitter communities!

lmhawkhill Apr 2 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5: Attending conferences, online webinars, lots of READING & connecting with my PLN! #Oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 2 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Here is Q5! I can't wait to see the answers!! #OrEdChat