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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT

As we get started tonight, please introduce yourself and let us know what your favorite color is. #RuralEdChat

readrunteachVA Oct 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Great! Taco night with the family is welcome after these long school days. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT

That sounds delicious! Glad you got some family time. #RuralEdChat

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readrunteachVA Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Aubrey from Va. Favorite color? Blue. #ruraledchat

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kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I'm Cameron King, pre-service educator at The Ohio State University. My favorite color is red. Looking forward to this!! #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Welcome to #RuralEdChat Aubrey!

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So glad you are joining #RuralEdChat tonight Cameron.

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi, #RuralEdChat My name is Tammy. I teach CS to grades 6-12 in North Florida. My favorite color is purple.

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Tonight we are talking about Impact. We will use the Q1/A1 format until a convesation gets started. Don't forget to use #RuralEdChat as well

ajonesmesd Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Alison from Nor Cal, observing as I evaluate essays, and fav. color is anything but smokey grey #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Our first question will be here in just a moment. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Welcome to #RuralEdChat Alison.

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT

** Q1 ** What is impact? How do you define it? #RuralEdChat

readrunteachVA Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Inspiring a change in your students: attitude, confidence in subject, etc. #RuralEdChat

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janercooper Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Impact is making a significant shift or creating an “aha” moment #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Great answer.

miss_ruffner Oct 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT

One making a difference in someone else's life. Whether it is good or bad.
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kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Inspiring and motivating people in any number of ways. #ruraledchat

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jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I'm Joanna and I'm a pre-service teacher at UMASS Amherst. My favorite color is green. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: Impact occurs when one force finds another. Teacher/student impact is the same. Two forces. #RuralEdChat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 Impact is making a difference, preferably for the better #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT

** Q1 ** What is impact? How do you define it? #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Welcome to #RuralEdChat Joanna. Green is nice. #RuralEdChat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Julie from Brandon, FL hopping into #RuralEdChat ;o) #EdTech consultant w/ @technologyWIN

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Students and teachers can impact each other equally... this is great. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: Impact occurs when one force finds another. Teacher/student impact is the same. Two forces. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Hey, Julie! Welcome back to #RuralEdChat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Thank you Tammy! Great seeing you @EdCampTampaBay on Saturday! :o) #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I wish we had had more time to just chat. Perhaps we can arrange Edcamp Talk2YourColleagues. #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Question 2 will be here before we can find the dent from the impact wrench. #RuralEdChat

jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Impact is influencing a change. #ruraledchat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Haha! :oD Seriously, though, totally agree! #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT

** Q2 ** How do we measure impact? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: Impact is something we sometimes just have to feel our way through. Obviously, impact can be evident in improving 1/ #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Engagement & test scores. But sometimes, it's just in how students act towards us and our subject, or just in life. 2/2 #ruraledchat

MissVining17 Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A1. Impact is having a strong affect on someone in a good or bad way, teachers do this to students all the time.

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2 How large/significant the difference after the change caused by the impact, usually in behavior (no change=no impact) #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT

** Q2 ** How do we measure impact? #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2: Impact can be measured by the amount of change evident. However, long term impact may not be seen for years. #RuralEdChat

jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT

impact can be measured through change in attitude, motivation, and interest as well as on assessments. #ruraledchat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Interest is a good part of this! #ruraledchat

jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT

impact can be measured through change in attitude, motivation, and interest as well as on assessments. #ruraledchat

ajonesmesd Oct 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A2 I would assume for Rural teachers we may see our impact more, b/c we may live in our communities and among our students. #ruraledchat

MissVining17 Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A2. A way You can measure impact is by observing the engagement & converstations the teacher and students have with one another

EduGladiators Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT

This is so true! I still connect with many of the teachers from my hometown. #ruraledchat

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DennisDill Oct 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A2 if they talk about it at home ... you made a real impact ... #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Interesting ideas. #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Question 3 is on its way. It will be here before you even know it changed. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT

** Q3 ** How do we make sure we make an impact on our students or each other? #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#ruraledchat Hey Rural Education Supporters! Fire is on St. Helena Mountain now so I gotta go pack! #ruralproblems

MissVining17 Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#ruraledchat We can make an impact on students by showing them love, support, respect, and patience even when it may be difficult.

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3 Develop relationships! #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT

** Q3 ** How do we make sure we make an impact on our students or each other? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3: Passion, passion, passion. When students see our love, enthusiasm, and passion for what we're teaching, our chance of 1/ #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Please stay safe. Keep us informed about your status. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#ruraledchat Still have that same goofy grin in my posts & that desire to be with y'all, but I catch you on the other side.

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Making an impact is so much higher. 2/2 #ruraledchat

SHuggins67 Oct 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#ruraledchat Always be fabulous, Rural Ed Supporters! Rock on and peace out!

SHuggins67 Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Will do. Wilfire can't keep me away. ;-)

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Modeling is always an answer! #ruraledchat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Passion & #PositiveCulture can be contagious! #ruraledchat

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ajonesmesd Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I want to like this a million times! #ruraledchat

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jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Showing students you care about them as people not just students and making an effort to get to know them #ruraledchat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#PositiveCulture is huge! Establishing a classroom culture that emphasizes loving what we're learning is great for students #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Sometimes impact can be like the Colorado River on the Grand Canyon. Slow and steady. Other times it's quick & energetic. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Being impactful is not always easy. Being consistent can do as much good as being energetic. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Planning to make an impact can sometimes be enough to make an impact. #RuralEdChat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Showing an interest in having a relationship is the start to actually having one #RuralEdChat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT

An impacted tooth is not a good thing. It means there's irritation and usually infection. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Question 4 will be here before that tooth can heal. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT

** Q4 ** How do we make sure the impact we have on our students is positive? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT

We have to be careful talking about impact. I'm sure some in #ruraledchat ahead a teacher that modeled negative impact. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT

An impacted tooth is not a good thing. It means there's irritation and usually infection. #RuralEdChat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4 Do everything in love #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT

** Q4 ** How do we make sure the impact we have on our students is positive? #RuralEdChat

MissVining17 Oct 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A4. We can show a positive impact on students by being a role model for them IN and OUT of the classroom.

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Ground yourself w/ a #PositiveCulture mindset to build Ss up & help them be the best ppl they can be. #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A4: Loving our content, our jobs, and most importantly our students. Showing consistent enthusiasm and enjoyment with teaching #ruraledchat

cybraryman1 Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4 Model positivity. Care about each student. My #YouMatter page https://t.co/FEHWPipwXN @AngelaMaiers has the right idea #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

When Ss have had negative impact with other Ts, we have to work doubly or triply hard to change that. #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Jerry! I've been missing your tweets. Thanks for dropping in. #RuralEdChat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT

So true! #ruraledchat

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jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I think consistency, being authentic, and being someone students can depend on is key. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

It may not be a surprise, but here comes question five. #RuralEdChat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Life is not always happy/perfect, but we can model & encourage how to remain positive & encouraging in spite of those moments #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

** Q5 ** What will you do tomorrow to make a positive impact in your school? #RuralEdChat

MissVining17 Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#ruraledchat A5. I am a soon to be teacher,but in the future I will try to come to school every morning w/ a smile on my face & love my kids

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A5: Something as simple as asking Ss how their day is and making connections between their lives and my content! #ruraledchat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A5 Remember kids come 1st & the importance of relationships grounded in #PositiveCulture & that I'm always modeling #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT

** Q5 ** What will you do tomorrow to make a positive impact in your school? #RuralEdChat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Planning on that now will make sure you are ready when the time comes. :-) #RuralEdChat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Relationships & #PositiveCulture ! :o) #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A5: I will make more time for private uplifting conversations with my students. #RuralEdChat ++

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT

++ I want to make sure they all hear something positive about themselves each week. #RuralEdChat

jo_lichtin Oct 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I'm starting my pre-prac so I plan to start to get to know the kids and the school and help guide students in their learning. #ruraledchat

msclaycomb Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

My name is Melinda and I teach in a small school. My favorite color is orange. This is my first time joining this chat. #ruraledchat

msclaycomb Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I should also say that I am from Missouri. #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Melinda, so glad you are here. We chat every Tuesday at 8:30 pm est. Hope you will join us again next week as well. #RuralEdchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

How important are relationships if there isn't any impact made? #RuralEdChat

msclaycomb Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1: Impact to me is when you know the lightbulb has went off with your students and they are excited to learn. #ruraledchat

SavvyTRT Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q4 We know we've had an impact on Ss by seeing them flourish and be successful. Just ask them. #RuralEdChat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Deep & thoughtful...& impactful questions! #ruraledchat

TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT

How important are relationships if there isn't any impact made? #RuralEdChat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A6: Relationships are always important! It's the first step to making a positive impact. #RuralEdChat

mrterborg Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Check out library books #ruraledchat (Mike, MD, EL LMS, most definitely NOT in a rural school this year.)

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

But does building a relationship guarantee a positive impact is being made? #RuralEdChat

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msclaycomb Oct 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: we have to be in tune with our students and each other in order to know that we will impact someone. #ruraledchat

WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Not unless it's a positive relationship/in a #PositiveCulture where the goal of the relationship is having positve impacts #ruraledchat

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msclaycomb Oct 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q5: I will make sure I make a connection with my students. Listen to what is important to them. I greet my students outside. #ruraledchat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT

No, it certainly doesn't guarantee a positive impact, but it's a great start. We have to be authentic and caring when building. #ruraledchat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Authentic & caring relationships are the way to #PositiveCulture ! #ruraledchat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT

No, it certainly doesn't guarantee a positive impact, but it's a great start. We have to be authentic and caring when building. #ruraledchat
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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I knew you knew this. But too many times we get caught up in "building the relationship" and forget there's more to it. #RuralEdChat

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ajonesmesd Oct 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A6 I will be genuine and laugh with my sudents and coworkers #ruraledchat

kingintheclass Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Absolutely! I struggled with the "why" of relationship building, at first. Impact was the solution, the "why!" #ruraledchat

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WriteOnJulie Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT

It's important to identify/recognize your motivation for any relationship #ruraledchat

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TG_Neil - Moderator Oct 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT

As we wrap up #RuralEdChat tonight, know that you've had a positive impact on ME. Thank you all. #RuralEdChat