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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:02 PM EST

I just can't even when it comes to dress codes like that! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:02 PM EST

Evening #vachat ers, we have a 12 Days of Christmas chat, a plethora of topics fun & serious tonight! Who are you, where & what you do.

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:03 PM EST

Enjoying day 1 of break, though I'm going to need a break from my break. Christine. Elementary gifted specialist. Charlottesville. #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:03 PM EST

Tom, Charlottesville, I teach English. #vachat

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nicholasfbennet Dec 19 @ 8:03 PM EST

#vachat nicholas Bennett math teacher @dcpublicschools at Sww

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rggillespie - Moderator Dec 19 @ 8:04 PM EST

Reed, HS AP, completing the Charlottesville trifecta @EspoLearns @mrpanarese #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:04 PM EST

Welcome, glad to have you! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:04 PM EST

Tom, always good to see you on a Monday night. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:05 PM EST

Ok folks for the 12 days of Christmas topic I have 12 questions... so pretty fast paced tonight! Have fun with them! #inviteafriend #vachat

botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:06 PM EST

#vachat Brandon Otto from Jefferson City, MO.

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:06 PM EST

Thanks. I finally found my way out from under this pile of work :) #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1 https://t.co/N49CefcdaN one thing you are proud to have accomplished this year. #vachat

drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hello #vachat Happy to join this evening....and happy to be on vaca too! Margo, Lower School Head @wakefieldschool

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:07 PM EST

Show me the way! #STILLATSCHOOL #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: A big-picture unit on mythology for third grade. Second year in this job and still learning. #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:08 PM EST

I'm 2/3 of the way to my master's degree. #vachat

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botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:08 PM EST

Brandon Otto from Jefferson City, MO, teach Health/PE #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: I'll brag a little, proud to be named a principal. more proud to see my daughter accepted early admissions to college she wanted #vachat

drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1 Have made #outdoored and #outdoorlearning a reality not just an idea! #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:09 PM EST

Welcome, glad to have you along! #vachat

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nicholasfbennet Dec 19 @ 8:09 PM EST

#vachat increases student accountability on @EDpuzzle and made students more accountable for video watching

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:10 PM EST

learning or dying.... #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:11 PM EST

True. I found out I definitely needed the challenge. I love every hard-working minute of it. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:11 PM EST

A seriously neglected opportunity, so much learning to be had in the world around us! #vachat little more on how please!

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:12 PM EST

How did you make them more accountable? Love that you made them own their learning. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2; What are Two Things you would redo for this year. #vachat #12daystheme

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:13 PM EST

Yes, please tell us more! #vachat

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drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:13 PM EST

Facilitating a chat 1/5 for #isedchat on #environmentaled , #outdoorlearning #outdoored please joinn us #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Make my schedule more sane, though I don't know how and remember to not be so uptight about stupid stuff. #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Not let little things get to me; be more timely with handing work back #pileup #vachat

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botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Use more technology #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: I wish I had gotten to know my building/community even more before I started. Also not be so critical of myself #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:16 PM EST

So easy to let happen. #vachat

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mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:17 PM EST

Handing big piles of work = steps on my fitbit? #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:17 PM EST

I know we have some lurkers out there! come on out and play with #vachat tonight! #edchat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:18 PM EST

It can be really tough coming into a new building. So much depends on early impressions. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3. Name Three things you want for Christmas. Go ahead, dream big! #vachat #NotAllSerious #edchat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:19 PM EST

not a lot of time to just listen... school is in reconstituted status. changes were immediate. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:20 PM EST

I want a man cave,drone, and to complete a marathon this year. #vachat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Peace. Classes based on S needs, not age. The NY Islanders to win the Stanley Cup. #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3: 1) Lots of books 2) a new laptop 3) Cowboys choking in the playoffs. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:21 PM EST

Oh. Even tougher. It's hard to resist a principal who is working for kids, though. :) #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:21 PM EST

I second all three of these! #BooCowboys #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3: 1) Lots of books 2) a new laptop 3) Cowboys choking in the playoffs. #vachat
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drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 #vachat For Christmas I want happy students, happy parents and happy teachers in the new year!

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:22 PM EST

oooh, a big change away from seat time to mastery! #vachat

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botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: Nephews to have great Christmas, head coaching job for football, and a little more money would be nice. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:23 PM EST

As a gifted specialist, I'd LOVE to have groups w/kids of all different ages working on what they need to work on. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:23 PM EST

#amen #vachat

drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 #vachat For Christmas I want happy students, happy parents and happy teachers in the new year!

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:23 PM EST

More money would definitely be nice! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q4: Wave your magic wand.. what 4(ish) things you would change in education? #vachat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Less testing, focus on learning not hoop jumping, mastery vs. seat time, give Ss choices. Stop adding more & taking away 0. #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:26 PM EST

Nah... I was only asking for things I wouldn't get this year! HA! #vachat

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mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: 1) find funding other than property taxes, 2) ditch standardized testing, 3) improved PD, 4) more durable photocopiers. #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: more PBL, total revamp of report cards, No elem homework, and less testing #vachat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:28 PM EST

So much yes to that! My big picture mythology unit is loosely PBL and I need more of it! #vachat

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drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4 break the schedule! Reduce the #of units to ensure DEEP learning! Increase student choice & follow passions! Pay teachers more! #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:29 PM EST

funding and funding formulas are a beast... I want to give our photocopier repair man a name badge... #vachat

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CAMathTeacher Dec 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

New Math Chat coming Jan. 25, 2017 - #SVMIMAC @svmimac #4thchat #cdnedchat #flipclass #nyedchat #vachat #pubpribridge

EduGladiators Dec 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

JOIN #EduGladiators LIVE in 30min w/@kwagssd3 creating our 2017 vision! ▶️ https://t.co/OR2zLzamkM #STUVoice #vachat #edchatME #neisdpln

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

STEAM would implicitedly be added to PBLs #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

mile wide, inch deep... such a frustrating piece... #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:30 PM EST

I would be OK with that as long we're not forgetting the history component. Critical thinking is well...critical. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

As a history major... I concur! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

Q6.What is your favorite Christmas movie/why? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? #vachat #YippeeKiYay #edchat

botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: More physical activity, more emphasis on Health, discipline, and not put so much stock into testing. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:33 PM EST

I feel like I'm fighting to include history, geography, etc. STEAM is good, STEM is good. History is also good. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

We do a true diservice to educating the whole child when we neglect these. Just reading about a mile a day program. #vachat

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nicholasfbennet Dec 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

Sorry #vachat and #flipclass driving home from light displAy can't talk :(

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

A6: A Christmas Story and YES. Die Hard is a great Christmas movie #nowihaveamachinegunhohoho #vachat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:34 PM EST

A6: It's a Wonderful Life because Jimmy Stewart. Is that even a question? It's not Christmas until Hans falls from the building. #vachat

kavester Dec 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

A6=Late to the party but I will never call die hard a Christmas movie #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:35 PM EST

I have been bombarded by them, three daughters... #ChristmasMovieOverload #hallmarkchristmasmovies #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

Oh. I totally love the Hallmark Channel at this point in the year. #suchasap #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

late and wrong... what a way to start! #vachat :-)

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:36 PM EST

please no more.... #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:37 PM EST

Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas Movie... and I don't have a favorite, I have a rotating top 5 that I have to see during the season #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:38 PM EST

What about Ts that neglected some aspects of the curriculum... or didn't teach it because they didn't like it? #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:39 PM EST

Q6: Name 6 (ish) people you want to thank on Twitter for being part of your PLC #vachat #edchat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:40 PM EST

Couldn't that be a principal thing rather than a state thing? #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:42 PM EST

What are the top 5? #vachat

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botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A6: New to this Twitter thing, so everybody here tonight. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A6: Can't I just thank #vachat? And add @burgessdave @lbburke @beckflower @ahsgeo I'm sure there are more. #vachat

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kavester Dec 19 @ 8:43 PM EST

A6. @HCPSTinyTech @Mr_B_Teacher are my absolute favorite to follow right now. #vachat

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drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:44 PM EST

A6 #vachat Thank U @mmreesescott 1st tech mentor, @lviente @jathomasjk collaborators, @dcolon1968 leadership mentor, @USUKteacher risk taker

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

... @rggillespie @TiawanaG @Mr_B_Teacher @Jay_Eitner @pammoran just to name a few #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

A6: I love that @philgriffins and @rggillespie ask hard Qs and aren't afraid of the follow-up Qs. #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:46 PM EST

Q7: Name things you are going to do over break to recharge your batteries. #vachat This is VERY important! #edchat

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7: Deep clean my apt. Read. Read. Read. Read. Chill out. Read. #vachat

mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7: I'm going to Las Vegas. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

A6: Also...hang out w/family, see Rogue One again, and then maybe, for a change of pace, read. #vachat

botto_5013 Dec 19 @ 8:48 PM EST

A7: Spend quality family time and spend time with friends I haven't seen in awhile. #vachat

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drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7 sleep in, reflect, get out of town, have fun with loved ones #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:49 PM EST

Run, set up a training plan for some half and full marathons, rest, read, hang out with family, drink some of my best VA beers! #vachat

drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Name those best VA beers please and any breweries you recommend! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

We need that to recharge and be ready for the second half of the year. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

We should do an in person #vachat on the Brew Ridge Trail this summer. #vachat

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kavester Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

A7: recharging by working out; family time; coffee dates and reading @classroomchef. Recharging doesn't mean ignoring your craft #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

#Vachat ers-We appreciate you and wish everyone a blessed holiday. In 2017 push your ppl to be great!

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:45 PM EST

... @rggillespie @TiawanaG @Mr_B_Teacher @Jay_Eitner @pammoran just to name a few #vachat
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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:50 PM EST

Travel... I love to travel... #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:51 PM EST

That is a whole different thread,,, what styles of beer do you like? #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

I drive through Charlottesville twice a week... we need to set up just a random Sunday. #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:52 PM EST

I bought that book! Haven't had a chance to read it yet. It's on my list. #vachat

In reply to @kavester, @classroomchef

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

That sounds like a plan! #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

running out of time!!! Q8 What could we do to make the teaching field more enticing to potential candidates? #vachat #vachat

Mr_B_Teacher Dec 19 @ 8:53 PM EST

Sorry I missed y'all #vachat! I was out getting a BB8 plush for snuggles

EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:54 PM EST

A8: Respect teachers. Assume they know what they're doing. Pay accordingly. Stop adding eleventy million new things w/o taking away. #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:55 PM EST

In NOVA, I would start here... https://t.co/I8PaG4wEKY then come down 81 and hit Three Notch and Blue Mountain #vachat

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philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:56 PM EST

Last one!!! dang... didn't get in all 12.... What is your education resolution for the New Year? #vachat

drmisabel12 Dec 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thanks! Love my state! #vachat

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EspoLearns Dec 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

A9: Keep learning. Forgive myself for not being perfect. #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:57 PM EST

um... family and friends is on the list!!! #vachat

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mrpanarese Dec 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

A9: Be more creative. #vachat

kavester Dec 19 @ 8:58 PM EST

To create excitement in every class I am invited to visit in 2017. Excitement for the Ss and the Ts #vachat

philgriffins Dec 19 @ 8:59 PM EST

I will hold crucial conversations on a more timely manner... sometimes I am to slow with feedback. #vachat