#LearnLAP occurs on Mondays starting at 7pm Central Time. Guest moderators and participants discuss topics from author Paul Solarz's book Learn Like a PIRATE.
Welcome to #LearnLAP chat! Let's start off the night with quick intros! I am your moderator tonight, LIZ, from south Georgia. I serve as the #ProudPrincipal of @BryanCountyMS and am currently reading so many awesome books, including a new Pirate read:The Principled Principal
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4th & 5th grade school teacher & Dean of Professional Growth in Portland, Maine saying hello. My favorite ice cream is...wait you didn't ask that. #edtechchat#LearnLAP
Hey all! Phil from Northern Virginia signing in. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat that meets Thursdays at 9pm. Always great to be here! #learnlap
Alex from Nashville, TN. PE and Math Teacher. Currently reading #learnlap and about to start "Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions"
Hey guys! I am Lindsey Lothridge, and I serve as a 7th grade math teacher at Bryan Co middle school! My next read will be Teach Like a Pirate, as provided by @missliz31, my awesome principal! #LearnLAP
Hello. My name is Susan, and I am a soon to be first year teacher from IL. I am currently reading #theteachersjourney and plan on reading a book for @middleweb next. #learnlap
Hi everyone! I am a school counselor serving as the college admission coordinator at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana for now. We are moving to the Columbus OH area this summer. Lots of audio books to read in the car! Just finished Love Warrior. #LearnLAP
Good evening #learnlap... Trey from Bryan County Schools... working to better serve kids through Operations and Student Services... Excited to be here!
A1: I usually try to take some time to get away and not think about work. Then I like to read and consume as much as I can to get ready for the year #learnlap
A1: Resting and recharging are important. #7habits says that you must #sharpenthesaw. Take care of body by exercising and the mind by reading #LearnLAP
Rest and recharge is mostly going to consist of reading and listening to the things I want to listen to rather than what I "need to" listen to. That and much needed gym time. #LearnLAP
A1- Not summer yet here (another four weeks!) but when it comes, I'll be spending time with my horses and friends and relaxing. Also will present and attend the VB Digital Learning Summit! #learnlap
A1 Taking family trips to the lake, reading a great non work related book, slowing down, and letting my mind wander to consider new possibilities for teaching and learning. #LearnLAP
A1 Helps if I respond to correct post...I plan on getting into my landscaping and gardening this summer...seeing things grow is a great recharge #LearnLAP
A2: #LearnLAP I plan to recharge by resting, going on vacation, and giving my brain a few days of a break, so I am 100% recharged and ready for year 2!
#LearnLAP One of my favorite things to do to recharge is find a local band to go see. I love hearing live music, it has always been so important to me. (@missliz31 Jamari says hi!) @BryanCountyMS
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A1: Rest and recharge is mostly going to consist of reading and listening to the things I want to listen to rather than what I "need to" listen to. That and much needed gym time. #LearnLAPhttps://t.co/4Dig7h23Ot
A1: I plan on spending quality time with my HS daughters & husband, exercising, reading, catching up with friends, sleeping in & staying up late, turning off my alarm, & attending some PD. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A1: Projects are way cooler when students are building authentic products. My experience with projects was posters and powerpoints. Loved having students do Twitter Chats, Shark Tank pitches, and differentiated menus to allow for voice and choice! #learnlap@ERobbPrincipal
#learnLAP Anna Waddell 7th grade Social Studies teacher @BryanCountyMS 🖤❤️, serving kids by providing new experiences in and out of the classroom! 🚌🗺 Excited to dive into some new web resources for my kids to use in the classroom this summer! 💻🤔😁
Q1-I ❤️ reading some books of my own interest, particularly historical fiction, to feed the soul! About mid-summer, I transition to 📚 I think they might like it read. And of course lots of 😴😴😴. #LearnLAP
Changed school in January. Very different population. No longer in a 1 to 1 situation. Lots of change but "kids are kids, "teaching is teaching" and "LEARNing is #LEARNING"
It still comes down to what is best for the STUDENT. #LearnLAP
A1: Rest and recharge is mostly going to consist of reading and listening to the things I want to listen to rather than what I "need to" listen to. That and much needed gym time. #LearnLAP
A1: Netflix, videogames, go on fun dates with @LBStrunk, blog/podcast (https://t.co/DacioI4EWA), and Twitter Chats! All help me fill my cup so I can pour into students. #learnlap
A1: After my wedding in June I plan to relax on our honeymoon in St. Lucia. I plan to also read a lot, spend time with family and friends, and spend as much time outdoors as possible! #learnLAP
#LearnLAP Jerry Toups checking in from Richmond, TX Since 1990 I have been teaching my math Ss to #AlwaysBeleive Great day today taking #BelieveSelfies with my Ss.
Hoping to develop a habit of listening to podcasts. Now that my children are a little bit older I might have a few moments of quiet to listen. Any suggestions? #LearnLAP#edtechchat
A2 I think it is a real thing. Teaching can be done 24-7 but it is also possible to say no, go home without the laptop and claim your life back. #learnlap
#learnlap A1. Unplug for a couple of days... After that- evaluate the year (the good, but most importantly the bad)... Then start contacting my team to plan how we are going to move forward and win the upcoming year.
A2. Didn’t we just have this conversation @missliz31?!?! I don’t believe in work-life balance. I believe there is a natural ebb and flow that occurs when you are engaging in work that you love and investing in downtime when needed. #LearnLAP
#learnLAP Anna Waddell 7th grade Social Studies teacher @BryanCountyMS 🖤❤️, serving kids by providing new experiences in and out of the classroom! 🚌🗺 Excited to dive into some new web resources for my kids to use in the classroom this summer! 💻🤔😁
A2 There has to be a balance. I made a rule this year to not bring home grading more than 1 night a week. I only do work at home if I want to, not have to #LearnLAP
A1: The best way for me to recharge is to spend it with my family somewhere out there in the woods relaxing around a fire or cooling off next to a nice river. #LearnLAP
A2: It's important to self reflect often to see where your stress comes from. It may be as simple as finishing paperwork that's lingering, but sometimes we may need a day away or to unplug for a bit. Healthy and happy are always a priority to be an effective educator! #LearnLAP
A2: Work/life balance is a must! Have to know when you’ve reached your limit of productivity and call it a day! Things have to get done, but you must take care to be your best self or you won’t be effective #LearnLAP
A little late to the #learnlap chat tonight... needed a moment to clear my head before diving into chat 2 tonight. I teach 7th grade social studies in northern NY
A2: I think it’s important to set yourself up to provide more feedback at school to help ease the burden of grading at home. I have found a better balance this year. #LearnLAP
A2 "Work-Life" balance is a real thing So important for Ts to see their job as a career; not their life. Easy to get burned out, Ts need to find that balance...when someone finds it please let me know! #LearnLAP
A2-There are days where my work comes first and my family knows that. But there are also days where my family comes first and my students know that. I also try to maximize time at school as much as possible to get grading done. ✅ But... #thestruggleisreal#LearnLAP
A1: I’m not someone who is good at resting or recharging. I tend to get stagnant. But I have a 6 yo, a 4 yo, and a 2 yo so I don’t get a whole lot of rest, even if I wanted it, lol! #learnlap
A1. #LearnLAP we have 5 or six weeks till summer break! But... I will be dedicating this summer as hike n write! I am determined to write my dissertation & some awesome lesson plans for my new classes next year
A2 I do not think you can find a perfect balance day in and day out. However, you can develop positive habits so one does not overshadow the other at any point. Being honest with expectations, "shutting off" at certain times so you can be w/ family. #LearnLAP
A2- I've gotten better at separating my world the longer I've taught! I used to spend hours working on school work. It took me a long time to learn that I had to be able to walk away from school to really be effective! #learnlap
A2 I think it is a real thing. Teaching can be done 24-7 but it is also possible to say no, go home without the laptop and claim your life back. #learnlap
A2. Didn’t we just have this conversation @missliz31?!?! I don’t believe in work-life balance. I believe there is a natural ebb and flow that occurs when you are engaging in work that you love and investing in downtime when needed. #LearnLAP
A2: It was a goal to make self-care a priority this school year. Reflecting back I think I did a pretty good job despite some hectic days/weeks. It take commitment! And we are worth it! #LearnLap
A2) For sure, it's a real thing. I thought it was only when I had young children at home, but work-life balance is still a struggle even as empty nesters. #LearnLap
#LearnLAP A1 Just saying, this will be my 1st summer I haven't worked @CampCayuga IMO when you spend the summer creating magical memories with kids, it keeps your heart young. This summer I will be finishing my 1st book, "The Story of Always Beleive" Due out this fall!
#learnlap A2. There has to be balance... That may not look the same for everyone. Everyone is wired differently, but we all have to find a balance between work and life. "All work and no play, makes Johnny a dull boy"
A2: I get all of my school work done at school so I can focus on family/home time in the evenings. I occasionally bring work home, but I wait until the kids are in bed to do it (usually with the TV on). #LearnLAP
A2: Learning the importance of this SO MUCH this year. I've made the conscious effort to get involved in something other than school. For me, it's helping out at my yoga studio two nights a week. Helps me feel at least a little more balance. #LearnLAP
A2: Work/life balance is a must! Have to know when you’ve reached your limit of productivity and call it a day! Things have to get done, but you must take care to be your best self or you won’t be effective #LearnLAP
A2: I think it is real but I had a brand new position this year. I have learned that it is hard to make everyone happy all the time about everything but there is a part of me that always wants to try. I was also not prepared for my inbox....so overwhelming. #LearnLAP
A2: work/life balance is real! Sometimes when things get hectic at work I catch myself waking up at 3 am (on the dot!) worrying about if my scholars had dinner, if they’re safe, etc. I’ve created a wellness plan of doing things to recharge like music or seeing friends. #LearnLAP
A3: Want to learn to give better feedback. Feedback that is without praise or advice but just true feedback. Want the students to own their own actions based on the feedback the receive from teacher, students, and self. #learnlap
A1 Does anyone else play MMORPG type games? I do! Best relaxing time as I actually made friends online from all over the world. #LearnLAP And cake, of course. Cake is always good!
A2: Work and life seems to be interconnected now. I think it is important to recharge and step away, though, so that when you come back to it you are fresh. #LearnLAP
A2 During the school year, work = life, not healthy, but job gets done. However vacation is my time and pack as much "life" in as possible #learnLAP#vacationLAP
A3: All district preK is moving from neighborhood schools to a centralized location. Packing, organizing, and wrapping my head around it is going to be my focus this summer. #LearnLAP
A2: As a soon to be 1st year teacher, I really want to make sure that I am consistent and have procedures in place. I plan on re-reading "The first days of school" and taking time to put all of the systems in place. #learnlap
A1 - Family Time and a beach trip ...work related I like to organize myself and declutter for a new year and it allows me to rest easier and get the most from a recharge. #learnlap
A2: Tough to say, I believe I am called to education, which means education is not just a 9-5 job that I clock in and out of, but it is something I have been blessed with talents to contribute to. Balancing both is embracing what makes you uniquely you! #learnlap
Q2: I do believe that there is a work/life balance. Being a new teacher I have been told many many times that it is important to keep that balance! I think it will be something that I learn to balance better after more years of teaching. #learnLAP
A2:I try my best to be “present when I’m present.” At school, I give 100%, when I’m home- I’m home. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t times when school comes home but I have to make it a point to stop & give my family my undivided attention. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A2: I think the idea of work/life balance has changed. Now work and life are much more integrated. The key is to find something rewarding and keep it in balance. #LearnLAP
A3: I really want to blog, but during the year, So many other things are a priority. I also need to create stations for the second half of the year and break down all of the objectives and two simple concepts that I can easily assess. #learnlap
#LearnLAP A2 work-life balance IS REAL! We work with kids which requires PATIENCE! LOTS OF IT! You must balance this out with your "home" life. Do what it takes at home and over the summer to recharge your teaching battery. #AlwaysBelieve
A3: Wehave really been focused on #literacy this year and I want to increase the focus on this in my classroom next year. So after choosing some 📚 titles that align w/ the curriculum, my job this summer is to do an intensive read through and think about implementation. #LearnLAP
A3: I want to get organized this summer so that I'm able to start the year strong with my teams. I also want to get my Google Certifications because I've been putting it off too long! #LearnLAP
Most important thing to remember from that book is emphasizing the importance of the systems. If students do not do it exactly how you want, do not settle and say "oh well." Have them keep practicing so they know that it is important! #learnlap
A3: A goal would be fixing the way I grade and making my classroom more student centered and encouraging Ss to take initiatives in their learning. Seeking advice and looking into best practices. Starting off strong! #LearnLAP
#learnlap A2. There has to be balance... That may not look the same for everyone. Everyone is wired differently, but we all have to find a balance between work and life. "All work and no play, makes Johnny a dull boy"
A3: This summer is going to be a lot of revamping as this past year was my first teaching my current course. Also, working on a number of creative projects as well. #learnlap
A3: My goal is not to be intimidated by secondary grades. Just because I was an elementary teacher doesn't mean I can't help other grade levels. I need to be confident & continue to learn! #LearnLAP
A3: I am a few days away from finishing my first year teaching Geography. I've previous been in Civics. I want to move my course to talk more about global issues and problems instead of just saying what the exports, imports, and population of each nation is. #LearnLAP
A2: You have to balance your work and life. Our former superintendent @drmarcusnelson used to tell us, “take care of yourselves so that you can take care of our students.” You should always find time to relax and enjoy yourself. #LearnLAP
Summer planning is tricky. I start now. My school year has 1 wk off in June, then 3 off in August. I teach sessions in summer. Been doing it 17 yrs now so you learn to keep at it all yr. The last wk has work in it of course! #learnlap
A3: I caught the conference bug this year and want to present more! Definitely excited to spend the start of summer presenting with @PHausTech and @MHSLewisHistory! Hoping for more opportunities in the upcoming year! #learnlap
A3 I know I never really took the time to be truly present in the past year, I want to be the teacher that is able to actually be present in the moment and embody mindfulness as an example to the students
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A3: One big goal I have set for myself is to allow for students to have more choice in the classroom and opportunity to learn in ways that suit them best. I plan to focus this summer on improving my differentiation practices and bring them into the classroom in the fall #learnLAP
A2 Work- life balance is very different with educators. You can't just turn your passion off. But you can turn your device off. #learnlap via @KatieJMcNamara
Q3 In my role as a tech integrator, I’ve spent more time in classrooms this year. I’ve really enjoyed it, and hope to plan even more opportunities next year! #LearnLAP
Yes and you will bring something amazing to the upper grades that they still need--enthusiasm and excitement. Don't lose your elementary mindset of learning and fun! #LearnLAP
A3: Wehave really been focused on #literacy this year and I want to increase the focus on this in my classroom next year. So after choosing some 📚 titles that align w/ the curriculum, my job this summer is to do an intensive read through and think about implementation. #LearnLAP
A.3 Looks like I will be teaching more Algebra next year. Need to spend some time brainstorming more problem solving and less text book with @ddmeyer#LearnLAPhttps://t.co/6lLd0BA24R
A3: I want to read more from educators whose visions align with mine and my idea of service learning. I want to get @BryanCountyMS even more involved in experiential learning for 18-19! #learnLAP#BeBCMS
A4: 2 vacays planned that both involve beaches. Looking forward to some reading, unplugged activities, family time, my district's summer PD calendar & getting to be mom full time! #LearnLAP
A2 - I think the work life imbalances have is often self - inflicted.m, always need to remember it will be there tomorrow and my little ones will not be little forever! #LearnLAP
A3: I am planning to read as much as I can about addressing students in trauma-how to address behavioral issues, academic gaps, etc. I'll try to find books, but I will use twitter, blogs, online resources as well. We need to be more prepared to educate our ss in trauma. #learnlap
A4: I'm treating myself to a day at Hogwarts (@UniversalOrland) after the Model Schools conference in June! I'm so excited! (Maybe less rest but definitely extra excitement) #LearnLAP
A3: Manage my time and be a better organizer. I always seem to run out of time and don’t seem to improve in organizing myself. I will try, again, this coming school year. #LearnLAP
A3: I’ll be attending a 2 day digital learning summit over the summer. I’m looking forward to learning about various technology tools and the opportunity to integrate them into literacy instruction. We’re also moving to full day K so I’m excited. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A3 We are moving toward digital portfolios for all teachers and students so my focus will be on that plus continuing to move toward a student led classroom and what steps will be next. #learnlap
A4: A week of hiking in Asheville, North Carolina. As well as some time at the family cabin without cell reception - ready for some unplugging! #LearnLAP
A4: Not sure how much rest I’ll get, but excited to spend time with youth in the Rocky Mountains worshipping and time in the Bahamas serving on a mission trip! So refreshing hearing great messages and seeing youth grow! #LearnLAP
HS students are the same babies in bigger bodies. Be the best you and teach them to be the best them.
I wouldn't want to be anywhere else except High School! #mystudentsareawesome#learnLAP
A4: I am a rare @redsox fan from NY and will be going to @fenwaypark several times this summer for games and to see @billyjoel. Also spending some days in Vermont. Looking forward to the downtime #LearnLAP
#learnlap A3. with two weeks still to go ..i haven't started the reflective approach yet , but I think I want to go slow next year and get more in synch with my subject group .
A3. I’m in a strange and exciting land of possibility with our relocation. A major goal is to find a school where I will be as happy and fulfilled as I have been at Ben Davis. 😭😊🙌#LearnLAP
A4: Despite recently hobbling myself with a sprained ankle, I look forward to a quick healing process and getting back out on the trails, mountains, and waterways of the Adirondacks! #learnlap
A3: I want to build my production and publishing of blog and podcast posts into a more regular part of my schedule. If I can do that and get time planned in daily for writing my book, I will be a happy camper. #LearnLAP
A3 I would like to take the time to better integrate a cross curricular approach using PBL and marry that with a design thinking mindset. This will require re reading @IntentionBook, leaning in on my #PLN, and digging into digital resources. #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A3 I am staying home from being a summer camp photographer @CampCayuga to finish my book "The Story of Always Believe" My mission is to spread how this rule has changed my Ss lives. My book will be released this Fall. #AlwaysBelieve
A2 I think it’s more about having priorities and enjoying what you do for a living - if it’s important you make the time -if you love what you do ( for a living ) it’s not really work . Get what I’m saying 😜 #learnLAP@DynamicDuda338#wondertwins
A4 I actually just started reading the Zen Teacher and want to try and incorporate some zen practice into my summer and the next year #LearnLAP@thezenteacher
A4: We are building a house and that is super exciting, but not really restful! We are moving in right after school starts. Other than that is some great little day trips and a presentation @NISOD this weekend! #LearnLAP
A2, #LearnLAP for me, my passion is the the result of wants &/or needs. I wanted better educational opportunities for my children, which became for all children, which led to my own journey to find and be with and learn with folks passionate about education
Q2: We’ve all had (or been) the student who spends his/her time daydreaming in class. How much of a role does maturity, age, or readiness play in motivation? When do you start to care about or become passionate about a subject? #LearnLAP
A4: Set up a quiet shady place in my yard to sit and have my morning tea or read while the kids play. Mini escape. The kids like it too and call it the quiet garden. 😁 #LearnLAP
And they are such amazing kids! I am thankful for all the @meclassof2018@MEClassOf2019@MEClassof2021 Spartans in my life. They make me laugh, challenge me to keep learning and are the joy of my day everyday! Definitely an empty next in September each year! #learnLAP
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A4: My husband & I are going to be tour guides for my parents when we Washington DC. It's their first time. Also planning a trip to OR with my husband and two sons. #LearnLAP
Sheri from Cincy hopping on late! A4-looking forward to morning runs, coffee on the patio while everyone is still sleeping and catching up on some YA reading at the beach! #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A4 I have been blessed to travel in all 48 lower states. #GodBlessAmerica this summer I am driving to Cleveland for my wife's family reunion! #AlwaysBelieve Enjoy some of my post cards.
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A4: This summer, I plan on taking advantage of every moment I have with family. I’ll have a rising HS Senior & freshman so this summer is going to be special for so many reasons. It will be about being in the moment & not taking it for granted. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A5: #waledchat will be continuing throughout the summer and #122edchat is doing a book study that should be fun too. Continuing to podcast and blog will hopefully also help me continue to connect with others. #learnlap
A5: Build my Twitter PLN even more. I am going to try to connect with some other people interested in bridging the gap for Ss between K12 and community colleges in S-driven instruction. #LearnLAP
A5: I plan to stay connected this summer by participating in Twitter chats and hosting a few as well. I started this journey as a pre-service teacher, and I am so grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me. #learnlap
A5: More Twitter Chats! I've been choosing a new one to drop in on every week in order to grow my #pln. I'm always willing to try a new one, so all recommendations are welcome! #LearnLAP
A5: I am going to participate in a few Twitter book chats. I also have a few teams from school that I am going to meet with over the summer and plan. Planning at Starbucks or Panera always seems more productive. :) #learnlap
A5: Always great to shoot an idea out into the Twitterverse at different hashtags and see what happens. Bouncing ideas off folks on twitter is great, but nothing beats those in person conversations with colleagues. #learnlap#tlap#sstlap#sschat
A5: #LearnLAP I have gotten into twitter more lately and love reading things and connecting with other educators, and I have to admit a big time guilty pleasure of mine is Pinterest! I also talk to other friends in the field.
A1 - I am moving home this summer & looking for a new position, but I plan to spend time at the beach and at the parks. I plan to be outdoors and to spend time with family, doing what makes my soul happy. #learnLAP
A5: Definitely keeping up w/Twitter & hoping to catch the #TLAP chat on Mondays right after #LearnLap
Also going to ISTE this June & a book club. It's all about balance
A5 as much as I love you all, my plan is to completely disconnect over the summer. On that note, this will be my last #learnLAP chat until August. I am sure I will still be online, but intentionally removing scheduled chats from my schedule and live IRL for the next 2 mths
A5-Twitter for sure, #WEareLakota is doing multiple book studies this summer and ISTE! Plus catching up on podcasts and reading show notes! #organizemyDrive#LearnLAP
A5-I cannot live without our #7thgrade team group text! Looking forward to adding new peeps to this group over the summer. & my college BFF is moving to Georgia 🍑🍑 today! Given she has been out of the classroom for a while, I have deemed myself her Twitter 👩🏻🏫. #LearnLAP
A5: I plan to continue to stop by and participate in some twitter chats. I also want to devote time to working on my blog that I recently started. There are several @dbc_inc books that I will be reading and would like to reflect with my PLN. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A2: I have found that I keep balance in this way: I work hard from the moment I get there until the day is done & I do very little at home. I try to hold myself to that standard. I try to do work at home as little as possible. #learnlap
A5 - This is where I need suggestions - Twitter is my go to, but I want a group to connect with - a real exchange of ideas rather than just finding or coming across something something - any ideas??? #LearnLAP@missliz31
A5 Twitter and blog posts are my go to for staying connected during the summer months. I enjoy following the hashtag of my edu connected reading. #LearnLAP
A3: I want to work on my management knowing what I know now. I plan to create a new behavior plan to implement using the tools I’ve learned this year. #learnlap
A6: Over the summer, I usually participate in Genealogy conferences. It is funny, but I often get ideas from them that I can apply to class. I haven't seen any educational conferences to attend yet, but I am sure I will find a couple. #learnlap
#LearnLAP A5.#edtechchat Change is the constant for my life ...every year I do something new , this year too planning of some courses on @MicrosoftEDU and deepening my subject understanding. Looking for newer things to do ...the search is on
A6. I don’t have any conferences or workshops booked but am looking forward to spending some quality time learning about Ohio Grad pathways and College Credit Plus🙌. #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A6 I will be presenting at @iCafeLCISD T3 conference this August for @LamarCISD about how to establish a POSITIVE classroom environment. This will be my 1st presentation to link to my book "The Story of Always Believe" coming out this fall. #SoExcited
A6: I am excited to be going to #PEInstitute18 this year to connect with the best of the best in #physed. Also hoping to join the @Ed_Cooperative to connect with local educators in Nashville #learnlap
A6 Looking forward to Tech Camp that starts up right after school lets out. Our Ss are still fresh in our minds and we can think about how best to leverage the tools in purposeful ways to guide teaching and help learning. #learnlap
A6-This summer is my time to #focusonme. I've taken time this year to attend 2 @EdcampUSA events as well as 2 @GaDOE_SS training opportunities. So this summer, I've got to turn off the outside world 🌎 somewhat and focus on reaching some personal goals! #bettereveryday#LearnLAP
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A6: I am presenting on Being REAL (Realistic, Authentic, Enthusiastic, and Learner-Centered) at the @NISOD conference this weekend in Austin. Nothing else on the agenda for conferences. #LearnLAP
A6: I’m really looking forward to attending the 2 day digital learning summer summit. I’m excited about the sessions that I’ll be attending that will help me support Ts and Ss moving forward with their learning. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
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A7 Twitter has opened my eyes to the amazing education community that is present, this summer I will be using that community to learn, build and network! #LearnLAP
A7: Twitter has allowed me to connect w/ amazing educators and edu heroes of mine all over the world. I have discovered so many books, learned a ton, and found a tribe! #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A7: Stay connected with other Educators through chats and personal conversations. Help and be helped. Also doing a summer book PD through Twitter.
A7: Twitter has helped me customize my learning, and has given me a supportive network. I am a happier, more up to date teacher because of it. I will continue to participate in PD on Twitter this summer, for sure. #LearnLAP
A7: I need so many characters to answer this! It brought me an outstanding coach in @alienearbud#BLBS, connected me with other #Pirates in the PLN, and broadened the horizon of my mind for what prof learning can be. Changed everything! #LearnLAP
A7 @twitter has brought me YOU - the best people I have never met, who share with abandon, live life with passion, and from whom I steal the best ideas and incorporate as my own #learnLAP
A7: Twitter has allowed our school to share with the world the wonderful things happening every day in our building. There are hundreds of great things happening in every school building across our country daily. Let's share them with the world!!! #learnlap
A7-P1-Twitter has really helped me connect with other #likeminded educators who are also working to provide engaging lessons everyday in classrooms across the world. Through communities such as #sschat and #WorldGeoChat, I've discovered great resources. #LearnLAP
A7: Twitter has helped me be less shy, plain and simple - and to be unafraid to join a conversation! It has helped me to see that there are some amazing people out there doing amazing things in their classrooms who are willing to help a fellow teacher out. #LearnLAP
A7: Twitter continues to allow me to connect with outstanding, passionate educators. I love finding out about new books, apps & ideas from my PLN. #learnlap
#learnlap Without question twitter has been the greatest source of professional development in my career... It has forced me to rethink my views and even my beliefs on how we should educate our society.
A7 Twitter is a powerful tool to find your tribe. Staying connected helps us unearth new ideas and gather support. It is also a great tool to receive a little pushback. We need a little now and again. #LearnLAP
A7: I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ twitter and I love telling our story! Exceptionally proud of our staff for taking a risk with me- and loving my crazy- and taking the Twitter leap! Love you @BryanCountyMS 💋❤️💋 #LearnLAP ☠️
A7: Twitter has helped me connect with fabulous educators around the world. I’ve been led to some great PD, books, and strategies by my PLN so I’ll be checking in all summer #learnLAP
#LearnLAP A7 After reading @burgessdave book #tlap and participating in @Twitter chats, it inspired me to write my own book about how my 1st rule "Always Believe in Yourself" has changed lives AND my community. Just saying, now more than ever our Ss need POSITIVE Trs.
A7. Twitter allows us to share our story, show pics of what we do with Ss. It allows us to coonect with others in #PLN network globally. Meeting other educators, sharing ideas, making connections! #learnlap
A7: Twitter has connected me to other inspirational educators and has given me a lot of great ideas this year - the tent, room transformations, history madness, etc #LearnLAP
A7-P2-The beauty of Twitter is being able to do a #deepdive into precious chats I've missed! I can spend time scrolling through chats on a specific topic and glean so much usable information! Goal of summer-discover what I may have missed!! 💡💡#LearnLAP
I want to learn how I can make a skeptic out of people who are weary about joining twitter. I am 1 of 20 educators in my building active on twitter. #learnlap
A7: Twitter continues to allow me to connect with outstanding, passionate educators. I love finding out about new books, apps & ideas from my PLN. #learnlap
A7 @twitter has brought me YOU - the best people I have never met, who share with abandon, live life with passion, and from whom I steal the best ideas and incorporate as my own #learnLAP
A3 I plan on reading Teach Like a Pirate and will plan more problem based instruction into my teaching. Being an In-class support and a resource math teacher I would also like to get community members to visit my classes and incorporate their careers Into my lessons.#LearnLap
A7 I discovered the power of Twitter in December with #ditchsummit and I never looked back. I intend to get back into blogging this summer, and just see where the wind takes me next! #LearnLAP
A7: Twitter gives me great ideas or sparks great ideas! It is so encouraging to see Ts who work hard and love Ss. Knowing that others have similar stories! Helped me grow tremendously as a T and has helped me bring my A game to the classroom! #LearnLAP
A7: Twitter has helped me expand my PLN, connect with educators through twitter chats, & motivate me to begin blogging. Twitter has given me the confidence to share my thoughts with others and find my voice as an educator. Twitter helps me grow. #learnLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A7: My wife @AlmaGonzalez, who is also a principal, first introduced me to twitter two years ago. Now many of my school’s initiatives are modeled after learning them from other fellow principals all over. You learn something new everyday. #LearnLAP
Last year they gave me 10 min at beginning of every staff mtg. I shared what I learned on twitter. Now there are more staff using it regularly. #learnlap
A7 I've made lots of great connections with people worldwide. I've learned many new things and had my thinking challenged by many great educators #LearnLAP
A7: In grad school we were required to create a "teacher twitter" and create our own PLN. Thanks to this I have found so many accounts that help with lesson planning, different activities and labs, and has helped me connect with other teachers across the globe #learnLAP
Absolutely! I learn something new every time I go on Twitter. There are so many dedicated, selfless educators sharing their successes!! I love it! #learnlap
A8 Total blended learning classroom. I know I have some great mentors in my PLN to help with this! Many have already stepped up with offers of help! #LearnLAP
A8: I want visitors to my (online) classroom. If you've been to a part of the globe and want to tell your story, I want to use that (I teach geography). More collaboration, more interactions, more chances for my students to see this wonderful world! #LearnLAP
Will be spending a great deal of time considering learning opportunities for our new maker space. Probably a center approach as the space will not be staffed so edus, not use to the space, will have something to start w/. #learnlap#edtechchat
A8: Goals: Get my GOVT class of future teachers to evaluate educator evaluation policies and propose revisions to TEA, finish writing my book on Being REAL, create a bi-weekly podcast and blog post. #LearnLAP
A7 - twitter has helped expand my teaching methods and provides a wealth of ideas. I plan to use it to start sharing my own ideas this summer & by becoming more connected - This chick will not be a hoarder or knowledge 😁😁💁🏻♀️ #LearnLAP
A8: My goal is to stay consistent with incorporating more student led activities throughout the year. Also, there is that schedule that I am going to stick to... #learnlap
A8: One goal I have for myself is to involve career activities in more of what I do. Some days I get caught up in smaller parts of the job that the big picture slips away- giving these middle level learners a wholistic education beyond the academics of the classroom. #LearnLAP
A8- I want to become a Google Trainer, but also transform teaching in my buildings so T understand the power of the pirate for students! My amazing team will help me #LearnLAP
A8-This was our first year implementing clubs and my #schoolspirit club was a huge hit!! 🎉🌟 Next year I have a better, more focused plan to focus on school wide goals and initiatives, ultimately with the goal of increasing student awareness of @BryanCountyMS events! #LearnLAP
A8: My goal for next school year is to better manage my time. I still use a calendar but I will try to use technology more to be able to keep track of time and plan better. #LearnLAP
A8 well I will actually be doing my final internship in the fall so I plan 1.) to crush building a classroom community
2.) giving useful and well thought out feedback
3.)not crying too often ;)
#LearnLAP
A8: I want to say more math/cooking based on success of Genius times this yr. But the whole pt was that genius times were mostly tech in the past. So I sorta have to 'not know' what the class will do next yr. I'd like to cook lunch for the school once a 1/4 for math #learnlap
Thanks so much to everyone who chatted with us tonight on #LearnLAP! ESPECIALLY to @missliz31 who moderated tonight!
Please join us next week as @ReaderLeaderBSA moderates. TOPIC: "Creating Student Reader Leaders"
For now, please head on over to #tlap for more great discussion!
A8: ONE goal is to implement more lessons that have at least a pinch of curiosity to them so that Ss are more engaged. Twitter will help me and convos with Ss and peers. #LearnLAP
#LearnLAP A8 After 28 years of teaching, I hope this fall I can begin to start public speaking on how #AlwaysBelieve coupled with profound nonverbal communication has transformed my Ss. Now more than ever our Ss need Trs who walk the talk of goodness. Book released this fall!
Thanks so much to everyone who chatted with us tonight on #LearnLAP! ESPECIALLY to @missliz31 who moderated tonight!
Please join us next week as @ReaderLeaderBSA moderates. TOPIC: "Creating Student Reader Leaders"
For now, please head on over to #tlap for more great discussion!
A8: My goal for next year is to get more involved in the school and community. I absolutely love @BryanCountyMS and my goal is to connect even more with the students outside of the four walls of the classroom! #learnLAP
A8: Google certification, use more technology in the classroom (this year was about learning the curriculum), getting closer to done on my doctorate #learnlap
WOW! Y'all are ELITE and ExExExCellent and make me proud to be an educator! Thank you so much for your time and thoughts tonight! Make sure to get connected and work to grow scholars! #LearnLAP
