#OREdChat Archive
Oregon gets an EdChat!! #OREdChat will run every Sunday from 8:30-9pm PST.
Sunday March 5, 2017
11:30 PM EST
participatechat
Mar 5 @ 11:30 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#OREdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/eadbGGsYnJ
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:30 PM EST
Welcome to
#OrEdChat
! Glad you could make it! Please introduce yourself
ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:31 PM EST
Julie here from Bend. Hello crew
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tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:31 PM EST
Hi friends! Tisha HS Culinary Tr from
#smedfordhs
in Southern Oregon!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:31 PM EST
Heather Marrs 3rd grade teacher and EdTech teacher leader in Southern Oregon
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:31 PM EST
KathiSue Summes, Oregon Online Teacher and retired MS principal. Only on for a little bit.
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:33 PM EST
Lauren, K-4 rdg T, from STL
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:33 PM EST
Q1 coming your way in just a minute!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:34 PM EST
#OrEdChat
crew: here's Q1!
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:35 PM EST
A1: My biggest cheerleader in general has been my mom. She is always behind me 100% and encouraging me without being pushy :)
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:35 PM EST
A1: In my life it is my hubby and son. Professional, my grandfather Bruce Boldon.
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:36 PM EST
A1. My sister has always been my greatest cheerleader. I never do it wrong in her eyes. she always has great ideas for me
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:36 PM EST
A1: My parents have been my biggest cheerleader in my personal life.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:34 PM EST
#OrEdChat
crew: here's Q1!
EduGladiators
Mar 5 @ 11:37 PM EST
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#alternativefacts
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tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:37 PM EST
A1: My mom has always been an amazing cheerleader! Thankful for an encouraging husband too who supports me in all my adventures!
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:38 PM EST
My mom also cheers on my professional life. She is a retired T, so she gets it.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:38 PM EST
He even survived his first tech conference...and faired pretty well it seems! :) haha!
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In reply to @tishrich
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:39 PM EST
Here comes Q2! Try to think of specific people!
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:40 PM EST
A2: I have adopted a senior that is not quite up to grad stat at this time. He is my priority.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:40 PM EST
A2: My teaching partner who is coming back from being out on family leave for a month, 1 student who has been down lately as well
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:41 PM EST
A2: State testing is right around the corner, 3rd & 4th grade Ts need encouragement right now.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:39 PM EST
Here comes Q2! Try to think of specific people!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:41 PM EST
A2contd: I'm going to do a daily check-in in the morning and be focused on encouraging them for that day and not being too general
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:42 PM EST
Definitely!
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In reply to @MsLaurenMertz
AKKerani
Mar 5 @ 11:42 PM EST
Awesome :)
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tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:37 PM EST
A1: My mom has always been an amazing cheerleader! Thankful for an encouraging husband too who supports me in all my adventures!
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:42 PM EST
A2 I have a student that I didn't know was suffering under friendship pressures until it came out in creative writing.
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:43 PM EST
My heart was hurting for you during your Periscope talking about the pressure you're already feeling.
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In reply to @hmarrs24
tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:43 PM EST
A2: Trs, support staff, admin, Ss...everyone needs it and I try to give it as much as I can!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:43 PM EST
Awww Thank you Lauren! :)
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In reply to @MsLaurenMertz
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:44 PM EST
Q3 is a struggle for me...how do you turn negatives into positives?
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:44 PM EST
A2: Admin also needs our encouragement. I can just imagine that it can be pretty lonely.
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:45 PM EST
A3: Nothing dose of chocolate can't turn around... Negative into positive. And some quiet time.
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:46 PM EST
A3. One of my Lent goals is to make lemonade out of the lemons. Negative comments are lemons, twist them around, create laughter
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MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:46 PM EST
A3: I try to remember that the only person I control is myself. Think of a positive to bring to the table/teachers lounge.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:44 PM EST
Q3 is a struggle for me...how do you turn negatives into positives?
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:47 PM EST
A3: I have 1 of 2 reactions: either I join in or I address it too bluntly and make someone mad....I need to do better!!
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tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:48 PM EST
A3: keep smiling and remember to focus on Ss & what's best for them. Don't let naysayers tip me off balance. Keep moving forward.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:49 PM EST
Loving all of the good ideas! I'm definitely going to be more prepared for this week!
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:49 PM EST
when we are in problem solving mode sometimes we don't recognize comments as rants or gossip.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:49 PM EST
Here comes Q4
#OrEdChat
!
ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:51 PM EST
a4. The littles are afraid of the stereotypical bully. I tell them we can all be bullies and we can all be good friends. CHOOSE!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:51 PM EST
A4:It's good 4 Ss 2 know that we've been through the same things& come out on the other side Esp.when we are people they look up 2!
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:49 PM EST
Here comes Q4
#OrEdChat
!
MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:53 PM EST
A4: I think it shows vulnerability on our part to share such personal stories.
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#kidsdeserveit
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:49 PM EST
Here comes Q4
#OrEdChat
!
KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:53 PM EST
A4It is about choices. I try to teach that choices are a part of learning. Sometimes good or not so good. Consequences will follow.
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:54 PM EST
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:53 PM EST
A4 contd: So many Ss feel like once they've been bullied they are pigeon-holed as a victim forever...we can show them it's not true#OrEdChat
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:55 PM EST
It's already that time! Last question of the night
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tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:55 PM EST
A4: It's imp for Ss to realize that we can relate to some of the struggles they are going through & insight to how we persevered.
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KathiSueSummers
Mar 5 @ 11:56 PM EST
A5: I have really enjoyed this book.
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:56 PM EST
Also those that bully, have to accept that they caused hurt but they can choose a different path.
#oredchat
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:56 PM EST
A5: I loved getting a reminder to encourage others in our work place and in our lives! Putting others first and staying positive!
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ManionJulie
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:57 PM EST
A5. Students can be empowered and know that our words are powerful
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:58 PM EST
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#OrEdChat
! You can do so on this doc:
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hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:59 PM EST
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#OrEdChat
! Only one message a week :)
MsLaurenMertz
Mar 5 @ 11:59 PM EST
Another great
#OrEdChat
. Thanks so much
@hmarrs24
In reply to @hmarrs24
tishrich
Mar 5 @ 11:59 PM EST
A5: We need to realize that the things we do and say send a message! We need to be sending a good one!
#oredchat
hmarrs24
- Moderator
Mar 5 @ 11:59 PM EST
Thank you all for joining in tonight!! Next week we will be chatting about
#kidsdeserveit
Chap. 13-15!
#OrEdChat