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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:30 PM EST

Glad you can make it to #MakeItReal

In reply to @PegGrafwallner

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming to tonight's Chat!

Vaughn_trapped Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

Sara here from NC. 8th grade maths. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi Sara! Thanks for coming tonight to #MakeItReal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

SteinbrinkLaura Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Laura from MO, HS Eng, loving the Oscars themed chats! #makeitreal

mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Wendy from Gunnison, CO! My 4th chat tonight! PHEW!! #MakeItReal

jessica_reddout Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hey #MakeItReal Jess from SC jumping in for a few minutes

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Thanks! Glad you could make it tonight to #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Maury from Tennessee. I am working on Master's work, so I will be in and out. My mistake was putting work off until tonight LOL #makeitreal

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:32 PM EST

Hello, Denis and all of the #makeitreal crew! Stopping by to say hi!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming to tonight's Chat!

ms_held_teacher Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Deidre Held, Minnesota, from Wildcat Country @Wyomingwildcats I make mistakes all the time! #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

The first step in healing is admitting you have a problem. I'm Denis, and I make mistakes :) #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Wow!! Wednesdays are chat heavy. Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal

In reply to @mskanecounselor

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Good evening everyone. John from suburban Chicago joining in #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Thanks! We'll take all the minutes we can get :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @jessica_reddout

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hey #makeitreal friends Spiri from PA, excited to join in tonight

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi everyone. Bill from PA. Currently interim elementary principal, before that 6th grade teacher #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Ah. The old procrastination mistake :) We're all guilty of that one. Welcome #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

Hi #MakeItReal, Jaime, 2nd grade from NWIndiana and I am a serial mistake maker. #oops #sorrynotsorry

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:33 PM EST

I'm Shelley Burgess - educational leader in San Diego and super fan of @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal

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LeeAraoz Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi, @MathDenisNJ Happy to join you on the #MakeItReal chat tonight.

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi Shelley! Thanks for being here with us tonight! It's an honor to have you #MakeItReal with us

In reply to @burgess_shelley

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Hi Diedre! Great to see you again! #MakeItReal

In reply to @ms_held_teacher, @Wyomingwildcats

BathmanBrains Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Amanda Bathman - 4th Grade T in MckInney, TX #MakeItReal

murch_moments Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Haley from Texas, 3rd grade. #MakeItReal

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Peg, Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist, from MKE #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight to #MakeItReal

In reply to @MrWawczak

RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Amy from TN. Happy to be here. #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:34 PM EST

Scott from NJ, no mistakes, just happy accidents! Or mistakes that cause meaningful discussion & learning??? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi Spiri! My mistake is not meeting up for lunch again! Soon :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @itsmeSpiri

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi Bill! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

three classes at once, three kids and one on the way. #keepingitreal #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

TaylorBeckwith1 Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Taylor, gifted teacher from Excelsior Springs, MO #MakeItReal

LiteracyLoverPT Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Good evening! Patreece from WI & I too make mistakes! #MakeItReal

MissDenko Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi friends!! Sylwia here. Third grade teacher and tech coach 😊 #MakeItReal

JeremyDBond Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Jeremy from CT. Parent, parent/digcit advocate, and major Oscars aficionado. Cute idea. ;) #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:31 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming to tonight's Chat!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Nice. Serial mistakes make for serious learning #MakeItReal

In reply to @JaimeABart

JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:35 PM EST

Good evening #MakeItReal I heard that @edsheeran is moderating tonight...Oops I mean his almost as famous brother @MathDenisNJ

In reply to @edsheeran, @MathDenisNJ

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Greetings! #MakeItReal Gillian from Vancouver!

In reply to @murch_moments

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Question 1 is only 1 minute away! Whew!! That was a close call #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Hi Lee! Thanks for being here #MakeItReal

In reply to @LeeAraoz

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Hi Jay!! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2, @edsheeran, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

It's an honest mistake. I AM quite the guitar player. Thanks for joining us on your special day! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2, @edsheeran

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight to #MakeItReal

In reply to @BathmanBrains

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: We’ve all made mistakes in our classrooms. When did you have an OOPS! moment that could have been a disaster, but wasn’t? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Welcome to #MakeItReal !!

In reply to @murch_moments

naghma_khn Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Good morning from India. #makeitreal sounds really interesting.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Glad you could make it out to #MakeItReal

In reply to @RadfordAmy

JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Hello Shelley, I'm so excited for the book. I know how hard you worked @BethHouf #MakeItReal

In reply to @BethHouf

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:36 PM EST

Hi Jay!! #MakeItReal
In reply to @JayBilly2, @edsheeran, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Nice one. Love this #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

LOL ADMITTING--and learning to apologize if necessary--so important! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

A1: My first year I felt like every mistake was a huge OOPS! I learned it wasn't. I learned mistakes happen. #MakeItReal

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Hi #MakeItReal Ca 2nd gr.

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Awe ❤ My mistake working too much & not chatting enough, missed #makeitreal & you, glad to be here 😊

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

Good morning! International chat--cool! #MakeItReal

In reply to @naghma_khn

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

Wow! Keep fighting the good fight :) I've got 4 kids and, I think, No class :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 Not specific but my best mistakes are made during math bc then Ss correct, explain, & justify their reasoning. #MakeItReal

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TaylorBeckwith1 Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: Giving students free reign to "invent" without having the electrical safety chat yet! #itwasshocking #punintended #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

Welcome #MakeItReal

In reply to @TaylorBeckwith1

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

Thanks for being so open with us all :) Welcome to #MakeItReal

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

BathmanBrains Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1 reflecting on how I led teams in the past realizing it's shaped me into the leader I am today. #MakeItReal #LLAP

mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: oops moments I can think of are when Ss try to challenge me but instead of entering arguments I really listen to them #MakeItReal

jessica_reddout Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: I am honest w/ my S's, when I try a new structure or new piece of text I say, "hey, I messed up, let's try that again" #MakeItReal

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

A1: You avoid the disaster by telling kids you need a "do over". Admit that something wasn't working and honor their learning #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: We’ve all made mistakes in our classrooms. When did you have an OOPS! moment that could have been a disaster, but wasn’t? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:38 PM EST

Hi Sylwia!! So glad you're here #MakeItReal

In reply to @MissDenko

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

Brought completely the wrong materials for a role-play activity--ended up with an animated debate! #makeitreal LOL

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

Thanks so much, Jay!! We so appreciate your feedback. Thanks for taking a sneak peek! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2, @BethHouf

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

Where in CT are you? I have fam in Killingworth/Haddam area #MakeItReal

In reply to @JeremyDBond

mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 9:39 PM EST

A1: every oops has been an opportunity to reflect and grow as a professional! #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 I used to get my sequence mixed up and accidentally teach stuff too early. Now I do that on purpose for slow to set up topics #makeitreal

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Teaching ELA 1st yr, I said some of writing is "BS" w/o thinking. S asked what BS was. Told them it was "Blowing Smoke" #makeitreal

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Any time I tried something new in classroom but avoided it becoming a big mistake by calmly working through it w/ Ss #MakeItReal

kcoffeyteaches Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

Karen teach 2nd grade in NC #MakeItReal

JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: I have Oops moments almost every day. Especially with technology. I love it when the Ss can show me what to do #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

Thanks! We chat about making education relevant! Based on the book Instant Relevance #MakeItReal https://t.co/KNZ0uDV3EN

In reply to @naghma_khn

LiteracyLoverPT Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1:Made a real mistake while teaching & a Ss corrected the mistake. I was able to play it off stating that it was done purposely #MakeItReal

TaylorBeckwith1 Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Also, not previewing the CNN student news before you show your class...hello parent phone call! #MakeItReal, still a learning moment!

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: We need "do overs" as admin, too. Wrote this post awhile back about one I needed... https://t.co/6w83iAYfn5 #MakeItReal

naghma_khn Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

Realization: 'I don't know it all.' 2 accpt that thre is always something to learn from the ppl around me (sts 2). #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1) So many to choose from, had Ss w/ same last name not related, emailed wrong P about wrong S a lot that year 🙄 #stillconfused #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1: Forgot to copy materials and had Ss make their own from scratch. Was great but felt the panic until my brain worked it out. #makeitreal

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 9:40 PM EST

A1 1st day of school get to know you activity w/yarn,ended up a knotted mess &was able to turn it into a cooperation activity #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q1: We’ve all made mistakes in our classrooms. When did you have an OOPS! moment that could have been a disaster, but wasn’t? #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

If they're not happening, then we're playing it way too safe. As educators we have to be risk takers. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MrWawczak

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 When I admitted I did it! Lesson bombed.I apologized & askd 2 teach lesson again, but diffrntly. Ss were 4giving & let me try #makeitreal

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1 Projector stopped working during Eval. Had to go back to the book. Worked out bc of my Ss and my flexibility. #makeitreal

jaballin14 Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

A1: when I was making Methane bubbles in Chem lab to demonstrate combustion reactions and the pile was too high. 🔥🔥🔥#MakeItReal

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

Totally! We need to model that we are learners, too and that reflection helps us grow! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

Me too! I take risks--mistakes happen! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JayBilly2

NatashaRRivera Mar 1 @ 9:41 PM EST

last week I assigned an old test by mistake. Many Ss got 100% & left feeling on top of the world 😃Disaster averted #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MissDenko Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1) every disaster is fixed with "I'm a learner too!" #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 My first year I had outlet explode when I turned on the overhead.Could have been disastrous! just turned it off. Prob solved #MakeItReal

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

For sure. I learned mistakes happen. Will admit it took me a little longer to be comfortable with that though #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: I've shared this before but I continually talk about starting slow and learning. Making mistakes and iterating #MakeItReal

kcoffeyteaches Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1 I own it and use as teachable moment for Ss, they love to see me have an oops! #MakeItReal

naghma_khn Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

not available in India? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

Now THAT could have been a disaster! #MakeItReal

In reply to @TaylorBeckwith1

murch_moments Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

A1: completely misinterpreted directions in a team building activity. Ss thought I did it on purpose to challenge them #makeitreal

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that Natasha :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @NatashaRRivera, @MathDenisNJ

ms_held_teacher Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

I am always flubbing during read aloud so it is the perfect opportunity to think aloud & talk through my problem solving #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:42 PM EST

Yup! Been there done that! Haha #MakeItReal

In reply to @JaimeABart

RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1. Tried a website with the kids that didn't work. Told them I had to work on it more and try again. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

Question 2 shows us something we didn't know in 1 Minute! #MakeItReal

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

A1: Sometimes I make mistakes in Math on purpose, but it's really funny when I do it on accident. Wait, what? That's not right. #MakeItReal

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:43 PM EST

Definitely a lesson. Shows that we are still always learning #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: A healthy #growthmindset thrives on failure. What is an OOPS! Moment that you learned a lot from? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

It shows we can learn from mistakes, and we are human too #MakeItReal

In reply to @dramseysmith

burgess_shelley Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

If you email me at shelley@daveburgessconsulting.com I can get you a copy. The book is fantastic! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @naghma_khn

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

I know a GOOOOOOD ONE I MIXED UP 2 kids named "John" @ a parent-tcher interview--1 was an "angel" & the other wasn't yet😂... LOL #makeitreal

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2: A new student was getting into a lot of trouble. Took me way too long to ask him "What's wrong?" and figure out the reasons #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2 As a newer T, I'm always learning from mistakes & experiences. Specifically decisions on content & curric. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

A1: playing football with the Ss I was running for TD. I went right to miss S. So did he. I scored the TD though. #makeitreal

naghma_khn Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

TY, will do so. #MakeItReal

In reply to @burgess_shelley, @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

Good one. Sometimes we need to act sooner. Great lesson #MakeItReal

In reply to @MrWawczak

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

A2 There's been so many in my 23rd year career! As Instruc Coach, I always tell Ts (esp new Ts) it's okay to make mistakes! #makeitreal

MissDenko Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

A1) it's great when a student fixes your mistake and they just shine 🌟 #MakeItReal

NatashaRRivera Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

I love it when Ss see your mistakes. It confirms that they are engaged 😃 #makeitreal

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

JeremyDBond Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

West Hartford. Maybe 35-40 min north of Haddam/Killingworth. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RichHayzler Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

Rich Hayzler, MSPrincipal in NJ A1:I actually typed the school's name wrong on my syllubus in Year 1. Never passed it out! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

This is outstanding #MakeItReal

In reply to @themaurywood

missemilys1 Mar 1 @ 9:45 PM EST

#MakeitReal A1- before I could even begin to teach my first ever lesson-student kindly pointed out to me on the side I had misspelled a word

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

OMG, I did that too, my first year. It was really funny. Ps weren't amused. ;) Oh, well. #MakeItReal

In reply to @perfinker

TaylorBeckwith1 Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: I would say my biggest mistake my first year teaching, was not calling parents enough, It is so important to me now! #MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

Growth Mindset Lesson Resources: A collection of images, videos and links. #MakeItReal #edchat https://t.co/400MBFh3yK

BathmanBrains Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 My OOPS moment: losing my cool is contagious - as is keeping my cool. They vibe and thrive off what I exude. #MakeItReal #webblc

Vaughn_trapped Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2 Copied answer key for kids rather than work for them. I told them no credit unless they showed each step. It was good work. #makeitreal

jaballin14 Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: oops moments R opportunities to FAIL forward & grow. I am thankful that I work in a place that is safe and allows us 2 FAIL #MakeItReal

themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Always have backups for technology. Never know when it will go down. Don't want to be emptyhanded. #makeitreal

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:46 PM EST

A2: Every day last year when I began my journey running a blended learning classroom #MakeItReal

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 if we don't grow from mistakes, that is the problem. We collaborate, reflect & grow. It's what makes this prof so wonderful! #makeitreal

giveawaypesh Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2: Every day last year when I began my journey running a blended learning classroom #MakeItReal

mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2 my 1st classroom lesson with 8th Ss and went in w/o explaining expectations, it was a disaster! I learned A LOT that day! #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2:First year out of college, thought lecture was way to go.WRONG!Made me a stronger teacher, relevance and creativity were key! #makeitreal

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

#makeitreal Oh yeah, parents NOT amused! (though the angel's parents felt better once the mix-up was resolved!)

In reply to @dramseysmith

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

Glad I learned when I did. Scares me to think of what would've happened if we all continued w/ suspensions, etc #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2) Not giving Ss more time to explore concept, feeling rushed, tried to keep up w/ other Ts & their pace #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

Starting something new definitely takes perseverance. I hope it's been worth it. #makeitreal

In reply to @WPMadden

JeremyDBond Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

curiosity piqued. #MakeItReal

In reply to @TaylorBeckwith1

JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

You're have a little too much fun making the posters. My mistakes are from emails I shouldn't have sent. Now I write and wait #MakeItReal

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2 never drastically change the seating arrangement when you have a sub the 1st day Ss see it. #nofocus #poorsub #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q2: A healthy #growthmindset thrives on failure. What is an OOPS! Moment that you learned a lot from? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

same here. Communication and building relationships is soooo important. #MakeItReal

In reply to @TaylorBeckwith1

murch_moments Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2: Letting time restraints interfere with my relationships with my Ss #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

here's a link to the podcast I did with @Jonharper70bd called My Bad. All about learning from mistakes! https://t.co/8gkFZNA1Uj #MakeItReal

In reply to @Jonharper70bd

perfinker Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

#MakeItReal Gotta break--running #imaginEDchat after this...join us to talk #imagination and #assessment if you would like to!

RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

A2. I tell the kids about the time I fell out of my chair in front of the class. They love to "keep it real!" #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:48 PM EST

I actually love this idea! I bet it caught their attention right away too. Going to steal your mistake. #makeitreal

In reply to @Vaughn_trapped

SteinbrinkLaura Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2:20 yrs of teaching...I block out a lot of these, so now I start anything new for me with "I'm trying this & may be epic fail" #makeitreal

NatashaRRivera Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

taking any prior knowledge for granted. Building background knowledge is paramount with ELLs and Title I Ss. #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

Me too! Felt I had all the info they needed. So different now. #MakeItReal

In reply to @RichHayzler

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

The conference before that one was a no-show and I forgot to remove it from my stack. Grabbed it next. Oops. #MakeItReal

In reply to @perfinker

naghma_khn Mar 1 @ 9:49 PM EST

A2.pondering on how to make Ss learn in the correct way n finding out there is no 'Correct way'. Its only Learning! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

definitely has been worth it. Learned so much about growth, blended learning, and myself as a teacher. #MakeItReal

In reply to @sdtitmas

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

You'll Love Question 3, coming up in 1 minute! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

Yes. I treated them like they were in my mind, not like I was supposed to get into theirs #MakeItReal

In reply to @itsmeSpiri

JeremyDBond Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

I'm going to guess they ask you to do it again. #MakeItReal

In reply to @RadfordAmy

ms_held_teacher Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: When I was first teaching I struggled w "good" & "bad" Ss earning class rewards. Now W NHA I see all Ss in a positive light.#MakeItReal

LeeAraoz Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

😊 Great idea!👍 #MakeItReal

MrBrutto Mar 1 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: “Permission to Fail” permission slips for all of the teachers at our upcoming March In-service. Creating culture of risk-taking #IMMOOC

LiteracyLoverPT Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2: Trying to get through every learning target before checking for Ss understanding for all Ss on related concepts. #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

It has made me a stronger administrator to. Important to help teachers grow through creativity and relevance #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

A2 Yes, time is so valuable! Check out https://t.co/kc4859M5k3 about the time used by our Comp Sci teacher! #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:47 PM EST

A2) Not giving Ss more time to explore concept, feeling rushed, tried to keep up w/ other Ts & their pace #MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:50 PM EST

#makeitreal After they stop laughing at the image!

In reply to @JeremyDBond

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: We’ve all got one OOPS! Moment story we often tell. What’s your favorite mistake and why? #makeitreal

jessica_reddout Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2: there are many oops moments, but the best I learned is not allowing S's to talk makes things more disruptive #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

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PrincipalArthur Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2) I still feel that I am learning wveryday from my students and teachers! #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

Agree, not about us & how we view things, it's about Ss & their needs #word #MakeItReal

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dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

Agree. If it's longer than two paragraphs, I call. Luckily, those are rare. #MakeItReal

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sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

Check out @JayBilly2 'a free pass on a poor lesson. Love the idea. #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q3 RT #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: We’ve all got one OOPS! Moment story we often tell. What’s your favorite mistake and why? #makeitreal

BathmanBrains Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

A3 As a stu. teacher I wrote down *verbatim* inappropriate language a Ss used in his folder when it DEF should've been a call #MakeItReal

jessica_reddout Mar 1 @ 9:52 PM EST

agreed. I felt if I wasn't like them or where they were I wasn't good enough. #MakeItReal

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PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

As Instruc Coach, STs & novice Ts are so afraid of making mistakes (much like our Ss). I purposely collaborate w/ new Ts so ... #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

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JayBilly2 Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

A2: We just go for it and see what happens. It the purpose is good, then we can fix the rest. #MakeItReal

sdtitmas Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3 1st month teaching I accidentally skipped a few chapters in our text...Couldn't figure out why Ss were failing😂 #MakeItReal

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themaurywood Mar 1 @ 9:53 PM EST

A3: Ss said they could make a better seating chart than me, so I let them. "If no one likes the seating chart, it's a good one." #makeitreal

PrincipalArthur Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3) Telling teachers my 1st year teaching when I went through my expectations on day 1 and expected my Ss to know what to do!#MakeItReal

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: Struggling through learning how to be a blended learning teacher. Helped me get out of my comfort zone & grow & see purpose #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3)Go bowling for bday every year, tell Ss funny personal narrative to launch unit Its a #hugeoops They remember story yrs later #MakeItReal

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A2: Way too many. Constantly learning. I often forget to go to pull-outs, bcz we're too involved, so I set a timer now. #MakeItReal

Vaughn_trapped Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3 I tell about the time I bailed h2o from tub for a https://t.co/OMfyH3Cevg said check drain plug. She's a plumber's daughter. #makeitreal

TaylorBeckwith1 Mar 1 @ 9:54 PM EST

A3: I'd say when I played a non-fiction book read on video and it used the word "nipple" unexpectedly, #instantlessononmammals #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: I had Ss do a stats survey and didn't get permission for some of their Qs. Sensitive info was shared #MakeItReal

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3 I killed all 10 of our new tadpoles before the Ss had a chance to observe them. I shouldn't be responsible for living things #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q3: We’ve all got one OOPS! Moment story we often tell. What’s your favorite mistake and why? #makeitreal

PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

...so I make sure I co-teach w/ them, so we can evaluate a lesson & figure out how to improve (esp from vet T) #makeitreal

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MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

A3: First time we were taking a standardized test on computers and I told the Ss the wrong button to hit. Submitted their tests! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:55 PM EST

You're killing me tonight! :) #MakeItReal

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RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3. After a bowling trip I said to wash their hands because their hands were dirty from touching balls. So embarrassed! #MakeItReal

NatashaRRivera Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3- using a fancy font on a handout. It looked awesome but many Ss could not read it 🙈 #makeitreal

mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3 my favorite mistake is holding back bc I didn't think Ss could handle it - of course they can! Now I really challenge them! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

ouch. That's a tough one. #MakeItReal

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Vaughn_trapped Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

+ A3 i use this when students forget to check the obvious.#MakeItReal

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

Maybe you didn't kill them? Maybe it was just their time? #DontBlameYourself #MakeItReal

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RadfordAmy Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3. I heard the words as they left my mouth. I was mortified. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

wow. just wow. #MakeItReal or don't.

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RichHayzler Mar 1 @ 9:56 PM EST

A3: Doing too much too fast. Learning is a journey.....not a sprint. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thank you all again for a wonderful chat! We're all in this together! Let's keep learning and always rememver to #MakeItReal

LitcoachLaurie Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: didn't preview the film 1984 before playing it for 40 sophomores. #fullfrontal #MakeItReal

MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

Yep. That was something else, ha. But can laugh about it now #MakeItReal

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SteinbrinkLaura Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

A3: Saying yes to teaching Gifted w/very minimal training. Mistake to agree to it, but Ss & I all learned about comfort zones. #makeitreal

JeremyDBond Mar 1 @ 9:57 PM EST

and you're middle school. My condolences. #MakeItReal

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MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

Definitely wanted to take a day, or four, off to try to make others forget it happened #MakeItReal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

Check out mu website https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl for blog posts, and the #MakeItReal Chat archive of all past chats!

itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you #MakeItReal friends & @MathDenisNJ Great chat tonight Sweet Dreams 😊

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murch_moments Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3 assuming that since they were young, Ss couldn't twist what I said to make it inappropriate. I'm very careful about wording #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Mar 1 @ 9:58 PM EST

A3: My funniest OOPS was when I told Ss how many reg questions would be on test & that I would include one for bonner points. #makeitreal

WPMadden Mar 1 @ 9:59 PM EST

Always great to when Ss r smiling, laughing, & connecting with T in ways that are relevant & meaningful #MakeItReal

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JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:00 PM EST

ok you have me beat. Lol!! They were in love and couldn't love without each other! #MakeItReal

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dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 10:00 PM EST

Amy, OMG, Lol.. That's worse than my phonemic awareness activity where, Ms. Mitchell became Ms. Bitchell. #MakeItReal

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PegGrafwallner Mar 1 @ 10:00 PM EST

Great job @MathDenisNJ! Enjoyed #makeitreal! Thank you!!

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thanks! Come back each week! #MakeItReal

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MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST

Ha, well I think you should get some tadpoles this year. I think you'd be better AND they'd want to be there #MakeItReal

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WPMadden Mar 1 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thanks everyone for sharing some really great and humorous experiences. Fun chat! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

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JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

that WAS this year! Ha! Now I have worms. Muahahaha #MakeItReal

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itsmeSpiri Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

Absolutely, It builds community, strengthens bonds, Ss feel comfortable to share, do, grow & make an "oops" #makeitreal

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mskanecounselor Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

Thanks #MakeItReal !!!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

Worms? You might want to get that looked at. #makeitreal

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MrWawczak Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

Ha, well good luck to you...and the worms :) #MakeItReal

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JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:03 PM EST

it's ok...senior citizen labor, your secret is safe! #MakeItReal

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kcoffeyteaches Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST

A3 Ss fave is me putting wrong link in Google Classroom, they loved watching me fix it live! our motto is own it, learn from it #MakeItReal

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:04 PM EST

high insurance deductible. #powerthroughit #MakeItReal

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dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 10:07 PM EST

A3: Put it this way, we don't brainstorm words for the 'uck' word family anymore. ;) #MakeItReal

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST

yessssss! Lol #MakeItReal

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kcoffeyteaches Mar 1 @ 10:08 PM EST

when I used to teach word families that was my least favorite! THE word always came up! #MakeItReal

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JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST

love that! #MakeItReal

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NatashaRRivera Mar 1 @ 10:09 PM EST

I used to l-o-v-e fancy fonts. Now Century Gothic is my go to font #makeitreal.

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RichHayzler Mar 1 @ 10:10 PM EST

PV Math Students figuring out circumference and area using items in building. #peqpantherpride #makeitreal @EScillieri @drrwinning

JaimeABart Mar 1 @ 10:11 PM EST

Thanks #MakeItReal and @MathDenisNJ for this amazing chat that validated my insanity and let me know I'm not alone lol!

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dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 10:12 PM EST

Thanks #MakeItReal you made me laugh and laughing is the best. :)

dramseysmith Mar 1 @ 10:15 PM EST

Everyone makes mistakes, is part of our class promise, so when I make them, I just say, Everyone Makes Mistakes & they chime in. #MakeItReal