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lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#mdeschat Good evening! I am glad to be here with you tonight. Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Remember to use the hashtag.

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening @lindamcToth and #mdeschat friends! I teach 4th in Annapolis https://t.co/cVwnr9WdyC

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#mdeschat Hi MrsB!!!! It is always wonderful to see you!

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Greetings from the Big Easy! Greg- 2nd grade, #TeamFelegy. Midway through spring break trip. Hope all are well. #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Hello! Rachel, principal in Pasadena. Happy last day of March! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#mdeschat Gregm nice of you to join us while you are vacationing. How is the trip?

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#mdeschat Hi Rachel! How is my friend tonight?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Hi Linda! Very nice, thanks! One more stop on the trip before coming home in a few days. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#mdeschat It looks like a small group tonight, but maybe we can come up with some fantastic ideas!

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#mdeschat I have guiding questions prepared but we can expand as we move along together.

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@lindamcToth sounds good! :) #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#mdeschat Our goal tonight is to come up with ideas to keep our Ss engaged as well as ourselves as spring fever hits!

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Sounds like a plan! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@lindamcToth I have so many ideas and thoughts to share - can't wait to hear others' ideas too!! #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Perfect timing for this topic... spring has sprung! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#mdeschat OK Ss who are engaged are energized by four goals - success, curiosity, originality and + relationships.

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#mdeschat Q1 How do we cultivate these drives in the classroom?

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Success: celebrate success!! Teach growth mindset #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#mdeschat Oh Mrs B a woman after my own heart speaking of the growth mindset.

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I'll be back and catch up... got a phone call #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Lesson plan design hits a few of these... kicking off the lesson with a question/problem, etc kids get curious and can solve. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#mdeschat I love the idea of celebrating success, what are some ways to do this?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1- Re: Curiosity- give opportunities to engage and explore. Get interactive; broaden scope, understanding. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#mdeschat I agree Rachel - an open ended question that Ss can explore. https://t.co/A4KvEDU3rq

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Lesson plan design hits a few of these... kicking off the lesson with a question/problem, etc kids get curious and can solve. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#mdeschat Greg any specific examples of ways you have opened up exploration to your Ss?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz True! When the lesson is highly effective, it encompasses many of the components discussed. Motivates learning! #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Responsive classroom shares this: https://t.co/pgvikJ6etK Affirming hopes and dreams #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz @jazzmeister2013 I agree with both of you. Not giving our Ss the answers but allowing them to try and work it out.

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: real relevance - help Ss see the connections. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

When I taught K, we went out and explored living things. Ss drew and labeled living things, compared and collab-ed... #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

...w/ other Ss as to what they saw, and what were commonalities and differences. Fun exploration and academic dialogue. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#mdeschat Hi Andrea, thanks for joining us. Would you explain what you mean by real relevance?

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#mdeschat Q2 will be coming soon.

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: to quote my own kids - " don't make it boring. " #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#mdeschat Q2 How can we take advantage of Ss’ intrinsic motivation?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@AACPS_Zamora Relevance is important. Why is this important to me? How can I apply what I'm learning? #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Relevance - Incorporate PBL, tasks w/ real world connections. Look at real problems. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#mdeschat Ss are definitely engaged when they see an application to their worlds. https://t.co/nqmLbQ7nN3

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Relevance - Incorporate PBL, tasks w/ real world connections. Look at real problems. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#mdeschat A2 I see the importance of DI - how do Ss like to present what they have learned?

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I'm not sure all Ss are always intrinsically motivated. Often we have to 1st move Ss from extrinsic. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#mdeschat OK we have been thinking about Ss, but Ts are also affected by Spring fever

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Students love having a voice and choice! Many love being in front of their peers showing learning. Play/skit,sketches, posters,#mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz I think that choice is so important. I took a course on DI and was impressed with a method called RAFT

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/1yZEZcNZLp

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I always treat the first week back off spring break like the first week of school. Good time to retool & reinforce expectations. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 great approach!

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 So important Greg! It really makes a difference to communicate expectations, especially after breaks. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I also make it a point to provide plenty of opps for collab and Ss choice. Build engagement, enthusiasm. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#mdeschat W/ all of our responsibilities in the spring as well, How do we help each other maintain our energy levels and focus through spr?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3- Encourage teammates along the journey. We're in the homestretch. Plenty still to do, but we got this! #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Give Ts more voice in collaboration and decisions to keep the drudgery out of teaching. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#mdeschat I love your ending “we got this!” That would make me smile and get me moving. https://t.co/JZMgaDin2g

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3- Encourage teammates along the journey. We're in the homestretch. Plenty still to do, but we got this! #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 Sharing our learning and our successes keeps us invigorated. Also, celebrating during this time of year helps keep focus. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz We are back to celebrating, that is so vital and so often overlooked.

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz Yes! Sharing is caring. Celebrating brings smiles and energy. Enthusiasm for the journey. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#mdeschat We need to cheerleaders for each other and work as a team. We all have the same goal, to educate our students in the best way

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3: Encourage Ts to recognize each other. #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I'm back - I wrote a blog post about surviving teacher slumps... #mdeschat https://t.co/x9zpBbShCa

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

and I have one in the works for making these last months ROCK !! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#mdeschat @AACPS_Zamora I love the idea of having others not just admin recognize staff

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I think Ts have 2 make their lessons fun for themselves as well as the kids #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#mdeschat In my blog post I wrote about celebrating "holidays" everyday - makes each day different & their fun!

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#mdeschat @learnwholeheart Any specific suggestions of ways to make lessons fun for Ts too?

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@learnwholeheart When you are having fun, your Ss are likely to have fun too! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

***They're (omg! I can't believe I just made "the" infamous grammar error) #mdeschat https://t.co/OQrT0H2jVx

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#mdeschat In my blog post I wrote about celebrating "holidays" everyday - makes each day different & their fun!

edubabbIe Mar 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Statistical Decision Theory Definition of terms. #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Ts have to bring their personalities, passions, etc into their lessons.... if we aren't engaged, how can we expect Ss to be #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I have started being more silly & goofy with my kids (when appropriate of course) - it makes learning so much more fun! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Ts can dress up or incorporate music they enjoy. Ts can design lessons with their own enjoyment in mind... #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#mdeschat @learnwholeheart Passion projects are definitely a way - https://t.co/8OmvdBDZ45

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 absolutely!! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#mdeschat I am interested in how everyone monitors authentic engagement in the classroom?

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Passion projects, genius hour and similar strategies are so powerful...and so under-utilized. Great engagement! #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Hmmm.... well... hmmm... nothing official.More informal, qualitative data. Walk throughs,conversations with students #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#mdeschat another resource for the classroom: https://t.co/wwnAhBHbwA

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

If all kids are paying attention and actively involved in their learning - they are engaged #mdeschat (It's something you can see & feel)

AACPS_Zamora Mar 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

T learning visits to other classes. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#mdeschat @learnwholeheart I agree that it is something you can see and feel. I look for Ss collaborating.

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Got to run. Good conversation as always, even while few in number this evening. Have a great week on purpose! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#mdeschat Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Safe travels! https://t.co/fPbQKxoOuM

jazzmeister2013 Mar 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Got to run. Good conversation as always, even while few in number this evening. Have a great week on purpose! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#mdeschat We are winding down a bit, but I would love to hear any other ideas for Ss or Ts that any of u have i to keep learning engaging

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@lindamcToth If done the right way, marking progress can be fun, rewarding--- students self-reflect on year, same for teachers. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#mdeschat I have an article to share - https://t.co/6Lc1JGGctl

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I take as many cues and tips from @ronclarkacademy as I can... i stand on the desk...I try to make the process fun #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I also use whole brain teaching by @ChrisBiffle - it definitely helps keep them engaged and it's FUN!! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz @lindamcToth yes - so important to remember that teachers need to reflect too. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#mdeschat There are so many good points in the brain teaching!

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 goodnight! :) #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#mdeschat I want to thank you for joining me tonight. I will take these ideas back to my school.

rachelamstutz - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thanks for leading a great chat on such an important topic tonight!! Stay strong and enjoy spring! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#mdeschat I love having this time to share our ideas and thoughts.

lindamcToth - Moderator Mar 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#mdeschat Everyone have a wonderful evening and hope to see you next week.

learnwholeheart Mar 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

sorry I missed most of the conversation..my team mate is visiting @ronclarkacademy and she called me 2 talk about today! :) #mdeschat