#BFC530 Archive

The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.

Friday November 10, 2017
5:30 AM EST

  • BFC530 - Moderator Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
    Runners often are great goal setters. What’s a long term goal you have for yourself or your class? #BFC530
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
    OK is this on? Gday #bfc530 First real nice day of Spring today. Took my class into the City
  • LibrarianStacy Nov 10 @ 5:31 AM EST
    I want to be involved w/ planning research assignments across ALL grades. #bfc530
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530 fam! Welcome to the weekend! I hope your week was excellent!
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:31 AM EST
    Long term goal for class: To develop good citizens #bfc530
  • MrTravisDrake Nov 10 @ 5:31 AM EST
    My corporation's 95 million dollar referendum did not pass on Tuesday. Next up, one community will attempt to secede from the corporation. #bfc530
  • cybraryman1 Nov 10 @ 5:32 AM EST
    My Goals page https://t.co/n6S0TWmnQF Help busy students, educators, parents and people Be a constant learner Update my web pages eliminating old sites & those that do not work. (I need your help) #bfc530 #edchat #edtechchat
  • TrishKing6 Nov 10 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Today I'm thinking about staying healthy despite all the sniffles and coughs in my room and figuring out how to get through a day without stuff ending up piled all over my desk. #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Runners often are great goal setters. What’s a long term goal you have for yourself or your class? #BFC530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:32 AM EST
    It’s here! Happy Friday morning #bfc530 friends!
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Good morning to you! Sun is supposed to be out for the 1st time all week here!#bfc530 🌞
    • SusZanti5 Nov 10 @ 5:25 AM EST
      Good morning and Happy Friday! Today, may you feel the warmth of the sun, through the rain or cold! ☕️#BFC530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:32 AM EST
    Personally, I make daily goals. Professionally, long term goals- help my Ss achieve progress, whatever that looks like for them. #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Freezing rain, then light snow here last night. I’m not a winter fan. ☹️ #bfc530
  • robinwellshick1 Nov 10 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Gm. Another certification and full pension for me. SkillSteps closer to a life layered with access via degree or trade for Ss. #bfc530
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:33 AM EST
    I want to get our new Google Expedition set up, running & into the hands of kids. #bfc530
  • mrstfrazier Nov 10 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Good morning #bfc530 excited to be joining in on the conversation today.
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:33 AM EST
    Especially when it's cold #bfc530
    In reply to @SusZanti5
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Happy Friday #bfc530! Brian, HS principal from Mass. PD day for my school district
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Morning Chris! How has the week been? #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:34 AM EST
    Long term goal - automate many of the manual tasks I do so I have more time to focus on the important stuff #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Half day for us- and we can leave when students leave!! Finished all my grading yesterday!!! Woohoo #bfc530
  • MrTravisDrake Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    To eliminate busy work, to create independent critical thinkers, and to help them to become ethical teens. #bfc530
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Morning my friend. What is on tap for your PD today? #bfc530
    • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:34 AM EST
      Happy Friday #bfc530! Brian, HS principal from Mass. PD day for my school district
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Lots of goals for me. Short term: Google Certified Level 2. #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Long term goal for me (2.5 years)...retirement! 😄😄😄 #bfc530
  • DennisDill Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Happy Friday ... we are off today, but I forgot to turn off my alarm ... must be a sign #bfc530
  • bridget_adam Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    Continue to form relationships w/ Ss; help Ss see their own potential and work towards greatness! #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:35 AM EST
    I also want to publish first, and start writing my second book!!! #bfc530
    • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:34 AM EST
      Long term goal - automate many of the manual tasks I do so I have more time to focus on the important stuff #bfc530
  • SusZanti5 Nov 10 @ 5:36 AM EST
    To connect all the novices I serve, building a new teacher network for communication and sharing :) #bfc530
  • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:36 AM EST
    You can do it! #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Presenting in four sessions: 1. Twitter for Elementary Ts 2. Intro to #Edchats 3. #Edchat 2.0 4. Flipping Over Flipgrid! #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:36 AM EST
    Really Chris?! Wow, that's amazing. What year is this for you? #bfc530
  • TrishKing6 Nov 10 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Wow, awesome topics! #bfc530
    In reply to @casehighprinc
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:37 AM EST
    My long term goal is to start doing some adjunct professor work in leadership as I prepare for retirement. Oh, & to meet @jimmybuffett in person #bfc530
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Hoping each are fun and informative. #bfc530
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • DennisDill Nov 10 @ 5:37 AM EST
    Teacher goal ... To have every student finish the race ... #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Recently had an agent pass but she was very positive and said she believed it would get picked up. Not sure if I should just #selfpublish #bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
    Thanks! Trying #bfc530
    • SusZanti5 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
      Hi Christina! You can do it!
      In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • MsCommins108 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
    #bfc530 My long term goal is to get a degree in film studies. I want to teach film studies.
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
    I'm with @TCMSPrincipal. Since retirement is probably within the next five years, I'm planning for my next (but not final) adventure. #bfc530
  • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
    This makes me think about how important it is to have personal goals as well. I love my job, but writing has become an essential part of my life. #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Go for it!! Follow your passion #bfc530
    • MsCommins108 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
      #bfc530 My long term goal is to get a degree in film studies. I want to teach film studies.
  • casehighprinc Nov 10 @ 5:39 AM EST
    More than 140 characters is disconcerting, right??? #bfc530
  • MsCommins108 Nov 10 @ 5:39 AM EST
    #bfc530 My long term goal for #students is that they have a life filled with the joys of #reading, #writing, and #learning.
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:39 AM EST
    Me too, the year I wrote my book was cathartic #bfc530
    • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:38 AM EST
      This makes me think about how important it is to have personal goals as well. I love my job, but writing has become an essential part of my life. #bfc530
      In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • RossCoops31 Nov 10 @ 5:39 AM EST
    5 Conversations from the National Principals Conference #NPC17 - #education #BFC530 https://t.co/krVHbiLR0Q
  • wheeler_laura Nov 10 @ 5:40 AM EST
    Goal: Work on trying different evaluation methods so that my evaluations look more like what we do in class; group problem-solving up at their boards. Currently paper & pencil tests backed up by classroom observations. #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Runners often are great goal setters. What’s a long term goal you have for yourself or your class? #BFC530
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:40 AM EST
    We should write a book. Leadership at the Middle and High Level, or something catchier than that.... #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:40 AM EST
    My long-term goal for students...helping to sustain/build on their natural curiosity and passion for learning. #bfc530
  • mrstfrazier Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Starting coding with students next week. I am excited to see the great app design and creation ideas they come up with. Hope to spark interest in a future of app creation and developing for our young ones. #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    28 years for me, this year. #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Hard call. The further I get into this, the more I feel like I want the expertise of an agent. I had some very knowledgeable people help me with the first book, so I would not want to go it totally alone. #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Yes. I've toyed with the idea of writing a professional book #bfc530
    • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:40 AM EST
      We should write a book. Leadership at the Middle and High Level, or something catchier than that.... #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    Great week of learning, David! You? #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • GeorgeHistory Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
    A: A lot of my goals are all pacing based, but performance on standardized assessments (SAT/AP) always worry me too. I give the students the tools, I just hope they are studying and doing the readings to get the job done. #bfc530
  • bridget_adam Nov 10 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Stay in the classroom for the rest of my career! It’s hard work, but it’s where I️ belong! #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Think it's 28 for me too #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:42 AM EST
    I know. Another agent said she had to pass bc my book was similar to John Greens newest book 😳 #bfc530
    • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:41 AM EST
      Hard call. The further I get into this, the more I feel like I want the expertise of an agent. I had some very knowledgeable people help me with the first book, so I would not want to go it totally alone. #bfc530
      In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • MrsLieberman356 Nov 10 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Finishing my masters @edtechbsu Working through my first year teaching biology #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Runners often are great goal setters. What’s a long term goal you have for yourself or your class? #BFC530
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:42 AM EST
    Fantastic Veteran's Day assembly yesterday, followed by r Cross country teams winning the boys&girls county championship. Been a good week! #bfc530
    In reply to @ChrisQuinn64
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Bravo to you both. Year 20 for me this year #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:43 AM EST
    Great work Christina #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    I'm in year 33...and counting (for now 😉) #bfc530
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Wonderful! #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    My daughter is taking AP Bio this year... tough curriculum. Good luck to you #bfc530
  • SusZanti5 Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    I’m in year 11-hmmmm and every one has been amazing! #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Wow. Great work #bfc530
    In reply to @TCMSPrincipal, @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
    Wow! You are a true eduhero!! #bfc530
    • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:44 AM EST
      I'm in year 33...and counting (for now 😉) #bfc530
      In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @ChrisQuinn64, @ReadWriteBlue2
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Have a great weekend everyone! Rest up & have some fun. You deserve it! #bfc530
  • bridget_adam Nov 10 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Year 15! Same school for all 15! #bfc530
  • MrsLieberman356 Nov 10 @ 5:45 AM EST
    Have a great day #bfc530 We have a Veterans Day assembly this morning. #ThankAVet
  • TCMSPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:46 AM EST
    Just a regular guy trying to make a difference. And meet @jimmybuffett 😉 #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2, @jimmybuffett
  • BrianHerb17 Nov 10 @ 5:46 AM EST
    Have a great weekend everyone. Once again, you got me through a week of early mornings. #bfc530
  • GruntledChalkie Nov 10 @ 5:46 AM EST
    When I started I dreamt of being a one school teacher. Then I got moved at the start of Year 2. #bfc530 Now I'm a six school teacher
    In reply to @bridget_adam
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:46 AM EST
    I was at same school for 17 years...#bfc530
  • philosophypaul Nov 10 @ 5:47 AM EST
    #BFC530 Long term goals 4 class: meet and exceed end of course learning targets (+70%) while increasing student engagement online.
    In reply to @BFC530
  • bridget_adam Nov 10 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Happy weekend! I️ hope you are all able to relax and rejuvenate for the week ahead! #bfc530
  • SusZanti5 Nov 10 @ 5:47 AM EST
    Friday has arrived friends! Make it incredible! Give full attention to the day-put ❤️in your teaching & learning! Enjoy the weekend!#bfc530
  • ReadWriteBlue2 Nov 10 @ 5:48 AM EST
    Have a fabulously, fantastic Friday friends #bfc530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:49 AM EST
    Best wishes! #bfc530
  • RHS_VAPrincipal Nov 10 @ 5:49 AM EST
    To get my doctorate from VA Tech. Statistically I was t even supposed to graduate high school. #KeepKnockingBarriers #bfc530
    • BFC530 - Moderator Nov 10 @ 5:30 AM EST
      Runners often are great goal setters. What’s a long term goal you have for yourself or your class? #BFC530
  • ChrisQuinn64 Nov 10 @ 5:55 AM EST
    Best wishes on this Friday! #bfc530 #JoyfulLeaders #FridayFeeling
  • Holcombca Nov 10 @ 6:02 AM EST
    My long term goal would be to work in a technology position. I try to incorporate as much tech as possible in my job #preparation #bfc530
  • Holcombca Nov 10 @ 6:05 AM EST
    Year 21 in teaching, but I worked in higher ed first (not teaching). #bfc530
  • ziegeran Nov 10 @ 6:07 AM EST
    How do we redesign school to support creative/innovative thinkers? #currichat #satchat #bfc530 #edchat #leadupchat
  • LisaSuhr Nov 10 @ 6:47 AM EST
    I work in tech integration at the district level and a long term goal I have is for all students in our district to experience collaboration of some type with students/experts outside our schools using tech tools. So many options! #BFC530
    In reply to @BFC530
  • killyalison Nov 10 @ 7:24 AM EST
    For my students to be ready for high school #bfc530
    In reply to @BFC530
  • ElemCoach Nov 10 @ 7:36 AM EST
    Go for it! #bfc530
    In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2
  • WriteOnJulie Nov 10 @ 9:20 AM EST
    Here’s a great chat to get you going @HeatherBruchie @Belindafrank12 @skinlaw @matballer120 @Coachhane #BFC530 #FACCS17
    In reply to @BFC530, @HeatherBruchie, @Belindafrank12, @skinlaw, @matballer120, @Coachhane