#BmoreEdchat Archive
#BmoreEdchat is a weekly chat from Baltimore, MD that inspires educators to #Bmore for their students and school communities.
Wednesday August 16, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#BmoreEdchat
this evening! Please intro yourself with your name, location, & role! Thanks for being here & being awesome!
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kaitlyn here! 2nd grade teacher and Guided Reading coach in Baltimore! Can't wait to chat! πβ€
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hey everybody! Justin, 4th grade teacher from Baltimore here.
#BmoreEdchat
KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Heidi Mozoki, KGN teacher from Bmore
@RPEMS233
#BmoreEdchat
EduGladiators
Aug 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Join
#EduGladiators
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#fearlessedchat
#BmoreEdChat
#3rdchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Chris, MSDE Physical Ed specialist, Baltimore
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kim, HS media specialist in Carroll County
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Tara here5th grade teacher in Colorado
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi
#BmoreEdchat
friends! Jessica, elem AP at
@BrookAveElem
in Waco, TX
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Tiffany here! 3rd through 5th grade gifted intervention specialist from Ohio!
#bmoreedchat
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hello,
#BmoreEdchat
friends! I'm Kathy, an elementary resource teacher from Southern MD
kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Kristin from MD...Resource sp. ed. teacher for out of county IEP carriers.
#bmoreedchat
BDicksonNV
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
check out
#teachNVchat
tomorrow night
#BmoreEdchat
#tlap
#ecechat
#ALedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Love all the new faces tonight! Thanks for being here everybody! It is time to take it to the next level! Q1 in 1 min!
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Of course! It's the night b4 our first day so my adrenaline is pumping!!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook, @BrookAveElem
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hello! Alison from
@SMCPS_MD
. 9th grade ELA.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Going to be a great day!
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Of course! It's the night b4 our first day so my adrenaline is pumping!!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook, @BrookAveElem
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT
My buddies
@ENImultimedia
&
@chadostrowski
are in TX right now doing
@thegridmethod
training! They said they had delish food!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu, @BrookAveElem, @ENImultimedia, @chadostrowski, @thegridmethod
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1: Over the summer I took time to...
#BmoreEdchat
kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi Justin. Excited to join the chat tonight
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hey everybody! 5th & 6th grade teacher in D.C. :D (First chat as a upper ELEM teacher lol)
#BMoreEdChat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Where at in TX?
@KadyGaston
look another GT interventionist!
#BmoreEdChat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt, @BrookAveElem, @ENImultimedia, @chadostrowski, @thegridmethod, @KadyGaston
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Over the summer, I took time to bring my dreams from the shadows. I started writing a children's book. I'm really excited.
#bmoreedchat
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: read! I read the first 5 HP books! Can't believe it took me 20 years to start! Can't wait to start book 6!
#BmoreEdchat
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 to read, read, read and save up π° We found a condo to buy!
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 how I spent my summer: READ, enjoy
@LibraryCCPL
story time with my son, and go to
@NewseumED
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Traveled to Gettysburg and Asheville NC for some mini vacations!
#BmoreEdchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: reach out to fellow PE teachers to grow my network and be a dad
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1. Spent time with my family, horses, and friends. Taking credits for cert. renewal...blended learning
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Cannot wait for this to publish!
#BmoreEdchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Over the summer, I took time to bring my dreams from the shadows. I started writing a children's book. I'm really excited.
#bmoreedchat
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 took time to travel up the east coast on a boat AND read and planned a lot about how to move towards a gradeless classroom.
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 Cuddle my kids and hubby!
#bmoreedchat
gvtechteach
Aug 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Watch more sunsets π
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Over the summer I took time to redo my home office, watch a ton of Netflix docs, and begin the
#TXBBQPassport
challenge!
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
This is gorgeous! Maryland is such a picturesque state!
#BmoreEdchat
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 took time to travel up the east coast on a boat AND read and planned a lot about how to move towards a gradeless classroom.
#BmoreEdchat
gvtechteach
Aug 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
that looks amazing!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Sayers_ELA
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT
My daughter is grading number five now and loves it!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @kait013087
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: How do you define teaching at the next level?
#BmoreEdchat
KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1. I took many yoga classes to re-energize my mind and body.
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Hmm... Really should read my tweets before I hit send. Chats just go so fast!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @kait013087
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: not just teaching content; keeping the whole child in mind β€
#BmoreEdchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: teaching without ego, focused solely on children, creating evidence not theories
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Mindset. Every single day you get better at something for your kids. Every day is an opportunity not an obligation.
#BmoreEdchat
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: Took some time away from Twitter, played with my son, & traveled this summer
#BmoreEdchat
massignmenthelp
Aug 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
8 Ways to Definitely Get Admission in Harvard University
https://t.co/cDChpVJWTj
#1to1techat
#BmoreEdchat
#DTK12chat
kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2. Reading about the newest innovation in teaching and realizing that you have been doing the same strategy in your classroom
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Love this point on ego! Great teachers focus on kids not themselves.
#BmoreEdchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: teaching without ego, focused solely on children, creating evidence not theories
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 This year it means organizing my class to encourage & support all learners. I'm inspired by the gradeless
#GeniusHour
ideas.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Ali is here!
#BmoreEdchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Ali South River HS, MD, Eng teacher
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: graduated from Loyola's Ed Tech & Leadership masters
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Arlington! Love to meet other GIS's!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu, @BrookAveElem, @ENImultimedia, @chadostrowski, @thegridmethod, @KadyGaston
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 being purposeful with all choices in the classroom. Being innovative and creative at every turn! Making school fun
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Teaching at the next level is abt attitude...life is 10% of what you're dealt and 90% how you deal with it
#modelpositivity
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
You have been on fire this summer sharing resources!
#BmoreEdchat
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 This year it means organizing my class to encourage & support all learners. I'm inspired by the gradeless
#GeniusHour
ideas.
#BmoreEdchat
KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2. Continuous improvement
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 Doing something you know is a little risky, but could have great results. Propelling your school forward
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Intentionality matters
#BmoreEdchat
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 being purposeful with all choices in the classroom. Being innovative and creative at every turn! Making school fun
#BmoreEdchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Doing something professionally that scares you. Dare to do something different in the name of student & teacher achievement
#bmoreedchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: exploring Ss limits and Ts expectations
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: How do you define teaching at the next level?
#BmoreEdchat
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Teaching at the next level is about our students and their academic and social-emotional needs
#BmoreEdchat
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: really analyzing data to provide instruction that meets students needs! Let's get our kids growing! πΊ
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
If we want kids to take risks, we must model the way and take risks ourselves in our practice.
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 Doing something you know is a little risky, but could have great results. Propelling your school forward
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 When you finally choose to put aside what you have done before & truly dive into something amazing, that is the next level.
#bmoreedchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Thanks! It's weird to have time again.
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Do THIS everyday!
#BmoreEdchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Doing something professionally that scares you. Dare to do something different in the name of student & teacher achievement
#bmoreedchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Thank you!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @Sayers_ELA
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Data analysis has always been a challenge for me. Any advice on how to do it effectively?
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @kait013087
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Your GIF game is strong
@TechieTeachOtt
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 When you finally choose to put aside what you have done before & truly dive into something amazing, that is the next level.
#bmoreedchat
StantonAlana
Aug 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT
#Bmoreedchat
A1 I took time to read and learn how to be a better version of myself. I also took time for me! Rest and Family
StantonAlana
Aug 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2 Finding out what your students need and bringing that into the classroom with much energy and passion
#Bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: What drives you to reach the next level? Why?
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Worse that happens? You fail. Best that happens? You inspire the next generation. I'll take that risk.
#bmoreedchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Doing something professionally that scares you. Dare to do something different in the name of student & teacher achievement
#bmoreedchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Dang Tiffany! Let me pull out the gifs now! lol
#Bmoreedchat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Worse that happens? You fail. Best that happens? You inspire the next generation. I'll take that risk.
#bmoreedchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Doing something professionally that scares you. Dare to do something different in the name of student & teacher achievement
#bmoreedchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
The best lessons in life come from failure. I'm not afraid to fail!
#Bmoreedchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Worse that happens? You fail. Best that happens? You inspire the next generation. I'll take that risk.
#bmoreedchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Doing something professionally that scares you. Dare to do something different in the name of student & teacher achievement
#bmoreedchat
StantonAlana
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 I just want to make as much impact as possible.This pushes me to be better.Being a
#christianeducator
also pushes me
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Yea, I kind of adore GIFs, lol (Have to really hold myself back from posting one right now, lol)
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
BDicksonNV
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 my own competitiveness-I always want to get better especially against myself
#BmoreEdChat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: What drives you to reach the next level? Why?
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
On
#BmoreEdchat
we love GIFs and hope you use them!
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Yea, I kind of adore GIFs, lol (Have to really hold myself back from posting one right now, lol)
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Yes! We are only leading if someone is following. Students have to know you care about them and their growth!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @StantonAlana
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3 our Ss deserve it. The world is quickly changing and we need to make sure our Ss are ready for it.
#BmoreEdchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: my desire to push the envelop bc I get bored which means the Ss do too.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: What drives you to reach the next level? Why?
#BmoreEdchat
StantonAlana
Aug 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Hey Justin! Hope you are well! My red dots are helping me this year.
#focus
#laserfocus
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Hey Alana!
In reply to @StantonAlana
mmdetrick
Aug 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: sometimes current events
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: What drives you to reach the next level? Why?
#BmoreEdchat
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Best kind of competition there is!
#BmoreEdChat
BDicksonNV
Aug 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 my own competitiveness-I always want to get better especially against myself
#BmoreEdChat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: What drives you to reach the next level? Why?
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I'm passionate abt education & showing Ss opportunities they may not envision...Poverty doesn't mandate your life
#BmoreEdchat
KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3. My students. I want them to be happy and motivated to come to school everyday.
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 We hold our Ss future in our hands. That is not hyperbole. We can't be anything less than amazing 4 them. So I push myself.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3: My city
@BaltCitySchools
because every kid in our city has a story to tell. The deserve to write it and share it.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Love this combo!
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I'm passionate abt education & showing Ss opportunities they may not envision...Poverty doesn't mandate your life
#BmoreEdchat
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: My students. They deserve the very best. There love of learning and drive is inspirational β€
#BmoreEdchat
kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3. I go to the next level bc I expect my kiddos to go the next level. They deserve it.
#bmoreedchat
mmdetrick
Aug 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Hi All! Mo from Leonardtown 5th G T. Traveled all over the country this summer.
#BmoreEdchat
BDicksonNV
Aug 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Whencwe model it we get more buy in
#BmoreEdChat
In reply to @kncaton
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4 is coming up soon! Remember there is a
#BmoreEdchat
surprise at the end!
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3 I love seeing Ss succeed & have fun. I feel like I'm contributing to the world. & education is power. That's everything
#BmoreEdchat
gvtechteach
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Honestly- if we do not help our students where will they get the information from? Who will guide them? They drive me...
#BmoreEdchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Teaching is a calling. I feel it in my gut. When you have a calling and a purpose you have a desire to be great.
#bmoreedchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Berger cookies?
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Our children deserve nothing but the best. Period.
#bmoreedchat
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Our school is preparing to build stronger relationships and to better need student needs-- I'm very excited!
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Haha I wish!
#BmoreEdchat
is straight
#Bmore
tonight!
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Berger cookies?
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What is one specific goal you have this school year to reach the next level?
#BmoreEdchat
StantonAlana
Aug 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4
#Bmoreedchat
To include Reading Workshop from
@LucyCalkins
in my kinder class and using
@flipgrid
on our new Ipad
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Q4: Make a
#GoodNewsCallOfTheDay
every single school day to pump kids up and celebrate the positive
#BmoreEdchat
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Really the best kind.
#BmoreEdChat
In reply to @kncaton, @BDicksonNV
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4: Providing extended PD on topics to allow for depth and application
#BMoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4: to move my Ss 3 or more reading levels by providing effective Guided Reading instruction πππππ
#BmoreEdchat
MrsKJCabacar
Aug 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Cabacar better late than never checkin in, AP at Yorkshire!
#BmoreEdchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: I'm going to provide honest, quality feedback on a consistent basis to Ts for optimal impact on Ss improvement
#BmoreEdchat
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Q4:Foster more independence in my Ss so that they are excited about learning. Provide more avenues to get them there.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What is one specific goal you have this school year to reach the next level?
#BmoreEdchat
gvtechteach
Aug 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: Explore and celebrate the diversity our school and community has to offer!
#BmoreEdchat
MrsKJCabacar
Aug 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: goal of the year motivate and inspire, to set the next generation of teachers on fire π₯
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Mix
#gamification
in with what I started last year with
@thegridmethod
and
#masterylearning
. It's going to be epic!
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT
You guys are inspiring! Keep the goals coming!
#BmoreEdchat
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 really been inspired by many teachers to up way I teach about diversity and cultural responsiveness
#BmoreEdchat
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 Allow Ss to explore interests while applying essential standards. Will track in portfolio & conference 1 x wk. Big projects!
#BmoreEdchat
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: Taking our reading and writing instruction up a notch in our school
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT
How are they doing that? Any specific approach?
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @ReadingReineke
KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A4. Goal of the year - To inspire all of my kiddos to love learning.
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT
That consistency can be so tough sometimes! Great goal!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Consistency is a question coming up soon.....
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT
That consistency can be so tough sometimes! Great goal!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT
So many wonderful goals. Can I add everyone's to my goals too?
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Is this like a genius hour kind of thing or the structure of a typical class?
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Sayers_ELA
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT
It will be a collaborative staff conversation (&a new materials just arrived) so I don't have the specifics yet
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Might be able to do that on the
#BmoreEdchat
surprise announcement later...
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT
So many wonderful goals. Can I add everyone's to my goals too?
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Q5 in 1 min!
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT
The suspense!!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: Explore project based learning for this year.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Love surprises in the classroom as well for engagement and SUSPENSE!
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT
The suspense!!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q5: How do you hold yourself accountable to push beyond the level you set?
#BmoreEdchat
NACADAJosh
Aug 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q4: Empower faculty to take risks and fight against the status quo.
#BmoreEdchat
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A5: Goals on the whiteboard, but ability to forgive when we need to adjust
#Bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT
https://t.co/FXZBpIZSzd
has a free course.
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @MsTaraDye, @thegridmethod
kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5: I work with some amazing educators! We all motivate and hold each other to high standards for our students πβοΈπ
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mmdetrick
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: Teach my Ss how to read like a mathematician and to have productive struggle (from my Math conferences this summer)
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q4: What is one specific goal you have this school year to reach the next level?
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Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5 I need to stay connected w the folks I've connected w this summer. Getting to share & see what others do is motivating!
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5: Accountability starts with honesty. Plan time to spend reflecting each day & intentionally address your goals.
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kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5 Twitter & blogging help me stay accountable If I don't have something new to post after a week at school, I'm doing it wrong
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5 sharing my goals of course, writing them down. Asking others to help.
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Yes you do!
@mrmatera
@Stella_Pollard
and
@MrPowley
are amazing resources!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Sayers_ELA, @thegridmethod, @mrmatera, @Stella_Pollard, @MrPowley
acgrava
Aug 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5:Share goals with your colleagues and Ss so that they can help you and reflect everyday.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q5: How do you hold yourself accountable to push beyond the level you set?
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kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A5. Share goals w competent & trustworthy colleague. We chat about our successes and failures. Teaching is lonesome by choice
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT
ππ½ππ½ππ½
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kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5 Twitter & blogging help me stay accountable If I don't have something new to post after a week at school, I'm doing it wrong
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Cool! So will Ss be identifying the standards that match their interest?
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In reply to @Sayers_ELA
mmdetrick
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5: π¬ Ss enjoy Math?
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q5: How do you hold yourself accountable to push beyond the level you set?
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MrsKJCabacar
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5: reflection and honest conversations, friends and that ugh word...data
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Love this common theme of teacher collaboration & support. We make each other better & thus impact all our students together!
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Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5: Accountability will come direct from Ss outcomes...my feedback could be one that extra piece that's needed...not failing Ss
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kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Well said! We want our kids to communicate, collaborate, and tear down walls. They must see their teachers do it!
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In reply to @kncaton
PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT
My "students" are county supervisors Try not to tell them what to do :)
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In reply to @justincholbrook
NACADAJosh
Aug 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: Be transparent about how money is spent on instruction and all other aspects. Let folks know what you value
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PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: Twitter family!
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 for my big goal this year, it should be obvious kinder students who stand up for others
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TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 Twitter! I've built great relationships here over summer & feel responsible to follow through on the goals they inspired.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT
We will hold each other accountable
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TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 Twitter! I've built great relationships here over summer & feel responsible to follow through on the goals they inspired.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT
That is coming up next KJ....
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MrsKJCabacar
Aug 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5: reflection and honest conversations, friends and that ugh word...data
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT
You got it!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Final question in 1 min!
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TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Prepare to have your mind blown!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @Sayers_ELA, @thegridmethod, @mrmatera, @Stella_Pollard, @MrPowley
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT
and surprise drops at 9:58 PM EST
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q6: How are you going to measure success this school year?
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kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6 I'd like to do more visual record keeping. Kind of like a public bullet journal
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DrJamesHassan
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5: I try to surround myself with courageous colleagues who lovingly model and hold me to fiercely high standards.
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KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6. Data. But most importantly student and parent feedback.
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6 kid students who stand up for others. Kids excited about school, Keeping myself excited about school. Lifelong learning
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6: Student input blended with data from various assessments. Love using teacher report cards that students fill out.
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kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6. New position = measurement of goals...TBD.
#bmoreedchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6 I know my Ss will learn. I know they will grow. I succeed this yr when they pass on the passion I have taught them 2 others.
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kait013087
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6: through student growth (both with academics and socially) and Ss happiness! I want my Ss loving to read!
#readbabyread
#BmoreEdchat
ππ
mmdetrick
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6: Ditto. I mean Data...
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KGNrocks
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6. Data. But most importantly student and parent feedback.
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justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Memories and stories can serve as qualitative data to prove that you have reached the next level as an educator
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MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6 kid students who stand up for others. Kids excited about school, Keeping myself excited about school. Lifelong learning
#BmoreEdchat
PresidentPat
Aug 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6: I'm going to have meetings with myself to check in with my weekly goals from the
@TogetherTeacher
#bmoreedchat
Sayers_ELA
Aug 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6 Use S conferences & portfolio work on ELA standards. I've always looked at rdg level but I want to see standards growth.
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT
This is normal for change! I know once you get started your goals will appear!
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kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6. New position = measurement of goals...TBD.
#bmoreedchat
Owl_b_TorresEdu
Aug 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A6: We have 7 critical success factors w/specific measurements & various data points being measured...Ts growth to discipline
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kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT
The inspiration is contagious.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT
This makes me smile BIG!
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kncaton
Aug 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT
The inspiration is contagious.
#bmoreedchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
2 mins.....surprise.....2 mins!
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PEmovesMD
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: measure in love... expressions of support for PE, evidence based practices implemented
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
mrterborg
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#mdeschat
#bmoreedchat
technolandy
Aug 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT
This is VERY tempting
@MsMcDTeaches
@educatalyst_dmp
@Coop_swim
NACADAJosh
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: the # of times people say in response to my ideas, "can't do that," "we don't do that," that won't work here," Hope for 100
#BmoreEdchat
kapjohnson
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I don't bullet either, but like some of the techniques. Envisioning trackers on larger paper in the library. Transparency!
#BmoreEdchat
In reply to @MsTaraDye
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT
This is a great leadership mindset
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NACADAJosh
Aug 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: the # of times people say in response to my ideas, "can't do that," "we don't do that," that won't work here," Hope for 100
#BmoreEdchat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#BmoreEdchat
surprise! New blog & chat recap website! Please share & let me know if you would be willing to write!
https://t.co/wWIXnbzWxE
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thanks to
@Owl_b_TorresEdu
for writing our first
#BmoreEdchat
blog! We will be dropping new blogs on Wednesdays! DM if you are interested!
ReadingReineke
Aug 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6: Data will demonstrate effectiveness, but I really want to see students around holding books of their choice!
#BmoreEdchat
TechieTeachOtt
Aug 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Awesome!
#bmoreedchat
In reply to @justincholbrook
MsTaraDye
Aug 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Best surprise ever!! ππ I'd be happy to write again if you need me
@justincholbrook
#BmoreEdChat
justincholbrook
- Moderator
Aug 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT
#BmoreEdchat
surprise! New blog & chat recap website! Please share & let me know if you would be willing to write!
https://t.co/wWIXnbzWxE