#4thchat Archive

#4thchat is a hashtag for teachers or anyone to talk about educational issues relating to 4th grade. Using #4thchat will create a network of 4th grade teachers or teachers working with 9-10 year olds across the world. We welcome anyone who 1. teaches 4th grade 2 .Works with 4th grade students and or 4th grade teachers 3. Likes 4th grade teachers (Groupies are encouraged).

Monday October 1, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hope you had a great Monday! Thank you for joining #4thchat tonight as we discuss: Being a Connected Educator- What’s It All About? In honor of Connected Educator Appreciation Day - October 20 #CEduAD. Please tell us who you are and where you're from!
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hey, #4thchat friends! How are you this evening?
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Kathy, elementary educator, Instructional coach #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi Jenn - Glad you could make it tonight! How were parent/teacher conferences? #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'm Brooke from Bethlehem, PA! #4thchat #moravianar
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi, Kathy! How have you been? #4thchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi Kathy!! So happy to see you here tonight! We need to catch up! #4thchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello, my friend! Conferences went well- I love how supportive the parents are and love getting to talk with them. How was your day? #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey! Glad I could make it today. Life has been crazy. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @JennRegruth
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi I'm Emma an elementary education major at Elon University in North Carolina. #4thchat
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hello, Im Julianna from Massachusetts but I am an elementary education major at Elon University in North Carolina #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Brooke! How are things in PA? I feel like I can't warm up here in MA!! lol #4thchat
    In reply to @missbmoeller
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Brooke! So glad you are back! How was your Monday? #4thchat
    In reply to @missbmoeller
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    DDAAVVVEEE!! So happy to 'see' you! #4thchat
    In reply to @downrightdave, @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Wooo hooo - Dave is in the house!!! Yes! #4thchat
    In reply to @downrightdave, @JennRegruth
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    It's an awesome way to connect with parents! Bet they just love you! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Q1 is coming up in a minute! #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hello, Emma! Welcome to #4thchat! We are happy to have you. Let us know if you have questions!
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Jenn from Massachusetts #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1: How do you connect with people in your building? District? #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Been busy learning, searching opportunities, making new connections 🐝 #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Please...send it my way! (We had some heating/ac issues today so that didn't help! #4thchat
    In reply to @missbmoeller
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi Emma - Welcome to #4thchat - You will LOVE the amazing folks here. They are so willing to share!
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Well, I love them! I had a former student I had 7 years ago approach me in a city 2.5 hours away! I only had her for a month and she was crazy happy to see me! I'm so glad she walked up to introduce herself! #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi Julianna! Love having a fellow MA chatter! So glad you're joining in! My friend's daughter (also from MA is a Graduate of Elon!) #4thchat
    In reply to @JuliannaStabile
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    A1: We use email and Google tools to connect within my district and building! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi Jenn! So happy to have you here!!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @jenn_k4
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    It was great! I wore my cute sneakers instead of sandals and it made my feet so happy! #4thchat
    In reply to @missbmoeller
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    So sweet!!!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @JennRegruth
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Glad you are here, Julianna! #4thchat
    In reply to @JuliannaStabile
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Email mostly. Some shared docs. I wish we were more connected. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: We connect through PLC time (1/week); team meetings; social gatherings and district wide PD (as well as the usual day to day kinds of chats!). #4thchat
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hello #4thchat! Elisa, grade 5 T in Calgary. I'm going to try manage two chats at the same time.
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I go over and talk to them. We basically do a quick morning check in with our pod. District people is kind of hard we are kind of separated #4thchat
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Last semester I observed a fourth-grade classroom and noticed how close all of the teachers were in the school. They seemed to mainly communicate via email and throughout the day #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q2: What are some places you connect with teachers on Social Media? How did that happen? #4thchat
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Email, school newsletters, staff meetings, informal meetings, google suite #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Most of the teacher I have observed in the past have communicated through email and google docs #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Do you ever have Grade Level meetings across the district. Our elem staff got together last Friday during an early release to talk Science and some were doing Fundations. #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A2: One gal started a closed FB group for our school's teachers. I follow a few on #instagram . Not too many on Twitter and they are missing out!! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Most schools have people who have worked together for years and they have built up a camaraderie. #4thchat
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    It does take a village- things move at light speed and it's great to have folks around to support each other. #4thchat
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A2: some of the places I connect our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. I got on Twitter because it was a suggestion from My husband @swkreed. I joined FB groups and then got suggestions for a Instagram. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Yes...I forgot about Staff Meetings. Today at our staff meeting with skyped with author, Ross Greene. He wrote: Lost at School. It was a great chat. #4thchat
    In reply to @jenn_k4
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    WOW! I am so jealous! #4thchat
    • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      Yes...I forgot about Staff Meetings. Today at our staff meeting with skyped with author, Ross Greene. He wrote: Lost at School. It was a great chat. #4thchat
      In reply to @jenn_k4
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: I connect with teachers through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook groups! #4thchat #moravianar
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A2: I connect on Twitter and FB teacher groups like Technology Teacher Tribe and Stem Teacher Tribe. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 I connect through Email, Twitter #4thchat Facebook, NSTA Next Gen Navigator, and more
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: I got started by doing the Edublog Challenge which led me to Twitter...many years ago & I'm so glad I did. I've been connected with folks ever since. #4thchat I also connect on FB with special interest groups & Google +
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: Most of the teachers I know from home connect through twitter and Facebook. #4thchat
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    We haven’t had grade level collaboration in a while. We just got a new director of elementary we think she is going to implement grade level collaboration again. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q3: What are the benefits of being a Connected Educator? #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Stop it!!! Shawn is your hubby?? I didn't realize that - he's been a big go to person for me in #2ndchat! #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14, @swkreed
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Twitter and Facebook seem to be the main social media platforms educators use to communicate. #4thchat
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Lol yes he is. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @swkreed
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    At first I kept FB personal - now I love it as a professional way to connect with others! #4thchat I will have to check out those you mention. #4thchat
    In reply to @jenn_k4
  • swkreed Oct 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Yes I am! #twitterfamous lol #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @mrsreedsclass14
  • EShepherd Oct 1 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hello #4thchat!
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Here's #ISTE How to become a Connected Educator: https://t.co/EQnhd9zG5u #4thchat
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Me, too Nancy! I spend a lot of time on FB, but it's mostly because I have joined a lot of educational groups there. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @jenn_k4
  • EShepherd Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    @plnaugle did you get a class photo of me and my students that you can send me? #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A3: Being a #connectededucator is so inspiring. You can ask for ideas and share them. It's good to feel supported and that others are in the same boat. It's definitely worth it! #4thchat
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A3: Social media and technology in general are great tools for educators to use to connect with other teachers all around the world. They can find new ideas to use in their classrooms, and can build their PLNs through social media. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    You are the Next Gen Guru!!! #4thchat So this is how you stay up on all that Science! :)
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Great resource, thank you Nancy! #4thchat
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A3: So many benefits! It challenges me to learn new things, see what other 4th grades are doing out of state, and to ask ?s and support from other Ts. So many great things have been shared back and forth, esp hyperdocs. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3: Some benefits of being a connected educator are that you can learn new ideas and ways to teach topics from the educators you connect with. Its always a great idea to learn from other educators and try new activities in your classroom! #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I have learned so much much since I became connected. We are so much smarter together when we are sharing, collaborating #4thchat
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3: Being a #connectededucator can allow so many opportunities to share resources and ideas through teachers worldwide! It also allows a support system and new learning opportunities! #4thchat #moravianar
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A3: I think the benefits of being a connected educator is that you have a wider area to learn from and grow. Other people who are doing the same thing u are can inspire you and be your ear when you are feeling down. I’m constantly learning new things from my ##PLN #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q4: What are some challenges with being connected? #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Thanks so much. I’m a learner and want to learn from you and maybe there is something I can help you with #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A4: Being connected takes time and effort, but the positives without a doubt are worth those challenges. #4thchat
  • cybraryman1 Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Our Connected Educators and Students page https://t.co/LdetJsZOth #CEduAD So happy I connected with @ncarroll24 @JennRegruth @plnaugle of #4thchat Connecting Your Student with the World https://t.co/EaCmNN8Ayv
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    My elementary teachers were a close community too! We had a reunion of our elem & many of them attended. https://t.co/HD8mb8GRBK #4thchat The Good Ole Days
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Thanks, Jerry! What an amazing book! #4thchat
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A4 Some challenges, of course, are differences in time zones, schedules and maybe even grade levels. But I've found that those challenges can be bridged if both parties take on a collaborative and problem solving mindset. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    It's nice - you get to see and learn from people who are doing the same things. I think I would miss it if we didn't do it as a district. #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I think more and more teachers are joining the Twitter bandwagon...or at least have Class Twitter accounts. Love to see the colleges getting their students to participate in chats!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @JuliannaStabile
  • jennygr4 Oct 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    @CKirk52 RT @mashupmath: Have YOU started using 'Two Truths and One Lie' activities to engage your math students yet!? https://t.co/1WAKl8vpXr #iteachmath #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat https://t.co/V1lVcYmgBn
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes, Twitter is great. I need to make it more of a habit to post! #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @JuliannaStabile
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q4: Some challenges that can come from being connected are that it can be time consuming and technology issues can always arise which can make it difficult to stay connected all of the time. The positives of being connected definitely outweigh the few challenges. #4thchat
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: I believe finding time to stay connected and being flexible with trying some of the new ideas other educators share with you would be challenging. #4thchat
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A4: over the summer I was doing so many twitter chats and learning a lot. I also don’t feel like I’m doing enough when I am connected cause other teachers feel so put together. It’s kinda a catch 22. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Love this....#twitterfamous Two great folks!!! #4thchat
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Jenny, this looks great. I have done two truths and one lie, but have made up my own. This resource looks like it would help with the finding of good examples. Does it? #4thchat
    In reply to @jennygr4, @CKirk52, @mashupmath
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Q5: What are some ways you have encouraged others to be connected? What advice do you give others who are reluctant to connect? #4thchat
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A4: One of my biggest challenges to be connected is the time I can spend online without realizing it. Sometimes it is overload too. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    It's sometimes hard juggling all the different platforms - but they are unique & meaningful in their own way! #4thchat
    In reply to @ElisaW5, @jenn_k4
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Cassandra, I know what you mean about feeling like others have a better handle on things and that makes you feel less adequate, but keep at it. It's important to make those connections. They help us grow. #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I sometimes think teachers feel like they should look put together because they are used to doing that in front of students. I am guessing someone might think I am put together! :) #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A5: I encourage others to be connected by inviting them to Facebook groups and showing them resources that I found from others! I also show them how to use technology if they are hesitant! #4thchat #moravianar
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    It sounds corny Emma - but sometimes we become more than PLN - we become friends from years of interaction online! #4thchat
    In reply to @EKeleghan
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A5: I encourage others by sharing things that have been shared with me. The biggest obstacle is getting them to understand how incredibly helpful it is instead of "just one more thing." #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Benefits of Being a Connected Educator: EdTechReview: https://t.co/8zeGAXOyeV (Although it's from2013 - the ideas are still true today!) #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Yes, they do! Dear friends! And then one day, they meet in person at ISTE!!!!! #4thchat
    • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      It sounds corny Emma - but sometimes we become more than PLN - we become friends from years of interaction online! #4thchat
      In reply to @EKeleghan
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q6: What is something specific you have learned from your #PLN? #4thchat
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q5: I have been emailing cool activities to the other 4th Ts with the note "Saw this on Twitter and wanted to pass along". They were so thrilled with great tech resources I've found, they ask about joining too. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I think Jenn that the "support" piece is key. It seems strange to get support from people you might not meet face to face - but it's so true! #4thchat
    In reply to @jenn_k4
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    This is a pictured something that might happen when you connect on Twitter #4thchat This is us at #EdcampGrafton and we met online
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Those classroom walls are falling down and our vision is becoming broader - so too for our students! Glad we have connected! #4thchat
    In reply to @mrsreedsclass14
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I’m always willing to share and I have shared many resources , im willing to help and learn in any way I can #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A6: My amazing PLN has taught me so many things- try new things, share what you know, think outside the box, encourage others, and we are #bettertogether. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    You can definitely do that - I'm wondering if there is a way I can help my teachers bring technology into their science lessons in a meaningful way that will be seen as a timesaver - not an add on! #4thchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • ElisaW5 Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    TY #4thchat! I've got to step out early. Have a great week everyone!
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A5: one of the easiest ways is just to show them a chat. Get them on twitter and show them how to participate. #4thchat
    • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Q5: What are some ways you have encouraged others to be connected? What advice do you give others who are reluctant to connect? #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Just wondering where you might be my friend, @cybraryman1 with your fab resources and here you are! Thank you so much! Great book by the way! Lots of fun projects. #4thchat
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A6: I just started to learn about the importance of PLNs and feel I have already started to build upon mine through my classroom placements and participating in Twitter chats like this one. It's so great to hear from educators and learn what works best for all of you. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    It's so great to get the perspectives of people outside your circles! People always sharing new ideas! #4thchat
    In reply to @JuliannaStabile
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A6 I have learned so much and found new professional colleagues, some I see once a year, some we Zoom and work on shared lessons using Google docs anc more #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q7: What are your thoughts on helping students to become connected? #4thchat
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A6: One of my teachers in my #PLN shared the idea of creating hands on activities from the book they are reading in class. Ex: They were reading the book Thundercake and made actual thundercake as a class. I plan to take this Idea to my future classroom! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    My world (& my students' world) opened up when we started doing Mystery Location Calls! We learned so much about the schools in other areas! #4thchat Kids loved it!
    In reply to @missbmoeller
  • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A6: to do things in small steps. Also to try new things and don’t be afraid to fail. I love my #4thchat #pln
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I love doing book studies online. I’m thinking about starting one with either What’s Your Evidence cConstructing Explanations in Science or Ambitious Science Teaching #4thchat any interest?
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I know exactly what your talking about. I wonder, "How do they DO that???". I feel like any connection you make will lead you one step closer to being a better educator! #4thchat
    • mrsreedsclass14 Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A4: over the summer I was doing so many twitter chats and learning a lot. I also don’t feel like I’m doing enough when I am connected cause other teachers feel so put together. It’s kinda a catch 22. #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Absolultely! #mysterylocationcalls were a game changer. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24, @missbmoeller
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Sometimes, you do have to take a step back. I was an avid blogger, but over the last 3 years, I haven't blogged as much...picking & choosing my connections online. I'm almost out of RAM - lol #4thchat
    In reply to @jenn_k4
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A6: I learned so much from being a part of the #HiveSummit and #ditchsummit this summer about sketchnoting, hyperdocs, being Real, assessments, gamification, etc. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: I always encourage others to be connected. We are better together. The smartest person in the room is the room. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A7: Since social media and technology are so prevalent today it is great to help encourage your students to get connected. A great way to do so is to use online tools such a Voice Thread to help share your Ss work with other students in different parts of the world. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I'd say DEFINITELY worth it my minion!!! Wouldn't be friends with you if we hadn't taken the time & effort! So happy we did! #4thchat #twittasista
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A7: I help my students to be connected by showing them how to use technology appropriately! #4thchat #moravianar
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yes! You were one of the first 50 people I 'met' when I joined Twitter-7 years ago!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Q8: As a connected educator how you do practice Good Digital Citizenship? #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    It's so true, Emma that the technology can almost get in the way of being connected. It can be frustrating when it doesn't work correctly...I agree "positives outweigh the few challenges"...nicely put! #4thchat
    • EKeleghan Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Q4: Some challenges that can come from being connected are that it can be time consuming and technology issues can always arise which can make it difficult to stay connected all of the time. The positives of being connected definitely outweigh the few challenges. #4thchat
  • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A7: I believe you can help students become connected by using online tools in class and having them interact and share ideas with other classrooms. I loved when my teacher had us write to students from another school just to create new relationships.#4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A8: To practice Google #DigitalCitizenship I often think out loud when I am doing something on my teacher computer. ie, "Ok, here is one source about penguins, let's find 2 other sources to make sure." #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    What a wonderful thing to do for your colleagues! Kudos to you @jenn_k4 (Can you hear the virtual applause??) #4thchat
    • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      Q5: I have been emailing cool activities to the other 4th Ts with the note "Saw this on Twitter and wanted to pass along". They were so thrilled with great tech resources I've found, they ask about joining too. #4thchat
      In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Great point, Julianna. As educators we need to be 'flexible'! It is important as we become connected but also in all other areas of our work! Thanks for sharing that. #4thchat
    • JuliannaStabile Oct 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A4: I believe finding time to stay connected and being flexible with trying some of the new ideas other educators share with you would be challenging. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    7 Characteristics of a Connected Educator: https://t.co/6UYV5qzXYz #4thchat
  • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Often it seems like social media takes us away from face to face interaction, but it has also brought me great real life friendships. I remember meeting many of you and it felt like a reunion insstrad of a stranger I’d never met. #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    One of my favorites is a learning experience I developed called Thinking Like A Scientist: Asking Questions and Defining Problems. I’m willing to share. I have one for Transfer of Energy DM me if you want to know more #4thchat
    • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      We're beginning to move away from science content "tests" and more to assessments of sci practices that apply content too. Any thoughts?
      In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q9: What are some ways in which you would like to connect with others in the future? #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    It did feel like a reunion! Meeting all my "Twitter Friends" in person was amazing. LOVE #ISTE. #4thchat
    In reply to @downrightdave
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: I encourage others by sharing resources and sharing how I connect with others. I have also shared my connections with others to help them build their PLN. #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Love this pic Kathy!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @KRScienceLady
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A9: I feel like so much has been given to me through connections, I want to help more people realize the advantages of connecting. I love the Ed majors who are so ahead of the game with this! If only I had Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest starting out! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    It's hard to explain this to people who are not quite connected..but you said it perfectly @downrightdave #4thchat
    • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Often it seems like social media takes us away from face to face interaction, but it has also brought me great real life friendships. I remember meeting many of you and it felt like a reunion insstrad of a stranger I’d never met. #4thchat
  • Gr4fromIC Oct 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A3 I tried for my level 1 Google ed certification. Didn't even know it was a thing before twitter. #GRA18 and #2019MBM are just a few examples of Connection #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I loved #hivesummit ! #4thchat
    • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A6: I learned so much from being a part of the #HiveSummit and #ditchsummit this summer about sketchnoting, hyperdocs, being Real, assessments, gamification, etc. #4thchat
      In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I wanted to mention that #CEduAD is this October 20th. More info here: https://t.co/1HI8JrpxAH #4thchat
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Ditto! BAM! You nailed it! #4thchat
    • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A9: I feel like so much has been given to me through connections, I want to help more people realize the advantages of connecting. I love the Ed majors who are so ahead of the game with this! If only I had Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest starting out! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Exactly!!! Great connections too, Lisa! #4thchat Thanks for sharing those.
    In reply to @Gr4fromIC
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Lisa, that is how I found out about GoogleCerts too! I think where would I be now if I hadn't started Twitter 7 years ago!! #4thchat
    In reply to @Gr4fromIC
  • KRScienceLady Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I can’t agree more! #4thchat
    • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Often it seems like social media takes us away from face to face interaction, but it has also brought me great real life friendships. I remember meeting many of you and it felt like a reunion insstrad of a stranger I’d never met. #4thchat
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    What is #2019MBM? #4thchat
    In reply to @Gr4fromIC
  • missbmoeller Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A9: I would love to meet other educators that I met on twitter in person! Going to a conference would be a great experience as well! #4thchat #moravianar
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A9: I want to pay it forward...Help others connect - even if it is between buildings! Happy to share my love of Twitter; Seesaw & other tools that ultimately help our students learn! It's ALL about Impacting Student Learning! #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    It's amazing that we can find our niches if we just take a chance and look...yes? #4thchat
    In reply to @Medfieldk12Arts, @jenn_k4
  • downrightdave Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I started a Twitter account just today to help share out things from my district so that they can all learn from each other and the amazing things going on. It's hard when you have over 80 schools... #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I used to be better about this...need to start again! (I do try and say hi to as many people as I can during the day!) #4thchat
    In reply to @Medfieldk12Arts
  • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A8: I do my best to follow "etiquette" for connecting on Social Media and try to be aware of giving credit to creators, websites, etc. when sharing. #4thchat
    In reply to @ncarroll24
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I just can't EVEN imagine 80 schools...W O W!!! #4thchat
    In reply to @downrightdave
  • Gr4fromIC Oct 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6 I follow @alicekeeler and I've used her template for twitter chats https://t.co/t4SS0NNtxa… several times for #kidsedchatnd #4thchat
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Jenn - this is SO important and often overlooked (not on purpose). Love to see you mention this - it's great modeling for your students as well! #digitalcitizenship #4thchat #CEduAD
    • jenn_k4 Oct 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A8: I do my best to follow "etiquette" for connecting on Social Media and try to be aware of giving credit to creators, websites, etc. when sharing. #4thchat
      In reply to @ncarroll24
  • JennRegruth - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    To @ncarroll24 for an amazing chat with fantastic topic and questions and for leading the discussion tonight. I appreciate you! #4thchat #4thchatrocks
  • ncarroll24 - Moderator Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Didn't know she had one of these - will def check it out. Thanks for sharing! #4thchat
    In reply to @Gr4fromIC, @alicekeeler
  • DCraig42 Oct 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Been a Twitter member sin e June 2009and I'm still learning from all these amazing people #4thchat