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edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NHed! Tonight's topic is about how we find the strength to push past false summits. https://t.co/GAqXuiltHE

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Tonight's #NHed topic was inspired by a hike I took with my family today in the Ossipee Mountains: https://t.co/yZsrCRuaCy

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Good evening #NHed Love the topic for tonight's chat! Merri, AP excited to spend the next hour with favorite educators.

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Tonight’s #NHed chat will be archived & it and past chats can be found at: https://t.co/MPBxsHCq8K

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

#NHed There are so many metaphors to link hiking and learning. We'll see if we can't craft one tonight!

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Tod, media specialist in Claremont #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:02 PM EDT

SR, sped T from MA. Loving this topic for both the idea and the metaphor for learning! #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:03 PM EDT

So great to see these familiar faces for #NHed tonight! @guilfordt @gallianstone @DrMerriRajaniem

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

I'm your #NHed host & walkabout extraordinaire, John Martin out of the incredible White Mountains of New Hampshire.

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@edventures There are a lot of obstacles in the way of hiking & learning... Learning can be an uphill climb #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@DrMerriRajaniem @edventures and sometimes getting out the door to start at all is the biggest challenge of all.... #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:05 PM EDT

#NHed roll call! Who is here tonight? Share a bit of yourself & tell us about your favorite hike, walk or path!

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:07 PM EDT

.@gallianstone @DrMerriRajaniem True! A warm bed & hot coffee were a siren's song this am! But sad puppy eyes made a compelling case. #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Merri, an AP in KY MOVING to NH/ME in JUNE! Love the NH mountains! Avid hiker, kayaker, nature lover. Saw an eagle today #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@edventures @DrMerriRajaniem convincing myself I'd "just go for a short walk" got me out the door this AM - once I get to the pond... #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

.@DrMerriRajaniem Any #NHed job leads?

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

I've hiked the Appalachian Trail through NH, except crossing the state line into Maine #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Welcome to #NHed Marie! https://t.co/Le8pyoflTu

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@edventures Marie Sullivan, Principal at SYSC,my favorite walk The Audubon in Auburn

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Oh, my favorite hike is the one I'm on at any given time #NHed https://t.co/EwM9HTe247

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

I've hiked the Appalachian Trail through NH, except crossing the state line into Maine #NHed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Every morning the dog gets me out the door! Favorite hike: Mt. Caridgan or Mt. Chocorua #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

#NHed Q1: Sometimes in life, ok lots of times, we hit these moments where we realize we have a long way to go. How do we respond?

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

One of my fav walks was when I was TAD to Hanscom AFB in my Navy days: Walden Woods! #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

I do not understand you dog people. Nor the people who mask the nature with headphones. #bunnyperson #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Catie from Laconia! Sales Rep, Tech trainer, Music educator, Grad student, Frequent hiker at Ramblin' Vewe in Gilford! #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

.@guilfordt Oooh, Chocorua is a classic! I see its profile every day when I come home! #NHed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:12 PM EDT

I haven't walked it in a few years but it is a beautiful hike. #nhed https://t.co/Ondh23gLcW

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:10 PM EDT

.@guilfordt Oooh, Chocorua is a classic! I see its profile every day when I come home! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:12 PM EDT

.@gallianstone :) My dogs are my hiking partners when I didn't have any. Finished my 4K footers (Mt. Isolation) w/ my friend Kona. #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1. In school, it's why I love data. It helps me see the little victories, & the long term progress. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1. Keep your eyes on the prize! Set goals, reflect on where you've been and what you need to do to reach the goal #NHed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: Make a plan, break it down into manageable goals, keep motivated #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:13 PM EDT

#NHed A1: Q1 was a reflection on today. We hit what we thought was the peak only to learn it was still a mile away. So many choices to make.

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:14 PM EDT

@gallianstone I just wrote PR & looking at last year/this year is amazing to see. Put the minimal progress of the Q in perspective #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:14 PM EDT

#NHed A1 cont'd: In our case, the 3 of us leaned on one another & chose to keep going. Sometimes that voice of support can be all it takes.

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1. Keep plugging along, stop and take stock of where I've been and where I need to try and go. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2. I'm fond of moving the goal posts, declaring victory and setting a new goal. :) #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1. In my personal life, I'm fond of moving the goal posts, declaring victory, and setting a new goal. :) #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:17 PM EDT

I like this mindset! Definitely growth v. fixed! #NHed https://t.co/E0A18tHdR4

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1. In my personal life, I'm fond of moving the goal posts, declaring victory, and setting a new goal. :) #nhed

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A1: What's the goal, work it backwards to make a plan #nhed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A1. I make a lot of lists but sometimes those get abandoned for different goals or plans. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#NHed A1 cont'd: And sometimes we need to re-evaluate why we are there in the first place. Which leads us to Q2...

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

.@guilfordt True... #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@edventures My mother always tells me I'm very good at making lemonade. :) #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

#NHed Q2: There are times when you reach a point where you have to choose to go on or turn back. How do you make that choice?

edubabbIe Apr 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Reversed Thresholds If in the given occupation. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:20 PM EDT

My professional setting for this year #NHed https://t.co/vQxY9DrKSl

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A2. There is a need to reflect on your goal, direction, and progress. Turn back? I say no, try a different direction #NHed

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Need to decide if the results are worth the effort #nhed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2. Take in account my surrounding and environment and make a decision (in educational terms assess to see if students are learning) #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2. Honestly, I'm not very good at this. I tend to push on too long/far before admitting I should have turned back #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:23 PM EDT

.@gallianstone Even that is an important self-reflection. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT

#NHed A2: For me I choose to look at why we chose our goal, the conditions at the moment, and whether it is safe/prudent to continue.

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A2: I think that choice comes when all possibilities are exhausted and you physically and mentally can't take one more step #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT

.@musiccargirl14 Do you have an example? #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT

@edventures Thanks. I'm trying to improve. I'm learning from all of you and all of my Twitter #PLN. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@musiccargirl14 IME, that's the point when I've already gone too far. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:25 PM EDT

I tend to push too hard too, leads to negative effects. Gotta learn when to stop. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@edventures When a student is learning a certain instrument, you've tried everythingto get them to play a flute but it takes too(1/2) #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@edventures that "WHY" is crucial. Incorporating that reflection earlier will hopefully let me see the choice b4 I'm long passed it. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@edventures much air and they just don't have the lung capacity, but they have great rhythm and end up rocking on the drums (2/2) #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

.@musiccargirl14 That reminds me of someone who said earlier about reevaluating your goals. I like it! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#NHed A2 cont'd: At the time we chose to go on, but later I learned 1 of our crew had a hip prob. Is the summit always the goal?

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#NHed Do we have goal fixation and is it healthy? In life as in education?

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:30 PM EDT

#NHed Q3: When it comes to learning, Is it the destination or the journey that matters in the end? How do you justify your choice?

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Pushing yourself and group to be best is the goal #nhed https://t.co/jQYjgSMVOd

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#NHed A2 cont'd: At the time we chose to go on, but later I learned 1 of our crew had a hip prob. Is the summit always the goal?

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

The summit is an added benefit. The journey is the adventure! Time spent in nature with family / friends #NHed https://t.co/sfxEpOcxmY

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#NHed A2 cont'd: At the time we chose to go on, but later I learned 1 of our crew had a hip prob. Is the summit always the goal?

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 As an experiential educator, that was an interesting dichotomy. Evaluating each mbrs needs & nurturing that growth. #NHed

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

I think having goals are important. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A3. The journey, b/c honestly for most of my Ss, the destination options are pretty dismal. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

It is healthy to have goals as long as they are reachable, when we set ones we can't reach thats when it goes over the edge #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3. Life and learning is about the journey. There really should not be a destination (END). Lifelong learning & adventure #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

#NHed Goal fixation: Grades, diplomas, certifications - they so often tend to be things. But what about the learning, the connections?

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A3 It depends on your perspective, in a traditional sense is about the destination but nontraditional sense- about the journey. #nhed

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

Working with students and teachers is very similar. Pushing each to be best #nhed https://t.co/AoDwQsfWp5

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:31 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 As an experiential educator, that was an interesting dichotomy. Evaluating each mbrs needs & nurturing that growth. #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A3 cont'd. Successes come as the result of a lot of failure. The learning comes from reflecting on less than successful attempts #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

"The purpose of a liberal arts education is to make your brain a more interesting place to live for the rest of your life" #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A3: Just like traveling to new places, you always cherish the journey. Those create the stories and memories you learn from #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Quote from Mary Patterson McPherson - former president of Bryn Mawr College (my alma mater) #nhed

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Society is product oriented. What do you have to show for your work? Learning is hard to quantify for some #nhed https://t.co/CbbCYj6GTI

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:32 PM EDT

#NHed Goal fixation: Grades, diplomas, certifications - they so often tend to be things. But what about the learning, the connections?

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: I work with a lot of special ed students with poor reading abilities. Picking up a book and reading for pleasure is a good goal. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 I see that too. Funny though, it feels like that perspective is what gave us #NoChildLeftBehind legislation. #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@mariees1960 But so is enjoying reading - and that can be done with audiobooks and other alternative formats.... #UDL #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@mariees1960 Reading for pleasure is a great goal! It's also great to share a good book with a struggling reader #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

.@gallianstone @mariees1960 Baby steps, and achievable milestones, they are the cornerstone of success for all of us! #NHed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:37 PM EDT

But we are always trying to quantify our learning. Or quantify our experiences. #nhed https://t.co/ALWDP2rwEM

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 I see that too. Funny though, it feels like that perspective is what gave us #NoChildLeftBehind legislation. #NHed

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

No question. The new question is what are we producing for students? What do they need to show? Be ready for #nhed https://t.co/26SQOnxa3S

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:36 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 I see that too. Funny though, it feels like that perspective is what gave us #NoChildLeftBehind legislation. #NHed

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

I've had students that told me they've never read a full book before. I work with teenagers. Sad. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:38 PM EDT

.@guilfordt Or qualify them. Of all my research design courses, the qualitative approach was always more appealing. #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

#NHed Q4: When looking at a long journey, how do you break it into manageable pieces?

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:40 PM EDT

.@mariees1960 But for them to have a supporter like you is gold! That person who slowly, staunchly supports their growth & dev. #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@mariees1960 Ss don't need pity, they need dedicated teachers to make a difference in their education #soapbox #nopity #nhed

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@edventures #nhed. Like anything we do in education it has to be with short term goals leading to an eventual outcome. pilot ideas

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

@gallianstone I don't pity them. I work hard to encourage them and find something they're interested in to make reading suggestions. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A4. Look at the goal, break it down into smaller goals and strategies, check them off along the way. A road map with check marks #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A4. Keep slicing into smaller chunks. Sometimes you over/under-estimate, but that's where those movable goalposts come in. :) #nhed

mariees1960 Apr 10 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A4: Important to know where we're starting from, and where we need to go. #nhed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:45 PM EDT

I break the year down in bite size chunks (quarters, vacations, days off, etc.) to set goals. #nhed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:47 PM EDT

@mariees1960 I believe you. I also believe we have an obligation to change the narrative around sped/Ss & Lang is a big part of that. #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:50 PM EDT

#NHed Q5: So what journey will you plan next? What steps will you take to get there?

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Map & Compass - know where you're going and how to get there. Use the compass to stay on the right path #NHed https://t.co/7ekzuIHyIU

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:51 PM EDT

Map & Compass - know where you're going and how to get there. Use the compass to stay on the right path #NHed... https://t.co/XhhxBgJrMz

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:51 PM EDT

@edventures #nhed I want to see students authentically assessed on meaningful work

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 What does that journey look like? What is your first step? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A5. My next journey is moving to NH/ME. Apply for NH & ME admin certifications, apply for jobs, network #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Starting on some S projects using a mastery rubric in place of my traditional Acc/Ind data - fun and scary. See how this turns out! #nhed

guilfordt Apr 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

I'm not sure, changing landscape in the district has kept me having to reevaluate priorities and direction of goals. #nhed

cpbossman09 Apr 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Competencies that have students present knowledge in ways that are pertinent to their world PBL, student led #NHed https://t.co/qt5ge6jeU9

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:52 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 What does that journey look like? What is your first step? #NHed

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

We've been using a mastery rubric for classroom participation all year, but this is our first time trying it with academic skills. #nhed

musiccargirl14 Apr 10 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A5: to explore North, south, east, and west and take what I learn and pass it to Ss and Collegues #nhed https://t.co/dbQLvqLTaN

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

I really want to move toward this model if it works well for my Ss (and staff) - want them to have more ownership of evaluation #nhed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:55 PM EDT

.@cpbossman09 Would love to work with you on that. My school is doing similar work. #Interlakes #NHed #CBL

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@edventures @cpbossman09 we've been talking a lot in our school about how to apply these same ideas to vocational skills & transition. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Apr 10 @ 7:57 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 PBL is a great way to engage Ss and teach soft skills with content! #NHed

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

As we leave #NHed tonight, may every journey you begin start like this! Have fun this week and plan a new adventure! https://t.co/i2ujbL5E9n

edventures - Moderator Apr 10 @ 7:58 PM EDT

.@DrMerriRajaniem @cpbossman09 #PBL is a great topic. I may ask my friend @GingerLewman if she wouldn't mind moderating a future #NHed chat.

gallianstone Apr 10 @ 7:59 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 @edventures agreed, but the road-map/competencies look different for Ss not on a diploma pathway. #nhed