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CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #caedchat, where educators gather to share and collaborate!

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:00 PM EDT

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CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Let’s all take a moment to introduce ourselves. Where are you from? What do you teach? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:01 PM EDT

So who is here with me on this first day of NFL football? Come on...the Cowboys/Giants game is basically over! Join us! #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Thank you for joining #caedchat tonight. The topic is “Are Kids Too Busy? Here are the questions - https://t.co/ESR6FfOec5

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Tonight’s #caedchat is moderated by @ArcherEdTech

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Hello! Paulette from @SanDiegoCOE #lifelonglearner #caedchat

bbaker79 Sep 10 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Hello! Brad from San Clemente. Ready to learn. #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Let’s all take a moment to introduce ourselves. Where are you from? What do you teach? #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

#caedchat tip: Use TweetDeck and have two columns open for the chat: one for real time and one for where you are in the chat.

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Take a break from watching #hurricaneirma news for #caedchat

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Hi! Megan from Northern California! #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Welcome @bbaker79 and @sdpaulette - both very close to me here in San Diego! #caedchat

In reply to @bbaker79, @sdpaulette

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Mike- @hightechhigh in San Diego. #caedchat

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Leila from Escondido Dep. Sup I aspire to teach adults to think about what&how we teach Ss and that Love belongs in the workplace #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Here is the link to the public doc with the questions for tonight. https://t.co/ESR6Fg5P3D #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

To participate in the chat, be sure to use the #caedchat hashtag on every tweet.

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Two more San Diego floks! @MrStrong3rd @hightechhigh @principledlady - welome! #caedchat

In reply to @MrStrong3rd, @hightechhigh, @principledlady

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

A0) Michael Roark, SoCal Technology leadership, transitioning between districts. Not formally teaching, only by example. #caedchat

christyn_a Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Hi! Christyn from Winchester, CA #caedchat

HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Howard from Silicon Vallley. I smell like BBQ. #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Moderator will post questions with Q1, Q2, Q3. Participants respond with A1, A2, A3, etc. #caedchat

MarkLoundy Sep 10 @ 11:05 PM EDT

.@EdCamp_CUSD is coming Sept. 16th. Free and open to all. #TOSAChat #CAEdChat #MakerEd #EdCamp Register now! https://t.co/ak3TQVGTqU

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:05 PM EDT

heya #caedchat Julie here from PESD 6th Gr T/AVID/Tech Lead

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Ryan - Science and EdTech Coordinator in San Marcos, just north of San Diego. #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Q1: If you have kids of your own - what activities are your kids involved in? How about your students? #caedchat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:06 PM EDT

Hi #caedchat! Howie from Fresno, teaching math to future elementary school teachers.

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q1: If you have kids of your own - what activities are your kids involved in? How about your students? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

In case you need them - here are the questions for tonight... https://t.co/IGF0B8UDxs #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1: my kids play sports - swim, water polo, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and football. Some of my students play soccer mostly #caedchat

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

woah i made it #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1: When my kids were younger, Pop Warner Football and H.S. sports #caedchat

christyn_a Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1: my kids are grown and mostly flown now. My students are either really busy or not busy at all. #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:08 PM EDT

A1)I had to limit my kids to band/choir and playing softball together. I feel it's important to know Ss, can tie examples>>lessons #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Glad you made it @mattmckenz6 #caedchat

In reply to @mattmckenz6

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1: My own were involved in lots of sports,(ridiculous amount of time) music, church , and Sunday dinners every Sunday at Gma's #caedchat

HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:09 PM EDT

A1: 1. Dance, gymnastics, coaching special needs dance, starting inclusion club @ Hi Sch. 2. Swimming, vid games, reading #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:09 PM EDT

My kids are in soccer, softball and church - 'events' everyday of the week. Usually not home until after 7pm (kids are 8 and 10) #caedchat

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:10 PM EDT

A1: My kids love making stuff, gardening, skating, biking. Run club cross country/track. Ss are into sports clubs. Some obsess 🎮 #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q1: If you have kids of your own - what activities are your kids involved in? How about your students? #caedchat

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:10 PM EDT

A1: In our district that have's are uber involved our have nots, are not. #equity? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:10 PM EDT

At least @principledlady includes a family dinner each week! #caedchat

In reply to @principledlady

bbaker79 Sep 10 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1: my kids do it all. Sometimes its overwhelming for them. #caedchat

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1 My kids do: soccer, cub scouts, swimming, baseball, art club. My students: football, soccer mostly. #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:11 PM EDT

I was going to add that to the chat but decided to only focus on how busy kids are. #caedchat

In reply to @principledlady

drjoelbgoodin Sep 10 @ 11:12 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech: Ryan - Science and EdTech Coordinator in San Marcos, just north of San Diego. #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:12 PM EDT

I work with primarily have-nots - I believe activities can help Ss want to be more successful in school #caedchat #wishitweremore=

In reply to @principledlady

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:12 PM EDT

Seems like a small chat tonight - I guess everyone is busy doing other things :) Kind of proves my point with this chat :( #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

or they're glued to the weatherchannel like I've been - kinda fascinated by this hurricane #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

christinekdixon Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

A1: The fact that this is my 1st ever #edchat proof that hard to do anything else besides supermom after school hours :) #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

I think even the have nots are busy with things...it may be taking care of the family not soccer #caedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann, @principledlady

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

A1: sports in and outside of school, religious organizations, some work after school/before school, they do a lot #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

#IrmaHurricane2017 #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Hello 🍏#caedchat 📍IL Consulting + spending ⏰ with family. 📍CA Substitute in PaloAlto

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

So true :) Welcome!!! #caedchat

In reply to @christinekdixon

bluedot_ed Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Blue Dot Education. Non-profit aimed at getting Ss outside to experience #science #exploration #stewardship @bluedotandrew #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Q2: Do we allow enough free time for our kids and/or students? #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q2: Do we allow enough free time for our kids and/or students? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Busy isn't the point - it's about being part of something bigger than oneself #caedchat Busy can have so many meanings and purposes

In reply to @ArcherEdTech, @principledlady

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Totally get that - I'm just glad it wasn't as bad as they had thought! #caedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann

bluedot_ed Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

A1: Ss love being outdoors: #hiking #climbing #paddling #exploring our beautiful planet. #caedchat #EnviroEd

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:07 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q1: If you have kids of your own - what activities are your kids involved in? How about your students? #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Hi guys! Mike from Mountain View, sorry I'm late #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Not a problem - here are the questions if you need them... https://t.co/IGF0B8UDxs #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2 Most of the Ts at our school do minimal or no HW to allow time for Ss to have free time, & family time #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

meaning are the school days to long? #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: I try my best by only assigning 3-5 hw problems a week. #caedchat

iCoder1978 Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

AWESOME: #caedchat we have been exploring rotating schedules to allow more open time for them.

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

bbaker79 Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: Most No...I believe parents are afraid of free time. Keep them busy and out of trouble thinking #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Q2: Do we allow enough free time for our kids and/or students? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Love it...so glad that is happening more and more in schools! #caedchat

In reply to @principalDLM

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A1: Soccer & Cub Scouts for my son, mostly sports and artsy stuff (theater, music) for my students. #caedchat

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A1: I struggle with this, I want kids to "taste many different kinds of candy" to help them find passion but I think we overdue #caedchat

HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: I do full inclusion. My Ss bandwidths are different. Need to consider this. #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

No - are kids doing too much in terms of activities or extra school work and don't have "free time" #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette

bluedot_ed Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: "free time" = wrong word. Do we honor their interests? Do we introduce them to the amazing? Do we take them on adventures? #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q2: Do we allow enough free time for our kids and/or students? #caedchat

iCoder1978 Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

Auto correct issue. A2 not awesome. 😊 #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: We do NOT allow enough free time for our students, but TBF they also box themselves in a lot and overcommit. #caedchat

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

#caedchat iStill hope to Tutor + Consult w/@USFigureSkating : so my Students ICE SKATE.

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

there's little evidence HW has an impact - so I stopped giving much #caedchat

In reply to @principalDLM

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: I'm liking the #nohomework movement. Will never forget the tears and frustration when they got home & just wanted to play #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Everyone please follow! RT @julie_borgmann @principalDLM there's little evidence HW has an impact - so I stopped giving much #caedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann, @principalDLM

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:18 PM EDT

A2)For my kids,they decide what is too much for them,before they sign up for something else.Think having a few no hw days is good #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Loving the #nohomework movement! #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2: does this include the time they are on IG, Snapchat, twitter #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Yes, and I try to avoid giving HW on weekends...and our school has 1 weekend/month with NO HW at all. #caedchat

In reply to @MRoarkPMP

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:20 PM EDT

A2: Free time = different things. Ss should have a voice in everything they do & adults who care about them & guide experiences. #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:15 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q2: Do we allow enough free time for our kids and/or students? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:21 PM EDT

yes but no activities can be equally as bad. #caedchat

In reply to @principledlady, @ArcherEdTech

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:21 PM EDT

I've taught Sunday School. The next group I can work w/ 👉@USFigureSkating. #CharacterEd I also hope to Consult w/#College Ss. #CAedchat

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:13 PM EDT

A1: sports in and outside of school, religious organizations, some work after school/before school, they do a lot #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Does that include PBL? Sending home longterm projects for them to work on? I always learned from doing projects. #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech, @julie_borgmann, @principalDLM

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Q3: Are our kids/students too busy? Do parents/teachers ask too much for extra-curricular activities and outside school work? #caedchat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:22 PM EDT

I'm all for the "no hw" movement for K-12, but what about at the college level? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:22 PM EDT

I would rather see PBL stay in the classroom if possible. #caedchat

In reply to @MRoarkPMP, @julie_borgmann, @principalDLM

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q3: Are our kids/students too busy? Do parents/teachers ask too much for extra-curricular & outside school work? #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

New Twitter # - #nohomework I'd support that #caedchat :)

In reply to @principledlady

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

I wish I worked in a PBL school/district etc. I truly believe in PBL #caedchat

In reply to @MRoarkPMP, @ArcherEdTech, @principalDLM

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Yes, they should have a voice, but that doesn't mean total autonomy. There's a place for healthy accountability too. #caedchat

In reply to @MrStrong3rd

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

I think you may have started the hashtag! #nohomework or should it just be #noHW #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette, @principledlady

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:24 PM EDT

I think you are right...we are losing out to #hurricaneirma footage. I just turned it on too :) #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:24 PM EDT

HW could be interpreted as a lot of different things. Must be spelled out. :) #nohomework #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech, @principledlady

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:24 PM EDT

my students don't often have a great deal of support at home - PBL needs to have some support/guidance so school is best #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech, @MRoarkPMP, @principalDLM

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:24 PM EDT

A3: I think many Ts ask kids to do too much outside of class and many parents expect them to. Less is more IMHO #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:24 PM EDT

A3: Not sure Ps & Ts ask for the extra curriculars, but the colleges do. #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:25 PM EDT

I only sign my kids up for what they want to do...but I have introduced them to these things and encourage them #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A3 I've watched my own kids struggle with being overly committed - it's an important life lesson - and I've seen them overcome #caedchat

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A3: HW doesn't = rigor. #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q3: Are our kids/students too busy? Do parents/teachers ask too much for extra-curricular & outside school work? #caedchat

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:26 PM EDT

I was just about to say this. Colleges want students to be involved in 2-3 things outside of school to be "well-rounded" #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72, @ArcherEdTech

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:26 PM EDT

But you wouldn't force your kids to do one if they didn't want to, right? #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:26 PM EDT

this is the only kind of reality TV I can get behind #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Side note - on Weather Channel Irma live coverage - they show flex tape #irony https://t.co/Sk5zU9p8Kz #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A3) Some of them are, but it's relative. If they aren't able to take on a lot of extra, they eventually break 😢 #caedchat

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A2 + A3 @USFigureSkating 📌#StressMgmt 📌 #TimeMgmt 📌Things to help 🍏MY balanced schedule - which is different from other Ss #CAedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:27 PM EDT

"Well rounded." What a hackneyed term! #caedchat

In reply to @mattmckenz6, @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:27 PM EDT

No...and always ask each season before I sign them up #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:28 PM EDT

I kind of want to be a meteorologist now. #caedchat #hurricaneirma2017

In reply to @julie_borgmann, @ArcherEdTech

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:28 PM EDT

A3 I think times are changing. Ts are sending less home & hoping Ss will do activities outside of school & spend time with family #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:28 PM EDT

I'm considering it - these are my kids though - it feels like I'm abandoning them #caedchat

In reply to @MrStrong3rd, @MRoarkPMP, @ArcherEdTech, @principalDLM

SCSSA_Prez Sep 10 @ 11:28 PM EDT

2 EdCamp seshs & a keynote from the author of Teaching History for the Common Good https://t.co/VESyEC4VXd #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

That's what I do with our son, but once he starts a season or a program, he has to finish it (unless he's injured). #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

I'm well-rounded in form - and for some reason it's frowned upon ;-) . #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72, @mattmckenz6, @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

I'm going to keep the questions coming...though we are a small group #caedchat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3: Totally understandable that Ps and Ts want the best for kids but we need to be sure that the work we give is not busy work. #caedchat

bluedot_ed Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A3: We should all be busy...doing what we are passionate about. The WHAT? & HOW? are prerequisite to the HOW MUCH? #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:23 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q3: Are our kids/students too busy? Do parents/teachers ask too much for extra-curricular & outside school work? #caedchat

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:29 PM EDT

Someone shared this earlier on FB. iHope #hurricaneirma2017 doesn't do the amt of damage predicted. #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Q4: Do we (as parents or teachers) put too much pressure on kids in school or out? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:30 PM EDT

kids need to learn what their limits are - I think it's better to learn this young than to wait and have a breakdown as an adult #caedchat

In reply to @MRoarkPMP

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q4: Do we (as parents or teachers) put too much pressure on kids in school or out? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

A4 - some too much others not enough - raising/teaching kids isn't a perfect science #caedchat

principalDLM Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

A4 I think it depends on the culture of the school. Ts at our school understand the importance of family time & extracurriculars #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

A4: Personally, no. As a community, absolutely. The kids are in deathly fear of college rejections, so pressures build up. #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

A4: Assessments= kid stress #pressure We have too many #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:32 PM EDT

I hadn't even thought about 'high stakes testing' - I was just thinking of extra curricular activities and HW #caedchat

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:32 PM EDT

https://t.co/EYbM6FKD1O #StressMgmt in #College And S L E E P #CAedchat

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:26 PM EDT

I was just about to say this. Colleges want students to be involved in 2-3 things outside of school to be "well-rounded" #caedchat
In reply to @teachermike72, @ArcherEdTech

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

we definitely put too much stress on assessments - no one was rejected from Harvard based on 3rd grade test scores #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

A4: Personally, I don't think so. I try my best to lower anxiety levels in the classroom. School overall? Definitely. #caedchat

mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:33 PM EDT

A4: I'm tired of the word benchmark. Where is the bench that is marked? #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:34 PM EDT

I'm fast coming to the belief that standardized tests are emotional poison. Pointless stress and imprecise results. #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:34 PM EDT

A4)Kids wo pressure play on phone and neglect learning. A certain amount of pressure is needed to turn coal into diamonds. #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:34 PM EDT

like like like like #caedchat

In reply to @mattmckenz6

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

extra curriculars which are sports should be a way to relieve stress - physical activity is a great way to get it out #caedchat

In reply to @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Here comes question 5...between Irma updates :) #caedchat

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

A4: Testing pressure is the most misguided, lazy inequitable rights of passage that comes to mind. #caedchat #ReThinkHighSchool

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q4: Do we (as parents or teachers) put too much pressure on kids in school or out? #caedchat

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

A4: Have you ever watched a Little League game? Uh Yes many put WAY to much pressure on kids to perform #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Great point #caedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

don't judge me - the ump is blind! #caedchat

In reply to @principledlady

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Someone suggested 📰Protecting valuables 📷🎥📚💰 in a DISHwasher. #HurricaneIrma #CAedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann, @ArcherEdTech

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

and who is it marked for? Definitely not for everyone #Ssarentstandardized #caedchat

In reply to @mattmckenz6

HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:36 PM EDT

A4: I sat w/an assessment team learning about a S's anxiety. Wanted to know if it was a fruit or a root. Not sure they heard me. #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:37 PM EDT

#truestory. I've seen kids stress more over their sports then school. #caedchat

In reply to @principledlady

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:37 PM EDT

Yes, no doubt! But if Ss are pursuing scholarships it becomes a vehicle for not doing work or learning necessary material. #caedchat

In reply to @julie_borgmann, @ArcherEdTech

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Q5: Do we as parents sacrifice family time for kid's activities? Do we as teachers steal family time with unnecessary work? #caedchat

MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A4: Testing pressure is the most misguided, lazy and inequitable right of passage that comes to mind. #caedchat #ReThinkHighSchool

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q4: Do we (as parents or teachers) put too much pressure on kids in school or out? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

not always - important not to over generalize - and let's be honest for those cases it was NEVER about learning #caedchat

In reply to @teachermike72, @ArcherEdTech

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q5: Do parents sacrifice family time for kid's activities? Do teachers steal family time with unnecessary work? #caedchat

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

#Culture might make it easier for Ss to stress PUBLICLY about Sports than their classes. #CAedchat

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

A5: Kids activities can also be family time. I try to keep a balance with work, esp on weeknights. #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

Fair point. I should have said it CAN become a vehicle. #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

So true...we do all the kids activities as a family - but sometimes at the cost of family dinners #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A5 YES! My kids play a lot of sports, as single mom - meant we all stayed out late for games/practices- despite bed time etc #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A5)YES! Being a parent is to assist in developing a well-rounded, educated, contributing member of society w a moral compass #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Kind of a sad commentary that a lot of my Ss families don't ever have dinner together/don't think it's a problem. #caedchat

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8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A5: I am HAPPY to spend time attending @USFigureSkating events when I'm not in the ClassRM + made it work until #AttemptedMurder. #CAedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Q5: Do we as parents sacrifice family time for kid's activities? Do we as teachers steal family time with unnecessary work? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

Sometimes when we come home from soccer or softball we are rushing to shower, eat, brush teeth, etc and get to bed - stressful #caedchat

principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A5: it is super important for parents to engage in kids activities then it becomes Fam time. #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

right? it's hard to work all day and take a meal on the go to the field etc...fast food isn't best nutrition/nor family time #caedchat

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MrStrong3rd Sep 10 @ 11:41 PM EDT

A5: sadly. Sometimes activities be family time though. #caedchat

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:39 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q5: Do parents sacrifice family time for kid's activities? Do teachers steal family time with unnecessary work? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

I may exaggerate a little too...we eat together, but typically at the kitchen counter, not a sit down dinner #caedchat

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principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A5b: watch your kids band concerts no matter how they sound. Become a team parent, dance mom. Invest in your kids passion #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

does eating together still count if its on the couch in the LR while watching TV? #badmom #caedchat

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sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A5: <---guilty about sacrificing family time. #caedchat But I think it's also considered family time by attending a game/activity

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

No TV :) #caedchat

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MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

You're right. We should fill up on popcorn and candy bars from the snack bar... #caedchat

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Totally. If you're eating in the car that is NOT family fellowship. Cant even make eye contact => piss poor communication. #caedchat

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HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

I do long for simpler times. Maybe it wasn't simpler, I just didn't pay bills. My move from LA to Sacramento was great tho. #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

ew! The Nachos are where it's at! haha #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:43 PM EDT

Yes! Volunteer for kids activities. I coach softball and manage for soccer. Am a leader for my 5th grade daughter's youth group #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

but this hurricane...hehe #caedchat

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

I say no, at least not as a general rule. (Giants games, exception.) #caedchat

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MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

Eventually, they sound phenomenal and give you proud parent goosebumps! I have a YouTube channel full of stuff to prove it! #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:44 PM EDT

My co-worker just "wants to see a gator flying through the air" :) #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

I dunno - we road trip a lot - it's great family time - lots of singing and laughing together #caedchat the vehicle isn't the issue!

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Urp. Get squeamish about seeing a hurricane as entertainment...#caedchat

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sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

My husband & I have lifelong friends as a result of after school activities. & my kids are 25 & 30 now #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

forget sharknado - it's Gatoricanne #caedchat

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CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Answers here may vary depending on SES. In affluent communities no doubt many Ss are overscheduled, overcommitted #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Q3: Are our kids/students too busy? Do parents/teachers ask too much for extra-curricular activities and outside school work? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Q6: With our kids/students being so busy, should we push to move back the start of starting time of school? #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

I'm sorry for your poor taste in teams #caedchat

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

I was using the context of rushing to a practice together, not road trips -- completely different!! #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

Oh yeah - we road trip...twice a year from San Diego to Colorado. 16 hours of car time #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:46 PM EDT

I've made great friends with other parents from my kids sports teams! How else can we meet people as parents? #caedchat

In reply to @sdpaulette, @MRoarkPMP, @principledlady

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q6: With our kids/students being so busy, should we push to move back the start of starting time of school? #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Not as sorry as I am for your poor taste in them. *snark* #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:47 PM EDT

Us too...many good friends via kid sports #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A6 some people ARE morning people - some are night owls - having choices would be the best for all #caedchat

teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Gee, Paulette, the Giants have always spoken well of you...;) #caedchat

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CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

I wouldn't fault a kid who's more invested in activities they choose, and love. But when they complain about results in class... 🤔#caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

No earthquakes during the World Series for the Dodgers #caedchat

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A6: *expletive* YES! There's a bill working through the legislature on this very subject. #caedchat

HowardKiyuna Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A6: I think so. We go 9 to 2:30, then 9-1 in July/Aug. 45 wks a yr. #caedchat

sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A6: kids need sleep. I'll never forget almost falling asleep in my morning classes. Mostly because of Homework. #nohomework #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

Hey @LishaBrunache - I mentioned your Flying Gators comment - here is what #caedchat said :) "forget sharknado - it's Gatoricanne"

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:49 PM EDT

I don't like either! Gators freak me out - they're everywhere in Florida - and don't get me started on snakes...#caedchat

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8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#CAedchat I really like Parents of Athletes. We instantly have a positive rapport - very much like Entrepreneurs in Education 🍏.

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teachermike72 Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

No World Series for the Dodgers, earthquakes or not, in recent years. Three for us in 5 years. QED. #caedchat

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mattmckenz6 Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A6: that would mean sports could go to 9pm #caedchat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A6: I'm not sure if that's as effective of a solution as others like Ts not assigning HW, Ps not pushing to do EC, etc. #caedchat (1/2)

8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:51 PM EDT

I believe that many of the same SLEEP principles in this article also can be transfered to Ss. #CAedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:51 PM EDT

my kids sports have gone past 10 pm on school nights - I used to get up at 4am - it was a rough, dark, time #caedchat

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CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:51 PM EDT

I'd love to see HS move to modular scheduling, like colleges. School open 8-4; classes have varying schedules 2-4x/wk 45-100 min. #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A6 some people ARE morning people - some are night owls - having choices would be the best for all #caedchat

howie_hua Sep 10 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A2: (2/2) but beside the point, yes. We should move back the starting time. Hardly anyone wants to learn math at 8am. #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

I think I am going to make an "executive" decision (though I am not an exec) that we should end the official chat. Irma wins! #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A6)I don't know that there's a perfect time for everyone. Much will be affected moving up or down. #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

YET! #growthmindset #caedchat #Dodgers

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:52 PM EDT

I'd love to see a modular sched...can we make it work with teacher schedules? #caedchat

In reply to @CohenD

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

bummer! I was about to start a petition to end kids sports past 9 pm on school nights #caedchat

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sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

#IrmaHurricane2017 1 #caedchat 0 :( Although....they are both opportunities for learning.

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:53 PM EDT

That is a good one...not sure we can pull that off though. Parents want to watch the games. #caedchat

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Robcat17 Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

#caedchat I always wonder if this is a Q that reflects white middle class America?

CAedchat Sep 10 @ 11:31 PM EDT

RT @ArcherEdTech Q4: Do we (as parents or teachers) put too much pressure on kids in school or out? #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Way to put a positive spin on it! #caedchat

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CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Many questions to consider. Prob need a larger school, and maybe some blended learning options too. #caedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

I do too - but I want to be coherent at work - and I want my kids to get a decent night's rest #caedchat

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principledlady Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Thanks Ryan! Take some time to do nothing this week. #caedchat

MRoarkPMP Sep 10 @ 11:54 PM EDT

Thank you for facilitating #caedchat @ArcherEdTech Have a great night!

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:55 PM EDT

we are getting closer and closer with that being a real possibility #caedchat

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ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Why are there so many news people out in #hurricaneirma2017 - if you have to wear goggles and a helmet don't be out there! #caedchat

ArcherEdTech - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Right...that will happen! Thanks for joining! #caedchat

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sdpaulette Sep 10 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Thanks @ArcherEdTech for a great topic and a wonderful #caedchat

julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

I saw one with a bullet proof vest too! But I'm a junkie and won't stop watching - ratings = more people out there #caedchat

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8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:56 PM EDT

#caedchat As the Muslim Scholar - I would like to ask we think of positive 💭+ prayers for those affected by #hurricaneirma2017

CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Think of the possibilities if kids and teachers were *at* school together more but with more flexible time. Add more services too #caedchat

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8blah8blah8 Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A MOM told her daughter to take a #journalist out to McDonald's after he PURPOSELY went to a McDs 📍 💣threat #CAedchat

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julie_borgmann Sep 10 @ 11:58 PM EDT

my kids HS has a flexible 40 min period where kids can get a pass to get help from a T they need to connect with #caedchat

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CohenD - Moderator Sep 10 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Would require more money of course. And a long term vision that reflects understanding that investment in education pays off later #caedchat

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