Ms. Chambers

What Works—and What Doesn't—in Teacher PD #ET662 edweek.org/leadership/wha… PDs should focus on improving the day-to-day practices of teachers in the classroom.@tberry_teaches @PowellMBrittt @jmhawkins6 @mrs_awesome2nd @csquared64 @misshussey3rd @candersdavis

I will try Quizizz this quarter . I like the idea of my students being able to label things for a science activity . #ET662GC

If you are a Superintendent or School Board member, and teachers in your district are buying their own classroom supplies, or having to crowd-fund them, then you have, in some very fundamental way, failed.

KIDS DO NOT NEED STANDARDIZED TESTING.

Take care of yourself....

Yup.

Just made a mistake. Just apologized to a kid. Normalize apologizing to kids.

For those of you moving into virtual/online teaching again this January.

Start the new year with acts of KINDNESS 💙 #edchat #teachertwitter #edutwitter

Hey, @mrhughes2298 check out: @voicesofyouth #globalconnections @MusicalNanci

@AahdayAdetoun @mrhughes2298 It’s truly helps when you want to crash! I’m totally into completion shows (baking shows) are my fav! #EDSelfCare #treatyourself

@MissTriple_C @mrhughes2298 Yes@ Binge watch tv

Final Thoughts: Having a community of teachers in your corner and finding something you enjoy helps. And taking time for yourself! Take time to read! Do yoga! Binge-watch Tv or Movies!Sleep!Or indulge in your favorite treats! Whatever makes you happy! #EDSelfCare #TreatYourSelf

@PowellMBrittt @MrsSpizzo19 Same here !! It's become a tradition!

@MissTriple_C @MrsSpizzo19 That is me from Christmas Eve until midnight Christmas Day. I love watching it on TBS lol #PostCovidTeacherTalk

Welcome to #PostCovidTeacherTalk! We can’t wait to hear all the wonderful things happening in your classrooms! First, let’s introduce ourselves! Please tell us your name, grade level, and your favorite thing about this time of year!

@MrsSpizzo19 It indeed does pay off in the end!

@MissTriple_C This so important! Establishing those strong routines really pay off! We have to go slow and build those routines to move fast later in the school year.

A3: At the beginning of the year, I would practice routines and procedures daily ! And my kids would read the expectations after our SEL question . Now students reflect back to the expectations of the class . #PostCovidTeacherTalk

@PowellMBrittt @MrsSpizzo19 A Christmas Story, I can watch on repeat!

@MrsSpizzo19 Hi everyone! I’m Brittany. I teach 7th grade LA, my favorite thing to do around this time of year is watch the same Christmas movies over and over again!

@MrsSpizzo19 Thanks for having us! Great Twitter Chat!

Thank you everyone for coming and joining us tonight! Keep being awesome! #PostCovidTeacherTalk #edtechchat #ET630

Closing : Using interactive tools is cool and can be very engaging. But engagement starts with being you, a human and open to change. Change happens daily in our classrooms. We (educators) are the first avenue to engagement. It starts with us first. #PostCovidTeacherTalk

@AEDUTECH22 It’s a really good resource . The kids love it and they had a fun game called Time to Climb and they could compete with other peers . You can do review games. #PostCovidTeacherTalk

@MissTriple_C Never heard of NearPod. Will have to check it out #PostCovidTeacherTalk

A1: I still use I-ready and Zearn! I started to use NearPod the kids enjoyed it and it’s some cool review games you can create. NearPod is like Google Slides but student can interact with the slides. I also found 99math as well. #PostCovidTeacherTalk

A2: I think my students writing has gotten better. We try to practice writing within the lines and several students are getting better! So, I’m super proud of that! #PostCovidTeacherTalk