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A8 I don't have the "I've finally arrived" mindset. I know I always have something to improve on. #tsmtlap

A7 I try to have a "crew" that can give me honest input. #tsmtlap

A6 I'm going to keep trying to develop new skills (moving out of my comfort zone) #tsmtlap

A5 I'm transparent with my students about my technology deficit. They're more than willing to help. #tsmtlap

A4 I try to use the gift of storytelling and analogies, as well as being able to put it on whatever "rung of the ladder" I need to. #tsmtlap

A3 If I'm honest, I'm not on fire every day, but for me to do so would require me to examine daily the reason I teach. #tsmtlap

A2 I'm willing to spend the time, develop ideas, steal ideas and reflect often

A1Tomorrow taking my students to the ramp and asking how they can make a yardstick level on the ramp (for pyramid building) #tsmtlap

A8 The kids get pretty fired up over Kahoot #tsmtlap

A7 Telling an ongoing story and timing it to get stopped by the bell each day at a climax point. #tsmtlap

Compare softball practice against higher level pitching, with being challenged to excel by high achieving peers in the Kagan group #tsmtlap

Would dressing like Buddha for my India unit count as a drama hook? #tsmtlap

A3 The Great Pyramid covers about 13 acres and went to the football field to mark out a square acre to give us some perspective. #tsmtlap

A2 I've challenged them to set goals for learning within a unit, then I can offer options based on those goals. #tsmtlap

With consistently good hooks, students won't want to miss out. #tsmtlap

A-7 Re-direct the conversation.(in theory) #tsmtlap #tmstlap

A-6 I'll have to step out of my comfort zone, especially in the area of technology. #tsmtlap #tmstlap

A-3 I need to remember that I'm teaching kids, but teaching for the sake of my kids. Don't lose sight of the main thing. #tsmtlap #tmstlap

A-4 I try find and even develop common interests with my students. #tsmtlap #tmstlap

A-5 I'm not quite a five star pirate yet, but I'm going to try to remember to teach from my area of strength. #tsmtlap #tmstlap