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Thank you #newfchat

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@cathy_griggs99 Also if it is not open for the world to see maybe we could get more participation.

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A8 I think more people would love these chats and books. How do we get them to care/take the time/get interested? Together we are stronger:) #newfchat

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@cathy_griggs99 Yes. Just like the quote about seeing things done first. It could be inspiring. These chats connected a 5th grade and 7th grade class for a project. Maybe we can make even more meaningful connections with each other.

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A9 It was inspiring, motivating and real. I would absolutely recommend it to peers. #newfchat

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A8 I wish we had a steppingstone platform for sharing good/new/innovative things we are doing. Something across the 3 buildings but not the entire world. It may help connect us and learn from our peers. #newfchat

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A7 I want to do more with UDL as I plan lessons for the cotaught room especially around the use of choice. #newfchat

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@abirch844 Me too. I love all of the ideas and innovations for our kids but I am really an introvert so reaching out to larger groups is so hard for me personally.

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A6 After each section I tried to think of something I do that connects or something I could do. It was not always easy to think of a plausible way to implement everything. I am definitely motivated to continue to change and try new things. #newfchat

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A5 seeing that it is possible can be motivating to some to try for themselves #newfchat

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A4 We have had an increasing # of younger students with behavior problems. We need to address this. I think we need to start more behavioral supports early, mindfulness... something. #newfchat

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A3 Time is my number one. I try to make the most of what I have and try to be creative. Sometimes I need to let things go to allow new better things to happen. #newfchat

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A2 I agree w/ Ananda. Each group of kids is so different and I change a lot every year. My dream is to have true UDL and students that can share which computational thinking strategy they used to complete work independently and collaboratively #newfchat

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A1 After working part time as an aide for a special education preschool (while getting my gen ed teacher degree) I realized I was meant to be a special ed teacher and that is what led to me where I am today #newfchat

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Me too #newfchat

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I would be. #newfchat

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A10 I always make notes in my planbook. Typically when a lesson bombs but also when one goes especiallywell. It gives me something to go back to when planning for the next year/lesson #newfchat

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A10 I really liked the idea of scaffolded reflection. I think it is something younger kids could start doing. #newfchat

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A8 I have tried to add moremeaningful mindfulness tasks during transitions. The kids really love them. Even if we just close our eyes for a minute and take some belly breaths. Using the tapping strategy was a favorite this year. #newfchat

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A7 by reading a book on Epic with my son this week I learned that having a deaf mother directly influenced Alexander Graham Bells future inventions. He found something that mattered to him personally and went with it. Kids will learn more when it matters to them. #newfchat