Callie Norrell

ESS Teacher at Belwood Elementary

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@HartRollins Thank you for being such an awesome professor! You are incredible for balancing teaching and having a new born! I enjoyed this class so so much!

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@shanika15_smith @HartRollins Such a fun song!

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@jasaun_parker @HartRollins Yes, I agree. I love how these make you want to be more interactive and they are so much more fun!

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@shanika15_smith @HartRollins That’s awesome Shanika!!

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@T43Golden @tracyhales7 @HartRollins I agree Tara! I loved the ethic discussions we had in this class to see other people’s point of view and how they would handle situations.

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@tracyhales7 @HartRollins Yes! Not seeing facial expressions and being limited on group activities stinks. On the plus side, it’s a lot easier to hide our crazy facial expressions with the mask lol.

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@HartRollins Believe by Cher. I love some 80s, 90s and throwbacks and this song always gets me dancing and puts me in a good mood. #SPED6709

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@HartRollins I was skeptical at first, but I honestly love them! I feel that tweet chats make you be more interactive. The only downfall is the character limit but overall these are great! #SPED6709

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@HartRollins Familiarize yourself with the IEP process and basic SPED terminology - it will help. #SPED6709

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@HartRollins I’ve learned that there isn’t a right or wrong (black or white) answer when dealing with students. As long as we put our students’ interests, learning, and well being first, we can be successful in many ways. #SPED6709

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@HartRollins I don’t feel that Covid has made things difficult regarding classes. However, from a teaching aspect, Covid has forced us to learn how to teach online and support students through an iPad, which is definitely challenging. #SPED6709

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@HartRollins I have enjoyed getting to know everyone in these online classes. The discussions and tweet chats have really helped make this class very interactive and have allowed us to be hands on, which I appreciate. #SPED6709

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@weed_greer @HartRollins Very good point, Greer. I so wish our schools taught a life skills class (paying bills, writing checks, buying a house, filing taxes, etc) rather than focusing so much on electives these kids will never need or use.

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@tracyhales7 @HartRollins Yes Tracy, I agree!

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@AnastasiaRider1 @HartRollins It would be awesome to be able to bring in people once the pandemic is over to talk about life before and after. I feel like the kids could relate and would enjoy it!

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@RobertJ23231661 @HartRollins Great point, Robert. I also agree. Sometimes it seems too rushed when the transition part starts in high school.

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@weed_greer @HartRollins Me too Greer! I have so many lists on my phone and love reorganizing them. But there’s something about making a list on pencil and paper that is literally the best!

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@AnastasiaRider1 @HartRollins Love this!

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@HartRollins I don’t think you can start too early. Planning for the future is a lot to cram into 4 high school years so I think getting kids involved at an earlier age is better. #SPED6709

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@HartRollins Mine would be for organization. It brings me much joy to see things in its place and I love, love, love lists and calendars!