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[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

A7:#whendecisions , I used to believe mid-points where not that important; now I believe they can provide a surge of activity along with some healthy stress that can revive motivation.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

@_KimFrye Kim, A great point made. I agree some of the MM activities can bring the students and teacher back to a place of being together.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

A6:#whendecisions; Synching by touch fascinates me when I look at my class as they are singing,touching and moving to 'Miss Mary Mack" with partners. It connects me to the quote opening C. 6 "happiness dissolved into something great".

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

@paula_izbicki Endings can generate the sense the energy we can give to the now. A push to complete certain elements of our curriculum.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

Q5:whendecisions - Endings are a mix of many sensations; relief, sadness, happiness, nostalgia and more. To capitalize endings with students, I think it's important to celebrate the events and progress of the year. I will ask them to do some reflection and see how we end.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

Good point, visiting our goals can provide us with some motivation and help get us back on track. Also the students are better able to move forward more. Dennis Kane

[Karen Coutu @karencoutu]

Q4: Just completed reflections for goals the past few weeks w/ Ss. Used data to support growth and next steps. January is a power month for teaching. #whendecisions

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

@paula_izbicki @DanielPink It's interesting timing that the school years mid-point comes around Groundhogs day, when everyone needs a little shake-up. For me it's a time to be more creative and to revisit past activities with a twist.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

We look for best practices in so many areas why not think about 'when' factors as a best practice.kane_d

[Katie Henderson @MrsHendersonHB]

Even when the research shows that some of those changes – the WHEN stuff about the time the test is taken, breaks, naps, recess, etc. – would actually improve test scores! #whendecisions

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

I agree with Candi , the issue should be looked at again. kane_d

[Candi Fowler @alikat3232]

@paula_izbicki @DanielPink A3: I agree with this statement....we have evidence in that 1000's of MS/HS have not switched their start time....we couldn't make it happen here at SAU41. We should just reopen the issue & play the audio book section where he quotes all the research. #whendecisions

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

Q3: #whendecisions I find the data on high schoolers starting later in the day very compelling, yet we allow other factors to influence the data.
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[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

@paula_izbicki @DanielPink Meetings could be 1x a month and have the children start 1 hr later. Or continue on-line flips with a mtg before any prof. development days.

[dennis kane @dennis_kane]

A1 #whendecisions By following the 24 hour response rule, it gives me the space to make my response during a peak or recovery period. As well as time to think more carefully about my response.