Where to begin .... one my patience and flexibility has broken all time records ๐คฃ. Two I feel I have gained so much experience and insight to technology, but also why learning in person is so valuable and something to not take for granted. #middlematters
A5:
Covid has brought a new awareness of daily habits and a greater appreciation of my career, my employers, my co-workers, and my students. Life is short. #MIDDLEMATTERS
Q5: Being grateful is a way of life-- and middle school grace is mandatory! What is a silver living that teaching and working with scholars during COVID has helped you uncover? #MiddleMatters ๐
A4:
6th grade teachers message each other via group text on a daily basis throughout the year. I am also a member of WeAreTeachers, a FB group. #MIDDLEMATTERS
Q4: Relationships are at the core of all we do--> what kinds of supports do you have in place for life in a middle school to sustain and maintain ELITE relationships, especially during this unique time in our schools. #MiddleMatters โค
A3:
Kerry Waters learns the names of all students (to include those she doesnโt teach) and gets to know things about them personally early in the year. #MIDDLEMATTERS
Q3: Share something ELITE you have observed another teacher or colleague do and how to you plan on implementing that idea in your work? #MiddleMatters ๐
#MiddleMatters A2:
My favorite new resource I have used since March is using the Bitmojis and video clips to create a virtual classroom. #MIDDLEMATTERS
A1:
An interesting hook to get scholars excited that I have used is a Scavenger Hunt, an interesting video clip, or playing a quick lesson related game. #MIDDLEMATTERS
Q1: Getting scholars ExExExCited about the learning is where it's at! What is a great hook you have used to kick off ELITE learning? Don't forget to use "A1" in your response and #MiddleMatters ๐คฉ
Ok #MiddleMatters before we get started, please introduce yourself and tell us your position, school, and use your favorite emoji! ๐ Don't forget to always use the hashtag #MiddleMatters --> The first Q will be at 7:05. Make sure you always use the A1, A2, A3 in your responses!