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Really Good U: What Teachers Are Saying About the Common Core Standards – Part 2

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This is Part 2 of the #TeachChat transcript from Wednesday, July 13, 2011 about the Common Core Standards.  Read Part 1 HERE.

*Remember – Start at the bottom and read UP!

Next chat topic is: Back to School Game Plan! =) See you in 2 weeks if not before! #teachchat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher Buh bye! #TeachChat [Like it? http://bit.ly/nyuBP4 ] -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher Buh bye! #TeachChat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe Goodnight everyone! #teachchat -10:04 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond Night all! I’m going to recuperate :)  #teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Same goes to you! #teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @geauxteach I tried that last time at Cracker Barrel. I was getting strange looks… HA!! sitting in a rocking chair tweeting?#TeachChat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Thanks again everyone! Have a fabulous night!!#teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @SunnyInSecond at cracker barrel??? You crack me up!#teachchat -10:03 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn I could not imagine doing this chat on a phone! #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @SunnyInSecond @geauxteach Haha #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher There is a #daily5 chat on Friday 7:00 CST. #TeachChat[Like it? http://goo.gl/G6Lhf ] -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @geauxteach It’s impossible on the phone! I tried that last time at Cracker Barrel. I was getting strange looks… #teachchat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher There is a #daily5 chat on Friday 7:00 CST. #TeachChat -10:02 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @geauxteach me too!!! #teachchat -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher Very cool! I can brag about my #teachchat to my FB friends, Skype to to other people, and maybe blog about it too…..:-P -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz Missing chat nights with #kinderchat! Tried out#teachchat…great but too fast!!! :)  -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t #teachchat yeah! Fun but I feel like maybe I need a 1 on 1 assistant! -10:01 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff I’m looking now! lol RT @topcntryfn: What will the next topic be? :-)  #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn RT @frugalteacher@reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
geauxteach Had a gr8 time at #TeachChat Next time I’m using a keyboard, not a phone! :)  -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher@reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb Times two! RT @TeacherInMe Thanks Brandi! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan Thank you. RT @frugalteacher@reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers! #TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan Too funny. RT @SunnyInSecond: I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn What will the next topic be? :-)  #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @reallygoodstuff - thanks for all you do for teachers!#TeachChat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions LOL! RT @SunnyInSecond: I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron @ScienceStuffAmy Mine too! Exactly! I need water and a sweatband! Whew! Had a blast! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond I need a manicure now, my nail polish is all worn off the edges! #teachchat -10:00 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Our next chat is in 2 weeks at 9pm EST #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert This was a blast, thanks y’all! #teachchat #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @ReallyGoodStuff: For those of you with cramped fingers from fast and furious typing, ice packs work well =) #teachchat-9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks for an interesting evening. 6:00 is too early for me! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo @ReallyGoodStuff Thx #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn You are an early bird @reallygoodstuff Can’t wait to read it all! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat thanks for a GREAT chat. So fast, can’t wait for the archives. -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff For those of you with cramped fingers from fast and furious typing, ice packs work well =) #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat Thanks everyone! Brandi – awesome as always!-9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Off to focus on my exams… this was a fun procrastination tool! -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @ScienceStuffAmy Me, too! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle I’ve had a blast with ya’ll tonight :) Can mark this off my bucket list #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat Goodness….need to upgrade my DSL for this!! :D  -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe Thanks Brandi! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KinderChat123 RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis this was my first ever twitter experience and it was great!!! I will be back! #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper Thanks for a great chat tonight!! Can’t wait for the next!!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn RT @frugalteacher: RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 RT @ScienceStuffAmy: I really enjoyed my first ever tweetchat! Thanks everyone. Next time Ill take my vitamins first #teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
happycampergirl RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Just a reminder that I’ll have the ENTIRE transcript up on The Teachers’ Lounge for you tomorrow morning at 6am!#teachchat -9:59 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy I really enjoyed my first ever tweetchat! Thanks everyone. Next time I’ll take my vitamins first #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions Me too! RT @frugalteacher: Im exhausted! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher I’m exhausted! #TeachChat [Like it? http://goo.gl/kaUG3] -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo This was fast and great #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe Thanks so much for ANOTHER great #teachchat tonight! Now I need to go through the chat and follow my new friends! -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 differentiation #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr Yes… this too! RT @MathInTheMiddle: math & science integration #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff If you won, and I don’t already have your info, I’ll be contacting you in a Direct Message #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks..great idea! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher I’m exhausted! #TeachChat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TRockR Don’t forget to follow #3rdchat start Wednesday, July 27th at 7:00pm! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb That’s an interesting topic for sure! RT @timone618 Merit pay… #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Fun and exhilerating! Thanks for the experience! -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle @deeniceboo @frugalteacher oooh that’s good!!!#teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Wow! What an amazing chat tonight everyone!#teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper @ReallyGoodStuff yay! thanks! #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr green schools initiatives #teachchat -9:58 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
shanaraeabc123 ooh yes, more on workstations! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat More ed tech or just teaching writing -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert @MathInTheMiddle LOL – me, too! #teachchat #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond RT @MathInTheMiddle: dang I went braindead – LOL!#teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle math & science integration #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too#TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 @MathInTheMiddle Me too!!! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff You win!! =) RT @sarahcarper: organization!#teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo RT @frugalteacher: Blogging skype social networking in class #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 Merit pay… #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis yes plc!! #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle dang I went braindead #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat bahvior mgmt ideas too -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
geauxteach @ReallyGoodStuff Back 2 School ideas #TeachChat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
shanaraeabc123 unit ideas #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 learning support healp #teachchat -9:57 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn Math strategies #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher Blogging skype social networking in class #TeachChat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 more common core #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat I agree with @theOCBlog -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb RT @librarylady921@CYarzy @misuzb so true we have one in every room and only a couple of teachers use it correctly #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel Classroom organization #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 A discussion on PLC’s #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos I would like more on workstations #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz more time! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
lessonplandiva RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe #teachchat Bulletin board ideas! Always a fun one! -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 BB ideas #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy Science stuff #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @SunnyInSecond LOL How true is that? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper organization! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon I thought you were kidding! #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat DI -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff What would you like to see for fall TeachChats?#teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon Please forgiveme for this, but earlier you said I won. Since this is my first time on here, what did I win? #teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr Absolutely! You got it. RT @SunnyInSecond@technotchr it would have to have speech-to-tweet capability. Get on that!#teachchat -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
kelvorhis Pulling thoughts together for mtg with colleague tom. to work on Gr.10 CCS. Following #teachchat to see how others feel about CCSS. -9:56 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @SunnyInSecond @technotchr I agree I can’t text that fast #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb I know:( Kids need to interact with the boards to make learning meaningful. They can be a great tool! RT @hilary35t @misuzb ouch!#teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr cool to see so many TpTers involved in the chat #teachchat-9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @ScienceStuffAmy I know! I miss my creativity…feel like a robot sometimes! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Very crazy for sure. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
engaginged Before we go I have to plug the twitter chat I’m developing for urban educators. Stay tuned for hashtag, date, time. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff The last question and the first answer wins it so get ready… #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @technotchr it would have to have speech-to-tweet capability. Get on that! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog RT @TeacherInMe#teachchat and other edu Twitter chats ALWAYS go by fast! Agreed! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher LOL @ tweeting and treadmilling! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert Yes, this is fast, I’m a nervous wreck! #teachchat #teachchat-9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 yay #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 RT @ScienceStuffAmy: This has been the fastest thing I have ever done…its crazy. #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe #teachchat and other edu Twitter chats ALWAYS go by fast! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Let’s do one last giveaway because this was a CRAZY chat tonight! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Let’s do one last giveaway because this was a CRAZY chat tonight! #teachchat -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog RT @hilary35t@theOCBlog awesome! Especially with great teachers like you charity! #teachchat AWWW – thanks! -9:55 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat The ultimate multi-tasking challenge! -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher I play @wordswithfriends on the treadmill and listen to@pandora_radio #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy This has been the fastest thing I have ever done…it’s crazy. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions Thanks for the experience! I will be back! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog @technotchr Love it! :)  #TeachChat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle @SunnyInSecond @ReallyGoodStuff My heartrate is thru the roof with just this chat #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @shanaraeabc123 @AnIowaTeacher I hope so! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @CYarzy @misuzb so true we have one in every room and only a couple of teachers use it correctly #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @theOCBlog awesome! Especially with great teachers like you charity! #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M Definitely! RT @SunnyInSecond@ReallyGoodStufftweeting+treadmill=ER visit. for sure. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr Invention idea — treadmill with built-in tweet capabilities. Alas, someone probably already invented it. #teachchat -9:54 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog RT @msreagan#teachchat I can’t imagine tweeting on a treadmill. I’d be flat on my face w/in 2 seconds. ;-) AGREED! -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @ReallyGoodStuff tweeting+treadmill=ER visit. for sure.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
shanaraeabc123 @AnIowaTeacher I agree with you! Will help with transient students! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions LOL RT @MathInTheMiddle@SunnyInSecond I think I love you! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper @ReallyGoodStuff I’m sure tweeting is hard on a treadmill!! haha #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 RT @AnIowaTeacher: Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district.#teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat I can’t imagine tweeting on a treadmill. I’d be flat on my face w/in 2 seconds. ;-)  -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @misuzb ouch! #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
geauxteach @sarahcarper I agree. I love my Nook, but prefer good old paper books for NF reading. #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher RT @erocklewitz: Haha! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #TeachChat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel @hilary35t This is our second year with it. Still learning. do u do centers with it? #teachchat -9:53 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher Excited about a common language among teachers, something that can be talked from district to district. #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr Agreed! RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat in 3rd wrld countries#teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff It would if we were tweeting! =)RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe I meant the collaboration nationwide with sharing resources and ideas! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn It sure has flown by! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill??#teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron @SunnyInSecond You’re a hoot! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz Haha! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesnt pass this fast on the treadmill?? LOVE IT #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan LOL! RT @SunnyInSecond: Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @ScienceStuffAmy @sarahcarper I can’t imagine education minus literature! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff So glad you hung in there with us!! =) RT@SarahKay77M#TeachChat Whoa! Yippee!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @SarahKay77M Way to go!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron @theOCBlog Exactly!!! I’m super excited!!! #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 consistency!1 #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond Almost over already? How come an hour doesn’t pass this fast on the treadmill?? #teachchat -9:52 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sweitz508 RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat in 3rd wrld countries -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t #teachchat we adopted everyday math again (love it) & they bought more manipulatives even though we had them already! -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat Whoa! Yippee!!! -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb @ReallyGoodStuff clarity and consistency #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
shanaraeabc123 any other 1st grade teachers out there notice that money skills aren’t taught until 2nd grade? Our district is adding them in #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe I hate being told I have to be at the same place as all the other teachers. Stifling!#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron Oh no! That’s not good, librarylady! #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz RT @misuzbTechnology is only as good as the teacher using it Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff You won!!! RT @SarahKay77M#teachchat helping all US kids have an even playing field #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo @ReallyGoodStuff Listening to my students and seeing the creativity #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe so that all across the district they are all learning the same thing on the same day#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
CYarzy RT @misuzb: Technology is only as good as the teacher using it. Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors. #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions @librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe Hate that!#teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
cpatselas New change and new ideas! #TeachChat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 Learning something new about yourself as a teacher and passing that on to your students!! #teachchat -9:51 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #teachchat helping all US kids have an even playing field-9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat I am most excited bc now I can plan and discuss with teachers all over the country! -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb Technology is only as good as the teacher using it. Sadly have seen took many smart boards used as expensive projectors.#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos I think it will be great for us to share ideas. Now we will be teaching the same things so more people can share ideas.#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions @ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Yes, especially now that CCS focus more on “informational” texts#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis any kinder teachers out there..CCSS has taken calendar out of kinder…thoughts? #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper To see if it actually works properly!! And see how the students react to them! #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn Most excited to have students come to us who have had the same standards from other states. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr The common language and expectations #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @Clawlis @TeacherInMe in our district the teachers have to be at a certain place in the textbook on a certain day #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 Everyone will be required to learned the same thing#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe @ReallyGoodStuff The collaboration nationwide!#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat teaching in depth and having the time to do it -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 Aligned curriculum #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
cpatselas Textbooks are a resource when it come to CCS! But there are many resources that can be used! #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @geauxteach @technotchr Fewer teachers and bigger classes each year! #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert We still do some novel studies, but only with small guided reading or lit groups. otherwise, reading workshop #teachchat#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Ha! RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat We have no science txt, teach from FOSS, math is EverydayMath, Reading is from scholastic -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat [Like it? http://goo.gl/mJkdB ] -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo Same here RT @Roxceedel@justagirl728 I like it!#teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @frugalteacher: There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel @deeniceboo do u like it? #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Q4: What are you most excited about with the CCS?? Answer #10 wins #teachchat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher There is a time and place for text books – the 20th century. #TeachChat -9:50 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Getting rid of novels??#teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
geauxteach @technotchr We continue with textbook adoption yet hire fewer teachers…sad #TeachChat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel @justagirl728 I like it! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis :) RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo We do in VA RT @Roxceedel: Anyone use EVERYDAY MATH#teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz @Roxceedel i use EDM for kindergarten #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Agreed! RT @grouchyteacher: I teach a 4th-6th grade combined class; textbooks are hard to use in that situation #teachchat-9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 We use Everyday Math #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions @sarahcarper Yeah, like with novels!…which so many schools are getting rid of! #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 RT @momster3333: We use programs such as Making Meaning and Being a Writer. #teachchat -9:49 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz RT @3rdGrdGridiron: Exactly @MathInTheMiddle . “The books are only resources…” #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel Anyone use EVERYDAY MATH #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
grouchyteacher I teach a 4th-6th grade combined class; textbooks are hard to use in that situation #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan Sub plans RT @sarahcarper: I do think there is a lot of teaching you can do w/o textbooks – but it’s still needed 4 some things! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff @momster3333 I like them for some subjects but not all #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn We get a new textbook every year – different subject. Crazy!#teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 We use programs such as Making Meaning and Being a Writer. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher RT @MathInTheMiddle: RARELY use textbooks to my school…sort of frowned upon…OUR DISTRICT SPENDS $$$ ON TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS! #TeachChat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond new book comes w/amazing online & interactive program too. The little ones need to see it in print too though. Lots of labs too. #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper I do think there is a lot of teaching you can do without textbooks – but it’s still needed for some things! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @msreagan @TeacherInMe love it! #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron Exactly @MathInTheMiddle . “The books are only resources…” #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions @MathInTheMiddle Maybe not textbooks,but there are other resources that are aligned #teachchat -9:48 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Ha! Very true RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching w/only textbook & worksheets is like looking@ a travel brochure an calling that a vaca. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat We only use a Social Studies textbook…. and I use it less every year! -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan Ha Ha RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching w/ only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo RT @TeacherInMe: Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 @topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Us too b/c the money is earmarked for textbooks and can’t be transferred over to save jobs#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr IMHO science is not something best taught from a book. Better to learn it by doing it. Books are just a reference pt. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert Yeah, we’re not digital yet either. My old overhead is considered techie. #teachchat #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 @topcntryfn I agree! #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle RARELY use textbooks to my school…sort of frowned upon #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @erocklewitz @SunnyInSecond Science Fusion#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper I like ebooks in regards to recreational reading, but I don’t think they are sensible for textbooks. You can’t flip back & refer!#teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @librarylady921@technotchr we seem to have money for new text books, but got rid of teaching positions. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon We were to get new math books but decided to wait to see what is going to happen with this #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe Teaching with only textbook and worksheets is like looking at a travel brochure an calling that a vacation. #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Seems like you have to do more with less! RT@chilli94@justagirl728 Cant go digital when we cant afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:47 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
deeniceboo RT @chilli94@justagirl728 Cant go digital when we cant afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 @ScienceStuffAmy @3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuffNot a fan of textbooks #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
engaginged They smell good new, too. RT @ScienceStuffAmy:@3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff I will miss textbooks. I like turning the pages! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Haha! The prizes are extra special, but really and truly the information is awesome. Lots of great info!#teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @technotchr we seem to have money for new text books, but got rid of teaching positions. #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz @SunnyInSecond us too! We just got the National Geographic series…what did you all get? #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
grouchyteacher I’m not a big textbook fan anyway. There’s more than one way to get knowledge #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 @justagirl728 Can’t go digital when we can’t afford tech in the schools #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Aligned to the CSS?? RT @SunnyInSecond: We just got new science books that look great – are aligned #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff I will miss textbooks. I like turning the pages! #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond We just got new science books that look great – are aligned #teachchat -9:46 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions @justagirl728 I hope not! #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr we haven’t had $ for textbook adoption for several years :( #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Yikes! RT @justagirl728: Ive heard that even textbooks will be discontinuted and everything will be digital now. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
CYarzy RT @msreagan#teachchat Check out Cybrary Man’s chat page:http://bit.ly/7w7P59 -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff You just like the prizes! ha! =) RT @topcntryfn:@ReallyGoodStuff Glad to hear the chats will continue! Lots of great info! #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @ReallyGoodStuff Don’t know. Texas is different.#TeachChat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff Do states even have money for textbooks anymore? #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 We are implementing PLC’s and part of that is common formative assess. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron So true about the textbooks @ReallyGoodStuff !#teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz RT @msreagan#teachchat Check out Cybrary Mans chat page: http://bit.ly/7w7P59 #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
grouchyteacher Doing #teachchat and watching #espys at the same time. Oh and doing laundry. #multitask -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 I’ve heard that even textbooks will be discontinuted and everything will be digital now. #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @theOCBlog @PrincipalJ I put mine on sentence strips..easy to store and grab #teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff RT @misuzb: We are also working on common assessments so Grade One-ness “looks” the same to everyone.#teachchat -9:45 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat Check out Cybrary Man’s chat page:http://bit.ly/7w7P59 -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb We are also working on common assessments so Grade One-ness “looks” the same to everyone. #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz @Roxceedel #kinderchat mondays at 9/est #teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @Roxceedel #edchat #2ndchat #elemchat #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff I’m really curious about how textbook manufacturers especially are going to deal w/CSS when TX hasn’t adopted them yet#teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: Does CCS recommend/require data collection by teachers and students? #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @ReallyGoodStuff Glad to hear the chats will continue! Lots of great info! #teachchat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher Does CCS recommend/require data collection by teachers and students? #TeachChat -9:44 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe @frugalteacher @PrincipalJ can text while putting kids to bed! #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel What are some good chats with other teachers besides ReallyGooStuff? #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle @ReallyGoodStuff Thanks! #teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog RT @PrincipalJ: Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that?#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 RT @PrincipalJ: Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that?#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher@PrincipalJ You gotta use your laptop next time! #TeachChat For sure! -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Well, continuing #TeachChats I can definitely do and I’ll bring the other ideas to our product development staff =)#teachchat -9:43 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @PrincipalJ You gotta use your laptop next time!#TeachChat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon @topcntryfn thanks #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @SarahKay77M @SunnyInSecond great idea…kids see exactly what they will learn #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Or what about grade level standards in I Can statements on a flip chart for the board, or something like that? #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert YES!RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same!#teachchat #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @topcntryfn@76_sharon Congrats! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions RT @justagirl728@SunnyInSecond wonderful idea I love it! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @76_sharon Congrats! #teachchat -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @theOCBlog#TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! Great idea. -9:42 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat Def I Can statements in a data folder would be awesome since they will all be the same! -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M Nice idea! RT @SunnyInSecond: Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Matt_Gomez RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 @SunnyInSecond wonderful idea #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Why even the iPod is overwhelmed…battery is almost dead!#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff You Win! RT @76_sharon: Sharing lesson plans, ideas#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
cpatselas use the blog #TeachChat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @SunnyInSecond: Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat These chats are really great too! -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond Maybe bulletin board headers w/standards kids could understand? #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert hahaha RT @ScienceStuffAmy@ReallyGoodStuff provide a slower tweet chat!!!#teachchat #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe @ScienceStuffAmy You’re funny! #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron @ReallyGoodStuff Forums like this to discuss and collaborate. #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr Offer a discussion board on your website for teachers to share by grade level and subject and continue to host tweetchats.#teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel @ReallyGoodStuff lessons and resource books #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher KEEP DOING #TEACHCHAT#TeachChat [Like it?http://ur.ly/ON23 ] -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog Love it! RT @msreagan#teachchat a chat board where we can collaborate ideas by grade level -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @msreagan @timone618 Yep.. not enough computers…but supposed to make it work #teachchat -9:41 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn Websites with ideas hooking to the common core standards#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Keep having chats! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 blogging (chat room) #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle Have a place to post & share plans, ask for feedback#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper good teaching ideas, activities on the blog, etc. #teachchat-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SarahKay77M #TeachChat RGS has great resources… labelling them as CCS aligned or not is great? -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @ReallyGoodStuff provide a slower tweet chat!!!#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert Keep up that blog to help us :)  #teachchat #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
bruceyloosey #TeachChat Leeson plan ideas, videos of people teaching-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher KEEP DOING #TEACHCHAT#TeachChat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos I would love to have more things that are grade specific.#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 More tweet chats :)  #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat a chat board where we can collaborate ideas by grade level -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon Sharing lesson plans, ideas #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
fitnesseast share resources sent in by other teachers #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 Continue chats like this! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
momster3333 Have discussions like this often… #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe #teachchat Your blog has great resources and info! -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @timone618 Good point! #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff What can Really Good Stuff do to help you transition? Not just in terms of products, but w/resources too? #5 wins #teachchat-9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan #teachchat @timone618 I don’t know how it will happen w/ little tech in my school. #teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @erocklewitz: All Kinder teachers, check out#kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers!#teachchat -9:40 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz All Kinder teachers, check out #kinderchat Awesome way to talk to other kindergarten teachers! #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 I’m not looking forward to on-line testing, though. A lot of strategies will go out the window… #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon @PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe agreed! #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher RT @misuzb: Were are trying to incorporate technology with curriculum so it is embedded. I LIKE THAT! #TeachChat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @PrincipalJ @librarylady921 @topcntryfn and learning to get along with others #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Next question….get ready…. #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis RT @PrincipalJ@TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @erocklewitz My own two daughters had very little play time as children….sad #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher@TeacherInMe It will be up to the teacher to utilize technology in a meaningful way #TeachChat <- Thats what I like :D  -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @PrincipalJ@TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:39 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan Me 2 RT @justagirl728: I don’t have children of my own, but I couldn’t justify sending them to school at 3 years of age! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ @TeacherInMe I think that great teachers will be able to utilize tech with any standards #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @TeacherInMe It will be up to the teacher to utilize technology in a meaningful way #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb RT @Clawlis: play is so important #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 I don’t have children of my own, but I couldn’t justify sending them to school at 3 years of age! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @engaginged @reallygoodstuff @msreagan LOL #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
timone618 @TeacherInMe I think so #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ @librarylady921 @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ yes and play time for kindred to socialize! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz Thanks! I’ll check it out! RT @engaginged: And the older age, too. Actually just wrote about that today! http://goo.gl/dSzwn#teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon @topcntryfn @KimCollatos 30 minutes is appropriate for elem. students, in my opinion #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @SunnyInSecond Wow that’s crazy! I’d prefer 15 minutes a day. 30 is too long, but they need to run daily! #teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb Were are trying to incorporate technology with curriculum so it is embedded. #TeachChat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 @TeacherInMe yes there is a 21st century skill component#teachchat -9:38 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @KimCollatos our kids get only 15 minutes a day #teachchat-9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff How young will students start going to school though? At 2, 3? RT @3rdGrdGridiron@SunnyInSecond Prek is crucial!!!#teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan RT @frugalteacher@MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing….with teachers from other states! YES #TeachChat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 @msreagan @justagirl728 That is just crazy! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe i.e. technology skills? #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing….with teachers from other states! YES #TeachChat-9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe Maybe 21stCenturyLearning is tied into CSS? #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron I agree @MathInTheMiddle . Being able to collaborate with any and all teachers is fabulous! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Sec_Solutions They have text exemplars for each grade #teachchat#teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis yay i finally figured out how to chat on here #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @topcntryfn @KimCollatos we have 15 mins every OTHER day! #teachchat -9:37 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ What I loVE about the ELA is they give exemplats for writing at each grade level #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff They were adopted in 8/2010 RT @msalcorn:#teachchat does anyone know where IN stands with national standards? #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr RT @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ but were leaving out so much of things like the fine motor skills #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
engaginged @erocklewitz And the older age, too. Actually just wrote about that today! http://goo.gl/dSzwn #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
chilli94 @erocklewitz especially when some of us still have HALF day kindergarten!!! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Clawlis play is so important #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @KimCollatos We have too much recess! 30 minutes a day!#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan @justagirl728 You heard they want to start testing preK kids right? (Off CCSS, sorry) Now, that’s ridiculous! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @MathInTheMiddle: From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron @SunnyInSecond Prek is crucial!!! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
MathInTheMiddle From a teacher standpoint, CCS will be great for sharing and working together with people from other states!#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
hilary35t @ScienceStuffAmy @justagirl728 Amen Amy! Seen it a million times! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb Definitely a more constructivist approach to learning. RT@ReallyGoodStuff They don’t tell u how,just WHAT 2 teach #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
sarahcarper @KimCollatos that’s the truth! and kindergardeners are getting naptime taken away! crazyness! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz what ever happened to PLAY in kindergarten?! SO needed at the young age! #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Novels aren’t out, but it’s about 50/50 fiction/non I think#teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 @KimCollatos agree #teachchat -9:36 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @topcntryfn @PrincipalJ The bar is being raised highter and higher each year. When is it too high? #TeachChat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Roxceedel @KimCollatos Oh my #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
engaginged @ReallyGoodStuff @msreagan If I have to start teaching The Scarlet Letter to my 5th graders, I’m going to be mad. #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 so we still have to prioritize #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff RT @ScienceStuffAmy What have I learned in 28 years of teaching? Wait 2 years and all will be scrapped for something different. #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos Does it tell you what novels they are to read? #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon MD is including tech in with ELA and Math #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff do they give you the names of the novels you have to teach??? #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msalcorn #teachchat does anyone know where IN stands with national standards? -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos I think it is a shame that children aren’t allowed to be children any more. I have seen schools that don’t even give them recess #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
Pam940 According to the leaders at the PLC conference I just attended, students would need to go to school 23 years to cover everything#teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Oh no! The novels are there and harder! RT@msreagan@ReallyGoodStuff No more novels? Thats awful #teachchat-9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Me too! Kindergarten is the new 3rd grade. RT @PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn @PrincipalJ FL standards are high for Kinder. I taught Kinder for 3 years and was shocked by what they had to know! #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond @justagirl728 you’re probably right. I’ve seen so much come and go in 18 yrs! #teachchat -9:35 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon It is one of the best programs I have seen. I love having it!#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff Me too! Kindergarten is the new 3rd grade. RT@PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Right now just in ELA and math…other subjects to come#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan @ReallyGoodStuff No more novels? That’s awful #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ScienceStuffAmy @justagirl728 What have I learned in 28 years of teaching? Wait two years and all will be scrapped for something different. #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
erocklewitz Me too! RT @PrincipalJ: I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
KimCollatos I think it will be great for us to share ideas. Now we will be teaching the same things so more people can share ideas.#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @msreagan@TeacherInMe I haven’t seen anything on technology with CCSS. #TeachChat #edtech <– Hmm interesting. -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
librarylady921 @justagirl728 I agree #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
technotchr RT @justagirl728: The sad thing is, by the time those Ks are in High School, education will have gone in a new direction#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
ReallyGoodStuff One of the glaring differences seems to be that in the Reading portion there is a lot of focus on Informational Literature#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert @PrincipalJ our k teachers were surprised, too. #teachchat#teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
misuzb We started with 6-9 and few resources for the change. Now that was a nightmare! #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
SunnyInSecond I wish all kids attended Pre-k! I’ve seen amazing things in those programs. Ours just got cut :(  #teachchat -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
msreagan @TeacherInMe I haven’t seen anything on technology with CCSS. #TeachChat #edtech -9:34 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ I am amazed at how much is expected for kinder #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
TeacherInMe RT @frugalteacher: What is the CCS’s stand on technology? #TeachChat <— Oooo good point! Since I’m an #edtechjunky! -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
mrsrichert If Ct. did anything to help, I’d be very surprised #teachchat#teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
justagirl728 The sad thing is, by the time those K’s are in High School, education will have gone in a new direction #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher @3rdGrdGridiron that’s not good. #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
theOCBlog #TeachChat @PrincipalJ Yeah – mine is doing weird stuff tonight too :)  -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
AnIowaTeacher #teachchat But that transition will be so important, both for us, but for students, parents, community members, all stakeholders! -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
76_sharon Pre-K is not required in MD #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
frugalteacher What is the CCS’s stand on technology? #TeachChat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
PrincipalJ Not used to his format I think just blocked someone instead of retweeting! Oops #teachchat -9:33 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
3rdGrdGridiron Some of the girls from my previous school are having to create their own assmts to match the CCS’s. #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 13th, 2011

  
topcntryfn Definitely would be nice if they’d start with K the first year, then 1st, and so forth! That would be practical! #teachchat -9:32 PM Jul 13th, 2011


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