Q2: What can be taught by speaking about world problems, crisis, or wars? #Nt2t

Q3: Do you think that students can be too young for such problems as the topic of a lesson? If not, how should it be approached with younger students? #Nt2t

One thing I've been thinking about lately is the idea that many people view their stance on an issue as the 'moral' one, so therefore anyone who has a different stance is inherently 'immoral'. What do you think of that concept? Is it good? #NT2T

Q4: Talking about things like crisis, death, war, and other charged issues can lead to a lot of strong emotions, including hopelessness. what should such conversations center around, and what is the purpose of those discussions among students? #NT2t

Q5: Communication and understanding are the solutions for each problem. How do you teach them in your lessons? #NT2t

If the phone rings, you don't have to answer it. "Go placidly among the noise and haste." (Desiderata) You control how to be, how you act/react in the world. By not always reacting, yoh can choose when to act to have the most impact. #nt2t #leadupchat

Challenge: Share a recent conversation you had with someone that encouraged you. Make sure to Include #NT2T in your tweet!

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic chat today! These sorts of conversations give me hope for future generations to have more compassion and less anger, working together toward solutions and compromise. #nt2t

Welcome to the #Nt2t chat! Today’s topic is ‘Same Old, Same Old: Fighting Monotony’, and Hannah Turk will be moderating and posting questions. If you are using Tweetdeck, open a column for her or open the profile in a new browser tab. Questions are attached!

We’re using Q1, A1, (question 1/answer 1) format. Please include the A and number (A1, A2, etc.) and #NT2t in your reply so it becomes part of the conversation. If you have any problems, tweet Hannah Turk for help. Make sure you say hello, even if you're just observing today! #NT2t

Welcome to #NT2t Let’s say hello! Please share your name, where you’re from, your role, and how long you’ve been teaching. #NT2t

Hello all! I'm Hannah, former 1st grade teacher in VA, USA and now mom to 2 little ones. I only taught for a year, but I've loved continuing using my education with my kids. #nt2t

Q1: There is always some sort of standard or test that we are teaching to in some capacity. How can we teach our students in fresh new ways even while the standards are unchanged? #NT2t

What a great quote! Finding student's talents and passions and directing it as a conductor does rather than bending their will to ours. #nt2t

Q2: The day to day of teaching can very quickly become monotonous, even as the lesson content changes. How do we keep ourselves inspired so that we can continuously inspire our students? #Nt2t

Q3: In my home when I start feeling ‘blah’, I move things around to help everything feel fresh. What can we ‘move around’ in teaching to help give things a fresh feel? #Nt2t

Q4: Sometimes ‘the way I’ve always done it’ is worth still doing. What tried and true systems, resources, or lessons have stood the test of time? #NT2t

Q5: Sometimes it’s time for a BIG change. What are big changes you’ve made to refresh yourself/your teaching throughout your career? How did you know it was time for that change? #NT2t

Challenge: Sometimes it takes time for standards to be changed. Are there any areas where you would suggest new or different standards? Make sure to Include #NT2T in your tweet!

Thanks for a great chat, y'all! #NT2t will be on break for the summer now, but we look forward to 'seeing' everyone back in the fall! Enjoy your summer...it's time for a break!