A1: I teach 100% online so keeping Ss engaged is an every day issue. I make jokes, dress up, use strange voices. Whatever will make the "computer eyes" light up and keep coming back for more! #MTEdchat

A2: Since I am remote, I have done a spirit week twice already- for Halloween and this week for Christmas. Instead of a Holiday program we are making a Twas the Night Before Christmas @Flipgrid to share with families, and the kids are REALLY excited about it! #MTEdchat

A3: The ability to overcome technology issues from behind a computer screen, patiently, no matter what device. #MTEdchat

A4: @Flipgrid Is my current go-to tool. Upcoming Birthday-make a Flipgrid Mixtape; Need to present a science experiment-Flipgrid; Need a book review-Flipgrid; Need to provide feedback to an assignment-Flipgrid. Need a pen pal-Yup-Flipgrid. The possibilities are endless. #MTEdchat

A42: I have also been using Padlet a ton! The kids love it and having the ability to watch kids participate in real-time is nice. #MTEdchat

A5: I want to do nothing but relax, however, I know that won't be the case. I have a feeling I will be working a lot. #MTEdchat

Thank you Traci Piltz 💛✨ and Sarah Rainey Great chat tonight! #MTEdchat

Hello #MTedchat I am SO excited to make it tonight! Kim Stout, 4th grade, Helena

A1: I was able to teach 3 live classes, get all my correcting done, record 3 videos for next week, facilitate my own kids learning, run 3 miles and do a strength workout. All before I made dinner- this is a major accomplishment for me! #MTedchat

A2: Virtual Spirit Week!! The kids love it! Valentine's Spirit week is coming right up! #MTedchat

A3: "Mrs. Stout, your braids are really cute today."- I don't normally wear my hair in braids- "You really do care about us, don't you?"- after I told the class they didn't have to do part of the assignment because it was a disaster! #MTedchat

A4: My Ss are fully remote and I teach from my kitchen counter but- we are in a routine, engaged, and students are happy and learning! #MTedchat

A5: It's hard being separated from the rest of my teaching partners, so I have focused on making time for me and walking away from work- which is hard because it's all at my counter. I make sure to run or walk at least a mile a day. #MTedchat

Thanks Ann! This was fun! I can't wait for next week. #MTedchat

It’s #DotDay We had a great time creating our own dots!!

Who doesn’t love a little edible science? We are learning about the Layers of the Earth with Oreos today! #MTEdChat #scienceteacher

It’s #InternationalDotDay. I always love what my students come up with each year! #MTedChat

Elevating and Enhancing the Teaching Profession at #ISTP23 I’m humbled and honored to be here.

Collaborate, recruit and retain, and community schools. Paraphrased goals. US. #ISTP23

In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind! Kindness rocks my 4th graders painted to hide on our playground next week.