A4: The pandemic brought many of the barriers (that many of us already knew existed) to the forefront. In Higher Ed many instructors saw these barriers for the first time during COVID. They began asking how we could plan ahead for them…UDL!!! #udlchat

A2: STEM education is much more accessible when students are able to collaborate with peers and decide where the activity goes next. Students are then able to play to their strengths. Example: drawing explanations or models instead of writing out paragraph responses #UDLChat

A4: The pandemic has brought light to the gaps between knowledge more than ever. It has shown us the true uniqueness of each child and how their needs have changed the past few years. UDL offers kids many ways to display their knowledge, which removes these gaps/barriers #UDLChat

My name is Grace! I am a fourth grade teacher in STL. My #wronganswersonly for my #oneword2023 would be settling. I'm really working on setting boundaries with work and stating what's on my mind instead of trying to avoid confrontation #reflectED

A1: I did not have one word for 2022, but my word would be breakthrough. I'm in my fourth year of teaching. Year 2 and 3 were ROUGH. I almost left the profession multiple times. This year, education has become enjoyable again and I have an actual work life balance #reflectED

A2: I like one word because it is something new to me and would cause reflection to be specific. Resolutions I feel often lead to failure because they are too vague or too big of a change (ex: working out more). I prefer setting a monthly goal and reassessing! #reflectED

A3: My words were: growth, progress, change, positivity, adapt, assess. Teachers should always continue learning, which correlates with making changes/progress #reflectED

I'm Grace, a fourth-grade teacher in Year 4. I'm located in STL! #Optimalist

A1: I know it's time to take a day off when I become overwhelmed by the overall noise of my classroom or when I become short with my students. I can tell based on when small things that wouldn't normally bother me start really affecting me #optimalist

A2: Overall demeanor and energy. I find myself going straight to my bed on days I'm burnt out. But, when I make time for myself, I notice I talk people much more and am willing to get tasks done. My shift in energy, especially in conversations, is shocking to me #optimalist

A3: I have more to contribute, I am much more resilient, and overall better to be around. All of these benefit others because I am bringing a much more productive and positive presence instead of one that adds issues to people's overflowing plates #optimalist

I'm Grace, a fourth grade teacher in Year 4. I'm located in STL #ElemMathChat

A1: The main reason I ask questions is to check for understanding. Also, it is great for students to practice explaining their thinking. This can result in another student understanding a topic better through a different explanation, too #elemmathchat

A2: First of all, this shows that teachers don't have all the answers; we are learners, too. Students aren't just looking for what we are thinking. This approach encourages problem-based thinking, the ability to try different approaches, and collaboration #elemmathchat

A3: a, d, and e. We may be able to infer why students split something into four groups for question a. But, students can surprise us with their thought process! #elemmathchat

A4: I notice that the rhyme weirdly throws off my thinking. I notice the longer part is 5/6 of the original rope. If this part is 10 ft, the answer for 1/6 won't come out to a solid whole number #elemmathchat