QOD. What first steps are you planning for getting the your class off on the right foot returning from the winter break? ​ #edchat180

QOD. What do we mean when we say we are teaching "21st Century Skills?" #edchat180

7:00  -  Welcome to #AkEdChat I am excited to learn with you this evening.  Please take a minute to introduce yourself to the group.  

7:00  Tonight's topic will be Teaching Kindness, Empathy, Grit.  #akedchat

7:00  I need to give credit where credit is due.  @danbutler and @townsleyaj  Thank you for the inspiration and motivation for tonight's #akedchat  

7:03  We will be using the Q1/A1 format this evening.

7:05  Q1.  How does Kindness and Empathy fit with your school's K-12 instructional plan? #akedchat

7:12  Q2.   This time of year can be especially stressful for our students.  What can we do to better meet the needs of our kids this holiday season? #akedchat    

7:19  Q3.  Some consider Kindness, Empathy and Self Awareness "soft" skills.  How do you respond to these claims?

7:26  Q4.  How can we teach Kindness and Empathy in our classrooms this week?  #akedchat

7:33  Q5.  Ts need Kindness and Empathy too.  What can you or your school do to show faculty and staff extra kindness and empathy this holiday season? #akedchat

7:39  Q6.  Apathy is a problem in many of today's schools.  How can we teach Grit to combat apathy? #akedchat

7:45 Q7.  How will you model Kindness, Empathy and Grit in your schools and classrooms? #akedchat

7:51 Q8.  It is time for a commitment.  What will you do in 2018 to increase "Soft" skills in your school? #akedchat

7:58  Thank you for participating this evening.  Please be sure to follow new friends and grow your PLN. #akedchat

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  #akedchat

Q.  As we enter the holiday season, how are you teaching the spirit of giving and gratitude in your classroom?  #edchat180