#oklaed Archive
This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.
Sunday September 4, 2016
Welcome to and part 2! Super exciting! Share you name/location and one thing that excites you about your upcoming year!
Who is in charge of tonight? I'm pumped! Also going to do some serious multi-tasking. Tweeting & eating dinner at the same time. Lol
Scott w/, super excited to be finishing my course work this fall! The big paper is coming up this spring!
Melissa Knabe, Clinton OK Excited to be teaching art full time this year :)
Tonia, faculty at in tuning in to /! Excited to be offering a seminar this fall!
James , From Cody Wy. Tech Director
Dr Terri cullen Assoc Prof excited for new student projects
Meghan Loyd and one thing that excites me is all the music making with my TRIBE!!
Shirlene OU pre service science teacher. I'm excited about GRADUATION in May!!!
Hello and . Brant, MS Principal from Riverton Wyoming. GO POKES!
Linda Reid. Site principal, Jenks East intermediate.
Kas, Elem Principal at in . Excited about seeking daily opportunities 2 interact with kids!
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent, blogger, and adjunct professor
Jennifer, 1st grade T, from Moore Ok. Excited about flex seating and tech intigration and STEAM
Amanda Smith, 5th ELA/SS, Moore, excited I'm teaching my former 3rd grade Ss again this year
a0 angie taylor moore band excited about....hall duty!
Sarah B from Lawton! Excited about planning !!!
Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School
Welcome... Add that to your post too
Tweeting while finishing up a run, so don't expect much out of me for a few minutes. Ha ha
Kim 5th grade T at Little Axe. My students keep me excited about the new year.
who doesn’t enjoy hall duty?!?!
Eric Bates Band Director at Oklahoma Union schools. I'm excited about seeing my Ss achieve more as musicians and people.
Danielle, Oklahoma, and I'm just looking forward to everything in the new school year. : ) Great batch of kiddos.
I can honestly say that is the first time I've ever heard that :) https://t.co/OwysDg0RlC
a0 angie taylor moore band excited about....hall duty!
Angie Wages, Mid-Del Teacher
Vanessa Perez, Clinton , student entrepeneurship
Blue Cereal - excited that Heathers: The Musical has an easily-downloaded soundtrack. Or did you mean something schooly?
Julie Bloss, Grove ECC Principal- Happy Labor Day Weekend from beautiful Grand Lake! ☀️🐟🚣
Some of the questions may seem familiar - that is by design :-)
Dena Rogers, counselor & athletic facilitator Moore Public Schools
Southside okcps principal & college football gal
This is Heather & I'm excited about 3D Sci Learning this year!
Valarie Farrow, AP, Tulsa. Joining late (due to online retail therapy!).
Terry Saul Sequoyah Eagles Supt Come Soar With Us!
Lor Kelly, adjunct professor OU Tulsa
I squeezed in a nice run this morning :-)
Amber McMath--not a math teacher--things just didn't work out with Mr. McReading. 7th ELA at https://t.co/xkbFoZVvFG
Also, excited to be teaching many of the same Ss again. Can't wait to see their growth as readers & writers this year!
Good evening ! Tonya Gaunt, Clinton Public Schools. Excited about the awesome year we are going to have at !
Forgot to say.. Excited about Southwest Showdown next Friday!!
Michael Reid, Director of Accountability Happy Labor Day everyone!
Jonathan Atchley - Middle School Principal for the . I’m excited about working w/ new Ts and Ss.
Dawn Collums, special ed teacher, OKC schools
Kathy Dunn, Mid-Del Assistant Superintendent, excited about new relationships with our amazing Fine Arts educators
Kristy Cooper, Del City HS, Math/Leadership, after this weekends retreat super excited about Leadership this year
Excited to see what growth we will make as a school team impacting kiddos
i actually like hall duty
PS I'm excited about 's upcoming dance classes! ❤️
Christie Paradise, 2nd grade, and I'm just excited. :)
A1 Think I first heard at
A1) I first heard about in a class I took this summer at OU
A1: kinda... crept into my consciousness as I learned to tweeterize 2 yrs ago. Not sure there was a 'moment'.
A1: My ELA teacher friends kept blowing up my feed Sunday night and I decided to join in a couple of weeks ago. Love the PD on here!
Debbie, Principal , fmr ELA tchr 7-12 I can't wait to see students soar!
A1: At an EdCamp!! I forgot which one. so glad I starting spending some time with these peeps.
A1: At an EdCamp!! I forgot which one. so glad I starting spending some time with these peeps.
A1-from my husband who heard about it from an OTA conference, 3 years ago
A1: Our incredibly gifted superintendent turned me on to chats!
A1. Created it so Wyoming teachers could get connected.....rolled since than
A1) from following , I think,been here a while
A1 noticed people I followed introducing themselves once a week & tweeting with A#. Got curious & clicked on hashtag
A1: I got on Twitter to creep on my kids Twitter and stumbled onto . I really have no idea how.
A1: I got on Twitter to creep on my kids Twitter and stumbled onto . I really have no idea how.
A1: Started seeing the chat in my twitter feed and eventually found tweetdeck to help me keep up with the chat.
Wow...that one is a keeper!
a1 only i heard about a couple of years ago in a janet baressi conversation
A1: Actually heard about it from in the vision stage during a McRel training. I bet he doesn't remember
We're looking for a 1st grade teacher to join our team at Kingsgate in Moore!
A1) Yeah...my memory isn't that good. I have no idea! But I'm sure it was someone/someplace awesome!
A1: I stumbled upon ...when I was trying to figure out this hashtag thing many many moons ago. https://t.co/fbrhpUu2BU
A1: And also the famous !
A1: I heard about at - participate sometimes in , I appreciate a fellow trout hustler.
Speaking of PD, who was it last week that said they did poetry slams at the end of their unit? It might be something I want to do.
a1 and i lurked for a LONG time
A1) I was supposed to present a prof dev on Twitter for educators and was gathering a list of # to follow and chats to join.
A1 I feel like I've been a part of for so long, I can't remember how I began. The chat group is like a friend you've known forever.
Janalyn Taylor, Clinton principal, great Labor Day weekend
A1 tagged me in a tweet threeish years ago and the rest is history
And now my kids creep mine way more than I do theirs. 😂😂
be sure to add —>> <— to your tweet so that it comes up in chat :-)
A1 By invitation from if memory serves me correctly
A1 possibly first heard at OMLEA
$$ and quakes come at a cost for all. Retribution not likely, however there is a way. "NEXT BLOG" this week. https://t.co/QNRvk5jDTT
A1) I think it was from the hashtag
Meghan Bender, AP C/o 2018, excited about continuing to grow in year 2 of my position
Tyler Bridges, Asst Supt. Joining late!
A1 My then HS daughter encouraged me to follow educators on Twitter and I stumbled on the chat! So glad I did!!
This guy and ! What an ignite talk!! https://t.co/JvR57UlX84
Jonathan Atchley - Middle School Principal for the . I’m excited about working w/ new Ts and Ss.
A1- Pretty sure the first time I heard about was at OAESP/CCOSA...& if I were to guess it was most likely w/ 🤗
A1- Pretty sure the first time I heard about was at OAESP/CCOSA...& if I were to guess it was most likely w/ 🤗
John, why not participate instead of just hashtag spamming? all are welcome to PARTICIPATE
Just lurking on the chat tonight. My moms in town and so we are busy chatting away!
A1) Following and learning from educators such as and
A1 From leadership! ❤️ my Class 2 peeps!
is the Wyoming version of our chat :-)
A1 from edcamp and leaders of
A1 from edcamp and leaders of
Thanks! But like I said, I steal everyone’s ideas. I got that one from
A1: Heard about from a conference....and the rest is history.
You never recover, do you :)
Jerry Bogle Mason Supt. Whose got the answer sheet?? I mean questions
Jerry Bogle Mason Supt. Whose got the answer sheet?? I mean questions
enjoy Mom!! Tell her I said hi!
a2 hi wyoming! you have beautiful land!
You’ll have to learn that doesn’t recover and sleep waits on him.
Steph Hime house full of family tonight
a2 direct benefit - blue cereal snark. duh
A2 Fills tank with energizing and Powerful educators ideas and solutions every week. Very Powerful
tonight is all about your interaction in this space - your thoughts are super important!
A2: Gathering all new kinds of information from experienced teachers, admins, etc.
A2 I feel like I walk into my job with a support group of 1,000 behind me every single day. https://t.co/T2Tb0e98Ns
A1 For me, I can provide preservice & inservice Ts with an opportunity to participate in & lead an through ***
A1: Got a couple hours for me to answer...the latest, many ideas for how to revamp T meetings. https://t.co/wx9dTyI5N4
One direct benefit is that I can compare my teaching concerns with those of others (I'm really new). https://t.co/zJojWr08vy
A2) Information from respected peers; perspectives; hope
A2 Meaningful connections, collaboration, and thought provoking conversations with other educators, /
A2: Networking with educators from across the state at various levels of careers and seeing different perspectives.
sharing ideas and networking
A2: The most beneficial thing about for me has been the networking. It is irreplaceable.
a2 puts me in a good place to have a great monday as a professional
A2) Ideas. is a great place to share them and get feedback, and to find them when your brain dies. It makes me a stronger teacher.
A2: The connections I have made with other amazing educators. Love learning from them all!
A2: Inspiration gathered, PLN built, ideas stolen, and validation received.
A2) Learning from others.
A2: I feel supported and I feel like I have so many friends, that I have never met before but I feel like we really now each other.
sounds like a blog post needs to be written….
A2: Conversation starters for sharing great ideas. Also share the chat with others who use the ideas as well.
A2: Does staying relatively sane and saving my wife and co-workers hours of listening to me carry on count?
A2: BC I found all of you at my students benefit just as much as I do. I learn from you, they learn from me.
A2 Great connections with educators across the state
A2 I get to learn from the perspectives & experiences of others; solidarity with other educators in trying times.
A2: I get to steal ideas from really smart people for .99
A2: learning and hearing what's going on else where in education. It's also a support system that we all need.
a2 sharing ideas, similar or very different, leads to better best practices
A2 To connect with fellow educators and to get new ideas and stay up to date on new info
A2: distance matters NO MORE! I am now connected & learning from some awesome Oklahoma educators through ! https://t.co/LNCkuUqq05
A2: It's also given me at least a dozen 'safe people' to seek out w/ Qs or ideas, on the record or off.
it's like your already friends before you ever formally meet them.
A2 is the best way to end a week and get fired up for making a difference on Monday!
Because of strong ties to we have been able to recruits others for example
A2- I love the collaboration &support of this great PLN! Love learning new ideas, hearing perspectives and sharing across our state
A2) Ideas and networking.
A2: At the risk of sounding selfish, entertains the $#%& out of me most days. Saves me banging my head into the wall repeatedly.
A2) I get to release and refill, encourage and be encouraged, feel validated, connected, and inspired. It's my digital Ts lounge.
This is the truth! I made these initial connections directly through . https://t.co/lHkHO0RXOw
Because of strong ties to we have been able to recruits others for example
I have become more confident in my teacher skin
I think I begged you got the job 😂
A2: part 2 found a new passion in ,PD opportunities and collaborating with teachers from other districts
A2: expanded professional/personal network plus deepened awareness of beliefs, perceptions of other educators
Love this! https://t.co/RIWto79vbU
A2) I get to release and refill, encourage and be encouraged, feel validated, connected, and inspired. It's my digital Ts lounge.
a2 i wish i could be a blogger but i really only have statements, not 1500 words
A2b Not to mention the epic bromances has, such as and
and our awesome PLC!!! Though not born out of I feel like it lives up to the ideals.
A2 Perspective, collaboration & knowing I'm not the only one!
A2-networking, gaining fresh perspective & camaraderie with like-minded educators,
Blog posts don't have to be that long... Short & sweet(ish) is often better.
A2 Able to make connections and gain different perspectives (jumping in late)
a2 - also there should be more oklaed lunches or dinners or coffees and all the ice creams
That’s the test of the night, I am sure will use that in his research.
I always feel shy, but I really want to run up and hug and jump up and down clapping my hands! Ha
a3 simply keeping up with all the great posts
Step into it - blogging is a great way to reflect and share what your are thinking/doing https://t.co/QXWWKGoYeH
a2 i wish i could be a blogger but i really only have statements, not 1500 words
A2 - is positive and solution focused, unfortunately not all T’s are. a great way to get the week started on a pos note
A2 - is positive and solution focused, unfortunately not all T’s are. a great way to get the week started on a pos note
That’s the tweet of the night, I am sure will use that in his research.
Love the digital teachers' lounge notion - and 98% positive teachers' lounge. https://t.co/5d7PEvYSvE
A2) I get to release and refill, encourage and be encouraged, feel validated, connected, and inspired. It's my digital Ts lounge.
A3. Twitter sometimes glitches. Others sometime struggle to understand ...but Right people r in conversation is how I C
A3 My greatest challenge in participating in usually stems from traveling & not having a solid connection to read/tweet
A3: When I first started, it was so fast paced that I felt like I couldn't keep up. I do just fine now. : ) https://t.co/0BGGeAUjev
A2) I am literally adding to my PLN across state lines as we chat.
why not a blog made of tweets or slightly longer? https://t.co/jA1V9uFznP
a2 i wish i could be a blogger but i really only have statements, not 1500 words
A3: Confession I don't like what all say but I still respect you as an educator. It is hard because I want to be right all the time.
A3: Not having as brilliant or well-worded answers/ideas as many other faithful. We have an assembly of very talented educators.
I was brand new to Twitter when I started participating in oklaed, so it was something to figure out. : ) https://t.co/AtPy1n5qG2
A3: Most of my 'challenges' are self-inflicted. I embarrass myself fairly regularly, get cocky or rude, etc. Does that count?
Couldn't agree more...and I'm NOT a blogger kinda guy. https://t.co/5H7P06nLJP
Step into it - blogging is a great way to reflect and share what your are thinking/doing https://t.co/QXWWKGoYeH
a2 i wish i could be a blogger but i really only have statements, not 1500 words
Oh wait!!! My greatest benefit...!!! Duh!!!!
A3: like all text, tone is often lost, miscommunications with unknowns is uncomfortable and my typos 😜 https://t.co/G5EQwbeyhT
A3 - on a rare occasion, when another tweeter is not like minded, I have to know when to stop the “chat”,
A3: I like to "lurk" on the chats...I know I should "jump in" more thank I do.
A3) I don't have any challenges with the group. provides some, I guess! 😜
A3 Just scheduling conflicts and occasional tech glitches
A3 Sometimes questions require deeper thinking or more knowledge than I currently have & I have to just sit & read to understand
I think the original challenge was keeping from becoming a weekly bash Janet or all political https://t.co/XmSVPyaQoS
A3) Mainly being told by someone that I'm ignoring them when I'm participating, lol.
A3 When I started--remebering hashtags, Q and A format, keeping up.
We once had someone very anti join a gearing up for a . https://t.co/j4jHchouzl
A3 - on a rare occasion, when another tweeter is not like minded, I have to know when to stop the “chat”,
A3: it's a challenge to sort through all the brilliance that is and decide which ideas to try and when. Can b overwhelming.
A3 I think every T should be a part of . Unfortunately, not all agree with me. :(
. LOL my boyfriend is now trained that if dinner hasn't been started by 7 pm, it's not happening til after 9
A3) Biggest challenge is getting non-tweeters to engage.
A3: trying 2 figure out how 2 get donuts 2 the middle of nowhere when they are brought up in every chat. 🍩 https://t.co/CM9hs6GzSw
Then I found TweetDeck!!! Hallelujah! https://t.co/AMj8muim5I
A3 When I started--remebering hashtags, Q and A format, keeping up.
these columns can bit a bit like the slot machines…
A3 Sometimes the Twitter limitations can leave me misunderstood. I'm sure I'd never misspeak. https://t.co/JTLsHKNPhv
A3) as a preset ice teacher I often feel like I don't have anything to contribute that hasn't already been said
A3: Feeling like I always have to be 'on'. Sometimes it's more beneficial to simply read the feed of brilliance from fellow .
A3) When the topic isn't engaging, I feel like a S just going through the motions, feel compelled to participate but don't wanna.
A3: keeping up with all the tweets! I am always afraid I missed a great retort!
I've had to stop and do impromptu google research from time to time! Keeps us learning!
where is the laughing button, like on FB?
A3 Challenged by keeping up with the fast pace of the quick thinkers!
a3 i came out of lurking when the moderator had non-education questions. i don't know what that says about me...
A3) Don't tell anyone, but sometimes shows me I'm wrong. Then I'm challenged by having to fix things.
A3. . Sometimes my role limits my ability to share my full thoughts
That should be pre service teacher https://t.co/yUogfNJD8q
A3) as a preset ice teacher I often feel like I don't have anything to contribute that hasn't already been said
A3: Keeping up and putting my thoughts in 140 characters or less.
That's funny, b/c I often wish I could give a legit, respectable answer like - seriously. https://t.co/aixzIfEHkU
A3: Not having as brilliant or well-worded answers/ideas as many other faithful. We have an assembly of very talented educators.
A3b: Trying to or while watching football. Will that answer mess up your research?
when was that? I didn’t know you were participating? So glad you are here…
lol. That was my first response, but I didn't want to embarrass you or make you blush ;)
That hurt Agent Light.....
A3 sometimes I need more than a minute to process & compress thoughts. & sometimes I'm eating. 😉 https://t.co/RAg8oNpRwk
I never got to show off my musical, The Department. Starring Our Janet.
A3 No challanges but an occasional need to restrain when gets Twitter bombed by a salesman or 2!
This is hard. How can we encourage non-Twitter Ts to step into this? https://t.co/aAZCcCXJgd
A3) Biggest challenge is getting non-tweeters to engage.
140 characters or less is a huge challenge for me.
5th Sunday legislative updates almost assures the rest of the chats are education related https://t.co/gQRiQLpdJc
Well, you have to admit, there was a lot of material there.
Sometimes that can be a good thing tho. At least for me :)
i haven't seen you here in a while but i've read your posts for a long time. we should do this at your house nextweek
Forces us to get to point
I think she is referring to your chat https://t.co/7E7DwHGPB0
a3 i came out of lurking when the moderator had non-education questions. i don't know what that says about me...
A3: I am the quiet one in PD settings and forums so stepping out and finding a voice is a challenge
A3 Sometimes keeping up with a fast chat while formulating complex answers & condensing them to 140 characters can be frustrating.
Keep encouraging them. When they ask where you came up w/ idea tell them & Twitter! https://t.co/8lZPOsRTez
This is hard. How can we encourage non-Twitter Ts to step into this? https://t.co/aAZCcCXJgd
A3) Biggest challenge is getting non-tweeters to engage.
sometimes life is hard. Other times we all eat donuts!
Moderating prior to the ability to schedule tweets was a challenge In itself
. Mini twitter chats in smaller settings or jumping in at conferences
I miss if we have something going on, but if we are home, I say come on over
A3 Time, 8 typically sneaks past me 😂
and than opens door for follow up.
i may walk over next week!
I can't help myself. You know that I know you are going to read these! Lol you and Blue are myfavs!
A4 YES!!! is the best ongoing PD ever. The networking alone has been invaluable, & has helped me become the T I am today.
A4: Yes, PD is learning from others with greater knowledge, more experience, or someone with similar experiences. That is what does.
I find myself requiring Ts to give Twitter responses to things, lol.
A4: The best kind of PD=Personalized! I can search for, ask ques & always find what I need! https://t.co/nWylA7ZpFK
A4) ABSOLUTELY!! Collaboration at its finest!
A4) Yes, but don't count me. I view life as PD. It all comes back to my classroom to make it better!
perhaps a practice twitter chat session in a safe environment - where people can talk about how to chat??
A4 I'm among colleagues. We're discussing our profession. We choose to be here. So, yes. Hell, yes. https://t.co/MDXd42NFHR
A4. Yes. Opens lots of deeper discussions and research and learning
A4) Absolutely, and it's much more relevant than what we get in house.
Yes because we are getting the views of other Ts in real time...It's more authentic than reading a textbook. https://t.co/3FcGuUXERw
A4) Absolutely, I use what I learn here in my class and as a building leader regularly!!
A4 It's absolutely PD. As faculty, keeps me engaged in the issues facing & practices actively used by our Ts
a4 i don't really view it as official-get-a-point pd but it definitely makes me a more prepared teacher
A4: I do develop professionally BC of I also drink more BC of you too! I kid, I kid! This is my one funny answer. :)
A5: Without a doubt. If we were all in a conference room discussing & sharing ideas it would be PD. What's the diff?
A4) Yes. Teachers at get PD points for participating.
A4: Absolutely. I always learn something, an idea, strategy, info about a bill, or build a new connection 2 benefit my Ss & school.
A4 - (part 1) it’s the definition of professional development. Not all “PD” do you walk away with info that is useful (annual BBP)
A) Tes, keeps me up on the needs of and allows me to pass onto my staff so they to can be informed. https://t.co/DAw1WXJXI0
A4: It seams to me it is the ultimate in on-demand, differentiated PD.
A4) I do. In my classes we consider participating in these chats as PD. Plus I learn A LOT in these chats
A4) Absolutely. I'm learning from others. Outside expertise doesn't have to mean a paid speaker/consultant.
, me too! Life is pd and curriculum and data! I'm late and lurking....and ❤️ng.
a4 it's made me more aware of education policy in a local/state government sort of way. i'm very thankful for that
What's Sunday without an adult beverage and at 8 pm?
A4 Yes b/c it promotes educational thinking, new learning, & improved teaching in the classroom
Can you expand on the process of receiving PD points from dist? https://t.co/NlIkKa28tK
A4) Yes. Teachers at get PD points for participating.
A4 Yes, I learn so much from the chats
A4 Yes!! I have grown more from and other chats than any other PD!
A4) It's more PD than a faculty meeting where we debate leggings as pants or the Same. Old. Problems. PD = Growth. Check!
A4 - (part 2) - I always feel like I walk away w/either something I can use with kids, or insight on something relating to education
A4: yes! Lead 3 traditional PD sessions at beg.of yr based directly from stuff learned or have done in chat https://t.co/bwuqEzo1en
adult beverages and go hand in hand.
A4. can get u Grad credit from UW. Itas good or better than most PD in schools.
Yes agreed!!!! https://t.co/0DUqARhN5n
a4 it's made me more aware of education policy in a local/state government sort of way. i'm very thankful for that
A4:Honestly never thought of that, just like seeing everyones views. But, now I think of it, yes, yes it is. https://t.co/bTuRe5pOFP
A4-Yes, each topic is relevant and directly related to education. I view it as a digital EdCamp.
Maybe something like ?!??!?!?!? https://t.co/rt744exWLR
A4: Absolutely. I always learn something, an idea, strategy, info about a bill, or build a new connection 2 benefit my Ss & school.
Ha! It's weird that people see me that way. I was just there supporting my friend and learning!
Wait...there are supposed to be adult beverages?! I have milk tea. Not the same.
I tell my Ts all the time that they will get more from an hr of or than I can give them in a yr worth of traditional PD
he is to me! Hehehe. He better be! I'm the crying type ;)
You're killin' me, Smalls! How am I supposed to eat healthy with all these donuts popping up?!
A3: I'm told that I am quite verbose, so often challenged by the 140? characters. UGH!
A4 - we have even had people like and dave burgess participate in the past
There's gotta be a way we can hold an meetup at or get them to
A4: I'm not sure it's PD - I mean, it's voluntary, useful, engaging, and personalized. So... no.
Nobody I know would say that to you https://t.co/0U6N68vkvL
A3: I'm told that I am quite verbose, so often challenged by the 140? characters. UGH!
A3 def keeping up w chats & being afraid to speak up
A5: If they do, I don't know about it. Lol.
This chat is reminding me that I still haven't logged my PD for this year.
Oops.
A5. School no. But PTSB (State) and UW (Grad) Yes...interesting I know
Adrienne is the stark police tonight. And I love it.
A5: But...but....who would make the certificates for my file?!
A5 - I don’t think so, but I would imagine that most the educators involved in or are PD carnivores and don’t need it
I'm not sure but if they don't they should definitely consider it. I think it would help. : ) https://t.co/12NJmRpqmT
A5) I get nothing but the satisfaction of knowing I chose to be a part of something special!
A5: no. My principal calls it "my little group".. He asks me to post things sometimes but that's it.
as the knowledge bombs hit the ground! https://t.co/jz4uha7EtG
I tell my Ts all the time that they will get more from an hr of or than I can give them in a yr worth of traditional PD
. You have so many worthwhile ideas to share, though! Imagine me giving you a thumbs up whenever you hesitate.
A5 Not currently but it's in the works!
Big props to for helping out with that! Our state sup rocks! https://t.co/mRhAT66q6W
A5. School no. But PTSB (State) and UW (Grad) Yes...interesting I know
a5 idk. but it is 2016 and should count. or at least we should get donuts out of it
This one time, signed my original EZ-Grader, I framed it.
A5) Since they no longer pay any personnel to verify our PD hours, I'm tracking mine and will proudly defend them as hours earned!
I’m enjoying a home brewed adult beverage!
A5) my Ed classes at OU that required PD have counted as PD.
Wow! is rocking like usual! Awesome people!
A5) No! They won't even....never mind, not the time or place.
I did have a coworker ask me to have a Twitter PD party at my home to teach them how to participate in our chats.
These chats allow me to peek into the school world from a different angle.
Of course, we don't do "traditional PD" much in my building anymore :)
Don't you already have a notebook or flash drive for that?
T are responsible for reporting PD. They list the times they participated in chat =1 hour of PD
how are you tracking them?
https://t.co/bsHbmj8SpU
A5) Since they no longer pay any personnel to verify our PD hours, I'm tracking mine and will proudly defend them as hours earned!
A5: BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh, Scott - you kidder. I didn't know you had it in you.
A5) That would imply I've asked. My principal and Supt. acknowledge the effort, and that's all I need. Well, besides the learning!
check with your admins and get the skinny :-)
A4) yes b/c I grow as teacher; we discuss topics related to education
That is such a great idea!!! So many people have asked how to do this. https://t.co/V8QyBntq6j
I did have a coworker ask me to have a Twitter PD party at my home to teach them how to participate in our chats.
dont forget she does lots to make this happen
Funny thing is, most of my presentation was ideas I learned from and
It's okay. I still have some I need to put down from the summer. Thanks for the reminder!
Hmmmm, who should we talk to about this! 😜💪🏼❤️
Actually I think points for after school Tweet Ups may be as easy as a phone call. We need to get the ball rolling!
True dat! We have some visionary leaders in this state, don't we? https://t.co/vHJmTuVsAJ
dont forget she does lots to make this happen
Me too! It's because my leadership is awesome! It makes me very happy!
Yes some Twitter Ed folks from Alabama gave me some great ideas. :) https://t.co/LoDMIDzazS
That is such a great idea!!! So many people have asked how to do this. https://t.co/V8QyBntq6j
I did have a coworker ask me to have a Twitter PD party at my home to teach them how to participate in our chats.
wish teachers would just “want” to w/o needing an incentive. I think edcamp style PD Moore has done has gone well
Always amazing the number who join and or just to grow without any thoughts of a PD points
maybe this is something that should be? I know bureaucracy can mess up good things…
A5 That recognizes for teacher pd is a huge credit to &
Q6 is coming in 1 minute…
A5: No, they don't. I don't know if they know about . I don't mind not getting credit, I see it as fun extra. https://t.co/YWQSoaYJzD
a5) had the Senior leadership hold a twitter chat recently so maybe someday in OKC Schools.
A5 Doubt it; rarely see anyone from Norman on here. That's ok, I don't need pts to encourage me to take part I do it bc I want to 👍🏻
a5 i feel like part of the cool kid club
Does reading heavily in your content field count as PD? Because it should.
I have thought about taking over a for the …. https://t.co/tcL4TJyBT6
I did have a coworker ask me to have a Twitter PD party at my home to teach them how to participate in our chats.
A5) gives PD for participating in
Never been a concern of mine, I just enjoy it.
A6 PD on Twitter is never boring, can be accessed from anywhere, & and meets my immediate professional needs.
it is possible to gather more info in 1 chat session than a full day of conference
A6: In choir world my PD involves lots of singing. I don't sing much on Twitter. Which is a shame for all of you.
A5: I think we could definitely give PD points when the Sup and Asst Sup are present to verify attendance https://t.co/4VheUXqqd7
there you go being humble again! I'm teasing. I get my best ideas from and many more
A6) This is WAY more relevant and more often applicable across the board that traditional PD.
A6: Traditional PD is a one stop shop for an isolated topic. I use Twitter to cater to every professional learning need I have.
I do this for when they lead ; we have a at the in https://t.co/g90oG0uZgi
I have thought about taking over a for the …. https://t.co/tcL4TJyBT6
I did have a coworker ask me to have a Twitter PD party at my home to teach them how to participate in our chats.
I made my own tea. That ought to count for something! Possibly.
A6) Traditional PD isn't a fan favorite; teachers groan at the thought! It must be meaningful & engaging!
A6 Twitter PD is very personalized with little judgement. It lets you run with runners. Eliminates energy SUCKERS
A6: Traditional PD you are being talked at, PD I am finding on twitter, you are part of the discussion.
A6 - traditional PD isn’t always time well spent. With twitter chats if you’re not interested, just wait until next week
A6: My district has tried to make PD as self-selected and useful as possible. It's... as good as that kind of thing can be.
A6: Trad PD is driven by district, most is nec. is more personalized lrng for individ. I drive my own lrng https://t.co/x3rA8ULenl
A6)As puts it, Twitter is like Finding Nemo. You jump in &bout of the stream whenever you want! Not true for other PD.
A6: trad. PD is more generalized, & one size fits all...knowing Ts have different strengths/areas of improvement-Twitter is ideal.
a6 i would gladly do my blood borne questionnaire right here
A6: It's purely voluntary so there is that. And on a Sunday no less.
We take over board rooms or whatever. Teaching in person
A6: Any given hour of Twitter OTHER than Sunday p.m. is pretty hit'n'miss, right? Can't hold face-to-face to a HIGHER standard.
yes!!!! Even though had an amazing PD session on Friday!
How many remember listening to boring speakers for hours to get your PD. EdCamps and Twitter https://t.co/6XrSKwocDA
PD on Twitter everyone gets to speak their ideas instead of one person doing all the talking.
A6 More open format for giving/sharing ideas on wide variety of topics
A6 - Traditional PD is often like the most boring class, it’s leader lead, with little participation. Everyone can engage in
I'm impressed by how active is tonight! It's getting hard to keep up lol
yes I do!!!! TRIBE!!! That is their name.
A6 Most traditional PD doesn't allow 4 same sort of discussion,collaboration, & realtionship building. always challenges my thinking
If it's wet, warm, and sticky, and not yours, don't touch it.
That's what is for :) We will be waiting... https://t.co/WGZq8VFq57
A6: In choir world my PD involves lots of singing. I don't sing much on Twitter. Which is a shame for all of you.
PD on Twitter I get ideas from all over,
Not just Oklahoma educators.
you picked up a trombone lately??
A6: Twitter is also full of surprises. Like I apparently have quoted two tweets that I meant to retweet. Idk if I can do that again.
Yes! Exactly. I like the collaboration. I'm a wordy woman with things to say, yo. https://t.co/tebNxfQ4Dd
PD on Twitter everyone gets to speak their ideas instead of one person doing all the talking.
A6) I don't get in trouble for having side conversations on Twitter. :) Bonus: I don't feel rude for having them either.
That's what happens when you let us -ers in your back yard :) https://t.co/TambPAw37f
I'm impressed by how active is tonight! It's getting hard to keep up lol
A6) I find Twitter a great resource for PD during these chats or when looking at other chats. If I need more info I reach out to ask
A6 a lot more flexibility on Twitter and it's a lot more sharing
As an ELA teacher, I usually get pretty good PD. I often feel for my elective teachers. It's hard to relate https://t.co/tJK4IfV17G
Tour the Midwest! Lots of snow in Indiana in the winter.
A6 - weather you are talking traditional or twitter PD, bottom line we choose to participate
A6) I e been lucky enough that all of my PD has been or
No More !!! https://t.co/9giQLyd3IP
A6 Twitter PD is very personalized with little judgement. It lets you run with runners. Eliminates energy SUCKERS
Also, yes! https://t.co/726ZaDuUjJ
A6) I don't get in trouble for having side conversations on Twitter. :) Bonus: I don't feel rude for having them either.
A6 No 1 has 2 wait their turn 2 speak, plenty of space 4 everyone 2 take part or sit back & listen. No awkward bonding activities 😂
A6) Most of the time Twitter extends traditional PD.
A6) Using as PD everyone gets a voice. Sometimes there are so many voices and great ideas it can be hard to keep up.
besides we get to go back thru the archives and enjoy all over again and again
and they don't distract from the rest of the conversation either. ;-)
A6: I'm a PD junkie but our Sunday chats are among some of the best PD in my career for spurring professional growth. unused charact
Having too many great ideas is a good problem to have :) https://t.co/n8zHOm8UL4
A6) Using as PD everyone gets a voice. Sometimes there are so many voices and great ideas it can be hard to keep up.
There's not a lot of conversation and processing in traditional PD. I sit and listen with my phone put away! ;)
UHHHHH...VIDEO of you Singing!!!! Post to chat so we can all enjoy! https://t.co/DuFjSXtPb4
A6: In choir world my PD involves lots of singing. I don't sing much on Twitter. Which is a shame for all of you.
If PD points were given for these chats, would it draw a negative crowd? I enjoy how positive these chats are, just a thought
This! https://t.co/oZbPZa2U4A
A6: I'm a PD junkie but our Sunday chats are among some of the best PD in my career for spurring professional growth. unused charact
A6 chats require thought,reflection.There's no cheat sheet or multiple choice. Kinda like that critical thinking we ask kids to do!
A7: In general or on Sunday nights?
I"m working on an album...little side project to keep me sane.
Usually PD done in the district is input from those in own geographic area. opens the PD to broader group. New voices.
Usually PD done in the district is input from those in own geographic area. opens the PD to broader group. New voices.
A7) Fun people, great ideas, and encouragement.
A7 Trying to make Wyoming more connected and giving all our S's a chance to AWESOME.
A7: Great start to my week, fellowship with likeminded people, & to meet new that I don't know yet!
A7 I learn here. That's what matters.
a7 oklaed chat or kardashians
I have a Vimeo channel for my students but it is password protected!
That was going to be MY answer!
A7 I learn so much from the chats and I enjoy being a part of such a wonderful community of educators
A7 My Ss deserve my best, & I can't give them my best without help. helps me be a better T.
A7: Most of my reasons are selfish. Some Sundays I feel compelled to fight the echo-chamber / cliche-factory ruts we fall into.
A7) To learn; to laugh; to be reminded of why we do what we do
My superintendent likes the Ts to participate, but I also just like participating. I love the topics. https://t.co/KiqoqfpXPF
Exactly! https://t.co/JuZUvhSJkH
A7 I learn so much from the chats and I enjoy being a part of such a wonderful community of educators
Most of the time. I've gotten a bit distracted periodically. 😳
A7: BC I have made so many positive connections via and have grown as an educator. So it's a win win for me and my students.
I Tweet regaurdless of points (I'm something of an addict), but some T's woudl be willing to give it a try if points were involved.
a7 but really i look forward to it and even have an alarm on my phone for sunday night at 745
Just because you can't hear us doesn't mean we're not singing https://t.co/jLTk7GlPM0
A6: In choir world my PD involves lots of singing. I don't sing much on Twitter. Which is a shame for all of you.
A7) From my first time in the chat I feel renewed in hearing fellow educators talk of issues that are relevant to our Ss today.
A7 - hearing others ideas. I like when people think outside of the box, you can’t always get that at work, but get it often @
A7:Love getting ideas from educators.Even getting PD documents how to show T's how to participate just from tonight's conversation.
A7: Because I worry that might die if I don't.
A7: need to have time with people with same level of passion
A7 I like hearing what experienced ts have to say about topics. I like being able to participate. I hope it will make me a better ts
A7: I want new Ts to know they don't have to be a movie or motivational poster 24/7 to be great. It's OK to be real occassionally.
A7 To connect with fellow educators and to get new ideas and stay up to date on new info
A7: because I feel like part of the team! We share about learning & advocate for OK students! 🙌🏻 https://t.co/4TPfFvsvP8
A7: Real Answer. Community makes us better. I love our community.
I need the laughing face again
a7 and sometimes i like trying to figure out the question by only reading answers
A7: I’m an idea thief and provides me with plenty of opportunities.
Mindset is big for me. We can't just be evolutionary, we have to be revolutionary. is a revolution!
A7) Collaboration, , and good company.
A7 It's fun, and challenging!! I can't get enough!! Love the ideas and comradery!!
a7.....or i make up my own questions to the answers.....
I have one too but for 7:55 https://t.co/gv3PSiXhyv
a7 but really i look forward to it and even have an alarm on my phone for sunday night at 745
A7: Because I love lying awake for several hours on Sunday nights thinking about ideas
A7 The connections, I'm not alone in the teaching world!
You totally will. And don't forget the if you want to make sure everyone in the chat sees it :-)
A7) It's fun, and it's like having access to a mega brain. 🤓
that also counts as personal development which is just as important
I got be honest, I would love to find a small school district to work with on marketing or grant writing.
Yes!! Love the Thinking Outside The Box mentality! https://t.co/VWL3KS9Dxa
A7 - hearing others ideas. I like when people think outside of the box, you can’t always get that at work, but get it often @
A7. I always learn something & I find it encouraging in difficult times, motivating all the time
Plus I like to talk to people
A7 Like starting the week on a positive note. Gets my brain going.
A7: I come back week after week to keep up with what's on 's mind! And to learn from experts!
A7: to keep in the loop w/ the state of edu. in OK, and to keep encouraged when times seem bleak.
A7) One time tweeted right after me, so my principal took a screen shot and sent it to the whole school. I was famous!
Because I had dinner with and and we discussed ideas to benefit kids in . That is why I am here!
A)7 Staying connected with when you have a job where your focus is demanded by your profession! https://t.co/BPJIhcwfvE
Just when I'd resolved 2 the idea that driving 40 minutes 4 donuts was out of the question tonight.... https://t.co/ZGeo3Bl3w9
Notice that there's ME, and then of course there are the EXPERTS... lolol... https://t.co/mvzyjXpaGC
A7: I come back week after week to keep up with what's on 's mind! And to learn from experts!
it was the 1st team gif I came upon! You should be flattered. 😝
A7) I thrive on fast-paced conversations between like-minded peers. It makes me better!
someone remind us where the oklaed archive is? i meant to bookmark it long ago and didn't
A8 - what I like most about , is the common interest of participants is regardless of the topic
Tell me about it. I don't know what I'm going to tweet until I read it myself half the time.
A6: Twitter PD always seems more "real" than other PD. We discuss real issues and hear real feedback. Not canned Q & A.
I can tell, you are someone I need to follow. The discipline is strong in this one!
A8 Making great again? No, wait, we're still
reminds me to not just care about educating the mind, but meeting basic needs first. They can't learn if they're hungry!
a7 in a regular f2f pd, if everyone spoke at once it would be chaos. but here it is amazing and useful
It's a dichotomy. I can vouch, though, that she has her mug displayed prominently in her office!
This every day!!!! https://t.co/uLdNd5lPMe
A8 - what I like most about , is the common interest of participants is regardless of the topic
I enjoy when we have critical discussion. does a pretty good job of keeping it classy. https://t.co/BT5PDI8IHD
A6: Twitter PD always seems more "real" than other PD. We discuss real issues and hear real feedback. Not canned Q & A.
A8: We are all here for the same reason, The Students!
can you say more?
https://t.co/fgZMqgpgdp
A6: Twitter PD always seems more "real" than other PD. We discuss real issues and hear real feedback. Not canned Q & A.
A8) We are our classroom's biggest cheerleader on site; is our biggest support online; always a tweet away!
A8 GREAT job and thanks as always... keep on learning & growing. Have a good evening all.
A8 To learn, grow, and collaborate!
A8) What I like most about is the multiple perspectives. T, Parents, admin, board members, legislators, and more participate.
A8: We are awesome. Be like us.
A8) To see unity and the encouragement to be ready for another week.
A8) The chats are a model that can be replicated in the classroom, staff meetings, forums, and PLCs to give/get information
When you're out in rural OK, discipline is aided by LOOONG drives for the simple things.
