#MASSPchat Archive

Chats will be moderated by MASSP staff, members of the MASSP Board of Directors and MASSP Members – we will also have special guest moderators on occasion.
Monday November 28, 2016
8:00 PM EST
  • MrsMurat Nov 28 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Have 3 minutes to help my Entrepreneurship Ss? https://t.co/4TSA5gRxEe TY! Also, pls RT! #flipclass #masspchat #musedchat #stemhq #tlchat
  • AndyK_BCC Nov 28 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Andy Kowalczyk, Bay City Central AP #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Good Evening Doug. Looks like you've been busy! #masspchat
    In reply to @DSISDSuper
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:01 PM EST
    We can always count on @AndyK_BCC! #masspchat
    In reply to @AndyK_BCC
  • MrDomagalski Nov 28 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Mike Domagalski, East China Schools checking in to #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Steve Carlson, Principal at Sandusky Jr/Sr High School #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:03 PM EST
    It seems that tweet are posting slow. Be patient. We will be discussing Book Studies! #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Glad to have @MrCarlsonSHS and @MrDomagalski. Two experienced tweeters and talented administrators. #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @MrDomagalski
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Tracy Wilson, Grand Haven High School Principal #masspchat
  • JohnKrausKCTC Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST
    John Kraus, Principal of Kent Career Tech Center in Grand Rapids. #MASSPchat
  • PWtoddo Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST
    todd simmons P-W MS/HS principal #masspchat
    In reply to @TammyJMASSP
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Glad you signed in @PWtoddo #masspchat
    In reply to @PWtoddo
  • pfeiffersc Nov 28 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Scott Pfeiffer, MS/HS Principal at Countryside Academy in Benton Harbor. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break! #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST
    The President as arrived! Hi @tracylnwilson #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson
  • RKT_HOPE Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hello this is RKT-Dean of the Swartz Creek Academy-an alternative HS helping the drop out crises ! #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Glad to have a Tech Center Administrator. Welcome @JohnKrausKCTC #masspchat
    In reply to @JohnKrausKCTC
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Good Evening Scott Pfeiffer! #masspchat
    In reply to @pfeiffersc
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Love the logo. Welcome! #masspchat
    In reply to @RKT_HOPE
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Question 1 in 60 seconds... Please respond by first using A then then question number. A1 #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Q1 What is the title of a book you've recently used for a staff book study? #masspchat
  • JohnKrausKCTC Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Creative Confidence by David Kelley and Tom Kelley. Admin team read it. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: Best Practices at Tier 1. Going through it with staff this year. So far so good, lots of discussion! #masspchat
  • MrDomagalski Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: The Innovators Mindset by @gcouros - A great read that inspires us to push even passed a Growth Mindset. #masspchat
    In reply to @gcouros
  • nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #masspchat; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; pres @IDECorp; author of
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: Last formal staff book study was 3 yrs ago, used The Energy Bus by @JonGordon11 #masspchat
    In reply to @JonGordon11
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:09 PM EST
      Q1 What is the title of a book you've recently used for a staff book study? #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I used Jon Gordon's books on a couple of occasions! #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @JonGordon11
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Teach Like a Champion 2Ts present per week. Matches up well with 5Damazing how the reasearch about good teaching is consistentđŸ˜‰ #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Does anyone else have a book they've used? #masspchat
  • DSISDSuper Nov 28 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 I am looking to steal some book study ideas. This is an area for growth for me. Looking for ideas for admin & teaching staff. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:16 PM EST
    How wise of you to use a book that connects with the research behind good teaching! #masspchat
    In reply to @DonnaBoughner
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1: Full discussion study The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon. Optional read Show Up by David @David_Staal #masspchat
    In reply to @David_Staal
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q2 When you use a book study process what is your expectation of those in the stay group? How do you keep them accountable? #masspchat
  • nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Awesome book by @gcouros! #masspchat
    In reply to @gcouros
    • MrDomagalski Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST
      A1: The Innovators Mindset by @gcouros - A great read that inspires us to push even passed a Growth Mindset. #masspchat
      In reply to @gcouros
  • RKT_HOPE Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1 - The Resilience Breakthrough by Christian Moore - also author of the WhyTry curriculum https://t.co/DbIPfOwkwn #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Looks like @JonGordon11 has material for great educational book studies. #masspchat
    In reply to @tracylnwilson, @David_Staal, @JonGordon11
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A1: Becoming a Great High School by Tim Westerberg #masspchat
  • AndyK_BCC Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2- I broke t's into groups and had them outline their chapter and present it to the group. #masspchat
  • scholten_c Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2. Discuss as a staff or PLC as part of meetings. If book is curricular, look for it in classroom walk throughs #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Prepared (not just generic opinions, but specific to the book) and meaningfully engaged. All Ts have good ideas to share! #masspchat
  • JohnKrausKCTC Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Assign one chapter per staff member. On specified date, team member presents summary to the rest of the team. #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: I used a blog to offer discussion points and I encouraged responses via comments. Mostly honor system to keep up w/ reading #masspchat
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST
      Q2 When you use a book study process what is your expectation of those in the stay group? How do you keep them accountable? #masspchat
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A1: @WestOttawaHS summer book study offered Drive, Grit, How Children Succeed or Mindset. All great books #masspchat
    In reply to @WestOttawaHS
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2: Google Classrooms set up for each of the four books. Questions, thoughts, responses, etc. posted throughout the summer. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Thank you for joining us Jason! #masspchat
    In reply to @ReineckeWO, @WestOttawaHS
  • marklmerrill Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    How did the staff like it @RKT_HOPE? What source of resilience do you most relate with? #masspchat
    In reply to @RKT_HOPE
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Q2 #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2.b: Would do somewhat differently next time, would seek to stimulate more collaboration instead of just suggesting it #masspchat
    • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST
      A2: I used a blog to offer discussion points and I encouraged responses via comments. Mostly honor system to keep up w/ reading #masspchat
      • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST
        Q2 When you use a book study process what is your expectation of those in the stay group? How do you keep them accountable? #masspchat
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Wish I was more consistent with attendance! Always great chats! #masspchat
    In reply to @TammyJMASSP
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: Groups planned and questions determined. Roles within the group for participation. In the future, a shared Google Doc too. #masspchat
  • nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2) Actively read, connect it to your work; be ready to share & cite pg numbers, synthesize, and (my fav) argue points! #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Using a book study in a smaller PLC group is a great idea! I'm glad you joined us Carl. #masspchat
    In reply to @scholten_c
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Great idea! #masspchat
    • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:23 PM EST
      A2: Google Classrooms set up for each of the four books. Questions, thoughts, responses, etc. posted throughout the summer. #masspchat
  • nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A2) We just used new Google sites w/ pgs for key topics where we could all add to the collab Google docs - we read a book a month #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q3 How did you choose the book to study? Did your staff have input? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I was motivated to use The Energy Bus after seeing @JonGordon11 speak at EdCon. #masspchat
    In reply to @JonGordon11
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:29 PM EST
    WOW! A book a month is ambitious. I like those high expectations. #masspchat
    In reply to @nsulla
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: @toddtulgestke allowed teachers to choose between four books. We felt the books could be impactful for teaching/learning. #masspchat
    In reply to @toddtulgestke
  • scholten_c Nov 28 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3. Last few have been district wide and based on curriculum/instruction. Focus by Schmoker, 6 traits, teach like a champion #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q3: Depends on the focus Academic or Climate driven. Usually my decision based on plowing through lots to find the right one. #masspchat
  • AndyK_BCC Nov 28 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3- department heads gave input on what the staff needed. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:31 PM EST
    I like that idea. Allow teachers to choose the book and form a PLC surrounding their book of choice. #masspchat.
    In reply to @ReineckeWO, @toddtulgestke
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: We also did Energy Bus as an admin team!! Loved it. Marty is the man! #masspchat
  • MEMSPAchat Nov 28 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Join #MEMSPAchat - Thursday at 8pm A Collaboration among MDE, GELN, MiVU, MI ASCD and MSIFN - https://t.co/6aFA02Vyy4 #masspchat #COLchat
  • ReineckeWO Nov 28 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Yes, it also gives interdepartmental groups a chance to discuss and collaborate. #masspchat
    In reply to @TammyJMASSP
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 A good way to motivate teachers to lead is by having them select a book and then lead the discussion/chat/shared doc ect. #masspchat
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:33 PM EST
    @TammyJMASSP Me too! #masspchat Have a teacher/coach that's into his books too! Inspired learning
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @JonGordon11, @TammyJMASSP
  • HowellSchrock Nov 28 @ 8:35 PM EST
    @TammyJMASSP Energy Bus is a great choice! #masspchat
    In reply to @MrCarlsonSHS, @JonGordon11, @TammyJMASSP
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q4 Have you ever selected a book that totally flopped? What went wrong? What was the book? #masspchat
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: Wouldn't say Energy Bus was a flop, but didn't accomplish as much as I'd hoped to--variety of reasons, internal & external #masspchat
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q4 Have you ever selected a book that totally flopped? What went wrong? What was the book? #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 My book study flop occurred when I put the discussion time on the back burner for other building issues! Have to commit! #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Nov 28 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Some of my staff don't feel they are getting much out of our current study. In Obs follow-ups, need to tie in key points #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:41 PM EST
    If you haven't started a book study yet this year....it's not too late! #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Q5 Does your administrative team engage in book studies? What books? #masspchat
  • AndyK_BCC Nov 28 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A5- we haven't at BCC. #masspchat
  • Jhammond1968 Nov 28 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A5: of course we do at GBHS! #masspchat
    In reply to @TammyJMASSP
  • JohnKrausKCTC Nov 28 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A5: Yes. The Creative Confidence book was chosen by my Asst. Supt. to push our innovative and design thinking. #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5: Yes ... we do more of that than full staff. Typically a couple choices, Mindset was the most recent. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Good Evening Dr. Hammond! Thank you for piping in. What book are you studying? @Jhammond1968 #masspchat
    In reply to @Jhammond1968
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:45 PM EST
    We have Shelves of book studies of the past #masspchat Tough to find a book to fit diff personalities/Entertain/engage #makeitworthwhile
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q4 Have you ever selected a book that totally flopped? What went wrong? What was the book? #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5: Currently practicing our learning from Adaptive Schools together as a leadership team. #masspchat
  • scholten_c Nov 28 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A5. Continue to engage in "Good to Great", concepts drive our strategic planning #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:48 PM EST
    "What Great Principals Do Differently" by Todd Whitaker is a good book start with. Easy read with common sense application. #masspchat
  • Jhammond1968 Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5: reading using tech w classroom instr that works. Considering it for dept chairs. #masspchat
    In reply to @TammyJMASSP
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Q6 Let's wrap things up tonight by having each of you name the one book that made the most impact on you professionally. #masspchat
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #masspchat most most memorable was Good To Great, we use bus analogy all the time! #onthebus? Or #offthebus? Pick-cuz we are moving on!
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:51 PM EST
    #masspchat how is it?
    In reply to @Jhammond1968, @TammyJMASSP
  • MrCarlsonSHS Nov 28 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A6: Just one?!?!? Tough! But recent read of "Start With Why" by @simonsinek has stuck with me. Onto "Leaders Eat Last" now. #masspchat
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST
      Q6 Let's wrap things up tonight by having each of you name the one book that made the most impact on you professionally. #masspchat
  • pfeiffersc Nov 28 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A6: Simplifying RtI by Buffum, Mattos and Weber. Gold! Thanks for a great chat tonight everyone! #masspchat
  • JohnKrausKCTC Nov 28 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Other People's Children...by Lisa Delpit. Prepared me to be a better leader in a diverse school. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A6 Transforming School Culture by Anthony Mohammad made the biggest impact on how I changed my schools culture! I recommend it! #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A6: UGH ... just 1, that's tough "What Great Principals Do Differently" OR "Show Up". Both are easy reads with great application. #masspchat
  • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Have a great week everyone! Thank you for joining. #masspchat
  • DonnaBoughner Nov 28 @ 8:57 PM EST
    #masspchat @rubyKpayne books on poverty &seeing her speak changed my whole paradigm of teaching. what do your Ss value? #findituseit
    • TammyJMASSP Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST
      Q6 Let's wrap things up tonight by having each of you name the one book that made the most impact on you professionally. #masspchat
  • tracylnwilson Nov 28 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thanks Tammy for leading! Got a few good book options to add to my list of unread books. THANKS ALL! #masspchat