#CatholicEdchat Archive
CatholicEdChat is a twitter chat. Topics focus on discussions around educational issues for Catholic Educators and topics beneficial to Catholic Schools. We look forward to continuing to connect Catholic Educators online to discuss education and teaching with faith in our schools. The chat takes place on Saturday mornings. Time 9am EST.
Saturday June 11, 2016
Good morning . So excited to be able to participate today! And love the topic. :-)
Good morning! Today's high is forecasted to be 99!
good early morning to you! You do an awesome job with PD at your school!
Good morning from a soon to be sweltering KS!
Good morning from sunny Omaha this morning, first week in the heartland for me has been a warm one!
Good Morning! Happy to be here this morning to discuss Summer PD with
Mark A. Hammett here-middle school Religion Teacher
Good Morning its summer time! 😄
Good morning from Peabody, MA!
Thanks Barb. We had a great couple of days of learning this week thanks to .
hey, we are in the same time zone!
Good morning from Boonville, MO!
Good morning. It's been while. I always forget to set the alarm clock. :(
Well, let's get started! We have a Brain Break in today's chat too! Listed as BB
morning! Summer time schedule!
Good Morning! Happy to be here this morning to discuss Summer PD with
morning, Mark! Welcome back!
Good (early) morning from Southern CA!!
Good morning Nothing says 'teachers love learning' like talking about Summer Prof Dev!
doing well- by the way, thx for the Mystery Skype back in Sept. voted Favorite Event by my students-
Q1 What guides your summer professional development? Cost? Location? Topic?
Oh, yeah. I'm in California.
Good morning only 3 days left at then onto for new job!
a1 Cost is a big factor, but scheduling is hard to manage sometimes too.
A1 Cost seems to be the big factor for me. I go for free, like edcamps!
A1 Definitely cost, but usually can get reimbursed. Location next,can't travel too much. any topic is ok. I love learning!
Q1: Cost for sure, but also my availability and willingness to give up family time for it.
true! I found out about the workshop on Friday, had to cancel a dr appointment but it was worth it!
A1 I guess it's cost. Switching schools and I don't know what the PD reimbursement policy is so it's on my own nickel.
Free is good! So bummed I'm missing the June edcamps and because I'll be traveling
A1 I like to choose summer PD based on what is timely and applicable to my current practice and interests
A1: Dates and location are my two main factors.
Cost definitely biggest one- don't mind driving couple hours if need be though.
Marcie! Are you ready for your next adventure??
A1: Where if fits in schedule and how it fits with needs
Congratulations and all the best!
Good morning everyone! Seem to be having tech problems today....seems par for the course for me this week.
. Hi Annie! I will be in state this week for a conference. Then ISTE
A1 I like picking Summer PD that I can work on in the summer to be ready in August.
A1: need, value, time, and how it fits with summer PD. educator-household is fun but can be tricky w childcare
Q2 How do you search for summer PD?
A1: cost/location are always a factor but topic is far more important. I look locally, online, & near family I'll visit
A1 cost, schedules, topic.
Wishing you a smooth transition! They are lucky to have you!
A2 Twitter and my PLN! PD sometimes finds me!
A2 Online. Look for PD courses through , Edco Collaborative, and Salem State Collaborative.
a2 mainly by listening to what my PLNs are chatting about
A2: Usually I don't search! I hear about PD on twitter! :)
A2 Online - Twitter, PLN tells me about good ones too
awesome! Living the PD life!
A2: I rely on word of mouth, my , and all those "pesky" emails that flood my in-box the last two months of school.
Have you found many good ones through email?
99% of time: PLNs. Sometimes will find something good from an e-blast from professional organizations-
A1 all of it...This summer all my PD is in the heartland, some free, some inexpensive.
Great answers for Q2! Get ready to dream for Q3!
A few decent webinars is all but it counts.
A2 I look for GAFE and CUE events (love CUE Rockstar Camps). Don't have a good resource for religious studies PD.
A2 We host a summer PD institute at my school, so I more or less usually pick from that..lunch is provided too!
Forgot about that ... I have found webinars from email. Any learning counts
Annette Jones, NCEA Asst Director of Leadership Development – excited to connect with
Annette Jones, NCEA Asst Director of Leadership Development – excited to connect with
A2: My awesome PLN shares so many ideas and opportunities I don't have to do much searching. https://t.co/dYlJl3VdIK
A2: Usually I don't search! I hear about PD on twitter! :)
If there's a MLB ballpark or a good 10k/ 1/2 Marathon nearby, it goes higher on my list- https://t.co/WOkuuGQ10V
A1: cost/location are always a factor but topic is far more important. I look locally, online, & near family I'll visit
Q3 If money was not a factor, what would be your dream summer PD?
I'm all over the website now thanks to your tweets
A lot of free webinars end up being fancy commercials which isn't very appealing to me
You need to come to one of the locations this week!
I think you would enjoy the program because you like responsive classroom
. I agree with you on Religious Studies PD. Maybe we should create the model here in ?!
A2:strong means you get to share great ideas including PD. Thanks for all the opportunities!
That is true ... have to look at source. classroom2.0 does some good ones for free
a3 are we talking about existing PD or what we wish did exist?
A3 I have always wanted to study abroad!
Looking forward to the one in Omaha a couple weeks from now-
A3 Going to a national conference! ISTE, NCEA,
A2 It usually comes through my twitter feed. is always a must. Have only missed once. is next.
A2: also never underestimate the power of a good book! Any recommendations for this summer?
thanks for the shout out for on June 21 at
Experiential learning- visit leaders and educators to share and learn best practices
I miss . That experience really changed my outlook on teaching.
A2 - On-line - Checking professional organizations websites, e-mail, word of mouth and Twitter
Good morning, music and theatre here.
A3. I'd love to do the Paladeia Institute in Rome- Faith based group goes all around Italy.
Hope we can say hi in person at
A3 Would love to have an all expense paid ISTE and NCEA!
A3 wouldn't mind getting some actual training on the latest technology instead of just PD. Time is more an issue than cost
Absolutely agree! Definitely need to do your homework on webinars!
Mary!!! We have to catch up at ISTE
morning! We are answering Q3 now about our dream Summer PD
I'm attending the Institute in Omaha...that came via email. :)
Some day I will get to an ISTE!
A3: definitely studying abroad, music and theatre are more integrated in Europe and Oz
A3 Getting all teachers from a school together w/ group of innovators, those doing great things for students
A3: I would love to spend 6 months traveling and visiting schools around the world!
Look forward to meeting you Monika and Barb in Omaha
Tweet up at the Omaha summit in July!
A1when we launched 1:1 iPad program, two mandatory f2f sessions. Yr2, ran self-paced, online threads. Didnt finish strong
A3 - I am interested in what other countries are doing within their educational programs.
Sorry ... Got in late last night and thought you were going. Have to read more closely.
A3: C.L.A.S.S.!!!! https://t.co/S0GJP6QZG6 If you've never been you owe it to yourself to go. I go every chance I get!
Christy from CA a little late!
Our first Brain Break is coming up! BB is the short hand for your answer.
A3 Take my books in my stack, head to San Diego, live near beach and read. Why there? Don't feel guilty about housework. :)
A3: I don't even know where to begin! Time would be a limiting factor, too.
A3 Somewhere in Hawaii. We would all be tweeting from the beach!
BB1 - What is your favorite summertime meal?
Will be producer rather than consumer of pd this summer
How did your fist year in HS end? I hope on a great note!
Reading Innovator's Mindset Now Have a long list
I agree...I find myself getting bored with webinars. Haven't found great ones yet.
I'm taking a brain break tomorrow when I see LIVE! I can't wait!!!
BB1 anything grilled, esp. w vegetables
BB Hamburgers on the grill with fresh Nebraska corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes!
That's on my list for this summer too!
A3: I'd go to an edcamp in each of your cities, iste, ascd, and international starting in Finland or Norway
Can't wait to meet you in person!
A2 personlly have taken summer MOOCS. Coursera, Canvas.
BB1 Steamed Crabs in Old Bay, Corn on the Cobb, German Potato salad, all eaten on the Chesapeake Bay in the early evening
BB1: Anything off the BBQ and fresh veggies!!!
It was awesome! They are actually getting us a new portable studio until they build then new one!
Can't believe you aren't going...even had an open spot again this year!
BB1: fresh salad, portobello burger, icecream al fresco with my on TV!
BB1. Anything Barbeque, preferably that I made.
would LOVE to attend ISTE! Some day....
Wish I knew! Could have tried to make it work. :-/
BB1 2 of my kids were born on the 4th of July. So big barbecue. My son does carnitas, ribs, and shrimp. Lots of salads. Yum!
BB1 Anything on the grill and frozen yogurt!
BB my mom's fried chicken, corn on the cob, root beer floats, preferably in
BB1 Grilled meats, corn on the cob
BB1: BLTs and Jell-O Poke Cake
You're going??? Yes! Someone I will know.
BB A1 - love a good cookout
Do the Anglers still play up there? Great town, and great lobsters- went most summers until 2 years ago.
BB1: Anything from the Fish Shack on
Back to work with Q4 in a minute!
It's going to be my first year! Beyond excited!
Nice! Let's look for each other!!
Don't know about NCEA yet this year. I will be at
A3 ISTE and Alan November’s BLC
Q4 What summer PD do you have lined up? What have you already completed?
A4 Just completed is was fantastic!
YES.. BLC and would love to do the maker class too
BB: There's nothing like a barbeque with the family at Cade's Cove in the Smoky Mountains National Park!
A4 Salem State Collaborative – Training the Trainer
I don't know if we are traveling to this year either.
A4 Going to Orton-Gillingham training for a week at end of June, and then a two-day Coaching Forum in August.
A4: I am not even out of school yet..... and district PD lined up!
sad now...asked your principal and she said you were going to be gone. I should have asked you instead.
A4 Taking "Utilizing Technology in the 21st Century Classroom" already have done a bunch of SimpleK12 free classes online
A4 Currently in a book study with new book The Innovator's Mindset, 5 stars so far!
Curriculum revision with new colleagues. Amazing process!
A4. Omaha's well-located- GoogleEDU in Sioux City, and 3 PD in Omaha.
I love Kagan! They actually presented at CLASS a few of the times I went. Great partnership!
Make sure you do lots of tweeting!
A4: Institute for Catholic School Leadership Omaha, July 17-20
a4 certification is the big one, then some serious reading
I won't be at NCEA-I'm taking my daughter to Australia over the break
Q4 Google Cert Part II ; Right Question Institute ; Voice of Witness ; EastBay CUE. Working thru Hyperdocs Handbook.
Podstock is in July, right?
A4 LACUE Ed tech leadership summit, ,LETA (state level) lots of reading, and delivering PD with
Q4: new to primary ed plans include reworking lessons for my college kids for the younger Ss. connecting with colleagues.
A4: Doing my Teacher Certs this summer, lots of reading, and then planning for our site.
A4: Continuing coursework.... That's about it.
A4 looking forward to NCEA seminar in Omaha July 17-20!
, Google summits with and a lot of online training for Google tests!
I love that poster. Who created that?
A4: Working on unit plans for next year, lots of reading and writing, fine-tuning application to Google Innovator Academy
Look forward to meeting you, Alan
A4 - Stream at and Advancement Conference
NCEA Institute in Omaha focuses on spirituality, leadership, and operational vitality
We should do a GAFE Cert study group. I need to pass Level 2. could help!
A4 Summer PD is , , , Institute...going to Omaha, Lawrence, and Wichita.
Congrats on the well-deserved award!
Remember to use when sharing your stories!
This is unrelated, but my laptop (which went to Windows 10) has decided it hates any and all audio. Not a fan! >:-(
I wish I could find educators here that would be willing to have a book study on ed books.
Q5 coming up! You have shared where you are going, now the next part!
Has anyone ever collaborated with a Catholic school in another country? How did you start that process?
the amazing started this one! We are also using which is new to me.
It looks great! Looking forward to it
Glad to answer questions.
is now trending in USA, ranking 26
haven't done that...yet...but this chat is a great place to start!
I completed level two a month or two ago. Happy to help.
Q5 How will you share your learning?
Yeah, I wish you had asked me, I'll be here (and I would cancel most any other to go to Podstock)
I actually have a checklist for both tests. I'll send it to you. Then we can go over it in a Hangout.
A5 I will use Twitter to share my learning with a hashtag!
Q5 Twitter, of course! Also, post created hyperdocs on the hyperdoc padlet. Emails to my PLN. Gotta do a blog. Sigh.
BB grilled oysters. Just got back from NOLA;) might be hard to find in Chicago!
I plan on trying that next year. I have a brother that lives out of the country.
A5 Twitter, face to face, blog
I will use NCEATalk (blog) to share learning
I'd be in for it, have to do 1, though I think I might have already, been awhile.
I want to do that. Going to ask He is from Australia
A5 I can share 1 to 1 with my co-workers in the Fall
Don't even know the questions to ask yet. :)
Let me know topics of interest. An idea to explore at NCEA.
A5: Twitter of course. And in the book I'm writing. (Which is encouraging and keeping me accountable.)
Q5 going to with dh for end of school year date! 2-ed home, our poor son!
Remember to use when sharing your stories!
Been introduced to it before. Do you like it?
A5: Sharing via , my blog for reflections, and through the that we plan for my site.
A5: I have to get better at sharing outside of my school
A5 No Idea!!! I might try to present something after we get back in the fall after all the "smoke clears" as it were...
A5 I love meeting new people during PD to collaborate with on projects throughout the year!
That would be great. I haven't used Hangouts so a good opportunity to learn.
A5: chats just like these I find are great platforms for sharing.
The lessons in the Google Education Center really will get you ready!
A5 I need to get blogging. And I will be Tweeting like crazy. Social media is the key.
you will get to met my partner teacher at the stream seminar! She's awesome!
A5 Twittr hashtag, new T workshop, LALearns website, PLC during academic year
A5 I share with my staff when able. My counselor hears the majority of it and cringes from the ideas :)
Barb, is it too late to join in?
Yes. I worked through many of them a few months ago. I'm a bit rusty.
Reminder: NCEA Call for Proposals is open through June 30th. Love to see you all at Convention 2017 in St. Louis!
Q6 coming up! This is a great chat! Thank you PLN!
Let's discuss posting best practices on NCEA Talk
A5: Twitter but pondering a blog
Sigh. Lets see if its too late! I changed the room type but we could see if we can change it back.
A5 Just completed series of spring teacher workshops, presenting Social & Digital Media for schools and restarting blogging
Sad I won't be going. We all have to find another way to meet up in the next year!
A6 What professional book would you recommend for reading this summer?
Q6 What professional book would you recommend for reading this summer?
a6 as in a singular book? uuuumm...
I honestly thought the E-D referred to erectile dysfunction. Kinda mad me sad and happy at the same time. Now sad again.
Recommend Mindset by Carol Dweck
anything education oriented works great for me. etc.
A6 Improving schools from Within. Read years ago in Grad school, still try to read it every Summer! https://t.co/qgXJoCEccW
A6: Anything about brain research.
A6 I am going to read Ditch That Textbook by Miller. Has anyone read it?
Q6 Ditch that Textbook. Hyperdoc Handbook. Globalization, Spirituality & Justice. Eyes Wide Open. Last 2 for my new classes
A6 While reading George's book, I keep hearing in my head!
Is that back up and running? Had it on my once but no one posted anything.
A lot of schools are going to standards-based grading, so I recommend Fair Isn't Always Equal by
Yes! I keep coming back to this one. Love
I have heard good things about that one!
Anything about leadership, teacher leadership in schools
Come join us anyway.... We're a fun group.
I keep writing things like YES by certain sections or things that cross my mind.
I have The Teenage Brain and need to read it. Another one, The Last One to Be Picked... or something like that.
A6 is collaborating on a new book. I can't wait. But summer I try to just read novels and articles
A6: ITI: The Model by Susan Kovalik - oldie but great. on brain-compatible classrooms. So important to know how brain works
my book is highlighted in yellow on so many pages! Yellow shock!
A6: Innovators Mindset and Hacking Leadership look great. I would also suggest Make it Stick, Creative Curiosity 1/2
A6: I'm reading a bunch of scripts...not exactly the same thing.
Another good one is Grading Smarter, Not Harder.
Great book for leaders at diocesan and school level and teachers! https://t.co/H1Ohye7eNl
Recommend Mindset by Carol Dweck
I wish I could find educators here that would be willing to have a book study on ed books. MORE >> https://t.co/hqR70DyQik
A6: Also just heard about Watering the Bamboo in a and am really curious 2/2
I'm already going to be gone the previous week, so I may not get permission to be away. Next year for sure.
I've really enjoyed his short UTubes
A6 Not really a book, but Ted Talks are great!
I won't, maybe in the future. https://t.co/5b86jle0SB
Will you be at ISTE? I can introduce you to . He is a great contact for all things music and theater.
There's another much longer one of a presentation. It's well worth the time.
A6 Personalized PD, by Jason Bretzmann. Thanks to for the rec. which will lead to A7!
I'm enjoying it. Like so many, it leads me on a trail of inspiration for my new classes.
A6: A MUST READ each summer: What Great Principals do Differently by I give it to each new admin I mentor
A5 This is not a new book - important one though - Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology
Love it! Looks like my bookshelf at home!
We are popular now! Deleting the SPAM as fast as I can!
Thanks for the ability to delete SPAM on
Yes, great resource for new leaders.
Teenage Brain is great. Especially if you teach any grade above fourth.
Our 2nd Brain Break is coming up!
BB2 - What song instantly brings you back to summer? .
Have a great week everyone! Time to catch up with the family.
Just the title has me curious!
BB2 "More than A feeling!" by Boston
Lurking on the chat- seeing a lot of recommendations which is great. Now to pick a few I'll actually read
TED Talks R terrific. My social justice students loved them. Some even arranged interviews w/ the speakers.
hoping to get a few completed With a longer commute I can also now use audiobooks!
BB2: Summertime - Will Smith! :)
BB2 Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Life is a Highway (don't tell me if it's naughty...)
BB2 Under the Boardwalk by the Coasters. (Showing my age!)
BB2: "Summertime" Fresh Prince and Dj Jazzy Jeff. Showing my age on this one.
BB2 anything from Jimmy Buffet :)
BB2 - Schools Out for Summer! Alice Cooper haha
BB2 Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet
BB2 bryan adams "summer of '69" and "gidget" themesong
Making a playlist for this! Songs of Summer : )
yes, we play that on our last day too at the Gilman household!
BB2: most anything on 80s Summer station ;-)
And our final question coming up!
Bb2 i remember as a kid hearing this on the car radio. heahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM&sns=tw via
If you have prime, there are some great summer playlists on there!
Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys
BB 2. Anything by Bruce. His music is a staple at baseball games I worked around NJ for the last couple years.
Bryan Adams was my fave in the 80's
BB2: Best sound of summer? Sound of Sunshine by
Nice, Sean! Share what u learn. Say hi to all of them for me, as a devoted follower!
Q7 Is there a significant difference between online and face to face PD? Is one better for the summer?
BB2: Anything that is upbeat, fun and great dance music!
I use the library mostly has had a great selection for fun reads
I am going to sign up for Prime. A few good shows I want to watch
A7: personally I get more out of F2F because of the human connection factor. Not as easy online.
A7 I like both. F2F to meet people and online to fit my schedule.
A7 Love the Face to Face during the summer and the time to process the new learning!
Duh! How could I forget the Beach Boys! I used to go to their concert every summer!
A7. I've always liked face-to-face- easier to do in the summer as well.
the hugs are great when our PLN meet!
A7: A good balance of both- online allows for flexibility, face-to-face creates strong bonds and more organic interactions
A7: Face to face is always better. Relationship/community so imp in all ed.
a7 I engage better with face to face, but like I can do other work more with online and at my own pace
Online, so I can wear shorts.
A7 F2F is always fun- especially if there is wine or even coffee involved
I think a lot of it will resonate with you, Christine - You get it!
A7 I don't know about significant difference, as I see as a perfect PD. But I do like my face-to-face.
and Twitter chats, PD in your PJs!
A6 I prefer F2F, but I have made so many great connections through PLN's remote PD is growing on me!
However tech makes PD so much more accessible. can still build relationship/comm in diff way
Q7: I always like face to face the best: building relationships, networking and idea sharing. Love .
A7: I think the difference is decreasing but facial expression & personal connection can spread enthusiasm more than online
A7 Face to Face I think is better for real life collaboration. Online helps with new ideas.
A6: Online really expands the number of voices you hear.
a7 my PLN provides a host of great ideas and resources at a rate f2f could never match, but it does lack that personal part
Q7 Prefer the collegiality of F2F But online is good. I'm doing a hyperdoc online PD w/ the Highfill, Landis, Hilton crew.
A7. When i want to focus on a skill like to be alone. When i need to learn about concept, practice, or idea need people.
I let my kids do the playlists now..lots of 21 pilots this week. I'm more of Bruce, "Summer Breeze"and "Wouldn't it be Nice"
Agree! Online is self directed, anytime anywhere learning. F2F essential for building relationships, relevancy
good point!~ Sometimes my timeline is an echo chamber, which isn't always bad, but good to hear other voices
A7 really like blended idea. We piloted last summer for US history. got rave reviews from T&S. Added another section now
Thanks! I love how technology forward my new school is. So many possibilities
Great point! Classics, Frank!
Wow, what a great chat! Now need to book mark all that is shared to my account
They are lucky to have you
I prefer F2F (meet people, build relationships) but take online classes (time efficient). Benefits to both!
It's hard to hear things that are completely opposite of what I think, but very important too.
Hey, any religion teachers out there creating hyperdocs? Please share.
Q7 Jumping in - I am doing both this summer and both have value. I prefer online, so I can work around life
Good point - I love for PD!
My entire department is for our data library. Looking for ideas or help or...
Thanks for the great ideas shared in this chat. Glad to be back.
Next week's chat topic is open! DM or me if you'd like to lead
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OK everyone, heading out! Great convo today. Hope some are attending on 21st! I'll see you there if you are.
Thank you everyone for joining in! One thing is certain, we all love Summer PD!
Thanks for another great , everyone! Have a fabulous weekend! I'm making a kitchen island for myself this weekend.
Be sure to share your great summer PD learning here at
Time for the Saturday walk!
Can't believe that is time! Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for the early a.m. learning!
I'm spending the summer working on hyperdocs for Hebrew Scripture and for Social Justice. I will share!
Thank you and have a wonderful week!
I love hyperdocs for all their flexibility!
Have a great week everyone! Try to truly cherish the people the Lord has put in your life! off to hang with the family!!!!
