#divergED Archive | Participate

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

#divergED will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc. This is a 30-min chat, so buckle in!

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

Don't forget to include the hashtag #divergED so everyone can follow along...

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #divergED. Please share your name & where you are from.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #divergED. Please share your name & where you are from.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

We'd love this CHAT to be about examples, actions, risk-taking, disruptive innovations, #divergED thinking...so bring it

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

Nathan, from Nashville, co-founder of #divergED with the inquisitive @WeberEducation. Ready to dive into collaboration.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

#divergED will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc. This is a 30-min chat, so buckle in!

lesliefarooq Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi #divergED. I'm Leslie and I am from Canada, but I am currently in Mexico. Canexican? Mexinadian?

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Chris Weber from Chicago, co-founder of #divergED with international man of mystery @nalang1

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Good evening, Elisabeth from NY joining in! Ready for another awesome #divergED!

lesley_corner Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

#divergED hi! Lesley Corner- SC

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Good evening #divergED Brian, literacy coach from Buffalo, NY.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

@lesliefarooq HI Leslie! Welcome! #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

@lesliefarooq Great to see you, Leslie! #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Danielle K Tchr in AZ, @HopeStreetGroup Fellow, @ASCD Emerging Ldr, & blogger for https://t.co/RNseIo03bH. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick We are too! Glad you’re here Lis! #divergED

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi #Diverged. Char from Ohio- tweeting from #OETC16 tech conference!

lesliefarooq Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi #DareToBe, I'm Leslie, a HS biology teacher in Mty, MX. I will attempt 2X duty with #divergED. If a squirrel runs by I am toast!

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

@lesley_corner Hi Lesley, welcome! #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Great to connect w/ Elisabeth! #divergED @ElisaBostwick

JenniferHCox Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Jennifer, from Louisville, where it's freezing! #divergED

asanchez16 Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi Leslie! RT @lesliefarooq: Hi #DareToBe, I'm Leslie, a HS biology teacher in Mty, MX. I will attempt 2X duty with #divergED.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Jen- Reading Coach and Learning Team Facilitator from Fl #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Great to see you @nalang1 and @WeberEducation! Two outstanding thought leaders! #divergED

kirk_humphreys Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Kirk from Chicago Northshore. Teacher of 6-8th grade double accelerated math of a flipped classroom. #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

@WeberEducation Hey Chris, good to be here! Thanks for coordinating and connecting so many talented Ed's #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Administrator, in Columbus, Ohio! #diverged junkie! #diverged

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Administrator, in Columbus, Ohio! #diverged junkie! #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

@bsepe7 Good to see you dude! #divergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Little video editing so I and out tonight Mike from Pa #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

@JenniferHCox Hi Jennifer, glad you’re here! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: How does clarity in goals and a shared purpose drive collaboration? #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

@bsepe7 Hey there, Brian! Any snow in Buffalo? We've only had a dusting this winter. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

@asanchez16 Hi Andrea, welcome! #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

@nalang1 Hey man, always great to connect and learn alongside you Nathan! #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

@TeachDB17 @HopeStreetGroup @ASCD Great to connect again, Danielle! #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Jamie, Hardin County... KY... Excited to be here! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

@edtechgirl Hi Char, great to have you! #divergED #OETC16

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

@TeachDB17 @HopeStreetGroup @ASCD Hi Danielle, great to see you! #divergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 vision directs productivity of those involved, cut out inefficiency when collaborating with others #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

@chenault_jamie Welcome, Jamie! Glad you are here! #divergED

brooklyn51416 Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hi! Kellee from Seattle...first twitter chat! Excited to read everyone's thoughts #divergED

lesliefarooq Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

I have gone to @TweetDeck and reorganized a bit. I should survive both #DareToBe and #divergED! https://t.co/Gl8qI5FFIy

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick Very weak snow totals this year compared to the 6 ft. from last year! #divergED

kirk_humphreys Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: You must have clarity with an end vision in mind in order to drive collaboration. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick @WeberEducation back at ya Lis! You inspire awesome ideas! #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1: it takes many parts to achieve a task... without clarification, the task will not be achieved... #divergED @breakoutEDU

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

@chenault_jamie Hi Jamie, glad you’re here! #divergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

When working together I clarity is essential to directed production #divergED @WeberEducation

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1- Shared goals help provide the focus & intent behind collaboration, need to agree on why we are here & what we are trying to do #divergED

thierck Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

Stiggins says Students & Teachers can hit any target they can see and that will hold still. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

RTQ1: How does clarity in goals and a shared purpose drive collaboration? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

@EdTechPeck Glad you’re here. Great word about vision. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

@drneilgupta Hey man! Great to see you here! Always bringing it! #divergED

MrMiracleWWB Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

I'm Eric from Lexington, KY, where there is white stuff coming down #divergED

JenniferHCox Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: common goals/vision develop the foundation of our WHY. Helps align actions to belief & hold all in group to elevated practice #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

@brooklyn51416 Hi Kellee! So glad you chose #divergED as your first chat! You won’t be disappointed.

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: It is hard to collaborate if everyone is on a different page. Building shared vision is necessary first step #Diverged

envirojer Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

Jeremey HS Bio and Env Sci #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: There is a difference between a group and team; clarity makes collaboration productive for students #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1. Clarity in goals/shared purpose drive collar. by making it meaningful. When you know where to go it's easier to get there. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

@kirk_humphreys Hi Kirk, great sharing re: end vision. #divergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

@nalang1 thanks Nathan glad I could make it...one of my fav chats...one of the others is @Leadupchat...I'm seeing a pattern! #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: The Heath Brothers write in the book Switch - What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1. Clarity in goals helps team focus & hopefully reduce extraneous contributions/ grandstanding. Aka "Stay on target...":) #divergED

lesley_corner Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

#divergED A1- Clarity in goals and purpose gets everyone moving together to collaborate.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

@envirojer Hi Jeremey, great to see you! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Goals shape the path and provide opportunities to collaborate in meaningful ways #divergED

envirojer Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1 people can more easily support one another if the goals are known and shared #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

@JenniferHCox Yes and rallies others to naturally drive toward action! #divergED

J_Stew314 Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Hope you can join in on #CSISDchat for week 4 of the connected educator series. All are welcome! #edthink #divergED https://t.co/hjHWO7ThkB

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1. Clarity in goals always for meaningful conversation that isn't seeded in "understanding", rather in actions. #diverged

MrMiracleWWB Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Everyone being on the same page is when change and growth happen. #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Sorry, forgot the intro! Kishari, cofounder https://t.co/DKyyKQq2Cv, free stds-based rubric maker & lesson builder. Seattle. #divergED

drjolly Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Howdy #divergED...I'm a tad tardy

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: Collab and PLCs r now accepted as part of r practice. What should be the desired outcomes of collab? Why are we collaborating? #divergED

RESP3CTtheGAME Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 Shared goals promote collaboration through transparency, purpose in understanding the WHY #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

@WeberEducation When I lead, I keep coming back to that book for truth! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

@MrMiracleWWB Hi Eric! It’s always nice and warm here at #divergED. Glad you’re here.

hurat_alex Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: A lack of vision/goals leads to confusion #divergED https://t.co/oKmi7q4ubU

brewerhm Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: It ensures that when you show up, you show out! I love our schools relentless focus on children - all in or your not in at all #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: reminds me of one of the #7Habits... Begin With the End in Mind. #diverged @StephenCoveyApp

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

@drneilgupta Love the book! One of my favs! The metaphors are on target! #divergED #moveelephant

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

@KS_EdMktg Hi Kishari! #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: To share best practices - an opportunity for us to learn from one another #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 All that we focus on connects to the shared vision. Clarity allows us to be more accurate. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

@drjolly Howdy Darin. Where is your admit slip from the office? ;) #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: betterment of students = core #PLC #divergED

senorfolsom Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: all members should be learning and improving. We collaborate because we do better work in teams than we can as individuals #divergED

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

@drneilgupta What are look fors to help distinguish between lack of clarity and resistance - would be a good reflection #DivergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2 break down traditional silos in order to have more worldly perspective, access to ideas, support system to drive growth #divergED

drjolly Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1 Clarity of vision, goals & expectations: key for learning & organizational success. Otherwise, it's Ike everyone's blindfolded #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

@RESP3CTtheGAME Sure does. Plus, it’s just natural to collaborate when everyone is on fire for it. #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2. Collab should help efficiency (force multiplier), but also creativity, expansion of ideas, camaraderie, teacher growth. #win #divergED

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2- Collaboration should result in improving practice, which will lead to increases in S achievement- that means all students! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

@hurat_alex Hi Sam, welcome! #divergED

envirojer Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2 Ts collaboration should be targeted to improve connection w Ss. Especially Ss pop historically underserved #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

RTQ2:Collaboration and PLCs are now accepted as part of our practice. What should be the desired outcomes of collaboration? Why? #divergED

drjolly Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

@nalang1 Admit THIS...LOL #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

@brewerhm So true, that passion spreads like wildfire. #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: PLC's & Collaboration to position ourselves as learners collaborating & advocating for innovation & growth on behalf of our Ss #divergED

brewerhm Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

@WeberEducation it's what we do, it's what we known for & it's reflected in our practices, beliefs, students, teacher & results! #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2. Desired outcomes should be actionable decisions. What are we going to do to improve Ss learning? #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

@edtechgirl BAM! You are right - that would be a great exercise for reflection! #divergED

lesley_corner Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

#divergED A2- 1 educator can not meet the needs of all S's. It takes several minds working together to reach them.

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 Push one another's thinking, share strategies, and reflective conversation. All connects to improved learning opportunities. #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

@nalang1 Hi Nathan! Glad to be here. First time visitor. #diverged

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Educators collaborate to improve student outcomes through improvements in our practice? #divergED

Wes_Kieschnick Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2 - Collaboration breeds innovation & alignment. If success/learning happens in isolation, we limit its transformative impact. #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

@senorfolsom HI Charlie, glad to have you here! Yes, we are far more superior together than we are individually. #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

@KS_EdMktg @nalang1 Glad you are here, Kishari! #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

@WeberEducation Absolutely. wondering how to keep PLCs from getting monotonous? #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

@WeberEducation Geeking out a bit that I don't need to explain the beauty of a force multiplier. :) #divergED

MrMiracleWWB Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 Desired outcome should be creative solutions and direction. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

JenniferHCox Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Data that ultimately impacts our teaching practice. Too often we treat data as an autopsy of S knowledge #divergED https://t.co/JBdFjjRJST

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: Collab and PLCs r now accepted as part of r practice. What should be the desired outcomes of collab? Why are we collaborating? #divergED

mgrosstaylor Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: Refined focus to support Ss growth academically & developmentally. #divergEd https://t.co/lwxPnNRF8m

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

RTQ2:Collaboration and PLCs are now accepted as part of our practice. What should be the desired outcomes of collaboration? Why? #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

@lesley_corner Love it! This invokes that no teacher has to have ALL the answers - we need to work together! #divergED

spygirard Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

@nalang1 a1 It becomes less competitive and you always have the owl in the group that will keep others on track They autoregulate! #divergED

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: Collaboration w/ an eye on the goals enhances our growth and ensures that we all contribute to the narrative! #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2. We collaborate in order to learn from others. How can we impact change for our students, focusing on learning. #divergED

lesliefarooq Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2: I struggle with this for reasons beyond 140 characters. Happy to read some good ideas here! #divergED

brooklyn51416 Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

When ts are committed to working together to achieve common goals, holistic student learning can emerge #divergED

RESP3CTtheGAME Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 Desired outcomes of PLC collaboration should be collective growth of individuals & team #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3: What process(es) do you use to collaboratively develop outcomes/guiding principles/norms for collaboration? #divergED

thierck Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 Collectively we have more talent, ability, capacity than any individual can. shift the convo to our Ss not my Ss #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: In Ohio, we use the Teacher-Based Team Process https://t.co/36HUbEG9ko #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

Exactly! This is how we share and grow, which ultimately impacts students. #diverged https://t.co/HD1RUJJum2

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2. We collaborate in order to learn from others. How can we impact change for our students, focusing on learning. #divergED

hurat_alex Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Increase of the collective capacity of the school/district… But what about introverts? #divergED https://t.co/3L0nDI9EJt

drjolly Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2 Desired outcome of PLCs & collaboration==> shared learning experiences & conversations for next steps. No one craves isolation #divergED

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: Collaboration is best if everyone understands their own strengths worth sharing & gaps in knowledge or skills others can fill #Diverged

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: Great article on the norming process: https://t.co/bFnZ9XTQ9Q #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: DuFours Practices... #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3. Speaking from developer POV--we've streamlined a consistent process for rubrics & dev of lesson structure for T portability. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

@mgrosstaylor Hi Marlena! Great to see you! On-target response! #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

@raypeyton @OhioPrincipals @FranklinProvost @i4_FranklinU Perfect! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

RTQ3: What process(es) do you use to collaboratively develop outcomes/guiding principles/norms for collaboration? #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@drneilgupta Oooh, can't wait to read that thanks. @LearningForward always has good stuff. #diverged

bsepe7 Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Unfortunately, #divergED falls right at bedtime and well... I need to get into character & just be a great reader of amazing children's lit.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@spygirard Hi Stephanie, great to have you! #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@WeberEducation @lesliefarooq Thanks again for having me! It was awesome. #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@KS_EdMktg @LearningForward I agree - I have come to quickly respect them for their work! #divergED

spygirard Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@nalang1 Co-creating criterium and letting student lead with their questions and curiosity. #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Our school just had a #PLC Makeover... #strategy #lesson #studentwork #analysisofstrategy #divergED

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

@hurat_alex Thanks for sharing that graphic - always good to remember that complex change requires a complex plan for success #DIvergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 We start with the end in mind: improve learning...improve teaching. All norms derive from these goals #divergED

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 frequently engage the learning community in conversations regarding collaboration #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

@WeberEducation I completely agree! Always seems to crystalize what we need to do! #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

@drneilgupta We've been having discussions on this recently. Some feel we need more of a structure, others are against. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3. We use the DuFours for collaborative process resources. #diverged We focus collaboration & norms to ensure we are productive. #diverged

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3. We use the DuFours for collaborative process resources. #diverged We focus collaboration & norms to ensure we are productive. #diverged

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: With my Ss I started off collaborative teams by having them find their common ground. #Diverged

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick Check out a powerpoint we posted on managing the tight and loose coupling of this. #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

A great chat as I will be co facilitating a PD on collaboration & how to make it meaningful! #diverged

mgrosstaylor Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

@nalang1 Glad to jump in for a bit! Awesome topic! #divergEd

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: How have you lead the initiation and success of collaboration? How has resistance been overcome? #divergED

thierck Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 Establishing collective commitment over compliance means OUR plan not your plan. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Collaboration isn’t forced if everyone is a part of the creation process. It’s more than being a fan of the change. #divergED

BDicksonNV Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 best practices for the students we currently have- cuz that's our job #divergED https://t.co/OAUol0vHle

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

RTQ2:Collaboration and PLCs are now accepted as part of our practice. What should be the desired outcomes of collaboration? Why? #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3. Ex: formatted ThemeSpark lessons all follow this pattern: hook, inform, practice, apply. Ts <3 it! #divergED https://t.co/EWRlUiZUNY

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3- PLC's develop team norms, analyze data to come up with action plans, share best practices, unpack standards, & analyze S work #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 On committees we collaboratively develop norms, and actually drafted the using the 4Cs as a template. Norms around each. #divergED

Wes_Kieschnick Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3:develop protocols and outcomes for collaboration. When collaboration collides w/ outcomes and execution, we get implementation. #divergEd

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4. Lead initiation by owning and living the collaborative process. You can expect what you refuse to do. Active listening. #diverged

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

@mgrosstaylor @nalang1 Great to see you at #divergED again! Always love to hear your insights.

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

@hurat_alex Hi Sam, collaboration transcends personality profiles. That’s the power of it. #divergED

envirojer Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3 We typically keep Ss engagement as a primary focus and work with central question or phenomenon. Build depth and levels #divergED

JenniferHCox Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: along w/DuFour PLC protocols, I like Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle (thanks @JoeHarris2013 for teaching me this one ) #divergED

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

We call our mtgs. STARS School Teams Achieving Results for Students #diverged

lesley_corner Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

Data Notebooks, Tuning Protocols,Discussions with Subject Alike Ts, Group meetings for struggling Ss #divergED https://t.co/eR7zXD8NFk

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3: What process(es) do you use to collaboratively develop outcomes/guiding principles/norms for collaboration? #divergED

brewerhm Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: We have real, relevant & authentic conversations about where are, where we need to be & how are we going to get there! #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3. What we've found talking to lots and lots of Ts=if the rigor is baked in, a solid process is appreciated to save time. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

@BDicksonNV Hey man, great to have you here! #divergED Amen on the job.

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

@drneilgupta Will do! Thank you for sharing! #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4. Resistance is overcome by not allowing choice to not participate or share. All involved have to be engaged. #diverged

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

@Wes_Kieschnick Dude, glad you’re here! Those structures can serve as a canvas for our awesome. #divergED

bryan_totten Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

@nalang1 each member has input into the norms/expectations. Social contract is signed by all. #divergED

brooklyn51416 Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3. Collaboration depends on establishing trust among Ss, Ts & leaders. For that we use the RULER approach (YALE) #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Each member has a role... the data supported successful PLCs. #NOTawasteoftime #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Leaders model collaboration and are transparent with the process! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

RTQ4:How have you lead the initiation and success of collaboration? How has resistance been overcome? #divergED

TeachDB17 Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

Does any body have an engaging video clip in mind to show the power of collaboration? Would like to use it in PD. #diverged

mgrosstaylor Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A3: Deliberately connect & build PLN to share collaborative best practices, latest research, new ideas. #divergED https://t.co/uj5sViM8qi

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3: What process(es) do you use to collaboratively develop outcomes/guiding principles/norms for collaboration? #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Know that resistance will occur - hold on and push through it. #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: We have one member who keeps a blog of our PLC minutes #transparency #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Collaboration is research-based. When done right, it will change students and educators' worlds. Gotta experience success #divergED

brewerhm Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4 the conversation isnt about resistance if your relentlessly focused on children, if it is your on the wrong bus! Find a new one #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4. Rather than "create" collab, nurture interaction that already exists. Grow fm there. Also offer supports to continue offline. #divergED

envirojer Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4 Keeping new ideas Ss focused and bringing evidence of success with pilot implementation. Patience #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4 Inquiry processes with a focus that allow for ownership to be developed. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

@bryan_totten Hi Bryan, great to see you here! Great thoughts on accountability. #divergED

MrMiracleWWB Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4 Making sure stop talking and listen to all involved. Working to create a long term plan together is the first step #divergED

JenniferHCox Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

HAVE to model what we expect #credibility #walkthetalk #divergED https://t.co/CcvpQ0Iggd

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Leaders model collaboration and are transparent with the process! #divergED

edtechgirl Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: I use eAgendas for all my collaborative team work. Share in Google Docs with all participants ahead of actual work time. #Diverged

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

@chenault_jamie Great idea! Spread the info, then make it addictive to join the PLC for more knowledge! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

See you next week on #divergED as we continue our Collaborate series! https://t.co/qFyYcb7mFE

WeberEducation - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Thank you everyone for joining us this evening! #divergED

chenault_jamie Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4: https://t.co/52yde9aYfk #divergED

HillMrispo Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

#divergED A4 Don't give up. It often takes several attempts at getting people on board! It's impt to buikd in fun, don't be afraid!

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Thanks to @WeberEducation and @nalang1 for a great #divergED chat!

Wes_Kieschnick Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

A4: Nurture a culture of positivity within collaborative initiatives. Joyful collaboration w/ results will propel teams forward. #divergEd

MrMiracleWWB Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

Thanks for creating a collaborative community! #divergED

KS_EdMktg Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4. Just like everything else new, model it! :) That's why #edcamp is so popular--so easy to see collab benefits take off! #divergED

brooklyn51416 Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

Thanks @nalang1 I was not disappointed! What fun! #divergED

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4- All members have to be committed to the process & outcome, team bdg & relationships are essential-"our students" mentality #divergED

cvarsalona Feb 9 @ 8:32 PM EST

@drneilgupta @WeberEducation @nalang1 Oops, I missed #divergEd...

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

@WeberEducation Our current inquiry process is all research based. Rather than being told, we research and engage in soc. sem. #divergED

JenLoTeacher Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

Celebrating all growth important and keep looking forward #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

You guys trended Twitter at #3 tonight. Collaboration that jolts the Twitterverse. #divergED @WeberEducation @drneilgupta @ElisaBostwick

EdTechPeck Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

And I'm back just in time to say thanks guys! @nalang1 @WeberEducation #divergED

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

Thank you @WeberEducation and @nalang1 for another incredible chat! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

You guys trended Twitter @ #3 tonight.Collaboration that jolts the Twitterverse.#divergED @Wes_Kieschnick @drjolly @EdTechPeck @mgrosstaylor

ElisaBostwick Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

@nalang1 @WeberEducation @drneilgupta Sweet! You guys are awesome! #divergED

spygirard Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

@nalang1 I take risks & let the Ss reaction speak for itself, important 2 offer help or co-teach lessons to take away some anxiety #diverged

Wes_Kieschnick Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

@WeberEducation & @nalang1 you guys are next level thought leaders. Always a pleasure. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

Miss the #divergED chat? Here is what happened: https://t.co/L1YawgXrdr @participatelrn @WeberEducation

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

@Wes_Kieschnick @WeberEducation Right back at you man! #divergED

brooklyn51416 Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

We can do so much more together! Look we made it to #3 #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick @WeberEducation @drneilgupta Neil & Lis, you make it so! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

@MrMiracleWWB Glad you were a part. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

@brewerhm Great thoughts tonight. Thanks Hamish. #divergED

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

@nalang1 @WeberEducation @ElisaBostwick Nice work! #divergED rocks my Tuesdays!

drneilgupta Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

@cvarsalona @WeberEducation @nalang1 Hope to see you next week, Carol! #divergED

Dr_LMR Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

Missed #divergED tonight! 😢 Will catch up!

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

@drneilgupta @cvarsalona @WeberEducation Sorry, we missed you Carol! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

@drneilgupta @WeberEducation @ElisaBostwick Amen dude! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

@ElisaBostwick @WeberEducation Your affirmation and leadership are paramount. Thank you! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

@brooklyn51416 Hope you come back next week! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

@drjolly thanks for being a part tonight. Really compelling thoughts you shared and I hope that you'll be back next week. #divergED

lesliefarooq Feb 9 @ 8:51 PM EST

@nalang1 Hey Nathan, some household issues took me away from my computer & then I lost track. Didn't want to be half here. Sorry! #diverged