#fcpslearn is a weekly chat about teaching and learning. Our focus is on creativity, innovation and inspiration. We discuss a range of educational topics that range from technology integration to the Olympics.
Hey #fcpslearn! Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. I am the #STEM Facilitator for @SmartLab_tweets from @Simmonsknights1. I am joining via Tweetdeck tonight because we are entrenched in final preparations for Lion King. Sleep. Just need some sleep.
A1: I can't think one PD that sticks out over another, however, the ones that have been the most effective always stress hands-on learning, usable takeaways, are dynamic, and offer ongoing support.
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A1: Participating in VSUP has been a game changer for me. I think what has made it so great is all the time I spend actually creating things. Rather than sit and get, I’m actively contributing! #fcpslearn
A1: Any time that you have the ability to take things for a "test drive' rather than just hearing about it is always a win. Needs to be hands-on so you can get a full-picture experience. #fcpslearn
A1: Instructional coaching training through Learning Forward in our county because it was relevant and we were given time to process and practice information. #fcpslearn
A1: best PD session I ever attended was our April 11 instructional focus session where we shared our professional learning logic model with our peers and got feedback from them #fcpslearn
A1: Literacy PD offered by @VBEstill@andrealpayne payne related to stages of literacy development & how to select appropriate literacy tasks, administer & analyze data, make appropriate instructional decisions based on learner characteristics. #fcpslearn#LoveLiteracyLearning
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@MHSLewisHistory, @VBEstill, @andrealpayne
A1 I love attending the @childengineer conference #vcec every year! So many great ideas for incorporating STEAM, robotics, makerspace, etc Have presented past 2 years and gotten so much out of attending and presenting #fcpslearn#champforkids
A1: We had a content specific pd session with @AMPoProse, a local poet who teaches at Davidson College. It was fabulous because he gave us unique insight into how to teach poetry. I enjoyed discussing poetry with him & coming away from the session with ideas to apply. #fcpslearn
A2: The least beneficial PD has traditionally been sit-and-get, lacking takeaways, allow for passive attendance, and lack enthusiasm (even from the leader).
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A2: any session where the tech hasn’t been vetted prior and is taught by someone who has not been in a classroom in a long time. I don’t merely mean hasn’t taught—I mean hasn’t been in a classroom to work with kids and observe #fcpslearn
A2 PD sessions that assume that everyone in the room is at the same level of understanding or experience with a topic. Include in the explanation what level you will be addressing or have breakout differentiated sessions #fcpslearn#champforkids
A2: The least beneficial pd I ever attended was so boring and non-beneficial that I do not even remember it---and there have been quite a few of those over the years. You sit & listen to blanket statements that do not directly apply to you and leave w/ nothing to use. #fcpslearn
A3: Working with our @padcaster currently. Always trying to find new and exciting ways to incorporate @Flipgrid into the spaces where I dwell. Typing this gives me a great idea! Standby. #fcpslearn
A3: The top of my list this year is learning my way through a leadership program as well as planning the first annual Clarke Innovation Conference!
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My bad! I was thinking of most beneficial. The least is most others where it’s a lecture or power point about something that won’t be appilicable to class. #fcpslearn
A3: I have quite a few books to read that I have picked up through Twitter chats. I am most interested in learning how to layer hooks in my classroom a little bit better. #fcpslearn
A3: effective classroom systems to support academic behaviors/ supports #PBIS and school-wide expectations. Monitoring and supporting these systems. #fcpslearn
It was wonderful to talk about a passion with someone who is also passionate about the subject. So many levels of happiness achieved that day... #fcpslearn
A2: Writing conferences session & I was hoping to hear new strategies for providing feedback & helping Ss become better writers- 👎🏼 it was focused on “decorations & tools” like stationery, markers, colored pencils- beyond disappointed #fcpslearn#LoveLiteracyLearning
Definitely a pretty cool idea if executed well. I started blogs this year. Not in love with how I did it, but thinking of a better solution for it next year! #fcpslearn
A4: I present on all things Google and technology integration. Recently got to present with 3 colleagues at a conference and loved it! Looking forward to branching out with others and coming up with new topics!
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A4: I really liked presenting about Student Drive Performance Based Assessments with @PHausTech, excited to take our show on the road at Learnapalooza! #fcpslearn
A4: Speaking on the POWER of the PLN is amazing. So many great people to connect with others. Also, teaching people how to code using @scratch is also fun because it is hands-on and people leave feeling like they have accomplished something. #fcpslearn
A4: Topic: Promoting Educator Practice
Many Ts - present 3fcpslearn company excluded - are not confident, comfortable enough to share out their great works. #fcpslearn can help others grow towards that level of capacity
A4: I have learned a lot this year about making Shakespeare more engaging for students. I have changed a lot of activities I use and the overall acting of the play. I am still tweaking it all, but I am having so much fun that presenting would be a blast. #fcpslearn
A5: Nearly anything could be a great topic. Technology, reflection, best practices, and even some guest moderators. The biggest thing is to keep publicizing and get many people to the chat.
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Thanks for another great week on #fcpslearn, Scott. Congrats on your new adventure, as well! If you are up for another exciting chat, can I suggest checking out #122edchat tomorrow at 7 Central with @MrWawczak and @MrsKramerD123? Here are the Qs: https://t.co/m6cDEzx0Gp
A5: Suggestion for a future chat? Hmmm. Maybe choose an article from an education magazine or website and have us discuss the pros and cons of the ideas presented. #fcpslearn
