#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Hello friends! Ann here...I'm a Curriculum Innovation TOSA in #FSDlearns and I am SO EXCITED to guest mod #TOSAchat tonight! My fave holiday movie is Elf...but I also love the classics like Holiday Inn, White Christmas, and Christmas in Connecticut.
Hey, hey, #TOSAchat! I’m Jody, Academic Coach from La Habra. This nice Jewish girl loves A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Can’t choose— It’s a tie!
A1 I LOVE helping teachers upskill and have FUN! I do believe that play is our brain's fave way of learning so I love trying to make prof dev like #PlayPD! #tosachat
A1) It makes me grin like a crazy person when I walk across the playground and hear many tiny voices shouting "Hi, Mrs. Bieler!" #iamarockstar#tosachat
NO elf knowledge is needed for #TOSAchat tonight... all Qs are based on an epic post from @positivepresent and are good life lessons and based on general merriment! Join us at #TOSAchat
A1: I enjoy the fact that sometimes my FIXED mindset is blown away from the students who suddenly create a wondrous project who haven't done much up to a certain point. What did I do to motivate that kid and how do I maintain it? #TOSAchat
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@TosaChat, @annkozma723, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen
A1: I love when a teacher takes something I've shared and adds their interpretation to it and creates something I never could have imagined. #bettertogether#TOSAchat
A1: Moments like these. My Ss rocked this science. They built cars and ramps to see how gravity could make their cars go fast. 😊😁😎#tosachat#ScienceRocks#eduawesome#adventure
A1: I smile when the Ss effort and hard work pays off. The Bee-Bot running the program without errors, the Ss opening the last @breakoutEDU lock... #TOSAchat
keeping that momentum going is awesome! How cool that Ss can inspire us adults and help us learn too...we should always celebrate those moments! #TOSAchat
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@MrDsengclasss, @TosaChat, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen
A1: I LOVE hanging out with my adopted 2nd grade twi class! I love how excited they get when I come in. I feel like a rock star! And they're so excited to learn something new. #tosachat
Seriously! I'll be watching it later this week once we finish reading it in class (8th grade LA). But this bonus makes my heart sing! Plus #tosachat simultaneously. Rock on! #wheresmsrnow
A1 Love it when teachers are so excited about what they're doing that they grab me in the hallway to take a look. Their joy is contagious for their students. #tosachat
every click matters... helping change practice and pedagogy can completely transform a workflow and make something/some practice so much easier! #TOSAchat
A2 my #FSDtechtips are inspired by my current learning & things I'm interested in or would be doing if I were in my own classroom. I share them w others at https://t.co/eYDKAAER7Y & on Insta too! Have a big plan for sharing my learning in a new way in 2018, stay tuned! #TOSAchat
.A2: I really should get back to blogging. Haven’t done that much lately. My Twitter account is definitely how I share my learning with others. #tosachat
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@annkozma723, @TosaChat, @peerlessgreen, @EdTechAri, @cogswell_ben, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe
Offtopic, Strongbad and Homestarr Runner was just featured in the latest Robotchicken. I was shocked. I didn't think anyone but a small audience remembered those guys. #TOSAchat
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@EdTechSpec, @annkozma723, @TeachingTechNix
Bee-Bot running without errors - that tells me they went through a lot of learning and revising in order to make it work without errors. Super cool. #tosachat
A2: While my samples are at school, I have my kids incorporate sketchnoting into our assignments. I show each of my classes the others creation. Some hate it and others love Sketchnoting over Cornell Notes which is hard to yes to in AVID class. #TOSAchat
But wait, your posts always make an incredible impact! It’s not the frequency that matters but the content. And your content is always amazing #tosachat
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@KarlyMoura, @annkozma723, @TosaChat, @peerlessgreen, @EdTechAri, @cogswell_ben, @kmartintahoe
A2: I make sure to admit what I don't know and model making mistakes, asking for help, failing, etc. I'm also a huge advocate for creativity and try to encourage teachers instill creative confidence in their students - which means questioning and rethinking #TOSAchat
A2 It depends on the learning and the best way to share that experience. Voxer, my blog, Twitter, and Instagram pretty much stay on rotation. #tosachat
Not to be nit-picky, but aren't "in person and via social media" the only ways we can share? Are there other options I am not considering? #TOSAchat#KindaSarcasticKindaConfused
A2 I blog and send out smore newsletters but really coteaching a lesson is the best way to share new learning with colleagues. I get to try it out and we learn and reflect together. #tosachat
Not to be nit-picky, but aren't "in person and via social media" the only ways we can share? Are there other options I am not considering? #TOSAchat#KindaSarcasticKindaConfused
A3: Not sure if I’ve completely overcome this challenge, but being so achievement-oriented that I don’t see progress for what it is until the goal is achieved. I’m getting better at seeing & acknowledging the progress.
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#Tosachat hashtag has made it possible for me to do my job well. I am the only educational technology person at my school/district and I could not be as successful as I am without my #tosachat and voxer crew.
great professional goal for 2018... that's how I started my #FSDTechTips...set a goal and learned so many new things... can we help in any way? #TOSAchat
A3) I'm still working on overcoming my challenge of [shyness]. I'm not sure that term is accurate. Not being used to putting myself out there is a challenge. I've started knocking on doors and walking through the halls to get my message out there and make appointments. #tosachat
A3: Stepping into the role of a ToSA in a district where I'm still very new. Working hard to "learn the ropes" from my amazing ToSA team and making connections with Ts. #Sketchnotes and our online PD program with @AlludoPlay have helped a lot to get my foot in the door #TOSAchat
A3: i've embraced go slow to go fast. It's helped me plan things out for multiple years. And be okay with baby steps with a bigger end goal in mind. #tosachat
you do this so well, Misty! I love when TOSAs, Ts, Admin and leaders share that they don't know it all... we don't. We have so much to learn as well... And I agree, you're advocacy for creativity is inspiring! #TOSAchat
Not to be nit-picky, but aren't "in person and via social media" the only ways we can share? Are there other options I am not considering? #TOSAchat#KindaSarcasticKindaConfused
A3 Does learning to manage my time in a way that helps me create more of a work-life balance count as a win!??! I feel like I've done a better job of doing that this year than in previous years. #WIN#TOSAchat
In 2017, my biggest challenge was being the only coach not assigned to a school. It has actually been quite nice b/c I’ve been able to count on the other coaches to help support my work. BIG *new* challenges coming in 2018!! I’ll let you know how it goes... #tosachat
A3: I have overcome my own self-doubt as an educator. Sometimes, one needs to step back and look at what was done instead of what wasn't done. I struggle with that but I am getting better at focusing not grading on time but focusing. #TOSAchat
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@annkozma723, @TosaChat, @EdTechAri, @peerlessgreen, @kmartintahoe, @KarlyMoura, @Jyoung1219, @cogswell_ben
A2: many options to share, from quick connection in lounge at lounge, to resources website I share w/staff, participation here w/PLN, to presenting at conferences #tosachat
A3 I am working on finding a way to spend more time in the classrooms while still wearing all the hats I end up wearing as the only ed tech on site. Not overcome this challenge yet. #justkeepswimming#Tosachat
A3 I failed the Industrial and Tech Edu CSET test subtest 2 the first time I took it but I retook it and passed. Now have my single subject credential 😁 #tosachat
ahhhhh...YAY!!!!! :) You are amazing Jody Green... so inspired by you. You go after it, don't let challenges stop you and you help others #LearnON and have fun in the process! You're doing amazing things and will continue to do so! #TOSAchat
yes, and this reminds me of an African proverb shared in my Admin program, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." love that thought... #TOSAchat
A3: I learned to use data in a way that I actually enjoy and that benefits my Ss. I can even appreciate it while not sacrificing my teaching style. #tosachat
I'm trying to work on getting over some perfectionist tendencies and adjusting workflows... acknowledging progress... yes and yes. continue to do so, it's happening!!! #TOSAchat
Hi Kelly. you might appreciate this Students have a limited biological capacity for change. When this capacity is overwhelmed that capacity is future shock.Alvin Toffler quote (1972). "Future Shock - #tosachat
Oh Joe so, so many! Tab Scissors & Tab Glue, Tab Cloud, All Things Google Forms, Bookmark a Google Doc or Folder, Managing Book Marks, Searching effectively, Filters and Labels in Gmail, changing Slide size… #tosachat
yes, and this reminds me of an African proverb shared in my Admin program, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." love that thought... #TOSAchat
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A3: whole new job title comes with whole new curriculum that doesn't necessarily exist=freedom & 😱 It's turning out better than I imagined #imverylucky#tosachat
A4: The fabulous @MsHaughs introduced me to the world of @Raspberry_Pi and showed me how versatile coding can be. Just got two new Pi kits in the mail and can't wait to learn how to use them & incorporate coding into my projects! #TOSAchat
it's so powerful and yet so simple. I love it too. It has really shaped some of my perspectives on asking for help when I need it, not having to have all the answers or do all the things... #TOSAchat
A4: Increase the tech integration In my #physed classroom to allow S’s more independent learning opportunities and to create a window into learning for my parents #TOSAchat
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Ann, this proverb immediately reminds me of the need for educators need for a diverse personal learning network! And avoid isolation at all cost. #tosachat
it's so powerful and yet so simple. I love it too. It has really shaped some of my perspectives on asking for help when I need it, not having to have all the answers or do all the things... #TOSAchat
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My BIG NEW thing for 2018 is trying my hand at administration... heading to the “dark side” for a few months in an interim AP spot. So excited to #LearnON!! #tosachat
Sadly, no. Had to keep the day open for family since we had the STEAM symposium the next day. Definitely applying for Picademy this year, though! #TOSAchat
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@cogswell_ben, @MsHaughs, @Raspberry_Pi
A5: In question four, I mentioned @JakeMillerTech GIFs. I can see creating GIFs and using those for Flipped Learning for the kids. Plus, if I can cut down the reteaching aspect. I would save time, a headache, and help kids in the process. #TOSAchat
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@TosaChat, @annkozma723, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen, @JakeMillerTech
A5) student voice is something that I'm excited to explore with my teachers. It's not intuitive for many and goes against so much that we've been taught as educators and experienced as students ourselves. #tosachat
A5: The Tech thing that excites me the most right now are wearables & the health benefits we can get from the biometrics they can provide us. It has made such a positive impact in my life in 2017. Great for PE, but price & privacy issues might keep them out of ed use.
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#Tosachat A5: On a tremendous Computer Science high after a successful #hourofcode event. Looking forward to the potential of integrating coding and robotics in my elementary classrooms! #kidscancode#K2CanToo
#Tosachat A5: On a tremendous Computer Science high after a successful #hourofcode event. Looking forward to the potential of integrating coding and robotics in my elementary classrooms! #kidscancode#K2CanToo
We can have a #TOSAchat@Raspberry_Pi series - host a makers day in each place (cause really, trips to SoCal, Santa Cruz, and Tahoe are always a good thing!)
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@annkozma723, @kmartintahoe, @EdTechSpec, @MsHaughs, @Raspberry_Pi, @Raspberry_Pi
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A5: Love that more tools are focused on have students create rather than consume. Seeing less of single-topic tools and more of the ones that are only limited by imagination (and are accessible to all grade levels). #TOSAchat
Have you used Flipgrid? Some of kids like it and others do not want to use Flipgrid ever. Which is laughable because those same kids use FB Live, Snapchat, etc. #TOSAchat
A6 I'm SO excited to head to MN to visit my sister, see my aunt/uncle/cousins, visit @Flipgrid HQand hang with my dear friend @bbucktech...and I really want to go snowshoeing and build a snowman. This SoCal girl needs to get a warmer jacket ASAP... #TOSAchat
A6 Family time! Things are so busy during the week with work/kids school/homework/commute/etc. I’m looking forward to a little rest and a whole lot of time with my menfolk! #boymom#tosachat
The program he recommended as the easiest is $200. I haven't had much time to look at the free options but if I am going to do this then I need to be all in. Long answer, not yet. #TOSAchat
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@annkozma723, @TosaChat, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen, @JakeMillerTech
A6: I can't wait to head to the coast and see my parents, sister, brother, their spouses and the nephews and niece. it's been a year since we've been down there! #tosachat
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yeah! I hear you, I’d like to focus on how parts of tech that leverage deeper relationships, and be wary of parts that hinder, I wonder if maybe we often don’t use our tools in the right way, chasing “false affordances” #tosachat
Have you used Flipgrid? Some of kids like it and others do not want to use Flipgrid ever. Which is laughable because those same kids use FB Live, Snapchat, etc. #TOSAchat
A5: The accessible tech, that allows video responses for all students can level the playing field for ELL S’s to show learning, apps like @Seesaw that give P’s access to what their child creates. The ability of even K S’s to watch themselves move &reflect on it. #TOSAchat
a5: very interested in how maker spaces and media labs bridge with reading and writing skills, how language learning changes when we make things during the process #tosachat
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@TosaChat, @annkozma723, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen
A5: The accessible tech, that allows video responses for all students can level the playing field for ELL S’s to show learning, apps like @Seesaw that give P’s access to what their child creates. The ability of even K S’s to watch themselves move &reflect on it. #TOSAchat
A6: Watching #DitchSummit (a plug @jmattmiller) and spending time with my daughter while the wife is at work. I need to catch up on some needed maintence around the house. I am happy with just being home and relaxing. #TOSAchat
In reply to
@TosaChat, @annkozma723, @cogswell_ben, @EdTechAri, @KarlyMoura, @kmartintahoe, @Jyoung1219, @peerlessgreen, @jmattmiller
Thanks for participating in #TOSAchat! I had a great time guest moderating and reflecting on some life lessons with you all. Here's to the holidays...enjoy the extra time you have with family and friends! @tosachat