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PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I am an assoc. prof in Literacy Studies at UT Arlington! I moderate #txeduchat I want 2 learn more about DIY video production this summer!

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Greetings! Raúl A. Mora, LSLP Chair from Medellín, Colombia #txeduchat - PD for "summer"? Using digital tools for QI and makerspaces!

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Meredith joining from FL - 26 yrs in admin in 4 States. Would love to focus on how to help educators begin using #BookCampPD #txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #txeduchat! I'm Caitlin, a UC Berkeley student finishing up student teaching in 6 weeks. PD area focus, classroom management

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat!! Please introduce yourself, what you do, & a PD area you would like to focus on 4 the the summer! ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #txeduchat! Andi...digital innovation specialist in TX. I'd like to focus on creating meaningful PD experiences for Ts in my region.

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome! My "summer" will also be mega busy with learning! :) ~Peggy #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Greetings! Raúl A. Mora, LSLP Chair from Medellín, Colombia #txeduchat - PD for "summer"? Using digital tools for QI and makerspaces!

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#LSLPWorldwide - We're proud to see our LSLP International Affiliates Drs. @shelbiewitte and @PeggySemingson in tonight's #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Good evening. I'm Nneka from @beevilleISD and I hope to focus on Google PD and growth mindset this summer. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We are excited you are hosting! :) ~Peggy #txeduchat

In reply to @shelbiewitte

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jenn from @ESCRegion11, PD for the summer? Leadership pipeline development #txeduchat

yankee_todd Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Todd, from SanAntonio. Principal of a wonderful middle school. Looking to grow in branding, data & innovation. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat!! Please introduce yourself, what you do, & a PD area you would like to focus on 4 the the summer! ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Greetings #txeduchat. Brian, HS principal from Mass., hoping to become Level 2 Google Certified this summer.

awanderson2 Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Anne Anderson - doc candidate USF Literacy Studies #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Branding is a goal of mine, too! ~Peggy #txeduchat

yankee_todd Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Todd, from SanAntonio. Principal of a wonderful middle school. Looking to grow in branding, data & innovation. #txeduchat
- txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to the chat!! Please introduce yourself, what you do, & a PD area you would like to focus on 4 the the summer! ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Good evening y'all! Im Elyse and I work with resource, inclusion,behavior,&more in Elem. Summer PD includes tech & sped classes. #txeduchat

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Todd!!! #txeduchat

yankee_todd Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Todd, from SanAntonio. Principal of a wonderful middle school. Looking to grow in branding, data & innovation. #txeduchat
- txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to the chat!! Please introduce yourself, what you do, & a PD area you would like to focus on 4 the the summer! ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi, Kristin in Hewitt, TX. Listening for new and innovative ideas in education! #txeduchat

JJ_Burry Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #txeduchat! I'm Jess (7th grade #writing). I plan to focus on teaching better writing process strategies and incorporating more reading.

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat!! Please introduce yourself, what you do, & a PD area you would like to focus on 4 the the summer! ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Evening #txeduchat ! Kimberly, K-5 Reading specialist from north TX, and I want to learn more about using Twitter in the classroom.

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#txeduchat Jerry Toups HS math tcr Lamar CISD by Houston, TX. There are 4 school day Fridays left till summer17. MAKE EACH DAY COUNT

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Retweeting Q1! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: What types of professional development have been offered to you or have you participated in the last year? #txedchat #opened

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Congrats! The Google for Education Certified Trainer community is always ready to assist!!! #txeduchat

In reply to @casehighprinc

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Too many to list! #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat

BarbaraGruener Apr 30 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Howdy #txeduchat ~Barbara from Friendswood ISD eager to continue my #charactered PD this summer. Presenting in Region 14 at Austin at TEPSA!

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I participated in a #Chromebook academy via @TCEA last summer and learned tons. Very inspiring! #txeduchat @shelbiewitte

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: What types of PD have you participated in this year? #txeduchat

stephensonmused Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi! David, music educator & aspiring district-level leader, from SC. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Also working on branding! #greatmindsthinkalike #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1: I have participated in a RJ circle pd this past semester, which I really enjoyed. Haven't attended any others.

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: What types of professional development have been offered to you or have you participated in the last year? #txedchat #opened

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Haley from Waco ISD public Montessori instructional coach. Focusing on Makerspace and fostering school change this summer #txeduchat

EduGladiators Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

💥 MONDAY #EduGladiators is LIVE w/@ClassTechTips & her NEW 📚 Formative Tech! 🖥 https://t.co/JmBjcOd8ep #txeduchat #iaedchat #oklead

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Mitch Center chiming in here. Former principal and assistant superintendent in Newark, NJ. Curren coach to school leaders #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I use Twitter for a lot of my PD and also experience PD by learning from Ts as a digital innovation specialist at Region 12. #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Mostly intertwined with my participation in academic conferences. Very little outside of that here #txeduchat

JJ_Burry Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: During the school year, not as many as I should, but I'm often researching new things. Does that count? #txeduchat

In reply to @shelbiewitte

TSUtorres8 Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 classroom management training by Spencer Henry! It was incredible. #txeduchat #txedchat #opened

In reply to @shelbiewitte

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

SLO, Equity Planning, TPESS TOTs... it'll be a busy summer full of training others #txeduchat

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 We had a great FedEx Day inspired by @DanielPink's DRIVE. Autotomy, innovation, collaboration & sharing 👍🏻👍🏻 #txeduchat

MrsMorgansClass Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi! Louise from @STEAM_MS Will be attending #iste17 and doing sessions that are way out of my comfort zone #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat, @STEAM_MS

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Me, too! I'm always further developing research skills. It never ends! #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Mostly intertwined with my participation in academic conferences. Very little outside of that here #txeduchat

watertankmath Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Busy night 4 Watertank Math trying 2 follow #txeduchat #nhed #oklaed #mtedchat & #iaedchat #math #mtbos #homeschool https://t.co/CqsNb10X6J

stephensonmused Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: We had a district-wide educational fair with interest sessions in Feb. I went to our state music educators' conference, also. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hello #txeduchat! urbie, learning experience designer from out in Arizona.. Or Texas.. I was in New Mexico earlier today..

laffinglibrary Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: attended 2 #edcamps this year. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Best PD I did this year was Curriculum Management Audit Training Levels I and II. Very powerful. Highly recommended. #txeduchat

LemarrTreadwell Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hey Ana. Join #TXeduchat goin on right now. @ceciliamewa

ceciliamewa Apr 30 @ 9:03 PM EDT

And I missed it ....
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

Kidsmathtalk Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: We have had a few Saturday Tech PD opps. I haven't been. I go to Twitter for PD mostly & summer math conferences #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 cont'd - I tend to plan my PD as a self-taught endeavor, focusing on qualitative research and literacies. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Our district has encouraged us 2 share our knowledge & sign up 2 share w/others thru after school PD. Also hosted STEM conf. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: What types of professional development have been offered to you or have you participated in the last year? #txedchat #opened

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1) I've provided more PD than I've received. Experimenting with virtual coaching of leaders - works better for some than others. #txeduchat

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Instr. Coach Academy @Region12 @TCEA #PMET2017 @WISDMontessori and of course twitter!! #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1. I shifted away from an admin position to being an Intervention Support Specialist in a different State. TONS of learning! #txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1 cont: I hadn't thought of twitter as PD, but that's what I've used twitter for! #musedigped

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Where was the curriculum management training? Sounds interesting! #txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I've did the innovators Mindset MOOC through a book study, web chats, twitter chats and blogging. #txeduchat

BarbaraGruener Apr 30 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I've been conducting a lot of #mindset, #charactered, and #wellness PD workshops. We must put our own oxygen masks on first! #txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Did more leading of PD this school year but did attend #TCEA17 and of course twitter counts! . #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: The lessons I learn, the networks I create or revive, the possibilities for international engagement #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I'm a HUGE fan of #edcamp & go as much as my schedule allows. I do PD online for ELA/sped/tech, and have gone to CAMT. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

That's awesome! #txeduchat

In reply to @Isham_Literacy

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Retweeting Q2! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Did Google classroom PD, how to engage all students at same time w Google Slides, 3 students to a slide on their 1:1 device #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I love to learn through twitter. It gets me connected to great resources and articles. #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

good point - I get a lot here from people and articles #txeduchat

In reply to @msfallahay

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Love #edcamps ! Always looking for 1 nearby! #txeduchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: An experience that is driven by what is best for Ss & practical for Ts. Has to be meaningful & engaging...like the classroom. #txeduchat

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: immediate application #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1 Types? Day job: formal F2F instructional design skills workshop. On my dime: unconferences (mostly #EdCamp) variety..

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#txeduchat A2: I think an outstanding PD is one where I feel like I've actually learned something, instead of being talked at. #musedigped

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Just LOOK at all of the amazing professional learning that is taking place with stellar educators in #Txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

.TASA in Houston. More trainings coming. Here is the link: https://t.co/TuCGnq47Ws #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) PD that meets people where they are and gives them what they need, both in content and format of delivery. #txeduchat

Kidsmathtalk Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Who's going to CAMT this year!! #txeduchat

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I too feel that I provided more than received. Need to seek more for myself so i can continue to grow #txeduchat

In reply to @mitchcenter

JJ_Burry Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: There has to be takeaway. I need to be able to use/adapt some part of it in the classroom. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1 I spend my summers @campcayuga where I am the camp photographer.

stephensonmused Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Big indicator for me is that I want to connect with the presenter(s) afterwards via email/Twitter. #txeduchat

laffinglibrary Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

When it is something that speaks to you at that moment. Something that you can take and use right away #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Retweeting Q2! #txeduchat
- shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#txeduchat Important!

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) PD that meets people where they are and gives them what they need, both in content and format of delivery. #txeduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A: Part. in a critical reading PD via @AVID4College amazing😉. Lots of tech PD utilizing tools such as @PearDeck and @EDpuzzle #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: What types of professional development have been offered to you or have you participated in the last year? #txedchat #opened

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1b Then there’s books. Lots. Of. Books. Ok, Kindle books. I tend not to go for traditional paper bound books. #heavy #bulky

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Practical and a chance for educators to make the training fit their own teaching context plus gathering of resources at PD! #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Experience has to be more than one day sit and get...opportunities for continued learning, connections, and networking. #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 I heard @Jay McTighe this year as well!! #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) Love user-generated PD. Teachers teaching teachers, principals leading principals, etc. So much that needs to be shared! #txeduchat

BarbaraGruener Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Engaging, high-energy, interactive workshops nurture my growth. Collaboration, connection, movement, music, reflection a must #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Me, too! Kindle! #txeduchat ~Peggy S.

In reply to @PeggySemingson

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2. When it impacts the growth of those we serve - @gcouros #Txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: Experience has to be more than one day sit and get...opportunities for continued learning, connections, and networking. #txeduchat

Isomtech8 Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: attended and presented at TCEA. Attending the upcoming techknowvation in Mansfield #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I meant Austin. Not Houston. #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat

Kidsmathtalk Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Something short, that you can use the next day. Not too overwhelming #txeduchat

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I wish I was!! will have to live vicariously through the hashtag! #txeduchat

In reply to @Kidsmathtalk

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Outstanding PD must be relevant to my school and includes practice time and follow-up implementation resource assistance. #txeduchat

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I think one's understanding of "outstanding" has to do with educational background, experience, involvement in research, etc. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#txeduchat A1c And #iPadPalooza in Austin. #awesome. And twitter chats. lots of those. Really. Lots. #compile #arvrinedu too

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2. When it directly relates to what our students need the most to increase their achievement. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 One that you can walk away with ready to use ideas and enough knowledge to actually implement! Motivating and inspirational. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Be sure to follow other people from #txeduchat!!! ~Peggy S.

AssignmentHelpN Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#hsgovchat #iaedchat #oklaed #probchat #txeduchat 9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3

massignmenthelp Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#hsgovchat #iaedchat #oklaed #probchat #txeduchat #mnmasa Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Retweeting Q3! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#txeduchat A2 No question: #boos (butts out of seats) PD. F2F where people are LOUD and happy. Messy. Stuff where I make something. #sharing

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Choice, variety, application, relevance, collaboration... #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Relevance, Resources, Readiness! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Interactivity and take-aways. The days of listening to PowerPoint re-hash are over. #txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 PD that is interactive and allows creation or at least brainstorming of real applicaitons. Not a fan of how-to, sit and gets. #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3. Challenging to connect a District wide learning experience directly to what students in your classroom need. #Txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Amen! #txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: it's engaging and not just a sit and get PD. leave the PD session, and I instantly try to figure how to implement it. #txeduchat

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 job embedded PD that is hybrid (online & face to face) ~on going #txeduchat

yankee_todd Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: walking away ready to get to work. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Retweeting Q2! #txeduchat
- shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What makes an "outstanding" professional development experience? #txeduchat #opened

karelsscience Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Frances Karels, Curriculum Coordinator, I'd like to focus on developing meaningful PD for teachers #txeduchat

Jmitch462 Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 PD that allows you to choose your learning objectives & motivates you to add that learning into your teaching tomorrow! #txeduchat

BarbaraGruener Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3: Sometimes district-wide initiatives aren't personally meaningful, so they don't engage and spark any passion or interest. #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3) biggest drawback of district PD is that it can be too general to be useful. Not always, but often. #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Has to be about the experience instead of the presentation. #txeduchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Running late...saw #txeduchat discussing PD & had to join! Jessica, Elem AP at @BrookAveElem in Waco, TX...focusing on #personalizedPD

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q3: May not meet the needs/interests of all educators. We need differentiation, too. #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#txeduchat A2 The presentor needs to ENGAGE the Trs. Present USABLE content to them. MAKE IT FUN. #BeenThereDoneThat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2. District wide professional learning that helps educators understand how to use data to pinpoint Ss needs can be helpful. #Txeduchat

laffinglibrary Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Positive: everyone hears same information Drawback: everyone hears the same information whether it is relevant or not to them #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

karelsscience Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: Instructional coaches academy, CAST, TCEA. Also planning to attend NISOD #txeduchat

eileen_depka Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 Just joined. Sustained PD with support, mentorship, modeling, and focus. #txeduchat

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 outstanding PD is interactive, meets participants where they are, and is ongoing #txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Me too! This is the backbone of our Summer Learning Conference...teachers leading PD. #txeduchat

In reply to @mitchcenter

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Positives- see the big picture: Drawbacks- lack of implementation support #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 + Usually applicable to our district, - often not applicable to everyone's teaching situations. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I'm Kelly, a 2nd grade teacher in Mansfield. I'm looking to research how to better strengthen number sense in K-2 this summer. #txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3: A lot of the drawbacks I've heard and seen are inability to apply to my own classroom #musedigped

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

maverikcrq Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3) No follow-up or support. Too many one day one & dones #txeduchat #opened

In reply to @shelbiewitte

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Great way to sum it up! #txeduchat

In reply to @rwootenits

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: 2 drawbacks to some PD initiatives are that they have not been fully tested and do not necessarily apply to all employees. #txeduchat

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1 some of my favorite PD has been on twitter! #txeduchat

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: shot gun approach/one size fits all doesn't work in the classroom, doesn't work with T PD #txeduchat

lieberrian Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3: Oftentimes more meaningful work can be done in smaller groups.

maverikcrq Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) #txeduchat

maverikcrq Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) One in which Ts walk away w strategies that can use immediately #txedchat #opened
In reply to @shelbiewitte

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3. In a Dist wide session there is greater opportunity for those from low prevalence areas to meet w/ other educators to learn. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

So true!!! #txeduchat

Jaibyrd123 Apr 30 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: shot gun approach/one size fits all doesn't work in the classroom, doesn't work with T PD #txeduchat

maverikcrq Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) #txeduchat

maverikcrq Apr 30 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) One that is followed up w continuous coaching & support #txedchat #opened
In reply to @shelbiewitte

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@ValentinaESL Yes! We did an Amazing Race PD offered all online! Ts loved it! #txeduchat

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: we need more personalized PD. Let teachers create classes and just come together and share. Nothing is more valuable. #txeduchat

karelsscience Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I think the best PD sessions are those that are differentiated and hands on, just like great classroom lessons #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3) All the pitfalls of teaching could be seen in PD: Too much frontal teaching. Not enough differentiation. Sometimes boring. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Absolutely! #txeduchat

In reply to @maverikcrq, @shelbiewitte

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 district wide is great when everyone needs to hear the same message #txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 District-wide PD often doesn't allow for follow through.....it usually a sit and get and very often isn't personalized. #txeduchat

eileen_depka Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 + is that the district is unified with a focus. - is that all schools may not have the same needs. Differentiation is needed.#txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

This sounds really intriguing! #txeduchat

In reply to @rwootenits, @ValentinaESL

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I would even add it's about the change in my thinking or practice! #txeduchat

In reply to @mcnairan3

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: Some of the best PD opportunities are created when teachers share their prof NEEDS with others. What are yours? #txeduchat #opened

laffinglibrary Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Ohhh do tell more #txeduchat

In reply to @rwootenits, @ValentinaESL

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: May not be meaningful/relevant for everyone. Important to make district-wide PD successful by knowing what is needed/wanted. #txeduchat

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Hands-on, relevance, applicable, and a little humor. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Zzzz....What was that you said? #txeduchat

In reply to @mitchcenter

Jmitch462 Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 District wide PD is often like teaching a lesson to a class w/o respecting various learning levels, styles & prior knowledge. #txeduchat

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

And Twitter chats too #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@ValentinaESL Yes! We did an Amazing Race PD offered all online! Ts loved it! #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3) A HUGE pitfall of district PD is flavor-of-the-month syndrome. We have a bad habit of jumping around and following trends. #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3. Great question that should be a focus when team plans for District wide professional learning. #Txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Retweeting Q4! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: Some of the best PD opportunities are created when teachers share their prof NEEDS with others. What are yours? #txeduchat #opened

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We'll be sharing it at #ISTE2017 in June! Are you going? #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat, @ValentinaESL

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

THIS ===> #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Has to be about the experience instead of the presentation. #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Yes! #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I would even add it's about the change in my thinking or practice! #txeduchat
In reply to @mcnairan3

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: + no travel, less$$, hopefully relevant to campus NEG: sometimes dsn't meet needs - all get the same and not always relevant #txeduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: (+): I get to learn w/ some amazing educators from my dist. & connect w/ them. (-).: it's usually one day and not on going PD #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Yes, this is the bottom line! #txeduchat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

JJ_Burry Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Everyone gets the same information, which makes collaborating on it a lot easier. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are some of the positives and/or drawbacks from district-wide professional development initiatives? #txeduchat #opened

lieberrian Apr 30 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#txeduchat Agreed! It's like the "We taught it" mentality, rather than "They learned it."

In reply to @mitchcenter

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#txeduchat A2x “Outstanding” PD (that doesn’t leave you out standing in the rain).. @JaimeDonally #arvrinedu & @jcorippo #cuerockstar

J_Bimmerle Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Save those for online or other methods, preach on ............#txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 PD that is interactive and allows creation or at least brainstorming of real applicaitons. Not a fan of how-to, sit and gets. #txeduchat

eileen_depka Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Regular collaboration and constant communication to share ideas and support each other. #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes we used twitter in the first year of Amazing Race! Really inspired Ts to use it for professional learning! #txeduchat

In reply to @ValentinaESL

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3 District wide inservices usually have a limited number of topics. Trs need to step up and present. Share what works.

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Any Texas Supts on here? #txeduchat - Would love chat offline about PD in your district, and how leaders are being developed.

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Yes! I hope to go in SA! Will look for it! #txeduchat

In reply to @rwootenits, @ValentinaESL

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: If a district is starting a new initiative & wants to get everyone up to speed, it can be a good thing. #txeduchat

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3. Don't lecture to me for multiple hours or read me your slides. Give me some tools. Make me yearn to incorporate your ideas. #txeduchat

lieberrian Apr 30 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3: agreed! We can learn so much from educators in our schools and levels who we don't interact with daily.

In reply to @geovagarcia3

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4: I need it to be ongoing. I need to learn good classroom mgmt techniques since I'll be a 1st-yr T in the fall #musedigped

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: Some of the best PD opportunities are created when teachers share their prof NEEDS with others. What are yours? #txeduchat #opened

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4 I feel the need to observe others. I know we have great teachers and I can learn from them! How I learned w/Rdg Recovery! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4: Some of the best PD opportunities are created when teachers share their prof NEEDS with others. What are yours? #txeduchat #opened

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: #txeduchat I want to learn more about Makerspace circuits and LED lights

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

This PD is coming up next week. It's going to be amazing #txeduchat

LeighCassell Apr 24 @ 2:36 PM EDT

#MADPD May 7th! Check out the amazing line up: https://t.co/oolgNThleu Join me at 8AM EDT to learn about @akgtcanada Contact me 2 join live!

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4 At this point in my career, my needs center around learning more about how to assist others in locating resources they need #Txeduchat

lieberrian Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3: Also we can discuss the continuum of curriculum and expectations. We can look at our students as whole children k-12.

In reply to @geovagarcia3

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: Best PD for is the convo that happens on Twitter or at F2F conferences w/likeminded people..others who r passionate about edu #txeduchat

csander15 Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Too much info at once, and yes, sometimes not always realistic when it comes to implementation #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3 Positive? At #EdCampFOMO Saturday the school district leader (chief?) stood up & gave his support for #EdCamp PD.. #model

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4 cont: I definitely also need to observe and receive support from others

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4 I feel the need to observe others. I know we have great teachers and I can learn from them! How I learned w/Rdg Recovery! #txeduchat
- shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:20 PM EDT
  
  Q4: Some of the best PD opportunities are created when teachers share their prof NEEDS with others. What are yours? #txeduchat #opened

karelsscience Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: one drawback is not everyone needs the same thing. Hard to make a PD session that fits all subjects and teachers equally #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes, educators need differentiation too!!!!#txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Here's a link with a little info! https://t.co/cd8oZhdTD4. Inspired by Crandall ISD! #txeduchat

In reply to @BrackmanBulldog, @ValentinaESL

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes, working on a meta-level to support others! #txeduchat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@shelbiewitte Makerspaces is also one of my goals, especially as we're trying to do research on that area here at LSLP. #txeduchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: I also love rdg great books and sharing snippets on Twitter w/others to start convo abt best practices #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: I'm biased, but I love providing #GSuiteEDU PD. My fav is creating digital exit tickets for Google Classroom #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#txeduchat A3b Drawback to district-wide PD? I hear many Ts lament on the lameness of their PD.. not intrinsically motivating mostly..

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes! #txeduchat

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: Best PD for is the convo that happens on Twitter or at F2F conferences w/likeminded people..others who r passionate about edu #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Watch my students do it. Buy in is created when teachers see examples! Not enough observations. We only steal good ideas! #txeduchat

In reply to @ChristinaAronen

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: As a T, I always needed to know WHY I was doing something, HOW it was going to impact my Ss, and WHERE I could learn more. #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4 I create tutorial videos. My YouTube videos have been watched state wide. Alg STAAR Rev Videos. https://t.co/CRVo8Ks1Vr

lslp_colombia Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: I'm really interested in helping teachers design multimodal tools for L2 instruction and in adding more to my QI toolkit #txeduchat

stephensonmused Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: Taking a professional day off to observe a master teacher at work. Also, learning new things from my Twitter PLN! #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4. Take the book you're already reading and share out on #BookCampPD - learn with others. #TxEduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: My biggest need is how to support my my ELL students with reading and writing! Can't wait for the summer to attend some PD #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4)There's knowing what you need, and knowing what level you want it delivered. Some learn more from an article than a PD session #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes it's time to start differentiating our professional learning! #txeduchat

In reply to @karelsscience

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Retweeting Q5! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#booksnaps #bookcampPD #txeduchat

In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Yes...love sparking Ts interest w/a snippet of something and letting their curiosity drive further learning #txeduchat

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: As a T, I always needed to know WHY I was doing something, HOW it was going to impact my Ss, and WHERE I could learn more. #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I think Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) part of T-TESS, can help administrators focus their PD efforts on what tchrs need!! #txeduchat

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4 My favorite PD to give is instructional strategies using tech, but not so much "trainings" would rather make vids for that #txeduchat

JJ_Burry Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: I look for what other teachers do so I can adapt their methods to my classroom and see if it will work for me. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4 So I’ve been to lots of #EdCamps & K-12 PD since #EdCampWestTexas in ’13. Sharing what I learn/hear everywhere is my #shtick

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: PD on improving school culture (for staff AND students) and motivating teachers to share where they shine would be awesome. #txeduchat

csander15 Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4 classroom organization tips and tricks, more classroom management ideas when you have a particularly rough group #txeduchat

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Searching for PD via Twitter, YouTube (love @YouTube!!), Google, websites, ISD's, "lurking" on a lot of social media!!! #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4 I have presented at many inservices. DON'T BE AFRAID TO DO SO! You will empower your coworkers. Share innovation.

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5. I get by with a 'ittle help from my friends. I have learned SO much from amazing educators on Twitter! #TxEduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: One favorite go-to site for innovative thinking in ELA teaching resources is https://t.co/x9cj68TEJ6 #txeduchat

stephensonmused Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I look carefully at interest sessions in prospective conferences. Currently, I'm looking at grad programs in admin and C&I. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

So helpful!! Thanks for making these math videos! #txeduchat ~Peggy S.

In reply to @Toups_J

utalaniz Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I use resources from groups I trust--such as my professional associations! @aasl @ALALibrary #txeduchat

In reply to @shelbiewitte, @aasl, @ALALibrary

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 I have a growing #TBRlist of books that I hear about on Twitter. Love recommendations! Don't know when I will get 2 them all! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4)There's knowing what you need, and knowing HOW you want it delivered. Some learn more from an article than a PD session #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 I use @AdobeEdExchange Train the Trainer to help me plan good PD! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: Best part of online PD is the ability to connect w/ educators all over the world. W/out those connections, we create silos. #txeduchat

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I seek #montessori trainings online since they are hard to come by F2F without costing an arm and leg. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#txeduchat A4x At #EdCampFOMO I took a few #spectacle #snaps, sound-bites of Ts sharing.. here’s one https://t.co/TlVpEDAxaH #EdTech

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 Begin every school day with PD via #bfc530. #txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#txeduchat A5: I will click through what I see on twitter sometimes, but I am not as thorough as I could be.

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q5: Reflecting on our own practices allows us to drive growth. When you look online for PD, what resources do you use? #txeduchat #opened

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

If you would like a terrific template to use for Book Clubs, just DM me and I will send it your direction. #txeduchat

queendeaner Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Liking this idea for our first semester book clubs!

watertankmath Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: when I look for PD there are so many websites worthy so I use RSS Feeds to b more efficient looking at all their articles. #txeduchat

eileen_depka Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Free resourses at https://t.co/eudBknftm1 #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#txeduchat A5 I am blessed to work for @LamarCISD The resources they have for teacher training is tremendous. Be a part of it. Share.

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 Without doubt, Twitter has been a PD game changer for me. #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I would also add confer before observation and debrief afterwards for authentic learning! #txeduchat

In reply to @stephensonmused

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: Professional journals like @VoicesNCTE and @ncte as well as National Writing Project resources #txeduchat

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Yes! Let Ts observe others that are masters at the skill they're trying to develop. The best PD is already within school walls. #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I think Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) part of T-TESS, can help administrators focus their PD efforts on what tchrs need!! #txeduchat

elena_SF_CA Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Sorry #txeduchat, I'm busy prepping for Outdoor Ed week with my 5th graders, but on the topic of excellent PD, I'm so excited to see this:

SMCOETweet Apr 6 @ 2:04 PM EDT

Teachers! Want to learn more about #NGSS and #PBL? Apply for our Environmental Learning Institute June 21-23: https://t.co/khKr6f9ZcZ

Owl_b_TorresEdu Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: Fave resources r @edutopia articles, @edwebnet webinars, Twitter hashtags/chats...all very easily searchable by topic #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Yes! Credible sources! #txeduchat

In reply to @utalaniz, @shelbiewitte, @aasl, @ALALibrary

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: PD needs - how to lead & support innovation in schls, cutting edge tech training, virtual coaching, social/emotional support #txeduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: my fav is twitter and using the hashtag lol. Also like going to my district's prof. learning website to see what they post. #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5. Twitter has been all of this and MORE for so many educators! #TxEduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5) more and more I am realizing that when I write about something I learn more about it. Big proponent of blogging #txeduchat

DolezsarGlarvin Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

30 min til #CaringClassroom Chat! Tonight's topic: Differentiation #1stchat #apchat #ecet2 #mnlead #wischat #iaedchat #nctechat #txeduchat

ValentinaESL Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

The BEST PD is observing other teachers. We learn so much from each other #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#txeduchat Great middle school @STAARtest review video to share with your kids. https://t.co/6Ym6hkVZYE

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Twitter tips for #txeduchat Also, be sure to follow others in the chat to expand your PLN!

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Love this website; Cool stuff from Jo Boaler: https://t.co/Y1pjJcCBIg #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I am also learning tons in my online Master's program through Lamar U! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Twitter chats have changed my PD philosophy to a You-Driven one! You are all doing it right now! #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5) The Marshall Memo (education article reviews) and The Main Idea (education book reviews) are two favorite resources. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#txeduchat A5a I like youtube, a lot of stuff’s there. It takes time to filter the noise. I’m actually working on something online atm..

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Awesome! :) #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Twitter chats have changed my PD philosophy to a You-Driven one! You are all doing it right now! #txeduchat

TSUtorres8 Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Still learning! That's why I like being involved in these chats. #txeduchat #opened #clinicalteacher

In reply to @shelbiewitte

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

YouTube is my favorite source for #DIYPD ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

In reply to @urbie

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5 When looking online for PD I always check the #educhatcalendar and read blogs @techninjatodd is my inspiration #txeduchat #kidsdeserveit

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

And twitter can be a great resource outside of chats; can be a great place to ask ?? and get responses #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Twitter chats have changed my PD philosophy to a You-Driven one! You are all doing it right now! #txeduchat

UrbanEdChat Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Coming to Houston, TX #fuelgreatminds #satchat #UrbanEdChat #5thchat #txeduchat #ntchat https://t.co/kzGUxVgYFn

FuelGreatMinds Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Coming to Houston, TX #fuelgreatminds #satchat #UrbanEdChat #5thchat #txeduchat #ntchat https://t.co/xciRrHBdgy

theignitEDteach Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Coming to Houston, TX #fuelgreatminds #satchat #UrbanEdChat #5thchat #txeduchat #ntchat https://t.co/PE6qXrorgI

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Sometimes when I watch a Twitter chat fly by w/ responses I wonder - frequent use of Twitter has/has not dramatically changed us #Txeduchat

TSUtorres8 Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A5: still learning! That's why I enjoy these chats, I learn so much! #txeduchat #clinicalteacher

In reply to @shelbiewitte

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#txeduchat A5c Do you follow @EdTechMason? I learned at #EdCampFOMO he’s writing a PD book, tons o’ stuff online https://t.co/jkCPNwb7xs

Mer_Townsend Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A5 My favorite PD is Twitter and following some of the most innovative teachers and instructional coaches. #txeduchat

elena_SF_CA Apr 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT

They are looking for teams of 3-4 to apply. I don't think you have to be in CA, so if you're interested, pls reply! #txeduchat

In reply to @elena_SF_CA

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Yes and he hosts #coffeeedu in DFW area! @EdTechMason ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

In reply to @urbie, @EdTechMason, @EdTechMason

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: Searching calendars for Edu-chats such as #educhatcalendar is a great resource #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

He is great! #txeduchat

In reply to @urbie, @EdTechMason

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Great Technology PD in Mansfield TX and open to anyone! #txeduchat

MrsCrossESE Apr 25 @ 8:44 AM EDT

I'm excited to be speaking at TechKNOWvation Conference https://t.co/UC3w30Qngy @MISDEdTech #techKNOW17

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: Online PD: Twitter, Udemy, youcubed, NCTM, GeoGebra, Carnegie Learning Webinars, ASCD, Mindsetkit, #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I’m going to be in Irving off & on the next two or three months. Maybe I can catch a DFW #coffeeedu #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat, @EdTechMason

EdTechMason Apr 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! #txeduchat

In reply to @Isham_Literacy, @urbie

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I learn so much from other educator's blogs! #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5) As a one on one leadership coach and convener of Learning communities, I'd say it's gr8 to have a coach - I've had great ones #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q6: 1 but no more than 2 You-Driven goals allow you to focus deeply on a topic. What PD resources exist for your goal? #txeduchat #opened

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Huh? Say what? Please share what this resource could provide? #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: Searching calendars for Edu-chats such as #educhatcalendar is a great resource #txeduchat

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#txeduchat So true!

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I learn so much from other educator's blogs! #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Digital Learning and Leading! Ba da ba ba ba- I'm loving it! 😉 #txeduchat

In reply to @ValentinaESL

msfallahay Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Signing off now, #txeduchat - thanks for a thought-provoking discussion!

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Some of my fav online PD: https://t.co/P4CBhFa9Bn https://t.co/aqVbsjWlTr https://t.co/GFMJuRmiqC #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Thanks @shelbiewitte for facilitating the #txeduchat convo tonight!

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A6: I want to do more PD in Makespaces so one resource I'll look to will me our librarian partners and organizations #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#txeduchat A6 What was that word again???

mcnairan3 Apr 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A6: I love hashtags like #geniushour and #makered that let me focus on my passions and interests in EDU. #txeduchat

karterbury Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I love the Marshall Memo too!! #txeduchat

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5) The Marshall Memo (education article reviews) and The Main Idea (education book reviews) are two favorite resources. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

a6: Intensive PD is 40 hours or more spent focusing on one topic during a school year #txeduchat

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#txeduchat I would like to add that working at summer camps you get to influence counselors who will be trs. You increase your leadership.

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q6: The greatest PD resource I have are my like-minded colleagues striving to make a difference. We learn best from each other. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#txeduchat A6u Seriousless. Serious PD takes a long time & involves lots of sitting [butts get most of the exercise rather than brains]..

mitchcenter Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#txeduchat folks - if anyone wants to introduce me to Supts and Assistant Supts to discuss leadership coaching, I'd be grateful. Thnx!!

elena_SF_CA Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I'll invite a teacher or two from my school district, but if environmental ed is ur "thing" let me know! #txeduchat

In reply to @elena_SF_CA

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Be sure to follow @shelbiewitte (host) and @PeggySemingson (moderator) on Twitter! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A6: #hashtags help you find what you need online for Self-Driven PD #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#txeduchat A6p Ever time I learn alongside teachers & at #DevLearn through the eLearning Guild it’s fun, engaging.. seriousless

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A6: Oh, and LinkedIn is awesome as well. Great stuff there. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#txeduchat A6x So short answer: seriousless people to learn alongside with who aren’t afraid to share [wins & misses]

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Amen. We don't need a sign in sheet or a PowerPoint to have great PD. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q6: The greatest PD resource I have are my like-minded colleagues striving to make a difference. We learn best from each other. #txeduchat

casehighprinc Apr 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Enjoyed stopping by #txeduchat tonight. I look forward to @isteconnects in San Antonio.

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A6: my dist. has some awesome specialist he provide PD also we have access to https://t.co/VtWGy5D5FN and https://t.co/dE9PZYSsjL #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes! The power of hashtags and social media! #txeduchat ~Peggy S.

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A6: #hashtags help you find what you need online for Self-Driven PD #txeduchat

EdTechMason Apr 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#txeduchat

In reply to @urbie, @txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT

You are SO right! #txeduchat

In reply to @MrsCrossESE

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Check out #coffeeedu in #DFW or other areas! Thanks, @EdTechMason! #txeduchat

EdTechMason Apr 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#txeduchat
In reply to @urbie, @txeduchat

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Check out #coffeeedu in #DFW or other areas! Thanks, @EdTechMason! #txeduchat

EdTechMason Apr 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#txeduchat
In reply to @urbie, @txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Hope you will consider following #BookCampPD and check out what other educators are posting about what they are reading. #txeduchat

In reply to @mcnairan3

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6 I also have an absolutely amazing team @DigitalFBISD that I learn a lot from everyday! #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT

So true! #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q6: The greatest PD resource I have are my like-minded colleagues striving to make a difference. We learn best from each other. #txeduchat

rwootenits Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@MISDEdTech Do you know @NatalieDriver01 ? #txeduchat

In reply to @MrsCrossESE, @MISDEdTech, @NatalieDriver01

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q7: What are some ways you can share your You-Driven PD plan with other teachers? #txeduchat #opened

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

FedEx Day? #txeduchat

In reply to @casehighprinc, @DanielPink

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Lynda is the best! I love it. #txeduchat

In reply to @geovagarcia3

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 I have learned so much on twitter chats. It's instant PD 24/7 and it's catalogued. So much knowledge. #txeduchat

MrsCrossESE Apr 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Thanks! Sometimes I think we try too hard when the simple answer is right in front of us.. each other. Teachers are rockstars! #txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A7 #booksnaps #bookcampPD #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q7: What are some ways you can share your You-Driven PD plan with other teachers? #txeduchat #opened

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Getting so many ideas from the chat! Writing them down old school style with pen/paper! #txeduchat

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A7: Awesome librarian networks available, incl FB groups, through ISTE, through ALA, but 1st need to volunteer in our own schools #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Thank YOU very much for mentioning #BookCampPD - looking forward to reading what educators are posting. #Txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A7 #booksnaps #bookcampPD #txeduchat
- shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
  
  Q7: What are some ways you can share your You-Driven PD plan with other teachers? #txeduchat #opened

Toups_J Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#txeduchat A7 develop your own webpage. Share your resources. https://t.co/YRgWdnDaPN

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

.Sometimes we think we are without, but we really need to look within...#txeduchat

In reply to @MrsCrossESE

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#txeduchat A7a Don’t laugh too hard.. when I get an idea for a learning experience, i #designthinking it & prototype https://t.co/Dt5MxqTVMd

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6 I'm a new principal, I'd like to change school culture, so I look to others in the field and would benefit from a mentor. #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#txeduchat A7x lots of flotsam & debris, ideas that didn’t work so well & others that rocked on my youtube channel

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: Many times Ts are capable of sharing valuable resources in own backyard, but are reluctant to step forward (or aren't asked) #txeduchat

Isomtech8 Apr 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: share through Twitter. Set up Google Classroom to share ideas with others. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Libraries and librarians make the best partners! @utalibraries ~Peggy S. #txeduchat

In reply to @shelbiewitte, @utalibraries

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

The fact that you are willing to ask and receptive to ideas is perhaps the most important step. Good luck to you! #txeduchat

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6 I'm a new principal, I'd like to change school culture, so I look to others in the field and would benefit from a mentor. #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A3 The lack of movement and one or two talking for a long time is difficult. Topics not varied enough. #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Begin doing this each day and watch the school culture shift :-) #TxEduchat

In reply to @ChristinaAronen

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@christycate shares some cool stuff on LinkedIn daily #txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee, @christycate

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: Final Q of the night: How can you advocate the benefits of You-Driven PD with your administrators? #txeduchat #opened

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q7: When's the next Twitter chat? Seriously, this format here allows for sharing...'cause it's caring. :-) #txeduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: consider sharing them during your PLC times, setting up a twitter chat for your school, or use google classroom to share #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7 twitter chats again! Also using social media and email to show case what's working and what others are going in the classes. #txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#txeduchat is every Sunday night @ 8 pm, CT!

In reply to @nnekamcgee

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Had the opportunity to share my love of Twitter in an after school PD session. Hope to inspire others...#txeduchat

In reply to @shighley

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Reposting last question of the chat! #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: Final Q of the night: How can you advocate the benefits of You-Driven PD with your administrators? #txeduchat #opened

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#txeduchat A8 It’s on my development plan.. also, tho it doesn’t fit in with my job description [sadly] I share results widely

PeggySemingson Apr 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A8: DIY PD can work in conjunction with T-TESS (TX). See an example here: https://t.co/8xxTUczUKk #txeduchat @DrHarrisonMcCoy

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A8 Show and do what you've learned, share what you've done, & invite admin to log in. Lucky to have lots admin knowledge on here. #txeduchat

Isham_Literacy Apr 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A8 Model and share every chance you get! Bring a friend along for the journey. #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q8: Final Q of the night: How can you advocate the benefits of You-Driven PD with your administrators? #txeduchat #opened

Isomtech8 Apr 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A8: show how Twitter and other pd can be beneficial. Don't just tell about it. #txeduchat

ChristinaAronen Apr 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A8 As a principal I support PD my staff is interested in. My advice is to write out what and why you want the PD. Info is helpful #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A8: Start with a conversation. Back it up with evidence. Invite them to a TW chat. #txeduchat

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A8. Share document with admin - clearly describes the benefits #txeduchat

geovagarcia3 Apr 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A8: inviting them to my class to witness it. They'll see how the PD has positively impacted my teaching and student learning. #txeduchat

elena_SF_CA Apr 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Invite them to go with you! #txeduchat 🤷‍♀️

In reply to @txeduchat

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Love this! I will share with my preservice teachers! #txeduchat @KathrynPole @bbrownphd

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A8. Share document with admin - clearly describes the benefits #txeduchat

perfinker Apr 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Wow. #txeduchat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A8. Let admin know it is a journey not something to quickly check off a to do list. #txeduchat

shighley Apr 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A8: Survey staff to see what PD might be needed; share results. What commonalities are there? Differences?How can they be met? #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes! So many benefits of using twitter in the classroom and as PD! #txeduchat #technology

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A8. Share document with admin - clearly describes the benefits #txeduchat

shelbiewitte Apr 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT

THANK YOU for participating tonight! The future of education is bright with all of you in it #txeduchat

DolezsarGlarvin Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

5 min til the #CaringClassroom Chat! Talking about Differentiation #1stchat #apchat #ecet2 #mnlead #wischat #iaedchat #nctechat #txeduchat

urbie Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Want to live longer? https://t.co/yGRrKThaGO #txeduchat #guildchat #devlearn #atd2017 #EdCamp

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8. When planning a PD be sure to make the evaluation component VERY focused to learn how to extend the learning forward #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

There's always support on twitter. From twitter chats to uplifting and encouraging support daily, you plug in somewhere. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

This was a lovely session. Really enjoyed it. #txeduchat

In reply to @shelbiewitte

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Yes!!! #txeduchat

Hahne_KingEle Apr 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT

There's always support on twitter. From twitter chats to uplifting and encouraging support daily, you plug in somewhere. #txeduchat

nnekamcgee Apr 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT

This should be a great one! We're looking for teachers for our new STEAM Magnet School @BeevilleISD. #txeduchat

In reply to @txeduchat, @shelbiewitte, @BeevilleISD

txeduchat - Moderator Apr 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for your great ideas shared with us! :) #txeduchat

In reply to @nnekamcgee, @shelbiewitte

mjjohnson1216 Apr 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Learning from others in #TxEduChat is marvelous! Know that you are appreciated. Have a terrific week.

imaginEDnow Apr 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Wed May 3 is #imaginEDchat Can you join us @megsd36? @PencilsAndFibre? @ChristineYH? @CraigMah? #bcedchat #txeduchat #whatisschool #edchat