#ISEDchat Archive
Independent School EdChat.
Thursday December 8, 2016
9:00 PM EST
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#isedchat
! Tonight we are talking "Best of 2016." Please introduce yourself, where you are from, and your role at your school.
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:01 PM EST
Mark Crotty, head of St. John's Episcopal in Dallas.
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:01 PM EST
Hi Mark! Thanks for chatting tonight!
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In reply to @crottymark
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hey there! I've been mia for a while, so nice to be back.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:02 PM EST
Cathy Koos from
#HTEA
in Melbourne, FL
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:02 PM EST
It's a busy time of the year!
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In reply to @crottymark
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:03 PM EST
Alex -
#techdir
in NJ - stopping by for a bit tonight
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:03 PM EST
Yes, but my absence has mainly been because of my torn Achilles. Loads to do in evening when I have to go to appts.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hi Cathy! Hope all is well!
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In reply to @ckoos1
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:04 PM EST
Sorry to hear that. Are you feeling better?
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In reply to @crottymark
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hi Alex, Thanks for chatting tonight!
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In reply to @ajpodchaski
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
Nathan, IS might be in my future
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
Yes, just began driving again, and today was told I could remove the boot! Still ways to go, but progress!
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Q1 coming up!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Sorry to hear that!
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In reply to @crottymark
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Rob from Dallas where we are finally getting some cold weather!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Glad you're here!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Nathan Smith. I am a SO pre-service teacher from Grove City College
#gccedu
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1... Share you best PD of 2016!
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ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
glad to be able to stop by - trying to see if I can clear schedule to help out more
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In reply to @lcarroll94
ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
I know what you mean. This evening in Florida is a little cool. It is Welcome!
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In reply to @skeeTX
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
I bought a snowblower to avoid that this year!
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In reply to @skeeTX
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
I'm an Allegheny alum. We played Grove City!
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC
ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
Where is Grove City?
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1 Not a single thing, but all I learned as we did our marketing work.
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ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: Tie between the
@theatlis
conference and the local edcamp I helped run - both were great learning experiences
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In reply to @theatlis
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: I just completed a 20 hour pilot program for T leadership training
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1. My Best PD was connecting with other LS Directors at our quarterly luncheons. Love learning from each other.
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
Sounds great. Can you share more about it?
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In reply to @skeeTX
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Big take aways?
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In reply to @ajpodchaski, @theatlis
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1 using 3D printing in the content areas
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In reply to @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Still suffering from and enraged by the election and everything Tump here
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Hey
#isedchat
Lisa here, just home and tuning in!
ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Awesome! I went to Penn State. I thought I'd heard of it.
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NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
Grove City is located in Western PA about an hour from Pittsburgh
In reply to @ckoos1
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
I'm from chilly Pittsburgh, PA where I am HoS
@HFAPgh
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In reply to @HFAPgh
NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: Taught my first ever full class at an elementary school. Amazing and affirming experience.
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nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
hey my friend
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1 Best PD was always school based and faculty led
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
hello - we are close! great college.
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC, @ckoos1
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
Hi Lisa! We just got started with sharing our best PD of 2016!
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
New program designed to assist T's in leadership as they consider ascending into admin positions
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In reply to @lcarroll94
EduGladiators
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
#EduGladiators
tackles the fierce convo of leading & growing in multi-gen schools!
#arkedchat
#atplc
#ChristianEducators
#INeLearn
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
hey! Guess what we got a 200k grant for our FabLab!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
ConsultJodi
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
Pennsylvania.
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In reply to @ckoos1, @NathanSmithGCC
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
That is great, Nathan! Congratulations! What was the subject area? what grade?
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
That first time can hook you! I planned to do all this a couple of year. Now, 34 later...
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
Biggest thing was realizing that there are more schools like mine and there are more like me
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:)
In reply to @lcarroll94, @theatlis
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
Best PD I attended all year was
#DeeperLearning
Summit in March and
@SchoolsThatCan
Forum in June. We have amazing in-house PD
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In reply to @SchoolsThatCan
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
Great to see many familiar faces tonight!!!
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mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
John Miller, CAO st
@chascollegiate
, a
#pbl
school just outside Charleston, SC
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In reply to @chascollegiate
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
wow. That is awesome
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
Hi John! Welcome! thanks for joining us tonight.
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In reply to @mexusmx, @chascollegiate
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
and some great sessions on leadership from a tech perspective
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In reply to @lcarroll94, @theatlis
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
We run CPL vs PD at our school - "collaborative professional learning"
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
Welcome to
#isedchat
! Thanks for joining.
In reply to @mexusmx
NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
It was a second grade class and my subject was rounding to the nearest ten.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
I love that!
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
Always feels so great when it goes well.
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In reply to @NathanSmithGCC
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q2 coming up!
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
Other great "PD" was run by the
#RemakeLearning
network in Pittsburgh. They hold awesome meet-ups and of course
#EdCampPGH
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ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
That's awesome!
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In reply to @Learn21Tech, @nathan_stevens
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
@JosieHolford
This morning
@skeeTX
and I were talking about missing you in these chats, and here you are!
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In reply to @JosieHolford, @skeeTX
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
thanks we are excited. will also be open to other youth outside of our school.
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In reply to @ajpodchaski, @nathan_stevens
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
Hey! Cheers
@crottymark
@skeeTX
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In reply to @crottymark, @skeeTX
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
Q2... Best book of 2016 (either professional or personal).
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nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2 the one that
@Learn21Tech
should be writing
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In reply to @lcarroll94, @Learn21Tech
NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Teach like a Pirate by
@burgessdave
amazing inspiration for educators
#gccedu
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In reply to @burgessdave
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Does a magazine subscription to
https://t.co/McZd4KtymN
count? Used it to build a few school projects this year
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: For me the best book I read was
#ForWhiteFolks
by
@chrisemdin
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In reply to @chrisemdin
mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Definitely "Between the World and Me" by
@tanehisicoates
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In reply to @tanehisicoates
ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Creative Schools by
@SirKenRobinson
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In reply to @SirKenRobinson
ConsultJodi
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
Best Book: The One Thing. it's a great business book.
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
a2 Gosh, so many great ones...usually love whatever I'm reading.
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
On a personal side - found old copy of Pablo Neruda poems that warmed the soul.
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nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2 play like a pirate by
@jedikermit
is a must read
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In reply to @lcarroll94, @jedikermit
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: I read The BFG with my daughter - that was fun too!
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2. My best book of 2016 was "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson... then heard him speak at NAIS. Just amazing.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
Yes! Love this book!
#tlap
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NathanSmithGCC
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Teach like a Pirate by
@burgessdave
amazing inspiration for educators
#gccedu
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In reply to @burgessdave
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
I am seriously thinking about it actually....
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:)
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2
@lcarroll94
My reading really took a hit during this elections season. But I did enjoy The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
I read the BFG this summer, as well! Loved it. It was the Global Read Aloud book for Gr 2 - 6.
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#GRA16
In reply to @ajpodchaski
LAMillerJr
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
@mwesch
ran a transformative session for us. Highly recommend
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In reply to @mwesch
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
a2 If I had to pick one,maybe "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson.
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mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: Honorable mention for "Smartest kids in the World" by
@amandaripley
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In reply to @amandaripley
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
I know what you mean about the election... Loved your most recent blog post.
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In reply to @JosieHolford
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
maybe we should write one together
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In reply to @Learn21Tech, @lcarroll94
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
we had a lot of fun with it. Read it while on summer vacation - missed the movie though.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2 Went back to reading old faves and discovering long out of print gems Like "Life in a Railway Factory" by Alfred Williams 1915
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
Mine, too! Loved that book. Its message will become even more relevant in the days to come.
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In reply to @crottymark
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
I'd buy that!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @Learn21Tech, @lcarroll94
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
Reading Purple Hibuscus by Chimamand Ngozi Adichie with me Ss right now - girls book club
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In reply to @ValeriaBrownEdu
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 Actually, favorite is draft of book my wife is writing. Pretty stunning.
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
I would be down!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 The old faves meant a deal of WW1 era poetry
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Right now Edward Thomas
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
check your DMs
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
My daughter trying to get internship with his group.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
I am sure that would be a life-changing experience. Good luck to her.
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In reply to @crottymark
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
That could be both bad and good.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
Thank you.
@lcarroll94
That means a lot. Much appreciated
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In reply to @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
I know. :(
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In reply to @crottymark
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 That's a great one
@crottymark
"Just Mercy" should be required reading
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In reply to @crottymark
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:26 PM EST
Q3 coming up!
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:26 PM EST
Yes, along with Coates' "Between the World and Me"
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In reply to @JosieHolford
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q3. Share your best tool (tech or non-tech) of 2016.
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Saw he just spoke again at
#NAISPoCC
. Sounds like it was basically what we heard in San Francisco.
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In reply to @crottymark
nathan_stevens
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 paper
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In reply to @lcarroll94
mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Very powerful read! Too much truth for some!
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:26 PM EST
Yes, along with Coates' "Between the World and Me"
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In reply to @JosieHolford
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
Am currently not enamoured of Coates
@crottymark
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Too Sanderisti
In reply to @crottymark
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3 all of my different sized moleskin notebooks. I use them to capture everything!
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3: Probably my hot spot because I am always on the go and my iPhone/iWatch
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
Too much posturing for me.
@mexusmx
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In reply to @mexusmx
ConsultJodi
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
The start-up I am launching.
https://t.co/50XCZaenaA
.
@SideJobs4Tchers
(Follow me!)
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In reply to @lcarroll94, @SideJobs4Tchers
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
I can see that. But he really forces on to think, whether we agree or not.
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In reply to @JosieHolford
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3. I still feel GAFE is on my best of 2016 list.
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
Yes. My wife and daughter also heard him here in Dallas. Same speech. But I could hear it many times!
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In reply to @JosieHolford
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
Ah
@crottymark
I have gone over to Leuchterm notebooks because of the better quality paper. Doesn't bleed as much!
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In reply to @crottymark
mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
Maybe but I think he goes deep into the black experience in ways most can't appreciate.
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
Too much posturing for me.
@mexusmx
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In reply to @mexusmx
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
I'll give those a try!
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In reply to @JosieHolford
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
Know what you mean but right now
@crottymark
have way too much to think about and stuff like his is a distraction
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In reply to @crottymark
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: Classkick app is great for real time viewing/editing Ss work and used Zoom for group meeting for 1st time and liked it.
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gen_learn
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
+1 for Moleskine.
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In reply to @crottymark
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
Has anyone read "The Other Wes Moore"? Pretty powerful book as well.
#Isedchat
https://t.co/2zTyIohhfT
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3: There are too many - got
@DremelEdu
3D printer - Dash & Dot, and
@littleBits
for our makerspace
#isedchat
lots of fun
In reply to @DremelEdu, @littleBits
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3: still love Twitter for chats like this and connecting to so many people
#isedchat
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
Maybe I have to be counted as one who can't appreciate it.
@mexusmx
Loved Charles Blow's "Fire" though
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In reply to @mexusmx
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
do you have a link?
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In reply to @JosieHolford, @crottymark
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
I really like Leuchterm
@crottymark
step up in quality and just as good looking!
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In reply to @crottymark
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
Do all Ts embrace maker space where you are?
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In reply to @ajpodchaski
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
we have a mix - some love the new focus, and others are getting used to the idea of new things
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In reply to @skeeTX
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
Never seen them. What stores sell? Or strictly on-line?
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In reply to @JosieHolford
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
Easy to find with a simple search
@ajpodchaski
@crottymark
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In reply to @ajpodchaski, @crottymark
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
Available in some stores.
@crottymark
But easy online
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In reply to @crottymark
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3- my fav non-tech tool of 2016 is large sticky pad. Great for meetings, collaboration.
#Isedchat
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
A3
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Another good tool was five sided post-its. They are expensive though which is a big drag
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
Love stickies of all sizes, especially combined with my giant whiteboard.
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In reply to @lcarroll94
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
love butcher paper too!!! Use it and post its of all sizes frequently!
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In reply to @lcarroll94
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
My favorite non-tech tool is the candy dish in my office.
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
In fact - great business opp for someone enterprising - multi sided post-its for making note connections
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:39 PM EST
Yes! Post it notes are definitely a must have for me.
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In reply to @skeeTX
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:39 PM EST
does it make people visit?
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
gen_learn
Dec 8 @ 9:39 PM EST
A3:
https://t.co/CNErus2ylW
Use it in my 8th grade makerspace class every week.
#isedchat
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
would love to see more rooms using Post-It white board material of all sizes to create more usable spaces
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In reply to @lcarroll94
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
not Ts but Ss - first time not teaching at least 1 class in many years so love when Ss come in and talk!
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In reply to @lcarroll94
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
a3 My favorite--but also most frustrating--tool probably is my mind. Love when I can just think and imagine.
#isedchat
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
Don't fill it with sugar free gummy bears!
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3: almost forgot the Apple TV added to classroom to make mirroring even easier
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:41 PM EST
next Q coming up...
#Isedchat
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:41 PM EST
this week it was mini-snickers and milkyway - lased about 2 days.. lol
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In reply to @JosieHolford
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:41 PM EST
dog walking is my time to do that!
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In reply to @crottymark
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q4. Most meaningful project/student experience of 2016.
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 Our 8th gr pbl on the election process and the 3rd grade pbl on Ellis Island.
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: so, so many of them.. probably hearing Ss say our school is like a family during recruiting video-shoot.
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skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4: Ss started year by creating hip hop videos rapping about our school's academic philosophy. Kids were awesome! Inspiring
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
Also anything done in
@HFA_IDL
class and many other awesome Ts at our school
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In reply to @HFA_IDL
crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
I will get one and dedicate my musings in it to you!
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In reply to @JosieHolford
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
.
@educateyinz
poseted a great video that makes me proud of our school also:
https://t.co/VUIiV07wzY
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In reply to @educateyinz
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4 Love the Global Read Aloud experience for our students. Connecting with other schools, great books!
#GRA16
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mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4: just heard my Seniors pitch their capstone project ideas to panel of Ts. Very proud of their passion
#pbl
#plearn
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:45 PM EST
here's why not to fill it with Haribo sugar free gummy bears
https://t.co/0Sqy1zfGGQ
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In reply to @Learn21Tech
ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:46 PM EST
A4: Watching my daughter teach volunteers and teachers how to solder at World Maker Faire - and them being shocked by her skill
#isedchat
skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A4: watching our Ss contribute to our community during their capstone Service Learning
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ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A4: Also getting the opportunity to teach a few classes here & there - actually connecting with students is fun!
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
4 of our students selected for awesome youth change agents program.
#equity
#socialjustice
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
Last Q coming up!
#Isedchat
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
Crikey!
@crottymark
Share your love of keeping notebooks to record/ explore/ muse/ think/jot/ sketch/ dream/rant
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skeeTX
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
A4: being a P myself and watching my sons grow up too quickly!
#isedchat
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
Ss at dedication of the outdoor classroom space they designed/helped build at local non-profit w their Ts
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:49 PM EST
Last brag I am thankful for.. our Ts!
#isedchat
cc:
@VigilanteWords
@poescorner
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lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:49 PM EST
Q5. What trend or "movement" in 2016 will leave a lasting impact on learning?
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crottymark
Dec 8 @ 9:50 PM EST
No, but you can google Ellis Island PBL.
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ajpodchaski
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
A5: I think project based learning will continue to drive our schools and curriculum
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
A5: Although I have been doing maker/design for many years.. glad to see its spreading and sticking.
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q5
@lcarroll94
Hate to say it but the Trumpian neoFascist "trend" is uppermost in my mind. And it's clearly one we must confront
#isedchat
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mexusmx
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5:
#pbl
and
#deeperlearning
are the future of education.
#relevance
and
#rigor
needed for the 21st Century
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:53 PM EST
praying this "trend" is stopped
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5
@lcarroll94
Making is clearly one that's here to stay.
#isedchat
I hope it becomes just a part of the basics of what we do.
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ConsultJodi
Dec 8 @ 9:54 PM EST
I think
#microschools
have made impact in 16, and will grow.
#isedchat
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:54 PM EST
I think you are right.
#isedchat
In reply to @ConsultJodi, @JosieHolford, @lcarroll94
JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:55 PM EST
We can pray
@Learn21Tech
@lcarroll94
But I think we are also going to be active.
#isedchat
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JosieHolford
Dec 8 @ 9:55 PM EST
Yes I think you are right
@ConsultJodi
@lcarroll94
Affordable independent alternatives
#isedchat
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Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:56 PM EST
100% agree
#isedchat
In reply to @JosieHolford, @lcarroll94
lcarroll94
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thanks for chatting everyone! Hard to believe 2016 is just about in the books!
#isedchat
Learn21Tech
Dec 8 @ 9:59 PM EST
thanks for leading! night to all.
#isedchat
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