#ditchbook Archive

#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.

Thursday May 24, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #Ditchbook Chat! I'm your mod @herrplatt. Tell us your name, role, and where you're ditching from.
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat, @nankr1120 ! You and the #masterychat gang crushed it! Head over to #DitchBook now!
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    This is David, teacher and tech mentor from @covinavalleyusd in Covina, CA. Happy to be modding tonight! #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Hey Laura! #ditchbook
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @nankr1120
  • ms_shmiller May 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Shannon Miller, English and history teacher (grades 6-12), ditching from Republic, MI. #DitchBook
  • MrsEngler1 May 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hello! Teresa Engler tech coach from PA #ditchbook
  • LindaEdwardsi May 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hello #ditchbook Linda Edwards Toronto šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦
  • SteinbrinkLaura May 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    On the road. May be in and out. #Ditchbook
    In reply to @herrplatt, @nankr1120
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Remember the format for Q1...A1, Q2...A2, Q3...A3 when you respond. #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hi Shannon! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @ms_shmiller
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Q1: Summer Time! Summer PD! PD need not be Face-to-Face to be effective. How are you DITCHing traditional PD and doing something unorthodox, untraditional or just plain DIFFERENT? #DitchBook
  • MrHaney17 May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Derek Haney from Prosper ISD in Texas. I consider myself a Champion of student learning. #DitchBook
  • msyoung114 May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi #DitchBook ! Heather, Kinder teacher, Seattle
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi #DitchBook ! Jen here, a MS sci., Teen leadership teacher and moonlighting #EdTech coach ditching from MO.
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Teresa! #DitchBook
    In reply to @MrsEngler1
  • TechTeachTravel May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hey all. Chris, WA. ed tech instructional coach, co-founder #ProjectBasedAwesome jumping in until my partner shows up to record this weekā€™s podcast episode. How yā€™all doinā€™ tonight? #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Linda! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • ImposterTeacher May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Matthew Barbercheck Shop, Spanish, CAD 6-12, Republic, MI #ditchbook
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hollie Sisk Instructional Services Coordinator for the College of Ed at Georgia Southern University in Savannah. #Ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hey #Ditchbook friends... John from STL MO 3rd grade T just finished last day with kids today
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Jen! #ditchbook
    In reply to @JWalterTeach
  • MrPStrunk May 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Phil from Northern Virginia signing in for a bit! I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat. #ditchbook
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Well, Helloooo Everybody! This is Sean, 6th...er..now 7th grade Math teacher checking the chat from my home already enjoying my summer break! #11weeks #ohyeah #DitchBook
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hey there #DitchBook Sarah from San Jose checking in while waiting for thr Warriors to start!
  • msyoung114 May 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    A1: I still have about a month until summer, but I will be doing book studies on Voxer and using Twitter! (Not terribly different but...it's how I've found I learn best!) #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi Chris! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @TechTeachTravel
  • moler3031 May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A1: Adam from Cincy checking in late.....my PD this summer will be an online book study, Twitter chats, and I have some books lined up in my amazon cart ready to go. #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi Matthew! Glad youā€™re here #DitchBook
    In reply to @ImposterTeacher
  • ImposterTeacher May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A1 Totally embracing and loving Twitter chats, and friendships made through Instagram. #ditchbook
  • angelasbien May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A1: Podcasts! My current obsession. #Ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    A1: No workshops for me this year. Mostly b/c of new baby coming by June 1st... so PD this year is all Twitter and book based #Ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hey #ditchbook! Evan Mosier, Technology Integrationist Lead Teacher from Davenport, Iowa joining you this evening!
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hi John! Glad you can join in #ditchbook
    In reply to @hartel30
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    #DitchBook A1: I've been trying listening to podcasts as I drive or do chores to get PD. I'm just starting this...anyone have some good suggestions?
  • TechTeachTravel May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1: itā€™s not for summer, but Iā€™m developing a district PD plan based around gamification. Points, levels, all that good stuff. Tech and Pedagogy ties together. Some face to face. Some video based. Gonna try to ā€œflipā€ it as much as I can. šŸ¤ž#ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Oh yes... and podcasts podcasts podcasts! How could I have left those off my answer #Ditchbook
    In reply to @angelasbien
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Congratulations!! A new #Ditchbook member is a great thing!
    In reply to @hartel30
  • MrPStrunk May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1: Looking to start communicating with educators around the globe in different ways. Who knows, voxer may be the next step! Love looking for custom-tailored PD through Twitter so looking for more ways! Sad part is that my master's program is not 100% like that. #ditchbook
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hey #DitchBook ELA and tech checking in from San Jose while waiting for the Warriors to start back up
  • LindaEdwardsi May 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1 I'm doing Kasey Bell's Shake Up Learning course for her new book, I have several great books to read and I think I will sign up for the Ditch Course too. #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Podcasts: Tosas Talkin Tech and Check This Out! #podcastedu #Ditchbook
    In reply to @JWalterTeach
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: Participating in a blended learning course and providing a lot of PD myself F2F as well as online. However,I get most of my day to day #PD from my #PLN sharing, podcasts, and publications. #Ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    I already envision him surrounded by PD books during those early morning/late night feedings... he'll be a strong #ditchbook er in no time ;)
    In reply to @emosier3
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: going to just be doing some exploring of new apps and playing around to get better at the old ones! #DitchBook
  • ms_shmiller May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: To challenge the traditional PD route, Iā€™ve been honing my digital literacy skills with some online tutorials through KQED Teach that I can extend to students in the fall. I always seek out PD that is actionable and that I can practice with or without students. #DitchBook
    • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      Q1: Summer Time! Summer PD! PD need not be Face-to-Face to be effective. How are you DITCHing traditional PD and doing something unorthodox, untraditional or just plain DIFFERENT? #DitchBook
  • specialtechie May 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    I SO want to stay up for #DitchBook chat! PD is one of my favorite topics! Y'all make it a good one and I'll catch up tomorrow. šŸ˜€ @jmattmiller
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1 I cannot wait until July 11th this is when the #StrobelSummit begins! @HappyStrobelis taking a page from @jmattmiller himself and hosting a 6-session webinar PD series for FREE!!! Check it out and sign up here https://t.co/sEbtCB3Qvc #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Awesome to here. I recommend @edpuzzle #ditchbook
    In reply to @TechTeachTravel, @edpuzzle
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: I'm planning on participating in a few book studies. Plus, Twitter, Twitter, and more Twitter. I will also be attending #ISTE2018 and #FlipgridLive so I'm super pumped for both of those conferences! #ditchbook
  • angelasbien May 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Google Teacher Tribe is my weekly go to. The House of EdTech. #Ditchbook
    In reply to @JWalterTeach
  • CrabtreeEDU May 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Hey, Iā€™m Derrick. Joining late from TN. Itā€™s halftime, so Iā€™m jumping into some #Ditchbook chat!
    In reply to @herrplatt
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Q2: Summer can be time for exercise. Exercise during summer also means reading to flex those EDUMuscles. What does your summer reading list look like? #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Awesome. That sounds cool #ditchbook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Perfect! Glad to hear it! #ditchbook
    In reply to @hartel30
  • MrsEngler1 May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1 I'm planning on keepung up with Twitter chats, podcasts, and online courses #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Great to hear #ditchbook
    In reply to @ms_shmiller
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Like what? Share! #ditchbook
    In reply to @sarahjteacher
  • ImposterTeacher May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A2 I'm thinking of looking into some John Hattie for summer reading. #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Thatā€™s a great choice! #ditchbook
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Hi Sarah #ditchbook
    In reply to @sarahjteacher
  • Auen_Ed_Tech May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Patrick, running late from MN, tech intergrationist and science teacher #ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A2: I want to dive more into #KidsDeserveIt. I also have Shift This, Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth, and #BeTheWildCard waiting for me. I'm sure there will be some time to squeeze in some #ditchbook re-reading as well!
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    A2: I want to take a gander at Eduprotocols by @jcorippo and Explore Like a Pirate by @mrmatera! Super excited for both! #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Yeah! Phil, glad to see you here #ditchbook
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Iā€™ll be doing this too! Canā€™t wait to begin @ShakeUpLearning #Ditchbook
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi, @ShakeUpLearning
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    #DitchBook here's what got me started: a great group of MO #edtech coaches sharing out! :) https://t.co/I6g3uynJVW
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1: trying to start a TN state #physed Twitter chat for next school year. Called #tnpechat. #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Never enough podcasts #podcastedu #ditchbook
    In reply to @hartel30, @angelasbien
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1: Trying to read 25 books this summer. #DitchBook
  • MrHaney17 May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1 finishing up #shakeuplearning and have a lot of other book studies lined up. This summer I am trying out new tools by using them to shake up fun getaways with the family. #DitchBook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Make that three, y'all!!! #ShakeUpLearning #ditchbook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @LindaEdwardsi, @ShakeUpLearning
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Hi Evan! #ditchbook
    In reply to @emosier3
  • CrabtreeEDU May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    A1: Iā€™m diving into even more podcasts! So, Micah great content out there for teachers: @GTeacherTribe @HouseofEdTech @cultofpedagogy @PodcastPD & more #DitchBook
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    I want to get better at Bloxels and figure out the edu side of it. Also, I like the capabilities of Buncee but not sure how to beat implement it into my class well. #ditchbook
    In reply to @herrplatt
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A2: Shift This by @JoyKirr Innovators Mindset... a little #TLAP and if I can get my hands on it #Eduprotocols by @mhebern and @jcorippo #Ditchbook
  • jdeek May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
  • angelasbien May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A2: Our corporation does a summer reading book club and this summer it is Start. Right. Now. Teach and Lead for Excellence #Ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Hey David! Thanks for moderating #ditchbook this evening!
    In reply to @herrplatt
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    That is great personal development! #ditchbook enjoy the new little one!
    In reply to @hartel30
  • moler3031 May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A2: my summer reading list - #shiftthis, Launch Design athinking, and #path2serendipity #ditchbook
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A2: Lead with Culture @JayBilly2 Inquiry Mindset @trev_mackenzie Illuminate @Bethany_Petty and reread Shake Up Learning @ShakeUpLearning #Ditchbook
  • msyoung114 May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A2: My "to read" pile is so big. Let them Speak is next up, but also Stories from Webb, Be The One and Edu Protocol #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Thank you Evan for joining in! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @emosier3
  • CrabtreeEDU May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A2: Finishing @ShakeUpLearning book is top of the list. This is a summer PD must for teachers. I also am reading #StoriesFromWebb by @TechNinjaTodd & @TheHateUGive #DitchBook
  • Auen_Ed_Tech May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1: Online book study, a blended coding and CS in the classroom cohort creating a gamified Google sheets training for my staff based off @alicekeeler setup and hiking hasumavi falls in AZ #ditchbook
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A1 I cannot wait until July 11th this is when the #StrobelSummit begins! @HappyStrobel is taking a page from @jmattmiller himself and hosting a 6-session webinar PD series for FREE!!! Check it out and sign up here https://t.co/sEbtCB3Qvc #DitchBook
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #Ditchbook A2: Also seeking any good SEL or RJ books to read this summer...aaand go!
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A2: here is my summer reading list. #Ditchbook https://t.co/0XEX9vhdnw
  • DitchThatTxtbk May 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A FREE 4-video series on classroom tech use: šŸ“½ļø 1āƒ£ 3 key tips for class tech SUCCESS 2āƒ£ 5 ways to evaluate tech for learning 3āƒ£ Answering big questions abt class #edtech use 4āƒ£ Engaging, tech-infused learning šŸ‘‰ Start here: https://t.co/9CTRPyXsee #DitchBook #edchat #tlap
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Great choices! #eduprotocols will change your classroom #ditchbook
    In reply to @hartel30, @JoyKirr, @mhebern, @jcorippo
  • ms_shmiller May 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2: Iā€™m definitely pursing the #HackLearning series, after my partner gifted me one of them and I really enjoyed it. I also have a YA (and etc.) list as long as my arm of student recommendations I plan to get to! #DitchBook
    • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
      Q2: Summer can be time for exercise. Exercise during summer also means reading to flex those EDUMuscles. What does your summer reading list look like? #DitchBook
  • LindaEdwardsi May 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2 My summer reading Shake Up Learning, Ditch that Homework, Kids Deserve It, Hack Writing, #ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Have already implemented some of what I've picked up through chats and the #ditchsummit Huge upsides so far. #Ditchbook
    In reply to @herrplatt, @JoyKirr, @mhebern, @jcorippo
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Thatā€™s a big goal! #ditchbook
    In reply to @Coachadamspe
  • Auen_Ed_Tech May 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2: This Ditch that textbook by @jmattmiller, @fastcrayon book, #tlap, Blended, etc... #ditchbook
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2 my booklist consists of reread mathematical mindsets, the. Diving into Eduprotocols & Shake Up Learning. Hoping @FriendsinFourth can help me out with a few others I donā€™t have yet šŸ˜‰ #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Q3: Summer Professional Development can also mean Personal Development. How are you DITCHing PD all together to recharge for the Fall? #DitchBook
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Thank you for sharing this. I really liked listening to her during #ditchsumit #DitchBook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @HappyStrobel, @jmattmiller
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: I also have non edu reading. My son wants to tackle The Hobbit so weā€™ll do some reading together. #ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    From what I've read into it so far I really enjoy! I appreciate knowing it continues to be great! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @LindaEdwardsi
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I am ok with not hitting it. I would rather aim high as it will push me to be better. #DitchBook
    In reply to @herrplatt
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A3: I think, to me, being able to participate in Twitter chats and freely read all allow me to recharge. Going to conferences and meeting you all gets me amped as well. So, if you happen to see me at #ISTE2018, make sure to stop me, introduce yourself, and get a pic! #Ditchbook
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A2b: I forgot Tribes @ThisIsSethsBlog #Ditchbook
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A3: we are taking some awesome family trips to the Oregon coast and Hawaii! Definitely will recharge! #DitchBook
  • MrHaney17 May 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A2 finish #shakeuplearning course itā€™s been amazing. The finally read teach like a pirate. Is it a teacher sin that I have not read it yet? Then hopefully kids deserve it. #DitchBook
  • PoppaG77 May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Hello #ditchbook first day of summer break and ready to kick it up a notch for summer! Gotta build some momentum for August 2nd!
  • LindaEdwardsi May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2b I'm going to get Jaime Donnelley's AR/VR book too #ditchbook
  • hartel30 May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A3: This is probably a bridge too far with a new baby and a 2.5 year old in the house... but hope to get back to a kids' book I've been writing over the course of several years as a way to recharge a bit #Ditchbook
  • CrabtreeEDU May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A3: Running. I donā€™t get to run as much during the school year. Plus, @NikeRunning has some guided runs with @Headspace for some inner reflection. Itā€™s quite nice. #ditchbook
    In reply to @herrplatt, @NikeRunning, @Headspace
  • jdeek May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    #DitchBook A3 - After presenting for the 4th time in a year at @Region12, we are hopping in the car and getting away. Will be touring the south most of the break. Time recharge after a long but fun year.
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    I agree #ditchbook
    In reply to @emosier3
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A3: I am excited of all the conferences I am going to. Ibget energized for the year connecting with people and growing my PLN #DitchBook
    In reply to @herrplatt
  • Auen_Ed_Tech May 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A3: Gotta get some hiking in, fiction books, time with the wife, lots of sleeping, maybe some kayaking. #ditchbook
  • TechTeachTravel May 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A3: this is my specialty. Last summer was a month in Europe. This summer is a month long road trip in my ā€œadventureā€ van Stella. 3 music festivals in 3 weeks. High Sierra (CA), The ride Fest (Telluride, CO), Phish (The Gorge, WA) scatter in Mt bike and paddle board. #ditchbook
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    #Ditchbook A3: going to finish reading the #Outlander series and train for my first marathon! (Then binge watch Poldark on Amazon while icing knees from said training) šŸ˜†
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Very good goals #ditchbook
    In reply to @Auen_Ed_Tech
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A3 well, last Ss day was Friday the 18th. So we did a little family getaway to @GreatWolfLodge this week. Just got back today. It was a great time to personally recharge and have quality family time #DitchBook
  • MrsEngler1 May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A3 Family time and Travel time Rest, relaxation, refresh! Read for pleasure, naps, lots of naps! #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A3: trying some one on one mini trips with each child. They deserve it #ditchbook
  • LindaEdwardsi May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A3 I spend most of my summer at the cottage, gardening, swimming, friends and family. lots of down time šŸ˜€ #ditchbook
  • JWalterTeach May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Yes! #ditchbook ... Anyone else headed to ISTE in Chicago ????
    In reply to @Coachadamspe, @herrplatt
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Not sure that I could ever ditch #PD all together #LifeLongLearner, but I definitely take some breaks to recharge. For example heading to a Kenny Chesney concert this weekend. #Ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    You know it! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @JWalterTeach, @Coachadamspe, @herrplatt
  • ImposterTeacher May 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A3 Personal development is professional development because teaching is very personal. Development is recharging, so no ditching PD (professional or personal) for me šŸ˜‰#ditchbook
  • Rdene915 May 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    I have those here to read too, cannot wait to have more time to read! #DitchBook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @FriendsinFourth
  • PoppaG77 May 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    First off we are holding our own Edcamp this summer and inspired by #ditchconference we have the confidence to stretch out a bit. @GooseChase scavenger hunt, escape room, games! An upbeat, socially engaging PD! @SEANJFAHEY @A_Dalton13 #onlineoffroad18 <-- #ditchbook
    • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      Q1: Summer Time! Summer PD! PD need not be Face-to-Face to be effective. How are you DITCHing traditional PD and doing something unorthodox, untraditional or just plain DIFFERENT? #DitchBook
  • moler3031 May 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: family time, a vacation to North Carolina, and tennis. #ditchbook
  • Rdene915 May 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Fabulous books there! I have #eduprotocols and #Path2Serendipity up next #DitchBook
    In reply to @MrsEngler1
  • msyoung114 May 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: There's a planned road trip, maybe a weekend at Disneyland #ditchbook
  • MrHaney17 May 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: I have a lot of ideas from dice rolling road trips, weekend getaways, and house projects. Not sure which ones I will do but I will definetly binge watch the office at some point on Netflix #DitchBook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Remember the DITCH acronym: Different Interesting Tech laden Creative Hands on #ditchbook
    In reply to @ImposterTeacher
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Q4: Summer also = goal planning. What are you reworking to DITCH in the Fall? #DitchBook
  • ms_shmiller May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3: I usually need two weeks at the end of the year before the prep-for-next-year bug strikes. In the meantime: set up the garden at our new house, reconnect with friends and family I havenā€™t seen in the work rush, music festivals, volunteer at my communityā€™s library. #DitchBook
    • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      Q3: Summer Professional Development can also mean Personal Development. How are you DITCHing PD all together to recharge for the Fall? #DitchBook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Unfortunately, no. But I will be at the Google booth Monday morning from 9:30 - 12! Otherwise, I'm sure I'll be around in sessions and the expo hall! #Ditchbook Are you presenting?!
    In reply to @JWalterTeach, @Coachadamspe, @herrplatt
  • SEANJFAHEY May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Yep. Will be there presenting #HyperDocs and @Flipgrid šŸ˜ #DitchBook
    In reply to @PoppaG77, @GooseChase, @A_Dalton13, @Flipgrid
  • Rdene915 May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    me too, there are now 19 books in the pile and I am currently reading 3 others :) #DitchBook
    In reply to @msyoung114
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    I will be there on twitter. I am actually supper excited to be staying home. During #ISTE18 I will be at a workshop all about connecting with local educators @Ed_Cooperative #ditchbook
    In reply to @MrsEngler1, @JWalterTeach, @herrplatt, @Ed_Cooperative
  • Jordan_Dickey_ May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A1) Weā€™re doing a summer book study using Voxer as our communication medium! My Ts love it! #KidsDeserveIt #DitchBook
  • PoppaG77 May 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    I just finished the NEW One Minute Manager! Simple and on point. After that it's finishing #puregenius #Ditchhomework and a little rangers apprentice and a few #dragonlance novels for old time sake. #ditchbook
    • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT
      Q2: Summer can be time for exercise. Exercise during summer also means reading to flex those EDUMuscles. What does your summer reading list look like? #DitchBook
  • msyoung114 May 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A4: I'm planning to get rid of as many worksheets as possible next year. #DitchBook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Where r u presenting besides #FlipgridLive, Sean? #Ditchbook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @PoppaG77, @GooseChase, @A_Dalton13, @Flipgrid
  • ImposterTeacher May 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A4 Complaining #ditchbook
  • CrabtreeEDU May 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A4: Iā€™d like to find a way to increase collaboration and feedbackā€¦ for teachers. I think teachers in the same building need to find new, fun ways to collaborate and provide feedback to each other. #DitchBook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A4: Different elements of my Computer Applications curriculum. Looking for better ways to keep students engaged and keep them engaged throughout the term! #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Yes! Important to rework that #ditchbook
    In reply to @ImposterTeacher
  • angelasbien May 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A4: I want to make my 11th grade curriculum more hands-on and connected to current topics. #Ditchbook
  • TechTeachTravel May 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Gotta go. My partner @ogybuns has arrived. Time to do some pod recording. Have a great night all! #ditchbook
  • herrplatt May 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Yes! Glad to hear it #ditchbook
    In reply to @msyoung114
  • hgsisk May 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A4: Fear of trying new things. Stepping out of my comfort zone already! #Ditchbook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Niiiiice!!! That's awesome! We need to get you here in Iowa to present alongside me. #DitchBros #ditchbook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @PoppaG77, @GooseChase, @A_Dalton13, @Flipgrid, @WCSelearning
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A4: Grades. Was inspired from @PaulSolarz on how he doesn't communicate any traditional goals till the end of each quarter. That is my one big goal for next year. #DitchBook
  • BHenigSME May 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    This was a goal of mine this year...#GoogleClassroom was a great platform to facilitate this (and not have to make everyone feel like they HAD to join Twitter #ditchbook
    In reply to @CrabtreeEDU
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    It's an amazing experience! I highly recommend doing it! #ditchbook
    In reply to @JWalterTeach, @Coachadamspe, @herrplatt
  • Auen_Ed_Tech May 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A4:Besides the brand new S.T.E.A.M. Today class I finally got approved to have next year? Gamifying parts of my chem class and PD, using sheets and docs to bring more metacognition in. #ditchbook
  • sarahjteacher May 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A4: I am reworking my graphic design project. Gamifying the whole thing with a theme, XP points, leaderboard, etc. #DitchBook #xplap
  • MrsEngler1 May 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A4 I have 2 file cabinets with very old copies of shhhhh...worksheets!!! I might have a large bonfire in the fall and roast marshmallows! #DitchBook
  • emosier3 May 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Challenge. Accepted. #ditchbook
    In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @PoppaG77, @GooseChase, @A_Dalton13, @Flipgrid, @WCSelearning
  • Jordan_Dickey_ May 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A4) Iā€™m going to ditch my old way of documentation and completely switch over to my new friend OneNote! #DitchBook
  • BHenigSME May 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Use them in MakerSpace to make cool things instead! #Ditchbook
    In reply to @MrsEngler1
  • Coachadamspe May 24 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A4: Also just realized this was my first year in not using a textbook . Want to keep growing that and making sure I am keeping up on engaging lessons. Also want to compleatly #ditchhw. More or less didnt have it but not perfect. #DitchBook
    In reply to @herrplatt