#dtk12chat Archive
Please join us for a weekly conversation about design thinking in K12 education. We will have a variety of moderators with a wide range and depth of design thinking experiences. Each week, we will connect the dots to the design thinking methodology and how it can and will play a bigger role in today’s K12 educational arena.
Wednesday June 8, 2016
Welcome fellow design thinkers - tonight we will talk about designing PD. myself and are your 'mods!
YAAAAS. A timely chat for me, with a chance next fall of intro-ing DT w/a co-conspirator at our little school. I'm all ears...!
I'm Lisa, the Head of School and CLO and teacher/mentor/wife/mom! Learn best via hands-on!
Hey ! Glad you made it tonight. I hope you are ready for some next week
Good evening ! Looking forward to learning from everyone!
Chris in Atlanta, 3rd gr teacher. I learn best when I am having fun and doing
Kevin from Monterey. MS history, relig. studies, Ocean Guardians, & Outreach. Learn = read, engage, reflect, write/doodle it.
Dude. Geeking out HARD.
HAAAAAARD. I'm already embarrassed.... https://t.co/IGpgjeIPQV
Hey ! Glad you made it tonight. I hope you are ready for some next week
I used to be a doodler and stopped. I really need to get back into that
Robert from Los Angeles. Middle school English. I like to listen & question. Also read & reflect.
Yes, please...! Let's doodle something together this summer...! https://t.co/qLhGBj5oNN
I used to be a doodler and stopped. I really need to get back into that
I feel like I'm too slow to doodle "it" what am I doing wrong?
we use the Q1/A1 format - ready for Q1?
Hey are you in the room tonight?
Q1: tell us about the best PD (professional development) you've ever experienced? Why? What made is stand out?
Adam from a Louisiana charter K12, hoping to head up PD school wide next year. Learning comes easiest when it's for a reason
playing it casual, but yes! Hi ! Been too long.
Wlcome Adam! glad you made it tonight
Phil from Philadelphia here, founder and prof at . I learn best when I'm in control of what I'm learning.
Hi kids! I'm in the cab heading home from the airport.
thanks for joining us to talk about designing teacher powered PD Adam!
A1: for two summers we did three-day innovation camp in the Catskills, it was great b/c of the immersion & new/natural environ
A1 A tie: Klingenstein Summer Institute & USATF Level II Distance Coaching Clinic. Both were immersive, multi-day, hands-on.
Nooorm! Thx 4 taking over tonite u 2.
A1: my best PD experience was this past spring for the summit - it was active, diverse+modeled DL
A1 cont'd: Both preceded by lots of personal inquiry. When @ the PD event itself, many dots connecting....
A1: I am hoping that is the BEST PD ever because I'll be there next week w/ a team from ! = AMAZING
I love a good off site gathering something great about not being able to do anything but learn
I think the space and environment matters. I love learning outdoors
YAAAAAS! Me, too!
https://t.co/CMHrMIwllU
A1: I am hoping that is the BEST PD ever because I'll be there next week w/ a team from ! = AMAZING
FUSE does rock! Honored to coach a few yrs ago! https://t.co/2Y7ARPq9EQ
A1: I am hoping that is the BEST PD ever because I'll be there next week w/ a team from ! = AMAZING
A1: I think best PD b/c brought together so many folks & also new folks added to our community.
It was pretty fun -
A little big for me. https://t.co/Hl0lAZSrgb
A1: I think best PD b/c brought together so many folks & also new folks added to our community.
Q2: what is your WORST PD or a few poor examples and WHY?
yes! So many of us there... who else?
A1 Best PD ever was when ALL the Ts from our local elem, MS, & HSs gathered & we just talked to each other. Vertical articulation
true. Just so cool to see everyone in the same place.
A1: I like being thrown in and being coached through an exp. We did some writers wk shop PD
A2: edtech vendor PD run by the regional sales guys... Ugh! Just learning the tool means nothing without the pedagogy
sometimes simple is best! I love networking and the format of PD for this
A2 Worst PD = forced march through (needful, but tiresome) ed-tech @ my former school. Not enough time, guidance, follow-up....
Sounds great!! Funny how rarely that happens! https://t.co/aBeKn5fDnO
A1 Best PD ever was when ALL the Ts from our local elem, MS, & HSs gathered & we just talked to each other. Vertical articulation
I love the focus on "just talking" relationships are so valuable to learning
A2: worst PD is PD that doesn't connect to overall vision and mission of school.
Hey folk; taking a few minutes to come & play in land whilst I finish up senior grades
A2: large ballrooms and talking heads for 7 hours. HAD to leave early. Topic was STEAM. No modeling of learning.
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A1 I also love dept PD sessions that take place in the presenting T's classroom. Actually see where they practice their craft!
A2: worst PD, forced 2 meet w/all elective Ts & do "assignments" that had nothing 2 do w/what I was doing in class.
Are y'all still in school?
Yes and needs/interests/goals of Ts https://t.co/THBVPCYLCc
A2: worst PD is PD that doesn't connect to overall vision and mission of school.
Gotta sign out 4 now. Ride almost over. Miss everyone!
A2: Worst PD experiences ever - when people stand & deliver about how technology or individualized software will "save the day."
Huh . .. never thought of this. It's brilliantly simple and potentially big time powerful https://t.co/zh7JI2ah8n
A1 I also love dept PD sessions that take place in the presenting T's classroom. Actually see where they practice their craft!
Sorry Peeps & Im doing my first stretch of solo overnights w/ bambino He’s asleep thus I need to go catch some Zzzzz
we've shared the good, bad and perhaps ugly of PD - moving onto Q3 next..
A2: the whole school "benefits" meeting. I just can't focus when I don't understand
Also great to actually meet Ms/Mr ____ who my Ss have raved about in elem. Then see how my Ss are doing in HS.
Q3: what would teacher powered PD look like? What ideas do you have/or have experienced thats Ts powered?
Strength in a culture that cares beyond "our" classroom
oh the insurance, retirement, and I...I just can't
I now demand in-classroom PDs at my school. Seeing the room setup, posters/charts, asking for handouts right there!
every staff mtg started w 10 Min PD: 5 min T shares success or struggle story; Ts reflect for 5 https://t.co/8kw18Qnmz7
Q3: what would teacher powered PD look like? What ideas do you have/or have experienced thats Ts powered?
A3: Teacher Led PD - for T's by T's. Use to determine needs & then put out a menu to self-select what you wanna learn!
A3: laughing, crying, a lot of "yeahs" and "so trues"
A3: teacher powered PD is about using to empower teachers to build the school, personalize their goals, needs.
A3 , , , : all teacher powered PD in Maine
our Ts also design WOOP goals as part of PD using resources.
A3 Riffing off : Convene critical friends groups -- followed by potluck. Break down disconnection & break bread.
What if the first 5 was for non-judgmental venting then the PD etc.
This works when admin says it's worth taking the time to find out what Ts really need https://t.co/tNztsMevmF
A3: Teacher Led PD - for T's by T's. Use to determine needs & then put out a menu to self-select what you wanna learn!
everyone in the school knows Top5 and has done PD. Scaffolds team/collab/growth
A2 My worst PD was my own just last fall where I talked AT Ts for an hour! I knew better, but lost my way. Never again!
Ela from Cambridge, MA just joining after bedtime...and a couple of weeks of travel.
oh if we could get to the non-judgmental or to hold it to those 5
Q4: think blue sky... What is your DREAM PD look like? Money and resources not an obstacle. Dream... https://t.co/6VyvKeEE6j
Maybe just a 5 min. group "ohm"
I reckon it happens to the best of us; same w my teaching -- rarely are Ss source of the horror
A3 T powered PD is just that, Ts taking ownership lead by a FACILITATOR. Let them discover what you want to convey. It's an art.
I want to add meditation and more tai chi next year
A4: challenging task (off site) followed by Coaching through learning followed by fellowship and exp. unpacking
Nice! A school I worked with used to create their own PD system for learning from one another.
I would love to be in a position to bring more holistic & non edu PD to our staff
Q4: think blue sky... What is your DREAM PD look like? Money and resources not an obstacle. https://t.co/u2hHix3wQb
My Ss love Tai Chi. the Ss try to tell their own stories based on their own (inspired) movements
A4: I'd love to do a global exchange with a school in NZ - for example school!
A3: good leadership in PD and the classroom means learners think they learned completely on their own.
A4: Perfect PD? Hot Air Balloon ride w/ learning about , ,
Love it -
More admin need to hear this and allow for this! https://t.co/ZRWEX0gQkx
I would love to be in a position to bring more holistic & non edu PD to our staff
A4: Retreat in a space far from the school; merge multiple impact spaces (edu, business, community, etc) https://t.co/rdXA9wmkGA
Q4: think blue sky... What is your DREAM PD look like? Money and resources not an obstacle. Dream... https://t.co/6VyvKeEE6j
Thx for the empathy, Dan! I've more than beat myself up for it. But it keeps you on point & humble. https://t.co/RxHFVWljLa
I reckon it happens to the best of us; same w my teaching -- rarely are Ss source of the horror
A3: Teacher-powered PD might look like great project-based, inquiry-fueled, interest-driven student learning.
now thats blue sky! Why not go to Mars!?!
A4 time to be inspired by new idea and THEN actually work up something to take back to class!
A4 Dream PD would allow time for divergent POVS to collaborate on meaningful problems AND provide avenue to implement new skills
Beautifully said, Ela! https://t.co/Xmg0w7D2QU
A3: Teacher-powered PD might look like great project-based, inquiry-fueled, interest-driven student learning.
Release time from a class is great - I facilitated an innovation fellows program at my last school! https://t.co/DVF2tOqYdP
A4 time to be inspired by new idea and THEN actually work up something to take back to class!
A4 cont'd AND... maybe take the road show to some worthy, underserved communities.
A4: I'd like for preplanning to take place off-grid (2-3 night backpacking) reduced to our skills alone.learn from there
A4: International experiential learning experience from First Nations, Maori, or Hawaiian facilitators.
My backpack is ready, Chris! https://t.co/yxk9a4P8PV
A4: I'd like for preplanning to take place off-grid (2-3 night backpacking) reduced to our skills alone.learn from there
Dream pd? Focus on wellness w/ opps to practice mindfulness/meditation. And field trips outside of country to see global learning
I meant Q5 :) sorry it's getting late folks
Love these ideas Jessica! https://t.co/QF2N22ThqW
Dream pd? Focus on wellness w/ opps to practice mindfulness/meditation. And field trips outside of country to see global learning
Agreed...I've defeated my own PD-design principles, or failed at experiments, more than a few times... https://t.co/znc0P9xwho
Thx for the empathy, Dan! I've more than beat myself up for it. But it keeps you on point & humble. https://t.co/RxHFVWljLa
I reckon it happens to the best of us; same w my teaching -- rarely are Ss source of the horror
I want the whole LS to do a NOLS course together
A5 Convene a PD session in which teachers design-think the NEXT PD session - one already on the calendar for that year.
If I say the best PD/instruction is when u treat kids like adults & adults like your beloved students, does anyone get my intent?
skills help Ts define/understand what challenges to focus on.
I needed to hear that. Thanks, Ela!
A5: use methods part of every PD session. Methods like Rose/Thorn/Bud or "What's on Your Radar"
last Q.. Q6: what can administrators do to support teacher powered PD more?
A5: we use "range finder" to prioritize our learning
OMG!! Can you imagine what kind of fun we would have!!
Sorry to fall off the map here for the last chunk of tonight
A6: Administrators (district & site) need to stop assuming they "know" what teachers need or want. Teachers know best.
thanks to all who joined and me this evening!
A6: differentiate the learning for the various levels of understanding in the room
I went to a Muay Thai camp for 2 months in Thailand.
A6 Admin can support Ts by listening & responding to us in the same supportive way we are in tune with our Ss' needs & desires.
A6 Give the gift of time -- again, and again, and again.
One of the first things I do in the summer is a solo hiking/camping trip for at least 5 days.
Thanks Lisa for an awesome convo on teacher led PD (or PL, or L&D)
A quick one. Thanks, friends, for much to continue doodling and marinating upon tonight...! https://t.co/nAsGiPCrrP
