#kyedchat Archive
#KyEdChat is a weekly and Kentucky-specific conversation about all things education, from the nuts and bolts of curriculum and instruction, to the challenges of leadership and the politics of accountability. #KyEdChat draws educators from throughout Kentucky and beyond, engaging in a fast and lively hour of discussion, thoughtful questions and candid responses.
Thursday June 23, 2016
Alright people, let's get this party started...
Lock and load, folks. Its time for - let’s do this!!!
Intro time: State your name, district, content & share your ultimate dream vacation (w/ or w/o kids).
MeMe from the Ville, at an training in Lexington. PE/Health in - ultimate vacate is Australia.
Johnson math and I dream of Ireland.
Terry Elliott | WKU/Hart | Comp and Lit | Hike the Daniel Boone Trail thru Kentucky.
Jami, Hardin, Instructional Spec. And Europe. https://t.co/dafNiQA2y9
Intro time: State your name, district, content & share your ultimate dream vacation (w/ or w/o kids).
Julia from Lee County - Special Education - Dream Vacation is to travel out west
Dee in Frankfort- Regional C
Hi! Tiffany/Erlanger/everything (2nd)/Scotland!!
Joe Payne/ Jessamine/ AP/ Europe
Brison from Lexington (FCPS). I teach US History. And it's gotta be Disney World.
For tonight’s we will use the traditional (Q1, Q2; A1, A2) format. Make sure to use in your tweets! Let’s rock & roll!
For tonight’s we will use the traditional (Q1, Q2; A1, A2) format. Make sure to use in your tweets! Let’s rock & roll!
Hi everyone! Heidi Deaf Ed T from Daviess Co. Right now just a nap. Been prepping for tomorrow's yard sale
Natalie, Simpson County, 7th grade math, DisneyWorld, Hawaii, Jamaica, etc...
April from Bullitt, ELA but moving to SS this year! (Nervous and excited.) Ultimate vacation is a tour of Greece.
Q1: Describe your summer learning to date. What learning do you have left to do this summer?
Don't forget the hashtag :)
Sherri, ELA T from & want visit beaches of Mombasa, Kenya & then on to Nairobi where my husband grew up.
Kristie Ennis, JCPS, ELA high school/adult ed, & Turks & Caicos w/o children, but w/ husband. :) https://t.co/tmfqJPC3Cn
Allison/Rowan/SpecialEduc/everywhere
Welcome to - if you need SS advice, check out for a great KY resource!
A1 Designed online comp class and now seeing how well it 'fails'
A1: Having meaningful/difficult conversations/ Too much to wrap my mind around!
Caryn Huber, FCPS, Discipline & to visit Morocco https://t.co/PnJrxLa68M
Intro time: State your name, district, content & share your ultimate dream vacation (w/ or w/o kids).
I will be in DC for an EdCamp!
A1. Just finished a course on Andragogy - interesting to see the differences in adult and child learning theories
Can I come;) Man that looks great!
A1: I have attended 2 conferences, read 2 books, pinned stuff on Pinterest. Still have AP training and curriculum mapping to do.
Janes, Eminence Ind, Iceland
hi all! Kelly from the NKY. I wanna go everywhere. Maybe #1 is Japan
Sarah, Hardin County, middle school ELA. Ultimate vacation: Japan.
A1. KEA TALK, HSG leadership skills, KEA Emerging Leadering
Love the Morocco choice! Welcome to
Jennifer from I got to meet and learn from last week-going to learn w/my own kids in Chicago later this month
Dee in Frankfort- Regional Consultant for . Dream vacay would be Europe with lots of $$$ and time to do it right!
A1: PL has been focused, intentional and personal. Moving into school-specific endeavors now.
Kip Hottman Spanish teacher in . Would love to travel to Machu picchu, Peru!
Stephanie from Hardin Co. KY. ELA/SS dream vacay Egyptian tour
A1: Had a baby on June 2nd! He's three weeks old today so much of my summer learning will be virtual! Twitter & lots of reading!
Maybe you and should go together and by KY ambassadors!
A1: So far I've had training, plus AP US History readings. Looking forward to keep learning in grad school.
Didn't you just get back from someplace fun?!
Dee, maybe it’s time to ;) I’ll be your getaway driver.
Congrats and you are in 4 a learning experience
looking forward to learning from some math peeps at the NKY math camp on July 8th!
check out on -she's training coaches in Nairobi & documenting w/amazing pics
Virtual learning is super valuable! Do you have a platform preference?
A1: One tech conference, KHS inquiry workshop in July. Reading LOTS on my own.
Great training! I find myself "intentionally listening" now...or catching myself when I'm not.
A1 Attending right now... Looking forward to some professional learning
Thanks for sharing! https://t.co/3Q0oB6SM2x
check out on -she's training coaches in Nairobi & documenting w/amazing pics
Totally agree. Changed my thinking.
A1: training, , & next week national conference in Louisville!
Brooke from WA State, 6th grade T, popping in for a bit if that's ok!
Jodi Adams. JCPS. Business and Tech. Anywhere with my hubby and boys is a vacation because we have so much fun.
thanks for sharing my blog today, Brison!
Yes, it is part of the doctoral coursework at
Heck yeah. Go Left Coast.
A1: AND crash course in talking to D.C. staffer about a bill currently in the U.S. House ed committee
1: retreat with , KEA TALK presentation, training ELA Ts, takin' 1st doctoral course
A1. Indpendent summer learning about new edtech, instr. strategies and inquiry based learning. LDC conference next month w/ KDE
Andragogy is based on six assumptions of adult learning by Malcolm Knowles. I had never heard of it until this course.
Twitter has always been my favorite but I'm open to just about anything!
A1: Been to my training, went to for and at a training now. on 6/29!
I will definitely be checking this out. Thanks!
A1: My prof learning has been self-directed. Finishing up some texts I started this year: Closing the Attitude Gap, Give & Take.
ICYMI: Q1: Describe your summer learning to date. What learning do you have left to do this summer? https://t.co/BN5rCtNfDq
can't wait to hear it! Just read today: listening requires a commitment to be changed by what you hear
Love that answer, https://t.co/iSKy4Ptm19
Jodi Adams. JCPS. Business and Tech. Anywhere with my hubby and boys is a vacation because we have so much fun.
Technology, Mindfulness, Proactive strategies w/ behavior Still more! Especially Technology https://t.co/xVbycud9Uy
Q1: Describe your summer learning to date. What learning do you have left to do this summer?
A1 Just got Yu-Kai Chou's gaming book: Actionable Gamification and will be trying to apply to my classroom come the fall.
Stefanie/Erlanger/4th grade, everything/Disney with our little girl!
A1: I'm really interested in growing my understanding of adult learning. Any book recommendations welcome!
Any fan of and is always welcome in - thanks for joining us, Brooke! https://t.co/QxRSnthfRa
Brooke from WA State, 6th grade T, popping in for a bit if that's ok!
Make sure you share out what you learn! https://t.co/yJYDfA0Fpr
A1 Just got Yu-Kai Chou's gaming book: Actionable Gamification and will be trying to apply to my classroom come the fall.
A1: So far KEATalk conference, learning convening, middle grades math workshop. Good books & some Algebra PD left.
Anyone have any adult learning books for https://t.co/dAr933VYQw
A1: I'm really interested in growing my understanding of adult learning. Any book recommendations welcome!
Yes, we will definitely chat!
A1:PL has been very focused on needs of new 4th graders, flexible seating and R/W workshops
I have been continuing my learning this summer as well.
A1: 5 days of PD w/ , 5 days w/ in ATL , 4 days w/ Summer Prgram ALL while writing lit review
So on point and insightful!
anything by Harold Jarche or jane Hart
Q2:What have you learned that might impact student instruction in your classroom and school? https://t.co/RW5RsPVtOk
REALLY? already trending right behind - not too shabby! Ky educators rock a little!
Wow! Super busy... Any big takeaways? Great lead in to Q2... https://t.co/QI6Daj1gFt
A1: 5 days of PD w/ , 5 days w/ in ATL , 4 days w/ Summer Prgram ALL while writing lit review
That is what it is all about!!!
A1: Transitioning the DDL to facilitate professional learning (exposure to facilitate enactment). This is ongoing. No finish.
Love this listening statement by https://t.co/dKyimPzoRt
can't wait to hear it! Just read today: listening requires a commitment to be changed by what you hear
I was thinking about it in terms of Joe we listen to students' thinking. Applies to peers too, no?
Two conferences and I just joined my first Voxer book study! https://t.co/wObn7k18AT
Q1: Describe your summer learning to date. What learning do you have left to do this summer?
Correction: KY educators rock a LOT! 😏🎶
Writing that down, thank you!!
A1: I think you win the summer professional learning list to date, https://t.co/3edo9F1hRl
A1: 5 days of PD w/ , 5 days w/ in ATL , 4 days w/ Summer Prgram ALL while writing lit review
yeah!!! https://t.co/lTPw0brRup
REALLY? already trending right behind - not too shabby! Ky educators rock a little!
No doubt. Changes culture and serves as a model for students.
A2: Really believe that I can improve my APUSH instructional practice. Plus, expanding my PLN with
A2: It has all been eye-opening & inspiring so far. rocked from a new lens & gave me coaching ideas.
There are a gazillion apps and tech tools to engage students more effectively. Eye Opening! https://t.co/Ci85FE5gwp
Q2:What have you learned that might impact student instruction in your classroom and school? https://t.co/RW5RsPVtOk
A2. Just learned about Google's custom search engine and story builder. Can't wait to try them out with Ss.
Just recently purchased this book.It will be my first read of the summer. Can't wait to use it next year! https://t.co/UZyb24ANYj
A1: part II - Working with National Fellows on a student teaching competency map.
It’s my humble opinion that finding opens up so many professional conversations. Can’t live without
Might also recommend a look at iPadio as a way to start podcasting
Going to have to check that one out!
a2: The training I had with on Difficult Conversations applies to classroom and colleague learning.
A2. Wanting to try student blogging - looking to make their writing experiences more authentic
Hated missing that one...useful for many teacher leaders.
A2. Incorporate google Constitute, found mentor text resources. Learning & finding ways to energize Ss and Ts comfort zones
A2: Empathy rather than problem solving... No silver lining needing just listen and support...
saw that on feed and planning to get
A2 Attended a great PBL session by that will help me and our students in the new
My thinking is being pushed around writing instruction; much of what we were "taught to teach" in EdPrep is not authentic
A2:More ownership in process leads to bigger payouts in terms of Ss success. Not something I didn't already know just reiterated!
A2: Growth mindset - it is by far the best thing that has changed my classroom pedagogy.
Loved that book! SO many great strategies..
Q3: What are some innovative professional resources you could share from your summer learning? https://t.co/WN3aJIBEz5
I'm going to learn from her one day.
A2: Exploring student podcasting. Really want to have my Ss write beyond our 4 walls.
A2: I learned about Nearpod this week and am already planning how I can use it to keep students engaged and excited.
. Loving the professional learning conversation taking place tonight in - not too late to join in the action!
let me know how this goes...I've been wanting to do this for a long time!
A2: Here is an image with text that sums up an attitude that I have rediscovered this summer: https://t.co/2gNPVPTR39
was discussing with me this morning.
A3: is the best new tool I've used in my class. Ss respond to your questions by making videos. https://t.co/1vgP6OGqgE
Leanna from Lexington jumping in late
I have watched it multiple times and shown it to several people already!
game changer as a parent as well!
Glad you could join in to :)
Q3: Thanks to I learned about & now I am obsessed with getting "boxes" for my classes.
A2: Instructional advocacy matters- when teachers own it, classrooms are better learning environments. https://t.co/nCo08RVCnO
Q2:What have you learned that might impact student instruction in your classroom and school? https://t.co/RW5RsPVtOk
Welcome to Leanna! We’re pretty rowdy tonight!
What a hoppin chat! Stepped away to get kids dinner and came back to a lot of tweets to read! Awesome!
teach students self-regulation & self-initiate stress reduction practices- from low SES to high achieving https://t.co/ctF5JDFTVB
Q2:What have you learned that might impact student instruction in your classroom and school? https://t.co/RW5RsPVtOk
A2: I knew this, but was reminded again. Classroom climate & culture impact learning in an extreme way. https://t.co/tIbGcACwGP
Yes. Come on in. The water is fine! https://t.co/OGfENCvwxZ
. Loving the professional learning conversation taking place tonight in - not too late to join in the action!
A3: I'm offering a https://t.co/yFIYpbsFni K-5 Fundamentals training on July 19th- free to attend and teachers get curriculum
My fingers are crossed that it goes smoothly. Excited to try it
Learning innovation doesn't have to be shiny new thing; means stretching beyond predictable and safe. For me now, it's blogging
A3: Google forms and flubaroo to grade and analyze assessments quickly.
A1 Teacher Librarians, media specialists, admin, cool educators... register for http://summer https://t.co/iuA0c21NK0
It's a healthy obsession- you will be looking for locks next. https://t.co/MErbMrVqhW
Q3: Thanks to I learned about & now I am obsessed with getting "boxes" for my classes.
Me too- I keep buying locks and boxes
A3: reminded about YPAR last night in UofL Ed.D. class. Student voice is necessary and doable in our schools!
I need to get in on some of that... send me more info! :)
A3: Possible assessment tools for gauging efficiency and quality of PLC could be very impactful
Yes! I am collecting stress balls and "fidget" toys for Ss next year. Trying to have a plan.
Kim - high school teacher in Louisville jumping into
Some of these are "old news" but there is good stuff too. I like the explanations for each. . https://t.co/0BaxyqzwEo
What makes you give such a strong recommendation?
A2: Looking forward to learning latest in next week. Hopefully a lot will make a direct impact on my teaching this fall
Welcome, Kimmy! Are you in
Will do!! Love my Google Chromebooks! I have 10 in my room plus 9 ipads. Hoping to get a few more
A2.2: Students need to do more talking in math classes at every grade level. The people talking are doing the learning!
A2. how 2 write appropriate school policy dictating teacher work time and student schedules 2 maximize student centered learning
A2: Doing design work always helps me be a better coach when I teach that stuff.
Welcome in...the water is moving fast, but learning a bunch!
Have you used it? Easy, free, creatd by Columbia U, versatile
Q4: Think of the professional learning you’ve attended. Was more required or was it by choice? https://t.co/xLsUVKUi4G
Well, hello, dear friend! Kimmy and I went to HS together and taught in together back in the day!! https://t.co/XdIwfhBGlF
Kim - high school teacher in Louisville jumping into
A3: I was introduced to today and I can't wait to use this in collaboration and maybe the classroom. Still so new to me.
A2: attended a great training by Race Forward that I think gave me a lot of language to use in discussing and promoting diversity.
I am going to look into this more too! Seems very intriguing!!
Not yet, but I plan to look at it later tonight! Thanks for the tip!
I tweeted out a link to registration- teachers get a copy of curriculum aligned to standards and a nice swag bag
Right! Just got my little boy to sleep and had to play catch up!
I also learned about which could be a valuable classroom/PLC/PLN tool
No - Sacred Heart Academy but have lurked on before so thought I would join in.
A4: Too much PD scratches teachers where they don't itch. Great leaders cultivate strategic itches.
good on ya, let me know and we can collaborate on annotating something together.
your TALK session was TALKED about at KEA Emerging Leaders Conference.
A4: So far all of my training was by choice. The "required" trainings come closer to start of school.
A3 Lit strategies. Want my proficiency rubric to come to life. Each wall of classroom to become 1 category of rubric w/ resources.
A3: Working on creating an curriculum for the next year!
Choice is ideal, but we all know without required seat time hours, some would not partake. If PL is engaging, may win over hearts
A4:other than book study and things required later,PL has been self directed on my own, mostly through twitter,IG,FB connections.
A4. My summer learning has been by choice - Improving my craft and building my .
Will do ! I'm a huge fan of .
2nd takeaway - grow your PLN beyond state, natl borders to grow your perspective, see positives happening at schl
A4: So far all by choice. My admin is flexible in allowing me to choose my PL since I am unique in what I do.
A4: All of it was essentially by choice.
A4: NONE of my summer learning has been required. All by choice, all passions of mine & have led sessions at each so far.
A3: Taking a social networking grad class and love the site scoop.it for curation of prof. development topics.
A4: All my valuable professional learning has been by choice! I have learned so much from all my teacher leader friends
I'll have to check that one out, too.
A4: PL has been my choice, supported by my admin. Book study has been a nice way to meet new colleagues and share.
I am university instructor n0w, taught Hs/ms 4 10 yrs.There is no reqd pd. Seems admins socialize the cost and privatize the gains
Important not to dismiss importance of common "mandated" learning. We sometimes must get the same message at same time
a4: So far I’m all by choice in a wheelchair/crutches. I can’t wait to walk into one - hopefully by the time school starts!
It also includes Lafayette's own
A4. every PL session I've attended this summer was by choice and each was useful and relevant to my job. personalized PL is best
A4. Required training completed 2nd wk of June and the rest of the summer is by choice...meaningful, impacts Ss & myself,lasting
Love the admin support. So helpful and encouraging as a teacher!
A4: Our district allows us choice in picking topics in our PD.
Yep yep, https://t.co/rNjCeRDczV
2nd takeaway - grow your PLN beyond state, natl borders to grow your perspective, see positives happening at schl
Love book study idea. https://t.co/6N4hUpYOjm
A4: PL has been my choice, supported by my admin. Book study has been a nice way to meet new colleagues and share.
Thanks Will be doing that tonight! Can I get it setup for the start of the school year?
A3:look at jobs & Careers & analyze the skills required. Constantly evaluate the purpose- avoid stagnation https://t.co/lyuuys9P1J
How many do something w/ tech where they manipulate/explore/apply content ideas? e.g. use technology to solve the backpack problem
A4. Most of my PL is by choice. I can't expect Ss to do what I don't. And I'm not the type to wait to be told what to learn.
Where do you find your opportunities for learning?
It’s amazing to see how many educators are attending prof learning sessions by choice! Shows the passion we have!
Q4: I tend to seek out professional development that interest me in addition to school requirements but sometimes there's overlap.
A4: most by choice with a few required tossed in. I just got back from a week of LEGO training that was fabulous! Next week-ISTE
So much power in initiative!
A4: All of my PD has been by choice- love that! I know how lucky I am in this regard. 😊
Next question firing soon...
A4: Twitter allows 24/7 personalized PD ... at your control and at your finger tips. It's a game changer!
Q5: If you were designing a PL experience for your peers, what are some elements you would include? https://t.co/pBnS50mznj
Well said, Danny! provides 24/7 professional learning! https://t.co/lS8Mq4kATm
A4: Twitter allows 24/7 personalized PD ... at your control and at your finger tips. It's a game changer!
I adjuncted last semester for science methods. Surprised at lack of teaching methods required for Profs https://t.co/lQBEUOm9ot
I am university instructor n0w, taught Hs/ms 4 10 yrs.There is no reqd pd. Seems admins socialize the cost and privatize the gains
if we as teachers don't show initiative who are we to tell our kids to have it! Practice what we preach!
Q5: If you were designing a professional learning experience for your peers, what are some elements you would include??
are you paid for your PD time? Is that such a radical idea?
A4: So far all by choice. Chose one with colleagues and one for myself. Just like my Ss I prefer CHOICE when it comes to PL.
Just joining in... 8th grade science teacher at Mason Co
Anyone use a tech tool to do literary analysis or engage in close reading?
I will more than likely be picking your brain for ideas and help!
Was so moved by our Book Love Pd in that I created this to keep us going this year & beyond: https://t.co/OdY0iakddV
We are not paid for it.Our district has a site where we can choose what we want to do and earn prizes (like an iPad).
Absolutely! It's a required part of my grad class in social network learning. So useful!
I like the way April thinks. We all prefer choice when it comes to prof learning. https://t.co/3Jgb978qCU
A4: So far all by choice. Chose one with colleagues and one for myself. Just like my Ss I prefer CHOICE when it comes to PL.
Hey have any tools to help?
Absolutely! for teaching procedures and teacher introduction let me know if you want advice https://t.co/zLNyxQELwd
Thanks Will be doing that tonight! Can I get it setup for the start of the school year?
Hi fellow KY educators! Just popping in to see what you all are talking about tonight!
Love when admin build the relationships they want their Ts to have with Ss. Trust is key.
I'm trying to keep up with two chats this evening- is talking about
I use a digital annotation tool called Hypothe.is. Really handy for PLN, collab, free.
A5. Differentiation. We don't all need the same professional learning. One size fits all never works.
A5: If I were designing some PL for peers, I would want to make sure that we had to explore our new skills.
A5: Importance of listening and reflecting on what real issues are to solve problems within PLC work..
A5: Choice and not sit and get! Let them play with what your teaching! Let the teachers be the facilitators.
A5 Starting a STEM collaborative this fall for teachers in my area where we will focus on SEP & cross cutting concepts
A5: I love to gather around a general topic for PL, but include the flexibility for teachers to breakout into interest groups
Ha! I just told my teachers about our goal this week. We will have all teachers on Twitter by August. https://t.co/GaiALSg9nL
have you been able to get other teachers on Twitter? If so, how have you done it?
Right now, anything that encourages increasing student discourse & decreasing lecture ie: Workshop Model https://t.co/KshY2WITyY
Q5: If you were designing a professional learning experience for your peers, what are some elements you would include??
A5: Lots of choice. Have a rolling PD & not a "one and done" where we never visit it again. Have Ts leading it. Sprinkle tech.
Love the approach. https://t.co/81FhGWsXr8
A5: Importance of listening and reflecting on what real issues are to solve problems within PLC work..
A5. Breakout sessions, time to think & relate learning to classroom.
A5:how to incorporate and push student voice/choice in impacting/innovative ways. I want to do better for Ss,I know others do too!
I required it for my science methods class. It was a foreign concept to use for networking
A5 opportunities for professional discussions...it's better to talk with each other than to be "talked at" by someone else...
Wanna share a little more on how the works?
A5: As little theory as possible. Teachers want to know HOW they can use strategies right away. Plus lots of engagement
A5: Teacher choice, determining what learning was needed, follow up, support, accountability
A5b. Let Ts be the experts too, often our experience is overlooked for the newest shiny thing.
Here's a screenshot of what our district gives us for earning points for optional PD courses. https://t.co/W1rhqu8hrK
I'll have to go back and read that chat. I am a newbie.
What a great goal. Could be a game changer
A5: Teacher AND student led PD!
A5: inquiry, local context, collaboration, reflection, repeat
I like to think of teaching tools as a repertoire where we loosely tie together different strategies
Anyone use tech 2 answer a ? related to a scientific/mathematical/economic/historical question they had?
A5: After hearing speak this week I'd love to attend professional learning for teachers led entirely by students.
I like that. Maybe common purpose, but breakout for different strategies ?
YES!! All my best ideas the past few years has come from Twitter! I love it!!
Sprinkle tech... Hmm example? https://t.co/7I6lrqCQUv
A5: Lots of choice. Have a rolling PD & not a "one and done" where we never visit it again. Have Ts leading it. Sprinkle tech.
A5 More playing... Time to experiment, time to practice, time to share.
Very cool! We'll chat, for sure.
We will reach the goal! And it WILL be a game changer! https://t.co/rng165hiuh
What a great goal. Could be a game changer
Sounds intriguing! How cool. Would like to hear more.
A5: I would love PD to have an online component that allows for reflection and collaboration and counts as time - like this!
My choice-This School yr I'm using Google CR for journal studies & continue Podcast interviews/reflection https://t.co/V9PaGtiZE8
Q4: Think of the professional learning you’ve attended. Was more required or was it by choice? https://t.co/xLsUVKUi4G
Thank you ! Makes my summer!
Q6: What is a topic that you feel would make for great professional learning? Can you elaborate? https://t.co/GtZjHVYIGc
So glad you asked! and I will be leading a session during June 29 https://t.co/Hs6xTKc49L
Wanna share a little more on how the works?
a5: I’m proud to be part of the team helping to bring to next Wednesday!
My most powerful PL was over a 3 year period with trusted Ts and facilitators. Constant growth and reflection
I think Ts feel PL is valuable when they can share their learning w/ others & feel they are growing in areas, too
Yes! Some of best PD I have encountered came from peers!
A5: Ongoing support: beyond sit-and-get...opportunities to regroup & talk about implementation of new ideas & ways of doing.
YES!!!! https://t.co/r5VCb4wLnN
A5. Differentiation. We don't all need the same professional learning. One size fits all never works.
essentially breaks each tchg block into direct inst, S worktime, & reflection/synthesis. Biggest chunk = S worktime
Have Ts use tech to engage in session. Used Padlet, Google forms. It's sprinkled on them instead of firehose.
A6 Positive integration of technology.
Boom!!! in https://t.co/HzmbCTQU1x
A5. Differentiation. We don't all need the same professional learning. One size fits all never works.
A6: Using digital annotation tools for close reading text, image, video,sound.Yeah:Hypothes.is, Snag.it, Vialogues,SoundCloud
Thanks for sharing, Kirk. I’ll be in touch!
A6. Google in my pocket. Take time to let Ts play and design content using phones, tablets, laptopa, etc. Make it cross-curricular
What if you are trying to make a systemic change? Aren't there times where that might help?
Agreed. Perfect time to join on July 21 to share your expertise and pro learning
Nor do we need the same training several years in a row.
And they get to use it vs hearing about it. Like this idea! is a great way to learn new tech https://t.co/unzzcGyvPO
Have Ts use tech to engage in session. Used Padlet, Google forms. It's sprinkled on them instead of firehose.
I will certainly have to check it out! Thanks!
A6: I still think there are a lot of people out there who don't quite get real project based learning so there's opportunity there.
A6: I would love to learn how to better integrate social media into my instruction to improve student learning.
A6: I can't stress enough how the Growth Mindset will change your way you teach and approach teaching. It has transformed my class
A5. everyone (teacher, admin, stdns, parents) at the table but what's being served is different
I saw padlet, Google Docs, Kahoots used by Trs to deliver content today-tech was tool, not main idea.
Yes. Process and Practice is so important in prof. learning.
This is awesome Brison.Just today I was talking to a colleague about this.I want to use Snapchat in class. https://t.co/LodA3hZu4J
A6: I would love to learn how to better integrate social media into my instruction to improve student learning.
Hi may I join from Texas?
What about when you are making systemic changes and need everyone to move? Are there times when we all need the same PL?
adoption of a state wide policy could be an exception.
EdCampKY will be happening July 21st! James, can you share that registration link for https://t.co/pUlDEUt79X
Agreed. Perfect time to join on July 21 to share your expertise and pro learning
All learning is voluntary. Whether you're teaching kids or adults, you better engage and inspire. https://t.co/ZhE85mxnSn
Q4: Think of the professional learning you’ve attended. Was more required or was it by choice? https://t.co/xLsUVKUi4G
Of course! Welcome! Glad you are here.
A6: All Ts are literacy Ts. We should all be training on that one! I can definitely elaborate.
Could see it becoming a six second mini-lecture review of the day.
Sorry guys. I have to get bag to pricing items. Great chat! Good night!
A6: Needs of all. said "When they integrated the schools, they didn't integrate the curriculum." Needs to happen
Yes, please, do! Welcome to
Final question coming soon...
exitslips/bellringers uses for formative assessments. https://t.co/NZ0Wq9AZ6E
A6: I would love to learn how to better integrate social media into my instruction to improve student learning.
Next year they are adding a badge on wellness where we have to show we do things not school related such as yoga.
Q7: Parting shot - what is a great summer read you would recommend and why does it resonate? https://t.co/GsiI0Y62Fj
Kimmy, I agree. I'm putting together a big, comprehensive blog post on that for Sunday!
That type of learning still needs to happen, but I love creating some jump off/on points for folks who want more info.
I believe there are definitely times when everyone must attend the same pd but a pre-assess should be given
That's in its finest. Wow! check out this idea as well! https://t.co/qJpokFnrzE
A5: After hearing speak this week I'd love to attend professional learning for teachers led entirely by students.
You should ask Jami what I call her and :)
A6: Standards based grading
A6: PD on students using creative computing tools for learning- creating with tech, not just consuming - it is the newest literacy
A6:for my school specifically integrating writing across content, just more writing in general.Passion for me.I see as a need.
A6: I think differentiation is HUGE! Ss have such varying abilities that it's almost impossible to meet the needs of all Ss
A6 Teach Like a Pirate can really change how you're approaching what happens in your classroom!
Love having pre work to give a background and follow up learning for retention/application.
Ts come w/ scenarios that Ts can apply; present a variety of viewpoints from lit; on-going reflect journal https://t.co/DzOpSLciNB
Q5: If you were designing a PL experience for your peers, what are some elements you would include? https://t.co/pBnS50mznj
Rationale ... Application ... Practice ... Chocolate! https://t.co/1TOMXfsO5u
Q5: If you were designing a professional learning experience for your peers, what are some elements you would include??
A6: How to talk to policy makers. Ts often react instead of interact w/ policy makers. Need to advocate for our Ss & communities.
AGREED! All subjects use oral and written language--and students need to see the connections between all subjects!
A6 Edtech, , teacher librarian and teacher collaboration
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Good question! It's definitely something worth delving deeper into
This is such a good idea. We need to hear more successful case studies of Ts actually influencing policy changes!
A7 The Innovators Mindset by George Couros
A7: I love the guys, so their book is a great way to
What about school policy? When building a program you need cohesion and consistency in vision.
A7 Ditch that Textbook by Matt Miller
A7: Anti-fragile by Nicholas Taleb or his The Black Swan--mind changing
A6. Education policy. Which comes first, education or policy? and how it affects our careers
A7: Changed my thinking about my interaction w/students. AND Dr. McCray is joining in July.
https://t.co/IsdUb2MrLL
Yes, that too: any at scale policy adoption makes sense but magic pill PD is the norm & that has to shift
I really enjoyed this book a few summers ago- I think it is easy to forget how important play is https://t.co/izbVXBvWdG
YES!! I am so ready for my district to start doing more with standards based grading!
Yes! How powerful if teachers were required to contribute to a learning blog or vlog after PD? https://t.co/6nYyppSwKu
A5: I would love PD to have an online component that allows for reflection and collaboration and counts as time - like this!
My experience has really opened my eyes to this sphere of teacher leadership. https://t.co/KqbtC6F0AL
A6: How to talk to policy makers. Ts often react instead of interact w/ policy makers. Need to advocate for our Ss & communities.
A7. What Connected Educators Do Differently - plus we're discussing it during the next Monday. Come join us!
implementation arises from a manual? depends I guess
A7. Fish In A Tree by Lynda Hunt; differentiation for the dyslexic student
Diversity- we need as much exposure to our students diff cultures & values- especially low SES https://t.co/yo7JK3ih8e
Q6: What is a topic that you feel would make for great professional learning? Can you elaborate? https://t.co/GtZjHVYIGc
A great needs analysis can set the stage for some truly effective and applicative prof learning. https://t.co/yynyM6yK3d
There should definitely be some needs analysis
I disagree. I've done lots of PL events and they require focused conversation and group reflection.
Thanks for all who took part in - hoping you’ll hop on over to w my brother in just a few!
I do think a good rule of thumb is never schedule a PD that could be covered by an email. https://t.co/WZdP8v3R4X
These things can usually--not always, but usually--be learned from reading a manual or an email.
I actually just added this book to my library holds list today. Can't wait to read it.
A7: we need to read well outside our disciplines and then bring it back and apply it. That is where I find real change.
Thanks for joining us for another hour of - special thanks to the team for the spot! to follow -
Is this almost over? Say it ain’t so!!!
the combined expertise of the community will sink or float the sustained implementation of PL
Me, too. Not afraid to chat up a policy maker.
Thanks for joining us for another hour of - special thanks to the team for the spot! to follow -
Great tonight! Thanks guys! Off to do some more summer learning after I get the baby to sleep!!
A7: please read outside your discipline
