#IDedchat Archive

This is a chat for Idaho Educators and anyone else who wants to join the conversation. Topic for 6/20: Reflective Practices

Wednesday August 22, 2018
10:00 PM EDT

  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hey #idedchat how are y'all doing? @averyteach is getting some much needed R&R so we are just gonna chat informally tonight. Anyone already in school? We don't start until after labor day.
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi. I’m here #IDedchat
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Dan here checking in from St. Louis. We have been in school for a week. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Howdy Kevin. What's going on in your world? What's good? #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Dan! Glad you are still here! We don't start for another 1.5 weeks but our EdTech Dept & Supt are ramping things up! #idedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Tracy from California. We are starting our third week with the kids. #IDedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I'd start #idedchat by saying that we are enhancing our #gsuiteedu core by adding chrome devices & implementing @ClassLink to help with apps/passwords/rostering Thanks for the lead @droberts1025
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Wow Tracy. What part of California? #idedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Are you 1:1 or adding to get closer to that? #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    I think we are probably at or near 1:1 but we are using "cart model." I'm in the process of parsing that out using Chrome Gopher reports & Sheets and figuring out how we migrate to a "school only" 1:1 (not going home yet) #idedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Tomorrow is day 16 of the year. Im already preping my kids for midterms. Finishing unit 1 in all my subjects. It’s been so fast already. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    We also just replaced all PC labs with Chromeboxes. My only regret is not doing it sooner. #idedchat #gsuiteedu #googleEDU
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Can I watch this and participate in #idedchat at the same time? lol
    In reply to @edtechsr, @wfryer, @YouTube
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    What is something positive so far this school year? Or something positive you are looking forward to in your school/classroom/district? #idedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    I love Chromebooks and the opportunities they have. The only issue we have is with new students getting logins to work initially. Usually have a day or so delay getting kids up and running. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    This is definitely a challenge Kevin. @GwenKHS82 @umneycreep and I work hard to handle new/transferring students and getting them into our system and their classes to participate as soon as possible. It is a shift! #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @GwenKHS82, @umneycreep
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    We use @CanvasLMS and if I can’t get the Ss logged in on their device with their login, I log into their system, mascaraed as them, then let them work on their stuff. Had to do this today for a quiz. Improvise. #IDEdchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @GwenKHS82, @umneycreep, @CanvasLMS
  • assignmenthelp Aug 22 @ 10:15 PM EDT
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  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Oh, and it’s all about the salsa! @Cardinals #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I think something I'm really looking forward to this upcoming is sharing the new #eduprotocols books I bought and encouraging teachers to check them out! Maybe even doing a book study! #idedchat @jcorippo @mhebern
  • andrewmead73 Aug 22 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    We put together a pretty good schedule this year (timetable). I'm interested how it impacts how things go this year in terms of student behaviour and engagement. #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    I work in California City for Mojave Unified school district. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    That is some serious improvisation! #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @GwenKHS82, @umneycreep, @CanvasLMS
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Cool. #idedchat
    • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:09 PM EDT
      I think we are probably at or near 1:1 but we are using "cart model." I'm in the process of parsing that out using Chrome Gopher reports & Sheets and figuring out how we migrate to a "school only" 1:1 (not going home yet) #idedchat
      In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    It sounds like you do not have an internet, or lack of, problem. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    That is pretty cool stuff! I love it when leaders aren't afraid to take risks. I sure have enjoyed your vacation adventures on instagram! #idedchat
    In reply to @andrewmead73
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    One of our positives are that we switched to block schedule to create more time and opportunities in classes. #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    My community residential internet is crap. Our school internet, however is fantastic. We have lots of it! #idedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    I would love to do that to my computer lab! #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @tracyscottkelly
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    It is worth it for the Ss. #IDedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @GwenKHS82, @umneycreep, @CanvasLMS
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Today I shared my classroom mantra PD with my colleagues. It was rewarding to watch them find their own powerful mantras. #idedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Are you Block 8 or Block 4? #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    We do have a couple PC labs for specialty classes (Computer Science, Yearbook, Distance Learning IDLA) but the need for a PC is dwindling. #idedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD, @tracyscottkelly
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Tammy what was that classroom mantra? Please share! #idedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    What do either of those mean? #idedchat
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    4 block days, 8 blocks total. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    I think we should keep some PCs around because they are still being used. #idedchat
    • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:21 PM EDT
      We do have a couple PC labs for specialty classes (Computer Science, Yearbook, Distance Learning IDLA) but the need for a PC is dwindling. #idedchat
      In reply to @WinkelerD, @tracyscottkelly
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    I have several: You're full of greatness. Listen to your heart. Kindness is more important than getting your own way. It's not always easy but it's important. You're kind of a big deal...#idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Agreed. Keep at least one lab for those things, but transition more of them over to chromeboxes would be so awesome. #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @tracyscottkelly
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Often this is the case, but I'd do an inventory and ask what they are being used for that a Chromebook couldn't do. Then ask if there is another activity/method of doing that task(s). #idedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    #idedchat Love these.
    • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      I have several: You're full of greatness. Listen to your heart. Kindness is more important than getting your own way. It's not always easy but it's important. You're kind of a big deal...#idedchat
      In reply to @leadedtech
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    You do such a great job of capturing cool moments and then sharing them with creativity! Very @timlauer -esque ;-) #idedchat
    In reply to @andrewmead73, @timlauer
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Block 8–4 classes one day, 4 classes the next. Rotate. Have the class for the year. Block 4 is 4 classes a day everyday. Do a year worth of class in a semester. #IDedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    That’s what we have. Block 8. #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Thank you! #idedchat
    • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:26 PM EDT
      Block 8–4 classes one day, 4 classes the next. Rotate. Have the class for the year. Block 4 is 4 classes a day everyday. Do a year worth of class in a semester. #IDedchat
      In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Gives them more of the "college feel" if you will of not having class every day and learning to manage your time with it. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    .@TammyMcMorrow I was going to reply to your Facebook video editing post on FB but I'm pretty hesitant on FB... Looked like you got some pretty cool ideas. I do lots of Android/iOS/Mac video stuff... let me know if you ever wanna just share ideas. #idedchat
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Nice! #idedchat
    • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      Often this is the case, but I'd do an inventory and ask what they are being used for that a Chromebook couldn't do. Then ask if there is another activity/method of doing that task(s). #idedchat
      In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    My opinion is we should have PC labs, Apple/IPads, and Chromebooks. We never know what device they will use later. #IDedchat
    In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    And exposing students to the multiple platforms will help prepare them for life after high school. Never know what platform you will see in the "real world" #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @tracyscottkelly
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I totally agree. College and career ready. Not partially ready. #IDedchat
    • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:27 PM EDT
      My opinion is we should have PC labs, Apple/IPads, and Chromebooks. We never know what device they will use later. #IDedchat
      In reply to @tracyscottkelly
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Your kids will struggle with the Friday to Tuesday/Thursday to Monday transition. Especially hard if you have an assessment at the beginning of the week. #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    I'm looking forward to recording each of my first graders finish this sentence: This is the year I... (@lauriedroberts asked her seniors to do the same) #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @lauriedroberts
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Our new Supt @dogoodstuff just added this to our District Office building.... I really love how it turned out! #idedchat #ksdedtech #ksd391pride
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Good point. Something that our leadership team is looking at addressing during our Academic Lab time. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I like stuff that is transparent and isn't a distraction to the teaching/learning process. (affordability & management matter too) #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @tracyscottkelly
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    As we are all at the beginning portion of the school year... what PD/Professional learning opportunities are you anticipating or looking forward to for you and fellow team mates? #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Love it! #idedchat #eduprotocols
    • jcorippo Aug 22 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      Well, if you check out the #eduprotocols hashtag, you will think you are some kind of futurist. It’s really going strong, with folks all over the US jumping in!!
      In reply to @leadedtech, @mhebern
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    My instructional coach and I are developing a PD arc for our school year. We're planning twice a month ongoing PD with staff. No more random acts of professional development. #idedchat
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I am excited to have a true PLC group and a set time during the day to bring curriculum together to ensure greatness. #idedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    We are hitting @MarzanoResearch strategies hard this year. It’s more documenting what we are doing versus a real change. I expect engagement by students and accountability. It is terminology for me versus a real culture change. #IDedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @MarzanoResearch
  • tracyscottkelly Aug 22 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    I need to run. Thanks Kevin and Simon for the conversation. #IDedchat
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    I am excited to serve as the building representative for PD in the district. I am excited to bring in new ideas and share my thoughts to better district PD, #IDedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    This sounds pretty cool Tammy. What do you mean by random acts of professional development? lol #idedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    I think anything that is student and learning centered is a good thing. Reflecting is just as important as "change." #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @MarzanoResearch
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    What strategies are you looking for with PD? F2F, virtual? Release time? #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    It's a phrase from a book I read this summer. The point is ongoing PD instead of the typical hit and miss stuff. #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Oh cool. That makes sense. I think there is value in on-demand/personalized stuff too. But when there is no follow up, it definitely can be hit/miss. #idedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    I agree. I also WANT people in my room. I am not perfect, but I want to get as close as possible. I want constructive criticism of my methods and techniques. I want to improve. I want to change. #IDedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @MarzanoResearch
  • TammyMcMorrow Aug 22 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    This teacher is off to bed. My crew's first day of greatness starts tomorrow. #idedchat
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    That's a good question. This is my first year serving so I am new to everything. Our first meeting isn't for a couple of weeks, and we have a new Director of PD. So it'll be interesting to see what she has in mine. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    The last few years, my district really hasn't offered anything but one primary professional development, which isn't in itself bad, but no variety or options. I don't really care for that. One size doesn't fit all. #idedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Enjoy. Best of kick for 2018-2019! Bring your 🔥tomorrow and create the spark for your Ss learning! #IDedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    Thanks for jumping in tonight Tammy! I'm sure greatness will abound tomorrow! #idedchat
    In reply to @TammyMcMorrow
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    #idedchat
    In reply to @techsavvyteach, @edtechsr, @wfryer, @YouTube
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I’d love to have a bingo board of options. Some virtual, some F2F. Some could be outside of district at night. There are so many possibilities. #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Oh agreed. I know much of it has been focused on F2F in district. Funds have been set aside for out of district, but not many take advantage of it. Hoping to shift the mindset over time. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Time must be provided for Ts to digest what they learn and apply. Not a huge fan of before or after school PD. My kids district has release every Wednesday early for Ts to do PD within contract time. #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Another item I'm excited about is that our EdTech Team came up with a way to digitize our new staff onboarding process using @googledocs @GoogleForEdu Forms & Add-Ons. New staff need access sooner these days & our team is busier than ever. Using tech to work smarter #idedchat
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    That's definitely true. Teachers also need opportunities to try out new things and not feel pressured to "succeed" immediately. Even worse when "evaluations" are imminent & tied to PD. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @WinkelerD
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I am such a fan of #Forms. Taught my kids how to use it for data collection in labs. Graphs and data easy to compile. #IDedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @googledocs, @GoogleForEdu
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Hey #idedchat peeps... this is worth checking out!
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Why do we evaluate based on new strategies and how well you implement? A new strat may work in one class but crash and burn in another. Other thing is if it does, doesn’t mean you give up. Gotta keep pressing ahead. #IDedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @WinkelerD
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    We have PD on parent/teacher conference days. PD in the morning, conference in the afternoon/evening. #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Makes for a terribly long day! #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I love the #personalizedPD approach. Give Ts time to investigate what they want to learn and follow up with them. Have "unsessions" or something of the sort. #idedchat
    In reply to @leadedtech, @LCHS_Bio
  • leadedtech Aug 22 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining tonight everyone! I hope @averyteach feels better soon! I'll be checking this #idedchat hashtag like always... but I'm off to enjoy my patio!
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    I think some of it is difficult for Admin to recognize what is new when they (in my building) come in unannounced at several points throughout the year to catch you "in your element". #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio, @leadedtech
  • WinkelerD Aug 22 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    #idedchat
    In reply to @LCHS_Bio
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I’m glad we hung out tonight. Hope you all have an awesome week. Hope @averyteach is feeling better. Remember, we improve and learn because of one another. #idedchat
  • LCHS_Bio Aug 22 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    That’s where honest convo must take place. Evaluations are a two way street IMO. I invite my admins in when I am doing something new for their opinion and to just give them a snapshot. #IDedchat
    In reply to @WinkelerD, @leadedtech