#NYEdChat Archive | Participate

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome back to #NYEDChat! Tonight’s discussion with @GrantLichtman is Moving the Rock of education, the roles we all can play.

participatechat Sep 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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schug_dennis Sep 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Share your name, location, and role in education. Remember to use #NYEDchat in your tweets.

schug_dennis Sep 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NYEDchat! I'm Dennis Schug, a middle school principal from Long Island, NY. Please welcome guest moderator, @GrantLictman .

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#gratitude @participate for partnering with #NYEDChat tonight. Thanks for archiving tonight's chat, resources.

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island, your #NYEDChat Co-Mod tonight. (I'm tweeting from VA, celebrating my grandbaby's christening)

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself. Share your name, role in education, and location. Be sure to use #NYEDChat in your tweets.

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Thanks #NYEDChat for letting me share tonight!

laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Laura Milligan, CT! Excited for #NYEDChat tonight

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hello Laura. Thanks for joining #NYEDChat . Let's begin the convo.

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Take a moment 2 tag in a local, national, or global colleague 2 join #NYEDChat. 2 #growPLN. Sign up w @Dennis Schug. https://t.co/ji0lnQ1ozn

schug_dennis Sep 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Welcome to #NYEDchat! I'm Dennis Schug, a middle school principal from Long Island, NY. Please welcome guest moderator, @GrantLichtman .

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We are thrilled that you are setting #NYEDChat on our Twitter journey Grant.

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Get ready for an hour of engaged learning and excellent conversation. Follow @GrantLichtman for Questions Prompts. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So glad that you are co-moderating with me tonight Dennis. Also, a big thanks for bringing @GrantLichtman to #NYEDChat

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laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@AndyArcand join? #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Are we ready to rock Twitter tonight at #NYEDChat with an exciting presentation of thoughtful questions by @GrantLichtman?

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

We seem a bit thin tonight. Where is NY?? #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

From boredom to engagement is the path we need to take in education. Inertia does not move us forward. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Let's go ahead with Q1 and see who is lurking out there #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I totally agree Grant. Educators, Parents, Leaders, Community Members join #NYEDChat now.

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NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hello friends, Rosa Nieves, Elementary School principal from Long Island, NY. Looking forward to an impactful chat tonight #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #NYEDChat Rosa.

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 DRAMATIC, INEVITABLE change in our schools in next 15 years-authentic, real-world, S-LED learning, heavily supported by tech. #NYEDChat

wkrakower Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Billy currently a teacher in NJ #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

JOIN #NYEDChat now please. Your voice matters.

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

What I found in researching and writing the book is that most schools are still thinking in terms of visible horizons #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Great to have you here at #NYEDChat Billy.

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schug_dennis Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We're up over 2,100 Connected Educators...across New York State. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Take a moment 2 tag in a local, national, or global colleague 2 join #NYEDChat. 2 #growPLN. Sign up w @Dennis Schug. https://t.co/ji0lnQ1ozn

wkrakower Sep 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 A Shift in the way we are teaching our students to think and more of a conceptual thinking! #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

That's amazing Dennis. 2100 Connected Edus! Bring your voices to #NYEDChat NOW!

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NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello friends, Rosa Nieves, Elementary School Assistant Principal from Long Island, NY. Looking forward 2 an impactful chat 2night #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 We need Ss to be thinkers and dreamers so they can become the #DifferenceMakers of the world. #NYEDChat

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laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 #edtech #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

What is at the core of the shift? School culture? Demand? Pedagogy? #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

There are so many reasons for shifting our thinking and moving the rock of mediocrity in education. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

What about #edtech? What do you think is or should be pushing our horizons? #NYEdChat

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schug_dennis Sep 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Can you share a working definition of a "visible horizon"? And why you think that is, Grant? #nyedchat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I devoted a chapter in the book to #edtech that is SOO far ahead of what schools have; we are losing ground every day #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Great question! #edtech leaders #bloggers JOIN #NYEDChat NOW!

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wkrakower Sep 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I think it would have to include all of those but you need to start with the culture of the School first and develop relationships #nyedchat

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Perapiteticus Sep 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: the inevitable in 15, or 5, never should mean the loss of teaching kids to seek full and rich lives. Awed by art, words, song #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A couple of decades ago we thought we were advancing with tech and then what happened. Many are still using tech as an add on. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

What we already see today. Next horizon is what we can accurately predict. 3rd horizon is beyond that, but may well happen. #NYEdChat

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MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Inevitable change...student led classrooms with a focus on digital citizenship and problem solving. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Visible horizon- yes Grant please explain your thoughts on this. #NYEDChat

In reply to @schug_dennis, @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Absolutely; so how will schools keep the right balance when parts of the foundation are moving fast and others should not? #NYEdChat

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NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: The Inevitable, Dramatic change sb the effective use of tech in classrooms/schools. Some schools r there but many aren't. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Jamie, thanks for joining #NYEDChat . I agree S-Led Classrms are needed & should become the new foundation of buildings.

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Is that dramatic in the future, or already happening now in many schools? #NYEdChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2: This is very dependent on different communities. What are these pressures like in yours? #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 Encourage #families to collaborate with school for deeper learning through #servicelearning in community. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I say that many connected edus have classrms of change now but other classrms may still be part of traditional TLed thinking. #NYEDChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Intentional teaching and learning is needed for sure. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I found so many schools and districts under pressure from district-wide choice, charters, etc. Need to market our sites #NYEDChat

MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I think it is slowly starting to happen in classrooms, but a strong focus on digital citizens & how this can be taught is lacking. #NYEDChat

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LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Checking in. Glad to make this. #NYedchat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@mrkempnz @KSThakral @rsehji Can you join #NYEDChat now to answer a question on international classrms?

In reply to @GrantLichtman, @mrkempnz, @KSThakral, @rsehji

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

What was uppermost in researching Moving the Rock was that "normal' schools were making this shift faster than I imagined #NYEdChat

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EdNavigation Sep 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: Student led, truly inclusive, strong focus on "soft skills" needed for work and life success. #NYEdChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Explain further Laura #NYEDChat

In reply to @laurahmilligan, @NieveslrRosa, @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Nice to see you, Laura. We are on Q2; would love to hear your ideas tonight! #NYEdChat

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MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

If you're not connected, the Ss are already 10 steps ahead of you. How do we stay ahead of the curve to help Ss learn? #nyedchat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Is that already the focus at your school? Are you on the "arc of transformation" #NYEdChat

In reply to @EdNavigation

NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: To compensate for lack of tools, teach parents how to use their devices to support S learning at home to have profound impact #nyedchat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

"normal" schools do not have as many anchors to the past perhaps and are better positioned to "go for it" #NYEDChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #NYEDChat Debbie. "soft skills" talk was popular during #PBL onset of late '90s. I believe it is imp.

In reply to @EdNavigation

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

By redefining what it means to be a teacher: co-learner! #NYEdChat

MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

If you're not connected, the Ss are already 10 steps ahead of you. How do we stay ahead of the curve to help Ss learn? #nyedchat
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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Home-School partnership is key #NYEDChat

In reply to @NieveslrRosa

EdNavigation Sep 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Thanks Carol. Soft skills are indeed critical...Debra #NYEdChat

In reply to @cvarsalona

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Welcome, Scott; Share what is going on at your school! :) #NYEdChat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

"normal" schools do not have as many anchors to the past perhaps and are better positioned to "go for it" #NYEDChat
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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Edus need to consider being connected to bring learning forward in this age. #NYEDChat

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LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Absolutely! Need all to work together & collaborate: central office, school admins, teachers, students, parents, school boasts! #NYedchat

In reply to @cvarsalona

MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

With an environment that encourages risk taking & failure, I believe the shifts will happen at a much faster pace. #nyedchat

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EdNavigation Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I do not work in a school, however do w/ parents in many schools. Soft skills still need to be "promoted" as essential skills. #NYEdChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

What I found in the book is that some pretty traditional schools are Moving the Rock pretty quickly #NYEdChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Smacclintic Explain your understanding of a normal school please #NYEDChat

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wkrakower Sep 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Have to head out glad to stop by #nyedchat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

at the beginning of strategic planning for next decade+ and are looking at how we have our students more engage in deeper learning #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Yes; leaders modeling risk is probably #1 factor in starting to Move the Rock #NYEdChat

MrsJSweeney Sep 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

With an environment that encourages risk taking & failure, I believe the shifts will happen at a much faster pace. #nyedchat
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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Lena, Rebecca, @RickJetter please join #NYEDChat on now.

In reply to @RebeccaCoda, @SteinbrinkLaura, @BethHouf, @burgess_shelley, @RickJetter, @maverikcrq, @teachingbullies, @Jay_Eitner, @DrMayeaux, @shawnblove, @justinfashley, @Dr_LMR, @DavidGeurin, @RickJetter

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in #NYEDChat tonight Laura.

In reply to @LRobbTeacher

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#BetterTogether #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Teeing up Q3: Could have written an whole book just on this #NYEDChat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

i simply mean ones that do not have as many sacred cows...could be "tradition" or the fear of being on leading edge #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

SOOO many examples of schools breaking that artificial boundary btwn school and world. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Community partnerships are key-make for a unified effort to bring students to real world deeper learning. #NYEDChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 Last district before retiring from public ed, partnered w community in #servicelearning project-opened landmark museum near SHS #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

All schools have sacred cows; some just work harder and herding them! #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Breaking boundaries is what I have been hoping for in educ for decades. Need it to be consistent. #NYEDChat

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LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

So happy to be here with you and others, Carol! #NYedchat

In reply to @cvarsalona

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A1) A shift from teacher-led to more teacher-facilitated #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I was so excited in my research to learn about amazing authentic partnerships btwn schools and their communities #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

And we are thrilled to have your voice join #NYEDChat 's.

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Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

we have a person whose main responsibility is experiential learning who helps to cultivate partnerships...helps Ts and Ss connect #NYEDChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@ERobbPrincipal and @DrMaryHoward are you free to join #NYEDChat ?

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

If you don't know about groups like @remakelearning check out how a whole city becomes a learning space #NYEDChat

EdNavigation Sep 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Thanks for allowing me to stop in this evening. #nyedchat

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2) Encourage choice. Ss should not be "forced" to go to their neighborhood school or district if their needs are not being met #nyedchat

In reply to @schug_dennis, @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Example of some out-there partnership that others might not have thought of? #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

ARe sacred cows part of the TTWWadi bug (That's the way we always did it)? #NYEDChat

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Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Econ classes with local businesses to help develop new marketing strategies...low hanging fruit. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Choice has certainly exploded...makes for discomfort for schools that do not respond to customer choices #NYEdChat

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RickJetter Sep 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

This is interesting. I'm not familiar with this. #NYEDchat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

If you don't know about groups like @remakelearning check out how a whole city becomes a learning space #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 Thanks for joining us Erik. Choice is part of magnet schools but this should be added to school districts' thoughts. #NYEDChat

In reply to @maverikcrq, @schug_dennis, @GrantLichtman

RebeccaCoda Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: We started a hashtag for our district as a community of learners. Big step! #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Love having you join #NYEDChat

In reply to @EdNavigation

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

What if all schools had econ classes connected with business. Check out @EduCorps @RWScholars #NYEdChat

In reply to @Smacclintic, @EduCorps, @RWScholars

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Thanks Rebecca for joining #NYEDChat . Love that there is a hashtag that ties community together. #NYEDChat

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MEMSPAchat Sep 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @cvarsalona #NYedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

can be....or the "college prep" mentality...as if we are a ways to a means...#NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I was not either; it is HUGE in Pittsburgh area #NYEdChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

What happened? Did you make connections from that? #NYEdChat

In reply to @RebeccaCoda

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Thanks for being here at #NYEDChat Rick. Hovering is a reasonable state to be in.

In reply to @RickJetter, @RebeccaCoda, @SteinbrinkLaura, @BethHouf, @burgess_shelley, @maverikcrq, @teachingbullies, @Jay_Eitner, @DrMayeaux, @shawnblove, @justinfashley, @Dr_LMR, @DavidGeurin

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3) Today I had lunch at a restaurant run by kids in a CTE program focusing on culinary arts education. #NYEDchat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Sounds fascinating #NYEDChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4 Ss and Ts become part of global creation of content not just consumers of info in active, S-learning environments. #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: Other than Twitter, how are teachers connected to colleagues at other schools where innovation is stewing? #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 The Ss must have been so thrilled to run their restaurant. #NYEDChat

In reply to @maverikcrq, @GrantLichtman

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

YES! It takes a village...#NYEDChat

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laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 #NYEDChat love having ss tweet their work to authors great for connection and accountability etc #englishteacher

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Probably the biggest shift that is happening but not on most school's front burners: dramatic shift in how humans connect #NYEDChat

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3) Yes. The kids & I brainstormed what kind of restaurant they would open & what would distinguish it #NYEDchat

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SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Jumping in! Career day w/wrkshps 4 JRs/SRs (resumes, apps, FASFA, & career guest speakers), & JR interview comp 4 scholarship.#NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 I started a districtwide collaborative collegial circle program to bring K-12 Ts together with admins-ran 10 yrs & still going. #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

What a great and easy way to expand connections #NYEdChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hopefully authors tweet back; I know I do! :) #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 Career days are imp so Ss can hear from community members. Win-win situation for all. #NYEDChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hawthorne is not a good tweeter unfortunately. ;-) #NYEDChat

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laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 #NYEDChat face to face visits also #googledrive #googledocs and pd work ?

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Have those increased how businesses partner with your school? Greater connection? #NYEdChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Edcamps and specifically EdCampLI. I participate and encourage my Ts 2 attend 2 Learn about the latest in edu innovation #nyedchat

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Will check this out. Such a powerful idea! #NYEDChat

In reply to @RickJetter

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4) I meet Ts at conferences around the nation. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Read some live authors! :)) #NYEdChat

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Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

you are preaching to the choir my friend! #NYEDChat

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GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Great resource that did not exist just a few years ago. We learn so much from others! #NYEdChat

In reply to @NieveslrRosa

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Voxer is great 4 connecting /sharing, as is @SkypeClassroom , Google Hangouts, & conferences! #DitchSummit #DitchConf #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

We need to bring on more voices to #NYEDChat . Join in tweeps.

In reply to @Smacclintic, @GrantLichtman, @laurahmilligan

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

If you want your T's to connect; chk out our new Teacher Sandbox offering; free PD virutal collaborations https://t.co/9LkU3gaXHx #NYEDChat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: connections oftentimes need to start at school...get Ts into each other's classrooms and share the wealth. #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

How many classrooms use these regularly? Students use them all the time outside of school. Are we up to speed? #NYEdChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @SkypeClassroom

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

That is an important step, Scott. #NYEDChat

In reply to @Smacclintic

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

No kidding. Do you have instructional rounds there? #NYEdChat

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cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@participate is gathering the resources we generate at #NYEDChat tonight. Add some more.

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Excellent point! The more people in the discussion, the better chance of change that responds to a community. #NYEdChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

TedHiff Sep 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4. GHOs, Skype, @voxer #NYEDchat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: Other than Twitter, how are teachers connected to colleagues at other schools where innovation is stewing? #NYEDChat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

we have "open Classroom" weeks where no invitation needed to drop in & see what is going on. good teaching = sanctioned plagiarism #NYEDChat

In reply to @cvarsalona

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: If we don't measure what we value, it all seems a bit pointless! #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Thanks for dropping into #NYEDChat Ted.

In reply to @TedHiff, @voxer

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Again: invite all #NYEDChat to register for a ground-breaking Teacher Sandbox virtual colab starting in Oct; free: https://t.co/9LkU3gaXHx

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

We need change in education that leads to student led exploration with community members as part of the equation #NYEDChat

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @SteinbrinkLaura

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5) Unfortunately, we still put greater emphasis on standardized assessments than authentic ones #NYEDchat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

Learn21Tech Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@GrantLichtman A5: yes some schools including ours are... not all colleges in my region fully on board yet with comp-based yet #NYEdChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

My district isn't up to speed yet, but I'm pulling the train. 👍🏻#NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman, @SkypeClassroom

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Do many or most T's participate and go on visits? #NYEDChat

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

we have "open Classroom" weeks where no invitation needed to drop in & see what is going on. good teaching = sanctioned plagiarism #NYEDChat
In reply to @cvarsalona

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

What means are we using to measure what we value, Grant? #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 #NYEDChat #formativeassessment !! And feedback over teacher centered grading

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 #formativeassessment is necessary to impact daily teaching and learning . #NYEDChat

In reply to @laurahmilligan

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

numbers are improving with each week...those who do not are in minority...a little social pressure ;-) #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Relative to Q5: Encourage all to understand "Turning the Tide" and @MastTranscript Game changers #NYEDChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

You can do #BookSnaps with Google Slides & Chromebooks if your district doesn't allow Snapchat type apps. #NYEdChat

In reply to @laurahmilligan, @GrantLichtman, @SkypeClassroom

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 More Ts need to use #formativeassessment to measure S progress or inform their teaching. #NYEDChat

In reply to @maverikcrq, @GrantLichtman

Learn21Tech Sep 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Last week our Ss told 60 intern supervisors to not treat them like kids... measure them on competencies and give critiques. #NYEDchat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Good; hopefully they will get on board; hopefully some good ideas for engaging action in Moving the Rock #NYEDChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

My district isn't up to speed yet, but I'm pulling the train. 👍🏻#NYEDChat
In reply to @GrantLichtman, @SkypeClassroom

Smacclintic Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I wish that i was more confident that Turning the Tide recs were being actually implemented as opposed to just lip service #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman, @MastTranscript

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Turn the Tide and create change that is sustainable. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman, @MastTranscript

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Are you seeing this movement Laura?#NYEDChat

In reply to @laurahmilligan

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

If we want Ss to be part of their community, shared relationships early on are important! #NYEDChat

In reply to @cvarsalona, @SteinbrinkLaura

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Ss can lead teacher PD to help Ts lacking tech skills. Set up tables like speed dating or run it like #EdCamp #NYEdChat

In reply to @cvarsalona, @LRobbTeacher

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

What a giant leap forward. #NYEDChat

In reply to @Learn21Tech

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Wow; check this out! #NYEDChat #satchat

Learn21Tech Sep 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Last week our Ss told 60 intern supervisors to not treat them like kids... measure them on competencies and give critiques. #NYEDchat

laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#nyedchat yes! The less I teach the more I teach (if that makes sense;)

In reply to @GrantLichtman

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#KidsCanTeachUs #NYEDChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @LRobbTeacher

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Great idea, Laura; would love to see that in action! #NYEDChat I think we need you in the Teacher Sandbox!

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Ss can lead teacher PD to help Ts lacking tech skills. Set up tables like speed dating or run it like #EdCamp #NYEdChat
In reply to @cvarsalona, @LRobbTeacher

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

How true Laura. Cultures of engagement and trust breed students whose voices carry. #NYEDChat

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @SteinbrinkLaura

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

What a terrific number! #NYEDChat

In reply to @schug_dennis

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love it! So many T's are afraid of the opposite, but you are right! #NYEDChat

laurahmilligan Sep 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#nyedchat yes! The less I teach the more I teach (if that makes sense;)
In reply to @GrantLichtman

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

This has risen and we are proud of this at #NYEDChat . Thanks Dennis for keeping the number count.

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @schug_dennis

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

OK; last Q; Q6..the big question :) #NYEDChat

donald_gately Sep 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Sorry I missed tonight-son's back to school night #NYEDChat

donald_gately Sep 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4 edCamp with neighboring school district made amazing connections @allison12805_de @BurgetMichelle #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6 Teams of collaborative edus pair w community stakeholders to move the rock. We need unified vision-perseverance-positivity. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Is your community stuck on the "why" of school change? Let's stop pointing fingers and JUST DO IT! #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

We'll catch up with you Don. Thanks for dropping in #NYEDChat @participate is creating the archive for those who could not join us.

In reply to @donald_gately, @participate

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

SImple, easy, free; what could be better? #NYEDChat

donald_gately Sep 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4 edCamp with neighboring school district made amazing connections @allison12805_de @BurgetMichelle #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Thx for dropping in, Donald! #NYEDChat

In reply to @donald_gately, @allison12805_de, @BurgetMichelle

Learn21Tech Sep 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#NYEDchat A6: it's all about Ss voice and choice - listen and learn.

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#edcamps are the new inspirational collaborative "play"grounds of thought. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: More engaging ways for formative assessment now than ever, but lots of colleges still doing same as 20-30 years ago. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

You are so right, Grant. JUST Do IT is the battle cry for moving the rock! Thanks for leading the charge at #NYEDChat tonight.

In reply to @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Too many schools stuck on blame for the past; need to find these levers of common interest to press to Move the Rock #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Still true today, but they are feeling the pressure to change; am convinced 10 yrs from now will be very different #NYEDChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: More engaging ways for formative assessment now than ever, but lots of colleges still doing same as 20-30 years ago. #NYEDChat

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6) Turn the objectives of standards into #GoodQuestions & use items as evidentiary support, not indicators #NYEDchat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Blame does not move the rock - it only gets stuck in negativity. #Positivity moves all forward. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

In my teaching life I find my students are my teachers. #NYEDChat

In reply to @cvarsalona, @SteinbrinkLaura

donald_gately Sep 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A8 culture and relationships are free and you don't need anyone's permission to make awesome #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A beautiful thought, Laura. #NYEDChat

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @SteinbrinkLaura

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Absolutely; that is a fundamentally different way to approach learning and Move the Rock! #NYEDChat

maverikcrq Sep 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6) Turn the objectives of standards into #GoodQuestions & use items as evidentiary support, not indicators #NYEDchat
In reply to @GrantLichtman

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Changes in culture sometimes come with a cost...but worth every penny and ounce of hand-wringing! :) #NYEDChat

donald_gately Sep 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A8 culture and relationships are free and you don't need anyone's permission to make awesome #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Change is not easy. #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

NieveslrRosa Sep 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: We are modeling S choice at the admin level so Ts can follow. For #HispanicHeritage asked Ss for songs to play on loudspeaker #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Join #NYEDChat on 10.2.17 at 8:00 pm EST. Thanks to @GrantLichthman for his insightful way of stirring a conversation.

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

So, every chapter of the book has concrete ideas for how to encourage change, and lots of links in the appendix; pls share! #NYEDChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Agreed! My college kiddo said one of her professors did try @GetKahoot last semester. #NYEdChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman, @GetKahoot

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

We have #CelebratedMonday in style with @GrantLichtman . Thanks for helping us kick off the 2017-18 school year, Grant. #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

And here's a really short video abt the book; pls share with your networks; together we CAN Move the Rock! https://t.co/4XaRdtxBNp #NYEDChat

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks for the invite! Gotta run! #tlap gearing up! #NYEDChat

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks for having me! #nyedchat

In reply to @cvarsalona

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks for contributing to #NYEDChat

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

GrantLichtman Sep 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

OK #NYEDChat Signing off! :)

cvarsalona - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Good evening Grant. We are so appreciative that you helped us launch the new season of #NYEDChat

In reply to @GrantLichtman

LRobbTeacher Sep 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Reflection: even with required curriculum, Ts can negotiate with Ss how to study it & how to use technology to enhance learning.#NYEDChat