#ILedchat Archive
#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday June 6, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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It is 9 pm on Monday night! Time for the best hour of Illinois PD for the awesome educators of !
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The team (, , , & ) is glad you’re here!
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Remember to use for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
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Hello! Jenna, new IL teacher, joining in!
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We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses.
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Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight.
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Dea...from Western Illinois--Quad Cities...Galesburg
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Jon Bartelt, Supt, Bloomingdale SD 13 and darn glad to be here!
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Awesome! New to teaching or new to IL? Both? Either way, WELCOME!
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Brian; middle school principal. Straight outta the western burbs tonight
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Great to see you back here!
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Hi ! Amber Exec. Director & looking forward to a great night of sharing!
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I will be teaching 2/3 ESL Resource next year in Elk Grove! Just moved from Phoenix where I taught 1st for 5 years.
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greetings Joe Fatheree here looking forward to a great conversation.
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I primarily work w/teachers & administrators through IARSS workshops & my own independent consulting https://t.co/fqKI6fgBNR
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Is that like straight outta Compton? Great to have you here tonight!
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Hey - Sean from Marian Catholic HS. Director of Instructional Technology Glad I get to catch up with the 'locals' tonight
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Great to have you here! Thanks for the continued support!
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Bienvenidos! Thrilled to learn with you!
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For the next hour my tweets are focused to friends at . Tonight we discuss our summer learning plans. Join in the fun!
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Good to see you here. Are you going to ISTE?
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Hi Rita from Wisconsin. Just dropping in
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Kristin Humphries, supt from East Moline Schools.
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Hello Everyone - I've missed you! are shutting out the Phillies & it's a great night for ! Bob, tweeting from Libertyville.
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Thanks Bob. Are you already moving into the new job? or do you get some down time?
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But Phillies just got 3 runs!
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I am Bob Abrams, starting the journey with you all tonight! Next time we meet, I will be tweeting as the AP at Joliet Central!
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Amy- Principal in IL! Happy summer everyone!
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Welcome! Thanks for being here!
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Good to see you here. My daughter attends St. Ambrose, so I'm getting more acquainted with the Quad cities.
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Ouch, I shouldn't have opened my big mouth. C'mon bullpen!
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Congrats, Bob. https://t.co/F4LxYfRxc2
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I am Bob Abrams, starting the journey with you all tonight! Next time we meet, I will be tweeting as the AP at Joliet Central!
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Bob Hanrahan Director of Instructional Technology. Via Volo, IL
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Let's get this party started! Get ready for Q1!
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Congratulations Bob - they are fortunate to have you!
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Q1 Where are you going on vacation this summer?
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I'm here! Jackie Stone, Willowbrook, HS Math :)
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Hi! tardy to the party :) Brianna, HS English here.
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Thanks! I am thrilled to join the team!
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Hey! Helen from Houston jumping in!
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A1: Washington D.C., hopefully a White House tour, and a stop by Mt. Vernon.
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A1: I just did a big move from Phoenix so I'm content not going anywhere for a little while, but prob MI at some point
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. My undergrad work was at Augustana; I have a number of friends(children of friends!) studying at Ambrose! Quality!
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All are welcome at ! Hope the rain has not been too bad for you.
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I'm going to the conference in Miami! It still counts, right? https://t.co/aj9Kn9ytTw
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Q1 Where are you going on vacation this summer?
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Looking forward to ISTE & Denver, Summer Spark in Milwaukee, but best of all family trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons!
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Hopefully listening to the soundtrack while there!
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A1: I'm lucky: Ozarks with fam; Canada to fish with my bro; southern Illinois with the Fam to celebrate my birthday
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Hidee Ho! Digital Learning Coach. Lemont, IL Here for some fun!
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A1 Love the question! Jamaica to celebrate anniversary next week, Denver for , & Miami in July for
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I'm going on vacay to support my hubby as he competes to raise money for in MN in July
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A1 Nowhere. Just relaxing, reading & chattin'
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I will have to live vicariously through you on this one. Maybe next year.
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Hi all, technology integrator here from NY, with family in Illinois. Stopping in to see great minds at work
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A1: Going out early to & spending some vacation time in Denver https://t.co/As2M3KaPj6
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Q1 Where are you going on vacation this summer?
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A1: This will be the summer I catch up on EVERYTHING....
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A1 We are going to take my 3 kids (ages 7, 5, 3) camping this weekend! Will take some quick car trips also.
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A1: Vacation? What's that? 12 month contracts equal even more work to focus on, but I do go home on time! https://t.co/HSlhP04ODJ
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Q1 Where are you going on vacation this summer?
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A1: South Dakota road trip, just my two sweet children & me (sweet? on a long car ride? We'll see...)
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I will do some pushups - that usually kills the opposing team's rally monkey.
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A1 Just got to Wisconsin today :) toddler just went to bed and I'm ready to unwind!
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Corn Palace? Live on the edge!
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A1: Taking my granddaughter on teaching & learning journey: San Fra, Yosemite, Sequoia. Her charge: become an expert in each area.
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Yay, baby! Wall Drug. Bear Country. The works.
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A1: Lots of conferences & collaboratin happening this summer very excited though one of these days I will get myself to
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A long weekend and you can be in Niagara Falls. That's another trip somewhat planned
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I am jealous of those of you traveling to exotic places! Corn Palace? Sounds like a popping good time! Get ready for Q2!
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Totally Jealous about Denver
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I have been there! It is ...interesting....
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One of these years I will make it to !
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My wife & I will be St. James next week. Hoping for calm seas & warm weather.
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Q2 What is your personal learning goal for the summer?
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Agreed! Hopefully, you can side trip to Boulder, it is one of my faves <3
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Woo Hoo!!! See pushups and situps work!
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Sounds awesome and potentially terrifying all at the same time!
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2 more years til ISTE is here in Chicago!
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A2: Read, read, and read. Going to my first Edcamp in Roselle - looking forward to that!
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A2: blog once a week (finished challenge and want to keep it up), plan out the first two weeksish, read, present at conf
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a2 expanding innovation opportunities for Students
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A2: To totally embrace the growth mindset and develop my talents and abilities as an instructional leader.
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Love the Black Hills area! Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood & Lead - all good!
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A2 I'd like to complete my level 2 Google training and maybe apply to become a certified trainer, for starters!
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A2: Year-long goals: Publish 12 articles, read 54 books. I'll keep plugging away at those.
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A2: Personal learning goal--develop online PD. Working w/IARSS to make Foundational Workshops more effective--thinking Blendspace
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A1: Lots of reading. Making Thinking Visible, Kids Deserve It, Ditch that Textbook, Drive, 3 more waiting for me on Amazon
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I will see you there! Also Very excited for her to experience the Awesomeness of an Unconference.
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A2: read a handful of books that I've been dying to read; whitaker and dweck. Keep learning and growing with too
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A2 Meet and learn all I can about the people of !
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A2 going to do a rebuild of one of my programs. Really excited about the future.
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A2: Lots of writing, blogs and more and lots of twitter chatting :)
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A2 Digging deep into how to use social media in schools, and helpkids use it safely https://t.co/TtFu27Uop3
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Q2 What is your personal learning goal for the summer?
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I heard they are changing the Trainer Module, so you might want to check that out :)
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A2: Read the newest book from outdoors
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Perhaps we can map out the multi-district chat at the edcamp. Thoughts?
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A2 also going to have a student teacher for the first time in the fall, so prepping to be a good cooperating teacher :)
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New school? Best goal EVER!
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A2: Use data to drive year long teacher PD strands.
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They have made some sweeping changes. Definitely check to see where they are right now.
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A2: Taking time to read all the books I have in my "to read" pile!
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I will be a Steelman starting July 1!
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Great goal! Connectedness & audience effect are powerful learning amplifiers!
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A2 Learn more & connect with other educators around the world!
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a2 helping bring the conference to Chicago in July.
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A2: have also created a newsletter blog for staff & one for parents/students. Looking forward to seeing this through
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That is what I keep hearing! Very excited for this opportunity!
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EdCamp Global is July 29-30!
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A2: Also working on continuing to individualize PD for our Ts. Patio PD this summer.
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A2 I have several books awaiting my attention. Blogging, as usual. But, I've been putting off podcasting - time to jump in!
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a2 writing several articles and blogs.
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We have alluded to this, so let's formally ask the question...get ready for Q3
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Q3 What conferences or workshops are you attending this summer? Share links if you have them
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I was just reading about this today! Looks awesome!
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A2.1 Working on improving our online course in Also ramping up some blended PD options
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A2 Participating in a book read of "Igniting a Passion for Reading".
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A3 I really want to go (some year soon) to and the Consumer Electronics Show.
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I've taken a step back from chats over the last several months. Technology created imbalance in real urgency
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How about multi-state chat? My teachers could use some Twitter colleagues https://t.co/VsRe5EKKwo
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Perhaps we can map out the multi-district chat at the edcamp. Thoughts?
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A3: I want to take Spanish classes to refresh/brush up. Does anyone know where I can take them for free or close to free :)
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A3: I'm attending the IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy with and
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We played bball in the gym, watched movies & played board games. Kept our Ss safe & having fun in a scary situation
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A3: Right now just IPA leaders conference and
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I love the idea - klet's make it happen.
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A3: I'm sadly not signed up for any conferences or workshops. I need to rethink this
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Curious. Involved in policy.
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Same here but including new teacher training and digcit Having all resources in one place should help
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A2.3 Shameless plug - Save the Date; Saturday 9.17.16 - We'll be hosting Promises to be top notch!
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A3: Also participating in a book study on Personalized PD.
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My wife just came home from a 5 day trip. I am handing the reigns off to ! See you in July! Have a great 4th!
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A3: I am going to have a lot.. to be continued! *gathers links*
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CTO Summit in Lisle next Wednesday, nothing planned other than that. No ISTE this year :(
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A3: Suburban Cook County Math Initiative Summer Institute presenting on math talks and possibly teaching one on CCMS statistics
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I'm going to Write to Publish next week in Wheaton to take some writing classes!
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Reach out to . His podcast is incredible!
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Also attending on Monday with thanks to
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Shoot me a DM w/ your email & we'll talk. I'll send you my presentation for & my workshop resources.
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A3: Mini Conference in July
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A3 Great Expectations. It's a classroom management program. Anyone use it? I've been trained in
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Q4 What new technology would you like to try or learn this summer?
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Marzano Building Expertise Conference. We use the Marzano model for evaluation.
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A4: I am going to play more with Periscope and learn how to use Blab. I will also start blogging with the Google platform.
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A4: I would like to learn how to podcast.
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A4: many Ts using google classroom so I'd like to dive into it as well to support the entire staff
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Where is that? I just found out one of my former swimmers works for them.
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. A3 email me at joe@nnstoy.org if you are interested in the conf. More than happy to share.
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A4: I really want to try and get myself good at Pivot Charts.. not really mind blowing but ... I never learned!
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A4: I'd like to get better at anyone have groups to recommend?
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How exciting?!? Writing a book or two is on my bucket list. I admire your path!
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A4 Teaching coding to my kiddos. They'll probably teach me actually.
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they have it in Orlando every year. Excellent PD. https://t.co/CgnZcKbMH0
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Where is that? I just found out one of my former swimmers works for them.
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A4: I want to really use my chrome books to the fullest
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I'm using blogger for the Ss/Ps and Ts blog sites....user friendly https://t.co/DOG7ZUcKLS
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A4: I am going to play more with Periscope and learn how to use Blab. I will also start blogging with the Google platform.
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Keep an eye out for an invitation to Patio PD at my house on July 14. Part of International Patio PD day
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A4: Like to dig into more new coding resources for emerging program. Osmo stuff, DOT & Dash, Sphero & applications of them
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I know a guy who can help you with for Voxer. I'll give you one guess...
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Which platform are you using?
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A4 I mentioned podcasting earlier. I also want to learn to do more with apps like
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A4 hoping to start work on a new animated series. We'll see what happens.
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As long as it's between Dec 1 & Apr 1 I'm good with that.
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has a group that stays active. I mostly listen while in the car.
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That's what I need to know. Whatcha got?
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A4: I want to give more attention to my blogs this summer. It's been so hard to keep up during the school year.
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Are you going to do podcast? Or is that something they will run?
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Q5 What change would you like to make for your school or classroom next year?
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Oh I wanted to attend the WIT Conference, it looks incredible. I can not believe who will be speaking there
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My focus will be on teaching & learning, but I think is planning their own cast
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I agree https://t.co/ohPENFpjB7
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A4: I want to give more attention to my blogs this summer. It's been so hard to keep up during the school year.
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Thanks! I have 10 weeks to play!
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a5 I am really excited about some of the innovation work going on in my district. I look forward to watching it grow next year.
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Q5 I implemented the workshop model last year, so I'm going to keep working on fine tuning it this year
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A5: student-led conferences
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A5: Use the element of surprise more.. watch out
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I use wordpress too! I'll follow you!
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A5: Push myself and my colleagues out of our comfort zones to expand our learning and growth potential. Try something new!
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A5 We are remodeling our Media Center We're incorporating & flexible learning areas
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A5 I implemented the workshop model last year, so I'd like to fine tune that this year
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That's good because sometimes they were even hard for me! But then the kids and I were learning together :)
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A5: I'd like to introduce my staff to PLNs
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A5: Excited to kick off school year w/ & focusing on utilizing tech to help create more engaging lessons.
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A5: keep modeling risk taking with the staff to push and promote growth to new levels
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Let us know your schedule - we'll welcome your team & engage them from the start!
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So awesome. We started PLC's 2 years ago, need more Ts to build their PLN's outside the walls now.
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Doing it now - thanks for the info!
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Sending 1:1 home for the first time. I'd like to see Ts, Ss, & Ps work together for a successful implementation.
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A5 All staff using twitter & flexible seating
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A4: and Also would like to work on a blog https://t.co/rZcszdLHR6
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Q4 What new technology would you like to try or learn this summer?
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A5 Working on a student centered classroom by providing opportunities for my students to create inventions.
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Awesome! https://t.co/saZTzKRd6E
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A5 Working on a student centered classroom by providing opportunities for my students to create inventions.
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A5: I'm moving from a gen ed classroom to resource so there will be a lot of changes but I'm excited!
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Awesome! And you are welcome!
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That's exciting! Good luck!
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Q6 What was the best PD you experienced this past school year?
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Wow! I'n 14 miles north of Gburg, work w/the ROE there & have presented alongside slated speakers. Totally unaware!
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Some staff are presentin on Student Centered ELA Classrooms in Springfield if you need any supports let me know
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How exciting for you - What an adventure
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You should attend...it is going to be a great conference! One of the sites is in Galesburg as well!
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A6: Some of our best PD comes from in-house experts like and
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Yes! My heart is with ESL kids so I'm excited to be able to focus much attention on them!
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I've got a few Ts who joined Twitter and have really reaped the rewards of being connected. Need others to join us.
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A6: It always comes down to the for me Always walk away wowed. leadership experience is one I will not forget
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A6: ILEdCamp Spring 2015!! 😀 It reintroduce me to Twitter as a PLN ❤️❤️❤️
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A6: We had some great Ignite style sessions led by and our BG iTeam
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A6 Participating in chats like these!
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We did a PD on TweetDeck last year and tried to inspire our Ts to get connected!
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A6: Great all day session with Super engaging and great collaboration.
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A6: Hard to pin one: 7Habits, Impact & Legacy Summit, DuPage Spring Leadership Conference in Galena.
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A6: national conference in Orlando; blogging with ; meeting & learning with
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Agreed - this was awesome!!! https://t.co/K9EXdlOz5q
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A6: Great all day session with Super engaging and great collaboration.
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Jumping in at the bitter end!! The best PD this year has been digging into my own dissertation data - very cool way to learn
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A6: also LOVE my Admin Academy this year through with
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That's great that Admin supported that. Ts need to understand how it helps & how it doesn't hurt
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Also, the welcome wagon team is startin to visit pre-service teachers & admin in their courses to discuss digital learning
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A6 Working w/ SuePimentel twice: evaluating student work & later, evaluating state standards 4College & Career readiness. Bang!
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Hopefully, you'll come back next year! https://t.co/NGzPkprWJx
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Dr. Elmore was an excellent presenter at the conference!
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A6: of course! :) But truly...many great PD opportunities in IL - https://t.co/aEJXHdbNzx lists many of them under events
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Go to Austin for sometime. It's an amazing conference. I've never seen anything like it.
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A5: Hosted a Twitter Chat for and building connections K-12, it was a whole lotta great
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the in Dubai or the National Summit on TL in DC.
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Also, so much online PD for cheap/ free! MOOCs, asynchronous grad classes, mircocredentials https://t.co/XPOiDuB1Q8
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Q7 What was the least effective PD experience you had this past year?
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Oh, yes--July 11th for . Right? Was talking w/organizers today but not aware of bigger picture. #
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Awesome https://t.co/vUzxm8t0TT
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A5: Hosted a Twitter Chat for and building connections K-12, it was a whole lotta great
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A6.2: ICE16 was great with and and my Twitter chat friends helped me learn all year long!
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I will try to get there. It looks amazing.
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q6 or 2015 in Salt Lake City. All three were incredible.
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A6 honestly (sadly) the PD I did on my own time - reading texts, blogs, etc. directly related to what *I* need
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Opening institute. 5 hour Sit & Get on new math curriculum. 😫
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No sadness necessary - growth is good! https://t.co/vmfmLubq1x
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A6 honestly (sadly) the PD I did on my own time - reading texts, blogs, etc. directly related to what *I* need
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A7 any "one size fits all" PD. I know we SHOULD be able to all take something anyway, but sometimes it's so hard 😔
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A6: Still connectin w/ folks in my session at Couldn't ask for much more
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Least effective PD is when someone goes 'old school' on us. Especially after moving Ts to more engaging personalized model of PD
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AMEN! It is time for differentiation in PD.
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A7 Still some "SitnGet" stuff out there. I prefer hands-on, creating something, problem-solving, immerse me in authenticity PLZ
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A7: I was hit or miss this yr. I need to be better about learning with all of you. Tonight reminded me that this chat rocks
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Absolutely! Great point!! :)
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. Agreed. I have forever designed & implemented my most effective PD. But not in a vacuum. Interaction fosters curiosity
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Yes, July 11...if you have not participated in an EdCamp it would be a great opportunity!
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Q8 What will YOU do to improve PD at your school/district for next year?
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A7: Hard to say, because I can always find something in PD that gets me thinking and I always like that.
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A7 There was a vendor sponsored PD at a major conference. I don't know why I went. I know better than that.
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A7: Bloodborne Pathogens. .....
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I'll have to sit through hours this fall. Texas is changing to new evaluation system. Woo hoo
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Here's what we did w/ modified EdCamp style this year. Modified b/c we had presenters & schedule https://t.co/kkh2jiDn2v
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The date is reserved in my book!
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A8: Be an active participate and USE what I learn!
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A8 Using our to develop differentiated, blended professional learning. Self-pacing & social connection are keys
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A8: I will remind the team often and every chance I get that we are to model what we expect.
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A8: Grants to do the PD we want/need NEA & Read2Lead grants last year. Also creative DIY PD
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A8: Using the work of , the D13 Leadership Team will be doing visioning w/ the "One Word" concept 4 the school year.
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haha! I always complain that we should be given an option to pre-test out of those 😬
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Oh, I have participated in and helped schools develop the concept for local PD.
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A8: Ask for feedback, research other conferences & brainstorm creative ideas w/ & https://t.co/XXySa2HHCt
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Q8 What will YOU do to improve PD at your school/district for next year?
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A8 we just formed a "PD committee" so hopefully that will help :) I always do some presenting, too!
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A8: mock edcamps during faculty meetings
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A8 I'd like to teach twitter 101 to my campus this fall.
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A8 I also blog and this year, I'd like to start making video tutorials to help others!
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A8 I plan to spend time curating resources for our faculty. Any suggestions from my friends?
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Awesome! Always looking for a great resource / leader for the west central IL area... ;)
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Spend less time fixing tech, more time learning and sharing tech that impacts student learning.
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I presented OER to our Ts in the Spring & many chose to change to OER books for this fall.
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A8: the PD needs to look like the engaging classrooms we want Ts creating
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https://t.co/VKmOEVUAkP
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q8 I'm really excited to have the op. To work with our admin team to develop some meaningful of on Teacher Leadership.
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Thanks for letting me join! Have a fabulous week!
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A8: Just polled staff to recruit new members for our iTeam to plan PD for the year. Love that team - great brainstorming!
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I supported w/ their 1st unconference experience trained facilitators to build supports.
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We have had success using the model for our Institute Days
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Please take a minute to follow some folks you’ve met at & keep the conversations going!
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Please consider joining us at 9 pm CST on July 11 when returns!
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Ok! Do you want to get matching tshirts?
