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techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hello! I'm Clara from @pisdtech. Welcome to #pisdedchat! Please introduce yourself and we'll start in 5 minutes!

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

#pisdedchat Good evening! Happy New Year! Kristen Fislar from Bethany and Skaggs

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:02 PM EST

Alyson from Meadows Elem. Excited about 2016! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:03 PM EST

Please remember that we use the Q1: A1 format in #pisdedchat. First question in 2 minutes! https://t.co/pT0VFsfhEG

RennerSLP Jan 5 @ 9:03 PM EST

#pisdedchat Jeremy from Renner MS @RMS_Mustangs

kami_ransom Jan 5 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi, everyone! Kami-Wyatt ESL signing in #pisdedchat

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:03 PM EST

Fern here! Math facilitator at Otto MS #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q1: Looking back on 2015, what was your biggest accomplishment?

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST

Stephanie from @PlanoAHS I hope everyone's first day back with kids went well!! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST

@KFislar Hello and welcome! Happy New Year!! #pisdedchat

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, friends! Leah from @pisdtech. Happy New Year! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST

@RennerSLP Hey, Jeremy! Welcome and happy new year! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST

@kami_ransom Hey, Kami! Happy 2016! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 #pisdedchat 2 big accomplishments in 2015 1. Getting accepted to present at #TCEA16 and #ISTE2016 2. Helping to organize #edcampglobal

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST

@trudy_fern Howdy! And welcome!! #pisdedchat

RennerSLP Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 Definitely the SLP iPad project!!! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST

@stephirsch Hey, Stephanie! Happy new year!! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST

@RennerSLP Tell me more! #pisdedchat

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: biggest accomplishment in 2015 was moving into new position in administration. New challenges and personal growth. #pisdedchat

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: leading #HourOfCode for the ENTIRE school with @Greses88 #pisdedchat https://t.co/kbx9ofKoqk

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q1: Looking back on 2015, what was your biggest accomplishment?

GeralynHendrick Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

Happy New Year! Geralyn from Saigling.#pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 Focusing more on the big picture of projects & less about the nitty gritty of my content. It comes when the WHY is clear! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

@texasteacher98 @Greses88 This is really awesome! That's no small task! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

@GeralynHendrick Happy new year!! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

@techclara Thanks! You too!! #pisdedchat

RennerSLP Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST

@techclara all SLPs in the district got iPads for speech therapy and I was in charge of the professional dev! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:10 PM EST

#pisdedchat if you're just joining us, we are on question 1 https://t.co/x1I1P4IGdo

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:10 PM EST

@techclara @RennerSLP Yes! I've been wanting to hear about its progress! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST

@RennerSLP This sounds like a huge job. Kudos to you! What apps do you use on the iPads? #pisdedchat

GeralynHendrick Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1. #HourOfCode with my 3rd graders, providing more choice for students and moderating two #pisdedchats! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST

@GeralynHendrick You are a rock star! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:12 PM EST

#pisdedchat Question 2 coming in 2 minutes!

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1 Watching my students grow mathematically and seeing their "lightbulb" turn on #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q2: Looking back on 2015, what was something you learned?

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:14 PM EST

Yes! I live for that moment!! #pisdedchat https://t.co/39Vj1eYinl

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1 Watching my students grow mathematically and seeing their "lightbulb" turn on #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

Moderating #pisdedchat is easy! If you'd like to give it a try, fill out this quick form: https://t.co/jYGjIk2yj3 https://t.co/hr2GhpxkRZ

RennerSLP Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

@techclara our main paid ones are Articulation Station Pro, iSequences, WH Questions Pro, and Super Duper Data Tracker #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 #pisdedchat The biggest learning experience for me is always #pisdetsi. I'll never get over how much I learn from our amazing teachers.

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

@RennerSLP Thanks! And job well done, Jeremy!! #pisdedchat

RennerSLP Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST

@TechKnowLeah @techclara I've gotten lots of positive feedback about them! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

@trudy_fern It's so awesome to see that ah ha moment, especially in math. #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 #pisdedchat cont'd ETSI gives us valuable face to face time to ask Ts questions and learn how to better serve them. It's priceless.

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 Asking for and the actually reflecting on and acting on feedback from Ss leads to better learning experiences for all!! #pisdedchat

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: In 2015 I learned that every question does not need an immediate answer! It's ok to catch a breath and think it thru first #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

Student feedback is one of my goals of this year! But I'm jumping ahead in #pisdedchat :) https://t.co/7c1dkDutvO

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 Asking for and the actually reflecting on and acting on feedback from Ss leads to better learning experiences for all!! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

@techclara And us from you all @pisdtech . Thanks for that excellent experience! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

I need this stitched on a pillow! #pisdedchat https://t.co/KYFQjYhFsU

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: In 2015 I learned that every question does not need an immediate answer! It's ok to catch a breath and think it thru first #pisdedchat

kami_ransom Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

#pisdedchat a2: that technology can be a universal language & growth mindset is fa real y'all! #appleasasecondlanguage

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 Through peer collaboration, how to incorporate GAFE as a way to continue student learning beyond the school day #pisdedchat

GeralynHendrick Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2. Planning as a team with the end goal/objective in mind is key for student learning outcome. #teamplanning #ubd #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

If you're just joining #pisdedchat, we are on Q2! Looking back on 2015, what was something you learned? https://t.co/wcMBgqszWv

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 I learned that it's not only ok to try out new things, but that I might actually like them #lovemynewposition #pisdedchat

SOC54 Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST

Scott from Texas along with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Catching up as fast as 2 remaining gray cells allow. #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

#pisdedchat Question 3 in 2 minutes!

NancyWTech - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

Hello everyone! Nancy from @pisdtech here, joining in late but trying to catch up! #pisdedchat

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST

Agree! I learned so much! #pisdedchat https://t.co/APFnniCEy9

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

@techclara And us from you all @pisdtech . Thanks for that excellent experience! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

@trudy_fern Yay!! A fav part of this current project has been live collaborating with the kids in sheets. So cool!! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hmmm. This is also close to another 2016 goal of mine. And I'm jumping ahead in #pisdedchat. :) https://t.co/dNvZag9CI1

kami_ransom Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST

#pisdedchat a2: that technology can be a universal language & growth mindset is fa real y'all! #appleasasecondlanguage

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q3: What spark do you hope to ignite in your students in 2016? https://t.co/3zjCDo3rh7

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST

@stephirsch OMG! IWANT TO SEE THAT IN ACTION! #pisdedchat

NancyWTech - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

My students are teachers! I hope to light the technology integration fire wherever I go! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

@trudy_fern Oh and during Thanksgiving and Winter break to boot :) #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 #pisdedchat I want to ignite the spark of being a positive, helpful, dig citizen. I want Ss to understand the why and the how of digcit.

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 #pisdedchat cont'd I also want more S feedback. For us that also means T feedback. My focus word for Ss and Ts for 2016 is feedback.

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: I hope our students increase their love of learning - not to pass a test but to grow and make a difference in their world #pisdedchat

GeralynHendrick Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3. The willingness to task risks and embrace failure. FAIL=First Attempt In Learning #courage #risk #pisdedchat

NancyWTech - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

There you go, singing our #digcit song again. Love ya for that! #pisdedchat https://t.co/YUk6jcS12Z

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 #pisdedchat I want to ignite the spark of being a positive, helpful, dig citizen. I want Ss to understand the why and the how of digcit.

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 A desire to want to learn MORE. About what we are working on, about something they are passionate about, about anything!! #pisdedchat

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:25 PM EST

A1 My biggest accomplishments were conducting a successful #pisdetsi w. my team & presenting at conferences...& marrying my bff! #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3 An #innovatorsmindset about not just engineering, but anything in the world around them #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:26 PM EST

If you've just joined #pisdedchat we are on question 3! https://t.co/Q9G6HD7AKn

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 break free from the "chains" of failure and view mistakes as learning opportunities #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:28 PM EST

#pisdedchat question 4 in two minutes!!

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q4: What spark do you hope to ignite in yourself in 2016?

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

A2 Encourage & empower each other because doing everything for people is doing them a disservice. Show them they're worth it. #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST

@TechKnowLeah High five! Fist bump! Hip bump! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

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stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 A renewed drive to think outside the box and be action oriented. More proactive and less reactive #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

This looks amazing!! #pisdedchat https://t.co/Pb2TXFOANf

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:29 PM EST

@techclara A great learning experience for us as teachers and for the students! Thanks @texasteacher98 https://t.co/hzxFfk2LrY

SOC54 Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3: Acquiring the character of "earning" knowledge with all that it requires of oneself. #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4 #pisdedchat Tech can be in any language and the spark within myself will be to promote that.

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST

A1: My greatest accomplishment was to remain true to myself = my best for students and colleagues #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST

If you're just joining #pisdedchat we are on question 4! https://t.co/jN7B5aNnaX

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: My spark for 2016 is my #oneword #PRESENT - offering focused and undistracted attention to staff, students and my family #pisdedchat

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4 to be a "safe" place for open and honest dialogue b/t parents and myself about their child's learning journey #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST

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techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST

#pisdedchat Question 5 -final question of the night- coming in 3 min. We are wrapping up a little early bc the first week back is rough!

GeralynHendrick Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4. Reflection as a teacher, leader & team member. To read my student's daily reflection. #theyspeakthetruth #pisdedchat

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:36 PM EST

It doesn't only looks great, but it feels better. Work towards encouraging Ss to create tech #HourOfCode #pisdedchat https://t.co/k8iaPKGLUh

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
This looks amazing!! #pisdedchat https://t.co/Pb2TXFOANf
- Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
  
  @techclara A great learning experience for us as teachers and for the students! Thanks @texasteacher98 https://t.co/hzxFfk2LrY

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4 As I said for the Ss, I want to embrace an #innovatorsmindset myself too! #pisdedchat Can you tell I read @gcouros 's book recently??

SOC54 Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

@trudy_fern Can we not accept failure as failure - mistakes as mistakes - at face value - these should not be context as less. #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q5 Who on Twitter would you like to learn from in 2016? Give them a shout out!

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST

Join #pisdedchat on Tuesday, January 12 at 8pm CST for a chat about YouTube and its role in education. https://t.co/59gpTF6pBq

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:41 PM EST

#pisdedchat leaders like @matthew_arend and my son's future principal @8Amber8; Ts like @kami_ransom and @Greses88 https://t.co/AyDSXyaJZh

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST

#pisdedchat Q5 Who on Twitter would you like to learn from in 2016? Give them a shout out!

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 #pisdedchat I want to learn even more from @STEM4ELL, @GeralynHendrick, @stephirsch and our way cool curriculum departments.

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 #pisdedchat @RoxyGirlTeacher is who inspires me for 2016!

KFislar Jan 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: Shout out to @techclara and @NancyWTech - Have learned so much from you already and always ready to have you share more! #pisdedchat

kami_ransom Jan 5 @ 9:42 PM EST

#pisdedchat a5: love ideas from @drea735 @matthew_arend & @WyattLibrary #surroundedbyexcellence

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

Thanks to all of you for participating in #pisdedchat tonight. Please join us next week for a (slightly taboo) chat about YouTube!

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

@techclara oooh, yes, and @STEM4ELL, too!! I ran out of characters!! #pisdedchat

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3: Facilitate a learning environment for Ss to discover their passions. Proactive words. Be the best of what they love to do! #pisdedchat

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

Should we #freethetube in our classrooms? Let's chat about YouTube on January 12 at 8pm CST. #pisdedchat

stephirsch Jan 5 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 All the folks @pisdtech , @techclara @TechKnowLeah , @NancyWTech , @hbell_tx and of course, G classroom guru @trudy_fern !! #pisdedchat

NancyWTech - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

That will be a great discussion! Hope to see you all next week. #pisdedchat https://t.co/fVyZ1rVNzc

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

Should we #freethetube in our classrooms? Let's chat about YouTube on January 12 at 8pm CST. #pisdedchat

trudy_fern Jan 5 @ 9:46 PM EST

#pisdedchat thanks for moderating @techclara ! And yes...today was rough! 😂😂

NancyWTech - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST

Shoutout to @techclara for doing another awesome moderating job on #pisdedchat this evening. Thanks, friend, for taking the reins!

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

@matthew_arend is great! @texasteacher98 is helpful and techie savvy like our friend @missnoravaldez ! #pisdedchat https://t.co/Hfv371ZK2Z

texasteacher98 Jan 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
#pisdedchat leaders like @matthew_arend and my son's future principal @8Amber8; Ts like @kami_ransom and @Greses88 https://t.co/AyDSXyaJZh
- techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
  
  #pisdedchat Q5 Who on Twitter would you like to learn from in 2016? Give them a shout out!

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 I hope to learn from my @pisdtech team, educators & students of @Plano_Schools, & our brilliant curriculum coordinators! #pisdedchat

SOC54 Jan 5 @ 9:50 PM EST

Those contributing on #pisdedchat #bfc530 #resiliencechat #txeduchat #satchat #sunchat #INZpirED #ChangeAgentsNZ and many others

Greses88 Jan 5 @ 9:55 PM EST

A5: Dreams, no small dreams! LOVE to learn about ED from @SirKenRobinson, @chrs_dede and Nonie K. Lesaux #pisdedchat https://t.co/bJgRtGypiu

TechKnowLeah - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:55 PM EST

Can't wait to join in on this discussion next week! #freethetube #pisdedchat https://t.co/bqQCwBBbYw

techclara - Moderator Jan 5 @ 9:44 PM EST

Should we #freethetube in our classrooms? Let's chat about YouTube on January 12 at 8pm CST. #pisdedchat