#edchat Archive
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Tuesday October 25, 2016
Now Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
Today's Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
hello - Mark reporting for duty, from Estes Park Colorado. Let's get the chat started...
Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
The soft bigotry of low expectations hurts the entire school community.
WELCOME to Topic: Why will we never see being a "connected educator" ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
Mason Shuman from Kent State University. I teach Spanish at college level. Eager to learn your practices
Intriguing perspective on how teachers can nurture curiosity and intellectual risk-taking in students
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Today's Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
Okay, it's time for YOU ARE A CONNECTED EDUCATOR, why aren't all educators connected?
Okay, it's time for YOU ARE A CONNECTED EDUCATOR, why aren't all educators connected?
Kids never walked into schools wanting grades... We conditioned them to that. via
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tomwhitby: Today's Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
tomwhitby: Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
tomwhitby: Today's Topic: Why will we never see being a connected educator ever catch on with a majority of educators in our system?
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Online communities/learning networks help 1000s of educators learn, reduce isolation and access knowledge... why not all of them?
What makes you think it will NEVER catch on? ?
I don't think that being a connected educator is a concept that has gained acceptance with a majority of educators.
The majority of educators think they don't have time to connect with others.
Connected Educator - Can be ? What are the steps; what is the process for change?
. I don't think teachers really understand the benefits of being connected. Don't see the value being worth the time
tomwhitby: I don't think that being a connected educator is a concept that has gained acceptance with a majority of educators.
WHEN a teacher connects with another teacher about teaching the teaching of both teachers improves.
Connected educators CONNECT THE DOTS -- stakeholders, content, places, and more.
so Alfred... if they don't understand/see the value? What'll it take?
Who is DEMONSTRATING the RELEVANCE of the ? "And this too shall pass." Where are the positive models?
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Too many educators view connecting with others an infringement on their time.
If the reasons educators don't connect is TIME and/or VALUE... what will change their minds?
. I think administrators have to lead in being connected. IF they share what they learn Ts will follow.
I can't speak for them, but...Skepticism of the new for sake of newness. Lack of vision for tech that seems relevant.
. Teachers who are connected beyond school walls have to share that within those walls. Can't ignore the local
THOSE of us in education who are 'connected' are the minority... much work to do closing the deal on value of connectivity.
Okay... the digital revolution is now in its third decade... how much time do educators need?
Too many edus view connecting w/others as another thing they have to learn w/little time to do it & little benefit for the effort
tomwhitby: Too many educators view connecting with others an infringement on their time.
so is lack of connectedness a technology problem? Field of education problem? A personal problem?
TEACHERS will embrace technology when they are convinced that doing so will help them be a better T and their Ss better learners.
I CHOOSE TO CONNECT because i am committed to doing everything i can do to help all my students learn. Why do you connect?
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Many educators believe that Twitter is a frivolous App and are not familiar with its function in education collaboration.
How do teachers who don't attend conferences (ISTE, TCEA, FETC) going to learn about being connected w/o examples in their school?
Educators have so much on their plates already, so they have very little time to connect with one another
Wading through irrelevant info can be a chore. Just look at some of the things tagged with the hashtag.
How much time does being connected take? https://t.co/bM4WsVXCi6
Educators have so much on their plates already, so they have very little time to connect with one another
Well might there be a more fundamental systemic reason why educators don't connect?
. say there r no good options for MA kids. Then why has MA been No. 1 on NAEP 4 yrs?
That is why it is important to consider who to follow. "Garbage in creates garbage out". Chk Twitter profiles.
Perhaps it's time for a new educational model, one that effectively utilizes tech in teaching and learning?
tomwhitby: Many educators believe that Twitter is a frivolous App and are not familiar with its function in education collaboration.
. You get what you reward. Do Admins reward Ts who connect and bring in new ideas?
Teachers help students realize their ability to find a better way. …
For a teacher, GETTING connected is the first step, BEING connected the second step, LIVING and TEACHING connected is the journey.
Well I share educators concerns about the educational value of current technologies, most do waste time, etc
systemic reason? It's calledLACK OF LEADERSHIP.IF ADMIN isnt' connected tchrs won't be either .
I think it's more of their mindset. They see it as just another thing to do and just assume they dont have the time
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For a teacher, GETTING connected is the first step, BEING connected the second step, LIVING and TEACHING connected is the journey.
time to stop using 'excuses' Ts need to live in the same world as Ss
Educators are reluctant to recognize social media Tech apps as professional tools for collaboration.
Should become part of JOB DESCRIPTION for tchrs?
. One has to prioritize. Chats like this have a better ratio of good stuff than random Twitter feeds.
Necessity drives everything. If professional growth is built into teaching culture,connections are critical.
... If fad is short-lived enthusiasm and without basis; a craze-- then perhaps they are correct to not connect.
I think we (educators) could use blogs more often. Better long form sharing, comments are helpful, good use of time
WHO says? No matter what "Follow the Leader" is STILL LAW of the land.
Teaching seems solo & can feel disconnected. Dynamic lifelong learners not drawn to a daily bell schedule routine.
tomwhitby: Educators are reluctant to recognize social media Tech apps as professional tools for collaboration.
Today's message 2 Ss: Want 2 take the difficult path. Expect more from yourself &don't be afraid 2 try. Connect more in person
sure but that's a subjective determination by you (me). Little consensus within the field of education about such value.
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Having to learn and understand some amount of tech in order to connect and collaborate seems to be a big deterrent for educators.
Would research on the value of various social media for Ts be helpful? Or ignored?
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Hey there's little consensus within the field of education about the value of being 'connected'
Chats are great way to make connections with like minded Ts
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but as you say... after 30 years?
"It's all about love and disruption" - this guy... his way to greatness
In general... as currently configured the field of education largely ignores the findings of its research... a sad fact.
Being a connected edu in a connected community requires tech. Of course we have always had F to F collaboration
does there need to be consensus? - if it works & provides benefit then keep connecting
tomwhitby: Being a connected edu in a connected community requires tech. Of course we have always had F to F collaboration FacultyJ…
SOME see CONNECTING a layer of $capitalism$. Eating away at the education dollar.
After 20+ years... what difference will more of the same make? Doubtful that more educators will connect.
YES! https://t.co/9XokM1mJXf
Comments are helpful, but responding thoughtfully on one's own blog and linking is even better.
Why opt to limit collaboration to face to face within a building when there's a global connection at hand thru tech?
so Tom... what is the source of that 'reluctance' to view SM apps as prof tools for collaboration?
you mean there isn't consensus in education? 😂
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Education in America is in a state. NO CONSENSUS on relevance. NO 10 yr longitudinal studies
absolutely! If there is to be relevance, relationships & authentic S voice then Ts need to understand
If field of education doesn't value genuine collaboration then why expect it to value soc-media?
Not scientific. As I travel the country covering Edu conferences I often ask why educators choose not to connect.
tomwhitby: Why opt to limit collaboration to face to face within a building when there's a global connection at hand thru tech? Fac…
tomwhitby: Not scientific. As I travel the country covering Edu conferences I often ask why educators choose not to connect. ShiftP…
If we, the adherents of the field of education can't agree on good practice then don't expect miracles to manifest.
Social media involves many apps including Nings and other interactive sites. Twitter is only one effective app
Furthermore, there is NO uniform,consistent CLINICAL PRACTICE to PREPARE tchrs in America.
Individual choice is good, but collective use needed for widespread results/impact
... interesting POV. many of the worlds people believe earth is flat...
So: student leadership. Let them in on the debate; they'll guide their own course.
tomwhitby: Social media involves many apps including Nings and other interactive sites. Twitter is only one effective app FacultyJ…
"If you were plowing a field, which would you rather use? Two strong oxen or 1,024 chickens?"
--Seymour Cray
Ts as Enablers & Blockers R everywhere but if we want to seeTing/Ling prgress then Ts need 2 collaborate & use tech seamlessly
Idaho's model for S's to earn and display for
Jeremy. "education" isn't much of a system. Unlike other fields, education is mostly disparate parts and approaches...
Makes sense... always has made sense... why not done?
Those negative experiences of your day, like when a student is just getting on your last nerve, are best left at school.
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yeah, ok. ;) But teachers work alongside one another. Parents like me compare teachers. We have minimum expectations.
As far as fields go, the field of education is a mess... most problems are symptoms of it ignoring its research.
It's like TV. Perhaps it's the NEXT generation of learning.
It's like TV. Perhaps it's the NEXT generation of learning.
resistance across all adults. Teachers fear losing control. Parents question lack of control.
Schools are fast becoming a culture of just like TV. Some survives; others cancelled.
How might we stare meager e-learning of the future?
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As far as fields go, the field of education is a mess... most problems are symptoms of it ignoring its research.
Thank you for participating in exploration of being a connected educator. Big shoutout to co-moderator
We need to give choice in all grades. Choice inspires a love of reading. https://t.co/v0bJ6yAC6f
students deserve choice!... when you diminish a child's reading choices, you diminish the child.
Using Twitter & Ning as indicators we can estimate 5-600K participation There are more than 7 Mil edus in the US
tomwhitby: Using Twitter & Ning as indicators we can estimate 5-600K participation There are more than 7 Mil edus in the US Faculty…
NOT against CAPITALISM ; I see how this iteration is evolving.
As winds down I would like to thank Mark Weston for moderating and all who participated.
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Thanks ...yet another sympton of things not right with current model of education.
How might we spell grubby detraction in the higher ed ecosystem?
so what does that say about the 'field of education' ???
-- i was asking what drives ppl to stay disconnected?
tomwhitby: As winds down I would like to thank Mark Weston ShiftParadigm for moderating and all who participated.
A very good point, but many of those are closed/limited apps/systems. The larger connected community is not limited.
tomwhitby: A very good point, but many of those are closed/limited apps/systems. The larger connected community is not limited. Fac…
