#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday September 12, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
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hello ! Cherise joining in from CA. I see you said you have PSTs in the chat tonight?
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Good evening ! Who's here tonight?
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I am excited for our chat! Lee is here in Juneau :-). I brought some friends along...
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Larissa in Anchorage. 3rd chat of the night!
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How can I follow ? All I can do now is find it in search function
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Here for ! Tammy from Copper River. Thanks for hosting, !
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that is how you follow it :-)
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yay! I was just in & saying that PST should have to join Twitter & build PLN as part of their education :)
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Welcome to our PSTs! While we're waiting for , maybe we can help answer some questions.
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is PST Pacific Standard Time?
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I'm not really signed up to host tonight, but trying to fill in the gap :) Anyone have burning questions tonight?
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Nathan Pitt here from Denali Borough - Healy!
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OH PRESERVICE Teachers! *headslap* sorry
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Pre-Service Teachers (I'm pretty sure)
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Amy Jo Meiners here in stormy Auke Bay tonight
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You just put in the message every time you want to post...
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Hi! Jethro Principal in Kodiak!
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Nice to have some people I've been missing in !
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sorry yes pre service teachers!
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Cecilia Miller, DEED here tonight
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yes - I know we have several! I would love them to introduce themselves by writing a message with in the message...
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yes - I know we have several! I would love them to introduce themselves by writing a message with in the message...
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If there are pre-service teachers joining in, maybe they could post some questions?! https://t.co/kKDGKVtvyA
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I'm not really signed up to host tonight, but trying to fill in the gap :) Anyone have burning questions tonight?
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it's their first twitter experience...but perhaps they would? What do you think guys? https://t.co/WMT1DGEFu9
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If there are pre-service teachers joining in, maybe they could post some questions?! https://t.co/kKDGKVtvyA
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I'm not really signed up to host tonight, but trying to fill in the gap :) Anyone have burning questions tonight?
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Crazy couple of MONTHS here. Trying to develop a routine for the this year! https://t.co/lPbu0fd1yq
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Nice to have some people I've been missing in !
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By the way, I'm Cherise. Teacher educator and literacy researcher from California
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nice to meet you Cherise!
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Hi! This is Amanda. I am a student of Professor Graham. It's great to be joining in tonight!
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thank you! My first time here
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What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this school year?
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Welcome Amanda! So excited for you to join the profession!
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Welcome, ! is officially a WEST COAST tonight, I guess! :) Love it! https://t.co/XRrrLfiP5P
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By the way, I'm Cherise. Teacher educator and literacy researcher from California
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Hey There I am a MAT student new to twitter. I am expanding my comfort zone huge! I am a luddite!
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It's like we are all just meditating and reflecting on our experiences
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welcome Jill! So glad you are getting the hang of this!
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Just like you just did, but put in the message somewhere...just anywhere.
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I am super happy to be coaching a school for the 2nd year in a row. Very successful reunion with our returning staff.
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OK, -ers...stop what you're doing and follow ! Every new tweeter needs followers! https://t.co/6sTpF20x7V
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Hi! This is Amanda. I am a student of Professor Graham. It's great to be joining in tonight!
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I am experimenting with some new things this year - Wikis for online learning...challenge of editing looms large lol
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SO proud of you, Jill! What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this year?
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Welcome PSTs! I'm a former UAS MAT myself.
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Welcome to ! Are you MAT in elementary, secondary, or SPED?
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Kim Morgan, here in Petersburg Alaska, another MAT student :)
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Welcome to ! SO glad you're here! What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this year?
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Hi to all this evening! I too am a former MATer-UAF cohort '99
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Just held a great meeting with our Alaska's Ed Prep Programs last week. Lots of areas to collaborate!
https://t.co/3YlMRFiIuJ
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What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this school year?
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Welcome, ! Make & part of your personal PD plan. Ideas galore & best network ever! https://t.co/g7D1tUP7cQ
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Hey There I am a MAT student new to twitter. I am expanding my comfort zone huge! I am a luddite!
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On way to see AK buddy, but wd <3 to see Qs frm T firsties or pre-service *rubs hands together gleefully* Ret hs/ms ELA HI & CA
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Cool! My friend Rowan just moved to Petersburg to teach! It looks like a nice community.
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okay 230 students...you guys have been invited to take the floor! Do you have questions for these wonderful AK (and HI) teachers?
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Very cool! What wiki platform are you using?
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we are using - love the platform. We have the ambition of an open online resource about gaming
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Biggest accomplishment so far: facilitating 4day Denali national park intensive for all of our hs students!
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Biggest accomplishment=inspiring others for school year kick off trainings and meetings/being inspired by their passion for kids!
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Biggest accomplishment so far is amping up communication efforts. Stakeholders are noticing! https://t.co/axgJ0QPY3P
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What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this school year?
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#@ak_leeg My biggest accomplishment is figuring out what the heck is going on! Still working on it:)
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that sounds very intense! What was the biggest challenge - I am sure there are many!
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What area do you think will be the favorite for collaboration?
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Hi this is teresa. I'm a student of professor graham in the MAT program.
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- welcome teresa! So glad you could join!
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Ok, as a current substitute teacher my greatest difficulty is keeping the students attention (they love to talk). Any advice?
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016, is ConnectED Day to celebrate the three-year anniversary of President Obama’s ConnectED initiative.
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WOW! That sounds fantastic! Any great stories from the 4 days you can share?
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ooh good question ...I bet you will have some suggestions here.
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ha! sounds like social work and grant writing...both in my near past!
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I met my mentor from the Alaska mentor project today! Wish I had her last year! PSTs, make sure you get access to this program!
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At school board meeting, community member promoting this to have seniors paint parking spots at the HS. https://t.co/qBeF04HUbq
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That is awesome! Nothing more important than inspiring a positive school culture. https://t.co/3tmJlU25qa
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Biggest accomplishment=inspiring others for school year kick off trainings and meetings/being inspired by their passion for kids!
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Could be the answer for all of us during the first few weeks of school! https://t.co/xys45Vh56r
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#@ak_leeg My biggest accomplishment is figuring out what the heck is going on! Still working on it:)
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I'd love to know if the new Ts see any connection btwn the tech u use in your own life & what u might do in your classroom?
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I'd let them know you're struggle w level of respect they are giving you/class, then ask them how to p-solve it.
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My best thing accomplished this year was doing the Core Values discussion inspired by
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If another school/district wanted to increase communication with stakeholders, what is your best tip? https://t.co/IUioJ5opxa
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Biggest accomplishment so far is amping up communication efforts. Stakeholders are noticing! https://t.co/axgJ0QPY3P
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What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this school year?
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Try light, ironic humor, (Robin Williams) put them in 2s & 3s to answer or make up Qs re material & time them.
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The job of a substitute is one of the hardest. Do you have time in your lesson were they actual exchange ideas?
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Goal as T should always b 2 engage 100% of Ss w/ 100% of content 100% of time. https://t.co/XWS7Elyej5
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Ok, as a current substitute teacher my greatest difficulty is keeping the students attention (they love to talk). Any advice?
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You're getting it ! Doing great! Can we help you with a question you have? https://t.co/eB8082sjTa
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#@ak_leeg My biggest accomplishment is figuring out what the heck is going on! Still working on it:)
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Thank, Laura! I will definitely give that a try!
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Everything so well planned (by park staff) & went off without hitch. Ss shared learnings via video on final day
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I think this winter when we work together on a "Teach in AK" social media campaign. https://t.co/Oul7ZEMAY3
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What area do you think will be the favorite for collaboration?
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I have a designated time to chat & times for school discussions.tell students to do the right kind at right time
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Welcome to ! So glad to have you join us!
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Ya, so I can't seem to follow AKedchat page and write messages unless I am replying to someone. How can I post a
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message without having to return to my home page?
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I miss working at Tri-Valley! How is it going there?
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tweetdeck is what I use, and that lets me look at several chats at the same time
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also, how can i block notifications to my gmail account. Toooooooo Mannny!
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Does anyone have plans for this tomorrow? How are you a connected teacher? How is your class connected? https://t.co/V9ZXU2OCFr
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016, is ConnectED Day to celebrate the three-year anniversary of President Obama’s ConnectED initiative.
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lol mark them as spam...I hear you.
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GREAT question! Seasoned educators ... how do you keep students' attention? https://t.co/VvBBcfwAFd
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Ok, as a current substitute teacher my greatest difficulty is keeping the students attention (they love to talk). Any advice?
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just use the hashtag and it will show up--magic! 👍
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Tap into their desire to talk and use some quick discussion protocols (tribes is one resource)
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Our Alaska Mentors are SO valuable! I wonder if we know yours - who is it? https://t.co/pKfQNTjN1s
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I met my mentor from the Alaska mentor project today! Wish I had her last year! PSTs, make sure you get access to this program!
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One option 11 am – noon AK time – WEBINAR – Planning Sustainable Tech Programs Through Genius Procurement, E-Rate, & ConnectED
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This week we mystery skyped with classes in FL, KS, MN, & AL! anyone want to Skype for Alaska day?
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A science teacher in our building puts riddles on the board for kids to solve - tech free, of course https://t.co/mRX84lL2Ju
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Tap into their desire to talk and use some quick discussion protocols (tribes is one resource)
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That sounds great! When is this planned for? Summer did you say? https://t.co/8lAzxapxIa
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One option 11 am – noon AK time – WEBINAR – Planning Sustainable Tech Programs Through Genius Procurement, E-Rate, & ConnectED
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my tech advice to substitute teachers is - just don't unless you know the room & the kids...1st things 1st https://t.co/VQiH13Jc2Q
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A science teacher in our building puts riddles on the board for kids to solve - tech free, of course https://t.co/mRX84lL2Ju
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Tap into their desire to talk and use some quick discussion protocols (tribes is one resource)
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Keep focus on them--give them timed tasks to do in 2s & 3s so they can interact
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Listened to podcast on this - made me think! Very valuable https://t.co/1oGNqN8buw
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My best thing accomplished this year was doing the Core Values discussion inspired by
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I put allowable tech usage in my sub notes
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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I am sure that is really helpful! My thinking was just if you don't know the room, it may not go well! https://t.co/jSupQkyZUU
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I put allowable tech usage in my sub notes
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Consider how often U are asking them for a response ... write down a word & show, thumbs up/down. Engage! https://t.co/VvBBcfwAFd
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Ok, as a current substitute teacher my greatest difficulty is keeping the students attention (they love to talk). Any advice?
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I have Debbie Hawkins. She is amazing! Lots of great resources to share!
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twitter seems like a another useful platform to keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening in the Ed world
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after the I decided do more Twitter - mostly chatting and visiting - not focused PD https://t.co/AJpmoMnzC2
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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I will be watching for that! Keep me posted! Love to https://t.co/40bm8RKdkP
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I think this winter when we work together on a "Teach in AK" social media campaign. https://t.co/Oul7ZEMAY3
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What area do you think will be the favorite for collaboration?
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Twitter is great for sharing, gaining, and reflecting with other Professionals and IT'S FREE. https://t.co/5511eZw2SS
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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for me, I do use twitter for PD in that the connections I make with educators often lead to projects right
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Make expectations clear at the beginning respect their needs as well as your need to guide their learning https://t.co/VvBBcfwAFd
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Ok, as a current substitute teacher my greatest difficulty is keeping the students attention (they love to talk). Any advice?
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ugh yes - that isn't good. That's something we are talking about this week!
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Oh yeah....Oh yeah.... Projects rock with & https://t.co/uaIz1V7j2w
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for me, I do use twitter for PD in that the connections I make with educators often lead to projects right
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any one of you beautiful people know of a collegiate math tutor in Girdwood Alaska?
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right back at cha! Never a small project with & and always worthwhile... https://t.co/vbAXfJ7yW1
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Oh yeah....Oh yeah.... Projects rock with & https://t.co/uaIz1V7j2w
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for me, I do use twitter for PD in that the connections I make with educators often lead to projects right
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Yes! I always come away with new websites/apps to try or make connections of people to follow/interact with :)
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I've made and maintained connections via Twitter. It's often where the movers and shakers are - in many fields!
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I love 2 use https://t.co/m15jK3sSEW Make column for search of Can help u more later if u want https://t.co/JiSpcgrkNG
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Ya, so I can't seem to follow AKedchat page and write messages unless I am replying to someone. How can I post a
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I love 2 use https://t.co/m15jK3sSEW Make column for search of Can help u more later if u want https://t.co/JiSpcgrkNG
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Ya, so I can't seem to follow AKedchat page and write messages unless I am replying to someone. How can I post a
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yes - and I love keeping up with my AK friends here - for me its here, and at ASTE https://t.co/L5joP6I90h
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I've made and maintained connections via Twitter. It's often where the movers and shakers are - in many fields!
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Also 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Alaska Time – WEBINAR – Digitizing Content for Personalized Learning - https://t.co/Fxz781FhDB
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WOW! Way to open up the world for your rural students! Would love to hear your students' takeaways! https://t.co/IkmF3LDjpF
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This week we mystery skyped with classes in FL, KS, MN, & AL! anyone want to Skype for Alaska day?
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I feel like I never talk when I go to ASTE. Present and go home LOL
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They thought it was crazy the kids in AL got "snow days" off school & kids in FL had a class of 26.
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I hear you - I never get to see everyone I want to see.
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Twitter expands my professional learning by allowing participation in "real time" or on my time. https://t.co/Smu4WarnFU
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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At ASTE-maybe we should try to do some sort of gathering for -like a lunch or something?
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I really hope to go to ASTE this year. I submitted a proposal, didn't even hear about it last year!
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I follow a lot of great educators and & others...and so I can just watch the feed go by and learn
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Great question - I LOVE being able to get quick tips - condensed to 140 characters! https://t.co/akGX3ZxOZn
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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I haven't submitted a proposal yet and need to!
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YES! Projects rock with ! My students have done awesome global projects thanks to them! https://t.co/mJ8yBAFiDU
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Oh yeah....Oh yeah.... Projects rock with & https://t.co/uaIz1V7j2w
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for me, I do use twitter for PD in that the connections I make with educators often lead to projects right
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Following "famous" people; become more "real" & can actually make gr8 connections Sometimes even meet them https://t.co/akGX3ZxOZn
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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We should!!! What do you think? https://t.co/rLBrkSpg7t
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At ASTE-maybe we should try to do some sort of gathering for -like a lunch or something?
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My favorite thing about is brevity of posts. Even when busy, I can read/process lots of content. https://t.co/P2e4H9VyMZ
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Great question - I LOVE being able to get quick tips - condensed to 140 characters! https://t.co/akGX3ZxOZn
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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I will! She has the best job: mentor other teachers! I hope to do it after more public school experience!
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that is a great point. Some see the abbreviated post as negative - I, like you, see it as positive... https://t.co/NtEZr55v7h
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My favorite thing about is brevity of posts. Even when busy, I can read/process lots of content. https://t.co/P2e4H9VyMZ
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Great question - I LOVE being able to get quick tips - condensed to 140 characters! https://t.co/akGX3ZxOZn
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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Hey all, in board meeting now so I'm just checking in. Sorry our moderator isn't here, but happy to see the discussion continued.
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it's like a new language.
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Find me! I talk ... a LOT :) I don't sleep much, though! https://t.co/xgmw2jcgIn
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I feel like I never talk when I go to ASTE. Present and go home LOL
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Do they have a communal lunch w/ screen? Would be good to get people to tweet so others join in too
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that is exactly what it is. It took me a few months of following to get the cadence and rhythm of it...
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Oops - the sign up document for
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SUPER idea! I'm in!! https://t.co/6s6ZG6kDW3
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At ASTE-maybe we should try to do some sort of gathering for -like a lunch or something?
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who called it drinking from a fire hose...I don't remember but it's pretty accurate...
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Short posts a challenge for me, but appreciated by others! I like the quick, easy perusal from searche https://t.co/xgm7QnIP10
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that is a great point. Some see the abbreviated post as negative - I, like you, see it as positive... https://t.co/NtEZr55v7h
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My favorite thing about is brevity of posts. Even when busy, I can read/process lots of content. https://t.co/P2e4H9VyMZ
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Great question - I LOVE being able to get quick tips - condensed to 140 characters! https://t.co/akGX3ZxOZn
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I'd ask the people participating here to share - for the PSTs - How does twitter factor into your Professional Development?
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Usually have conference stream on monitors throughout venue at . Fun way to follow sessions. https://t.co/9Pb0GV1Z6V
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Do they have a communal lunch w/ screen? Would be good to get people to tweet so others join in too
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Take a look at my profile and there is a link to the roster
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Wonder if we can chat a little on Feb. 13th to schedule it. We could also do a "live" chat on 20th. https://t.co/D97gVJQgCc
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SUPER idea! I'm in!! https://t.co/6s6ZG6kDW3
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At ASTE-maybe we should try to do some sort of gathering for -like a lunch or something?
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We should have a booth/session to promote at the conference though, it would be so powerful to have more voices :)
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https://t.co/WSqeSTC2PA
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I've said the "Twitter is like drinking from a fire hose" in the past, but I'm not sure I started it.
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Still have to get mine in, too! What sessions would you all like to see? https://t.co/Nbw7kPqcTh
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I haven't submitted a proposal yet and need to!
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Thank you all-I'm enjoying reconnecting with AK educators more regularly. Enjoy your week!
