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LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Enjoyed the chat! #GALibChat Now gotta head over to the #TECHTalkGA chat....all LMSs should join! Lots of #futurereadylibs talk

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Evonne - North GA - Computer Apps Teacher - Cinnamon Pecan Special K - I like SPECIAL #TECHtalkGA

WCSTechDiva May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: Pam Pettyjohn, instructional tech coordinator, Whitfield County Schools in Dalton. I would be Trix cuz they're up my sleeve!#TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Jim Farmer, ITS, Okefenokee RESA. I would have to be a mix of Sugar Smacks and Grape Nuts! Old school and just OLD #TechTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#TechTalkGA Clint Winter, ITS Athens, GA. Mr. T Cereal https://t.co/oBL4VS5evV because I'm good at gymnastics

MrsBayerLSMS May 15 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: Sarah, 6th grade ELA teacher in Forsyth, maybe honey bunches of oats? There's lots of variety in each bite? Kind of lame. #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Ashley Maher, Athens, Instructional Tech. Lucky charms, bc I have varied interests, am Irish, and bc they are delicious. #TECHtalkga

DarienCarruth May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Darien - Douglas County School System Instr. Tech Specialist... Fruity pebbles 'cause sometimes life is a bumpy road!! #TECHTalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A1 Al Rowell, Tech Dir in Lowndes County. If a cereal I would be Frosted mini-wheats. Coarse on one side, sweet on the other

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We have to be nutty to keep teaching school - Grape Nuts suites us. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @JFarm

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A1) Hi all! I'm Angela, an ITS at LambertHS in Forsyth Co. Cereal = HoneyNut Cheerios b/c I provide both sweet & healthy

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1 Welcome! Tell us your name, role, location, AND if you were a CEREAL which would you be and why? #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We have a very creative bunch! Loving the cereal analogies! #TECHTalkGA

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 Carrie, Tech Integration Specialist, Cobb County, Frosted Wheat: good for you with a sweet side #TECHTalkGA

MrsKaylaDuncan May 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1. Kayla Duncan, Innovative Learning Specialist, PGMS #forsythpln, Raisin Bran Crunch kinda adult but not too serious? #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q2 Do you take part in an instructional technology focused PLC? How do you, or does your system, promote the use of PLC’s? #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#TechtalkGA actually I'm terrible at gymnastics now that I think abou it.

In reply to @JFarm

lwjoneslp May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: Lori SLP/AT team; Glynn Co. Fruit Loop. Crunch Time #TechTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Best not to think about it and just go with your instinct! HA!!!! Mr. T cereal.. how did you pull that one out so fast!?!?!? #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#TechtalkGA actually I'm terrible at gymnastics now that I think abou it.
In reply to @JFarm

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 - all the time, County level usually, my school teammates are not the first to jump on any bandwagons. #TECHtalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2: #TechTalkGA our district uses a collaborative planning model. I've supported and created Google+ communities for some of my schools

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Leigha, Instructional Tech at Cartersville Middle, & Capt Crunch....a little bit sweet, but mostly LOUD! #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1 Welcome! Tell us your name, role, location, AND if you were a CEREAL which would you be and why? #TECHTalkGA

DarienCarruth May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2. I help to guide the work of our 21st cen. media specialists. We have monthly district meetings. #TECHTalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2 I created a Google+ Community for our district to share ideas, resources--but it hasn't exactly taken off #TECHtalkGA

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2 PLCs being heavily promoted next year. As tech coach, hoping to have a seat at the table. #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q2: #TEchtalkGA also we have provided summer professional learning using Google Sites

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#techtalkga

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Same with us - we have one and had about 25 join - 3 people have contributed #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @jarowell

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: I lead them once weekly for my staff. They have choice on which sessions to attend. #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q2 Do you take part in an instructional technology focused PLC? How do you, or does your system, promote the use of PLC’s? #TECHTalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi! Martha, library media specialist from Richmond Hill (coastal GA), and cinnamon toast crunch b/c of my sweet tooth #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Come join us, @CatFlippen, @amyvitala, @bigguyinabowtie, @sksgrigsby, @iamryanwhite, @thecraigellison, @GaTechTeach! #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1 Welcome! Tell us your name, role, location, AND if you were a CEREAL which would you be and why? #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#TECHTalkGA Poll time. Go to https://t.co/h12DvG6sUB and use code: 73 32 7 to participate.

WCSTechDiva May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: I attend our inst tech leadership mtgs @nwgaresa & @NorthRESA and social media. PLCs as lunch & learns in our schools #TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: Our large PLCs generally are not tech specific, but are often tech integrated. Tech in context of content! #techtalkga

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: Most of our PLC's are centered on data from the classroom. Hard as the LMS to get to everyone's planning periods 2 collab #TECHtalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 We do have teachers with common grade/discipline sharing ideas and resources using Google Drive and Apps #TECHtalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2P2: but I send out tech tool updates and provide 1-on-1 PD as needed, which teachers share w/ each other #TECHtalkGA

MrsKaylaDuncan May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 cont: We're encouraged to meet & learn from others then share back at our schools. My PLCs are irreplaceable! #TechTalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT

It's so important to include the tech and LMS people in PLC's. We have so much to offer to help! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @CLoweryITS

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q3 What does personalized learning mean to you? How can we meet the varied needs of all staff? #TECHTalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Choice is important, but do they get to discuss and share ideas as well? What forum would you use to share ideas? #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @LeighaBurnham

WCSTechDiva May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A3: Choice!!!! Popularity of Edcamps are evidence of that!#TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q3: We offer choice as often as we can, use blended learning models, and incorporate planning time #techtalkga

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#TechtalkGA A3: Create Tech Leader teams at each building to deliver differentiated We do this once a month at one of my schools.

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

& Twitter Chats ;) #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @WCSTechDiva

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A3 Meaningful because it is my passion to pursue.. #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: We offer choice as often as we can, use blended learning models, and incorporate planning time #techtalkga

MrsBayerLSMS May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: PL means learners make decisions about their learning. We should do this in PD too. It's not 1 size fits all #TECHTalkGA

lwilban May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: It's important to offer face to face and online learning for teachers, too! #TechtalkGA

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3 Meeting Ss (both young and young at heart) where they are. Offering a variety of methods to learn. #TECHTalkGA

giveawayzipix May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: PL means learners make decisions about their learning. We should do this in PD too. It's not 1 size fits all #TECHTalkGA

DarienCarruth May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3. Meeting individual needs - not 1 size fits all. Must find creative ways to schedule and deliver PD. #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A3: #TechTalkGA if that does not work then sometime my team @maherley and I team up to lead differentiated PL

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3 - Personalized learning meets my needs when I have time to learn, could not participate as I do 25 years ago with young kids #TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

And sometimes it includes matching T Shirts with wolves on them #TechTalkGA

In reply to @ClintWinter

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3: #TechTalkGA we also try as much as possible to have either short screencast or directions for any new tool we introduce @maherley

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Providing blended learning where staff can get what they need when they need. Online resources & feedback/hands on learning #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q3 What does personalized learning mean to you? How can we meet the varied needs of all staff? #TECHTalkGA

MrsKaylaDuncan May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Building relationships. Meet Ts where they are to move toward common school vision & their personal goals. Mult opps to lrn. #TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes, and keep it centralized in one place - our Learning Technologies Site https://t.co/ivWlOtxEf9 #techtalkga

In reply to @ClintWinter, @maherley

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A3 #personalizedPD means finding my passion&resources to help me grow+connecting w/Ts who share my interests, helping them grow

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q3 What does personalized learning mean to you? How can we meet the varied needs of all staff? #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q4 Share a real-life success story that you or someone at your school has had with personalized PD? #TECHTalkGA

lwilban May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love idea of incorporating planning time. Ts often think presented tools are great, but don't have time to plan for use. #TECHTalkGA

In reply to @maherley

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

And easy to get to-a site teachers know how to access #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @maherley, @ClintWinter

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Poll results: https://t.co/FLbnOYkqJp #TECHTalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I think it's important to have experiences w/ teachers who think differently than me too. See dif perspectives #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q4: At one of the Elementary schools I serve we started a Tech Leader model and we deliver differentiated PL 8 times per year #TechTalkGA

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love this - I'm working on my own website, may have to admire and aquire some of this #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @maherley, @ClintWinter

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I mean A4 #TechtalkGA. Sorry it was the Mr. T's talking

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Sharing is caring! Check out the Tools tab, too! We love AwesomeTable. #techtalkga

In reply to @ehlmstech, @maherley, @ClintWinter

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: A student tech team who is throughly trained and innovative to help teachers in the classroom #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

For sure! Get out of the silo! But there should be a common thread somewhere to help build the relationship, make the connection #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @Mrs_Bongi

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4 Working with consortiums at the RESA has been a great experience. Media Specialists and Tech Directors - more to come. #TECHTalkGA

DarienCarruth May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4. We have st. response systems. A tchr called me & wanted coaching. Had never unzipped case. After 1 session, now uses daily! #TECHTalkGA

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A5 We offer different levels of comfort for our twice monthly webinars. #TECHTalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Choice! Face to face, online, video resources, etc...Ts need PD to fit their timetables #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q3 What does personalized learning mean to you? How can we meet the varied needs of all staff? #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: I've been doing some PL while teaming up with the social studies content coach and did an awesome PL on #GoogleMyMaps #techtalkga

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Whoops! Should have been A4. #TECHTalkGA

MrsKaylaDuncan May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: Surveyed Ts wants & created sessions on PL day.Ts chose 2 based on interests.Blended/f2f/varied levels Doing again next yr! #TechTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Exactly! If they don't get to experiment, they often forget about it entirely! Ts are also very thankful for having the time #techtalkga

In reply to @lwilban

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Love me some MYGOOGLEMAPS! #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: I've been doing some PL while teaming up with the social studies content coach and did an awesome PL on #GoogleMyMaps #techtalkga

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Two teachers in our bldg took learning the extra mile and earned #mie Innovative Educator cert. #TechTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q4 Share a real-life success story that you or someone at your school has had with personalized PD? #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q5 What does “being an innovator” mean to you? How can we help others to innovate? #TECHTalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4 ITS @hmsmartin had a cool flipped PL. Shared topics to all staff. Some chose to view, complete a task & meet together to talk #TECHtalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I offer a menu after surveying staff on needs/wants. They choose the sessions they want to attend. #TechTalkGA

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Choice is important, but do they get to discuss and share ideas as well? What forum would you use to share ideas? #TECHtalkGA
In reply to @LeighaBurnham

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

This is really cool. Would love to see what the topics were, or what that looked like! #techtalkga

In reply to @jarowell, @hmsmartin

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Please share! Would love to see it also. #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

This is really cool. Would love to see what the topics were, or what that looked like! #techtalkga
In reply to @jarowell, @hmsmartin

Mrs_Bongi May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

LOVE that you ask for their input in designing PD programs. So important! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @LeighaBurnham

MrsBayerLSMS May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: experimenting, trying new things, reflecting & making changes, trying again, and sharing with co-workers #TECHTalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:25 PM EDT

It's my favorite too! #techtalkga

In reply to @JFarm

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Finding creative solutions that break down barriers to growth. #TechTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q5 What does “being an innovator” mean to you? How can we help others to innovate? #TECHTalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Innovation? Seeing challenges as opportunities and finding new application for familiar tools.#TECHtalkGA

DarienCarruth May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5. Innovate by having a purpose to guide your implementation of new tech... not jumping on bandwagon just for the sake of it. #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: #TechtalkGA innovators to me means not being scared to try something new to support growth

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Not being afraid of failure when trying something you've never seen done before. #techtalkga

lwilban May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

What topics did you include on your survey...or was it more open? #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @LeighaBurnham

CLoweryITS May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5 Be willing to try something new. Let them see us FAIL and SAIL. #TECHTalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I do that too, beginning of every year! Unfortunately, interest starts high, goes low as year goes on. :( #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @LeighaBurnham

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 It's all around us. Doesn't have to be 1 in a million. We have amazing teachers and leaders doing great things EVERYDAY! #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: #TechtalkGA we can help others by creating PL and provide resources that foster innovation.

jarowell May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 Seeded 3 Chromebook pilots with 2nd grade teachers. Had 1 ran with it-Ex. had students using Google Drawing for math concepts #TECHtalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Open ended Qs. Ts chose to learn Forms, Twitter, MIE certs (badge PD), and we even did a tech smackdown which was fun. #TechTalkGA

lwilban May 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

What topics did you include on your survey...or was it more open? #TECHtalkGA
In reply to @LeighaBurnham

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A5 To me, "being an innovator" = always being open to new ideas, new ways to do things, helping others to do the same

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q5 What does “being an innovator” mean to you? How can we help others to innovate? #TECHTalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT

And testing in April is a killjoy, too #TechTalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Thank you for joining us! What would you like to see from this chat in the future? https://t.co/CvQT2GPZYI #TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#TECHTalkGA

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5.2 We can help others to experience new things and let them know it's ok to fail! Growth comes from failure and perseverance!

jarowell May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5 Be there to support innovators. ITS @lindseyrmartin met with almost every new staff to listen and support tech integration #TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Google Drawings are great for math. So many virtual manipulative options! #techtalkga

In reply to @jarowell

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

For real!! No time for anything fun or exciting, as Ts or as Ss! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @LeighaBurnham

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Surrounding yourself with things that make you want to innovate #TECHtalkGA https://t.co/FfQLCEvbse

lwjoneslp May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5: Innovator=no fear of jumping in and trying new things-encouraging others to do the same #TechTalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT

We can change that by having conversations like this one! #TechTalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I pity the fool who doesn't want to learn and collaborate! #TechtalkGA

ehlmstech May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Oh but there are so many of those. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @JFarm

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Thank you everyone! Great to have you with us tonight. #TECHTalkGA

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thanks @JFarm for a great #TECHTalkGA chat tonight!

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:34 PM EDT

THANKS everyone Stay tuned for the archive #techtalkga

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@JFarm here is some 2012 Tears for Fears if it helps. https://t.co/mf4DsgjY5l #TECHtalkGA

jarowell May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Well done, @JFarm ! Great job hosting #TECHtalkGA tonight!

MmeBurgess - Moderator May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Thx for joining us 2nite for #TECHtalkGA! Watch for the archive from @maherley & we'll see you back here next wk! Thx to @jfarm for modding!

LeighaBurnham May 15 @ 9:36 PM EDT

After two fast and furious chats, I'm ready for some sleep! #GaLibChat and #TechTalkGA were awesome tonight.

JFarm - Moderator May 15 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ohhhh soooo helpful! #TECHTalkGA

ClintWinter May 15 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@JFarm here is some 2012 Tears for Fears if it helps. https://t.co/mf4DsgjY5l #TECHtalkGA

maherley - Moderator May 15 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Tonight's Archive: "#TECHtalkGA Episode 3: Community and Collaboration" https://t.co/GMFpOAfLUU