#ADWTeach Archive
#ADWTeach is a bi-monthly chat between teachers in the Archdiocese of Washington. Topics include: STEAM Effective coaching PLN's Classroom Tools.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
participatechat
May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#ADWTeach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/NV8yz0DN0x
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
So excited for
#ADWteach
chat w/
@MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
May 22 @ 10:06 AM EDT
Don't miss our last
#adwteach
chat of the year! See you Wednesday!
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
How many folks are going to actively relax this summer or just prepare for next year?
#adwteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I miss having my summers off but I plan on working of course and spending a lot of time relaxing!
#ADwteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
How many folks are going to actively relax this summer or just prepare for next year?
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amylpie
May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#adwteach
I try to spend my time in Maine as school thought-free as possible.
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I had surgery 2 summers ago and then was deathly ill last summer, (yes deathly!) So I am really going to try to enjoy this summer
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Welcome
#ADWteach
-ers!!! Let's go ahead and introduce ourselves. What schools, position, and favorite vacation spot!!
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Summer in Maine!!! Nice!!!...Lobster at every meal I am sure
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
That's terrible. This is your summer to relax then
#ADWTeach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Mark from Blue ribbon
@SPXSchool
in Bowie, Middle school Religion and love spending time at the pool or on the Chesapeake Bay
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22, @SPXSchool
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Ha! Not quite. There ARE some other faves to be had! Red hotdogs, favorite pizza place, fried clams/shrimp/scallops
#adwteach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Proud .
@ADWCathSchools
Dir. 4 Ed Tech Former
#TechCoach
.
@StMatthiasADW
fav vacation spot is the
#BAHAMAS
or anywhere w/ a beach!
#ADWteach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
#adwteach
Amy,
@StMaryOTMS
Tech coach/ testing queen (not by choice) - Favorite vacation spot so far: Santorini
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Q1: Name one goal/accomplishment/achievement that you are proud of as a teacher/administrator this SY
#ADWTeach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1
#adwteach
I’ve gained a ton of professional knowledge this year through tech certs that directly affects my teaching/coaching.
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1: Hosted Bibles and Bagels during Advent for the staff and had our SGA lead stations of the cross during Lent.
#adwteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@mmdetrick
@anneirwinedu
@KittyShadman
@iVickyMcCann
@gdonahue1811
@ADW_Data
@ANS_Computer
@MaryDB
@mathed68
@V_Spadoni
#ADWTeach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A1: I got my Teaching Certification!!!!!!
#ADWTeach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A1 follow up: I attended 3 edcamps this school year. I learned and used a ton of cool stuff and met some cool people too
#adwteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A1: (follow up) I kicked CANCERS butt!!!!
#Survivor
#ADWteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q2: Having yet another year of experience under your belt, what is a major goal you will try to accomplish in the 2017-2018 SY?
#ADWTeach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q2: Having yet another year of experience under your belt, what is a major goal you will try to accomplish in the 2017-2018 SY?
#ADWTeach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
So Awesome!!!! definitely the tweet of the night!!! well done!
#ADWteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Heyyyyy! Tech director
@SJBSilverSpring
Looking forward to the end of school and the beginning of camp...
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Woah, so sorry
#adwteach
chat people! We had a minor personal car emergency, but made it. A tad late...
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
#ADWteach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Glad you’re okay!
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Summer camps??? Do you team
#STEM
/
#STEAM
???
#ADwTeach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @SJBSilverSpring
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2: I want to do more with Catholic Social teaching and I want to somehow at least introduce the 8th gr. to the
#Screwtapeletters
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
It's a day camp in College Park. Separate from school.
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22, @SJBSilverSpring
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Good on You!
#ADWteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A2: I want to conduct myself in such a way that people understand that I am a teacher first, technology second.
#adwteach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Let's jump right into the fun! Q1: What are the biggest hurdles in preparing your classroom for the end of the year?
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A1. Dare I say it...Rediker
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Truth!
#ADWteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Not an easy thing, Amy. How will you do this?
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A2: bring back a sense of community w/ all ADW Technology teachers (independent & dependent schools)
#ADWteach
#PracticeMakesPerfect
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Oh fun. What do you do there?? I live in Bowie (close to CP)
#ADwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @SJBSilverSpring
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q3: My favorite! When do you start planning for next year?
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anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
That would be nice. I've enjoyed getting to know people
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I started it when I was in college. It's at the Knights on Cherry Hill. I bet you know it.
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22, @SJBSilverSpring
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Common planning, CO-TEACHING (for real), highlighting academic standards in my lessons along w/ ISTE…
#adwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A1: I moved classrooms last school year and I still have boxes in the closet. I need to go through them or throw them out!!!
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I already have! I love planning, so it's fun to have a WHOLE NEW YEAR ahead.
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I just started this process and it's been a nightmare!
#ADWteach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg, @amylpie
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3: Usually about a month before school ends!
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3: I'm so glad to hear everyone is a planning nerd like me!!
#ADWteach
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Co-teaching has been a bear for me. Nope. This is not your break time.
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3: Right about now!
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MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I always feel like teachers need to pick their coteacher. There needs to be a good dynamic
#ADWteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @amylpie
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1: I don't have a classrm, but I am revising ADW Tech Plan & learning w/ new programs in the CSO. Def hurdles 2 prep 4 a new SY
#ADWTeach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Let's jump right into the fun! Q1: What are the biggest hurdles in preparing your classroom for the end of the year?
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Ts have a hard time learning how. I know I did. You have to be willing to help facilitate and learn with Ss.
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Co-teaching has been a bear for me. Nope. This is not your break time.
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
True. With integrated tech, it's me all the other teachers. I try to adapt to their styles, but sometimes it doesn't work.
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @amylpie
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Co-teaching like so many things in education is truthfully about relationships
#adwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @amylpie
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A3: when I was a T, I started in June. I was in my classroom all summer long prepping for the new year!
#DieHardTeacher
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q3: My favorite! When do you start planning for next year?
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q4: What are your summertime PD plans?
#ADWteach
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Agreed. And letting go of control, which teachers don't always like to do myself included.
#adwteach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg, @amylpie
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3: I just spread out in my living room with my planners, books, computer, and binders!
#ADWteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I know the knights on Cherry Hill RD. I worked with Jay O'Hare for a short (very short) time there.
#ADWteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @SJBSilverSpring
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I'm taking two back to back intensives
@LibertyU
. So excited!
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q4: What are your summertime PD plans?
#ADWteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Bummed that I am missing
@amylpie
's google class. It filled up in seconds. I will probably read and do some writing
#adwteach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: My summer PD is teaching others. LOL! But, it does make me a more thoughtful teacher to design a whole course for Ts.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Any books you recommend?
#ADWteach
In reply to @SPXHamDawg, @amylpie
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4:
#Google
Summer Inst. class with the beautiful
@amylpie
, Work, webinars, trying 2 get into a few MSDE PD's if they'll have me.
#ADWTeach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q4: What are your summertime PD plans?
#ADWteach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I’m sure it will run again! I can’t believe it filled so quickly. Obviously a need around the
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Bummed that I am missing
@amylpie
's google class. It filled up in seconds. I will probably read and do some writing
#adwteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Learning from the BEST!!!! Blessed to know you & learn from you.
#ADWteach
amylpie
May 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: My summer PD is teaching others. LOL! But, it does make me a more thoughtful teacher to design a whole course for Ts.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q5: This one is oh so important! How do you plan to recharge over summer break?
#ADWteach
mmdetrick
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3: After my summer PD.'s Need inspiration. Attending NCTM in B'more and attending
@HeinemannPub
Teacher Open House ❤️😎
#adwteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A3: when I was a T, I started in June. I was in my classroom all summer long prepping for the new year!
#DieHardTeacher
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q3: My favorite! When do you start planning for next year?
#ADWteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I want to read
@beingcatholic1
's new book. I always re-read H. E. Bates'My Uncle Silas, a good light summer read and the Bible!!!
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @amylpie, @beingcatholic1
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Yes! There's a google webinar hosted by
@Frank_CDI
&
#CDIComputers
next Wed. I will forward u the link. I sent to
@iVickyMcCann
#ADWteach
In reply to @amylpie, @Frank_CDI, @iVickyMcCann
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Looking forward to a week at the beach!
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: 2 vacations to the OCEAN 🌊
#ADWTeach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: 2 vacations to the OCEAN 🌊 sitting and relaxing for once..
#ADWTeach
- I never finish a book 📚 so that's on the agenda!
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5:
@UpCallsAllDay
and I are taking our belated, much needed, honeymoon 😍😍😍
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: Lawn work, House work, Pool, Beach, Rinse and Repeat!!!
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Oh! Yay! What will you read?
#adwteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I live spiritual awakening, faith-filled books.
#HaileyLord
#MatthewKelly
#ADwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu
mmdetrick
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: 🚂 across the country. Sign up for another Race
#Adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q5: This one is oh so important! How do you plan to recharge over summer break?
#ADWteach
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Yes!!! We all need to "bring" a new friend each week! Or assign your colleagues to join in on a chat!!!
#ADWteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @anneirwinedu
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: What is one thing you're looking forward to next year?
#ADWteach
mmdetrick
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A4:
#adwteach
mmdetrick
May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: Oops joining late. Attending summer conference
@NCTM
and visiting
@HeinemannPub
👍🏼
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Yes please!!!!! Tell me how to participate
#ADWteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @anneirwinedu
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Fresh start. Always.
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
All are welcome! We try to keep each other accountable. Some of us are more accountable than others lol
https://t.co/JOStXU2fhN
#ADWteach
In reply to @TechMcNorris22, @anneirwinedu
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Join this FREE google webinar for
#ADWteach
-ers
https://t.co/mchuv93yXI
5/31 @ 4pm
mmdetrick
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6: transitioning with our new principal.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: What is one thing you're looking forward to next year?
#ADWteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6: Welcoming, collaborating and learning from our new pastor at Sacred Heart Church.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
With our last questions we pay it forward to all the new teachers who will be given our hashtag at orientation.
#ADWteach
MrsMay_Science
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7: Learn from everyone around you. Be a sponge. Embrace your school's culture. Try something new. Have fun!
#ADWteach
SPXHamDawg
May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A 6.2: Welcoming, collaborating and learning from our new technology teacher at
@SPXSchool
(...still TBD)
#adwteach
