#fusdTchat Archive
Weekly chat hosted by educators from the Fresno Unified School District.
Wednesday June 1, 2016
7:15 PM EDT
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Welcome to
#fusdTchat
this chat is for Fresno Unified teachers or friends of FUSD :)
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Please introduce yourself
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Hi. I'm Sarah D'Morias and I'm a teacher at Scandinavian Middle School in Fresno Unified.
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@sdmorias
Hi Sarah, thank you for joining
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Tonights topic for
#fusdTchat
is professional learning for the summer. Online and in person.
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
We will be using the Q1 A1 format.
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
#fusdTchat
not in Fresno but teach in Charlotte NC area. Howdy!
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Hello! Kim from Fresno-ish, I teach MS Science & STEM (even though really it's the same thing)
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@ITWebGuy13
Glad to have you Don!
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@CrazySciTeach
Hi Kim! Thanks for joining in
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Q1: What online professional development opportunties have you heard of for this summer?
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A1: I found this online and am interested in learning more.
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https://t.co/7MAUmiVysS
HollyClarkEdu
May 31 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Join us - June 20th for the first HyperDoc Online Course
https://t.co/iFwPkjKTK8
#gafesummit
#hyperdocs
#caedchat
https://t.co/DHk2eqXzT7
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@sdmorias
Good one Sarah! Anything with Lisa Highfill
@lhighfill
is always a win!
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:21 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
@ericcurts
is an amazing resource
https://t.co/hq6MmCGyP8
ericcurts
Jun 1 @ 11:01 AM EDT
Learn over the summer with 22 hours of free
#googleedu
video PD at
https://t.co/U28DDMHm63
#gafechat
#gafesummit
https://t.co/MNWrapzyqr
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
If you have not yet done
https://t.co/Rymi6Gfexq
check it out!
#fusdTchat
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A1: I signed up for
@edtechteam
HyperDoc Bootcamp online course, my district is also doing online PD modules this summer
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Q2: Which do you prefer and why for your summer professional learning... synchronous or asynchronous?
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@sdmorias
@HollyClarkEdu
I'm signed up for the June 20th cohort!
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Synchronous = same time as other people Asynchronous = independent study
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:24 PM EDT
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A1: check this great site out for FREE PD opps
https://t.co/PwlQ3CZkVW
sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A2: I've never done tech PL online before. I'm nervous to try that by myself. I love working with others to learn from them.
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Q3: What are some
@edutopia
articles you can recommend for summer learning?
https://t.co/UJWZp2try0
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desistamant
Jun 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
asynchronous. I like options/time to explore. Spend some time introducing skills/ideas, then let learners learn.
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A2: I like both, but w/3 kids at home asynchronous is more practical for me this summer
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@sdmorias
if you do the HyperDocs Bootcamp we could meet up and work together
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:27 PM EDT
https://t.co/hQ2N1plOEe
Fun and free summer learning resources
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/6gAYHl316b
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A1: Fluency Tutor is free for the summer… not PL but still cool
https://t.co/RgENjRzFr5
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https://t.co/RStb2TbPtB
sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3:
https://t.co/8Y2heAeLuW
#fusdTchat
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
read any article about Coding in the Classroom
https://t.co/QhV9ggV2Uk
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3: Improving schools through design thinking
https://t.co/CWXz9xHMga
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/aMPu3aafrK
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3: I don't think I can pick just 1 or 2, I'm really looking at PBL this summer
https://t.co/DAmU54FPsh
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3: Summer Professional Development With MOOCs
https://t.co/7rbESkhGnH
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/KChApSjXf1
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@CrazySciTeach
You're getting ahead of me Kim!
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:)
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A2:
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both have their place for all students! Yes we are students too! I enjoy a good mix for PD
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A4: Have you considered using a MOOC for professional learning?
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Check this out
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/ZAb1d1NHam
GoogleForEdu
Jun 1 @ 7:32 PM EDT
#CSforAll
starts with our teachers. We're growing our support for CS
#PD
worldwide w CS4HS
https://t.co/DFmcdf7KOZ
https://t.co/Yq8VHLSCvs
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4:
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I've used several virtual worlds for PD. I think you have to be careful with the purpose and not get lost in the tech
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A3 I have registered for CUSD Bootcamp Great topics fab price
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: I have not, now that I know about it I'm interested in learning about it.Suggestions on where2look 4these types of classes
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Q5: What are you interested in learning this summer?
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@sdmorias
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A4: start here
https://t.co/NX6kqgJPpa
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4 new sites to go explore😜
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A5: Strategies2help with getting my Ss adjusted2complete online instruction, becoming more comfortable with
@google
classroom
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A5:
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I'm interested in learning more about maker spaces at the secondary level
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4: I did a science writing course from Stanford, it was interesting
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A5: More on design thinking. Check out this new book
https://t.co/1T8l0GgPIr
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/aspZ5YUv76
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A5: my summer is PBL & MakerSpaces
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CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A5 I want to differentiate me as a Tech teacher so any new tech has my attention # nofearinmyclass
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
If you haven’t seen this new book by
@awelcome
I recommend
https://t.co/rY9yCaoNoZ
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https://t.co/EiNGQGhYLG
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A5: More on design thinking. Check out this new book
https://t.co/1T8l0GgPIr
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/aspZ5YUv76
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@CrazySciTeach
#fusdTchat
PBL is becoming more popular now in NC
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
#fusdTchat
don't be afraid to try and fail!!!
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@ITWebGuy13
for me, it's makes complete sense with teaching STEM
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
here is a summer learning opportunity!
https://t.co/HnTbrkHlmD
ShakeUpLearning
Jun 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
The NEW Become a Google Certified Trainer E-Course is Here!
https://t.co/jAqcd5BO9k
#googleedu
#gafesummit
#edtech
#edchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Forgot the hashtag
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/S19qMlxTbs
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Oops, wrong link
#kidsdeserveit
https://t.co/h2UaPScXws
https://t.co/Pb2TrcJoDL
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
@ShakeUpLearning
what is benefit of becoming Google Cert?
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q6: What in person professional learning opportunities are there this summer?
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@sdmorias
yes! I'm actually presenting 2 sessions as well
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Edutopia is the edu project by George Lucas. It's a rabbit hole of awesome.
https://t.co/UJWZp2bQ9q
#fusdTchat
@CharmaineGeorge
@edutopia
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
@sdmorias
can you provide the link?
https://t.co/zeQS4AqxwK
sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@CrazySciTeach
Ate you signed up for the Clovis Bootcamp?
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A6:
#fusdTchat
too many to name lol. Most professional urge have summer conferences also look for
@edcampGlobal
opps
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
I will be at
#ISTE2016
in Denver
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
https://t.co/jOJtE1hAiy
#fusdTchat
@CharmaineGeorge
and I are soon excited!! I signed up for ALOT of google classes!
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A6 it seems like individual districts have training but info isn't easy to come by They need better advertising
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
@sdmorias
https://t.co/iNVZ8I7ZAA
#fusdTchat
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A6:
#fusdTchat
too many to name lol. Most professional orgs have summer conferences also look for
@edcampGlobal
opps
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A6: I'm going to EdCampUSA in DC & CUSD Bootcamp, hoping I can try for a G-Summit in San Jose since my parents can babysit 😉
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q7: What are you nervous to learn?
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
@CrazySciTeach
#fusdTchat
we have an awesome
@EdCampQC
here in the Charlotte area
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A7:
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not really nervous to learn but sometimes nervous to implement
sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A7: All the things I don't know. I'm also nervous of feeling overwhelmed.
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
@ITWebGuy13
@EdCampQC
not sure if I can swing 2 trips this summer, next time I think I'll do an EdCamp Roadtrip
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
@sdmorias
#fusdTchat
don't try to master everything at once set one goal and become an expert in that
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Q8: What helps you retain what you've learned in professional learning?
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AnnetteSweeney
Jun 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
Practice and time
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A7: how to do something I've done before, I get that "oh no, I've been doing it wrong all this time" feeling
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@AnnetteSweeney
If you do not implement it, you're going to lose it
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CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A7 I want to learn coding but I am nervous about the complexity or my perception of it
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ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A8:
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reflecting on what I learn and implementing it as soon as possible then reflecting about its success
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
Try my tutorials!
https://t.co/tvAg5dNdMv
down at the bottom!
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/kAdlAl5d88
lamas_cynthia
Jun 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
A7 Afraid of learning too much & practicing too little.
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A8: using it in my classroom, getting better every time I do it with my students
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A8: I suggest you have a buddy that you create activities together with what you learned
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AnnetteSweeney
Jun 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
also realistic expectations, try 1 thing the next day. I have done that after every pd this yr
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A8: Trying it immediately and trying to keep notes of what I liked someplace I use often.
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CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A7 I don't always have the patience or attention span so I get frustrated have to learn to push through discomfort
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
We ask our students to do this every day right!
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
@alicekeeler
is great at breaking it down, I've gone to 2 of her sessions and I think I almost have it down
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AnnetteSweeney
Jun 1 @ 7:54 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
has made it much less overwhelming. Lots of great things are already in place... Just tweak it
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Q9: For those of us who do not know. Name something new we can learn and define it.
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CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A8 incorporating new knowledge quickly before I have a chance to forget it and how excited I was to learn it
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A9: PBL - Project Based Learning This is a hot topic. Move away from worksheets and tests and have Ss learn through projects
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A9: Google Apps Script Coding Google Docs and spreadsheets using JavaScript
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sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A9: App smashing. Using one app to put lots of other apps in it to be the most effective.
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A9: Learning Spaces Moving away from the desks in rows to create a classroom culture based on classroom layout
#fusdTchat
ITWebGuy13
Jun 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
going walking now thanks for letting me participate
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
A9 student based learning is becoming easier to design lessons around I want to get better at
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JSP_73
Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q9 -- can someone define MakerSpaces 😕
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q10: What are some non traditional ways to get professional learning this summer?
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Maker Spaces are where kids actually MAKE STUFF. 3D printers. Cardboard. Scissors. Glue.
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https://t.co/Ae0vEMAAtf
JSP_73
Jun 1 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q9 -- can someone define MakerSpaces 😕
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A10: The obvious... follow people on Twitter.
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A9: MakerSpace- place to go and create, w/ or w/o tech. Most of my supplies look like trash
#fusdTchat
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A10 are there podcasts out there that teach?
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/n483p55yZz
pyxieshmyxie
Jun 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
doing while learning. I try to incorporate practical application during PD
sdmorias
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Thanks
@alicekeeler
for tell me about list.
#fusdTchat
#twitterhack
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
@TeacherCast
has some stuff
#fusdTchat
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
@JSP_73
I love these activities. Kids do too
#fusdTchat
TeacherCast
Jun 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
@charmainegeorge
#fusdTchat
Thanks Alice! How is everyone on the chat tonight?
CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A10: talk to kids, what are they in to? What do they wish their T did different? What are some things they did this year?
#fusdTchat
lamas_cynthia
Jun 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
#fusdTchat
A10 PL Speed Dating, going to try it next week.
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Check out
@stevehargadon
https://t.co/g8uqnhq8fR
for his stuff! Always awesome.
#fusdTchat
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A10 I really like Ted Talks too. Do these count as non traditional?
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q11: What assessment practices might you look into this summer?
#fusdTchat
AnibalPachecoIT
Jun 1 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Become a
#MakerSpace
master 50+ Resources for Educators
https://t.co/Oxqum8mtzk
#fusdTchat
https://t.co/3iozYEwHp3
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A11: Standards Based Grading
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alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A11: Mastery based learning
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CrazySciTeach
Jun 1 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A11: more performance task-ish, adding choice to how they can demonstrate mastery and knowledge of topic
#fusdTchat
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A11 Authentic assessment. I want what I teach to be relevant to them
#fusdTchat
CharmaineGeorge
Jun 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A11 I am big on Linkedlearning. If kids can connect what they learn they connect their classes.
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
Linked learning is a good one!
#fusdTchat
alicekeeler
- Moderator
Jun 1 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@CharmaineGeorge
Check out cross curricular learning.
#fusdTchat