#TCMchat Archive
Wednesday August 10, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
maramdelgado
Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Mara Delgado from Florida 4th grade math teacher, Ed Tech preK-5, PD
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TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Join us in welcoming authors Molly Rothermel Rawding
@MollyR54321
and Susan Call
@ssncall
to tonight's
#TCMchat
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Hello all! K-5 math instructional coach in Massachusetts! First Twitter chat for me too!
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mbrunnermath
Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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Hi, Mariam here in the North Georgia mountains. I teach 6th grade at a middle school.
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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Margie from PA - K-12 Math Coach
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
The PLC cycle as depicted on Page 40 Figure 1
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https://t.co/u7WryRtHQl
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
What is a Professional Learning Community? On page 38 the authors share a description by Richard Dufour
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https://t.co/YESJLs3RAX
poly_math_
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Chair of the
@MTMS_at_NCTM
panel. Residing in NY
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ssncall
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@ssncall
math specialist, co-author. Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts tonight.
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi
@zack_hill
Nice to have you joining us tonight
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@jenhudak4
Nice! Welcome.
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megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Megan, from CA but currently PK-G8 (math) teaching and learning coach in Dubai
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NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Thanks for joining the
#TCMchat
@zack_hill
,
@MissLori_B
&
@maramdelgado
. Can't wait to get this chat started!
MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Mike from PA. K-5 math coach.
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Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
David from the northwest suburbs of Chicago I teach 7th grade algebra and pre-algebra
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hey
#TCMChat
-
@zack_hill
wrote the most current
@TCM_at_NCTM
blog. It's part one of four - check it out.
https://t.co/8zojmWJbnl
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Bethany, K teacher in Idaho
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APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
My first chat. Grade 1 teacher in Ontario.
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MollyR54321
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#TCMChat
Great to be here for this chat!
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
Welcome Anna!
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Kidsmathtalk
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@NCTM
@zack_hill
@MissLori_B
@maramdelgado
excited to join in tonight!
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Dina0Brien
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Dina, Math specialist from Edison NJ
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
Awesome! Welcome.
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JDouttChilders
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Jessic Childers, 5th grade math teacher from Tennessee
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@MikeRashidMath
Glad to have your voice with us again Mike!
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Yes
@Zakchamp
@zack_hill
has launched a great series on the blog. I encourage the
#TCMchat
community to check it out
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Elizabeth from Cali...I'll be in and out. I teach MS, but still learn a lot from
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Kidsmathtalk
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Desiree from MI currently teaching 3rd
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FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi everyone, lit coach, ESL/ISSP teacher, glad to be here
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Welcome
@MollyR54321
Thank you for a great article. I'm so glad that you are here
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Rhombi_Doc
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi,
#TCMchat
- so excited to be here. I'm Rebecca - math educator at Miss State and on the
@MTMS_at_NCTM
editorial panel
_Michael_Lau
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi
#TCMchat
! Preservice teacher from CT. Getting certified for 7-12.
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1 What advantages does participating in a PLC afford you as an educator?
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https://t.co/71qmYCoclO
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Do you and your school faculty participate in a PLC?
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi
@Rhombi_Doc
I'm glad you are here. We are looking forward to the
@MTMS_at_NCTM
chat next week
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
A1 Time intentionally carved out for reflection on our practice.
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pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
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A1: Luv the S-centeredness of PLCs – “it requires the staff to focus on learning rather than teaching” Great way to focus on S
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
I'm Allison a PK teacher in Texas
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elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1- You don't have to do it alone! More minds = more connections to think about our practice.
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FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 you get different perspectives from a variety of Ts, great to work together where u can ask questions, a collaborative group
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megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: collaborative learning, shared responsibility & accountability = all in support of same goal: Ss learning (bonus: Ts learning!)
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@MollyR54321
Glad you could join us!
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Helping with PD on PLCs this week at my school- perfect topic!
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poly_math_
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@elizraskin
Great you're joining
#TCMchat
! The
@MTMS_at_NCTM
journal is having our chat next week. Hope you can join us!
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: PLCs are so powerful, you must find your tribe and sometimes that requires you to look outside of your workplace.
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@pearse_margie
Yes! So important to keep Ss at the center of the conversation.
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GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 It affords you the ability to think outside of what you already know.
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Like
@gfletchy
says - all of us are smarter than one of us.
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Not feeling alone, taking the burden off, opportunities to learn from each other, explore new ideas to help student growth.
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APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 advantages of PLC: focuses our collaborative learning; based on research; rich discussion with colleagues.
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
This poll question will be open until the end of the
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Dina0Brien
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 Choice on a focus, conversation w/colleagues, accountability throughout year, reflection
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 Opportunity to reflect w other professionals, discussing what they see that I may not, working toward common goals
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MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
It's important for our students to hear the
#math
thinking of their peers. Same for teachers!
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elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@poly_math_
@MTMS_at_NCTM
I plan on it! Glad it's starting up :)
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#MTMSchat
mathcoachrivera
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
An advantage is collaborating by grade level to discuss standards, assessment & student work. Agree upon what all kids should know
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Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 learning things based on my interests and needs with no boundaries
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Hi
@pearse_margie
it is nice to see you here for another
#TCMchat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@zack_hill
@TCM_at_NCTM
Yes! Making it a priority by finding the time for it
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Provide some input here -
#TCMChat
https://t.co/k14EDCwuym
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Do you and your school faculty participate in a PLC?
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elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Math PLCs set the way for shared ownership, shared accountability, and teacher empowerment.
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JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Just joining! Glad to see PLCs are focused on promoting Ss learning.
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JDouttChilders
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1. Sharing what works and what doesn't in the classroom to better help students
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@MissLori_B
I'm glad to know this is a timely topic for you
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16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A:1 to share your success and your failures, opportunities to grow
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nomathhaters
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 - It is a commitment to growing as an educator in order to best facilitate student learning.
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APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 PLC encourages us to try new approaches and look for ways to positively impact student learning.
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mbrunnermath
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
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A1 PLC are new to my school this year. I hope it affords me a network that helps build me as an educator and models student goals.
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 - Dedicated time to talk with your colleagues about mathematics, student thinking, and pedagogy.
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@mbrunnermath
I hope it does too! It can, if it's planned well and purposeful!
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
For sure! Sharing in a safe environment focused on growth not judgement
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https://t.co/5SAZ1qUIG9
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A:1 to share your success and your failures, opportunities to grow
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@nomathhaters
Glad you are here Susanna!
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
I cannot answer this question fully as I am at a new school. I love how open my new colleagues are to new ideas though,
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FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Best part is looking at student work, sometimes you don't see what others see, need to be open
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@JaneMWilburne
That's the great thing about a
#TCMchat
, you can jump in any time. Glad you are here
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@JDouttChilders
#TCMChat
Yes, when we are willing to be vulnerable, there are such opportunities for growth. And deeper bonds are formed!
mrsperryd
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hi. I'm Debbie from Florida. I teach K-5 in the math lab.
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@AllisonHoganEDU
Fun! Do you think a PLC (or something similar) is in your future at your new home?
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APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yes-we can learn so much from our failures
@16keller1
. This is something we want our Ss to do, too.
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https://t.co/cMOILB3xxH
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A:1 to share your success and your failures, opportunities to grow
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@16keller1
Love the idea that to be learning we have to be transparent about what we don't know and open to learning something new.
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dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Opportunity to look at the profession of math learning over whole grade band!
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@MikeRashidMath
@ThisIsSethsBlog
I will have to check it out. Thank you
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TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@mbrunnermath
Keep us posted on the progress throughout the school year
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ssncall
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@mbrunnermath
Working as a collaborative team is hard word but worth it! Enjoy the journey!
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
You sure bet a new PLC is in the works, I have always been open to collaborating with these amazing Ts via social media
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Adding this to the
#TCMchat
feed - want to check it out soon!
https://t.co/3QWR9RntfK
MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@AllisonHoganEDU
Love the tribe idea! Have you ever read
@ThisIsSethsBlog
? Wrote a book called Tribes all about that.
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@dcrescitelli
Julie@julie_jwoods
#TCMChat
Our school is only 1 of each grade so we see the whole pic of a standard when we discuss
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
This is often the hardest part, to admit we don't know something and work with others with an open mind!
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https://t.co/X17CIUA4r1
zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@16keller1
Love the idea that to be learning we have to be transparent about what we don't know and open to learning something new.
#TCMchat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
@WJCTJax
Thank you, my fingers are crossed I get accepted- love giving back to my hometown
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FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@dcrescitelli
#TCMChat
Also powerful to see cross grades as you see where kids have been and where they will go
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#growthmindset
for us along with our students
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https://t.co/FDFuvYSSAz
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yes-we can learn so much from our failures
@16keller1
. This is something we want our Ss to do, too.
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https://t.co/cMOILB3xxH
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A:1 to share your success and your failures, opportunities to grow
#TCMchat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2 What are the barriers or hindrances?
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https://t.co/HE45uox9Nl
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@BethNctm
LOVE
#TCMChat
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@zack_hill
but sometimes it is so hard
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@AllisonHoganEDU
@WJCTJax
You've got a great track record at TEACH - can't imagine it without you there!
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julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMChat
Time and follow up
MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
Book is about tribes and how people want to find their "group." Not math or PLC specific, but a great book.
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GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 Staying on task and making use of time are big ones. Others: personality conflicts and teacher buy-in
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Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@TCM_at_NCTM
ditto
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@16keller1
@zack_hill
Being vulnerable is crazy difficult - especially around your peers!
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elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2- Admin and staffing changes.
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16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
So true 👍
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https://t.co/mMlDUtlU5K
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Opportunity to look at the profession of math learning over whole grade band!
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Brittany is hitting the nail on the head here - lots of issue to overcome.
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https://t.co/xlr5vDigRU
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 Staying on task and making use of time are big ones. Others: personality conflicts and teacher buy-in
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FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 Time & opportunity, lucky at my school each team is given release time at least 3 times per yr for this, also part of staff mtgs
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Poor planning, rltnshps between teachers, unwillingness to admit we can do better or to listen to others, and not enough TIME!
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@16keller1
Agreed!
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Dina0Brien
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 staying on task and everyone bringing something to the plate
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dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@dcrescitelli
...or progression-- fat thumbs!
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Bethany is hitting the nail on the head here - lots of issue to overcome.
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https://t.co/xlr5vDigRU
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 Staying on task and making use of time are big ones. Others: personality conflicts and teacher buy-in
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pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#TCMChat
A2:luv that subs took over classrooms 2 give teams a day 4 planning – that would be AWESOME - but we don't have the funds right now
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
You have my dream job!!
#TCMchat
#jealous
https://t.co/yv8Tq9ROXp
mrsperryd
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hi. I'm Debbie from Florida. I teach K-5 in the math lab.
#TCMChat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Q2 Time! I work with 6-7 grade levels as well as my department. Finding time to meet can seem impossible at times.
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BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Is thatthe book by Seth Godin
@MikeRashidMath
@Zakchamp
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nomathhaters
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2- Ts seeing it as something else they have to do
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Sometimes it can be difficult to find Ts that are as passionate about topics as you- keep searching and do not give up!
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@pearse_margie
I can't even imagine having the money or time for that to be possible!
#jealous
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JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q2: I just spent a week with K-12 Ts, they shared time, teacher buy-in, and lack of leadership
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elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: An obstacle for sustaining PLCs is teacher retention - turnover -grade level changes-
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megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Time. article lays out great structure, require buy-in by all involved, resources to support it, etc. Once "in, "authenticity
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Another really difficult barrier to overcome.
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https://t.co/F7ffhu6ChS
nomathhaters
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2- Ts seeing it as something else they have to do
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zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 Know it's already been mentioned, but time.
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JDouttChilders
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
PLCs are less effective due to misuse of time and low engagement - often just like students!
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GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@AllisonHoganEDU
I'm exhausted just thinking about being passionate about everything. All bring something diff in my grade level
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APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2 successful PLC: start with looking at where students are at now/what are the gaps? Then look at current research/best practices
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
@WJCTJax
Thank you so much- you have an amazing record yourself- I'm still using
@tweetcpalms
things you shared at TEACH
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@nomathhaters
In my experience this tends to fade with a positive PLC experience. But it can be tough in the beginning.
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drkchilds
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: A true lack of understanding of what is a PLC.
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AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@GochnourBethany
That's another relevant reason why PLCs can be tricky
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Yep.
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https://t.co/UfJdSoKKGK
drkchilds
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: A true lack of understanding of what is a PLC.
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@pearse_margie
money is an issue for us too! If we had more room in the budget, time would not be as big of an issue for most Ts
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I feel like this is the major root problem!
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https://t.co/XaGZM1bYEC
drkchilds
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: A true lack of understanding of what is a PLC.
#TCMchat
zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@drkchilds
Yes, the term can be used rather loosely. Love the clear picture of an effective PLC that this article presented.
#TCMchat
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Good point!
@elemmathgurl
ANd how do we bring new Ts into the PLC as staff changes.
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
@nomathhaters
I've had lots of positive PLC experience!
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@nomathhaters
Right? Ts seeing it as busy work rather than productive. PLC killer!
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MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: Could tech help? Skype, Google Classroom, etc. wouldn't be as good as face-to-face, but better than nothing.
#TCMChat
Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2 What is the general def of a PLC? or we do we make it too formal and not personal
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Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
@nomathhaters
Excited to hear your perspective tonight Anna!
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2 going through a PLC takes a lot of time and effort, teachers need to buy into it in order for it to succeed,
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MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@elemmathgurl
I was thinking ab grade level changes this year. Happen often enough to make trust within PLC difficult
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TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3 In what ways does “doing the math” help you as an educator and/or as a PLC team?
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https://t.co/4prbSvLi8o
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@megyzr
@GochnourBethany
Great idea! You have to see your Ss as well to help you decide
#TCMchat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@zack_hill
@drkchilds
Agreed! Excited to get into some of that content tonight.
#TCMChat
elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@Kellermath
the teachers need to develop a customized construct for "their PLC.." I agree can see formal & pressed upon otherwise
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pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
#TCMChat
A2: Can I just mention that I love the basket of math jokes you offered at your PLCs! A little off topic - sorry.
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: Do any PLCs use time for book discussions or article discussions?
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3:Doing the math and doing it together will most likely uncover many different ways & strategies of how to solve, and how to teach
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
Yes, effective PLCs align with teacher goals as well as school and district goals. This helps with buy-in.
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@MissLori_B
@elemmathgurl
#TCMchat
The 1 gr8 thing about the PLC is the process, same no matter your grade, what u learn can be transferred
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: doing math with colleagues opens my mind to different approaches and helps me build my pedagogical content knowledge PCK
#TCMchat
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 WOW! So many answers for this one. Some people solve completely diff than you. Practicing this will help w/ Ss that do the same
#TCMchat
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
It prepares you for misconceptions and the actual talk needed for comprehension
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@JaneMWilburne
Yes, back in my stomping grounds that's how we started was by article/book
#TCMchat
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@pearse_margie
I thought the same thing, wish I had all those jokes in that basket!
#TCMchat
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3- You get an idea of what the Ss might do in the lesson. Brings up discussion about responses when Ss struggle.
#TCMchat
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3:Does doing the math entail multiple grade bands of Ts or same grade band?
#TCMchat
mrsperryd
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Develop a better understanding of the math, questions, and misconceptions you want the teachers and students to understand.
#TCMChat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@jenhudak4
How kids solve and how to teach - love this response!
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#TCMchat
we have done this, but discovered the the text must be short and very relevant to our goals
https://t.co/LqTP86kj25
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: Do any PLCs use time for book discussions or article discussions?
#TCMchat
zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
A3 When we work through the math, there's a clearer sense of the learning experience that we want to provide Ss.
#TCMchat
MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Loved the jokes in the article. Made me think of this pic I saw online.
#tcmchat
#MathJoke
https://t.co/enyQEIQEzj
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3 Solving will help you develop better contexts. What is confusing? What is too easy? How can we take this to the next level?
#TCMchat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3 Doing the math helps bring forward possible misconceptions & time to brainstorm quality questions to ask Ss
#TCMChat
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
What a great summary of benefits,
@jenhudak4
#TCMchat
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: We should approach math w/ new eyes every chance we get! REALLY look at the
#s
in a situation-they whisper how to approach it!
#TCMChat
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@dcrescitelli
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
I love the creativity in math and others making sense in different ways
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
We usually try to pre-read before our meeting time.
#TCMChat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: just that: do math = shared lrng, cognitive cflict, convo, open-middle, model what Ss exp might be. Bonus: bldg MKT (Ball, UM)
#TCMchat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3 Doing the math will help address any challenges that may arise but also if it truly is a rich task, often tasks chosen r not
#TCMchat
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
#TCMChat
A3: Anticipating how Ss will do on tasks by first doing the tasks allows for modifying them to best meet need of all Ss
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@JaneMWilburne
we have used both articles + books. Articles better. (not everyone read the books/felt like "1 more thing")
#TCMchat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: From a
@TCM_at_NCTM
blog post that
@MikeFlynn55
and I wrote a few months back.
#TCMChat
https://t.co/No9yBDGasA
https://t.co/0FoByy8IZ3
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: I find it easier to see where Ss could get caught up when I work the problems. Helps me to approach and understand their work
#TCMChat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@TCM_at_NCTM
took the words right out of my mouth!
#TCMChat
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@pearse_margie
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
a3 yes finding rich tasks is important. We need to be choosy
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@JaneMWilburne
Either way, it was difficult for many to have time to discuss AND do some practical work in limited PLC time.
#TCMchat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
tried this too ... Not all Ts do this though,found need to incorporate this time during the meeting
#TCMchat
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A:3 helps to remind you how students feel when they are doing math
#TCMchat
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Important things to consider for the hypothetical learning trajectories of your Ss.
#TCMchat
https://t.co/G5SAZeRqfx
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: From a
@TCM_at_NCTM
blog post that
@MikeFlynn55
and I wrote a few months back.
#TCMChat
https://t.co/No9yBDGasA
https://t.co/0FoByy8IZ3
_Michael_Lau
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: "Math is not a spectator sport." Too many things that we don't consider without doing it and without multiple perspectives
#TCMchat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@JaneMWilburne
I've been running K12 workshops, and WOW! Doing the math w all, mixed? Awesome experience!
#TCMChat
drkchilds
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: it lends itself to differentiated instruction & multiple task entry points for Ss; helps Ts create rich classroom discourse
#TCMChat
poly_math_
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Doing math problems with other math Ts that have multiple entry points and solution paths...beneficial to all
#TCMchat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@16keller1
Exactly! Helps you to empathize feelings
#TCMchat
MikeRashidMath
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: Doing the math is important. Doing it with peers and discussing differences, misconceptions, etc is even more powerful.
#TCMChat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@_Michael_Lau
Yes!!
#TCMChat
zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@16keller1
Love this response! Empathy for students' struggle can result from doing the math ourselves.
#TCMchat
elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: Team may see unique qualities of task & varied strat. - sometimes diff. interpretations of task emerge:really fun math talk!
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3 Doing the math helps Ts remember the struggle and joy of math learning. We need to teach Ss that perseverence is needed.
#TCMChat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
"the joy of math learning"
#TCMChat
https://t.co/PGhgZ714Ne
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3 Doing the math helps Ts remember the struggle and joy of math learning. We need to teach Ss that perseverence is needed.
#TCMChat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
The authors and their PLC identified 4 pivotal outcomes of their work. What would you add to the list?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/ncSIe0bIL7
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3 Imp to do the math, will all Ss be able to access the task? Need to think of all learners
#TCMchat
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3: Doing the math also helps Ts see how they use the SMPs and their value
#TCMchat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
Exactly, we need to embrace moments to tie in growth mindset anyway we can.
#TCMchat
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#TCMchat
A3: I also think doing the tasks first really helps to anticipate & reframe the Standards into kid-friendly “I can…” statements
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
creation of feeling as a team in the endeavor
poly_math_
Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Also, to build relationships between Ts/PLC participants
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@FloradTeach
We have used a "jigsaw" technique to work through some articles.
https://t.co/caOA0S6XO0
#TCMChat
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Find joy in mathematics teaching/learning & share with colleagues and students!
#TCMChat
https://t.co/m5sn6YQRka
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
The authors and their PLC identified 4 pivotal outcomes of their work. What would you add to the list?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/ncSIe0bIL7
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
@FloradTeach
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
Our last PLC was book study we enacted the chapters by teams to share out
elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: Identify what is important to observe & what feedback to offer students during & after - connections to other topics/big ideas
#TCMchat
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@elemmathgurl
Definitely! It also reminds me how one word can result in many interpretations. Makes me mindful of language.
#TCMchat
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: 1. Understanding that this is the tip of the iceberg. 2. We can do it if we do it together!
#TCMchat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
(is this Q4?) - something along the lines of on-going assessment for learning / anecdotal assessment. Opps to LASW
#TCMChat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Adding this one to the
#TCMChat
feed. Great response!
https://t.co/RzTVS8gyEt
cwlatham
Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
Make connections between topics and vertically within the curriculum.
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
@FloradTeach
also great shared reading protocols (among others) at Schools Reform Initiative
#TCMChat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Not certain of Q4, can you please repost?
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@FloradTeach
What book did you study? We recently did the same with Teaching Student-Centered Math Van De Walle K-2
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I think, ultimately the PLC, is about student learning and growth, how have we helped them to move forward in their understanding
#TCMChat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Great response!
#TCMchat
https://t.co/5TvTnVXcyB
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I think, ultimately the PLC, is about student learning and growth, how have we helped them to move forward in their understanding
#TCMChat
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: How to promote the SMPs and what to look for in mathematical tasks.
#TCMchat
_Michael_Lau
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A3: Great book on discussions. Step 1: Anticipating student responses. Gotta do it the problem first.
https://t.co/HrixGjADmF
#TCMchat
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
@julie_jwoods
@FloradTeach
We tried NCTM's Principles to Actions.
#TCMchat
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
#TCMchat
A4: identify vocab relevant to task
https://t.co/idYKc1Rybi
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
The authors and their PLC identified 4 pivotal outcomes of their work. What would you add to the list?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/ncSIe0bIL7
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
MollyR54321
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
Q4: Just to clarify, these four outcomes were the focus/goals for doing rich math tasks together as a team.
#TCMchat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
@TCM_at_NCTM
yep sitting in Santorini, Greece - 4am! Dedication - but I love this stuff!
#TCMchat
zack_hill
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@_Michael_Lau
Yes, such a great resource!
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@jennalaib
@julie_jwoods
@FloradTeach
Thanks, I'll check it out!
#TCMChat
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4: Twitter has so many more voices, but unfortunately many are all talking at once. ;) Harder to sustain conversation than in PLC.
#TCMchat
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4- It's a group of ppl you can bounce ideas off of and discuss best practices, but it's not a formalized agenda. Also, 140 char!
#TCMchat
drkchilds
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4: Twitter chats allow Ts to have rich discussions regarding topics similar to a PLC
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#TCMChat
so important, do Ss really understand task, what's being asked, I know
@pearse_margie
has written abt this
https://t.co/B6qHWoyuL8
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
#TCMchat
A4: identify vocab relevant to task
https://t.co/idYKc1Rybi
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
The authors and their PLC identified 4 pivotal outcomes of their work. What would you add to the list?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/ncSIe0bIL7
JaneMWilburne
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4 Definitely more fun! Time flies!
#TCMchat
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Uh oh! Q4 should have been marked Q5. We SINCERELY regret the confusion
#TCMchat
https://t.co/QFDgBCUVHl
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Yes, we inadvertently left off the Q number. Sorry for the confusion
https://t.co/fIFru1OYmK
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A4: Twitter is a PLC. I love how I can get 24 hour support on new ideas, bad moments and research in the field all the time
#TCMchat
pearse_margie
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
#TCMChat
A4: My Twitter PLN challenges me, inspires me, and makes me feel like I'm family!
https://t.co/TG5HbTxOUT
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@jennalaib
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
a4: yes this is very fast paced for my first time I want to go more in depth
Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@AllisonHoganEDU
double liked
#TCMchat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A4: like - opp to connect "live," share ideas beyond self, open-sourced (sharing), prof growth, resources, allows for time/geo diff
#TCMchat
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A4 I think a big difference is that everyone that is on a Twitter chat WANTS to be there. There to grow; there to learn
#TCMchat
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5: Twitter has VOLUNTARY participation and is super fast paced and current. PLCs are not voluntary and can go at own pace!
#TCMchat
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4 Cool question. Slower pace and face-to-face aspect of PLC allows us to go deeper vs Twitter.
#TCMChat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
For those that return again and again to Twitter...do you get more depth as connections to others increase?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/cuL5LvEQXM
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Unlike an in-person PLC in that I have folks I can find on
#Twitter
at all hours if needed. 24 hr support!
#TCMchat
https://t.co/Dp3QhDPjpO
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
elemmathgurl
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4: there is much more I want to be able to ask and follow up on - overtime Twitter is becoming a "go to" "need to have" resource
#TCMchat
MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Wicked late for
#TCMchat
, but look forward to reading what I missed!
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A4: Twitter advantage: it is socially acceptable to have prof conversations wearing yoga pants in my living room. A+
#TCMchat
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q4 I find that Twitter points me in the direction of good PD and resources I would not have otherwise found
#TCMchat
https://t.co/HYAihZXnMv
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
nomathhaters
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A4: They are alike bc they are opportunities for growth, in this case they are different bc we r all passionate about math
#TCMchat
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
our county is going to start giving PD hours for our participation in Twitter chats!
jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Shouldn't this twitter comparison be Q5?
#TCMchat
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A4 unlike - cannot share Ss work or tangible resources, convo 'might' stay here (but - great network to further connect!)
#TCMchat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
WOW! That is fantastic!
#TCMchat
https://t.co/wqM3Ii9NbW
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
our county is going to start giving PD hours for our participation in Twitter chats!
GochnourBethany
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A4 I'll also add that Twitter allows you learn outside of your geographic region, which provides so much more learning
#TCMchat
Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A4/5 twitter chats would be impossible to navigate without
@TweetDeck
#TCMchat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
With Twitter you pick and choose chats and who you follow based on interests, F2F PLC wit fellow Ts can be powerful if done right
#TCMChat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
@APyeClifford
Good point!
#TCMChat
MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@jennalaib
Twitter chat can be overwhelmingly fast, esp 1st time. But can revisit later/on weekend, so good residue.
#TCMchat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@MFAnnie
We missed you! Great conversation here tonight around PLCs!
#TCMChat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@jennalaib
the beauty is going back later to read Storify. So many fantastic resources-too many to read during chat
#TCMchat
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@dcrescitelli
I was just thinking this! I try not to annoy my school-based colleagues when inspiration strikes @ 4am.
#TCMchat
#mathsomnia
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
YES! Plus, when I do get to meet
#Twitter
PLC folks IRL, we can talk in GREAT depth about education, math, life...
#TCMchat
MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@Zakchamp
I see that! Already seeing great stuff, even in last 5 minutes.
#TCMchat
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Absolutely!
#TCMchat
https://t.co/NOymKTGi5s
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
For those that return again and again to Twitter...do you get more depth as connections to others increase?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/cuL5LvEQXM
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
#TCMchat
is fast, that is why I like the Storify recap....I can go back and catch up on what I may have missed
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
NICE! Please share how this works out with the
#MTBoS
,
#ElemMathChat
, and
#TCMChat
communities!
https://t.co/HsW3oVH1qK
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
our county is going to start giving PD hours for our participation in Twitter chats!
APyeClifford
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4: Twitter chat give the opportunity to learn from educators with a variety of experience, grade levels, geographic locations.
#TCMchat
Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A4/5
#TCMchat
https://t.co/rsgMbkKTlO
julie_jwoods
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@MissLori_B
@julie_jwoods
#TCMchat
I feel I will have colleagues to reach out to outside my area. That excites me
talesfrom5th
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
Twitter allows for a more diverse group of people and moves at a faster pace
#TCMchat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@jenhudak4
There was a mixup on the questions - yes the twitter comparison is technically Q5. Sorry about that.
#TCMChat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
I get better in depth relationships by coming back to chats and people.
#TCMChat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q5 The authors discuss the importance of recording Ts’ reflections. What are your takeaways from tonight’s
#TCMChat
https://t.co/O3YSt19CbB
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
I think we tend to navigate to like minded people when given choice in our PLC+
#TCMchat
mbrunnermath
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#TCMchat
@Kellermath
TweetDeck is very useful for chats. I learned that after my first one!
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
I totally agree, collaboration across the world
#TCMchat
https://t.co/5LrIygC55q
dcrescitelli
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Unlike an in-person PLC in that I have folks I can find on
#Twitter
at all hours if needed. 24 hr support!
#TCMchat
https://t.co/Dp3QhDPjpO
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q4 How is Twitter like and unlike a PLC?
#TCMchat
https://t.co/0q4xA0gMAG
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@TCM_at_NCTM
So maybe we get depth in certain areas, but less variety?
#TCMchat
MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@julie_jwoods
@TCM_at_NCTM
OMG! That's so awesome. How enlightened. Who's going to propose this to their district/county?
#TCMchat
Rhombi_Doc
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@BethNctm
#TCMchat
Thanks for the reminder about Storify recap - the hour flies by!
Kellermath
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@elemmathgurl
you will pick it up quick just set your columns up and it is great
#tcmchat
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@mbrunnermath
@Kellermath
I tried an
#elemmathchat
on my phone at airport once. It was unbearable. Tweetdeck is the only option.
#TCMChat
FloradTeach
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I'm sorry I need to go, will check out responses 4 last questions, need to say love this format, reading an article and discussing
#TCMChat
TCM_at_NCTM
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
We post the recap within 24 hours and also add a link to the article download page
#TCMchat
https://t.co/p5IkGOuCwU
Rhombi_Doc
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@BethNctm
#TCMchat
Thanks for the reminder about Storify recap - the hour flies by!
BethNctm
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
We post the recap within 24 hours and also add a link to the article download page
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https://t.co/g1zLpnmtVe
Rhombi_Doc
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@BethNctm
#TCMchat
Thanks for the reminder about Storify recap - the hour flies by!
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A5: Take always from
#TCMChat
include the reminder how important both school and out of school PLCs are but I like to have both of these
MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@jennalaib
That might run counter to the "our county will give us PD hours for Twitter chat" if they learn that part!
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jenhudak4
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
After participating in my 1st
#TCMchat
tonight, I think another adv. is that I got to go on a following spree! Many new voices to hear!
MissLori_B
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
I LOVE that Twitter allows me to be in PLNs w such talented math professionals! I mean
@MFAnnie
is with us right now.
#TCMChat
elizraskin
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Exactly my take away
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https://t.co/QunNrkjKXP
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A5: Take always from
#TCMChat
include the reminder how important both school and out of school PLCs are but I like to have both of these
megyzr
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A5: the important take-away is our very engaged, active, resourceful, energized math T&L cmty is big! Way beyond our school walls.
#TCMchat
16keller1
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A:5 I have a new tribe to talk math with, which will help my students
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MFAnnie
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@MissLori_B
Awwww, thanks! Participating in Twitter community makes me a better educator for sure.
#TCMchat
AllisonHoganEDU
Aug 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you
#TCMChat
and participants for a great evening of professional conversation and collaboration
https://t.co/AeK6nTRbAm
jennalaib
Aug 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
This twitterbot clearly missed the fact that I am wearing yoga pants to DO MATH.
#TCMchat
#99%perspiration
https://t.co/JbEodKCYu0
Zakchamp
Aug 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@MissLori_B
@MFAnnie
Couldn't agree more. Learning from and with the best!
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