#edtechchat Archive
#Edtechchat focuses on Education Technology. Co-founder Tom Murray says #edtechchat "connects us professionally with inspiring educators from all over the world, all of who encourage us to be better every day for the children and families we serve.”
Monday July 25, 2016
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What's up everyone, Mike from PA
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Good evening - Marifran, HS librarian from NY, attending after a warm invite from
Morgan from KY! I teach 1st grade!
Elem AP from Pensacola FL
Hi everyone! Kali from FL
Joining - Dr. Nancy Sulla - creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom ; author; pres. of
Tonight we will be discussing summer reading? What has you thinking, planning or escaping?
Sharon and moderator happy to be discussing the amazing reads available across tonight
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Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Hi !! Mallory joining in from out of Greenwich, CT. Excited to be here, as always!
Hi, I'm Emilia..a techie from an NJ school district who loves these chats & helping her Ts with edtech integration
My partner in crime is here for tonight’s
Ross from PA by way of CT
Several people here who I needed to follow & add to my PLN. Meredith joining from Marco Island, FL (yes, it is livin' the dream)
Hi ! My name is Paige and I teach ESOL (English Learners) at Albert Einstein High school . Teaching summer school atm also.
Glad to have you here for be sure to follow too!
Jen from KY! I'm about to start my first K-12 school library job!
Hi , my summer reading list remains unfinished, but I will play along anyway. Leslie in Mty, MX.
Hello all, Greg from Chattanooga here for a bit.
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
Hello to all! I'm Katrina Keene, Education Strategist and co mod! Happy to b here!!
Steve tech integrator in NY
Hey , David checking in from Missouri - HS principal.
Q1: What have you read this summer that relates to education? What is still on your to read list?
Alex, innovation (and sometimes alliteration) in Austin, Tx
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Alex - from NJ - surviving the massive storms - trying to get back to reading the 3 books I started this summer
Nancy from near Dallas. Working on a 2nd Masters so reading a lot about org change right now - Influencer & 4 DX
Chuck - Principal in Atlanta
I just got in from a meeting. First full Monday. I may pass out soon.
Hi , Becky, K-5 STEM teacher/coach from Barrington, IL
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Hey everyone, Eric tuning in from the Chicago burbs.
yes! Please update us! ❤️
Hey everyone, Shana from metro Atlanta, technology coordinator
Very tired. But I made it through the day. 🤓
Hey, Marifran! Aw, shucks! I had no idea! Great to see your smiling icon again! It's been a while!
Thanks! I'll be sure to do that!
you need to rest - recovery takes time!
Courtney here from Maryville, TN...technology coordinator for an elementary school
A1 Working on my edtech masters, reading alot about game-based learning and univseral design through tech right now.
A1: haven't gotten to my ed reading yet, still focusing on reading for students. It will happen, if Aug cooperates
Susan Bearden, co-moderator, Senior Fellow at , just started my new job today!
A1 Recently finished Book on 1:1 learning and innovation. Trying to soak up research on blended learning
A1: Everything related to PBL (for the book I'm writing) and tons of close reading (for our district direction).
Constantly touching on new stuff: a few moments ago, a Scientific American article on the neuroscience of how we learn physics.
You must be exhausted...don't push yourself!
A1 I read LAUNCH by and GREAT BOOK!
so long! June into July is always bananas in my house (but just one week left!)
A1 Summer edu reading includes Balanced & Barefoot and A More Beautiful Question. Looking forward to Blindspot.
Hello from Tx Elem teacher
Stephanie from MO. Tech Coach.
Congratulations! A new adventure will keep you on your toes and young. YOU ROCK! https://t.co/H81SNkKxtw
Susan Bearden, co-moderator, Senior Fellow at , just started my new job today!
A1: I read The BFG for my daughter, started Launch, and am trying to figure out what else I need to read!
will u b at MO teacher play date?
I read The Tipping Point by . Great read and applications to abound.
A1: I'm reading Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guild to Real World Projects in the Digital Age
Hi everybody! Chrissie from Delaware. 3rd grade
A1: Launch! Great book about creativity in the classroom.
A1: Maybe not 100% related to education, but The Power of Habit
Reading 's 50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom - does that count?
That must have been a very fun tweet to write! https://t.co/vwNpulFcZ6
Susan Bearden, co-moderator, Senior Fellow at , just started my new job today!
great book and Andy is a great resource
Hi - nice to see you again!
Re-read Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library to my children as it was a S favorite. Glad I did.
A1: Finished by , Instructional Coaching by , & The Four Agreements by .
Paul from NJ here. Dean of Behavioral Management/Special Ed teacher/ Gamechanger. Ready to learn.
A1) I'm reading Innovator's Mindset by now then Drive by
next on my list so can’t wait!
congratulations - best wishes to you!
hi! Will u b at MO T playdate in sept?
How is the book so far? I've thought about reading that a couple of times!
what's your plan fort lunch tomorrow? Where in Chicago are you?
just got that yesterday when I got to meet her in person at
Love non-edu reads for they hold greater purpose!
Hi, Joe from CT. Instructional leader for soc. stds.
heading to lunch w but I'll be at summer symposium W-Th
Mona Towner - Instructional Coach, Berwyn, IL
such a great book as is the sequel!
A1: to be completely honest, I'm behind in my reading.....but I have been reading several blogs about going 1:1
A1: Currently reading, "Connect the Stars," with my son for his summer reading project. (he's in 8th grade)
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A1) I read "Hacking Your Education" wish I read it when I was teaching High School. Very Alt. ed book.
it's pretty good I'm bit more than way through, sort of wish it'd get to the point but an interesting read
I could be back at it in a trainer capacity starting tomorrow! Summer? It flew!
Alex Azzollini, Special Ed Teacher from NJ!
Joining a little late but I’m Emily -a tech integrator- from Milwaukee, WI
Some day I'm going to make it to one of those!!!
As someone who was in the creative professional field, I think it is critical for Ts to read books written by "non educators".
two more days in my building this week and then the summer officially starts for me - I need some
Nice! Sounds like a fun filled week
A1. Hello from hot & humid Chapel Hill, NC. Currently reading Schoolgirls, Reading in the Wild & Transformative Conversations.
Thanks, Alex...means a lot coming from you.
Drive changed my entire approach to teaching!
Congrats to on her new role in
Excellent point. Gives a rounded perspective to considerations outside of the classroom https://t.co/uyoLyHaas5
As someone who was in the creative professional field, I think it is critical for Ts to read books written by "non educators".
Read both this summer - both AMAZING
A1: "The Present" by Spencer Johnson. Book is about mindset. Definitely relevant to education.
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
Hi My name is Dawn and I teach K-5th grade science in Indy.
Have to share photo of antique books - Sanborn spellers and others that I finally unpacked this week. https://t.co/m0jssEKubw
I read Innovator's Mindset earlier this year. It's excellent!
Q2: What made you select these books?
A1: Hacking Assessment, Wounded by School, Creating Innovators https://t.co/IbhZ4kD0A0
Q1: What have you read this summer that relates to education? What is still on your to read list?
A1 I've also ready Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last, both by Simon Sinek.
A2 Most of the books I read are suggestions from
Wow, your summer is the complete opposite of mine!
College Board Hopes to Broaden Access to Coding With New ‘AP Computer Science Principles’ Course https://t.co/GpZg84aMv8 …
A1: For grad school I was reading The Data Coaches Guide
Reading Peter Diamond mysteries and Bujold sci-fi ?
I was Shifting the Monkey last night 🐵
A2 A few books come from the summer rdg list provided by the adm. Other titles from my PLN.
A1: reading about flipped classes, finished several by and have free to learn keyed up next.
A2: Met yesterday who builds her reading list from students - please share :)
A2. Selected books in the areas I most need fresh ideas - recommended on Twitter.
Anything via is amazing as is and his publishing company
A2: For me its a re-read. Needed to reprogram my thinking.
A1: Also getting ready to read Blended Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools by Staker and Horn.
A2 District priorities and need for a more macro view of the 1:1 landscape.
A1) Catching up with my tween's leisure and school reading. Finished Goodbye Stranger last night. 5 stars.
Boy my Amazon shopping cart is full of books to read now thanks to Q1!
A1: Read lots of twitter chats and Carol Ann Tomlinson's book on Differentiated Instruction
A2: I had a rough year last year and needed reads that would rejuvenate me!
A2 We are really encouraging our Ts to embrace Google Classroom so I need to get myself up to speed to share and support them.
Mine too! Its going to be a busy rest of the month...
A2. Recently read Reality is Broken. Great description of how "game thinking" can apply to education/life in general.
A2: The books are read for fun are by fav authors. The pro books I read are usually recs from my
A2 Mostly recommendations from PLN. And it's great to connect with authors on Twitter who are part of my PLN. :)
Absolutely - having fun reading everyone else's list and got off-track!
A2: Reading with my son allows me to check on his comprehension & gives us something to talk about other than Pokemon!
A2: I was assigned to read Reinventing Project-Based Learning for a Class. It's helped a lot as I've designed my own PBL.
A2 A lot of books get added to my reading list thanks to chats like these! Started to add to the list from Q1 answers!
A2: I chose Energize based on 's recommendation. We're looking to help end "fill-in-the-blank" research projects.
A2: Recommendations from admin and PLN.
A1: I've been studying for my Google educator level 1 certification the last week or so. I suppose that counts as "reading".
A2: I need books that take to me to the place where there "is no box" not just out of the box. Reason I'm reading outside of Edu
A2: generous folks sharing lists in Apr, May, June helped me curate purchases for prof library https://t.co/HrhMVRS8R0
A2.When I needed to learn more about building teams ventured into business section @ Barnes & Noble - slightly diff. perspective
A2: Also because what's there's to watch on TV now that I finished ?
A2: only ebooks I could get from local library that looked interesting lol
I'm making my own list right now! https://t.co/BL4GPe48uF
A2: I chose Energize based on 's recommendation. We're looking to help end "fill-in-the-blank" research projects.
A2b And did I mention...it's by whose newsletter I subscribe to, etc. so it was a no brainer
Guilty pleasure summer read: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ;-)
A2: I had the opportunity to meet the author! Also always looking for perspective as well as additions to my classroom library!
A2) The 1st one had Innovator in the title & it's a district choice read. The 2nd book b/c I would love to be an entrepreneur .
Q2 I pick books that I feel will help me learn something new and if they inspire me that is even better!
Built by Twitter - most generous group of professionals on the planet
A2) Recommendations from my PLN. Plus many from my PLN are the author of these books
A2. Wondering how many connect w/ authors of books through their blogs and then purchase what they write?
Going for my level 2 as well! It is a lot of reading & material! Worth it tho!
Q2a) Love knowing what's in/on my girl's mind, listening to her recommendations + reflections.
100% I’ve learned so much from being active on Twitter - it’s such an under utilized resource. https://t.co/Sdw11qX23g
Built by Twitter - most generous group of professionals on the planet
Aaahhhh! It's ! My night is made!
When not reading edu I have enjoyed Laurie King's Mary Russell series and Wendell Berry's poetry.
Definitely love be inspired by what I read https://t.co/KOkgzRdh5W
Q2 I pick books that I feel will help me learn something new and if they inspire me that is even better!
I choose books based on choices I'm making for my classroom. Since I'm switching roles, I'll select based on need to know
A2: Recommendations, either from educators here on Twitter or from my own admin.
Anyone in Ct seeing the crazy sky tonight?
Craig is Mr. Chat Team No Sleep Voxer King and Captain
Q2b) Esp. fun to share ebook and see her highlights and notes. A bit like a scavenger hunt she lays out for me.
always looking to learn something new. and there is so much great stuff out there to discover
A2 Interest in culture and leadership led me to the audiobook
A2. Starting a girls group with our 5th & 6th graders, hoping to break stereotypes and infuse courage & confidence.
That is such a terrific motivator to learn more in areas that will soon be a priority. Change is good! https://t.co/DuZYCOp0UR
I choose books based on choices I'm making for my classroom. Since I'm switching roles, I'll select based on need to know
A1) xPlore Like a Pirate is one that is still on my reading list.
It always helps to have someone else say something is good first. Sometimes I read the reviews https://t.co/UC8KImWmOi
A2: Recommendations, either from educators here on Twitter or from my own admin.
Many books I choose are based on district direction. I always like to read a bunch before recommending one to teachers.
Love the Hacking series. And
Yes and necessary for continued growth. I bore easily so I need to keep moving forward
Our school has had one of those for several years. can answer questions if you have some https://t.co/AQpKgR41Xk
A2. Starting a girls group with our 5th & 6th graders, hoping to break stereotypes and infuse courage & confidence.
It's all great but I highly recommend all by . He's never steered me wrong!
I love being a part of series and - great people - I've read most of their books
The team loves having you!
Q2c) Another advantage of tween/YA novels is an important reminder of how school and trends are portrayed. Always a takeaway.
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
Hi all, Laura, STEM coach from Rhody here.
Connected with on and then bought her book. Does that count?
A2 being an important human as I am, they were sent to me for my approval
Yes, me too! I can't wait to read
Q3: What are takeaways you have from these books that you will take into the upcoming school year?
The Hacking series is great! Heard there's a Hacking PBL book coming out soon!
A2 Usually choose books based on an area of growth Picked up last year to wrangle my chatty class
. Oh yes, after someone mentions a book I read the review to make sure. Easy to do with Amazon.
Hello all! First time etc'er. Looking forward to learning!
I am never around for ...I've been in for three years now & I'm done with my degree.. still haven't managed a whole chat
A2 I traded 6 tacos for my copy of 's book
Welcome John! We love newbies!
A3. "Amplify" educational goals—literacy, independence, and critical thinking—and helps you connect them to the technology
Many of my summer reads focused on time for children to explore, wonder, iterate, and create. That's my takeaway for the new yr
A3) One of the takeaways is that my gamified class will need to have a theme to build upon.
yup and there are great descriptions too to figure out if the book is what you need it to be
A3: You can read my Instructional Coaching reflections here: https://t.co/H3WAF831eg I have yet to blog about the other two.
A3: Celebrate your uniqueness. That's all I've got at this point though. We're only on chapter 3! lol!
A3 That Google Classroom is really powerful & fairly easy to use but not always as intuitive as we'd like. Lots more to learn
A3 Always remember what it is like to be a practitioner, better yet always be a practitioner. Ground yourself in realities.
This is a good takeaway to build upon
https://t.co/R08p1jlaAx
Many of my summer reads focused on time for children to explore, wonder, iterate, and create. That's my takeaway for the new yr
Well, we are glad you are here!
Hey I just hit 501 followers! That was one of my summer goals. Thanks everyone:-)
A3: That my Ss need patience & I need to reach out to Ps. Plan to use & for this.
A3: Must spend more time focusing upon the present and celebrating what is.
A3: little small changes I am making for a larger impact for my kids.
A3: the books I'm reading right now are recos/mentions by Ss - will help me start the year w great convos about shared reads
I have trouble with west coast and east coast chats. They are always too late or too early!
Yes and we are reading Starr's Book next.
it's cause youre awesome!
we don't normally publish them in advance - we should think about that :)
A3. Applying elements of game theory (not necessarily games themselves) can be very motivating for Ss.
Always looking for books about assessing the PD we do as so much time is focused on it - are we making progress?
Q3: It's made me think a lot about my project space for PBLs. I am more mindful of milestones/assessment spacing in a project.
really? That's awesome. Thanks
tacos straight up for 's book is a steal for me
Nope, just unfollowed you. Sorry.
is definitely on my list!
is tweeting them out as we go - will tag you as they come
I love anything by ! "Shifting the Monkey" and "What Great principals do Differently" are 2 faves!
the big ideas series has been a huge hit in my classroom this week. Are you using student stories?
A3 A takeaway is that the idea whether new or not the way it is presented is new. This is what is exciting to me
A2 Nice to listen & see + voice & ideas surrounding books, but also like to see what authors are tweeting other than their book.
Todd consistently challenges my thinking
. I have not but its on my list now. Current read is by
dude I have never seen flying pigs before
A3) From Goodnight Stranger in particular: (relatively) mild sexting incident in believable context. Great for discussion.
A3: Moving thoughtfully and with purpose. https://t.co/iXLEJiY549
Q3: What are takeaways you have from these books that you will take into the upcoming school year?
A3) Innovators Mindset has reiterated the need to be a reflective learner/educator
Hacking Education by talks about doing PD in the Cloud-we did a whole PD flipped! It was great
A1 and A2: I haven't read anything work-related but I got my Level 2 Google Educator Certification and attended the NEA-RA
Reading Hattie Visible Learning for T's
will do - it will be a for me in the next few weeks
I'm Renee from Chattanooga. HS Principal @ an independent PK-12 school.
YES! I cannot wait to get those started.
What I love each summer is the ever growing great edu reads that appear
Love this idea of flipping PD! Never experienced it. https://t.co/eFgDLXzJwn
Hacking Education by talks about doing PD in the Cloud-we did a whole PD flipped! It was great
that's ok - you can always catch up on
I love that today’s inspiring reads are engaging and quick. Reach more edus rather than tax them to understand
Great to hear! Wonder if what was learned abut instructional practices were ingrained in instru by all? https://t.co/SYD4gDwzhP
Hacking Education by talks about doing PD in the Cloud-we did a whole PD flipped! It was great
A3: Everyone is creative, fail forward, research isn't reading it's about learning,questioning to incite innovation.
sometimes do hoard their favorites =)
Q4: Did you participate in any book chats? Where? How did it enhance your appreciation of the book(s)?
A3 Rethinking faculty meetings after reading Hacking Ed. & Hacking Leadership. Lots to think about.
and glamping. Book and glamping what a combo
HAHAHAHA I love a good GIF placement.
A3 TO Throw out your grade books by
Question 4 https://t.co/fyR1La1qsl
Q4: Did you participate in any book chats? Where? How did it enhance your appreciation of the book(s)?
A4. We tried to create a book chat using Voxer but it was only slightly effective. Try, try again?
A4 I tried last night but people got mad at me
it allowed everyone to have a voice and share in a low risk environment!
I give thanks to for book chat
how was it? Knowing the authors, I bet it was awesome. Currently working on with
A4: I am now! :) Twitter chats count! I took two graduate courses & some CPD through
Nice! is the ideal time to make strides!
A4: some of my favorite pro time is devoted to book chats - my colleagues help me grow every month
great Voxer Bk chat on Visible Learning for T's amazing PLN!
Had fun doing book chat with for course via
Great reminder of goals I have set this coming year. Not yet but this is the year! https://t.co/en0mtEJNtN
Q4: Did you participate in any book chats? Where? How did it enhance your appreciation of the book(s)?
yes... we're throwing out grade books over here and teaching
We do a lot of book "chats" in my district for PD.
Q4: Book chats are pretty normal in my life. When I do get some for-work reading done, I will definitely be sharing w colleagues
Yes, the sky was orange to the north and grey to the south- with a rainbow!
Yes it was a lot of fun doing the chat.
A4. There is a Twitter book chat occurring right now - I wonder if they feel that has been effective for them?
A4: I sadly haven't done any book chatting lately. Glad to be putting together a great reading list from this chat.
A4 Another shout out to - he led an online book study with our staff using
A4: (part 2) love to engage w on Twitter. For super busy people, they always respond to posts, comments
Q4) Keeping to my theme for the night...informal, most valuable book chats with my girl.
I've heard great things about this book!
Q4: no book chat here. Would have been interesting though.
Independent reading and planning, then F2F, usually.
A4: Participating in now. Last one,Sunday. Hearing different perspectives of the same concept has been enlightening!
It is full of a ton of resources on how to connect your students during all the seasons of the school year.
A4) We are doing a twitter slow chat but not a lot of Ts are comfortable with Twitter yet so it's been very slow
Who was the author you were most excited to have respond to you?
looking for books on ESLs and tech.
Heat and storms have made me lose track of the time. Cathy, edtech specialist in NYC fr NJ :) https://t.co/lkatfVHaPl
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
Always strongly believed that if you build it - they will come. I look forward to many joining. https://t.co/5DbG7DI53y
A4) We are doing a twitter slow chat but not a lot of Ts are comfortable with Twitter yet so it's been very slow
A4 I'm in a couple of book clubs online, but not chats. I like this format & will have to join a few chats.
And I got drenched leaving tonight! (3rd time in 3 weeks)
.'s The Power of Habit and 's This is London
Thanks, ! I'll take a look.
A4b) has agreed to do a Twitter Chat with us at the end of summer!
time to get a pocket poncho
third trip to target or third time getting drenched?
Better than having them be totally overwhelmed and afraid to come back, maybe?
Hi Susan! Congratulations on your new position!
It is very distracting! The weather has been insane in CT tonight as well!
hello distant relative Cathy
Now why didn't I think of that???
A1: Teach like a Pirate! I'm in the middle of it, but I'm loving it!
It has been fun to see T participation grow this summer! Small steps will get us there. https://t.co/11mpqCSLp4
A4) We are doing a twitter slow chat but not a lot of Ts are comfortable with Twitter yet so it's been very slow
In a SIG (School Improvement Grant) school there were SO many initiatives it was a time challenge. https://t.co/LhtBdOVer3
what do you think the hold up was?
Thanks! I'm super excited!
Anyone read Ego is the Enemy?
A3: "Self-Esteem Is the Single Most Significant Key to a Person’s Behavior". "Be your own encourager".
-John Maxwell
Must say - EVERY ONE! some of fastest!
Ha ha ha. Would love to get your feedback when you get the chance!
Similar experience on my end. Get told to wait... but they can't wait!
No but that sounds interesting!
Q5: With more educator-authors how has the landscape of education focused books changed?
A5: Too many books to read - not enough time!!!!
Hey lady! so good to see you so soon!
A4: I participated in some for , it was good to see others' perspective and how they're ditching textbook ideas.
After almost 40 years in education/ a deep love of prof. devel bks u can imagine how many 100's I have! https://t.co/NY01aPoEDs
Hey there! Great to see you too,
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
I'm checking out this one: Fifty Ways to Teach with Technology: Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers (Kindle Edition Only)
A5) Love that the authors contributing to the education space are those that are right within the education field
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it is fantastic! I enjoyed reading it
Hey . is running a special on all books for 4 days. 20% off ALL Books (including mine :) ). Code: SUMMER20
A5: Less theory, more practicality. Less prescription, more options for creativity and customization. https://t.co/xgTEdjT7KY
Q5: With more educator-authors how has the landscape of education focused books changed?
It wasn't always this way. You're right .. so much for meaningful. https://t.co/bDf755xT6Q
A5) Love that the authors contributing to the education space are those that are right within the education field
I appreciate having more books written by practitioners who are accessible and/or already friends.
A5: I think they've become more practical since these authors are in the classroom.
A5) I think there is more perspectives available to consider and more niche markets met
A5 I feel like they give more solutions and implementation strategies https://t.co/J5y8fjhYxk
Q5: With more educator-authors how has the landscape of education focused books changed?
A5 Books that are actually relevant to my learning.
A5 A lot more practical & more "in the trench".
3 times at Target, got drenched leaving each time :P
A5 I heard a rumor is writing a new book!
A5 PD books seem more classroom friendly & practical. ❤️ 3 Things to Try Tomorrow in Amplify https://t.co/5uLC85Sk0W
Q5: With more educator-authors how has the landscape of education focused books changed?
A5 hard to say. Seems like publishers will give a book deal to anyone
A5: I echo ...too many books--not enough time!
Breadth of info. Onus is on the reader to determine what works for their population
A5 ) Agreed! https://t.co/HIfLSe6zY9
A5: Less theory, more practicality. Less prescription, more options for creativity and customization. https://t.co/xgTEdjT7KY
Q5: With more educator-authors how has the landscape of education focused books changed?
A5. Use to be written by those in Ivy Towers - Ts now almost demand their time spent reading be related to their lives
A5: find myself discovering ed thinking in books outside ed publishing like (some of fave )
A5) much more action research. Opportunity to build the body of knowledge.
A book that asks fundamental questions of educators: J Krishnamurti 'Education and the Significance of Life'
A5 I think educators have a voice now because more knowledge about education is power - that can be used to educate all
Q5: the addition of blogs and connectivity of authors makes the book a conversation and starting point instead of the answer.
Yeah, ghostwriting done next month.
A2: Perspective, learn something new
A5: teachers as writers focus on different aspects of edu-Covers a wider variety of concepts but we have to read w that in mind
This is so true - since many books are much more like a conversation now than just applied research https://t.co/85wumvT0g4
Q5: the addition of blogs and connectivity of authors makes the book a conversation and starting point instead of the answer.
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
Q6: Share one non-education focused favorite summer read.
Very cool! Where is that going to be? How was it to set up?
I ❤️ sharing blogs w/ Ts to connect classrooms, authors & teachers. We are truly extending our PLCs. https://t.co/Ffb2Zmus0f
Q5: the addition of blogs and connectivity of authors makes the book a conversation and starting point instead of the answer.
A6) I'm reading Pax before
Sorry , I had to take time out to read a few entries for the letter "L" in the Sesame Street picture dictionary. Kids' choice!
A6: The new Harry Potter book!
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I just finished Boys in the Boat. Great read and timely w/ upcoming Olympics. https://t.co/BKlmUPp4rQ
Q6: Share one non-education focused favorite summer read.
A6 I'm a sucker for Mindy Kaling's "Why Not Me?" She's quirky and hilarious!
A6: can't share just one - is underway! Ss, you try to read 1; I'll try to read 100 - we'll compare in Sept
A6: Um, I just finished the Lunar Chronicles series. YA guilty pleasure!
Q6: I haven't read one!! I have listened to podcasts though-mostly running related.
A6) Five Dysfunctions of a Team. And the Charlie Davidson series (guilty pleasure!!)
A3: I would like to expand my global view and work on empathy this year
A5 Amy Poehler's Yes Please and I finally got to read and love, I Am Malala.
A5 Purity - Jonathan Franzen
A5 All American Boys -- great YA book!
What a lovely story! One of my 3 tissue books this summer sarapennypacker
Congrats on your new job, Susan.
A6) The Wright Brothers by David McCullough and The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Both great historical narratives.
2nd that. is an amazing author & person.
A6) I read 2 The Naturals books 1 was a serial book with episode downloads by different authors and the other hardcover
A6 Just Mercy, A Mother's Reckoning, When Breath Becomes Air, & Ready Player One so far. I try 2 read 66 books a year (1/3 edu).
A5: The Gunslinger series by Stephen King.
Her are fabulous ! Love to carpool with
Q6: summer reads: A Clash of Kings (by GRRM), Me Before You (not quite pleasurable), & For One More Day by M Albom
A5-the books are more implementation and "boots on the ground" focused-less "theory" IMHO
The Boys in the Boat is definitely one of my all time favorite books!
A6: This book is a great read. A powerful story about friendship, economic class, and loyalty. https://t.co/dQBEqyB24D
A6.2 Sorry! Couldn't just pick one. 📚🤓
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of great reads, I need to just pick one and get started again.
- great sharing books with you and reading what books are motivating you - thank you all!
This was a great - my reading list grew quite a bit! Thankfully I have a few weeks left of summer.
A6 Also rereading Harry Potter series out loud to my children.
A favorite of my students - is a staple !
A6) I tend to see all as (potential) ed reading..way to learn something, a way to reach someone...even if it's only innerself.
A6: Would love Red Mars Green Mars Blue Mars again - Juno mission rekindled love for space - and this https://t.co/KYScgnk1Ec
Thanks for joining this week’s ! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
Thanks for a great chat! I clicked "buy it now" on more books than I should admit! Love new resources.
A6 I browse the YA section for retells of fairy tales
Thank you for sharing ideas and book titles! Have a great week!
A5 PD books are more stories of best practices with insights into how to inspire students.
Agreed re: Me Before You! I did like it -- made me understand more about being in a wheelchair.. See the movie?
Yes - Senior Fellow in - just started today :)
