#TOSAchat Archive
#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Monday May 16, 2016
Welcome to a special edition of &
For the next hour we will be joining in the powers of awesomeness. Please use & in you tweets!
it's a 1, 2 combo with & tonight!
Excited for tonight's & . Joe, math & STEAM coach from Palo Alto, CA
Please take a moment & share your Name, Role, Location, & your favorite end of the year project you did as a child?
What about us AG teachers? Hey Denise!!!!
Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA. Excited for tonight's & !
Be sure to follow the handle for qs! we've got a group of mods tonight ready to rock! # nvedchat https://t.co/ymyTkmIT1o
Come join this hour of insanity
No Promises on keeping up tonight! Bill from Beaumont.
Cynthia, San Diego, Ed Tech Coach. Dropping in for a bit to the mash up!
Denise, Ed Tech Coordinator, laid up with a broken foot. Glad to join
Hey Ann. Glad you're here. It's gonna be awesome tonight.
Kyle from Las Vegas, current US History teacher, Digital Learning Coach starting in August, always loved Field Day
Coach Ben from Salinas CA, an TOSA in K-12. All my favorite childhood projects involved building something!!
What up Kyle!!! Ready for the ride?
Oh no! Get better soon, Denise!
Jenna from Lake County all kindsa up in this business!! EdTech/STEM Specialist for Lake County.
Hi all! Lorrah, TOSA from San Diego area
Andy, Reno, Ed Tech Program Director . Spring concert!
kelly from Lake Tahoe on the CA/NV border! My fave project as a t was an art project w/ oil pastels & van gogh painting.
Happy Monday, & Lisa, Rescue Union SD teacher & TOSA
Barb, looking forward to finishing strong!
Kiersten from Las Vegas. Digital Learning Coach
Tom Whalen, HS Social Studies T from So Cal. The end of the year party rocked. We didn't kill kids with projects back in the 70s
Kate, ELA H.S. teacher, Redlands, CA. Can't remember a favorite project
Hey Tom!!! Your where in my ear last week!!
Pretty cool digital business card, Ari.
John from South Orange County. Director of Ed Tech.
too many credentials to put into a tweet man!
Patsy, from norcal. Hoping to stay as long as possible tonight!
nice digital business card!
I can’t keep up when it is just - with both tonight, I’d say it’s pretty much a guarantee we’ll be rocking!
I can’t keep up when it is just - with both tonight, I’d say it’s pretty much a guarantee we’ll be rocking!
The best of both worlds!! https://t.co/iTLJCVIfZU
kelly from Lake Tahoe on the CA/NV border! My fave project as a t was an art project w/ oil pastels & van gogh painting.
Oh Denise. Sorry to hear about your foot. Hope you're doing okay.
Worksheets were my favorite thing to do at the end of the year said no kid ever!
hey Kyle! we never had field day. Altho rocks them!
aaaand book suggester extraordinare!!
I was just telling I got too many credentials for a tweet!
why thank you. *tip of the hat*
Sam from Fullerton digital learning coach Sad 2 say not much was memorable beside the mission.
Excellent. wrote a great blog post about impact of a TOSA
welcome back Lisa! Great to see you!
Hello there, Jenna! Miss you sweet voice this week!
Hi all. Josh - Ed#Tech TOSA in . Don't really remember any end-of-the-year projects :-(
Hey Jenna and Cynthia! Super excited to chat with both of you tonight
Anyone going to LA/OC NGSS Rollout tomorrow?
Hey, all! Krista from SE Michigan. Floating in & out as I work on a newsletter. 😊
YAY!!! Glad you're here Sam!!!
Becca, K-12 Reading Intervention TOSA in West Covina. I remember signing YBs and playing the staff in sports at the EOY!
Dang. this two hashtags is a lot of work. I guess you are worth it Nevada.
Hey Josh!!!! We need to meet up again soon! summit in July?
Hey John!! two times connected on two different platforms!!
Susan Stewart, Tech TOSA in Fresno, CA.
always glad to connect with the GREAT Karly Moura ;)
Q0- Don't remember any as a student but i loved facilitating a Gratitude project at the end of the year for my Ss
My fav project as a kid is definitely building models of things. Always good to get hands-on
Sharing of Writing Portfolios
That's why we love you John! You make the sacrifice for us! https://t.co/nmHUtWhaQR
Dang. this two hashtags is a lot of work. I guess you are worth it Nevada.
trying to convince my almost 4 yo to go to sleep!
A1: Dinner for the Ages! Historical figures solving the worlds problem at the dinner table
A1- Ss loved creating a scrapbook page at the end of the year. Great reflection piece.
A1: I love reading Harry Potter, with accents and costumes, we had a lit journal and built a castle
I don't really remember any as a student either...
A1: Soda Bottle water Rockets!
Travelling through Denver tonight. Sad to miss the tag team and . Will catch up tmw!
A1) Modern World Problems where they get to pick an issue from Amnesty site and teach us dressed as historical figure.
Katherine Goyette, Edtech Consultant, Central CA. Favorite end of year project as a kid: student-created class yearbook.
Don't have one, but I'm making a with directions for Ss to make their own something about science this year!!
A1: Building 3D shapes with toothpicks & mini marshmallows was an end of yr go to
A1: Sharing our final portfolios from the Writing Project. Lots of positive sticky notes & serious reading.
hi Rebecca! Glad to have you back!
costumes are always fun!!
I am going to go full dork and saw qualitative analysis lab
no kidding. We started sbac last week. can't wait for that to end!
A1:Always saved Friendship Awards for the end of the year. Recognize two classmates for character and achievements
A1 - Inspired by the movie happythankyoumoreplease we did a project to honor happiness and gratitude on campus
A1 Have had students write a book at EOY
A1: Wish I did it sooner but genius hour was a great thing I started at about March of last yr https://t.co/LPMu2WyxgO
thank you! Trying to get back and be more involved.
very fun!! saw a cool project where they did a stress test on their marshmallow project on FB today
I did that last year with my 3rd graders. Fun times!
Welcome to a special night of together tonight, Kaye.
Two of my classes are ending the year with this. It's been rocky, but fun.
Better late than never! Amber STEAM TOSA; Sunnyvale, CA ... Still working on making sure I finish strong 😉
hey Knikole! so glad to see you! TX in the house!
A1: As an Eng Tt, loved to finish the year w/ Ss created magazine. All the text types... Ss selected topic
let the dork out!!! Mine never goes away!!
A1: One that brings all the multimedia tools together. Doing it differently this year. But, Interactive hlthy lvg tools
A1-Pt 2 - Loved having a "Shark Tank". Sent the students home for summer asking for more...
I agree. Definitely
https://t.co/qE1a7WIjj8
I can’t keep up when it is just - with both tonight, I’d say it’s pretty much a guarantee we’ll be rocking!
A1 Love having students write letters to my incoming students. So fun to see what they write =)
I love having 2 feeds and watching the gif play side by side.
A1: Also like my Foodways to History project where Ss research American foods, cook them, and market them
A1: This week, I have to admit I am dreaming of applications and hoping to be
A1 Our Science Lab teacher does dissections with each grade level during May each year. Kids LOVE!
Q1: 4th & 5th Ss get to select weekly enrichment classes (i.e. Genius Hour, etc). Great way to end the year.
Yes! It is nice to be back in the routine! https://t.co/VtGyb4gp70
no kidding. We started sbac last week. can't wait for that to end!
Harry Potter SBAC would be more fun.
A1: Examining the Cold War through multimedia... music, videos, video games, comic books, etc... Ss go crazy for it!
That is how I ended the year last year as well! So many great things came out of that!
Sounds like something the kids love.
I have been having fun with genius hour and some 2nd graders
Found an awesome Notice & Note almost HD for year review. Will change it a bit to instruct with earlier in yr for next year.
The high school kids are surprisingly totally into Harry Potter and not shy about it!
I love those kind of projects!!!
Ohhhh can't wait to see it!
you approve so seriously.
We are making solar oven since it is supposed to be 90 degrees on Wednesday
woot!! ur gonna have to grade it too :p
for real? why does that super surprise me but makes me so happy!
A1: part 2 alt. Biz mktg tools. Also interactive. Both options for 7th graders.
Mr Cho was a good sport for being my lab rat!!
A1. I'm helping a Ss make a "welcome" video like the ones you see in hotels.
Do I feel a Harry Potter themed coming on????
what's that? I'm not sure what a Notice & Note is.
What are the usual topics of their books?
Checking in late for . Not gonna try to catch up. Will start with Q2!
that sounds fun!! Would love to see them!
OMG how has this never come up?! Ann it's all you!
They definitely love Harry Potter at the MS! https://t.co/5f1aj7zxGE
The high school kids are surprisingly totally into Harry Potter and not shy about it!
A2: I like allowing Ss time 4 coding with . Allows 2 come through when there aren't any due dates.
Hey Brandi!! Thanks for coming!!
A 1 I never did a repeated project but I always did a list of things we did for student comments and feedback
A1- When I taught AP CS, student designed project. Loose minimum req’s, Ss always exceeded them.
When I was teaching math the students ended the year with their connecting math to their passion projects
I am in on this one for sure!
Van Potter. Ann can do Harry Qs while I do Van Halen Qs. Deal?
I feel like HP love is hipster now, so not lil kid or mainstream
Ranges college/career...biography....fiction..poetry....dependent upon what I was teaching at the time
We should be changing things each and every year in education
As a summer school principal this yr, we're doing genius hour for Ss & Ts.
awesome idea an updated "welcome letter"!! https://t.co/WYnaEtkXlu
A1. I'm helping a Ss make a "welcome" video like the ones you see in hotels.
This is great! I think I did this once in school.
Sherry Barrios, Ed Tech TOSA Baldwin Park CA I loved writing letters to the kids coming into the grade next year. first timer
Can I come teach summer school for you? Those Ss and Ts are lucky!
hey pablo! have fun in DC!
. I love this idea!I always have the kids write letters to next year's students, but how amazing would a video be?
Let's road trip to Palo Alto Kate!
Thanks for joining us Sherry!!!
It's so much fun and starts the next year off so well!
Lots of coding happening for my Ss now too!
we're making one big one for next year's 5th graders, using drones & SS art.
yum. That’s what I call authentic!
Q2-What are some reflections from this year, that will help guide the beginning of next year?
I would love to see them!!
Aweomse thanks for helping me with this. https://t.co/GVPyRrCDSd
. Notice&Note is a book W/ reading strategies. Fiction and non-fiction sources. AWESOME for kids!! hat
Definitely love how genius hour beings instant engagement, ownership, voice, choice, ...
tell her to bring me cookies!
A1: Always saved a live production for the end of K because the kids could read, speak publicly w/confidence, act & collaborate
A2: Since I'm starting a new job, honestly don't know outside of knowing that I'll be doing a lot of learning on the fly
Q2 In case u missed it!! https://t.co/M7cfI7vy3h
Q2-What are some reflections from this year, that will help guide the beginning of next year?
A2 Give Ts/Ss louder voice in per growth & development....biggest lesson...greatest return on investment https://t.co/QMt9ckCVQg
Q2-What are some reflections from this year, that will help guide the beginning of next year?
A2-You can never make it to simple and sometimes repeating yourself is ok. Everyone learns differently.
A2: As a first year TOSA i learned a ton!! I need to remember it's a marathon and not a sprint!!
A2: Just get out of the Ss way, They want to learn, show them how then get out of their way! https://t.co/zlTRTjg6uW
Q2-What are some reflections from this year, that will help guide the beginning of next year?
A2: Give Ss choice of means to share their learning; use my time with the Chromebooks wisely.
Rocky Logue CC 7th Grade SS LATE!!
I'm on it! maybe Fall 2016? I need to get my priorities straight (HP QUOTE)
always fun and daunting starting a new job!
A2- We need layers for helping out teachers w/tech not one off offerings https://t.co/gr1Cdt0QOi
Q2-What are some reflections from this year, that will help guide the beginning of next year?
yes and I need to read the new book!
Words of wisdom, so said sage Ahhhmmmennnnnn https://t.co/G8xauxorzR
A2: As a first year TOSA i learned a ton!! I need to remember it's a marathon and not a sprint!!
A2: Patience is one thing I like to try and bring with me every year.
A2: Guiding reflection - Can't be everywhere! Cloning & teleportation is not yet available, develop leaders from w/in.
And that's exactly what I'll be doing, probably going to be talking to you a lot this fall!
A2: Focus on the most expandable/diversely applicable programs. Teach 1 thing with 1000 diff uses. Not 1000 things
I will remember this as well!! https://t.co/DPaw9l8qoX
A2: Guiding reflection - Can't be everywhere! Cloning & teleportation is not yet available, develop leaders from w/in.
A2: Changing my PD model to get to more ts w/ embedded IT support. Need to clarify who does what & where ts should go.
A2: Reflecting on progress Ts made enhancing instruction w/edtech - Where to next? Our TOSAs are so money! https://t.co/eDXd6IPKYU
I'm here for you!! and so is my BAM
A-2 Teachers need more time to authentically collaborate w/o mandates from above. , filter, filter
A2: I can do more 1:1 work/assessments if I implement stations/rotations in CS
A2: I tried too much at once and ended up biting off more than I could chew.
Please come. In fact, how about Disneyland this week? I'm here now.
A2: Take things one step at a time. I was overly ambitious given tech constraints.
A1 don't save one for the end of the year but I have lots I love to surprise the Ss with throughout the year!!
A2. I'm going to use after visit surveys and my supervisor's evaluation, along with my
A2: goal for 16/17... differentiated PD. So important with Ts too. I lost a lot of opportunities this year.
A2 I have a blog about that! I want more facetime with classes. Seems like i was always training this yr!
need this for my Ts and admin as well
We are going to change our model to ensure that we are building more capacity at all levels
for sure!! one of my super heroes!!
As long as my brain and fingers work, I'm cool.
Eddie Van Halen quote.
Student designed project is one that you can repeat, but no 2 are ever the same!
How do we get school boards & other decision makers to understand?
A2- for Ts next year doing conference style PD. Lots of voice & Choice for Ts in my District. Teacher led, tech & more
LOL, and you are he for many (:
yea. I feel you. it is always good to get in classes!
A2 More student choice and voice! I want to do genius hour next year.
That's a wonderful idea, Sherry!
A2a:I need to schedule pd w/in staff meetings NOW for next year. No excuses from principals.
A2: I give my Ss a digital feedback form about general and specific things about the class. Always changes what I do!
A2 For me - realized my staff responds better to 1:1 training vs whole group. Will spend less time planning events.
A2: Collaboration fuels growth. It is my job as a leader to facilitate this.
you know you there girl! You rock this too (:
A2 I give my kids a survey at the end of the year. That really helps me fine tune what I'm doing
A2: need to send out a survey before Ts go home for summer to prepare offerings for next year
A2: Even more effort and intent needs to go into building classroom relationships for deeper learning to happen
remind me to share w/you our PD menu once it's done
A2: Reflections from this year - try cool new things early, don't save them for the end of the year!
I agree that smaller trainings are better for sure
A2: I would really like to move the mountain of "I'm too busy (being busy) to learn new ways to teach using ."
A2: Can't do it all, focus on the important work.
Agreed...that's the key student designed not teacher repeated.
A2: I can split lower elem into 2-20 min sessions & not start TK until 1 month in, maybe slower cadence too. But 4th/5th 3x/week
this is so important to remember!
yes for sure its i hit the 18 mile wall this year hard
A2: I'm going to figure out how to be more proactive (I say this every year).
A1: my last year as a T, my Ss made PVC pipe rocket launchers & we launched 2L soda bottles https://t.co/6d2SXmKDNf
A2: document my reflections via BLOG!
welcome Sara!! we got double the trouble tonight!
I need more of this, Kiersten :) https://t.co/y6zYQ8Tcx0
A2: Patience is one thing I like to try and bring with me every year.
i feel like mine do better w/ grade levels so they can talk things thru.
Good!! Glad you liked it!! It helped me a lot!
I find larger groups are good for broad topic, always meet 1:1 with those that want more
A2: Be bold, be bold... But not too bold. Remember that not all Ts and Ss are as geeky as me. Little bites, everyone.
A2: need more CS/Makerspaces norms. Need Ss to test into lab use! Clean up monitor & song to initiate cleaning.
A1: I like to save my robots for the end of the year that way I have extra $$ at the end if they break ;)
I feel like i say this every year! https://t.co/zaNC5Brxy7
A2: Reflections from this year - try cool new things early, don't save them for the end of the year!
thats true to. you can get some good discussion as well
Was that to remember you or because you just do amazing things all the time
More experiences versus tasks. Instead of book and lesson more connected experiences based around book topics
That is helpful, Kelly! I need to capitalize on that more.
Tom. That would take some serious wizard skills. I'm already 21 min behind in tonight; let's just image it.
A good one to remember for sure!
. We could share via video next year... my Ss are presenting next week.
I can never get people to sign up to come to large group trainings.
Dare Greatly --- Thats my Mantra for next year! I keep pushing myself to learn, do, contribute more
A2: build relationships day 1;be proactive;seek learning opportunities; use data 2 drive decisions;use research 2 guide practice
AWESOME!!! I knew they would be great! We just need to put the tools in their hands!!
A2: set aside weekly time to go back & org the flurry of my learning!
A2 go to tosa edition @ beginning of next year!
the SoCal one? I want to go too!
Storytime with my daughter. Lover her reading to me! Will check back towards the end when she's asleep
A2: Next year I will be a new position...haven't thought about reflections since I'm at school until August
Me too, me too! I missed the one last December in SF! SO want to go to the next Nor Cal one!
Yeah, gave them 10 minutes to explore, then we followed directions...still a little rough, but it'll be awesome on Wednesday...
A2- Procurement is lame. T&L is where its at. Focus on that.
A3: I don't, too much of a scaredy-cat after getting negative feedback,
A3: APUSH Ss write reflective essays, I get periodic feedback from Ss through surveys after
A3: Not really sure what waitin' on the other side...because there are so many other sides and so many choices.
A3: With the NEPF eval...a formal survey may be the best way! :)
A3: I used to have outgoing Ss write letters to incoming Ss. Great feedback and fun opportunity at the same time.
A3: How about a conversation. I sat with my Ss and we just talked.... I gained a lot of insight into them and my class
A3-Maybe this is too simple...I ask them. Fill out this anonymous survey. Got great feedback & other stuff...
A3 I had my student fill out a report card for me! It was eye opening and very useful!
A3: I do not ask them. Students tell me throughout the year. I prefer that interaction.
at Dosneyland sounds like fun!
Karly yes! let's tag team the NorCal TOSA!
A3: I've had Ss create video recording of selves telling their thoughts. Having voice is IMPT https://t.co/4H2b897PMY
Any MS T's use with their students or a similar program? Looking for myself as well as
A3- I had Ss write letters, what they liked, what they didn't like, etc... Sometimes painful, always good to reflect on
A3: Feedback from students through interactive journals. All year. Even w/kinders. Builds relationships w/students.
A3: As a T, I gave my Ss (and my Ps) a chance to provide feedback. People thought I was crazy but it was great info!
A3 My Ss R Ts now. I get feedback thru surveys and good ol'fashioned talkin'
I like working in the middle and hosting small groups.
yeah by the end of the year i had great relationships!
Something even crazier...I made changes based on student feedback. Boom! Mic Drop!
A3: Love using Google Forms to get feedback!
A3: I would love to create more detailed form that solicits direct feedback and suggestions. No feedback is negative.
A3. Asking them what assignments they liked. What kind do they want more of? Sometimes verbally, sometimes written.
I ask my Ts to fill out an after visit surveys, make graphs of the weekly averages and post it at my desk, it's ongoing.
Was there a stand out thing that you hadn't thought of or forgot about?
A3 ?- does any1 have Ts do end of year feedback? I do session evals, wondering how to apply this ? to Ts.
it was just cuz we were that cool. 1st Graders LOVED it... :O)
Small groups are my favorite - just can’t get people to come. My Ts are very busy. 1:1 seems my best shot.
A3: Google Forms & Teacher Talks!
A3: I did this mid year - Google form. I'd say to take it more often!
A3: Survey. Used to be paper. Ha! Now Google Form!
I am humbled and honored to spend my life with my fiancé in 3 days.
I had my students write letters to incoming freshmen students for my class. It’s a different way to get honest feedback
A3: Yep - now, I would create a google form. Imagine that - changing things up because of Ss! https://t.co/QCRewQRpmu
Something even crazier...I made changes based on student feedback. Boom! Mic Drop!
I wanted to but felt like Ts were over surveyed. I still might though!
I will be at CA weekend 1 in July. Would love to see you there.
A3: Over the years, Ss have provided feedback many ways... I appreciate a conversation the most
A3: Well I give a digital feedback form on the amazing & wonderful app. It always helps with my growth
I wanted to stop in for a bit but I’ve got to head out early. Thanks and
A3: Google Forms for feedback from Ss. Hopefully one of the snazzy new theme pictures will make them happier while filling it out.
A3: I'm having Ss make videos & explainer screencasts to hand off their knowledge to the incoming upper elem
Do you have an examples you would be willing to share? Here's mine https://t.co/zzgkb5od7X https://t.co/hHwTGOUDqp
A3: Google Forms for feedback from Ss. Hopefully one of the snazzy new theme pictures will make them happier while filling it out.
It was a class & Ss that I thought I had a good relationship with, so still feeling the burn.
I think this is a great way to reflect!!
I am not surprised. Ss want to be listened to authentic conversations go along way
A3: part 2 This yr did video interviews w/ 8th Graders. Asked qs like "what is your legacy?"
Maybe I'll try feedback after every unit/project - optional & less focused on me as a T.
I'm heading out early!! Bye, friends!!!!
A3: My Ss are Ts, and I collect feedback from them as often as I can. After PDs and follow-ups to coaching 1-on-1.
I tell Ss to write about their fav activities, difficulties they encounter & warnings (things to avoid) https://t.co/oCPmfcC4tv
I had my students write letters to incoming freshmen students for my class. It’s a different way to get honest feedback
Love this topic!! https://t.co/OGMUqbTSGV
A3: part 2 This yr did video interviews w/ 8th Graders. Asked qs like "what is your legacy?"
I'm curious about replies to this.
a3) I have done it before, but reading only one or two scathing, unfiltered diatribes keeps me from doing it ever again.
Just for the younger kids, but I love it
dare greatly!
https://t.co/HmJVw2vtoi
Dare Greatly --- Thats my Mantra for next year! I keep pushing myself to learn, do, contribute more
sometimes just because is all you need!
A3: If you are waiting until the end of the year, that is too long. Constantly assess your craft with feedback.
sounds like an awesome plan... I know it will be awesome!
YES great point! This year I am going to give my staff a form to fill out to find out what they need next yr
A3 EOY student surveys get good information
After every "section" I asked for quick feedback. So true!
very nice! Now it is in my Dropbox! Muahaha!
Agree!! My mantra Feedback: Breakfast of Champions! https://t.co/D3ddjbxbQY
A3: If you are waiting until the end of the year, that is too long. Constantly assess your craft with feedback.
awesome! is there a month yet?
Q4-How do you "NOT" count the days till the end of the school year & keep the focus on learning?
It takes 2 seconds and gives kids a voice in class.
No doubt Joe, you're so worthy of such a great end to this year. Wishing you every success
A4...The end of the year is coming? Hmmm...
A4: When your standards are as numerous as they are in US History, you NEED every day up until the end!
A3: today I interviewed some Kinders, best quote: "At first I was scared, then I was brave!" https://t.co/y11XsRwbiZ
For sure. They you can build your own library of kid awesomeness
A4) Simply by not counting down the days and focus on a solid lesson. I like a soft landing, friendly EOY.
A4: Just ask for the interest of your Ss. Use genius hour, passion projects. https://t.co/z6t32jZe61
Q4-How do you "NOT" count the days till the end of the school year & keep the focus on learning?
A4: I don't give in to playing chess or games or watching movies. Keep the intensity/rigor/demand for thought high.
A4: Plan interactive fun lessons (which you should do anyway) for the last couple of weeks to keep it engaging
A4: Engaging Fun Projects (which really should be done all year)
A4-Coming from corporate world, never viewed job as 9 months. Learning should never, ever stop!!!
You and I think on the same wavelength... see my last tweet
A4: have a really long contract / short or no break :(
A4: I may count the days, but its the number of Days left that I can make an impact!
Good night . Thank you to all of the wonderful folk who create such a lively discussion. Like a 12 Step program for Ts.
A4: The learning never stops. Each day with a student is an opportunity to make a difference. Make each minute count.
A4: I try new and exciting things we haven't "had time" for before. More freedom, more choice, new options.
Thats so Cal!! I am pumped for it!!
A4: Too much fun wrapping up the awesome year w/ big projects. No time to count the days! https://t.co/hfBa3Ue4ve
Q4-How do you "NOT" count the days till the end of the school year & keep the focus on learning?
A4: Already focusing on PD planning for next year. That's my planning cycle goes, gotta get ready for next year already.
great minds thing alike!!
A4. I get to cheat on this one. Prison takes no breaks!
A4: I completely lost track of time and realized how few days left when assigned final projects. We love
Well Said!! https://t.co/uV4BgNmLQy
A4: It starts with you. Its not 5 days until summer break. It's 5 days left to continue to develop our critical thinking skills!
A4 I DO love every minute of my time with my students and my staff but isn't it OK to look forward to summer?
oh, Bill...that's a great convo to have w Ss. Lots of insight for sure!
Yes! and there were many times, unfinished projects went home for the summer!! https://t.co/pha6ePbyUu
A4: Engaging Fun Projects (which really should be done all year)
agree with Ann!! Priceless for sure!
me too! that's my next big project after i get done w/ testing and K-2 report cards next week!
Thanks for being here with us Tom!
A4 then the last day sneaks up on me too fast and I'm not ready for it. Cut loose adrift in summer days, (at least I have ISTE)
A4: I have a hard time not counting the days until Sat. When there, I still kick some ___ at my job and kids love it.
A3: I like getting feedback along the way with each new project! I use whole class disc. and Google forms.
Great advice for ALL educators and caregivers. https://t.co/wbLA8cfNF9
A4: The learning never stops. Each day with a student is an opportunity to make a difference. Make each minute count.
A4: Keep it FUN! There's never enough time 4 all those lessons/activities that I was afraid to try throughout the year.
When Ss feel they can “get back at you” w/o consequences = anonymous. Ss feel ok to say hurtful things https://t.co/dlxNzZWpdA
a3) I have done it before, but reading only one or two scathing, unfiltered diatribes keeps me from doing it ever again.
and they appreciate it too!
what is this summer you speak of? Is this when I go to the pool with my kids after work?
my pal is using her USC Med students!
A4: Write a phony day countdown on the board. Add 5 or 6 days to the actual number. Works every time! (evil laugh)
no fun at all. I would need a cooler full of popsicles
I'm ready for summer. Great plans ahead! Learning to do.
A4: When focused on success for all, there is no end... Why count?
A4: We see what else we can light on fire in my chem lab
A4: looking to get in as much fun, exploratory learning as possible! 2 weeks for matter/magnets & motion/force ... FUN!
I may do this in the staff rooms throughout campus tomorrow. Time for the Staff Prank!
A4 I have always counted down with the Ss but recently, via convo here, worry what that implies about learning & Ss
I sure hope so, Karly! I always look forward to summer! Time to relax & refocus https://t.co/xrBuvkN2iG
A4 I DO love every minute of my time with my students and my staff but isn't it OK to look forward to summer?
A4: I have student centered projects, have them create activities that meet standards, making learning fun
Even the best need to recharge.
Isn't this the truth for many of us.
I'm going to come visit your class....we don't get to play with fire in elementary school :P
how nice of you to join us JR! :)
what up JR!! Tonight we got double trouble!
You hit the nail on its head!
I think you're my new hero But my high school students would catch on quick.
A4 Learning never ends. Ask students what they want to learn and spend time helping them learn it. https://t.co/jNvB4s1FC2
Q4-How do you "NOT" count the days till the end of the school year & keep the focus on learning?
funny how students would notice that so fast but can forget so easily!!
Fun! Last year we did sparklers. Chem and physical changes observed! https://t.co/HXSQEAUr1S
A4: We see what else we can light on fire in my chem lab
A4: Why not countdown to the summer of independent learning? Student personalized learning.
A4: you battle phones, games, and the rest of the internet all year, summer is childs play.
THAT has got to be so much for everyone! https://t.co/hSwhbb09TZ
A4: We see what else we can light on fire in my chem lab
Last day b/4 finals today, my Ss identified challenges & gave each other advice (Take 30 minutes to…) Keep focus on performance
A4: S tech team (makes instruc videos, etc) ... They are trying to prepare/document the room - intensity 2finish is high
Make things go BOOM! Good Goal
Plus, I don't like long breaks away from working & learning...we always work to the bell/last day in my room.
Oh I'm still going to do it. I'll let you know how long it takes them to notice.
I heart you to mathkaveli
Love this perspective. https://t.co/rdRZimtKnE
A4: Why not countdown to the summer of independent learning? Student personalized learning.
I just love that someone is still saying "Word" that way.
I loved seeing your pictures from this today.
Yes! https://t.co/VYA17SovP8
A4: Why not countdown to the summer of independent learning? Student personalized learning.
A5: Did a unit test as an oral exam rather than a standard MC or essay exam, would definitely do it again!
omg please do share Jen! I'm so curious! and I love the evil genius of this too!
How's the year treating you?
Q5: Our High Altitude Balloon Project! Im hoping to share at STEM and NSTA....
A5. I want to increase online collaboration between classes w/my Ts over the next year!
thanks! I told Brody he was going to cont to read this summer in Spanish & see how much progress he makes.
A5: Did a Google Edu Cadre for my district, I want to share it with more teachers. Focused on relationships, not certs.
A5: Green screen EVERYTHING! Get kids talking, sharing, and presenting about meaningful topics!
The Ss really liked it! Helped to break their concerns to bite sized chunks! Tied up loose ends to prep https://t.co/wzRoDTaCxC
I loved seeing your pictures from this today.
Yes! Ss expect us to keep the learning going. We can't let them down.
A4: part 2 I definitely need to pick a day for one more costume...one more new character must make an appearance. Who?
Well lots of them know about my Twitter, so they may already be on to me. ;)
and i'm totally stealing this idea! can't wait!
A5-Worked on district-level days at various schools. Hope to branch out to more next year.
Oh man. I should do that this summer too. Maybe some Rosetta Stone. I'd love to get better at Spanish
Great focus Josh!! Keeping me inspired!!
A5: Here’s the end product. 1 week left. Turned history in SPED classes into a mural for all to learn https://t.co/kioJzKLBhz
A5- Just shared unconference with this evening! Maybe we’ll do one some day.
I can find a Dr that recommends wine...just saying..
A5: More collaborative research & discussion w/ Ts as well as Ss. Increase S collaboration re: WASC
his assignment tonight was to read a chp of a book. in spanish. he's only a 1st grader!
A little summer R&R…then, we’re ramping up for an even better year at !
While I have the meeting of the minds here any one have a good image for DOK?
Contact my buddy he will come to Las Vegas and do poetry/spoken word workshops
A5: Take risks with video. Give kids cameras. Encourage creativity. Be bold.
A5: This one is easy. The whole thing and everything about !!
A5: WWI weapons auction followed by trench warfare simulation. Ammo awarded to each side based on the auction results!
A5: Having Ss create their own session to teach classmates.Ss picked their own tool to teach classmates.
A veces hablo en otras idiomas con mis estudiantes, pero usualmente en broma.
we do so much of that! lots of outdoor exploration w/ hiking and swimming.
I started a maker's space during media lessons. Best thing ever. Long way 2 go
Does he enjoy the process? Hopefully he'll see benefit of being bilingual.
Great Words Rebekah!! https://t.co/78G815Iu47
A5: Take risks with video. Give kids cameras. Encourage creativity. Be bold.
Or what about a math problem to solve to figure out the count down? (Clearly I'm in elem :)
A5 Ss are writing their own puzzles for ....great beginnings...WIP
A5: I want to do a . Who says painfully anxious problem solving can't be fun?
yes. he said 'i like being bilingual" about a month ago when we heard a family speaking spanish at in &out
A5: I love how has helped us promote with our Ss. Really helps connect all facets of
A4: stay present and make each day count. I can't count down ...goes by so quickly anyways... https://t.co/LNahaKHkHC
Q4-How do you "NOT" count the days till the end of the school year & keep the focus on learning?
Im so late. Love the tweets
Did I share that link with you? Let me know if you need more support/resources
Agreed! Excited to turn the summer Honors assignment into a
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You'll be impressed w their perspectives, angles, & POVs. https://t.co/bpM9DRbbSk
A5: Take risks with video. Give kids cameras. Encourage creativity. Be bold.
A5:I want to share w/ my admin then their ts. Can't wait! they will be hooked!
lol-yes added them to my drive today actually.
Sounds awesome, especially the relationship not certs part!
Get them Hooked!! https://t.co/zxY1ahlufn
A5:I want to share w/ my admin then their ts. Can't wait! they will be hooked!
We did a hot air balloon project w/ Ss for physical sci. I used State testing days for building balloons https://t.co/VFyX2TRkyi
Q5: Our High Altitude Balloon Project! Im hoping to share at STEM and NSTA....
better late than never. and Kellys are always welcome any time!
LOVE THIS STORY! How much did he understand?
there may be a correlation between state testing and hot air!!
I'm right there w/ you . Nothing better than going through actual experience! https://t.co/fhXgphQ43s
A5:I want to share w/ my admin then their ts. Can't wait! they will be hooked!
he said he knew everything they were talking about. he was totes eavesdropping.
thanks for sharing ROcky!! Can't wait to watch it!
Yeah, the Certs were something to work on at assigned table groups of Ts from other sites.
Sounds like a trip to a Spanish speaking country may be a future family trip?
has tons of great content!
I LOVE this video Rocky!!! What about your on Air episode??? Another great video ;)
A5: S programming vs. T software programming (new for both!) ... A face off!! during CS Ed week in Dec.
So funny. Wish I could do that too sometimes.
definitely. Probably once Merrick is in school too. it's amazing to watch. Highly recommend twi programs
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
love me some green screen!
Gave Ss something to look forward to during test days. my room was a tissue paper mess. it was wonderful https://t.co/YmjlLU5nr6
We did a hot air balloon project w/ Ss for physical sci. I used State testing days for building balloons https://t.co/VFyX2TRkyi
Q5: Our High Altitude Balloon Project! Im hoping to share at STEM and NSTA....
So cool! Thanks for sharing!
Did I just hear Ss say "What's your evidence?"
A6: has been a lifesaver for scheduling. I'll be purchasing the upgrade next year. And of course my PLN
A6 BIG SURPRISE here!!! Ready for it???? !
A6- love my ! Just saw so many new possibilities!
A6: Can’t live w/out . Org dates, attach docs for mtgs, coordinate, GHOs that are attached.
A6: Twitter (in just the last two months) & I can't get enough of my PLN
A6: OneNOte or Notability really help with my organization of things
A6: Could not live without Used tools daily w/both students & teachers.
A6: Anything related, Twitter, Blogger, and now
Duct tape. HA!! “: Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without? ”
Only ONE?? That's hard -- but I will say SEESAW was a very cool addition for me this year. https://t.co/tikw5jjEow
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
Ohhhhhhh WINNER!!!! YES Twitter AND !!! https://t.co/vpYbgAk6Ks
A6: Twitter (in just the last two months) & I can't get enough of my PLN
Q6: Twitter and Life Altering!
https://t.co/eZkODjhFSb
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
Q6: Twitter and Life Altering!
https://t.co/eZkODjhFSb
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
A6- Live is also amazing!!
thanks! Next up? Teach to mastery kids can make murals on own for T’s outdoor walls by
No longer will the Chrome extension be supported
A6-Got to say my continually growing & ...w/o those folks, not sure where I would be...too many to list.
A6- but if I had to pick just one it's GAFE. Can't live w/o my
A6: My team. They are phenomenal and I think we do a great job of making each other better.
A6: GAFE. Hands down. Especially MyMaps and Classroom.
That news ruined my day when I heard it the other day
Ive been saying get on twitter4 how long? Then she meets team @ & boom! So glad it finally happened https://t.co/KB2drl7kMU
A6: Twitter (in just the last two months) & I can't get enough of my PLN
what an amazing compliment! https://t.co/f1oX8XGUih
A6: My team. They are phenomenal and I think we do a great job of making each other better.
A6: I found this year. It's my favorite new tool. I also got to use a few times w Ss.
Is it going away altogether, or just unsupported?
You just weren't enthusiastic enough for me.
i need to use formative w/ Ss so i can play w/ it more!
A6: I use for jotting down ideas, quick notes, and shopping lists. Still use Evernote, but only for longer writing.
after like June or July you wont be able to download it anymore
Guess I'll need to use Awesome Screenshot and Screencastify, but that means two programs v. one
WHAT?!?! Say it ain't so!
A6: 1 resource eh?
Lies my Teacher Told Me
No
People's History
No
Graphic novels
No
No
No
THE Ss!
A6: Just one? So many tools. So little time.
A6: GAFE – Can’t live with out it!
A6: part 2 And, yes. All y'all! Love Twitter and my of course!
Thanks for the Info…also, BOOOOOO
i think that full snagit will offer same options of extension.
yea. hope something will fill the void!
A6 Anyone making dioramas for the end of the year projects? I have all these shoe boxes and plastic dinosaurs.
. has revolutionized the way I keep in touch with my PLN. https://t.co/QlUVGMOH6U
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
beautiful! I have a library to read, miles to backpack, miles to run, and relationships to build...that's my summer
Uggggg I can't even talk about this!!!
I hope so but I am skeptical of workflow. Will it be as simple?
A6: There are too many & you are naming all the great tools/resources. I'm going to say my PLN.
I KNOW!! That was the first thing I thought of!
do you use full snagit? it's very user friendly.
I still have boxes -- of empty boxes!! Happy to give them to a Maker Space somewhere! https://t.co/t2McfcaIdW
A6 Anyone making dioramas for the end of the year projects? I have all these shoe boxes and plastic dinosaurs.
Thank you for a great chat tonight Thanks for the moderators for throwing this together. Love the Collaboration.
A6- Kagan training helped.
Oh no!!!! Say it ain't so! How long do we have?
Only paid desktop version =( No more chrome extension. LAME.
A6: If I had to choose 1 resource I couldn't live without? . It has streamlined so much of what we do.
Took my students to Some spots on Everest for our extreme sports unit. They finally understood.
I said they are bringing more Google Drive Integration & gifs soon
i'm pretty sure they're cool with it.
I've been using Snagit for a couple of years and really love it! https://t.co/CdUksetYvc
do you use full snagit? it's very user friendly.
A6 the "dogpound" and all the support from https://t.co/z0dkXex67t
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
Thanks for letting me hang tonight for a bit . Maybe we should do a potluck this summer if y'all are around.
And now will have parent access in the fall!!!!
Yes, but I can make Gif and have it in a slide deck in under a minute not doable yet
. I'd LOVE to apply and live in Vegas, but just can't leave Michigan, yet. 😢
not long to make sure you have it added to all your devices
Gotta echo this one. makes those connections that much more real. https://t.co/Cfr669Eygk
. has revolutionized the way I keep in touch with my PLN. https://t.co/QlUVGMOH6U
Q6-What is one resource or tool that you used this year that you couldn't live without?
Had not heard that. Interested.
thats what I heard too> I am waiting anxiously to see the Gifage
A6 would be my technology BFF
like peeps are my friends now, not just PLN people!
Thanks for the great hour
