#ksedchat Archive

Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.
Monday September 11, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    I'm Jill from Cheney...your host! I blog about SocStud & school https://t.co/WiTRRuWK8U This yr my elective class is blogging too #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    YES! It's time for #ksedchat Introduce yourself, what you teach and what your experience is with blogging!
  • participatechat Sep 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ksedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/vhusr5knZ1
  • jmill517 Sep 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    I'm Jennifer from Dodge City and I've blogged the last few years! Excited to get some new ideas. #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Daniel from Rossville, 4th grade and haven't used blogs in the classroom. I'm working on Ss social media posts each day #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A1 I am Dena Dellere and a District Technologist at Oakley. I have considered blogging, started, and then stopped after 1 post. #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi #ksedchat! Tim Vesco, 5th grade, Frontenac. I am this excited for the chat tonight and the @GreenbushESC Tech Conference tomorrow!
  • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Ashley here! 1st grade Ts from MHK. The kids and I blog about our class. Excited to get back on the blog ball #ksedchat
  • MsNic_ Sep 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Nicole, 7/8 ELA in Gardner. I recently started a new blog, so it's slow going, but it's going! #ksedchat
  • PeytonWydickRU Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I'm Peyton from KC,MO, originally from Pittsburg, KS. Pre-service elementary teacher! Excited to jump in after a long break from #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Great to see you tonight! LOVE the idea of Ss posting on social media. Is it on a class account? #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • schewhit Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! I'm a senior at Cheney hoping to teach elementary education! I hope to learn something new tonight! #futureteacer #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Jason from Buhler, ELA T. I blog, but not enough. Have had Ss blog, but need to do it better! #KSedchat
  • nkrahn Sep 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Nick from Towanda, KS and @circleusd375 I teach 6th grade Math and Science. I have used blogging before but not right now. #ksedchat
  • theKCedu Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #designthinking: A Unified Framework for Innovation https://t.co/Lv2jNyZbrM #dtk12chat #ksedchat #moedchat #eduAR #leadupchat #satchat
  • jmill517 Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I guess I should say my Ss blog, im@not great about keeping up with my T blog. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Anna, ELP/ Gifted Teacher. I blogged during a college missions intern but, am lurking to learn as a T while I work on Grad stuff. #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Class #twitter and #instagram and private FB group for parents, but kids can post on that too. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I'm TJ: SS teacher at Halstead. Just realized this is about blogging & not flogging. No experiences w/ either. Anxious to learn. #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Sharon Norden from Derby. Ever blogged. But read a lot of them. #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Good to be back. Looking forward to tapping in to the Tribe's collective brainpower again! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Whoop! Give it up for one of our #CTE Teaching Interns joining tonight! #ksedchat
    In reply to @schewhit
  • LisaSuhr Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hello, #ksedchat! Iā€™m a district tech integrationist USD 113. Iā€™m a sporadic blogger! Have not used blogging w students, but would like to!
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Derek, HS SS from Halstead, I don't blog but I enjoy reading @JillWebs and @glennw98 #ksedchat
  • MsNic_ Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Also in the middle of grading so I will be in and out! Excited to learn new stuff, though. :) #ksedchat
  • aboone_angie Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Angie Boone sped teacher at Cheney Middle School, only blogging experience is reading them #Ksedchat
  • rolandteach Sep 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Monica from KCK, 6th grade ELA. Haven't been very good keeping up my T blog. I enjoy using my classroom blog to showcase S work. #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs, @schewhit
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Are you experienced with clogging? #ksedchat
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Blogging 101 Question #1 is coming up in one minute! Let's learn something NEW tonight! #ksedchat
  • jsledge42 Sep 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Joseph, SS teacher in Lubbock, TX. I have attempted a written blog a few times, but have given up with a month both times. #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    QUESTION 1: How can blogging benefit educators? #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Welcome to #ksedchat! Glad you are here!
    In reply to @jsledge42
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Kebra Panko 5th grade at Yates Center. I started a blog in college..it didn't last long #ksedchat
  • AmandaBuethe - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Reflection is always important! Also I like to see how ideas and thoughts change over time and a blog chronicles those changes! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Ha ha! Awesome! First year here- my husband and I have been all over. Glad to be closer to family! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Following along with blogs is a great way to see new ideas and find ways others are doing similar things #ksedchat
  • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1. Sharing ideas, connecting classrooms, sharing tips tricks and treasure! We can't always visit other rooms but we can w/ blogs #ksedchat
  • sarajane7 Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Sara, Garden City, elementary science. Have a blog, was pretty good at posting regularly; last year haven't #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: It is a great way to share the awesomeness and the struggles in your classroom. Give help and receive help. #ksedchat
  • aboone_angie Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Since I don't author one, I love the Ed ideas that I read about. Ideas help inspire #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    It's good to be back! Life is just so outta control right now. I'll eventually get into a routine #newgrade #newschool #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • nkrahn Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 It helps us tell our stories. Successes, failures, frustrations (hopefully limited Ha ha!). Someone has to tell it!!!! #ksedchat
  • PeytonWydickRU Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 I used to blog often to keep track of my experiences as a preservice teacher, but I got super busy #ksedchat
  • MsNic_ Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 The first thing that comes to mind for me is blogging helps educators reflect, celebrate victories and change what went wrong. #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: It is such a POWERFUL way to reflect & SHARE what you are doing with the community (and beyond) #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Some of the bloggs I read help with my PLN. #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Like an iceberg Twitter is the tip but blogging allows in depth explanation / examples / and reflection. #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Reflection. The reflection process is so vital to growing as a teacher. Sometimes, we have to write to think. #KSedchat
  • AmandaBuethe - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I learn some of my best ideas by reading blogs! #KSedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: Ts who like advice, but do not want to constantly ask staff; can check out blogs & topics to for ideas. Like Dear Abby #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Would love to chat with you about possibly doing a Skype or something since we teach the same level now! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • sarajane7 Sep 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: feel like blogging helps me be more reflective about my teaching. Reading them gives me ideas and insight #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 pt 2: Controlling the narrative. If we want the world to see what is really happening in our schools, we have to let them in. #KSedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    YES! Plus if you are in a small school there may not be other's who teach what you do. Blogs allow you to connect! #ksedchat
    In reply to @1stGradeJourney
  • rolandteach Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: First used blogging to build my PLN. It's actually how I discovered the power of twitter. Blogging also helps me reflect. #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Especially in #ks over the last few years, others have tried to dictate our story #ksedchat
    In reply to @JasonKohls
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Oh Lizard Lips! Only the locals call it that! I used to go there with my grandpa when I was younger! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 can be a great tool for self reflection and to show growth as a professional #ksedchat
  • LauraGilchrist4 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #designthinking: A Unified Framework for Innovation https://t.co/arVBVqexFN #dtk12chat #ksedchat #moedchat #eduAR #leadupchat #satchat
  • blbrownlee Sep 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hey #ksedchat! Brenna, 3rd grade T in Derby. Sorry I'm late...trying to reason with my 6yr old! šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø
  • blbrownlee Sep 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1. I get some of my best ideas from other bloggers! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I did the opposite! 1st to 5th and teach a block of 6th! It's definitely been a learning experience! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @mrvesco
  • perezhasclass Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Katie Perez, edu consultant @ESSDACK. I blogged while in the classroom for my families, and let it go when I left. Wish I did now. #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Very much like a diary.. to the public, but people can learn and get advice from your mistakes! šŸ˜‰ #KSedchat
    In reply to @nkrahn
  • LisaSuhr Sep 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1: blogging is a way to give back to the profession. Iā€™m grateful f/ what Iā€™ve learned from blogs of many generous Educators! #ksedchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Sep 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Hey #ksedchat! I'm going to be in and out because we are at the fair! Eating some fair food and standing in line for rides šŸ˜‚
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Don't forget how powerful blogging can be to the community! Ps LOVE to see what's going on inside the walls #ksedchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: when I write, it's usually emotional and necessary to process beliefs/feelings/passion. Reflection is #1 though #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    So true. Well said! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • 8to3withMrsV Sep 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1:I think blogging is reflective which is something we need as educators-it also helps ignites ideas in others-I ā¤reading blogs! #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    QUESTION 2: How can blogging benefit students? #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I hope you are enjoying a funnel cake for me! #ksedchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • massignmenthelp Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/FKXZPYFim7 #ksedchat #luthed #msmathchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #ksedchat #luthed #msmathchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Question 2 coming soon!!! #ksedchat
  • MEMSPAchat Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @lauragilchrist4 #KSedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!
  • PeytonWydickRU Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 I want to start a classroom blog that my Ss will use to keep their family updated. It will be a fun activity for us all to do #ksedchat
  • AmandaBuethe - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Giving them a bigger audience makes it more relevant at times! #ksedchat
  • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2. It teaches community, #digcit along with writing skills, collaboration, photography, and more. It can tie anything together #ksedchat
  • rolandteach Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Blogging for Ss builds confidence and motivation. #ksedchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: I think it can also be a reflective tool for them- and also a way to show their growth over time! We are always amazed in May #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 At #BHSlearn we have a Creative Blog that give Ss a place to publish. Some amazing work. #ksedchat https://t.co/7kXGUFvqN4
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 I feel blogging is important for Ss to have that authentic audience. #ksedchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: This provides them an avenue to write their thoughts and celebrate their ideas. How much more meaningful can you get? #real #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: I love to show Ss my blog, especially when it features their work. They LOVE to know their work is viewed all over! #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: Experience the broader world, connect to new ideas/culture #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: Gives them an authentic audience to share their writing and ideas with, but still in a structured environment. #ksedchat
  • perezhasclass Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A1: Blogging is a platform to connect, share, and reflect with your PLN when you need more than 140 characters! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I think of blogging4students kind of a like a digital diary. A place to reflect& share w/the world. Most kids do micro blogging #ksedchat
  • nkrahn Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2 I think it's the same. Story telling, authentic reflection and audience. So many opportunities for growth!!! #ksedchat
  • JasonKohls Sep 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2 pt 2. It can also be an assessment tool for Ss. @SJNeill13 is developing this aspect in her classroom. #KSedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    It makes writing relevant & exciting! When Ss got comments from ppl in New Zealand, I didn't have trouble getting Ss to blog. #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2b: This yr my class is blogging about the awesome things in our district. Student ran, Student posts - Connecting our community! #ksedchat
  • perezhasclass Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: Ss blogging can provide an authentic audience with a wider reach than most other platforms. #ksedchat
  • blbrownlee Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2. Blogging for S's gives them a way to share their work w/ family & friends. Builds classroom community, and self-confidence. #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    What a great way to have student leadership and have them involved! #ksedchat
    • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A2b: This yr my class is blogging about the awesome things in our district. Student ran, Student posts - Connecting our community! #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2c: Students can learn a new way to write. Your "blogging voice" is different than a professional paper! Creative, expressive #ksedchat
  • LisaSuhr Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2: Ss benefit frm blogging b/c they have a wider audience for their voice & more perspectives f/ different readersā€™ feedback #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Great point! Excellent way to teach formal vs informal language #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2: So many times we think of a blog as a website but micro blogging via instagram is very popular among students #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    That's what I think my 4th graders can handle to start with #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I am also having a hard time keeping my eyes open #ksedchat #cheerpracticeat6am
    In reply to @perezhasclass, @mrvesco, @ESSDACK
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    This would be a great project for an @FHSRaiders English class. #ksedchat
    • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A2b: This yr my class is blogging about the awesome things in our district. Student ran, Student posts - Connecting our community! #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    It is like Twitter... but you can use way more typing characters! šŸ˜‰ #ksedchat
    In reply to @8to3withMrsV
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A2 the more at bats Ss get with writing the better they get and blogging allows them to write about what they enjoy. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I started a classroom Twitter page this year where one student micro blogs the classroom experiences. It's been great thus far! #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    That's what I want to do, just haven't gotten to it yet #failfornow #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A way to allow Ts to share w/out pressure. Sometimes Ts don't think their stuff is good enough. They're wrong. S blogging helps #ksedchat
    In reply to @DDellere
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Rossville.. do you know Kraig Westhoff? Used to teach with him in Fredonia. Small world! #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: just as we need to be reflective Ss also need reflection. It would be a great way to get ideas out, in a healthy manner for Ss #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A2 writing only for T does not produce the best writing from Ss. Give them a wider audience to express, write, and reflect. #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Plus...I'm hoping to connect it to our Civic Engagement piece since it's all student driven! #ksedchat #KansansCan
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Very insightful from @DDellere as usual #ksedchat
    In reply to @DDellere, @DDellere
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    We do this with a class twitter page. Students filled out applications to be the PR officer in the classroom each month. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Hey #ksedchat! Chiming in here for the 2nd half tonight!
  • heather_newkirk Sep 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Hi #ksedchat friends! Sorry I'm late. Just home from BOE meeting. My new robotics team got approved! šŸ˜šŸ™ŒšŸ¼šŸ¤–
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    QUESTION 3: What are the potential downsides to blogging? #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Joining you all in #ksedchat a little late tonight!
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Love, LOVE! My sister @jamiebutler268 does something similar w/ classroom jobs #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @jamiebutler268
  • PeytonWydickRU Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3 It is hard to keep up with it! Life gets busy & you forget or you don't have a lot of time #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: Control of what is being posted. We had to talk about appropriate hashtags LOL #reallife #ksedchat
  • HashTagKCMO Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    RT AngSuperPowers : Joining you all in #ksedchat a little late tonight!
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Student blogging would be a great writing activity. For littles, a class could write the blog together and share with Ps. #ksedchat
  • sarajane7 Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Time! #ksedchat
  • AmandaBuethe - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    I tend to start a rough draft one and then never finish! #ksedchat
  • nkrahn Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 My excuse.....it one more thing to do!!!! #ksedchat
  • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 When used to compare yourself, room, lessons, kids etc instead of using it to uplift and connect. #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: Taking two answers - control of content and hard to keep up with #ksedchat
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Got a good idea about a gov concept from @thewarsnak and idea to use Google sites from @androo88 today to blog. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs, @thewarsnak, @thewarsnak, @androo88
  • heather_newkirk Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: Potential downside for me is time commitment. I don't want to start something and not do it well! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Have students fill out job applications for it! My students took is super serious once I did. They are waiting until the next app! #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: hard to be vulnerable. #momsasprincipals was started by 3 of us trying to encourage the other to push publish #KSedchat
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A2) blogging can be a public product for kids to take ownership over given the right audience!! #ksedchat
  • MsNic_ Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 I forget to make time for it... it seems like a lot of time passes between my posts. #ksedchat
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 Giving up control to Ss to make blogging mistakes or being inappropriate. #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I know! It took me over 4 months to finish my post on #hyperdocs https://t.co/eWidbjqwgu #ksedchat
    In reply to @AmandaBuethe
  • nkrahn Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 The same as any social media. Share too much, complain in the wrong way, become THAT teacher. #ksedchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Yes!!!! This!!!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @1stGradeJourney
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Awesome idea! Did you have a specific application they completed? #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • LisaSuhr Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: Lol...guilt when I donā€™t keep it updated? #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Preach! I feel ya sister! #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I always take a deep breath before hitting "publish." And then I find an error! Every. Time. #ksedchat
    In reply to @mccall_kelley
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3) Potential downside could be management. When, how, how much, how to evaluate. You could easily get caught up in the what ifs! #ksedchat
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Yes!!! Me, too!!! #KSedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • AnnaCalven Sep 11 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3) Afraid that in being venerable I'd offend the wrong person. #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: So many valuable things to pursue that one must choose where to invest energy. Worry it can take away from other pursuits. #ksedchat
  • blbrownlee Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3. Starting it and not keeping it updated. #ksedchat
  • perezhasclass Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Judgment of self and others holds us back from great things. We know this, and yet it's still so hard to erase it from our lives. #ksedchat
    • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A3 When used to compare yourself, room, lessons, kids etc instead of using it to uplift and connect. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I will try&send it to you. They had to mention their job qualifications&what they brought to the table. That was def. interesting! #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    So True! Very important to not fall into this trap. Remember there is no perfect teacher! #ksedchat
    • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A3 When used to compare yourself, room, lessons, kids etc instead of using it to uplift and connect. #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #A3: Time and control! Even my best S blogs from last year (https://t.co/KFRYoucGDJ) weren't perfect--but that's okay! #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Exactly. I do this all the time and it just brings me down #ksedchat
    In reply to @mccall_kelley, @1stGradeJourney
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    We also had to talk about how doing the splits isn't really an applicable qualification to the job! Ha ha!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3: you can share TOO much. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • 1stGradeJourney Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    recognizing it helps you stop doing it as much. It's all a process. We can do this! #kansanscan #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10, @mccall_kelley
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3 hard for me to blog because I get anxiety about writing mistakes some Ss might feel the same #ksedchat
  • dklaass10 Sep 11 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hard to keep it updated with the million+2 things teachers have to do these days #ksedchat
    In reply to @LisaSuhr
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A2: I asked my HS stdnts to blog @ their reading rather than paper. Much more writing, connections, & literally links. #ksedchat
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    I have a hard time not over-writing. It's a blog, Megan, not a novel. šŸ˜³šŸ™„ #ksedchat
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A1: Love reading/seeing what's going on in other's classrooms. I get so many great ideas! #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I kept saying for years "I'm not a writer." I remind myself...I'm not paid for this, no one is editing but me. To Err is human! #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    So hard to not feel judges by a simple error. I completely understand this! #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Yep! There are times I don't have a new post for months because of lack of time. #ksedchat
    In reply to @dklaass10, @LisaSuhr
  • AnnaCalven Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I would to. I would also over think the whole thing and take 3x as long as necessary. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MaBlackOW
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I know! I've had to break posts up into 3 sections sometimes just to get it all in! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MaBlackOW
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    And taking the risk to put it all out there in a productive way is such a good example for students! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs, @coachschutte
  • DDellere Sep 11 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A3 Making it a habit and plan to keep it up. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    As I just made an error in my last post! LOL! #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Joining late #ksedchat Timely topic tonight! "Oneā€ Is Not Enough https://t.co/jlAS6PoNYb via @gcouros
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    #ksedchat Great model for genre writing for our students. Blogging is a genre of its own. Short, w/ images & links. They need to do this to
    In reply to @MaBlackOW
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    #ksedchat Just like cooking on the weekends, write several & use the Publish Later feature.
    In reply to @DDellere
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #ksedchat
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Instead of meal prepping, blog prepping! Love it! #ksedchat
    In reply to @LitProfSuz, @DDellere
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: With students blogging, what is the frequency teachers have them blog at different levels. Also, how do you assess it? #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    What #blogging platform do you feel is the best? #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q4: What Questions do you have about blogging?? #ksedchat
  • PBISRewards Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    .@Trello is a great tool to use for planning blog content. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MaBlackOW, @LitProfSuz, @DDellere, @trello
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #KSedchat And we need to be our best PR people, 'cuz no one else it doing it for us. We need to celebrate the great things in classrooms!
    In reply to @JillWebs, @DDellere
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: What blogging format have you found most user friendly for students? I teach 5th #KSedchat
  • heather_newkirk Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4: What's the best reason I should add blogging to my hectic schedule? #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Never thought about blogging in math class. Great idea @Mcoaty! #ksedchat
    • Mcoaty Sep 11 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      Blogging is one way for students to show their understanding and experiences. Depends on the prompt though. #msmathchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Since my class is an elective, pass/fail. Lots of peer editing & T consulting before a post. We'll post as often as we can #ksedchat
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • PeytonWydickRU Sep 11 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4 Even though I don't blog often now, I love using weebly. It's user friendly and allows you to get creative #ksedchat
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    I think it depends a lot on your purpose, audience, and age of your writers. #notahelpfulanswer #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4 how do Ts assess?? #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    I went with Google Blogger. free & easy, but Google "owns" it and could terminate anytime. Same goes with most free platforms #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Unfortunately blogs are blocked for Ss. Mine type their post and I copy and paste it into the "draft." #ksedchat
    In reply to @aprilschoenberg
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4 how do you get Ss that don't want to write interested in blogging on a topic #ksedchat
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #ksedchat I used a rubric for posts & expected replies. Like Discussion Board, but in public.
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • mccall_kelley Sep 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I love blogger! Just had mine updated! https://t.co/zl1phmSj8S #KSedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A4: I'm thinking let them choose the topic or have some choice. What are they wondering about? #KSEdchat
    • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:47 PM EDT
      A4 how do you get Ss that don't want to write interested in blogging on a topic #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Never heard of this.. will have to check it out. Thanks! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs, @mrvesco
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Show off and share your stuff! It is SO IMPORTANT for Ts today to show whats going on inside our walls. #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #ksedchat Consider V-blogs? Video blogs?
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • PBISRewards Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Link for reference: https://t.co/Cg3JUbmjZP #ksedchat
    In reply to @MaBlackOW, @LitProfSuz, @DDellere, @trello
  • aboone_angie Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A4: how do you pick the topics you blog about? #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    I use blogging as a S reflection tool, not assessment. So it's a practice grade, not performance #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Otherwise you have to rely on what Ss tell their Ps when they get home, or what people "think" they've "heard" #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    QUESTION 5: Time to SHARE! Favorite resource from reading a blog OR favorite blog to follow #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Good to know. I prefer Google for most other digital tools so I will probably like it. Forgot about this thanks for the tip! #KSEDchat
    • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      I went with Google Blogger. free & easy, but Google "owns" it and could terminate anytime. Same goes with most free platforms #ksedchat
      In reply to @mrvesco
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Try voice to text first, to get them geared up. Then they can edit and post. Since this makes it easier, they maybe more willing. #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • AnnaCalven Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A4) Is blogging safe/ how do I make it for my students? #ksedchat
  • AmandaBuethe - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Have to sneak out early but awesome chat @JillWebs Makes me want to pull the trigger and post the 14,000 rough drafts I have! #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Sep 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    What platform do your kids blog in? #ksedchat
    In reply to @AngSuperPowers
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    My summer go-to PD is #CyberPD So many teachers share their reflections on a prof book & open their classrooms to the world #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    In the college class I teach at ESU students create a Google site to house all content from the class. Like an e-portfolio #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte, @JillWebs, @mrvesco
  • coachschutte Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5 @JillWebs and @glennw98 and @aewatkins8 have interesting and insiteful blogs #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    This is how I would do it, because they would be more willing to participate this way. #KSEdchat
    In reply to @AngSuperPowers
  • androo88 Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    For T's, when I'm on it, I'll blog about what's important to me in that moment. Family, sports, life, work, etc. #ksedchat
  • MaBlackOW Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    It depends on the purpose of your blog. Is it for reflection, documenting learning, wiring creatively? Start with why. #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Time for sharing! I got MANY of my ideas from @paulbogush and his blog. This one is great for tech ideas! https://t.co/KaL5wpErXT #ksedchat
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5: My summer go-to PD is #CyberPD So many teachers share their reflections on a prof book & open their classrooms to the world #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Sep 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5: I read HoopThoughts & got inspired by their leadership ideas. Came up w/ this new project for US Hist. #ksedchat https://t.co/SoElxKeEUR
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Interested in PBL...Check out @GingerLewman 's blog https://t.co/8KrmaQmpZM #ksedchat
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    @glennw98 Has so many great ideas for social studies! Check him out at https://t.co/5tlpKhjgLq #ksedchat
  • GingerLewman Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Hey @JillWebs That's a dead site. https://t.co/3lKNCTTO3G is the current site. šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ˜‰#ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs, @JillWebs
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    @AmandaBuethe and I are needing a #ksedchat host for October 16th. Who wants to take the lead this night?
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    The new Google sites is so much user friendly than the old one! Stylish as well! Will have to look into that option! Thanks! #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylemcclure, @coachschutte, @JillWebs, @mrvesco
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Another great social studies one! Doing Social Studies! https://t.co/jWp9klZUUM #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5: Take 2! Forgot the most important part #KSEdchat #typo
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I feel you. New school, new grade, cheer, watching my husband coach football &teaching college. I can't imagine having children! #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    And I'll leave you with my blog...A View of the Web. I will share what I have for free! https://t.co/dBAv5GrFmF #ksedchat
  • cmccartney93 Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Just getting home from BOE meeting just getting into blogging but my go to is #momsasprincipals šŸ˜Š #KSedchat
    • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      QUESTION 5: Time to SHARE! Favorite resource from reading a blog OR favorite blog to follow #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Love the name of this :) #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • LitProfSuz Sep 11 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    #ksedchat It's on my other computer, so DM me. But, here is a great source for thinking @ developing rubrics https://t.co/LNmWHfR1Gg
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • thepankopost Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    We need to get together! I need some direction with my robots! Have you figured them out? #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • mrvesco - Moderator Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thank you @JillWebs! Awesome #ksedchat tonight!
  • JillWebs Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Depends on what's going on in class. Sometimes a funny, a strategy, a tech program, project. Whatever I think someone might want #ksedchat
    In reply to @aboone_angie
  • androo88 Sep 11 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Might not want to write, but might want to prove other guy wrong #ksedchat
    In reply to @coachschutte
  • aprilschoenberg Sep 11 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks! @JillWebs I love connecting with Ts & this is just the info I needed! #KSedchat
  • zlatnikj Sep 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    @JillWebs sorry to miss you hosting #ksedchat tonight. I was at Site Council. I am enjoying catching up though! You're a rockstar!!! :)
  • snordenWSUproud Sep 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Well pooper-scooper! I can't remember the name and I use to read it all the time!! I'll remember at 2 o'clock this morning. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JillWebs
  • cmccartney93 Sep 11 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I have found more applicable resources through blogs than 18 years of sit and get PD! #KSedchat #PLN