#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 September 26, 2016
Hey Rocky Logue here 7th & 8 SS as well as Digital Media Arts ont he lovely Central Coast of Ca.
Hi! Jenna, from Lake County, EdTech/STEAM specialist and !!!
So glad to have you moderate again! SHould be a fun night! https://t.co/IVig8p2p0f
Hey Rocky Logue here 7th & 8 SS as well as Digital Media Arts ont he lovely Central Coast of Ca.
Kelly from Tahoe, EdTech & Curriculum Coordinator. My brain is my fave non-tech tool when it all goes wrong.
Hi! Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA. Excited to have back for tonight!
Thought sometimes makes our classrooms/PD look perfect, so tonight we talk about what when it's not...
Hey Everyone! Debbie, Burbank, EdTech TOSA. When it goes wrong: like at a Google Classroom training and the wifi goes down?
A perfect topic given the past two weeks that I have had!
Hello ! Susan Stewart - Tech Coach in Fresno, CA. When it all goes wrong, I LOVE some Mr. Sketch markers and some chart paper!
Hi Debbie =) Glad you're here!!
Hi Everyone. It was quite a long day and I’m glad to be with the community! Joe, math & STEAM coach from Palo Alto, CA.
Hi! Valerie, Instructional Coach from FL! Glad to be here!
Hey, :) Lisa, Northern Ca teacher & tosa. Think it will be a great night!
that's the Kinder T in you! Love Mr. Sketch markers!
Hi Karly. Glad to make it tonight.
Thanks!! I can't wait to see you next month!!!!!
welcome Valerie! we're glad you're here too!
Welcome Dawn! Great to have you with us.
Whoops! My go-to non tech tool is zip ties! Those things solve SO many problems!
I know a little something about that!
I've never had luck with Crazy Glue...
Hey all! Duane here. From Pleasanton.
Hey TOSA's! Sarah, Literacy Coach, Bay Area, CA.
WOohoo! We are here! Tech Tosa from Pleasanton, CA
Mark Loundy
Instructional technology specialist
K-5 makerspace chief
Silicon Valley
What a perfect image!! :) I LOVE Stephan ;)
Hi Josh from Salinas. I'm a Director of for a K-6 district. Non-tech tool? That's !
i'm the person that glues my fingers together
That’s true. My fingers are always messed up when I use it. :(
Hi Sarah! So glad to have you here!
Hi Duane. Great to have you with us tonight
Hello! K-8 ELA TOA- I am working on a more interesting intro :) my go to is breathing! No matter how wrong it goes I can breath
Ohhhh brought the girls PARTAY! Now where is ????
Hi Sarah. Love when you can join us
For reals! I was like my iphone. wait no that's tech too! darn it! i'm obsessed.
Maaaark!!! So good to see your name!!!
Happy to join the fun! But nothing ever goes wrong for me! Bahaha!! Yeah. Right.
Are those the scented kind. I love sniffing some scented markers.
You know it! is where every has to be. :)
Thanks! I had such fun last time!
Casey from Iowa. Secondary GT Consultant. My go to non-tech tool is conversations or writing. Ts & Ss don't get enough of these.
Was weird seeing you pop-up from another chat in mid Debate
A1: I split my pants while sitting down one afternoon & my 1st graders wouldn’t ever let me forget that https://t.co/PaF9x1YmPC
I noticed that!! Yay for the girls!! <3!!!
A1: any day where i have to try to do work w/out internet.
YES! The scented kind! When tech does down, DRAW PICTURES and sniff markers!!!! https://t.co/FsHHvyXOAH
Are those the scented kind. I love sniffing some scented markers.
Welcome Casey! Conversations!! Nice answer =)
My go-to non-tech tool is the Chapter “Dirty Beards” from The Twits
Hi ! Joining late. Still recovering from . Yowsers!
Yes! I have rolls and rolls everyone. I think I have one right next to me right now in the living room :)
Amber from Sunnyvale checking in late 😀
Amy Pezzoni, Physics and Engineering teacher from Modesto checking in.
better late than never! Welcome Amber!
A1- dang this ? hits close 2 home 2day. Yesterday was my worst day- I lost an amazing S to Cancer-absurd cuz she was gonna beat it
Ohhhhh Mr. Sketch Cherry Red is my FAVORITE although black licorice is a close second...
Well said, Casey. Conversations and writing are things everyone needs in their life
A1: Haven't had an absurd day yet as an , but as a T, thought class was patient 0 for the zombie apocalypse
A1.The day I brought red jello & baggies for a lesson comparing animal/plant cell & DIDN’T say “please don’t fling these baggies.”
A1: I had THE WORST allergies- I seriously sneezed ALL day- kids were keeping tallies on their desk-chanting the count out loud
Wow. So sorry to hear that!
oh Monta. I'm so sorry-my condolences.
A1 presentation to my dist Admi, including Sup. Worked fine at my site...BLOCKED at the dist Office...
Love the cherry! Can't stand the grape!
What grade? that is pretty funny!
A1 When we opened afterschool tinker time up to K-1 and 40 showed up. OMG!
Oh I am so, so, so sorry to hear that =( My thoughts go to you and her family.
A1b. Red jello....everywhere.....
Hi Rachel. I watched about the first 30 mins & then had to pause it bc of dinner. Guess I’ll watch it tomorrow.
because they all saw that Sponge Bob episode just lookin in on y'all
Hi Amber. Great to have you with us again
A1: AC went out, 9mo pregnant, August in Fresno......
A1: Probably something to do with an incubator getting turned up by Kinders at Open House and scrambling to find chicks??
Hi Amy. The party’s just getting started.
A1: in one day I chased a student down the street, caught him, and still made it back in time to teach reading and writing!
oooo....gahhhhh....you poor thing!!!
A1 Being very pregnant and forgetting everything. "Wait, why did I open the closet?" "To get the glue sticks, Mrs. M!"
Thanks Joe, always ❤️ a !!
Thank you all. Her loss was the worlds loss no doubt but she loved school & even when getting chemo she went above & beyond
Q1 - when a parent refused to leave when the bell rang. difficult to diffuse the situation with a class watching you.
That’s hilarious. How high did it get up to?
Oh wow...that is rough. It is wrong, just wrong, when this happens
A1. Worst day was first year teaching. Kids totally out of control, jumping up turning on the radio (to 94.9 of course) & dancing.
A1: Wowwww! Too many to choose from!
A1: One time a S insulted another student so perfectly, I couldn't stop laughing for 5 minutes.
I have NEVER seen maintenance appear that fast or work that quick to fix something
The pundits on are equally entertaining right now.
A1: Is it a good thing or bad that I can't thing of anything devastating. Blocked it out? Or have perspective. We'll never know.
She is who we create for- Our Ss change the world- in big and small ways & their reach is as far as our own
I hope you gave them lot of chocolate ;)
Oh my. That must have been a crazy moment.
Pregnancy + teaching is sometimes very hard! https://t.co/ptKLaeRaq9
A1 Being very pregnant and forgetting everything. "Wait, why did I open the closet?" "To get the glue sticks, Mrs. M!"
A1 Presenting at AGHS...they were BLOCKED!! I told them they were really cool though...
A1 This year I have a P who sends off the wall emails to me, admin, & school board. She trapped me in my office last year. Scary.
A1a:i slipped on ice in a parking lot leaving a site. hit my head & had to go to hospital bc i was prego & having contractions
Nice. Why was he running in the first place?
The password is...spicy!!
HA HA HA YES! That's a great one Rocky https://t.co/RHaxRdUtS9
A1 Presenting at AGHS...they were BLOCKED!! I told them they were really cool though...
A1: Worst day ever, having stomach issues when assistant principal walks in and blame it on prek diapers 😳😱
I can say that I disliked field trips for a loooooong time!
Cream cheese blob on my shirt for like 1 hour.
It's so true! I miss my kid-made tea/coffee. *sigh*
Ooooh, you can have all my black licorice if I can have an extra mint ;)
Love when we have all our little learners there to keep us on track. :)
A1: Was sick (should have stayed home) early in first year as T, principal came in to obs. last class & "had concerns."
A1 But I figured it out!!
I once had 4th graders start a "yo mama" joke fest- so hard to be serious about how not funny their funny really was
A1:Tried to present a bunch of stuff at a site in another district. Most of it blocked on PD day. why?!
Totally. My forgetfulness became their new normal. :)
A1: It was tough guiding the district thru the math adoption and being accused of being unethical.
Broke my ankle slipping on slush while walking kindergarteners across the playground
A1) My sister calling in the middle of a math lesson to tell me she was getting married at city hall in 45 min. I missed it.
Oh man. That’s happened to me many times. Once w a big argument and my Ss were all staring
Dang...not sure if you win, but you should be awarded a cake.
YES! Nothing's harder than ignoring a really nicely crafted "yo mama"...my burden to bear
teaching in real winter conditions is rough!
Absolutely! They run the show. :)
WOW! This might win. https://t.co/tjdncI1e5L
A1a:i slipped on ice in a parking lot leaving a site. hit my head & had to go to hospital bc i was prego & having contractions
A1: I've had so many bad days, I think I blocked them out of my mind... yr1 was pretty rough tho. Kinders gone wild :(
i got a baby eventually so that's enough of a prize. talk about a crappy day!
Never too late Mia. Great to have you with us
A1: My 2nd yr teaching was so hard- I used to go outside my classroom door to try to stop crying. (They were throwing desks!)
A1 a funny one. 7th grader in an 8th Math class referred to the vertex as the point of cervix... hard to hold in the laughter.
LOLing at all of the A1 stories.
Glad to have you! Better late than never.
WHAT????!!! That is CRAZY! OK You and are tied. https://t.co/5shvocuYf2
A1) My sister calling in the middle of a math lesson to tell me she was getting married at city hall in 45 min. I missed it.
It is as bad as not laughing when my children do something bad but funny- can't turn head fast enough
Mine was pregnancy woes, too. That sounds HORRIFYING!
A colleague once said you can’t control crazy; you can only try to contain crazy.
I believe “...wit yo big a$$ fo’ head” was in the mix.
I shoulda talked to to make a dislike button for tonight...
Hi Veronica. Great to have you with us. The party’s just getting started
A1) My student's hamster escaped overnight - it was there as our pet for a week! Found it 3 weeks later - alive! Thank God!
I feel you! Those first couple years are rough!
I ended up 1/2 way under my car. Luckily hubby was home 2 go 2 hospital with me.All was ok.
Oh, that is awful, Kelly! Definitely a risk of living in Tahoe! https://t.co/eVaHUGA0Bb
A1a:i slipped on ice in a parking lot leaving a site. hit my head & had to go to hospital bc i was prego & having contractions
I Valerie. Didn’t see when you joined us. Great to have you with us on
. I hung out with one of my good buddies this weekend. His last name is Golliher. So close.
the one question twitter chat- we could go all night with Q1!
Wait, let me tell you MY pregnancy story. Oh, wait...
It was 4 years ago - but my last day as a classroom teacher - I was hired as a TOSA over that summer!! … https://t.co/LKXp2OTNMU
That's terrible! Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
Seriously! I went through a long time of reflecting, regretting, and more
A1:1st formal obs as a T -stung by a bee as I walked in & then accidentally kicked a bookshelf, making my toe bleed just b4 lesson
I used to LOVE "your mom" punchlines, but kids set me up ALL OF THE TIME..."this math is easy"
A2-Ok chat friends- how did you know our wiring was stolen and I worked w/no electricity and wifi 2day! I
A2: As a teacher I always turned to reading or writing. Haven't had things go completely haywire for an entire PD. knock knock
Ouch! That might be the win!
let's do that another day for sure!
Yikes! How did you get through that?
and I COULDN'T....I just...*sigh* opportunities lost.
A2: It's time for a good old fashioned scary story!
A2: I have a tote in the closet w/assorted Brown Bag STEM activities
A2: A game of NIM! Or Pico, Fermi, Bagel!! When it all fails...play a math game!
Ohhhhh I have another A1. We drove from Concord to Sonora (about a 3 hour drive) with three 4th grade classes, no ac, on June 5th.
A2- I love switching to reading or physical activity - reboot the mental
A2: We had plenty of lockdowns, so impromptu storytelling had 2B great!
Blue tape is a life saver!
You are such an amazing educator. AND you now can help those 1st years :)
"...and the Bouncer is a jacked IT guy who won't stop throwing "
Awwwwww Happy Birthday!!!
A2.My backup plans usually come to me in the moment. When the power went out, we got flashlights & told ghost stories.
A1: bristle bots w/TKers. Did you know they can't manipulate a rubber band like an adult? But can all ask for help ... in unison!
A2 Coding on paper. Paper Jeopardy. Have we lost our ability to teach sans tech? I think not.
A2: We rolled out 1:1 with Chromebooks last year, so there were occasional issues. Whiteboards, activities, always another way.
A2: Time to read! Build forts in the classroom and read w flashlights!
A2: go outside and read/write! So fun to do a writing project on natural environment esp when you're surrounded by beauty!
It was rough...but I have moved forward!
Yes! Love the creativity and innovative nature of the maker movement. https://t.co/ID7Y1eQwuo
A2: Making simple machines with whatever is around, maker spaces rule!
Yes, those are TOUGH days! (Doing a certain 'activity' every free moment as well. Don't miss that!)
A2: Backup is always having students talk to each other - interview and ask/answer questions. It takes ZERO tools!
Good one. Although today was one 100 again. Might not have been too fun. Is it fall yet?
ouch Duane. Been there although nothing overt. Adoptions are rough.
Hey Wish I could stay up and chat tonight but I am worn out. This east coast girl is off to bed. Hope to… https://t.co/21bDXjbLbD
A2 as a consultant if the building is crazy I can step in to help as needed. If I am with Ss, we can have conversations! Share!
A2 I assumed we were talking about PD. In class I would grab a good book. Nothing like a good read aloud. Or GO OUTSIDE =)
A2: Love to have a fantastic story or poem to pull out, Socratic Seminar = no electricity, need to get some sketchnote lessons!
A2: Most of my work is with adults these days that my backs are still tech. I need to model not giving up the
, have a song&dance number,couple of good jokes,& stuff loaded on a pin drive and back up generator for th… https://t.co/RVUJ51B58F
Even with the magic of 2 columns it's hard to keep up!!
Pretty much anything for me. :)
A2: as 4th grade Teacher- writing...sensory, power, expository, narrative, poetry- so lo-fi it's a crime!
Such a good plan! I really need to build a presenter kit.
A2 I run a STEM Lab, so K'NEX are my go to when the wifi is out.
Label things w blue tape & a Sharpie
G'nite, Margaret from Virginia!
in winter we've had snowman building contests. So fun!
Been working since middle of last yr to perfect it... still don't have the right traveling cart!
Good choice! Happy Birthday to the boy!
A2 A little extra read-aloud, and readers/writers workshop time!
OOOH yes! another good one
I assumed PD too. You know...cuz we're working w/ Ts & all. See my answer.
That's the best series ever!
Can't go wrong there! And storytelling!
Very true. We need to have the temperature go down & also do some rain dances. Come on rain.
The BEST place to be! Happy bday to that cutie!!
A2: campfire read aloud of scary stories with flashlights...
Problem 4 me is, I like to be minimalist. Hard to think of toting things around the district! But it may bite me one day
Yes! My Ss always loved the shared storytelling. Add a sentence or two, on to the next S. Fun!
and this is your solution for when this happens in a PD?
If not, what is?
A2: In classroom, when all else failed, it was time for a good read aloud
agreed! I need a hot spot. Working on that 1. Jelly of my co-worker who kept working when power went down.
Students love those student-staff games. Those were often at the end of our noon sports leagues
Yes! Our lego wall, pegboard wall, and magnatiles are fabulous!
My garage has boxes w blue tape labels.
A2b: & really, when was the last time you had such massive network failure, but STILL had electricity that you have to ditch tech?
Ok...come on Question 3...I forgot what I wrote...
I'm all about a circle If there's no wifi, no tech tools, go face to face, it will always be a meaningful way to connect
Wimp. Joe once moderated two chats while he was undergoing surgery. Or something like that. https://t.co/T2YdaaxIIy
Even with the magic of 2 columns it's hard to keep up!!
Sharpie Flip Chart markers are my go-to!
A2: A Tale Dark and Grimm is the perfect read aloud when the lights go out...
Grown-ups do well with outdoor brain/movement breaks, too!! Get them talking to each other!
Good Point-My worst PD days were different story-no kickball We went to F2F conversations around Pedagogy
I actually have done that before. Go outside, walk and talk, … (while another team member checks w IT)
A3 Does this not happen often for others?? LOL since I have experience I regroup, reflect and retry! =)
I'm about to lose my FF game...
A3. In the moment, I’d turn to my audience&say “hey, this is flopping, what’s going on?” I did a TON of times as a clsrm tr.
A3: Improvise! Read the room, even ask for input. Don't trudge ahead with a plan that is failing.
Sounds like a good PD to me!
A3: look to your feedback. What did ts say? How can you modify, adjust or throw out?
My teammates & I do our best brainstorming on our walk & talks.
Great minds Joe... great minds =)
No cart yet Amanda?! That Costco one sounded pretty sweet. :)
A3b: Hope for an honest friend in the audience to debrief with. I'm often my own worst critic.
A3 even a failed experiment tells you something
I think I just haven't prioritized it :)
A3: ask the audience, "where are we not connecting?" try and shift gears mid-preso
I totally believe in this!!!! https://t.co/xqkwUrFdv8
A3: ask the audience, "where are we not connecting?" try and shift gears mid-preso
A3: teachable moment- grace in the face of failure- how do you react when it doesn't go perfect? Failure is learning!
A3: I try not to wait until the end - modify as needed, dump if complete fail. After I figure out what went wrong & fix.
Yep. Can't be afraid to realign to meet the needs of the room.
A3 Pick the brain of every person you can who was there. Listen. Listen. Listen.
So smart to have your non-tech toolkit ready to go. I need to build mine, too, Debbie!
Definitely important to look at feedback. It’s a must for everyone.
A3: Totally agree! Stay flexible and improvise. It's ok to admit when something isn't working. https://t.co/4bqgNr6sIc
A3: Improvise! Read the room, even ask for input. Don't trudge ahead with a plan that is failing.
Yup...the games I'd play with Ss would work with Ts, too.
A3: Why did it flop? misread a crowd, no feedback gathered, hostile crowd.
A3 happened a bit with my last but they got more out of it than I thought...just not what I planned
I don't think I have ever had a presentation/lesson that hasn't "failed" in some way. Always something to learn from & reflect on
A3 For next time? Reflect on why it was a flop. Honest reflection is difficult. Be brave enough to ask for honest feedback too.
A3- ask the Ss what I could have done to make it more interesting, immediate feedback- maybe I sucked, maybe it sucked, who knows
I definitely ask for, review, and revise based on feedback!
Definitely! New ways to every day! https://t.co/lzRj2ZSo6J
I don't think I have ever had a presentation/lesson that hasn't "failed" in some way. Always something to learn from & reflect on
Definitely. We are all learners who love games - no matter what age.
A3: If you can tell it's flopping in real time, start getting right then. Ask participants to fix it with you!
I am always trying to get better 4 next time. Last PD got 2 debrief w/ Such a valuable part of the process.
YES! Shouldn't we always be looking to improve?! No sesh is every perfect. Always room to grow. https://t.co/3oZ7tXThvB
I don't think I have ever had a presentation/lesson that hasn't "failed" in some way. Always something to learn from & reflect on
The A1s in the middle of the A3s are hilarious.
Were you super impressed?? Fell asleep?? Need more to this story!
A3:Thinking on your feet is key when all goes wrong-know your topic/objectives-turn to good clssrm pedagogy-Ts are yur students
THIS! YES!
Why wait until the end to adjust. Do it right then with the collective efforts of everyone https://t.co/Ei15l6xEQE
A3: If you can tell it's flopping in real time, start getting right then. Ask participants to fix it with you!
I've learned to get input on the front end by sending out to inform my PD, also I try to pol… https://t.co/udb9EE3sTt
And even acknowledging that just because it doesn't go as planned, doesn't mean it was an absolute failure!
A good kickball game can turn everything around. :)
Well said. We’re always in the state of beta.
. Right!? Becuz why guess about what wasn’t working…ask! Get real data, Not the story in your head.
I need a sticker for my laptop. :)
Yup. Need to get real feedback so you can adjust and make it even better.
Bc if no, you mind as well be talking in front of a mirror. Know your audience, read your audience, engage them
was sitting @ desk gluing something while he played for Ss, I dropped glue stick, reached down & fell out of my chair
And Gregor the Overlander.
I need a coffee mug that reads "fueled by feedback"
i carry a sharpie and a pair of scissors in my car. just in case.
& remember, it's the session/materials that aren't working...not you as a person//professional
A3: This is in the classroom- remember to be flexible and prepare for variability in learners
I LOVE GREGOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bet could make one ;) She's a clever gal!
Sounds like we need another Red Bubble item.
I'm still here sorry my FF team just won my 0.5 points!!!
Nice. Definite essentials! I have blue tape rolling around my car floor.
And so many Ts need to learn the mindset. It's too bad so many have been punished for taking risks.
(Along with kids' socks, hair ties, wrappers, cheerios...) :)
can it say Fueled By Feedback on 1 line. then&coffee-in a smaller font below?
A4 Rule 1 breath and count to 10
Yup...as soon as possible I try to redirect. I ask "What would you need us to do to have your needs met?" https://t.co/OH0rO8Srmr
A3: I try not to wait until the end - modify as needed, dump if complete fail. After I figure out what went wrong & fix.
A4: I try to set things up ahead of time. Troubleshooting during - give them something to work on/with/ponder while I fix.
Sharpie in my front pocket, scissors (in multi-tool) on my belt. https://t.co/eGDejygEuU
i carry a sharpie and a pair of scissors in my car. just in case.
A4. humor, honesty, and the ability to laugh at yourself goes a loooong way
actually my supt stole my car scissors. need to get those bad boys back.
A4 Is it plugged in? Is it turned on?
Girl, I could go ON about books for a whole other hour!! ;)
Get it, get it! Your Ss will adore it!!
A4: I know theyre watching how I react-most import.role model time! How to just 'deal' when tech fails-teaches them to do the same
A4 rule 3 see answers for Q3
Check out Ready Player One
oh yes. several scents of hand sanitizer. lol!
I agree. I try to be transparent about risk taking in tech PD. Let them know I am still learning too.
A4a: Good Q. I think I use think-aloud so often that I do it when troubleshooting in front of adults. If it's a common problem...
A4: Show them what calm, cool, collected and a great sense of humor looks like!
A4: it wont happen if you teach the tech. Develop a mindset and Ts will be willing to press buttons or let Ss press them.
Oops... I'm a dirtbagger. No hand sani for me. :) But the lint rollers--YES.
A4: A4: I always have a conversation with students and the teacher...talking about patience!
A4: Visions of sweat rolling down my face profusely as I try to reconnect ELMO to laptop! Students make great tech troubleshtrs!
TOSA's are like teachers, who are like parents ... always prepared for the unexpected! https://t.co/ifxUJQauBQ
(Along with kids' socks, hair ties, wrappers, cheerios...) :)
A4b: ...Then I will walk them through it again after I've sorted it. Once you know a solution, that tool cannot be taken from you.
A4: I find many adults in favor of Ss learning & implementing a but w/peers ... perfectionism battles 😥
Yes...honest reflection is difficult, but super necessary! https://t.co/A4i7jxKqG5
A3 For next time? Reflect on why it was a flop. Honest reflection is difficult. Be brave enough to ask for honest feedback too.
A worthy tangent. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon?! GO!
A4 I'm genetically calm under pressure. And I'm darned grateful. T with hair on fire. Me: "It's going to be OK."
A4: like said, humor, fixing while sharing funny annecdote goes a long way
What a great thing to do for all learners. https://t.co/NvzuVa4Pun
A4: A4: I always have a conversation with students and the teacher...talking about patience!
And do my kids eat old cheerios off the seat/floor? Maaayyybbbe... :)
Sweet! You sure are fast at this.
A4 I stay calm, it's my superpower 😜
Intentional Sabotage: Model Mistakes&how 2deal w/them live!appeals 2 audience&helps them learn how 2 deal… https://t.co/ghMyR9HasE
A4: less worried about tech issues. How do we show Ts how to guide Ss to make the right decisions about online content.
Happened to me a few weeks ago. Internet sluggish for first 15min of PD. Boss called IT, and we made it work.
Much humility is needed by the tosa to ask participants to help fix it. Something for me to strive for! https://t.co/KwraEgXCbS
A3: If you can tell it's flopping in real time, start getting right then. Ask participants to fix it with you!
Oh yes! AND I download presentations ahead of time now if I'm presenting in an unfamiliar place
That is one of my all-time fav. books. Have read it several times!
A4: diversion- and now a quick team building activity...a snack...a break...think-pair-share...
A4 Rule 6 check the cables.
Haven't read it yet!!! *adds to list* Tuck Everlasting = my forever fav!
I don't know it! Will check out. Thx for rec!
but it is the same thing that we ask our Ts to do with Ss and tech.
if i'm modeling a lesson I ask kids for input. Want Ts to see Ss as tech helpers. Offer suggestions and ideas then try.
The Maze Runner series, of course!
A4: model patience & flexibility. It's an opportunity for learning, invite everyone in!
I love this thought, Josh. That's empowering. "Once you know a solution, that tool cannot be taken from you." via
Totally perfect description!
Glorious!!! The Matched Series
I did the cable thing by to myself a few days ago. T: "Is this supposed to be plugged in?" Me: (fist bumps T.)
tangent, but I find myself asking kids..."what button do you think would do ___" Most of the time they are right.
Check out "Crap Kingdom" it's...just magical.
A4 Rule 7 have a short time clock in your head don't b afraid 2 abort mission U only have a limited amnt of time til they're lost
A terrifying series...the Unwind series. >.#TOSAchat
yep. Let them participate in being fixers. Ts are often surprised.
I love involving the kids in reframing or fixing the lesson. It is easier to do this with Ss than with adults.
They have the best ideas!!
But I like it when they stare at me. ;-)
LOVE THIS! I need a longer commute and audio books.
Wonderful advice, Veronica. Positive self talk is important.
i agree with you. It's hard for ts to get our of comfort zone & offer suggestions. That's the hope though!
There is usually a "lowtech" backup, the show must go on- if it doesn't kill you...
Do you play the Mission Impossible theme song while your doing that too? :-)
THIS is why I'm gone from Voxer for weeks at a time I'm DEEP into an amazing series now
. I return to and there are like 200 tweets.
. I return to and there are like 200 tweets.
A4: Transparency. Make sure the audience knows I am now in "fake it" mode. Honesty goes a long way. https://t.co/PzWK7mBvfi
THIS!
I think many people quoted this already, but it deserves another. :)
https://t.co/zbDW4qb6iL
A4b: Make sure you let them see that broken tech doesn't mean the lesson is over- fix it on the fly or just let it… https://t.co/7MLfgeh2b8
A5: Go-to fixer is If he can't fix it, he knows who to call to get it done!
A5: I'm who people call on campus, I call our IT guy (former sci teacher) or
A5 That would be me. When I can't fix it, it's a long wait for the bigger guns.
A5 The GREATEST custodian EVER! Clay Ward =) Amazing custodian by day, MOUSE Squad Leader/Teacher afterschool!
A5. Anyone on Voxer. Truly, my are like the most understanding bestie. I can be gone weeks at a time & hop back in
A5b: And Saved my butt many times! Makes me look like a genius.
*adds to list* I LOVE the Lunar Chronicles, too.
I love Fire Girl! My daughter loves Secrets of Droon series by .
Buck Institute instructor used that one at on-site PD today.
A3: I bring dry erase markers, post it's and chart paper to every training, tech or not so I have a back up.
A5: I adore our IT guy! He is quick, friendly, and really goes above and beyond. Our facilities staff is amazing, too!
A5: Most of the time, I have to figure it out... sometimes will come to my rescue :)
A5: between the 4 TOSAS,we can usually figure out what needs to be done. <3 my tech tosa team!@zloczewski
A5: I'm the fixer for any program related problems. And login problems. And other problems Ts want quick answers on.
I just realized I've been saying Q1...Q2... not A1...A2... haha!!! 🤓
A5: Network & know thy resources. My go to person, is the 1 who can give me enough info to take the next step on my own!
That's GREAT!! https://t.co/I4L9JK7LDs
A3: I bring dry erase markers, post it's and chart paper to every training, tech or not so I have a back up.
Whenever someone says "how did you learn that?" my answer is always or
A5: YouTube explainer videos!!!
A5 I also have been SAVED a few times by the awesome =) He was my book hero!
Timing has never been my strong point... forever working on this!
I love me some youtube playlists!!!
i refer to all my as my people. I've got people now.
My IT guy... he's the bomb!
A5 I must confess, I've shirked my duty as the go to guy this year.
A5: Honestly, If I cannot figure it out, I check with , & then tech support.
Nice! Who's doing the training?
I'm late, but here!
Lucretia, Tech Tosa, Arcadia
A5 Again, as a T is was my amazing classroom library! Read-aloud, shared reading, etc.! And math games. And
So bummed to miss tonight. Always seem to have hw to do on Mondays. Where's the ditch homework in higher education movement? lol
Ack! Sorry gotta bail early. Night all!
Hey there! on my district chat, and caught you!
Eric. I forgot his last name. Big guy from Tennessee.
A5: I'd say google is my biggest helper or my awesome pln. Always there for me.
And...I just went back to check I hadn't done the same thing. Power of suggestion!
Welcome Lucretia. Great to have you with us tonight
A5 As coach, I try to engage the expertise in the room. We're all there to learn with/from one another.
my hw waits until 9 pm lol.
This is an SOS call to ! =) https://t.co/ZfC71eTQ4W
So bummed to miss tonight. Always seem to have hw to do on Mondays. Where's the ditch homework in higher education movement? lol
Stressful! Ambassador for 4 companies and an !
A5 lmgtfy is also one of my things... People think I'm a genius because of it.
Gregor is truly amazing. My 4ths and 5ths always loved. Bonus: hooks any hesitant reader.
Yes, I have TOSA Peeps. Can't wait to meet some more of you in a month!
Night Amy! Thanks for joining us =)
I am delaying my workout and cleaning to
Good night, Amy. Great to have you with us tonight
Absolutely! Sound advice from
OK you're gonna have to break this down for me ;)
And the character arches are...glorious!!!
A5: I have asked the room if anyone sees whatever it is I am missing. If I have a moment, I'd call my best bud !
We should start a and crowdsource!
Me too! I tell teachers not to give away my secret cuz I like my job!
A6. Being present and utilizing humor have gotten me out of a LOT of jams, and have turned travesty into a learning moment.
! is VERY cool! We ARE your people!
Both of you are FrontRow Ambassadors, right?
you're too kind. I'm a big nerd.
A5: must not forget & Twitter PLN baby!!!
That's why I adore you!!!
eeeee!!!! I'm SO EXCITED to see you all 10/10! SO SOON!
A6 Model what to do. Stay calm and learn on =)
I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's half the reason I submitted a session ;)
A6: ask "well, what CAN you do?" plan on the fly, there's always something you can do, tech or no tech
A6: Proceed, refuse to give up, be flexible, and problem solve
A6 Seven words: "Early release!" and "Food in the staff room!"
I don't use the site, I just Google it for them...seriously.
A6: flexibility and humor...works with some teachers, some not but always with students!
It’s where we send some people who ask very google-able questions over and over
Food in the Staff Room fixes ALL
Thanks Josh! I am so clueless sometimes! =)
You’re nicer than me.
;-)
I have their stickers on my laptop.
No biggie...I remember the first time I was sent one of their links. It cracked me up.
jenna are you presenting?! so cool!
HA HA HA I'll have to check it out later =)
Good Night I have an early morning tomorrow. Awesome as always! Catch you next week.
I love when people think I'm so smart and I say, uh, I just Googled it. They look at me so funny.
just a 15 minute roundtable on
um..... dropped a LMGTFY on me once. It was BRILLIANT!
I have that sticker on my laptop! ;)
Wow, my twitter is blowing up with TOSA adds! :)
Right? https://t.co/3OUGHj06ii
I love when people think I'm so smart and I say, uh, I just Googled it. They look at me so funny.
YOU are the queen of Padlets, lady. *bows down*
A6: be authentic. It's ok 2b disappointed & embarrassed. Don't pretend like it didn't happen. B human. Pivot quick w/good attitude
Ha ha ha. Yup, happens all the time.
Ha! We both created one. And we both started w Gregor.
LOL! Great mind thing alike!! Yours is prettier! :)
I happily share the role with =)
Oh yeah! That’s right. I thought your name sounded familiar. Are you going to ReImaginED?
Same thing happens when they think it's broken, but it's not turned on...
OMG you two are so funny! Double padlets!
jenna if you come to make sure to get a unofficial padlet ambassador sticker from us!
And I like yours! So swanky.
That’s true. It’s definitely always a great time of sharing ideas, resources, and more.
Yes, please!! And, yes, I'll be at FallCue!!! I'm presenting! :)
THANK YOU!!! This is always so fun. Now I need to make sure my kids are actually in bed. Night ALL https://t.co/fhzC4D7ejy
A6: Model the grace of failure, laugh, problem solve, and think outside the box.
Great job Rocky! What a wonderful hour together
Super simple, ;) I'll change mine to a grown-up reading list ;)
We're insane! I'll delete mine. :)
Special thanks to Rocky! Great work! Glad to have you in my PLN!
Thanks Rocky!! Great job =) Always fun to have you!!!
So excited to come to and meet up with all the peeps!
Goodnight all. What a nice way to wrap up an evening with the debates! Now I can sleep.
OMG, you're brilliant! Even better!!! I need both.
