#iaedchat Archive
Run by Iowa educators, #IAedchat is on Twitter the first, second, and third Sundays each month at 8:00pm CST. We have added #IAedchat LIVE to the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm CST. This will take place in Google Hangout on Air. We will share the invitation and link to #IAedchat LIVE each month.
Sunday February 14, 2016
Good evening & welcome everyone! My tweets for the next hour are dedicated to
Our topic tonight is “Reflections from ”
Your co-moderators for tonight’s are and myself
Your co-moderators for tonight’s are and myself
Sarah - last name start with B? Marion maybe?
Anna - Teacher Had a GREAT day at yesterday! Excited for the conversation to continue on tonight!
Take a moment to introduce yourself, your role in schools, and where you are tweeting from tonight.
Hi, I'm Jillian Tomasino, and I am a student at St. Ambrose learning to become a teacher!
Welcome! Start off with where you’re from, your role, where you attended and your name!
Kim-Kindergarten checking in a bit and putting my big 5 yo to bed!
Welcome, Anna. Thank you for being here!
Welcome all to ! Fired up for tonight's chat!
If you didn’t attend , that’s OK! Stick around to hear all about it!
Trace Pickering, Cedar Rapids, Host of EdCamp SE.
Welcome to , Jillian. Great that you are here!
Welcome to , Jillian. Great that you are here!
Merri Lea, I teach Spanish. Tweeting from Cedar Rapids and attended edcamp in CR.
Brett from Oskaloosa checking in. 6th Grade math and science.
Mark Grundel, 5th Grade Teacher, Aspiring School Leader, Tweeting from Frosty NJ https://t.co/D0CIg2ERGM
Take a moment to introduce yourself, your role in schools, and where you are tweeting from tonight.
Tracie Marshall- TL from Xavier, Cedar Rapids
I’m Andrea -- Teacher Leader at Benton CSD - attended in Cedar Rapids. Pleasure to learn with you tonight on .
Welcome, Trace. Great to see you.
Clint Heitz checking in to from Bettendorf, IA. HS English & tech guy. Love yesterday!
Good evening, Nick, Chief Administrator of , attended SE.
Virginia- behavior teacher from Marion . Mind is blown from decamp yesterday
Lynn 1/2nd grade teacher from CR, attend here in CR
Right on Andrea! I was not able to attend but "jacked" to hear about all participants experience! https://t.co/yxWXSIyZbe
If you didn’t attend , that’s OK! Stick around to hear all about it!
I'm Michael Mooney and I am a freshman at Saint Ambrose University and an education major.
Welcome Mark! It’s pretty frosty here, too! Glad you’re here to learn with us!
Bridget Castelluccio, 4th grade teacher, digital learning trainer, Pierce Elem., Cedar Rapids, attended CR location
Maranda Principal & SpEd director from Greene County. Attended in Ames.
Colin Wikan...Dean of Ss @ Bettendorf HS. Tweeting at you from warm and sunny Eldridge IA ;-)
Nicole Harmer, JK-2 Principal in Marion, attended SE EdCamp in CR
Jillian, Magnet Coordinator in Cedar Rapids. I attended SE. It was fantastic.
Jessica Bieber, Kindergarten, Emmetsburg IA, attended (NW) yesterday!
Welcome, Mark! Thank you for being here.
Hey ! Darin, 6th/8th grade RLA teacher from Northeast Iowa, checking in tonight! :)
Welcome Nicole...TY for joining us tonight!
Aaron Schutte, 5th grade teacher at Becker Elem in Waterloo. Attended NE
Good evening, everyone! Dan Butler, elementary principal of and in Western Dubuque.
Hello . Amy, HS ELA teacher. Excited to hear about the edu-awesome experiences at this weekend
Shaeley. ESL Instructional Coach from Ames. Attended Central. Excited to recap with tonight.
Helen Holt Technology coordinator from Patrick County, Va.
Good evening . I attended in Storm Lake. Thanks and team for a great day!
Ben, 4th grade, Mason City, Iowa. Stuck at home working on master's hw so I wasn't cool like others and attend an edcamp. ;)
Katie Heddinger. 4th Grade teacher at Emmetsburg West Elementary School. Excited for my first
Yes, Thank you! Awesome session. Writing a reflection about it now.
Good evening! Bethany, elementary lead learner in Arkansas.
welcome Shaeley...TY for joining this evening!
We have a great crew this evening and will get started with the first question in a minute!
Oops....I attended the NE session yesterday!
Thanks for stopping by, Bethany! Always great to learn with you!
Welcome, my friend. Thank you for being here!
Q1: Why did you decide to attend ?
Welcome, Amy! Thanks for being here!
Thanks for being here, Darin! Love learning with you!
Greetings and good evening!
A1 I love the format! Personalized PD & Networking!
A1: What a chance to learn the way learning/pd should happen, focus on interests and get busy collaborating! Love it!
A1: I wanted to learn AND connect with other Iowa educators. I'm thankful for the opportunity to grow my PLN at
Hi John, great to see you!
always want to hear and learn from others passionate about education
A!: has been favorite of mine for a few years now. It's a great place to meet dedicated educators, share ideas, learn.
A1 - After seeing emails & tweets about it I decided hey I don't know what this is but everyone is raving about it so I should go!
A1: I attend to grow, learn, and challenge myself with colleagues at and beyond! https://t.co/NHrvmjaboO
Q1: Why did you decide to attend ?
Heard about it. Very curious. Love technology, innovative educators, and collaboration. Went to it. LOVED it!!!
This was my 5th . Love being around positive minded educators looking for growth
A1: To expand my thinking and share what others what has changed my classroom and self.
A1: Was not able to attend …had to run a district wrestling tournament at Bett HS
A1: It is a time when I can connect with others and learn more about topics I'm curious/passionate about. Its great to give & take
Excellent opportunity to share ideas
Awesome to see so many first-timers this year! So glad you enjoyed it.
A1: Wish I could have attended. Heard many great things.
A1: This was my 4th Once u attend 1 U R hungry for more! Loved meeting some of my PLN F2F! Overall great day of learning.
A1: To connect and collaborate. Our admin team attended together. Also, to learn a little about
Jim Henrich, Principal, Southeast Valley in Gowrie Iowa.
There was a whole lot of passion yesterday! Loved being in their collaborative learning space! https://t.co/9bOV1EjvQD
always want to hear and learn from others passionate about education
A1 allows you to pick up so many ideas & network with so many people to provide opportunities for your Ss & colleagues
Q1: I love networking, learning and listening to new ideas, and PD sessions that are inspiring
A1: It's a great opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. You have the opportunity to get your needs met.
A1: GWAEA promoted this event and created a lot of interest, so we had many teachers attend! Great way to grow and learn.
A1 Learning from other teacher is the best way for me to improve my own teaching!
Thanks Clint. It will not be my last either! I hope to recruit more teachers next time.
A1: This was my 4th or 5th . Each time is unique. I always learn something & connect with new people.
Welcome Jim...glad you could join
Wouldn’t it be great if our kids could learn in this personalized way all the time, too!?! https://t.co/vojOfzKRU4
A1: What a chance to learn the way learning/pd should happen, focus on interests and get busy collaborating! Love it!
A1: curiosity. It was amazing.
Talk about reshaping the education landscape in Iowa with !
Dedicated is right, Clint! https://t.co/oE1wJa1smk
A!: has been favorite of mine for a few years now. It's a great place to meet dedicated educators, share ideas, learn.
Indeed! Oh, wait.... there is such a place for kids! :-) https://t.co/hpSat0nOEg
Wouldn’t it be great if our kids could learn in this personalized way all the time, too!?! https://t.co/vojOfzKRU4
A1: What a chance to learn the way learning/pd should happen, focus on interests and get busy collaborating! Love it!
Great way to get your feet wet! Can’t wait to hear how you liked it! https://t.co/DkSrNppPym
A1 - After seeing emails & tweets about it I decided hey I don't know what this is but everyone is raving about it so I should go!
And connect with friends from a different life! Good to see you on the chat tonight!
LOVED at My take away how to we move from solos to a mighty chorus?
Great to hear the supports ! I always talk about them at conferences.
A1: I tell everyone it is my favorite day of learning. And I succeeded in getting others to join me this time.
I was hooked within the first 5 minutes of my 1st session. So powerful to meet new people and share ideas!
Way to model learning, growing, & connecting outside of contract time for your staff. https://t.co/PkLGZlVXia
A1: GWAEA promoted this event and created a lot of interest, so we had many teachers attend! Great way to grow and learn.
It was great to see you in Epworth, my friend. https://t.co/Ah63RMzffJ
A1: I tell everyone it is my favorite day of learning. And I succeeded in getting others to join me this time.
absolutely! How much passion do we miss when we focus on getting through curriculum rather than focus on Ss passion?!
A1 a great meeting of the minds. Ppl want to change, share, and do more in dif ways. It's a great ind. PD source. PPl tend to be +
Wow! looks like i need to investigate the chat
One of the things I appreciate is that it seems everyone wants to be solution minded...proactive.
Ss passion was the huge take away words I had from yesterday!
SUCH a great place for Ss and Ts to come together! Loved the atmosphere! https://t.co/5ncYrxKP6f
There was a whole lot of passion yesterday! Loved being in their collaborative learning space! https://t.co/9bOV1EjvQD
always want to hear and learn from others passionate about education
Have to admit , part of why I go is to meet awesome Twitter peeps F2F https://t.co/tSAyskFn8W
A1 a great meeting of the minds. Ppl want to change, share, and do more in dif ways. It's a great ind. PD source. PPl tend to be +
We are off to a great start! Q2 is coming right up.
Absolutely agree with that!
A1: Why? Heck, why not? Every Edcamp I've attended has been great and was no exception! :)
Q2: What are the positives and/or challenges of professional learning opportunities that are structured like ?
You, too, sir! I was excited to have the chance to chat with you in the last session
Absolutely love connecting with educators I don't get to on a regular basis, as well as meeting new gems! https://t.co/d4cUcIWZyh
BOOM!!!! https://t.co/v5wzjwLURT
A1: Why? Heck, why not? Every Edcamp I've attended has been great and was no exception! :)
It was great to see you in Epworth, Darin. Thank you for being there. https://t.co/xiT6awm36e
A1: Why? Heck, why not? Every Edcamp I've attended has been great and was no exception! :)
agreed. When stuck in factory model, passion, interest, are negated. We have to work to change that.
Passion/motivation focus certainly came out in the last session I attended! Great stuff!
I was able to meet a few Twitter peeps F2F also. This was definitely one of the highlights from my day. https://t.co/g5S6ppW7nD
Have to admit , part of why I go is to meet awesome Twitter peeps F2F https://t.co/tSAyskFn8W
A1 a great meeting of the minds. Ppl want to change, share, and do more in dif ways. It's a great ind. PD source. PPl tend to be +
A1. Joining a little late this eve. Wanted to attend and meet others with the same mindset as myself. Great things in Epworth
Its refreshing to be surrounded by people focusing on how to improve, rather than what is holding us back https://t.co/jzLZHVnTk2
One of the things I appreciate is that it seems everyone wants to be solution minded...proactive.
Rocks and Sucks... one of my favorites.
A2: curriculum & grades are a form of controlling students, over-structured PD is tool to control teachers.
You won’t regret finding an !
A2: A positive challenge is getting people out of their comfort zone to participate and facilitate. When they do... WOW!
A2 Don't know what is so I can not answer
A2 Biggest challenge is that there isn't enough time!
A2: Challenge, being brave enough to suggest a topic, if what you want to learn about isn't reaching the schedule board.
A2: models are positive because you decide your learning and what you need as a learner.
A2: pro- edcamp gives everyone a voice and a choice.
A2: Positives to are allowing Ts to meet other Ts to share ideas, reenergize and expand PLNs
A1: Meeting PLN members, hanging w/other district teachers, learning more, it's all worth it!
Thank you for being there, Rachel. Awesome conversations in Epworth yesterday! https://t.co/sROBHXu1Zv
A1. Joining a little late this eve. Wanted to attend and meet others with the same mindset as myself. Great things in Epworth
A2: Since I am new to teaching profession, I don't really know a lot about that we have. Can anyone shed some light?
A2 :giving opportunities for all to share and not get so passionate about what you are doing as to take over the conversation
https://t.co/MtkKTOId22
Its refreshing to be surrounded by people focusing on how to improve, rather than what is holding us back https://t.co/jzLZHVnTk2
One of the things I appreciate is that it seems everyone wants to be solution minded...proactive.
A2 the positive would be having people share their passions and getting you charged to make a difference
A2: There is a way to aim in the same direction yet give tchrs the autonomy to pursue their passion & build their own PD
I would love this format on a Cedar Rapids PD time!
I'm in the same boat. https://t.co/y5CYzzrH2U
A2: Since I am new to teaching profession, I don't really know a lot about that we have. Can anyone shed some light?
A2: The positives w/Edcamp style of PL is you get out what you put in…it is a personalized as you make it.
I jumped out of that comfort zone yesterday & like you said WOW it was so amazing to facilitate & learn from others!
A2: Positives--Educators want to be there, we had options, we had a voice, choices!
A2: Plus is personalized PD - propose topic of interest & discuss with others. If it's not what you want, go to other session
A2:Choose with your feet-if something isn’t working - choose diff session / help redirect it another way!
https://t.co/PKSCQc3lkL
Q2: What are the positives and/or challenges of professional learning opportunities that are structured like ?
A2: A challenge is not knowing popularity for some sessions but SE did a great job moving us to spaces that fit us!
one of my favorites for micro - convos on many important topics! Leveling, for example. Wow, great shares!
A2: Providing voice leads to engagement, learning and purpose. A great opportunity for all.
Definitely a challenge! So hard to rein it in sometimes! https://t.co/BVKPk3UpVN
A2 :giving opportunities for all to share and not get so passionate about what you are doing as to take over the conversation
A2 - Positive would be deciding your learning and where you will take it from the info you gained at
A2: positive - choice, the ability to choose and attend sessions that are relevant to my needs and knowing I am not alone
A2. +s Seeing all the people with so many great ideas, and then reading the ideas from the other areas. So many great ideas.
A2: I can see where some Ts might still sink to back row. When we talk big ideas, 2nd order change, it’s easy to call it dreaming.
A2: Choice, plain and simple. I wanted to learn about how other districts deliver their PD. I got to do that! :)
I felt the positive charge yesterday!
A2: One challenge was wanting to dig really deep into some topics only to realize others weren't in the same place.
A2 the challenge is to have people pose ?/session ideas, but only takes a few to get going & there are always a few loud ones!
Rocks vs. Sucks was a unique session, but I LOVED the emphasis on communicating well. Great minds!
I would love to see this model in my classroom. I think I would need to change the word "sucks" however. :)
A2: A common challenge is all of us active on Twitter are a cult of the same beleifs...what do others feel?
A2. Challenges: too many options for us. I could have sat in so many other sessions, but another plus is the choices.
What's that saying? Plan or be planned for. EdCamp is filled with people who are actively creating the future.
A2:Focus on improvement is positive. Check out reflective post. Couldn't agree w/ her more. https://t.co/tzntF4rLaI
A2 The positive - all the voices in the room. The challenge - making sure all voices are heard.
You as well! It's always great meeting people in person from this community.
It’s hard sometimes — I get so excited! https://t.co/6WLWMhJHXO
A2 :giving opportunities for all to share and not get so passionate about what you are doing as to take over the conversation
what did you facilitate about?
Challenge: Harnessing it in such a way that coherent action and results follow
A2 - Positive is networking with other educators. Find out common challenges, solutions, etc.
A2: Easy to engage and feel empowered to share. Tap in to that excitement & take it back to classroom. How often does PD do that?
Actually part of the session I facilitated at . How do we keep challenging our ideas? https://t.co/J7ndWA1HTf
A2: A common challenge is all of us active on Twitter are a cult of the same beleifs...what do others feel?
are incredible, but how do we keep the buzz after edcamp in our Schools where maybe that buzz is not happening?
A2: Another positive, got to witness staff getting out of their comfort zone and participating when they tend to sit back
A2: collaboration, alike thinking, different thinking, working towards same goal = positive growth in education change
A2: Getting people 2attend that NEED 2drink from the cup is a challenge. Sharing w/ others is essential!
Technology in Elementary Classrooms which was very exciting to get some new fresh ideas and give some in return!
Q3 is coming right up. Great thoughts, all!
We enjoyed learning from you about Student Led Classrooms!
A2 there r quiet & loud in r schools as well-r we attending 2 every voice https://t.co/Nb85sJYxP8
A2 the challenge is to have people pose ?/session ideas, but only takes a few to get going & there are always a few loud ones!
Excellent question! I don't know how some of my peers would buy into my experience just by my telling them.
Q3: What was your biggest take-away about teaching and learning from ?
Facilitated session on to find support & ppl to challenge thinking. 2nd on development
hmmm any that would interest another Kinderland teacher?!?!?
A2 + are you choose the day you want to have driven by choice. - sessions cannot be replicated. Miss some good ones.
I loved that my niece, , a first year teacher attended in CR. Just wish we could have attended in same location.
I called it body voting... let me find my post... it worked well.
A2: the status quo staff who are filled w/fear often would take this to the negative and the "yeah but" stuff.
Use your voice to make a choice or follow others! Sounds like to me!
I loved rocks or sucks for that. It was healthy discourse- and challenged my thinking!
Thanks! I really appreciate that. It's sometimes hard to know how successful a session was.
A2: Edcamp challenge is turning rich convos into action. What are the next steps? Now what?
Been part of 2 doctoral studies on the same topic...many think we are fraternity/sarority https://t.co/lnZjj4r0xH
Actually part of the session I facilitated at . How do we keep challenging our ideas? https://t.co/J7ndWA1HTf
A2: A common challenge is all of us active on Twitter are a cult of the same beleifs...what do others feel?
That was also my fav session from the day. Great to see what others are wondering and to hear what others are doing.
Always glad to support friends! It was an awesome day and I'm glad I could make it! :)
A3 Loved the insight of the Teacher Leadership convo at Central. WOW!
A3: wish I could have spent more time in rocks/sucks.
Heather Lightfoot, 7-12 Principal, English Valleys CSD, North English, Iowa - joining late
That has always been one of my favs. Too bad it wasn't at NE. Next year for sure!
A3 - and talking about student's passions with
A3. One take away is that when I get my own classroom, I want to try some blended learning. Slo work on student centered rooms.
A3: We are ready to change business as usual! As admin, we’ve got to get comfortable saying “Yes” & helping staff to fail forward.
A3 New teacher here, can someone shed some light on what exaclty is? because I have no clue what it is
A3: we need makerspace at our school. Thanks for sharing and others
It was great to see so many CR educators there - able to grow my in-district network of action takers! :-)
A3: Big take-away for me is that it will always be about the relationships and connections that we make w/ others.
Welcome Heather...glad you can join!
RIGHT ON! https://t.co/qJ06zFg46E
What's that saying? Plan or be planned for. EdCamp is filled with people who are actively creating the future.
A3: Professional networks, discussion on twitter and learning about Voxer.
A2 Positive: heard many innovative ideas. Challenge: also heard frustration to follow through @ school due to culture, admin, etc
Not to worry you fans, but Iowa only is up four on the Goofers with 3 minutes left!
Yes, this has been a common excuse for those sitting back. I asked others to find those moments & ppl.
I want a makerspace too!!
A3: Instead of thinking outside the box, start doing outside...and giving Ts permission to try and succeed/fail and try again
A3: Relationships matter. Create meaningful learning opportunites through student passions.
A3: Student voice was a theme throughout at Central in Ames thanks to student participants. Ss imp in educ
So true!! https://t.co/M2ItkUiiew
A2: Getting people 2attend that NEED 2drink from the cup is a challenge. Sharing w/ others is essential!
A3: Teachers have more resources outside of school and the power to make those connections with students.
The big one I shared that others didn't know about was and the new one I am investigating is
A3: Inspiring Motivation w/ Sarah Jones from Marion INSPIRED me to reflect on the facets of motivation. Affirmed relationships
A3: It was great connecting with new people and getting my administrators there.
BANG! Nailed it Dan! Foundation of everything we do as educators! Thank you https://t.co/4DprbhHEe6
A3: Big take-away for me is that it will always be about the relationships and connections that we make w/ others.
Thanks for sharing the google doc! I know I missed some great sessions!
A3: Together we are moving in the right direction. There are so many people/resources out there to offer support.
Yay! Let us knwo if you want to come and visit or if you'd like to continue to collaborate! https://t.co/LQF5hijqmE
I want a makerspace too!!
Absolutely amazing to see so many educators actively participating in on a Saturday! Awesome!
Relationships ALWAYS come first! https://t.co/NHHhuuXxRK
A3: Big take-away for me is that it will always be about the relationships and connections that we make w/ others.
Do you have pics of your makerspace? That was a huge takeaway of and I's from yesterday.
A3 Got many of the session notes -will post to Google soon. Sorry-did taxes today instead.:-(
Big Lesson -Some things may seem old hat to connected Ts, but all Ts are at different levels. Keep sharing https://t.co/zbS3AxnAdN
The big one I shared that others didn't know about was and the new one I am investigating is
A3 Keep taking risks and trying new things with your sts. Keeps your teaching fresh and sts. are excited to learn and are engaged
A3: It also validated that I am on a good path for doing what is right for kids. Great to meet with like-minded educators.
A3: Absolutely amazing work of leadership, staff, & students was my biggest take-away. I want that for my child & Ss!
Don’t mess around with just THINKING… let’s start DOING! LOVE THIS, Nicole! https://t.co/RqoRt0PlZ5
A3: Instead of thinking outside the box, start doing outside...and giving Ts permission to try and succeed/fail and try again
Enjoyed hearing from at great one to follow!
A3: Relationships, relationships, relationships! Getting to know all involved: Ss, Ps, community, AND Ts in your district!
A3: Sounds like a great opportunity! I can't wait to do something like this when I teach.
If interested in after , recommend connecting with and https://t.co/Eymi6nzaI1
Do you have pics of your makerspace? That was a huge takeaway of and I's from yesterday.
From the looks of all the tweets it sounds like was a success. Will have to attend next time!
Please do! You won't regret it!
Thanks for posting them whenever you get to it! I haven't done my taxes yet and the FAFSA is calling!!!
Q4 is on deck and will be coming at you in one minute!
This was a theme at the SE yesterday as well. Get all stakeholders involved. https://t.co/dULrTXKrXv
A3: Relationships, relationships, relationships! Getting to know all involved: Ss, Ps, community, AND Ts in your district!
This was a GREAT session! https://t.co/33UNIaBwco
A3: Inspiring Motivation w/ Sarah Jones from Marion INSPIRED me to reflect on the facets of motivation. Affirmed relationships
A3. another take away, there are so many great leaders in Iowa, and feel lucky to be back in this great state.
Don't wait, we had several preservice teachers! https://t.co/Fhn0H7Y9wT
A3: Sounds like a great opportunity! I can't wait to do something like this when I teach.
A3 biggest takeaway is that others are chasing their passions and seeing Ss flourish, keeps me moving forward and connecting
True that W/o r/ships we got nothing https://t.co/3ZL82TcHGF
Relationships ALWAYS come first! https://t.co/NHHhuuXxRK
A3: Big take-away for me is that it will always be about the relationships and connections that we make w/ others.
A3: We have a lot of passionate Ts in this great state. Willing 2take risks, willing 2dig deep, in order 2meet the needs of Ss.
A3: The best days are ahead of us. Harness the excitement & willingness to be innovative and create change where you can.
YES, SIR! Every session I attended and heard about came back to relationships being key. Loved it! https://t.co/VQWSK87cYP
A3: Relationships, relationships, relationships! Getting to know all involved: Ss, Ps, community, AND Ts in your district!
Q4: What is one thing you want to try from and who will help hold you accountable?
If you replicated your staff meetings in every classroom in your school, would leaning go up or down?
Q4. I wonder what a rocks/sucks would look like if you did with kids. Would enough staff take it in the spirit it is intended?
Yes! Days like yesterday give me courage, strength, and motivation to keep pushing to bust the system. https://t.co/wWn6EQ0Brt
A3: The best days are ahead of us. Harness the excitement & willingness to be innovative and create change where you can.
A4: I want to read Deci & Ryan texts on motivation and build on the quadrants discussed. https://t.co/l7t9wtMkRZ
Q4: What is one thing you want to try from and who will help hold you accountable?
A4:PBL and Makerspaces are the two things I am running with when I return back to school, right
A4: We should try something new regardless of and we need to hold ourselves accountable
And be honest?
https://t.co/3INOwpDh6j
Q4. I wonder what a rocks/sucks would look like if you did with kids. Would enough staff take it in the spirit it is intended?
At Marion, we're doing some ed camp style PD sessions at the K-4 level..2nd round tomorrow...staff feedback is positive and needed
A3: Great conversation with Ts confronting similar issues & I'll need to buy my own copy of Hacking Assessment. :)
Thanks Colin! Glad to be here!
A4: Interested ini building more movement and whole brain teaching into our routines at and
A4 - I want to read the book Switch and work on moving towards a approach & incorporating
A4: I want to be intentional about celebrating the "wins"... with both staff and students
A4: and are SUPER pumped about PBL and ready to dig in with their firsties! I’m excited to support!
A4. Blended learning and more PBL. Will read more on both these topics.
YES! We even had high school students. My last session had two grad students.
Is there a hashtag you will be posting to? I'd love to follow your learning tomorrow. https://t.co/hza0wpXXOv
At Marion, we're doing some ed camp style PD sessions at the K-4 level..2nd round tomorrow...staff feedback is positive and needed
A4: I want stay connected w/ my new friends. Help grow things they want to get off the ground and in action.
I would highly recommend anything by the Heath brothers! Decisive and Made to Stick are great! https://t.co/u348cHDyQ3
A4 - I want to read the book Switch and work on moving towards a approach & incorporating
A4: Learn One note. Saw an opportunity to do student collaboration on Apple TV. Learning from a friend
A4: Keep trying to get blended learning into my classroom.
Thanks Merri Lea! Definitely good to learn from each other!
I would like to think so. Kids love it... and so many skills to debating that we use throughout life. https://t.co/Cj2P5BdhTK
Q4. I wonder what a rocks/sucks would look like if you did with kids. Would enough staff take it in the spirit it is intended?
A4 Would love to do this w/ a group of Ss in a focus group. Ask informally in my classes but would open honest convos w/ feedback
VERY! Thinking about what to do now and what to plan for in the future. Will need many hands on deck! https://t.co/TbzgExY56s
A4: and are SUPER pumped about PBL and ready to dig in with their firsties! I’m excited to support!
This is awesome that you are doing PD sessions like this at the K-4 level. How did you go about starting this?
A4: From collaboration btn ESL & classroom teachers session, I will work w/ & other elem Ts on new ideas
Will use tomorrow...great idea (didn't think of that!)
A4: reimagine the system. What could we do if the slate was clean and we had to build from the foundation up?
Mr. will hold me accountable. https://t.co/Swp4AiVKa4
A4: I want to be intentional about celebrating the "wins"... with both staff and students
Jumping into late! Excited to hear reflections from Saturday!
I hope to hear from connections made in the sessions I attended to collaborate in the future.
Our AEA suggested it in our SINA team...so we went with it. Did in Jan. and was popular, so giving it a go again.
Thank you for joining us, Alyssa. Good to see you!
Welcome Alyssa...thanks for joining!
A4: While we didn't get to talk about it, I want to continue my investigation into Minecraft in my room! :)
A4: , more authentic blended learning, 1 STEM project, collaborate in unique ways, new books to read - be the change!
A4: Give Ss more opportunities to share their voice and take the lead in their learning. Excited to continue to improve in this.
& passionate administration as well 😊 https://t.co/sEe27d98Bw
A3: We have a lot of passionate Ts in this great state. Willing 2take risks, willing 2dig deep, in order 2meet the needs of Ss.
Excited 2 pick up on your ideas from our staff PD location. Virtual learning, my FAV thing about Twitter! https://t.co/hybLB7bb05
Will use tomorrow...great idea (didn't think of that!)
What are the good PBL books mentioned? I've got some ideas for next year & would love to learn more!
Dont limit yourself to Iowa either. I went to a Wisconsin Edcamp last year and it was AWESOME too!
On my book shelf to read! :)
definitely could be uncomfortable for some but comfort doesn't create change.
A4 looking into having kinders choose some themes throughout the year and help build the curriculum and creation projects
I'm actually from Illinois and hope to be teaching there!
Was it a new idea to most? I love how you are headed back to it. We are that way with book study twitter chats!
Fits Iowa educators perfectly! https://t.co/1j9fqDizwb
A3: We have a lot of passionate Ts in this great state. Willing 2take risks, willing 2dig deep, in order 2meet the needs of Ss.
Ordered the Kindle. May jump ahead and read now! :)
A4.2: I am very intrigued by geocaching shared by . World-wide scavenger hunting! Great for Ss and Ts!
A4: I'll be evaluating opportunities for student led activities in my classroom. Many thanks to
It was a new concept for most...working on distinguishing presentation vs conversation. Work in progress!
This is so exciting as a colleague supporting and as a parent! Love this! https://t.co/1CCLiXxljN
A4 looking into having kinders choose some themes throughout the year and help build the curriculum and creation projects
I am thinking the same! There are themes that I know my kinders would much more love so why not allow their voice!
Good stuff, Jason! So glad you were with us yesterday! https://t.co/xknVkN2jgK
A4: I'll be evaluating opportunities for student led activities in my classroom. Many thanks to
Q5: Which tools are you excited to experiment with from ?
STEM Scaleups really have my interest right now. Love having support for my S.
A4: held a great session on underrepresented Ss that brought the topic to front of my mind.
Off topic, I am looking for ladies to share a room at ISTE2016 in Denver. Next to edcamp, it is my fav PD.
Until it gets nicer outdoors, check out the app GeoGuessr — my daughter and I are HOOKED! https://t.co/byMZwnUm6z
A4.2: I am very intrigued by geocaching shared by . World-wide scavenger hunting! Great for Ss and Ts!
Looking to incorprorate this with teachers on opening day 2016-2017! So many cool opportunities!
Right! Collaboration doesn't mean consensus. We grow/change when we are challenged.
A5: I want to share with my daughter's teacher and explore tech to make work easier. https://t.co/778DGBtmF4
Q5: Which tools are you excited to experiment with from ?
A5 Relooking at Periscope. Had on phone. Was eating storage. Still see the positives in the app. Thinking of ideas for use.
and then do a S podcast introducing it, great info on Fri from
That would be awesome. Items hidden in school. On school grounds. In community! GREAT IDEA!
I loved using already this year. Want to learn more about using Voxer for professional learning.
YES! Please keep this in mind and share amongst - Connectivity isn't just about affirmation. https://t.co/51w5jM6QdG
Right! Collaboration doesn't mean consensus. We grow/change when we are challenged.
expanding my Voxer use, using blogs in place of traditional weekly newsletters, so simple...now to bring others along!
A5. Want to see how I could use Periscope more.
A5 - Getting back into Periscope and using it to its potential. Love following for WBT info!
I want to learn more about Periscope too ? https://t.co/GAUVddhbIz
A5 Relooking at Periscope. Had on phone. Was eating storage. Still see the positives in the app. Thinking of ideas for use.
Debating on having a library Instagram account. W/ K-4 students, wouldn't have a huge impact w/ kids, but maybe w/ parents.
A5: We did not talk about this, but I am interested in podcasting for school to engage another group of stakeholders.
I use MailChimp for my weekly newsletter. It tracks who has opened it and when. Great info as the teacher
A5: Increasing use of social media while maintaining engagement (easier for some, harder for others)
A5 not a tech tool, but excited to build PBL into curr. Learned about so many resouces in CR area to involve Ss w/.
A5 2: sketching noting app Paper 53
Have to sign off early from tonight, but I will follow up later. Keep up the great work! Thanks for everything!
A5: Spent time talking about leveraging social media w/ Ss to deepen their understanding of digital citizenship.
parents love to see pictures of their kids and gives a great convo starter when they get home!
A5: anything that may help a student, or staff, develop and explore their passion and leverage that in to a learning opportunity
That is one of my wishlists too! I have heard about it multiple times in the past few weeks.
Have a great evening, Clint. Thank you for being here. https://t.co/dtmXsQrZIr
Have to sign off early from tonight, but I will follow up later. Keep up the great work! Thanks for everything!
A5: Ready to investigate more makerspace tools/tech. I want to be purposeful so that we can create engaging student learning opps.
Have to get myself more involved with Voxer groups and seeing how I can use my YouTube channel better.
I don't like the trolling comments on Periscope. Blab is easier to control.
Download and playing around with it. Today I viewed a beautiful walk in Florida. A sunrise in CA. (Ready 4 Spring!)
A5: Voxer at w/ ideas for building PD or growth. Time is challenge — so book club w/ Voxer!?
https://t.co/ZMNQ2cMUxR
expanding my Voxer use, using blogs in place of traditional weekly newsletters, so simple...now to bring others along!
A5 student podcasts, at our PD on Friday
If you dig into that, I'd love to hear what you find! https://t.co/Tkpmn8U4wr
A5: We did not talk about this, but I am interested in podcasting for school to engage another group of stakeholders.
Podcasts are a foreign land to me. Where do you suggest starting? Love the idea!
Love Voxer, too! Maybe a book study on the Slight Edge?
Love Voxer, too! Maybe a book study on the Slight Edge?
Q6 will be coming up in one minute!
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Q6: What are the critical components that make such a powerful professional learning experience?
A5. Blogging as a means to communicate with parents.
True! I do blog/FB also. Trying to figure out how to reach kids. Instagram seems most popular.
Do it! Share with parents & community! https://t.co/dyW8OaF3Np
Debating on having a library Instagram account. W/ K-4 students, wouldn't have a huge impact w/ kids, but maybe w/ parents.
taking off a few minutes early to put the babes in bed. Make a great week
A6: choice, passion, community.
Thank you for joining us, my friend. Be great. https://t.co/rfL5nHUlvy
taking off a few minutes early to put the babes in bed. Make a great week
A5. Want to look at more social media platforms also.
Now that Instagram has multiple sign-ins available, I'm leaning towards it! Wish it would hook up w/ library FB page.
I downloaded months ago...i have zero connection to feasability! https://t.co/GOA0Y10Hiv
Download and playing around with it. Today I viewed a beautiful walk in Florida. A sunrise in CA. (Ready 4 Spring!)
A6 Shared passion and a willingness to help
A6 The open space is important. We work in an open space during each of our Teacher Leader Network meetings at . POWERFUL!
A6: Connections to others who want to make a difference!
Love the idea of book club w/ Voxer! Just discovered it last week!
Our JH SS teacher has been using that with 7th grade sts. They love it and it seems to help them learn too!
A6: The atmosphere, it is a fun place to be. People are smiling and laughing most of the day. Everybody learns.
Do y'all have a place where you share info? Working on getting ours started & would love to see what you're doing!
A6 More PD needs to mirror the construction of learning by adults. Not a "Talking Head!"
A6: Edcamp style of PD is powerful as it 100% participant driven…u can drive or ride along. Either way you attend what you want.
A6: Choice, building the structure together, equity. Why would we not want our classrooms/schools to emulate this?
Q6: Passionate educators who are willing to share, learn and try new things while also being willing to listen to others!
A6: Participant voice with the entire day centered on conversation, collaboration and learning. It can be what you want it to be.
A6: authentic conversation w/ professionals who are willing to be uncomfortable and live is that space between the known & unknown
I used Instagram for the first time last year, parents loved it!!
A6. Choice, passion, common goals, collaboration, sense of community. If you come alone, there is someone there with similar goals.
Thanks for your contributions tonight and on Saturday!
A6 diverse groups including pass. Ts and admin. Would like to see more Ss and comm. members attend. The positivity is infectious.
A6: When you surround yourself w/ other that share passion & interest, the learning & excitement become contagious!
Great to know! I think I'll take the leap here soon! Hoping to put kids in charge of it!
A6 It can b what we make it https://t.co/9YCawrrIXm
A6: Participant voice with the entire day centered on conversation, collaboration and learning. It can be what you want it to be.
Im going to have a lot of research on these different programs. might even have to ask my Edtech282 prof!
Im going to have a lot of research on these different programs. might even have to ask my Edtech282 prof!
A6: Voice, commitment, risk taking, diverse, open, TEAM attiitude: Together Everyone Achieves More!
A6 - Willingness to help others
A6. Love that we make the schedule with our ideas. All the sharing that goes on in each session.
The excitement & passion! Fun to see different areas of teaching/learning represented & hear from multiple perspectives.
Awesome! It is a leadership job in my first grade classroom. Easy, fun, and motivating! https://t.co/52DHGEBeez
Great to know! I think I'll take the leap here soon! Hoping to put kids in charge of it!
A6: Choice, voice, networking most imp parts of to me
A6: We thrive on choice & passion sharing. Imagine what our Ss could achieve when barriers removed to let passion drive learning.
Gotta go early, but must have 10 open tabs on leads from you awesome educators! Thank you!
Q7: What did you learn during tonight’s chat about to help fuel your passion for teaching and learning?
A6: It's teachers teaching teachers. Learning from each other, our experiences, and our passions. That makes this powerful!
A6: Differentiated, risks, acceptance, passion, growth!
Agree! https://t.co/a6s5OQCp1v
A6: When you surround yourself w/ other that share passion & interest, the learning & excitement become contagious!
Thank you for being here tonight, Brett! https://t.co/ueOrMUXlr2
Gotta go early, but must have 10 open tabs on leads from you awesome educators! Thank you!
A7: I think I am hooked on another weekly chat group. What a great group.
Seeing all this passion for Ss and learning...gosh it just fuels this fire I have to be the best teacher I can for my Ss!
That's an awesome idea!! :)
I didn't know anything about and want to know more about them. Wondering if we have one in our area?
A7 getting to connect again with because she had so many takeaways that speak directly to me! Thanks!
A7: I have a music teacher I need to get on Twitter since her session on inspiring motivation was rockstar!
Off to finalize report cards Thanks for keeping the passion alive!
Kids would love that! I have a Tweeter of the Day and that job is hightly sought after!
A7 I learned that Iowa is full of PASSIONATE, DEDICATED EDUCATORS!
A7: The passion is still there and it is supported by a great community of educators!
I love that we have various around the state. Would love to see how we might connect sites in a way. Ideas?
Find one and attend one...best PD hands down! https://t.co/bBumbTxLtj
I didn't know anything about and want to know more about them. Wondering if we have one in our area?
coming together for the exchange of thinking is POWERFUL. https://t.co/ijYgrFBD8m
Q7: What did you learn during tonight’s chat about to help fuel your passion for teaching and learning?
A7: That Iowa is an awesome place to be an educator! :)
Each particip has chance to make the most of their day. Learn w/ your feet. Dislike session? Choose diff! https://t.co/2VLBebCisY
A6: Edcamp style of PD is powerful as it 100% participant driven…u can drive or ride along. Either way you attend what you want.
A7: Reassuring to see so many dedicated educators in our state. Iowa is in great hands!
Who wouldn't want to be the Tweeter of the Day!? Awesome! I'm wondering if I need 1 in every class.
A7: Reminder that is about more than doing. As said yesterday, we need to move to action!
I agree to connect the sites would be even more powerful!
A7: If I had to build a staff from scratch, I would look no further than and folks.
A7: EdCamp doesn't stop when the day is over. Continuous support from like minded educators. keeps the passion going
A7. Great ideas are here in the state. we all have a common goal of moving forward and creating great things for our students.
I have to say right back at you! We are 2 kinder teachers that were meant to be connected!
Yes, I could see community would love seeing things happening at school.
Well said and totally agree!!
Please tell her how great it was! Her passion was inspiring!
A7: Learned of some experts w/in our great that I can reach out to if needed! So many great things going!
A7.2: A day later and you can still feel the passion and excitement for . I'm inspired by our group! Simply amazing.
A7: always know the true value of our work and am reminded we are not in it alone. https://t.co/NAG8OvpU4a
You possess one of the greatest powers in the world-The Power to improve the life of another human being.
A7. After participating in and , I can’t understand why people don’t use Twitter for all the connections…
A7. After participating in and , I can’t understand why people don’t use Twitter for all the connections…
Trying to avoid "I'm so much cooler online" like Brad Paisley. Be what I say I want to be! Renewed focus.
A7: Don’t have to be 1:1 to go to … Ready to check it out in April and continue to grow myself as an IC.
I'm looking to rally some troops and attend in Omaha in March if anyone is interested. Attended last year and loved it.
I told my dad about your makerspace. He is excited to talk to you
Thanks so much peeps, another great Sunday!
Omaha was my first ever about 6 years ago--it was AMAZING!
Thanks to co-moderators and . Be sure to follow some new friends to grow your PLN!
A7.1connections that are necessary for bettering not only ourselves, but doing great things for out students, school and community
This! https://t.co/E9Bf5DrfuG
A7. After participating in and , I can’t understand why people don’t use Twitter for all the connections…
Thanks everyone. This was very interesting!
A7: How do we beyond, , inspire educators? Share your 24/7 PD ideas1
Thank you for joining us & sharing your thoughts on . It is always great learning with all of you.
Thanks to everyone's comments and feedback tonight. Great PLN community!
Going to be out there on 18th already so I signed up for it tonight! Excited to do this all over again! https://t.co/CObLiaxY1c
I'm looking to rally some troops and attend in Omaha in March if anyone is interested. Attended last year and loved it.
Thank you to co-moderators and . Making us look good since January 2016!
Thanks for a great way to start the week. I'll return next Sun.
Thanks everyone! Have a great week!
Be sure to also follow some of the new friends you met on to continue the conversation & grow your PLN.
Hey rockstars, Thanks for your weekly dose of awesome! Have an amazing week y'all!
Thanks for all the new insight and info! Really learned a lot tonight! -Jillian
