#PGTechTalk Archive
Monthly Twitter chat open to ALL Teachers, Leaders, and Experts discussing topics relevant to education and technology integration.
Thursday March 3, 2016
6:00 PM EST
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Welcome :-) Please introduce yourself, location, position, & in honor of World Wildlife Day, what animal would represent you?
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Hi everyone! Glad you could make it! Alemnesh, PG County, MD , Intervention Specialist, an Eagle because I would SOAR!
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Roni, 4th grade teacher at PGCPS
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Welcome! Thank you for joining us!
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Glad to be here. Loyola professor. Represented by a manatee.
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Hi everyone, I am Nia from THE in Maryland! I am the Instructional Tech Teacher and am a Phoenix... "Still I rise!"
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Hi I'm Natalie and I teach Ed TEch at Loyola In Baltiomore! I love open water swimming so I'm going with a dolphin
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Hello Tweeps! I teach second grade in PG county, MD. A tiger because they are strong animals.
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Hi ! I'm Rachel. 3rd grade teacher & title 1 tech facilitator at Cherokee Lane ES. Animal- panda- rare to find & kind
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Why a manatee? What's for dinner?
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YOOOOOOOOO DR. D! So happy to have you in our first chat!
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Hi ! Sarah here. Excited to jump in the convo.
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WHAT IS UP Justin from 4th grade teacher ready to rock and roll!
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So glad you could join us!! I love the ocean!
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Manda• 3rd grade math and science• Prince George's County• male peacock just because they are pretty and unique
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Welcome! Thank you for joining us!
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Hello everyone, I'm Brent and teach K-8 Computer Technology at Thomas Pullen Arts Academy.
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Hi, Nanci here. I teach band and orchestra.
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I'm so glad you are here friend!
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I am so glad you could make it! Welcome!
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Q1 coming up in 1 minute! Get ready!
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manatee's are from Florida like me. Also need everyone's help to thrive.
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Hi Manda! Welcome and thanks for joining! Peacocks are beautiful!
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YEAHHHH My favorite moderator! Thank you so much for being here! You are our inspiration!
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wow....thank you! is in good hands with you guys!
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Q1: Do you believe that professional development is every individual's responsibility? Why or Why not?
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Hey! Quaneasha here. 2nd grade teacher in pgcps repping one of my fav animals- giraffes (even though I'm not tall).
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So glad our cohort represented! Thank yo for being here!
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hi. Thanks. I'm happy to be here lol
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nothing special for dinner tonight. Wife is stopping for pizza. I had two long and exhausting meetings today.
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A1: Yes! Makes a better&reflective T. It's our resp to customize learning goals based on our pers needs. https://t.co/CX79rRZ7LU
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A1: Yes! because if you are serious about teaching you are always trying grow!
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absolutely, for learning to be long lasting you must "want it".
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A1: You acheive what you want to acheive. Adults are different from youth learners in that we have to sort through our info
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A1 Yes. We have to model lifelong learning, not just pay lip service to it.
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A1 Yes! We should take the initiative to learn ideas that we can bring into our pedagogy. We have to constantly improve.
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Exactly! Self-Motivation is what promotes a
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A1 cont: If we expect our students to grapple with their own learning, we need to model the way and drive ourselves to improve
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A1 It's every individual's responsibility to make their learning personal and to acquire the knowledge & skills needed to grow.
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A1 If you are serious about your job you shouldn't get complacent. You should want to grow & learn how to better serve your ss
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If it is to be! It is up to ME!
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A1 wow! Great 1st question! Absolutely yes! We are all motivated & interested in different aspects of education
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Taking initiative is key! Life long learning at it's best!
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YES! I agree, we need more time to make it more meaningful and applicable to our lives.
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Yes, Heart, Mind, and Will!
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YEAH! WELCOME FRIEND! Middle School Educator in the house!
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A1: A T's profession is always changing. T's NEED 2 always b
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growing is so important. I totally agree with you!
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thanks for jumping in! We appreciate you being here! Welcome!
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Couldn't agree more! We must model the way. Constant learning. https://t.co/twMORk3HTd
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A1 cont: If we expect our students to grapple with their own learning, we need to model the way and drive ourselves to improve
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Yes Without the drive of a teacher wanting to reflect and improve their pedagogy - not effective https://t.co/WM17gI544V
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Q1: Do you believe that professional development is every individual's responsibility? Why or Why not?
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Q2 is coming up in 1 minute!
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Self-reflection is critical!
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I agree. Look at how much technology has changed and is incorporated into our curriculum
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Q2: What does having a Personal Learning Network (PLN) mean to you?
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Indeed https://t.co/uNJWiaTRIW
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A1 It's every individual's responsibility to make their learning personal and to acquire the knowledge & skills needed to grow.
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The world is changing so fast! You have to keep you skills current to be able to keep up and meet the new demands.
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A2: A PLN means that I am not alone!
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A2 connecting with other professionals
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A2 To me, having a means that I can learn and grow as an educator with other people. Social learning is very effective.
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Remember that students have more time to keep up with a changing world so we have to make the time to stay ahead of them.
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Or at least to be able to facilitate their learning in meaningful ways.
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A2 being open to share ideas, questions, worries & your passions
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what do you mean by expanding my thinking? Can you explain?
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A2: It creates that extra inspiration to drive home fast from my haircut to get to on time in order to collaborate with my
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A2 Having a PLN means making global connections in order to collaborate and share info, resources, & ideas.
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A2: a PLN means I have a group of people I can "steal" ideas from ☺
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Can you explain what social learning is to you please? This is a great point!
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A2: Ambient awareness of trends in my field.
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connections in "real time". Current
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In this case, social learning is being able to reflect and collaborate with other self-driven educators. I 💛 it!
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follow people who don't always say what you expect so you learn different ways of thinking
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Lol! Absolutely! Sharing is caring! I really have to get better sharing more than "stealing" more :)
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A2: Or sit in a parking lot 2 participate in a Twitter chat w/ like-minded individuals! https://t.co/kaxuncuR0y
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A2: It creates that extra inspiration to drive home fast from my haircut to get to on time in order to collaborate with my
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A2: Serious answer: Teaching is an organic art which provides a challenge to master. My helps me on my journey to greatness
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A2: 2 me PLC means attacking creativity missing in LP's w/ a team of like minded T's who help eachother
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A2 challenges me to be/ do better.
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Very interesting perspective. Adds to challenging the mind.
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YES! It's important 2 have a strong like minded support team behind u, especially w ALL that's changed in educ.
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Is social learning, learning through social media?
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these twitter chats are a good way to share
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A2: I agree. I breaks us out of our silos!
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A2 It means immediate available resources onehat I decide it's important for me to learn and share w https://t.co/KrJ0e0YudX
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YES!!!!! Why reinvent the wheel! Love it!
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Q3: How do you or did you establish your Personal Learning Network (PLN)?
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A2. PLNs allow educators to connect/collaborate with others. PLNs vital to one's professional growth in 21st cent.
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A2: it means growing and becoming a better educator! It also means sharing your knowledge!
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love the term Silos- cylindrical, you can walk around and around and still wind up in the same place you were.
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OMG!! LOVE IT! Now that is support! Hope that haircut is still rocking!
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My name is Aija, I am a 5th grade teacher and co-director of
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Oh how I miss your intellect Dr. D! Thank you for your insights!
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or maybe learning by socializing. Whether online or in person
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A3: Twitter is my basis for collaboration as it is so easy to learn something new in 5 mins. An like provides more depth
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A3: I established my PLN by searching for what isn't in the textbooks
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Welcome! Thank you for joining us!
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A3: For me is was really grass roots meeting people at events for educators
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A3. Started following blogs of interesting people I had heard or read.
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A3: LOL... Still trying to figure that out!!!
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A3 I created this account at back in '13. Built my through chats, edcamps, conferences, Voxer, etc.
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please share any events coming up that you know of!! That's such good networking!
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Hi Alex! Personalized PD at its best!
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A3: First looked at my Symbaloo page to see who I've bookmarked as a resource. Sorry to be late, hi ladies of
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A3: Thats also why im here right now :)
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Whoops that should have said . fail
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Thank you for these awesome resources! Can't wait to connect with you and on Voxer!
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Ditto! A3 I actually find it difficult to recruit other coworkers to join in the amazingness. https://t.co/bO68PY9FvN
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A3: LOL... Still trying to figure that out!!!
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Q4 coming up in 1 minute!
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A3 At first by searching different platforms for what I needed. Working on joining the conversation and contributing more.
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you got this! Any help you can always contact any of us! https://t.co/pvPhgleb0o
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A3: LOL... Still trying to figure that out!!!
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A3: Twitter has helped me to establish a PLN.
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Hi Jenny! I recently shared at a PD! Everyone loved it! Great tech tool to organize your faves! Thanks!
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Just gotta make sure we never give up looking! 😄 https://t.co/nDY79Md0Mx
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Ditto! A3 I actually find it difficult to recruit other coworkers to join in the amazingness. https://t.co/bO68PY9FvN
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A3: LOL... Still trying to figure that out!!!
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Q4: What advice can you give educators who are just starting to develop their PLN so that they can get the most out of it?
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It's going to take time ! It's a huge change and adjustment! But we are in this together!
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Twitter is great! Do you have a favorite chat or person you follow?
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Great! We look forward to collaborating with you! Great to connect!
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Got to jet thanks for flat out crushing it! See you next Weds
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A4: Understand what you want to get from these relationships, to ensure you are getting it
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I need to create a Voxer account. IDK much about Voxer.
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We learn something new every day!
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A4: I love this Q so thx in advance for tips!
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A4. An excellent resource 4 building your is following , he has a ton of #'s and info on his site! Check it out
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A4: You get what you put into it. Also, start with one platform.
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THANK YOU FRIEND! You're Literally NUMERO UNO to us!
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A4:Having a genuine question for my networks to help me engage in is always helpful
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Awesome! Thanks for gracing us! We love you!!
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I agree. Specially since a PLN is so personalized.
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A4. be consistent regardless of the number of participants who attend sessions, and have fun. https://t.co/V4pD8iRKwk
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Q4: What advice can you give educators who are just starting to develop their PLN so that they can get the most out of it?
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Do you find that you actively participate more in virtual or physical PLNs?
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Just wait, more resources to come!! Follow ...she's a great one!
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yes because technology can be overwhelming!!!
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Consistency is key. Engaging with quality vs. quantity is going to be beneficial.
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I agree, I started as an onlooker but now have confidence to share
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Ok I have to go and give a presentation on . Great job!
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thanks for the support! :)
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it's awesome! It's my favorite tool. We have a group for . So much info!
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more virtual I wouldn't mind the physical meeting but I haven't had that opportunity yet
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thanks so much for the shoutout! So are you!
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Networks also reduce the feeling of isolation that can come along with teaching
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So key! Start small & start with one! Twitter is a great platform since it's totally personalized. https://t.co/nrc9mRb1hs
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A4: You get what you put into it. Also, start with one platform.
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Put your critical thinking caps on! Q5 is coming up in 1 minute!
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Good luck with presentation! I know you're going to crush it
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Q5: How does the feedback you receive from your PLN impact your professional development and instructional abilities?
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HELLO! Standards for Excellence! Framework For Teaching!
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Search when you get a chance too!
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A4 Start small. Start with social media accounts you currently use. Ask for what you need. Communicate. Share.
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also remember that you don't have to read EVERYTHING on Twitter.
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Ok no problem! We appreciate you jumping in!
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https://t.co/rVJbpQbO8s
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A4 Pick one resource to share - find out what they are ready to learn then share appropriate source.
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Hi thanks so much for joining! Welcome!
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A5: Sometimes my PLN rescues me from an obstacle or teaches me something new or or energizes me or all of the above!
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You know we will be there!
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Some friends are talking talk right now!
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A5 Feedback offers me the chance to hear different perspectives and try new things.
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A5: My networks have helped me develop a personalized career trajectory and clarify my long term goals
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YES! At first I was afraid, I was petrified hahahaha, but now I am an active participant!
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Sorry I'm late! Just getting home!
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A5. I'm sticking with thinking about things in different ways. Questioning trends like flipped classroom and Smartboards
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A5. That is where I get a lot of new teaching strategies
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A4 more in physical PLNs simply as I am just now getting fam comfy with ways to collab online. students are way ahead born
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I agree! No matter the turnout! Each one can teach one and share!
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SO TRUE! I am so glad you introduced us to 's
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A5 I love hearing what others are interested in or need help with- then finding a solution together!
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Thanks for coming through! We appreciate you!
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A5: Receiving feedback from my network motivates me to keep sharing ideas. I also learn a lot through collaborating with others.
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because one brain is better than one!
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We're down to the homestretch! Q6 will be posted in 1 minute!
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Hey ! I too, get tons of inspiration and I almost recharge when I engage with my .
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you're doing an excellent job! That's one benefit, it gives your strength!
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A6. Some of my favorite people to follow are
on Twitter on Mon @ 8
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Q6: Please share favorite Twitter chats, , and/or that you follow to enhance your professional learning?
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In deed! You're so easy going and nice to work with! That speaks volumes about you
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A5: So far, my PLN has helped me see teaching & learning from dif perspectives.
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yes feedback does motivate one to develop and refine practice
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A6: I love going to and events with
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We're glad you could make it! :-)
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Such a great conversation so far! You guys are rocking!
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A6: one of my favorite chats on Twitter is
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Me too! So glad you shared these. My first was with you!
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Which is so very important! Diverse thinking is key in being compassionate n empathetic. We have to be. https://t.co/1hT3JuwCsK
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A5: So far, my PLN has helped me see teaching & learning from dif perspectives.
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A6: I follow they are inspirational.
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Thanks so much for joining and supporting!
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A6: To follow awesome educators who are leading the way for digital learning via go follow
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I am the same exact way! Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! https://t.co/FbsMx93MUQ
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A5 I love hearing what others are interested in or need help with- then finding a solution together!
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A6: i have no idea so I will be reading all these answers to this question
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Yes diverse perspectives are essential to our growth and to issues of equity
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Very interesting chat! Looking forward to next week.
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Yes!! That's awesome! Means this will be so useful!
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yes diversity of perspective is essential to our growth and to issues of equity
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I personally want to thank the educators here on for leaping out to use innovative tech to stay connected!
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you are so cute! We are here next month though! Thank you for the support!
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Wow! This hour flew by! Last one for the night (Q7) is coming up in 60 seconds!
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Work together and problem solve! Educators unite!
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TIA TIA Rack Em' Up Rack Em' Up! https://t.co/oUDCVFVmXg
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I personally want to thank the educators here on for leaping out to use innovative tech to stay connected!
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Q7: What future topics do you hope 2 engage in with this PLN? Share via or post your ideas 2 this board: https://t.co/oNlkKsBKXn
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Thanks for joining friend!! You added the hashtag!
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Thanks!!!!!! https://t.co/WiRO38bkLu
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I personally want to thank the educators here on for leaping out to use innovative tech to stay connected!
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A5 My PLN allows me to gather resources in other content areas that aren't my expertise.
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I follow and all chats she is a part of r gr8!
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Thank you! We appreciate you!
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No problem! Good stuff there and the list goes on!
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Together We Are Better! Glad you're here friend! :-)
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A7: How do you use video and other multimedia tools in the classroom?
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I'm late and I'm sorry! Looks like I missed a lot. Where do I begin?!
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You're the best! Greatness following Greatness! https://t.co/YWrpsaiseg
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I follow and all chats she is a part of r gr8!
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Awwww THANK YOU FRIEND!!!! Glad you're here! Kiss that handsome baby! Tell us future chats you'd be interested in
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A7 Given the shortage of technology in some schools share creative ways you get around this besides BYOD
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welcome and thank you for being here!
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A7 Timesaving tech tips for the 21st century classroom.
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Thank you. It's always wonderful to connect with passionate, innovative educators. https://t.co/HjBrZGf9yU
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welcome and thank you for being here!
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Thanks to everyone great chat
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A6: who needs a PLN when you learn so much from great students like ...
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thank you for being here!
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Thank you for a very engaging chat this evening! It was great to connect, learn and grow as educators. https://t.co/lJ6cYm8UnJ
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What an awesome collaboration tonight! We truly appreciate all of your support and participation with our first Twitter chat!
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Work 2 leave Subs thats still helpful &or extra engaging 4 Ss. I try but it's TOUGH!
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We hope you enjoyed this PLN experience & received valuable takeaways! Please continue to Build Your PLN and Stay Connected!
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thank you everyone for your support! See you next month!
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Aw thanks Dr D! You are awesome!
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Teeets are too short to fit everyone
