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nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#divergED will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc. This is a 30-min chat, so buckle in!

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Don't forget to include the hashtag #divergED so everyone can follow along...

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WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

This chat is chalk full of examples, actions, risk-taking, disruptive innovations, #divergED thinking...so bring it

CDW_Jessica Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Exciting stuff, @nalang1! Congrats! #divergED #CDWGetsEDU #cdwsocial

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Looking forward to being a featured speaker for @GwinnettDLC @GwinnettSchools Digital Learning Conference June 13! #divergED #cdwgetsEDU

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Nate, currently in Nashville, moving to San Fran, looking forward to being with you all tonight! #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, Ohio! Great to be here! #divergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening! Patreece checking in from WI where we finally have beautiful weather! #divergEd

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Chris from CA...looking forward to chatting about STEM #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Great to see you Adam #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, Ohio! Great to be here! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Congrats on the good weather...and welcome to #divergED Patreece #divergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening! Patreece checking in from WI where we finally have beautiful weather! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome Patreece! #divergED

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT

What up Adam!? #divergED

In reply to @acottos

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@educationweek just posted a Quiz on STEM days ago. We love STEM! Let’s chat about how to scale, enhance & continuously improve #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Tom From York Me...sorry I am late..working! #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Not much!! Enjoying summer break, but it's not a break from learning!! #divergED

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WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@educationweek Quiz on STEM https://t.co/L0VWcrVn0g #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Great to see you Tom! #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Tom From York Me...sorry I am late..working! #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Thanks Chris! #divergED

In reply to @WeberEducation

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Welcome Tom, no worries, we're still saying hey to folks! ;) #divergED

In reply to @RupBoysDad

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Will in Connecticut. 8th grade Eng/Soc Studies teacher, dept. chair #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1 PBL, rigor, community & personalization are 5 of 8 key elements of STEM according to U of Chi study. IYO, what're keys to STEM? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hey Will, great to have you here! #divergED

In reply to @MrMcDonough

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Very glad you joined us Will #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Will in Connecticut. 8th grade Eng/Soc Studies teacher, dept. chair #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello Everyone! Debra, from #SoCal, Instructional Tech Coach. Happy to be here :) #DivergEd

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

John from WeVideo for Schools - a little late #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Welcome Debra. We'd love to hear your STEM insights #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello Everyone! Debra, from #SoCal, Instructional Tech Coach. Happy to be here :) #DivergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

RTQ1 PBL, rigor, community & personalization r 5 of 8 key elements of STEM according to U of Chi study. IYO, what're keys to STEM? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

No worries John. Welcome to #divergED

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT

John from WeVideo for Schools - a little late #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: individual growth, build on passion/interest, community, collaboration! Build connections to the lives of Ss! #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Collaboration, Imagination, determination and fearlessness #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Teacher and student empowerment, as well as the time and permission to design, innovate & do, are keys to STEM #divergED

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

June! Can you believe it? Everybody hanging in? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Great Adam. STEM is a powerful way of creating relevance #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: individual growth, build on passion/interest, community, collaboration! Build connections to the lives of Ss! #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1:STEM=about beginning every opportunity w/belief in divergent thinking...if we cast a wide enough net, we'll catch something BIG #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: STEM is about uniting integral parts of the world, and when that happens, we help to unleash student creativity and discovery! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Love it! #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Collaboration, Imagination, determination and fearlessness #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Welcome Debra! #divergED

In reply to @Learn2Scaffold

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

He John! No worries! #divergED

In reply to @EDUcre8ive

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Well said. I like "cast a wide enough net..." #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1:STEM=about beginning every opportunity w/belief in divergent thinking...if we cast a wide enough net, we'll catch something BIG #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

yes! The passion is there, we've just got to plug into it (AND NOT JUST SCIENCE AND MATH TEACHERS) #divergEd

In reply to @acottos

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1:Collaboration, empowerment, & time! #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: What have been obstacles to STEM thus far? #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Thanks...I think the principles could be the same STEM as every classroom. #divergED

In reply to @WeberEducation

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

STEM for all! #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

yes! The passion is there, we've just got to plug into it (AND NOT JUST SCIENCE AND MATH TEACHERS) #divergEd
In reply to @acottos

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yes! How have you made the time for STEM? #divergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1:Collaboration, empowerment, & time! #divergEd

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: integration. Context. Application. Demonstration and documentation ( with WeVideo of course! ) #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2:STEM has suffered from awkward integration. Instead we should focus on experiences that make integral & meaningful connections. #divergED

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Love these / aspirational and mindset #diverged

In reply to @RupBoysDad

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Great resources John! #divergED

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: integration. Context. Application. Demonstration and documentation ( with WeVideo of course! ) #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: time for Ts to collaborate...money to get the proper resources...buy in from Ts and Ps...takes a lot to start on your own. #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 Space and buy in. We hired Engineering Teacher with no space or supplies! #divergED

GymJohnFrank Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#2scoops #2genders #2terms #ClimateChangeMusic #divergED #TeenChoice #WSBdebate #OnlineDatingIn4Words #ActOnClimate #maga 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 👍 👍 👍

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

RTQ2: What have been obstacles to STEM thus far? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Great movements like STEM particularly benefit from systematic implementations #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: time for Ts to collaborate...money to get the proper resources...buy in from Ts and Ps...takes a lot to start on your own. #divergED

PrincipalFrench Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2) Time to collaborate, plan & integrate lessons. Adequate time for professional development. #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: I want to say mindset. Some, not all...not want to let go of what is best for teacher. #DivergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: What have been obstacles to STEM thus far? #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Learning should should shape STEM, not the other way around. #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: A lack of time to prep and plan and a lack of resources of all kinds have been obstacles to STEM thus far #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Learning should shape STEM, not the other way around. #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

yes, we should be mandating "what every STEM student should experience!" Not, "what every STEM student should learn." #divergEd

In reply to @nalang1

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Time and time. Agreed. To collaboratively learn and design #divergED

PrincipalFrench Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2) Time to collaborate, plan & integrate lessons. Adequate time for professional development. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Wazzup Mark!! Soo glad to see you here! #divergED

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2B: Although, I am seeing a slight shift with STEM with some teachers and I am very pleased about that :) #DivergED

EDUcre8ive Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2; lack of alignment, uncertain objectives. Big vision as to why. #divergED

MsBolandSci Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I made time for STEM today with my 8th graders! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Nice!!!! #divergED

MsBolandSci Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I made time for STEM today with my 8th graders! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q3 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hey Cathy! Thanks for sharing these experiences! Looks like a blast! #divergED

In reply to @MsBolandSci

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: What single practice, strategy, resource, or strategy has been most beneficial to STEM efforts thus far? #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Good point @MrMcDonough #DivergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT

yes, we should be mandating "what every STEM student should experience!" Not, "what every STEM student should learn." #divergEd
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LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Mindset, planning time, qualified Ts, $ #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

It's Tony Stark! #divergED

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 Student engagement, Ss want the classes and have put a large voice to move forward! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: Providing students freedom and options to choose what they want to do and how they will solve meaningful problems. #divergED

PrincipalFrench Jun 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3) Having a naturalist teaching lessons alongside teachers sharing resources, materials & expertise. #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

RTQ3: What single practice, strategy, resource, or strategy has been most beneficial to STEM efforts thus far? #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 if you're not taking risks (& as school leaders, encouraging it) you're not going to figure out how to raise ceiling for Ss. #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: modeling! Show Ss that it's ok to make mistakes, and to grow from them! Also good for admin to see the positive growth! #divergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Ss freedom of choice! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Honestly, student, staff & school empowerment w/ accountability has most benefited & exploded the efficacy of STEM efforts #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Amen #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 if you're not taking risks (& as school leaders, encouraging it) you're not going to figure out how to raise ceiling for Ss. #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3:I have seen how the consistency with Ts who have made the decision to implement STEM. Ts are seeing how it benefits their Ss! #DivergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3: What single practice, strategy, resource, or strategy has been most beneficial to STEM efforts thus far? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Metacognitive modeling #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: modeling! Show Ss that it's ok to make mistakes, and to grow from them! Also good for admin to see the positive growth! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q4 Coming up in 1 minute... #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: What is your next STEM step? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

An Innovative Learning Model: How To Sync Your Classroom https://t.co/hB5bsfRSov @teachthought #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4, we are remodeling and reorganizing a wing of our HS to promote STEAM (we include art!) #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Excellent! #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4, we are remodeling and reorganizing a wing of our HS to promote STEAM (we include art!) #divergED

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT

We are excited. It is a lot of work but it makes sense to finally get stuff together! #divergED

In reply to @WeberEducation

PrincipalFrench Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4) We're working to become an environmental education focused school and plan to teach STEM through those concepts. #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: Supporting Ts with more hands-on activities for Ss to promote and practice science. #DivergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q4: What is your next STEM step? #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

RTQ4: What is your next STEM step? #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4 As humanities teacher, I must seek collaborative avenues into curriculum. Ss must escape curricular silos, & it starts w/me #divergEd

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: we are slowly implementing STEM...we are looking at revising schedules to give more class time for projects! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A4: Measuring the success of STEM efforts and better incorporating feedback into the STEM process are our next steps #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT

There's simply no excuse for a lack of inter-disciplinary studies #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4 As humanities teacher, I must seek collaborative avenues into curriculum. Ss must escape curricular silos, & it starts w/me #divergEd

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4:When Ts see the ways in which STEM supports 21st Century skills, they are more likely to make the shift in their thinking :) #DivergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

RTQ4: What is your next STEM step? #divergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4: Finding out who runs STEM program, if we have one & helping out however I can! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for joining us this evening! #divergED

WeberEducation - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

See you next time on #divergED!!

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Inspire all teachers to seek what you seek! :) #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4 As humanities teacher, I must seek collaborative avenues into curriculum. Ss must escape curricular silos, & it starts w/me #divergEd

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Awesome Mark! #divergED

PrincipalFrench Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4) We're working to become an environmental education focused school and plan to teach STEM through those concepts. #divergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT

except, heartbreakingly, there are thousands...just none that hold up under the imperatives of our future #divergED

In reply to @WeberEducation

RupBoysDad Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

thanks @nalang1 and @weberEducation! #divergED

acottos Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Great chat!! Thank you @WeberEducation and @nalang1 for leading! Always awesome! #divergED

nalang1 - Moderator Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT

They would love your smart brain! #divergED

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

we might be teaching the child who becomes the teacher who finally figures out how to do this right! #divergED

In reply to @nalang1

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@LiteracyLoverPT I like this idea. #DivergED

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A4: Finding out who runs STEM program, if we have one & helping out however I can! #divergED

Learn2Scaffold Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thank you @nalang1 and @WeberEducation. A thought provoking topic :) #DivergED

MrMcDonough Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT

What's the appropriate meme/hashtag for "when I see a former student like a #divergED tweet"?

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LiteracyLoverPT Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT

As always, @nalang1 @WeberEducation & #divergED PLN, thank you for an insightful chat!

PitchThisEDU Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Room 2 Grow a Summer STEM Challenge https://t.co/tuYXjKCpqE via @AgFoundation #DivergED #STEAM #STEM #PBL

PitchThisEDU Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Next mini-grant due 10/15/17! White-Reinhardt Mini-Grants Application Process https://t.co/DKmZldBYq1 @AgFoundation #DivergED #STEAM #STEM