#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Welcome! Tonight topic will be about teachers and schools using
Welcome to ! Today we’re going to be discussing Personalized PD with
Please introduce yourself, what grade do you teach or position, and location?
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Hi everybody Bradford Harris Instructional Technology Specialist in Houston TX
Hello all Michelle, 5th grade teacher Houston, TX
Gerald Schattle Asst. Principal in Houston, Tx
Hello glad that you could join us tonight
. Hi. I'm a project manager and education consultant in central Texas
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Hi everyone. I'm Amy. Future educator.
Angelica Flores, future teacher from Fresno State in Ca
follows a Q & A Format. Q1/A1 Q2/A2
Hello Angelica I'm glad that you could make it!
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A1: My best Pd was . I was great because it was relevant!
A1 some of the best PD that I have been to are ones that are hands on
Q1 The best PD is when I get to be active. Hands in learning. Interactive and sharing with others.
A1 my best PD was the and some of the best sessions ever
A1:Presenter had various activities, were engaging, passionate about the material they were presenting https://t.co/WUJZHXgXP4
I love hands on PD. No sit and get https://t.co/wSSn9Th2Bk
Q1 The best PD is when I get to be active. Hands in learning. Interactive and sharing with others.
A1 Presenter must be knowledgeable and nimble. Be able to change directions yet still accomplished the intended info
A1: I got to PICK what I did meaning it was getting at a need I knew I had and it wasn't thoughtlessly prescribed
A2 most Urban schools do not have a lot of tech or they are just getting it we have to look at what they are working with
A2: We can introduce simple ways to use tech in urban schools
A2 PD must recognize the unique issues of urban education in a respectful way
A2: It can be overwhelming for some urban Ts because we focus on academics because the Ss are so far behind
I think that this is very important and often overlooked
A2 the needs of the campus and Ts are things you need to look at when providing any PD
A3: It should be tied to the school goals and strategic.
A3 I love the idea of on demand PD. MOOCS and webinars and video chats with PLCs
A3 yes what is the goal of the school and district. the PD should be efficient and effective
A3 classroom observation and coaching from peers and colleagues. Especially those in schools with different demographics
A3: I feel it should be a flipped PD. So staff can learn @ their pace. Then apply what they learned in the classroom.
And differentiated for veteran Ts like me! https://t.co/6Pww4jSpDR
A3: I feel it should be a flipped PD. So staff can learn @ their pace. Then apply what they learned in the classroom.
A3 how do you hold TS accountable for any PD that they do
A4 I'm anxious to see what the current teachers have to say about this.
I we don't have anything to say because no ever asks us!
A5: Social Media is an engagement tool for urban Ss. It also can be used to help Ss become good digital citizens
Q5: Social Media is more accessible than websites and email you will be able to connect with Ps Ts and SS
A5: Why not get kids involved in answering questions with a Twitter chat?
I never thought about this!
They love Instagram more though, honestly. Think of the amazing things you can do with THAT.
we do that but we want to make sure there is follow through we are trying to work on that beyond the walkthrough
We are constantly trying to connect with parents https://t.co/3XI61bxjDO
Q5: Social Media is more accessible than websites and email you will be able to connect with Ps Ts and SS
I tried making a twitter for that purpose, but never could get the kids in on it Maybe next yr
as well as snapchat ....Just need to come up with an app thats
totally rocks the world https://t.co/dCeIFbVpq7
They love Instagram more though, honestly. Think of the amazing things you can do with THAT.
A6: All kids are unique. Personalized PD should be happening for ALL
KIK is pretty easy to manage....
I KNOW. Kids into fights over what happens on KiK
A7: For me?? Because I've been told by previous districts that it's not allowed! "boundaries"
A7 Ts do not understand it they only see the negative side of social media based on stereotypes
A7 It has to be taught as a professional educational resource
Yep, it takes consistent education on social media norms and digital citizenship https://t.co/LJ3ZdxKppJ
Ugh!!! our Ss have so much drama on there
This is something that I think my school could utilize well if we tried hard enough!
A7 Social media is scary if you're not familiar. Fear of the unknown.
"if" is the key word https://t.co/WEetAPBzpy
This is something that I think my school could utilize well if we tried hard enough!
it's something they're working on...toward..maybe?! if they'll allow us to communicate this way
A8: They need some sort of way to buy in to it. How do we make it relevant FOR THEM?!
A8 It has to start from the leaders
and I were talking abt this and most urban Ts aren't on Twitter
that's true. I'm on ALL social media, so they kids are shocked when I know about it
How do we get them on Twitter to experience this kind of PD?
um...I don't know?!! tell them that they can check in and out more easily lol
yes that should be a topic of discussion would anybody like to lead that LOL
A8 No they aren't because they see a direct benefit nor are they willing to sacrifice. is needed amongst urban teac
Thank you for joining us for ! A very special thanks to for hosting.
Thank you for such stimulating conversation!!!
