#IBMAchat Archive

A weekly moderated chat for educators, coordinators, and administrators associated with the IB Mid-Atlantic region of schools. A focused chat each week about various IB-related topics.

Thursday July 28, 2016
1:30 PM EDT

hfxmark Jul 28 @ 1:40 PM EDT

Welcome to #IBMAchat! We will use the Q1/A1 format for the chat. Please introduce yourself and standby for Q1.
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 1:57 PM EDT
Retweeting a tweet about Twitter. :) #IBMAAcad16 #IBMAchat https://t.co/hL6Gs99dxa
- Mrs_H_Browne Jul 28 @ 1:46 PM EDT
  
  Tweeting about a Twitter PD session = INCEPTION! #IBMAAcad16
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:00 PM EDT

Looking forward to meeting and expanding my PLN #IBMAchat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:01 PM EDT
#IBMAchat https://t.co/ogA4on4s1O
- chrisclinewcps Jul 28 @ 1:40 PM EDT
  
  @rebjam16 Twitter is the best PD I've experienced. What you want, when you want it #wcpsmd #PLC #ChiefStoryTeller https://t.co/qIudI2WIZt
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:02 PM EDT

Welcome, @rebjam16! We'll get started with questions once IBMA live session folks join. #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:03 PM EDT

Joined from VA #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:03 PM EDT

Welcome, @OKanoconnor! #IBMAchat
OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:04 PM EDT

Hello! #IBMAchat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:04 PM EDT

How is Michigan #IBMAchat
Seabridgejs Jul 28 @ 2:04 PM EDT

Hello everyone. It's great to be here at IBMA #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:04 PM EDT

@rebjam16 I'm looking out over a lake while I type this... :) #IBMAchat
JaniferKimberly Jul 28 @ 2:04 PM EDT

Hello everyone! #ibmachat
Seabridgejs Jul 28 @ 2:05 PM EDT

We are jealous! #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:05 PM EDT

We are watching Mark. #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:05 PM EDT

@OKanoconnor Well, that's a good view, too. #IBMAchat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:06 PM EDT

Your at a lake we are setting in desks #IBMAchat
smithgre522 Jul 28 @ 2:06 PM EDT

Looking forward to improving my Twitter skills #ibmachat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:06 PM EDT

How many will be logging on, @hfxmark? #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:06 PM EDT

8 of us are in the room #IBMAchat
hfxmark Jul 28 @ 2:06 PM EDT

1 connectivity issue, but go ahead \ #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:07 PM EDT

Roger that, @hfxmark. 1st -- so sorry that I'm not there live. I'm way cuter than Mark. #IBMAchat
OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:07 PM EDT

This is my first Twitter chat! I don't know what I am doing...but I am willing to learn!!! #IBMAchat
OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:07 PM EDT

Mark is not hard on the eyes!! #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:07 PM EDT

2nd -- note the "show notifications" button top left...click that and see what happens! #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:08 PM EDT

You can toggle "show/hide notifications" or or off, as you like. #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:08 PM EDT

Roger #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:08 PM EDT

and by "top left" I meant "top right" #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:09 PM EDT

This will be a brief example of an educhat. They are typically 30-60 min and focused on a single topic/theme. #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:09 PM EDT

Q1: In your school, what ways do you promote int'l-mindedness? #IBMAchat
OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:10 PM EDT

A1: we have a principal who models!! #IBMAchat
smithgre522 Jul 28 @ 2:12 PM EDT

By encouraging students to explore resources from multiple perspectives #ibmachat
Seabridgejs Jul 28 @ 2:12 PM EDT

All students are expected to become fluent in a second language. #IBMAchat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:13 PM EDT

The staff has worked very hard d to recognize all students and we are working to expand our offerings for all students #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:13 PM EDT

These are great! Don't forget to type "A1" at the start of your responses. :) #IBMAchat
OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT

A1: IBCAS projects encourage students to focus on global issues! #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT
Awesome! Any example that stands out? #IBMAchat https://t.co/dL5MSTiytt
- OKaNissel Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT
  
  A1: IBCAS projects encourage students to focus on global issues! #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT

We have an international student body. Some of my favorite students will debate Science in Mandarin #IBMAchat
JaniferKimberly Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT

A1: creating a community #CommYOUnity #ibmachat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:14 PM EDT

We currently have the largest ELL population in the system-this has created awareness of all cultures #IBMAchat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:15 PM EDT

Q2: How do your teachers promote the Learner Profile? #IBMAchat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:17 PM EDT

our school has a month that features the learner profile. Students and teachers are nominated for displaying the traits. #IBMAchat
JaniferKimberly Jul 28 @ 2:20 PM EDT

A2: full school PD on attributes - building attributes into lessons/discussions #ibmachat
OKanoconnor Jul 28 @ 2:20 PM EDT

Learning to maximize Twitter #IBMAAcad16 #IBMAchat
hfxmark Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM EDT

I think we'll wrap for now. Good intro but we all will need to play a bit to become more proficient. #IBMAchat
rebjam16 Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM EDT

Enjoy the lake thank you for joining us today #IBMAchat
smithgre522 Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM EDT

A2: working with students to develop an understanding of the characteristics and reflecting as a team #ibmachat
renard_spicer - Moderator Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM EDT

Hope to see you all in an IBMAchat later this year! #IBMAchat
hfxmark Jul 28 @ 2:22 PM EDT

Thanks Lisa! #IBMAchat