#edchatME Archive
A Maine-based Twitter presence for a network of educators everywhere.
Monday June 13, 2016
8:30 PM EDT
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Welcome to the final
#EdChatME
of the school year! Tonight we'll reflect back on what went well and how we can make next year even better...
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Excited for the final
#EdChatME
of the year
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Let's start with the usual: who are you, what do you do, and for fun...how will you re-charge over the summer?
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Hello
#EdChatME
! I'm Jennifer, high school math in Cumberland, wrapping up a fantastic year! I'll recharge w/family, friends, and day trips.
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
#EdChatME
wraps up FOR 2015-2016 RIGHT NOW! Come join the reflection &
#NextSteps
pahty!
#wickedgood
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Jon Pratt, Asst Head for Academics
@foxcroftacademy
about to wrap up 8 years of dorm parenting. Re-charge? Having a yard to keep!
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi,
#edchatme
! Becca from Wells here. This summer, I’ll recharge with
@MooseCampME
,
@EdCampLDRME
& plenty of time outdoors!
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Highly related follow-up to last tweet - anyone have any good yard keeping / gardening resources to share?! This is new to me!
#EdChatME
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hey
#EdChatME
Jonathan, Library & Inst Tech Spec at
@Cape_LLC
; co-org
#1to1techat
Weds 9PM ET & Prez-Elect of
@istelib
. I'll
#ReadRealBooks
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Matt-Curric Coord fr/
@AOS94ME
. Got
@MooseCampME
next wk, trips to SEA & TOR, then back at it.
#littlerest
#edchatme
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Thanks
#edtechchat
. Jumping in w my tribe at
#EdChatME
. Last chat of the year = reflection &
#NextSteps
. You don't need the secret handshake
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I hope that
@mrichme
@marsenault
@alicebarr
@AAEMaine
@cheryloakes50
@plennig
can rally for this
#edchatme
wrap up session tonight!
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Sean from Dover-Foxcroft. Tech Integrator about to switch, photograph, guitar, and hiking. Transitioning is my re-charge.
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
The secret handshake is that there is no secret handshake! :)
#EdChatME
https://t.co/qz5ISkkaFx
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Thanks
#edtechchat
. Jumping in w my tribe at
#EdChatME
. Last chat of the year = reflection &
#NextSteps
. You don't need the secret handshake
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#edu300usm
! The final
#edchatme
is happening NOW! I know we all have a great year to reflect upon!
@MisterCMaine
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Hey there
#edchatme
. Popping in for a bit. My summer recharge is a healthy dose of kids, water, ice cream, and frisbee.
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q1: Which
#EdChatME
chats did you participate in this year? (
https://t.co/aRtFZce49H
) What was your most memorable moment?
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Don't buy cheap tools, and wait until all leaves have fallen before dealing w/ em... And mow them.
#mulch
#edchatme
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:35 PM EDT
True you don't NEED it. But it definitely helps confirm you're not from away.
@T_HEB
#EdChatME
https://t.co/qvWO79MzOy
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Glad you could join us,
@T_HEB
!
#edchatme
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A1) My fav
#edchatme
that I mod'd was "Resistance to Change" back in the fall. Great topic; learned a lot.
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q1 ICYMI
#edchatme
https://t.co/GU6qzGzyJ7
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1: Developing, discussing, collaborating, and building about the MLPs.
#EdChatME
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Michael from the Southwest woods of Maine. Too busy to refresh this summer, it is more of a reload type of summer.
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A1 Was able to participate in quite a few of the
#EdChatME
chats this year. I really enjoyed the excitement & energy of the
#PSTMaine
ones!
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1 Most chats started up while working w
#UNEedu
Ss as adjunct so I was in & out. Thrilled to share the power of a
#PLN
with them.
#edchatme
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A1 I haven't caught all conversations live but each week makes me to reflect and think forward.
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@T_HEB
I absolutely agree and just tweeted that myself! Hope to bring
#pstmaine
back strong next year w/
#edchatme
MisterBrigham
Jun 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
ICYMI: The text and video of my commencement to honor Shead High School's Class of 2016 is now available
https://t.co/hszJ4dkJFj
#edchatme
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A1: Progressing, looking forward to philosophcally learning and applying the ideas, resources from the
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@mrichme
that’s exactly why we keep the archive! We know our PLN is busy, but want everyone to stay connected to the conversation!
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@T_HEB
Really hopeful that the
#PSTMaine
chats will have a lasting impact and help foster a PLN mindset early!
#EdChatME
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I liked lurking on the conversations my Ss had w experienced Ts. There was a supportive community ready to share.
#edchatme
@MsRedmanEnglish
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Hello! Nicole, Just graduated from
#UNEedu
with a degree in Elem Ed & Psych and this summer I'm going to recharge at the lake
#Edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@T_HEB
I love than many of our
#edu300usm
students are continuing to access/engage with the
#edchatme
PLN!
@MisterCMaine
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@KeaneyNicole
Congrats! What's lined up for the fall?
#EdChatME
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
It certainly showed there are many talented edus who are ready & willing to help.
#edchatme
#pstmaine
#notalone
@jonpratt
@MsRedmanEnglish
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@KeaneyNicole
Welcome!
@T_HEB
and I were just chatting re: how awesome it is to have new Ts in the
#edchatme
PLN! Congrats on graduating!
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Future edu rockstar joining the chat!
#edchatme
https://t.co/n18X45ZU2f
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Hello! Nicole, Just graduated from
#UNEedu
with a degree in Elem Ed & Psych and this summer I'm going to recharge at the lake
#Edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Agreed,
@DrewetteCard
- that was a deep chat. Important stuff!
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Q2: Which
#EdChatME
discussions challenged your thinking the most? Which discussions encouraged you the most?
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A1 I was in to some of the chats during class with
#UNEedu
and
@T_HEB
. Most memeorable was making connections with other educators
#Edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A2: Not gonna lie, here. I struggled with the Guiding Principles series - in a rewarding way. So hard to define and measure them!
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Miss Q2? Here it is!
#edchatme
https://t.co/xJH1tBLiAH
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A2: All of them challenge and encourage my thinking to perspective take and sample from everyone.
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A2 The Feedback v. Grades
#EdChatME
(
https://t.co/oR2ZIrgtRj
) was a healthy challenge to some assumptions.
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2
#Empathy
in the Classroom
#edchatme
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Thanks! Have some applications out now and working on some more as well!
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
So following the GP series do you feel like you have a better definition of them? Ideas for assessment?
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@Sean_Malone
That's pretty awesome ... seems like building empathy and deep convo / thinking have been big focus for
#EdChatME
this year.
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@jonpratt
If anything, GP chats were reassuring, in that many Ts are grappling with similar challenges & best intentions prevail.
#edchatme
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A2 Feedback & grade discussion encouraged me the most. Moving away from grades, capturing progress in more holistic ways, is good.
#edchatme
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Definitely going to be get bigger as transitions to
#PBE
and Moving Learning Forward.
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q3: Let's give some shout-outs to our
#EdChatME
crew! Who inspired you? New connections? Collaborations beyond Twitter?
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@T_HEB
Thanks! Its great to be able to make connections with those in the classroom while learning
#Edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@mrichme
YES!
#empathy
and also
@MaineSchoolTech
mod on free speech - tricky topics we need to discuss to better model for Ss!
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
That best intentions piece really hit me, too ... we really do have a lot of shared buy-in toward those goals.
#EdChatME
DrewetteCard
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A2) It's reassuring to me knowing we are not alone in our struggles, and that by working together we are an unstoppable force.
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A3: I found inspiration from the usual
#edchatme
folks, but esp. from folks who joined only sometimes. I love new perspectives & new voices!
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:53 PM EDT
We’re on Q3!
#edchatme
https://t.co/delFqWt8Y0
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A3: I would say the whole crew. Though diverse and holding of various philosophies & outlooks; we are united in educating.
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A3 The
#EdChatME
D-Team inspires me on a daily basis. Really enjoyed having
@GeoffCyr
and
@DrMerriRajaniem
as regulars (among others) too!
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
The fact that this PLC gets together inspires me. I just wish we could draw in some of lurkers into conversations.
#edchatme
#actem16wish
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A3 As a P, the great work of
@PondCoveTech
&
@MaineSchoolTech
needs shouting. As a T I gained great insights sparking new ideas
#edchatme
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A3: For how/why to teach writing
@T_HEB
; For the power of Library + Tech,
@andrewtwallace
; for innovative PD ideas,
@WickedDecent
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@jonpratt
If we keep PLN like minds focused on designing solutions/practice true to our intentions, impactful change = result!
#edchatme
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3: For the importance of having your PLN less than 50' away at all times
@BoomshakaKozaka
and
@PondCoveTech
.
#youllneverwalkalone
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3: so many echoes of wanting new voices & lurkers to join in! Summer challenge: HMW make that happen?!
#edchatme
@mrichme
@MichaelisMath
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A3 Special shout-outs to
@DrewetteCard
for great collab (
@MooseCampME
is 8 days away!!) and
@WickedDecent
for
#DEEPdt
rad-ness.
#EdChatME
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3 Being able to connect with teachers across the state of Maine. A shoutout to
@T_HEB
for introducing me to this awesome PLN
#Edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3 And let's not forget the importance of keeping
@MisterCMaine
true to his
#EdChatME
roots even though he's heading west soon!
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3 Part of a elem redesigning team. Huge applause to
@MaineSchoolTech
and
@MisterCMaine
for sharing ideas for innovative spaces.
#edchatme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@mrichme
Tshirts. Decals. Baseball caps. Backpacks tagged "Ask me about
#EdChatME
" Free food! Or just lots of talking! :)
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Q4: Overall, how has
#EdChatME
(or Twitter/social media in general) influenced your educational practice so far?
https://t.co/1Nx1v1B4AO
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Connections are very important w the work that we do (w Ss, Ts, & Ps). Ideas & support are here!
#edchatme
#UNEedu
https://t.co/tzZJDoDzwA
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A3 Being able to connect with teachers across the state of Maine. A shoutout to
@T_HEB
for introducing me to this awesome PLN
#Edchatme
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Challenge taken: during the summer we should make a
#edchatme
convo over a week. Each day be a new question and invite new voices.
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A3: Must offer S/Os to
@mrichme
&
@WellsHS_ATeam
for endless support this year &
@MisterCMaine
as my stellar
#edu300usm
co-teach!
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Q4 is up!
#edchatme
https://t.co/FPgE7B8Hk4
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A4: The biggest influence is thinking outside the norms and standards to experiment & take big risks.
#EdChatME
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A4
#Edchatme
has challenged me to think outside the box and not be afraid to bring new ideas and concepts into the classroom and share ideas
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
I would like to see
#coffeeedu
take off this summer. Face-to-face PLN, PD, & a
#cupofjoe
.
#edchatme
@mrichme
.
@MarsdenKinder
, you in?
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@mrichme
has officially nominated himself to take the lead on the first
#edchatme
summer slow chat! I’m in.
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A4: I've said 1000 times, I thought I was crazy until Twitter showed me I was merely in the wrong asylum.
#ConnectED
#PLNPower
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@mrichme
@MichaelisMath
T-shirts only if they are in Cabin Sketch font, please.
#actem16
#edchatme
@MisterCMaine
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4 I certain don't feel like I'm all alone facing the challenges in classroom, school, or district needs.
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4 I work in a very, very rural area. Great collab locally, but
#EdChatME
expands that tremendously. Deep network of ideas & support.
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
The
#slowchat
approached worked well for the busy
#PSTMaine
crowd. It is nice to reflect on the Qs.
#edchatme
@mrichme
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@mrichme
@MisterCMaine
well, duh... goes without saying!
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
To all of my lurkers who wonder what the heck all of this
#edchatme
noise is… listen to Werner’s truth! Join us!
https://t.co/b7BuDilhaM
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A4: I've said 1000 times, I thought I was crazy until Twitter showed me I was merely in the wrong asylum.
#ConnectED
#PLNPower
#EdChatME
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A4: Shrinking the 33,000 Sq Miles of Maine is a major progress and awesomeness.
#EdChatME
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A4: I don't Google anything re PD/my work. I Twiggle it (just a little bit) using "From People You Follow"
#EdChatME
https://t.co/Ezkg1yuyGe
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Not just Maine, but the world. Expanding beyond
#EdChatME
, social media has me connected to the world of edu-ideas.
https://t.co/VxcYibFVkB
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A4: Shrinking the 33,000 Sq Miles of Maine is a major progress and awesomeness.
#EdChatME
T_HEB
Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Thanks
#edchatme
. Best wishes to you all for a calm and satisfying end to the school year.
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
YES! Reminds me to highlight the power of in person visits to your
#EdChatME
PLN. Had an INCREDIBLE Day w/
@jonpratt
https://t.co/e797IsC2ha
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A4 I work in a very, very rural area. Great collab locally, but
#EdChatME
expands that tremendously. Deep network of ideas & support.
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q5: Did anyone else from your school/district participate in
#EdChatME
this year? How might we involve more people next year?
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A4: It’s a little sentimental, but I’ve gleaned a few pretty great friends from the
#edchatme
#PLN
squad in addition to ideas & resources!
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Have a great night,
@T_HEB
! I hope to catch up soon, whether via
#edchatme
,
#pstmaine
, or otherwise!
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A4: I'm a 1000% better teacher and librarian and tech dude because of my international PLN.
#Crowdsourcing
#EdChatME
https://t.co/qUoaAYU68u
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A5: Not my school but shoutout to
@jonpratt
up at the Academy.
#EdchatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@MaineSchoolTech
Thank you, and so true that in-person, on-site visits & hostings are amazing learning experiences.
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Q5 for the last
#edchatme
of the year!
@MisterCMaine
https://t.co/MRPNsQHe5S
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Woot!
@Sean_Malone
it's been awesome to collab digitally and in person!
#EdChatME
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5:
#tlchat
model rotates various state library associations to GM their chat each month. Have a District group host once a month?
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5 Even after years of experience Twitter chats are challenging - *very* fast paced. 100% worth it. But a barrier to involvement.
#EdChatME
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5 Some great
#WOCSD
voices
@WellsHS_ATeam
@MsRedmanEnglish
@sschatzabel
@cheryloakes50
@cryerskids
@BethGoodwin33
#edchatme
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5 I gave a presentation on how to use twitter PLN at student teaching. Not sure if anyone signed up. But first step is awareness
#Edchatme
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@jonpratt
I totally agree, I always recommend slower chats to someone who is just getting involved
#Edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Interesting idea,
@MaineSchoolTech
... notice that diverse mods bring in diverse participants. How to sustain linking of PLNs?
#EdChatME
MichaelisMath
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q6: We covered a wide variety of topics in
#EdChatME
this year. What might we bring back next year? Add? Avoid?
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@KeaneyNicole
Definitely. I think
#EdChatME
could consider adding a "slow(er) chat" extension a la
#PSTMaine
to foster participation.
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Michael answered Q5 as I would! I am lucky to work with these colleagues (that means you, too, Richards!)
#edchatme
https://t.co/0p4ZOmzK9o
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A5 Some great
#WOCSD
voices
@WellsHS_ATeam
@MsRedmanEnglish
@sschatzabel
@cheryloakes50
@cryerskids
@BethGoodwin33
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
#edchatme
Q6 - last one!
https://t.co/inkXzWqii4
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A6: More Feedback, less grades is essential to PBE development moving forward.
#EdChatME
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A6 Loved the
#NextSteps
bias toward action that emerged in
#EdChatME
as the year progressed. GPs... great, but 5 weeks was maybe *too* deep.
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A6: Any idea or topic is important to discuss. Out there, we are not alone.
#EdChatME
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A6 Conditions change quickly so timid hard at this point to reflect
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@cheryloakes50
absolutely! The
#edchatme
PLN has yielded friendships and also made professional transitions much easier!
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A6 To be clear, I do think Guiding Principles merit very deep discussion. Not sure if Twitter /
#EdChatME
is best platform for such depth.
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A6: Qs and discussions about the impact of the
@maine1to1
refresh early in the year would help a large group of people I imagine.
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Disappointed William Joseph Corcoran V was not present to see that I made him a special infographic for tonight’s
#edchatme
@MisterCMaine
mrichme
Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@jonpratt
Imagine when Twitter expands beyond 140 characters....
#edchatme
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
He's too busy singing "In my mind, I'm going to California...Can't you just feel the sunshine...
@MsRedmanEnglish
@MisterCMaine
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@jonpratt
I agree- I felt the speed and brevity of Twitter
#edchatme
surfaced ideas, commonalities, but not many tangible solutions — YET
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@mrichme
Overall I enjoy the creative pressure of 140 chars but it def has limits - deep exam of GPs tested it for sure!
#EdChatME
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@mrichme
@jonpratt
as an aside, I think that expansion kind of kills what makes The Twitter unique as a tool
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Time to sum up the night (and year 3!) with
#NextSteps
: Other thoughts on how we can make
#EdChatME
even better in the future?
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I get the soundbite downside. But I also benefit from the forced editing/brevity (being VERY gregarious)
#edchatme
https://t.co/2ENtWfFkQw
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@mrichme
@jonpratt
as an aside, I think that expansion kind of kills what makes The Twitter unique as a tool
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#lastword
#nextsteps
for
#edchatme
as we wrap up a great year!
https://t.co/uebwEyhXrH
Sean_Malone
Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#NextSteps
: Keep the dialogue with soultions, problem-solving, collaboration, & ideas.
#EdChatME
KeaneyNicole
Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@jonpratt
The speed came up when I discussed it with others too. They were more open to slow chats, good starting point
#Edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@MsRedmanEnglish
@mrichme
Agreed. How might we facilitate PLN (
#EdChatME
) span across tools - from Twitter to, say, blogs? - as needed?
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@MaineSchoolTech
agree that limitations can yield the dreaded echo chamber - but also have reverence for cutting the fat!
#edchatme
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@jonpratt
I think this question is absolutely at the root of the
#EdChatME
design team’s
#nextsteps
mission!
@mrichme
MaineSchoolTech
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
#NextSteps
Add Google Hangout on Air each month. Allows Twitter to highlight/mirror a deeper conversation? Also done on
#tlchat
#edchatme
jonpratt
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#NextSteps
Keep spreading the word and developing entry points for growth of the
#EdChatME
PLN... slow chats? diverse mods? timely topics?
MsRedmanEnglish
- Moderator
Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@MaineSchoolTech
Have you caught up w/ group thread? (It's hard to sort through all of the gifs & bitmojis!) We want to do this!
#edchatme