#mtedchat Archive

#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.

Tuesday January 15, 2019
10:00 PM EST

  • MEMSPAchat Jan 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @cristama #MTedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    If you introduced colleague to the chat (or to Twitter), please give them a shout-out as an introduction and/or tag them to join!! #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Chat will be typical Q1, A1 format. Include #MTedchat on every post.
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Your moderator tonight will be ME! Be looking for questions coming from @NVradenburg to join the conversation. #MTedchat (It can be helpful to RT ?s)
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #MTedchat! Our topic tonight is “Innovation in Education” Please take a moment to introduce yourself: name, role, and location.
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Travis in Billings; k-5 principal #mtedchat
  • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Kirsten, I am a student at UMW and wanting to learn more about using social media in education. #MTEdchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Q1: Describe something innovative you have done with students recently. What inspired this innovation? #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hello Kirsten! Welcome to the chat! This is a great place to learn! #mtedchat
    In reply to @MtSpiderwoman
  • cameron_fuentez Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi, I'm Cameron! and I am studying elementary education at the University of Montana Western in Dillon Montana. I'm excited to join in tonight! #MTEdchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Kari Wardle. Teacher Ambassador for Idaho Oublic Television. Been wanting to join @NVradenburg in a chat for a while. I’ll pop in between bed time prep #MTEdchat
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hey friends! Amanda, 4th grade teacher in Belgrade #MTedchat
  • RachelS54110726 Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi I’m Rachel and I go to the University of Montana Western! I am very interested in exploring tonight’s topic. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    YAY! You are here! So glad to have you join #mtedchat
    In reply to @KariWardle
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Crista Anderson, Dixon School principal. So happy to be here! Hope your week has started off well ;-) #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi there! Good to see you Amanda! #mtedchat
    In reply to @AmandaRapstad
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Welcome, Rachel! It's great to have you here! #mtedchat
    In reply to @RachelS54110726
  • BradyOvitt1 Jan 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Brady Ovitt- Student- University of Montana Western- Dillon MT #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Friend! Glad you are here! #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Welcome, Brady! So glad to have some UM Western students join us! #mtedchat
    In reply to @BradyOvitt1
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hello Cameron! Glad you could join us! #mtedchat
    In reply to @cameron_fuentez
  • JohnBakkum Jan 15 @ 10:09 PM EST
    John Bakkum- Student at University of Montana Western-Dillon, MT #MTEdchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Here is our first question! #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hi John! Glad to have you join in! #mtedchat
    In reply to @JohnBakkum
  • JoseyAnn406 Jan 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hello , I'm Josey a UMW elementary education student. I'm excited to learn new information on innovation with your students. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hi Josey, so glad you are here with us! #mtedchat
    In reply to @JoseyAnn406
  • MTjustinsilva Jan 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    I'm Justin, a University of Montana Western student preparing to be an elementary teacher. #mtedchat
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 I've been doing a lot of Iron Chef protocol from @jcorippo with my students lately and having them create the content that we teach. We've done it with vocab and students also created posters for commonly confused words. #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Using @JonGordon11 ONE WORD challenge to have our 5th grade Ss think about area of leadership or growth to focus on. Then @Lifetouch photos and creates magic for our leaders. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hello, Justin! Welcome to the chat! #mtedchat
    In reply to @MTjustinsilva
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1: For me, working with teachers… I revamped how I utilize the EPAS Eval/Observation Protocol developed by @montanaopi I had structured their tools into a Google Docs system to provide feedback... Transitioned to Google Form offering more reflective structure. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    What a neat project! So cool that Lifetouch helped your school with this! #mtedchat
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1: We designed and began building a 50 gallon fish tank. I wanted a way to study water cycles and plants. I wanted an epic museum quality piece (not there yet). Hands on. Cross both my 5th and 6th grade classes. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:13 PM EST
    I would love to see this in action sometime! Sounds amazing! #mtedchat
    • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
      A1 I've been doing a lot of Iron Chef protocol from @jcorippo with my students lately and having them create the content that we teach. We've done it with vocab and students also created posters for commonly confused words. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1 When I was in the classroom my K-1 Ss worked through a self paced unit about pollinators that concluded with the class designing and building a pollinator garden #mtedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1- I’m no longer in the classroom. Ts are my Ss. But I recently had a group of teachers design lesson plans centered around s local production with IdahoPTV. Doesn’t sound all the exciting but it’s innovative in my line of work. :) #MTEdchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Q2: What are some challenges to innovation in education? How can we overcome them? #MTedchat
  • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Can you explain what Ts and Ss are? #MTedchat
    • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
      A1- I’m no longer in the classroom. Ts are my Ss. But I recently had a group of teachers design lesson plans centered around s local production with IdahoPTV. Doesn’t sound all the exciting but it’s innovative in my line of work. :) #MTEdchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Yes! Great question! Ts--teachers, Ss--students #mtedchat
    In reply to @MtSpiderwoman
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    That's awesome! I made something similar with my students last year in photoshop, but instead they picked a character trait to describe themselves. I should get around to doing this again. #mtedchat
    In reply to @niemeyermr406, @JonGordon11, @Lifetouch
  • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    OOHH OK! Thank you! #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Here is question 2! #mtedchat
  • JohnBakkum Jan 15 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2- I think one of the hardest challenges for innovation is the different learning styles of students. Innovation is great, but finding a way to innovate for each students learning preference can be difficult #MTedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2-Mindset is huge. For some reason we just keep doing what we’ve always done. It’s scary to take a risk #MTedchat
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 Time and resources are my biggest two. Honestly I need time to sit down and plan how to innovate and make it fit with curriculum. I feel like I could be more innovative if I had more time to plan. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: One huge barrier is that there are too many pockets of 'but this is how we do it.' that slow down and even stop progress. It is important to find ways to show the 'why'. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2 I agree w/ @AmandaRapstad that time to plan is a big challenge. There just isn't enough time in the day! #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2) Time can interfer with innovation as Ts and As sometimes push to cover rather than UNcover content with the focus there instead of focusing on the learning and the time required to deepen understanding and application. #mtedchat
  • MTjustinsilva Jan 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2- I think that learning to use new resources is a huge innovation. They're so many ways teachers can connect with others in order to better their own classroom #mtedchat
  • KacinPerret Jan 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: Innovation can be challenging within the classroom because we are often so focused on delivering the content that we forget to challenge our learners on a deeper level. We can overcome this by returning to our reason for teaching: the students. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    I like the distinction between "covering content" and "uncovering content" Great phrase! #mtedchat
    • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
      A2) Time can interfer with innovation as Ts and As sometimes push to cover rather than UNcover content with the focus there instead of focusing on the learning and the time required to deepen understanding and application. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Great point! Any thing can be innovative if it is new to you! #mtedchat
    • MTjustinsilva Jan 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
      A2- I think that learning to use new resources is a huge innovation. They're so many ways teachers can connect with others in order to better their own classroom #mtedchat
  • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2: Time! and naysayers... Keep yourself surrounded by positive encouraging colleagues. #mtedchat
  • cameron_fuentez Jan 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2) Innovation challenges can be the differentiation between students and trying to accommodate to each students and their individual needs. To overcome some of these challenges you have to know your students cognitive styles and learning styles. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    HELLO! You made it! Welcome to the chat from the other side of the world! How is NZ? Are you on the North or the South Island right now? #mtedchat
    In reply to @TechnovatorEDU
  • JoseyAnn406 Jan 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2: I think that comfortability is a huge impact on innovation. Often times sticking to what we know and what works is more preferred. When we need to step out of the box. #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2) Overcome innovation barriers by understanding the significant impact deeper learning has on student trajectory, feelings toward school and learning...game changer! #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Yes! Watch out for the Jokers and #bethewildcard - innovation is hard! #MTedchat
    In reply to @TechnovatorEDU
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Q3: How can we foster an innovative spirit in students and/or teachers? #MTedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #mtedchat Darren from Virginia, Instructional Coach, Podcaster/Blogger. A2: I hear you @cristama change is hard, like trying to turn a tanker on a dime. It's slow unwieldy, but it has to be if it's authentic. https://t.co/WGTSg8Hq6x
    In reply to @cristama, @cristama
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3- Letting them know it’s ok to beer outside the box and that it’s ok to fail. We foster a fail forward mindset. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3 I think we can help each other more. I worry when I see innovation happening in isolation. Open the door. Share your stories! Invite people to see what you are doing! #mtedchat
  • cameron_fuentez Jan 15 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3) We have to engage the students and the teacher! Once you have them engages and excited about it they will be more willing to give it a try! #MTedchat
  • KacinPerret Jan 15 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3: Encouragement and support are key. We have to support our fellow teachers and students and be there when things do not turn out as planned. #MTedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3: By making things visible to them, showing them what it looks like. A good book is Switch https://t.co/GrRidTYJxG my coaching PLC is using it right now. #MTedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A2) Use the tools necessary to enhance the learning. May take research and teaching out. @E_Sheninger just did a live broadcast tonight in which he stated, ❤️ this, something like: tech for tech sake only increases speed in which Ss fail. #mtedchat
  • MTjustinsilva Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3- I believe that students are only going to as innovated as their teacher is. If we want students to show their innovated sides we must create an environment that supports innovation. #mtedchat
  • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3: We have to let the students express themselves and have them carve their own paths of education while guiding them. Giving them control would help them have innovative and creative spirits. #MTEdchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3: I appreciate a system-wide approach. Innovation should be a part of the schools/systems broader vision. Leadership needs to weave it through curriculum development, prof dev, local initiatives, etc. Model and support at all levels. #mtedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
    #MTedchat We have a motto in our district "Fail Up!"
    In reply to @KariWardle
  • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3: Encourage teachers and students to chase after their ideas no matter how crazy they seem. Provide opportunity for pushing ourselves outside the box. Model failure and facing challenges head on. We can't be scared to innovate. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:31 PM EST
    THIS. #mtedchat
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:27 PM EST
      A3 I think we can help each other more. I worry when I see innovation happening in isolation. Open the door. Share your stories! Invite people to see what you are doing! #mtedchat
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A3 Teach them that it's okay to fail (both Ss and Ts). We talk about this constantly in my class. It's pretty crazy how so many of my Ss are coming into 4th grade expecting themselves to be perfect. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Such a great point! Innovation starts with teachers! Model, model, model! #mtedchat
    • MTjustinsilva Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
      A3- I believe that students are only going to as innovated as their teacher is. If we want students to show their innovated sides we must create an environment that supports innovation. #mtedchat
  • RachelS54110726 Jan 15 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A3: I agree!! Having students express themselves through education will help them be more involved. #MTedchat
    • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
      A3: We have to let the students express themselves and have them carve their own paths of education while guiding them. Giving them control would help them have innovative and creative spirits. #MTEdchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:33 PM EST
    I completely agree. All stakeholders should have some active role in the process of change. It is MOST challenging if change is happening TO you, instead of with you. Develop strategies to truly show the reasons for shifts. #mtedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Many innovative ideas start with some CRAZY ideas! #mtedchat
    • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
      A3: Encourage teachers and students to chase after their ideas no matter how crazy they seem. Provide opportunity for pushing ourselves outside the box. Model failure and facing challenges head on. We can't be scared to innovate. #mtedchat
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 15 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3: I think the disconnect is when we try to be something we're not 'first'. I think, connect your passion to some learning strands. Get creative. Then tackle the innovations we're not inclined towards. You need license to do so though (or not) #mtedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
    So awesome. I don’t think we leave enough room for failing sometimes. When I was in the classroom I rarely felt like I could fail. #MTedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Q4: There are innovative things happening in schools all over Montana every day! How can we share the innovative things already happening in our schools with one another as well as the larger community? #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    I agree! Just one person who stands next to you and cheers you on makes a huge difference. I have so many "partners in crime" in our #mtedchat community
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative, @cristama
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Right? And Ts too! #MTedchat
    In reply to @AmandaRapstad, @TheEdNarrative
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Yep. If change is being done to you, it's hard to feel agency. The trick is to flip the narrative, so that you can take the reins as much as possible. #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • JohnBakkum Jan 15 @ 10:36 PM EST
    I think the use of social media like Twitter and Instagram can be very useful in sharing ideas with people not only in Montana, but all over the country #MTedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Agreed. For me, I found my network here first...becoming connected. As a new teacher, it was difficult to share out some of the things I was trying. We need a comfortable community to discuss ideas, challenges, and experiences. #mtedchat Once more confident, became easier locally
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative, @NVradenburg
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:36 PM EST
    #MTedchat Teachers especially.
    In reply to @KariWardle, @AmandaRapstad
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:37 PM EST
    That’s a hard one. As a T I never wanted the spotlight on me. So maybe us sharing what other Ts are doing. Like point it out when our colleagues do seomthing innovative. Idk. #mtedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Absolutely!! #mtedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg, @TheEdNarrative
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Great idea! We can do #shoutouts for one another like at #ecet2! We can tell the stories for one another if we need to. Find a friend and take turns sharing! #mtedchat
    • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:37 PM EST
      That’s a hard one. As a T I never wanted the spotlight on me. So maybe us sharing what other Ts are doing. Like point it out when our colleagues do seomthing innovative. Idk. #mtedchat
  • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4: Social media and blogs are great for sharing with others, but sometimes I think we forget to call the local newspapers and TV stations to share our story. I think some of our community members miss out on what's going on right down the street in their own town. #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A3) Provide the expectation, scaffold and build creativity and innovation into the culture to make innovation and failing forward to learn the norm. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    This is a great idea! Seeing classrooms in action is so inspirational! #mtedchat
    • cameron_fuentez Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
      I totally agree with you John. Maybe even creating videos on youtube and sharing them to educational based sited.
      In reply to @JohnBakkum, @NVradenburg
  • KacinPerret Jan 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I agree! We are always acknowledging our students and those around us, but it is hard to have the spotlight on ourselves. #MTedchat
    In reply to @KariWardle
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Here is question 4 in case you missed it #mtedchat
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
      Q4: There are innovative things happening in schools all over Montana every day! How can we share the innovative things already happening in our schools with one another as well as the larger community? #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A4: Share your ideas to Twitter using the #mtedchat hashtag ;) Include images, videos, links and resources. The focused chat is one hour weekly, but the conversation is on-going. (Selfish plug...)
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
      Q4: There are innovative things happening in schools all over Montana every day! How can we share the innovative things already happening in our schools with one another as well as the larger community? #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A4 Shameless plug warning: We at @MontanaPBS would love to share your photos and videos about the innovative things happening in the classroom. Share them with us and we will help you tell your story! #mtedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:41 PM EST
    One of the things I do regularly is to "cite" my colleagues, and mention the good work they do and how it's inspired me to do my work. It's basically name dropping, but authentic and in context of something I'm working on with others. #mtedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:41 PM EST
    One of the schools where I work has a shout out board in their staff room. I’m going to start putting shout outs to Ts doing innovative stuff on their. Thanks for the idea. #MTedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
    BTW, I think it's probably obvious, but innovation can be something in miniature. sometimes it's even more innovative to work on the small scale. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Absolutely! It's innovative if you've never tried it. So simple! #mtedchat
    • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
      BTW, I think it's probably obvious, but innovation can be something in miniature. sometimes it's even more innovative to work on the small scale. #mtedchat
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A4 I definitely feel most comfortable sharing on Twitter. I would love to do a pineapple chart at my school at some point, but I'm not sure how well it would be received. #mtedchat
    • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:40 PM EST
      A4: Share your ideas to Twitter using the #mtedchat hashtag ;) Include images, videos, links and resources. The focused chat is one hour weekly, but the conversation is on-going. (Selfish plug...)
      • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
        Q4: There are innovative things happening in schools all over Montana every day! How can we share the innovative things already happening in our schools with one another as well as the larger community? #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:44 PM EST
    This is such a powerful strategy. Loved being able to share great work of colleagues and support collaboration as a regional instructional coach. Many educators are doing similar things, it's fun to foster networking. Find opportunities to do that when presenting too. #mtedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Q5: If the sky was the limit and money was no object, what innovative thing would you do in your classroom or school? #MTedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
    I love this. Like you said seems obvious but usually when we think of innovation we think of BIG. at least I do. Good reminder. #MTedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A4) Social media is awesome for sharing and telling our story. I've found most of our parents to be on FB. Sharing with professionals through Twitter and Instagram is my preferred platform for idea heists (and shares). #mtedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:46 PM EST
    The cool thing is that in meetings and PLCs if this happens enough, it gets contagious. #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 15 @ 10:47 PM EST
    A5: That's a fork in the road for me: Build out my room like a museum/workshop/living room, OR hire programmers and build an AR creation tool for Ss. So, I guess both... #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Questin 5 #mtedchat
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
      Q5: If the sky was the limit and money was no object, what innovative thing would you do in your classroom or school? #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A5: Would love to open up budget for edus to truly create their perfect learning environ...The classroom, the hallways, the common areas. I know this isn't a new idea in any way..but with a building that is 100 yrs, and limited funding, we do what we can...want more ;) #mtedchat
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
      Q5: If the sky was the limit and money was no object, what innovative thing would you do in your classroom or school? #MTedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
    "idea heist" I like it. Think I might heist it... #mtedchat
    In reply to @niemeyermr406
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Amazing things can be happen when Ts and Ss start designing their own spaces. #mtedchat
    In reply to @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    Yes, it definitely does. ;) #mtedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • AmandaRapstad Jan 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A5 We'd have 1:1 devices, a STEM/Makerspace Lab, lots of field trips, and visitors, a green screen room for recording videos. #MTedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A5-Classrooms with flexible seating and hallways with things like hopscotch and other activities for those students who need to move! #MTedchat
  • cameron_fuentez Jan 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A5) Honestly, I'd want better security systems in the schools. A lot of dangerous stuff have been happening way to often, especially a lot in the pass few years. Want to keep teachers and students safe! #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A4 Right now, I want every classroom in Montana to have a class set of either iPads or Laptops and super fast internet because I know innovation is much easier with ACCESS! #mtedchat
  • MtSpiderwoman Jan 15 @ 10:52 PM EST
    THIS!!! #MTEdchat
    • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:52 PM EST
      A4 Right now, I want every classroom in Montana to have a class set of either iPads or Laptops and super fast internet because I know innovation is much easier with ACCESS! #mtedchat
  • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:53 PM EST
    We are trying to plan a remodel at Florence right now. I am optimistic teachers and students will have a voice in the process. #mtedchat
    In reply to @NVradenburg, @cristama
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:54 PM EST
    That is AWESOME!! Keep us posted! #mtedchat
    In reply to @TechnovatorEDU, @NVradenburg
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Q6: What have you taken from the chat tonight that inspired you to innovate? What will your next steps be? #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Challenge: Reach out to another educator in your community to include in next week’s discussion. #MTedchat
  • HowardKiyuna Jan 15 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Speaking of Pie in the Sky, we should crowd source all the free stuff out there. I thing I might be able to run my room for free (assuming chrombooks and interent). And scissors, masking tape, cardboard, wire and batteries, and... I love free stuff, #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Every thing changed for me when we were 1:1 at LaMotte. It changed the way I taught and the way students learned #mtedchat
    In reply to @AmandaRapstad
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A4: This might not be as much of an issue in MT, but I'd love to see some outdoor classroom development, and integration of more traditional career education (think vo-tech stuff) in with entrepreneurial education #mtedchat
  • TechnovatorEDU Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A5: I would create a hybrid space that resembled a coffee shop/ workshop/science lab! Fully stocked with tools to books! ahhhh a girl can dream! #mtedchat
  • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A6-I’m going to be more deliberate about recognizing and applauding innovation. #MTedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
    In case you missed it, here is Q6! #mtedchat
  • niemeyermr406 Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
    A5) Paint murals in every room, have age appropriate themed bathrooms centered around storybook characters, create collaborative spaces with seating and writing options, and PD from gurus in the field w/required supports and follow up. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Me too! #mtedchat
    • KariWardle Jan 15 @ 10:56 PM EST
      A6-I’m going to be more deliberate about recognizing and applauding innovation. #MTedchat
  • TheEdNarrative Jan 15 @ 10:57 PM EST
    with coffee? and tea for those who prefer? I will come to your school. #mtedchat
    In reply to @TechnovatorEDU
  • freshfromthe4th Jan 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A5 true STEM labs and training for teachers in Computer science #MTedchat
  • cristama - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
    We need to work together someday. #mtedchat
    In reply to @niemeyermr406
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:59 PM EST
    There are some schools in MT doing this but there could be more! #mtedchat
    In reply to @TheEdNarrative
  • BradyOvitt1 Jan 15 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A5.) I think that there are so many possibilities for students after k-12 education that are left unexplored that we as teachers should include these into our innovative examples within the classroom. I think programs like agricultural studies should be stressed. #mtedchat
  • NVradenburg - Moderator Jan 15 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Agreed. Personalization is possible if you have more devices. #mtedchat
    In reply to @AmandaRapstad