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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for coming to talk Back To School PD! Introduce yourselves and share today's Highlight with us!

participatechat Aug 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

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RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Can't wait to talk PD! So important! Check out The #4OCF A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing PD https://t.co/k2M7JIKN6j #MakeItReal

SlaterPBISMN Aug 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Curt Slater @Wyomingwildcats Principal of the @Jrwildcatsroar in Mn. Here is a picture of my day. Can you find me? #makeitreal

LFlemingEDU Aug 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Capturing & celebrating professional learning https://t.co/yAV9ax1d34 #makeitreal #kidsdeserveit

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Laura, HS Eng / Tech Coach from MO. Today's highlights include 100% of #BlackOutPoetry turned in & a T said I had awesome units! #MakeItReal

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Carrie, middle school assistant principal, Perryville, MO. Moved Ss to college today. #MakeItReal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Bill from PA. Elem principal. Highlight of today was seeing Ts so excited for Ss first day tomorrow. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thanks for coming! Great to have you as part of #MAkeITReal each week!

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @Wyomingwildcats, @Jrwildcatsroar

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi Laura! Can't wait to see some more of your rock work #MakeItReal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

Novum_Vocem Aug 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi! First-year teacher (Jersey!), and on Day 8 on PD.... #MakeItReal

spiralEDU Aug 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi #makeitreal I gave my first webex presentation to Ts all over AK! Excited to hear what people want in their Back to School PD!

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I'm Denis, Mod of #MakeItReal. My highlight...My wife has joined Twitter and is here tonight! Welcome @Novum_Vocem to the PLN!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal How'd it feel to move them today?

In reply to @CarrieAnnTripp

iruntech Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hey #MakeItReal. Stacey from NJ. Still smiling after a long day of tech PD/training. Great work with my #wwprsd colleagues!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Glad to have Excited Ts in the building again! #MakeItReal

In reply to @WPMadden

CoriOrlando1 Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi All! Cori from SoCal...popping in for a bit. Today's highlight- our team assisted 50 1st graders logging on to CB 1st time. #MakeItReal

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Rusty May, National Teacher Trainer and #ClassroomWhisperer #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Finally!!! So glad you're first chat is #MakeItReal :)

In reply to @Novum_Vocem

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Evening #Makeitreal - Meredith joining from Florida

JenO2687 Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Jen, elementary principal from MN. Today's highlight was welcoming new teachers to our district. #buildingfamily #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

It's fab! Def not hitting Rock bottom! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

spiralEDU Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

How is Day 8 of PD going? What's the most memorable thing you've learned? #makeitreal

In reply to @Novum_Vocem

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Wow! Way to close the distance gap with the virtual meeting! #MakeItReal

In reply to @spiralEDU

iruntech Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Congrats and good luck! And WOW! That is a ton of PD! #MakeItReal

In reply to @Novum_Vocem

Mz_KYoung Aug 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

KaNisha Young 2nd grade Nashville TN #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 is coming up in 1 minute! Get ready #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

She just started teaching music after 14 yrs off & is blogging at https://t.co/W6Mpaw5hvc! Glad to have her in my EduWorld Too! #MakeItReal

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Thanks. I have 1 serving in Afghanistan & the other now in school in Illinois 4 hours away. #makeitreal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Wow! Cool to have the littles logging in! #MakeItReal

In reply to @CoriOrlando1

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

High five moment is always learning something new - each day is something special! #Makeitreal

Novum_Vocem Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

yes it is! #makeitreal

In reply to @iruntech

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi! Thanks for joining us in #MakeItReal tonight!

In reply to @RustyMayInc

spiralEDU Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I'll get to do this a lot in my new position, but still hoping to incorporate more active and hands-on components! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi Y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Today's highlight was this love note a Little left for me about @GaspardTheFox ♥️ #MakeItReal

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Sad to be empty nesters, but proud to have raised adults with goals! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Hi MEredith! Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal tonight

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

CoriOrlando1 Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

It was the first time for one of the Ts as well! #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Rich from NJ/PA. Glad to #MakeItReal with PD! #4OCF

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Awesome! Treat them well, make them family, and it'll be great! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JenO2687

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I love scrolling through Twitter feed and reading all of the marvelous beginning of the year activities schools/districts have #Makeitreal

johnhotujec Aug 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I think I'm going to leave instructions to be buried in a kangaroo sanctuary... #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Time to measure how heavy the PD was. That's some Instant Relevance stuff right there #MakeItReal

In reply to @iruntech, @Novum_Vocem

EScillieri Aug 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Elissa from nj, today we finished up new teacher orientation by making them use google apps instead of presenting about it #MakeItReal

rrwilliams512 Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hello. Rachel from Houston Today's highlight was a teacher telling me that today was the best day of his career so far. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Well...that does it. You've already won the chat. #MakeItReal

In reply to @forthekiddoes, @GaspardTheFox

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Wait. What?!?! What do you teach? #MakeItReal

In reply to @johnhotujec

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

You can absolutely see the pure joy educators have on their faces in photos w/ their teams and students. #Makeitreal

PegGrafwallner Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Tomorrow we r running Notetaking Station. Ss will rotate frm station 2 station 2 determine whch notetaking guide wrks bst 4 them #makeitreal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I love scrolling through Twitter feed and reading all of the marvelous beginning of the year activities schools/districts have #Makeitreal

RichHayzler Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

What's up #makeitreal! Looking forward to tonight's chat. Rich, MS Principal from NJ

marthastickle Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Wait, did I make it time for a chat? Hooray! Martha from Louisiana here. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Thanks for being here Rich! Loving the new #4ocf book! #MakeItReal

In reply to @RACzyz

Teachintjay Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#Makeitreal Hi Terry from Mobile AL 4TH grade T. Was walking by and wondered in

spiralEDU Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Love this graphic on how Ts can be doing a little #personalizedpd every day! #akedchat #aksuptchat #tlap #makeitreal

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Rich from NJ/PA. Glad to #MakeItReal with PD! #4OCF

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

That's the right way to do it! Learn by doing is best #MakeItReal

In reply to @EScillieri

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

That's an awesome statement. What made him feel that way? #MakeItReal

In reply to @rrwilliams512

Novum_Vocem Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Chelonnda Seroyer (works with Harry Wong!) was AMAZING!! #makeitreal

In reply to @spiralEDU

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Wonderful! #Joyfullearners will surely be there. Please post photo and tag me so I can check it out? #makeitreal

PegGrafwallner Aug 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Tomorrow we r running Notetaking Station. Ss will rotate frm station 2 station 2 determine whch notetaking guide wrks bst 4 them #makeitreal
- mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  
  I love scrolling through Twitter feed and reading all of the marvelous beginning of the year activities schools/districts have #Makeitreal

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Thanks Denis! #4OCF #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Just can't wait for this journey to unfold for them. ♥️🦊 #makeitreal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @GaspardTheFox

Hessler34 Aug 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Hello! Marjorie from PA. I teach gifted education! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

You didi! #MakeItReal

In reply to @marthastickle

iruntech Aug 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Love this idea! #MakeItReal

In reply to @PegGrafwallner

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Yay!!!! 😘#makeitreal

In reply to @marthastickle

PegGrafwallner Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Absolutely! I am so excited about this! We're doing this in DP Chem, so our Jrs. will be very honest. 10 min at each station #makeitreal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

RT Q1: #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 is coming up in 1 minute! Get ready #MakeItReal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Totally agree! This is one motivating and easy to read graphic!! Thanks for sharing. @RACzyz =creative genius! #makeitreal

spiralEDU Aug 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Love this graphic on how Ts can be doing a little #personalizedpd every day! #akedchat #aksuptchat #tlap #makeitreal
- RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  
  Rich from NJ/PA. Glad to #MakeItReal with PD! #4OCF

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q1: Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 is on its way in! Just 1 minute away! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 Choice. I want to choose my learning. #MakeItReal

Novum_Vocem Aug 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 TIME to collaborate and share ideas after a presentation! #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Thanks Meredith! #4OCF #MakeItReal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Go PA! #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How can school districts provide teachers both with Relevant PD and TIME? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1. I believe the most important aspect is how educators feel about themselves as they turn and walk our of the room. #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Absolutely! Finding time is a struggle for leaders, but should be a focus #MakeItReal

In reply to @Novum_Vocem

iruntech Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 time to digest, reflect and create goals. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q1: Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 Classroom and behaviour management! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q1: Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Cruising in to #makeitreal for the first time. HS Math T and TI from WI. Howdy everyone!

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Hey everybody! I'm actually on time tonight! Megan - checking in from Odessa, TX! 7th grade science!

marthastickle Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: An inspirational pep talk tbh. Not days of procedural meetings. #makeitreal

Hessler34 Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: What I can implement in my classroom right now! How to engage my learners and innovate! #MakeItReal

Mz_KYoung Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1. New and effective strategies to further student learning and enhance their thinking.#MakeItReal

EScillieri Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1 - I'm a supervisor now but as a teacher I always enjoyed pd that left me energized and looking forward to the year #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: More time 2 process/practice #BackToSchoolPD -always rushed & scattered in focus. Usually am presenting 25 minute sessions. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
RT Q1: #MakeItReal
- MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
  
  Question 1 is coming up in 1 minute! Get ready #MakeItReal

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: Innovative ideas, inspiration, & contagious joy to do what's best for Ss. #MakeItReal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: fun, continued support & connection to position in school. @JustinTech created gamified PD in our district. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 Creative scheduling. One day a month we have an early release day for PD--could we do it once a week!? #MakeItReal

iruntech Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Welcome! #MakeItReal

In reply to @jeremy_kautz

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: By providing PD's ready to use, practical and according to Tt preferences and needs. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How can school districts provide teachers both with Relevant PD and TIME? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

RT Q2 #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: As an admin, teachers need choice. Help them become stronger and more confident. PD should be focused and meaningful. #MakeItReal

PegGrafwallner Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1 As Instruc Coach/Rdg Spec, I encourage Ts to focus on leadrship & what that means to them. How can I help them achieve goal? #Makeitreal

Hessler34 Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Find the time and poll your staff for what they need and want for their classrooms/goals/initiatives. #MakeItReal

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Use available time. Change the culture of staff meetings to improve PD! #4OCF #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

In case you missed this, I'm so excited!!!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I'm Denis, Mod of #MakeItReal. My highlight...My wife has joined Twitter and is here tonight! Welcome @Novum_Vocem to the PLN!

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1. PD can always fill an educator's head w/ fresh ideas but being sure they know u have utmost confidence in them is paramount #Makeitreal

marthastickle Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: I make time for PD that matters to me. Educators should have choice about how they grow. #makeitreal

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#MakeItReal My highlight from today is, 1 of my 7th graders coming up to me and saying, "Well, Mrs. S, ur not scary, ur just really weird" 😂

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Personalized PD is the best way to address this. Think tanks of Ts interested in same topic. Then they take it back to PLCs. #MakeItReal

crjo89 Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1: Personalized learning, I might not need the same info as another T. Individualized instruction to grow me as a professional #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Anytime anywhere PD. We built ours on Google Classroom. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

That's a fantastic start to a school year! #MakeItReal

In reply to @StrahanScience

SlaterPBISMN Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2 Give PD at one meeting and reflection time at the next meeting! We all need time to reflect. Twitter will also help! #MakeItReal

JenO2687 Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1- Small chunks that are relevant to student learning and that build rigor & depth. Allowing for TIME and COLLABORATION. #goals #makeitreal

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2.b. If the PD ia ready to use and tailored to what Tt need, it will save time and make Tt better educators #MakeItReal

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

That is 1 day a month more than many other schools have! #MakeItReal #4OCF

In reply to @forthekiddoes

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2 Oops. We are almost a month in. For Back to School? A good book, a good chat and TIME to create for the start of school. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Great schools will find a way to provide this as often as possible! #MakeItReal

In reply to @crjo89

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: We give our Ts choices in which courses they want to take #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Some info at back2 schll mtgs can be shared through Voxer, screencasting, webinar, etc. Never enough time allotted for PD. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT
RT Q2 #MakeItReal
- MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Edcamp set ups;creative schedule; PLC's. As Principal I will cover classes so teachers can grow professionally. Be a model! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

YES!!! The missing component of good PD, REFLECTION! Find if it's working, needs revision, or try again! #MakeItReal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Totally agree! I believe reflection time will grow in the spot light of importance during the next 5 years. #Makeitreal

In reply to @SlaterPBISMN

PegGrafwallner Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1 And for me, I want Ts to feel that the resources I gave them helped them to create lessons that focused on S success! #makeitreal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing! #MakeItReal #4OCF

In reply to @eabramson

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1: Relevance! I need PD that relates to me and my CR & demographics. If it doesnt relate, I've already tuned you out. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Yes! They just brought them back this year. It's actually only 4 a year--but we love them. They used to be monthly! #makeitreal

In reply to @RACzyz

Mz_KYoung Aug 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: Personalized instruction..offer more breakout sessions. #MakeItReal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A1: If everyone has a different answer, how does the district #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

JenO2687 Aug 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2- Balance is so hard, and time is precious! Seeking golden nuggets of wisdom.... #makeitreal

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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Question 3 will be here in 1 minute! Ready to hear your Best PD Ideas! #MakeItReal

RichHayzler Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2.2: Read @RACzyz book about PD. Great ideas for admin to make PD relevant and meaningful for teachers #MakeItReal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

G Suite tools focus, built & completed in Google Classroom, 6 stages for each course, have level 100 & 200, points earn rewards #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34, @JustinTech

EScillieri Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 - We offer power pd, short burst of an idea after school in a half hour or less #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Relevance? That's my thing! Have you read Instant Relevance yet? Time to write Relevant PD! #MakeItReal

In reply to @StrahanScience

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Great question - what PD have you ever walked away from that increased your enthusiasm to implement? #Makeitreal

In reply to @jeremy_kautz

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is the most effective, useful Back To school PD you’ve experienced? #MakeItReal

crjo89 Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: my school does PD on Fridays during Ts plan period. It is tailored to us, T centered, focusing on what we need. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

By offering choice, personalized PD, options for individual growth, and time! #MakeItReal

In reply to @jeremy_kautz

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Oh yes!! Write it ... write it .... write it <-- cheerleading section! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Relevance? That's my thing! Have you read Instant Relevance yet? Time to write Relevant PD! #MakeItReal
In reply to @StrahanScience

MelissaReese Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Thoughtful collaboration time with my cohort #fourthgrade #CommonCore #nyc #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Actually, a conference meeting featuring @ronclarkacademy as keynote speaker. That one stands out. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is the most effective, useful Back To school PD you’ve experienced? #MakeItReal

LFlemingEDU Aug 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Microcredentials & district-level PD https://t.co/lBnqfd7DjU #makeitreal #KidsDeserveIt

CassyDiaz Aug 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

My new favorite small group #math tool! #numbersense #MakeItReal #mathchat #mathed #reallearning #Itstartswithus #thatssomertz

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Presentations and activities/discussion lead by Business Advisory Team at my school. #MakeItReal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Thanks! Maybe @RACzyz will team up with me for Book 2! #MakeItReal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216, @RACzyz

EScillieri Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3 - a little later than back to school, but I always love a fall amtnj or nctm conference, great ideas always #MakeItReal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3. Listening to Richard Allington speak about literacy. #Makeitreal

Hessler34 Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

PD on my own! I have been reading the @hackmylearning books this summer and building my toolbox! I love Twitter as well for PD! #MakeItReal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

We do monthly twitter chats (#synchronous), and had started webinars (#asynchronous). What place does #asynchronous PD have? #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

BethMaffei Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: Options! Not cookie cutter, one-size fits all #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q1: What do you need most from Back To School PD as a teacher? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

What I love is meeting my tweeps at those conferences now too. Great relationships built here first! #MakeItReal

In reply to @EScillieri

Hudsonwife16 Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Hey all! Shawna here from Arizona and today I didn't cry #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Makes my head spin when I think about 40 years I spent sitting through PD experiences. SO GLAD it is shifting to be effective #Makeitreal

CarrieAnnTripp Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: Um, you mean it shouldn't just be things that could go out in an email? #MakeItReal

marthastickle Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: Speaker who was an expert on adolescent brain development. Fascinating and helpful. #MakeItReal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: Our gamified, personalized PD called Learning Pathways #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 I loved @E_Sheninger and his message. Of course @burgessdave a few years ago. I love hearing neat people share their passion. #makeitreal

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Hope to be presenting at @peteandc in 2018 about this #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34, @JustinTech, @peteandc

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 I recently became a Teacher trainer and so far reviews have been very positive! #MakeItReal

Hudsonwife16 Aug 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A1: Energy to get back into the swing of things and support for those rough first days #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

rrwilliams512 Aug 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3 PD that focuses on personal growth and reflection like @ConsciousLG #MakeItReal

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2 this is difficult! SDs need 2 seek what Ts actually need, not what they think we need. #MakeItReal 1/2

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Hhhhmmmmmnn... #MakeItReal #4OCF Mashup

In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @mjjohnson1216

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I had been in MSs for many yrs/shifted to ES and needed to learn about literacy instruction to lead others - was A+ for me #Makeitreal

In reply to @Teachintjay

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3 I thought last year was really well done, new teacher in new district was a whirlwind. #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

What do you think made them so terrific? #Makeitreal

In reply to @jeremy_kautz

crjo89 Aug 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3: The book study we did on "Poor Students, Rich Teaching". Extremely powerful book. Relationships matter! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3: What is the most effective, useful Back To school PD you’ve experienced? #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks again for another amazing #MakeItReal Chat!!! Keep being the difference in your district and your PLN! See you next week!

Hudsonwife16 Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2: Bring in new fresh things not just the same old boring stuff #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2 cont: I can get just as much out of an effective 1 hr PD as I can an ineffective 6 hr PD & STILL have time to work in my room #MakeItReal

Novum_Vocem Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

that moves too fast!! #MakeItReal

mrnesi Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I gave away copies of your book today to the great Edus @ @OHSJackets1 @cadesomers @TheresaShadrix @Heath_M_Harmon #MakeItReal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Love this #Sketchnote summary of Personalizing PD. #MakeItReal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Makes my head spin when I think about 40 years I spent sitting through PD experiences. SO GLAD it is shifting to be effective #Makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

As a school leader who plans PD, your ideas have been great and super helpful! Thanks for helping me #MakeItReal for my staff!

Hudsonwife16 Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: I haven't really had one #MakeItReal

In reply to @MathDenisNJ

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

My passion is to take amazing ed books & have Ts share/learn from each other as they move toward implementation. #Makeitreal

RustyMayInc Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you for moderating it Denis! Great chat everyone! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks again for another amazing #MakeItReal Chat!!! Keep being the difference in your district and your PLN! See you next week!

rrwilliams512 Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Locating Yourself - A Key to Conscious Leadership #MakeItReal One of the most powerful videos we have used in PD https://t.co/yO2idsTm7r

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

You'll keep up soon. Don't join #tlap or #satchat though. No One can keep up with those! #MakeItReal

In reply to @Novum_Vocem

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Instant Relevance! #MakeItReal

In reply to @mrnesi, @OHSJackets1, @cadesomers, @TheresaShadrix, @Heath_M_Harmon

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

We have to exercise our voices to get what we need & if we don't get it? We need to find it on our own. Too late AFTER the fact. #makeitreal

RACzyz Aug 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Find many strategies for making PD relevant in The #4OCF A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing PD! https://t.co/k2M7JIKN6j #MakeItReal

SteinbrinkLaura Aug 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great chat #MakeItReal crew! Thx for leading us!

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

What a fantastic idea! What a great way to show ur Ss so many cool things. @peteandc is great! #makeitreal

In reply to @Hessler34, @JustinTech, @peteandc, @peteandc

forthekiddoes Aug 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! Always love this group. Thanks @MathDenisNJ for getting us together! #makeitreal

mjjohnson1216 Aug 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ your leadership is appreciated! Go forth and write that book ..... #makeitreal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Focused on students and their futures instead of just College (4 Year) readiness. #MakeItReal Understanding the future we prepare Ss 4.

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thanks again, and share the good music Ts you know with my wife, @Novum_Vocem ! #MakeItReal #musedchat #kidsdeserveit #elmusedchat

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thank you! That's enough encouragement for me! Time to get writing #MakeItReal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

StrahanScience Aug 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3 most recent PD using 7 habits. Points were made about S centered and giving control to the Ss. Something im going 2 focus on #MakeItReal

BethMaffei Aug 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A2:Skype/webinars eliminate unnecessary travel. No unpacking curriculum mats. Key word=relevant. Treat me like a professional #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How can school districts provide teachers both with Relevant PD and TIME? #MakeItReal

jeremy_kautz Aug 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

If students have a #growthmindset they will be prepared for anything. #MakeItReal

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

WPMadden Aug 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Thanks @MathDenisNJ and everyone for a great chat! #Makeitreal