#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday January 5, 2016
10:00 PM EST
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Welcome to our 1 Year Anniversary Chat! Introduce yourself - where you're from, what you do... https://t.co/0seXdlHcrj
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Cate - EdTech Coach from Santa Clara COE and I’ve been in a serious relationship w for 1 year… https://t.co/uLGfvDe5wO
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A0: Hi ! I'm Roland, Tech Coordinator, from Sacramento. Very humbled and to be a part of the team! https://t.co/VBvjbv4Pln
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Happy Anniversary ! Lindsey from Campbell, Math/Tech Integration Coach
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A0: Hello!! Susan Stewart, Tech Coach in Fresno.
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Natalie from Louisiana! Educational Technology and Instructional Coach. Also, PD coordinator! :)
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Kim from Fresno, MS Science/STEM...among other things ;)
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Lisa, 5th grade, King City, ca
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A0: Jeremiah, math nerd, Porterville, Ca
Happy Birthday , your age doesn't reflect your wisdom or beauty
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Marvin from Paw Paw, MI. Grade seven SS. Happy New Year!
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My first time here on chat. I am Mario, MS Innovation Coordinator/Tech Lead from East Los Angeles.
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Well watch out, digital ^5 to you
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Hey Jeremiah!!!! You are so kind… :) Not a day over 1 but feeling like a champ!
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A0: Steve Dull, Algebra 1 teacher/Tech Team Member, Gavit HS, Hammond, IN.
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Lisa, Northern Ca Educational Tech & TOSA Happy Tuesday :)
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A0: Tonya, Michigan MS Tech Ts & Tech Integration Specialist
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Welcome to ! I am also middle school focused (math/tech coach). Great to connect!
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Hey Mario!! welcome! We’re so happy to have you with us. It’s a great PLN to grow with. :)
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Refreshed and ready to tackle 2016. You?
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Well champions breed success and hello Cate! happy holidays to you also
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Thanks, Jeremiah. Right back at ya!
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you so much! Happy to collaborate anytime!
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A1: Ah-ha was letting go of the Twitter home stream. Connections happened once I focused on chats and interaction.
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A1: Age does not matter, but attitude does!
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First time for everything, Mario. Welcome!
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Ah-Ha was the growth in my profession and relationships with Ts. This is my 2nd year as a coach and I love every second.
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Thank you for the warm weclome. Always great to grow your PLN right?
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Great to “see” you, Lisa.
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Thank you sir, yes there is!
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I had that Ah-ha moment too this year!
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A1: Similarly we are all at different levels across content, Ts/Ss/Admin are at different levels https://t.co/QKdT6HG7MJ
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A1: Age does not matter, but attitude does!
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A1: My biggest "AHA!" moment has been that you don't have to settle for what's out there-create and find specialized PD groups.
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Mine were a little nuts, but I was ready! Lol
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A1: Only 1?
You can schedule tweets?
If you invite Teacher Leaders to talk, they WILL . You might not keep up!
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Ahh shucks now I feel all warm and fuzzy
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Matt Vaudrey, EdTech Coach and Zach Morris lookalike from Southern California
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A1: finding out I'm not the only crazy teacher out there trying all sorts of things in my classroom 😄
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Wise words for any educators wondering where to go and who to talk to. Your tribe is here!! https://t.co/9lNcs46yng
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A1: My biggest "AHA!" moment has been that you don't have to settle for what's out there-create and find specialized PD groups.
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Never made the connection, but I can see that (:
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A1: My A-HA! is that we have to differentiate PD for our Ts just like we differentiate for our Ss
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Real interactions in 2016, Natalie!
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Jumping in late ! Amanda, Math/Tech Coach Campbell, CA
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A1: Big Ah-ha... coaching about listening just as much as sharing
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TRUE that!!!! And so many Admins need this modeled from them by TLs and TOSAs, right?!
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Such a truth to this...more than 140 characters can say (:
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A1: Realizing that I only get one year with Ss. After that they move on. It's my job to make that year as memor. as possible.
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A1: One More!
Volunteer 4 big projects, use Google Apps = best learning ever. Hey PBL!
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A1 My aha is knowing that I wrk w a connected staff that is supportive & I am never alone. They've got my back!
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So true. It’s all about state of mind.
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Nice! Feeling connected and supported is huge to growing success
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Isn't that the best feeling ever? I love my close knit work family.
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Gotta help meet the needs of educators if they are to meet the needs of students.
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Yes! Q6 to be continued on this note…. :)
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A1:Biggest Ah-ha moment is to use the 80/20 principle to prioritize my effort to create better success/results
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2 Big Things: 1) We are better together than as islands, 2) Focus on relationships first, they're most important
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Yes, it does! I think some (including myself) struggled with making it work for THEM.
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See… i knew this but I think my ah-ha is that I have LIVED it this year.
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Yess Yess and Yess! Was going to do the whole AMEN thing, but I do not know if that is okay with everyone... Haha
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Yes! They wouldn't tk a grenade 4 me but a BB pellet, no problem ;-) https://t.co/ils7ZmQ5WV
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Isn't that the best feeling ever? I love my close knit work family.
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A1:
A-Ha from 2015:
Anybody can be a Teacher Leader. I've met:
Dept Head
Coach
TOSA
Admin
D.O. Staff
Para-Educator
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In what ways might you describe those approaches to living this?
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Right?! Turns out we aren’t so crazy!
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Haha, you are not alone! Trial and error on everything! That's how we grow right?
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A2: In 2nd year now. Connections, relationships, and track record have made job much easier. https://t.co/eaR8N7X2Bz
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A2: It was easier to get invited into classrooms in year 2! More Ts willing to take risks!
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A2: 2nd year was more focused, still growing, cleaning up mistakes from 1st year, my 3rd year is a redefining of 2nd
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A2: I started to advocate for positive changes that benefited Ts so Ts could improve for Ss!
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yep, it can work differently for each person.
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Denise, from Tulare, CA. Jumping in late!
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A1:Just completed my 1st yr as a connected T! Biggest ah-ha? I'm not alone :)
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A2: Feet are wet, ready to dive/dig in deeper, and Ts had a relationship... relationship with admin too. Can't wait for yr 3
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Yep! +Classroom Ts & Aids - It takes a village to raise a healthy culture. We r all part of the puzzle. https://t.co/BUhDV3ufbj
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A1:
A-Ha from 2015:
Anybody can be a Teacher Leader. I've met:
Dept Head
Coach
TOSA
Admin
D.O. Staff
Para-Educator
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A2: In my first year in my role, taking care of a lot of “housekeeping” so by year 2 can bring significant impact/change!
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Great book on teacher-leadership: "Awakening the Sleeping Giant"
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A2: I have only been in this position 1yr, but have led PD, I am learning that one or two things at more depth is better...
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Nice! Being a leader is different than owning a title (;
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Second year teaching in response to 1st year failures:
Super-strict
Super-planned
Vigilant Gradebook
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I need to start adding images and fun things to my tweets!
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YES! Need to model to Ts the differentiation we want for Ss! https://t.co/dH4GBCvW86
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A1: My A-HA! is that we have to differentiate PD for our Ts just like we differentiate for our Ss
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I became more comfortable putting myself out there w Ts I supported and got into classrooms. No more talk. Action
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A2: Year 2 of EdTech Coaching:
Less large-group trainings, more one-on-one co-plan/co-teach.
Meaningful connections.
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I’d marry GIFs if I could.
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Yes ma'am! Now we can all be crazy together!!
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YES!!!! It’s so true. Like night and day, right?
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A2:As a TL, I began to adapt.Focus on data, building relationships, personalizing PD/coaching.
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That's awesome! This year's resolution is thematic for me in this same venue. Congrats to you.
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YES! We really have to take ourselves back to classroom practices. Great reminder!
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Oh my goodness. I think you are my new Twitter BFF. Your sense of humor is like mine... Sorta
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We seem to have some GIF masters in our midst!
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A2: My second year had the benefit of relationships and trust between most of the T's, Admin, and myself.
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That makes all the difference, Pablo.
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Totally an essential part. U might never be “done” w it. But at least you’ll be more comfy w it in yr 2…
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Where do I find these GIFs? Google?
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Funny how it usually takes that time to lay the ground work, interesting
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SO important for me to remember as well!
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Birds of a feather, Natalie.
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A sure sign of experience is learning to lighten up and not take things so seriously. That has helped me.
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You may not have been coaching in past, but if you're here now you've been a teacher leader for a while :)
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I just googled that... Then realized what it meant... Haha! long day!
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I'll take "What are things that flock together?" for 800 Alex.
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What do you mean thematic? The Eng T in me is intrigued!!
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grenade no nuclear missile yes. We'd take wutevr was thrown at u! https://t.co/Up18UEGIzX
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Yes! They wouldn't tk a grenade 4 me but a BB pellet, no problem ;-) https://t.co/ils7ZmQ5WV
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Isn't that the best feeling ever? I love my close knit work family.
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A2 Not there yet but Hopefully I'll be just a little bit more reflective and proactive!
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Instead of list of goals, I focus on a general idea that ties what might be on my list. This year about "Doing"
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OMG the power of smiles and breathing at the beginning of PD. It’s gigantic.
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You have to be gentle with the GIF.
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In real world, sometimes yes. And collab opportunities seem to come so easy virtually sometimes. Odd? https://t.co/KppoK1Zeai
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Funny how it usually takes that time to lay the ground work, interesting
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I'm already reflecting on yr1 as new TOSA while in yr1 :) Changing as I go!
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SWOOOOON! Love some gDraw for sure!!!
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Interesting, might I ask for an example of what you're thinking?
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Q3- gotta say I'm in love w/ Love how it makes instruction interactive, plus gathers data, & extends the learning.
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How do you make you’re list?
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A3: Oh my, my peeps are my fav resource! I LOVE ur stuff!@voxer keeps me in touch w/all of you!
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You just say it different everytime like I do! Keep them guessing ;)
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Pains of good food over holidays?
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We are the easily distracted kids in the back of the classroom with GIFS tonight Haha
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A2 Y1->Y2 are almost polar opposites. Last yr I was a tosa & this year I work w the tosas & district in an innovative capacity
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A3: Best new resource for me this year is VOXER!
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Agreed Jeremiah! Leave it to to bring math to life!
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Think of what is going well, areas of growth, and what might lead to the biggest impact in affecting both
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You have no idea. Can’t get enough.
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Ahh interesting, in what ways do you use this tool?
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Thanks to my 1:1 w at Tech Fest… i too love me some gDraw!
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OH, so TRUE! I must get this tatoo!
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A3: my 5th graders have a love/hate relationship w They <3 it but hate being wrong
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A3: some of my favorite resources come from them!
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It’s pronounced GIF. Controversy solved, right?
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hey folks....Ann here - in & out tonight but just had to say that is the BEST resource ever! https://t.co/BPtLy68QAR
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Heck yes!! One of my favorites!
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Always have been. Always will be.
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Good point! That's a better model and Twitter of course
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Kahoot for polls, smithsonian app, Minecraft
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dingdingdingding me too!!!!!!!!! That’s my A3 too. Hands down. Changing things up!!!
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A3:Best resource I found was Ss get immedicate feedback on their writing which equals MORE writing
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Voxer is like having this twitter chat running 24/7, you pose a question and folks answer. PD for ME!
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If you have a resource worth indexing for later, tag it with
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I keep considering making a Nearpod to Peardeck transition. Perhaps 2016 is my "out of the comfort zone" time!
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It’s all good Kristina. Glad to have you.
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can't find a GIF... wanted one with WORD... to your mother!
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A3: hyperdocs with great when T created and S created!
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In the few Twitter Chats I participate in it has been so easy to share, take advice, etc. https://t.co/UuXCmVcRvR
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Interesting, might I ask for an example of what you're thinking?
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A3: is a wonderful resources to change presentations into interactive lessons!
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LOVE PearDeck! The Ss enjoy it so much as well! @PearDeck
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A3: Let's not forget Hahaha
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I like that perspective a whole lot.
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Ahh gotcha! That's true, but I'm wondering if that may be due to background knowledge in some ways?
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A3.2- finding my TOSA tribe on Twitter & IRL has also been huge for me in 2015! So much to learn from so many awesome peeps!
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A3: has SO MANY uses and my Ss and daughter love it!
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It's always about growing and getting better
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A3: Definitely have been my most precious resources!
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Want to check out too. Really like Can differentiate Qs w/in lesson
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Hi there! Feel like I've been on the dark side of the moon but it's so good everything is starting up again!
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Favorite of the weekend for me.
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hi friend! your kind to say that the feeling is mutual!
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More like a blueprint — less like a map. <3 it!
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A3: Ok, going with Still haven't done a lot with yet, but pitching to all my K-2 Ts Awesome tool!
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A3: GreenScreen by iPad/iPhone app. Wonderful app!!
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YES!!! Just saw marblesliders in action for first time today too and it was AWESOME.
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love this idea of Ss creating hyperdocs.
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That's awesome! He did, indeed...and if you have a problem....
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YES! Greenscreen has been a game changer for me in 2015 & will continue to in 2016 at
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Sending out subtle feelers. Not sure anybody else in the bldg is ready, but I'd love to share it out w/my dept.
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Nice, and they're blessed w/enough tech skill to contribute...awesome
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Agree that these are great resources!
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Q2: the groundwork has been set. Dove into new projects right from the beginning
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Bruh, will be /stacked/ with good stuff by tomorrow morning.
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Hey, Will, You sly dog, you.
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I agree... like-mindedness is a part. So, the goal would be to develop more on campus :) Huge leaps.
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Loved seeing your name on a slide, had to come join while the kids are on Mario Maker!!
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Heavy hitters, no doubt. And HI DENISE!
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Here's a post if you need some Marbleslides ammunition! Also linked and 's blogs at bottom.
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have been pretty awesome!
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that's mine too! I love Desmos!!
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These are awesome! Have you seen as well?
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I try to go deeper with resources rather than skim the surface. Add to the "tool belt" one resource at a time.
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Love ! First saw it at your SAMR presentation! Price is too high for our budget, though.
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Sooo… Am I starting the shared folder or you?
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A4: In 2016, I'd like to see at least two chats on a 's duty for social justice.
It's not a sexy topic, but important.
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what might be some of the pressing conversations needed here?
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Digital portfolio &collab tool w/parent connection Easy 2use interface=esp good for K-2 but great 4all!
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I'm completely intrigued by the green screen idea. how do you use it in the classroom?
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Guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do.
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still the first ones I show people, true
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Q4 When possible, love meeting and exchanging ideas, in person, with the people I meet in the interwebs, like
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Ss studied marketing strategies and designed a commercial then filmed and edited down to 30 sec.! https://t.co/rmAGKxoQSv
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I'm completely intrigued by the green screen idea. how do you use it in the classroom?
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because you're building your robot nation
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I see in the house lurking!! Hi Eve!!
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is also one of my favorites if you have a 3D printer on campus!
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Depends on your platform. I drag it out of browser onto desktop, then into tweet.
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A4: I would love to see and Tiki Karaoke event at !!
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A5: More F2F time, deeper, more involved convos, extending to more classroom teachers, admin, full range of "teacher leaders"
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. and teachers who just happen to be working for Ed tech companies right now!
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A4: I would love to see something like a slow chat on successes and great learnings
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What is Estimation180? Color me curious.
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A4- maybe a calendar of upcoming PD events where and peeps will be presenting & learning?
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had something to say about that. Still stuck with me.
https://t.co/MEmosIEMzv
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I want to live in a country where we can talk about things that matter.
at HQ
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A5: Fall Cue hands down in the session, it was epic fun
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A5: I agree w/ The meet up session was the bestest! Seeing IRL is always my fave!
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A5: Looking forward to shaking up the chat format; squeezing even more out of 140 characters. https://t.co/UxfDe4Wk1b
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A5: Discussing Tech & Tacos with We turned it into a district event for Ts this past November.
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Wasn't there, but heard amazing things about the sessions! https://t.co/sqWpRlpWAy
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A5: Fall Cue hands down in the session, it was epic fun
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I'm a K teach & has transformed learning in so many ways in my classroom. You will love it!
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It would have been epic to meet you in person (:
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love this idea and look forward to seeing your plans!
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Hi Knikole!!! I recognize you from Voxer and ! Great to see you here for the chat!
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I have a confession to make. I’m a laptop junkie. Own 5! OS X, Win 10, Chrome OS, Linux.
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A reminder about what is all about…
Bring the learning/growing/PLN home to your ConnectedTL hub https://t.co/EArqbuJCyp
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endless possibilities for creativity & greenscreen allows for the world at your fingertips!
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? My beard might be decent by then!!
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Every yr I say that I will go and do not make it. But if the hastags meet up, I'm so there! https://t.co/nFxD36WLpp
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A4: I would love to see and Tiki Karaoke event at !!
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Hey …. smells like a website, huh??!?! :)
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A5: Favorite moment by a mile: Stumbling upon my West Coast Teacher Brain, sharing w/.
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Thanks, . now I’m super excited to check it out!
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a great complement from the awesome Lindsey!!
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A5: Hands down- falling to the floor with giddy excitement at the session!
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A5: Fall CUE session! So awesome! Was great to be in a room full of that much positive energy, I needed that
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Don't feel as bad now abt iPad,Samsung & I have sitting here
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True Story. Excitement/Collaboration/Magic Overload…
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A5- really a Q, not an A. Is there a meetup session for ?
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Hmmm… Who have I heard talking about a website. Hmmm….
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I tried searching "We are a family." and nothing came up! :(
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We are going to FAIL this twitter chat tonight! :(
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There will be! Location/time to be determined soon so stay tuned!!
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Oh, you want to count tablets, too?!?!
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Huge fan of some time, even if it means [*gasp*] pencil & paper. Leads to rich ideas, IMHO.
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Q6- I had to get over being intimidated by the "superstars" Learning to go up to people, share in their sessions & after.
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EEEEeeeek! I am presenting three sessions at ETC - Hope doesn't conflict.
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Love how the chat is filled with GIFs now.
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me too! It was so nice how down to earth many of them are!
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A6: Bring Business Cards to keep building your Ed Network! Gain new perspectives and ideas to bring back to my school.
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A6: Soak it all up and find ways to continue the learning beyond the F2F time
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and that's and down the center there!!!
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A6: Prior to a F2F meetup, I ask myself,
"What can we accomplish in real life that we can't do online?"
Usually a hug.
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you guys team rocks!! jeali for sure!!
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Just be the superstar u THINK other people r. Then u realize we are all together. I think ur amazing!
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It’s kinda our thing, Tonya. We’re a GIFFY bunch.
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Better yet, add them on Twitter immediately!
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Would Love to, but a bit far from Michigan!! I have to judge a HS Solo & Ensemble that day https://t.co/EUwdg5tAcU
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join us!!! it's going to be awesome!!!
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I gave air hugs in a Google Hangout the other day. Totally works when you can't have F2F.
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UR 2 sweet! High praise from Ms. Cate! You have always been so friendly & welcoming. Thank you!!
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Might spice up my emails to staff tomorrow!
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A6: Doesn't happen often, but I just stare, smile for a good uncomfortable moment, interrupt w/ "I can't believe we are f2f!"
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A6: As much as I love my Online PLN, when I'm in front of a living, breathing human being: "Show Me".
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Q6: my goal for the second half of the school year is to attend at least 1 Edcamp or cue event
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For a while, I only responded to staff on Google Hangouts with Bitmojis.
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My head is exploding with GIFS! Good night Thanks for the new life long Twitter friends/colleagues. :) Let's stay in touch!
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— you just have to know how much i love you… so so much.
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I just pictured that, laughed out loud, and my entire family looked over at me.
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Thanks for the chat. Still dreaming of and Kareoke
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oh I hope I can go! I have major because I have to leave midday Fri for my admin class!
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I throw like 20 GIFs into the chat and puts me to shame in one.
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Q5 When I started vibing on after Black Label at the Stub Hub Center.
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and follow each other on Twitter to keep convos going after a chat!!! I LOVE seeing ideas that folks post!
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Let’s make your dreams a reality, Ben.
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Great seeing everyone tonight. I have been MIA and have missed you all!
