#NYCSchoolsTechChat Archive
Monthly Twitter chats on topics of interest to educators who want to share ideas, build their professional learning networks, connect and converse about tech in NYC Schools.
Thursday October 6, 2016
Welcome special guest who tells teachers how to w/principals
Hello! I'm Tali from sitting next to . Very happy to be here!
I'm first mate from I moonlight as the AP of Tech :)
Welcome Jason! Thank you for doing the heavy lifting this afternoon. I’ll be phoning it in today.
Yes very excited to learn from abt how to https://t.co/Lxuozo4sia
Join me for at 3:30 EST...how to get your principal to "Yes!"
I'm ready to hear @@Levy_Jason preach about this. I've seen him in action, no joke!
Thank you for inviting me!
Thank you for The Godfather reference.
Kevin a Teaching Principal with Irelands first and only School STEAM Room
I'm excited to hear from colleagues!
A1-I listened to Pp speak at parent night and found out what she wanted to focus on. That steered my requests.
Hello - Marifran, hs librarian, jumping in late after a super pd session this afternoon
I cld when principal said I cld turn library into a media center to showcase to school community
A1: w/ my Prin for me & colleague to attend a wk-long (expensive) PD on developing a strong culture
A1-Once convinced my Pr to let me start "service & softball" summer camp - painted over gang graffiti, then played ball.
Using Google Classroom more!
love this! Great way to make informed decisions
Part one. I asked my principal if I my kids can use twitter and participate in our class blog.… https://t.co/KOh7em2XCx
Great idea, and will save time too! Which platform?
A1. Part 2, I want my student to participate in 21 century technology
awesome! And I've seen your kids' work!
How do they get you to "buy in"?
A1: in previous position, got flex scheduling for our library program w colleague support, saw potential for our Ss
persistence and sheer awesomeness
A2-If it’s not on a clear benefit or improvement, forget it. Vague doesn’t cut it.
Jumping in late I'm running PD Jackie checking in!
TIME is precious resource! Can't expect Tchs to try new ideas, for Ps to approve proposals without it!
Technology has brought the world into my small school.It has brought my small school to the world
A1: I cld when principal said I cld turn library into a media center to showcase to school community
A2: I've had come in and help me get my Old Principal and new Sup to say yes!
Also I'm sure you have anticipated the early issues that will surface. Change is hard!
. A2: I always frame what I am asking for in terms of my principals instructional goals for the year
Part I. A2 It helps when you constantly explore and get results from student's work (success sl… https://t.co/zQqdMwbLD2
Yes indeed https://t.co/KHWeFx81Ia
Also I'm sure you have anticipated the early issues that will surface. Change is hard!
A2 Strategies 4 : Commitment to share what I learned back at school to improve & culture
Clever! Alignment of your proposals to principal/school goals is a surefire success strategy!
Park 2. As you progressively show innovative work, your principal slowly trusts you and Okay's… https://t.co/b8lc1XwdKu
Thanks! It has worked very well so far!
A3. I would like my principal to give PD time in school to explore with social media for edu purposes, like twitting.
A3-How do I get PD Days approved if I’m presenting, and not receiving the PD?
Yes, once you have a "track" record, you can run all day long!
Thx - So by bringing in ? Awesome! https://t.co/Cp8w8UYuqi
A2: I've had come in and help me get my Old Principal and new Sup to say yes!
. I would like him to allow more teachers to go to IPPD program :)
. A3: I would like him to replace old Lenovos with Chromebooks
A3 Want more principals to for to attend my & PDs!
A2: What were the secrets to w/your principal & Supt cc
that was my hope too Ross!
Great goal. The IPPD courses are popular. can you provide testimonials to show his Pr?(1)
sounds like a cool activity https://t.co/SCyUY2Q2jW
A1-Once convinced my Pr to let me start "service & softball" summer camp - painted over gang graffiti, then played ball.
Also connect how IPPD training has shown up in your practice also- the concrete benefits (2)
A simple pro-con chart should do the trick. Also small pilots that grow are appealing and less scary
A3: Presenting IS recieving PD! You get feedback/perspective from audience as well as attend other sessions
Ps listen to Ps...find Ps who've participated to commit to be ambassadors and cheerleaders!
We have done a lot of small pilots! Hoping to start expanding more
A3: I present at conferences as a way to gain access. I always learn far more than I share
The before and after pix were great. Houston TX gave away free paint for this purpose
A3: I present at conferences as a way to gain access/opportunity. I always learn far more than I share
A4-How many PD’s is too many? What are 's guidelines regarding teachers attending PD’s?
Thanks! Great advice for how to
Accompany the "end" of any pilot with a 1-2 page write up! Summarize goals, successes, challenges, needs
Our pupils forget most of what we teach them.They will remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them
Very nice. You made a lot of people happy.
It's a fine line between wanting teachers to develop & keeping consistency & commitments to students (1)
A4 This may be a bit vague, but in ur experience, what typically stops principals from saying yes?
A4: Flip it- Do Principals feel supported/empowered by their supervisros to facilitate oppotunity for teachers?
Also what's feasible to learn and actually implement in one school year. Worth a conversation (2)
...betw Pr and Te early in year, agree on learning goals--then the necessary PD becomes clear (3).
. How lucky am I to have a principal that has almost always said yes to me?
Great answer, thank you. But what about unexpected opportunities? Leave some room, right?
Not having all facts/data, Fear new thing won't work,Not sure of implement. plan, too many competing priorities
Jackie has strong relationships and high credibility as a thinker and doer in this space
A4: My AMA to - How can Ts help their principal for release time for PD?
great point that I should think about more
Very.Most principals,believe it or not,WANT to say yes.We just need to find the right levers to help them!
Yes, there should always be some wriggle room for randomly great opportunities.
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A5-, who’s not nearby but never far from our hearts, always teaches me something.
Provide full, easily executed sub plans, avoid Mon/Fri, don't go to the well too often
A3: I like the idea of a simple pro/con chart for a way to w/principals . https://t.co/7Bx3XaokmM
A simple pro-con chart should do the trick. Also small pilots that grow are appealing and less scary
A5: another shout out to he's the man!!
Lets teach from the heart and not from the book.It leads to lifelong learning I Know
It's true. Principals want to know what you propose has the potential to succeed.
The beauty of tech & social media; you can leave but always be there...
If a small pilot works, why not grow it? If it doesn't work, why would you want to? Win Win
A3: Love that. Develop a track record so you can run all day long. https://t.co/VARCEPAREC
Yes, once you have a "track" record, you can run all day long!
Shout out to and Innovative DOE team, you know who you are (not enough space 2 mention u)
awww thanks so much! I so appreciate all your and outreach support!
Great questions being asked at ! Grateful to be able to collaborate!
whoa, very deep. Thank you sir. https://t.co/rNoaclJMPZ
The beauty of tech & social media; you can leave but always be there...
Oh yeah, well lifted my Range Rover out of a ditch w/ one hand & then sang O Sole Mio. of
Thank you! *I'm blushing.*
. How could anyone say no to ???
Michael from Maryland jumping in late to . Hello!
sorry I missed part of the chat you rock!!!
A5 and yay for for skillfully moderating these fabulous s! https://t.co/d0rU2XLb6d
A5-, who’s not nearby but never far from our hearts, always teaches me something.
it is simply impossible - that enthusiasm is contagious
Wrap up-I came away with "have a plan at the beginning of the year, and have my PD's follow that plan. Great idea.
. I feel very lucky to have a supporting principal
If I recall , first you punched Chuck Norris in the nose then recited the first chapter of Ulysses by memory.
great to see you - and always appreciate your humor :)
Remember our Ps are solving 1000s of problems daily...make your proposal a solution to one (or more) of those problems!
Thanks for joining us for our sixth . Don’t forget to follow your new connections from today!
HT to the immortal + for supporting us + providing these opportunities for growth.
We kid because we love, But it's all true about at
TY to and for making everyone feel welcome
Thank you so much . We appreciate your illuminating point of view.
Stay tuned for the archive of this chat!
Thank YOU & & & all of our participants! This was fun! … https://t.co/m9zVwsEhwJ
Thank you so much . We appreciate your illuminating point of view.
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