#CatholicEdchat Archive
CatholicEdChat is a twitter chat. Topics focus on discussions around educational issues for Catholic Educators and topics beneficial to Catholic Schools. We look forward to continuing to connect Catholic Educators online to discuss education and teaching with faith in our schools. The chat takes place on Saturday mornings. Time 9am EST.
Saturday October 29, 2016
Good morning . Excited to talk Connected Educators today during the chat.
good early morning! Finally we are celebrating Connected Educators! The month almost got away from us.
morning, Anne! I know you love this topic!
Morning from Northwest IA
Do you have a schedule for upcoming chats? Will we be talking about CSW soon?
morning! Can you believe our weather?!
Good morning. I get so happy when I wake up in time for
Greetings from northeastern PA.
Good morning! Happy Saturday to all!
Let's get started! Question 1 in a minute
Good morning Br Christopher from KS here!
My partner is at a family wedding, so I'm running solo today.
Q1 Name a connected educator.
good morning! I remembered and woke up in time! coming from Cleveland!
thank you! I was hoping it was earlier so that we could get ideas while in the planning stages.
A1 Shout out to all great Connected Educators!
A1: Me! And - one of the best principals ever!
You can sure our archives for past CSW chats
Going with the three I named in my post for Momentum- , , - looking fwd to St. Louis.
A1: Besides everyone here this morning, is one for sure! And I'll throw out all those at this weekend.
Good morning from NE Ohio!
A1: More connected educators Who connected with me in my early days!
Happy Saturday from just outside Washington D.C.
gave me confidence about Twitter early on
A1 connected educator I love what is doing with their Google webinars too!
Happy to see that is between wedding prep and can pop in to
A1: My amazing colleague, and partner in (tech) crime: .
Thank you for sharing this! Love connecting people with Twitter.
A1 great connected educator
Getting some great new people to follow! Thanks
Good morning from central Ohio.
Good morning everyone from NE KS. watched a beautiful sunrise.
Now that we named some connected educators, let's define a connected educator with question 2
Good Morning from beautiful Southern Indiana!!
Q2 What is a connected educator?
Good morning from rainy northern Saskatchewan
Fall Break Ana looking for ideas to revamp and rev up second quarter!
A2 Someone who uses social media to connect and share ideas with other educators all over the world.
Awww, thanks Joan! We all learn from each other. Isn't that the point of being ? ;-)
Connected educators are in touch with others to create new ideas.
A2 I'm not sure. does it go beyond technology?
A2: A connected educator is someone who recognizes that his/her colleagues aren't limited to the people in the same building
perfect! This is the place!
I don't think it requires technology.
A2.2 And someone who is "connected" with technology and open to trying new things in the classroom
A2: Someone who develops relationships w/other educators via SM to learn, share, improve their practice & be better 4 kids.
A2: A CE promotes 21st skills in their classroom to engage their Ss.
A2: A Connected Educator is a 21st century learner, innovator and thought leader
Connected educator- uses tech professional development, enhance student learning, and share ideas in education w/ others-
a2 Connected Educ. connects to broader ideas, relentless in searching for best way to teach for themselves & ss.
good point, technology is not needed, but makes it easier!
A2. An educator willing to learn via social media. The learner takes the time to explore.
tech is the accelerator, not the soution.
It's the new way of PD 24/7 building relationships
A2: Oh! Then I guess I do know some connected educators...All of you, right??, I think??
in the past, I would walk down the hall to connect, but we were tired after our day
but know I can connect on the time that's best me and my PLN
I can't find it now, but there is an essay titled "It's not about the technology." It's a great read.
Time is key! That is 1 thing I hear from Ts a lot-"I don't have time". "How can you not make time" is my Q
RT A2. An educator willing to learn via social media. The learner takes the time to explore.
Being a CE requires an open
I think being connected does start with your own PLC at school.
Now there are many more people than just the ones in your hallway.
A2 an educator who taps in to today's digital tech and social media for professional learning & the benefit of students
Anything worth doing, is worth doing relentlessly. Too many obstacles get in the way for the faint hearted.
You can sit in front of the TV and connect! Time should not be an issue
If there is an active PLC. I dont have one at school, so pln is vital.
Oh, I totally agree. But lots of people don't see it that way.
A2 Connected educators honor and value the work of others
Great answers gang! Questions 3 coming up!
But I know Ts who won't even make time for those. Sad.
A2: Twitter is the best I have found. I can find good PD anytime and anywhere!
RT Being a CE requires an open
Especially in small schools,
When I did PD, most of the time, Ts just wanted time to talk with other Ts. I think that's why twitter is so popular.
so true! We are isolated.
To be fair, we're trying, but I'm a dif't breed than colleagues, so PLN fills a hole.
Create one! Have a coffee meet up and invite some people.
A2 Connected educators are like Gladwell's connectors: they synthesize and link ideas & ppl
A2: Getting out of bed on a Saturday morning to visit wit
heard a gr8 talk last year "No Teacher is an Island" on PD.
Yes! I love spending the day w ss, but also need shop-talk w other Ts.
I can't believe people don't get the value of Twitter.
Q3 Where will you find a connected educator, besides Twitter....
A3 Conferences and Edcamps!
A2: ! She calls ya out when you don't show up to chat on time! 😘😮
A3 One of my favorite parts of conferences and edcamps, meeting my Twitter pals In Real Life!
To be fair, I take breaks from it. It can get to be an echo chamber. (Mostly, it's good tho...)
A3: EdCamps for sure. Any event, events. They are everywhere.
Twitter has been so good to me... but Edtech camps and conferences.
Me wither. Twitter is an invaluable resource for me. Simply because of the great people I connect with.
A2 Connected Educators - Willingness to learn from and support others globally
aren't conferences and edcamps better now that you are on Twitter?
A3: I used to use Facebook only for personal but has become more professional last few years and of course there's Pinterest
You get out of bed? I just stay there and participate in my pj's. That's the beauty of Twitter
small schools need to figure out how to become bigger schools so PLC's can be created.
Just checking in! Prepping for this mornings soccer game in Maryland
A3. Love Edcamps and any kind of conference..so useful especially in summer.
Google Connected Classrooms is a great place to start. Also follow
I usually participate from the comfort of my bed, with coffee, of course :) Beauty of Twitter!
Oh yes Pinterest is a rabbit hole!
Yes, I wonder if/how we could connect/synergize more intentionally online?
I completely agree! I love testing ideas w/people. It inspires me and gives me energy.
A3: At an . T's who give up the own time to meet, share and learn from other educators is definitely connected
I know, especially when invite to twitter chat & they say don't need it, I'm on Pinterest
love following and meeting other educators on different chats
w/ Skype and features like that, think tech is in place- now need logistics and innovators...
A3 Don't forget to ask within your own school and friends who teach in neighboring schools. Might b surprised!
I find great ideas on Pinterest for labs and design challenges all the time!
Yes, tech is there, but vision and willingness to do school new ways doesnt seem to be there yet
As Principal and former St tchr I love conferences but get TOO MANY IDEAS!
not knocking Pinterest but it's not Twitter & vice versa, make friends on twitter
A3: tweet should read "are connected." Sorry!!!
A2: A connected educator is someone who can leverage their PLN to transform their practice for the benefit of kids.
I was thinking the topic was whispering to you to wake up. 6 am for you!
yes, a problem for sure! Just adding a nugget of inspiration is perfect!
RT A2: someone who can leverage their PLN to transform their practice for the benefit of kids.
I grab a coffee & go back to bed
Yes, I love serving on accreditation teams!
A3. Podcasts, for sure. Plenty of related links are provided in show notes. I use but many options exist.
I do some Campus Min, but never found too many of us- or religious ts- on Twitter.
Question 4 may have an obvious answer. Will you surprise me with thinking outside the box!
Q4 When would you find a connected educator...connecting?
True! Pinterest is great for ideas but not so much for connecting
A2 Knowing their is a lot more you can learn
How can we encourage our colleagues to venture onto twitter?
a4 usually outside of the school day (who has time to tweet from 8 to 3?)
are they present on dif platforms? fb? g+? email list serves(do those exist still?)
had Twitter chat party last wk for . Great fun being w/ educators f2f and online.
exactly- though until World Series ends- Cleveland is kind of an enemy :)
A4: When they have a question, a challenge, or an idea to share. Also, if they read/hear an interesting story.
accreditation school visits love❤️
A4: whenever they feel most comfortable to do so. My favorite is meeting someone in person who I first met on twitter!
A4: All the time. It becomes a way of life when you are excited about teaching and learning!
In a nutshell! https://t.co/dMuVrHgn66
A2: A connected educator is someone who can leverage their PLN to transform their practice for the benefit of kids.
A4: when you use hashtags, when you use lists, when you put your twitter handle on your name tag at :)
so many solutions found from reaching out to the community!
A4:In the Classroom,utilizing their connections in their craft.In the School,lifting up other educators to also be connected
A4. Ahhhh, this one is an easy slow pitch for I usually experience posts from educators on the go to / from work.
When ever I hear/read/see " I have an idea!" 💡💡
A4 using a common hashtag to share classroom activities, news, tips. Also found plenty in recent , Voxer
Totally agree! Such a great resource! Smarter together.
A4 whenever I connect i know I'll find other educators connected ss well. Love Twitter for that. https://t.co/V7yjsbLFcN
A4 When ever I hear/read/see " I have an idea!" 💡💡
me as well. Is this not seeing the value or fearing differing opinions?
A4: If I understand Q - When ? Or what times?
Agree! Love the few minutes in the car to connect w/my groups https://t.co/ggPSJtc1jT
A4. Ahhhh, this one is an easy slow pitch for I usually experience posts from educators on the go to / from work.
A4. I love searching by hashtags- I'm one for checking later in day- kind of recapping day's articles...
Yes! And QR codes to easily access their Twitter handle. What that who had that?
The answer might be, when wouldn't you!
Sydney Catholic Schools will have run 3 Twitter Forums by the end of this year around Religious Leadership using
Question 5 will be perfect for the lurkers who want to know why....
Q5 Why should an educator become connected?
I show them Twitter and what it can do for them. After football, PE T may be on.
A4 Usually in the am before school. In the middle of the night with insomnia. Great for connecting w/Aussies
be good to find time so you can show all the cool things happening while they are happening.
A5: we have to model for out Ss b/c they will be expected to do so in their jobs.
a5 Broaden horizons-- so much to learn, diff ways to see things, always be a learner
A5. Why NOT be connected. Positive social media imprint, great connections, interesting chats, and free PD.
A5. Who doesn't like to make a new contact who is interested in what interest you?
A5: It has been great for me to learn perspectives from around the country and T's with different experiences than I have.
I know! Its hard to step out of the moment in order to share it out!
I just find ideas there. I don't feel like I "connect" with people. Twitter is where my tribe is
A5: Teaching isn't a state secret. We need to do better for all Ss & that means leveraging the power of the world to do it.
A5: Why not? If you want to be the best teacher you can be then utilize all the resources available to you.
Whoa! Blown away by the answers to this question!
A5: to learn and collaborate!
yeah! Got a quick picture to share with us of the nametag?
A5 The support you receive, the people are amazing. And the opportunities for other events!
A5 it's a free conference that you can attend from the comfort of wherever you are. https://t.co/yu4YyJ6V8S
Q5 Why should an educator become connected?
Absolutely! Modeling positive, value producing connections online is essential -when educators do this, Ss benefit
A4: A4: classroom ,🚗, library 📚, parties 🎉, 🚀 rocket launch parties 😀, 💒....
A5 It also gets you out of that "box" you often get stuck in as a teacher.
A5: Connected educators are making a positive difference in Ss lives!
Ha ha! Which events have you been to? I LOVE them.
A4: I am finding some right now!
I just registered for an . I need to go to more.
Right! We cannot teach ss to be good if we don't practice it ourselves first!
This is the PD delivered via Twitter as mentioned in my previous Tweet. All times are Sydney time.… https://t.co/u3zzv53RkS
Amen! https://t.co/Oc3Odg4wja
A5: Teaching isn't a state secret. We need to do better for all Ss & that means leveraging the power of the world to do it.
A5: Not being on Twitter is like closing your classroom door and never opening it.
Our last, very important question, is coming up!
Bc many ppl thinks being connected mean being social. This is a
but don't you want to see what I had for dinner? ;-)
Q6 How do you support an educator who is new to being connected?
For the good of the cause of staying connected to God chkout tweeting with God app. Could be good for religion class
Remind them about chats-- mentioned a ton before I got in the habit of Saturday 8 a.m.
A6 Connect them to other connected educators, resources - Invite them to
A6 Taking the time to help set up their account. 2 so far this school year, another on the way!
I save that for Facebook. That is for family and friends.
A6. By following them. My initial followers gave me such hope and excitement.
A6: encouraging but not overwhelming, going slowly, do a twitter chat together to help them see how it works...
Exactly. I drove a Combine on Monday-I'm from city so it was foreign-would nvr post on Twitter.
I think some personality on the professional profile is needed, but limited.
A6 provide guidance, help, support as needed. Encourage them to not give up. . https://t.co/dacW7tdmQg
Q6 How do you support an educator who is new to being connected?
A6 Encourage, demonstrate, maybe a prayer or two! Suggest they start small,eg15 min chat like and build to 1hr ones
Yes, dont overwhelm. Hashtags good for that too
A6: Get them started with some people to follow. Let them lurk.
A6: let people know who use Twitter for personal things about these millions of hashtag chats!
Follow up also! 😎 https://t.co/MZVgIYJBBi
A6 Taking the time to help set up their account. 2 so far this school year, another on the way!
A6.2. By demonstrating that social media can be professional, not personal. Although personality seeps in.
I'm always looking for guest moderators, especially international for the Twitter PD prev.mentioned
A6: Setting up PLN times for my staff that interact f2f time & social media.
A6: Invite and challenge new CE to chat, follow others, blog, create and apply ideas in their schools.
A6 Invite them to a chat then sit with them at Starbucks and guide them through it.
A6: help set up their account, suggest people to follow, introduce them on , do a chat w/them for their first time.
A5: T's should be connected because we now have the capacity to learn and share with each other around the world.
A6 Share and Share some more
is place to find tweeting with God app
Okay, I am off to walk with . And yes I am going on 5 weeks with the sinus thing. New ENT next week!
I'm also happy to reciprocate.
did that w/ a few of my Magis colleagues this summer-know several are lurking on chat this morning...
Looking forward to reading this chat later! https://t.co/7FiwKa9ShY
A3 One of my favorite parts of conferences and edcamps, meeting my Twitter pals In Real Life!
looking forward to the tweet-up in St. Louis!
FB is great to connect w my family all over the world and w former classmates and Ss.
Thanks everyone for sharing in today's chat! Have a great week!
A6: While lurking, they'll see a link-then they're hooked!
Thanks for a great ! Have a fabulous weekend eveyrone!
