#ECEchat Archive
We chat every Tuesday night at 8:30-9:30 pm CST. All are welcome, especially EarlyEd teachers, leaders & experts. Co-founded & moderated by @techwnancy @JessicaCabeen & @VealHeidi
Tuesday May 30, 2017
9:30 PM EDT
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May 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
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#ECEchat
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JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Greetings
#ECEchat
tribe! Jessica-Principal of a Kindergarten Center in Austin, MN.
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hi
#ECEchat
friends! Heidi here, AP at a bilingual early childhood school in North Texas & future district
#ECE
Program Administrator.
cassie_leathers
May 30 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Hey
#ECEchat
! Cassie Leathers - K Teacher in Austin, MN. 5.5 days left of school what?!!
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#ECEchat
is in a Q/A format with Q1, Q2, etc. Mark responses w/ A1, A2, A3,...etc
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Hi
#ECEchat
Friends! 😉 Principal Julie Bloss joining you tonight from gorgeous Grand Lake in rural Oklahoma ☀️🎣🚣
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Hi Cassie! Welcome to
#ecechat
In reply to @cassie_leathers
mrskcleveland
May 30 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Katie Cleveland, kindergarten teacher and
#SyraFuse
fellow from Syracuse, NY
#ecechat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ECEchat
Julie ; )
In reply to @BlossJulie
teachjanderson
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hey everyone! Tyler from KC.
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
hi
#ecechat
! I'm Sara, a K teacher in Lake Tahoe, NV. Feeling completely overwhelmed but happy to be learning with you tonight!
_rrgar
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Hi!
#ecechat
this is Rosemary, principal of Bonham PK School in San Marcos, TX
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I get that Sara-glad you 'paused' to join us tonight!
#ECEChat
In reply to @SaraHolm15
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q1 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Welcome Katie! So glad you are joining
#ECEchat
tonight.
In reply to @mrskcleveland
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Welcome Tyler!
#ECEchat
In reply to @teachjanderson
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:35 PM EDT
hi
@SaraHolm15
I’m so glad you are here tonight. Big hugs to you!
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:33 PM EDT
hi
#ecechat
! I'm Sara, a K teacher in Lake Tahoe, NV. Feeling completely overwhelmed but happy to be learning with you tonight!
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q1 Why is it important to have a plan for summer professional learning & growth?
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Hi Rosemary! Welcome to
#ECEchat
tonight.
In reply to @_rrgar
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:37 PM EDT
'Failing to plan is a plan to fail'
#ecechat
In reply to @techwnancy
_rrgar
May 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1. Planning helps to get you where you want to go
#ECEchat
cassie_leathers
May 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1 continue learning and get fresh and new ideas to implement into your classroom/instruction right away in the Fall
#ECEchat
CrystalPepperK
May 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Hi
#ECEchat
! I am Crystal. I teach Kindergarten in Lyle, MN. I am new to Twitter and excited to be a part of this group!
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1. Having a summer plan helps me to stay accountable for learning... all year long.
#ECEChat
mrskcleveland
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: I'm a schedule person. Having my summer PD mapped out helps me to accomplish my goals.
#ECEchat
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Welcome welcome Crystal!! You will love this group neighbor!
#ECEChat
In reply to @CrystalPepperK
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ECEchat
Crystal. I’m so glad you joined tonight.
In reply to @CrystalPepperK
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1- Personally, a pd goal helps me keep on track and not get lost in the freedom of summer. I have a definite pd "to do" list.
#ECEchat
📚
katyphinney
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Hey everyone! Katy checking in... moving into my new position as prek program specialist!
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
RT Q1 Why is it important to have a plan for summer professional learning & growth?
#ECEchat
sharalc
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Summer pd is imperative to push the reset butting and get refueled for a BIG year of NEW and improved play with SS
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
I totally agree. It'd be so sad to get to August and not have made time to get the PD in that you had really wanted
#ecechat
In reply to @VealHeidi, @techwnancy
sar122708
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1 If you don't have a plan for PD then you might follow through. Everyone has room to grow!
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Great point
@cassie_leathers
#ECEchat
cassie_leathers
May 30 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1 continue learning and get fresh and new ideas to implement into your classroom/instruction right away in the Fall
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Crystal, Welcome!
#ecechat
is a wonderful chat and supportive PLN. Don't hesitate to reach out and ask if you need anything!
In reply to @CrystalPepperK
_rrgar
May 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
#ecechat
So true. Nothing like getting a head start before the school year starts!!
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1. Having a summer plan helps me to stay accountable for learning... all year long.
#ECEChat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Agreed. Improvement does not happen by accident.
#ecechat
In reply to @sar122708
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hey all! Julie, Pre-K teacher from Bentonville, AR here. Joining a bit late.
#ecechat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hi Katy! That’s awesome, congrats!!!! I see much more collaboration in our future!
#ECEchat
In reply to @katyphinney
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Improvement does not happen by accident.
#ecechat
sharalc
May 30 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hi everyone!Summer PD is imperative to reset and get refueled for a BIG year of NEW and improved play with SS. Growth is fuel!
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Q2 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ECEchat
Julie.
In reply to @JulieClemensECE
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
For me, professional development is a lifestyle not an event.
#ECEchat
In reply to @BlossJulie
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Hello Everyone! Reba from Dallas. Educ. Consultant w/Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt. Summer is around the corner!!
#ecechat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ecechat
In reply to @JulieClemensECE
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2: How do you go about personalizing your learning & choosing your summer PD?
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Hi Shara! Great to learn with you on
#ECEchat
tonight.
In reply to @sharalc
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Welcome back to
#ECEchat
In reply to @jghfoundation08
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A1: Helps keep me focused on my goals for prof. growth...so much I want to learn, so need to have it mapped out to stay on track.
#ecechat
PapaBacher
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Well deserved!
#ECEchat
bravo
@katyphinney
In reply to @katyphinney, @katyphinney
massignmenthelp
May 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
How a College Freshman Save a lot of Money?
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#ECEchat
#learnbps
#edchat
#edtech
#spanstuchat
#worldgeochat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Thanks
@techwnancy
#ecechat
Been out of touch with all the end of the school year wrapups. Whew!!
#ecechat
In reply to @techwnancy, @techwnancy
katyphinney
May 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A1 Summer PD is stress free... it helps gear you up for the next year!
#ECEchat
CrystalPepperK
May 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
It is important to have a plan so you learn and grow more for the next school year! It is never ending learning even in summer.
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2 I plan my summer PD way in advance. For me it not about the quantity of PD, but about the quality and application.
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
My Growth mantra, “The time is always right for growth” & Summer is Prime Growth Time!!!
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A2 I love doing workshops in summer - everyone wearing shorts, sitting on the floor, getting all creative!
#ecechat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
I love that: Growth is Fuel! I think I'll post on our staff check-in board tomorrow. Thank you!
#ecechat
In reply to @sharalc
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Summer PD helps get me energized and better equipped.
#ECEchat
In reply to @katyphinney
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A1 We are lifelong learners & in order to stay up to date on best practices we must keep up to date, we must also refuel our brains
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:40 PM EDT
RT Q1 Why is it important to have a plan for summer professional learning & growth?
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:47 PM EDT
That's just part of what makes you such a phenomenal
#eduhero
! I wish more folks thought like you!
#ecechat
In reply to @techwnancy, @BlossJulie
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2. I look at school goals and area for my own professional growth.
#ECEChat
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2- It's sectioned :things I need 2 know more 4 my state, my staff's needs, my students' interests & my ever growing personal list
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2 I wish every association that runs big conference would also offer a more intensive yet relaxed event in summer
#ECEchat
_rrgar
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2. Some of my PD choices comes from our campus comprehensive needs assessment and what I feel I need to grow in and prepare for
#ECEchat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A1: You want your Summer PD to be refreshing and something new that will ignite your next school year.
#ecechat
teachjanderson
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2: Throughout the year we use
@GoogleKeep
to house our ideas & reflections. Helps us see our strengths & weaknesses for growth.
#ECEchat
katyphinney
May 30 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A2 Reflecting and goal setting is a big part of professional development. Planned and purposeful!
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
RT Q2: How do you go about personalizing your learning & choosing your summer PD?
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2 One of the things we will provide for the greater houston specifically to health &
#physed
is to host an
#EdCamp
#ECEchat
#PersonalizedPD
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2: How do you go about personalizing your learning & choosing your summer PD?
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2 I always go to conferences, but sometimes wonder how much do people really gain/use from all that scrambling around mid year?
#ECEchat
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A2: 1st reflect on my goals, as well as school goals, then decide what will best help me grow in those areas.
#ecechat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
One thing we use to stay informed and connected is the tool
@voxer
where we have groups for 24/7 Professional Development
#ECechat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @voxer
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Agree, participants are often more relaxed & eager to dive into new learning.
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
All my summer PD goals are aligned to my district and campus improvement plan. The big 3: PLC, PBL and STEAM.
#ECEchat
In reply to @JulieClemensECE
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Props to summer
#EdCamp
opportunities!
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A2 One of the things we will provide for the greater houston specifically to health &
#physed
is to host an
#EdCamp
#ECEchat
#PersonalizedPD
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2: How do you go about personalizing your learning & choosing your summer PD?
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Sorry missed the intros Samuel here from Houston, TX in
@SBISD
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Voxer has been transformational for me. I love summer Voxer book studies.
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @KarenNemethEdM, @voxer
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Q3 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Welcome Samuel. What do you do at your school?
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @SBISD
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Hi Samuel. Welcome to
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @SBISD
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q3 What is your plan for professional growth this summer?
#ECEChat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Really?
@techwnancy
? That sounds cool! I thought some people are backing off of Voxer. glad to know there are great ways to use it
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Voxer has been transformational for me. I love summer Voxer book studies.
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @KarenNemethEdM, @voxer
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
I love this question. It surprises me how many people do not have a plan for personal or professional growth.
#ECEchat
In reply to @JessicaCabeen
teachjanderson
May 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A2: Shows the power when a school is one and all pulling together on unified goals.
#ecechat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A3: Taking an Instructional Design course and hoping to find a 1-2 edCamps in the Dallas-Ft Worth area
#ecechat
CrystalPepperK
May 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q2: Lots of reflection on how to better my classroom, and I participate in a few book studies. Taking 12 credits this summer!
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:55 PM EDT
I'm the assistant director for health fitness & student wellness for our district
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @SBISD
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A3: My summer PD plan is to dig deeper into PLCs, PBL and STEAM as it relates to early childhood grades.
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A3 I try to go someplace I’ve never been each summer to learn about
#earlyed
this year - Singapore!
#ecechat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A3. My summer learning will include attending & presenting
@noexcusesu
Institute,
@TCEA
Tots & Tech, &
@R10ECservices
Now4Forever.
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Whoop! I'll be there to see you present at some of those!
#ECEchat
In reply to @VealHeidi, @noexcusesu, @TCEA, @R10ECservices
mrskcleveland
May 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A2 I set goals for the following year and find PD opportunities that will support those goals
#ECEchat
cassie_leathers
May 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A3 Zones of Regulation, GT Symposium, Flexible Seating, Fast Bridge Assessment
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
How many of you are going to share your learning and expertise/passion with other educators this summer?
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A1 I know so many teachers who start the summer with mounds of plans and end summer with sad regrets. Plan PLUS commitment is key!
#ECEchat
_rrgar
May 30 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A3.
@ConsciousDiscip
and more on the writing process for PK. Plus I've got plenty books on my reading list! Suggestions welcome!
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
RT Q3 What is your plan for professional growth this summer?
#ECEChat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Tell me more about Fast Bridge Assessment? Never heard of it.
#ECEchat
In reply to @cassie_leathers
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
It's a
#GameChanger
& allows you to collaborate more with your teams as well as having more experts at the table to contribute
#ECEchat
In reply to @JulieClemensECE, @techwnancy, @KarenNemethEdM, @voxer
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A3 This summer my plan is to reflect on this past year & plan for a very successful 2nd yr at my new school w friends & PLN
#ecechat
mrskcleveland
May 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A3:
@Seesaw
ambassador training, attending and presenting at Syracuse Summer Summit
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
What do you want to learn more about?
#ECEchat
In reply to @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Wow, Singapore. I want to hear about it (take aways, learnings, etc) when your are back.
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
If you are not using
@seesaw
I would definitely look into that this summer.
#ECEchat
In reply to @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:00 PM EDT
our new Tier One Academic and SEL tool.
@cassie_leathers
piloted this year and next year whole school moving to it.
#ECEChat
In reply to @techwnancy, @cassie_leathers, @cassie_leathers
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Great tool for Ss portfolios & now it works in conjunction w/
@googledrive
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Never Too Early to Write is a good resource. We have done a lot with the balanced literacy model.
#ECEchat
In reply to @_rrgar
katyphinney
May 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A3 PLC conference, TCEA Tots and Technogy, & FrogStreet Splash
#ecechat
sar122708
May 30 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A3 My district make and take, blogs, and a region 12 Pre-K workshop.
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Q4 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
A3: learn more about: makerspaces in ece, pbl, and goal setting with young learners...also a have a few good books to read
#ecechat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
I’d love to know more about your learning associated with PK writing.
#ECEchat
In reply to @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
A1 I understand why teachers need a good break in summer, but makes me sad when some say they won’t participate in ANY PD :(
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Where what
@Seesaw
when I was a teacher!!! Love that Google and
@Seesaw
sink together. How could you use it as an administrator?
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Q4: How will your summer PD impact student performance next school year?
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@seesaw
was one of the Biggest game changers for me this year!
#ecechat
In reply to @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
A3 We will be looking at PD to offer for our staff such as tech tools & providing a
#TwitterChat
for new teachers related to WSCC
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 9:58 PM EDT
RT Q3 What is your plan for professional growth this summer?
#ECEChat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Can you tell me a little bit about that? We are a google school but I didn't use it at all w my kinders.
#ecechat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A4: My summer PD plan will better equip me to lead my campus in the initial implementation of PLCs, PBL and STEAM. Baby steps!
#ECEchat
katyphinney
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A3 PLC conference,
@TCEA
Tots and Technogy,
@FrogStreet
Splash & 2 days with
@ConsciousD
#ecechat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A4: My PD will assist with designing learning to assist students with vary learning styles
#ecechat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A3 Do any of you turn to different fields? like museum educator/makerspace training? learn a language? Creative writing workshop?
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:04 PM EDT
I'm sure
@techwnancy
's suggestion is terrific. I really like Lucy Caulkins Units of Study
#ecechat
In reply to @_rrgar, @techwnancy
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
I will be presenting at Tots & Tech! How to use QR and Augmented Reality in your literacy stations.
#ECEchat
In reply to @katyphinney, @TCEA, @FrogStreet, @ConsciousD
mrskcleveland
May 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A4 hopefully positively! Higher engagement, more choice, better achievement
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Well we use the
#TTESS
appraisal system but it could allow your Ts to upload documentation of the work they are doing, notes, etc
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
CrystalPepperK
May 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q4: As part of my action research, I am focusing on the Writers Workshop and how important writing and reading go hand in hand.
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Our teachers created Google sites to show proficiency in each domain and collect data to show progress on their goals.
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:06 PM EDT
That is an excellent thing to focus on.
#ECEchat
In reply to @CrystalPepperK
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A4. I hope my learning inspires Ss to keep learning all year long.
#ECEChat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
What's on your To Read list?
#ecechat
In reply to @JulieClemensECE
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A4 my own self-taught professional learning plan for the summer! 😉
#ecechat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
RT Q4: How will your summer PD impact student performance next school year?
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A4 my summer PD will allow us to bring back legislative updates, best practices from around Texas as we learn from other directors
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Q4: How will your summer PD impact student performance next school year?
#ECEchat
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A4: Enhance critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills/also engaging students more in their learning (goal setting)
#ecechat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
If you teach sight words I would check out Sight Words 60 this summer.
#ECEchat
https://t.co/ua1LboTVGz
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
You can house your files in google drive and upload them w/ seesaw to provide assignments & documents with Ss
#ECEchat
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Does anyone currently use ESGI with their students?
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Last look I saw there is a parent app for parent seesaw too for interacting w/parents
#ECEchat
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Great too to use as a TTESS documentation portfolio.
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Where what
@Seesaw
when I was a teacher!!! Love that Google and
@Seesaw
sink together. How could you use it as an administrator?
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Q5 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A4 I will teach myself to use UKE this summer to engage and motivate my professional development students next year! ;)
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Q5 What is your plan for sharing your summer learning with others on your campus & beyond your school?
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Our PK students scan QR codes around the room to access their account and upload their own work for parents to see. It's amazing!
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A5 that’s interesting question. So many districts limit where tchrs can go for PD, but what if districts just traded experts?
#ECEchat
MsTaraDye
May 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A5 jumping in late, but I'll share in my blog on twitter on Facebook, through texts
#ECEChat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Have you looked into
@BlipparEDU
for augmented reality?
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @BlipparEDU
katyphinney
May 30 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A4 When Ts are well prepared it greatly impacts student performance!
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A5 We will be utilizing
@voxer
the tool I mentioned earlier as we have one for our entire
#physed
department
#ECEChat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Q5 What is your plan for sharing your summer learning with others on your campus & beyond your school?
#ECEchat
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A3- Attending Nat'l Principals Conf, reading a couple of books, studying up on implementing new tech ideas & following my PLN
#ecechat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A5 Wouldn’t it be great to set up a regional collab: people who have done successful PD in home district could bring it to others?
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
True. I try 2 present so I can attend for free or at a discount. I often pay my own way. Investing in my growth is important to me.
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
_rrgar
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A5. In early August, we have some PD sessions on both
@ConsciousDiscip
& writing, so by then I can be ready to be the lead learner
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
No. Tell me about it?
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @BlipparEDU
katyphinney
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A5 Goal: Share summer learning during district wide duty days, PreK PLC and Zoom meetings!
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A5 I always approach PD through 2 lenses: 1. What do I need to learn &take away 2. What do I need to to bring back/share w/ others
#ECEchat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
We also have a
@voxer
group for our new teachers so we can provide details & more info related to district events & expectations
#ECEchat
In reply to @voxer, @voxer
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:15 PM EDT
See why I love Twitter! I learn new things every time!
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @BlipparEDU
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A5. Well of course with you guys!
#ECEChat
and in PD during the year.
CinLeeECE
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A5 I love to share my new learning with teachers through PD sessions and excited for
#EDcampR10ECE
and
#N4F2017
#ecechat
sharalc
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
I love back to school with staff and everyone shares "where did you go this summer and what did you learn?" It's important to share
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
That is exactly what I do, Nancy! I always find if I can get in as presenter, I end up learning key topics, trends, concerns
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:14 PM EDT
True. I try 2 present so I can attend for free or at a discount. I often pay my own way. Investing in my growth is important to me.
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
I have one for the whole staff, one group just for team leads, etc. You should join the
#ECEchat
Voxer group.
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @voxer
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:16 PM EDT
We should create one using
@voxer
because it allows people from all over to share from state to region to country
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @voxer
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
RT Q5 What is your plan for sharing your summer learning w/ others on your campus & beyond your school?
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
I am going to
#edcampr10ece
are you?
#ECEchat
In reply to @CinLeeECE
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
For sure! My kids love to look back at their Feeds and see when their parents heart and comment on their pictures!
#ecechat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
So they use QR codes to scan & then a video pops up of the skill being learned, it's great for stations w/virtual instructors
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @BlipparEDU
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Where is
#edcampr10ece
?
#ecechat
In reply to @techwnancy, @CinLeeECE
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:18 PM EDT
I’ll be there!
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
I am going to
#edcampr10ece
are you?
#ECEchat
In reply to @CinLeeECE
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Q6 Coming up in 1 minute
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
If you are in the Dallas area, here is a great FREE summer PD.
#EdcampR10ECE
sign up here:
https://t.co/MP7PlpxpKS
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Selfie time! Love meeting my virtual PLN F2F.
#ECEchat
In reply to @CinLeeECE
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A5: Participate in online book studies; Share on twitter chats; Assist colleagues with developing their own PLN through twitter.
#ecechat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Harder to explain than I thought 😁, if you'd like I can send you some information on it
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @SaraHolm15, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive, @BlipparEDU
sar122708
May 30 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A5 My admin has created a reflection form that will be shared on Google classroom I believe.
#ECEchat
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Q6 What is a PD, book, or idea shared duirng
#ECEchat
tonight that you are going to check out?
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Q6 What is a PD, book, or idea shared duirng
#ECEchat
tonight that you are going to check out?
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@seesaw
empowers students to reflect on their prior learning.
#ECEchat
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:17 PM EDT
For sure! My kids love to look back at their Feeds and see when their parents heart and comment on their pictures!
#ecechat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @techwnancy, @_rrgar, @ConsciousDiscip, @Seesaw, @googledrive
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Have you all ever done a
#DemoSlam
#ECEchat
In reply to @CinLeeECE
CrystalPepperK
May 30 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A5: I plan on sharing with my PLC, and my Masters Community. As I further develop my PLN I will share what I learn, including
#ECEchat
!
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
No, tell me more about
#DemoSlam
.
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @CinLeeECE
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Can you send me link so I can join or add me?
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @voxer
cassie_leathers
May 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A6 I am familiar with
@Seesaw
but would like to work with it more and implement it next school year
#ECEchat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
I just registered for
#edcampR10ece
. Looking forward to the learning.
#ecechat
CinLeeECE
May 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Region 10 ESC in Richardson
https://t.co/qYg7jeZFH8
#ecechat
In reply to @jghfoundation08, @techwnancy
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Keep connecting with
#ECEchat
via the hashtag this summer and jump back in w/ the chat in the fall. ; )
In reply to @CrystalPepperK
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@MrsGadtke
can help you learn anything you want to learn about
@seesaw
#ECEchat
In reply to @cassie_leathers, @Seesaw, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
_rrgar
May 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A6. Definitely interested in learning more about
@seesaw
#ECEchat
sar122708
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@katyphinney
have been to splash before?
#ECEchat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Awesome!
#ECEchat
Meet Up is on for
#edcampR10ECE
!!!
@techwnancy
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:21 PM EDT
I just registered for
#edcampR10ece
. Looking forward to the learning.
#ecechat
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
You totally should, great way tool to engage w/ Ss & Ps
#ECEchat
In reply to @cassie_leathers, @Seesaw
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
I am definitely not an expert but happy to share any knowledge I've learned this year. Just holler. :)
#ecechat
In reply to @cassie_leathers, @Seesaw
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A5- I'll share on campus during PLC's, w/ S & P's. I've been waiting for summer to have time to learn new ideas- so excited 🤗
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
One thing I didn’t see mentioned: summer is good time to partner with someone new to develop presentation/article
#ECEchat
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
When you think about your own PD, think about someone new that you could bring along on your journey. We should always be mentors
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
We are on! Whoop! I can't wait!
#ECEchat
meet up at
#edcampR10ECE
June 17th
In reply to @VealHeidi
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
So
#DemoSlam
is where you get 2-3 minutes to share in large group, project a timer & share in a circle, once finished slam
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @CinLeeECE
KarenNemethEdM
May 30 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A6 I do have to learn about Seesaw - so many people mention it.
#ECEchat
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
RT Q6 What is a PD, book, or idea shared duirng
#ECEchat
tonight that you are going to check out?
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Got it. It sounds similar to an App Smackdown.
#ECEchat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @CinLeeECE
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
all participants get to share what they learned, this is great following conferences since you can't get every session
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @CinLeeECE
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Agree.
@techwnancy
& I have 2 new presentations in the works to debut in the near future!
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @techwnancy
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
It will be transformational.
#ECEchat
In reply to @_rrgar, @Seesaw
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Thanks
@CinLeeECE
for the information. I looking forward to the experience.
#ecechat
CinLeeECE
May 30 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Region 10 ESC in Richardson
https://t.co/qYg7jeZFH8
#ecechat
In reply to @jghfoundation08, @techwnancy
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
I love your enthusiasm!
#ECEchat
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A5- I'll share on campus during PLC's, w/ S & P's. I've been waiting for summer to have time to learn new ideas- so excited 🤗
#ECEchat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:26 PM EDT
Oh, yes. There is plenty of that going on behind the scenes.
#ECEchat
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#ECEchat
is going on Summer Break! Thx for the amazing year of learning, connecitng, & growing together! I love our
#ECE
#PLN
!
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#ECEchat
is going on Summer Break! Thx for the amazing year of learning, connecitng, & growing together! I love our
#ECE
#PLN
!
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Awesome chat tonight
#ECEchat
PLN! Thanks for joining in & making it a great time to learn together.
Samuel_Karns
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Will check that out
#ECEchat
In reply to @techwnancy, @CinLeeECE
SaraHolm15
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
aww! I was ready to fly down and join you but I can't THAT day! Have so much fun learning with and from each other!
#ecechat
In reply to @VealHeidi, @techwnancy
BlossJulie
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A6 Earlier in the yr
@techwnancy
inspired me to learn more about QR Coding. We r using it some, but would like 2 see more next yr.
#ECEchat
JulieClemensECE
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A6: Need to learn more about
@seesaw
and
@voxer
, also want to check out Never too Early to Write
#ecechat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Thank you for joining
#ECEchat
tonight. Remember to follow the awesome
#EarlyEd
friends that you connected with tonight!
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Is it similar to an app smack down?
#ecechat
In reply to @Samuel_Karns, @techwnancy, @CinLeeECE
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:28 PM EDT
I still have more to learn about
#codinginPK
and
#codinginK
@JessicaCabeen
is the expert on that.
#ECEchat
In reply to @BlossJulie, @JessicaCabeen
ECEchat
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Be on the lookout for the archive of tonight's chat via
@participate
Thx again for joining tonight's
#ECEchat
You all made it terrific!
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Here is a list of
#ECEchat
Tweeps to follow and connect with throughout the week
https://t.co/Yb7mee4UEP
JessicaCabeen
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
couldn't agree more friend-such an amazing year of learning together!
#ECEChat
VealHeidi
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Awesome chat tonight
#ECEchat
PLN! Thanks for joining in & making it a great time to learn together.
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Voxer will change the way you learn forever! It's important to find your tribe on Voxer.
#ECEchat
In reply to @JulieClemensECE, @Seesaw, @voxer
_rrgar
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Good night all! Thanks for all the great ideas! Happy summer
#ECEchat
jghfoundation08
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Thanks
@VealHeidi
and
@techwnancy
for moderating and helping us strategically look at our Summer PDs.
#ecechat
CinLeeECE
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A6 I want to try
@Voxer
#ecechat
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Did you know
#ECEchat
has a Voxer group?
techwnancy
- Moderator
May 30 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Don't miss
#ECEchat
sign up on Remind.
https://t.co/mNtgKPI149
