#NHCSchat Archive
#NHCSchat is a monthly twitter chat for, about and by educators in New Hanover County, North Carolina. #NHCSchat is an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators in southeastern NC to grow and develop their personal learning network (PLN) by connecting to other educators in our district and around the world. This monthly chat will create a forum for NHCS educators to gather virtually around the common interest of providing the best possible learning experience for students in our district. Chat topics will vary but will focus on best practices for teaching and learning in the digital age and will be moderated primarily by NHCS educators.
Wednesday August 10, 2016
Thx for joining us for ! Tonight’s topic is: How I Spent My Summer Vacation. BTW...We are SUPER excited to chat about this!! ♥
Now I'm really bummed. Guess I'll go play some Super Breakout.
what's our topic tonight?
We can’t wait to hear about all the things you’ve done to prepare for the BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER!
Please tell us a little about yourself. Share your name, your school, grade & what you teach. Don’t forget to use the hashtag !
Tonight we’re sharing what we did this summer to prep for the best school year ever!
Jessica Scharff ITF aka CRT @ middle
I'm Jeannie Timken, former middle school teacher and current Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist with NHCS.
Just last week spent 2 incredible days w/ NHCS admin! And experienced my first Goosechase!
Cyndy Bliss Elem Principal
Hi I’m Jennifer. I’m a digital teaching and learning specialist/lead school library media coordinator for
We will be following the Q1, A1 format for tonight’s . Get ready! Our first question is coming up!
Katie Martin Lead secondary math and sci teacher
Julee Donnell, high school in Virginia Beach,Special Ed Teacher
YAY! We’re glad you made it! is not the same w/o !
LaChawn Smith Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Love it! So glad you are here to be a part of
So glad you are here. Thank you for joining tonight!
A1: Meredith Math Institute, I met leaders in Math Ed and authors of my fav prof books! So excited to share w/the MS Math coaches
A1: Curses! It was such a full summer - I can’t curb my enthusiasm to 140 characters! Multiple posts coming…
A1b: left me with many ideas for harnessing the power of GAFE - PD is in the works on all things Google.
A1. I feel inspired and ready to tackle a new school year focused on what really matters: students! https://t.co/NaxY6ZmV3e
A1a: I was able to attend the NC and participate in the at .
A1: June: Summer Institute+ July: Summer Institute friends+Summer Library at Aug: putting it all together
A1: I got to spend 2 days at the Google Apps Summit - Awesome :)
A1c: At I learned about - even MADE a photosphere! And then there is
Those were a great 2 days! WE loved spending that time with you! https://t.co/s484JrDHcE
A1: I got to spend 2 days at the Google Apps Summit - Awesome :)
I almost forgot about Summer Institute and NCDLCN! Great fun and wonderful learning experiences https://t.co/wbvs1jbL9W
A1: June: Summer Institute+ July: Summer Institute friends+Summer Library at Aug: putting it all together
Q1: Went to the Mtns in NY and was reminded of peace and tranquality and to find balance in the coming year.
A1: I spent an awesome 4 wks for camp! Worked with great Ss & AMAZING Ts. Reminded how great Ts are in
Excited to hear what you learned there! Jealous!
A1: Both opportunities were awesome - honestly, they made me wish I had a group of 8th graders again…
A1: For the record, I am hooked on PD from .
Would not have believed it would have been that much fun for our folks but it was!
Went to Maine, read a few great books including School Culture Rewired. Led admin retreat etc..
This makes my heart happy! https://t.co/GkS0Tjuf4w
Would not have believed it would have been that much fun for our folks but it was!
A1: Also, spent a great 2 days DLP in Chapel Hill enriched in the role of admin as Human Resources Leader.
Question 2 will be up in just 1 minute!
A1 Stoked about our recent trip to Japan, so much new culture, places, adventures still to process. Can't wait to share
Q1 Great meets ups w/ other principals in the county to share and collaborate - we cannot stay in silos - we are better together.
Can't wait to dive into this read!
I am not getting along with my iPad right now...so I apologize in advance for any indecipherable tweets :P
Me, too....mine arrived today!
A2. By far my favorite new twitter friend is the one and only . If only I could get him to start using the hashtag!
A2: A few great folks to follow:
A2: Twitter has a way of connecting you to edu perspectives outside of your zip code. This summer, I learned from so many!
works on the follow book now called Community by Peter Block
Love this! No silos for me. Everyone is welcome to know what I know! ;) https://t.co/inXZNdHlCW
Q1 Great meets ups w/ other principals in the county to share and collaborate - we cannot stay in silos - we are better together.
A1: I was able to spend four great days in June at Parsley Elementary learning innovative ways to incorporate
A2: I got lots of great resources at our July ! left me wanting to know more about marigolds and effective work groups!
A2. Some of my new twitter pals and NHCS rock stars to follow:
A2: has some great posts. He's a digital breakout co-creator and gr 4 T - talk about superpowers!
Read some great books . Read Anders Ericsson, "Peak" and Practice Perfect with Lemov. Focused on how to plan and achieve success
I was working today on a Tree for my upcoming training! Keeping it fresh!
A2: During my workshop today I introduced a room full of participants to TweetDeck and the twitter challenge!
A2: Met some new educational innovators to follow! Great ideas from them.
A2. Some new follows from this summer include:
A1 - also had a chance to work out of my element in NHCS Summer Reading Camp
Is the world ready for that? Perhaps not.
A1 Part 2 Great Thinking Maps training w/ two of our district's finest. Better able to create a visual of my thinking
Reason #4897315 why I <3 you! https://t.co/kIWFGSpURf
A2: During my workshop today I introduced a room full of participants to TweetDeck and the twitter challenge!
Who’s ready for Question 3?
A3: Spent a week with my family in Florida - wonderful time! Also got to do some agility trials with my pup - always fun!
A3a: I spent time with my kids. We read books, rode roller coasters, and played
A3: watching the sunrise on vacation in St. Simons island was a great way to recharge the batteries! https://t.co/zRPYFyi7LW
A3b: I also shared the power of Twitter with my teenagers and we bingewatched the first seasons of
A3: Beach sitting, dog walking, nap taking, binge watching, trashy book reading, and spending time w/my favorite people.
A3c: Being around creative minds at the and were professionally rejuvenating.
Didn't know you were in DLP people. Those are my peeps!
A3: Summer Library! Excited to try new things. Give up some control. Not how I would have done it, but it's not wrong.
A3b: There was also A LOT of ice cream!!!
A3 I went to see the Library Girl
So true. I really appreciate all that you have done to break through the silos. https://t.co/zGFKdaQSaF
Q1 Great meets ups w/ other principals in the county to share and collaborate - we cannot stay in silos - we are better together.
was one of the 2 superstars I took the training with this summer https://t.co/wuhRn3G0Qy
A1: I was able to spend four great days in June at Parsley Elementary learning innovative ways to incorporate
A4: How to Ruin Everything by - the title grabbed my attention; the essays pulled me in.
A4: Popular a Memoir is what I'm reading now. Classtime for Ss to read. Ss need to see adults reading for pleasure everywhere!
A4. I finished ’s The Raven Cycle this summer w/The Raven King. I give it 5/5 AMAZEballs.
A4: Sharing what YOU love to read ignites Ss passion to find the books that speak to them.
A4: We tend to give characters personality and voices when we read excerpts aloud. I’m a BIG fan of reading aloud for all grades.
A4. I’ve also read several piles of picture books this summer! My fave was ’s Horrible Bear! https://t.co/QOnVOo4k8h
I have my Titlewave account open now! https://t.co/vEl2r5pg4p
A4. I finished ’s The Raven Cycle this summer w/The Raven King. I give it 5/5 AMAZEballs.
Just one minute until Question 5!
A4. My fave book of the summer was The Serpent King! (Looking fwd to discussing it during tomorrow’s !)
A4: What She Knew, No One Knows, 6 Years, Leading Effective Mtgs, about to start The Girl on the Train and School Culture Rewired
Right now I am enjoying be read books by my 7 year that were read to me by my now 16 year old.
A4 So many books, so little characters. The Serpent King, Princess X, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, Wonder,
A4: I'm on the waiting list for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
A5: I've been following all webinars by even if I record and watch later.
Have you read The Day the Crayons Quit? It's our new fave!
A5: Twitter Chats - some I planned to attend and some stumbled upon...those were often the best!
A5: NCDLCN, Summer Institute, and the GAFESummit. So many ideas! Don't know where to start :)
Yes!There's no better feeling than being able to make the words come alive for students https://t.co/Qt1D1zSmzY
A4: We tend to give characters personality and voices when we read excerpts aloud. I’m a BIG fan of reading aloud for all grades.
A5. I was honored to be on an Independent Rding Panel at the & was so inspired by the other presenters!
A5: Found another reminder about math rules that expire in this Prezi via the twitter blog-o-sphere! https://t.co/ns9Ao0J8oh
I believe this is a focus of PD for elem coaches this year!! Yeah!!
A5: “IDK...let’s see what it does” was kind of my mantra this summer around new tools and features of old ones.
Just pre-ordered I'm A Brilliant Little Black Boy! by Bynumand looking forward to reading and sharing
A5. Attended the 2016 National Seminar of ! Awesome.
A5: Pounding the pavement and visiting other SLMC in the area!
A4 - he's author of Japanese children lit Red Bird and other fairy tales
thank for including kemp who is my brother from another mother
Can't wait to hear about it! https://t.co/T5Sz9miPTj
Just pre-ordered I'm A Brilliant Little Black Boy! by Bynumand looking forward to reading and sharing
They'll cure what ails ya :)
A5 Love my reflective growth conversations with ! She helps me think and process
A5 I learned some great tidbits at DPI's EVAAS workshop in July
A5. Attended Train the Trainer & read Teaching w/Poverty in Mind. Professional discussions w/staff re: reading.
A5 I was also able to collaborate with secodary ELA and SS Ts to plan some excellent PD for this school year
A6. As a big fan of , I eagerly spent time this summer learning about ! I can’t WAIT to use this in NHCS!
A6: I love logic puzzles! I learned all I could about BreakoutEDU this summer. I see so many ways to use this in classrooms.
A5 worked at Summer Reading Camp - it was a great learning experience. I think all Ts need to go back and sharpen skills
Ditto! And taking time in our days with our "one thing" helps!
A6: Choice, choice all about choice for adults and students. Hoping for PLC's at principal meetings this year!
A6: Attended some sessions on advanced Google sheets - it was awesome! Let the Ss see you get excited about your interests
A6: Use and to encourage Ss to find their passions. Let's support and stretch student THINKING.
A6. Good people to follow for more fun are and and and
A6: I want to help renew Ts passion via coaches on a study of a new book by focusing on leadership.
A6: (pt2) The ability to think critically and creatively is an essential skill!
A6: My summer experiences were my CHOICE...that's how we create those opportunities for Ss...give them a voice in their learning!
So important! I love our newly-found collaboration ops!
Amen, sister! https://t.co/y5nFUwtptm
A6: My summer experiences were my CHOICE...that's how we create those opportunities for Ss...give them a voice in their learning!
A6. My passion for school libraries led me to create a librarian learning series for 2016-17! https://t.co/YH2nDknIFm
Not to brag, but and I were in the group with the faster time ever to Breakout @ https://t.co/UiKUFLrDxG
A6. As a big fan of , I eagerly spent time this summer learning about ! I can’t WAIT to use this in NHCS!
Absolutely!!! https://t.co/FYg9696OzR
A6: My summer experiences were my CHOICE...that's how we create those opportunities for Ss...give them a voice in their learning!
Yes we were! https://t.co/sc10uMfxB4
Not to brag, but and I were in the group with the faster time ever to Breakout @ https://t.co/UiKUFLrDxG
A6. As a big fan of , I eagerly spent time this summer learning about ! I can’t WAIT to use this in NHCS!
A6. Witnessing a number of individualized & interest based opportunities/experiences being offered to students through NCVPS.
Almost time for Question 7!
A6. I use Twitter and every single day to fuel my passion for being a connected educator. When educators connect STUDENTS win!
Maker Space in the SLMC is also a way to allow Ss some say in what they learn. https://t.co/ONHRWuH5K0
A6. Witnessing a number of individualized & interest based opportunities/experiences being offered to students through NCVPS.
A6: This summer I embraced because it enables me to create PD posters with ease! https://t.co/8JUpFur5Nx
6-12 ELA & SS teachers: Register now in School Link for the 3 part PD session on Crafting Text Dependent Questions https://t.co/KWS48e5l7E
I am connected so my students can be connected - Pernille Ripp https://t.co/VfZ7xFrSyf
A6. I use Twitter and every single day to fuel my passion for being a connected educator. When educators connect STUDENTS win!
And thanks to you, I'm almost done with my presentation. It may have too many bells and whistles tho, oops!
I don't tweet often, but when I do I love to use it to learn from https://t.co/v2f03IyK0d
A6. I use Twitter and every single day to fuel my passion for being a connected educator. When educators connect STUDENTS win!
As would say… “girl, it’s not bragging if it’s true.” https://t.co/lEcS7Xca3p
Not to brag, but and I were in the group with the faster time ever to Breakout @ https://t.co/UiKUFLrDxG
A6. As a big fan of , I eagerly spent time this summer learning about ! I can’t WAIT to use this in NHCS!
A7. One of my fave e#back2school supplies is a cool new lunchbox. I’ve currently got my eye on this one: https://t.co/IRa2ENdzV4
A7: Must haves? I like to get a new notebook or organizer (often one in the same) and some new pens...and pencils - I ♥ pencils!
A7: I confess I just caved in to Premium to keep myself organized everywhere I go thanks to
While there are must haves lets not force parents to take out a loan for supplies. I have seen some extensive list.
Woohoo!!! Another convert!!! https://t.co/g26KfuqCDy
A7: I confess I just caved in to Premium to keep myself organized everywhere I go thanks to
Ss are playing on a digital playground. Are YOUR teachers on duty? We are. https://t.co/J5U3698W0y
I am connected so my students can be connected - Pernille Ripp https://t.co/VfZ7xFrSyf
A6. I use Twitter and every single day to fuel my passion for being a connected educator. When educators connect STUDENTS win!
YES! https://t.co/nGIxla7C0m
While there are must haves lets not force parents to take out a loan for supplies. I have seen some extensive list.
A7: I am getting a new office chair. Mine is in pretty bad shape lol
A6 This summer I was driven by my passion for earning the Digital Teaching and Learning PD badges!
I love it when shows up in your tweets. https://t.co/OrYKkdQBrS
Ss are playing on a digital playground. Are YOUR teachers on duty? We are. https://t.co/J5U3698W0y
I am connected so my students can be connected - Pernille Ripp https://t.co/VfZ7xFrSyf
A6. I use Twitter and every single day to fuel my passion for being a connected educator. When educators connect STUDENTS win!
Be still my beating heart! https://t.co/8h9sZ3lAbf
A6 This summer I was driven by my passion for earning the Digital Teaching and Learning PD badges!
, and I have decided 2 have our daily admin. debrief in our weight room. Our back 2 school must have-gym bag!
A7. Sticky Notes!!! All colors, shapes and sizes!
A7: I LOVE my tech, but for me, every new year requires a new pen and a new thin notebook!
A6. Knowing & understanding our students allows learning to take place & change to occur. "No excuses mind-set"
A7 Must.Have.A.Planner! Without a planner I was lost as a student (and teacher) Embracing organization helps everyone!
Okay - are you ready for Question 8?
Ok I'm in love with this idea!
I can't wait to see it when it's done!! :) https://t.co/ODasC2MlPe
And thanks to you, I'm almost done with my presentation. It may have too many bells and whistles tho, oops!
A7: Kidney Bean tables for everyone! Even in Secondary...
Can't get away from my past life as a reporter. Gotta have those cool blue Reporter's Notepads.
A8: I learned about some Google features and add ons that help provide specific feedback to Ss that I can't wait to try!
A8. I’m excited to share ways to use robots and coding in Language Arts classrooms and school libraries!
A8: I am excited to share some Google features and add-ons with teachers
A8 Can't wait to dig into Learning Focused Lessons with my staff.
A8a- of all if the adventures in Japan, the one that stood out the most was our visit to Hiroshima...
A8. We’ve been working on NEW NHCS Certified Awesome badges that we can’t wait to roll out! https://t.co/4nH9U0GTrs
A8. Can’t wait to share the librarians initiative w/our SLMCs & 2C how this work effects Ss! https://t.co/UNP2eUAk12
A8: Number Talks in math- I'm very excited to try if I can find math peps, ahem to use as guinea pigs
A8 Excited to share with the ELA & STAE teachers Tackk, an innovative newsletter program to communicate with parents.
A8b- we must teach our Ss to work and live together in peace. We cannot afford to witness a repeat of history in that sense...
A8: So much I want to try/implement...but to teach...really want to look at some discipline options that keep Ss in class.
A8: 21 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Do This Year (inspired by the blog of )
A8. I can’t wait to continue to grow as a vibrant 24/7 learning community for all NHCS educators! https://t.co/BSEbnD1MsP
We do them through google hangouts, so they are broadcast live and archived.
Question 9 is just around the corner!
A8c- Peace must be taught. Unfortunately we only seem to get better at destroying each other. We must better as a human race...
A8. Looking forward to team building w/new staff and building our knowledge of Global Passports together.
A8d- I walked away from Hiroshima knowing I must find a way to teach and share peace daily in my classroom
OMG look at that HOT use of !
A9: Create a dynamite Math 1 team who can lead the district in excellent Math 1 support for instruction! Know anyone? E-mail me
A9. I want to help our Ts and SLMCs become true independent reading evangelists for our Ss. https://t.co/XAPNV32Rhc
A9: A true instructional technology PLC where teachers can really learn and grow
makes me want to be better at my job!
A9 First, set the goal with a date, then have an accountability partner to make sure I am staying focused on the goal.
A9: I need to find stars in HS sci that are shining with DE Techbook. I'm going to be in schools looking for these folks!
A9. I want to help Ts and Admins use Google Apps consistently and effectively to promote Ss creativity and collaboration.
A9. Building relationships. Taking a few min. to get to know your teachers, learn students names, and listen...
Got anyone for me?? https://t.co/NRx2GHa3ZR
A9: Create a dynamite Math 1 team who can lead the district in excellent Math 1 support for instruction! Know anyone? E-mail me
Tackk is on the Digital Teaching and Learning page so teachers can earn CEUs for creating one https://t.co/VunPKmKpRw
A9: Get into teachers classroom more often, have more instructionally based conversations and less business conversations.
A9. I want to be brave & begin every decision w/the question: “is this what’s best for Ss?” Because that’s what we’re here for!
A9: Help build/foster a culture of marigolds, spend even more time in classrooms, regularly examine and focus on what's important!
I <3 you so much! https://t.co/Cgdutc7L1N
A9: Help build/foster a culture of marigolds, spend even more time in classrooms, regularly examine and focus on what's important!
Hard to believe it is already time for our last question.
can I heart this several times! https://t.co/HRnTG7jiU8
A9: Help build/foster a culture of marigolds, spend even more time in classrooms, regularly examine and focus on what's important!
A9 I want to get out in the classrooms to help out on CSG days!
I can’t believe is almost over. I <3 this hour so, so much.
Preach!! Teaching is a difficult job. Balance grasshopper. Good for teachers,and what's best for Ss. https://t.co/QgP0k1rAPd
A9. I want to be brave & begin every decision w/the question: “is this what’s best for Ss?” Because that’s what we’re here for!
I can't believe it's time...I'm already looking forward to our next ...whatever the topic may be!
A10. Advice for new administrators, best resources & ways administrators are building successful school cultures & teams.
A10 Learning Focused Chat!! How are we implementing, what else can we share, stumbling blocks with implementation
Such a good idea and we have great people that could lead!
So glad you could join us for Hope you will join us next time!
Thank you all for participating and for all you do for the students and teachers of !
Great idea! Countless avenues the questions can take. Higher Order Thinking, Activities, Differentiation https://t.co/JJctuJZscD
A10 Learning Focused Chat!! How are we implementing, what else can we share, stumbling blocks with implementation
