#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Hey all! Louie from Lancaster, PA here. Playing HQ for the first time as #tlap begins so I'll be in and out. Middle School Social Studies Teacher. Excited to learn with and from ou!
Natasha, TK-6 Principal here ready to chat here tonight with this awesome pirate crew! One of my favorite traits about myself is I am always determined #tlap
Hello. I am a student teacher from IL, and my favorite character trait would have to be my kindness. I try my best to spread positivity, and I hope others view me as a kind person. I truly aim to #choosekind on a daily basis. #tlap
We have learned to do 3D printing. I was mostly clueless but throw in a couple students with high interest, a few failures, some troubleshooting and SUCCESS! I left the failures in the bottom of the printer so all will know our struggles. #tlap
Monica here from IL. MS sci teacher, speaker, consultant, author, and celebrator of education! Fav trait about me, intense focus and quirky humor! #tlap
Yay for #tlap chat night! Going to jump in for a few before putting the kids to bed. I’m Laurie, #Kindergarten teacher of @MrsMacsKinders in Alberta, Canada. My favourite trait? My “get it done” determination! 😉
I'm Amy, a 6th grade reading teacher from Texas! A character trait I am glad I have would be that I am very determined, even relentless. And energetic! (That's 2, I know.) #tlap
Hi everyone! I’m Bridget, fifth grade teacher specializing in ELA. My best quality is being MOTIVATED to be the greatest teacher I can be! #tlap#masdtlap
My name is Staci from Texas. I am currently an AP but have made the choice to be a math interventionist and instructional coach. Oh and I am full of energy! #tlap
Hello! My name is Leslie, and I'm a 3rd grade teacher from Kansas. I guess a favorite characteristic trait of myself would be that I'm sensitive to the personal stories of my students.
#tlap#IHMarchMadness
✨Hi, #TLAP Crew! I'm Kimberly from Nebraska. I teach 7th grade ELA. My favorite character trait would be that I'm creative! Can't wait to have @teresagross625 steer the ship tonight! We are in for a wild ride! 😀 ✨
Brandi- 1st Grade Teacher from Florida! I would consider myself a “giver”! I’m always looking for ways go uplift others & will do whatever it takes to make things happen! #tlap
Hey everyone! I'm Jen, a 6th grade English Teacher from IN! I have always loved my creativity! I have been out of the box since I was young... haha #tlap
Hey #tlap! Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. I am the #STEM Facilitator for @SmartLab_tweets from @Simmonsknights1. Trait? Honesty. I tell kids that I don't lie because it wastes their time, as well as my own.
Hi, @teresagross625 and #tlap! Rebecca from Nevada ~ One of my character traits is I like to encourage people with positive affirmations and positive comments.
Hi #tlap! Stefanie from Illinois. 8th ELA and team lead. Probably my sense of humor (sarcastic) and my willingness to have tough but necessary conversations.
Kam joining #tlap chat from MT where I am a special educator of twenty plus years at the middle school level and this was tennis practice tonight.... No rackets instead snow shovels for removal of over a foot of snow on our courts
Hi. Amy from PA. I think one of my best traits is my ability to laugh at myself. It’s definitely a learned trait but one that’s an asset being a 7th grade math teacher! #tlap#watlap
A1: A lot of Twitter reading while waiting for my dog to finish up outside! Also, being on the west coast, I usually wake up to some great activity in Voxee book groups #tlap
A1 - Love to meet and greet with some of the staff from our school. A few of us always talk to each other and the students as they enter. Great for us and even better for them. #tlap
A1 I love to roll through my twitter feed and FB Page to look at the people in my PLN that provide motivation for the day and see what inspires them or to draw on their wisdom #TLAP
A1: @ERobbPrincipal shares out a lot of great articles in the morning. I spend some time reading them. Most of the time my best "PD" comes from time spent with colleagues in the morning reflecting on the previous day and amping up for the day ahead. #tlap@misskoplin@ToddRisser
1) My "me time" in the morning is devo, quiet time, & catching up on my favorite chats (and dicovering new ones!). It's not a lot of time I get to myself (momma of a kinder & a prek here), so I take advantage of what I get! #tlap
Honored to be a guest on my favorite educator podcast! If you listen, all I ask is that you share one reflective thought you have as a result! #knowbetterdobetter#kidsdeserveit#tlap#leadlap
I always enjoy #tlap and #LeadLAP in the morning. There’s some great leadership inspiration for me in the mornings. Helps me “pre-heat my grill” in the morning #tlap
A1: Definitely reading the #122edchat feed. So many excellent people sharing their stories! Catching up with folks from the night before. Responding to a backlog of notifications. #tlap
A1: I start my morning with my #4OCF Voxer group. The East Coast peeps start the conversations and I join in CST as soon as I get up. My @voxer PLN Rocks!! #tlap
A1: I try to exercise... a physical-mental PD. Time to hydrate, move, stretch before the day begins. I listen to audiobooks during that time, too -- so author-based PD. #tlap
A1: My morning PD actually starts with personal development. A great workout at the @ymca followed by a prayer and reflection session and finally one of my fav ed podcast with @theedpodcast#tlap
A1: I am NOT a morning person, but I do check in to Twitter for about 10-15 minutes before really getting up so that I can see people who ARE morning people helping to motivate me for my day with ideas they’re trying in their classrooms, etc. 😝 #tlap
A1 I love catching up on @voxer on the way into school, but the first thing I typically do is check in on Twitter and read @Getting_Smart for the latest posts to share #tlap
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A1: I am an early bird (not by choice) My son and I hit the ground running and are out the door by 6:30am. I tend to enjoy scrolling through twitter and reading the positive quotes of the teachers I follow! #tlap
Hi - Sherry from TX. I teach 1st grade and one of my best traits is that I am a relationship person. I usually can find something to be relational with my students and parents. :) #tlap
Changing out my wallet this week and I came across a note from a former student telling me how they wished I was their dad! I needed that. #teachergoals
A1: Twitter...there is always a positive post I can grab onto to start the day right! Also, our Faculty Breakfast Book Club on Wednesday mornings! #tlap
Love this post from my friend Courtney Kofeldt: @CourtneyKofeldt!! "UDL: Designing for ALL Learners". This baby is jam packed with great ways to engage, represent info, and express feelings that they shared with their staff! #edchat#tlap#EdLeadershiphttps://t.co/rrD9gNNKhg
Hi all! I'm Tami, an international T down in Mexico. I'm jumping in a little late. Many of you have changed your clock but we have a few more weeks here. It's throwing everything (chat wise) off. #tlap
A1: I teach AP Gov and Civics so Morning Joe on MSNBC is my morning PD. Really miss last year's #personalizedPD book study voxer group. Was a great personalized "podcast" of learning in the car each day. #TLAP
A1: Like many others, I love checking Twitter. I also love to listen to podcasts and plan a way to get students thinking. I don't usually plan my day's bell ringer to far in advance. I come up with the best ideas at 6 am the day of. :) #tlap
A1: I don’t really do anything except check out Twitter in the morning. I should start listening to podcasts. I honestly don’t think that early, but I do have my aspiring principal roommate @KristenDolen always talking my ear off with ideas-that’s my PD I guess. #tlap
A1. I find that listening to podcasts, audio books, @voxer discussions are great ways to learn through non-structured times throughout the day. These moments prove to be just as valuable #tlap
A1: I love checking Twitter in the morning!! It jumpstarts my day & helps me connect w/ people who inspire me! Depending on how early I get up, sometimes I read a chapter or so in the current PD book I’m reading!! #tlap
A1: I browse Facebook, Instagram, and definitely twitter every morning when I’m waiting on my pups to eat. No better way to get some quick inspiration for the day. #TLAP
A1: I have a few favorite teachers that I follow on Instagram. I love to see examples of their work in action. I always find such great ideas there!
#tlap#IHMarchMadness
A1 OH my... If I am not running around, I love looking through Twitter. I also love to wake up and spend a few minutes reading an educational book #TLAP#IHmarchmadness
A1) My morning PD is podcasts. I am a podcast junkie. It's the easiest way to consume information & do other things. Perfect for getting ready for the day & learning. #tlap
A1 I am not an early person LOL but I usually spend my morning walking through what I hope to accomplish w/ my Ss. If I need it, I will look up here for a daily dose of "kick in the rear and do my best" from some of the amazing teachers I see up here. #TLAP
Q1: My favorite PD is an active one. I love ones that I can put right to work and not have to just sit and listen. Active participation helps me absorb it way better. Twitter PLN's are the best. #tlap
A1 Hmm, my teacher-brain is kicking 1st thing in AM & PD can come from small things like listening to my #Spotify DiscoverWeekly playlist & finding a new instrumental song 2 add 2 a school mix or watching some news & incorporating a report into a journal entry #tlap#payattention
A1: I have made a habit of sending a positive email as soon as I log in every morning. A quick kind, grateful or appreciative note has become PD in gratitude and connection ❤️ #tlap
A1: Hmmm... While getting ready for the day, I am typically drinking coffee and trying to become a human being OR hitting the snooze. :) My PD time comes at night, generally. HOWEVER, if anyone has a great one before 5 am EST... holla at me. #tlap
A1: I jump onto Twitter between 4:30 and 5 a.m. while I have my coffee. I always find something to think about, try or be inspired by. Love #pln365 QOD. #tlap
A1 I'm a "read while drinking my coffee" kind of girl.
Reading material= usually a ☠️DBC book--just sayin...
I usually check Twitter, too. However, reading, writing, and coffee are my morning go-to's. #tlap
Oh, and sliding in late... Tara, Admin from Kansas.🤗
I go on Twitter. Coming from FB, I didn’t realize how much I would learn from Twitter. But it’s not just that. Every single post I read, every single chat I participate in, is so positive and inspiring. It’s so refreshing and uplifting. Puts an extra kick in my step! #tlap
A1: Love to listen to my voxes first thing. Makes me happy to hear the convo from my CST & EST friends who are already off and running with their day...when my eyes are barely open. Ha! #tlap
A1: I have made a habit of sending a positive email as soon as I log in every morning. A quick kind, grateful or appreciative note has become PD in gratitude and connection ❤️ #tlap
Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. Great to be with #tlap Sorry for being late. Ran into former student. Had to invest my time to listen how proud he was of his path. I am even more proud of him. #kidsdeserveit
Google Teacher Tribe
Hacking Engagement
House of EdTech
Hack Learning
The Accidental Creative
The Press Release— #EdTechTeam
Start Ed Up
The EdTech Take out
ED
Read to Lead. #tlap
A1: Favorite morning PD is the discussion I engage in with my staff on Voxer. Timely, relevant, helps drive some of my decisions for the day after listening in! #tlap
A1: I don't know if it counts as PD, but my son and I always have thoughtful conversations on the way to school, generally involving either designing something new or trying to explain to him some of the Earth's famous mysteries. #tlap
A2: #shamelessplug How about #waledchat at 9pm ET on Thursdays? I love reflecting on our wins and losses as educators and growing together to become excellent educators. Great way to end the night and end the week! #tlap
A1 scrolling through my FB feed and twitter. Mostly my mornings are my me time to get me going like with a good cup of joe and loving on a furry friend #IHmarchmadness#TLAP
A2: Scrolling through twitter to see about the days of the awesome people in my PLN! Also right now I'm finishing up #10principles. The only problem is I get ALL the ideas, and it makes me stay up later! #tlap
Personal reading. Try to talk with son on the drive in. Sometimes my mind wanders and I create things of fix things in my head. Not fixing the stuff that is in my head. I use my brain to solve problems at work. #tlap
A1: I have made a habit of sending a positive email as soon as I log in every morning. A quick kind, grateful or appreciative note has become PD in gratitude and connection ❤️ #tlap
A1 I love my morning Twitter time. A nice coffee, my phone/computer and some daily inspiration. I love to share my own thoughts and learning with my PLN. My peeps help start the day right. #blessed#tlap
A1 Love to read Seth Godin’s blog each morning. And some mornings I love to communicate with my PLN through Voxer. Sometimes I just need quiet and to hear my own thoughts. (And the best mornings consist of writing for s bit). #TLAP
A2: Nights are when I connect to my PLN and catch up on chats after kids are in bed. Although these days I've been doing a lot of writing late nights and early mornings! #tlap
A1: @CounselorCarter always seems to have the perfect morning motivation/challenge for the day. I look for that when getting ready, look at the sun (bc red in morning sailors warning & red at nite sailors delight), jam out, and breath! #tlap
A2: Twitter, again! I'm on the West Coast, so at night I get to learn with my East Coast PLN, and when they call it a night, I get to learn with my Australian and Alaskan PLN. #TLAP
A2: It's so hard to stay up late anymore, but twitter has provided me with some really cool ideas that I have enjoyed trying out in my classroom.
#tlap#IHMarchMadness
A2: I start AND end my day with Twitter. Twitter in the morning to catch up on what I missed. Twitter in the evening to connect with fellow Ts and share great ideas. #tlap
A2: One thing I’ve learned about myself is that if I participate in Twitter chats past about 8:30 pm, I have a lot of trouble falling asleep. So I have pulled back from chats after 8 pm...probably because I’m getting old! 😄😄😄 #tlap. On March Break vacation this week! 😊
A2: I am fairly new to twitter PD. I am learning by following some fabulous authors and their hashtags. This week I joined in with #EduGladiators and #IMMOOC for some great info. I also like to read articles from @MindShiftKQED@edutopia#tlap
2) Nighttime means I'm cramming in all the things. I'm currently on Twitter for chats, Instagram & Pinterest for inspiration, @hopekingteach's blog for guidance, & working on book tasting prep! #burningthecandleatbothends#tlap
A2: Always reading a few chapters before bed. Most of the time it’s novels I’m previewing for my classroom library - able to sneak in PD books now and then! 😍 #tlap#masdtlap
A2: you can almost always find me in #tlap, #kidsdeserveit, and #betheone twitter chats. Sometimes I’ll hop in on others that seem interesting or helpful if I have some extra time. I also love reading at the end of my night #TLAP
A2: now the night, I’m all over that. Always take a run (day 354 #runstreak) to clear my head and process ideas, then try to spend a little time on Twitter either edu chat or searching hashtags, talk with Ts, vlog (afternoon/evening), watch edu vlogs #tlap
A2 I feel like I will slightly repeat myself. I love Twitter, but in the evening it is Twitter chats. The best learning out there. I also love my book chats with the WONDER CREW. I also love to watch podcasts/videos. #tlap
Sorry to hear that! I have not been getting as much sleep as of late either. Sometimes, when I have a lot to do, I get up at 4. The later it is in the school year, though, the less often that happens. #tlap
A2 I like to do some “personal” development most nights by going to the gym & reading. We need to take care of ourselves before we can care for others! #tlap
A2: Evening Twitter is for special people and special occasions. After dinner and some time with family, I am sleeping! Soon to be doing school work. #tlap
A2: Well I just finished watching week 3 #IMMOOC with @katiemartinedu so outside of that you can find me with one of these precious gifts! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A2 One if my favorite podcasts is Writing Excuses. Super smart writing convos about writing from professional writers. Think every serious writing student should listen to it. #TLAP
A2:I love a good Twitter chat, but part of my winding down often involves reflection time. Lately, I've been focused on my interactions with people and how to improve upon them. #tlap
A2 I’m all about the twitter chats whenever I can get them in. I love trying new ones when I can and getting some adult interaction in the evening too. #TLAP
A2- Twitter chats of course! My 2 yo is really frustrating so it distracts me from her stalling. Although I learned tonight that I can only handle one at a time, lol! #tlap
A2: YES! This is more me! I don’t “settle” at night! I read books mostly. I have SO MUCH from educational books and relax with YAL, participate in twitter chats, have discussions with my friends, watch undercover high... #tlap
Thx Lori! We are starting to feature teachers that are doing unique, innovative things in the classroom.
Suggestions for future guests are always welcome! #tlap
Sample: https://t.co/VvbtvRaizB
Q2: I'm a definite night owl. Which is the reason I'm not an early bird on twitter. This is my favorite PLN. I learn so much. My favorite ones are the ones I can put to immediate use and encourage me in the classroom. #tlap
A2 I find evening a more relaxing time to scroll and learn from social media, dig in to a YA text I'm reading, or bounce lesson plan ideas off my husband! #tlap
A2: I am here now...following my students who started student teaching today... but I try to NOT be on social media before bed... date night twice a week....to remind myself that I am SARAH and not or also TEACHER #tlap
We are in the same group, then! Super excited! @mlarson_nj just gave a quick tutorial this evening if you catch up on the voxes. :) I'll reach out in a side vox if you have questions. #tlap
Hi #tlap! Heidi from MA, sorry to be joining a little late. A1 I love to look at Twitter over coffee in the morning and see so many great ideas and inspiring thoughts.
Wish I could stay longer but I’m still trying to get that missing hour and early AM meeting w my treadmill! Thanks for hosting @teresagross625. Looking forward to reading the highlights tomorrow! #tlap
A3: I'm actually not really a podcast person!! I have a short drive to work and prefer to take things in visually! (But sometimes I can be convinced for a really good one...) #tlap
I love seeing what teachers did on Instagram throughout the day! Makes me think about making a teacher account to share more ideas!! And always Twitter! Mondays are the busiest with #tlap#sschat#leadlap but every night there are awesome people to learn with/from!
I love finding a good chat! I budget time for two full chats in a week and then hope for more, but they’re such good spaces to share and learn that I hate missing them! #tlap
3) No podcasts here. I used to listen to a lot of audiobooks when my commute was 30 min, but now I walk most days with my kids (definitely better!). We are a "dance it out" in the morning family. ;) #TLAP
Yes! That is the one! I listened to his tutorial, but it seemed to be cut off. Thank you for the offer of assistance... I may just take you up on that. #tlap
A3: I love listening to The Robb Review podcast. It is a great Sunday afternoon listen with @ERobbPrincipal and @LRobbTeacher. I also love @theedpodcast with some great conversations. And can't forget about @RGBlack316's podcast all are great listens! #tlap
You gotta get out there and join us, Teresa! #122edchat is on Wednesdays at 7 Central. We can tag you. Plenty of amazing, game-changing educators, like @MrPStrunk, chatting throughout the day and nightly. #tlap
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Q3: Time to be honest... The podcasts I go for most are not education-related. I LOVE an awesome crime podcast like @truecrimegarage or @MurderSmall . I spend so much time focusing on school, sometimes I need to shift a little. I will call it research for a novel. :) #tlap
Will do. :) #tlap It's all about my to-do list for the day. Sure you want to be a part? Tisha loves hearing about my kick-A... goals for the day. LOL. #tlap
Me too! Being able to talk to Ss about what they’re reading or making book recommendations based on what I’ve already read makes my classroom library THE go-to book source! 😎😎😎 #tlap#masdtlap
I can not recommend @RememberThisPod highly enough! Classic Hollywood bios, thematic seasons, all told by the awesome @KarinaLongworth Super excited for the next season, and there are so many wonderful episodes in the archives! #tlap
A2 I love to participate in chats, but many are too late for me so I re-read some of my favorite chapters in books like #kidsdeserveit and #learnLAP. #tlap
A3: I definitely have a bittersweet relationship with podcasts. I have a hard time getting into just listening. One I do enjoy is #kidsdeserveit when I go on long trips. #tlap
A3. Educational podcasts don't get much better than @alienearbud 's #betterleadersbetterschools podcast. Each episode is varied in content with a holistic approach towards growth #tlap
A3-To be honest podcasts are not my strongest suit. I love listening to @Eric_Carlin and @renathunderhawk podcast each week. Any other great ideas on podcasts to listen to? #tlap
A2: All of the Twitter chats! It has become part of my wind-down routine. I learn so much from all of you. It’s the perfect way to grow my #PLN and grow as a teacher. #tlap
A3 Writing Excuses is great-focuses on narrative writing but applicable to great story telling in general regardless of genre. AND love @SongExploder Great podcast about how songs are created-applicable to understanding creative work. #tlap
A3. Right now tops is @jmattmiller#ditchpod because they are rapid fire and super beneficial. Also TLC Ninja Teachers because they're short too. Google Teacher Tribe as well #tlap
If you're interested in sharing your own educator story, check out the #StoriesinEDU book contest going on right now! https://t.co/UcV0UXckaW Share your favorite story about a hook you used or a story in 5 other categories! #TLAP
A3: I have much to learn about podcasts. What I really should do is make time to load some of your recommendations onto my iPod and listen to them when I run. I just need to make the time! 😊 #TLAP
A2 I make a purpose to turn off the screens and read for PD before bed - a little each night leaves me with positive thoughts to ponder and I usually get 1 book per month. A lot of growth can happen with a min of 12 books/ year #tlap
Try to check Twitter a few times after school. I like to end the night with a book. Currently reading @thenewjimcrow, just finished This is Not a Test by @TheJLV#tlap
A4: My favorite youtube stars for PD are found on TED. I loved Rita Piersons Ted Talk, and I also really liked @taylormali ted talk. I am interested in hearing what youtube stars you are watching to grow as a teacher. #tlap
I agree! Listening to people talk about their passion is invigorating! I look forward to diving in and learning more! Thanks for the recommendation! #tlap
A4:
I'm not adding a lot tonight, but I am sure learning a lot. A lot to go into my sketchnote tonight!
Maybe I'll get up early and do it in the morning! :)
#tlap
A3 Another great podcast with short (less that 15 minutes usually) lesser-known historical stories that usually go @ least 100 years back is @thememorypalace I've used a few episodes in listening centers with my middle schoolers. #tlap
