#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday June 15, 2016
Welcome to this evening. Tonight's topic is resources to use for professional development. Please introduce yourself.
So I may not be on my patio after all, thanks to the bugs, but I am ready for , one of my PD favorites. Come join us!
Hi! I'm Hannah, a newly hired 4th grade teacher in the Newark Schools district!
Danielle, ECE and Coaching student at Ohio University Lancaster
James - science educator from Worthington. Ready to listen and learn!
Tricia Ebner, GIS from Stark County, eager to learn more about excellent summer PD resources!
ESE T going into my 2nd yr. Switching from VE K-3 to intense PreK
Congratulations, Hannah! How exciting and fun!
Last before I start teaching next week, First chat as an Assistant Principal.
Jacki Prati here! PD is my favorite topic! Let's do this
Betsy. Gahanna Lincoln. HS math. Just home from Bball so will do my best!
Ryan Rismiller, AP Marion Harding High School
Bobby Moore, checking in from an awesome day in Austin
Welcome! Glad you could join us tonight! Sounds like an exciting and challenging change ahead.
Hello Joining in from Columbus tonight after presenting at day 1 of summer academy! Lots of learning!
Hi Lori from Canal Winchester joining in for a bit! Good to see you all!
Tonight's questions will be posted using Q1, Q2, etc. format. Please answer w/ A1, A2, etc. Always include in your responses.
Hello! Scott Sheeler, Educational Technologist with at OSU. Huge fan of
Good evening! Neil Gupta, co-moderator of and District Administrator at Worthington City Schools
Congratulations on your new job!!
Good to see you, Lori! Glad you're here.
I'm sure you rocked it today!
Ready to see our work in print tomorrow?
Hi ! Brent Hall from Wilmington, NC. 3rd grade teacher and admin intern for the summer!
thank you! I can't wait to start! August can't come fast enough!
Zach Peterson, , engaging Ts in PD is a passion of mine! Very excited to learn with you all!
Congratulations!! Hope you have much success at your new job!!
Many regulars on this evening. Great to see everyone jumping in tonight to discuss PD
Many regulars on this evening. Great to see everyone jumping in tonight to discuss PD
I can't wait! I loved writing them with you, Tricia! You are inspiring!
Thanks! Good to learn with you!!
You're right about that--I'm 25 years in & learning something new all the time. This summer: .
thank you! I am very excited and can't wait to start in August!
Hey, Ryan! Glad you are here!
hola , what's up tonite? Paul from cuyahoga falls...
Hello ! Mindy - teacher in Mt Vernon, Ohio
Love to talk PD! Samantha, AP from Hilliard.
Great to see you here, Zach! We gotta connect some time! You coming to on July 11?
thank you! I'm so excited to be a real teacher!
Glad you are here, Mindy!
Great presentations from and earlier this week at BFK conference
It was great co-writing with you. You know you've inspired & challenged me to stretch and grow.
Hi! Are you ready to wear your scarlet and gray tomorrow?
Thanks, Bobby! It was great to catch up with you this week!
IS in Worthington - Just getting in from a very rainy run in central OH!
Good evening ! Craig from Central Ohio finally checking in.
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Yeah! I see 3 staff members on the chat so far!
Keep a journal or record of your first-year musings. It's well worth it. I found mine recently.
Wow! You're so huge that you're not from Hilliard? You've taken over Central Ohio!
Glad you got your run in before the storms!!
I'm late!!!! Gonna try to catch up!
Welcome, Jodie! Send some of that rain northeast. Wadsworth is a little dry.
Q1: How do you grow professionally during the summer months or ?
Congrats !!! Connect w me! I have a garage full of stuff you may want!! !
Ray checking in late from All Star practice (my hobby)
Looking forward to the conversation and all of those a part of tonight. Let's do this! https://t.co/zmrF1DkqFQ
Many regulars on this evening. Great to see everyone jumping in tonight to discuss PD
A1-I think the summer is when I grow the most b/c I have time to reflect and think-a lot of PD in my head!
A1: I keep a running list of PD books to read and finally tackle them during summer. Just finished Mindset.
- oh no! Got caught in them!
Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, OH...I'll be in and out...shopping at target! Teacher stuff is out in dollar section!
A1 i read a few books, i go to some conferences, do some twitter chats...read read read
A1: Delve into professional reading--books, blogs, articles. Great renewal/recharging/rethinking.
A1: Online PLN, Book Study, Reflect and relax so I am refreshed for fall!
A1 I find I have more time to read both professionally & recreationally! Also get to attend https://t.co/4B8DfRFHhN
Q1: How do you grow professionally during the summer months or ?
A1: I enjoy reading books. This week will be "Focus" by Mike Schmoker & "Above the Line" by Urban Meyer. Also use daily
Already? sigh. Seems earlier and earlier every year.
my bad. I am from THE ! Been here 22 amazing years. Love the community, love the schools!
A1: read, Twitter chats, blogs, articles, classes
connect during conferences, WFL leadership academy, working w/ colleagues I don't usually get to during the year due to scheduling
A1: finally get to read. Take time for the big reflection and modify as needed.
A1: reading, writing, reflection, conferences, AND taking time to take care of myself.
A1 some of what I read is teen lit - to read what my Ss might read
Above the Line is a great book! Great leadership info and of course OSU football
A1: Reading, Twitter chats, talking with my friends, meeting with my mentor and watching and practicing softball
A1: our district always has lots of options ready for us at the beginning of .
There were some epic meet ups! I'll be at tomorrow; more is on the way!
A1 Summer Readers become great leaders! Networking with other leaders outside of education & recharging the batteries
Oh NO! Well, training in adverse conditions makes racing in them seem like nothin', right??
A1: staying in touch with my Twitter PLN! Attending !
I agree, time to think about Important but not Urgent A1
A1-I love summer reading I just ordered Launch by
A1: I also bought books or borrowed from admin that align with my goals for next year.
I will definitely take you up on that offer! I'll send you a message after the chat! Thank you!!
A1: I'm excited to go to a couple of conferences this summer, ISTE and InstructureCon (CanvasLMS).
Amazon needs to sell books to teachers for $5 !!! so many books not enough $$$
A1: Did my shopping of books and they arrived today. , and Launch among others. Great stuff!
A1: Reading, researching, & reflecting. Attend & present at conferences. Make a list of ways to improve for the next school year.
A2: I also like to attend conferences, seminars, workshops. Next week I get to spend three days with !
A1:Hello I like to read books,reflect on my practices, attend conferences & connect F2F w/other educators.We learn from each other
A1: Read a lot, attend/present at workshops. I work on implementing all the good ideas I collected during year.
A1: I would like to increase my PLN this summer so I can learn from even more awesome professionals!
you are definitely on to something
love that. Aligning is essential!
oh how I wish I could be there but I will be on vacation :) hoping to attend ILE edcamp tho
forgot to mention camps and conferences, very excited for
Very cool! My district is starting with . I'm playing with it this summer to get ready.
me too - I'm excite for my first Edcamp!
Our Secondary Adm Team at is doing a book study on Connected Educators by
You're in the right place to build your PLN! Remember to follow each other!
Good evening. Debby from NY.
A1) Blessed to continue ed as part of
Ed Leadership Masters via Program https://t.co/9rSLmzm2an
Q1: How do you grow professionally during the summer months or ?
A1: I ordered a bunch of books - Above the Line, Kids Deserve It, The Principal 50, What Great Educators do Differently
OOOOO!!! That's quite a list!
Lori - I'll be there for that! Can't wait!
Lots of reflective writing..collective thinking..and feed-forward communication via
A1: Professional reading, webinars, testing out new tech tools, and conferences keep my in the know over the summer.
Hello. Deb Aubin here from Lancaster, Pa.
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A1: Also OTES training next week - Eeeks!
That will surely be riveting
A1: I've started reflecting through a new blog and going through our new textbook for next year. Usually when my 20-month old naps
A1: Looking forward to presenting at in July alongside and others.
I'm sure- I'll probably be calling you! Lol
Q2: Last week, discussed great reads for summer. Share some websites you access during the to grow
A1: Mentioned this in , but go read books about brain research. They are great help.
Checking in late from the beach in NC, which is my answer to question 1
I'm still waiting on mine. I ordered Kids Deserve It , Innovators Mindset, and 10 Minute Inservice.
A1: I reassess where my Ss are at (I have the same Ss) and plan the curriculum.
I am a late arrival, almost missed the plane
A2 Flipboard, Medium, ASCD, Twitter chats, voxer groups https://t.co/GQaO5kgAbK
Q2: Last week, discussed great reads for summer. Share some websites you access during the to grow
A1: And read some good nonfiction. That is always good for the brain.
A2: Write to share experiences - BLOG!
I can't wait for vacation, so I can read my heart out!
read those and they are some great ones too! So much to read so little time. GAH!
Can't wait for Asia to join the family!
A2: the gateway to all things
Ha! My wife would be rolling her eyes if she say this!
A2: and I use the most that are ED minded. I also keep up with and for tech/society stuff.
Always get inspired learning with you, Craig!
I look up blogs on my go to site... Pinterest
A2: This summer my tech goal is to tackle twitter and develop my online network hoping tonight I will learn about other resources
A2 not even sure of all the sites/blogs i "visit" b/c they come to me through feedly
A2: recently it's been Google certification, leader in me and websites supporting parent/family development
A2: No particular websites, but enjoy sites pertaining to mindset, SEL, resilience, and all things PD.
what youtube channels do you subscribe to?????
A2: I'll be starting a blog, so I'll be looking at those sites!
Taking a brief pause while I get my crazy 5 year olds to bed
I don't really have summer but I do try to read more blogs because it is quieter during some of the summer
You should check out the bloggers on
A2: edutopia, USA Today, NY Times, have an article marked somewhere about how to talk to children about tragedy b/c of Orlando.
You're going to have to start a blog about your first year teaching!
I've been thinking about it. If I do, I'll post the link here on Twitter
get a feedly account & subscribe to them - when they post new you get notified
Podcasts are great to listen and reflect upon as well.
I look into that tomorrow! Thank you!
Absolutely! Let me know if you need help! What school in Newark?
has a great podcast list!
Legend Elementary. It's right around the corner from OSU Newark. Do you know it?
Which ones do you subscribe to?
A2) & anything by via https://t.co/a46lw6KuCt
Q2: Last week, discussed great reads for summer. Share some websites you access during the to grow
I was at Miller for a year, but they tore it down. Only in Newark a year before going to Worthington
Love me some - my son loves him even more! Can't wait to see him at ILE!
A2: Another of my go-to resources: . Great podcasts.
A2: Check out Ohio Ts who are writing "Problem Solver" blogs on education topics all summer long at https://t.co/dlV0KrNuw5
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Thanks! I will be do that!
A2: I try not to read too many Ed blogs. I find some can become echo chambers. I really reading tech blogs for ideas/inspiration.
I'm really looking forward to it. It's seems really supportive, esp. when it comes to working with the lit coach
Q3: What are some conferences you plan on attending this summer to grow? What type of sessions are looking to attend?
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A3: I'm presenting at the OASSA Conference tomorrow!
A3 I represent Ohio at PodStock in Wichita Kansas...~300 forward thinking, movers & shakers in education, most from KS, not all
A3 Sorry, , just got the kids to bed. I love edcamps, but I'm taking a grad class to cont. CCP certification.
Just posted a link with many great ones that I listen to!
A2: Like to read and to give outside education viewpoints on making messages stick and innovation
A3: see you at !! And my school is offering some tech conference!
I've spent most of my early summer researching best practices for establishing a Makerspace.
I'll be there...I have read 'em all. Reading The Carpenter with our Teacher Leaders this year. https://t.co/0rz4oiC7Wg
Love me some - my son loves him even more! Can't wait to see him at ILE!
A3: Not a conference, but attending Storytelling Retreat next week. Looking forward to time focusing on writing.
A3: definitely and Looking at
A3: excited about attending my first next month.
A3: Can't wait for and this summer!
A3 love the informal conversations, in between sessions and at night in the hotel lobby & at the minor league baseball game
You and I will be those obnoxious stalkers! I'll bring the selfie stick!
A3: and possibly OEA Summer Academy. Will be focusing on growth in our chapter of OSEA and resources for fellow Ss
Great point... Most of what I learn about education is from reading things that have nothing to do with education.
and what have you come up with??? plans?
A3: & has convinced me to go to ILE!!
A3 or un conferences. Bringing some Tornadoes to Gahanna in July . Looking forward to seeing your school
A3: I am presenting at , Principal bootcamp 7/27-29 at CuyCtyESC, and Blended Lrng Univ.
I'm looking forward to the OAESA conference the next couple of days
amazing reads. Love the connection to our work, our worlds.
A3: I'm heading to the Council of Chief State School Officers Conference next week with
Any other T working on Google certification? I've just finished the practice coursework for level 2.
that is awesome, Adam! On both fronts.
A3: excited to go to my first Ed camp
A3: and can't forget OTES training - 😂
I'll even pick up your registration cost!
A3: I'm going to ISTE and InstructureCon (CanvasLMS) this summer. I attend sessions that challenge me and aren't too full.
A3: I am currently at the Annual Conference and Trade Show. It's a must for me every year. https://t.co/ThqEHqDpfA
Q3: What are some conferences you plan on attending this summer to grow? What type of sessions are looking to attend?
A3: Attending and presenting and
A3: I am always interested in learning more about learning. I love sharing/collaborating on ideas with other .
A3: I plan on participating in EdCamps and following on Twitter. Would also like to participate in PD Book clubs.
A3 i have two weeks of PLTW Gateway training coming up
A3-gotta love and I'd love to get some peeps together-who's going?
I need to call you tomorrow to talk about SAP!
Heading home from Target! I'll catch up when I get there!
A3: Won't be going to conferences but will be taking advantage of chats and "liberating" ideas from great teacher and leaders
Why are these great edcamps happening while I'm touring the West?
That's awesome! I'm getting some sweet swag for giveaways!
Because you are trying to vacation on vacation - crazy!
Yeah--even harder to take that four-week trip in October, though!
Trying to watch BloodLine while chatting ....difficult!
definitely think I can get a team together for this one
I keep reminding myself: next summer! I love PD I get to chose!
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I'm going to EDcampldr in MA, read,book stud]ies on Twitter, as well as chats. Going to VT Writing Collaborative Institute next wk
That would be awesome! Bring your A-TEAM!
Q4: Who are you looking to connect w/ this summer to grow professionally? What blogs are you looking to read?
Ohio Ed camp and also working on a masters degree
A4: podcast The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk
A4: I love reading blogs from and
no you did not just do that! BAM! Love it!
A4: looking to connect with more people via Twitter chats and learn about some great Ed blogs
A4: I'm going to read my new blog suggestions from this chat! And I can't wait to meet and grow with my new coworkers!
A4: Looking forward to meeting up with - she's a leader to watch!
It was my turn....oh wait....I have more!
A4: Doing some traveling, hope to continue to grow my PLN and would like to look into Slice of Life Blog.
A4 I pledge to write more blogs than I read. F2F, to connect w/fellow Eng Ts to plan new curr. map. https://t.co/Bvpob0qTae
I'll be reading all summer and looking forward to the OMLA conference in October. Always a great learning experience!
I just got accepted to present at OMLA - I'll see you there!
A4: and some guy co-wrote some blogs I plan on seeing! :)
A4: Always looking to connect with anyone - that's how we learn & grow!!! Blogs? Waiting for & !!
A4-p. 1: I am looking to connect with the awesome educators at the storytelling workshop next week.
I love reading blogs from all of you! Keep tagging me in them so I don't miss them
Thanks! I can't wait! Love the leaders and learning at
I'm sure it will be great. Big conferences often offer more opportunities than tiny state ones.
A4: The Principal Center blog and podcast by
I so agree https://t.co/dRxcxVMtHh
A4: Always looking to connect with anyone - that's how we learn & grow!!! Blogs? Waiting for & !!
I've heard he's an awesome edu-leader, too! Even did some keynoting in Australia recently!
A4: I just started a blog. 7 posts in so far. https://t.co/mdKflDK9gm A look into the professional life of a teacher.
A4: the members all have great blogs!!
Talking on leadership! It's a definite passion area for me!
Looking forward to learning more about storytelling from you - it is such an important skill!!
A4-pt. 2: I love blogs from our awesome bloggers. Also read
That's awesome! You will like learning with the leaders!
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Q5: Please share improvements for school you are visualizing during the summer months and your plan to implement in August?
I missed the entire chat 😔 my bad. Maybe next time! Sorry
that is awesome, James! Great goal and great direction for your growth. Look forward to reading!
A5 hoping for multiple whiteboard walls (I will put them up)(need to take down a chalk board)
A5 more intensional support for our leadership team. Be more proactive, not reactive.
A5 hoping for new lighting (500k LED's)(not sure this will fly with admin b/c of cost)
I will have to miss this year. Bummed.
A5: Building and installing a Nutrient Film /Aquaponics hybrid in my classroom with a colleague. Great visual for my Ss.
Grading practices https://t.co/u1PiWhn4qQ
Q5: Please share improvements for school you are visualizing during the summer months and your plan to implement in August?
A5: Plan on supporting Ts in facilitating data discussions with Ss and generating school solutions to community issues.
A5 Improved Student Success period. Teachers in grade level bands for relevance and relationships
A5: Launching Canvas w/my middle schoolers, delving deeper into PBL, changing my view & approach to essay. Diving in.
A5 comfy reading corner, with mood lighting
A5: discussions of process that needs to improve. Review practices that may be outdated. Critique new programs and improve steps
A5 Better Ss blogs next year, and completing Google Teacher certification, in prep to hopefully help training for 1to1
A5 Would like to get 5 chrome books from donorschoose.
A5: I plan to do more research and learn to run an effective reading group.
A5-1st time I'm saying this outside my school-add a University day in which teachers offer classes and students choose what to lrn
A5: I am working on continuing to build collaborative culture. - working with T leader to plan K-12 vertical teams for this year
I have three papasan chairs in my room and always have to resist the urge to curl up there. Must teach, too.
A5) Expand will be a huge part of lesson delivery.. https://t.co/sDtWuUFHGz
Q5: Please share improvements for school you are visualizing during the summer months and your plan to implement in August?
Wow...I don't know what that means
A5 workshop wednesday .... after school maker sessions
A5: focused TBT's based n building and district goals
A5: installing some grading practices from inspiration gleaned from
- we did that at my elementary school! Kids loved it! Brought in community members/parents to lead groups/classes too
A5: Looking forward to our summer district admin retreat - we are focusing on closing learning gaps for all Ss.
Explore using UDL in PD design.
A5: a maker space and some team building/relationship building activities! All need to be on the same page!
There is this blog series coming out tomorrow that you might want to read. You might recognize the authors' names.
A5: We are implementing via and the concept he shares. Relationships first.
A5: How do we collectively see to it that our BIP truly comes to life? That is drives our work each and every day?
Nice job in making these great connections to learn with others and connect at
Somehow find funding for ipads, refresh my new classroom so it's a clean and welcoming environment for my new munchkins
Thanks for joining this evening. Join us next week for more action packed learning and professional growth
Thanks ! Next week moderates .
was he even here??? ;-p -- thanks for the Q's
Thanks for a great chat ! I really look forward to growing with everyone this summer and beyond!
6th grade transition to 7th grade. New building and new everything for them. Working to create S and T rel in advisory.
A5: Remind T's of the importance of building relationships and connections the first 3 days rather than content knowledge!
