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MrsMurat Feb 17 @ 12:00 PM EST

We Googled ourselves in Digcit! Here are our 1st blog posts! Comment if you have time. TY https://t.co/WNh7WgrpcD #iolchat #ldchat

NoodleMarkets Feb 17 @ 12:00 PM EST

Thrilled to have @PearsonNorthAm in our new K-12 marketplace! TY for joining. #iolchat #DLDay https://t.co/8kXs4SpmVS

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to this week's #IOLchat :) Who's joining in today? https://t.co/kGGSeMZ5AD

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:02 PM EST

@IOLblog #iolchat Lori here, an instructional designer from Newfoundland, Canada

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:03 PM EST

#iolchat Holly @hysmor in Newfoundland and Labrador

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:03 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Hello Lori! Great to see you. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:03 PM EST

@hysmor Hi there, Holly! Welcome back to #iolchat!

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:04 PM EST

@IOLblog You, too! #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:05 PM EST

I just received an email from one of our attendees out west ... Twitter may be down for some of the crowd :( #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:06 PM EST

@IOLblog Oh dear #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:07 PM EST

Let's get rolling ... Q1 is coming up! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:08 PM EST

@LoriLDuke That used to happen a lot more frequently, so I guess we are due. ;) #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:09 PM EST

Q1) What is "professional development" in your current position? How do you define/describe? #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:10 PM EST

Hello #iolchat - Sorry I am late...Jennifer from ATL adjunct & grad student - org perf/workplace learning

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:10 PM EST

@IOLblog PD for me is keeping up with trends in online learning, learning to better my ID practice #IOLchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:11 PM EST

@IOLblog #iolchat anything to improve your skills teaching on campus or online

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:11 PM EST

@jshamsy Hi Jennifer :) #IOLchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:11 PM EST

For me professional development is improving myself in a professional arena usually on my own time and not paid #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:11 PM EST

@jshamsy Hi Jennifer! We're just getting started. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:12 PM EST

RT @LoriLDuke PD for me is keeping up with trends in online learning, learning to better my ID practice #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:12 PM EST

RT @hysmor #iolchat anything to improve your skills teaching on campus or online

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:12 PM EST

RT @jshamsy For me professional development is improving myself in a professional arena usually on my own time and not paid #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:13 PM EST

@ceasom 's excuse is tech problems today I hear? #iolchat =)

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:13 PM EST

@jshamsy Ahem .... yes. ;) @ceasom #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:14 PM EST

@jshamsy @ceasom You guys seem to be tag teaming #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:14 PM EST

Great PD examples so far! Informal and formal, free and paid, personal and organizational.... #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:14 PM EST

@IOLblog @ceasom Yes..there is a bit of baton passing going on =) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:16 PM EST

Q2) Is PD required as part of your employment? If so, what counts? If not, what motivates you to pursue? #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:16 PM EST

Maybe some relabeling needs to occur employer provided PD that occurs at work and personal PD that occurs outside of work? #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:17 PM EST

A2) at one school we were required to do x amount of PD for semester - webinars/workshops/classes..have not encountered since. #iolchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:17 PM EST

Hi #iolchat, sorry I'm late!

edubabbIe Feb 17 @ 12:18 PM EST

At the conclusion of the founders of DNA damage in human capital. #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:18 PM EST

@IOLblog A2) PD is not required, but is encouraged in my org. But I'm mostly intrinsically motivated out of sheer interest :) #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:18 PM EST

@jshamsy Interesting ... one could have more value than the other, depending on your perspective #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:18 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn Hello Becca! Great to see you. :) #iolchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:19 PM EST

@IOLblog #iolchat There aren't any funds for PD so I do as much as I can online free. I want to stay current and learn more.

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:19 PM EST

A2) We have some required PD and some that is optional #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:20 PM EST

@LoriLDuke I think your ideas represent the majority-many are "lifelong learners" and will engage despite extrinsic motivators =) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:20 PM EST

@jshamsy I wonder why this isn't more prevalent? I just got word of a mandatory requirement yesterday w/one school - was new to me. #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:20 PM EST

@IOLblog Would think personal PD...more motivation/incentive to learn - "better" learning #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:21 PM EST

@LoriLDuke The "encouraged" part is nice. :) And you are definitely in a field that likes to learn! #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:21 PM EST

@jshamsy Yes, definitely have a lifelong learning mindset! #IOLchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:21 PM EST

A2) Continued... I personally have to continue to do PD to keep up my certificate. So I appreciate the options I have through MVU #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:21 PM EST

@hysmor Funding seems to be an issue all around. Like Lori, you are in a "learning" field, which helps. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:22 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn Is there a difference between the required and optional? Re: topics, formats, etc.? #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:22 PM EST

@IOLblog For sure! But like @hysmor said, no $$ for PD, so we're mostly on our own #IOLchat

pauldtilley Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST

I'm lucky that most of the things I use in eLearning, I can apply to my other areas of interest as well - so PD serves dual role #IOLchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST

@IOLblog It's a big variety regardless. We have conferences we attend/present at, weekly webinars, meetings, etc. Topics abound :) #IOLchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST

@pauldtilley Hi Paul! :) #IOLchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST

#IOLchat I also train faculty on our LMS and I use live sessions, web/video conference, email and phone. Many are willing to learn new stuff

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:25 PM EST

@pauldtilley Hi Paul and welcome to #iolchat!

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:26 PM EST

@pauldtilley this sounds ideal! #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:26 PM EST

@pauldtilley This is always a big plus! #iolchat

samiranghosh Feb 17 @ 12:26 PM EST

@IOLblog A2) Yes. To adapt to changing times and technological advancements motivates a lot #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:27 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn This also sounds ideal! Having options to choose from that interest you is a big motivator. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:27 PM EST

@samiranghosh Hello and welcome, Samiran! #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:27 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn @IOLblog We have an annual conference to bring together online educators and IDs in our province, great for networking #IOLchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:29 PM EST

@LoriLDuke @Ms_Imthurn @IOLblog I think being part of a group helps as well - PD in the beginning can be difficult/overwhelming #iolchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:29 PM EST

#IOLchat Anyone have any good sites with free webinars on teaching and learning especially online?

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:30 PM EST

Q3) There's good PD and bad PD. What are your favorite resources/formats? What makes them valuable to you? #iolchat

NoodleMarkets Feb 17 @ 12:30 PM EST

Welcome to our new K-12 marketplace, @tappittechnolog! Thank you so much for registering! #iolchat #DLDay https://t.co/TyDvWvrKfq

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:30 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Same--we have an annual conference just for our org and another which is for all tech oriented teaching in Michigan #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:31 PM EST

Suggestions? RT @hysmor #IOLchat Anyone have any good sites with free webinars on teaching and learning especially online?

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:31 PM EST

A3) I like conferences with make & take sessions. Gets me out of my home office to network & learn. #iolchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:31 PM EST

#IOLchat Q3) I love Faculty Focus. They have great information both as articles and compilations.

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:32 PM EST

@IOLblog I'm loving Twitter and these chats for PD! A daily 'drip' of useful resources! #IOLchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:32 PM EST

@hysmor I like to participate in #moocs from time-to-time..even if you don't finish they are usually a good source of information #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:33 PM EST

Blogs, Twitter, chats, moocs, courses, graduate school =) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:33 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn @LoriLDuke I like the targeted nature of those events - can be beneficial to have a specific focus #iolchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:33 PM EST

@jshamsy #iolchat Thanks Jennifer. Will check them out.

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:34 PM EST

@hysmor That's one of my favorites, too. :) Great info, quick articles with practical tips @FacultyFocus #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:34 PM EST

@hysmor agreed! This is a great source. @Onlinelearning1 is a great blog https://t.co/WKTEoY2eIy @catmoore https://t.co/5EcBA4JUKq #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:35 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn Nice! Having some exposure to ideas outside of your usual circles can be really inspiring. #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:35 PM EST

Great article from @C4LPT on continuous #profdev https://t.co/yVdtzjI40R #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:37 PM EST

@hysmor you might also find some interesting events here: https://t.co/Zc5qRYz1qm #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:37 PM EST

RT @LoriLDuke Great article from @C4LPT on continuous #profdev https://t.co/e02EZLheYI #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:38 PM EST

#IOLchat More helpful #PD suggestions! https://t.co/Xb7ITOsyzI

pauldtilley Feb 17 @ 12:36 PM EST

@IOLblog My favs: You Tube works best for content delivery, Facebook best for interaction and visual delivery, Twitter for immediacy

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:40 PM EST

Q4) How important is earning a certificate or other documentation vs. participation-only PD materials and events? #iolchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:42 PM EST

A4) Right now, credits towards cert are important to me, because I need them. But I appreciate both official and unofficial PD. #IOLchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:43 PM EST

#IOLchat Q4) For me it doesn't matter. I like to learn so either is great. And thanks for all the great links. Some great info there

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:43 PM EST

@IOLblog I think that being able to prove participation is important. However, I think both types are important #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:44 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn That makes sense - some positions/certifications do require the documentation, others just like to have it. :) #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:45 PM EST

@IOLblog #iolchat A4) The org may require certificate if sponsoring PD, but personally, a cert is not as imp, as long as I'm learning!

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:45 PM EST

Isn't necessarily good to rely just on formal PD...others filter the information - personal PD lets you discover what is useful #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:46 PM EST

@jshamsy Agreed - sometimes it's nice to be able to track what you've done, but it isn't always necessary (or desired) #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:48 PM EST

@jshamsy #iolchat Except for grad courses - documented PD for this purpose is very important!! :)

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:49 PM EST

Q5) What knowledge or skill areas do *you* want to develop or advance via #ProfDev activities? #iolchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:50 PM EST

@IOLblog networking, learning about new areas, seeing what others are doing #iolchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:50 PM EST

A5) Anything and everything :) My students benefit when I learn new things and it's reflected in my work #IOLchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:51 PM EST

@IOLblog I'm working on my social media skills for education, steeping out of my comfort zone to share and connect more. Thanks #iolchat :)

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:51 PM EST

@IOLblog #iolchat For me anything on blended and online learning

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:52 PM EST

Really liking the trend here - learning a wide range of new things from interactions with new people. :) #iolchat

tdobbinpittman Feb 17 @ 12:53 PM EST

Happy Digital Learning day! Tweet Chat #IOLchat @LoriLDuke @hysmor @pauldtilley https://t.co/l2wfyQeWDR

pauldtilley Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST

I'm lucky that most of the things I use in eLearning, I can apply to my other areas of interest as well - so PD serves dual role #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:54 PM EST

Time for our last Q ...6) What's your next PD event? #iolchat #profdev #onlineeducation

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:55 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn Yes..you don't know what you don't know..exposure is important - learn about new worlds that you didn't know existed! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:55 PM EST

@tdobbinpittman Thank you, Theresa! :) #iolchat

Ms_Imthurn Feb 17 @ 12:56 PM EST

A6) Technically I have webinars every week. But the big one is @MACUL 2016. Very excited! #IOLchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:56 PM EST

#iolchat See, that's what I mean my PD being encouraged by my org! My awesome supervisor @tdobbinpittman :) https://t.co/Hmpxev114d

tdobbinpittman Feb 17 @ 12:53 PM EST
Happy Digital Learning day! Tweet Chat #IOLchat @LoriLDuke @hysmor @pauldtilley https://t.co/l2wfyQeWDR
- pauldtilley Feb 17 @ 12:24 PM EST
  
  I'm lucky that most of the things I use in eLearning, I can apply to my other areas of interest as well - so PD serves dual role #IOLchat

jshamsy Feb 17 @ 12:56 PM EST

My PD is every day in grad school =) Twitter chats like today are great & surfing the web..you never know what you will find =) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:57 PM EST

@LoriLDuke That's fantastic! #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 17 @ 12:57 PM EST

@jshamsy Agreed! Same here. What degree program are you working on? #IOLchat

hysmor Feb 17 @ 12:58 PM EST

#iolchat these chats are something new for me and I like them

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:58 PM EST

@jshamsy Indeed! You are professional development personified these days! Inspiring for the rest of us. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 17 @ 12:59 PM EST

@Ms_Imthurn Excellent! Looks like a great event. #iolchat