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DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EngageChat. Please check in with the group! https://t.co/MUcpOAIwph

itsmeSpiri Apr 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi #engagechat friends, Spiri from PA, G&T, joining in tonight Happy Friday 😊

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi there. Angela from SC. Educator for 30 yrs. Consultant and author. #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

John - ELA TOSA from WA #EngageChat

squirrel_2015 Apr 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hoping to check in when I can 😊 ~ middle school science ~ #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Hey there, my friend! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@drangelapeery Welcome, Angela! Glad you could join us! #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good morning from Canberra, Australia. Loretta, principal of an all girls, catholic high school. #EngageChat https://t.co/sKR7Gz0GCW

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EngageChat. Please check in with the group! https://t.co/MUcpOAIwph

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening! Greg- 2nd grade, Maryland. Hope all are well. #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Preston, Assistant Principal, Hopewell High, VA. Checking in #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Gifted and talented? Or gin and tonic? :) #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@dr_helgeson Hey there, John! #EngageChat

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hello! Carolyn from MI joining in tonight! #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@squirrel_2015 Hey Dee! #EngageChat

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Matt at a tech conference in Japan - will observe and contribute when I can #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@LWholley Welcome, Loretta! #EngageChat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat Hi, Rachelle from Pittsburgh, Spanish T and #STEAM culture T, Happy Friday!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Hey there, Greg! #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening. Sean from Orland Pk IL - Dir of instructional tech #EngageChat

DehaanMaria Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#EngageChat Terrie from mighty Bluejay land! Katy, TX #geinspires

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Hey Eric! #EngageChat

edu_taraw Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening! Tara Woodard from Wilson County Schools, NC #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@PrestonMcKellar Hey Preston! #EngageChat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Good morning #engagechat PLN! Jeannie, ES Principal, checking in from Southern China!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@CarolynSeiger Hey Carolyn! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@Rdene915 Hey Rach! #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#EngageChat with global reach! Wonderful!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@int_educator Hey there, Matt! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@polonerd Hey there, Sean! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria Hey there, friend! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Hey Greg! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@edu_taraw Hey Tara! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@JeannieSung Hey Jeannie! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up.... #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: What does an effective PLC meeting look like? #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi #EngageChat it's great to be here; it's been awhile - Phiona

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Welcome, my friend! #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Focusing on kids first, not the adults' attitudes, comfort zones.... #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1- Active collaboration, open-minded, mission-driven educators focused on Ss learning and growth. #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: inquiry focused with an insightful and collaborative look at Ss learning #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@drangelapeery yes! Let's get rid of adult attitudes! #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 a space where Ts reflect & share ideas/experiences willing to improve St engagement & achievement #EngageChat https://t.co/H3U9PuBBtX

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: What does an effective PLC meeting look like? #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yes! #EngageChat https://t.co/ywbW2lLzWq

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Focusing on kids first, not the adults' attitudes, comfort zones.... #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: it depends on the stage of the PLC -generally they should be productive, they should be focused on Ss learning & achievement #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@LWholley Absolutely! #EngageChat

DehaanMaria Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#engagechat Plenty of talk and feeding off each other's thoughts! A lot of questions for each other that are answered that lead to more ?'s

BPiperJohnston Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#EngageChat A1: not a sit and get!

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 yes! Open-minded with growth in mind! #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Using data, whatever that may be - from the CLASSROOM, student work, not bubbles filled in! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@dr_helgeson Yessss! #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@LWholley reflection is key #EngageChat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat A1 discussions, valuing each othrs input, focused, and diff views represented

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: mutual, meaningful giving n receiving in learning. interest n need based PL in supporting Ss #engagechat https://t.co/8slJuC6LFo

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: What does an effective PLC meeting look like? #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria You got it!!! #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: I also think established norms are important. And an agenda. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@JeannieSung Amen! #EngageChat

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Effective PLCs allow Ts to reflect and discuss immediate changes they can make to improve engagement and learning #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@BPiperJohnston So true! #EngageChat

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: students at the center of conversations - maybe even students directly involved in the discussions? #EngageChat

walkchrysj Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Purposeful learning,goal-driven conversations,strategic questions, problem solving, emphasis on shared responsibility/ldrship #engagechat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@dr_helgeson @LWholley Reflection is critical! Have to be willing to look back- identify strengths, weaknesses, growth areas. #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) an effective PLC meeting is one in which norms are established, it's helpful and members have flexibility to "make it work" #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I wrote about effective PLC meetings: https://t.co/tuQMpE28UB #EngageChat

itsmeSpiri Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) Collaboration, peer support, strategy sharing, strategic planning, listening/learning, reflection #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Data is the key! #EngageChat https://t.co/bPvJBShtbV

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Using data, whatever that may be - from the CLASSROOM, student work, not bubbles filled in! #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Purposeful learning! Yes!! #EngageChat https://t.co/3H5gABSr8p

walkchrysj Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Purposeful learning,goal-driven conversations,strategic questions, problem solving, emphasis on shared responsibility/ldrship #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@Rdene915 Awesome! #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@drangelapeery norms and protocols to ensure equity of voice #EngageChat

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Yes! Must be interactive - practice what we preach in the classroom #engagechat https://t.co/K0ajplgvPP

BPiperJohnston Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#EngageChat A1: not a sit and get!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Yes! #EngageChat https://t.co/JX29bxXRQU

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Effective PLCs allow Ts to reflect and discuss immediate changes they can make to improve engagement and learning #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#EngageChat Hi, Kate from Australia, Dir of T&L, Psychology T joining in

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@walkchrysj purpose is crucial #EngageChat

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Morning Yvonne checking in #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

You got it, Matt! #EngageChat https://t.co/SWOu4Sgq0W

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: students at the center of conversations - maybe even students directly involved in the discussions? #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @walkchrysj That's what I get for staring late, all the good answers are taken. #engagechat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Yes, Ts should also feel safe n trust it would be ok to voice struggles as well as successes #engagechat https://t.co/BmlYpwHJNF

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@drangelapeery norms and protocols to ensure equity of voice #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@walkchrysj So important! #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1 Need to come out with actions too, try some of the ideas out in practice #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @LWholley so true #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@int_educator Best 1's driven by Ts creating & sharing When I talk for 30 min, it's just as ineffective as when I do it in class #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A: PLCs are about inquiry & and so they should build teacher Praxis & efficacy #EngageChat

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#EngageChat Q1 Differientated PL optiobs available meeting the needs of staff PL goals - oot in opt out sessions

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@katecutts Yes, a PLC meeting without action is "paralysis by analysis." #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up ... #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@drangelapeery @katecutts Amen! #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Yes! Moving forward! Called to act, not just discuss. Next steps are critical. #EngageChat https://t.co/vuk6bo9s7M

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@katecutts Yes, a PLC meeting without action is "paralysis by analysis." #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Sorry to be late. Out of breath trying to catch up! :-) #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady Welcome, Kathy! #EngageChat

Kimhutch522 Apr 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: data, sharing, planning, collaboration #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: keep physical movement in mind throughout the process #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2- Creative brainstorming; individualized or small-group centered learning. Active collaboration. Peer-to-peer teaching… #EngageChat

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Food always helps! How about potluck PLC lunches? #EngageChat

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Tracy from Saskatchewan, Canada just joining #EngageChat

squirrel_2015 Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Are PLCs a new thing or is my district out of touch ? #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 Use Twitter for a PLC, or try using Padlet or Today's meet so every voice is heard #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Hi #EngageChat - Nancy joining late from chilly PA..

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2- …and learning. Take the PLC digital. Twitter, Google Apps, so many possibilities. Make learning interactive. #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@JeannieSung @DavisWelcome this iterative give|take's built on the premise that Ss can achieve&we can, if we persist, contribute #EngageChat

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2 learning pods where we engage in research, prototype one thing to change in our practice, implement, reflect and review #EngageChat

DehaanMaria Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#engagechat @voxer so that actions can be encouraged and discussed with all involved!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Welcome, friend! #EngageChat

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Give students a voice. See what they want changed/improved and use the PLC to make it happen #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 We do coffee meetings at times when all free. Better to have ppl wanting to be there at convenient time for all. #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I used this Tuning Protocol in a PLC and it was quite engaging https://t.co/jA1CtZGf3d #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Yesss! #EngageChat https://t.co/95kfpTmai2

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Food always helps! How about potluck PLC lunches? #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Aren't we. Engaged in a PLC discussion right now? #EngageChat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: survey Ts on what they need/want n what they want to lead, share it out n edcamp style PL happens! #engagechat https://t.co/X189XX1bxQ

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@squirrel_2015 Many schools have gone this way over past 3-4 yrs+. This is our 2nd yr. Takes Ts out of sit & get PD, & engages #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Love this!!!! #EngageChat https://t.co/pxXXVhK7ip

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: survey Ts on what they need/want n what they want to lead, share it out n edcamp style PL happens! #engagechat https://t.co/X189XX1bxQ
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@drangelapeery yes. A little snack never hurts in a PLC #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@nironside13 Welcome, my friend! #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@YQuinlan77 definitely need to engage in research #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Great way to model what classroom needs to look like. #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@polonerd Absolutely! #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@JeannieSung @DavisWelcome love this idea! Honor the learner! #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#engagechat all work on a problem/piece of practice https://t.co/8XHsugmt59

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2 learning pods where we engage in research, prototype one thing to change in our practice, implement, reflect and review #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 let each team decide: face to face, online, over coffee, lunch, drinks, before school, during, after #EngageChat https://t.co/TaRc3cWChT

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I love the #Edcamp format... It allows for questions to be answered in real time and celebrates the expertise of your staff😀 #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome happy to be here today! #EngageChat

DehaanMaria Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#engagechat Ugh!! I have to leave our discussion! Thank-you, Sir!

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Love it!!! #EngageChat https://t.co/LIPTLgtG1x

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 let each team decide: face to face, online, over coffee, lunch, drinks, before school, during, after #EngageChat https://t.co/TaRc3cWChT
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2) some creative ways are via Skype or similar if a member can't make it. Within Depts and at times allow depts. to meet/share #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I want to do PLC on Classroom Mgmt in a classroom & role play the issues. Maybe next yr. #engagechat I'm sure some Ss would even volunteer

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A1: collaborative, teacher-driven, student-centered, focused on improving learning #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Design PLC around small group demo lesson ea member observe one student after debrief #EngageChat https://t.co/ypIcDZoWRd

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q2: What are some creative ways to conduct PLC meetings? #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@alexstubenbort Very nice! #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@alexstubenbort #EdCamp style is a great way to learn and grow. PD that develops based on the needs of those present. #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@alexstubenbort real time answers from people who know what they are doing - love it! #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG @DavisWelcome never go wrong w: putting Ss at the center #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

We did 'modified' EdCamp style for our last PD, which looked more like PLC's. Here's how we did it. https://t.co/wdQGfjoVyB #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Excellent idea! #EngageChat https://t.co/vTodG92pdm

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I want to do PLC on Classroom Mgmt in a classroom & role play the issues. Maybe next yr. #engagechat I'm sure some Ss would even volunteer

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@nironside13 @alexstubenbort Where active collaboration takes place! #EngageChat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat A2 #edcamp style Twitter chats, @voxer groups, use tools @SurveyMonkey @padlet @zoom_us meetings, coffee &food :)

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I predict this will be very beneficial #EngageChat https://t.co/jM7iJJu7g3

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I want to do PLC on Classroom Mgmt in a classroom & role play the issues. Maybe next yr. #engagechat I'm sure some Ss would even volunteer

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Use Skype or Google Hangouts to bring experts or colleagues from another location into the PLC. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up .... #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@polonerd A topic that doesn’t get the level of examination that it should. Class management is a very flexible art form. #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @alexstubenbort highly differentiated relevant and intrinsically driven #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@polonerd this will help with consistency too. Keep everyone on the same page expectation wise #EngageChat

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A2: model the same strategies you'd use with students in the classroom #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Awesome! #EngageChat https://t.co/K2tuNjxkDh

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Use Skype or Google Hangouts to bring experts or colleagues from another location into the PLC. #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome I'm sure plenty of Ts wouldn't mind role playing disruptive Ss - Ts are good at that. #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@danvkoch @MrLeonard8 #edtechafterdark Come join #EngageChat https://t.co/NwhBnm4Xya

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up .... #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Exactly! #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: I've read great responses - food, S centred,T led, use of movement, tech, EdCamp-still wondering how it could be innovative #EngageChat

JKatzaman Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A1 Professional learning communities engage in give and take along with free exchange of ideas. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: What are some barriers to having effective PLC meetings? #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

21st Century learning have to exp it #EngageChat https://t.co/LmznUuDmsG

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat A2 #edcamp style Twitter chats, @voxer groups, use tools @SurveyMonkey @padlet @zoom_us meetings, coffee &food :)

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Especially once you introduce 1:1 devices to the equation. Good classroom management will still shine through. #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Allow for creation, application, hands-on learning; expanding teacher horizons. #EngageChat

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A2: Just this afternoon a university biology prof used Skype to provide PD to a PLC. Was terrific resource. #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Scheduling can definitely be a barrier to PLC planning. #EngageChat

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3: Lack of sufficient time to meet goals and objectives is barrier to effective PLC. #EngageChat

edu_taraw Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3) time constraints, off-topic conversations, negative attitudes, conflict #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@sharonjsherman I heard someone doing cross district PD. Avoids the echo chamber effect. #EngageChat I'd love to play mystery skype w/ Ts

drangelapeery Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@sharonjsherman That's a great idea. I wish more PLCs would utilize outside experts. #engagechat

JKatzaman Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A2 State up front to be respectful of each other and feel free to engage, much like #EngageChat rules.

Kimhutch522 Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Not focused or organized #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

You got it!!! #EngageChat https://t.co/DjVDLSwXO8

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Scheduling can definitely be a barrier to PLC planning. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Time is the key! #EngageChat https://t.co/GLPYiKNUCx

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3: Lack of sufficient time to meet goals and objectives is barrier to effective PLC. #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: is time a barrier? So many other demands.. #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3- Closed-minded thinking, lack of risk-taking, lack of time, lack of commitment. #EngageChat

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3 #EngageChat PL is in the afternoons and staff are tired or before school when we are rushed.

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3. No established norms or protocols. PLC participants should first know what a PLC is and what is expected of them as a member #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 Time always comes up - never enough, but I think inertia is harder to crack #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So true! #EngageChat https://t.co/8WKHcDotIw

edu_taraw Apr 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3) time constraints, off-topic conversations, negative attitudes, conflict #EngageChat

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Lack of time or resources can be a barrier to effective PLCs #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 Time, money, external pressures, internal pressures, excuses, teacher commitment, benefits, #EngageChat https://t.co/toD7pDJKe2

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: What are some barriers to having effective PLC meetings? #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@edu_taraw Negative attitudes are the biggest issue in having good quality PLC's. How can a T not have growth mindset? #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3:it's hard to imagine, but not all Ts are in the profession for the right reasons. Changes the dynamic when all aren't vested #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 you're onto something -T leaders put much effort into planning PLC meetings, but they're often not appreciated #EngageChat

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Also, a negative school culture can prevent PLCs from being productive #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Very nice! #EngageChat

BPiperJohnston Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Admin that does not allow teachers to lead meetings. #engagechat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@Kimhutch522 true! Helps to have some guiding questions & themes.. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Powerful! #EngageChat https://t.co/HimGXapJ4A

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3- Closed-minded thinking, lack of risk-taking, lack of time, lack of commitment. #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Not enough time spent in front-loading planning. Think if we do the heavy work early then we can have more effective PLCs #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Yup! #EngageChat https://t.co/oialzRXbhz

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3- Closed-minded thinking, lack of risk-taking, lack of time, lack of commitment. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@YQuinlan77 So true! #EngageChat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat A3 Finding time, no agenda, goals to focus, not all on board, sometimes clash of views breaks down communication

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: for some leadership, fear of losing control/accountability? potential to damper innovative ideas #engagechat https://t.co/dgardYlCwF

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: What are some barriers to having effective PLC meetings? #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@PughP13 Just like a class. Ts should know What's the objective? Why are we here? Where are we going? How are we getting there? #EngageChat

JKatzaman Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 Meetings are most beneficial without time constraints -- having to squeeze complex discussions into a short period. #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: ineffective expectations and support #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@BPiperJohnston You got it!!! #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Or the reverse problem, admin that NEVER acts as a curriculum leader. It's about balance #EngageChat https://t.co/X2Ahmyxgg7

BPiperJohnston Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Admin that does not allow teachers to lead meetings. #engagechat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 good point. Close mindedness is counterproductive #EngageChat

squirrel_2015 Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 can you have effective PLCs if the admin isn't on board leading ? #EngageChat

GochnourBethany Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 the fear of change can be paralyzing #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Mic drop situation right here! Wow! #EngageChat https://t.co/M3FTru3SHw

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3: for some leadership, fear of losing control/accountability? potential to damper innovative ideas #engagechat https://t.co/dgardYlCwF
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
  
  Q3: What are some barriers to having effective PLC meetings? #EngageChat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: An integral part of a PLC is the idea that T action impacts S achievement; if Ts no longer think this -it's a barrier #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

We've had success using PLC's as follow up to faculty meetings to go further in depth & answer questions. Keep digging deeper. #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@polonerd @PughP13 Yes! yes! Yes! #EngageChat

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A3: Time, time, time #EngageChat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

👋🏽Hello #EngageChat Joining in Late. I do PD. Bay Area, CA

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@nironside13 @jazzmeister2013 love this article https://t.co/uKKnpuv9ox #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@PughP13 Absolutely! Preventing self from learning and growing, looking at things differently. #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3) lack of time -for career and technical education (CTE) so much variety that sometimes difficult to discuss for CTE teachers #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Nice! #EngageChat https://t.co/XzMCxoC7gC

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

We've had success using PLC's as follow up to faculty meetings to go further in depth & answer questions. Keep digging deeper. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@8TeachWriteArt8 Welcome! #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@BPiperJohnston and if Ts can't lead meetings, then clearly Ss can't lead in the classroom. What an awful message to convey. #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Very well said. Clear expectations #EngageChat https://t.co/vRJyVyZU8q

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@PughP13 Just like a class. Ts should know What's the objective? Why are we here? Where are we going? How are we getting there? #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up ... #EngageChat

itsmeSpiri Apr 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3) Lack of interest, lack of understanding, fear of change #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A negative school culture can weigh heavily on systems, students, and staff. #EngageChat https://t.co/KkmmWqZU2G

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Also, a negative school culture can prevent PLCs from being productive #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@polonerd playing with a genius hour setup feeding PLCs professional texts #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Amen! #EngageChat https://t.co/AKYkE6z6M5

itsmeSpiri Apr 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3) Lack of interest, lack of understanding, fear of change #EngageChat

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A3: There seems to be a common theme in all of our answers LOL #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Teaching's a mindset.Join #WeTeach365's launch on Monday! Slow chat begins at 6 am est & lasts all week😊 #EngageChat https://t.co/U3fyT1L33Z

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri love that that's why leaders have to be compassionate to nurture change #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @polonerd I am getting closer to incorporating Genius Hour. Been reading about it, finding resources. #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Wow! This is a great point. Ts who have given up on Ss, so often do it b/c they've given up on the system. #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #EngageChat https://t.co/aSb7Thf5RZ

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: lead by example #EngageChat https://t.co/mbAWH1HjjU

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I’ve heard this whole statement several times in the last two weeks. So true! #EngageChat https://t.co/xPtm76jpfo

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #EngageChat https://t.co/aSb7Thf5RZ

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Amen!! #EngageChat https://t.co/9DmzMfNOwa

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: lead by example #EngageChat https://t.co/mbAWH1HjjU
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

dr_helgeson Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: practicing and reinforcing protocols to promote true inquiry #EngageChat

squirrel_2015 Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

This is what I'm working with 😬#EngageChat https://t.co/iGfCSipNiU

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Wow! So true! #EngageChat https://t.co/8VMN1u6YdJ

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #EngageChat https://t.co/aSb7Thf5RZ

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 I'm working on similar plan to give PLC's more topic autonomy, by sharing resources & reflections in @Schoology #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Well said #EngageChat https://t.co/ckfquRUyEH

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #EngageChat https://t.co/aSb7Thf5RZ

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: Survey teachers on important issues and form teacher-led committees to make recommendations #EngageChat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: don’t guess, ask Ts on what they want n need to be able to collaborate w their PLC, n act on it! #engagechat https://t.co/MENmI4q1tm

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: Listen & be aware. Ask Ts to speak to their strengths & be experts. Point out excellence & let others explain how. #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @hayhurst3 So many great success stories, especially when Ss are given room & support to succeed. #EngageChat

LauraGWillis Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: Leadership can value collaboration by making time within the school day for teachers to meet. #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Fantastic!!! #EngageChat https://t.co/ZqhI74EZWZ

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: don’t guess, ask Ts on what they want n need to be able to collaborate w their PLC, n act on it! #engagechat https://t.co/MENmI4q1tm
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Giving Ts a sense of autonomy instead of demanding collaboration creates a genuine sense of team problem finding/solving. #EngageChat

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4 Providing staff with job embedded yime to collaborate #EngageChat

JKatzaman Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 Collaboration occurs best when leaders guide rather than direct, encouraging innovation. #EngageChat

RosaDerricott Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Administration participating in the PLC. #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Provide protected time for collaboration, encourage & nurture innovation & collaboration #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@LauraGWillis Yes!!! #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4) assessment writing (formative and summative) to be shared by all and meeting to discuss results #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4- Be intentional! Open communication is critical for success. Allow time for collaboration. Recognize effort, productivity. #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

This is how we finished last yr Admin asked Ts what they wanted to learn about & we built that for them #EngageChat https://t.co/cCvtSNPG9q

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: don’t guess, ask Ts on what they want n need to be able to collaborate w their PLC, n act on it! #engagechat https://t.co/MENmI4q1tm
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Model that taking risks, making mistakes & growing from them is valued #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yesss! #EngageChat https://t.co/Px46Eb5Ikl

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4) assessment writing (formative and summative) to be shared by all and meeting to discuss results #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Oh, yes, yes, yes! #EngageChat https://t.co/EFH2wrvDVM

YQuinlan77 Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4 Providing staff with job embedded yime to collaborate #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Know your people. Set goals w/ them. Put stretch them by putting them in positions to lead. This builds capacity #EngageChat

walkchrysj Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4Identifying strengths in our Ts & providing opportunities 4 them 2 utilize these 2 increase our whole team's prof capacity #engagechat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Leaders building leaders! Yes! Engaging and empowering! #EngageChat https://t.co/ApLPteADER

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Know your people. Set goals w/ them. Put stretch them by putting them in positions to lead. This builds capacity #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

This is great! #EngageChat https://t.co/CKMsQcKf4P

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love our faculty teams. Let them run their own agenda then bring back new ideas to whole staff. https://t.co/iCYujXnLgG

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Transparency is imprtant for collaboration, no mixed messages #engagechat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat A4 Providing time, support, give Ts opps to collab/lead/have input, encourage risk & innovation, communic,

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A4: distributive leadership, collaborative problem solving, giving everyone a voice, admitting when you're wrong #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Transparency is such a powerful word! #EngageChat https://t.co/0wDylDtKen

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Transparency is imprtant for collaboration, no mixed messages #engagechat

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A3: Freeing up enough time for the quality to shine through. Everything always seems rushed and therefore surficial. #EngageChat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: Admin "suggesting" 🍎T meetings + hiring a Consultant *cough* to help facilitate discussions. #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4 modelling own commitment, providing guidelines, articulate about vision, creating time, promoting #EngageChat https://t.co/m6B7GpljZC

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What are some leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration? #EngageChat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@polonerd We did this few years ago as an agenda-less PL, which drove r PL for the following yr :) #engagechat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Yess! #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Role your sleeves up and get to work. Don't ask your team to do anything you won't do #engagechat https://t.co/reewCVaglj

RosaDerricott Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Administration participating in the PLC. #EngageChat

edu_taraw Apr 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4) lead by example - admin should allow time for teacher collaboration and participate in PLCs #EngageChat

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#EngageChat https://t.co/4NURVITTx9

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@JeannieSung I've learned so much about this from #personalizedPD @jbretzmann @kennybosch @GustafsonBrad & others #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

All on one accord! Mission-driven. Every voice at the table is an active participant in the growth. #EngageChat https://t.co/EecrlqXJyj

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Role your sleeves up and get to work. Don't ask your team to do anything you won't do #engagechat https://t.co/reewCVaglj
- RosaDerricott Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
  
  A4: Administration participating in the PLC. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Last question coming up ... #EngageChat

Kimhutch522 Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: Support collaboration and the strengths of the teacher's.#EngageChat

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1: A group of people talking it through about an important idea, and all voices are heard, respected, considered. #EngageChat

LauraGWillis Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

We tried Innovation Time this year: some time with no agenda other than work with your peers to innovate, create, solve problems.#engagechat

PLloydHenry Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: Ed leaders need to support the idea/process & be committed to the end goal #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Tremendous conversation this evening! Time is flying by. #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG @DavisWelcome Great when Ts are given time to problem solve. What's the best strategy? Let Ts decide together #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4:Model disagreeing with each other with a shared moral purpose. Learning to have tough conversations as a group is essential. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Absolutely! #EngageChat

KRScienceLady Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

if admin participate in professional learning w teachers teachers will believe #engagechat

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4: Being at the cutting edge yourself, listening to Ts & Ss, & structuring opportunities that enable Ts to empower themselves. #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@LauraGWillis and???? #EngageChat

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Hi #EngageChat, bedtime first, then you. I was reading about Horrible Harry of Classroom 2B. Leslie in Mty, MX. :) https://t.co/0uPctLvrQb

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

How would you rate the success of this? Was it fruitful? #EngageChat https://t.co/V15r4dsdAW

LauraGWillis Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

We tried Innovation Time this year: some time with no agenda other than work with your peers to innovate, create, solve problems.#engagechat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Sharing of ideas from other educators! Great to gain insight from others! What works for you? How can I apply that? #EngageChat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: Barriers? #ClassDojo trying to keep me out of Education. #EngageChat https://t.co/ZTH5YLE5R7

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@LauraGWillis How did it go? Did you get much innovation? I'd be nervous that Ts would grade papers instead. #EngageChat

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

LA: A way to set up norms that are actually honored, including a revisit and reflection on them at the end of each meeting. #EngageChat

tchr58 Apr 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome empowering and trusting them promote collaboration of teachers. #EngageChat

JKatzaman Apr 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 By engaging with others you find new and different solutions to problems. There's no one right answer. #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Awesome! #EngageChat https://t.co/GXQHi93AJ8

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT

LA: A way to set up norms that are actually honored, including a revisit and reflection on them at the end of each meeting. #EngageChat

LauraGWillis Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Interesting experiment...Ts never get time like that, so it took a bit to get started. We had a Padlet going w/ideas. #engagechat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Discovering the strengths/talents/hopes of colleagues. Build on these to drive common purpose. #EngageChat https://t.co/7lHws6U8Pl

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome It really was! #EngageChat

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@lesliefarooq Goal next year is to get some Ts to start blogging their reflections. I need them to model so we get more Ss blogs #EngageChat

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Roll your sleeves up and get to work. Don't ask your team to do anything you won't do #engagechat https://t.co/reewCVaglj

RosaDerricott Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Administration participating in the PLC. #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Open-minded! Build on strengths! Learn and grow! #EngageChat https://t.co/HnFCCafErH

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Discovering the strengths/talents/hopes of colleagues. Build on these to drive common purpose. #EngageChat https://t.co/7lHws6U8Pl
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: I learned about the power of @Twitter through a PLC meeting. 'Nough said😜 #EngageChat https://t.co/5EczDKGpPa

lesliefarooq Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@polonerd That's a great goal! I went ahead and got my Ss blogging based only on my blog as an example. Work with what you have! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Fantastic! #EngageChat https://t.co/M2FxpcZAOa

PughP13 Apr 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Roll your sleeves up and get to work. Don't ask your team to do anything you won't do #engagechat https://t.co/reewCVaglj
- RosaDerricott Apr 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
  
  A4: Administration participating in the PLC. #EngageChat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@JeannieSung @polonerd It sounds so simple. #engagechat Admin requested a write up of our own personal perspective on our ➕/➖. GameChanger

CarolynSeiger Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

LA: Come in with an objective and have an open mind. Even if you don't agree with someone's ideas, it never hurts to try them #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

LA) some of the best ideas included methods to teach the big ideas, data discussion, fellowship with educators #EngageChat

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

ALQ: One good idea from PLC is to use data to inform instruction & strive for continuous improvement with colleagues. #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Shameless plug of the week😂 Thank you @DavisWelcome for all you do! Great chat tonight! https://t.co/hMU4t9Lfud #EngageChat

alexstubenbort Apr 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Shameless plug of the week😂 Thank you @DavisWelcome for all you do! Great chat tonight! https://t.co/ffsaRLSbO7 #EngageChat

PrincipalMrsDG Apr 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome LA: teacher-driven, based on best practices (resources and research), student-centered, measure progress #EngageChat

nironside13 Apr 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@katecutts @DavisWelcome yeah - excellent point! We need to be open to learning the strengths & passions of others! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@alexstubenbort @EdTechAfterDark Thanks buddy! #EngageChat

jazzmeister2013 Apr 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

All- an excellent convo tonight. Thanks to all for great input on effective PLC, & to @DavisWelcome for leading this evening! #EngageChat

LWholley Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5 I've learnt about new classroom strategies, leadership styles, apps for learning, creative meetings #EngageChat https://t.co/SdCS8nfVE8

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat gain new perspectives, ideas, learn new methods/tools to try, hear experiences, a lot!

LauraGWillis Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@polonerd Ts liked the time, but weren't sure where to start! A brainstorm Padlet got everyone thinking. #engagechat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

THIS. https://t.co/mZVD5UR94S (1/2) STEM #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Nice! #EngageChat https://t.co/O7pf5dD730

Rdene915 Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome #engagechat gain new perspectives, ideas, learn new methods/tools to try, hear experiences, a lot!

polonerd Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat tonight. Love doing the PLC's w/ our Ts. Really changing culture in our school to be more collaborative #EngageChat

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

LA: Ts will engage naturally n have fun if it’s meaningful n timely PL for them. Listen n respond #engagechat https://t.co/pp9xGJCiML

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

edu_taraw Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Best PLC I have seen - Each teacher chose 1 "low" student based on data, shared challenges, and other teachers gave suggestions #EngageChat

sharonjsherman Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Enjoyed this engaging chat. Thanks, all! #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you for your great participation this evening! Have a great weekend! #EngageChat https://t.co/SKVJOVvvLw

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Fun is the key!! #EngageChat https://t.co/Lg55d9hp4V

JeannieSung Apr 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
LA: Ts will engage naturally n have fun if it’s meaningful n timely PL for them. Listen n respond #engagechat https://t.co/pp9xGJCiML
- DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  LQ: What are some of the best ideas you have learned from PLC meetings? #EngageChat

8TeachWriteArt8 Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Mine is the generic version of the Brand Name I saw at #NSTA15 (2/2) #EngageChat

katecutts Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks #EngageChat ters and @DavisWelcome Great chat and uplifting start to Saturday morning here. Coffee time!

hayhurst3 Apr 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@LauraGWillis @polonerd they need clarity can have both process and product #EngageChat

int_educator Apr 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

LA: open collaboration and sharing leads to positive relationships and better working environments #EngageChat

DavisWelcome Apr 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@katecutts Thank you, my friend! Have a great weekend! #EngageChat