#BFC530 Archive
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Thursday March 17, 2016
It's packed. Pi Day, Ides of March, St. Patrick's Day, Lot of content. ;)
Top o' the morning to ya!
Good morning, ! Rachel, T and Tech Integrator from NY.
Good morning everyone. Happy St Pat's!
I will be attended AVID Summer institute but I dont think ill be going to ISTE this year. not enough $$.
Good morning! Miriam in DC/VA checking in ☕️🍩
Manny from Baltimore here.
I read a lot of pd also. Notice and note nf and are on my list
THEY'RE so good they don't need luck ->
Kicking off my summer PD with ISTE. Denver, here I come!
Good Morning, I am hosting a group of librarians for three days for our ELL requirement for summer PD
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Brian from Mass.
Happy Little Friday crew! David MS Principal from VA here
I am hoping to go to NEXT conference as well as a GAFE Summit!
whoop! hey there Miriam...
No $$ for summer PD, but I'm sure I'll do lots of online learning. Looking forward to free time for reading and researching.
My first time. So looking forward to it.
Me too! Which summit? for you?
I'm attending/presenting Twitter Math Camp in Minn, July. Great conf hosted by Ts, no sponsors, just learning from each other
international
Monday, July 11
Held all across our great nation and all over the world!
G'morning, ! Wiped out after last night's 5th/6th concert. But the day isn't right w/o you all starting it. :)
We have 1st week of break district PD that's great for called "Festival of the Mind". It's free! 👍👍
Changing positions next year. Focus of summer pd to prepare for new role.
I teach Sci 8 and am doing a Volcano Workshop at Mt. Rainier.I teach Volcanos but have never seen one.
We are out of conference money so mine will be PD offered by the district.
I applied for Teachers College Reading Workshop for the end of June. Lots of reading too.
If you're looking for PD opportunities is where it's at! Find/add PD events worldwide!
If you guys know of any events on the east coast over the summer let me know.
R St. principals conf is always excellent&we r going to the Middle Grades Forum as a team
The world pauses in anticipation of her arrival ->
Trying to figure out how to manage travel and conference costs for and will be attending anything free this summer.
Definitely on my agenda is ! Cannot wait
It depends on if I can go to the NEXT Conference.
Top o' the mornin' friends! A very happy St. Paddy's day to you all!
Hoping to go to a music PD/certification at George Mason U on "Conversational Solfege" + DC/Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Yes! The is a great resource for PD opportunities! https://t.co/dnbN1hkaiv
If you're looking for PD opportunities is where it's at! Find/add PD events worldwide!
jealous of those attending $tree
Definitely will look for edcamps. Free but priceless PD.
Lmk! It would be great to "meet" you!
Good morning, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina. One of my favorite topics! Love summer pd
I hear you! I have not actually paid for any of my summer PD dreams yet 😉😕
She's shining bright today -->
I love reading PD books in the summer. I have more time to really think about & digest what I'm reading.
Can't wait for ! Presenting at GAFE Summit NYC this wkd then conf in April!
You'll love it. I went to the writing institute a few years ago! Are you attending the weekend reunion on Saturday?
I will be attending . Overwhelming if it's your first time, but so much fun with friends. Met many f2f for the first time.
I going to the ct one..I believe August 11 or 12!
Morning all sorry I'm late snuggles needed by my little lady
She's in charge of the twitterverse today ->
@BFC530 I teach Sci 8 and am doing a Volcano Workshop at Mt. Rainier.I teach Volcanos but have never seen one.
Summer PD? Hitting up for their freebies. Will lurk on some chats. Also: new grade level to learn as I start looping
Good morning . Grace from MA. What are we talking about this morning?
Yeah! Drinks in West Hartford after! :)
Good mormong Glad to be here@this morning.
Good morning! I'm headed to Orlando for American Library Assoc conf & GLMA (Ga) Summer Institute. Presenting at ALA!
My PD this summer includes 2 edcamps, planning committee for another edcamp, gardening, hammock swinging and camping.
Oh and , can't forget about that on 8/1!
Two sessions I want to attend this summer are exactly the same dates. I need to pull a Hermione
That sounds awesome. What an experience!
She's getting her eruption on today!
Also, honored to return back to . Amazing great keynotes. Last year they had . This year, it's with
Is anyone going to the ILA conference in Boston?
Personal and professional...the perfect balance.
is in Boston this summer. They're even doing a FREE the day before the conference starts!
Oh, if runs a this summer, I'll likely head there too. Otherwise, it's beach & baseball / umpiring!
I see a lot of reading in my future!
good morning everyone - Marifran from NY, up early baking soda bread for breakfast
how much district support if any do you get for travel?
Attending OAESA conf in June. Hoping to attend the NAESP conf in D.C. In July
After that, I will be heading to for the first time. Excited for this summer pd in Austin in a fun, creative way.
I am thinking of doing this as well. Are you Connie?
that is so exciting! Change is good. Your new journey is about to begin!
I know what you mean. Many media spec disappointed that ISTE & ALA are always planned to overlap. https://t.co/0B88pBz5xa
Two sessions I want to attend this summer are exactly the same dates. I need to pull a Hermione
yes !!! That's what I look forward most in summer (beside sleeping & iced coffee ) https://t.co/qKesntdIT7
I see a lot of reading in my future!
Hello everyone! Little late but here. I'll be reading if you have suggestions for PD books I'm open probably Will dig stuff online
I don't think so, but I'm sure we could spin a convincing yarn about it!
I'll be at ISTE for sure. I imagine an EdCamp possibly, too. Have lots of books waiting for me on my Kindle.
For me, I'll also be completing my Google Trainer cert. I'm excited about that
Plan to learn with . It's our first year with training this year in the middle school and we are excited!
sounds like something id be into.
This is a great question. Would love to hear. We get I think $125 for the whole year and that is it. https://t.co/PraMOUkhEb
how much district support if any do you get for travel?
same here, and time is getting short to make my arrangements. My school isn't likely to pay any of it
I went last year and loved it. Philly is in my backyard, so I jumped at the chance.
bummer! Where is ALA it his year?
Then I def have to look into it!
I am looking forwards this weekend and then on April 16th here in NJ
and we are all grateful for it.
I have only missed twice in the last 10+ years! I'll be there!
No conferences 4 me this summer. Will do Teachers Write & an online book study. Will be busy as my oldest is getting married!
Kind of self PD this summer, network refresh in the works while the Ts and Ss are away ...I'm actually a bit giddy about it :)
I'm 99% sure I'll be at too! Just found out last night-so excited to meet some of my PLN F2F!!
I know is happening on June 4th in Edison NJ
Do you mean there's still hope? That's the best news I've heard all week! :)
North FL, not sure about anything else-YET! I will be this year.
Can't wait to go back through and see what people are recommending for summer PD. It's my favorite way to rejuvenate.
Are you coming to Boston this summer
Good morning, ! This summer, I'll be heading to for some of the best PD to be found -- and free! https://t.co/jnH4RdirQi
keeping local this summer - last summer & fall had a lot of travel & I felt the effects
You're too kind Eric! We're all really excited-it's going to be so much fun!!
This, too! Always too much reading burying the nightstand and headboard.
? https://t.co/2WpY7BfnLF
I see a lot of reading in my future!
Same here, though I could put in for it.
Oh, yes! That is on my list also! Having trouble matching dates that work. https://t.co/fkez3Ld3Ky
For me, I'll also be completing my Google Trainer cert. I'm excited about that
I started asking a couple of years ago and my expenses have been covered.
Would love the opportunity to meet F2F!!
This is a great one if you're in NJ. Lots of diverse presenters and helpful topics. https://t.co/3NONdgPESi
I know is happening on June 4th in Edison NJ
got it !! I work all summer and writing curriculum for my new class will fit PD in when I can https://t.co/XvFnJEaeig
Kind of self PD this summer, network refresh in the works while the Ts and Ss are away ...I'm actually a bit giddy about it :)
it's a wish and a dream right now.
Late to the party this morning but the corned beef and cabbage is in the crock pot. Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀
We will need to meet! I met all face to face last year in Philly.
My heart beated a little faster thinking I could meet all of you! :)
Nice. I loved Minnesota in the summer.
I'm heading down too. Does the double-duty of getting me out of Little League field day!
It's my goal to be creative enough to be considered for Google Innovator!
Happy to see I'm not the only one with book problems.
ok. gotta run early. love you guys.
I am planning to go to and . Also waiting to see what PD oops my district offers
I would love to see districts invest in a way to allow Ts to attend national conferences. https://t.co/v0ptYiKt7D
how much district support if any do you get for travel?
Yes Grace! Will be there in July for !
me too, but I already went to this year. It looks good for the school that I present though.
happy Saint Patty's day to you! I can smell it now.
My other goal is to finish working on my online google certified programs.
SH:) You discovered that is one of my secrets:) Dani, you post the best pics! Have a great Friday Eve!
Susie from PA. Hoping to visit BLC16 in Boston with stipend. Crossing fingers! Love edweb for free webinars.
Morning Excited 4 July 11 & Aug 1! Edcamps are my fave for PD w/F2F learning, meeting tweeps, vote w/feet
Me too! My TBR stack is already growing.
I think we allow $200.00 but still not enough.
Wherever I go for PD, I'll be looking to meet my PLN F2F. Have an awesome and lucky day.
Connie, I would love to get together if it works out
For an administrator? Wow! Not enough
What types are you looking for? Tech, pedagogy, content, leadership? I'm sure can help w great suggestions https://t.co/7kzPvhHLfY
Hello everyone! Little late but here. I'll be reading if you have suggestions for PD books I'm open probably Will dig stuff online
happy we could help! was lots of fun last year
you met all those amazing tweeps F2F! We'll definitely have to meet up!
I tell people all the time Twitter, my PLN, and the books I have found are better than any conference hands down.
my recommendation for a summer read... HS oriented, but superb reading (audio book is nicely narrated) https://t.co/s8n3yCG92Z
