#TOSAchat Archive
#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Monday August 15, 2016
Kyle, learning strategist/technology coordinator, Las Vegas, NV
Debbie, EdTech TOSA, Burbank, CA. So excited is back!
(2/2) The new job is Dir. Moving tomorrow, so participating in by robot minion=. Couldn’t miss it.
Kelly from Lake Tahoe, CA EdTech & Curriculum Coordinator. has been a LIFE changer for me. I'll quote -I found my tribe!
Hi ! Josh, now from ! has meant much to me, but untilimately a new job with (1/2)
Hi ! Josh, now from ! has meant much to me, but untilimately a new job with (1/2)
So excited that is back tonight. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA. Happy anniversary
Jenna from Lake County, EdTech/STEM Specialist Fair Godmother.
That’s it. Let the hour begin.
Joanne, Instructional Coach, Pittsburg Unified
Welcome to our anniversary chat, Kyle!
Hello ! Ann here, Tech Innovation TOSA in Fullerton, CA. SO excited to spend some time with my PLN tonight! https://t.co/3PtqmFDXHO
Definitely so excited! Welcome Debbie! https://t.co/UbO1ekOUgn
Debbie, EdTech TOSA, Burbank, CA. So excited is back!
Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA! Woot! Woot!!! Let's go !
John, Director of EdTech from Capistrano Unified. Stoked to be here.
SO excited your'e back from your amazing trip overseas!!! Good to hear your voice in Voxer group too!
Pro tip: Address all of your tweets to an @ address. That way you'll spare your followers from unwanted goodness.
Gayle Horsma joining in here from NorCa! I'm an EdTech Specialist in
Glad you’re here with us, even if for a little bit.
hi Kyle! glad you could join us!
Jessica Instructional Tech Coach Arcadia, CA Getting ready for 1st day tomorrow.
So glad is back and that you’re safe.
I wouldn't be the coach, trainer, and educator I am without my PLN!!
has been my sanity, my PLN, my support...my TRIBE! Love my pocket pals!
HEYYYY, ! So happy it's back and we get to play tonight! I'm Jody (with a Y). Ed Tech TOSA in La Habra, CA.
. been here before-just late in Michigan- been clearing out basement all day to prep for finishing! Glad 2b back!
has definitely been such an amazing source of support, ideas, comfort, … My tribe, my home
Katherine Goyette, Educational Consultant - Technology & Integrated Studies Tulare County gives me inspiration, ideas, connections
Hi Joanne! Great to be back with the tribe!
hi John! Glad you're back!
I can't believe is only one year old. This is such a strong community. It means a lifeline any time I need help!
has been a great way to ease into my new role this year
Ann, I’m so glad you’re here tonight. Feel the love. :)
Hi! So glad we're back in action here in ! I've missed us. :)
Thanks!! Joining in on my phone so there's no way I'm keeping up with but wanted to try!!
Woot!! Edtech Coach Ben from Salinas, CA. Pumped for our anniversary chat. O how time flies!
OMG! Working with ??? AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
I disagree with this tip. I want as many people to see and it's awesome as possible!
I disagree with this tip. I want as many people to see and it's awesome as possible!
Rocky Logue Nipomo to Templeton MS SS means a stronger prescription in my glasses and a ton of knowledge!!
Truly amazing how in just this year of I’ve connected w so many amazing educators: ...
Is the fire moving away from you guys?
Lucretia, Inst. Tech Coach from Arcadia, CA. First & I'm excited to participate! (Will be in & out of chat...kids bedtime)
Yes!! I am super pumped!!
has completely changed my life. I have some of the best friends I have ever had because of it.
has completely changed my life. I have some of the best friends I have ever had because of it.
Hi Gayle! Great to have you with us! anniversary!
Kim, MS STEM T from Fresno-ish
Thank you. It is good to have the back
Makes it hard to believe it's only been a year.
Krista from SE Michigan means a group of ppl who share and help others openly and with kindness
YAY! Can you believe it's been a year???
Hi Jessica. Great to see you again.
Josie, Arcadia CA..4th grade Teacher.
Doesn't everyone what ALL the goodness they can get.
I was just talking with someone today about how other chats do prizes...look at you guys!!
What is a year in beard length
Continuing w list of amazing educators: … can’t fit
Seriously! Best year of my career - for sure!
No! Time is seeming to move faster each year.
LOVE this!!! =) https://t.co/Xxc4JE6xLO
Rocky Logue Nipomo to Templeton MS SS means a stronger prescription in my glasses and a ton of knowledge!!
Jenny, Health and PE teacher from MN.
You were ahead of your time. https://t.co/GTkI1U5nQk
Pro tip: Address all of your tweets to an @ address. That way you'll spare your followers from unwanted goodness.
Jeremiah, math nerd, glad to be back w/my amazing tweeps
Gift of time: Finding has been a lifesaver and I've met some of the best people!
No question. Just means this year needs to top last!
Karly! Hey, friend!! Feel like it's been forever!!
Hey all! Jason from Ohio, K-5 STEM instructor. Excited there is a Twitter chat AFTER my kids have gone to bed!
right?! I feel like I've known you all forever!
What up Sky!! Good to see you! at least the digital u!
Yeah, Lucretia! So glad to see you again :)
Thanks Ann! It is great to be back, although, that was the most incredible summer EVER!
Hi ! I'm Mari from San Diego. I teach MS science & AVID + 1 period of tech resource. Thankful for this community!
Well said, Kelly! Everyone needs to know about the love!
A1: Starting a new job and the learning opportunities that come with it!
you totally need to join and share your wonderful ideas! I'm so glad I got to see you in action
Right???? I know. Miss you!
A1: Excited to be in a new position where I have the opportunity to connect w/more amazing edtech leaders!
A1 Has helped me and my teachers find their PLNs. Can't put a value on that.
Hee Hee, it worked! I'm in New Zealand :-)
A1: I am looking forward to starting with my new team New energy and fresh ideas!!
A1:Working with all the amazing people in my district who are excited to learn!
Hiya !! Amanda, math/tech TOSA currently on the other side of the country. Dropping in for a few to say hi! So happy to see ya'll!
Warm Up A: This has been a great place to connect and continue to learn from some great people.
A1: Community. We are the inbetweeners. It’s nice, for an hour a week, to feel like you belong.
I can never keep up! Just ride the wave of awesome =)
A1 I am looking forward to digging into new challenges with new learning opportunities. Working toward coding clubs!
see the power of twitter strikes again!
Like wise...Nice celebration video
Hi Jody! Glad to see you here tonight. It is good to be back, isn't it?
A1 I'm in the classroom w/my own Ss for 2 periods every day...it's been amazing
A1: Ss start tomorrow and we're doing a Back to School BreakOut in my class, super excited!!!
A1 Best thing about starting is new Ss, new ideas to integrate Tech into lessons! First try...get to know me using Slides!
Welcome Amanda! BTW Thanks for adding to my omnipresence sheet!!
what's up Wamsley! Welcome back!
A1: Most exciting part of new year is tackling new challenges, learning new dist. culture, and meeting loads of Ts!
Mark, 1:1 coach in Douglas county NV
So good to be back. I loved following your travels. Can't wait to hear about the adventure in person.
Honestly, the best part of this year is that I get to START teaching with !!
Hi Josie. Great to have you join us on for our anniversary chat
A1 we just got a bunch of young fired up Ts!!
A1: The direction. We are doing some awesome things and I love how much we are collaborating.
Ohhhh we need to connect about coding clubs!
getting to see & meet new Ss, try new ideas, routine,
A1. New school, a High school rather than a 6th-12th grade school.
A1: We relaunched our student tech club, and my kiddos are taking ownership and leading together!
A1: I’m excited to share & implement new ideas, many from friends & trying new things w my Ts. Goal is to keep growing & learning!
are you doing a math block at your site? we are doing that this year at mine
Hi Amanda! One last vacation before summer ends??
Hey Kelly! Welcome back! How did new T training go?
Hi Sky! Great to see you tonight.
A1: Most exciting: all our schools finally have wifi. Infrastructure is finally being taken care of. Now on to the fun stuff!
Checking in late for . Brandi from SoCal
not until next week. pitched the idea. boss man is thinking about it! fingers crossed!
connect with , she's doing some amazingness with coding
Close, I have 2 different periods, 1 HS, 1 MS. Super fun
Of course! Looks like you had an awesome session!!
seriously RAD way to start w a
That would be awesome! Just digging in here! Had a meeting with a T today.
A1 Seeing the kiddos and the amazing staff . I teach at the best school ever!
Love all the possibilities of a new year! (don’t forget the hashtag too, by the way) https://t.co/wOwB8qltfH
getting to see & meet new Ss, try new ideas, routine,
A1: Reconnecting w/ Ts and continuing our 1:1 journey. Another call to adventure!
Kate from Colton/Redlands; h.s. ELA teacher
Shea Smith, Rescue USD Instructional Tech, & tardy to
my phone rang about every 10min today w/Ts needing tech help so I thought it was very appropriate
sounds like a great get to know you activity!
A1: Hands down...connecting with new groups of Ss as only a teacher has the power to do.
new to it, but group is awesome!! So many people to learn frm
we're most west coasters so 8pm rocks.
Happy birthday !!! Can't begin to explain how you have changed my life! Love my PLN!
lots of amazing s for sure
I will look her up! Thanks!
Never too tardy. Your family is here.
Pitched idea? breakout? good luck. when do you guys start back?
A1 Looking forward to building stronger relationships & pushing teachers outside their tech comfort zones. Being more connected w/
A1: knowing more of what to do in my role and having my PLN to help me every step of the way!
Hence the screenshot on Voxer, nice!
A1: Momentum. We are picking up where we left off and it is so much fun.
A1: Excited to start a new position and connect with amazing/inspirational tosas like all of YOU!
A1) Hi Everyone! I'm really excited to work with all the new staff members we have this year!
Was at in Baltimore & stayed an extra day to sight see :) Such a great wknd!!
thanks!!! I am SUPER excited
A1: looking forward to a school wide Poetry Out Loud comp, and special Teacher Rounds: EL and Honors/AP!
That’s awesome. Positive forward direction. :) https://t.co/akG8ozd5O8
A1: The direction. We are doing some awesome things and I love how much we are collaborating.
A1: A new w/ new Ss, new school, new role.
hello Sonal, great to see you in tonight!
So jelly love to hear some ahha's you had while there
Whenever you get here is always right on time!
A1 I have a week...I've worked all summer...and I'm still not ready!!
that is a huge feat! awesome!
Ohhhhh that's right!! Luuuuccckkkyyyyy!
Definitely a powerful thing to look forward to. Collaboration is key! https://t.co/7xxeBq3Ieu
A1: Definitely learning and collaborating with colleagues and improve form last year.
And knowing that it is a collaborative direction. One goal, one large movement.
will make a template as I am getting two of my teammates to do it too! Let me know if you want me to share.
hey there! Loved your omni tosa session. Starting to work on my lost tech teacher flyer!
happy to be here! Thanks!
Right w/ ya. I'm looking forward to modeling more risk taking and transformation
seriously stoked for you...and excited that has amazing YOU!!!
A1: and year-long essential question
can't wait to see the finished product!
hey Kelly! Couldn't miss the anniversary
YES!! I agree... & makes me feel better to know u struggle to keep up too! Its more like a tsunami wave of greatness!
A1: Definitely learning and collaborating with colleagues and improve form last year.
That’s it! I’m all about shared vision, shared responsibility, & shared celebration!
Already 4 minutes behind.
I need more Science Bitmojis
A1: Excited to work collaborate w/ to support edtech in central valley!
You're exactly where you should be ;)
We met our new principal today. Sad to see leave, but new one looks like a winner.
That’s awesome. Positive change. :) https://t.co/2z4Illibe6
A1. New school, a High school rather than a 6th-12th grade school.
Look forward to learning and growing with you too! https://t.co/P3Dje8PaTK
A1: Definitely learning and collaborating with colleagues and improve form last year.
hoping to have it done this week to post on campuses next week!
A1: Looking forward to a whole school push towards student-driven and awareness of one's own learning:
https://t.co/RTzFgym5xl
A1: Looking forward to working on a common district vision, goal, and focus on digital citizenship. https://t.co/3tlGBeIV6V
You probably thought it was at 9pm
that's like the best beginning ever.
woot! sounds like a plan!!!
it's this that excites me most- the learning and growing with my PLN. So powerful!
A1: Ts are excited and ready to try new things! Already booked (1st week!!) for tech planning & in Kinder classrooms!
Honestly have been rejuvinated by the and I want to work to spread it.
Ohhhh so fun!!! Love the enthusiasm they bring! =)
A1 I'm transitioning from a classroom Math&ELA teacher to TOSA on Sept 1st! Excited to get started!
Hey Sonal!! Great to have you here! Thanks for joining us!
Denise, from Tulare Joint UHSD. Getting to the party late! Hello TOSA chatters!!
great to hear that! is key! We ARE for sure!
As you should! That's an impressive crew!
Hey Brandi! Great to have you join us for our anniversary!
I feel like I have that I'm my district too! Such a nice feeling
A1: I'm so excited to be a new TOSA! I'll be an Instructional Tech Coach & can't wait to start!
Hey Jeremiah!! It's been too long!!! Sounds like you have a nice set up this yr
sounds like some awesome work!
Me too!!! I got so many ideas!
Hi Denise! Great to have you with us for our anniversary
Yes! We need a meet up SOON!
Hey Katherine! How are you?
A1- I'm just looking forward to starting the school year! I've been sidelined and it's no fun!
That's great!! Exciting to have new people to work for and with =)
Going for it and piloting more at my district.
sounds fun! WOuld love to see how that goes!
phew! Thanks, . I was bummed I missed the first few minutes.
Love your incredible positivity! We need to hang out more. :) https://t.co/8MjIkGLAAD
A1 Seeing the kiddos and the amazing staff . I teach at the best school ever!
Jeremiah!!!!! Hello friend =)
A1: I'm a now. That seems like a pretty big deal and something to meet with positive anticipation!
it's a fun gig! you will love it! and we're here to support you if you need it!
a1. building relationships with the teachers in my county to begin genuine collaboration!
I'll be documenting it for sure! Aiming for Snapchat and Insta stories.
I 100% agree with this statement!
ditto hello to the awesome Jeremiah!!
what might that look like in your district?
Thanks. You have no idea how much I need this group tonight.
Ok my foot is half in the pool what was the question ??
AWESOME Mari! I'll never forget meeting you @ when you did your first preso w . Same tech club?
Eh I am at least 2 minutes behind =)
Hi Kate, I’m 5 minutes behind, but didn’t want to miss saying welcome.
i need to follow u on snapchat
A1: Excited to work with amazing educators striving to be better every day! Be Courageous!
A1: Starting out a new school yr at a new site with new Ss population and fellow Ts!!
I think we might break TweetDeck tonight.
Hey Sky!!! I hung out w our friend all weekend at class!
Awesome! so glad you're joining us!
Um, yes! I'm peerlessgreen (no suprise there!)
A2: I'm going to give out a more solidified plan now so Ts and admin know what to expect.
A2: Being I'm a new it's all change for me! Just need to go to work each day with an open mind and try to help Ts to my best
A2: Over Communicate any changes. but do it at a steady and ready pace.
A2 Nothing new in the first month. Just support and review of things we focused on last year =) Routines are impt for Ts too
A2: Take it a little slower. Help Ts use edtech and commit to one small solution, not everything at once.
That it has Amanda! Hope your summer was good. I saw the lightening pic wow!
School's been fantastic. MIL cancer surgery today followed by putting our new dog down.
awwww! You're just the sweetest :) similar, just rebranded & student-led. I'll be at again!
A2: This year as a 2nd year, I feel I can hit the ground running. Get a good base set up, and then collaborate with Ts
I love taking the summer to refocus and narrow goals.
So great when you hear from past students! Very cool.
A2:1:1 Chromebook rollout with a new team and and a district who encourages risk taking.
A2: Given that I changed roles & districts, I think my challenge will be accepting my new role & not trying to stick to the prior
Qs are tweeted out from =)
we totally changed our PD day. from 2- three hour sessions to a keynote and 3-1.5 hour sessions. So exciting!
We now share a classroom wall:)
Hi Karly! How are you doing? (: I hope you had a great summer (;
A2: setting goals for getting into classrooms. Last year was stuck a lot in the office
A2: Need to attend to scheduling in order to pick up the projects from last year in a timely fashion.
Well said, Jason! Connecting w new Ss is always something I look forward to each year. https://t.co/HO7WjedYUB
A1: Hands down...connecting with new groups of Ss as only a teacher has the power to do.
I'm going to try this year. I think my kids will be so into it!
It'll be some epic good times
Full confidence that you will be AHHHMAZING!
A2: Be more present on campuses and in classrooms. Reach out more. Help Ts get Ss creating on iPads now not later. Get "out there"
A2 Be more prepared with my own class so I can help others...oh, wait...
a2. Connecting with teachers and building relationships, receiving feedback, and diving in with both feet into who knows what :)
you guys have done an amazing job up there. Such an amazing culture.
Ahh Ben, you so silly and huggable.
congrats! It's an awesome journey to be on!
A2: Instead of waiting for Ts to come to me, I'm going to them. More time in classrooms.
Congrats! And, I agree. I’m entering my second year as a and can’t wait to get started.
We changed our beginning of year PD to 7 minimum days with pm teacher selected PD groups.
Thank you! I am super excited to get started! Among top of my list is getting my district on Google Classroom!
not a TOSA myself, classroom teacher in Campbell. 6th grade ELA/SS, AVID, + tech integration coach
You never know what those first few weeks may bring!
thanks so much for sharing!
A2: Focusing my use of tech in the classroom to move students beyond simply searches and writing (those are still important)
A2: This first few months, ideas for connecting admin, tech leaders in the area. Expanding the collaboration, better together.
Did you mention that you know me? --- From Twitter &
And you have changed each of us, . We all make up this wonderful community https://t.co/Xgn1GpVZEi
Happy birthday !!! Can't begin to explain how you have changed my life! Love my PLN!
Looking in to Ts creating their own journeys. Research, integration, reflection, then sharing w/ staff.
you should come down to SD to visit and "support" me ;)
The Q was where were my peeps?
A2. I am getting a M.Ed in technology so that is new for me in the first month.
this is what i'm doing right now! You see me dancing???
I'm tardy to the party! Jenn from , new Instructional Tech Coach this year!
A2: Last year = waiting for teachers to seek me out. This first month is about face time with as many people/sites as possible
A2: Depth. will be my shovel.
A2: New TOSA! I want to spend time building positive relationships W Ts before I take off!
A2: I want to celebrate more of the classroom wins. Like that shy teacher that is killin it with their Ss yet would never post!
Can I share that I don't shake hands much anymore, I just give out hugs..(:
It never gets old seeing the students and getting into the classrooms.
Sounds fun!! Class Craft makes me want to be in ur classroom!
Lots of great energy and positivity. I can feel the momentum continuing. Let's continue to collaborate! https://t.co/5cLNKki9kM
you guys have done an amazing job up there. Such an amazing culture.
I’d love to! Love SD. Would love to hang out with you more. :)
Laurie, great idea here! Share those EPIC WINS!!!
For sure! I need to meet w/ the T but I'm thinking the "Take a Mouse to School" game in small groups. 1st time w/ Kinder
I set up an appointment slot in to help me meet with teachers on top of seeking them out
love the changes. Hoping for more of that in my district!
You're a T w/a special assignment so you're def in the rift place Terri! ;)
are you going to do scheduled days at sites? how will you accomplish this?
is now trending in USA, ranking 39
Me too! I only have 1 period of tech, so it's hard. I need to stop waiting for the invitations to go into classes
Any plans for how you are going to do that?
We have PLC days once a month now, so possibly Ts will using that time for more
I enjoy your district and the that you all have created.
I'm s new TOSA, too! Glad there is a Twitter community to learn from!
exactly what I want to do too!
A1: Working on , "LearnLAP, , , , new staff, new beginnings
Thanks, Brandi! Hoping to find my stride!
we welcome everyone Terri! Glad to have you here!
We’re def here for you and have your back, as we know you have our backs too! Love our community https://t.co/iHqpKIHDag
A1: knowing more of what to do in my role and having my PLN to help me every step of the way!
I have a hard time starting the convo with teachers, don't want it to seem evaluative. I'm a work in progress
we eliminated PD days in lieu of an extra 64 minutes of contract time each week, excited to see how it works
It's on my list of "things to figure out" tomorrow!! Lol. Not sure yet. Tough with 9 campuses & 4.5 days per week.
me too!!! Glad your kids are learning& leading w this tech club! LOVE it!!!
Hello all, totally coming in late on the chat :( k-8ELA TOA from awfully hot So Cal
Second year! Wow! Enjoy it, Shea! :)
Thanks for mentioning that. I’ll have to look into that.
A2 Want to have more face to face time for collaboration
I did it as a weekend gig, looking forward to it being full time
Oh YES! That's what we say in , we are ALL teachers on a special assignment =)
Thanks, Joe. I'm focusing on celebrating, acknowledging even small changes.
The feeling is completely mutual!!!
i have 5 official sites but w/ unofficial hs it's tough. Let me know what you come up with. lol!
really showed me the power of feedback. A goal for me as well.
. Yes, low tech collaboration is important too!
I teach AVID too, and I spend a lot of time working out tech integration there!
Welcome Monta!! It's never too late to join =)
Ahh shucks...you're just being you...you know sweet and amazing (:
You’re going to be awesome Jody Green! You always are.
A2: model excellent classroom teaching in every PD. If we expect it from Ts,then expect it of ourselves.
I definitely need to be more proactive!
so excited! Lots of new things to share. There will be multiple blog posts about it this year
HELLO friend!!! Glad you're here!
Scheduling is not my forte. I'll keep you in the loop, though! :)
A2 use SS reflection,my notes, do more. Give more opps Ss choose,
A2- we're switching 2 all new ela curriculum so most of what I'm doing is starting from scratch & it's for independent study
welcome Jenn! soak up the awesome!
Great plan! I think I overwhelmed a lot of Ts last year.
a2. To do such amazing PD that teachers walk away wtih STARS in their eyes!!!
LOVE this fluffy squishy lovefest!!! =)
A2: advertising my failures, showing other Ts & Ss that you can learn from failures and not be afraid to try new things
A1: I get to start as an Instructional Tech Coach with It's a whole new world! Looking forward to ALL of it!
Woot Kyle how is the new job going?
You're too kind, Just Joe. Hugs.
As a coach, I love being able to celebrate with Ts and Ss all the time! I tweet pics of their amazing things all the time
How do you think Year 2 will be different than year 1?
I'm creating adopt a teacher poster to have classes bring me in
YES! how can we celebrate Ts awesome better?! I want to do this too! https://t.co/vpLPNbnVkK
A2: I want to celebrate more of the classroom wins. Like that shy teacher that is killin it with their Ss yet would never post!
BAM!!! and I were just talking about this today! =) https://t.co/zUqndUYsJP
A2: model excellent classroom teaching in every PD. If we expect it from Ts,then expect it of ourselves.
A2: I will try to embrace others both Ts and Ss in the initiative - try better to be a role model
Well..it's kinda the way w/so many amazing folks and so much love...just gotta get it out there
A2: "Be the best me I can be." Learned that from Kung Fu Panda 3 this summer. Make that last all year. Follow less, lead more.
Student voice and student choice is really IMPT! https://t.co/TjOBjb4nfd
A2 use SS reflection,my notes, do more. Give more opps Ss choose,
This was done to create more planning, collaboration time?
It is a difficult thing to do, but I feel that it is more the personality and attitude conveyed than the job title.
same here. That smoother, initial transition makes all the difference.
T told me they had a million ?s, my reply was i have 500K answers and 500K learning opps
might need to make myself some sort of chore chart to help remind me to just do it
A2: As a new Tech TOSA, my goals are to listen to understand, be proactive to Ts needs, & connect to others. Relationships are key
Oh you for SURE will do that!
YES, the feedback. Asking for it and doing something with it. That's big.
Don't know the adopt a teacher poster? Do tell.... Was that the session I missed?
A1 (continued): Piloting new ELA textbooks!!!
agreed, Andrea. totally agreed.
plus I feel so less stressed
More for that and to eliminate wasted PD days that most Ts didn't get anything from
Want to meet up at Disneyland? Half marathon weekend coming up. :)
You will be great! Can't wait to start picking your brain!
YEs! Maybe this could be a future topic.
Yep. I'll show you tweetdeck tomorrow
Trying to figure that out 2. Made a chart to mark which sites I go too. Don't want to miss any.
Yeah, I did too! Having Ts submit goals on a GDoc helps me keep focused and plan just-in-time coaching.
So far so good! between that and planning out fall conference, I haven't had a dull moment
Thank you! Can't wait to work with you, you're amazing!
If excellent teaching is a culture, then it should be business as usual.
It has been so great to run into everyone at different places. I always feel like I won something when I see you guys!!!
Yeah, we can't wait for them to come to us b/c that's not likely. Break down those walls! :)
Join in the fun, we're kicking off 2016-2017 school year this Friday. All about sharing the +s https://t.co/EBZGzu1k3t
A2: I want to celebrate more of the classroom wins. Like that shy teacher that is killin it with their Ss yet would never post!
A2) I'm looking forward to entering the world of podcasting! Creating - not just listening
Having an established rapport with most students, teachers, and staff is huge will be huge.
Trying to make the relationships in a new place is important...Finally after 2 years I don't feel like the new guy. @EdTechSpec
can you loop me in to this convo too? I'm struggling to balance it all.
Awesome mentor right here! We are so lucky to have Jessica!
I am 5 minutes behind but didn’t want to miss saying welcome to the anniversary chat
As Hagrid would say, "You're a wizard!"
yes, great goal...out and about...!!! (excited to see you here tonight, friend!!!)
A2 I agree!! Hoping 4 more grade level meetings to focus on collaboration & lesson design https://t.co/6mhaEXxld0
A2 Want to have more face to face time for collaboration
Awwww Karly...you're too sweet.
A3: Time. the #1 way of telling somebody that they are important and they matter. Spend time with them.
I would like to hear more about how that goes! It looks awesome!
A3: We are hoping to schedule days for our brand new teachers throughout this year so as to keep them in the loop and supported.
Cyclical process of excitement - Just more innovation going on!!
Great goal - be proactive with reaching out and connecting https://t.co/P76IaZ8r3M
A2: Last year = waiting for teachers to seek me out. This first month is about face time with as many people/sites as possible
A3: I'll be going to each of my new ts rooms the first few weeks to check in on them. Want to make sure they're on track!
A3: Ask new Ts what THEY want to do I'm not one for forcing my ideas on anyone unless specifically told to https://t.co/kwtP8MY6kQ
love this and think it's so important
Every time I ask, it's been very positive. Not sure what's holding me back
I would loop you into any conversation you want to be part of. :)
A3: The brilliant thought to put in our new Ts orientation a form, we are following up with all of them!
a3. So many things to my . I've got a mappster list full of resources, websites, and apps!!
I'm sooooo late! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Unfortunate that often PD is seen as an event & not ongoing process.
in general i'm quite good at it. but I struggle w/ edtech responsibilities & curriculum stuff. argh!
What ELA curriculum are you using? We are in the process of adoption.
We're still waiting for it to come in but thankfully I have had full access to the online program 2 start https://t.co/ObIE70O1CJ
I know that feeling and I haven't even seen the two programs I have to pilot.
Q2: Being proactive. Giving Ts what they need before they need it. Provide resources and give ideas for how I can best support.
A3 I really, really love The First Six Weeks of School Great reminders & lots of relationship building https://t.co/p6WLsfWnR6
A3: Tomorrow is 1st day. Our TOSA team went & supported new Ts w anything they needed. Great access points https://t.co/YzDnCBwkFV
A3: leading a session at district tech conference next week about this. Building our own set of resources! Will definitely share!
A lot of "lecture doesn't work for Ss" lectures for 7 hours as well
A3: Effective way to coach new teachers: get in trenches. Plan, co-teach, develop leaders from w/in to support when unavailable.
I love that analogy- feeling like you've won something. Nailed it!!
working on it! I'm thankful for all the encouragement.
yay! is here! thanks for joining us. Better late than never! https://t.co/WQGneoez46
I'm sooooo late! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Any ideas for sharing them within the classroom? That's what I'd like to do with my students.
A3: Providing after school PD starting next week. Email out to all the new Ts to introduce. Want face time with all of them tho
It is that personality trait that makes U great at your job. and willingness to listen and learn w/ others.
Well said! I'm having similar thoughts after reading Dweck's mindset book!
A3: I offer to come co-teach on my prep, or plan after school, or even just sit and toss around ideas
this would be a great topic!
There’s also the Star Wars half marathon weekend - MLKJr.
Thanks Kristina for popping in!!
A2: I’m reaching out in new ways & trying to get more of my Ts on Twitter for PD & BIG idea sharing... https://t.co/XIt5YGLHn1
Never late. Great to have you with us!
interesting you say that. next week is goal setting!
it was Ben's day 2 session. My computer is at work but I'm sure Ben can share
This is by far the fastest twitter chat that I have ever been a part of! I feel like it's all flying by!
You're too much! I think the follow up with new Ts will be worth it.
awww, hope Tim feels better soon!
A3: Support new teachers by facilitating collaborative structures.
A3: I host weekly Tech Tuesday @ lunch in my room for discussion, general help, ideas. Also my Viking Tech Crew kids teach Ts
A3- when we get new teachers I just try to be supportive and inviting- letting them know I am on there side & here to help
A3: Also working more collaboratively with the other TOSAs.
A3: Currently sharing a lot w/ GClassroom, and blogging. Also get Ts together to share w/ each other.
Seriously, is among the kindest, most charitable people I know. https://t.co/EXiEwH4h9B
You're too kind, Just Joe. Hugs.
Adopt a teacher poster???? Care to share? https://t.co/aAO3rfe2v9
it was Ben's day 2 session. My computer is at work but I'm sure Ben can share
Totally! Have already received awesome feedback from new Ts today!
ALl great tools that I couldn't live without!
Too kind. I only reflect the kindness others give to me.
A2: I want Literacy Spirit Shirts-we have them for sports and clubs? "Read About It, Talk About It, Write About it, Know about it!
This is Sandra from Richland School district in Shafter joining late
A3) New teachers are a gold mine, Especially if they are in the induction program. Just help share and support their ideas.
thanks Ann! I've missed chatting with my
Missig you, too, Ari. I hope he feels better soon.
A3- I don't really get to mentor teachers as much as I would like though, not w/my position, so I try to find other ways to help
I love on the curriculum stuff. I suffer with organizaiton.
We can learn a lot from new Ts, they don't get the credit they deserve, wish I would have been appreciated more then
You’re going to rock the conference!
Us too! And they are tech heavy in my district.
thanks! Couldn't do this without all the support.
A3: Support new teachers through the PLC process/Vertical articulation/Collaboration
agreed. Love the Q abt what tools Ts give Ss to track & self-monitor w/o waiting for grades! that's GOLD!
A1- I was most excited to be back around my colleagues- they give me energy & I'm excited to be around them
Me too. My organization consists of 100,000 piles and just as many lists. It's bad, man.
I'd love to hear more about how you run Tech Tuesday!
That’s great! Good to provide time where Ts can attend. https://t.co/Rv0zjLC6rm
A3: Providing after school PD starting next week. Email out to all the new Ts to introduce. Want face time with all of them tho
This chat also injects my days with POSITIVITY!!
and an experienced mentor T that can simple say "How you doing?" every now and then
make sure to add any of ur awesome stuff too!
Love the picture! Thanks for sharing
How does that affect you in your day to day?
Awesome! We are so glad you have you in our tribe! https://t.co/jtB3DOREms
A2: New TOSA! I want to spend time building positive relationships W Ts before I take off!
it totally does!!! It's my fave chat!!!
A3: Observed one of my students teach a teacher how to use today at lunch! Total heart melt proud moment.
. Absolutely! Collaboration is key. Great point about including vertical articulation in PLC process.
Will do! Just gotta get my feet wet!
My goal is to ask more Qs this year, get Ts to keep asking, What if?
That’s it! Love that our job mainly consists of being thought-partners. https://t.co/ESV18CdP20
A3: I offer to come co-teach on my prep, or plan after school, or even just sit and toss around ideas
. Thanks!! Also presenting as well as I still have a lot of work ahead of me...
A3- I try to meet new Ts where they are at. They are so overwhelmed w/ BTSA and being new. My job is to support, not bury!
what programs? we adopted Wonders.
A1- if I was in a traditional class setting I would be trying the Genius hour- but it sounds so cool it might be several hours
I send out an email on Tues morning with the days topic, or just general we're talking tech. Lunch convo
I've had a few tough things go down since the beginning of the year, and having lovely, positive voices in my car=<3
That's why support is so imp. They're idealists, haven't been jaded & spent a year studying the craft of teaching.
Also share ideas, new Ts may have no idea bout whats out there
This is something that is good for all Ts
Woot!!! Can't wait to hear about your pd!
sometimes Ts have questions, or need lesson feedback, or we bounce around ideas & apps
Those are great topics! Will you include ?
I have been lurking on but this I am excited
this is why is ! and why this PLN rocks my socks! https://t.co/YV7BGarYNZ
It has been so great to run into everyone at different places. I always feel like I won something when I see you guys!!!
A3 As a tech specialist, I'm in all the classrooms constantly. It gives me great insight into my T's needs and strengths
Looking for book study suggestions on topic: teaching elem reading leveraging #1:1 / ideas?
I was just about to say, reach out to Karly. She’ll love to hear about it & support.
A3: Support new teachers by facilitating peer observations, instructional rounds.
Will do. Nothing fancy tho. Excel sheet with the schools listed Put in dates I visit. Snapshot view
Speaking of tribe... Anyone have a good "tribe" video for me to share with my 5th graders?
Hi Karly, I recognize you on twitter! This is an awesome resource.
Twitter is a big push for us right now. We have 232 teachers on now! Not too shabby!
do you have a designated Tech Tuesday meeting space? Do a lot of Ts participate?
Would love for you to join us-anytime!
We are using with K-5 and for 6-8.
It keeps you on your A-game!!!
LOL Hi Scott!!! It is so cool. Thank you for putting it together!
What is this "Excel" you speak of? Hahahahahaha
Right? Pocketpals help us carry on, even w/difficult "real world" stuff. You're a beacon of amazingness
you'll be adding some awesomeness to it soon!
I might not make it myself, but I'm trying to get one or more of my TK-K Ts involved.
Wish I could take some credit for it.
I'm wearing mine right now!!
I am impressed! It's seriously rad that Arcadia Ts are joining for PD, collab & sharing!
That’s wonderful. Ask Qs, challenge status quo, think creatively! https://t.co/bgOggT1YOW
My goal is to ask more Qs this year, get Ts to keep asking, What if?
A4: One goal this yr is building a social media brand w/ my admin& ts for the district & schools. Love sharing the power of a PLN!
A3 Hoping to focus on Google Classroom & to get new Ts up & running w/tools for digital lessons then expand
a4. I can't say that I do yet, but I feel like this chat and voxer chat have given me a great format to start with
A3: be available, sometimes just to listen. Ask questions & find out what technology best fits needs. Small steps.
A4- since the curriculum is new I show them I am excited & let them know I am open to hear their thoughts- I don't know it all
check my earlier reply. Informal lunch PD & sharing re: tech
Love that idea...I'd say it keeps you on your -game
A4: Help Ts & colleagues connect with their interests. So many amazing collaborative educators out there! https://t.co/0mYujSAN4c
Right back, atcha!!!! We're so lucky to know all of these amazing folks~~
A4: Encourage the use of Twitter! I was skeptical at first, but now that I have sipped the kool-aid, I'm in!
Jumping in late but glad to be here. Tom from Bassett happy to help celebrate 1 yr of awesomeness https://t.co/YfFrMcL5uM
A3 I love getting out new teachers thinking about classroom management and supporting their implementation so they can succeed
A4: I think you have to get your leadership to see the benefits on a & have them make it a priority for your team/site/etc.
Oops again: not doing so well on multi tasking.
A4: More IRL events to enhance the online connection
my classroom because it's easy for me, and I have a microwave ;) average 5-6 out of ~40 Ts.
Yeah, T's don't need to know how to do it, they just need to design the opportunity!
What is an instructional round?
A4: Sharing what is possible. Modeling and sharing until they feel comfortable to branch out. Voxer is a huge resource too
A4 Selling my admins on Twitter and modeling the learning for my Ts.
You are!!! You inspire me on the daily!!!
Hi Sandra! Welcome to ! Do you know
What is faster? This or Usain Bolt?
A4: Encourage Twitter participation with . Continue to help others make connections outside of our district.
A4: trying to get our Academic Coach to get on Twitter, I mention "I found/heard/saw it on Twitter" hoping to get some traction
Creating DUMB Goals. Based on ...Development of Dreams Being Uplifting. Method Friendly and Behavior Triggeted
A4- our PD day had as Keynote. Twitter usage has exploded! YAy! Now to keep that momentum going.
Asking and showing...you need to feed them the possibilities. You never know what will stick.
A4: I introduce them to and show that's about all it takes
My principal is already on Twitter, going to make it that much easier to sell it to the staff!
that's what we have in both K-5 and 6-8.
HAHA! RIght now, this twitter chat! I want to read ALL the tweets!
A race I don't think he could win!
A4: Host a short Twitter chat during a staff meeting to give them practice with it. Give list of good people to follow to help.
I miss my bassett buds already
A4: Planning to really push Twitter in . Made this resource this summer to help the process. https://t.co/aScCHaSbpg
Make sure that there is appropriate PD avialiable and work collaborativly with them
how cool!!! Yes, I agree is amazing. Glad to connect w you tonight in
Head might explode if you do that! is nuts!
Definitely! My was never an hour - don’t limit your Ss process w time. https://t.co/TSvuJttdxG
A1- if I was in a traditional class setting I would be trying the Genius hour- but it sounds so cool it might be several hours
A4: I've had some pushback on my staff joining Twitter but our keynote may have helped with that!
A4 show the amazing things here & on other PLN channels can spark a desire to participate. Voxer blew my peeps minds!
I do that with . I bring snacks and we eat and tweet and learn how to do it! Feel free to use the #.
If only I could keep up with it!
A4: encouraging Ts to get on Twitter. Our AP wants to see more Ts on Twitter too!
That’s it. Our job is to work our way out of a job. Peer coaching! https://t.co/GS8e8qg95d
A3: Support new teachers by facilitating peer observations, instructional rounds.
Q4 Our district is really great at to share what's going on...Hoping to start next to build up PLNs
I really started to get into voxer as of late, where was that my whole life?
Mine, too. As a parting exercise, everybody is going to have to get Twitter accounts. :-)
That is definitely something to celebrate!
friend!!! You are amazing and this is going to be a great year ahead!!! Need to have some F2F time soon!
A lot can be built into induction. We have coaches for new T's, and we work w/ them to share tools and pedagogy.
A3: or 4.This is the first time I've been this behind! Check in. Listen. Provide a tech start-up checklist https://t.co/yV5Svut4qe
I unplugged over the summer...I need to get back to my !
missed the reg. for the 10K but friend is running. I'll be there.
I wear it with pride!! (the shirt and the nerd)
I have 2do some alterations since we are an Independent Study Sch but I'm excited
Sounds like another tiki meetup is in order
the state isn't all that big, we need another or down here in SoCal
is back with a vengeance!
is back with a vengeance!
Thanks to the peeps who pitched in with feedback before it was due!
I’m liking this goal-setting method. So much better than the 4D method: Dump it, Delay it, Delegate it, Do it.
woot! Spring Break and possible Disney Land too!!
YES! Lets get some Ts together this year or something and make some cool stuff happen btwn our districts. F2F asap!
A3: We did an activity called the Privilege Walk with 120 teachers. Activity identifies events that have changed our lives.
Anytime. It was already awesome though ;)
A3 meeting F2F w my new Ts, giving them my cell number & saying USE IT! Starting GSlide Tips & Tricks too! https://t.co/eYDKAAER7Y
really jumping in late. Mike from Bassettusd tech TOSA.
Joe is going to do a GHO w/ my admin abt building your brand. So excited!
I"m organizing a in Nevada, may have to do a NV/CA collaboration at the campground!
A4: Our back to school letter from really encouraged the use of social media for PLN. It's valued.
You can do it! Get them on . Show https://t.co/UY6oYgsQ1c & all the resources there. https://t.co/PMJ2TZNkWI
A4: trying to get our Academic Coach to get on Twitter, I mention "I found/heard/saw it on Twitter" hoping to get some traction
A4 we’re doing district Play, Share, Learn days called “Thinking Thursdays” open to all! Come play & learn
nice graphic! What program did you use to create it?
A4b: Here is a link to the assignment. It has a pdf version if you want to edit for your districts. https://t.co/tphTsPbJGh
Of course!!!! We are all about sharing in =)
When someone asks me "How do you know that?" I always answer Twitter/Voxer...like...95% of the time.
That’s powerful! Great to create a space for Ts to try it in safe place.
A4) Creating opportunities for them to work w/ teachers from other sites and helping foster collaboration is a good place to start
A4: Sharing who to follow and how to participate in a Twitter chat in my dept and PLC mtg.
last year What if was our district theme. This year it's why not? Love thinking about big ideas https://t.co/q7Mwy5563F
That’s wonderful. Ask Qs, challenge status quo, think creatively! https://t.co/bgOggT1YOW
My goal is to ask more Qs this year, get Ts to keep asking, What if?
A4: gafe &showing them that to model collaboration we must do it too. Get out of our comfort zone. Teaching shouldn't be lonely
It was for an assignment. Used Adobe Illustrator, although I cursed my way through the whole process!
& I will be at disney veterans day wkend
well played Jeremiah. Well played.
PLN & power https://t.co/NO0SqkPq7f
When someone asks me "How do you know that?" I always answer Twitter/Voxer...like...95% of the time.
Encourage the use of twitter and demonstrate how powerful a tool it can be, its worth doing whole staff PD on it
You got it Brad. Maybe we should do a session at one of our weekly meetings.
I kind of feel a bit slow tonight too. :)
The QR code links to a PDF where they can click on all the bubbles and links =)
i hear the sierra nevadas are awesome.
check out ...and we can connect virtually one afternoon to share...that would ROCK!
are we talking about the beer or the mountains?
i was talking mtns but the beer ain't bad.
Ha! I can relate. That’s one program I’d love to learn…instead of fuddling my through.
Especially this little stretch of road called 395 from Reno to Lone Pine
A5- preparing for so students have enough time to get ready to write is a big part of the plan for k8 ela
A5:Check in on ts say hello I want to do a lot of site visits w/ ts make sure Chromebook rollout at 3-5 is relatively seamless.
A5: I'm really hoping to get some things scheduled. I want to expand our 1:1 pilot, get coding up and going, and plan a Twitter PD!
We can plan it at Fall CUE :)
That sounds like a powerful experience for all. Addressing backgrounds, unconscious biases?
A4 we r trying Microsoft Monday's and Tech. Tuesday's this year. Hopefully all paid 4Ts.
A4: Encouraging Twitter and conferences (big and small) and... being a part of their PLN.
A5: if any of you run a student tech club, let me know!
I'm SO behind tonight! It's ok to just respond & get into a side convo. Those are the best
We would be including lots of the beer while in the mountains
you're IN!!! we'll GHO someday soon & share ideas, tips, tricks, best practices...
you're IN!!! we'll GHO someday soon & share ideas, tips, tricks, best practices...
A5: Get organized with the team using So helpful for project management.
A4: Encourage teachers to build PLN by modeling collaboration beyond classrooms, grade levels, school sites, counties!
is faster than
trying to keep up!
A4: My advice would to somehow empower Ts to believe in PLN such as Twitter & how to embrace it for how much it can offer..??
Yes! Do it. We need more tweets about math! & I are math TOSAs
Sounds awesome. Keep me posted if this happens.
A4: 1) Start w/ Twitter PD during New T Academy. 2) Sharing is caring, bring the resources you find & mention it's from Twitter!
We had less than a week to do the project. Stressful for sure. But I learned a ton in the process.
A5- I also hope to find a way to let Ts know I am here to help them however possible- if I help them I help every1 of their Ss
A5: Going to do a needs assessment with my principals & start demo’ing how tools can make them more efficient, coach them.
Q6. I'm woking on a beginning teacher's institute for first-year teachers and interns.
So important to have continued support and constant presence to ensure they are used effectively.
Me too, me too. Maybe Ann wants to come hang out at one day?
what do you use for your newsletter?
A5: Creating some non-traditional PD opportunities for Ts. Will share more once I have some examples.
Sounds like an awesome plan! https://t.co/QxDtGl27aV
A5: Going to do a needs assessment with my principals & start demo’ing how tools can make them more efficient, coach them.
A5: Next week, I planned a 4 hour Innovation Day with presentations on various tools, I'll report back
right here!!! Yessss!!!!!
Our staff LOVED him! Such great feedback! Ts were energized and excited.
This is a great idea! Giving T's a Twitter challenge can also get them moving on Twitter. https://t.co/MUBkWEbdxO
A4: Host a short Twitter chat during a staff meeting to give them practice with it. Give list of good people to follow to help.
A5 Set the innovation path for the next few years. Luckily our faculty is fearless.
Have you tried style? Did this twice last year and it was awesome.
Brad, meet Joe. Joe meet Brad our amazing math TOSA.
how often are you planning on sending it out?
I need to catch up with you on the badging stuff. We just started school today. Let me know when you have time.
yes please!! So many great tools with GAFE!
YES! should come hangout !
We worked on this a little bit last year...am hoping to expand that project this year!
email at first, and we have a facebook page
I've been pushing it for 5 years. It might finally happen this year. Still need to work on ppl understanding it.
A5) Spend a day "hanging" out at all of my sites and building excitement for the blended release days we are going to offer!
A5: Get our measures in place. It is hard to work without a goal and a scoreboard. How do you know if you are winning.
i may put it in the staff lounge too for this first one!
Too hot in Las Vegas right now, but come fall, N. Nevada will be amazing, plus the fish are fattening up for winter
I"m organizing a in Nevada, may have to do a NV/CA collaboration at the campground! MORE >> https://t.co/1hOhjONSg2
A4: Our back to school letter from really encouraged the use of social media for PLN. It's valued. MORE >> https://t.co/1hOhjONSg2
A4 Amy from BassettUSD. PBL TOSA. 1st time in a chat but enjoying reading everyones ideas regarding twitter
A5 I think I'm going with a "+1" theme, they refine what they did last yr & add just one more thing. And I'm suggesting twitter
are you doing it weekly? monthly?
I would love to share how we did it if you're interested =)
Love that last part of your tweet! Support Ts by being in their PLN. https://t.co/eOPZtAVvbG
A4: Encouraging Twitter and conferences (big and small) and... being a part of their PLN.
Stoked that you jumped in.
I helped facilitate my school’s Mouse Squad. does too.
Is happening again? Need to get it on calendar. That is where the all started for me!
A5: I don't have advice yet, but I plan to work on building relationships!
Q5 starting everything earlier this year. 1yr. under the belt, time 2 get those things we couldn't rolling
A5: I also created the hashtag for my school, hoping to get staff to jump on to it
I like it. It will go a long way towards integrating across the district. https://t.co/x835Lwt0nA
A5: Going to do a needs assessment with my principals & start demo’ing how tools can make them more efficient, coach them.
November 12th! That is our in-person anniversary! :)
DM me and we can collab =)
halfway there with my library science students wanting to go full force this year
has a great image about what you can learn on Twitter if you had only 5 minutes.
I've run one for 4 years now, looking to continue and grow with my kids
Powerful stuff, Josh. Help them see edtech as a way to make life easier.
thanks for sharing! I need ideas so i can do it weekly. I'm cool w/ printing at first.
yay! Would love to discuss & share ideas. We're rebuilding & it's great!
Consider it added to the calendar!
I just dove in head first and hit my head....haha
Hi Bradley. I’m the Math & STEAM coach in Palo Alto USD for elementary ed. Good to meet you.
There is not a nicer group of people.
A5: Est. Class ownership of space, learn from colleagues, support colleagues, nurture the superhero effect.
I can send you the template I use. I stole it from anyways
yes! convinced the boss man that tech training need to happen w/ admin before ts. he's on board!
I can't speak highly enough of using for surveys and such. They help us craft and interpret responses
A5 I'm going to work on building relationships in my new role at 2 K-8 schools as an AP
Let’s do. Let’s chat about it!
Teach some memorable lessons to help excite Ss and set the tone for the year, start as you mean to go on
Could post it to a Google Classroom where Ts are enrolled as the Ss as well
Badging is on my goals list for this year as well.
i have it. I love s'more so i may stick with that. thanks though!
knowing you are there is HUGE
DM group for all interested?
Welcome Amy1 So glad you could join us!! https://t.co/krK5jccb3M
A4 Amy from BassettUSD. PBL TOSA. 1st time in a chat but enjoying reading everyones ideas regarding twitter
A5: pt2 And I absolutely MUST finish reading
Not necessarily before, but need all stakeholders. Especially the instructional leaders.
that's a big step. Congrats!
Me too. Got caught in the stream. I think it was who helped me get into the power of Twitter
yes it is quite nice and tasty!!
Welcome! We are so excited to have you!
A5- I also want to start following more education blogs to stay motivated & learn more
yep. this is our 3rd device at 3-5 so they're pretty smooth now. but first time w/ a chromebook at that level.
And then it was who got me hooked on TweetDeck
Looking forward to network and learn from the awesome group of educators on here. https://t.co/6F4SS4FnJ7
There is not a nicer group of people.
It was for me! That girl ROCKS!!
Coaching is difficult to quantify. Ideas to show if we are making an impact?
I like this too, and maybe try starting one of my own!
Mine is inc attendance in a large district, I realize that our DO is geographically undesireable.
Welcome Amy! Glad you’re here for your 1st chat. This is special one bc it’s ’s anniversary chat
omg I'll actually be in orange county that day! WHAT?! could the stars align!
A5: Considering shadowing Ss and definitely doing more digital citizenship.
It's a fabulous tribe to belong to =)
Let me know how it turns out!
A6: Helping incorporate into more "nontraditional" subject areas and getting those stragglers on board
Do you remember who did that amazing Infographic at the end of last year?
Isn't it GR8! I had 11 Sites in 3 counties participate. I bound the books of all those that participated
A6: how to have coaching convos, working with reluctant Ts, student tech clubs.
Bailing a bit early, folks. Battery dying. (Yes I do on my phone.)
Happy to share what we are doing. Our group is on board and excited to validate their amazing work with Data.
No way!!!! Come to ! Or at least stop by! And we'll have a real meetup, too.
Yes! Definitely. I’d add, make connections w ppl w diff POVs. Helps us all grow when we do. https://t.co/GGcUpDipo6
I can't agree more! Also, help them make the connections to others in their field!
A6: I could use some inspiration to keep my blog current. I get ideas in fits and starts and would prefer to post more regularly.
OMG...OMG...OMG!!! Seriously????? YES!!!! combine for EPIC RADNESS!
A6 sweet tosachat swag! I want some!
Absolutely! It's part of the new PD program where we don't have 4 days/yr, extra 64 min a week after school instead
Awwww I will be there the week before!! Jelly!!!
It also helps reinforce expectations which will result in greater progress being made
But admin have the ability to model for their T's & impact the direction of their site PD. I@thedrmorgan
A5: As a new TOSA, need to figure out where to start
A6: I think it’d be interesting to explore forming & promoting local digital for Ts, Ps & Admin - like dist-wide connects
Yup. Fly fishing would be perfect at an edcamp :)
I'm so going to try this!! Thanks for the idea!!
There's still time for meetups!! We travel in the OC for our family!
오늘한잔〰 생각날때〰 역삼풀싸롱 강남풀싸롱 선릉풀싸롱 🎤
If you get several ideas, put them down on a list, blog one on one day, hit the others later
I'm new too, we can be new together!
A6: also, and I want to talk about Hot Pockets. I think wants in on that convo too
A5: We’re visiting all Ts, all new Ts in the district, & connecting w admin to talk vision for tech innovation.
YES!! I'll be at Disneyland for my birthday around 11/3 =)
Now you are really twisting my arm and turning my gears as to where to go!
A6: I would like to continue to explore successful coaching pratices
A6 Guiding reluctant/hesitant educators toward tech integration/trying new things
Seriously, I'd love to help with this. Let's connect on Voxer sometime soon and discuss.
A6: Tech Integration w/NGSS, STEM, makerspaces
Lots of What we Call Doctor visits in class. Just doing a social and emotional check in with teachers.
we just started a DM group of bloggers for encouragement & momentum. Let me know if you want in!
I start so many things...the follow through is always the hardest part.
A6- I would love 2 hear about how people got their start as official coaches, what books they use, how they stay motivated
Please! That would be awesome!
A6: Building 4Cs in Ss, Creating positive culture, Get Ts to move to deeper areas of SAMR model, how to help all feel supported.
it's so worth it! is one of our regulars ;) she has great wisdom too!
A6: anything coding, organizing tech clubs, feedback from Ts (heard has some mad skills in this area).
A6- suggestions for projects that could be cross curricular
I love stickers! My Mac is covered with them.
WOW! LOVING all of these topic ideas! you are incredible!
Coding is where I am weakest... this would be a good one!
I'm still work in progress!! :) Can't wait for the next podcast btw!!!
A6) Looking at cross curricular collaboration, Media Literacy and leveraging telepresence in the classroom.
I love hearing what other coaches are reading!
That was a list of awesome.
Aw, I'm blushing! And now the student has far surpassed the teacher and is teaching me new tricks! https://t.co/rfHF67VQsh
It was for me! That girl ROCKS!!
I've been standing at my computer the whole time...hope I'm not burning whats on the BBQ
taking short break, will be back to finish the rest of the questions and read responses.
A6: Digital Art, Student Blogs, Top Creation Apps some topic ideas
I do this with my kids on a daily basis in their warm-up. So worth it
YES! moderated an amazing one last year! Perhaps we can have an encore!
sounds fun!! I bet you would be awesome at moderating some of those too!
A6: How a can be an effective TOSA. And remember, a HIMYM theme. :)
I can't believe how much people love getting stickers!
A6: My focus is on student learning. Always has been, always will be. The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.
Sounds like a great topic. Excited for resources ppl will share. https://t.co/IrcRGyGyAF
A6- I would love 2 hear about how people got their start as official coaches, what books they use, how they stay motivated
Yes and Yes...its gonna be an interesting yr for Sc Ts w/ NGSS
A6: what everyone else said
Haha! Those sound amazing!
i bet. beginning of the year is always hard!
Ohhhhhh that's fantastic!
A6: Digital Portfolios for Ss
I would like to learn more about it!
THIS! Let’s do this one. https://t.co/2YrAzp3laH
A6) Looking at cross curricular collaboration, Media Literacy and leveraging telepresence in the classroom.
Love this idea of Tech Tuesday lunchroom chats... Thanks for sharing!! https://t.co/Xk9X8hxOCx
A3: I host weekly Tech Tuesday @ lunch in my room for discussion, general help, ideas. Also my Viking Tech Crew kids teach Ts
Have a great night and week you all.
We should have another blogging challenge! We had buddies & everything! is mine!
Ooooo Digital Art sounds awesome. I want to do that!
surpasses so many people. BUT, you’re both amazing. Don’t ever forget that.
