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BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome everyone to the #ISTE @EdTechCoaches Network Chat on Developing Digital Leaders #ETCoaches Thank @halltl for leading tonight's chat!

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #ISTE #ETCoaches Chat! Before we get started w/ our chat on Developing Digital Leaders - please introduce yourself.

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#ETCoaches I am Roni MacDonald TOSA Tech Coach in Whittier, CA I cover 13 schools

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Heather- 3rd grade T and EdTech Teacher Leader from So. Oregon #ETCoaches

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Johanna - from Maine, higher ed leadership, all programs blended in delivery mode, teach online graduate courses too #iste #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Kevin Bower, Lancaster, PA, Grade Three Teacher, part-time prof, and online tech coach for @TeachersFirst #ISTE @EdTechCoaches #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm your moderator for tonight. I'm Terri Hall, district instructional technology facilitator in NC. #ETCoaches Q1 coming right up...

jaclynbstevens Mar 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Jackie here from Raleigh, NC - Instructional Technology Facilitator, Digital Learning Coach with the Friday Institute #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1: #ETCoaches https://t.co/siHmpYhIvY

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#ETCoaches Chat Tip: You may need to click images to read the full question.

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome, @jaclynbstevens We love our friends from FI! #ETCoaches

jaclynbstevens Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@johannaprince FI is a great organization! Work with K-12 educators, coaches, leaders across NC and now US:-) #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy https://t.co/WFT51ujJdX via @YouTube #ETCoaches

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 my leadership uses digital tools as medium and tool to enhance our work, wonder if we need digital modifier anymore? #DigPed #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I have only influence in my position, so I lead by example & w/the philosophy of a servant leader. I am there to support my staff.#ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@halltl #etcoaches Hi, I'm Rachelle, Spanish teacher, #STEAM teacher, interested in being an ET coach or Digital Leader :)

jaclynbstevens Mar 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@BowerKM @YouTube LOVE this video... I share it with leadership all the time! "You are a Lone Dancing Nut!" #ETCoaches

gilmorega - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@BowerKM My favorite leadership video! #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@RoniMacD Leading by example is so important! Never underestimate the influence of a strong leader! #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@halltl #ETCoaches A1 DL lead others, provide support, collab w/others, work to help integrate #edtech in beneficial ways,

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Lead by example, provide clear PD, support in the classrooms, access to resources, etc. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2: #ETCoaches https://t.co/vIHJNot3YF

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: A digital leader is agile, develops relationships, and provides digital value in the school #ETCoaches

DelEdTech Mar 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#ETCoaches Lead by example, be ridiculous, be daring, be vulnerable, and above all be contagious.

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: Listen, listen, listen! I ask a lot of questions, and find ways to simplify. #ETCoaches

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: constant reflection and dialog with Ss and Ts, listen for hot spots, ask lots of Qs, and work to identify the correct problem #etcoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Rock star definition of Digital Leadership! #ETCoaches https://t.co/313X0TZPr2

DelEdTech Mar 29 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#ETCoaches Lead by example, be ridiculous, be daring, be vulnerable, and above all be contagious.

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Listen to other Ts and Ss in response to tech use, collab. with other tech leaders, Communicate! #ETCoaches

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Oops! Forgot my A2!! #ETCoaches

bigtechcoach Mar 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Keith George, Alabama Department of Education lurking again this evening! #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:14 PM EDT

It's all in the . . . pause! #ETCoaches https://t.co/uyv2UBo3fo

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@RoniMacD So true listen and ask, and wait sometimes right? the pause always tells me something important is coming up

DelEdTech Mar 29 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: We have casual catered appy hours where staff communicate openly and we work to support each other in obstacle jumping. #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: You definitely need to be a social influencer, risk taker, and facilitator #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 - liking the focus on *listening*!! #ETCoaches

bigtechcoach Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@jaclynbstevens Apple approved Podcast quicker than expected, I’m rethinking, maybe move schedule up 😳 #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@DelEdTech I am SOOOO using "appy hours"! That's a new one for me. #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@halltl #etcoaches A2 think its important to keep open communic, get input, build relatships, use surveys, get feedback, go from there

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Providing various mediums of communication is key 2 meet the needs of Ts. Developing relationships is key 4 communication #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Rdene915 Great cycle for continuous improvement! #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Ditto! #ETCoaches TY @DelEdTech https://t.co/TWDhmR1VDF

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@DelEdTech I am SOOOO using "appy hours"! That's a new one for me. #ETCoaches

jaclynbstevens Mar 29 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@bigtechcoach keep me posted :-) #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@T3TechieTeacher You should join a twitter chat #ETCoaches going on now!

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Use Ss as "techsperts" 2 blur the lines of academia. Ss & Ts learn & communicate together 2 grow as learners #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#hickoryschools #HPSeLead #HPSslmc Listen to @RoniMacD #ETCoaches https://t.co/2IRczrF96a

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@T3TechieTeacher You should join a twitter chat #ETCoaches going on now!

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q3: #ETCoaches https://t.co/EGnGwcPcic

jaclynbstevens Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2:Identifying obstacles can be the hardest part - The Knoster Model as place to start honing in on gaps https://t.co/Gzg98CgK2E #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:21 PM EDT

This is what I want to bring on board 2016-17! Love this idea #ETCoaches https://t.co/SK5MvMEQpK

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Use Ss as "techsperts" 2 blur the lines of academia. Ss & Ts learn & communicate together 2 grow as learners #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3: Ts unwilling 2 take a risk & worried the Ss know more than them. #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Ts unwilling 2 take a risk & worried the Ss know more than them. #ETCoaches

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Obs to change - enough scaffolded supports for Ts to explore and learn at own pace & time #etcoaches trying to use flipped model now

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Unwilling Ts, tech not working, decisions made about tech by admin unfamiliar with use, need to differentiate #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@halltl #ETcoaches A3 Access to resources, some Ts and othrs don't want to use #edtech , fear of change/risk, prefer comfort of non tech

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Really hate to do this, but bggst obstacle right now is Teachers' Union! They begged 4 devices, got 'em, now complain abt trning! #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: #ETCoaches https://t.co/4Kk6I0S0T1

flinng Mar 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 Time to experiment. Glitches at the worst of times. Rapid pace of innovation. #ETCoaches

DelEdTech Mar 29 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3: Wifi load issues is the current hoop on fire, also the overwhemling feeling tech integration can bring when new to it. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@flinng The gift of time may be the greatest gift of all. #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I face this dilemma too! Should be shared learning environ! Ss love when they can show Tt smthng new! #ETCoaches https://t.co/1OGG94LVsG

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Ts unwilling 2 take a risk & worried the Ss know more than them. #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Ts wouldn't except it in their clssrm if it was Ss exhibiting negativity. Need 2 hold ourselves 2 the same standards #ETCoaches

flinng Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@halltl Even my Ts that embrace tech the most get stymied by it. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@DelEdTech The fear of failure with new tech can alost seem insurmountable at times. #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@BowerKM #ETCoaches Agreed @E_Sheninger Digital leadership "TTWWADI" still goes on in schools,

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@flinng Totally get that all the time! #ETCoaches

EdTechCoaches - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Join the #ETCoaches Spring Book Study: Effective Digital Learning Environments by @jwill157 https://t.co/PJZPSzKDv7 https://t.co/WAoO6BlpE9

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Sometimes an obstacle is teachers overuse technology without a purpose. Just for the "cool factor" #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@BowerKM True! ... and the "shiny" wears off quickly, doesn't it? #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@RoniMacD #ETCoaches Thats The Way We've Always Done It :)

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I'm def using this one! TY #ETCoaches https://t.co/YCHBsfTDWR

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@RoniMacD #ETCoaches Thats The Way We've Always Done It :)

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

.@halltl That's for sure. The "new car smell" eventually fades. A pedagogy shift is needed, not the next new tool #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@EdTechCoaches @jwill157 #ETCoaches Joined and looking forward to the book study @isteconnects

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#ETCoaches Say "I" if you googled @Rdene915 post TTWWADI

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#ETCoaches i!

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I cheated, I just asked her Lol! #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q4 #ETCoaches https://t.co/gwWydImGeB

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Agreed!!! #ETCoaches https://t.co/Vpv0uiHQ3y

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT

.@halltl That's for sure. The "new car smell" eventually fades. A pedagogy shift is needed, not the next new tool #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@RoniMacD #ETCoaches Read @E_Sheninger Digital Leadership Great book to read, highly recommend it!

TechCoach_Holli Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Coming soon! FanTECHulous Friday: Teacher Tech Badge Roundup #winners #edtech #teachers #edtechchat #etcoaches https://t.co/ShovyP5bHf

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

.@halltl @Rdene915 Isn't that the way we always do it? Just Google it? haha I had to Google it! #ETCoaches

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Connecting with Ts and meeting them where they are! SUPPORT for Ts, teaching Ss how to handle it when tech fails, stay positive #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@halltl #etcoaches A4 start a conversation, find commonality, work on relatshps, show benefits, share success/failures, solutions

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@hmarrs24 Positive attitude is everything! Love your focus on support through leadership! #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Wanting to implement badges 2016-17! My goal! Any advice? #ETCoaches https://t.co/5KKlTNxJDP

TechCoach_Holli Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Coming soon! FanTECHulous Friday: Teacher Tech Badge Roundup #winners #edtech #teachers #edtechchat #etcoaches https://t.co/ShovyP5bHf

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 time and engagement, celebrate success big or small #ETCoaches

DelEdTech Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Reducing the number of connected devices at one time - Airplane mode, and calm coaching with small steps. I also hover.#ETCoaches

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@RoniMacD Mine too!! Any resources/advice would be awesome!! #ETCoaches

flinng Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4 Productivity tools to carve out time (+ cheat sleep), befriend IT + problem solve, stay up with latest updates + curate #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: Tchrs Union-find key plyrs & give usful tools 4 prsnl use. They love tools & undrstnd clssrm can benefit 2! Srting 2 work now #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: Differentiating and personalizing experiencing for Ts like we do for our Ss creates a solution revolution. #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I agree! Celebrate, celebrate! #ETCoaches https://t.co/h7RjJ0qtaO

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 time and engagement, celebrate success big or small #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Host a "Tech It Out" night to share teacher and student success stories with the community. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#ETCoaches I like the emphasis on celebrating success - and also failure. Failing forward is great progress!

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q5: #ETCoaches https://t.co/b1qZyuKrOe

cscheuer48 Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We did highly successful appy day with students teaching teachers in centers. Teachers saw the apps from the student perspective. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Great idea! Students teaching teachers can be a beautiful thing!! #ETCoaches https://t.co/D2HSoQep5e

cscheuer48 Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We did highly successful appy day with students teaching teachers in centers. Teachers saw the apps from the student perspective. #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: A team approach. Develop a community of learners with trust and authentic opportunities to fail and be resilient. #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@halltl #ETCoaches A5 Include input from Ts, Ps, admin, Ss, provide a model, use tools to communic, collab, try new things together

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Shared collaboration across schools in same district via twitter & Google Drive. Host Tech Talk Tuesdays twice a month #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Transparency at all levels is also key. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5 #ETCoaches I work w/ a group of eLeaders (T-leaders) who train w/ me & then train Ts. eLeaders host What the Tech? trg ea Wed afterschool

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I am so using "What the Tech?! #ETCoaches https://t.co/ZxUyKiDE14

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5 #ETCoaches I work w/ a group of eLeaders (T-leaders) who train w/ me & then train Ts. eLeaders host What the Tech? trg ea Wed afterschool

flinng Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 Digital leaders need to be nurtured & utilized at every level/department. Digital leaders should include Ss, Ts, admin. #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: The role of "leadership" is a shared entity & every sailor on the "ship" is important 2 keep sailing in the right direction #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Last question is coming up... #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q6: #ETCoaches https://t.co/lvhEiF9rVf

hmarrs24 Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: We have EdTech Teacher Leaders who provide PD, collab. with Ts, support Ts in the classroom and are Ts themselves #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: My district has a techtastic Ss help desk developing leaders, admin leaders, teacher leaders Leadership is an amorphous term #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Be comfortable w/Eustress and purchase the book Mindset: The Psych of Success https://t.co/uQzgFmDyMN #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Listening is the key to learning. Develop 21st Century leaders and not techsperts on a single tool or device. #ETCoaches

Rdene915 Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@halltl #ETCoaches A6 Work on relatships, ask questions, gather input, be supportive, and open to new ideas/resistance/change :)

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT

.@RoniMacD I just finished reading this book. Great read! #ETCoaches

flinng Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 Listen, celebrate success, reflect on failure, build rapport, share with others working for the same purpose #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Never Send a Human to Do a Machine's Job: Correcting the Top 5 EdTech Mistake... https://t.co/FyERqzWqjh via @amazon #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@BowerKM Great resource! Thanks for sharing!! #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6: The more I know, the more I don't know! My mantra! There are not "Techsperts" I stole & love your term @BowerKM #ETCoaches

johannaprince Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6: empower those around you to lead from where they are, read a lot, grow PLN through twitter, bring in many ideas for practice #ETCoaches

RoniMacD Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

On my list too! #ETCoaches https://t.co/02MVxaxa4I

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Never Send a Human to Do a Machine's Job: Correcting the Top 5 EdTech Mistake... https://t.co/FyERqzWqjh via @amazon #ETCoaches

BowerKM Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6: It's not the failure and the trending First Attempt In Learning FAIL acronym... it's the resiliency for everyone involved. #ETCoaches

halltl Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT

WOW! Lots of great ideas shared tonight during the #ISTE #ETCoaches chat. Thank you ALL so much for participating!!