#NHCSchat is a monthly twitter chat for, about and by educators in New Hanover County, North Carolina. #NHCSchat is an opportunity for teachers, administrators and other educators in southeastern NC to grow and develop their personal learning network (PLN) by connecting to other educators in our district and around the world. This monthly chat will create a forum for NHCS educators to gather virtually around the common interest of providing the best possible learning experience for students in our district. Chat topics will vary but will focus on best practices for teaching and learning in the digital age and will be moderated primarily by NHCS educators.
A1: Being on the planning committee of the #ECET2NC convening earlier this fall with @araines_ and watching BTs & Mentors come together for a great weekend of learning and celebration! #NHCSchat
A1: I'm so proud of the progress we're making in our pilot of Open Up Math. Our Ts are taking a leap of faith and getting out of their comfort zones w/this new curriculum! #NHCSChathttps://t.co/r3yEWaGwBX
A1: I LOVE the digital breakout that @JessicaDScharff and I put together to wrap up our integer unit. Not only was it challenging but seeing the Ss have that drive and determination was spectacular. #NHCSChat#traskmiddle
A1: We have hired some amazing new teachers who, along side our veteran teachers, have helped to make for an incredible beginning of the school year! #NHCSchat
A2: I love being in BTs' classrooms and seeing the great coding that is happening! It is definitely a skill that can be integrated across content areas! #NHCSChat
A2: Are you an ELA teacher and not sure how coding fits into your curriculum? Take a moment to read this article shared on KQED from an English teacher who details how and why she incorporates coding in her classroom https://t.co/CLNsERbKzq#NHCSchat
A2: This year, we are excited to add Ozobots to the items we have available for checkout. You can access the resources and sign up form at https://t.co/66L25hVkFE#NHCSchat
Q2: I am experimenting with @bloxelsbuilder this fall. I like the combo of hands-on manipulatives and digital learning. (Again, thank you @jeannietimken) #nhcschat
Q2: Many of our teachers have begun to experiment with spheros as aligned to their instruction. We have also introduced a Coding Mastery Class, in which @Mrs_Lewis_ has done an excellent job of exposing students to a variety of coding skills & strategies #NHCSchat#CharlesPMurray
A3: I’ve always been a BIG Google Calendar fan, but I love their new update! Also, I love their reminder tool! Want to learn more? Check it out here: https://t.co/Tm5BqPMqB1#NHCSchat
Q3: Organization is not my strength . . . ! The list-making system from @Angela_Watson 40HTW has helped me to prioritize and plan much more effectively. #nhcschat
A3: I am old school and use a planner for everything. It has important dates and times of meetings and also holds my daily to do list. It is basically my life. #NHCSChat
A3: On my phone - @gsuite's Keep and calendar apps - without them, I’d forget everything. Plus, they sync with my computer so no matter where I am, I shouldn’t forget anything. #NHCSchat
A3: My arc notebook is essential, too - sometimes I just need to write things by hand so I can retain the information better. And since many of my ideas start on post its, scraps of paper, or napkins I synthesize it all there. #NHCSchat
A1 I’m so proud of the risks our teachers are taking by trying new teaching strategies and diving into Writing Fundamentals, new is never easy! #NHCSChat
A4 Google's new sites is amazing. So easy to use and very professional looking. I also enjoy Google classroom for PD-it helps me differentiate for my audience. #NHCSchat
A4: I'm loving awesome screenshot and grammarly still. These have really helped me with productivity. I also use right inbox to schedule e-mails that I send regularly. #NHCSChat
A4: Add-ons greatly improve the functionality of @gsuite tools I use everyday! The embedded tools are pretty awesome, too! I enable notifications so I get an email each time a badge or request form is submitted. #NHCSchat
A3: @SeeSaw has greatly helped with my classroom organization with assignments. Students know which folder to upload their assignments to. It also helps me keep track of who still needs to complete an assignment #NHCSChat
A2- Our awesome staff collaborating for kids daily! Focused and intentional guided reading K-5 as a part of Daily 5- Our Admiral Bucks and PBIS prize cart, Math is on the horizon! #NHCSchat
Q4 My favorite thing about Gsuite is that the drive has my entire life nicely organized and it is all available in one place. Also, learning more about copyright, I love that all the pics searched through google slides are free to use. #NHCSChat
A4: I mainly use Google Classroom for everything. I post @IXLLearning assignments and weekly @goformative assessments. The students communicate with me and other students on there as well. #NHCSChat
A4: My favorite thing about @gsuite tools is that they make collaboration so much easier. With them, even big projects, like planning and preparing for the NHCS Summer Institute for Instructional Innovation, become manageable! #NHCSchat
A4: Autocrat is an add-on that is simply magical! I use it for so many things.Have you earned one of those Be Awesome badges? Autocrat helps make that program run smoothly! #NHCSchat
A5 I had a great time meeting with the Superintendent's Student Advisory group a while back and they had tons of creative ideas on how to get the word out about online learning-iMovie anyone? #NHCSchat
Q5 Origami is a new love of mine for elementary students because it taps into creativity, but at the same time they have to be very disciplined, read carefully, and follow the pictures. Sometimes they get frustrated, but when they master a piece it is so worth it! #NHCSChat
A5I have loved seeing students creativity in their writing through Writing Fundamentals...when we allow students to choose what they want to write about the pieces are so meaningful! #NHCSChat
A6: I just finished The Checklist Manifesto and earlier this year read Launch. Currently loving Lead Like a Pirate and Mathematical Mindsets. Reading for pleasure, what's that? #NHCSChat#notenoughhoursintheday
Q6 I pretty much only read children's literature during the school year. My favorite this year was Wish by Barbara O'Connor. I felt many of my students will identify with the main character. #NHCSChat
A6: I love me some Nicholas Sparks books! But honestly only have time to read for PLEASURE during summer and this past summer was extremely busy. Here is to next summer! #NHCSChat
A6: I also reread Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty in preparation for the HBO mini-series based off her book. Both are excellent! https://t.co/FzWsYKtnPX (I’ve enjoyed all her books!) #NHCSchat
A6: I also reread Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty in preparation for the HBO mini-series based off her book. Both are excellent! https://t.co/FzWsYKtnPX (I’ve enjoyed all her books!) #NHCSchat
A6: I just finished The Checklist Manifesto and earlier this year read Launch. Currently loving Lead Like a Pirate and Mathematical Mindsets. Reading for pleasure, what's that? #NHCSChat#notenoughhoursintheday
A6: I set a goal to read more for pleasure this year. Ive enjoyed reading Goldfinch and Cutting for Stone, but have added some YA lit in the mix, too. #NHCSchat
Q7 Professional reading is almost all related to my MLIS degree, so by default I would say Marcia Mardis has been my professional guru this semester. #NHCSChat
A7: I have to give a plug for my blog, EducationCelebration where each week features a different NHCS ELA guest teacher! Topics range from student engagement, to tech tools, to lesson ideas! Check it out here: https://t.co/pHkFcus9bu#NHCSchat
A6: Although I initially read this for our Falcon Family Book Club, it ultimately became a quick and easy read that I found pleasure in reading and discussing with students, parents, and teachers. Such a great story based on 911. #NHCSchat@amyann820
A7: I’ve been enjoying the BT book study. We are reading The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence by Baruti K. Kafele. #NHCSChat
A7: I enjoyed this article by our very own @araines_ featured on the blog, Aligned by @achievethecore! It has some helpful ideas on how to avoid common pitfalls in the ELA classroom https://t.co/SshZ8bWElF#NHCSchat In fact, ALL their blog posts are great!
A6: I get the most pleasure reading with my students. This year A Monster Calls was my fav! Right now I’m reading Restart by Gordon Korman. No time for reading at home right now unless with my own kiddos. #nhcschat
Really enjoyed #Launch and currently enjoying #LeadLikeAPirate! (The group of Masterminds that I have the opportunity to enjoy these books with absolutely adds to my enjoyment and professional development!) #NHCSchat
A8: Twitter, duh! My Masterminds Group...they are AMAZING! NCPAPA Fall Symposium, Google Summit, NCTIES...so many opportunities for learning...#stayhungry#NHCSchat
A6: I find the most pleasure reading with my students and my kiddos. No time for much else! My current favs are A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and Restart by Gordon Korman.#NHCSchat
A8: I participated in @leadingschools in August. Between the event itself and the 14 hour car ride with @BlissCyndy & @psutton729 so many great ideas came out of being a part of this. #NHCSchat
A8 I really love the book studies we do as an Instructional Services Team. The Innovator's Mindset was a joy to read and discuss with my colleagues! #NHCSchat
Q8 At NCDLCN we went through design thinking with a professional "problem" at our schools.
it gave me insight on how to be a successful coach by asking the right questions and listening to what is not being said. #NHCSChat
A8: I took an online course on Singapore bar models for middle school earlier this year that was very challenging for me. I worked at my own pace and learned a lot. #NHCSChat
A8: I love our masterminds group that @araines_ put together. These Ts give me weekly feedback and advice. They make my week and give me such positive vibes! #NHCSChat
A8: I loved learning about "My Favorite No" from @mswiggs_ and @araines_ It has really made my Mondays something to be looking forward to. I love the math talk it creates as well. #NHCSChat
A8: For face-to-face conferences, I was lucky enough to attend NC-Ties last spring! If you get the opportunity, I HIGHLY recommend it! I also attended a Google summit hosted by the #EdTechTeam over the summer! I learned such amazing things! #NHCSchat
A8: #NCDLCN - a coaching network facilitated by The Friday Institute and DPI. So much of what I do here has come from my work with this amazing program. #NHCSchat
Q8: Podcasting is my favorite way!! In the car, washing dishes - I am learning.
My MasterMinds group keeps me going every week. #findyourtribe#NHCSchat
A8: I also LOVE virtual PD! Earlier this fall I participated in the #EdTechTeam’s online conference & starting in a few days I’ll be joining in the @DitchThatTxtbk's virtual summit! Who doesn’t love free PD you can do at home in your PJs!? #NHCSchat#ditchsummit
A8: I'm also doing work with the 12 biggest LEAs in NC to provide Ts with PD in m and hs math. I love collaborating with leads in the state that have a similar role, we learn so much from each other. #NHCSChat
A8: Finally, in addition to face-to-face conferences & virtual PDs, I have to give a shout out to educational podcasts! My favorite is GoogleTeacherTribe (#gttribe) but check out this link to see what else is out there: https://t.co/uAlUFd5fGP#NHCSchat
A8: I've been doing a lot of learning the past couple of years. But one of the courses really had me thinking about how STEM fits with in globally the world is connected now and it is going to stay that way.
#NHCSchat
A8 This year has been all about collaboration with teachers and my fellow coaches-seeing teachers in action teaches me so much! And #NHCSChat has made that cross district collaboration so much more accessible!
A8: I've enjoyed getting together with other 8th grade math teachers from other schools. It's been great to collaborate with others from around the county! #NHCSchat
A8: I've enjoyed getting together with other 8th grade math teachers from other schools. It's been great to collaborate with others from around the county! #NHCSchat
Q10 I resolve to not feel locked into any one "right" way to run the media center. I will continue to try different strategies with deliberate goals in mind for the students. All decisions will be student focused. #NHCSChat
A10 I pledge to continue to learn and add to my arsenal of instructional strategies. Specifically, I'd like to expand my technology toolkit, particularly with Google. Looking forward to a fabulous 2018! #NHCSchat
A10: Be in classrooms more. I've learned so much from instructional rounds and continue to build relationships with Ts so I can offer them support. #NHCSChat
Q10: BELIEVE...in my teachers, our students, in myself, in my colleagues, that anything is possible, and always, always, always...that #togetherweshine! #SoaringEagles#NHCSchat
A10: Honestly, it’s to continue to embrace the idea that I’m a #lifelonglearner! As long as I’m continually learning, I am able to continue to share out with other educators tips and tricks for them to try out in their classrooms! #NHCSchat
A10: I would like to keep making meaningful instructional lessons and have my students continue to keep working collaboratively together. Also to keep working on my Be AWEsome badges and learning that new technology #NHCSChat
Q10 In 2018 I want to find new and better ways to connect teachers to each other and provide easy ways to give them quick PD's digitally...my goal is create a virtual PD library for teachers to access! #NHCSChat
So glad you could join us tonight. Be sure to join us on Jan. 10th for the next #NHCSchat when we’ll be chatting about Inspiring Genius - Let’s Put Passion Back in Learning!
