#ksedchat Archive

Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.

Monday June 4, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tim Vesco, Frontenac, 4th Grade. The best part about the job! The students! #ksedchat
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hello #ksedchat ! I am an Instructional Coach in the Seaman school district and I am passionate about personalized PD, that's why I'm here tonight! I want to offer more opportunities for my staff to get what they need, not just sit and listen to what I'm giving.
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Mike Poliquin, new to Conway Springs HS (Principles of Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2), passionate about helping students learn leadership, first to lead themselves and then to build relationships with others #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I'm Joe Zlatnik, AP in Eudora. I am passionate about people: particularly students and staff! #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Responsive #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • jilldodgelms Jun 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Jill Dodge, Eudora Elementary, School Librarian. I am passionate about helping kids find books they love & helping them fall in love with reading. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    hello friends at #ksedchat , paul from OHIO, Maker Space educator ... we are all makers
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: April Schoenberg 5th grade Olathe Currently focused on better math instruction with low floor high ceiling activities. #ksedchat
  • dkmartin69 Jun 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Deb Martin, 1st Grade De Soto. I’m passionate about bringing play and wonder into our everyday learning #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Wouldn't miss it! If @amyrdelarosa is running the show you know its gonna be good! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco, @amyrdelarosa
  • Dale_Chu Jun 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @amyrdelarosa hosting a chat on personalized PD. Follow along at #ksedchat! @ksedchat
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hello from Nebraska! I am just recently retired but definitely not tired! I was a lucky teacher to work with Amy D. In Eudora, KS #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Q1 - Let's get this party started! #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Welcome to #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Anna, gifted facilitator in Andover. I prefer it when my PD is personalized and see my role as a provider of pd in the gifted realm in my 2 schools. #ksedchat
  • MissTTerrell Jun 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Tiffany Terrell- Kindergarten teacher at Erie Elementary! I am passionate about teaching reading skills to students and watching them grow as beginning readers! #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Jun 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Good evening, TJ Warsnak from Halstead HS. I teach history and econ. Currently passionate about find innovative ways to engage students with social studies content. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I’m curious. What would be your favorite read aloud for 3rd graders? #ksedchat
    In reply to @jilldodgelms
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Will Dunn- Tonganoxie High School (Math) - I love talking shop with my colleagues! #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: So many times I've heard, "This doesn't pertain to Kinder." or "This doesn't pertain to PreK." Then why am I here?? #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I am passionate about our great profession. I plan to mentor teachers through a blog. #ksedchat
  • jilldodgelms Jun 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Have had both. With personalized, I felt excited, not thinking about other things I could be doing. Personalized really pushed me to take risks. #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Depending on the topic I can be very engaged, but, as I was a SS teacher, I was often lumped in with ELA and was often left uninspired as my content area did not seem important enough to warrant subject specific PD. Had to seek that on my own. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A1 bad = lecture on alternative learning methods
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I see a lot of disengagement with traditional PD and feedback from many teachers that nothing related to them from the PD session. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: I find that I can ALWAYS get something out of PD if I choose to. Sometimes I have to really think about how it impacts me and other times it seems like the PD was written just for me. #ksedchat
  • dkmartin69 Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1-No time to practice or try what we’re learning or it doesn’t pertain to what I need. That’s why I find a lot of my own PD. #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Kinda like a cheap buffet, it gets the job done but leaves you feeling like there are better things out there. Found having an open mind helps. #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hi, everyone! I'm Melissa from Atchison but tweeting in Emporia while I attend #KSImpact. Looking fwd to learning from you all! #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A1 i can always get SOMETHING out of it..... but did I get enough for the time i had to be there???
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Traditional PD has been okay, but I'm the guy who wants to try the stuff. Con -- veterans can squash newbies' enthusiasm with cynicism. Pro -- I like hearing from accomplished veterans in education, and mostly those have been the presenters I've seen. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I taught K for 18 years. It made me good at modifying things to fit our needs. #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @amyrdelarosa
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 I took lots of notes with traditionaland applied some but it wasn’t always pertaining to me. #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A2 the most impt thing I have done was go to ISTE and start an international PLN, then keep it growing....the there is this thing called Podstock
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) Join #Ksedchat and #gtchats and go to #EdCampKS.
  • jilldodgelms Jun 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Q2: Getting to observe other school librarians in other districts. It's my favorite way to get new ideas. #ksedchat
  • dkmartin69 Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2-Finding online classes I’m interested in, attending EdCamps, and learning from my Twitter PLN. #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1:Pros- Loved national speakers like @gcouros @rickwormeli2 @beritgordon brought in Cons: Lots of "Sit & Get" Difficult to differentiate for experience & needs of Ts. #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Last fall I was given a name to everything I've always believed about teaching: Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Responsive. Since that time, I've been soaking up everything I can get my hands on in this area! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 When I started teaching I didn't enjoy PD--was based on experiences but not necessarily data or research-driven. I get a lot out of PD that has ideas based on those. Plus I enjoy PD where I can use ideas or resources in the classroom immediately #ksedchat
  • WeirickSarah Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Jumping in a little late! A1: some PD has been great. I’ve felt like I’ve always learned more when I am interested in the topic or if it pertains to my content area! Think students. If they aren’t engaged or excited... what happens?! Same goes for educators! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Carmen from Essdack(almost) joining in late! Was at Puppy Kindergarten tonight! #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Several things. All worthwhile. Twitter! EdCamps. Reading professional books. Going to conferences. #ksedchat
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: Traditional PD feels pretty underwhelming to me! #ksedchat
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Attending conferences where I can hear from someone outside of my building a district and get a new fresh perspective on things. I also love having the opportunity to share that learning with the teachers in my building. #ksedchat
  • MissTTerrell Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: I have had good and bad experiences with PD. Experiences where the information is really amazing and even a but overwhelming, but I have also had experiences where I didn’t get much out of it and thought “why am I here”. #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Really reflecting on my teaching each day, making notes for the future and evaluating how it can improve. This led to some huge strides of improvement in my teaching. #ksedchat
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q2 When I came up with my own plan and researched it, it became “mine”. I could reflect , revise, and learn by my experience with it. #ksedchat
  • androo88 Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #ksedchat Andrew from #Halsteadhs ELA! Passionate about seeing kids achieve things they originally doubted themselves about!
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2) I got to spend a week at @MountVernon doing the George Washington Teacher Institute hosted by @GWBooks - It was the best week of my professional career & one of the best overall weeks of my life. Collaborated w/ Ts from across the country and made lifelong friends! #ksedchat
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1) When new to the field (4 yrs ago) and therefore more in need of ideas than others, I enjoyed being served ideas and tools! Now, with my feet under me, I have enough work figured out for myself to focus upon. New ideas are great, but my plate is already full now! #ksedchat
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Took ownership for my PD and didn’t rely on the school to provide it. #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Join Twitter to connect & chat! Attending quality PD on my own like @happygoteach #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I'm focused on leadership now, reading and re-reading Extreme Ownership by @leifbabin and @jockowillink. I plan to adapt these ideas from military combat experience to the classroom. I have also spent time studying game-based learning and gamification. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: @coachmikerowe tweeted this out recently. #ksedchat
  • WeirickSarah Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: found a PLN on Twitter!!! There are so many great ideas and supportive educators with a wealth of information! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • androo88 Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A1 experience varies. If I'm in the right frame of mind I can always get something out of it, although it might not always be exactly what I need in that moment.
  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2: I just got back from the Ron Clark Academy on Saturday. It was so amazing!! My mind hasn’t stopped thinking of idea with ways to incorporate what they do in my classroom and school. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #ksedchat find blogs to read (use feedly)
    In reply to @JanelleStigall, @coachmikerowe
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes. That thing called PODSTOCK is amazing! @GingerLewman @kevinhoneycutt @aprilschoenberg #ksedchat
    In reply to @shirky17, @GingerLewman, @kevinhoneycutt, @aprilschoenberg
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2. When I started seeking out PDs that fit areas I wanted to grow in and doing what I could to get there and pay for it. Or finding free ones and connecting with edu rockstars! #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    That is the best path. As a professional, you know what areas you need to grow better than anyone else! I hope you are empowered to do so! #ksedchat
    In reply to @misszeisler
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 Honestly, just going to PD. I hate leaving my classroom or family, but if there is a good conference that takes me away for a day or two I try to go. These experiences are so good for me as an educator, esp as I've just stepped back in classroom this past yr #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
  • androo88 Jun 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 #ksedchat build a PLN on Twitter! I get so many great ideas this way. Easy way to get quick suggestions/answers as well
  • themusicweaver Jun 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Brad from Atchison, K-5 Music... Relaxing and chilling to Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" on vinyl after a long day working in my yard...Stevie goodness... Never gets old!!! #ksedchat #musedchat
  • MissTTerrell Jun 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: I have learned a lot from finding online webinars that pertain to what I want to learn! #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Thanks for reminding me! I ❤️ this chat & connecting w fellow educators across KS! #teachersfollowteachers #ksedchat #PLN
    • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Fancy seeing you here!
      In reply to @aprilschoenberg
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Hey, #ksedchat! Erica from McPherson. HS ELA. Joining late. I’ll try to catch up. :)
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3. Advocate and provide resources! If you want to see your PD change, be the change you want to see! #ksedchat
  • DrTinaEllsworth Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Late add! Tina Ellsworth. K12SocSt coordinatorin Ks. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3) My school is redesigning so this will need to happen a lot this year. We will be going out and researching and bringing things back. However, Ts will still have to make it their own. Time and place for everything. #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Love me some @jockowillink ... I think he should write a curriculum on Social-Emotional Skills. Jocko, if your interested, let me know :) #ksedchat
    In reply to @mike_poliquin, @LeifBabin, @jockowillink, @jockowillink
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: Couldn't we make our mandatory PD EdCamp style? So that everyone gets what they need/want to grow professionally? #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A3 CYA (we taught it to them)
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q3 We should all do PD in one room together when we get to get our hands dirty and it applies to all of us. Unfortunately, that kind of PD is rare. We still do it because someone organized PD to check a box instead of to change the game. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: A few other teachers and I started our own “EdCamp” like PD. We meet monthly at different schools and discuss those topics important to us. #ksedchat #TeacherTalkOlathe @aprilschoenberg @MrsJankord
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Q3: I think this where @PrincipalPaul ‘s work with badges is going to be huge! I also think that Admin need to make sure they are always using Best Practices when leading and point out what they are doing! @ccouchman is STELLAR at this! #ksedchat
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: I think we still do it because it is the easiest way to provide required PD for teachers. We must get this many hours, so let's knock it all out together and this one person is going to present everything today. #ksedchat
  • DrTinaEllsworth Jun 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2. Present at national conferences and submit manuscripts for publication. | hint: @JanelleStigall #ksedchat
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2) I got on Twitter and discovered so many people who had thought my thoughts before me- and are further into their journey regarding them. Speeds up my learning by talking with them. Opening up communication channels with over practitioners has had the MOST impact. #ksedchat
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Our district started creating edcamp style PD! It was the best change! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @amyrdelarosa
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3: I think we fix it by empowering teachers to find a way to make PD work for them and to give them the freedom to learn in their own way and in their own time, rather than forcing them into sit & get. #ksedchat
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A1: I have found traditional PD to be lackluster at best. It is usually overly generic to appeal to everyone and ends up not appealing to anyone. My best PD has not been traditional. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we were each given our own PD budget each year?! #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3) I think we have to accept that we have meetings and trainings which often take place with everyone in the same place, but PD needs to be personalized in order to get the most out of it. Trust educators to be professionals and seek what they need to grow! #ksedchat
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 administers need to have a growth mindset! Think outside that box! We had the best PD this past 2 years. We designed our own PD! #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    @ksedleader has done this at @mhmaravens several times. I liked it because I got to talk to awesome colleagues about things we chose to discuss. #ksedchat
    In reply to @jmill517, @PreK33, @amyrdelarosa, @ksedleader, @MHMARavens
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Completely agree @androo88 Just attended a fantastic PD on Twitter PD facilitated by @JanelleStigall at Olathe #SummerConference2018 She is a MUST follow! #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    AMEN! @Ms_Shook money well spent! #ksedchat
    • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      A1: I have found traditional PD to be lackluster at best. It is usually overly generic to appeal to everyone and ends up not appealing to anyone. My best PD has not been traditional. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we were each given our own PD budget each year?! #ksedchat
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2: The best thing I have done is sought out my own PD and followed other awesome educators on Twitter to see what they are up to. I have had some fantastic—meaningful—experiences this last year and have more coming up this summer. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3) We do have some PD time where we can visit other classrooms or work on what we need to work on and then report back. Andover is the 1st district I have been that does that. #ksedchat
  • WeirickSarah Jun 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: figure out what staff is genuinely interested in learning about. There are SO many new and exciting concepts/advancements in education but no time for staff to research and really figure out what to invest time and energy into. #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    @jockowillink has done some work on social-emotional education already ... it's a book called "The Way of the Warrior Kid." My daughters love it! #ksedchat
    In reply to @zlatnikj, @LeifBabin, @jockowillink, @jockowillink
  • androo88 Jun 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3 #ksedchat I think its the same reason we lecture: it has its place. It's efficient. Just not always the most engaging
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3) We fix it by telling admins what we need (open time/schedules). If we can show them the results of that freedom by our practice or products, why wouldn’t they embrace it? Then again, I wouldn’t mind a show-and-tell day with peers to see what they’re up to. #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Q3 I think it's really importnat that we do some PD with stuff coming from OUTSIDE the education bubble. That's what drew me to leadership -- it is applicable at multiple levels in all environments. #ksedchat
  • dkmartin69 Jun 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3-Because irs always been done that way. We’re slowly getting away from this in my building. I’ve tried to get Ts in my building together to do teacher driven PD, but scheduling doesn’t always work. I’ll keep trying. #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    This has been a powerful way to connect w Ts across our district & get into each other's classrooms even though we are not in the same building. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall, @MrsJankord
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 Leadership ideas from outside education is where I am now; I think Game Design would be an awesome area to explore to give math classes more meaningful (to the students) missions. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #ksedchat did you try breakout edu??
    In reply to @mike_poliquin
  • dkmartin69 Jun 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4-Loose parts and the Reggio Inspired Classroom. I’m easing books, and connecting on Facebook and Twitter. #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: More tech. than just games on the iPads. I am going to look into coding for my preschoolers. #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: I want to travel the state and visit classrooms of all the amazing teachers I have met through #ksedchat. I would love to see all the greatness in action and take back ideas to my classroom.
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    As a coach I want to continue to grow and develop my coaching skills, but I am the only one in my building so I have to seek out other opportunities and work with the other coaches in my district. #ksedchat
  • HumResPro Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A1 - Traditional PD tends to be "one and done" workshops with little to no content retained or used (probably because it's taught in a lecture-format, which students don't retain much from either!) Practical PD must be envisioned and brainstormed by staff. #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4) Just finishing my first year as an admin. and I have so much to learn as I spent most of the year trying to keep my head above water. I look forward to finding new ways to engage our staff next year, improve our IPS programming, etc. Collaborating is the best way! #ksedchat
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 New ways to communicate and build relationships with parents and students was my goal. #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    breakout edu WILL happen this year in my room. I could have at @mhmaravens, but I allowed myself to get frozen by some adversity. No excuses, and now that I am starting anew in Conway Springs, I'm going to get after it. #ksedchat
    In reply to @shirky17, @MHMARavens
  • thewarsnak Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: I am still looking for the right way to structure classes and provide feedback where students a more self driven to revise and improve their work and learning. Been in ongoing discussions w/ other Ts. #ksedchat
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: With my job change I am learning all the things about high school! Exciting times ahead! #ksedchat
  • DrTinaEllsworth Jun 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4) as a designer of district PD, I talk to Ts about how to do it better. It’s a delicate balance b/w district mission, my goals for SocStEd and what teachers want. Seeing it as time to innovate for me. I also read like crazy. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4) I just finished my Masters so I just want some time to apply what I have learned. That cannot be done in a day. Yet this is part of PD that is overlooked. This is something that will take time and teachers to collaborate with as I do not teach a core class. #ksedchat
  • finley_miss Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A1: I have done book studies (some great [Leader in Me] some not) or administration presenting a new topic/strategy/tool. Pro: I know exactly what administration wants, Con: It may/may not be what I want. :)
  • WeirickSarah Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: I’d like to study which learning styles contribute to a growth in social/emotional learning or skills! If I can teach my students my content and help them grow as a person, I’d be the happiest teacher ever! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Can I come? #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • themusicweaver Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A2) My PD has occured in a variety of ways, via professional associations such as @NAfME @AOSA1968 @kneanews @NEAToday and experiences w/ @ksdehq As a musician, I am always practicing as well. Twitter has been amazing this year too! #ksedchat
  • HumResPro Jun 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: Not answering the question, but it is important that we reflect on this as educators in our own classrooms as it is the same there! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4 cont: Collaborating with other administrators from around the area and state to brainstorm how to tackle the challenges that we are all facing. We all get better together, its the only way! #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Look into COJI by @WowWeeWorld. I only know a little about it but it looks like it may fit your group. #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @amyrdelarosa, @WowWeeWorld
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: Great question! We all advocate for individualized instruction for students. Why don’t we feel the same way about teachers’ learning? Obviously there are some things an entire staff needs together, but that is not true of most things. #ksedchat
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Oh that would be cool! I was telling @MrsTurcotte5 last Friday that I wanted to visit her room after hearing how she does some things! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco, @MrsTurcotte5
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    yes, you could start them with the digital.. and start with lower level ones to ease them in #ksedchat
    In reply to @cassmedley, @mike_poliquin, @MHMARavens
  • MissTTerrell Jun 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: I would like to incorporate more tech and stem into my classroom. I would love to visit other classrooms and speak with teachers that already are doing great things in their classrooms and bring back those ideas to my classroom! #ksedchat
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4. I’m always looking for better ways to be Ss driven. Or ways to integrate tech. For me, I need discussion and time to play. Not traditional PD. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    you cna talk with us on twitter.... brainstorm ideas #ksedchat
    In reply to @MissTTerrell
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4 Traditional PD is great for teaching and sharing ideas & resources. But I'd love to see an entire class period, from start to finish, and see how, say, a blended classroom uses these ideas & resources. I guess I'm looking for people & classes to observe! #ksedchat
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: I really want the opportunity to see firsthand what other teachers and schools are doing both in and out of state. There are so many phenomenal educators out there. I wish we had more time, money, and support to learn from each other. #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Giving teachers TIME is key in successful PD! #ksedchat
    In reply to @jmill517
  • themusicweaver Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A3) I would love to establish my own PD plan with administrator involvement, so that I could truly delve into areas of Ss needs and personal passion. #ksedchat
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: Looking forward to some great Summer PD on a road trip w @JanelleStigall & @MrsJankord #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A4: Great to see everyone wants to visit other classrooms. Does any school or district help get this done? Because I haven't seen it succeed, though I have seen it attempted. #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Lol. My sentiment exactly, except 5 mins after you said this! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AnnaCalven, @mrvesco
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    This is one of my big pushes this last year as we started implementing a #pineapplechart, teachers need to see it in action in each other's classrooms for it to be impactful. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsSchramp
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #ksedchat ROAD TRIP!!!
    In reply to @MrsSchramp, @AnnaCalven, @mrvesco
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A5 Edcamp, MakerSpace, book groups
  • finley_miss Jun 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4: I want to see innovative teachers in ACTION! I want to visit schools and talk with real teachers about what they are doing and then be able to BRING it home to my classroom. #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5) Building in time to inservice day schedules and giving it to teachers to seek what they need to grow and provide a better experience for students. You have to be purposeful and schedule the time in. Otherwise it will not happen. Then reflect and share. #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: In my previous district, whenever someone went to a training, they brought back ideas to share with the rest of the staff. I loved that! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • jmill517 Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    The district I was in @USD443 allowed teachers to take school leave to visit other schools. They also scheduled peer walkthroughs which was helpful both in visiting and discussions. #Ksedchat
    In reply to @mike_poliquin, @USD443
  • aprilschoenberg Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Ditto! EdCamp style has been some of my favorite PD! #ksedchat @kylepace
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A5 some time to get to know the other teachers in the building and build cross curricular partnerships
  • JanelleStigall Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    What would happen if everyone in this chat today tweeted out one thing they did each day to the #ksedchat hashtag? We could curate an amazing amount of greatness!
    • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A4: Great to see everyone wants to visit other classrooms. Does any school or district help get this done? Because I haven't seen it succeed, though I have seen it attempted. #ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Come by anytime. You are welcome at Eudora High School, and I bet I could get you in EES and EMS too! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    This is a great idea and creates motivation for others to seek PD outside of the building! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @amyrdelarosa
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    In CA we were required to observe 3 classes in order to get our clear credential--sub pay was built into our programs because they felt it was impt as beg Ts to observe others. Even as a "veteran" teacher I've benefitted so much from observing other Ts, though! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mike_poliquin
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    This is why Eudora High School is lucky to have you! YOU GET IT! #ksedchat
    In reply to @zlatnikj
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Hey #Ksedchat - hopping in WAYYY late, but I’m here!!
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: I think w Redesign schools know what they need to focus on based on mission/vision that was created during the first few meetings! Use that to create plans with your BLT and always checking back w the rest of the staff! #ksedchat
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5) Fantastic question! Again, I suspect it will be simpler than it seems to transition, but I’d like to add that after a more open approach we still need to have SOMETHING to show for it. It can’t be open season and no results. #ksedchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A5: I think that when teachers teach other teachers, it becomes more powerful and the buy-in is most often higher. Allowing them time to observe the amazing things happening even inside their building is a great way to get in valuable PD #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    As I begin incorporating my leadership ideas, my blog posts at https://t.co/y3DsYzhTWI will have some reflection (tweets when I post). I wouldn't have something new each day but there'd be a sense of progress and accounts of major challenges. #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A5 inservice days should be about teacher needs. Give the teachers time to plan their own PD and visit other districts. #ksedchat
  • DrTinaEllsworth Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Planning on doing podcast with Ts across our district so teachers can listen to other Ts at their convenience. So excited about this! | #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Maybe whomever would like to visit other Ts' classes could tweet whenever they have a free day next year (day after conferences, maybe work days?), and Ts who would like to welcome a visitor could respond to that tweet? #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #ksedchat unfortunately you would have to make a rule "no grading and no current lesson planning"
    In reply to @MrsBeckyTopil
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A5: Putting the ball in teacher's hands and having them create a plan that they want to follow throughout the year in addition to the required PD. They pick the time, topic, location, and mode of learning, then document and present on what they participated in. #ksedchat
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    @BuhlerUSD313 does! Moundeodge does! I was on a #KTOY this year so my district supported the 8 school visits throughout the year! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mike_poliquin, @BuhlerUSD313
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I love the thought of peer walk-throughs and the ability to go visit other places- I think that is so important for teacher growth. #Ksedchat
    In reply to @jmill517, @mike_poliquin, @USD443
  • MissTTerrell Jun 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    This past school year our district had an out service day! We got to set up our own school/classroom visits! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mike_poliquin
  • finley_miss Jun 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A5: I just did my very first Edcamp and I loved that it was teachers, administrators, board members, parents and even a student from across districts. Having all the stakeholders kept the conversations balanced. #ksedchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I agree!!! Amazing things happening with the #Ksedchat tribe!
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Although some of us do so much PD on our own time that we need our time flipped in order to survive. #ksedchat
    In reply to @shirky17, @MrsBeckyTopil
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Also through #Ksedchat lots of connections where made and got to share my classroom w @8to3withMrsV @rbharder and others! So much fun and they have become dear friends through it all!
    In reply to @mike_poliquin, @8to3withMrsV, @rbharder
  • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6) @cybraryman1 for his collection of information and twitter chats. #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #ksedchat A6 difficult to say... everyone is at different places in their learning (the "personalized" part) we would have to know where to tell them what
  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6: #ksedchat - Every Monday! #EdCampKS - Tickets Still Available! #Podstock18 - It's pretty awesome!
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Heard Marzano say “the secret to getting better is to WATCH others who are better than you.” No workshop, no conference, just observe a master at his/her craft. And this came from a guy who has gotten RICH from presenting at conferences. #ksedchat #leadupchat
    • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      I love the thought of peer walk-throughs and the ability to go visit other places- I think that is so important for teacher growth. #Ksedchat
      In reply to @jmill517, @mike_poliquin, @USD443
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #ksedchat shhhhhhhh.....dont tell them about #podstock18 , that is our secret hangout
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • misszeisler Jun 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Join in on a book study through @Twitter such as The Wild Card! @8to3withMrsVwhen does it start? #ksedchat
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6: I have just started developing my #pln through Twitter and it started through blogs and podcasts like @GTeacherTribe @DitchThatTxtbk @ShakeUpLearning #ksedchat
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Yes! Connecting with my #Ksedchat tribe and visiting them in “3D” has been so powerful for me as a teacher. Thankful that my principal supported that time for me to grow and so thankful for you, @misszeisler - you’re a diamond! ❤️
    In reply to @misszeisler, @mike_poliquin, @rbharder, @misszeisler
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A6: I recommend every educator reading every @MichaelFullan1 book they can get their hands on. To collaborate you have to find your tribe - the people you can go to and learn on for support and growth. Go to conferences, present at conferences. Rinse and repeat #ksedchat
  • jilldodgelms Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Q6: Mine are all library/book related but my favorites to follow are @colbysharp @nerdybookclub @MGatheart (Middle grade book club) #ksedchat
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5: Allowing teachers more opportunities to choose the district funded PD opportunities that meet their needs. Which goes back to my first response—finding a way to provide teachers with a PD budget like we would a classroom budget. #ksedchat
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A6) Nailing these questions tonight! Recommend “to follows”: @rickwormeli2 @ddmeyer @robertkaplinsky @KentWire @Mathgarden @TechNinjaTodd @hgse. Recommend hashtags: #MakeItReal #mtbos #iteachmath #ksedchat
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Why do we do so much PD on our time? Are we just that hungry? Or is our appetite to learn just not being satisfied via traditional means? PD needs to be one THING that does MORE. Not one MORE THING to do. #ksedchat
    • AnnaCalven Jun 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      Although some of us do so much PD on our own time that we need our time flipped in order to survive. #ksedchat
      In reply to @shirky17, @MrsBeckyTopil
  • cybraryman1 Jun 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A6 My Favorite Resources page https://t.co/3h24LjRfZH Want to build a fantastic PLN to connect, learn and share with follow these outstanding educators and those interested in education. #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Jun 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A6: for social studies and great ways to engage students, you can't beat @JillWebs @glennw98 and @coachschutte Also, I would definitely endorse #ksedchat and #Podstock18
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    And we want to stop by Graber to visit you and @JesseEdiger! #ksedchat
    • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      I want to make a stop in your building sometime!
      In reply to @PrincipalPaul
  • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    #3rdchat is hosting The Wild Card book study starting June 13- for any and all teachers! #Ksedchat friends, we would love to have you join!
    In reply to @misszeisler, @Twitter
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A6 Start with your own building. Book studies. Encourage Twitter chats, finding teachers in their own field. We all know it is all about the kids! Team work! #ksedchat
  • DrKellyWelch Jun 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    It’s often frustrating to have a One-Size-Fits-All approach to PD. Teachers need to be trusted that they know what they need to continue to grow and develop as educators and life long learners. #ksedchat
  • cperrymtss Jun 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A6: Love this resource for reflecting on Social Emotional instructional practices. Sets off a lot of thinking about how you connect with kids, and sets you on a course to discover more. #ksedchat https://t.co/f0edYhr5ja
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    @MrsMencl and some #UVlearn teachers are looking to do #TheWildCard via book study, too. Will probably do for an hour of grad credit. #ksedchat
  • amyrdelarosa Jun 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    #ksedchat Great discussions tonight!
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A6 Of course, def #ksedchat and then follow everyone on here! Amazing people w/ great blogs and/or podcasts, such as @MrPStrunk & @ChouinardJahant . And here in KS I follow @glennw98 . Read about teaching practices & listen to podcasts! #ksedchat
  • shirky17 Jun 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    thanks amy #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • mrvesco - Moderator Jun 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Thank you @amyrdelarosa for a great #Ksedchat tonight!! Have a great week everyone!
  • PreK33 Jun 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Trusting teachers with their own PD!! Love it!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @DrKellyWelch
  • cassmedley Jun 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Thank you so much for the thought provoking questions, definitely got some great ideas to bring back to my principal for next school year! #ksedchat
    In reply to @amyrdelarosa
  • jilldodgelms Jun 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Is anyone chatting tonight going to be at #NerdCampKS tomorrow? Looking forward to an amazing day! #ksedchat
  • mike_poliquin Jun 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone! Chat with you next week! #ksedchat
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Now that’s redesign! Wonder what that would look like? A menu of choices, all of which support district and state goals? We are trying that in our #microcredentialing pilot with #KSDE Board Outcomes. Kind of, sort of. #ksedchat
    • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      A5: Allowing teachers more opportunities to choose the district funded PD opportunities that meet their needs. Which goes back to my first response—finding a way to provide teachers with a PD budget like we would a classroom budget. #ksedchat
  • EduGladiators Jun 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    #EduGladiators Summer Series: EdCamp Topics continues with authors @LaurenPorosoff @jhweinstein helps us think out of the box for PD! Join us! #ksedchat #Kinderchat #TeacherEdChat #tlap #gfedchat #ALedchat #EdPiper #EdTechAfterDark #ILedchat #NVedchat #ssdedu #IEedchat
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Wonderful chat. TY all for your great ideas! TY @amyrdelarosa! Looking forward to visiting all of your classes soon! ;) #ksedchat
  • Ms_Shook Jun 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A6: @KansasEnglish @ncte @ECET2KS @BIEpbl @ProjectLITComm are fantastic connections, as well as the authors of all your favorite PD books. #ksedchat
  • MrsBeckyTopil Jun 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thank you @amyrdelarosa ❤️I am so glad I can stay connected to you, even if I’m in a new state!#ksedchat
  • zlatnikj Jun 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks for the great chat tonight everyone and thank you @amyrdelarosa for hosting tonight! You are the best! #ksedchat
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    @MrsMencl visit and learn some ideas for our book study! We need to double scoop this for college credit! #ksedchat
    • 8to3withMrsV Jun 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      #3rdchat is hosting The Wild Card book study starting June 13- for any and all teachers! #Ksedchat friends, we would love to have you join!
      In reply to @misszeisler, @Twitter
  • Willmdunn Jun 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Awesome chat, @amyrdelarosa! Many thanks for hosting! #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Jun 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Huh. This is my first time hearing about this (or at least processing it since I must have seen the hashtag around). Now I'm bummed to miss it. Will there be another one next year? #ksedchat
    In reply to @jilldodgelms
  • PrincipalPaul Jun 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I’ll be there! Gotta support @rbharder as she helps lead the way with it! #ksedchat