#IOLchat Archive | Participate

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to this week's #IOLchat :) Who's joining in today? https://t.co/kGGSeMZ5AD

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:03 PM EST

Hello #IOLchat Jennifer from Atlanta - glad to be joining in today - love this topic!! =)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:04 PM EST

I'm @Melissa_Venable ... IOL blogger and an online instructor, logging in from Seattle this week. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:04 PM EST

@jshamsy Hi Jennifer! I like this topic, too. ;) Hope all is well in GA. #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:05 PM EST

@IOLblog One day I am going to get around to writing an article about my research on the topic - but when it rains it pours #notime #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:05 PM EST

Starting now! #IOLchat with the Inside Online Learning Blog - https://t.co/kGGSeMZ5AD

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:05 PM EST

@IOLblog @Melissa_Venable Wow....rainy and cold? (just a guess =) ). #iolchat

GorneaultRene1 Jan 20 @ 12:06 PM EST

@IOLblog I've got an idea for #IOLchat!

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:06 PM EST

@ceasom I'm here...finally!!!! =) #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:06 PM EST

@jshamsy Looking forward to reading that article one day! You should maybe think abut conference presentations, too. ;) #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:07 PM EST

@jshamsy Cool, but not cold surprisingly, and a pretty constant drizzle. #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:07 PM EST

Hola! Colin Easom with Pima Medical Institute Online hopefully staying a while today for #iolchat :)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:08 PM EST

@GorneaultRene1 Hi Rene! Excellent - all ideas are welcome here at #iolchat :)

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:08 PM EST

@jshamsy OMG this hardly ever happens anymore.Both of us attending #iolchat at the same time?!? ;)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:09 PM EST

@ceasom Hello, Colin! I'm experiencing a morning chat for a change :) #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:10 PM EST

@IOLblog Nice! Where are you for #iolchat today?

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:11 PM EST

@ceasom At the home office in Seattle. Great week of helpful meetings and convos so far. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:12 PM EST

Let's get the #iolchat questions started! Q1) coming up ...

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:13 PM EST

Q1) Why do you attend Twitter chats? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:15 PM EST

A1) Professional dev. (which is a broad concept) - to learn from others, have my thoughts validated, mentorship, engaging convo #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:16 PM EST

MT @jshamsy A1) ... to learn from others, have my thoughts validated, mentorship, engaging convo #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:17 PM EST

@jshamsy ooh interesting observation there - note for future topic: defining professional development ... #iolchat

ODUonline Jan 20 @ 12:17 PM EST

A1) To meet professionals in the field and see what they're thinking/talking about #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:17 PM EST

A1) make new contacts, share/seek insights, gain new ideas to try #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:17 PM EST

@jshamsy I really like the "thought validation" aspect. Esp. important for those teaching/learning at a distance from others #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:18 PM EST

RT @ODUonline A1) To meet professionals in the field and see what they're thinking/talking about #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:18 PM EST

@IOLblog @jshamsy to have your thoughts validated - yes! I like that insight; very true! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:18 PM EST

@ODUonline Hello to you ODU! Twitter does offer a kind of direct line to others, leaders and peers alike. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:19 PM EST

RT @ceasom A1) make new contacts, share/seek insights, gain new ideas to try #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:19 PM EST

@ceasom New ideas! Yes, yes, yes - one of my favorite outcomes of Twitter chats. :) #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:20 PM EST

@IOLblog @ODUonline Yes! This is a great one - know what the trends are -- inspiration for reflection/research! #iolchat

ODUonline Jan 20 @ 12:21 PM EST

@IOLblog Sorry we're a little late! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:21 PM EST

@ODUonline No worries at all! Glad to have you here. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:22 PM EST

Q2) What makes a Twitter chat worth your time? How do you prioritize it (or not) over other activities? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:23 PM EST

@ODUonline @IOLblog Glad to have everyone here again today...as @ceasom mentioned..this is a rare moment! #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:24 PM EST

A2) The interactions, networking, ideas, creative support all make it worth it. Some chats become a regular habit #iolchat

ODUonline Jan 20 @ 12:26 PM EST

@IOLblog A2) Insightful comments, various points of view/different perspectives #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:26 PM EST

@jshamsy @ceasom @ODUonline Yes, our core #iolchat group is reunited! :D

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:27 PM EST

@jshamsy Hooray for 'creative support!' #iolchat

LatanyaWhite6 Jan 20 @ 12:27 PM EST

@IOLblog I just chat when I have time available #iolchat #nur353chat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:28 PM EST

@jshamsy Interesting ... what makes a chat habit-worthy? or maybe habit-forming is better term. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:28 PM EST

@LatanyaWhite6 I feel the same way about other chats - scheduling convenience is a big part of it. #iolchat

karenraycosta Jan 20 @ 12:30 PM EST

@IOLblog I made it! For me it's about change and expansion. I want to learn a new practical tip or big picture idea. New is key. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:30 PM EST

@ODUonline The diff perspective piece has been very helpful to me, too. :) We can get trapped in our own worlds - more to discover! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:31 PM EST

@karenraycosta Hello and welcome back, Karen! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:32 PM EST

@karenraycosta Practical tips AND big picture views - great summary of chat possibilities. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:34 PM EST

Q3) Have you used something from a Twitter chat in your work, online teaching or learning? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:34 PM EST

@IOLblog Think all about what you come away with-a good feeling.Some chats leave you feeling a bit uninspired/not-so-smart =( #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:35 PM EST

@karenraycosta Hello! #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:35 PM EST

A3) All the time - new tech ideas, viewpoints, place to bounce ideas off each other #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:35 PM EST

A3) Frequently! Some of the ideas and suggestions that come up in #iolchat make their way to meetings with our Online Ed. Director :)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:36 PM EST

@jshamsy Indeed. There's something to be gained in all of them, which may include finding out what you don't want to do. #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:36 PM EST

@LatanyaWhite6 Agreed...time is an important part. Some chats are during the mid-evening rush w/kids -- hard to concentrate #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:37 PM EST

@ceasom Do you ever mention Twitter was your source - and if so how is that perceived? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:37 PM EST

@ceasom I am thinking in the mainstream Twitter still has to be sold as a viable source of information - they are missing out! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:37 PM EST

@ceasom @jshamsy Yes!! Comments and contributions here do make into many articles I write and conversations at work. #iolchat

LatanyaWhite6 Jan 20 @ 12:38 PM EST

@IOLblog Not yet...this is new for me and actually part of my informatics class..but maybe I will in the future #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:40 PM EST

#IOLchat Any thoughts? Many possibilities ... :) https://t.co/kvW6yNWaVG

karenraycosta Jan 20 @ 12:39 PM EST

@IOLblog Never but it would be an interesting add-in to a prof. dev. faculty event wouldn't it? Would people be more candid and open?

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:40 PM EST

@jshamsy I do! The fact that it's sourced by Twitter and #iolchat is well received :)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:42 PM EST

@LatanyaWhite6 Is attending a chat part of your class? If so, glad to have you chose #iolchat for the assignment. :)

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:44 PM EST

@karenraycosta Indeed! Much, much better. #IOLchat I think we've all experienced those static, in-person PD events. :(

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:44 PM EST

Q4) Do you think that Twitter chats in general have changed over the years? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:44 PM EST

@IOLblog I see Twitter as a very grass-roots organic form of PD..it is often chosen by the employee/learner as opposed to forced #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:44 PM EST

#IOLchat https://t.co/7exTYQTDVH

LatanyaWhite6 Jan 20 @ 12:44 PM EST

@IOLblog I would say only if they used fictitious names and avatars would they be more candid and open

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:45 PM EST

So maybe it falls into that lifelong learning category which can't be forced or "presented" #iolchat =)

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:46 PM EST

A4) I think there is more noise to sift through - more marketing, adds, chat crashers, etc. Still good stuff out there #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:49 PM EST

A4) I think chats tend to be info focused, but agree with @jshamsy on the noise we have to filter out on Twitter sometimes. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:49 PM EST

@jshamsy Ahh yes. I have also experienced the increased marketing approach. And of course, increased spam. #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:50 PM EST

@ceasom Agree on the focus-- there has to be a reason to join in #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:51 PM EST

@ceasom Agreed. Filtering is becoming a related skill online in general, and in Twitter more specifially. #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:52 PM EST

@jshamsy @ceasom Right! Even the 'water cooler' convo has participants with common interests #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:53 PM EST

@IOLblog @ceasom Very true..so much information out there! #iolchat

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:54 PM EST

@jshamsy @IOLblog Info filtering is a key skill for the digital citizen these days for sure! #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:56 PM EST

Our #IOLchat hour is coming to a close ... Q5) any other chats you would recommend?

ceasom Jan 20 @ 12:57 PM EST

A5) #iolchat is the only chat I take part in. Would love to hear recommendations of others.

LatanyaWhite6 Jan 20 @ 12:58 PM EST

@IOLblog I am sorry I have no recommendations as this is new to me but is this chat weekly? #iolchat

IOLblog Jan 20 @ 12:58 PM EST

Thanks to @jshamsy @ceasom @GorneaultRene1 @ODUonline @LatanyaWhite6 @karenraycosta for contributing to today's #iolchat!

jshamsy Jan 20 @ 12:59 PM EST

lrnchat is great - but very intense -- sometimes you come away feeling a bit .. overwhelmed =( #iolchat