#ADWTeach Archive
#ADWTeach is a bi-monthly chat between teachers in the Archdiocese of Washington. Topics include: STEAM Effective coaching PLN's Classroom Tools.
Wednesday April 26, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Introduce yourself - your name, school, and grade(s)
#ADWTeach
#Badges
participatechat
Apr 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#ADWTeach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/NV8yz0DN0x
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Vicky McCann, Vice Principal
@SPXSchool
. Former tech coach.
#ADWTeach
#badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Anne Irwin technology director
@SJBSilverSpring
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann, @SJBSilverSpring
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Anne Irwin technology director
@SJBSilverSpring
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann, @SJBSilverSpring
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1: What's the point of a badge program for professional development?
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#Badges
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
.
@iVickyMcCann
Laura Roland here from DC.
#adwteach
#digitalbadging
#digitalbadges
Director for Curriculum & Instruction
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Anne Irwin technology director
@SJBSilverSpring
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann, @SJBSilverSpring
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I think to encourage teachers to learn and try new techniques in the classroom.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Give teachers a chance to try new ideas in the classroom and validate their efforts.
#adwteach
#badges
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Two-fold: bring some fun to PL & build a commmunity. We know who knows what and can go to them for help & advice & support
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2: Where have you earned or issued badges? If at all, share some feedback.
#ADWTeach
#Badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
It does look like fun, doesn't it!?!
#adwteach
I think you have to make sure you have enough buy in from the admin and the teachers.
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
AbGreer
Apr 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2: does Girl Scouts count? Excited to learn more about badges but the learning is always the best reward in professional growth
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: Teachers at
@SPXSchool
piloted a
#badges
program.
#adwteach
#badges
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: At a former school, I issued the “techies” for Ts who went beyond their everyday skills to bring tech to their lessons.
#ADWTeach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I'm just getting into it, but I'm so excited to be doing them with students in
#makerspaces
and MS Word classes with 4th graders.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I've earned
#digitalbadges
#badges
from professional non ed sites for facilitation & communication skills trngs. Posted them FAST
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Great idea!
#adwteach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: At a former school, I issued the “techies” for Ts who went beyond their everyday skills to bring tech to their lessons.
#ADWTeach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Great idea!
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I'm just getting into it, but I'm so excited to be doing them with students in
#makerspaces
and MS Word classes with 4th graders.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Awesome!
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I've earned
#digitalbadges
#badges
from professional non ed sites for facilitation & communication skills trngs. Posted them FAST
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
.
@iVickyMcCann
@SPXSchool
LOVE that your Ts & Ps bought in and participated
#badges
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: Teachers at
@SPXSchool
piloted a
#badges
program.
#adwteach
#badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I can totally see you getting into this! It's...not my strength,but it's a great idea to recognize teachers stretching themselves.
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie, @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Great point!
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
It does look like fun, doesn't it!?!
#adwteach
I think you have to make sure you have enough buy in from the admin and the teachers.
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
.
@anneirwinedu
With Ss???? What an awesome idea. I am so focused on Ts that I never thought to use with the kiddos.
#badges
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Great idea!
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I'm just getting into it, but I'm so excited to be doing them with students in
#makerspaces
and MS Word classes with 4th graders.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Q3: What features do you find important in a badge system?
#ADWTeach
#Badges
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Cont - I also used badges for my
@READ180
MS students through Edmodo.
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Ha! And I'm so focused on Ss that I don't think about Ts!!!
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
That's awesome!
#adwteach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Cont - I also used badges for my
@READ180
MS students through Edmodo.
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
It takes a village for sure.
#adwteach
#badges
In reply to @anneirwinedu
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
sorry I am late, we had National Honor Society induction tonight. Jeremy from
@DonBoscoCR
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
.A3 Easy to award the badges to have quick turn around.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3: Collaboration
#ADWTeach
#badges
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3: Badges should be relevant to those receiving them. Both Ss and Ts need to see that they are rewarded for their EFFORT.
#ADWTeach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Too funny! ❤️ this conversation!
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Ha! And I'm so focused on Ss that I don't think about Ts!!!
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Welcome!
#adwteach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
sorry I am late, we had National Honor Society induction tonight. Jeremy from
@DonBoscoCR
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Quick turnaround is important for sure
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Great point!
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3: Badges should be relevant to those receiving them. Both Ss and Ts need to see that they are rewarded for their EFFORT.
#ADWTeach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
I have not used badges yet. . . Very interested in this conversation
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A variety of badges and a variety of proficiency levels. Gotta reach ALL Ts just like we strive to reach all Ss
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
4th graders received a brown Circle sticker & were so excited because it meant that that had done something. They were so psyched!
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Yes!
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A variety of badges and a variety of proficiency levels. Gotta reach ALL Ts just like we strive to reach all Ss
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Exactly!
#badges
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
4th graders received a brown Circle sticker & were so excited because it meant that that had done something. They were so psyched!
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Great! Join in when you can!
#ADWTeach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
I have not used badges yet. . . Very interested in this conversation
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Including Ss in
#badges
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q4: What would be a challenge to teacher buy-in for badges?
#ADWTeach
#Badges
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
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A3) how do people keep badges from becoming gimmicky, particularly in High school and for adults?
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Yes, definitely need to watch the line.
#adwteach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
A3) how do people keep badges from becoming gimmicky, particularly in High school and for adults?
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A4: Time is always a go-to reason.
#adwteach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
This is where a variety of topics would be key. There would have to be options that each person would find relevant.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Agree!
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
1. If I'm being honest it's the same thing as buy-in for other PL: relevance, time, value and attitude towards PL.
#badges
might reach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Good point ☝️
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
This is where a variety of topics would be key. There would have to be options that each person would find relevant.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q5: What motivational tools could be used to encourage a badge program?
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#badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
And all of those things coming together. A huge challenge.
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
engelworks
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Agree. So far, my HSs aren't buying it. Ideas?
#ADWteach
#nceatalk
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
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A3) how do people keep badges from becoming gimmicky, particularly in High school and for adults?
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Well, money. But! Healthy competition can be fun especially with teachers that like learning and trying new things.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
A5) I feel like there has to be strong by in from leadership and Ts need to see it as a growth challenge, not you better do this
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Recognition at the local & CSO level. Ss recognition & celebration of a Ts
#badges
& good ol' pats on the back from colleagues
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Hello!
#ADWTeach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
A5) Ts and Ss need to believe A) they can achieve and B) it has value to them
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
#adwteach
FOUND! My Ss badges… 5 email addresses later…
#armywifeproblems
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Recognition is an important thing even for adults. The badges would give Ps something to see that their Ts are learning..
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Let Ss choose which badge/credit they earn.
#adwteach
engelworks
Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Agree. So far, my HSs aren't buying it. Ideas?
#ADWteach
#nceatalk
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
A3) how do people keep badges from becoming gimmicky, particularly in High school and for adults?
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Agree!
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Recognition is an important thing even for adults. The badges would give Ps something to see that their Ts are learning..
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
So true.
#choice
is key for all ages participating in
#badges
#learning
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q6: What types of teacher pd could we credential with badges?
#ADWTeach
#badges
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late
#ADWteach
😊
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Just scrolling to catch up. I like
#badges
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Anything! Curriculum adoption benchmarks, Rediker expertise, SHARING and empowering others….
#ADWTeach
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
First Aid/CPR?
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q6: What types of teacher pd could we credential with badges?
#ADWTeach
#badges
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
It's been a great chat so far!
#ADWTeach
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Just scrolling to catch up. I like
#badges
#ADWTeach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Yes, Rediker!
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Anything! Curriculum adoption benchmarks, Rediker expertise, SHARING and empowering others….
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
What CAN'T we offer?
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6. The new thing I want to do for PD is a "book club" where we read an article and discuss as a faculty. There could be several (1/2)
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#ADWTeach
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
First Aid/CPR?
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q6: What types of teacher pd could we credential with badges?
#ADWTeach
#badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
(2/2) ways to get badges for that. Leading, finding articles, doing an illus, writing questions, bringing snacks
#nursingmomprobz
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#adwteach
A6) I have put thought into a PD system where groups of Ts would control badges for specific areas of classroom observation
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q7: What are the benefits to badging teacher professional development?
#ADWTeach
#Badges
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
This is an interesting 💡
#ADWTeach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#adwteach
A6) I have put thought into a PD system where groups of Ts would control badges for specific areas of classroom observation
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
No, that sounds great!
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Did u know that book studies can also count for
#recertification
?
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @iVickyMcCann
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#adwteach
A6) Ts lead PD and be responsible for badging. This way, a T strong in one area doesn't have to sit in a PD, instead they lead
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: I'm partial but tech integration comes to mind.. anything, math, Catholic Identity, recert creds, PBL...
#ADWteach
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q6: What types of teacher pd could we credential with badges?
#ADWTeach
#badges
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I have seen that. And I like it. It has to be chosen by you?
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A7: Data!
#ADWTeach
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q7: IMO, I'd look to the T with a badge as a resource or lead to seek out for Q/A
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adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
The creativity is energizing for sure. For some Ts THIS might excite them where traditional PL doesn't.
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
#adwteach
A7) benefit people know who to go to for help
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Love this idea 💡
#ADWteach
In reply to @J_McDonald16
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Also excites ME! Always trying to reach & meet all Ts needs.
#badges
is another way I can do that st the CSO level.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Yes, they can earn a 'presenter'
#badge
!
#ADWTeach
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#adwteach
A6) Ts lead PD and be responsible for badging. This way, a T strong in one area doesn't have to sit in a PD, instead they lead
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
EXACTLY!
#badges
#adwteach
In reply to @mmdetrick
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Some thrive on leading! Great idea 💡
#ADWteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
J_McDonald16
Apr 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
#adwteach
can we give badges for actually going to bed? 😣😣😣😣😣😣
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I will send you the info. Actually will send out to everyone for the summer. Easy process for sure.
#adwteach
In reply to @anneirwinedu, @iVickyMcCann
anneirwinedu
Apr 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Excellent. Thanks.
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @iVickyMcCann
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Ha! She gets one for just being cute!
#ADWteach
In reply to @J_McDonald16
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
EC: Go to
https://t.co/VgSPA7PWwQ
What could be modified to use badges in all ADW schools? Email vmccann@stpiusbowie.org
#ADWTeach
#badges
mmdetrick
Apr 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A7: Not just w/in own school but across ADW. Not everyone is on social media but could we look up...
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Presenter
#badges
!!! Another one to create. The possibilities are endless.
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Your GIFs are amazing!
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Oh yeah - am definitely interested in THIS feedback.
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Great chat as always
@iVickyMcCann
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. Join .
@J_McDonald16for
our next
#ADWteach
on 5/10!!
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adwcurriculum
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Sorry
@iVickyMcCann
. Don't think I put in properly formatted replies 2 any Qs on the
#badges
#ADWteach
chat. 2 darn excited by the topic!
iVickyMcCann
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks for joining me,
#ADWTeach
friends! Enjoy the rest of the school year!
amylpie
Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@iVickyMcCann
You have a ton of great badges. For all
#adwteach
, organizing into categories would be good. Also add more T PD like….