#INeLearn Archive
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Thursday January 21, 2016
Welcome to tonight’s chat! I’m Amy, principal/lead learner from Angola, & your moderator tonight!
Welcome to tonight’s chat! I’m Amy, principal/lead learner from Angola, & your moderator tonight!
We are starting a NEW digital leadership series: “What is Your Journey?” Tonight’s topic: CONNECTING w/ OTHERS
Let’s start with some intros! Tell us who you are & where you’re from. Lurkers, let us know you are there!
Join us for chat by adding to your Tweets. Our moderator is .
Pam from Southern Indiana, MSDMV
Good evening Pam! Hope all is well!
Checking in from Scottsburg! Ready to chat!
Hi ! I'm Kate, a tech trainer in Carmel.
Hi there Tiffany! Great to have you with us tonight!
Hi Heidi joining in from North Texas. AP @ the best early childhood school in the land ; )
Hello . Michelle here. Ready for an interesting topic!
Hello Kate! Welcome! Can't wait to learn with you!
Tammy from Wabash, Southwood Jr., Sr. HS, MSDWabash County, math, Spanish teacher
Woohoo! Heidi! So wonderful you could join us as we share our connected journey!
Dan in Houston, ES principal
Evening Michelle! Hope all is well!
Steve from Hammond Gavit. Gonna be in and out for a bit, but can't shake the chat addiction.
Kelly from Auburn! I will be in and out tonight, but glad to join the chat!
Welcome Tammy! Great to have you join us!
Hi Amy! I love this topic & am glad to be able to join in.
Sean from Paoli...4th grade Teacher
Welcome ! We love the extended audience draws to our chat!
Welcome Dan! Great to have you with us!!!
Hello ! Chantell, Tech Director from Angola here!
Hey there Steve! This chat is definitely a great addiction to have!
Tonight we will be using Q1 & R1 (response) as our format. Include the hashtag
Teri from New Pal. I teach kindergarten.
In addition to our questions, please keep the conversation going organically, blending format w/ free discussion!
I am traveling back to my alma mater on Sat. to see a girls' Varsity BBall Game (my niece)
Good evening , Brian, serve as the principal Indianapolis
Thanks! Glad to connect & learn with you on
I've missed for a while but decided to go for 2 straight hours of chat tonight
Woohoo! Chantell is in the house!
Q1 Connecting with others is a journey. Where did you start? Who pushed you?
Hi Teri. Have you connected with ? It’s a PLN for Early Childhood Educators.
Hey there friend! How are you? Hope all is well!
Cammy Rodgers MSDMV hello everyone!
I usually do 2 hours (let's face it, they're both awesome), but last 2 wks have been rough! Glad to be back at it!
R1: My BFF pushes me and supports crazy ideas. Admin very supportive as an early adopter years ago.
Hi Cammy! Great to have you join the convo!
R1-I started my connected journey lurking, & pushed me a bit, and off I went! Addicted to connections!
R1 It was more of a what than a who, and it took time to become "regular" at it. It was a new coaching role in '09 that sparked it
R1 I started by joining Twitter back in 2012 as a New Year’s goal to tweet once a day & connect w/ a PLN.
R1 Started on Twitter - noticed great educators embracing social media, decided I needed to check it out - have never looked back!
Deb Blaz chair World languages at Angola HS. Sounds like a good topic tonight
R1: Not sure who started me, but I know who continues to push me
R1: I started seriously building my PLN 2 years ago at with &
R1: A lot of people here tonight, actually. I was a loooong time lurker who finally realized you gotta start typing to connect.
R1 pushed me 2 connect thru FL TEACH listserv in 05, pushed me into twitterverse a little over 1 yr ago
R1: Prof in college told me I should do a computer field, but I wanted to teach! Never dreamed the two would ignite!
R1 went to Indiana conference on learning couple yrs back & study w/ really go me going
R1. Started when a friend told me join Twitter then introduced me to Ed chats
Good evening Deb! So great to have you join us!
glad to finally have a Thursday evening open to join again
R1: George Couros and Eric Sheninger speaking at summer of e-learning WabashWISE pushed me to begin twitter connections
My new role last year was a huge catalyst for me too!
Yes addicting! Who knew there are so many awesome Ts out there willing to share and help https://t.co/MaTtU7YMOv
R1-I started my connected journey lurking, & pushed me a bit, and off I went! Addicted to connections!
Once I got started, I was hooked! So many wonderful people who push my thinking daily!
R1 My friend, colleague & co-founder has been a connected educator buddy that gets me & encourages my growth.
Agree! CIESCTLC pushed me to grow beyond my subject area colleagues
I lurked for quite a while as well! Then, I just had to take that leap. Haven't kept my mouth shut since!
So true, 1st you just watch & learn, then you realize how powerful connections can be in personal/professional growth
R1: Kind of makes you want to go back and look at your first tweet!
R1: My connected journey started with my blog and presenting. Meeting people is huge!
Yes! was fantastic at WabashWise! An amazing leader to follow!
You 2 are AMAZING!!! So lucky to connect with you!
Now that would be interesting, wouldn't it!
. I've said that had I found Twitter when I was in the classroom, that I may not have left. Best just in time learning
So glad you found us on . Share about the PLN w/ your kinder pals too. We love to learn & grow w/ each other.
heard at amazing little conference. Right ?
R1 first listservs then podcasts then blogs, Facebook, Twitter. So much technology but so little time!
“: R1: Kind of makes you want to go back and look at your first tweet! ”. Scary!
Kelly - you remember that awesome day!!! :)
Ahhh...sorry I'm late I was working away and forgot what time it was!
Q2 coming up! So many cool connections to start our journey!
Q2 Where has your connected journey taken you?
You four were definitely the leaders of I learned so much from you
LOL , sadly I remember mine too well. It was something about my school netbook filter blocking Twitter!
Like looking back on your first year teaching - oh how far I have come...
You both are much too kind
R1 I have always grown professionally online, but became active on Twitter last year after reading Pure Genius by
I guess the silver lining is that now I get to turn those still on the front lines onto the awesomeness of the Twitterverse
R2 Being a connected educator has led to lots of amazing opportunities!
Jason from Munster. Teach HS History & Sociology. Joining late after getting the kids to be.
. I am amazed how the Summer of eLearning has grown the number of connected educators! magic!
making some new connections now! does a great job!
R2-Being connected has allowed me to "meet" amazing people & learn from them daily. I wouldn't be who I am today w/out my PLN
A2: The connected journey keeps my eyes opened. You can't claim ignorance when ppl keep you informed.
I will also credit speaking at IN-NELL conference and managing a twitter chat during presentation
R2: Amazing experiences for my Ss and as a prof I went from lurker to moderator! Crazy!
R2: being connected has helped me to make professional learning part of who I and what I do
R2 Learning directly from respected leaders such as , presenting at my state Tech conference in 2 wks & more!
R2. Learning new ways for tech use and how Ts and Ss connect and work with each other.
R2 I have learned so much from others I would have never met without being a connected educator - learning anywhere, anytime
R2 people worldwide, virtual friends I want to truly meet someday....and they have made me a better & humbler educator
R2 Definitely inspired me to get my Trainer cert. Looking now to see how else I can learn and stretch!
I feel the same Amy! Getting to know you through has been a tremendous blessing!
R2: Also amazing that I can connect while snuggling a sweet baby in my arms. Couldn't do that pre-Twitter chat days!
R2. I would say I now have some digital friends that are as close if not closer than friends i see often
So powerful to not only learn from amazing leaders, but share your insights as well!
R2 Needed a place to get ideas on how to better incorporate teach & engage students.
R2: My connected journey took me beyond my district to a visit with & now has taken me to
R2 being connected has helped me refuel my passion for edu!
R2 Given me inspiration to change my classroom, ideas for teaching, challenging me to be better & moderating some chats
And when you do meet F2F, it is like meeting a long-lost friend!
R2 My connected journey is what led to me becoming a Google Certified Innovator. You can't innovate in a vacuum.
Agree!! Love how seeing the work of others helps me keep my head to the proper size. ;)
R2: Being connected has helped me share opportunities/passions w/colleagues and Ss (like ) I never would have imagined!
Speaking of when we meet F2F, is anyone attending the Coach EdCamp?
Yes! This pretty much sums up my experience as a connected educator! https://t.co/AvRBQmiW5m
R2 I have learned so much from others I would have never met without being a connected educator - learning anywhere, anytime
It creates a new level of vulnerability as you share and learn from each other - vulnerability creates trust!
Jumping over to & support my pals
R2 Being connected has taken me to a place of teacher joy. I know I will be uplifted when I connect with others digitally.
It's so easy to let the reserves run dry. Stuff like this just gets my juices flowing again!
It does boil down to that! Learning so we can become better for our kids!
Jumping in for a bit to support my pal ✨
So true . Even an introvert like me enjoys that connection! It's like seeing old friends!
Yes! And no longer confined to F2F (although I still love that too!) https://t.co/c25EpQxojc
It's so easy to let the reserves run dry. Stuff like this just gets my juices flowing again!
Q3 Where do you want your connected journey to take you next?
Awesome has joined chat! So great to see you Marlena!
R2: Being connected keeps us current, motivated, and passionate about sharing with other educators!
R2: I look for ways to continue/expand connections such as IDOE elearningbookblog, bloggers, topics, authors add inspiration
Me too! ANd since I love right after , I never sleep much Thurs nights!! https://t.co/VAf2OY2edW
I have trouble getting to sleep after a chat! Lol!! My brain won't slow down.
A2: One an adventure of "YES" that I never would have had the courage to take if not for my awesome PLN!
R3 I want my journey to take me where I need to go to be the best I can for my students.
Our attitudes are greatly impacted by who you spend time with and what you read, watch, and listen to https://t.co/roAQ6Gicp1
It's so easy to let the reserves run dry. Stuff like this just gets my juices flowing again!
R3: I think the beauty of being connected is that you don't know exactly where it will take you...
Marlena! Hi! Great chat on tonight ; ) So glad you joined in too!
A2: One an adventure of "YES" that I never would have had the courage to take if not for my awesome PLN!
Yes! I never would have started a blog, let alone blog for others if it weren't for being connected
Glad I'm not the only one chugging the coffee on Friday mornings!
A3: I am ready to get back to my creative teaching methods. Needed to spend some time in the basics, but I am ready to travel back
A3. Not a where but a what, I like to see my connections plant ideas of how to improve as a T and mentor in my own class & School
R3 I want to let my connections to be infused into my class w/ my students. Let them make global connections with their learning
R3: I would like to connect my Ss in a way that they are inspired to share their ideas and have others respond.
Agreed, ready for where ever the journey takes me -usually it is better when you go off the planned path!! https://t.co/XD8D21t5pY
R3: I think the beauty of being connected is that you don't know exactly where it will take you...
R3: Who knows?! Long as I keep learning/growing, I don't care! Never would have thought when I started I'd be Tech Director now!
R3 Me too and also where my student have opportunities to share their knowledge
R3 There are so many possibilities! I wouldn't say no to a trip to Mountain View at some point in the future, tho 😉
A3: FORWARD! Growth is a continuous process & having the right support can only led to greater evolution! https://t.co/djDR1ZXPWp
Q3 Where do you want your connected journey to take you next?
: My Connected Journey destination? More learning. Some pretty incredible things are happening at . With more to come.
R3: My PLN has already taken me places I wouldn't have even dreamed. Ss are the MAIN thing so keep the surprises coming!
Important to surround ourselves with people who get it!
R3 I love my work with , and I'd love to find new opportunities to work with pre-service educators. Miss having Ss at times!
R3-For me, the journey is never-ending & always twisting & turning, leading to great people, ideas, & opportunities
R3 I try to live by my personal mission, not by goals - fall in love w/ the process & you will end up exactly where you should be
Hey Heidi! Glad to stop in!
that's one reason I've come to use twitter for my main source for PD.
Exactly! Always being exposed to new people+ideas means we're always up for an adventure or an https://t.co/NORFwYWIpK
R3: I think the beauty of being connected is that you don't know exactly where it will take you...
And find ways to inspire those who don't!! Be the change...
R3 I want my journey to lead me to serve students, families, teachers & my community in the most powerful ways imaginable!
That is AWESOME! Love that! https://t.co/TnXczmLYhh
R3 I try to live by my personal mission, not by goals - fall in love w/ the process & you will end up exactly where you should be
Q4 How have you shared your connected journey with others?
R3 model lifelong learning. Trying new things but 1 at a time, get comfy, then try another = not overwhelmed
Yes, keep fighting the good fight!
Excellent, ! It's ALL about the process!
Just learned that Miller will keynote at multiple Summer of eLearning Conferences https://t.co/h8SaNfQ7Wv
So excited to start reading Ditch that Textbook by for
Bingo! I believe people are placed in our lives & us in theirs for a reason!
Twitter is amazing. takes that convo to a new level! It is a MUST try!
One step at a time. Absolutely!
Lifelong learning...that's the ticket to staying on top of things! https://t.co/5MRAltPCKl
R3 model lifelong learning. Trying new things but 1 at a time, get comfy, then try another = not overwhelmed
R4 I try to share what I find on twitter with colleagues as often as I find something I think is worthwhile.
I struggle with how to revive our Voxer convo
R4 Teaching other Ts the power of twitter, at least how to be a lurker
Maybe a bit more structure - follow up Qs from chat?
A4: I especially love sharing with brand-new teachers AND veteran teachers (who still want to learn). Two-way learning every time
R4: Sharing the artifacts of the digital journey with others will often inspire them to join you
And if you change too many things at once you never know what is making an impact -find what works for you https://t.co/H3ePodpjvL
R3 model lifelong learning. Trying new things but 1 at a time, get comfy, then try another = not overwhelmed
R4-We are doing a book study - What Connected Educators Do Differently, twitter slow chat style.
R4 I am famous for saying "Last night on Pinterest I found.." You could also substitute the word Periscope, Twitter or Instagram.
R4-Modeling is key. Start with sharing great happenings in your classroom. Find tweetable moments!
R4: I share ideas I find here w/ colleagues. Spread the love of and chats every time I am blessed to speak.
R4: I share ideas I find here w/ colleagues. Spread the love of and chats every time I am blessed to speak.
R4 be infectious and share the awesomeness that you discover. Make them head ou that they aren't connected!
R4: My go-to is showing Ts TweetDeck and more recently, Participate Chats. They are tools that really helped me along the way.
R4 Well, there is this thing called ...and the network is not limited to Twitter...meeting people where they are is my start pt.
I also share in my Weekly Notes to staff: What I Learned on Twitter this week - quick screenshot w/ link.
R4: This is actually a tough q. There are a lot of avenues. Some digital and some not. Blog, social media, and "lunch with Lance"
R4 Motivate the unmotivated
R4 be infectious and share the awesomeness that you discover. Make them jealous that they aren't connected!
Lurking is the beginning! Gotta start somewhere!
R4: My blog, PLN building+social media in classroom sessions for Ts, and an Twitter challenge https://t.co/KSnUXj6yFh
R4 Blogging has changed my life - committed to sharing my journey weekly- creating vulnerability and trust https://t.co/BgPlVE3jXN
I have a 'resources I stumbled upon' section of my weekly notes as well. https://t.co/BIqP5WSiWB
I also share in my Weekly Notes to staff: What I Learned on Twitter this week - quick screenshot w/ link.
R4: I also have a list of my Ts on Twitter that I follow and try to like and retweet their awesomeness as often as I can.
R4: In my building, the five most dangerous words around me are "Hey, where'd you find that?"
I dove head first into Voxer w/too many convos...couldn't keep up! Need to try again a little slower!
Love your lunch idea! Totally going to try something similar here.
I love showing the awesomeness of Tweetdeck! Can't chat w/out it!
R4 I have began some blogging too. Just a chance for sharing and reflecting on things that Im doing and learning
Bad first experiences can dangerous. I struggle to find a place for different resources in what I do https://t.co/7eEx77IeKC
I dove head first into Voxer w/too many convos...couldn't keep up! Need to try again a little slower!
It is very informal. Sometimes have a topic and sometimes not. I prefer just Q&A.
Q5 How will you help others start their own connected journey? What steps will you take beyond modeling?
hmmm ...maybe I can enlist you to help me revive the Voxer. I noticed the GTA Voxer goes in swings.
I’m the same way. I couldn’t function in the twitter realm w/o my TweetDeck.
lucky to have lunch w lance, , many others to advise me when I "get an idea"!
I have to jump into that!
R5 Our district and neighboring district will begin a Twitter Book Chat next week...Teach Like A Pirate!
. I don't always Comment, but I do enjoy your posts!
R5: Carefully. Too much, too soon doesn't work. Help folks recognize their needs and match it to the connected tool that works
R5 Trying to convince 5 people this year to start blogging - we have also created a chat for our township on Wed nights
Love that ! Be infectious!
R5 I urge others 1-on-1, present PDs on the topic of building a PLN & share my story.
R5 Be supportive, offer suggestions, try new things/ideas together.
Thanks! It has been an impractical commitment at times, but helps me stay focused on my beliefs
Such an important point! Know people and tailor to their needs in order to help them connect.
I volunteered to lead a book study, going to do old fashioned F2F but if that is what it takes...
Great chat ! I’m ducking out for bed time routines w/ the boys.
R5: another IDOE elearningbookblog starts in two weeks, several colleagues are eager to join that.
R5: The sharing culture is being built slowly. I'd love to dish out some good math stuff from my PLN. Got some nibbles w/Desmos.
R5 Offering time to answer what new users often feel as the intimidating stupid questions of just not knowing the ropes
Kind of sounds like what we do for our kids, right :) https://t.co/lrqKyM7IvO
Such an important point! Know people and tailor to their needs in order to help them connect.
Yes! Tweetdeck made Twitter make so much more sense to me! I felt I could manage it--tame the beast!
R5 has me planning some Lunch and Learns!
that is a quote by from I use it often
Thank you SO much for joining and sharing! You are an of mine, for sure!
Thanks for the awesome chat tonight! Great connecting w/ this awesome PLN!
R5 This is a tough question! My virtual connections are how I share my work...I need to reach the unconnected and share joy.
Exactly! It totally made the madness make sense to my librarian brain!
Woohoo! Lunch n' Learns are a great way to informally talk about being connected!
I loved my Tech Bytes--I had a plan and monthly schedule, but I stayed flexible to meet the lounge's needs.
Q6 Let’s about our students’ connected journeys. How do we support them?
R5 I'd love to find a way to give official PGP points for Ts who are out there sharing and growing in non-trad PD ways.
R5 Do whatever it takes...be flexible, don't talk down when asked ? be there for others!
I did this w/Ts in my building last year! It was amazing! Esp the GHO we did w/ at the end!
R5: several collegues and I made informal presentations on e-learning PD day this week sharing our experiences. It can start w F2F
We are creating a database to track PGP points for sharing and preparing for sharing, best practices. https://t.co/J545bkP6oT
R5 I'd love to find a way to give official PGP points for Ts who are out there sharing and growing in non-trad PD ways.
R6: Big question! I allow Ss to follow me on SM. They need good models. Ss connect via discussions in our room.
. the possibilities are limitless!
R6: First, let them connect! Use SM in the classroom, ask authors/experts, GHO/Skype! Can't connect if too restricted!
R6-At young age, talk w/ Ss about their digital footprint. Model it. Be Googleable.
You took the words out of my mouth. 1st things 1st allow them to make those connections https://t.co/dIufpATAWw
R6: First, let them connect! Use SM in the classroom, ask authors/experts, GHO/Skype! Can't connect if too restricted!
R6 Allow young learners to practice connecting and asking Qs on a class blog or forum.
R6 Stop banning and blocking - it is not going away - teach appropriate behavior
R6: Unblock SM - better to learn from mistakes early in school than in higher ed or your first job!
yes, learning, improving and bonding ! Loved tlap sessions (online good for busy people, too)
Exactly! So important to guide our Ss on their connected journey, bc they WILL connect no matter what! https://t.co/v6C1v3MWeZ
R6 Stop banning and blocking - it is not going away - teach appropriate behavior
R6 Best way to support them is to help their Ps see what being connected about. Break the stereotypes around social media
Sometimes this can also give the introvert a voice in your classroom discussions https://t.co/bdrWUxUUkQ
R6 Allow young learners to practice connecting and asking Qs on a class blog or forum.
Last question of the evening on its way!
I struggle with this, but of course I teach 4th & mine aren't yet of age. https://t.co/AvirpE8vfu
R6: Big question! I allow Ss to follow me on SM. They need good models. Ss connect via discussions in our room.
Q7 Final “aha’s” to share? Another tidbit of advice you might share about your connected journey?
Agreed and they need positive role models digitally like they do in every other aspect of their life
Hmmmm...making me reconsider having Ss not being able to post comments on Google Classroom https://t.co/cgtqhumqi5
R6 Allow young learners to practice connecting and asking Qs on a class blog or forum.
using Padlet a good, easy way to start Ss
Even seemingly little things like comments in a Google Doc could be great teachable moments.
Best advice I can give - Take a Chance. It is worth it! We are supportive bunch & you have greatness to share!
I'm discovering a good place for this for GAFE Ss is within Google Groups.
R7: Be brave enough to start conversations that matter.
R7 The journey never ends. Each day you meet more links in your PLN. Strong networks build greater growth in T's and S's.
R7 Stop waiting for the right time to try ____. It will never be the right time and it is always the right time!! Go for it!
YES! Follow at least 5-10 new people each week. Grow WITH your PLN! https://t.co/IoflECGKbY
R7 The journey never ends. Each day you meet more links in your PLN. Strong networks build greater growth in T's and S's.
R7: Becoming more connected has been the most energizing thing to happen in my edu career.
R7: Being connected is what makes this the best, most exciting time ever in Edu!
R7 It is a process. Don't give up. Evaluate what works and what doesn't and establish the next step. The journey is worth it!
R7: As an older educator I find Twitter and other SM to be best link among educators of all ages. SM is an equalizer.
R6 Teaching Ss to appropriately connect digitally is a huge step to being a digital citizen. try lessons with all convo digital
It is all about the journey. There is no final destination. Go down a path & try it!
