#mnlead Archive

A Twitter chat for leaders and learners. Sunday evenings at 7:00 CT.
Sunday January 22, 2017
8:00 PM EST
  • participatechat Jan 22 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #mnlead by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/AQiIE8qOan
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Good evening #mnlead! (Read that a la Robin Williams Good morning vietnam, that's how I typed it)
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Q1: Welcome! Introduce yourself and what specialists your building has available (librarians, administrators, family liasons, etc) #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:02 PM EST
    A1: I'm Marie, media specialist in a 6-12 SPPS school, self-serving with my Qs so I can get into more classrooms! #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:02 PM EST
    A1 Matt from Northfield. We have many specialists in our district. We have media specialists, instructional & behavior coaches, etc. #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:02 PM EST
    A1) Elida Kane from Lakeville T&L. Music, band, PE, STEAM, Media Specialists. Feeling sad due to the GB loss! :( #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Meredith from Florida joining #mnlead With over 800 elem. students we have LOTS of specialists!
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Travis, Principal of my lovely TK-5th grade elementary school in the Central Valley of CA #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Welcome to #mnlead, Elida. As a Vikings fan, I understand the hurt.
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Welcome back to to #mnlead, Meredith!
    In reply to @mjjohnson1216
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:03 PM EST
    A1: We have librarian, ELA/Literacy Specialist, FT Counselor, AP, PT Behaviorist #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Great to have you join #mnlead, Travis!
    In reply to @PrincipalManley
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Thank you for the greeting! Topic looks very interesting. #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:04 PM EST
    A1: Greetings all. Chris from Farmington, MN. I guess it depends on how we define specialists. Are they meant to support Ss & Tt? #mnlead
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Thanks, #mnlead is always a great time!
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hello! 1st grade teacher in Ulen. Our school has 1 library, 2 tech teachers, 1 principal, PE, Music. We have about 300 students k-12 #mnlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Mary from NCW in NW mn. We have music, PE, tech, counselor & PT Librarian. #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    A1) Jean from Halstad. I am one of those specialists in the schools. I have a dual role of an SLP and tech teacher. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Welcome, neighbor! Great to have you here at #mnlead. Yes - specialists is a broad term.
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • jillp0926 Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Jill, Speech/Lang Path from Byron, MN. Art, Music, Fitness, Phy Ed, Digital Media, Innovations (@korytellers)!, Sped, Counselors. #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Great to have your perspective tonight at #mnlead, Jean!
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:05 PM EST
    .@chris_bussmann however you want to define them. As a librarian, I came at it from that angle, but it's different everywhere. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • jillp0926 Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi Jean! Another SLP here!! Glad you are here! #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Saturday/Sunday the high will only be in low 60s - might want to bring a light jacket. #mnlead
    • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:04 PM EST
      Welcome, Meredith! I'll be heading down to your neck of the words later this week! Looking forward to some warmth!
      In reply to @mjjohnson1216
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Great to have you join #mnlead, Jill! Byron also brings a great perspective!
    In reply to @jillp0926
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Awesome to have you at #mnlead, Mary!
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi #mnlead Rita, librarian from Wisco here. Leader of the "Specialists PLC" in my school
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Whispering, "trying to get my To Do list done so I can join in on #mnlead Hopefully will be here soon." :)
    In reply to @jillp0926
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:07 PM EST
    We will be here… #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Define "specialist" however it best suits you. I am a 6-12 librarian, and came from that angle. Who is in your building to invite in #mnlead
  • jillp0926 Jan 22 @ 8:07 PM EST
    I know - I'm flipping back and forth, trying to multitask. I'm failing so far. :-) #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Excellent to have you back at #mnlead! Thanks for joining.
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Glad to hear your building understands the tremendous value of specialists having a PLC. We had one on BLT also. #mnlead
    In reply to @ritaplatt
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Q2: Who are the "specialists" in your building that are available to come guest teach in your classroom? Think outside the box. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Wonderful to have you here, Rita! #mnlead
    In reply to @ritaplatt
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1.2: I'll throw out there chemical health counselor, G/T, tech integrationists, math specialist, and literacy coach. #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: Jim Smith, Forest Lake. Left day job, now my talented son supplies tech and editorial support.Checking in from Thief River Falls #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    What does your specialist PLC look like? Do you share data like many other PLCs do? #mnlead
    In reply to @ritaplatt
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Excellent to have you with us, Jim! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrDataGuy
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A2: Me (librarian), behavior specialists, administration, cafeteria staff? Custodial staff? Can we invite anyone in? #mnlead
  • jillp0926 Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Thanks Matt - will be hopping in and out, but hope to be here as much as I can! #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A2. At current school that wouldn't happen. In previous school it was common place as everyone worked together as a team. #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Glad I remembered! It's a great way to connect and learn from other educations. Good to get different perspective #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    We are having thunderstorms so I hope to be able to participate throughout but we just lost tv! #mnlead
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:09 PM EST
    We are art, music, guidance, and library specs. We work on whole-school issues: Climate, vocabulary, #PBiS #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A2.1 Most of our elementary specialists provide prep time. Our instructional & behavioral coaches can help model best practices. #mnlead
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Oops! Phy ed too! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Batten down the hatches! #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalManley
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    .@mjjohnson1216 what are the barriers? #mnlead
    In reply to @mjjohnson1216
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q2) All 'regular' specialists, but also the ppal, school nurse, counselor, parents. All have a wealth of knowledge to share with Ss #mnlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A2: I think of it as "co-teaching!" For us it would be tech, social worker, & admin. #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Curious too #mnlead I supplied PLC based assessment and data support for many years.
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade, @ritaplatt
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Our ELD/Literacy Specialist Instructional Coach & Counselor are all available to teach in rooms. Our librarian does her thing in lib #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2.2 We are fortunate that we have so many community volunteers who come to help with all sorts of lessons. #mnlead
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    also work together to make sure our curric supports school goals, write meaningful assessments, and support students #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • MinSchroeder314 Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I am as special as they come 😉. Behavior & autism consultant serving 7+ districts #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Very cool! It's great to give specialist a time to collaborate together! #mnlead
    In reply to @ritaplatt
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2) As a tech teacher it is always fun to go to them in the classroom and work on project together. #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A2: Our counselors and media specialist are in the classroom teaching more than they are not. That's pretty awesome if you ask me! #mnlead
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:11 PM EST
    We love our little team. Tho we are tired...lots to do. #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Culture doesn't do that <-- doesn't that sound a lot like ... "we never do that here?" #mnlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Wowza!!!! That's a lot of faces to remember! #mnlead
    In reply to @MinSchroeder314
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A2.3 Recently, I observed our HS technician share video he took during his tour of duty in Vietnam w/a World History class. #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:13 PM EST
    This seems like a huge change over the last 10 years. A good change. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Different states have different rules about non-certified teaching students in classrooms. Some specialists are non-certified #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:13 PM EST
    .@chris_bussmann that is awesome! I go in waves of being in classroom v. library. library coverage is an issue. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • ritaplatt Jan 22 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: 100% of our specialists teach all grades. We also collab w/ classroom trs #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:14 PM EST
    And you provide important insight to help deliver excellent instruction for every child! #mnlead
    In reply to @MinSchroeder314
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Wow - what a multifaceted experience for those Ss! #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:14 PM EST
    It sure is, but it takes very special, committed people to want to do it. I'm fortunate to have them. #mnlead
    • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:13 PM EST
      This seems like a huge change over the last 10 years. A good change. #mnlead
      In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:15 PM EST
    They look at him differently when he is repairing a computer…for sure. And pretty awesome primary source material! #mnlead
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • DrPowersCMS Jan 22 @ 8:15 PM EST
    (New post ) - No Isn't A Dirty Word https://t.co/Qllzg0WJhY #21stedchat #APchat #mnlead #wischat #nbtchat #titletalk #1stchat
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I bet! Specialist often do so much for schools and are often under appreciated! #mnlead
    In reply to @ritaplatt
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  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: Learning looks different now when you rethink time and space. I've done band lessons, advisory, and all sorts of classes too. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Team teaching new tech resources is a great way to help Ts progress up the SAMR ladder! #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:17 PM EST
    So true! They have to adapt to so many other T structures. They are definitely under-appreciated! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade, @ritaplatt
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:17 PM EST
    next Q on the way. #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2) As a elementary T I have asked assistance from counslers to help team teach respectful behavior during different situations #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Q3: What areas, for you personally, do you wish you had someone to come help teach? For me, it was always citations. Ick! #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    I couldn't agree more. I LOVE when they bring their Ss to the lab and decide to stay for my lesson. #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Excellent way to make use of the expertise in your building! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    I've restructured our staffing to have 2 EA's in the media center to allow this to happen. Push out and pull in model! #mnlead
    • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:13 PM EST
      .@chris_bussmann that is awesome! I go in waves of being in classroom v. library. library coverage is an issue. #mnlead
      In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • PrincipalManley Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    My ELA/Lit specialist, counselor and I all travel to classrooms to give lessons on our Upstanders program #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Great push in model! #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalManley
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:19 PM EST
    .@chris_bussmann This makes me pretty jealous ;) THis is the first year my bldg has had a library, much less a librarian or EAs. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Why, yes. Yes it is! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3) Making math come alive/be real. I worked with both PE and Art Specialists to make this happen! #MNlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Awesome! Give us an example???? #mnlead
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3 Providing more push-in services like EL and SpEd in the classroom helps Ss continue to engage in grade-level content. Important. #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: I wish I had someone to come in to teach my Ss how to use a specific apps or educational website to my Ss in small groups #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    @mrsmduke brings up a good point about States, Districts, schools have very different # of specialists being used. #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: Citations. And now, as the librarian, it often falls to me. *cries* #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A guy like that makes the team instantly better! #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Purdue OWL is your friend! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Chris, Personalized Learning Specialist joining late #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I do that for my teachers anytime they ask! I am here to make their life easier and keep them moving forward. #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:22 PM EST
    .@rrv_mary @LydoKane in my arts magnet, we've done math/dance, math/music theory, and math/art with fractals, vectors, etc. #mnlead
    In reply to @rrv_mary, @LydoKane
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Always great to have you at #mnlead, Chris. We are talking about the role of specialists. #mnlead
    In reply to @TurnbullChris
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:22 PM EST
    that, easy bib, and our libguides! @mahillmann #mnlead still not my favorite ;)
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Essential learning for Ss, though. #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:23 PM EST
    PE: heart rate & graphed our results 2 lrn about rate/stats. Art: partnered to create City Scapes using measurement/scale! #mnlead
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:23 PM EST
    That is great! Our tech teachers also teach other classes. One is a phy-ed teacher and another is a HS accounting T #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:23 PM EST
    .@mahillmann I know. So I soldier on. #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: Not so much to teach, but I WISH I had the support of personalized learning coaches like Eastern Carver County. Whooa. #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Yes! The connections become endless once you dig in! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke, @rrv_mary
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: As a P I need to ask this question more to my T. We may find more ways to collaborate by just encouraging it from a ? #mnlead
  • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:24 PM EST
    Specialists are key to supporting district initiatives at the school & classroom level #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I also have another side to my job. I double as a SLP but always rearrange my schedule to help out when possible. #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Questions are here: https://t.co/sdupqyCSwb #mnlead
    In reply to @TurnbullChris
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I think this would be an awesome thing for a technology integration teacher in a district, especially for elementary students #mnlead
    • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
      A3: I wish I had someone to come in to teach my Ss how to use a specific apps or educational website to my Ss in small groups #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Q4: Why should we invite others into "our" classrooms to teach? What are the benefits? #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Does your media specialist provide tech integration support? #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 Bringing in different staff or community members offers a different perspectives & skills. It is also great PD! #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4) Show true collaboraton: what real work will be! Explicitly make connections to all student learning! #MNlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    One T is also a phy-ed teacher (elementary and HS) and another is also HS account teacher so the time is very limited. #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4: Students are the winners! Collaboration extends learning and builds engagement! #mnlead
  • MinSchroeder314 Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4) more voices, more opportunities to learn in differentiated ways #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 Bringing in different staff or community members offers Ss different perspectives & skills. It is also great PD! #mnlead
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4: We can learn about new ways to do things in our classroom, get a different perspective. #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:28 PM EST
    We restructured out literacy specialist to team teach daily a block class in all 3 grades. Real time support where you need it. #mnlead
    • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:20 PM EST
      A3 Providing more push-in services like EL and SpEd in the classroom helps Ss continue to engage in grade-level content. Important. #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4. #ObserveMe initiative encourages teachers to post the following outside of their classroom door. #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4: The collab and observation of others teaching is one of the most effective learning tools we have. Learning about our teaching. #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A4: love going non-ELA classrooms. In math on dancing, or science just to be there. #mnlead I love ELA, but going outside the norm is great.
  • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Collaboration allows for multiple perspectives & more cross curricular implementation & deeper learning #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A4. Teamwork makes the dream work! #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    And it shakes up the schedule just a bit. Gives Ss (and Ts) something fresh. #mnlead
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • DrPowersCMS Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    (New post ) - No Isn't A Dirty Word https://t.co/Qllzg0F7To #21stedchat #APchat #mnlead #wischat #nbtchat #titletalk #1stchat
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I love this! What a great model for Ss to see Ts always wanting to also learn and improve! #mnlead
    In reply to @mjjohnson1216
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    BAMM. WE need to look across the content and find connections #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • ehfowler7 Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4: #mnlead check out the PIneapple Chart https://t.co/H2Apb6eIhn
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4. Learn from everyone .... #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Super important as more and more content needs to be covered. #mnlead
    • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:29 PM EST
      Collaboration allows for multiple perspectives & more cross curricular implementation & deeper learning #mnlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:31 PM EST
    AND gives T a chance 2 talk about something meaningful in staff lounge!!!! Win, win!!!!! Professional conversations! #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:32 PM EST
    And we tend to plan collaboratively for team taught lessons. This helps everyone involved grow. #mnlead
    • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:28 PM EST
      A4: We can learn about new ways to do things in our classroom, get a different perspective. #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: I think back to career days in el. school. With live streaming, Google Hangouts, and more we can bring the class to the career. #mnlead
  • Ryan7Read Jan 22 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Dash and Dot for Kinders | https://t.co/qJTcZHMBUU project by Mr. Read #mnlead https://t.co/ogwotnkqUF
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:33 PM EST
    We need to redefine what "content" means and what "learning" is. #mnlead Its not remembering.
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Q5: What kind of co-teaching/specialist do you WISH was available to you? What would you use them for? #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Very challenging to be truly inclusive without common planning times. #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Specialists no longer need to come to our physical building. We have brought #nfldedu alumni via videoconference several times. #mnlead
    • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:33 PM EST
      A4: I think back to career days in el. school. With live streaming, Google Hangouts, and more we can bring the class to the career. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Very true. Or committed folks who plan together before or after school. Or asynchronously. #mnlead
    In reply to @mjjohnson1216
  • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    More specialists to help teachers connect curriculum with tech when it enhances so that it is integrated & not 1 more thing #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A4: our district MS librarians have created a "menu" of available co-teaching for Ts to order from. #mnlead @rebekahorensten
  • MinSchroeder314 Jan 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A5 professionally tech integrationist, personal + professionally = itinerant strategies/survival #mnlead
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A5. Challenging to realize different places have a variety of co-teaching that occurs. Some places are light years ahead of others #MNlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A5) Time to plan/create/deliever & revisist w/ current specialists is needed first. After that, a floodgate of ideas would emerge! #MNlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5 Social/emotional health instruction. Prefer to integrate it per best practice, but need to get the train moving. #mnlead
  • ehfowler7 Jan 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    #mnlead A5: Self-regulation/behavior specialist to assist in making sure classrooms work for all students to be ready to learn
    • ehfowler7 Jan 22 @ 8:37 PM EST
      A5: Self-regulation/behavior specialist to assist in making sure classrooms work for all students to be ready to learn
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    This is GREAT. Just gets the ideas around the possibilities going! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke, @rebekahorensten
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    .@TurnbullChris I would love to see libs take charge of this. tech TOSAs are not fulltime, but the new libs can do this. #mnlead
    In reply to @TurnbullChris
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Teacher/administrative leaders who have a passion for all involved to have teamwork as their mission solve challenges differently. #mnlead
  • EduGladiators Jan 22 @ 8:40 PM EST
    👩🏻‍💻Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series SATURDAY w/@SaneeBell #EduGladiators #ecet2 #mnlead #wischat #apchat #nbtchat
  • Perednia Jan 22 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Agree! But it's not always the status quo so that's an extra hurdle. @TurnbullChris #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke, @TurnbullChris
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A5: Give me 1 and Iill take someone to help redefine progress monitoring that is truly about learning. If 2: adolescent skills coach #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Great point. Make the most of what we have available now. That’s good stewardship. #mnlead
    • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:37 PM EST
      A5) Time to plan/create/deliever & revisist w/ current specialists is needed first. After that, a floodgate of ideas would emerge! #MNlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:41 PM EST
    As a P I need to encourage this more! I think T are willing to collaborate if have ideas & time! Sometime just need a "go for it! #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Q6: What barriers are there to inviting others into your classroom? How can we overcome these barriers? #mnlead
  • TurnbullChris Jan 22 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Someone to help secondary schools get students connected to business,career,higher ed internships earlier on so stus know choices #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Progress monitoring should always be about learning and providing a formative response. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Have you looked at partnering with the workforce centers at all They have some great resources! #mnlead
    In reply to @TurnbullChris
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    @LydoKane How's your middle school redesign coming along? #mnlead
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Would be easy to re-create this in MN as it seems this type of rock is everywhere! Begins w/ communication and relationships. #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Those are both GREAT ideas. Two items we are currently working, but maybe not to the full potential. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
    .@rrv_mary support from admin is a +. Volunteer to teach a lesson for a T yourself! #mnlead I would love to observe admin in the classroom
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6 I am a prep time for classroom teachers, so hard to do but, there could be ways I'm sure. #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6: TIME! Time to plan together as they are often teaching during our preps and time for them to come into our class due to schedule #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:44 PM EST
    I agree whole heartedly but a lot of system and societal factors sometimes get in the way of true transformation. #mnlead
    • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:43 PM EST
      Progress monitoring should always be about learning and providing a formative response. #mnlead
      In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • DrPowersCMS Jan 22 @ 8:45 PM EST
    (New post ) - No Isn't A Dirty Word https://t.co/Qllzg0WJhY #21stedchat #APchat #mnlead #wischat #nbtchat #titletalk #1stchat
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:45 PM EST
    I do need to do this more! I would love to co-teach a lesson w/ my teachers! Think I have my CTA! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:45 PM EST
    So agree that P support is essential to make teachers take the leap into doing more collaboration! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke, @rrv_mary
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    I think it would be fun for the classroom Ts to come in and actually see what the kids do while they are with me. #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6 Knowing who is available outside the usual positions - need to ask questions! Matching resources w/standards and content. #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Q6) Inviting others in=vulnerability, but that dissonance makes us shine! Fear of judgement & failure/stumbles in front of other Ts. #mnlead
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Honestly, anyone. I LOVE having others join in and be a part of my classroom. My door is always open for others! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • MinSchroeder314 Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A6 - courage - to open the door, extend the invite, accept feedback, & remain open #mnlead
  • mrericcameron Jan 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    This should be all of our goals for 2017 and beyond. #mnlead @EducationMN #WEare916 #ReclaimOurSchools #TEACHers
    In reply to @EducationMN
    • MsHolmesTeach Jan 21 @ 11:58 AM EST
      2017 goals: Be a leader. Engage with policy makers. Advocate for students. Never stop learning. Strive to make a difference. Use my voice.
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    .@korytellers maybe admin could cover a class so you go elsewhere, or cover a class so a T could see you teach a class not-theirs. #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6) Inviting others in=vulnerability, but that dissonance makes us shine! Fear of judgement & failure/stumbles in front of other Ts. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    @LydoKane Very true! Fear of being judged is a real barrier. Sad but true. We need to help encourage the confidence in them! #mnlead
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    maybe my definition of progress monitoring is different than others. Must have missed some of the convo. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    .@mahillmann relationships. Know who is in your bldg and what they can bring to the table. #mnlead #theanswerisalwaysrelationships
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • LTOchs Jan 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6 Model for staff - celebration of each others strengths - watch the culture shift #mnlead https://t.co/eR7jXDfDZ3
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    I'll come and join in on the fun! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers, @mrsmduke
  • MinSchroeder314 Jan 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A6 but when we step outside our comfort zone, growth happens. I try to be brave & solicit feedback from any1 & every1 #mnlead
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    yes! Vulnerability is a huge detractor! #mnlead
    • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
      A6) Inviting others in=vulnerability, but that dissonance makes us shine! Fear of judgement & failure/stumbles in front of other Ts. #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    The same for me! Anyone and everyone is welcome in my classrooms. I will put you to work if you stay to long. #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    It took 48 minutes, but we always get back to talking how important relationships are here at #mnlead!
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    You are SO correct! #mnlead
    In reply to @MinSchroeder314
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Come on over any time! Visitors from other schools are always welcome too! Just ask @LauraGWillis! :) #mnlead
    In reply to @MrLee1stGrade, @mrsmduke, @LauraGWillis
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:50 PM EST
    CTA: Who can you invite into the classroom next week? What can you ask them to do? #mnlead
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I put them to work the minute they walk in the door! ;) #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:50 PM EST
    If you weren't on the opposite side of the state from me I would love to come visit. #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:51 PM EST
    While you type up your CTA, I'm going to shamelessly promote #readcamp in a couple weeks! https://t.co/2Mvd0afAXy #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:51 PM EST
    CTA I am reading in a classroom on February 2 for "I Love To Read" month. I hope there are more invites where that one came from! #mnlead
  • LTOchs Jan 22 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Good relationships = trust = open doors. Without trust - no relationship - without strong relationships no open doors! #mnlead
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Relationships are the KEY to everything in a school. #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I know, that's the hardest part. Last year in June I got to visit @JessicaCabeen @DeweySchara and others in Austin+ #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55, @JessicaCabeen, @DeweySchara
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I would argue they are the KEY to everything in LIFE! #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I love to read month is a great way to break the ice on inviting people in. Come read! Easy peasy. #mnlead
    • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:51 PM EST
      CTA I am reading in a classroom on February 2 for "I Love To Read" month. I hope there are more invites where that one came from! #mnlead
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:53 PM EST
    +because we were done with school earlier than they were. It was awesome. #mnlead
    In reply to @teacherjean55, @JessicaCabeen, @DeweySchara
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Observations are always an adventure. I just do what I have been doing for 30 yrs. It always works out in the end. #mnlead
    In reply to @MinSchroeder314
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:54 PM EST
    CTA: Be more consistent w/seeking feedback from the Ts I work w/& deliver PD to. Model it first, they may be more willing 2 try. #MNlead
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Ah! Major typo! #mnlead
  • rrv_mary Jan 22 @ 8:54 PM EST
    CTA: I need to change my classroom walkthroughs to classroom jump in and help teach time! I may never go back to my office! #mnlead
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Yes! This 110% ALL the time! #mnlead
    In reply to @LTOchs
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
    I weaved in there an element of progress reporting, which is where it can get challenging. #mnlead
    • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
      maybe my definition of progress monitoring is different than others. Must have missed some of the convo. #mnlead
      In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Amazing idea! #mnlead
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
    You get a 2-for-1 by modeling instructional practice for Ts. 1 - the instructional practice. 2 - Comfort w/vulnerability. #mnlead
    In reply to @LydoKane
  • MrLee1stGrade Jan 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Hello fellow Northern Minnesota educator! I teach in Ulen. I think this is awesome thing to do in your school! #mnlead
    In reply to @rrv_mary
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I sure do! #mnlead
    In reply to @mahillmann
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:57 PM EST
    CTA for this week would be to invite all of the classroom teaches to join in the fun of the robotics lessons I'm teaching this week. #mnlead
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Great job leading #mnlead tonight, @mrsmduke! Let’s give her a virtual round of applause!
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • korytellers Jan 22 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Glad I could jump in for a little bit tonight #mnlead Wish my Steelers were playing better! Thank you @mrsmduke for a great topic! :)
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • mjjohnson1216 Jan 22 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Great to have joined all of you tonight in #mnlead. In appreciation toward @mrsmduke and @mahillmann for your leadership.
  • teacherjean55 Jan 22 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thanks for letting this specialist join in tonight. #mnlead
  • MrDataGuy Jan 22 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Join us #mnlead Tuesday evening as we chat assessment with authors @cerkens and @KatieWhite426 as we "Get Real" about Assessment #ATAssess
  • mrsmduke Jan 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for joining me tonight #mnlead! I had a great time, and am taking some things back!
  • chris_bussmann Jan 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    CTA: In a chat with Geo Tt we discussed helping Ss truly know the world beyond their experience. Same is true for all contents. #mnlead
  • CraigMah Jan 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    1hr to #bcedchat! @ChristineYH & I are live at 7pm pst on Parent Engagement! #txeduchat #mnlead #wischat #iaedchat #caedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • LydoKane Jan 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    @mrsmduke Thanks for hosting #mnlead this evening. Great topic and discussion!
    In reply to @mrsmduke
  • mahillmann - Moderator Jan 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Makes sure to join #mnlead again next Sunday at 7 pm Central when @kurdhorst leads a discussion on elevating student voice!