#teachnvchat Archive
#teachNVchat is now a weekly 1/2 hour Thursday chat designed to connect Nevada teachers with one another & the rest of the twitter world. Share your thoughts, ideas, solutions and connect with not only Nevada educators but educators across Twitter. Join us 7:30 PM pst every Thursday for a 1/2 hour of #eduawesomeness
Thursday January 14, 2016
Jenn Noland, 4th grade T in Reno. Use twitter to build my PLN.
I'm Mary, an IS in WCSD, and I'm on Twitter thanks to ! Excited to build my PLN and collaborate with great educators.
Shirley Horner 6th grade T in Reno. Use twitter to better understand my students and expand my network
Alicia from Reno. ON Twitter to build my PLN
We are using Q & A format tonight & don't forget to add the hashtag
Hello Everyone! Mandi Van Dellen, IS for Area 3. Love our group
I'm Chandler Wright and I'm on Twitter because I've been a Twitter lover since high school 😜
, Ann Marie , I want to share the great things that my teachers and students are doing in their classrooms.
Greetings! Sarah Ledon, HS Coach serving Ss throughout all of NV. Twitter to learn from others near and far
Ryan Linton, K-5 ESL T in Reno. Looking to connect with other educators on Twitter
Amy Lim, 1st grade T in Reno. Building my PLN!
I may be annoying for the next half hour or so, annoy others like me by joining
Mike 2nd grade T & policy fellow from Southern Coastal NJ
Kyle from Las Vegas, social studies teacher
Hi Heidi here from McKinney, Texas. assistant principal & co-founder of
Hello, Derek from chiming in to . I'm a 5th grade teacher looking to learn & have some fun!
hi I'm Sara, a k-5 school volunteer at with the fabulous this year.
Diana Bowles k-3 literacy TOSA WCSD love getting new ideas and networking with amazing teachers
I'm on Twitter to learn, connect, & grow!
on Twitter to always make sure my strategies and philosophies are in edit not view only setting
Yeah! Glad you can join us from snowy Tahoe!
Hi Sara! Great to connect with you tonight on
Thanks Jenn! It'd be more fun to be in the same room but this winter is something else!
I'm Derek, a 5th grade teacher, & I'm on Twitter b/c I love to learn & connect w/ great educators. I love the connections.
Hi ! Great q's tonight about the importance of connecting via Twitter!
A1: Biggest challenge is sifting through everything with limited time, too much good stuff, not enough time!
Hi ! I missed yet another one of your . I wasn't caught up on Voxer so I didn't see your reminder!
A1: I love chatting, but my three littles don't so much love mommy chatting. Whoops! Sorry, kids!
A1: I also want a way to organize my favorites so I can search through them at a later time
A1 Big challenge of being on Twitter is the feeling of having to do it all! There is so much & I often get sucked in.
Q2 the only challenge I face on twitter is deciding when to be very professional vs. when to tweet about American Idol lol
Where do you teach, Kyle? The skiing tomorrow is going to be amazing. A good perk of being a vol!
A1 Keeping up with the feed
JoEtta here, mostly to listen in. Enjoy seeing so many familiar faces on tonight!
It's kind of like the fact that I'm trying to juggle 2 different chats right now. So far so good though.
A1 Keeping up with all the tweets
I am so stoked that you are joining
A1: Too many great ideas to keep up with
There's so much on Twitter. I can become engrossed like falling in a rabbit hole. Have to remember to disconnect to connect too
This was absolutely my challenge all spring and summer. I'm getting better at turning it on and off.
A1: the challenge of twitter is the abundance of info.!! Can feel overwhelming!
A1 Ahhhh super fast and overwhelming for a newbie, trying to keep up. Tweetdeck has a lot going on!
A1: Biggest challenge is keeping focused when sorting through tweets. Try to maximize time
I am on Twitter to learn from others. I also like to share the good work of tchrs I coach.
A1 keeping track of chats you like/not letting it kill your marriage :)
Yes! and not feel like you have to see/read/favorite everything. It's a big world. It's ok to let some things go by
Have you turned off your notifications yet? That's a MUST for me or else I'm always sucked in!
A1: Evening chats can be a challenge with busy family lives
A1: biggest challenge is keeping up with all the posts
Especially when you start following hundreds, if not thousands, of great people!
Howdy! Crystal and I teach 11th grade English. I'm on twitter to learn & grow as an educator.
Thx Ben! Love connecting w/ the PLN in other chats when I can.
A1 Challenge is keeping it short but still meaningful
agreed I find it hard to pick and choose- I want to do them all https://t.co/RBFVJKNzl3
A1: Evening chats can be a challenge with busy family lives
A1 I follow some I disagree w/ to stay abreast & it can be infuriating
A1: Remembering to tweet all the great things I see in classrooms and schools.
Chats can be fast & furious! I sometimes feel like I'm drowning but they can be so fun and inspiring too
Yay! The amazing Dunham is here!
Yes it can be difficult having different opinions shared, but it's better than the constant echo chamber.
I use TweetDeck to isolate & organize all the #'s I follow. I also use it to schedule tweets. Love my TweetDeck!
Hi Loree! Good to "see" you!
For sure! I often get behind in chats bc I'm spending time editing my responses to fit into 140!
I tried Hootsuite first, not nearly as good as Tweetdeck IMO
Amen! Different is where we learn. We just need to be respectful
So many amazing things happening in the state of NV - Twitter allows us to share across the state
A1: It can be addicting, but I love the knowledge
I have the same prob. 140 just isn't enough sometimes.
agreed the interface seems to work better https://t.co/zpF91TqUmg
I tried Hootsuite first, not nearly as good as Tweetdeck IMO
True story! Media always paints us as "50th in education" but so many great things happen daily!
that's funny! Notifications aren't a big sucker-inner for me. Maybe bc I get sooo far behind I can't keep up anyway :)
Q2 I tend to follow as many 3rd grade teachers I can put my eyes on!!! Or any passionate, positive Ts!
Agree. I'm a TweetDeck diehard.
I find it helps to see all sides but haters make my blood pressure go up LOL
I would be lost w/out tweet deck. Overwhelming when I started but now
Yes, respect is key! If you can't be respectful then I recommend you not have as many diff views.
Hi Great to see you here in tonight. 😃
I definitely appreciate how 140 keeps things moving though (Heidi, it's so nice to see you in the evening!)
A2: Those who are inspiring, cutting edge & for bettering education
glad to see you chatting!
That's the power & fun of Twitter!
A2: and more are in my PLN!
I follow 'cause tells me to
Stacey Johnston joining in a bit late. Hi everyone!
BE CAREFUL, Michael! Haters gonna hate .... you be your awesome self
A2 I follow a little bit of everyone & everything! I use the same account for both work & personal so I have a nice mix.
Hello, I'm Ann Bray, an IS in Area 3. Just started Twitter last month at in DC. Love the connections!
A2: My PLN has a variety of Ts, coaches, Admins, Legislators, all to stay informed on all fronts
I heard maybe. It's a for sure?
Great point ! I so agree! https://t.co/QY90PLwYZo
So many amazing things happening in the state of NV - Twitter allows us to share across the state
A2 I follow amazing & inspirational T's but also Policy folk who are sometimes opposite of my views
Come join us @ Share your awesomeness
A2: if their bio is or related, they get followed and join my
Sorry to sign off all- hubby wants to go to dinner.
Have something tasty then! See ya!
A2:I follow a variety of teachers. I like to read blogs and see photos about best practices/creative ideas.
: Anyone and everyone I can learn from. Divergent perspectives help me stretch the mind!
A2 I try to follow lots of educators so I can steal, I mean borrow from them & their great ideas!
A2 following whoever tells me too:) not sure if they are on other social media networks
A2: anyone tells me to and fellow educators with innovating ideas
Yes! I am oftentorn bt interacting more and more w Ss and sharing pics. Can't multitask, apparently
Equally guilty! https://t.co/CO9sheiBul
A2 I try to follow lots of educators so I can steal, I mean borrow from them & their great ideas!
Question 3 is about to drop-get ready
Question 3 is about to drop-get ready
All the great teachers are, if they're being honest with themselves.
A2 I follow anyone who makes me think and challenges me. I want to learn I want to be a better me than I was today
A2: Have dabbled with Voxer to learn from other educators. Also started a school Instagram account
Are all good ones to follow!
a2 my PLN is super fluid depending on my interest at the moment
is one of the BEST tools for me! Twitter is like the early dating level & Voxer is the next level!
A2: Have a feeling we are all big fans of in our PLN
Q3 I LOVE seeing fun pics of different classrooms, I'm learning so many ideas from the other accounts! #
I really wanted to come but it seemed safer to stay put. Hopefully next meeting
Woot woot go Laura! Add the hash tag
A2 I follow thought leaders, people I admire, teachers who innovate & those in fields that connect with my work.
A3: I have learned of new , , breaking news, and so much more! took me long time to embrace though
Voxer is an app reminds me of a walkie talkie - educators take turns talking on common topics
We hope you can make it next time!
How're you doing, Jean? Anything I can do to help?
A3: There is support and lots of inspiring educators out there to learn from
A3: Love getting updates on new topics and trends in education!
A2 On with amazing peeps like
Oh really? I feel that is more intimate due to hearing the voices & intonation. Much better for me.
A3 right here https://t.co/c0AxPxhD3J
is one of the BEST tools for me! Twitter is like the early dating level & Voxer is the next level!
A3:how to transform my classroom to a more "maker friendly" environment. Also have connected with great resources for ELA.
A3 I've been a big RSS subscriber of websites I follow, but have been doing more w/ Twitter accounts instead. Much faster.
A3: That others have faced similar challenges and are willing to share solutions In this together, lets share
Q3 I am newly obsessed with flexible seating classrooms and ! I am totally working on implementing this fully
A3 Learned that Mandi got a round of applause yesterday after facilitating SLO PL.
So excited to see so many familiar faces on Twitter tonight So many amazing Ts
I love ! This is the where my PLN has grown in depth & connectedness like none other!
Yes, but can you use Twitter while driving? Not really. is much better for me there.
Thanks so much for joining us tonight & be sure to follow folks from tonight's chat
Thanks so much for joining us tonight & be sure to follow folks from tonight's chat
That is true though. It may be easier when writing, but can do text too. But I prefer the voice.
Thanks, Ben! Felt good vibes from the West!
Alrighty you have convinced me to give Voxer another chance :) Thank you
returns Jan 27. Some are meeting at Starbucks in Galena to tweet party. Join us if you'd like! https://t.co/CP3tLV4AlE
Thanks for another great evening
A3 learning too much to write here, not enough characters! SO many amazing educators and resources that I am just now exposedto
A3: It's a great way of connecting, PLN, growth mindset
good night from the East Coast!
Dang ! I keep getting the hanging and having to wait!
Jumping on the bandwagon! voxing w awesome educators like makes me a better teacher & person
A3 Trying to serve dinner to children and chat on Twitter is not efficient.
Twitter is vast & wide while is where my PLN has grown n depth The connectivity is different, n a good way, from Twitter
We started a group so we could all chat in between our weekly chats.
I use hootsuite and quite like it (it's the only app I've tried - I know tweetdeck is much more popular)
I use for scheduling stuff, but not for my actual chats. Maybe I should try it there too.
this made me lol. My plan to prep veggies while chatting the other night was a huge fail. Dinner was late.
oh goodness. You are much more sophisticated than me. I've never scheduled anything!
Thanks for a great tonight. And thanks to for reminding me about the day change.
Sorry and for missing & tonight! Had to disconnect the screen! https://t.co/6fhgvlanLV
There's so much on Twitter. I can become engrossed like falling in a rabbit hole. Have to remember to disconnect to connect too
Mainly for when I moderate a chat. I like to schedule the Qs so I can focus on the convo w/o getting lost.
ahh yes. That makes sense. Like I said, more advanced than me! Nice to learn from you tonight!
Nice learning with you too! How's the weather there in Reno?
I'm at Lake Tahoe -- it's blizzarding. It's been an awesome winter (for skiers!) where in UT are you?
I'm in sunny St. George! Simply a little piece of heaven on Earth!
