#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday May 12, 2016
Welcome to ! Today we’re going to be discussing Connecting Urban Educators
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Jessica, instructional coach transitioning to Elem AP in Waco, TX happy to join
Hello ! Knikole....math/science coach with Lancaster ISD!
Hi! This is Amy . I will start teaching this fall in Houston.
Jaison, entrepreneur and HS admin checking in from Oakland today. Excited for leading the discussion!
Congrats!! Glad to see you in the chat!!
Awe thanks!! I'm excited!!
Hi Jessica glad you could join us
Hello! I'm really excited! Thank you!
Before we start find somebody new to follow to grow your PLN
Let's welcome our guest host
Chris Davis. Dir of the transition and work experience program for my rural district. SPED dept. Hey Everyone!!
I'm tweeting from my phone...so bear with me. I had to have tea time with my coworker. Lol.
follows a Q & A Format. Q1/A1 Q2/A2
First Question coming up in 1 min
Hi ! Rachelle a Digital Learning Specialist from Texas!
Everybody cheer on Im sitting next to her as she takes her Google Level 2 Cert. Exam Send out positive vibes
Thanks! Hope your night has been blessed thus far!
A1 Collaborating with other educators has empowered me to learn more and strengthen my craft
A1 Collaborating with other Edus have given me more ideas and solutions than I could have had on my own
A1: Learn from others mistakes, practice my listening skills, develop a learner as ideas are shared
Yes! My PLN is so smart and resourceful. If I don't know, they do! https://t.co/S37P75b8lw
A1 Collaborating with other Edus have given me more ideas and solutions than I could have had on my own
A1: It's allowed me to learn from others who share my passion...to gain resources that I would have never known abt
A1. Working with other professionals has helped me grow more than any other PD or college class. To get answers=ask Ts
A1 I've learned so much that I've been able to share with Ts & Ss.
A1 I've learned so much that I've been able to share with Ts & Ss.
My fav quote: “A fantastic model of collaboration: thinking partners who are not echo chambers.” Margaret Heffernan
A2 I find most of my PLN from the Twitter, Voxer, and edu communities
PLNs are the keys to growth. I found on Twitter and a hundred others by looking for PLNs.
PLNs are the keys to growth. I found on Twitter and a hundred others by looking for PLNs.
Yes! So glad to be connected to you Knikole!
A2: My PLN has grown through various chats...I'm kinda addicted...I've also been lucky enough to host a couple of them!
Likewise! You guys make me great daily!
Yes, I love Twitter chats! I've met so many great edus from those!
Wanted to give you guys a quick shout out ended a few minutes early...
A3: Honestly just time...I could spend all day on Twitter...but alas there is work to do
Let's see... and my awesome colleagues!
Yes! Your PLN can really help you learn and grow. https://t.co/xYvDZkK39N
PLNs are the keys to growth. I found on Twitter and a hundred others by looking for PLNs.
A3: I don't always follow up like I should immediately after meeting people. That hurts my PLN growth.
A3 Time isn't always on my side. I try to squeeze in as much PLN time as I can, thought.
Here are some EDU communities for us to checkout. Thnks ! https://t.co/42deRgb1j0
Let's see... and my awesome colleagues!
For me, I'm a newbie. I need to become familiar with more 's.
A2 I join chats relevant to me, . Also , ,
A3 What hinders me?... I wouldn't say it hinders me. I think balance is important - know when to connect and when to unplug
In time, you'll build your own. You'll find people you want to learn from.
A2 anytime I socialise with people in my field I'm always asking to connect. I love my twitter PLN
A2: I find PLN friends through Twitter, conferences, and many local events.
Most of my friends on this chat are people I met via Twitter. Amazing!
Yes, I met you F2F at an edcamp! https://t.co/N5kne58B3S
A2: I find PLN friends through Twitter, conferences, and many local events.
....but I was Twitter stalking your awesomeness long before then...lol!
A3 My husband saying, "Stop twittering!"
Maybe he and my husband can tweet about how much we tweet. :)
A4 Twitter is definitely my PLN of choice!
A4 I like them ALL I've met some amazing people via but also use &
We expect our doctors, lawyers, and kids to ask for help..Shouldn't we expect the same for our educators and admin? :)
I agree 100%! https://t.co/SiL72WOzck
We expect our doctors, lawyers, and kids to ask for help..Shouldn't we expect the same for our educators and admin? :)
PLN is your life blood Without it you become stale and irrelevant. You can easily turn from Netflix to Blockbuster
Question 5....in 1 minute.
Remember to follow others you connect with tonight.
Since I've been teaching I've always had a PLN they were just mostly local.
A4: I love TweetDeck to use Twitter...on the go I use and religously...using more
I'm also starting to love . It's really cool to see the work of Ts & Ss from around the globe.
Haven't done that much...will have to check it out this summer.
Twitter & Voxer have connected me from people from all over the world. https://t.co/uaxOixbKl9
Since I've been teaching I've always had a PLN they were just mostly local.
A5: I do a lot of multi-tasking...engage in Twitter chats/reading while hanging out with family in living room
A4: Twitter and Voxer. Not enough regular convo on Slack but I like the platform. GroupMe can be fun too.
That sounds great...I'll be on the road home...will be a good distraction
A5: start teachers new to connecting with topical chats. Invite them to pertinent discussions.
A5 I schedule chats on my calendar, and join as often as I can. The reminders help.
A5 Great question. I try to connect with my PLN about an hour 3-4x a week. Better than watching the crap on tv
A5+1 is my radio station of choice in the car too...and while I cook
A5. Everything online is time consuming, but at least we're working it! By that I mean we're actively seeking to grow our PLN!
I agree. I prefer learning over TV these days too.
Yes! ...and growth is NEVER a waste of time. It's a win-win! https://t.co/svU13wPVIy
A5. Everything online is time consuming, but at least we're working it! By that I mean we're actively seeking to grow our PLN!
A6 I blog, share pics and snippets via Twitter, & I'm starting to use & to share.
A6 I tell my colleagues, they aren't buying in. So asking admin to teach a twitter session this fall.
A6: I need to share more...I have a blog...I'm just always so self conscious abt whether the info is useful
Please share your blog link with us!
I started a district chat for this very reason. Baby steps...baby steps.
Maybe you can have a PLC via too...and a scavenger hunt?
Any suggestions would be welcomed!
A7 and to stay in the know about upcoming events.
A7 will keep you in the know about
No! You're just in time for question 8...in about 1 minute. Welcome!
A8: Using Twitter and participating in amazing conferences live.
A8 I'm attending ...and so excited! I'm also counting down until
Which conferences are you planning to attend?
We have another coming up? Yeah!
How do I become a part of the Voxer group?
A8 I'm hoping these chats will continue over the summer. Or I'll have to start one...
Well, it is more a technology camp for our district's SpEd program. I will be presenting there. :)
Let me know which group(s) you would like to join and your Voxer name.
....or do Both. Do it. Do it. Do it.
A8
I'm taking 3 Doctoral classes, including another residency and I'm presenting at our state conference for PBIS/RTI
I will sign up for a voxer account after twitter chat and I'll let you know.
Wow! You have a busy summer of learning lined up. Cool!
Ok, I will. Thanks for the nudge!
Awesome! Keep me posted, so I can join the discussion. Excited!
Thank you for joining us for ! A very special thanks to for moderating.
Be sure to tune in next Thurs at 7:ooPM CST for another great conversation where our guest host will be !
Know anyone that's interested in hosting have them go to the website & send us an email. Go to https://t.co/DyKX0loIy5 or tweet
Just blessed to work with some amazing people and students ;1450 students, only 3 total referrals a day :)
