#MdEdChat Archive
Maryland EdChat (#mdedchat) is a weekly discussion on Twitter that focuses on issues facing educators in the State of Maryland. Previous guests on the chat have included Todd Whitaker, Annette Breaux, Rick Wormeli, Dave Burgess, and Eric Sheninger. Participants have "attended" from Maryland, Iowa, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, Alabama, Texas, California, and Arkansas.
Tuesday April 19, 2016
My name is Nicole and I am a lead teacher in BCPSS. I'll be facilitating our chat tonight. Excited for the conversation.
Welcome, looking forward to a great chat. Patricia PGCPS Instructional Lead Teacher
My name is Nicole. I am a lead teacher in BCPSS. I'll be facilitating our chat tonight. Excited for the conversation
Joining the conversation about at ! Susan, teacher specialist, from FCPS
Great... FCPS in the house!
Courtney from FCPS. Looking forward to the conversation!
Tonight we are discussing our learning and our experiences with We will use the Q/A format.
We have PG, Baltimore City, and Frederick are here chating about
A1:Studying has solidified my belief that the teacher expertise we seek is right here in our schools!
I agree! There is so much we can learn from one another.
And Maryland has some amazing educators! https://t.co/CmgPiKPDU2
A1:Studying has solidified my belief that the teacher expertise we seek is right here in our schools!
A1: Personalized PD empowers and engages Ts
A1: Educators need to create a professional development plan that addresses thier individual needs
A1: I think my thought process has moved from tailoring PD to my Ts to involving them in all aspects of learning.
An addresses student needs! https://t.co/Q0QUP0oTIT
A1: Educators need to create a professional development plan that addresses thier individual needs
. Excellent point! Helps with engagement and empowers colleagues.
A2: I'd like to explore 's idea of "Patio PD." Build relationships while learning. Low risk.
A2: We did a state-wide PLAYDATE!
I agree! Personalized PD is less about knowing our audience and more about building capacity
I love this idea! Def build culture beyond school walls.
A2: designed pd tracks where staff were able to select one and explore more of the topic
I think this is great idea. also has great pics of fireside PDs too.
Has anyone had time yet to implement any of the ideas? If not, I was wondering what the obstacles have been?
I would love to see pics!
Hi Susan. Listened to your tweet in car while finishing soccer carpool duty. Happy to help w/
Let me see if I can find one.
With snow days and testing time to play has been a challenge, planning for next year.
We have had several EdCamps in FCPS & in collaboration with MSDE. Great partnership between local and state!
. Thanks, Jason! Enjoyed reading about it in your book, . Would love to know more.
A2: Love flexible opportunities for PD that = professional conversation and growth instead of prescribed learning
Time was a factor with implementing as well. I like that you are looking ahead. Great thought
A3: Ownership, engagement, choice, and self-efficacy to name a few
My patio is open we should try one with MTs!
Indeed! More information coming soon from me and
Excellent idea. We'll be sure to stay in contact & get you the "DIY Kit"
You meet all the prerequisites! :)
Q4: We did a quick survey monkey. Keep in mind your teachers. Some schools do better with a F2F survey.
A4: We needs to get to know our colleagues the way we get to know our students. Provide options that meet needs.
A4: We need to get to know our colleagues the way we get to know our students. Provide options that meet needs.
. Continue on your own Derek. You can't be stopped in your own journey
I love that there is DIY kit! DIY PD makes me happy.
A4: Opportunities for the Ts to decide. Be flexible and solicit T input using tools like Google Forms
Hmm...let's try again Q5: How do you get investment from educators/administrators to support ?
A4 we sent out a survey to identify professional development support as well as learning styles.
A5: Practice! Once they've tried it, folks will be hooked!
Thanks for the input! https://t.co/IGDGlfI391
Wasn't part of the book study but make it relevant and make it collaborative!
A5: Find ways to celebrate and recognize new learning - the form of PR!
A5: Provide opportunities to get folks talking about their experience
suggestions: Digital Leadership or Uncommon Learning:Creating Schools that Work forKids
I don't have a book off hand, but looking forward to the collaboration.
Suggestions: Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom by &
If you think of a book after we finish our chat, feel free to tweet it later
Thanks for a great chat! Stop by directly following this twitter chat for more great discussion.
Thanks enjoyed my first book twitter chat.
