#TCEA8Chat Archive
#TCEA8Chat brings together members from TCEA Area 8. Join us twice a month as we share innovative ideas for technology use in classrooms. Led by the TCEA Area 8 Director and members, we also welcome anyone else to join the conversations.
Thursday April 7, 2016
So glad to be back tonight!
Everyone be sure to note the Amazing questions and question images for tonights chat, all the work of .
great to have to you back!
PLAY BALL!!!!!!!!! thanks for all your work on the chat this week, you rock!
Excited to hear great ideas about prof dev! Bonnye Nance, ELAR 7, Sulphur Springs ISD
Kali, ITS, DeKalb ISD ... excited for the chat tonight! great topic!
Too kind! The POWER of ! https://t.co/OLuCTL2zW3
Everyone be sure to note the Amazing questions and question images for tonights chat, all the work of .
Excited to get back together with you all, John, from Sulphur Springs, learning from you all is awesome!
Hi there! Great to have you with us tonight!
Amber Jones Tech Apps De Kalb
THE man with the plan! https://t.co/jyHMJaMcxH
Excited to get back together with you all, John, from Sulphur Springs, learning from you all is awesome!
Our first question is just around the corner!
A1: Brooke Doughtie, ITS Sulphur Springs ISD
Where is my favorite person?
Glad you are here Brooke!!!!
Welcome we are glad to have you!
A1: Engaging, interactive, inspiring
Are you using participate?
1. challenging, engaging and tailored
A1: Engaging, Challenging, and leaving with my mind blown. Excited to share it or do it in my classroom
Lurking only. In mtg. Front row. Don't want to get the stank eye from speaker. π
A1- Engaging, INTERACTIVE, PERSONALIZED!
Hey All! It's Jessica from Hooks - finally made it
A1 Relevant β please donβt waste my time, Engaging β please help the day move along, Ongoing β I can always learn something new!
HaHa! I think I know what meeting you are at. ???
A1: interactive, hands-on and of course some FUN
Relevant YES! https://t.co/uF9xSPEcSN
A1 Relevant β please donβt waste my time, Engaging β please help the day move along, Ongoing β I can always learn something new!
A1 Innovation, helpful, interactive.
we wont tell, thanks for lurking!
Welcome Colby, glad you are here!
A1: Interactive, motivating, useful (something to take)
Hey who is paying attention to the kids, if you are both chatting? :)
A1 - relevant, interactive, and creative.
Woo Hoo welcome Alyssa, glad you are able to join tonight!
A1: Engaging, Positive, and I'm going to throw in humor. I want to learn and laugh a little. ππΌ
A2: Engaging, Positive, and I'm going to throw in humor. I want to learn and laugh a little. ππΌ
laughing is overrated, why would you want to let your participant laugh? no I agree
A2: grade level...content area
A2: Teachers should always have a say in prof. dev. Prior polls, teacher facilitators, handouts, access to resources
A2: Definitely giving the Ts a voice, let them pick and choose PD, let them be part of the PD
just say you learned it in one of your classes, I wouldn't know any different!
A2 by subject and grade level.
A2: breakout sessions, not just one level of learning,
so important to closely meet the needs of individuals ... choices
Sorry I'm late! Claire Pennington from Hooks!
A2 give T's options to discover their own learning, instead of mandating it all. Fuel Tβs passions as we want them to do 4 Sβs.
no need to apologize, scroll through we are on Q2 now, glad you are here
A2 -grade lvl/content, but I think it should go beyond that to maybe their skill/comfort level w/ content
We are all adults, we make choices everyday! Should not be different with PD
oh great, let the other customers and waiter keep up with them, brilliant!
Q2: Badges (way to go & ), provide OPTIONS, and know your "learners"
A2-Classes are student driven; why shouldn't PD be teacher driven? Give them choices.
im saving badges for another question, but had it here too at one point!
is doing a rockin' job at this as well! https://t.co/D9x98mipS7
Q2: Badges (way to go & ), provide OPTIONS, and know your "learners"
Man that is brilliant, so true!!!!! Perfect summary! https://t.co/kQVI7qLyKJ
A2-Classes are student driven; why shouldn't PD be teacher driven? Give them choices.
A2 Give Ts time to connect with in-house experts. I repeat: TIME
We are excited to have you tonight!!!!! Hope you enjoy.
I love it when I get a new badge
A3: Some content can be flipped, some teachers prefer less collaboration. Open minded admins listen to teachers' wants/needs!
We are about revamp! Got some new ammo recently :)
wish we could bottle TIME and sell it, we'd be rich
A3: both ways-sometimes it's nice to soak it in on your own, but we NEED collaboration also!
I'm here....late but good. Shelly Brown from DeKalb Middle.
HAHA! No kidding! Haters gonna hate https://t.co/ZyPTK0af13
I giggle a little inside when people make fun of and my badges.
A3 depends on the T but collaboration is best.
Too much to juggle. Just learn ONE new thing at PD and roll with it.
A3 It doesnβt require collaboration, but there is power in groupthink when channeled in the right ways. Energy of a group helps
Late is ok, we are just glad you are able to join us. We are on Q3 now.
A3- Going to play devil's advocate... How can it be fostered individually? I think collaborating & connecting are essential.
A3- if someone has to start the process! Collab. Makes it better, but it can definitely be done on your own!
A3: Both. Sometimes I just need time to soak something new in other times I like bouncing ideas off of others.
A3- Isn't time spent alone more along the lines of reflection as opposed to professional learning?
A3-Both! Individual time is great. Gives us time to think. Multiple teacher brains: fantastic results as well.
Depends....I think that's totally up to the Ts preference
If we are reaching out on Twitter or in other communities aren't we collaborating? Collab does not have to happen face to face.
I did my entire Masters degree individually, is that Prof learning? Either way, we all learn a TON on our own.
always good to share & learn with peers, but digging into content that is individualized to my professional needs at times rocks
A3 Usually one person ignites a spark and it spreads. But if it doesn't, go for it anyway. You know your kids.
It is set up via several of us as TCEA Area 8 members, sharing with other members and non members.
I did mine mostly individually ;) https://t.co/fp7g0Oa5uB
I did my entire Masters degree individually, is that Prof learning? Either way, we all learn a TON on our own.
A3- cont. Teachers get turned off when required to attend more trainings. It should be a blend- some online, some in person
if only introduced to it and need to be able to really concentrate on that one thing-no distractions https://t.co/uow1E5wuq5
A3- Going to play devil's advocate... How can it be fostered individually? I think collaborating & connecting are essential.
Q4 What tools does your district use (or could use) to enhance professional learning and collaboration? https://t.co/gO1VXisrwZ
A3 Too often teachers find GREAT tools and ideas, close their doors, and forget to share. Collaborate.
A4: Badge system, screencasts for tech, video demonstrations, newsletters, afterschool minisessions, conferences, tech in plc
Ain't that the truth! https://t.co/vgmu2rixxV
A3 Too often teachers find GREAT tools and ideas, close their doors, and forget to share. Collaborate.
My people <3 ;) https://t.co/a9LHyYB701
A3 Too often teachers find GREAT tools and ideas, close their doors, and forget to share. Collaborate.
A4: ALL things Google, Badges, Lunch and Learns, Newsletters, Social Media
A4- Badge program, Google, Google.... Did I mention Google?
Sometimes I have to have my time to process how my kids would respond to something. https://t.co/NTp89XOybL
A3- Going to play devil's advocate... How can it be fostered individually? I think collaborating & connecting are essential.
A4 Lunch and Learn. Woot Woot for our 2nd one tomorrow!
Professional learning or reflection? I would consider that reflection. (again playing devil's advocate) https://t.co/nZhukYKMMS
Sometimes I have to have my time to process how my kids would respond to something. https://t.co/NTp89XOybL
A3- Going to play devil's advocate... How can it be fostered individually? I think collaborating & connecting are essential.
Q4: badge system, Google system, YouTube
When there is more choice, there is more buy in.
Lunch&Learn, Badges, Google,
Our school has begun to integrate badges. I think people would be more intentional with more tangible incentives.
A4 - you could use pretty much anything as long as you share it with other who could or are willing to try something new!
LOVE Badges. They have WORKED at DISD!
A4: Incentives, Ss involvement, increase admin involvement & praise, be intentional about if it is relevant, follow ups
While we are on Professional Learning, remember we have a great conference not far from us this summer https://t.co/Ohla0upTDh
While we are on Professional Learning, remember we have a great conference not far from us this summer https://t.co/PNzXoEMg4b
A4 has eased our communication at our school. It has made much easier and efficient https://t.co/TKpXO6j4Sn
Q4 What tools does your district use (or could use) to enhance professional learning and collaboration? https://t.co/gO1VXisrwZ
A4: Other T's attitudes-when we are excited so are the S's, but also other T's
Thanks for joining tonight Kelly!
Looking forward to the conference
Holler They have SUPER badging ideas and incentives.
to finally make it to a chat.
Q4: Oops, the Q was tools. Sorry! Multi tasking.
7th Inning Stretch -Share one NEW thing you learned this week. Chats moving fast, catch up on your convos https://t.co/pABpNoh0Sy
Love to know more. I've been thinking about this with library standards. - Mike from MD lurking around
Just today I learned about the new feature of polling in Google Classroom!! I LOVE it!
7th inning stretch: NEW TOOL: Flubaroo with Google Forms, Zaption
How to use frames and keyframes in Adobe Animate CC
Learned a new source for books. FREE for teachers GetEpic.
A4 Podcasts, videos to view on your own time, MOOCs
I learned the ins and outs of Twitter for PD!! Thanks
Glad to join the conversation from Houston!
Glad to have you, we love to have people from all over share their wisdom with us!
OneNote learning tools and onetastic
I Learned about the new updates and offerings from and and during todays webinar
Yep pretty exciting! https://t.co/fODDs7Bb7v
Just today I learned about the new feature of polling in Google Classroom!! I LOVE it!
Happy to join, not sure how much wisdom I can share though I'll do my best.
Welcome from Houston! Not that it matters, but curious if you are a member of TCEA?
I had no idea that Twitter was such a resource for professional development. I'm excited
We all felt the same before we got going, now we just have to keep sharing what a great resource it is for us all!
Me either!! I'm loving it!! https://t.co/HFzmOMj3fC
I had no idea that Twitter was such a resource for professional development. I'm excited
OH and I learned about skype for the classroom, and it is pretty sweet!
Next question in just a couple min
I think you showed me something pretty cool this week!
I'm using appear.in to video chat my sister (metallurgical engineer) into my classes
You two are exactly why we are holding this! You made our nights by sharing your enthusiasm!
If you like Skype, you should check out appear.in !!
My people! You guys rock :) So glad to have you on board! https://t.co/LV9c0vB1UI
You two are exactly why we are holding this! You made our nights by sharing your enthusiasm!
Learned more about Google Connected Classroom's community on Google Hangouts too. There are some BUSY teachers there.
Hopefully appear.in also during NETX for real-world application
... lurker on Facebook--all the social media I could keep up wit-forced into Twitter...OVERWHELMED with resources!:)
excited to have you in my PLN! Hope you join in more of our chat tonight and every 1st and 3rd Thursday.
It helps when you have someone who is passionate about tech! https://t.co/ZRuVgcDx8t
You two are exactly why we are holding this! You made our nights by sharing your enthusiasm!
Q5 What was the difference between a good and bad professional learning experience that you have had? https://t.co/X462oHioKv
A5: Prof. Dev---:) interaction, relevant, concise. :( : Sit and get PPT, too much info.
Cool then I wont bombard you with all the info about TCEA. Yes YOU are a member!!!!!!
A5: I was SO excited I had to tell someone what I had just learned. Flip side, all I could think about was a nap.
A5-Grand slam when we are engaged and learning things we can implement the NEXT DAY. SO- when I'm so bored I'm drooling.
A5: Too much different info-No time to play with it (practice)
Q5 one guy spoke for 4 hours :( interactive, team building, :)
A5- I was UP and doing something, MAKING a product! NEVER sit and get. It's a rule. Well... Unless lunch is provided ;)
Truth! Relevance is KEY. Give me something I can use tomorrow! https://t.co/pK0UcQTVSU
A5-Grand slam when we are engaged and learning things we can implement the NEXT DAY. SO- when I'm so bored I'm drooling.
I agree! Creation of relevant things to use in classroom tomorrow! https://t.co/M7sbXFxMxl
A5: Prof. Dev---:) interaction, relevant, concise. :( : Sit and get PPT, too much info.
A5 Dare I say it. Yep, the ATTITUDE of those around me. Grumps. If they fuss, I might too. Just B happy
A5 Terrible -presenters were not passionate, great when they create excitement. ,MyBigCampus crew understood this
A5: Good: Small chunks of info, time to play, time to reflect
A4: lomotif app is awesome. Combines all videos into one video of highlights, etc.
Q5 good PD are hands on! Gives us an opportunity to reflect and take away real ex. Bad PD is all lecture https://t.co/SmF4BiwjN7
Q5 What was the difference between a good and bad professional learning experience that you have had? https://t.co/X462oHioKv
Great share! Thanks Amber! https://t.co/kgDoWCUPSO
A4: lomotif app is awesome. Combines all videos into one video of highlights, etc.
Yeah basement dwellers are the scurge of education. Aint got no time for basement dwellers!
Sometimes I may a little too excited... Or is that not a thing? π https://t.co/DjaCnmlpdW
A5 Terrible -presenters were not passionate, great when they create excitement. ,MyBigCampus crew understood this
A5 Bad PDs give too much info without time for implementation.
Q5: Being put on the spot, 4 me, is a fail. Funny, relevant, contributing strengths, Ss included, & products are all grand slams.
so true, is amazing at this, she's the best I have seen on balancing the info with the time to play!
A5: Being put on the spot, 4 me, is a fail. Funny, relevant, contributing strengths, Ss included, & products are all grand slams.
A5:My fav was when S's led the PD
Twitter chat struggles-phone is dying and I'm grocery shopping π’
Ugh! C'mon technology don't let her down! https://t.co/D26syCXNca
Twitter chat struggles-phone is dying and I'm grocery shopping π’
Q6 Tell us your lineup of professional learning opportunities you plan to pursue this summer. https://t.co/gPiRX9n2yq
My Chicago Cubs play at 8:40 tonight, but I will be working for a good while past that. Baseball is LIFE
i need to check it out, havent seen it
The MASTERS! Just sayin. ;)
impossible to be too excited
Oops! Though yβall wanted my personal best/worst A5-Grand slam: interactive PD! I need to do it to learn it. strike out: lecture
A6- First & FOREMOST NETX Leading & Learning in Aug! Still need presenters by the way! Presenting
A6: Tech conference (attending and presenting), writing, Capturing Kids' Hearts
we dont have a DISlike button, but the transcript will be available after the chat!
A6: Microsoft Innovative Educator, Summer Tech Conference, Java Programming with Alice
I agree with this there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to implement quickly https://t.co/VXnjlPC5jF
A5-Grand slam when we are engaged and learning things we can implement the NEXT DAY. SO- when I'm so bored I'm drooling.
A6 UIL Cap Conf for film, Academy of broadcasting conf, and my master's.
A6: cont. and Twitter chats...of course!
A6 So far, Google Level 1 Cert, UIL Directors, LOTS of Twitter, and whatever else I can find (and pay for)
A6: Headed to Austin in May to learn some stuff to bring back to present during Reg8 math collaborative
good baseball reference! Strike out
YOU GO GIRL! https://t.co/9N3t65jnW1
A6 So far, Google Level 1 Cert, UIL Directors, LOTS of Twitter, and whatever else I can find (and pay for)
A6 . . . and Twitter, of course!
A6: will participate in the Reg8 Math Collaborative
Love the Region8 Math Collaborative! Lots of goodies, info, and people!
Hoping to get that invite to Boulder, CO :)
Will do some digging for you!
A6- so far just βs tech conference, but I always find something to attend throughout the summer!
A6: NETX Learning & Leading
2nd year to the Adobe Academy love it!
A6: Ipadpalooza, Ipadpalooza East TX, NETX Leading and Learning Conference, TXGOO -- Presenting and Learning!
It always falls at the wrong time for me! Are you presenting? https://t.co/0RtWtKHEZS
2nd year to the Adobe Academy love it!
And of course the SSISD Summer Learning Conference will be amazing, and you have shared your link I am sure!
Oh you know... Just being my partner in AWESOME :) https://t.co/D9OcejBd2A
A6: Ipadpalooza, Ipadpalooza East TX, NETX Leading and Learning Conference, TXGOO -- Presenting and Learning!
Looking forward to it - haven't been able to before
It will be a long, but GREAT two weeks! Wish I could do it again, just other things to pursure right now for me.
A7: I wish I could find more professional learning on online textbook components, Microsoft suite add-ons, alternatives to youtbe
A7: Virtual Reality Tours, I'm pretty much dying to get Google Expeditions
what are the dates for the Region 8 Special education workshop again? Share with the others here
I think our Bruce Ellis has some resources. I'll have him reach out to you.
A7- the 21st century ELAR classroom! We arenβt all pens, paper, and dusty books!
Audio and Film most definitely!!!
A7- I wish I could find more professional learning on... IMPROV in education, specific stuff to ITS, PD on PD!
Region 8 and TCEA are offering a session in Sept that you will want to go to! https://t.co/tQiRYn6Aqk
A7: I wish I could find more professional learning on online textbook components, Microsoft suite add-ons, alternatives to youtbe
STOP! There are my favorite team! I'm trying to rush my kids to bed to prepare myself.
A7 Gamification. If I can't find the training, maybe I can make the training.
Adobe Education Exchange!!
A7: technology I am so willing to learn, but don't know of anything to go to that would help in my class?
A7 Everything INNOVATIVE - PBLs, Coding/Computer Science for Middle School, Robotics, STEM . . .
Just do it. Find an improv class and create your own curriculum.
A7 find more Professional Learning on working w/T's that are reluctant to change. We must recognize where our audience is today!
I am here for you! Let's make this happen! https://t.co/aA5dCwt4pU
I would love to present, I just need your help to focus on an idea
SO necessary. https://t.co/gOESGnfT0E
A7 find more Professional Learning on working w/T's that are reluctant to change. We must recognize where our audience is today!
They* I got excited that someone else likes the Cubbies. haha!!
A7: on Flipping my classroom w/out all new tech-using what I've got
talk to she has an amazing training and has really spent a lot of time studying it all!
We are FRIENDS FOR LIFE. Grew up in Chicago watching them every day!
Hi everyone, Sorry I'm late to the party! Was sky ping with Marine son overseas π I wifi jump in for final questions
The final out has been recorded. Thanks for joining us, and be sure to come back on April 21st! https://t.co/dKaiYGQEJx
is awesome to follow for gaming
HOLY Cow, it always moves way to fast! Thanks for making a tool that allows us to Moderate a chat AND participate
Amazing CHAT! Next level! Awesome learning! Thank you!
