#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Hey #tosachat! Karly, tech TOSA and computer science teacher from SF bay area. Last PD I attended was a collaboration/planning session with my colleagues.
Helllllo #TOSACHAT! Susan Stewart in CA here! The last PD I attended as a learner was probably #ISTE18, but I learned a TON while presenting at an event in Canada two weeks ago.
Hi there! Iโm Jordana, I am the site technology coach at Buchanan High School in Clovis, and the last PD I attended was the ISTE Conference in Chicago. It was an amazing experience and so much information! #TOSAchat#ISTE18
Hey #TOSAchat! I'm Stephanie Rothstein. I'm a TOSA, New Tech Dept Chair and English teacher, abd Yearbook Adviser. My last PD was at the start of the school year where I helped show staff how to help themselves and students organize using Google Drive. https://t.co/cqHFlQOhi2
Q1: I read twitter and Facebook feeds from fellow educators who post great ideas and research. Iโm also love listening to my Voxer groupson the way home from work! Shout out to #tosachat, Connected TL Tribe, and EduMatch Voxer groups.
Hello! My name is Haley, I am a future teacher studying elementary education at IU. I am joining a couple of education twitter chats for my #W200 class and look forward to this #tosachat
A1 I keep pushing buttons & trying all the things! I'm currently on a #CuriousityVoyage and exploring learning pathways. I know I don't have all the answers and I certainly don't know all the things, so I'm just exploring and open to the learning that comes my way! #TOSAchat
A1 Webinars, YouTube, Twitter, blogs, articles, hands on practice, ISTE session recordings and the occasional conference and #edtechcoach meeting #TOSAChat
A1 contd... Twitter, Insta, Snapchat, Facebook... all the social learning communities... I'm connecting and talking with others digitally and F2F. Love how we can connect and learn together no matter where we are on the map! #TOSAchat
Hey #TOSAchat! Corey from Orange County. Instructional Tech TOSA. Last PD I attended, I gave. Had 4 presos the week before schools started for our district teachers.
A1: I am a member of NCTM, PCTM and I try to submit as many proposals as I can to speak at their conferences. I learn a lot from my #MTBoS tribe and follow twitter convos as much as I can. Read the latest research and am always ready to learn. #TOSAChat
I try to stay on top of reading what is new. I check out @ericcurts website Control Alt Achieve and watch the Twitter feed from my PLN. There is usually something written up by someone doing something great. In the non-Twitter world, I try to sign up for PD when I can. #TOSAchat
A1: My growth happens most by involving other minds & being open. I coteach, coproject plan, & invite feedback. I also push to expand our ideas of PD. This year, 10 of us will go to Atlanta to visit a school and learn all about building culture- main goal this year. #TOSAchat
Yay @iluvteaching72 ! I am so excited to bring #K2CanToo to the Inland Empire! Did you know that I spent a part of my childhood in Fontucky?!?!? Looking forward to hanging out :) #tosachat
A1. Iโm late, so trying to play catch up, but Twitter is how I grow throughout the year. It is my new Google. So many great educators doing amazing things and sharing freely. #TOSAchat
Q2: I like to attend Spring CUE- leading edge teaching pedagogy, ISTE- hallway conversations with amazing educators, CA STEAM Symposium- Cross-curricular curriculum integration, PBL World- student centered learning, Maker Faire- hands on Ed. ideas. #tosachat
A1: I honestly learn so much here! I also am currently getting my masters in Educational Technology at Concordia and the information that I have and am learning from the #cuiedtech community is proving to be invaluable! #TOSAChat
A2 always, always, always at @cueinc & @CUERockStar events... SO stoked for #FallCUE & @cvcue next month! I love connecting with my PLN every year at @ISTE and I absolutely am floored by the convos happening at #SXSWEDU... #TOSAchat
Hey #TOSAchat! I'm Stephanie Rothstein. I'm a TOSA, New Tech Dept Chair and English teacher, and Yearbook Adviser. My last PD was at the start of the school year where I helped show staff how to help themselves and students organize using Google Drive. https://t.co/cqHFlQOhi2
A2: Loved Spring CUE and CA STEAM symposium..wish we had $$ to go this year! Great to get ideas, make connections, and learn new tricks to bring back to my Ts.#TOSAchat
A2 I've been to #CETPA#CUE#ISTE and #EdCamp (though that is more of an UN-conference). I miss the TechEd one we used to have in nearby Ontario, California. #tosachat
A2: Conferences are somewhat a luxury to attend. I have been fortunate to attend CLS a few times. Recently, I am will attend a conference on Cyber Security which is taking foothold in the high schools in my district. #TOSAchat
EdTech Summits are always my favorite. Not only are they a lot of fun, but I ALWAYS learn something new that blows my mind whether I'm in an advanced session or a beginner session.#TOSAchat
A2: Anything @cueinc is a part of is great. Close community with a ton of strong educators that inspire me constantly. I am always learning from the CUE community even when we are not at an event. #tosachat
A2: Loved Spring CUE and CA STEAM symposium..wish we had $$ to go this year! Great to get ideas, make connections, and learn new tricks to bring back to my Ts.#TOSAchat
#TOSAChat A2: NCTM regionals and nationals. I love that content experts, colleagues and others in the field all have a place to get together and learn from and with each other. Itโs always judgement free too which is ๐๐
A1: it's the best part of my job! Twitter, YouTube, and random conversations w colleagues cause me to squirrel off into researching something new. #TOSAchat
A2. Love Spring CUE and getting to see my PLN face to face.(Even those that have no idea that they are my PLN). Try not to Fanboy too much. I think my head would explode if I went to ISTE. #TOSAchat
You never know what you are going to find on the Twitter Feed. As I was participating in #TOSAchat tonight I came across Sarah's Tweet. I have seen Sarah's tweets before and she does not disappoint.
A2: I try to attend @cueinc events. I am excited to present and attend for the first time at #FallCUE this year. I value the learning and connecting with like minded educators. #tosachat
I am hoping so and not bored to death. LOL! You know how sometimes you build up hype for something and then it isn't like what you pictured? LOL! #TOSAchat
Q3: I like Check This Out!, TOSA Talking Tech, Google Teacher Tribe, Teacher Tales, Cult of Pedagogy and Bedley Bros. All extremely entertaining, informative, and full of inspirational ideas. Iโm also a huge fan of Gary V and Tony Robbins for personal motivation. #TOSAchat
A3 Love, Love, Love podcast. Keeps me graded and learning at the same time. Love google tribe podcasts. Love that itโs quick and informative. #tosachat
A3: I didn't know this question was coming up. I just shared a post about Podcasts that I find interesting. #TOSAchat Small world! For this Tweet, I am a fan of The Google Teacher Tribe @GTeacherTribe
A3: TOSAs talkin' tech and TED talks on Audible for edu related content. Joe Rogan and Phillip De Franco, not education related but more for entertainment. Podcasts in general help with any commute and helps me learn on the go. #TOSAchat
A3: I've listened to @TosasTalkinTech but definitely need to spend more time exploring podcasts. @EdTechEddie when are we starting ours for PSUSD? #tosachat
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@TosaChat, @TosasTalkinTech, @EdTechEddie
A3: I need to grow in this area, when it comes to leadership and PD. My students and I all listen to #StoryCorps on NPR and I use it for an oral history project where students upload their interviews of inspirational people and they're stored at the Library of Congress. #TOSAchat
A3: I have a lot of non-educational or tech related podcasts that I listen to for entertainment, but I'm currently accepting recommendations for what you all listen to! #TOSAchat
Q3: I like Check This Out!, TOSA Talking Tech, Google Teacher Tribe, Teacher Tales, Cult of Pedagogy and Bedley Bros. All extremely entertaining, informative, and full of inspirational ideas. Iโm also a huge fan of Gary V and Tony Robbins for personal motivation. #TOSAchat
A3, part3. NonEd related. I just started listening to Dr. Death. Also loved Dirty John, Serial, Revisionist History, Behind the Bastards. I also forgot Shukes and Giff for Ed Tech podcasts. #TOSAchat
A4: @gcouros is inspiring and a positive influence on education. Helps remind me that education can be done better and we should all work towards that goal together. #tosachat
A4: @ShakeUpLearning has been so helpful to me, my new role, and my love for @GoogleForEdu. I love how accessible the tools are, and how generous she is with her knowledge! #TOSAChat
I just adore you so much Nyree. You are such a bucket filler and an incredible source of support and encouragement. I don't know what I would do without you!!! #tosachat
In reply to
@iluvteaching72, @PintoBeanz11, @jmattmiller
A4: So many awesome leaders. The few that I constantly learn from and are always so open with sharing resources are @lhighfill@ShakeUpLearning@annkozma723@KarlyMoura. Thanks to these amazing educators that constantly inspire me to be better! #TOSAchat
In reply to
@TosaChat, @lhighfill, @ShakeUpLearning, @annkozma723, @KarlyMoura
A4: I have to give a s/o to my #dlpcoaching mentor @EmilyRothie2 for this one! Coaching is 96% relationships and she knows how to bring the best out of everyone! #TOSAchat
A4 I'm always inspired by awesome Principals who share the ways they empower their Ts & Ss on campus! Folks like @tsschmidty@brentcoley & @John_Eick are incredible leaders & teach me so much via their Twitter feed! #TOSAchat
Thank YOU Bhavini! It's this incredible PLN that is constantly inspiring me and encouraging us all to share. I'm truly honored to be a part of it. #tosachat
In reply to
@Msbpatel, @TosaChat, @lhighfill, @ShakeUpLearning, @annkozma723
A4: I forgot to list the why because I ran out of room in the Tweet. Why? They are wonderful people who will help you in either a blog or a tweet now and again if you are lucky. And yes, I have actually spoken to a few of these great people. #TOSAchat
A4 contd... I am seriously inspired by the amazing educators around the world who share via #flipgridfever... for reals. The ideas folks are sharing blow my mind every single day. #TOSAchat
I've watched the entire Summit but I'm really thinking its time to watch again. Seriously, time well spent watching the Ditch Summit episodes. #TOSAchat
In reply to
@jcorippo, @jmattmiller, @rushtonh, @WickedDecent, @amyburvall, @mhebern
A5: "The Art of Coaching" is a fantastic resource! It really helps you make the most out of the time you spend coaching teachers and adult learners. #TOSAchat
A4 I could not possibly list everyone. But I believe if you follow everyone in this chat right now you will build a tribe that will continuously offer you the support and encouragement you need. They have for me. #FluffySquishyLove#tosachat
Q6: I am a huge Edcamper, I love learning from other educators in an informal conversation. The school Iโm working at right now is doing a afterschool quick PD led by teachers for teachers on topics other teachers want to hear about. #TOSAchat
A5: The Third Teacher and The Space. Both great books that totally changed my outlook on the physical classroom. Proves all departments IT, Curriculum, EdTech and Facilities all need to work together to create a cohesive vision of learning outcomes #tosachat
Thank you for the kind words. Also, I am sure I am not the only one here who thinks this but your compassion for children and education is an inspiration. Thank you Brad for reminding me that kindness and compassion are essential elements to being a better human. #TOSAchat
In reply to
@thebradmontague, @KarlyMoura, @annkozma723, @iluvteaching72, @jcorippo, @ericcurts, @JakeMillerTech, @sdtitmas, @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller, @alicekeeler, @Catlin_Tucker, @EdTechAntics, @Bored_Teachers, @Flipgrid, @iamkidpresident
A6: Trying to get #PubPD going. Would love to attend TADL. Maybe some #OCCUE events. Lunch with @annkozma723 :) Trying to get "mobile hotspots" going in my district (Ts teaching Ts) #tosachat
A6: I love edcamps where teachers can share and learn from one another . We all have so much to offer and its a great way to build your PLN for continued growth. #tosachat
A5: Sadly, I have no #Booksnaps@TaraMartinEDU -Sorry Tara - Add her to the list to follow FYI-Great person! I am currently reading @jcorippo (Co-writer) The EduProtocol Field Guide. The other write is Marlena Hebern. Giving credit! #TOSAchat
A6: I love talking to teachers who do not want anything to do with technology and showing them a few simple strategies to infuse collaboration, communication, and creativity in attainable ways. I love when they call a week later and ask for more!!! That's my favorite #tosachat
I think it won't be district affiliated, since it is a diverse beverage establishment LOL. but just a way for some techie/pedagogy discussions to happen in a relaxing atmosphere. Mobile Hotspots are not literal ....just a name for us taking the training out of lab.... #TOSAchat
Joining late.... Drive by Dan Pink is such a great book. Set the stage for doing #20time in my class and generally how important it is to get people/kids to tap into their intrinsic motivation for learning. Totally applies to PD and coaching. #TOSAchat
A6 EdCamps, Insta Stories (they totally count!), #SnapchatEDU, #TADL in the OC with awesome folks, breakfast w amazing EDU friends... lunch w amazing EDU friends, dinner w amazing EDU friends... GHOs, FaceTime, Skype calls... #tosachat all the things!!!
Bonus Answer: Since @thebradmontague dropped by tonight (Hi Brad!), I remember his words from Cue 2016. He said "Treat everyone like it is their birthday." What a world it would be if everyone could treat one another like it was their own special day. Be kind. #TOSAchat
Bonus: "It's not about changing the way we teach our kids, it's about changing the way we reach our kids", "Technology is not another thing to add to our plate... technology is the plate", "Remember, YOU are the biggest TOOL in your classroom!" #tosachat
A6: I will piggyback on your Tweet. I went to my first Edcamp in Perris, California last year and had a blast. I also learned that I need a smaller device to take notes instead of my monster laptop. Hence, I bought a small chromebook. #TOSAchat
