#miched Archive
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Wednesday May 18, 2016
See also: Analysis and perspectives.
Clock says 8! Welcome to Summer Learning chat. Introduce yourself (name, position, district, etc) & share your fav "summer" song
Looking forward to but need to get home after little league games. Best topic ever - PD & learning!
It happens. I had to tell a kid what a CD was a few weeks ago.
Rachelle from St. Clair (not the Shores). Proud to be part of team (Sec. Inst Supervisor).
Jeff. Instructional design coach from mason.
Nicole, Spanish teacher, Bloomfield hills schools - glad to be here!
Steve, Physics T from Lake Orion, MI. Summer Time Loving (Loving in the Summer Time) is my JAM! EC if you know the reference!
Hi . Brandon is here. This isn't my favorite summer song, but it's the one I've heard the most. https://t.co/qo62HzbIkV
Tricia--1st gr teacher in Hudsonville. Love me some Summer Lovin' from GREASE.
Catherine, Teacher/Tech Coordinator from SoCal; summer resident in TCMI. Kid Rock's "All Summer Long" is one of my faves.
Katie, 4th grade, South Redford. Counting down the days til summer!
Ben checking in for I'm Curriculum Director in Mattawan, and my favorite summer song is thanks to my kids! https://t.co/HmfoC1Vanw
Hey all hope you are enjoying the weather! Going to try and get in the lake this weekend to do some paddleboarding!
Jeremey HS Env sci snd bio. Tequila Sunrise
Taylor, World History teacher, Grand River Prep HS in Kentwood. Excited for my first . A nice summer vibe: https://t.co/qp2OvISpXs
well when you have a threat of a snowman saying hi in May...
Welcome Taylor! How did you hear about the chat?
It just means we're both rad dads.
he is just not as cool as you
Becca from Bay City-Integrated Instruction Coach. Still think Alice Cooper sang it best "Schools Out!"
I'm having this tweet crocheted on a pillow.
Anna from Michigan Virtual checking in!
My grad class mentioned it at and I saw it on , too!
You and I need to hang our more!
Anne Thorp Instructional tech REMC7 Director Fave summer song...any that makes me want to move it, move it, move it!
Q1: What is the most unique or memorable summer PD you have experienced?
Q1: What is the most unique or memorable summer PD you have experienced?
Todd checking in from Warren 6th grade science teacher at BSA meeting will be in and out
Hi Becca. I grew up in BC and used to teach at Macgregor and Kolb!
Shawn Knaack here, Quincy MS. Cheese Burger in Paradise is my go to summer song.
A1: That would definitely have to be . Free. Awesome.
A1: Best summertime PD was National Writing Project Summer Institute with Oakland Writing Project.
A1:unique PD! Loved to action 2 summers ago very cool, many from all over country present
Learning with Nancy Colflesh at the REMC Summer Inservice last year. Learned so much and was immediately applicable.
A1: offers a cools summer learning experience in a relaxed atmosphere!
A1: I attended a "unplugged" event in 2014. Loved the organic conversations, kayak trip and dreamin' up the
A1: Online EdcampHome a couple of summers ago. We went in & out of Hangouts.
Q1: a conference about teaching world language proficiency through reading and storytelling. A top down, contextualized approach
A1:any of that is immediately applicable relative to my professional needs and fosters networking
A1) Did twitter pd last summer. Very helpful! Brought it to my department during the school year.
A1: Have to steal answer. Unplugged event for chat. Although didn't "unplug" https://t.co/z0acryEmdC
A1: I attended a "unplugged" event in 2014. Loved the organic conversations, kayak trip and dreamin' up the
A1: Definitely , which is coming up soon. So many great tech tools that you can apply to your classroom right away
Effective PD leadership strategies for engaging audience & getting them up, moving, integrating, all while having fun.
A1: MiExcel MDE Coaching Institute-changed my entire approach to coaching.
A1: best summer of is meeting up with educators and talking 1 to 1 about instruction away from pressures of work!
A1: One of the most memorable PD experiences I've had was the 2014 Saugatuck CUE Rockstar Camp, great times!
I am excited to meet this year! And I met the Steads last year. You'll love it!
Ryan from Flint, in and out 2night.
Thank you, happy to be here. Finally...a slow night...
Welcome back Ryan. We are on Q1 Q1: What is the most unique or memorable summer PD you have experienced?
Matt from Mattawan checkin in
A1: so many, but was/is the perfect blend of tech, pedagogy and fellowship for me!
Why, thank you! Also learned more about my co-directors & ways we can communicate statewide.
you know the dinner conversations are best
A1: Yes! the tech conf I had dreamed of! And my amazing peeps & made it happen https://t.co/YBgcQqAaGN
A1: so many, but was/is the perfect blend of tech, pedagogy and fellowship for me!
FINALLY get to go this year!
I think it is the friendships and connections that make the PD not the location
I want to do the one this summer. Need to talk to you about it... Great way to learn, share
A1: learning for all conference in traverse city last June. Set up was Ted talk style! It was great!
Hey . I'm Craig, ed tech consultant at Kent ISD. Summer song: Summertime. I favor the Sam Cooke version: https://t.co/awTo9kRIBA
A1: is by far the best! Only been able to go once due to timing of family vacations, but it's awesome FREE summer PD!
Is it happening again in TC? I'll be arriving July 4 and saying for the summer.
I agree! It's more fun when you find "your people" :)
I signed up this year and am looking forward to it!
Another NerdCamp and https://t.co/3XUah0hsdx
A1: is by far the best! Only been able to go once due to timing of family vacations, but it's awesome FREE summer PD!
Q2 on deck (well, it is baseball season - and would be proud)
I've gone every year and it keeps getting better! And bigger! Amazing.
Aw, man, forget it then. I'm out. ;( JK Wish you could go! I love learning with/from you.
I knew I would distract a "certain" crowd if I threw in the music thing!
Jeremy Lansing Waverly HS A1) The 2014 EdTech Camp put on by . I was hooked forever after
good to know! What are the dates?
A1: NEED TO GO TO FUN SUMMER PD! MVU does a great Collab of Minds in August, though!
Hello Finally home from little league sball! What Q are we on? ... Tara from Zeeland - 8th math!
I learn new stuff every year! and the others always bring in great speakers!
Q2: What is your plan for learning and growing over the summer? (personal and professional)
Ahahaha! Gonna get that tech in one way or another!
The A1: answers mentioned a lot of EdCamp and unconference models. Interesting.
A1: It's a tie - unplugged was amazing but ibookhacks have been incredible too!
Q2: Lots of reading, talking to other educators, teaching, reflecting, unplugging to recharge my own 'internal' system.
Q2: Lots of reading, talking to other educators, teaching, reflecting, unplugging to recharge my own 'internal' system.
I can't! We also have some Ss going from our school for the 1st time to Nerd Camp JR!
That's only b/c those are meaningful & personalized. Wish more of that happened in my district.
A1: No summer PD planned. Just hanging out on Twitter.
A2: digging deeper into NGSS with team from work, want to lay out all TLWs in student terms
Q2: I am starting Adaptive Schools training and hoping to build my group facilitation skills.
A2: 3 weeks of Physics modeling instruction. Lesson plans for AP Physics for the year (goal).
A2: I plan to graph the exact time of sunset each night over the lake.
A2: Personal growth: literally growing a baby. Professional: some online courses through Kent ISD and MVU.
A2: Presenting at lots of conferences this summer, but most excited about unplugged and my 1st trip to ISTE to just soak it all in!
A2: personal - finally figure out personal/professional balance. I've got great reasons to finally do so.
A2: personal taking time to enjoy special summer moments with my kids prof attending various conference to support my new position
I am not, but now that I know you want to go I feel like I'm missing something awesome!
It's the best way to learn. Choice, voice, sharing, practicing, reflecting, revising. IMO
A2: Summer will include & Sec. math instruction w/ ISD folks. Need to read too!
A2) Following my awesome PLN via Twitter & Attending as many Ed Camps as possible
A2: I'm looking forward to learning alongside two Ts who are in the same doctoral program at
A2: Looking forward to re-reading some Ron Clark books to make my classes even more engaging.
A2: Adaptive Schools, Ruby Payne and Google cert for professional. Hiking Isle Royale, mapping skills, etc for personal
A2: Will be finishing on Curriculum Development at GVSU and then reading a lot!
A2: pinpoint one to three new educational tools from various chats and learn how to infuse them into my units!
A2: Writing more cross-curricular stuff with some friends
A2 cultivating community partners.
Nice. I am going through the first days in late summer. Most of my Kent ISD peeps have done it and speak highly of it.
Q2: Summer is one of my busier times to lead; but I'm looking forward to learning more about alpaca farming and unicorn spotting.
A2: Hope to spend time out doors discovering science in nature and think about how to present it to students
A2: enjoying family time, traveling, not attending ISTE, but will be in Denver when it's happening. Get to preview OSMOs new app!
A2: a few AP conferences plus leaning heavily on my PLN to develop new curriculum for a new course
A2: prof.: Leading NGSX project, working on curriculum development, planning 21st century classrooms. Pers: literally growing 💙🍼🎀
A2: I'm looking forward to jumping back into the pool to learn with some folks at
I've been hearing a lot about Adaptive Schools. May need to do that some time!
we have an Adaptive Leadership Network in Washtenaw County!
A2: Personally, I need to better by gardening skills & preserve more. Want to can & freeze a few more things.
I loved my AS sessions! We have an AS trainer coming in June to work with us in TC. Looking forward to it.
if your start an alpaca farm…LOL! Only you.
A2: hope to run into awesome educators and do some PUB PD!
A2: hope to run into awesome educators and do some PUB PD!
curriculum writing PD in June and NGSX in August and as of 2 min. ago and MY TWITTER PLN! https://t.co/4MPdRVz2iB
Q2: What is your plan for learning and growing over the summer? (personal and professional)
A2: My goal is to start a blog.
Q2: My for the summer....still "tweaking it"....too ambitious, I know, but the shelf keeps growing! https://t.co/Lc0zvFcohi
A2: Professional - I want to tech myself to be disciplined enough to finish reading an ed theory book again. https://t.co/Ptm0rEgq1K
A2: I need to add more to my blog - this would fit both personal and prof. Need to blog about activities.
A2: Because I am retiring, I can't do anything officially due to 30-day ORS ban, but they can't stop me from reading on my own.
NerdCamp AGAIN! Love it! and https://t.co/XgQI5aqlRx
curriculum writing PD in June and NGSX in August and as of 2 min. ago and MY TWITTER PLN! https://t.co/4MPdRVz2iB
Q2: What is your plan for learning and growing over the summer? (personal and professional)
A2: Also forgot a personal goal to get to level 50 on SW Battlefront!
I've heard the feedback book is a good read!
A2: Another, both prof. & personal, I am trying to create a "How I start my classroom" video & resources.
I must say you all impress me! I don't remember the last time I had time to read a book! That's what 2 little kids will@do to you!
The War that Saved My Life is so good!
. Adaptive Schools training via is awesome and should be a mandate for ALL educators
I've been in one book club as an adult. It's also the last time I finished a book. So yes! Anyone else?
. Adaptive Schools PD is life changing professionally and personally
I am teaching an AP Lit Prep course this summer in Armada open to any class of 2017 student. https://t.co/lRYmpQchtv
Yes Please! And I will market it. Can you have it done by mid August? Would make a great course
I'm getting some help from & M Klavon as we'll be presenting it to sec. math Tchs mid-August.
Personal: reading a book for enjoyment. Haven't done that in a long time
You got that right! You can also have lunch with 'friends' & talk about whatever you want to!
I know a guy that can design book covers!
Professional: connecting with and building my Twitter PLN
Q3 Coming up! Enjoying reading summer plans. Personal and professional
I am looking forward to doing a Pub PD sometime soon.
Alicia, 4th Grade T, from Grand Rapids! Coming in a little late!
Q3: Is there a favorite summer conference or PD you want to plug?
Me too! Can't get here soon enough.
how do you plan to use the video?
A3: NerdCampMI in Parma, MI is the absolute best! So many authors, publishers and outstanding teachers!
A2: presenting and attending PD like and spending time with family
Jumping in a little late -Kim from Grand Blanc
A3: Disappointing I'm missing & this year. Plan to make both & next year.
A3: New conference coming to Alpena https://t.co/Qz3qRnqEx0 . We are looking for presenters and attendees to enjoy NE MI and connect
A3: New conference coming to Alpena https://t.co/6CvVNS2TQA . We are looking for presenters and attendees to enjoy NE MI and connect
A3: Gotta plug OS Summer Digital Learning Conference 8/17 https://t.co/5gvKQNpt7G Presenting (still deciding topic)
A3: Learning & applying to my new PD sessions starting in July. Not much external PD planned for this summer. A quiet one for me.
Oh Hey T! Glad to see fellow HCS friends on here.
A3: Mattawan Teacher Camp on August 9th. It may have a simple name, but it's full of fun...and LEGOs! https://t.co/JN6pT0Fm7B
A3: Even though I can no longer serve as its chair, Learning on the Lakeshore is a great learning opportunity. August 16.
A3: Can't say enough great things about ! Amazing people to learn from and with!
A3 I will plug away for . We're holding PD on how to create online PD all across the state. https://t.co/oA4mzfniFa
A3: has annual in August. Our 100+ Instructors are all brought together for a few days--always awesome!
A3: Excited to be part of again. Great conference, Aug 15-16. Just the right time to get the energy back up!
A3: Don't miss Oakland County Effective Practices Conference in June! I'm excited to present! https://t.co/0PRBZ7dg3o
Been there. No doubt a great learning opportunity. Great leadership makes great learning.
A3 Will be at MCTM condo in July up in Traverse - looking forward to that!
I am excited about this weekend's 4t virtualcon because I can attend the conferences I choose while I sit on my patio in the sun
A3: I plan to read "The Book Whisperer" by this summer!
NGSX cohorts throughout the state
Yes! While most will still be in school, highly recommend this conference. has put on the map
It is a life-changing book!
A3: Any math folks out there should check out MCTM the last week of July in TC! It's right down the road from too!
Bummed I can't make this year! Already leading PD those days.
A4: This is my summer to take a 'step back' to process this past year & then design PD to implement, inspire, & impact others.
Sad! You can follow all the tweets, though!
I should've planned my wedding around , but I'll be there the 2nd day!
Agreed! Definitely one of the best!
A3: I recommend any PD that scratches you where you itch. It's always important to first clarify your "itch."
Hoping I can find a way to attend
Hoping I can find a way to attend
Hahaha! So glad you can be there for one of the days at least!
Q4: Besides conferences, what are other ways to engage in learning over the summer?
You know its good when someone says this… https://t.co/5pEKuZ4GVy
I should've planned my wedding around , but I'll be there the 2nd day!
Q4: Reading, talking to others, Twitter, reflecting, applying, revising, playing, taking time away to rejuvenate, too.
A3) 8/10 summer EdCamp. It is going to be AwEsOmE!
A4: I try to do all my PD reading in the summer, by the lake in my chair with a fruity drink of course!
Meeting offline!? WOW! It's like a dream.
A4: Webinars, self created PLCs, retreats, book studies, and, of course,
Is there an 'umbrella' in that fruity drink?
A4: Besides Twitter with its on-demand PD, Voxer is another way I plan to stay connected.
A4 Twitter, especially , , &
A4: Reaching out to those that you have made connections with throughout the year either virtually or while at PD
A4: twitter chats, groups, getting trained in mentor teaching by
yes, but mainly to keep the bugs out.
A4: Dissecting and new science standards and performance expectations in MI.
A4: I like to pursue personal projects in summer, something new that I've never tackled; playing guitar, refinishing floors, etc.
Great point. We have a good Voxer group led by
A4: Twitter chats! Do you know any good ones? Hehe. Also, getting together with colleagues to discuss what worked and didn't work
The Q3: responses just go to show that has a lot of dedicated professional learners. So many amazing PD opportunities this summer!
A4: never thought I'd say this, but videotaping yourself teaching. Reflecting is great for learning!
A4: Twitter, meeting w/ teaching counterparts,reading.
A4: We are going to do a book club with a few staff members. And, a daily Twitter Ed Chat.
A4: Watching videos that challenge you to grow intellectually like those from and
Anyone hear of any Voxer book studies going on?
A4: Create a Twitter PLN. Best PD available. There are always book studies available on twitter or FB. https://t.co/99jJN8kiPx
Q4: Besides conferences, what are other ways to engage in learning over the summer?
I think this is awesome https://t.co/Scc8wlLYdb
A4: never thought I'd say this, but videotaping yourself teaching. Reflecting is great for learning!
A4: Looking forward to using Twitter this summer to keep up on my professional learning!
A4: I do a lot of reflecting during the summer...thinking about how to make things better the next year.
Really? Can I invite myself?
Have to admit I'm not a Voxer afficianado. Love what Heather does with the group though
What's Voxer? I've never heard of it.
A4: Book studies too! Excited to finally start one with MCTM. I've wanted to for while and finally am committing!
A4: I'll mostly be focusing on twitter chats, but like I will be reading outside (ideally by some body of water).
Don't forget - access free PD any time & any place this summer at https://t.co/zwLUBcyH80 . We offer free SCECHs for over 50 courses
A4: Staying connected through Twitter. I have grown so much and learned so much from others through Twitter!
Ask the teachers what PD they want and need. Give teachers choice and voice.
I'm fairly new to Voxer, but I'm really liking it.
I recently heard say that Twitter is the single most valuable PD for educators! https://t.co/xtwEVPOfpj
Q4: Besides conferences, what are other ways to engage in learning over the summer?
really does read A LOT! I really enjoy your recommendations!
A4) Twitter, METS Google+, rewatching TED Talk
the framework is so important!!
a great and easy way to communicate with others. Reminds me of the old Nextel, but better:)
Yes... Yes... and Yes! Post a calendar of reading HW, use online forums to communicate, GHO/Skype for some face time.
you answered me right away! LOL!
I've found the connections I've made just this year on Twitter to be incredible for my teaching.
, please watch: The bizarre back & forth that led to EM Judge Rhodes' meeting with elected school board https://t.co/9xRySSCdC1
A4: reflecting on teaching and learning, virtual PD activities like Twitter chats ... Travel is awesome for Learning too
Summer is a fine time to record content videos. Perhaps one a week could be a goal. Then use them for years.
It's like using a walkie-talkie to connect. I like the group chats.
A4: Don't ever underestimate the power of brainstorming. A big part of professional growth is application ... not just learning.
Ss survey is a great idea. I've started making lists of my thoughts now already. If I don't write it down, I'll forget!
The best PD is led by teachers in your building. Growing leaders!
I I love this idea and definitely need to get going on some this summer.
I survey my Ss every 6-8 weeks to check in. My fav Q lately - "What is more important to you?" & give 2 options.
Right on! Learn by doing. https://t.co/74i5v2l76A
A4: Don't ever underestimate the power of brainstorming. A big part of professional growth is application ... not just learning.
Michigan wants CS to count as a foreign language. Bad idea for many reasons as highlighted by https://t.co/E8TrfoSXav
Q5: In addition to learning, how will you rejuvenate this summer?
Thanks for doing that! I heard great things from Sue. :)
A5: Lots of fishing, playing outside with my four year old, running, reading for pleasure
Q5: I'll try to turn the Tch brain off a bit. I will spend time in the garden, time w/ my kids, time w/ family & not feel guilty!
A5 Enjoy the warmth after a long winter - spend time outside w/ family & friends!
A5: Travel, spend time with kids and on the lakes
A5: drinking coffee while it's still warm and using the bathroom WHENEVER I WANT! :)
A5: Trailing/hiking, reading, connecting w/ friends, reading, backpacking, reading, Isle Royale trip, reading
A5: finding a body of water and some sand! Spending time with friends and family.
A5: I plan to do a LOT of leisure reading, fishing, & canoeing. Anything on or near water is my goal.
A5: I will be spending my short summer just living life with my wife and 2 boys. Balanced calendar, year 2 means only 6 week off.
A5) Inventing new games with my children. Relaxing at my parents place in Pentwater. Going on a delayed Honeymoon to Punta Cana
A5: Epic trip planned to St. Louis first seeing then going to see Royals then the Cards 13 out of 30 down
A5: Lots of fishing, playing outside with my four year old, running, reading for pleasure, breathing
Getting married & moving to the east side. Hoping that interviewing won't take up all the rejuvenation time!
A5: ! Currently training for a 10-K, working toward a half-marathon in the fall.
A5: We also spend a lot of time at my in-laws' cottage on Lake Huron. Reading on the beach is the best!
A5: Hoping to read some great comedy writing. I just finished the newest book from and loved it!
AWESOME!! I have always wanted to do it! sadly my body disagrees with me
A5 Stay Curious, Run, Yoga, Play, Hang around folks who help me see the world from a different perspective https://t.co/uQIyYqlXcb
Exploring ! We live in a great state!
A5: I also hope to take a few camping trips, hike, and kayak.
Hang out with peeps who are positive and passionate. It is good for the soul. https://t.co/16oYQmrEu1
Q5: In addition to learning, how will you rejuvenate this summer?
A5: No summer off for me. Will be teaching, designing, reading, learning...all so I can take my Honeymoon in September. :D
A5: In June heading to my chalet in Leelanau to spend the summer near the Lakeshore of course! Can't wait to leave all this traffic!
A5: Not exactly sure but like all good Michiganders it will involve a lake.
A5: My daughters and I were just talking today about summer plans. Other than drivers training, I'm free to do whatever we want. :-)
A5: Although any time wtih GrandSweeties recharges my batteries & reminds me to think like a child be like a child play like a child
A5: Long weekends out in the sun, enjoying the beauty of Michigan!
Finally got an Amazon credit card this year to help pay for my love of books! lol
Mine is also going to involve a river every day!
It's abt all the Great Lakes. Easy read. Very visual. I really enjoyed it. The author is from MI, I believe.
Have you read BOSSYPANTS by Tina Fey?
I will have to check that one out. Thanks!
Is it time for the last question of the night already? Yes, yes it is.
Awe! Thank you so much!! I'm very excited(and a little nervous) for a change of scenery and adventure!
Are you in TC? Maybe we will see each other at Bordens or Moomers.
Q6: If you could plan summer PD, what would it be? Topic, local, delivery, etc.
I'm hoping to sign up for a 10k next year as well!
It's gorgeous there! We try to make their annual car show each year. Tucker's is a great time too :)
A5: Ever since Kid Rock sung about summertime in Northern Michigan, it has seemed like a good place to recharge. 😎
Wait up, Tina Fey has a book? That's the best news I've heard all day.
Ah, it is such a good place to RECHARGE and relax been going up my entire life
A6 How to hold personalized PD, anywhere, in person, virtual, online, whatever works for each participant.
A6: Shout out to ...I would love to attend a .
A6: I'm blessed to be able to plan summer PD the way I want to; casual, hands-on, and playful.
A6: PD would be 6 week bootcamp for legislators of MI on education. They have to run/teach a school for 1 month.
A6 Would love to attend PD on empowering Ss, building globally connected classrooms, and designing authentic learning
