#ILedchat Archive

#ILedchat is a great way for Illinois educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday January 16, 2017
10:00 PM EST
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    For the next 1/2 hour, my tweets will be focused to friends & colleagues at #ILedchat. Tonight, we're discussing personalized PD. Join us!
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    The #iledchat team (@kathyamelton, @jmaraldo, @misterabrams, @kdruben, @robert_schuetz, @memayer21, @lmstump) is glad you’re here!
    In reply to @kathyamelton, @jmaraldo, @misterabrams, @kdruben, @robert_schuetz, @memayer21, @lmstump
  • participatechat Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #ILedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/O1jBRTxSeX
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Remember to use #iledchat for our chat this evening. We’ll also be posting an archive later tonight.
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    We’ll be using Q1, Q2...A1, A2...to track questions & responses. #iledchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Please introduce yourself, your role working w/students, and where you’re tweeting from tonight. #iledchat
  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Jon Bartelt, Supt., Bloomingdale SD 13, tweeting from the home office in Geneva. #iledchat
  • lmstump Jan 16 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Lindsy here! Popping in for a quick minute before bed! #travelingallweekend #tired #iledchat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Jake, 7th Grade SS in Downers Grove! #ILedchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Jill Maraldo, API at Buffalo Grove HS and #iledchat moderator tonight. Welcome!
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hello Everyone! Happy #MLKDAY I'm a Tech Coordinator @PalatineHS I'm tweeting from cool & damp Libertyville, IL #ILedchat
    In reply to @PalatineHS
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Chris from Lockport & I work with ED/BD students as an academic and behavior support teacher in DuPage County #ILedchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hello #iledchat! Brianne, LBS1 teacher, tweeting from Rosemont tonight. :)
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
    What's going on #Iledchat ? Sean tweeting from my couch in the OP. Time to chat now that the Bachelor is over #sarcasm
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Welcome Chris! #iledchat
    • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
      Chris from Lockport & I work with ED/BD students as an academic and behavior support teacher in DuPage County #ILedchat
      In reply to @jmaraldo
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Welcome Jake, glad you could join our conversation! #ILedchat
    In reply to @bigjakelittle
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Welcome back! #iledchat
    • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:02 PM EST
      Hello #iledchat! Brianne, LBS1 teacher, tweeting from Rosemont tonight. :)
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    HI! Mitch Center in NJ. Former principal and assistant superintendent in Newark, NJ, now working as coach for principals and Supts #ILedchat
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Bob Abrams, HS AP, tweeting from Rush Hospital finishing up some chemo. Thrilled to continue to learn from bed. #ILedchat team member
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    thanks for the like! It's been a while since I've participated, but ready to get back in the groove after break #iledchat
    In reply to @robert_schuetz
  • smurphyscience Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Sarah Murphy 6th/7th grade science teacher and STEM enthusiast from Des Plaines district 62 :) #ILEdChat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Welcome Mitch! #iledchat
    • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
      HI! Mitch Center in NJ. Former principal and assistant superintendent in Newark, NJ, now working as coach for principals and Supts #ILedchat
  • ERTOlson Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Liz from WI. Bedtime was just extended due to another "snow" day tomorrow. #ILedchat
  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hopefully you are feeling well. #iledchat
    • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
      Bob Abrams, HS AP, tweeting from Rush Hospital finishing up some chemo. Thrilled to continue to learn from bed. #ILedchat team member
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Awesome to have you here and sending healing thoughts your way, friend! #iledchat
    • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:03 PM EST
      Bob Abrams, HS AP, tweeting from Rush Hospital finishing up some chemo. Thrilled to continue to learn from bed. #ILedchat team member
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Wow, cool stuff Mitch. Your job sound intriguing. Thanks for joining us this evening. #ILedchat
    In reply to @mitchcenter
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    great to have you join #iledchat
    In reply to @mitchcenter
  • sklespitz Jan 16 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Scott. Elementary Principal in @GlenEllynD41. Tweeting from home in Naperville. #ILedchat
    In reply to @GlenEllynD41
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Q1 coming up shortly #iledchat
  • ERTOlson Jan 16 @ 10:05 PM EST
    One of my most favorite areas! Thanks for all you do as it is a tough job! #iledchat
    In reply to @cj_0816, @jmaraldo
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:05 PM EST
    As well as I can be. #iledchat
    In reply to @jonbartelt
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi everyone! This is Meg from Burr Ridge, IL #ILedchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Q1 What does personalized PD mean to you? #ILEdChat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Great to have you with us tonight Bob! Everyone is wishing you the best towards a speedy recovery! #ILedchat
    In reply to @misterabrams
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    it's only tough if you don't enjoy it, everyday is different and if you do what you love it's not work #ILedchat
    In reply to @ERTOlson, @jmaraldo
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    I love it. So many principals benefit from an objective perspective. And it could be lonely leading a school! #iledchat
    In reply to @robert_schuetz
  • MrPowley Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi. I'm Adam in SC. I teach US His in a dual enrollment program. Just happened upon chat before bed #iledchat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Meg. Hope things are well. #ILedchat
    In reply to @megormi
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Great that @misterabrams can join us tonight! #ILedchat
    In reply to @misterabrams
  • lmstump Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1 choice and voice for staff! #iledchat
  • nnorris Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Director of Technology Teaching and Learning, PD is my favorite topic #ILedchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Super, how about you? #iledchat
  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1: It's all about choice: being able to choose where you would like to grow is personalized PD. #iledchat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    We're getting rain here. How much snow did you get? Congrats on being able to sleep in tomorrow morning! #ILedchat
    In reply to @ERTOlson
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Welcome! Glad you could join us #iledchat
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • nnorris Jan 16 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Wishing @misterabrams the best #ILedchat
    In reply to @misterabrams
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Personalized PD means curating what you're passionate about. Recognition of your own strengths and weaknesses & building on them. #iledchat
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1) personalized learning means folks get what they need, when they need it. The source is almost irrelevant. #ILEdChat
  • sklespitz Jan 16 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1: That I (or others) can focus on learning that is important and meaningful #ILedchat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Things r good. Moving very quickly. Created a conference & it's blowing up. Over 100+ Ts already. #ILedchat https://t.co/m3hbL4B5fQ
    In reply to @megormi
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1 PD specific to an area in which I'm looking to gain to learn more about or an area in which I am looking to improve #ILedchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Glad you could join us again tonight, Meg. I always learn something from your contributions to our chat! #ILedchat
    In reply to @megormi
  • mwiersy Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Relevant to teachers, you've heard enough talk to know teachers are ripe for a particular PD. #iledchat
  • smurphyscience Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1 Being able to "choose your own adventure" in learning. We try to personalize learning for Ss, why shouldn't the same be for Ts? #ILEdChat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Personalized PD means curating what you're passionate about. Recognition of own strengths and weaknesses & building on them. #iledchat A1
  • ERTOlson Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Staff voice and choice. PD that is tailored to individual learning needs as well as professional goals. #iledchat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Welcome Nadine - happy you are here with us tonight! #ILedchat
    In reply to @nnorris
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Thank you I love this time to reflect with all of you! #iledchat
    • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:09 PM EST
      Glad you could join us again tonight, Meg. I always learn something from your contributions to our chat! #ILedchat
      In reply to @megormi
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1) Personalized PD means having choice. Selecting something I'm passionate about. Not being told what I have to sit through. #iledchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    well out, I never thought of the curating part #ILedchat
    In reply to @bigjakelittle
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 A focus on the learning that will best help you & your team best support Ss in their own explorations #ILedchat
  • nnorris Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1) Teachers want to do what's best for students but need support as they shift their practices #ILedchat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Left off that A1 with 1 character left. Whoops! #ILedchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
    I like that! Being able to "choose my own adventure" is important. #ILedchat
    In reply to @smurphyscience
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:11 PM EST
    great point about if we personalize learning for Ss why not Ts, I never thought of it that way/ under that lens #iledchat
    In reply to @smurphyscience
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:11 PM EST
    I agree with the “sit through PD” every session needs to be planned through this lens. #iledchat
    • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:10 PM EST
      A1) Personalized PD means having choice. Selecting something I'm passionate about. Not being told what I have to sit through. #iledchat
  • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Kevin here from the Chicago burbs joining a little late. My first #iledchat, so please be gentle. :)
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Welcome Kevin this is a great group! #iledchat
    • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:11 PM EST
      Kevin here from the Chicago burbs joining a little late. My first #iledchat, so please be gentle. :)
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1) when learning for adults I'd not personalized, and we're frustrated, we should remember what kids often experience. #iledchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Ok, off to a good start - here comes Q2 #ILedchat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1 Making the learning personal by choosing the plan, targets, activities, & evaluation / reflection. #ILedchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hi Kevin! Welcome to #iledchat.
    In reply to @ilfabn
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Welcome to #iledchat Thanks for joining us!
    In reply to @ilfabn
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Q2 Share specific examples of a time that you have experienced or planned personalized PD #ILedchat
  • rickmccall25 Jan 16 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1: Personalized with choice, but some direction given. Sometimes as Ts we need a little push out of our comfort zone. #iledchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:13 PM EST
    @ilfabn welcome to the chat! Is a great experience! #ILedchat
    In reply to @megormi, @ilfabn
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1) when learning for adults is not personalized, and we're frustrated, we should remember what kids often experience. #iledchat
  • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Cathy Jacobs, principal of PreK-5th campus in Houston, TX. Coming in a few mins late, had to get kids in bed! #iledchat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2 we're experiencing some personal learning tonight with this, and other, T-chats! #ILedchat
  • lmstump Jan 16 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2 staff each have a google doc that they track the stages of their personalized learning with the goal of sharing out to all #iledchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:14 PM EST
    I agree Mitch! time is too short to be frustrated! #iledchat
    • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:13 PM EST
      A1) when learning for adults is not personalized, and we're frustrated, we should remember what kids often experience. #iledchat
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2) I have asked T's what they want to learn, and what they want to lead...then designed choose-yer-own PD based on results. #ILEdChat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    I hosted a Patio PD this summer & gave Ts choice during Spring PD session https://t.co/wdQGfjGwXb Both huge success. #ILedchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    great thought, I feel as this isn't the normal thought during a PD that is viewed as wasted/ uninformative #iledchat
    In reply to @mitchcenter
  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: Tonight from each of you and your shares, reading Hacking Leadership by @Joesanfelippofc +@TonySinanis , many other ways #iledchat
    In reply to @Joesanfelippofc, @TonySinanis
  • rickmccall25 Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    this is so true.#iledchat
    In reply to @mitchcenter
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    I think all my PD is personalized. It's social media, networking,reading, formal Ed, conferences. All good if meaningful, personal #ILedchat
  • nnorris Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Q2) most recent institute day was run as an EdCamp. Most Teachers were unfamiliar with the concept but LOVED it #ILedchat
  • STEMedTeacher Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Hello sorry I'm late #iledchat
  • ERTOlson Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: Rotating PD sessions based on choice, teacher-driven book studies, edCamps. #iledchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Welcome Cathy, this is a fun group! #iledchat
    • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:14 PM EST
      Cathy Jacobs, principal of PreK-5th campus in Houston, TX. Coming in a few mins late, had to get kids in bed! #iledchat
  • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Choice, voice and differentiated to meet needs of participants. #iledchat
  • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2. attending and presenting at conferences #iledchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: Planned an upcoming Institute day w/ sessions proposed and led by staff - and T's choose which to attend from diff strands #iledchat
  • STEMedTeacher Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A1 personalized pd is what I seek out for my own growth #iledchat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2: If you're looking for #personalizedPD ideas, they have a chat and a great book from @jbretzmann & @kennybosch #ILedchat
    In reply to @jbretzmann, @kennybosch
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Great Jill! I hope everyone enjoys the day with voice and choice! #iledchat
    • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:15 PM EST
      A2: Planned an upcoming Institute day w/ sessions proposed and led by staff - and T's choose which to attend from diff strands #iledchat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
    our school did this, too. Wonderful to connect with colleagues and collaborate informally. Great ideas sparked there! #iledchat
    In reply to @polonerd
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Great to have TX represented in #iledchat tonight
    In reply to @cathyjacobs5
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 planned a CCSS PD at my school specific to the standards and students with autism after they filled out a pre-PD questionnaire #iledchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:17 PM EST
    What type of follow-up was needed after the sessions? #iledchat
    • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:16 PM EST
      our school did this, too. Wonderful to connect with colleagues and collaborate informally. Great ideas sparked there! #iledchat
      In reply to @polonerd
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Patio PD was a great conversation! #iledchat
  • smurphyscience Jan 16 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 I studied Climate Change w/ Ts in Glacier NP 2 years ago. I took away several resources & increased my PLN #ILEdChat
  • gm8585 Jan 16 @ 10:17 PM EST
    @jmaraldo A2: Planned #patioPD in the footsteps of @jbretzmann. Now working on #firesidePD. #personalizedPD! (Gerry from Huntley) #iledchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo, @jbretzmann
  • STEMedTeacher Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 All year working with @UMNA_education it has been great networking and learning from other Ts #iledchat
    In reply to @UMNA_education
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 I've helped organize @edcampillinois & @edcampchicago Very gratifying 2 see Ts thoroughly satisfied w/ the learning experiences #ILedchat
    In reply to @edcampillinois, @edcampchicago
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Exactly! Create more of a sandbox. Let them play, explore, and build. #ILedchat
    In reply to @bigjakelittle
  • sklespitz Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: we have a focus on tech PD related to Google Aps. I have a team in my building that offers differentiated PD for staff #ILedchat
  • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: choice in book studies, Twitter chats, online learning courses through @ASCD. #EdCamps @voxer groups! #iledchat
    In reply to @ASCD, @voxer
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    what is an edcamp? I myself am unfamiliar, but love hearing about new ideas, innovations to others successes #ILedchat
    In reply to @nnorris
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
    I love the patio PD idea, most of my learning today is informal #iledchat @polonerd
    In reply to @polonerd
  • gm8585 Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2b: Our instructional coaches held a Taco Tuesday Lunch and Learn. It rocked. #ILedchat 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Welcome Alex, no worries, things are heating up! Glad you could join us tonight! #ILedchat
    In reply to @STEMedTeacher
  • rickmccall25 Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: #iledchat
  • mwiersy Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: T's sharing about a recent attended conference, all T's learning Google forms and +/- use, hands on training for new literacy #iledchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2) We used to have some choice in PD. This year my district has gone back to telling us what will be presented & where we go. #iledchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Love the idea to simmer, but just wondering what you needed to push to the next steps in learning. #iledchat
    • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:18 PM EST
      NONE. 👍 I think that's what set it apart. Freeing to just think and let things simmer. Several ideas have been revisited since.
      In reply to @megormi
  • mwiersy Jan 16 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2(b): I've found book studies via @voxer to be a game changer #iledchat
    In reply to @voxer
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:21 PM EST
    This makes me very sad. Was it a “control issue” The admin can check off that everyone attended? #iledchat
    • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:19 PM EST
      A2) We used to have some choice in PD. This year my district has gone back to telling us what will be presented & where we go. #iledchat
  • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 pt 2: We just introduced Pineapple Chart to staff, hoping it takes off and staff learns from each other w/in our building! #iledchat
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 We offered choice in active learning sessions that aligned to school & district goals. Ts had choice while working toward goal #ILedchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:21 PM EST
    what was their reasoning or rationale for doing it? #iledchat
    In reply to @B_KOL
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2) teachers should be teaching teachers - and Ts should select what they learn and who they learn from. #iledchat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:22 PM EST
    This makes me sad. We can do this along w/ giving choice. Tell us where they want us to go. Let us choose our path. #model #iledchat
    In reply to @B_KOL
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Ok, time to figure out how to make this work....here come's Q3 #iledchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Honestly, I'm not sure what caused this to happen. It seems to be another "dog & pony show." #iledchat
    In reply to @megormi
  • geiendorsed Jan 16 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Do not give up on disruptive #students! https://t.co/awb6sFYoit #elemchat #educhat #edchat #litchat #suptchat #stem #schools #iledchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Q3 #ILEdChat What are small & large ways to shift from traditional PD to a more personalized approach?
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Breaking the old model of PD is hard for some school systems. #iledchat The old “this is the way we do it here”.
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
    We can't seem to get any answers about anything this year. It's been super frustrating so far. #ILedchat
    In reply to @cj_0816
  • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2. We'll have choice on faculty retreat days. Sessions led by teachers on many subjects (not always ed related) #iledchat
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
    See. All you need is a really good admin with some vision. #ILedchat
    In reply to @misterabrams
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    thanks for the quick explanation, it's why I enjoy these chats, always new and great information #ILEdChat
    In reply to @ilfabn, @nnorris
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Use small blocks of PD with teams like early starts. Let teachers and admin select their PD #iledchat
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A2 Isn't one goal to transfer the power of self-determined learning to our classrooms so we can grow self-determined learners?!? #ILedchat
  • STEMedTeacher Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3 allow Ts to lead more than just their classroom #ILedchat
  • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3: Find Ts with expertise & passion. Ask them to lead sessions. #iledchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Agreed. Some of the best PD was selecting what to attend to help our sts. & PLC move forward. #ILedchat
    In reply to @polonerd
  • ERTOlson Jan 16 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3: Start by asking Ts, "What do you need?" Build in mini, optional PD sessions before or after required ones. #iledchat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 for#ccsd66, right time. Enthusiastic staff asking for it, receptive supt & admin open to experiment. And @jhummel_tech to org. #ILedchat
    In reply to @jhummel_tech
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    I agree, and I see the purpose of the shared vision, but I think we need a blended model. #iledchat
    • mrhooker Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
      @B_KOL - I’ve been on both sides of this. Sometimes, the district does it to have a common language/vision/training.
      In reply to @megormi, @B_KOL
  • sklespitz Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: small - start with a staff meeting and give choice. Large - take a whole day (institute day) #ILedchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    I bet, especially when it doesn't seem to have the best interests of the Ts & how they can improve learning for Ss in mind #ILEdChat
    In reply to @B_KOL
  • nnorris Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 - instructional coaches is a "big way" where we've transformed PD #iledchat
  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: Be flexible, listen (quite important), utilize/encourage your own talented staff 2 share w/ each other, adopt an edcamp model. #iledchat
  • smurphyscience Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: Ask teachers how they prefer to learn. Then you can modify the PD to meet teachers needs -OR- Ts can teach Ts #ILEdChat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Yes, but we never hear back from any surveys or feedback we (teachers) provide. #ILedchat
    In reply to @nnorris
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3) traditional PD. 1 topic, 60 adults. More personalized, 4 topics, 60 adults...choose your preference/need. Or choose 2 :) #iledchat
  • VWitherell Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Hey, #iledchat ! Elementary Tech/Library teacher from United North Elementary.
  • gm8585 Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3: Have I mentioned how awesome it is to PD and eat tacos? Large scale = in house #personalizedPD with grad credits #ILedchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Then it would be every school and not just some of them right? #ILedchat
    In reply to @mrhooker, @megormi
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3 Ask Ts to share examples of things they have learned on their own. What was their process, results? #ILedchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:27 PM EST
    To build on this my best PD is here on Twitter does this “count as PD” in your schools? #iledchat
    • smurphyscience Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
      A3: Ask teachers how they prefer to learn. Then you can modify the PD to meet teachers needs -OR- Ts can teach Ts #ILEdChat
  • bigjakelittle Jan 16 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3 also a #boe willing to invest $$ in what teachers think is best. Work in progress but becoming more personalized. #ILedchat
  • cathyjacobs5 Jan 16 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3: EdCamps during PD days small way to shift. Slowly getting staff on Twitter as well w/140 Twitter Tips for Educators bk study #iledchat
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:27 PM EST
    it's a great way to empower staff which in turn should create a better school climate and buyin to the ideas of the PD #ILedchat
    In reply to @jonbartelt
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:27 PM EST
    I sent all Ts GForm to let me know where issues are w/ tech integration. Excited to build PD from their feedback. #iledchat
    In reply to @smurphyscience
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:28 PM EST
    you had me liking your tweet at tacos #ILedchat
    In reply to @gm8585, @jmaraldo
  • VWitherell Jan 16 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3: Edcamp style PD, empowering Ts to develop and utilize PLNs, give Ts input to bring in PD to meet their needs #iledchat
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    100% agree. And it's hard to learn anything when it's forced & something you can't relate too #ILedchat #whatmykidstellme
    • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:25 PM EST
      I agree, and I see the purpose of the shared vision, but I think we need a blended model. #iledchat
      • mrhooker Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
        @B_KOL - I’ve been on both sides of this. Sometimes, the district does it to have a common language/vision/training.
        In reply to @megormi, @B_KOL
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Loving these 30 min, power-packed, chats. Full of great shares and ideas! #iledchat
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3 Easy way to start: Ask teachers what they want to learn and provide the opportunity #ILedchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Please take a minute to follow some folks you’ve met at #iledchat & keep the conversations going!
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    There are so many ways to deliver PD today, think blended. A 3 minute clip from the Supt. and then choice for T’s sessions. #iledchat
    • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:26 PM EST
      Then it would be every school and not just some of them right? #ILedchat
      In reply to @mrhooker, @megormi
  • robert_schuetz Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Gotta run. There's a kid that wants some feedback on a school project. Great catching up with all of you! Have a great week! #ILedchat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Please consider joining us at 9 pm CST on 1/23 to chat about the 4C’s #iledchat
  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3) on addition to asking T's what THEY need. Look at data, see what KIDS need. Differentiate accordingly. #ILEdChat
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Thank you for a great chat! #iledchat
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    In reply to @RemindHQ
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Last Q on form: I already use ______ in my class, and I'd like others to know how effective it is. #iledchat
    In reply to @smurphyscience
  • gm8585 Jan 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
    ✅ #ILedchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • jmaraldo - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
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  • jonbartelt Jan 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Thank you @jmaraldo @robert_schuetz and especially @misterabrams for facilitating my learning tonight. #iledchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo, @robert_schuetz, @misterabrams
  • B_KOL Jan 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
    #iledchat is the fastest 30 minutes of my day! Have a great week everyone!!
  • sklespitz Jan 16 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Thank you for providing the opportunity #iledchat
    In reply to @jmaraldo
  • cj_0816 Jan 16 @ 10:31 PM EST
    thank you, the best part of these chats is learning something new to gain knowledge of ed. Outside of my building/ co op #ILEdChat
    In reply to @nnorris
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Are you looking in our school window. We're starting more data analysis and doing more personalized pd. #ILedchat
    In reply to @mitchcenter
  • misterabrams - Moderator Jan 16 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Great to jump back in and learn with you all. Don't let anything stop your learning and growing! #ILedchat
  • gm8585 Jan 16 @ 10:32 PM EST
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    In reply to @jmaraldo, @ilfabn
  • polonerd Jan 16 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Thanks for a great chat. Gonna catch the end of my Cyclones vs Kansas. #iledchat
  • ilfabn Jan 16 @ 10:34 PM EST
    We'd LOVE to have a session on flipping PD at our summer conference June 15-16. Propose a session: https://t.co/SAEn94tAyy #iledchat
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Sometimes I am that speaker and everyone herds into an auditorium at the high school. I can rock it, but... #iledchat
    • mrhooker Jan 16 @ 10:31 PM EST
      The years we’ve had “mandatory sessions” to see a speaker, it was every school.
      In reply to @B_KOL, @megormi
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  • mitchcenter Jan 16 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Thanks #iledchat for welcoming me from NJ! Let me know if any principals or district admins out there are looking for an exec coach :)
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  • mrlosik Jan 16 @ 10:39 PM EST
    and the whole world simultaneously imagines a cold, beige, school cafeteria....or a packet of 172 Powerpoint Slides. #iledchat
    • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Breaking the old model of PD is hard for some school systems. #iledchat The old “this is the way we do it here”.
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:44 PM EST
    My big data guest blog post on @tesusa So fun to share with my friends at #iledchat
    In reply to @tesusa
  • mgrosstaylor Jan 16 @ 10:45 PM EST
    🗽Impossible is Nothing! Join me Tuesday w/ #divergEd as we Empower Students to Dream Bigger! #iledchat #TOSAchat #akedchat #NVedchat #ssdedu
  • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Yikes I have been the speaker in the cafatorium, so many times! We need a new models for PD! #iledchat
    • mrlosik Jan 16 @ 10:39 PM EST
      and the whole world simultaneously imagines a cold, beige, school cafeteria....or a packet of 172 Powerpoint Slides. #iledchat
      • megormi Jan 16 @ 10:23 PM EST
        Breaking the old model of PD is hard for some school systems. #iledchat The old “this is the way we do it here”.
  • 00blahblah00 Jan 16 @ 10:58 PM EST
    #JennaKleine continues to commit Sodomy. #EdTechAfterDark #CAedchat #ILEdchat #MLKday2017 #AllAboutJenna