#TOSAchat Archive
#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Thursday January 28, 2016
Excited to be with , & for session on Coaching & PD. Joe, math & STEM coach from CA.
Having my lunch w/ ! Amanda, math/tech TOSA in California
Coach Ben here from Salinas, CA pumped for , &
Kelly, Ed Tech & Curriculum coordinator from Tahoe. Excited for &
I’ve enjoyed all the learning from so far today. Great that is participating in
Hey Barbara thanks for joining us!!
Hi all Chris from Washington
hey Chris thanks for joining us!!
Josh, Ed Tech Specialist from Fairfield, CA. mutli-tasking, but happy to try to watch and participate.
A1: I have grown professional through feedback and conversations. Sharing ideas and spreading the love
A1:The coaches on have become family. I have a tribe of coaches who ALWAYS support me & give me honest feedback.
A1:The coaches on have become family. I have a tribe of coaches who ALWAYS support me & give me honest feedback.
great answer Ben! https://t.co/3mEh5O0wiK
A1: I have grown professional through feedback and conversations. Sharing ideas and spreading the love
A1: TOSAs & coaches have shaped me to be the TOSA I am now. Inspired, enhanced, guided, reflected, … w me.
A1 The TOSAs that I work with in my district and in my global PLN inspire me to challenge myself and take risks.
It's always good to have honest feedback, and hard to find! https://t.co/7uTJd0zH9O
A1:The coaches on have become family. I have a tribe of coaches who ALWAYS support me & give me honest feedback.
the collaborative piece is huge for me. A group of likeminded educators to share and ask for ideas.
love people who support you to take risks
Alisa Simeral joining a few minutes late from Reno NV! Hi everyone!
Good to hear that you have found your tribe
glad you're joining us! I'm in So. Tahoe.
A1: Mainly as collaborators and supporters. Both in real life and my . They have definitely grown my practice.
A1- Without "mirrors" (coaches, mentors) to provide a reflection of ourselves, we can easily lose direction and passion.
Yes, thanks for joining us! It’s great to connect with other educators.
YES! https://t.co/dqpMi2bURV
A1- Without "mirrors" (coaches, mentors) to provide a reflection of ourselves, we can easily lose direction and passion.
A2: Benefit for coaches: learning from Ts. From Ts: partnering with another educator.
A2: Coaches can provide a different eye and set of experiences or they can just be a colleague to collaborate with
A2: Coaching is like personalized PD & helps support Ts in taking control of their own growth
A2 The fact is, we need others in order to grow. Comer says, "No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship."
A2. Allows for personal and professional growth as well as building on communication and collaboration skills.
A great quote! Words that resonate with me! https://t.co/9L8VhwZyib
A2 The fact is, we need others in order to grow. Comer says, "No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship."
Personalized PD on the Spot!!! Great thought!
Great ability to form relationships and improve instruction for both!
I like to equate coaches with personal trainers! https://t.co/zXilISq4ae
A2: Coaches can provide a different eye and set of experiences or they can just be a colleague to collaborate with
Collaboration is such an important skill this the growing connectedness of our world
thats one of my favorite part of being a coach; learning from Ts
me too. I always think of football and how professional athletes have coaches to help them grow!
like this metaphor. much of what coaches do is reflect back what they're hearing/observing
Might be a crazy question.. What what does TOSA mean?
Hi ! Cherise chiming in from the Bay Area. Teacher coach and teacher-educator in a preservice program. Nice to meet y'all :)
Teacher on Special Assignment!
A student (10th) saw my I.C. graduate certificate and he started calling me Coach Natalie Sonnier. It was priceless.
Glad to have you with us!
Its not "true" coaching unless we've shifted mindset and impacted thinking. https://t.co/7ljqbba5e1
like this metaphor. much of what coaches do is reflect back what they're hearing/observing
those are the special moments that keep the passion alive!
A3: inspired me to become a trainer for the Elements of Instruction workshop! HUGE impact
A3: helped open my eyes about the true possibilities of using technology and relationships
A3 I am incredibly inspired by the amazing TOSAs I work closely with in .
A3: , principal when I was a T & now continues to be a great thought partner in coaching!
So much mentorship w/ & ! My first coaches: M. Clare LePell & Leslie Moitoza via summer institutes.
A3: When I first became a TOSA I it was and a few others who rly helped
A3: impacted my yrs in 5th grade & continues to inspire! Such an amazing colleague.
A3:My former principal Denise Khalid who encouraged me to think big & supported every crazy idea I had
A3. Encouraging me to always see the glass as half full. Rm for growth. Never settle 4 less. Tks Dr. Shutrump 👍😀
I had a principal like that They help you grow so much!!
Glad she pushed you into coaching bc our paths have crossed & I’ve learned so much from you. https://t.co/ZVjwsFP7gf
A3:My former principal Denise Khalid who encouraged me to think big & supported every crazy idea I had
Whoops I think I forgot my intro! Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA. Thabns everyone for joining us!
A3: ALL of the coaches on have impacted my career.
How could I forget these awesome people!! https://t.co/zLvzw01g6d
A3: ALL of the coaches on have impacted my career.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
& have inspired & impacted my career!
A3: (Pt 2) Also it was my then-principal who gave me confidence to try & who SUPPORTS me now!
A3.2: have pushed me to grow in leaps and bounds!!
I'd agree with all those choices for myself too! https://t.co/942ps74uxP
A3.2: have pushed me to grow in leaps and bounds!!
So much growing done when someone allows you to experiment & fail forward!
Shout out to & ! Thanks for supporting Josh! https://t.co/xs0X8trMov
A3: When I first became a TOSA I it was and a few others who rly helped
A4: I would love to see and his iron chef in action in my classroom
A3: Oh yes, and FOR SURE the crew! Glad I found all ya'll!! So much inspiration daily!
A4 As a teacher I loved when someone came in & modeled a lesson w/ my class. Gave me a break & got to see a T in action!
A4: Without Ss, I’d love to pick their brain. With Ss, do a STEAM activity together.
A4. My job for a day. They say I make it look easy. So I'll give them a shot at it. 😀
I would love to have joe come and do a steam activity!!
a big smile you gave me!!
Good call! That would be awesome!!
Yay!!!! https://t.co/Pn1qMiht3J
A3: Oh yes, and FOR SURE the crew! Glad I found all ya'll!! So much inspiration daily!
A4: Had in my room constantly last yr so we could co-teach So fun!!
you are the crew whoop whoop
you are the crew whoop whoop
Ditto! Couldn't do my job without the support of my crew! https://t.co/Xu6dmoYnCb
A3: ALL of the coaches on have impacted my career.
A4cont: Would love to see any one of the peeps teach a class Just loving see others in action!
well just have to start our own school!!
Thank you, Joe! We are glad to be connected with you!
That would be a great experiment. I wonder if I have any takers for my job.
Yes! Loved seeing my Ss from a diff perspective. https://t.co/kLkloJzQcj
A4 As a teacher I loved when someone came in & modeled a lesson w/ my class. Gave me a break & got to see a T in action!
Q5: As said PD Lesson 1: Do things!!! I learn best by doing!! style also impacted me as well
A5: has always been an effective PD format for my career!
A5. Certainly hands on project based learning. Teach a man to fish, and he'll have food 4 Life.
A5: I love Jody's format of Grateful to have her in my PLN.
A5: Twitter chats have all been so powerful for me!
A5:I love model w/ 2 hour sessions & lots of work time.
And as TOSAs & coaches we have the privilege of helping them catch bigger fish. :) https://t.co/1Lovf3QU7j
A5. Certainly hands on project based learning. Teach a man to fish, and he'll have food 4 Life.
i haven't been to an EdCamp yet! I so want to find one!
Pretty soon, I’m sure you’ll help organize one.
that's what I'm thinking. And Tahoe would be a perfect location for one!
Kelly we should go to one together!
Love this! https://t.co/siBIJsIAwb
A5. Certainly hands on project based learning. Teach a man to fish, and he'll have food 4 Life.
Q6: The list is long!! I cant think of any topic I could learn and grow more on
Agreed, is amazing. Such an asset to our https://t.co/yJ3UkYPeeW
A5: I love Jody's format of Grateful to have her in my PLN.
Sounds like a field trip for us.
A6. Possibly effective and timely feedback, as well as reflection.
Thanks for the fun!! Now more fun teaching a lesson about Coding!!!
A6 I want to focus on thematic teaching. Need/want to tie things together. Teachers don't have enough time to do it all!
A6: As a STEM coach, I’m still learning more about NGSS. Would love to dig deeper into it.
A6 Got pulled away! Bummed I missed some great questions! I'd love to continue conversation around measuring impact of our work.
there is a LOT of love happening in today!!!
Me too! So much I need to learn. Maybe a focus for an upcoming ? https://t.co/KpVQ04TLBB
A6: As a STEM coach, I’m still learning more about NGSS. Would love to dig deeper into it.
A6:I'd love more strategies for difficult staff & more training on NGSS (like my creator friends)
Yes, gotta love the action!!
Yeah, it’s challenging to have all the time for all that we want to do. I’ve missed a few tweets due to mtg
Ohhhhhh sounds amazing! Please tweet about it. Love to hear more =) https://t.co/GKAI0jRZiZ
Thanks for the fun!! Now more fun teaching a lesson about Coding!!!
A lot of collaborating, ideas, & support on
Sounds like a future topic for sure. https://t.co/tNhAyFCK9x
A6:I'd love more strategies for difficult staff & more training on NGSS (like my creator friends)
A6: Our coaches may go through something called "Cognitive Coaching"...it's an approach to do this job. I'd like to soon.
i'd love to that as well as an Elena Aguilar
