#ISEDchat Archive
Independent School EdChat.
Thursday March 3, 2016
9:00 PM EST
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
Welcome to tonight's
#isedchat
"What is Great PD?" My co-mod is
@EricGOA
. We'll alternate posing questions. Q1-A1 format.
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:02 PM EST
First,
#isedchat
shout out and props to
@kevinjruth
, whose Tweet inspired the topic. He'd join us, but he's snoozing in London.
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
Now, please introduce yourself: name, school, location, role(s).
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST
I'm Eric, Dir of Teaching and Learning for
@GOAlearning
. I live on Cape Cod, MA, but tweeting from NYC tonight. Happy to be here!
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
Jason, Dir of Academics at Greenhill (TX). Good evening to all!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:04 PM EST
I'm Mark Crotty, head of St. John's Episcopal in Dallas.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST
@yaffejason
Hey! Great to see you here.
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST
@crottymark
hey
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looking forward to the topic!
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hey, Jason and Lisa!
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST
Rob from St. John's in Dallas. 8th grade English T
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:06 PM EST
@skeeTX
Welcome, Rob!
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:06 PM EST
@crottymark
Love the topic! Marcie, Ridley College, St. Catharines, ON, PYP Coordinator/Grade 6 teacher
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
@EricGOA
Cape Cod? I am a Stonehill alum and love New England, esp Nantucket!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
Everyone ready to rock? Eric has the first warm-up question.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST
OK, here we go! Q1 Complete the following with a verb/short phrase: Great PD ______!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
@skeeTX
it's a tough life, Rob, but someone has to live it...
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Welcome, Marcie!
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
This Lee your friendly neighborhood cwra program mgr. we're looking to add a pd component for member schools
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1) For me, great PD challenges me to be better at what I do.
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: opens my mind to new avenues I eagerly want to pursue!
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
Great PD often unfolds "in house."
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
@leefink
Hi, Lee!
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1) Great PD challenges my thinking and empowers me to change my habits to improve my practice
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
@yaffejason
Interesting answer: why in house?
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1 illuminates
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST
@yaffejason
Love this!
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
Great PD is personalized, ongoing and teacher-powered
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
Great PD makes my head spin!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST
@leefink
Absolutely. I love that "epiphany" feeling I get from great PD.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
@yaffejason
it is awesome when schools possess a culture that allows this to happen
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mosspike
Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
Join us right now to discuss what
#making
means in education!
#caedchat
#dtk12chat
#isedchat
#edchat
#cue16
#ipdx16
https://t.co/rxntlK6pZD
michaelschurr1
Mar 3 @ 7:55 PM EST
About an hour until we dive into tonight's
#tguild
Sprintsipration chat. HMW inspire Ss to be makers everyday? 9pm
https://t.co/5atY10dhdS
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
And teacher empowering?
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST
Really great pd sparks a thought unrelated to the topic
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
Great point - being teacher-powered is essential
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
@crottymark
if its those three I believe it will be empowering.. needs to move beyond though to allow for action and taking risks
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST
@yaffejason
@EricGOA
I'm thinking about instructional rounds.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
@leefink
And perhaps supports pursuing those new pathways?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
Okay,
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, Q2 about to appear.
EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
@crottymark
@yaffejason
Yep: saw a great prezo from
@MVPSchool
on this topic at
#naisac
.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
Q2 What are examples of great PD you've experienced?
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NBOAnet
Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
I'm a big fan of Roland Barth's book "Improving Schools From Within." schools gain when they lean on the wisdom of those on campus.
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
ongoing is so critical for adults.
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
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A2: The best types of
#PD
4 me are unconferences, have opportunities for hands-on prototyping, challenging and networked.
EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2) A former school once sent me to spend an entire day at another school. Was, to use
@leefink
's term, illuminating!
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2: iPad summit after beginning 1:1. Recent in house Ed camp
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
@EricGOA
that's what sparks are for, yea!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
Can you give a specific instance?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
@skeeTX
Love the idea of an in house
#edcamp
!
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
@EricGOA
@leefink
yes! I have visited 15+ schools in last two years.. both local and national - THE BEST
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST
@skeeTX
What made them great?
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Never feel I can go wrong when visiting another school for a PD day. Need to have some focus to the visit, though.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
@leefink
Did you find PD was happening there more in house or off campus?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
@EricGOA
twas
@crottymark
idea to do so. Many Ts volunteered to lead discussions. Great stuff!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST
@yaffejason
Any particular focus work best for you? Or does it vary from visit to visit?
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
@EricGOA
@leefink
many schools handled PD traditionally. Part of reason I was there to help them re-define!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2:
#EdCampLdr
is great PD. can't wait to host again at
#HTEA
this July.
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
@crottymark
Having time with colleagues to discuss/question/share/imagine/laugh/consider/learn/reflect
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2) I have done a few intensive summer programs that have been great
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Have time to focus, process and develop
EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Completely agree: there's something about having time and space away from your daily routine that makes PD "stick."
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
@EricGOA
@leefink
Did you find them receptive? Have they changed?
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
@EricGOA
I do feel it helps to have an existing contact at the school pre visit. Helps to talk through what I'm curious about.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
I notice no one is mentioning any sit-and-listen sessions.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
@yaffejason
Completely. I'm wondering about how to help teachers make those contacts.
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2) Based on the experiences of some colleagues, have to put a big plug in for PD work GOA does with their teachers.
#UBD
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
Great segue into Q3, coming in just a minute...
#isedchat
https://t.co/FmIjhCeNmw
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST
I notice no one is mentioning any sit-and-listen sessions.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST
Time to reflect and think about implementation seems key.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3 How do you know when PD has been effective?
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
For me, intro session followed by 9 weekly 45 min follow ups. Small group built trust & practiced reflected learning. Looked frwd
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST
@EricGOA
Send them a pic of your cute dog, lay guilt trip on them, get them to join isedchat on Thurs nights! :) Contacts emerge!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST
@leefink
I love that format. Where have you seen that happen?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: when I'm disappointed session is over! And I'm eager to take next steps and share
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: When Ts say - "this is the best PD in 25 yrs" changes happen/meet goals, people are happy..
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
@skeeTX
love that. Has that happened for you recently?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 When I walk around school each day and see people doing what we'd worked on.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
When was the last time you saw that happen? For me, it's always smaller coaching scenarios that light people up.
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3) When I find myself referring, week after week, year after year, to my notes and materials from a PD session.
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
@EricGOA
#EdCamp
all the way.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3) PD effective => sustainable change in mindset and/or practice
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST
@yaffejason
She is a superb marketing tool.
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https://t.co/sw2jL0r8n7
leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
a2
@EricGOA
small working teams I've been part of. Not school environ, actually an Aussie edtech startup I worked.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Sustainable is so important! Keep the new skills embedded in day to day life...
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Have you seen this happen? When and how?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
@leefink
Interesting! Could you envision how that would work in a school?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
@EricGOA
Weekly during various Twitter chats!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST
@yaffejason
Is there an example of this?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
@skeeTX
I ask this when I visit schools, so I'll ask you: What percentage of your colleagues do what you're doing right now?
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST
@crottymark
yes -> needs to be strategic and in line with overall goals of the organization so everyone is supporting each other
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3 when participants want more. Just like kids, show you care, & they'll try to drain you of energy, stories, details
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Agreed. Can you give a specific case where this happened?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST
As an 8th grade T, I've also learned a ton parenting my 13 year old. Notice how he's affected by so many things in & out of school
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
@crottymark
When we were introducing the PYP at our school we focused on using inquiry methods
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
@skeeTX
I keep waiting for someone to write the book about how parenting affects teaching, and vice versa. Up for it?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST
@EricGOA
Sadly less than 10%. Some may lurk but rarely jump in.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
@skeeTX
Not an unusual response. Many find this format overwhelming. But you're right, the conversation with peers is so key.
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST
@EricGOA
Perhaps. I also stepped away from teaching to be a stay-at-home dad for 5 years. Returned w/ new mindset.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
Q4 will drop in just a minute...
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST
@skeeTX
Teachers would love to hear your experience and ideas, I bet.
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST
@EricGOA
Helps to know other perspectives in many areas. Makes us all better when we share!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST
Q4 How have your expectations regarding PD changed?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
@EricGOA
often think many need to see big picture of what Ss lives are like. Much is common sense that gets forgotten.
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST
@EricGOA
absolutely, Team would likely self select to solve a problem, say around implementing meaningful dialog during advisory
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
@skeeTX
Completely agree.
@TeachersGuild
was (is?) doing a shadow-a-student project that gets at what you're saying.
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#tguild
skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: we value time and want it to be used wisely and efficiently. PD needs to be worth the time and effort of all.
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
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Ts need time built-in for PD - don't just pile it on - make it part of their role.
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST
@skeeTX
Hasn't this always been case?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
@leefink
Yep. Been working on a piece where I articulate the power of action research, and this gets at the heart of it.
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
@EricGOA
@TeachersGuild
Many adults still put their needs before the Ss!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4) I find teachers want something task or project-based. It needs to be applicable NOW to be great PD.
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
@MarcieLew
@crottymark
I may want to follow up with you. This is not too far from what we're looking to help schools do.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
What do you give up to make room for it?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
@crottymark
Not for everyone. Some prefer to have free time.
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4) Unfortunately,less patient at large conferences w/ workshops. If not hooked after 15 mins, tend to leave for another workshop.
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
@crottymark
don't think we gave up anything.. we enhanced. Ss are at our network campus partners while Ts stay back for PD weekly
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
@skeeTX
Not what I mean. If PD is required, didn't people always want it worth their time?
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
All Ts currently have a percentage of personal PD time build into the schedule in addition to 3 hours together every Friday
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST
It's time to rethink conferences. We know students can't learn in this way. Why should we?
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https://t.co/2c4sbfvMCq
yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4) Unfortunately,less patient at large conferences w/ workshops. If not hooked after 15 mins, tend to leave for another workshop.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
That feels so luxurious and, yet, so necessary.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
I don't mean "give up" that literally; sorry. Should be, how did you make room with all the demands on a school?
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST
@EricGOA
As Hos I made it my priority to make this happen! Costs a tad more but WORTH it. IMO
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
@crottymark
Yes, I'm not sure it's always approached w/ an open mind. Many decide it isn't worth it beforehand.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
A4) Over my 8 year career, expectations have shifted to expect more ongoing PD instead of 1 off events
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST
@crottymark
well the kids are off campus.. so literally Ts are free for PD. some Ts rotate for Ss support in field.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
@EricGOA
@yaffejason
Or maybe rethink the nature of conferences, as we discussed at lunch at
#naisac
?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
@michaelschurr1
@skeeTX
@TeachersGuild
@schoolretool
Done this twice. Both times I was EXHAUSTED at the end of the day.
#tguild
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
@EricGOA
Conferences should focus on participants doing, just like we want Ss leading their learning.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST
@yaffejason
I find the conversations outside of the workshops and presentations often most valuable and led to ongoing connections
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@MarcieLew
@yaffejason
Completely... and yet these exist outside the "normal" conference program!
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Learn21Tech
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@skeeTX
@EricGOA
surprising how so many conferences are still "sit and get" vs modeling Active Learning
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Change for the better, yes?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@EricGOA
My 8 and 13 year old sons are spent every day! As am I most days. Yet Ss and T's expected to do more at night. Why?
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@MarcieLew
very much agree!
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4 anything that's not unconf, edcamp like, or really participatory will likely suck, meaning I'll regret time spent going in.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
@skeeTX
Or at least participants have some choice along a spectrum? Differentiated PD.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q5 in a minute...
@crottymark
came up with this one, and I like it a lot!
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
@crottymark
mostly yes! many ‘voices’ that want a piece of the PD pie in organizations that sometimes ends up as segmented pieces
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q5 What are the responsibilities of the institution and of the individual when it comes to PD?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q5 is more nuanced than it may seem at first, so dig in!
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yaffejason
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
just as the discussion is heating up, I need to call it a night. many thanks to Eric, Mark, and all contributors tonight.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
@MarcieLew
It also fosters on going improvement and a certain mindset.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST
@skeeTX
As an educator who is not a parent, I am in awe of what Ss, Ts and TPs (just made that up) have to do.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
@crottymark
And it models ongoing learning for our students
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Important for them to see use as learners too
crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
@yaffejason
Good night, Jason.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
A5) For me, the institution has to provide vision and support. Teachers can do the rest.
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ConsultJodi
Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST
Make sure you have a budget for all indy school leaders, not just teachers. Make sure PD is flexible for all.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
@yaffejason
Thanks for coming, Jason!
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5: school should model/provide/set expectations for T's to grow. Ts should desire growth to better serve Ss.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
@EricGOA
In some cases, perhaps also a push?
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
@EricGOA
My grandfather once told me if you are not willing to invest in yourself you cannot expect anyone else to
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
@skeeTX
At my job, we puzzle over nurturing a growth mindset in teachers. Amazingly, they often learn it from students!
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
@EricGOA
Have to set boundaries and allow all to have time to decompress and enjoy themselves. Perspective
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q5 deals in a way with topic of teacher autonomy.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:48 PM EST
@crottymark
A gentle push. I've seen teachers really balk at schools imposing certain pathways.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST
What is T only engages in PD that affirms what he or she already does?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST
@EricGOA
Teaching allows us to learn w/ the Ss daily: a/b them, ourselves, the world. It's awesome!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST
Do independent schools put too much value on teacher autonomy?
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST
@crottymark
Ts having autonomy within strategic areas that support the mission and vision of the school can allow for a balance
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST
@Learn21Tech
@skeeTX
@EricGOA
expectations have changed, previously my fixed mindset towards PD Now I give as I like 2 receive
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sarahhanawald
Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST
A5 institution has a responsibility to support each individual in a way that best meets that one person's needs.
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People>Policy
MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST
@EricGOA
Is that autonomy what allows teacher stop push boundaries and be incubators for innovation?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q6 omin' up.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST
@MarcieLew
You've hit the essential question: I see so much entrepreneurial spirit at schools, but also... not.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST
@crottymark
Does this come down to developing professional learning plans in conversation with admin to explore new areas?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST
@MarcieLew
Yes. But too much can cause things to unravel.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q6 How will tonight's chat affect how you approach PD going forward?
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST
@sarahhanawald
Completely agree. I find myself acting as curator so often: show the teacher what is possible, let him/her run.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST
@crottymark
Seems there's a real appetite for personalization, differentiation, and autonomy.
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST
@MarcieLew
That's how I try to approach it. We just reworked our eval/growth plan to work this way.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST
@crottymark
@MarcieLew
Would love to hear more about this sometime, Mark!
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST
A6: look for more opportunities, especially in areas in which I want to develop personally and professionally
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST
@EricGOA
Yes, like
@DanielPink
_DRive_: mastery, autonomy, and purpose.
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leefink
Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST
A5 powerful Ts, supportive Ps, & determined Ss should be at forefront of institution thinking on PDE, be wind at their backs
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST
@skeeTX
Do you feel you get a chance to share these interests? Is that encouragement important?
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST
Powerful question is to ask Ts: what T do you want to become, and how can I help you get there?
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skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST
@EricGOA
I do with some. Twitter has made it much easier!
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST
@crottymark
I would buy that T-shirt.
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MarcieLew
Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST
@crottymark
as a T I think that this is such an important statement to affirm us as professionals!
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crottymark
Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST
One goal for me is to keep finding ways for PD that balance institutional goals/needs with those of individuals.
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EricGOA
Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST
The feeling of a great Twitter chat.
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https://t.co/VTJB11G91h
skeeTX
Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST
Thanks all, esp
@EricGOA
and
@crottymark
. Great chat!
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