#alsci Archive
Wednesday April 27, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to tonight’s
#ALsci
. We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include
#ALsci
in your tweets!
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to tonight’s
#ALsci
. We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include
#ALsci
in your tweets!
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Jennifer Brown, Vestavia Hills High School
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amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Consider logging into
https://t.co/0WdnILO0RN
w/Twitter account during
#ALsci
chat. I will use
@participatelrn
to archive chat as well!
emilemilam
Apr 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Emile Milam Childersburg High School
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amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Please start by introducing yourselves with your name, what you do, and where you’re from!
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Mary Busbee St Clair County High School
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MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
#alsci
Marla from Vestavia hills
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@emilemilam
Hi Emile! Welcome to
#alsci
chat!
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT
We’ll be following a Q1/A1 format. Please respond to the question asked with an “A” and the number (A1, A2, etc) plus
#ALsci
.
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1 is coming up...
#ALsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1: As we near the end of the school year, what are some of the things you’re reflecting on in your teaching/leading practice?
#ALsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1) I cannot wait to dive into the standards next yr with
@MarlaRHines
I've loved seeing others implement!
#ALsci
https://t.co/VOsCGGlZwo
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1: As we near the end of the school year, what are some of the things you’re reflecting on in your teaching/leading practice?
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I'm ALWAYS trying to get better. How do I connect with Ss, colleagues. How do I get better at my craft?
#alsci
https://t.co/O8C9a2hOYv
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Q1: As we near the end of the school year, what are some of the things you’re reflecting on in your teaching/leading practice?
#ALsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: better methods of formative assessment, bring more creative about differentiating instruction
#alsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1) I'm reflecting on how many awesome teachers I have connected with this year.
#Proud2beateacher
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
nice
#alsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: bring a better more vocal advocate for encouraging others to do national boards
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Determined to surround myself with like minded people, wherever I can find them
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Here comes Q2…
#ALsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q2: During the remainder of this year, what are some aspects of your teaching practice (in general) that you plan to clean out?
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT
rows of desks, me talking sooo much
#alsci
https://t.co/Fq7YYc8nGN
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q2: During the remainder of this year, what are some aspects of your teaching practice (in general) that you plan to clean out?
#ALsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2) Since I'm not in the classroom, I can only think about nxt yr-better Qing & wait time, more S discussion
#ALsci
https://t.co/8UcdOBPGEJ
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q2: During the remainder of this year, what are some aspects of your teaching practice (in general) that you plan to clean out?
#ALsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Did a lot of lab cleaning today/ even though we still have two more labs to go. Lots of prep to "summarize" the lab
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@jbrownaps
Yeah...I'm gonna work on HOW to make Ss discussions meaningful
#alsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2) me too!!!!
#ALsci
https://t.co/jphmocqrzw
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@jbrownaps
Yeah...I'm gonna work on HOW to make Ss discussions meaningful
#alsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: My Ss this year are good, critics. I have to find time to really have them reflect with me and get their opinions
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3 is on the way…
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@MarlaRHines
AND...to get my colleagues to understand this time is so worth what we may be "giving up"
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: How has preparing to implement the new
#ALsci
standards shifted your practice?
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3) Going to focus on BIG IDEAS & standards-based learning next yr. Can't wait to collaborate w/ my dept.
#ALsci
https://t.co/oOvbsFZBwb
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: How has preparing to implement the new
#ALsci
standards shifted your practice?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 spending LOTS of time rethinking how to present material so it's more S centered, even now, at the end...
#alsci
https://t.co/GbHaEqsfLp
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Q3: How has preparing to implement the new
#ALsci
standards shifted your practice?
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: trying to be more intentional about cross cutting concepts.
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@MarlaRHines
my weakness...well, one of them
#alsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3) I'm gonna need some help with that.
#ALsci
https://t.co/aS375dUHxs
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: trying to be more intentional about cross cutting concepts.
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@MarlaRHines
can you tell more about how you're doing this?
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Here comes Q4...
#ALsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: In your transition to the new
#ALsci
standards, what has worked professional learning-wise? What has been a larger challenge?
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4) The 5e model works!!!
@STEMscopes
is going to be a great resource. CCC will be the biggest challenge.
#ALsci
https://t.co/XNKnrLmanx
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: In your transition to the new
#ALsci
standards, what has worked professional learning-wise? What has been a larger challenge?
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: Ts HAVE to have an understanding of the framework of we hope to understand the complexity and philosophy of our new standards.
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4 only PD I've gotten is CCRS, which is great. challenge is the time for turning it around to my ppl.
#alsci
https://t.co/bplQu80Sqj
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: In your transition to the new
#ALsci
standards, what has worked professional learning-wise? What has been a larger challenge?
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4) I am concerned about this. Many of the schools I've visited haven't even looked at them.
#ALsci
https://t.co/jfBkn4u8ST
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: Ts HAVE to have an understanding of the framework of we hope to understand the complexity and philosophy of our new standards.
#alsci
branowar
Apr 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: As a math teacher who is working with STEAM, I'm just in awe of how well the standards are constructed.
#ALsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4: challenges-identifying good problem based leading opportunities. I want everything to be focused on this. But lack creativity
#alsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4) Instructional rounds is a must. I'm going to pilot google hangout sessions so Ts can connect next yr.
#ALsci
https://t.co/toR1J95jDR
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4 only PD I've gotten is CCRS, which is great. challenge is the time for turning it around to my ppl.
#alsci
https://t.co/bplQu80Sqj
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: In your transition to the new
#ALsci
standards, what has worked professional learning-wise? What has been a larger challenge?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@jbrownaps
some teachers I know are just now realizing what courses are gone...not interested in new stds. just why is zoology gone
#alsci
Caddy1998
Apr 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I like the Google hangout idea
#ALsci
https://t.co/JXlN2UzxIM
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4) Instructional rounds is a must. I'm going to pilot google hangout sessions so Ts can connect next yr.
#ALsci
https://t.co/toR1J95jDR
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4 only PD I've gotten is CCRS, which is great. challenge is the time for turning it around to my ppl.
#alsci
https://t.co/bplQu80Sqj
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4: In your transition to the new
#ALsci
standards, what has worked professional learning-wise? What has been a larger challenge?
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5 is coming up...
#ALsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q5: If you could go back to the start of the year, what are some changes you would make regarding your practice and the
#ALsci
standards?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@Caddy1998
welcome to
#alsci
chat!!
branowar
Apr 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4: I enjoyed the kickoff PD
@TCBOE
provided through our STEAMing Ahead! cohort. Realistic, hands-on, and immediately useful.
#ALsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5 using all new stds all the time
#alsci
and 5E model...non stop
#alsci
https://t.co/DFRWPfs9OM
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q5: If you could go back to the start of the year, what are some changes you would make regarding your practice and the
#ALsci
standards?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5 using all new stds all the time
#alsci
and 5E model...non stop
#alsci
https://t.co/DFRWPfs9OM
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q5: If you could go back to the start of the year, what are some changes you would make regarding your practice and the
#ALsci
standards?
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5) I can only talk abt next yr - DATA talks (like number talks) & Google hangout sessions to connect with Ts
#ALsci
https://t.co/IoVT4juJgP
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q5: If you could go back to the start of the year, what are some changes you would make regarding your practice and the
#ALsci
standards?
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#ALSci
hey all sorry to be late joining Jennifer Hutchison AMSTI/ASIM specialist
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5, I'm also really stoked about building the confidence of my Ss. They KNOW all the stuff..they just need to believe they know!
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Welcome, friend!!
#alsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: I've been so scattered this year. I wish I could have focused more on the standards and CCC
#ALSCI
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Here comes Q6…
#ALsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT
So glad you are here. We miss you!!!!
#ALsci
https://t.co/UEn50sA6NL
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#ALSci
hey all sorry to be late joining Jennifer Hutchison AMSTI/ASIM specialist
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: After spring comes summer. What
#ALsci
summer plans do you have?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
we all have those years
#alsci
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: I want to learn more ADI and plan with
@STEMscopes
NGSS physical science materials!
#alsci
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
a6) Collaborate with
@MarlaRHines
- Write lesson plans for
@AlabamaDeptofEd
- Science Summit for
@vhcschools
#ALsci
https://t.co/gshONXADqv
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: After spring comes summer. What
#ALsci
summer plans do you have?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6 My system wants to build common assessments. And to plan for teaching teachers how to implement
#alsci
https://t.co/eXV0SKEq1q
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: After spring comes summer. What
#ALsci
summer plans do you have?
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Awesome plan
@jbrownaps
Keep up your leadership!!!!
#ALsci
https://t.co/tQW1j0R63A
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
a6) Collaborate with
@MarlaRHines
- Write lesson plans for
@AlabamaDeptofEd
- Science Summit for
@vhcschools
#ALsci
https://t.co/gshONXADqv
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: After spring comes summer. What
#ALsci
summer plans do you have?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
i'll be doing this too, I hope
#alsci
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Good plan!!
#ALsci
https://t.co/UQFUEwFDYN
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6 My system wants to build common assessments. And to plan for teaching teachers how to implement
#alsci
https://t.co/eXV0SKEq1q
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6: After spring comes summer. What
#ALsci
summer plans do you have?
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT
this was a reply to
@JenHutchASIM
I'm tweet-challenged tonight
#alsci
https://t.co/QyR1VyiYlC
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
i'll be doing this too, I hope
#alsci
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT
My friend
@busbee_mary
love you
#ALsci
https://t.co/sPNz0vSftJ
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT
this was a reply to
@JenHutchASIM
I'm tweet-challenged tonight
#alsci
https://t.co/QyR1VyiYlC
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT
i'll be doing this too, I hope
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Our last question, Q7, is on the way…
#ALsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: ASSESSMENT
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7 TIME with teachers to plan, to dream, to build plans, TIME to collaborate
#alsci
https://t.co/g6PWFsHUdi
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7: would cherish responses here!!
#ALsci
https://t.co/32hqes7ZHI
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) I would like to follow a standard all the way through the cycle - however long it takes. 5e + IA
#ALsci
https://t.co/Njk9PI89sP
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: methods to help my help my students value the LEARNING- and stop obsessing over grades.
#alsci
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I REALLY wanna do this, now that you've mentioned it!!!
#alsci
https://t.co/xNytbAuNcg
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) I would like to follow a standard all the way through the cycle - however long it takes. 5e + IA
#ALsci
https://t.co/Njk9PI89sP
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Nice - that is a great process for growth and learning
#ALsci
https://t.co/80xrzysT1V
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) I would like to follow a standard all the way through the cycle - however long it takes. 5e + IA
#ALsci
https://t.co/Njk9PI89sP
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Thanks all for joining
#ALsci
tonight!
MarlaRHines
Apr 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT
And
@STEMscopes
is going to be such a HUGE resource for us!!
#alsci
https://t.co/eRegEXzmnc
jbrownaps
Apr 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7) I would like to follow a standard all the way through the cycle - however long it takes. 5e + IA
#ALsci
https://t.co/Njk9PI89sP
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Q7: What professional learning experiences do you need to increase your capacity to implement the new
#ALsci
standards?
JenHutchASIM
Apr 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thanks to all of you for leading this all year
#ALsci
@jbrownaps
@busbee_mary
@MarlaRHines
@amykfmurphy
https://t.co/KYuyVOuCzO
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Thanks all for joining
#ALsci
tonight!
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Please continue to use the
#ALsci
hashtag to share anything related to science teaching/learning-even through end of the year & summer!
busbee_mary
Apr 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@JenHutchASIM
@jbrownaps
@MarlaRHines
@amykfmurphy
I just showed up on these Wednesday nights, soaking up the greatness
#alsci
amykfmurphy
- Moderator
Apr 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT
I will share the archive shortly via
@participatelrn
! Resources from tonight’s chat can be found at
https://t.co/0WdnILO0RN
. Search
#ALsci
!