#HackLearning Archive

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

ESE Lead teacher title I ALL boys Middle school, Tampa FL #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

Welcome to #HackLearning chat. Our topic this morning is Hacking Central Office. Let's start with introductions. https://t.co/lUWAxNcmSc

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 love it! Oh how I miss those days of morning toons... now its all YouTube, all the time! LOL! #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

Good morning all! Sylvia, HS Writing Coach from Tampa, FL .. Awake and a ready to #HackLearning https://t.co/pSbHE23o6D

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

I'm so happy to be on #hacklearning this morning. Starr from NY - Hack learning author #hackingassessment https://t.co/M7xcSJqFSh

lmstump Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

7:30 on the dot! Lindsy here from Illinois! #HackLearning

5StarStudents Sep 18 @ 8:30 AM EDT

Good morning #hacklearning. Toshila, joining from Texas.

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Jason, science department head, Indiana. All ready for another great chat! #HackLearning

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

9/18/16 ESE Lead teacher title I ALL boys Middle school, Tampa FL #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

I represent the #hacklearning team and https://t.co/H2NtLvVTSb @TonySinanis and I are your moderators today. https://t.co/XWkhleuMCH

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Good Morning #hacklearning! I love this topic! :) Lissa from GA is ready to tweet!

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

@deblisack hello Debbi! Thank you so much for joining #HackLearning chat today!

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

God morning #HackLearning Sean - Dir. of Instructional Tech at Marian Catholic. South suburbs of Chicago.

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Good morning, I teach 7th grade science in MA. #hacklearning

LisaMeade23 Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Good Morning #hacklearning! Lisa, PPS Director in Upstate NY. Moved from Principal to district level this summer.

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

@MichaelBerryEDU oh shoot... my brother Mike is in the house! It is going to get real up in here today during #HackLearning chat!

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Such a great topic to discuss on #hacklearning this morning. Meredith joining from SW FL.

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Good Morning, I'm Mike from PA Director of Online and Blended Learning and tech int. #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:31 AM EDT

Hiya - Elizabeth from Carmel, IN. Good morning to you all! #hacklearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

I'm Connie Hamilton, Curriculum Director in Saranac, MI and co-author of #HackingHomework. #HackLearning https://t.co/r5Go5SS83z

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

Our fast-paced chat will be 3 questions in 23 minutes. Use A1 to respond to Q1 & remember to include hashtag #HackLearning in all tweets.

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

@docvs1 Hello Laura- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

Good morning #Hacklearning friends! Lena Marie, MS AP from MA joining this morning.

alysoncarp1 Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

Good Morning! Alyson Carpenter Athens, AL #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison Good morning Sylvia- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

Ms_A_Yeh Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

Hello #hacklearning community! Aubrey, orch teacher in CO.

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

#HackLearning Excited about #MakingMindsStronger with you Deb from all of you!

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

@mssackstein YES!!! My girl is in the house!! Thank you Starr for being here for #HackLearning chat today!

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

A1 I wish they knew I was a change maker and were willing to trust me in my abililty to do what is best for kids #hacklearning

MrVK Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

#HackLearning Pete , Coopersville HS MI Science

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Morning, #hacklearning. Karl, 5th gr T from the Jersey Shore checking in.

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

@lmstump YES!!! Super excited to have you here Lindsy! #HackLearning chat just got better!

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Doesn't bureaucracy beg hacking? I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO. #hacklearning

AdamBrownEDU Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Hi! Adam from VA. K - 12 Principal #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

@5StarStudents Hello Toshila- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

@LisaMeade23 Hi there! Hope the new role is running smoothly! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

@coachjmsmith what's up Jason? Thank you for joining us for #HackLearning chat today!

BenBo370 Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Ben here. Onetime English chair, classroom teacher, currently at large... #hacklearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Morning #HackLearning! Erin, Middle School AP, Lehigh Valley, PA

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:33 AM EDT

Morning both of you! Glad to be here to help @TonySinanis redefine the Central Office position! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

@lpijanowski Morning Lissa- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

@TonySinanis For you, Tony, anything :) #hacklearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

Morning from Washington Regan , waiting to go home #HackLearning

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

#HackLearning Excited about #MakingMindsStronger with you! Deb, principal from Mexico, MO and super new to chats!

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

@polonerd so great to have you here Sean- thanks for joining #HackLearning today!

EnglishAdams Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

Good Morning #HackLearning Amy from Iowa. HS ELA and AP Lit. Glad to be here.

5StarStudents Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

A1:That everyday our students come with a different situation that may throw our planned schedule off. #hacklearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

Ross Cooper, tweeting live from Connecticut, here to support Antony #HackLearning

LisaMeade23 Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

A1 I can't answer from role of T. But I can hope that others would know I see my role as a support for bldgs. #hacklearning

markbarnes19 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

How New School Leaders Create Culture, Empowerment, and Collaboration https://t.co/btrXKIHApG #HackLearning https://t.co/6GBCySsxXc

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

Joe, Superintendent in WI. Happy to be here! #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

@daleyscience what's up Kristin? Thank you for joining #HackLearning today!

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

Eric from NC! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 Hello Meredith- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

gshulenberger Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

Hello #HackLearning Gregg, Intermediate/Middle school AP in Lancaster, PA

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

@TonySinanis With you and @Joesanfelippofc leading this, I'm just going to try and hold on for the ride. #HackLearning

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

@TonySinanis Happy to be here! #HackLearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

As a former Assoc. Supt for Academics and Accountability, I believe COs must be hacked! #hacklearning https://t.co/3YFkimdxrz

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

@lpijanowski Morning Lissa- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

@EdTechPeck What's up Mike? So happy you are here for #HackLearning chat today! Intrigued by your position!

AZKathi Sep 18 @ 8:35 AM EDT

Kathi in AZ happy to be up early enough to lurk! #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

We're launching Q1 in one minute. #HackLearning https://t.co/wevRijDl7q

JoshPMcLaughlin Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Josh McLaughlin Manager of Academic Support for @breakthroughcle and DC sports fan #hacklearning https://t.co/weimYTn3CC

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

yes! This is huge. We MUST meet our kids where we are NOT where the pacing calendar tells us to #hacklearning https://t.co/EpLFaxB30y

5StarStudents Sep 18 @ 8:34 AM EDT

A1:That everyday our students come with a different situation that may throw our planned schedule off. #hacklearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Trust is critical. The way building P manages trust would influence how District Office see us. #HackLearning https://t.co/uxIXBeULqM

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

A1 I wish they knew I was a change maker and were willing to trust me in my abililty to do what is best for kids #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

@elizabethfinney Hi Elizabeth! So excited to have IN in the house- I will be there next week for the day! #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Hello friend #HackLearning https://t.co/QbDG31GyQp

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

Good morning #Hacklearning friends! Lena Marie, MS AP from MA joining this morning.

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

@lpijanowski So glad to hear that from someone on (or formerly on) the inside. #HackLearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Tina from TN, instructional technology specialist, love the topic today #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

@conniehamilton hey Connie!! YAY!! Love that you are here for #HackLearning and cant wait to read your book!!

LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Good morning, #HackLearning It's nice to "see" you, @TonySinanis I hope the new job is going well!

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Let me count #Hacklearning authors here today: 1. @TonySinanis 2. @mssackstein 3. @conniehamilton 4. @MurphysMusings5 5. @Joesanfelippofc

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Shane Ferguson. Math teacher. OH. glad to be here #HackLearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

@Dr_LMR trust is huge and because I'm new, I haven't proven myself yet. It's hard starting from scratch #hacklearning

cherandpete Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Good morning #hacklearning Peter, grade 5/6 teacher from Thunder Bay Ontario

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Good morning! Sherry jumping in late from the beautiful mtns of NC #HackLearning

carlameyrink Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Good morning #HackLearning! Always happy to learn from this group!

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@Joesanfelippofc thank you brother- means a lot to have you here! You are the role model for hacking central office! #HackLearning

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@AZKathi Morning, Kathi. The early lurker gets the worm of #hacklearning :)

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Although I haven't been in this building, I wish they knew my work a little better so that they knew the vision/philosophy #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@carlameyrink Hello Carla- so glad you are here for #HackLearning chat today!

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Oops... missed @markbarnes19 #HackLearning SIX of our authors LIVE in the chat now! https://t.co/RBUKKDF9qT

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Let me count #Hacklearning authors here today: 1. @TonySinanis 2. @mssackstein 3. @conniehamilton 4. @MurphysMusings5 5. @Joesanfelippofc

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

A1: The comments I get most of the time regarding this are knowing their perspecitve. We can't assume we know what they do #HackLearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@hackmylearning Hey!!! #HackLearning

acottos Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

Adam, 5/6 social studies, Brooklyn, OH! Good morning! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@sherry_kimbrell hello Sherry! Happy you here for #HackLearning today!

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:37 AM EDT

@TonySinanis Morning Tony! Finally was able to take some time to hop in.Started in Aug. and it's been a whirlwind but exciting #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

@cherandpete what's up Peter? So excited you could join us for #HackLearning chat today!

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Did I find a great chat? Hi there. Angela from Beaufort, SC -- author and consultant. I see friends here! #hacklearning

ChrisAFRIN Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

#Hacklearning join these and many more NOW! https://t.co/QuMDegJ7ZI

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Let me count #Hacklearning authors here today: 1. @TonySinanis 2. @mssackstein 3. @conniehamilton 4. @MurphysMusings5 5. @Joesanfelippofc

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Proud to be a member of this group! #hacklearning https://t.co/cSzR2Y7pj1

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Let me count #Hacklearning authors here today: 1. @TonySinanis 2. @mssackstein 3. @conniehamilton 4. @MurphysMusings5 5. @Joesanfelippofc

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

@MrFergusonMJHS Hello Shane- thank you for joining us today for #HackLearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

A1: CO staff need to be in the field listening to teachers and learning from students to inform the work. #hacklearning

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

A1 sometimes I forget to send my attendance b/c Im talking to Ss about their morn/night, solving problems, & calming nerves. #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

@LeeAraoz hey Lee!! So excited you are here for #HackLearning

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

A1: Teachers are working tirelessly for kids, #FailingForward actually requires failing, & the implementation dip is real. #HackLearning

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Good morning @RossCoops31 @brianrozinsky @mssackstein glad to see you all this morning. #HackLearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Q1: What do you wish Central Office personnel knew about your role as teacher/principal? #HackLearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

@TonySinanis I just figured you would be asking and answering questions by yourself. Thankfully, 2 others showed up for you. #HackLearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@polonerd @RossCoops31 @brianrozinsky good to see you too, Sean #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@RossCoops31 YAY!!! Ross is here!! #HackLearning

jessXyo Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

Good morning #HackLearning! Jessie, 6th grade math teacher from St. Petersburg FL ☀️

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

A1: I wish central office would remember that teaching isn't just teaching. #HackLearning https://t.co/0qbrc2GSsq

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

A1- As a T & edu leader, I wanted our central office team to understand that students were more important than any initiative. #HackLearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@mssackstein agree ... but lets look from their perspective ... we know you; they don't. trust goes both ways. #hacklearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@mssackstein Patience will guide you - it's hard starting new but I know you'll be great! #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

I'm an IA teaching in the computer lab - wish they knew what the kids were capable of! In good way. Hard not to focus on bad. #hacklearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

Listening to news about how large cities will be changing to almost no cars in next 10 years. If that can change .. what else? #hacklearning

BenBo370 Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

Any idea why I'm seeing A1s but no Q1? #hacklearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@DennisDill yes it does :) #hacklearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

Good morning #hacklearning Shira here from NY; Director of a new #pbl school; happy to join in the chat this morning

Westforged Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

The DNC rigged the primaries google it #HackLearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

A1 I wish technology would be viewed as a curriculum movement vs. a stand alone or add on to curriculum design #HackLearning

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

Hey #HackLearning. I'm Justin. A fourth grade T in va. I'll stop by for a while

MrBKing1988 Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

A1) that this is a unique job that doesn't stick to schedules or timetables. We have hundreds of different humans you don't #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

@Joesanfelippofc True! That's why getting into buildings on a regular basis would benefit all. #HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

A1: Challenge to be principal supporting district decisions, but delivering unpleasant info to Ts. #HackLearning https://t.co/864mAq9Ref

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

Accountability tasks are my least favorite part of my job. Much rather spend more time building relationships and trust #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@Mr_B_Teacher Nice to see you back, Justin. #HackLearning

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@BenBo370 I just throw #hacklearning Q1 in the search when I miss. Too hard to scroll through this many tweets.

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@conniehamilton just did!! Good times! LOL! #HackLearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@DennisDill I don't know what they think yet, honestly, it's too soon and communication isn't clear YET. I'm hopeful #hacklearning

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@TonySinanis thank you. Happy to be here to listen and learn #HackLearning

deblisack Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

I agree with MurphysMusings5 #HackLearning

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

A1: that sometimes I am every role there is in the office in addition to being a T #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

@elizabethfinney What can we do to highlight the positive? #hacklearning

AdamBrownEDU Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

A1. Snap judgements are often not the antecedent to growth #hacklearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

A1 That I am going 2 deal with students needs/ desires first before I even think about the mundane tasks. Relationships first #HackLearning

anichols32 Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

Good morning! Amy from NC. #hacklearning

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1 I wish CO knew that mandated assessments don't always help. A good T knows their Ss. #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1- Central office needs to put learning at the center; not initiatives, mandates & meetings! PD for edus must be a priority! #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

YES! It is a GREAT chat! #HackLearning https://t.co/xIFkiLwnMd

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Did I find a great chat? Hi there. Angela from Beaufort, SC -- author and consultant. I see friends here! #hacklearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1 The daily grind ... I find that nothing beats classroom exp ...Theory & observation is not enough #HackLearning https://t.co/f7qjYyHxSI

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Q1: What do you wish Central Office personnel knew about your role as teacher/principal? #HackLearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

@polonerd @TonySinanis Ha! Tony has an IFTTT recipe set up 2 tell everyone they r awesome after a tweet. Hes actually at a spa #HackLearning

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I wish they knew more about what happens in my classroom! They have never been in my classroom to see what happens! #HackLearning

lmstump Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1 sometimes I need to talk through the solutions and get a bit of input from a different perspective - please find time #HackLearning

deblisack Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I am huge proponent of relationships first KR Science Lady #HackLearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

abney_heather Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

We need to make sure this message reaches all students. #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #leadupchat #hacklearning https://t.co/ZOmwZb3Qxd

carlameyrink Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

@mssackstein I think this is the core problem most Ts face in ed today. Lack of trust is huge #HackLearning

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

@elizabethfinney Maya Angelou:People do the best they know how - until they know how to do better. This quote always helps me! #hacklearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

#shoutout #hacklearning https://t.co/Z0c8KH33uK

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1- Central office needs to put learning at the center; not initiatives, mandates & meetings! PD for edus must be a priority! #HackLearning

ChrisAFRIN Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1 @hackmylearning teaching is a multifaceted role and one where areas are added to regulary #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

Totally agree with you! #HackLearning https://t.co/HXzReNJz1F

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

A1: CO staff need to be in the field listening to teachers and learning from students to inform the work. #hacklearning

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

It's impossible to do both the ESE lead position AND teach full time at top levels. I work 22/7/52 #hacklearning https://t.co/H1hCp55vuf

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Q1: What do you wish Central Office personnel knew about your role as teacher/principal? #HackLearning

TTMobile_us Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

#HackLearning is now trending in USA, ranking 32

deblisack Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

Agreed - Abney Heather! #HackLearning

Ms_A_Yeh Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1: Including T voices in big decisions goes a long way in terms of feeling supported! #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

What would happen if you (or your students) invited them? #HackLearning https://t.co/StRDxI8Efz

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I wish they knew more about what happens in my classroom! They have never been in my classroom to see what happens! #HackLearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

Relationships trump accountability every time. #HackLearning via @garyvee always better to deploy honey than vinegar https://t.co/sRBConHwaW

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:40 AM EDT

Accountability tasks are my least favorite part of my job. Much rather spend more time building relationships and trust #hacklearning

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

@conniehamilton so true. We T's need to see it both ways #HackLearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1: Principals/Teachers want central office to truly be in touch w/ what's taking place in classrooms. #HackLearning

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

Leslie Hazle Bussey, Deputy Director at GLISI, a GA non-profit that works to grow CO leaders thru PL. Excited 4 my first #hacklearning chat

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

@Joesanfelippofc @polonerd @TonySinanis that's just efficient #HackLearning

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1: I'm currently interested in how CA staff show that they care & are empathetic. Hard to see their caring sometimes. #hacklearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

@mssackstein I am hoping they didn't put off a false vibe during interview process ... mislead you to thinking a certain way. #hacklearning

anichols32 Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1. I am glad that our admin puts Ss first. The ? Is always What is best for Kids...and they are very supportive #hacklearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1. Interesting how many in CO have never spent time in a classroom. Would be great to have them visit often. #hacklearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

@Joesanfelippofc This is huge. And every building is different with their own set of strengths and concerns #hacklearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1: me too! I wish everyone saw it as a seamless tool to enhance curriculum #HackLearning https://t.co/uMuYkcjFNU

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:39 AM EDT

A1 I wish technology would be viewed as a curriculum movement vs. a stand alone or add on to curriculum design #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@Joesanfelippofc @polonerd LOL! That would be awesome- let me look into that for our next #HackingLeadership chat on 10/1! #HackLearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@daleyscience YES! The logistics of school can't get in the way of the purpose...connect w/ kids and help them become learners #HackLearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

Hack your PLN by following everyone in today's #HackLearning chat. https://t.co/9kDfVmDnna

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

A1 I wish PD wasn't a one size fits all approach. We differentiate for kids, why not teachers? #HackLearning

MrVK Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

a1: writing things down and using paper and pencil are still intrinsic to lrng. Tech is great to help with this. #HackLearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

Leadership is Key to Positive Schools - Work in Progress - Education Week Teacher https://t.co/hLuuhKz7Eg #hacklearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

A1: And principals/teachers want central office to realize just how difficult it can be to implement "initiatives." #HackLearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

Doubtful... #hacklearning https://t.co/YO1Uf4ZtI8

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

@polonerd @TonySinanis Ha! Tony has an IFTTT recipe set up 2 tell everyone they r awesome after a tweet. Hes actually at a spa #HackLearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

A1 Which is more important collecting reams of data or teaching ... only so many hours in a day. #hacklearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

A1: Our core work in teaching and learning - not budgets, buses, buildings, and BOE. COs role is to support learning -period #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 my goal has been at least 2 schools every day in my first two weeks as a central office admin! #HackLearning

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@EdTechPeck @garyvee #HackLearning When asked about being seen doing "work" he says talking/listening is the work.

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@abney_heather And that it reaches ALL teachers! Some feel disenfranchised. #HackLearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

.@DennisDill how do we build relationships & bridge that gap question? #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@DennisDill What happens when you invite them to your classroom/school? #hacklearning

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

A1: To build authentic relationships with everyone. #HackLearning https://t.co/G3VJOHaMXq

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

Next up is Q2 in one minute. #HackLearning https://t.co/CT4pOIkGOF

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@DennisDill honestly, I didn't ask the right questions. I'll take responsibility. It didn't come up - thought they knew #hacklearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@hackmylearning @coachjmsmith As AP, I love when Ts and/or Ss invite me! They love it too! #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

FAILING - so hard an idea!! But such a learning opportunity! #HackLearning https://t.co/bkJYlx29E4

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

A1: Teachers are working tirelessly for kids, #FailingForward actually requires failing, & the implementation dip is real. #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@drangelapeery that is a problem Angela! Goes back to building healthy & positive relationships with all community members! #HackLearning

walkrsandra Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@TonySinanis and that PD is based on helping our Ts meet S needs #hacklearning https://t.co/ikULam8PXz

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

A1- Central office needs to put learning at the center; not initiatives, mandates & meetings! PD for edus must be a priority! #HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

Quite the opposite of my district 1000 students and <60 teachers. #HackLearning https://t.co/PkxNmawmMQ

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

A1 Empathy is the theme here. Understanding and appreciating the role of every cog in the process can lead to bigger gains #HackLearning

jessXyo Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

A1: I wish they knew that my Ss are more than a test score. That I'm teaching them to be good people and problem solvers. #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

They are all AMaZING educators!!#HackLearning https://t.co/8D0cnNMKoN

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

Hack your PLN by following everyone in today's #HackLearning chat. https://t.co/9kDfVmDnna

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@hackmylearning The man is a genius. Don't doubt that for a second. He could do it. @TonySinanis #HackLearning

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

@lpijanowski I agree with you, my friend. #HackLearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

Excellent! Do you think others also set similar goal? #hacklearning https://t.co/e24t0sN0WX

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:43 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 my goal has been at least 2 schools every day in my first two weeks as a central office admin! #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

Most can't seem to find time to come out of their offices ... #HackLearning https://t.co/EpvpLeXG6X

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT
What would happen if you (or your students) invited them? #HackLearning https://t.co/StRDxI8Efz
- coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT
  
  I wish they knew more about what happens in my classroom! They have never been in my classroom to see what happens! #HackLearning

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

A1 that I'm giving my all & it's draining me, I need support, real empathy & real help, not deadlines or aggression #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@jgroteweb don't disagree that conversations are needed- but we can't spend all our time meeting! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Q2: How can we hack the role of central office personnel and reduce the politics? #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@AdamBrownEDU well said. How do we avoid snap judgements? What is the opposite? #hacklearning

walkrsandra Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Good morning #Hacklearning Sandra here from Ottawa Ontario Canada

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

A1: B4 CO institutes an initiative, they need to see what we do already. Then work w/ Ts to create solution. Not top down! #HackLearning

JoshPMcLaughlin Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

A1 value added measures are highly volatile and should not be used in a high stakes manner #hacklearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@LisaMeade23 Yep! Totally agree. #HackLearning

harrell_art Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Good morning from NC! I'm Michelle, a Museum Educator, interested in this chat since it might overlap how we support learning #HackLearning

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@hackmylearning Love this visual - whose work is it based on? #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Thought-provoking chart - thanks for sharing! #HackLearning https://t.co/cAZsxR1UT4

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT

Next up is Q2 in one minute. #HackLearning https://t.co/CT4pOIkGOF

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

14000 teachers, 250K+ Students in our district #hacklearning https://t.co/kVPsBQ0R3h

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 @TonySinanis I've been living out of a backpack in order to be in schools, "work hard anywhere" is my new motto #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@walkrsandra good morning Sandra! Thanks for joining #HackLearning today!

carlameyrink Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 I agree, even short walk throughs can be helpful in understanding Ts reality #HackLearning

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@coachjmsmith Just start inviting them, everyday. "Preheat the grill" with your awesomeness! #HackLearning #tlap

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Today's #hacklearning discussion is another reason I love @TES_NJ ...small school; open comm; collaborating, not dictating. #TESPride

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

A1. Wish more CO leaders had strong vocabulary to recognize and describe excellent instruction they see when in classrooms #hacklearning

Taapori_guy Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

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hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison why is that? What's getting in the way? #HackLearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

A1. Worked in District where CO personnel came often to schools and first thing they asked, "How can I help you?" #hacklearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 there are over 100 schools in district bigger than state of Rhode Island ... district folk aren't visiting #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@GLISI that is important! So is offering feedback to support the growth of the organization! #HackLearning

EricEwald_Iowa Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

Great analogy w/ FT shooting. We learn by doing. @jimknight99 @JayWillis1 #HackLearning https://t.co/PPu8Bm5lZO https://t.co/0u4zNS5yq4

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@TonySinanis @jgroteweb and many meetings can be held virtually #HackLearning

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

A2: By building trust. #HackLearning https://t.co/5v4DFxrXdF

ChrisAFRIN Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@hackmylearning inviting them is a good start #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 @Joesanfelippofc And w/global view from visiting they would be able to provide ideas/support to improve. #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@Mr_B_Teacher @jgroteweb I actually suggested walking meetings- walk, talk & visit schools! #HackLearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

Such a game changer for CO staff to not share next thing school has to do .. instead asks, "What can I do to help you?" #hacklearning

wfsuper Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

Greg, school super in Illinois and host of @GoinDigitalShow joining late. #HackLearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

.@TonySinanis blessed bc my CO role does this& w/ individual teachers/schools to meet needs but Ts tell me I am an exception #HackLearning

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@DennisDill @MurphysMusings5 Sadly, a common problem. #hacklearning

AdamBrownEDU Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 mindset in which you approach anything you interpret in a critical way. Seek to understand before assuming #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A2 Politics in edu are inevitable but they should never come at the expense of doing what's in the best interest of kids! #HackLearning

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A1 All of central office's often siloed departments come together in at least 1 place: the inboxes of me & my colleagues. #hacklearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 What if they asked how would you like to help/contribute your voice to the district beyond school/classroom? #HackLearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A2 Clear vision >actions map to that vision. If it doesn't benefit students why do it? #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

@coachjmsmith @hackmylearning Same here! #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

@EdTechPeck @garyvee Agreed. Always choose people over tasks... #hacklearning

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A2 simply put - give CO staff time to visit schools and classrooms regularly. See what they are making decisions about #HackLearning

Real_ourMine_ Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

GET MORE 79 FOLLOWERS➜https://t.co/OsmzPGTtfL #3ReasonsToGetHigh #WATMUN Ashley Young Carrick Martial #MIAvsNE #HackLearning #SingaporeGP

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A2: maybe we could share video/pics of what we're doing in the class so they get a feeling of connectedness #HackLearning

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

BINGO! That would be stellar. #hacklearning https://t.co/5dFGBJAhvc

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

@mjjohnson1216 What if they asked how would you like to help/contribute your voice to the district beyond school/classroom? #HackLearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

Central Office Transformation - Check out Honig's reseach https://t.co/VlHfVRQ6iM #hacklearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

Our district has 200K students and 27 HSs (50+ MS, 120+ ES) ... Our superintendent visit was 2 hrs #HackLearning https://t.co/8SxgAqQioI

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:44 AM EDT
Quite the opposite of my district 1000 students and <60 teachers. #HackLearning https://t.co/PkxNmawmMQ
- DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT
  
  I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

@TonySinanis We hack central office politics by ALWAYS putting students at the center of all decisions. #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:47 AM EDT

A2 How can we hack the role of Dept of Eds and reduce the politics? Hmm #HackLearning

Mr_B_Teacher - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@TonySinanis @jgroteweb I like it - getting in the schools needs to be a priority #HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2: We can't just tack on buzz words, then make decisions that are bad for kids and classrooms. #HackLearning https://t.co/JMw08WWdf7

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2: inviting may help but allowing for collaboration between schools could help #HackLearning

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Hacking a CO means that we have to see things from their POV, too, while wanting them to see it from ours. #hacklearning #edadmin #walkamile

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

I love this quote - thanks for the reminder! #HackLearning https://t.co/2NRYilsP4e

drangelapeery Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT

@elizabethfinney Maya Angelou:People do the best they know how - until they know how to do better. This quote always helps me! #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@RossCoops31 love it! That is the bottom line... are we doing what is best for kids? #HackLearning

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2 lets get Central office in the classroom, not a walk through but a sit & stay. Critics watch the whole movie b4 they write #HackLearning

5StarStudents Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2:CO admin begin stepping foot in campuses and begin building relationships with students and staff. #hacklearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Supts are supervised by a group of people who aren't in school daily. Bring them along for the ride. That helps politics #HackLearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Good Q,I can honestly tell you that central office appreciate being invited into classrooms #HackLearning https://t.co/26dxMfGOMQ

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT
What would happen if you (or your students) invited them? #HackLearning https://t.co/StRDxI8Efz
- coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT
  
  I wish they knew more about what happens in my classroom! They have never been in my classroom to see what happens! #HackLearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

In central office, we lead by example, not by title. #HackLearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@mssackstein but still their thought process seems rather archaic almost anti 21st century. #hacklearning maybe they need time to understand

DonnaBr105 Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Q1 Remember that multiple depts have their own initiatives. Too many means some really good ones get overlooked or fail #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@MichaelJDunlea great point Michael! #HackLearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@TonySinanis I think I missed Q2 #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

@Mr_B_Teacher This year Ts have many topics to choose from. I'm having a difficult time deciding! #HackLearning

jenladd Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Agreed-we need to make it easy to see what we are doing in our school community. Keep sharing outloud #hacklearning https://t.co/WbzxOlnOLk

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:32 AM EDT

A1 I wish they knew I was a change maker and were willing to trust me in my abililty to do what is best for kids #hacklearning

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2: We focus on CO b/c they're separate (bldg, salary, role). Hack it by creating more collaborative roles. Accountable to Ss #HackLearning

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Agree! U can't be a family without fam meetings and dinner table talks! Bring on 2-way communication. #hacklearning https://t.co/yMjLhH1CQj

Ms_A_Yeh Sep 18 @ 8:42 AM EDT

A1: Including T voices in big decisions goes a long way in terms of feeling supported! #hacklearning

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

Sorry I'm late, coffee mishap and we will just leave it at that, what a mess #HackLearning

markbarnes19 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

See how the masters lead https://t.co/nBy8X5xYDr #HackLearning https://t.co/QDDDADCXcT

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

A2: Far too many politics interfere with CO doing their jobs. Often for fear of losing it. #HackLearning https://t.co/JuyM1MJwO5

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

Bingo. Leave the titles at the door. #HackLearning https://t.co/XCrMj2Ldug

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

In central office, we lead by example, not by title. #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@shiraleibowitz hi my friend! Here it is: How can we hack the role of central office personnel and reduce the politics? #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

What about flipped meetings - watch for hmwk (tchrs take work home) then walk more classrooms #HackLearning https://t.co/9JZVfF0s7j

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:46 AM EDT

@Mr_B_Teacher @jgroteweb I actually suggested walking meetings- walk, talk & visit schools! #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@drangelapeery @DennisDill I'm sorry; that is disappointing. I would just keep inviting them - personalized invites from kids #hacklearning

SyafiqAnwar26 Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

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MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@polonerd #HackLearning start by limiting the phrase "central office" and use names...it's a relationship thing

leefink Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

A3 #hacklearning #sunchat Be as happy to see students as you are copier repair person. Schools run on people not just paper.

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@drangelapeery It's Jim Collins: Good to Great. #Hacklearning https://t.co/y7gRlu0IgT

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@jenladd And why are WE the ones who need to be transparent? Please raise your hand if you know what they do all day in CO #HackLearning

walkrsandra Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@drangelapeery @elizabethfinney Love this quote.We say 'u don't know what u don't know' Help Ss & Ts w/ what to know #HackLearning

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2 Supts need to observe and provide feedback to CO leaders about how they are doing growing/supporting Ps as instr ldrs #hacklearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

Initiative fatigue is killing our teachers. Last year's new thing, this year's old thing. FOCUS! #hacklearning https://t.co/AoYrzQAPrS

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:48 AM EDT

A2: We can't just tack on buzz words, then make decisions that are bad for kids and classrooms. #HackLearning https://t.co/JMw08WWdf7

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2: Politics often create barriers so as central office admins we need to mitigate them to help remove barriers for our Ts! #HackLearning

jasternke Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2: Central office leaders cannot promote isolation or" we-they" mentality. Get into classrooms. Round & learn what's going on #HackLearning

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@MichaelJDunlea I'm sorry for your loss. #hacklearning #caffeiNATION #respecttheblackgold

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@AdamBrownEDU What if you are the one being judge? Any effective follow up? #hacklearning

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@polonerd @jenladd My hands up! I vlog most of my days to share out the greatness in schools #HackLearning https://t.co/zRPfF3oLUr

AshleyLaMar73 Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

Sorry.....just joining (late) into the conversation..trying to catch up on current Q: #hacklearning

biologygoddess Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2 share your classroom,use social media to help CO see the great things that happen, see the effect of their decisions #HackLearning

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison our department meetings are flipped. That way we can feel free to chat instead of be informed. #HackLearning

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2: It's not about titles - it's about relationships. #HackLearning https://t.co/CSUO6bak8x

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison I have never seen the Superintendent on campus ... year 3 at this school. #hacklearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2: lead by example, model the role of student as you learn, adjust, & grow, ask for help when needed & share knowledge #HackLearning

lmstump Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2 opportunities for stakeholders to come from similar points of reference. Shadow a student worked - How about shadow staff! #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

A2 by helping them understand ur experience might B valuable N making change,how 2 work w systems & teachers simultaneously #HackLearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

Retweet Q2. #HackLearning https://t.co/nNbCWmmjjU

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Q2: How can we hack the role of central office personnel and reduce the politics? #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@jasternke yes! We must break down the whole "dark side" myth by being present & engaged! #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@hackmylearning And then that trickles down to building admin and then Ts and that directly impacts Ss. Not always positive! #HackLearning

MC_Kamp Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Q2 there are great people in central that love & believe in teachers & students. Being able to get out to classrooms is #1! #HackLearning

DonnaBr105 Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Q3. Be in schools walking with us. See classrooms and coach our staff. Not boss staff. #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Told ya it would go quickly! Wrapping up #HackLearning with Q3 in one minute. https://t.co/SUKWr30ayY

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@sherry_kimbrell Invite CO to view potential class SM channels, or contribute class SM stream to district hashtag if it exists #hacklearning

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MrU_ishere So true, seek first to be understood! #HackLearning

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MichaelBerryEDU @jenladd That's awesome. I feel for the others who don't know this, b/c they don't have leaders like you #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@lmstump love that idea Lyndsy! #HackLearning

biologygoddess Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MichaelJDunlea catastrophe ! #HackLearning

mssackstein - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Check out these great books that will help change education #hacklearning #edchat #sunchat https://t.co/0hnZWggosr

jenladd Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MichaelBerryEDU @polonerd yep! Couldn't agree more #hacklearning

LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Instructional coaches make a huge IMPACT! #HackLearning My updated post is here: https://t.co/svN2iBKLly https://t.co/Gk6gO8zn4b

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MrU_ishere haha new pot is brewing with a filter this time. #HackLearning #hackcoffeemaking

MrVK Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@lpijanowski the more admin you have the more work for those under them bc the admin must prove their worth to their superior #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Interesting idea - is the vocab there & they don't know it/use it? Or is the vocab inadequate? #HackLearning https://t.co/1ABiBZXUGM

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

A1. Wish more CO leaders had strong vocabulary to recognize and describe excellent instruction they see when in classrooms #hacklearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

If you're leveraging your title to "get away with things," you're doing it wrong. #HackLearning

Mark_Branco Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Morning all. Just moved from Principal to Asst. Super. I try to get into classrooms every day! #HackLearning

jessXyo Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison same situation. I have "met" my superintendent at least 15 times.. I'm waiting to see if he ever remembers me.. #HackLearning

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@biologygoddess great stuff! Our CO has joined the social media train and it has opened everyone's eyes! #HackLearning

principalsdixon Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A1: I wish the central office remembered we are all in it together. There are no "islands of solitude confinement." #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

Q3: What advice do you have for central office personnel to increase their impact on students? #HackLearning

walkrsandra Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A2 Invite more central admin into schools and classes. #HackLearning

AdamBrownEDU Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 effective communication is key. Communicate respect and inquiry.honest conversations in an effort to grow #HackLearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@lmstump Hey, Lindsy, hope all is well! #HackLearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@simonsinek Start with why https://t.co/Q3Gg2JPBUj #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

This was a first for me - he visited 2 classrooms though, so I'm a bit disappointed #HackLearning https://t.co/EMoYY71cdE

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:50 AM EDT

@SylviaEllison I have never seen the Superintendent on campus ... year 3 at this school. #hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@Mark_Branco nice! Welcome Mark- we are happy you could join #HackLearning today!

JessicaStacey25 Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A1. Most Ts became Ts do help Ss, not bring up test scores.Real world comes first #HackLearning https://t.co/6JmFzaAnFr

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:38 AM EDT

Q1: What do you wish Central Office personnel knew about your role as teacher/principal? #HackLearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A2: Transparency and trust are key. Hold each other accountable for doing what's right for kids. #hacklearning https://t.co/hXS8Vh9Ad1

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A3: You can't fix everything at once, one relationship at a time is alright...#HackLearning

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

Our CO has Ts leader program to rep each school&meets w/CO as Ts voice,also have specialist that are in sch regularly, like me #HackLearning

RyanBJackson1 Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

WARNING: reading may 📈 passion. #SundayMorning read ☕️ for educators. https://t.co/417Fx9AMBQ #HackLearning #sunchat https://t.co/3segUPfhBj

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@TonySinanis @jasternke #HackLearning https://t.co/y82xCLPJ1k

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@EdTechPeck @simonsinek I shared this video with our admin team over the summer after @PlainedgeOrch shared it with me! #HackLearning

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 @drangelapeery Honestly, I don't need them to visit to know I am doing right by my kids #hacklearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

Holy cow... Brief moment where I pause to consider that many people... That's like a whole town. #HackLearning https://t.co/NKkujGW3kt

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT
14000 teachers, 250K+ Students in our district #hacklearning https://t.co/kVPsBQ0R3h
- DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT
  
  I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

If schools are more about adults than kids we are doing it wrong but we HAVE to support adults in creating schools for kids #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

@polonerd @jasternke LOL!!! #HackLearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

Well said. #hacklearning https://t.co/t0F7Jv5BAJ

AdamBrownEDU Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@MurphysMusings5 effective communication is key. Communicate respect and inquiry.honest conversations in an effort to grow #HackLearning

MrBKing1988 Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

A3) spend some actual time in a classroom and listen to your front line staff #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

I still looking for some coffee #hacklearning https://t.co/eN3ei3spux

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

@MrU_ishere haha new pot is brewing with a filter this time. #HackLearning #hackcoffeemaking

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

Retweet Q3. #HackLearning https://t.co/i1xpAqUnSr

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

Q3: What advice do you have for central office personnel to increase their impact on students? #HackLearning

NovelBarimbing Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

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SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

A2 Flipped meetings, focus on getting in classrooms (>opening day and when news crews are visiting) #HackLearning https://t.co/mHuuQcGvVn

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT

Q2: How can we hack the role of central office personnel and reduce the politics? #HackLearning

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

#HackLearning Would love for CO to sit in some of our collaborative meetings to hear how we work on issues and #FailForward.

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

@brianrozinsky I don't think we have a district ha stag, but I'll make it my purpose SOON! Thanks for the tip! #HackLearning

AshleyLaMar73 Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

A2: also invite Ts into the CO. Allow them to be CO admin for a day or so. DOn't be afraid to switch it up! #hacklearning

leefink Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

@MichaelJDunlea Excellent! Shadow a student for a day. https://t.co/95eiJQR95f #HackLearning #stuvoice

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

A3. Roll up your sleeves, spend time on playground, in cafeteria, greet Ss at door in morning - transform connections #hacklearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

A3 Visit schools, attend events, interact! #Hacklearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I have a theory about politics in edu... the impetus is often ego so maybe if check ego at the door, politics have less impact #HackLearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3: What if we defined CO roles as “activaters” of teacher effectiveness/learning as great teachers activate student learning #HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3: Don't let the School Imprvmt Plans be only compliance. Take action to make sure they're executed. #HackLearning https://t.co/T3m2dhjOhF

AngelaAbend Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

#hacklearning A2 Sometimes forgiveness is easier to ask for than permission when it it comes to what is BEST for students :) ...

DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3 Dear Central Office ... please get out my way with all your "red tape" & directives I am trying to transform lives here. #hacklearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Love this work and believe that we need to be fostering crucial conversations w/ leaders about roles. #hacklearning https://t.co/tdMQzmdzfa

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

We like to engage CO ldrs in convo about this article by Meredith Honig https://t.co/XtVlnhHXvx

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3. Listen to teachers. Go into schools and interview Ss on their opinions. Ss can can provide our best reflections #HackLearning

wfsuper Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A2: Great teams must be connected at the top or they will surely crumble at the bottom. -Jon Gordon #HackLearning

docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Very large district, I'm sure it's a lot for central office to know and handle #hacklearning https://t.co/wOgpklApN7

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT
Holy cow... Brief moment where I pause to consider that many people... That's like a whole town. #HackLearning https://t.co/NKkujGW3kt
- docvs1 Sep 18 @ 8:45 AM EDT
  
  14000 teachers, 250K+ Students in our district #hacklearning https://t.co/kVPsBQ0R3h
  
  DennisDill Sep 18 @ 8:41 AM EDT
  
  I'm in a dictrict of 9000 staff and 100k students ... Central Office not going to know jack squat about me unless it hits news #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Adding: @markbarnes19 @RossCoops31 to #HackLearning authors joining chat LIVE today! https://t.co/RBUKKDF9qT

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:36 AM EDT

Let me count #Hacklearning authors here today: 1. @TonySinanis 2. @mssackstein 3. @conniehamilton 4. @MurphysMusings5 5. @Joesanfelippofc

MC_Kamp Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Q3 every decision made should start with how does this impact our students, & prove it with data- if not why are we doing it? #HackLearning

BeeVisual Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3: Be overly welcoming. "Welcome to my house" should be playing in their heads. Be compassionate, connected & inviting. Smile #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

And more than just using the word ... Actually be honest and reflecting on their choices #HackLearning https://t.co/j0n0TGr5dU

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

A2: Transparency and trust are key. Hold each other accountable for doing what's right for kids. #hacklearning https://t.co/hXS8Vh9Ad1

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

If we remind central Office of "the why" they may begin 2 understand what we are trying 2 say. #HackLearning https://t.co/DpjdK8qSkh

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

@simonsinek Start with why https://t.co/Q3Gg2JPBUj #HackLearning

lmstump Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3 help staff not at CO see what you do everyday, it's easy to criticize when your uninformed #HackLearning

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

@TonySinanis Counter: Certain *kinds* of politics set barriers. Other inclusive, collaborative modes give politics better name #hacklearning

MrsVandeborne Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Join #fitnessedu team chat tonight to set your goals & find your motivation! 2Qs 7pm EST #HackLearning #leadupchat https://t.co/YZxjVRJ4Jd

ChrisAFRIN Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A2 Good idea @lmstump so has this happened yet? If not, why not? #HackLearning @TonySinanis

Elementarist Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

Good Morning #hacklearning joining a little late, but got some important work accomplished first

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I was talking to a Supt in a district of 10,000 kids this wk. He tells his secretary to block 20% of his wk to b in classrooms #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A3: Central Office admins should be present & engaged w/in schools & classrooms; Building healthy relationships w/ everyone! #HackLearning

gshulenberger Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

Know unconnected educators? Share Twitter in 10 Challenge Video with them https://t.co/HrbAY9OQWX Starts 10/1 #HackLearning #twitin10

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A3: get out in the croom and enjoy Ts & Ss! What is happening! Had a S ask who the Supt was and has been a S all 13 yrs! #HackLearning

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

1st anti-bullying lesson: USE NAMES names. Promotes respect, compassion, understanding. Same for us! #hacklearning https://t.co/PMJNeuWa7T

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:49 AM EDT

@polonerd #HackLearning start by limiting the phrase "central office" and use names...it's a relationship thing

HillMrispo Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

#hacklearning How about creating a culture of team?everyone rolls up their sleeves and is all in!Admin, T's and support staff together!

AngelaAbend Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

#hacklearning A3 C'mon in, sit right down, and see what it feels like to be a student in your district ....

mjjohnson1216 Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

Honestly wonder how many more decades CO personnel will be so prominent - shifts are happening. #hacklearning

MurphysMusings5 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

@DennisDill Right, not about validation - more about setting a vision for learning and spreading the good work #hacklearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

Is he able to maintain that schedule? #HackLearning https://t.co/7ItMXZXlYO

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I was talking to a Supt in a district of 10,000 kids this wk. He tells his secretary to block 20% of his wk to b in classrooms #HackLearning

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A3: As a teacher, I believed administrators/central office could never overcommunicate. #HackLearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

@conniehamilton What if they were school improvement guides,not plans; w/flexibility for tchrs&stdnts as designers of learning #HackLearning

daleyscience Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A2 So many policies, rules, testing, data collection being made by people not in a class? Sometimes not admin or CO fault. #hacklearning

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

#HackLearning I worry a little that we assume CO staff have alternate intentions...they're good people that want to do well by you...usually

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

The #Read4Fun Chat is back tonight! Hope you can join us! #Hacklearning https://t.co/4W6lkNcA2a

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A3 empathy for T's & S's shown via example, jump in and get dirty w/ us, work w/ S's don't just look at them #HackLearning ease our stress

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

Amen! Districts and schools must be student-centered but attend to the needs of the adults. #hacklearning https://t.co/8xQ7Q6RXi8

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:53 AM EDT

If schools are more about adults than kids we are doing it wrong but we HAVE to support adults in creating schools for kids #HackLearning

markbarnes19 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

Do you listen to the #HackLearning #podcast? It's like music but smarter. https://t.co/mFatUVKQKO https://t.co/rFo08RZqup

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

Check out this positive perspective! #HackLearning https://t.co/el9UVr8ETs

lmstump Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3 help staff not at CO see what you do everyday, it's easy to criticize when your uninformed #HackLearning

SylviaEllison Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3 Prioritize students/classrooms financially as well as verbally - sit in classes for a full lesson #HackLearning https://t.co/jBHmeQx798

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:52 AM EDT

Q3: What advice do you have for central office personnel to increase their impact on students? #HackLearning

EdTechPeck Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3 Engage with Ss and more broadly all stakeholders. Find what drives them and allow space to create their Edu. narrative #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

@RossCoops31 that is interesting. I don't know that everyone would agree. #HackLearning

sherry_kimbrell Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3: Visit our classrooms, have discussions with Ss and T's #HackLearning

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

We just started having Instructional Coaches at each elem last year - they're doing amazing work. #HackLearning https://t.co/GU6xPhUpa4

LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Instructional coaches make a huge IMPACT! #HackLearning My updated post is here: https://t.co/svN2iBKLly https://t.co/Gk6gO8zn4b

JoshTslw Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

GET FREE 52 FOLLOWERS➜https://t.co/Vx1v5pRILs #MIAvsNE #AskAWomanOnTwitter #ITookABigChance Zlatan Luke Shaw #RnRPhilly #HackLearning

anichols32 Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

So imporrant! The plan is the work of the school. @conniehamilton #HackLearning

BeeVisual Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

Y'know what? I agree 💯 #Hacklearning https://t.co/g4NbC0cufx

AngelaAbend Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

#hacklearning A2 Sometimes forgiveness is easier to ask for than permission when it it comes to what is BEST for students :) ...

AshleyLaMar73 Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3: get in the schools! Support building level admin and Ts. When you focus on the urgent, you forget what's important! #hacklearning

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3 Just as differentiation unlocks power in classroom, it benefits staff too. Beware of painting w/too-broad brushes. #hacklearning

5StarStudents Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3:Get in the trenches. #hacklearning

JessicaStacey25 Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A2. Good question..trust, relatioships, & honesty #hacklearning

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A3: It's about working together for student success. #HackLearning https://t.co/PWYFseCpD5

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

@brianrozinsky do "politics" ever have a good name? LOL! #HackLearning

principalsdixon Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

A1: CO needs to understand the importance of communication and stop with all the compliance protocol. #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT

I have spent a lot of time asking forgiveness! Imagine that ?? Who , me?? #HackLearning https://t.co/FhaTW0NyTj

AngelaAbend Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

#hacklearning A2 Sometimes forgiveness is easier to ask for than permission when it it comes to what is BEST for students :) ...

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

A3: GET IN CLASSROOMS. If they don't know who you are they won't know you care. It also gives you credibility with your board. #HackLearning

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

@RossCoops31 I wonder what would shift if we talked of “conversation” w/each other rather than “communication” to each other #HackLearning

Simo845 Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

A3 #HackLearning If once you were a tchr,never forget how that felt! Cent. off. shouldn't change your willingness to work w/tchrs & 4 them

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

A3: Do what's best for students, not what'll look good from the outside looking in. #HackLearning

WritersUSA Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

KRScienceLady : I have spent a lot of time asking forgiveness! Imagine that ?? Who , me?? #HackLearning … https://t.co/Ah2EYJsOyY

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

@TonySinanis @RossCoops31 Our big conversation is making communication engaging and efficient (i.e. 30s vid vs. 3 google docs) #HackLearning

MrFergusonMJHS Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

There is a difference between theory and practice. Sometimes we have to tweak the theory to make a better practice. #HackLearning

biologygoddess Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

Make SIP that is aligned with community culture and needs. Knowing the community is a prerequisite #hacklearning https://t.co/kq9mkHzsWS

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3: Don't let the School Imprvmt Plans be only compliance. Take action to make sure they're executed. #HackLearning https://t.co/T3m2dhjOhF

tntechgal Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

Makes me smile! I love being one in our district #HackLearning https://t.co/N1W6qdVQqN

LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT

Instructional coaches make a huge IMPACT! #HackLearning My updated post is here: https://t.co/svN2iBKLly https://t.co/Gk6gO8zn4b

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

we need so much ore of that! #HackLearning https://t.co/7c1lkiFD7i

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I was talking to a Supt in a district of 10,000 kids this wk. He tells his secretary to block 20% of his wk to b in classrooms #HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

Hmmm... need to think about this. At some point, you need a plan or nothing gets done. #HackLearning https://t.co/Sj9dFZhHSi

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

@conniehamilton What if they were school improvement guides,not plans; w/flexibility for tchrs&stdnts as designers of learning #HackLearning

GLISI Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

Love "enjoy Ts and Ss." Authentic joy will come through. Don't go to classrooms w/out it. #hacklearning https://t.co/385qVJFprm

coachjmsmith Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT

A3: get out in the croom and enjoy Ts & Ss! What is happening! Had a S ask who the Supt was and has been a S all 13 yrs! #HackLearning

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

So often putting S's 1st implies putting T's 2nd or last, we are a pair, if actions put T's last it impacts S's as well #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

@MichaelBerryEDU @RossCoops31 that is a great point Mike- the type of communication has an impact! #HackLearning

BeeVisual Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

I agree with ur theory #Hacklearning https://t.co/NlRQlzjOx4

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I have a theory about politics in edu... the impetus is often ego so maybe if check ego at the door, politics have less impact #HackLearning

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

A3: If you're in a bigger district use @SwarmApp to check in at every building so there is documentation of where u have been #HackLearning

MrU_ishere Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

Ego...& territorialism & power-grid expansion. Lots of reasons. On both sides. Always *I* oriented. #hacklearning. https://t.co/61Pj1o9OUX

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

I have a theory about politics in edu... the impetus is often ego so maybe if check ego at the door, politics have less impact #HackLearning

DavisWelcome Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

See you at 3:00 PM Eastern! #HackLearning https://t.co/5wOT1f0YBX

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

I promote the "Plan-on-a-Page" idea. No more than 3 goals, 4 strategies each and focused PD. #hacklearning https://t.co/RUgJnoE7qq

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT

A3: Don't let the School Imprvmt Plans be only compliance. Take action to make sure they're executed. #HackLearning https://t.co/T3m2dhjOhF

Staaksie Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

#HackLearning staying is school isn't enough. That's all you need to know.

trendinaliaUS Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

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AshleyLaMar73 Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

This superintendent has made very clear to everyone what's important! #HackLearning https://t.co/W4dRnREShg

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:55 AM EDT
Is he able to maintain that schedule? #HackLearning https://t.co/7ItMXZXlYO
- Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:54 AM EDT
  
  I was talking to a Supt in a district of 10,000 kids this wk. He tells his secretary to block 20% of his wk to b in classrooms #HackLearning

KRScienceLady Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

My goal....#HackLearning https://t.co/2XQO2vRTHN

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT
We just started having Instructional Coaches at each elem last year - they're doing amazing work. #HackLearning https://t.co/GU6xPhUpa4
- LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT
  
  Instructional coaches make a huge IMPACT! #HackLearning My updated post is here: https://t.co/svN2iBKLly https://t.co/Gk6gO8zn4b

HillMrispo Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

#hacklearning Appreciate your staff and they will jump right in! It will free up admin time to connect with S's. https://t.co/CluCvq9Bdf

polonerd Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

@daleyscience And there lies the real problem. #HackLearning

MichaelBerryEDU Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

@grindstonegirl1 some people, not all #HackLearning

MrVK Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

a3: Supt need not visit classrooms but should visit bldgs and support the principals. Ps need to be in rooms and support Ts #HackLearning

Dr_LMR Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

YES!!! #HackLearning https://t.co/Qd4GJKkuw9

Joesanfelippofc Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

A3: GET IN CLASSROOMS. If they don't know who you are they won't know you care. It also gives you credibility with your board. #HackLearning

MeScratchbook Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

Gay Strip Erotica click https://t.co/McDhZWhTwy #HackLearning https://t.co/yApcMsotRW

shiraleibowitz Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

@MichaelJDunlea Maybe for CO putting students 1st could mean helping tchrs to put students first; focus on support to teachers #HackLearning

brianrozinsky Sep 18 @ 8:58 AM EDT

@TonySinanis Certainly bad accumulation of connotations! Denotations, though, point to (messy) business of governing bodies. #hacklearning

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

Next week Sept 25, @Vroom6 will be the #HackLearning guest moderator leading chat on Hacking PD. https://t.co/XzhjFghghk

hackmylearning - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

Join me in thanking @TonySinanis for moderating #HackLearning today. https://t.co/JcqAA4GnD3

debhaag92 Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

@TonySinanis A3:If CO feels there is an issue, get in the buildings & make sure first hand-sooner (like now) not later.#HackLearning

conniehamilton - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

While you're at it, design what the outside is seeing. Market the good! #HackLearning. https://t.co/ffQHxxJ58p

RossCoops31 - Moderator Sep 18 @ 8:57 AM EDT

A3: Do what's best for students, not what'll look good from the outside looking in. #HackLearning

MichaelJDunlea Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

We should not put S's first or T's first, we are inseparable, put both first, it can be done. #HackLearning

biologygoddess Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

A3 Dear CO I know that you will see this because you are involved & appreciate the work that your Ts do every day, thank you! #HackLearning

TonySinanis Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

@MrVK interesting perspective Pete. So you don't think central office admins should be in classrooms? #HackLearning

lpijanowski Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

Coaches can have a HUGE impact. Caution is not allowing leaders to make them mini admin. :) #hacklearning https://t.co/fQRRrMYeyo

elizabethfinney Sep 18 @ 8:56 AM EDT
We just started having Instructional Coaches at each elem last year - they're doing amazing work. #HackLearning https://t.co/GU6xPhUpa4
- LeeAraoz Sep 18 @ 8:51 AM EDT
  
  Instructional coaches make a huge IMPACT! #HackLearning My updated post is here: https://t.co/svN2iBKLly https://t.co/Gk6gO8zn4b

Inst_Ricardo Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

#HackLearning “Removing Education Barriers With School Choice” by @Heritage https://t.co/GrW6bU5kGu

charlatanFT Sep 18 @ 8:59 AM EDT

#HackLearning is now trending topic in United States. Discover why with Charlatan for Twitter. https://t.co/wDPgqaPw4G

participatelrn Sep 18 @ 9:00 AM EDT

See, share & reflect upon all ideas and resources discussed just now during #HackLearning at https://t.co/G0wPOCe2AO