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robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #CTedu -please introduce yourself, your role in education and one thing you're thankful for this holiday season.

MrsMurat Nov 29 @ 8:00 PM EST

Have 2 minutes? Pls help my #Entrepreneurship Ss? https://t.co/4TSA5gRxEe Pls RT. #Ohio_MLA #divergED #espechat #coteachat #DI4ALL #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:01 PM EST

Keri here. Tweeting from Litchfield. I'm a Lead Teacher in a K-4 school in Newtown. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hey everyone! Rob from Norwalk. Elementary AP (CISD) and I'm thankful for my family. #ctedu

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello! Ruth, Eng dept chair in Canton. Thankful for students who willingly laugh at my terrible jokes! #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello Keri- welcome to the conversation. Love your title. #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello #ctedu Joel from Danbury. Humanities Curriculum coordinator

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:03 PM EST

Dan - Instructional Coach at Derby Middle School. I'm thankful for the amazing professional opportunities I've gotten in past year. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hey Ruth- hope all is well. When we are quirky funny- kids get it. #ctedu

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KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:03 PM EST

Thankful for my health and the health of my family #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi there #ctedu, I'm Amy, elem art T. I'm thankful for a part time work schedule this year!

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hello Mr. Coordinator. I hope all is well. #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

Sup #ctedu. Jimmy from Stamford. 6th grade Humanities Teacher, Tech Leader.

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

Dan!! How's coaching? #ctedu

In reply to @dkreiness

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

Welcome AMY!! #ctedu

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dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

Great, @robpennington9, I love what I do! #ctedu

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robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

Jimmy- How's Stamford? #ctedu

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MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

I'm thankful for a happy, healthy family, and for parents who consistently put books in my hands. #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:04 PM EST

...howdy ROB! #ctedu

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MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Amy, assistant principal at wilton high school. I'm thankful for my dog #ctedu

LBT17 Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi all! I'm Lori Baylock, middle school ed tech teacher in Newington #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hey, I know them! #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis

MMaillette27 Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hello #ctedu I am Mikayla, a PST at UNE. I am thankful for my grandparents this holiday season!

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

First Q in one minute.....#ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Why hello, Mr. AP. All is well. Hope your crew is good. #ctedu

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robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome Lori. Excited to have you in the conversation. #ctedu

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robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1 Educational PD is evolving. What has been the most positive change? #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

Welcome Mikayla #ctedu

In reply to @MMaillette27

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: the shift to more personalized PD has been tremendously important - less sit-and-get! #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1 Educational PD is evolving. What has been the most positive change? #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: I'd have to say the advent of the #edcamp model has opened up discussion about the importance of choice. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

Welcome Amy. Hope you're having a great year. #ctedu

In reply to @MsKorna

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: One very positive change has been the influence of the #edcamp model #ctedu

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

Christie Norwalk 6th grade teacher Tech coach emerging leader @NewLeadersOrg #ctedu edcampswct

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RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 incorporating choice, follow-through, and teacher input #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: Personalizing PD to meet the needs of individuals as well as share the in-house expertise in each building. #ctedu

abbewaldron Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

Hi #ctedu! Abbe from Reg14

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

Copycat! #ctedu @EdCampSWCT

In reply to @mrsapia_teach, @EdCampSWCT

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:07 PM EST

This was so successful for our school! #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: I'd have to say the advent of the #edcamp model has opened up discussion about the importance of choice. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1. Choice and voice is important. PD has provided more of that lately. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:08 PM EST

Mine too! We ran a very successful districtwide PD this way on Election Day! #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:08 PM EST

Welcome Abbe!! #ctedu

In reply to @abbewaldron

LBT17 Nov 29 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: much more choice and much more job embedded #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:09 PM EST

Teacher input is key. Important for Ts to feel valued!! #ctedu

In reply to @RuthKidwell

MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:09 PM EST

thanks same to you. Lots of new learning! #ctedu

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KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

I wish we could have an Edcamp at every PD opportunity. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:08 PM EST

Mine too! We ran a very successful districtwide PD this way on Election Day! #ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Twitter has made the MOST impact on my personalized PD. It has created such a shift in my teaching. So grateful for PLN! #ctedu

MMaillette27 Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Creating a space that is more personalized for the students and giving them more individuality #ctedu #UNEedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

Explain a bit more on job embedded. How? Why? #ctedu

In reply to @LBT17

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

#edcamp model works for those passionate educators who want ed conversations. I wish all Ts would attend just 1 #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Not to toot my own horn but the on-the-fly PD that coaches provide is very important new trend, too. #ctedu

MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1- teacher led, hoping to use udl approach #ctedu

MsGray5 Nov 29 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: connecting w/ other teachers at #edcamp who have the similar visions and goals as you. #ctedu

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: district wide consistency w/ cohorts with same people training but my fav of course #edcamp #ctedu #edcampnj #edcampswct #choice

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2- in one minute!! #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:11 PM EST

Agreed. Some Ts in my district got a taste on our PD day last month. I hope that sparked enough interest to attend real one. #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:10 PM EST

#edcamp model works for those passionate educators who want ed conversations. I wish all Ts would attend just 1 #ctedu
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robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2 What should no longer be part of PD for educators? #ctedu

EduGladiators Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

#EduGladiators is BACK this SATURDAY w/NEW Series! Ready for "Real Talk"? Join us! #divergED #EdSurgeChat #TnEdChat #EdTechTherapy #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

Welcome Erin!! Very important! #ctedu

In reply to @MsGray5

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

Teacher-inspired topics lead to energetic learning and authentic conversations #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

Is anyone trying peer observations? Our principal has given each teacher one day sub this year to visit other classrooms. #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1: I agree with @mrsapia_teach (again!) Twitter was the beginning of a revitalized career path for me! #ctedu

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mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Reading off slides from a presentation, word for word. No opportunities to engage with presenter/audience. Sit and get = FAIL. #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

me too, pal. Me too. They can be very eye opening. #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

Sage on stage PD doesn't work with our students, so why would it work with adults. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Definitely no more PD completely dominated by admin wishes without T input/choice. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2 What should no longer be part of PD for educators? #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2. Stop herding Ts into rooms like cattle and talking at them for a good amount of time. #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Expensive speakers whose message only applies to a fraction of the staff. #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

Hi #ctedu! Sorry I'm tardy for the party - Muppets Christmas Carol is on TV!

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

Definitely out! #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Reading off slides from a presentation, word for word. No opportunities to engage with presenter/audience. Sit and get = FAIL. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

5 questions to ask an ed consultant/PD Provider by @AngelaStockman: https://t.co/zQEeoSd9El #CTedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden, @AngelaStockman

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

I would love to hear how this goes. We are toying with the idea of Instructional Rounds. #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

I'm working on bringing more of this to my department at least. Ts often spend little to no time in colleagues' classes #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Please stop talking at teachers. Let us do the talking, that is the goal for Ss, no? #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

One thing that was so effective for us was to get students to deliver PD in the form of a student panel where they gave real feedback #ctedu

LBT17 Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: 1 size fits all #boo #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

we have peer observations once a month. We also have a pineapple board for teachers to invite others in. #ctedu

In reply to @RuthKidwell, @KeriSnowden

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Being told what instead of discovering & same PD for all - all Ts have different needs just like Students! #ctedu

DrBrianCook Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Mandated session requirements; allows Ts choice in PD #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

The APs are reading instructional rounds by Elmore. So important. #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis, @KeriSnowden

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

mandatory? #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach, @RuthKidwell, @KeriSnowden

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

Thanks! @robpennington9 @AngelaStockman @markbarnes19 #ctedu

In reply to @robpennington9, @AngelaStockman, @markbarnes19

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

Where do the questions exist for the teachers in the room? What are they curious about? Professional learning starts there. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:16 PM EST

Great point. #ctedu

In reply to @DrBrianCook

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:16 PM EST

@mrsapia_teach Especially when slides were made by X then given to B for G to present! #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden, @mrsapia_teach

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:16 PM EST

We do instructional rounds in our district. Ours at the MS is happening Monday. #ctedu

In reply to @robpennington9, @MrPardalis, @KeriSnowden

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:16 PM EST

That's not best practice? #ctedu

In reply to @MrsSmith167, @KeriSnowden, @mrsapia_teach

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:16 PM EST

Our instructional rounds focus on visiting other schools. Classroom visits should stay in our building. So much to share! #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:14 PM EST

I would love to hear how this goes. We are toying with the idea of Instructional Rounds. #ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:17 PM EST

I'm reading that as well, Rob. Good ideas so far. Brainstorming how to put it into action. #ctedu

In reply to @robpennington9, @KeriSnowden

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:17 PM EST

Someone must think so - even though we can't do that for our students #ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:17 PM EST

@MrPardalis Wow that sounds really cool! I'd love to go in and see other teachers practices and ideas! #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden, @MrPardalis

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:17 PM EST

Can you post a pic of the pineapple board? #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach, @RuthKidwell

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

We do them. I could give you more info. if you want. #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis, @KeriSnowden

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3 What is the best PD session you ever attended and why? #ctedu

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Are people utilizing the pineapple board? Such an intriguing idea #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach, @KeriSnowden

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Important to get admin on board first--so valuable to get Ts in other classrooms with a focus on improvement #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis, @KeriSnowden

MMaillette27 Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: I agree with @mrsapia_teach reading off from slides. As student I feel I learn very little from teachers who do so. #ctedu #UNEedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

couldn't agree more, Brian! Great chance to learn and grow from each other. #ctedu

In reply to @DrBrianCook, @RuthKidwell, @KeriSnowden

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

The word mandatory has not been used, but I think it will be expected. @dkreiness @mrsapia_teach @RuthKidwell #ctedu

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MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

What's the pineapple board? #ctedu

In reply to @RuthKidwell, @mrsapia_teach, @KeriSnowden

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

Definitely! #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:15 PM EST

Where do the questions exist for the teachers in the room? What are they curious about? Professional learning starts there. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

A couple at my first @EdCampSWCT this year. Blew mind mind with the tech tools and awesome ideas! #ctedu

In reply to @EdCampSWCT

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3 What is the best PD session you ever attended and why? #ctedu

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

@robpennington9 A2: I agree 100% hear them, coach them, inspire them, allow them to led, build and tune from within #ctedu

In reply to @dkreiness, @robpennington9

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: Probably EdCamp - is that terrible?! Oh wait we did a cool one w a graffiti wall which was okay #ctedu

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

not quite like we hoped, but chance is a process. More & more Ts are using it, so it's progressing slowly. #ctedu

In reply to @RuthKidwell, @KeriSnowden

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

Will check that resource out. #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis, @robpennington9

DrBrianCook Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: I love PD which is presented like a classroom; teach me like a S and let me walk away w/ something I can use immediately #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

Agreed. I have learned so much more during the years that I've been out of the classroom and can visit other Ts. #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Important to get admin on board first--so valuable to get Ts in other classrooms with a focus on improvement #ctedu
In reply to @MrPardalis, @KeriSnowden

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

@robpennington9 I totally agree Dan! EdCamp was SUCH an amazing place for learning! #ctedu

In reply to @dkreiness, @EdCampSWCT, @robpennington9

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

Pineapple is awesome. #ctedu

In reply to @MrsSmith167, @RuthKidwell, @mrsapia_teach, @KeriSnowden

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Truthfully my best sessions are mostly run by kids. We need more #stuvoice at #edcamps. #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:21 PM EST

YES!! #ctedu

DrBrianCook Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: I love PD which is presented like a classroom; teach me like a S and let me walk away w/ something I can use immediately #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3: Tech PD that was teacher-led and T choice driven was the best so far! #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:21 PM EST

Wow! That is SUCH a cool idea! I need to share ASAP! #ctedu

In reply to @robpennington9, @RuthKidwell, @mrsapia_teach, @KeriSnowden

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 Intro to Twitter at local #edcamp! #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:22 PM EST

I love when we experience lessons from seasoned Ts. @arielsacks delivered PD at our school in this manner. #wholenovels #ctedu

In reply to @arielsacks

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: #SIOP when we were engaged and walked away a significant amount of interventions and strategies #engagment #participation #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3 What is the best PD session you ever attended and why? #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:22 PM EST

Kids designed our classroom seating today - now we have a table on the floor and a standing one plus less desks - they LOVED it! #ctedu

DrBrianCook Nov 29 @ 8:23 PM EST

I have seen PD run by students; I would ❤️ to experience yet #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:23 PM EST

@DrBrianCook I was just typing that. Powerful to experience what our Ss feel in the classroom when done right. #ctedu

In reply to @MrsSmith167, @DrBrianCook

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

That's awesome! #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:22 PM EST

Kids designed our classroom seating today - now we have a table on the floor and a standing one plus less desks - they LOVED it! #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4 If you were planning PD for educators what is a MUST HAVE at the training? #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3. Favorite PD is when I can talk about ideas with others. Twitter -best PD. So many ideas to my questions- push my thinking. #ctedu

MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: wish I could say edcamo but I've never been. So I'd say anything inspiring. Iste, Google summits & recently saw @HeidiHayesJacob #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:18 PM EST

Q3 What is the best PD session you ever attended and why? #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: My first Edcamp in Region 6 (Thank you @abbewaldron). Walked in a newbie, ended up presenting on Edmodo. #ctedu

In reply to @abbewaldron

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

Its crazy that this type of PD is SUCH a rarity...when it happens daily in the classroom! #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis, @DrBrianCook

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4: For now, while not enought Ts know about it - @BreakoutEDU!!! #ctedu

In reply to @breakoutEDU

MsGray5 Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 T observations are so helpful. As a para, I was able to watch many great teachers and "steal" their ideas! #ctedu

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

Elementary students? #ctedu

DrBrianCook Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

I have not seenPD run by students; I would ❤️ to experience it #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: Does candy or coffee count as a must-have? #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

#ctedu

DrRichSanzo Nov 29 @ 8:20 PM EST

So glad to hear these ideas! Working w/ @MrPardalis and @NFHighSchool to implement instruction rounds w/ DCs & Communities of Practice w/ Ts

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: Opportunities to engage, backchanneling & interacting.I want ideas I can use TOMORROW. FUN is also a plus. #ctedu

MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: studeng focused that utilizes udl and personalized learning #ctedu

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4 If you were planning PD for educators what is a MUST HAVE at the training? #ctedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:25 PM EST

.@MsKorna @HeidiHayesJacob @EdCampSWCT will be in Norwalk in March 2017! #ctedu

In reply to @MsKorna, @HeidiHayesJacob, @EdCampSWCT

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

YES!! Come to any of my PDs and food is present. #ctedu

In reply to @MrsSmith167

mrsapia_teach - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Love when presenters are themselves and are authentic and real. #ctedu

bookgirl614 Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q4#EDCAMPS AND ECET #ctedu Chiming in while at a bball game.

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

Okay - I'll be there! #ctedu

In reply to @robpennington9

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

So why does this change when we get into our classrooms? #ctedu

In reply to @MsGray5

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Fun, food, purpose #ctedu

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: MUST BE #engaged #coached #participateinpractice #ctedu #teachercollaboration

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4 If you were planning PD for educators what is a MUST HAVE at the training? #ctedu

LBT17 Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: time to play with the ideas, skills, bounce ideas off peers, sandbox #ctedu

MrsSmith167 Nov 29 @ 8:26 PM EST

Wait.... PD can be fun? #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:27 PM EST

Purpose!! It must be relevant! #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q4 Time for Ts to play with new learning, informal discussions to figure out where and how it can fit; brainstorm and "sandbox" time #ctedu

MsKorna Nov 29 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: student focused that utilizes udl and personalized learning #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:27 PM EST

One of the norms at my first PD was "when all else fails, smile!" Powerful to laugh and learn together as a group. #ctedu

In reply to @mrsapia_teach

KeriSnowden Nov 29 @ 8:27 PM EST

Is registration for edcampswct open? @atragg @MsKorna @HeidiHayesJacob @EdCampSWCT #ctedu

In reply to @atragg, @MsKorna, @HeidiHayesJacob, @EdCampSWCT

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:28 PM EST

That's a lot of hashtags. But well said. #ctedu

In reply to @robinsonchris7

robpennington9 - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:28 PM EST

Not yet. It will be after the new year. #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden, @atragg, @MsKorna, @HeidiHayesJacob, @EdCampSWCT

RuthKidwell Nov 29 @ 8:28 PM EST

Yes! Just co-facilitated this during our last PD. #ctedu

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4: For now, while not enought Ts know about it - @BreakoutEDU!!! #ctedu
In reply to @breakoutEDU

MMaillette27 Nov 29 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: To have engagment and reason. Interactive makes for a better outcome. #ctedu #UNEedu

atragg - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:28 PM EST

.@KeriSnowden @MsKorna Not yet, follow us @EdCampSWCT and we're on facebook too :) #ctedu

In reply to @KeriSnowden, @MsKorna, @EdCampSWCT

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: Mini-lessons or authentic learning situations, independent work and reflection on how it could be used tomorrow. #ctedu

robinsonchris7 Nov 29 @ 8:30 PM EST

point made #ctedu

In reply to @MrPardalis

dkreiness - Moderator Nov 29 @ 8:30 PM EST

Immediacy piece is vital, otherwise there is disconnect #ctedu

MrPardalis Nov 29 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: Mini-lessons or authentic learning situations, independent work and reflection on how it could be used tomorrow. #ctedu