#TOSAchat Archive
#TOSAChat is a chat on Twitter every Monday night at 8pm PST for TOSAs (teachers on special assignment), including all edtech and instructional coaches.
Monday September 19, 2016
Kelly, EdTech & Curriculum Coordinator in Lake Tahoe. Fave fall drink is anything apple!
Mark Loundy
Instructional technology specialist
K-5 makerspace chief
Silicon Valley
Imagine a pirate Twitter chat!!
Kyle, learning strategist & technology coordinator, Las Vegas, NV
Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA. Definitely on board with Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Katherine Goyette, Edtech Integration Specialist, Central California. Gotta love the pumpkin spice latte!
Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA. I LOVE hot apple cider! Spiced wine is quite nice as well =)
i've never tried one. Perhaps 2016 is the year! haha!
Kim from Fresno, MS STEM teacher, Diet Coke is always the drink of choice
Adam, Tech Coach, Orosi, CA, Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte and or Sugar Pine Porter
Lisa, Northern Ca teacher & tosa, I love a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Welcome Ashly! Great to have you with us tonight.
Who makes the Sugar Pine Porter? That sounds divine!
Welcome back Adam! Ohhhh I forgot about Pumkin Ale!! Too many good ones =)
time! Susan Stewart, Instructional Technology Coach in CA. I drink skinny hazelnut lattes all year long.
Mona Towner, Instructional Coach, Berwyn IL, warn apple cider but not till October. It's HOT in Chitown now.
i'm cutting back but I still love it!
Great seats! Although I’m going to tweet
Hey Kim! How's it going tonight? =)
English Breakfast tea with lots of half-and-half. Or Guinness.
Jordan from in SF! If I were back in the classroom I'd teach ELA and/or History!
Diet Coke. A good choice no matter what season
Jeremiah, math nerd, and my favorite drink is of adult nature: fall=baseball playoffs and a good beer
Ryan 7th SS T from CA just lurking and learning 😂
LOL it's HOT here in the Bay Area too. Was almost 100 today =( GAH!
it's pretty warm in California too!
Oo, skinny PSL. Maybe I’ll have to get that tomorrow
Hi all! Nick from Benicia, CA. Instructional Technology Coordinator at the Contra Costa County Office of Ed. Love hot coco w mms
Heads up. We have 8 questions tonight.
Hey Susan! Skinny Hazelnut Lattes are excellent.
I started buying in 2 liters, actually makes me drink less than in the can
My cousin works at Yosemite and goes to Fresno on the regular, may have to have her pick some up!
Seriously. I want some Sugar Pine Porter as well.
Oh, that's a good one, thought i smelled this today, turned out to be soap washed my hands with
Ahhhhhh that looks amazing too!!!
Sam Adams Oktoberfest... nom nom!
welcome Nick! hot cocoa is always good!
Jump in! We can all learn from each other.
Hey Susan! Great to see you again. I’ll have to put a skinny hazelnut latte on my list this week
Tom from Bassett, tech tosa. Fav drink- makers46 or some bookers neat
My new position at my new school, yes
DITTO! Plus if you mull it forever your whole house smells amazing!
see I'd just finish the 2 liter. lol!
Try the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, another winner!
YES! Well I was gonna say moscow mules but I love them all year long so...
Hi Jordan! Great to have you with us on . Great to have a Remind pro with us
good? hubby volunteered my to coordinate a movie night for PTA at my son's school, so wrapping my head around that
Is it fall? Over 100 today and our a/c died at home.
Oh that's horrible. I think another SF trip is in order
Is this a test? 😳 I can barely keep up with 6 most wks!
Uh oh! When is the big event? Does this mean you "volunteered" too ;)
The one I’m having lately is a grapefruit hefeweizen. Yum!
I say we do a fall beverage at style!
also my #2 choice is mulled wine!
I know! It's about to get crazy!
A1: I coach softball and cheer. We bring the spirit! I attend almost every sporting event to build community with Ss
Seriously. That goes for me too
A1: I'm spearheading a campaign to build positive school culture via social media a la
If you aren't following you should be! She's our fave peep!
Amy, Physics and Engineering teacher from Modesto here, sharing my time between and other obligations.
Interesting, I love me some hef, not sure about grapefruit combo...
Oct 21st, and yup....yay!?...
Hey Tosachat, Scott, TechCoach from Pleasanton. I really prefer some High Quality H20.
A1: Build school community/spirit with shared norms of behavior, goals. Collective vision/high expectations.
Thanks having me!! Although others know more than I...
It’s pretty amazing. Schofferhofer
A1 We know each other personally and share common goals. School shwag, food, empathy. Everybody on Twitter!
Hey all! Im a new science and stem toss outside Seattle
I love moscow mules when it's hot. So refreshing.
A1: I participate in dress up days and attend sporting events (when I can). Our school has a lot of spirit already, so it is easy!
A1: Build school culture through relationships. Common experiences and goals help. Let them know they are
Welcome Mike. Great to have you with us!
The shared and collective is so important! https://t.co/OBJPMCBv35
A1: Build school community/spirit with shared norms of behavior, goals. Collective vision/high expectations.
A1: Ts showing support at sporting events and other events is a simple, first step
A1: Relationship, communication, transparency, vulnerability, celebration, …
A1: Use PBIS for behavior norms, spirit days, include parents in the convo, post positives on sm.
haha! it's amazing! welcome Scott!
WATER!?!?! Scott Padway! We need to chat at LOL
Interesting, I'll have to look for it. Always up for a new flavor.
A1) Having a staff compete against each other in a was an awesome way built community this year.
A1: Build school community/spirit every minute of every day. Be visible, present with students & staff.
welcome Liza! Happy to have you.
A1: fun activities, build trust and relationships, be transparent, give stakeholders input
A1: share our stories, personal convos, model risk taking and a growth mindset, and lots of laughter
A1:As a TOSA, by celebrating others, sharing their good work, making connections among colleagues https://t.co/FCPdSBXDrw
I love them all year. Any day, any time. So amazing. I drink them too fast though...
It’s of course best on tap, but it’s available at BevMo
When staff and Ts participate that has a huge impact!
Sounds like a great recipe, I wonder what proper mixture of each would be (;
A1: Communication is the key. Student, Staff and Parents all need to be receiving the same message to build that school spirit.
For sure! We have the pleasure of sharing the amazing things coming from Ts & classrooms
A1: Being present and visible, modeling what we are looking for, building relationships
Food does tend to bring people together!
Yes, the students love it! It is homecoming this week. Every year I wear a red mohawk, custom cape, and more!
There it is in just one word
Agree! Totally. Headed back after on Oct 1 and staying for last game of season.
A1:share the positives, grow relationships and bring food regularly. :)
Totally unrelated but if your brother Spencer??
We have spirit, yes we do. https://t.co/SeXyAVJ2Nb
A1: I coach softball and cheer. We bring the spirit! I attend almost every sporting event to build community with Ss
A1: Intentionality. Community building requires people to own the "why" People want to belong it is in our nature.
A1: Just got the idea to play a week long bingo game over announcements for Ts in another chat - gonna do it!
A1: Build school community/spirit with strong home-school connection. Invite the neighborhood to participate in school functions.
Super awesome! Trying to decide backpacking or last game...
A1: School community and Spirit starts by making hallways a positive environment. T's need to be actively present
A1 Harder than it seems. I think the key is realizing we are all human. We need to support, celebrate & care for each other.
Welcome Liza! Great to have you with us tonight. & I met recently. She’s a new science TOSA too
LOL, true, but it speaks volumes, so many things to say
A1b: It's all about building positive relationships w/all stakeholders - admin, Ts, Ss, Parents.
Well put. Builds transparency too
A1: Tell them... That our school is the best place to work :)
That’s it. Be there to support Ss & colleagues at sporting events.
Hey Efrain! Good to "see" you again!
Love your mention of intentionality!
A2 My coworker & friend and I have started voxing each other =) It's fun. I text w/ most of my coworkers or DM on twitter
A2:Every way possible! Email, digital newsletters, and of course ! Working on growing that community w/in the district!
Ahh, I do so love it fresh from the tap. Q Is it a bad sign when they know you by 1st name at BevMo?
It definitely takes a village!
A2: hyperlink YouTube vids in my email - who doesn't love a click that leads them to Golden Girl theme song? TY 4 being a friend
a2b: forgot about texting. Voxer is NEXT for sure too. https://t.co/cuI3V7Gntw
A2 My coworker & friend and I have started voxing each other =) It's fun. I text w/ most of my coworkers or DM on twitter
that's PD bingo! I love it.
A2: class hashtags, class website, Google+ community, and of course
Hahaha. I’m drinking it right now. Long day and it’s been my way to unwind lately. Delicious
A2 Single live Google Doc is our staff newsletter. Twitter. Much of staff on FB. REDRUM written on mirror in bathroom.
Duane here. For a moment, anyway. K5 math coach.
A2: Encourage social media. Encourage outside activities. & I entered a Bodysurfing competition with some Ts.
A2: Twitter, website, for Parents, group text w/staff
I had one of those last year, now I have for the Ts at my school
Just hope my computer doesn't spread it to yours...Wouldn't that be trouble.
In case I lost my Tweet on my restart, I vote for last game.
A2: Teaching Channel teams, one note binders, actively learn, and going to try pow toons soon!
A2: As a coach I'm all about use Google Docs to communicate w/ the teachers that I am coaching.
A2: flipped classroom using edpuzzle and use it for communication and feedback as well
A2 - I really want to use Voxer and Google Classroom with some teachers I'm coaching this year.
nice, feeling the same way
That'd be fun. I want to get core classes to make the announcements. Sci does weather, history - this day in hist. etc.
A2: Using video with multilingual subtitles for my diverse parent population.
A2: The most creative thing I do is give in-game gold to students who make sure their parents are in the know.
I love class, school, and district hashtags! Builds community and spirit too
A2: Communicate with school community using green screen newscasts :)
YES! Great share Efrain! Thank you! I'm totally stealing this too btw. https://t.co/TkHOmxGLWH
A2: Using video with multilingual subtitles for my diverse parent population.
LOL, yeah I'm thinking so...
Adding the personal touch when communicating with people is so important. I responded to a text in person today...
We are trying to get going in most classrooms this year =) So great for engaging parents!
A2: In my experience, best time to communicate about "real" issues is while on the playground shooting hoops or going for a walk.
I use daily as well as to publicize student acheivements
A3: We used to do a great outreach program w/ home visits. Now, tech tools like & others Let U reach more & faster
I had a long day -facilitated science workshop all day & then mtg w science teacher leaders in afternoon
how do ensure they keep checking it?
YAY! Nick is here!!!! =) https://t.co/UEsQsEOsNP
A2: In my experience, best time to communicate about "real" issues is while on the playground shooting hoops or going for a walk.
A2: I use a lot of FormMule to automate my emails. Fill in variables in spreadsheet & then send customized email to everyone.
A2: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, blog. is my favorite hashtag for Ss.
This is definitely a wonderful way to reach all in your community!
A2: I use daily as well as to publicize student acheivements
Yay podcasts! Do you have students on it too?
GREAT idea! I need some tips. Have a cpl schools that this would be great for!
A2: Students communicated about a read-a-thon with iMovie trailer! Best part, it was their idea!
A2) We are trying to keep a cohort of T's connected between PD's using Google Classroom.
I'm sure they all gained knowledge, wisdom, and are just that much better thanks to you! Thank you Joe 4 what you do
is definitely a great platform for communication. helped me get into it more this summer
A2: Remind! I send individual messages to parents with pictures from class and good news!
The Ss are the only voices (not mine) :)
my principal and I use to promote innovation, tech ideas and professional development
also if I make a how-to or screencast I send them the hyperlink on the site not just a file
Love a good Google Script like FormMule!
Who do you group Bitmoji chat with? Cc once again!!
What a bucket-filler! Thanks Jeremiah. It was a long day but a very rewarding day.
A2: Remind! I send individual messages to parents with pictures from class and good news!
A2: Hope it hasn't been said - obviously gmail & comments! I also advise Ss to use facetime w/ collaborative digital work at home
I'll be presenting at Santa Clara O.E. on how to use technology to engage newcomer students and parents.
Google Classroom is 24/7.
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I have been preaching this year. Use it to replace HW as the way to let Ps know what's going on in class.
a2 what everyones's already said, i'll add we're hosting a parent university this year too, super excited about it
A3: Have flipped & blended my instruction. Ss have access at home to content, instruction, & practice https://t.co/OMRqVp0pV6
Always best when it is S generated idea! https://t.co/A1E2EQkisA
A2: Students communicated about a read-a-thon with iMovie trailer! Best part, it was their idea!
Yep!! I like to take walks during 1:1s
A2: Teachers love using to communicate with parents.
A3: I hosted a Twitter chat using with my US History Ss to talk about topics covered in class https://t.co/fI04yIs1he
YES! Also has some awesome potential for admin or coaches giving teacher feedback
Definitely! Parents love as a way to stay connected!
A3: Email and Google Classroom mostly.
our Tosa group. Fun stuff keeps us laughing. Work can't be all serious stuff!
A3: edpuzzle, Google classroom, GAFE, remindHQ
A3: Educate students who are absent by creating screencasts/youtube videos of your lessons.
This is wonderful. Instant engagement & ownership.
my colleague is loving class dojo this year too.
A3: my Ss email me and post Qs on Classroom, sometimes other Ss beat me to answering the questions
BAM! Right??? Love this as the way to replace HW! https://t.co/jls1l1Ipgg
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I have been preaching this year. Use it to replace HW as the way to let Ps know what's going on in class.
A3: Tweeting main ideas and CFU Qs every evening. Posting IG photos of daily concepts for students to comment for points.
I love Dojo Class Story as a parent lots and lots.
Thank you! We definitely do that for each other. :)
A3: our students have 24/7/approx340 access to devices. We have a virtual summer school program.
Oooh, when's that! Right down the street from me!
You guys are awesome! Gotta check out early. Good night!
A3: Inspire a love for reading and curiosity. Share my love of the outdoors. Tell them about community events.
And they are enhanced podcasts w pics to match audio
I'd like to hear how that works... Scared to not monitor Ss tweets!
Efrain are you doing that sesh at ? I need to see it!
A3: Recently starting rocking the guardian email feature in Google Classroom to help Ps stay in loop with S at home
a3 So I'm trying the 20% project, , 's weekly podcast, and parent contacts. Not much, but it's a start
A3: Use a tool (website, app) and social media. Don't get stuck w/ the latest app or some vendor's sales pitch.
A3: Post on district's LMS 4 students, parents and send notifications digitally (messeging)
A3: We go places and I share. Ss can be a part even if unable to physically be there.
I never followed back, that way their tweets didn't show on my feed
A3b: We do Twitter chats w/our 8th graders.
Ditto! Hoping to help the group share their work w/each other via GClassroom instead of just w/me...so far so good!
Your own curriculum or an existing one?
Old school...I guess? but work great!
A3: Use Edmodo, Google Classroom, or class website to keep absent students in the loop.
That’s wonderful. & are my resource for besides the usual suspects
It's why we're here, it's how we get better together. You're making a difference, just know that (:
A3: GClassroom is a go-to. Filled w/ resources, flipped lessons, and ability to communicate
A3: I have been using ss love quizzes disguised as boss battles!
A3: When we create independent, curious learners, kids never stop learning. Always train independence and validate curiosity.
A3: We ran an online Google Tools course for Ss it was good to see the learning continue over the summer.
A3) Learning is an organic need. Create opportunities for kids to learn through passion and relevance, leverage the opportunities.
Yeah, they're both amazing at it, makes us all better
Love that! Completely agree fun is a requirement 😛
Can’t wait to meet face to face. I know I’ll be super excited for that - to meet such a stand up guy
wow. thanks Jeremiah. Always learning and growing.
Just started last week, I'm holding my breath, but cautiously optimistic.
Yes! Simply go outside. Love outdoor edu!
so you like the feature? Haven't tried it yet. They are still configuring r iPads.
thanks Joe-huge compliment coming from you.
Oh it's based on their identified needs, so a mashup of all sorts. starting w/'s imath, building frm there
Totally my favorite! I made a big push end of last yr & have lots of Ts trying this yr!
Sounds like a lot to me. What age Ss?
bummer! Santa Clara OE is too far for me :(
I’m sure Ss want to engage w platforms. Are there Ss who don’t though? What are next steps?
Do you only offer virtual summer school, or is there still a traditional summer school?
A3: Keep it connected. An old biology T used to love to teach plants because the Ss could study every time they went outside.
A2&3: Started a weekly tech coach Starting slow, but still hopeful it'll take off
I’m supporting a bunch of Ts with it this year as well. Great platform
If only I knew someone that knew a thing or two about this YouTube thing...
Ahh you're too kind, besides that's just a rumor I started (:
A4: Google Classroom guardian email feature
My son's T got every parent on Remind during fall conferences. So nice to have an ez way to connect. https://t.co/QJqRpfBHw9
Always, why we're here, and always trying together
Big fluffy, squishy hugs and DITTO!!!
A4: I tell Ps to check Ss notebooks and ask Qs about what they see, asked for emails so I can attach them to Ss Classroom
I think you forgot the hashtag. Come on, Sabba. We need your tweets on :) https://t.co/K2Y5qfKtxT
agreed! If it's the one and only tool they use I feel like they can do just about everything
A3: Teach Ss to use YouTube in a sophisticated way. I know this is a boring answer, but it's true!
Absolutely great advancement in
A4 keeping Ps in the loop in the biggest piece of that puzzle. How? WHATEVER WORKS!
Right? It's like MJ saying you're good at bball
A3: pt3 I love Google Classroom! It even let me teach while out for a couple days.
A4 I really believe is a game changer for this!
More relevant learning = higher engagement in any platform. Empower students & they will be motivated to learn.
great point. We need to meet parents where they are and in a variety of ways. https://t.co/pndFEgh68n
A4 keeping Ps in the loop in the biggest piece of that puzzle. How? WHATEVER WORKS!
I have a HS and a MS classes
No way. That’s funny to me to be compared to MJ. I’m more like the towel boy
My P wants me to be expert and recommend for our school. Used it over summer and loved it. Early look is 👍
A4: by using add parent feature in Google classroom, classcraft, class dojo, twitter
DUDE! Jump into =) We are talking about succeeding together =)
I think it's an important one, at USC they go there for everything!
A4: English Learner Advisory Committee members attended ELD classes in session.
For sure. They become owners of their learning
A4) If you assign a text set to students, send it home to parents. The worst thing that happens is they talk about it at dinner.
A4: As a district, working toward a goal of "If communication goes home on paper, it's also avail online." We need to do better.
I wish I developed video skills sooner
Right, not trying to give too much. So next semester we'll unleash the EDU cracken (:
I had my first experience with at the early in the summer, that's a great tool!
LOVE this goal! So powerful! https://t.co/pqy6pN1sTf
A4: As a district, working toward a goal of "If communication goes home on paper, it's also avail online." We need to do better.
A4: Make myself available. And create family adventures. Using this year, but need it to catch on still.
Alright. It’s official. Sabba’s on tonight. :)
OK boys, you are BOTH incredible!!! No towel boys here! We are so lucky to learn from you =)
In math...copy and paste the directions of the problem into YouTube search field. SOMEONE will have a vid.
INTRO: Sry, late to the game - 1st grade dual language teacher in Round Rock, TX! I have a "Next Generation" Classroom = iPads
LOL, well even to be that level of towel boy then, but just saying, diffrnt lvl (:
so excited to be joining here for the first time
nice. super interesting way to use it. I love sharing w/ Ts that YouTube is the most searched search engine.
Me with at Santa Clara County OOE. https://t.co/HI57jFBIuL
I had my first experience with at the early in the summer, that's a great tool!
OH SNAP, that does sound horrible, when you say it that way (; but I digress
Great to have you with us. Never too late to intro self. :)
I am learning more than the Ss are, which is epic in itself
Yeah! I used Google Classroom last year to see my 1st graders' work while I was on maternity leave!
a4 - be available, i used to use google voice to allow Ss or Ps the option to call, if needed.
Definitely true for me. Learning so so much each day.
seriously, this is so cool! https://t.co/yOztlLGaw4
Yeah! I used Google Classroom last year to see my 1st graders' work while I was on maternity leave!
True for me, too. My 10yr old son is a master at learning from YouTube. It's never too late for us!
You will use the little search bar to open up a column for and another for .
Me too. My Google Voice number is the one I share freely with everyone. Good to be able to “turn off”
As TOSA, hosting parent math trainings to tch Ps abt supporting learning at home & to just do some math! Fun sessions!
a4 trying , 's weekly podcast, and hosting a singlet back to school nite
Me too! So fantastic! Don't you love it?!
A4cont: As TOSA, hosting parent math trainings to tch Ps abt supporting learning at home & to just do some math! Fun sessions!
A4: Responsive to parent phone calls/emails, connect at back-to-school night, remind info home in syllabus I have parents sign.
Crazy how much we all learn. Get to learn Number Talk training w/ ans Ss always amaze me
And make a positive phone call instead of just negative ones....
A5: is great since most Ps do have a phone that can receive texts, love that it doesn't have to be smartphone
A5: Telephone. Handouts. I haven't ever mailed anything home, but I would if I needed to.
a5- It's important for families to feel welcome in the classroom, so an open door policy is great. Let the Ps in!
you should create a class for Parents that you can send them tips periodically.
that's a really nice gesture 💯👏👌
Can't make tonight. But thinking of you. I'll check the transcripts later!
A5: Home visits are powerful way to connect with parents.
A5 We have a Chromebook loaner program and we reimburse Comcast's access fees for qualifying families.
Number Talks is a big focus for our Math TOSA Team
HS kids aren't big on that one - plus my ratio is 1:170
DANG!!! I was wondering why there was a HUGE Debbie shaped hole in ! Miss you friend. See you next week =)
It's vital to our success, we're always focused on NT and WMPWMV
my computer is glitching. Hope everyone has a great week :)
Good one! We're trying to create a Math-Night-in-a-Box that schools can check out. To make it simple to do one at site.
Absolutely! For every negative, make 5 positive calls. (or something close to that) https://t.co/qPqVMBHEdV
And make a positive phone call instead of just negative ones....
A5: I still send paper for certain things. Use Google apps&create something cool, make available digitally and send home paper.
A5: Our district is mulling broadcasting free wifi from schools to neighborhoods and or using school busses as hotspots
LOL yeah... ES kids don't mind you chatting it up with their parents... usually =)
A5:Used to survey r community&found we have 98% internet access in a poor neighborhood.
Ahh nice, we're expecting the parents that finish ours will have grad ceremony w/kids so they can cheer on So cool!
Definitely! The hand written notes = lost art
A5: school messenger rocks when you have to make calls en masse
we pay cell service (hotspots) for families in need. Our cell service is surprisingly good for the mtns.
A5: Print messaging from digital tools to send home, even class images. Always quietly attach info on how to sign-up
totally in and outside the classroom
a5 as a T, the local walmart was a great place for P/T conference, now still work in progress
I'm starting them too. Have more training coming in Oct!
Don't have to do it often fortunately
LOL Funny that writing a note didn't occur to me!
Live this. https://t.co/ZAVOm25UER
we pay cell service (hotspots) for families in need. Our cell service is surprisingly good for the mtns.
A5: invite to help with lrng geocaches, p/ ss night to showcase work.
that's the world that we live in now!
A5: Print the email that I sent out to everyone else via FormMule. Looks like a personal note. Powerful and intimate.
Cool! Other districts have done that
Sorry What's My Place? What's My Value?
wow what a nice gesture! This chat is full of amazing people I love it 🙌
I have resources I can share. Shared them w before
Ninja teacher-subliminal message attack! Whatever works! https://t.co/D2l2gVqNA8
A5: Print messaging from digital tools to send home, even class images. Always quietly attach info on how to sign-up
I love ...so many different Educators from different areas - a collage of ideas
Oh cool! When I was at another school would use the laundromat
Wrote a lot recently w wedding thank you cards
we check out hotspots to families in need. everyone has access if needed. 1:1 for 5+ years & we've learned a lot.
Aahhh, that makes sense. Great Qs to ask regularly
A4 student led blogs and newsletter. Also family Engineering and coding nights
It's the only way to handle a crazy off the hook chat like =)
I remember that 8 years ago, and 2 kids w/shower gifts
It’ll be amazing bc you both are. Collaboration is the key
Our town has a great swapmeet. What a great place to connect with families
and an shaped hole. https://t.co/wEF1Cupqn8
DANG!!! I was wondering why there was a HUGE Debbie shaped hole in ! Miss you friend. See you next week =)
Yep. Thank you cards for wedding & then Chinese banquet
Ahh clever, whenever, wherever, let's connect and communicate
I’ll add the GFolder I shared w April to the Padlet
Yeah, have you seen WMPWMV? It combined with NT is so powerful
A6: lead with the WHY, own my mistakes, honor various approaches, solicit feedback
Definitely important to have parent ed https://t.co/yjOD1QdjqP
A4: we also held parent meetings before Chromebooks went home w/Ss.
My school (pre-TOSA) was a Title 1 school with similar internet access. We supplied Chromebooks for the rest.
A6 Lots and lots of communication. We put it all out there. No room for opacity.
Super sweet, and vice versa too (:
Do you have a video clip as an example?
LOL! No you aren't! You love HS =)
Chromebooks with built in hotspots
A6: Sometimes signature required. Otherwise w/ breaking down walls of classroom, classroom = open "book"
Ohhhh I want to see it too!
Maybe we should do a whole chat on facilitating Number Talks????
A6 Anyone do surveys to gauge what folks need, cadence, expectations?
I've linked both, great stuff there (:
Just for fun, but is anyone else as excited as I am that Google Expeditions was released on IOS?
https://t.co/Qgzp7L5Ybm
a6- follow up calls w/emails & emails w/calls. If its digital its also printed & vice versa. DO websites must improve. Mobile 1st
YES! We need to do that. do you guys hear that?
That would be an epic discussion, add in WMPWMV and it'd be 1-2 punch of amazingness
Is a Number Talks night in our future? Hmm...
Thanks for coming Amanda!
Yeah!!!! https://t.co/R7uCd0R2c9
Just for fun, but is anyone else as excited as I am that Google Expeditions was released on IOS?
LOL yep this one is hard to keep up with. I'm always like 12 minutes behind =)
Seems like there may be an interest
YES!!!! I know would be pumped for that one!
I think we need you to share WMPWMV with all of us. PD for the crew
who wants to host that one?
Yes! We need to do that. Maybe even a problem for us to share our thinking :)
Ahh this is so awesome! I wonder if Ps would follow a schedule like a Ss does and see life from their POV?
I nominate Joe and Jeremiah!!! =)
Let’s get it on the calendar. Let’s all co-moderate
i second that nomination!
I'm sure we could all pitch in, like 1 Q each? thoughts?
Guess I’m late in responding. Alright. I’m down. Jeremiah?
I wish I was going to be there?
Oh I just got an awesome tip from about teching up NTs! I'll DM you =)
let me know if you have qs. We've done it a few ways and it's pretty clean now.
My hand is raised in agreement.
Yes. Let’s all co-moderate
I saw that...but totally understand.
A7: and frequent emails. One of my principals texts me all day. Shared
Sabba ...I used to try to keep up and now I just relax & go for the ride.. or I tell myself. Haha!
LOL, is head nodding yes too? Mine is
A7: We eat lunch together (mostly) daily. Regular email communication. Informal and formal mtgs. It rocks!
I’ve done that from time to time. even called me out on doing that before.
I say Joe and Jeremiah take the lead & we all pitch in & help where you need us
A7: Weekly meetings in department/staff, PLC groups, and academy. Lots of communication!
A7 I try to create cross-grade-level task forces to make spider-web connections across the school.
A7: weekly mtg with my principal, google docs, overarching year mission & vision we revisit often, classroom visits, phone calls
So great to see you tonight, April. Great news on Voxer too!
LOL I know. I don't even try sometimes. The side convos are so much fun anyways =)
You aren't talking about me are you...haha
Wonderful. PLCs are so important. Great to have student data drive conversations.
That could work beautifully, what if we all thought of a problem? or prompt?
A7: Been known to rock an after hours PLC affectionately called
was I too obvious? hahaha anytime brother!
Yes!!! I love cross subject connections. Any particular fav mashups?
Definitely important to identify & revisit mission & vision each and every time
Luuuuccccyyyy! Anytime with is awesome =)
Yes, I've been through that as a T w/Ps, not good, but I mean a whole school day
I had coworkers over to the house for PD, pizza, beer, and Cards Against Humanity, needs to happen more often
Very nice. I’m sure a lot of would love to participate in that :)
I picked the wrong night to only use my phone. Seriously need TweetDeck tonight.
Yes it is, and we're starting to make it happen here alah
I think I would be too afraid to bust out cards against humanity with my coworkers.
LOL it's tough chatting on your phone but youre doing it!
Oh boy. That’s rough. I did that a few times. :)
wow that's impressive, I'm lost with tweetdeck (: you're an allstar
I run out makerspace and tech. Everything crosses there. everything. https://t.co/e1iUX7xdvP
Yes!!! I love cross subject connections. Any particular fav mashups?
That sounds seriously amazing!
Yeah, like we have bring kid to work, why not other way around?
Jordan we're going to have a meetup at . You should totes come!
Jordan we're going to have a meetup at . You should totes come!
A7: Make sure that admin, site is excited about digital messaging as U R! Give, offer PD to admin, site if necessary.
Love it! Formative APPssessment. Great integration! https://t.co/StyBSEx2qY
Been pumping up Formative APPssessments like , etc to improve PLCs
Does that make sense? like a bring your parent to school day? Interesting...
Admin Pd is a must, they have opportunities to influence their staff in a way no one else can.
tried it once, no thank you
In India v rely on parents conference a lot
I moderated a on my phone while at Giants game. Good & rough times
Me too! My thumbs hurt. My phone is on fire!
A8: Rockstar game of rock, paper, scissors is fun, right ? Also, BreakoutEDU
Right? Also, reminders and builds community w/Ps and Ts
A8: Lunch dates, celebrations, calling out the great things we see, and other ways to enjoy the work we do and the great results!
We have staff dev on the Friday of . But I'll be there Saturday!
A8: Nights like tonight? Love Monday nights with and shared great ideas!
Wow! That's all kinds of crazy. I'd be lost in the game and my grapefruit hef (:
No one even knew you were on your phone joe!
Well said, Scott. I’ve always thought there’s a need for BTSA-like prog for admins. & on-going PD
I'm totally trolling & need to get my act together to join in next week, but I am SO excited for !
the first TOSAChat meetup was at disneyland at the Tiki Bar. Everyone since is now called TosaTiki. lol
Oh it got seriously wrong and dirty, but I've known these folks for years!
is the KING of Admin PD. He gets those Admin making some tech-edu-greatness. https://t.co/PfI3icGT91
Admin Pd is a must, they have opportunities to influence their staff in a way no one else can.
She is always incredible. In a room of 2 or a room of 200. She is just so personable and fun.
I might bring CAH up to Napa for
It's was a pretty rad time!
I feel like I could leave looking for a new job...maybe we'll stick to Apples to Apples.
what sort of things do you share with your admin team?
It was kind of rough, but important for me to be there
A8: pt2 I will continue to advocate for a Santa Maria too!
A8: prizes, games, brain breaks, humor, inspiring stories from Ss, celebrations, yummy snacks
Do it!! Also taboo? In general any game!
haha! Why you play in the comfort of a home... no need to bring HR into the game!
Yes! is a must at SoCal meet ups. :)
A8: Got collaborative, fun edtech? meetups, TCOE Tech Rodeo coming in January...guaranteed fun in the Central Valley! :)
It's raffle time!! Congrats....!
I’m working on a harder game :)
Allright Tosa people...I'm outta here! Thanks!
