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Thursday May 19, 2016
If you have time join me for in 1 minute to talk about summer fun and learning.
Jump on with also check out to watch talk about TRULY INSPIRING!
- Tonight we will be talking about your summer plans for learning and growth. Hope you're ready https://t.co/R4SxmLI91K
Angela from SC, author and consultant, vacationing in Cozumel for 20+ yrs, going July 2.
Hello Angela things are slow so far but it will get better https://t.co/EfKBNpTDLK
Angela from SC, author and consultant, vacationing in Cozumel for 20+ yrs, going July 2.
Hello! Trista- elem principal from Iowa. Fav vaca spot is St. Pete's Beach FL!
Sherri from Toronto, I am Bibliotech, grade 6 language and Spec Ed teacher. Excited to continue learning from
Hello Trista, looking forward to the Summer talk https://t.co/OSHHwcuZbC
Hello! Trista- elem principal from Iowa. Fav vaca spot is St. Pete's Beach FL!
We will be using the Question 1 (Q1, Q2, Q3.....) Answer 1 (A1, A2, A3....) format
I've made Qs into posters https://t.co/DIMOdT7fjy
St. Pete's is a nice place. I live near Hilton Head, SC - love the coast!
I'm Brian. I teach MS students in CO. Lucky that out my door is nice for vacationing; I'm also happy anywhere I can travel on a bike.
Hello Sherri, I have some questions ready. Hopefully, we'll get some more interest. https://t.co/X3rDZxlMFW
Sherri from Toronto, I am Bibliotech, grade 6 language and Spec Ed teacher. Excited to continue learning from
Hello Brian. Thanks for joining
Hello Angela, thanks for joining
Suzanne Mitchell, Elementary Principal in NC
Q1: Reflecting on this past year, share something that you felt went really well and you'd do again? https://t.co/hCRzETjV7Z
Always a pleasure to cross paths with kind, generous you.
A1: As a principal I have really promoted staff sharing. We spend time at meetings and I ask Ts to share gr8 lessons
Q1: Reflecting on this past year, share something that you felt went really well and you'd do again?
A1 Led small group of reluctant boy readers into mag articles weekly. Gateways to curioisty & research, shared reading & laughter.
A1: We just started Learning Walks by the Ts and the feedback so far has been pretty good. I'd like to expand on that
I love this. Reluctant readers join forces to be not so reluctant https://t.co/UBmC3z57C4
A1 Led small group of reluctant boy readers into mag articles weekly. Gateways to curioisty & research, shared reading & laughter.
A1 Makerspace 4 Ss & more in June. 1/2 day where Ss choose the sessions and act as leaders or learners staff mtg
Small groups dropping into classrooms informally, or some other format?
Dan, business teacher from St. Louis joining late.
I helped a couple of school faculties conduct what we called "rigor walks." SImilar idea. Very enlightening.
A1: we started student clubs this year. We will definitely keep those!
Great way to get Ss engaged Student https://t.co/QTXnsPVu4f
A1 Makerspace 4 Ss & more in June. 1/2 day where Ss choose the sessions and act as leaders or learners staff mtg
That sounds like a rip-roaring June of learning. Strong finish, indeed!
Love to hear what some of the offerings were...
We had voluntary the first time. Hoping the chatter will get us more interest https://t.co/kS4K5Sm08T
I helped a couple of school faculties conduct what we called "rigor walks." SImilar idea. Very enlightening.
A1: Welcoming the Ss back with Sidewalk messages was a hit for the Ts, Ss and the parents loved it https://t.co/48aNP5ImuS
A1: our went extremely well and more Ts are asking for more next year.
It seems to be the way to go https://t.co/CcwUaT8JRQ
A1: our went extremely well and more Ts are asking for more next year.
A1 My first twitter chat experiences! This one is my 4th
What were some of the key ingredients or school-supported structures that contributed to the success?
Perfect way to start. This is slow https://t.co/PugPMKxvMp
A1 My first twitter chat experiences! This one is my 4th
You are on a roll, Lisa! What other chats have you tried?
Q2: Reflecting on this past year, what is the thing that you would like to be better at next year? https://t.co/fmHVJqq1fF
A2: Continue to give better feedback on a daily basis to the Ts & find ways to help our Ss make better choices and show their hearts
our Ts were trusted enough to pick a topic, learn, and find an avenue to report their findings.
A2: I'd like to make SS more in charge of their learning.
A2 Recalling recent exchange w/ about refining our grasps of writing wksps. Awesome in theory. Practice needs honing.
A2: My dance moves could be better. My Whip Nae Nae was ok, but with more practice, I think I'd be a star
I will improve on with the help of 's book Pure Genius.
We can always be better https://t.co/mSSjJji6Ti
A2 Recalling recent exchange w/ about refining our grasps of writing wksps. Awesome in theory. Practice needs honing.
Sounds like great start. Ts explore on own time? School time? Combo? What were some of the leading avenues for reporting?
A2: I want to be better trying to solve problem staff behavior. Sometimes we don't think it's a big deal and then it spirals!
A2 I want to use more ideas like the pineapple schedule from the book Hacking Education
A2: I'd like to incorporate more tech and go paperless. Make Ss more accountable for their grads.
This is interesting. It's better to address it early https://t.co/H7wQvFNbA3
A2: I want to be better trying to solve problem staff behavior. Sometimes we don't think it's a big deal and then it spirals!
A2 Where to start?More confidence around tech in general. Less correcting more learning!! And that closet isn't going to clean itself!
Good one. Colleague at my GAFE-powered school created a shared calendar specifically for Ts to invite peer guests
A2: I need to be a better listener. Often times I am moving so fast that I miss information that could help our cause
I have offered to cover classes so Ts can visit but found the Ts have a hard time leaving their rooms https://t.co/wfxjcfVVTM
Good one. Colleague at my GAFE-powered school created a shared calendar specifically for Ts to invite peer guests
Ts has to either write a blog post, share in department meeting, faculty meeting, or host a PD session the next time
Tracy from Saskatchewan, Canada joining in late.
Q3:What types of personal professional development will you seek out over the summer to grow as an educator? https://t.co/CR4Q2ylWVT
A3: I will be finishing a degree as well as presenting a few PD sessions at a local conference.
Love the variety for showing learning & know-how. https://t.co/Puk0LxSoM8
Ts has to either write a blog post, share in department meeting, faculty meeting, or host a PD session the next time
A3: I'm starting a new principal position this summer so my PD is learning as much about my new district and school as possible.
Rachel, undergrad at WVU studying phys Ed teacher Ed and from NJ
A3: Google Edu Cert 2 and GT training NES to get those kiddos going!
Yes, a few times along Colorado's Front Range. Each one gave me learning tingles!
A3: We have a month of school yet but I'm presenting at this weekend and in 2 weeks. Also attending workshops
A3:I plan on reading more & just learning from my PLN
So much to learn and so many gr8 minds https://t.co/12l1UVoG7n
A3:I plan on reading more & just learning from my PLN
So much to learn and so many gr8 minds https://t.co/12l1UVoG7n
A3 I will attend global and edmodocon as well as catch up on some prof reading and learn from you, my PLN
A2: I would like my instruction to be more clear and concise
A2: Spending more time building relationships with staff, students, parents, community
https://t.co/BGFnyYQmOA
Q2: Reflecting on this past year, what is the thing that you would like to be better at next year? https://t.co/fmHVJqq1fF
I'm presenting at a local tech conference & going to conf in Milwaukee
I agree and share your goal!
A3 I'm excited & overwhelmed about heading to ISTE's annual conference in Denver. Quieter opportunity is Teachers Write virtual wksp.
I went last year to Philly and it was awesome. Sorry to miss it this year https://t.co/cVVKRMsGWo
A3 I'm excited & overwhelmed about heading to ISTE's annual conference in Denver. Quieter opportunity is Teachers Write virtual wksp.
A3: running a station at a Kids Expo, helping with Field Days, mentor at NYSP and with the national inclusion project
A3: I'm attending the ISTE conference for the first time and can't wait to see what all I can learn!
A3- I need to keep up with my makerspace Ss so I will get better acquainted with vr, Arduinos and maybe even raspberry Pi.
Cue: huge applause for pre-service teacher being part of larger conversations!
A3- course I have a pile of books I plan to read & keeping up with blogs, Twitter & Voxer
Agree w you about ISTE. I feel like a kid waiting for Xmas.My Delta page said "37 days until your next trip." So long!
It's an awesome experience. https://t.co/wGT7Zubgs8
Agree w you about ISTE. I feel like a kid waiting for Xmas.My Delta page said "37 days until your next trip." So long!
I did this last year from my cottage. See the sessions and join through Twitter chats, periscope, Skype
I simultaneously thrill & dread at the prospect of the interim passing all too quickly!
Wondering what's atop your to-read stack, whether acual or imagined?
A3: Learning more about personalized learning and PBL at elementary level
I have not, but I want to find one and a time I can go!
A4 Professionally speaking, I've got Lit Up by David Denby and The Teacher Wars by Dana Goldstein stacked up, plus some YA fiction.
Nili Bartley MA Sorry just jumping on! Put kids to bed very late:) Still need to read The Innovator's Mindset-can't wait to start it!
A4: I always refresh myself on these amazing texts.... But Ditch that Textbook will be a new read for me! https://t.co/SUgxNoR7ZO
They are worth it. Wouldn't be in this chat if not for
A4:If anyone needs and recommendation for reading just look at https://t.co/a9Fc51Wjz9 I love all of the books from the series
A4:If anyone needs and recommendation for reading just look at https://t.co/KObF4BwwW1 I love all of the books from the series
A4: How We Learn by Benedict Carey
I am planning on reading Hacking Assessment, I hope it is half as good as Hacking Education https://t.co/L3ik6twh9u
A4: and his , as well as shifting the monkey. But I heard he came out with a new one as well
A3: Kevin from Fresno CA jumping in late. Over the last month, Twitter has reigned supreme. A close second are edubloggers.
If you've got the stamina, chat rolls around at top of the hour.
Read earlier this year, and I'm still marinating in the ideas, with some seeping into my practice.
I love Making Thinking Visible. Relied on it heavily when researching and writing my book Ask, Don't Tell.
A3: Did I mention Dave Burgess is coming to my school in August???!!!!
Just checking in on this awesome chat - wish I could stay!
Q2: not feeling like I have to grade EVERYTHING my Ss do. I cannot work harder than Ss for THEIR learning https://t.co/cF9NAkSHrM
Q2: Reflecting on this past year, what is the thing that you would like to be better at next year? https://t.co/fmHVJqq1fF
I can give this one thumbs up: abundant classroom applicable insights.
It will be a life changing experience and will change you for ever https://t.co/kFMn8MJ5da
A3: Did I mention Dave Burgess is coming to my school in August???!!!!
I have never seen anyone like him-he will exceed all expectations!:)
A4: The series, the Teach and Learn like a Pirate books, and the . Maybe some YA lit too, for funzies :)
Q5:If you could go to one conf. or meet one guru in edu. What or who would it be? What would you hope to lrn https://t.co/UPWgQsHpjw
the title alone of your book has caught my attention! I'll add it to my list. 😊
Q3: reading books, blogs, & connecting w/ awesome & inspiring teachers on Twitter, growing my https://t.co/lJpCwSjTCV
Q3:What types of personal professional development will you seek out over the summer to grow as an educator? https://t.co/CR4Q2ylWVT
A5: I am going to and hoping to meet lots of my PLN. I love making connections and finding out new information
to talk makerspace ideas for next year.
Wow, you nailed it with this comment.Thank you.
A5: I would love to meet , , and the whole clan that meets on Tuesday nights.
A5: I look forward to traveling to different parts of the country to learn and connect. I want to meet soon
Twittersphere quoted by in Hacking Assessment: "As soon as we put a number on S work, learning stops."
A5: Me & 9 others from our school are going to a in Mtn View CA in July, & bout half will become GCEs. So excited!
I could see a million times - I'd also LOVE to see & rock the crowd -The world needs LEADERS
A5: I always love hearing speak. His inspiration and ideas seem to be right in my wheelhouse.
A4- I'd also love to sit and pick 's brain!
A5: I always love hearing speak. His inspiration and ideas seem to be right in my wheelhouse.
Msg me your email address and I'll send you a PDF of the first 2 chapters.
Thank you and Jay is rocking it I'm sure!
He is an awesome presenter! I saw him speak at the Saskatchewan Middle Years Conference last fall. https://t.co/uc4o5QSZfR
A3: Did I mention Dave Burgess is coming to my school in August???!!!!
A5: ISTE 2016, I'd like to meet and learn from her tech wizardry!
A6: Vacation with the kids. Visit sisters in Ohio. Beach whenever I can. Read some fun stuff too. Hopefully get organized
A6 we are spending a month in Australia with our 3 girls. Footie, Fraser Island and snorkelling.
Two birds, one stone? is slated for InnEdCo preconf on Sa 6/25 leading up to ISTE in Denver.
A6: lots of golf, soccer, and volleyball.
Wow! Sounds fun https://t.co/LxxiSG5Sx0
A6 we are spending a month in Australia with our 3 girls. Footie, Fraser Island and snorkelling.
A6: 6 wks in Europe w/ the fam visiting historical sites. I teach SS, it could be PD credits... Lol
Hey LaVonna, how are you feeling? Rest and
I got to see him speak!!! It's such an amazing experience! 😊
A6: Great read that really helps you become mindful and gives you permission to take a break https://t.co/eZGfhKMVwj
A6 Harking back to Q4, books will be my main getaway as I heal a bum knee. Did I mention it's nice out my door in Colorado, too?
Yep. Seen him twice. He's the reason I'm on twitter https://t.co/eWiKeG6TAi
I got to see him speak!!! It's such an amazing experience! 😊
Agreed! is incredibly engaging! https://t.co/H6ibTJ3a46
I could see a million times - I'd also LOVE to see & rock the crowd -The world needs LEADERS
A6: 45th annual beach trip: 2 cottages, 3 matriarchs, 20 cousins and grandchildren
A6 Honestly can't wait for our annual trip to MO to see family and friends-look forward to hanging w/ and Fulton crew of Ts
A6: Make sure that you take time to reflect and breathe. Give yourself a break and then gear up for another great year
Today's dream; tomorrow's plane ticket? We're talking big states, but CO's almost next state over from TX :)
A6: reading by the pool or on the beach, family is planning a getaway to West Edmonton Mall, Alberta, Canada https://t.co/uINx6UNz8c
Q7:Wish List! If you could have one tool,resource,material, tech gizmo to start next year, what would it be? https://t.co/LbBdvaqSdP
A7: I would like a time machine and the ability to clone myself so I could change things from before and be two places at once
A6: Our family has a cabin @ Shaver Lake. No TV, wifi, or service. We hike, kayak, swim, eat, play board games, & enjoy the silence.
A7: I would love to have each classroom equipped with iPads and Swivls so Ts can start by watching themselves teach
A7: hard to pick, Google cardboards or a 3D printer.
A7: we are piloting new devices and I would love to have one for real. Increase Ss learning and engagement in the classroom
Q7: Makerspace for our Ss
Q7 I agree w/ working w/100's of Ss I'd LOVE to have something that would allow me to b in several places at the same time
A7 As a resource, I'd like cases of a delicious potable that, when consumed, makes the swigger insatiably curious.
