#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday June 28, 2016
8:30 PM EDT
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Holy cow, I almost forgot it was time! Enjoying few days of well-earned vacation!
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Nice list. I have really been meaning to dive into the Pirate series.
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. We didn't forget you tonight Lisa!
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As often as I get confused, I'm surprised I made it lol.
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We are hoping to select some books in common to read over the next few weeks.
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Very cool. BTW love the profile pic! I guess I need to get a "real" pic up. Really hoping for the Pirate series.
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Hi John! How's the wiring going? And hello, Thank you for joining us!
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Cool. I'm going to be a little in and out, at least at the start. Sounds like a great plan for the evening.
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Thanks! As long as you aren't an Twitter profile egg, we are fine!
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Another good one is DitchThatTextbook. That was PHENOMENAL, if for no other reason than know I'm not alone lol
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Deana from AL..joining my 1st Thanks for the invite!
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lol yeah, that egg has always been suspicious to me...
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Hi Bill! We'd love your input and join in as you can.
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Hi . Welcome to I think you'll love it.
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. Taking a break this week! My son is in a program at UMass Lowell for Sci & Tech so will be there.
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Welcome, Deana! We are so happy you are here. Great time to join. Folks who read (& tweet) together grow together!
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. Aloha Deana & welcome to our ohana!
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So glad to join in....I love all the books on the list!! Love learning together!!
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oh... I didn't know we could add to it.I'll do that!
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. 7-8 pm EST, though as attendance has been low, I may alternate weeks like we are on
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Sounds like a great experience for him!
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Ok. IPad just isn't cutting it. Moving to a real computer. BRB
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We rec Tweetdeck for chat sanity, but we'll be here when you get back!
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Just bought that book..excited to start reading it!!
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u will absolutely love it! Very common sense and plain language.
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. I hope so! I'll let you know!
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Yes--have TweetDeck on my ChromeBook. Lots better. it's pulling up now lol
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So just a few ?s to get to know what kind of readers you are & how we can make a best fit 4 our community. Q1 in a minute or 2.
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Okay. Here I am on Chromebook Tweetdeck :)
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Can u elaborate on what kind of readers? As in what we prefer to read on? Genres?
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. Doesn't make a world of difference when it comes to using for learning?!
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Q1 What collaborative reading experience was the most beneficial or engaging to you as a reader?
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Amen!! Definitely makes chatting much easier!!
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A1: The best collab reading experience is one where there was honest participation b/c folks wanted to not just read but apply.
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A1: Not sure. Clarify on "collaborative Reading"?
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The group helps with accountability for applications? Love it!
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A1: Participated in a book study for ..it was amazing!! Real discussions that led to true collaboration
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Sure. Any reading experience you had w/others: book groups, book clubs, group reads
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A1: I've not had a good experience yet. Most book studies I've attended were filled with people who had not read...
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. IMO, "collaborative reading" is kind of like reading as a group, but with a goal for change in mind.
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A1: I love being able to share information about the books I'm reading.
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A1b: therefore could not discuss. I'd rather read, then blog about what I read. Is that arrogant?
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Cool. Did the group have set sections to read at the same time or how was it structured?
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. I ran my 2015 summer chat on and it was one of the best series of chats I'd had in a long time!
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Hey I figured you were out and about enjoying the sites!
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nope! blogging is reflective and generative. Cool!
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There were set chapters to read by the next chat...
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. Hey Tammy, having fun with your crew in ?
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been there for sure. Makes for awkward, slow-going conversation! Choice matters!
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yes, Deana, inquiring minds wanna know! lol
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. Ooh, great question to help us formulate our approach to a !
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Totally understand!! It has changed my teaching completely!!
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exactly! Most of our books studies were "have tos" which did not go over well at ALL
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A1 I can't forget book or structure: Things Fall Apart by Achebe."Read by" date, bring 5 passages that challenged your thinking.
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Unfortunately..been there and done that too!! A disservice to all...
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Yes. We are looking for a good balance of motivation not weighed down by cumbersome "to-dos"
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. I'm always looking for takeaways. Things I can apply now to make my practice better as a TechDir.
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A1: Then, we'd talk about what we said in the blog and why. That did stir up more conversation
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Q2 Do you prefer small or large groups for discussion? How small is too small? How big is too big?
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So, should we recommend that we blog as reflective practice and share/discuss those posts in chats?
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That could get a few of us to dust off the blogs! I like it!
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A2: That's a toughie, it's often not the but the quality of conversation. Low might seem bad unless they're all engaged.
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Something to think about. At school, we did a blogger, and everyone was co-authors
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Could definitely use some motivation to get me blogging again!!
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love blogging. Really miss it!
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A2 cont'd: Large groups might seem unwieldy but could provide enough conversation to be valuable to engaged participants.
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Yes! They are in their first general session.
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A1 Three experiences, all w/, all coordinated w/authors. Daily Q w/pull quotes to include those who had/hadn't read.
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So it sounds like blogging might fit this crew tonight! Is anyone a fan of talking things out via this summer?
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Ditto! I need to revamp my website!
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I agree!! The aren't as important as the true collaboration and discussion
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Tonight is a long night for my crew but they are enjoying the sites.
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. Me too, I used to blog prolifically in the 2000's but job changes left it to wither.
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has mentioned Voxer to me. Still haven't tried it. Need to just jump in
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. I hope they realize how lucky they are to have you!
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What is ? Is that a blogging site?
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It's hard to split my focus. Going back to my students. Let me know which book to order.
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That sounds pretty seamless& inclusive.Reading need not be guilt-ridden so particip can still happen w/quotes.
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. might be a good option. I need to get back into that.
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Blogs & Twitter chats work better for me. I'm not on , but if most of y'all are, that might be the choice.
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If you like to talk and listen, it's fantastic! We're big fans here.
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I am a newbie to as well...we can learn together!
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Ditto. I keep trying to get back in there, saying I'll do it 'later' Later never comes.
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There is a New Teachers to Voxer group for newbies. Just let me know.
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. Join our voxer group to start!
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I think we might be able to pull off a fluid experience for everyone. Join where you can, when you can?
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Right. And having the authors helped lend weight to discussion plus pulled people in.
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oops! I'm hearing impaired. Voxer might not work for me
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Would love to reach out to them after we choose a book or books? Which brings me to Q3
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. Ooh, that's a great point! I wonder what accessibility options has?
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let me know if u find out?
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I want to add to the choices.
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*Listens to the crickets*
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Q3 Would you prefer to read one book with community this summer or have smaller side groups to choose dif title?
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Q3 Would you prefer to read one book with community this summer or have smaller side groups to choose dif title?
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Okay, thank you I c u adding it.
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Sorry! We're working up a survey of the titles and I was trying not to burn some pierogies.
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. Sorry, I was working up the survey of books and looking up Voxer accessibiliity.
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Where is the survey? I c the list of books, but..?
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A3: I like the idea of 1 book so I can focus. ...
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A3: Ditto. I c the survey link now. Thanks again,
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A3: One book. Too many groups will confuse me even more. I'm willing to go w/majority
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Are we going to blog about the book as well? Did we decide?
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Question for my crew, are there accessibility options for apps like for the hearing impaired?
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Think we all are a little ..:)
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Sounds like blogging fits for folks who were here tonight, but we'll also offer some other options. Stay tuned!
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. I'm not sure we did, but blogs & the hashtag would work well, esp if would exclude your participation.
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I chose the Pirate one, but I can just as easily choose as well. Of course, the 36 pg "What Do You Do WIth An Idea"
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the 36 page should be something easily completed?
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. That one might be good for a classroom addition! Along the lines of &
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HA! This survey might be more difficult than we think! 5 responses, 5 different choices! :)
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I just noticed that! Hilarious! We may need to give it a few more shareouts and get back to you all!
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Any way to pick the "top 5" or something? I've not gotten that deep into Google Forms yet
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. We might have to do a couple of passes on this one to narrow the field. Let's give it until the end of the week.
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Obviously..great minds do think differently!! :)
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. Wait, was the bio in there?! ;)
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is sort of like Skype? Audio and a chat box?
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I may just jump in for the fun of it. Nothing ventured, nothing gain.
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. Yes, was founded on its Walkie-Talkie like mode but includes chat, photo & video.
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Will try either 's New Teacher Voxer, or 's voxer
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Yes. There are audio, video and text options. Kind of like a walkie-talkie+
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. Always ready to help a new friend out!
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there we go again, John. Jinx.
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so, if something wasn't clear to me, I could just type in the chat box and someone could clarify for me?
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. Have I said tonight how much I love my family!
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awwww warm fuzzies all around! :)
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Thank you so much to everyone who joined in tonight. We look forward to announcing a book for next week! Have a good one!
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I have truly enjoyed my 1st ..excited about the book study! Thanks for letting me join in...Have a blessed evening!
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Shoot! We only got through 3 questions! Surely there were more? LOL
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Welcome to Twitter--where an hour is only 10 minutes :-|
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. Glad to have you join us as well. We are on
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You as well, Deana! Hope to see you in 2 weeks!
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. Be careful what you wish for! The may take on a life of its own!
