#HappyNewYear. Welcome to #NYEDChat! Tonight’s discussion is “EduBlogging: Power of #oneword to Guide Our 2018 Journeys”. @donald_gately is co-moderating with me & our friend, @JasperFoxSR who is our guest moderator. Let’s rock Twitter tonight.
Hi #NYEDChat friends, Carol ELA Consultant and @Wonderopolis Wonder Lead Ambassador here to start the convo with @donald_gately & @JasperFoxSR. Let's see who is joining us from around the globe?
#NYEDChat moderators are excited to talk about our intentions for 2018! Professional and personal growth doesn't just happen. We need to be intentional about it in order to find the why of what we are doing.
We'll be using the standard Q1/A1 format in tonight's #NYEDChat. Get ready for an hour of engaged learning and great conversation as we #CelebrateMonday with our colleagues.
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A1: My win is working with a staff- a team that are committed to being innovative and great for our kids! I always struggle with needing more time to learn and try new things!
A1 A big #EduWin in 2017 was expanding our school’s Progressive Teaching Institute beyond the summer to include year-round peer-to-peer PD. A struggle has been getting colleagues beyond the “usual suspects” to present. #NYEdChat
A1: Win would be helping a non-reader find and finish first novel. Something I struggled with was balance between what I want students to do to reflect on reading vs what they want to do. #NYedchat
A1 My win is working to make a growth mindset infused classroom and teaching an inservice class on it. I am in a struggle with changing my pedagoy to match the incoming sci standards. #NYEDChat
A1 implementing flexible Ss scheduling was a real win last year. Ss took ownership of their day and their learning. A struggle is finding balance between work, School and family #NYEDChat
A1. I looped this year with my LY 4th graders..so I think a win is building even stronger relationships..Area of Improvement is finding ways to truly use data, in new ways to help Ss. #NYedchat
Holly, SS teacher from Warwick, glad to be joining in #NYedchat for first time. A1) Personal EduWin-finishing admin program and internship. Learned so much!
Daily teacher read aloud, guided reading, word study—sorts—and self-selected books for independent reading. Ss determine what we’re doing, no programs. #NYedchat
A1: I think a #eduwin I had last year was successfully completing my first year as principal...struggle was having enough time to spend in classrooms getting to know students while doing everything necessary to run the building
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Here’s an article on four structures for peer-to-peer PD that makes use of in-house curiosity and expertise. Also includes ways to implement. #nyedchathttps://t.co/khtQZ6Ya9X
Heads up is eye contact people work - heads down is well doing screens and paper mostly - had a mentor say once people during the day - paper after they leave #NYEDChat
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A2: I want to get better an communicating my "why" - conguency between words and actions plus my Tech Skills! My one word- Intrepid!
Check our blog
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Hi #nyedchat Ellen here from #AMLE2017 keynote speaker, native new yorker, Ohio is my home now. Thought I'd drop in on your lively chat. A1 #eduwin was the release of our middle school advisory book @AMLE Bringing advisory to all ms Ss!
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I also want to share tips on Facebook to spread a message of positivity! A follow and a like would be greatly appreciated https://t.co/wT1uqgahvU#intrepid
A2) Integrating more authentic experiences into classroom learning and providing more opportunities for Ss to share learning beyond the walls of the school #NYEDChat
Great to have you here with us at #NYEDChat Mark. I was so happy to meet you F2F at #NCTE17. I am still trying to write the proposal for next year's conference.
Tech is always tricky...there is so much to choose from, innovation every day, and it isn't always reliable...tough to take the leap so good for you! #NYEDChat
A2 I guess my #OneWord2018 would have to be EMPOWER, which stands for
Exploration
Motivation
Participation
Openness
Willingness
Empathy
Resilience
I don’t have my own blog, but here’s the link to our book. #NYEdChathttps://t.co/gJkpGucobu
A2) Integrating more authentic experiences into classroom learning and providing more opportunities for Ss to share learning beyond the walls of the school #NYEDChat
Story of my life - which always seems to have something interesting around every corner - I’ve tried to develop good project management skills over the year and not micromanage #nyedchat
A2 I guess my #OneWord2018 would have to be EMPOWER, which stands for
Exploration
Motivation
Participation
Openness
Willingness
Empathy
Resilience
I don’t have my own blog, but here’s the link to our book. #NYEdChathttps://t.co/gJkpGucobu
A2: I think my word would be FAITH. Faith is a big part in my life. As an educator I want to have faith in my students, faith in my colleagues, and faith in the fact that one day the minds in my classroom will change the world! #NYEDChat
yes, I'm very interested in this for sure. Some of my teachers recently. A kid driven EdCamp @bess_murphy@LDouglasjms it was wildly successful #nyedchat
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@cclark421, @drjoy77, @nsulla, @bess_murphy, @LDouglasjms
A2 I want to identify the fears that block goals for myself, other educators, my Ss. Goal setting means we have something to overcome & achieve. What is blocking progress, identifying roadblocks to success.FEAR is my #oneword2018#nyedchat
A2: I want to be better at letting my students explore their interests and I want to explore new ways of teaching literacy and getting kids engaged. https://t.co/Q7WwIVgJpx#NYedchat
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A3:
No secrets to get better- just have to work hard- manage my time, and realize that to do something special- special effort is required!
@cvarsalona@LRobbTeacher
A3: I am starting my masters in curriculum and instruction next month. I am hoping that will give me more tools to be innovative in the classroom with my students. #NYedchat@ERobbPrincipal@LRobbTeacher
A3 I will attempt to attain my #oneword through daily awareness of what I do,/observation of where the word pops up. Self-awareness, reflection and reflaction will be part of my process. #NYEDChat
A3: I will get better by investing in myself...reading, collaborating, listening, talking...anything to grow as a person first and then as a professional #nyedchat
A2 my word this year is courage to speak up and speak out to help invoke change. The way we do things needs to change and I want to be on the forefront of the fight #NYEDChat
Well, I can say that you are managing your time well, Evan. I like what you and @LRobbTeacher are doing on https://t.co/eR4kzdYOFo. Thanks for having me write a guest blog. I was so honored. #NYEDChat
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@ERobbPrincipal, @LRobbTeacher, @LRobbTeacher
A3 #nyedchat By inviting feedback. can't grow unless we hold up mirror to professional practice. So imp. Will create feedback surveys for important activities and use #ObserveMe form to invite feedback. Here it is: https://t.co/ug0LkzROKk. click to form and give me feedback!
A3 I’ll do my best to overcome my own tendency to “play teacher” when a student, task, or rough day challenges me. I’ll defuse from my teacher moves and teacher stance and teacher voice, and I’ll just teach...so that my students can learn. https://t.co/BgfYcLY3rH#NYEdChat
A3: Putting my money where my mouth is for one. I preach all about it and need to stop letting those that do not see the value derail the progress. I want to research more in both inquiry learning and literacy strategies. #NYedchat
A3 This year I am motivated to expand my #PLN by doing as many chats as I can, writing my blog and seeking like minded and different minded educators to help me grow #NYEDChat
A3 My one word has to be REFLECTION! In terms of my how, I love to journal and reflect in writing with weekly and monthly reviews of my journal to keep myself on track. #NYEDChat
A3. I'll improve by remaining a learner and listener..Asking Questions...Doing some extra research and Working with others to interpret findings..#NYedchat
A3: Putting my money where my mouth is for one. I preach all about it and need to stop letting those that do not see the value derail the progress. I want to research more in both inquiry learning and literacy strategies. #NYedchat
A4 For me it's about focus. And also time. Need to stay on top of what's coming up next. Leadership challenges of the principalship can create a cloud of distraction that interferes with focus. #nyedchat
A3 working to grown my #pln and really trying to dedicate time to blog. Oh and I’m writing my dissertation on the gamification of writing instruction so that will take lots of courage to finish #NYEDChat
A4: I anticipate feeling overwhelmed at different points along the way to my masters. Fortunately I have a loving wife and amazing support system to help me overcome this obstacle so that I can make sure I am doing what is best for my kiddos when they walk into class! #nyedchat
A4 My biggest struggle will be finding a balance. I tend to go all in sometimes, and get burned out. I need to learn how to section time for each thing, and leave time for my personal life #NYEDChat
Well said, Don! With the daily challenges of the job, focus is sometimes difficult...but we must try our best to do what is best for the the teachers and students who rely on us! #NYEDChat
A4 For me it's about focus. And also time. Need to stay on top of what's coming up next. Leadership challenges of the principalship can create a cloud of distraction that interferes with focus. #nyedchat
PLNs are game changers! I feel like my PLN has made me a much better teacher this year. I go into work pumped everyday (yes even on Mondays!) #NYEDChat
A4 negativity and self doubt are two hurdles that stand in my way. The more negativity I encounter the more I question things especially since I am pursuing change #NYEDChat
A4: Patience is key for me. When you have big dreams you have to be willing to be in it for the long hall. It's one step at a time. I love this blog post that I recently came across https://t.co/Ym4YZUFJis#NYEDChat
A4 My biggest struggle will be finding a balance. I tend to go all in sometimes, and get burned out. I need to learn how to section time for each thing, and leave time for my personal life #NYEDChat
Patience is key for me. When you have big dreams you have to be willing to be in it for the long haul. It's about taking one step at a time I recently came across this great blog post.
https://t.co/Ym4YZUFJis#NYEDChat
A5 In literacy, @ncte@ilatoday help frame my area of improvement. Inspiration comes from various Twitter chat groups.
I'll turn to my #PLN, #NYEDChat Moderating Team, @wonderopolis Wonder Lead Ambassadors, thought leaders & digital writing experts for encouragement and support.
A5 @DMGately is a superstar partner who challenges me to be better in every area of my life while at the same time being my ROCK who has my back on those frequent occasions when I stumble. #NYeDchat
A5. I have a dream job. My clients and their students help me refine my thinking, take risks, and shine a light on all I don’t know. Very grateful. #NYEDchat
A5 I can always trust my wife to help me bounce ideas off of. At work I have a work wife who I can bounce ideas off of, we all need a partner/partners in crime! #NYedchat
Talk about what I am trying to learn with technology and also while helping Ss self- select pointing out the can’t read that book YET but they will get there with practice! #NYedchat
A5: Many people who inspire me to want to improve. My God, my wife, my family, my coworkers, and my students drive me to improve and be great for them! #nyedchat
TY for joining us Sarah, we are on Q5 (Is there someone or some organization that helped frame your area of improvement? Who helps you get better?) #NYEDChat
A5: My wife @JWGilson alwyas helps me be better. My PLN and my coworkers. As far as area of need being identified? I look at my practice daily, what can be better and try to fix it. #NYedchat
A5) Thankful for a supportive building and district level administration team that encourages and provides opportunities for #growthmindset in its professionals AND students! #NYEDChat
#NYEDChat tweeps you are amazing. The conversation keeps flowing with great comments. Collegiality is evident and knowledge is being shared. Hope your #onewords lead you on!
A5.i also learn so much alongside writers in a group I meet with each week and also laugh and learn with a group of women I share books with once a month. #NYedchat
A5 So grateful for my co-author and life partner @jhweinstein, inspiring folks in my PLN, colleagues at @ECFS1878, friends in @myACBS & of course my students! Thank you for supporting, pushing, and inspiring me! #NYEdChat
Hey #nyedchat sorry I'm jumping in late.
A5 I've been drawing a lot of inspiration lately from @AdamMGrant. He brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to my flow which I use for improvement.
A5 I am lucky to have a lot of teacher friends who are likeminded and we bounce ideas off each other and push each other to be better. Also my classmates are a tremendous source of encouragement and knowledge. #NYEDChat
Yes, as we grow as a #PLN, it is important to stay focused, connected and in tune with #oneword to guide our journey and tweeps to support us along the way. #NYEDChat
Thank you to all our participants for sharing your voices with #NYEDChat tonight! See you on 1.22.18 at 8:00 pm EST with Tim Dawson and Lisa Meade and then on Feb. 5, 2018 and Feb. 19, 2018.
