#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 July 11, 2016
I always love to find a bopping chat randomly. You all look fun :) *stays*
Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA. Favorite beach is Kamaole Beach III in Maui =) SO EXCITED for !!! https://t.co/zfgwoq4iBX
Excited to be back with the crew for the mid-summer chat. Joe, math & STEAM coach from Palo Alto, CA.
Kelly from Tahoe. EdTech & Curriculum Coordinator. Fave beach is pirate's cove.
PLEASE join us! Everyone is always welcome in
We are fun!!! Having a midsummer SURPRISE chat during our break. Join us!
Lisa, IC, Chicago. Hi, all!
welcome Lisa! Glad you're here!
Laurie Jones, Tulare, CA, HS Teacher/Literacy Coach. Fav Beach: Lanikai on Oahu - my home town!
Hi Lisa! So happy to have you join us!
Mark Loundy
Instructional technology specialist
K-5 makerspace chief
Silicon Valley
Ben, Edtech TOSA in Salinas, CA. Love my local beaches Asilomar, Carmel, Monterey!!
Hi Laurie! Glad you're here!
Kyle, Las Vegas, high school technology coordinator, fav beach? Black Rocks at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, MI
hey Mark!! love the summer pic!!
TOSA Tom, Tech Integration, Bassett CA.
Kim from the Chicagoland area, Digital Learning Coach, Waimea Bay Beach - I mean it is Hawaii!
Favorite beach is definitely on the North Shore of Oahu
Kim, Science/STEM teacher from Fresno, LOVE Avila Beach
Sky - Tustin Unified - Chemistry - my favorite beach is top secret
It's time! Woot!! Amanda, math/tech TOSA in NorCal
Victor, This next two weeks in San Francisco, High School Principal. Crystal Cove
i grew up in SLO and therefore Avila!
You do NOT have to be a TOSA to join ! We are ALL teachers on a SPECIAL assignment! Join us right now =) https://t.co/PqdIb7OB1F
Hi ! I'm Mari from San Diego, currently on vacation in WI. Trying to stay up to catch the beginning of the chat
woot woot! amanda's here!
Mike from Ohio. Excited to stumble upon tonight.
Hey friend! Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!
Haven't been there yet but would love to go to Blizzard Beach at Disney World
I'm jumping into for the next hour. Hi all!
Adam from Va Beach, k-12 principal
Missed you guys!! Amber, Sunnyvale, STEAM & CS, favorite beach: Kalalau Beach, Napali Coast
gorgeous pic Susan! And glad you made it!
Hi, -I'm Kathi from NJ. My favorite beach is Stocking Island, Exuma, Bahamas! Happy summer! ☀️🤗
Hi Victor! So excited to have you in our big surprise !
Hello! Lisa from Pleasanton, CA- I love Pismo/Avila!
I went to Cal Poly, no class Fridays meant 3 days at the beach
Hi Lisa. Welcome. Great to see you again.
Howdy just got back from epic 3500 mile road trip-back from ISTE.
Josh Harris, Tosa, , CA. My fave beach is King's Beach in .
Favorite beacj is Big Beach Maui, HI. Just don't wander over to little beach!
what's going on Kathi! Welcome back!
...oh, and my favorite beach is Anini Beach in Kauai. Will let you know if that changes after my trip to Dominican Republic 😆
YAY! Lisa is here. So glad you have you in =)
That's must have been amazing to grow up there.
that must be a good beach!!!
Merve, Common Sense Ed Director, favorite beach is Boracay in Philippines. Dropping in. Learn so much from you all!
Hi Kathi! Sounds like an amazing place! Happy summer to you too!
No wonder I like & so much, we are all CalPoly SLO girls!
Katherine Goyette, Edtech Integration Consultant from Central California. Excited to be back to chat!
We have missed you too!!!
Woot nor cal in da house!
Welcome Adam! So excited to have you here with us!
Fav. Beach is Torrey Pines in Ca
Yay! So glad you made it! My parents live in Shell Beach-so we get to visit often!
I'm going to Avila later this week. Woot!
Hi, y'all! Jody from La Habra (in a meeting 🙄) Don't have pics of my fave beach but there's this https://t.co/ObDS419CVo
Hey Merve! Good to see you digitally!!
Krista, 5th grade teacher from DE Michigan - lurking as its past my bedtime -- haha
Ohhhh looks awesome! Ahhh I need to go on vacation!
Wheeee! Surprise FTW!!! Amy checking in from Modesto, CA. I got the notice right after thinking how nice it would be to chat.
A1: So simple, yet so hard: the perfect desktop scanner, printer, and copier!
Thanks for joining us tonight!
hi Katherine! Welcome back!
Love the profile pic! But you might show a little enthusiasm. ;-)
So cool, right? Now we have , AND in common!
Good call!! Up in my area!
I love Torrey Pines! Come visit and we can go there together!
Ditto! Hope the summer has been great for you =)
A1: turns out my BB8 was the droid I was looking for. Love coding on my toys this summer, prepping for a coding pilot at a site!
My fave beach depends on activity. Gulf Shores&Huntington are two faves!
A1 A chrome extension that creates animated GIFs! Someone PLEASE create one. I miss the chrome extension =(
Hey! Hope youre ears have been burning- sharing your awesome ideas lately!
A1:The perfect gadget I am looking for is the ones I have, but with 5X battery life.
Woot! thanks for joining us!!
I'm not sure why, but I feel like all the Hawaii answers are cheating...like, OF COURSE they'd be the best. ;-)
Seriously! this was my answer too. https://t.co/MRd0EEDLHa
A1:The perfect gadget I am looking for is the ones I have, but with 5X battery life.
Kristy from Plumas county- fav beach- Oceanside, CA just left it!
A1: I'd really love a time turner. And a platform for my Ss to easily blog, comment, and share. Happiest with blogger so far.
Hey Merve!! Glad you could join us!!
A1. I oversee two buildings, k-12. Trying to find tech that allows for smooth way to communicate obs, feedback,
Etc.
Hi ! Rachel, Curriculum Coordinator in Bozeman, MT. My favorite beach is in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
A1 Maker integration solutions.
have you tried google forms with autocrat? I've seen some cool obs done w/ it
A1: With new job, I'm searching for perfect interactive Constitutional "notebook" (hyperdoc activities perhaps)
Sir Ben! great dropping in and learning from you all. We got another teacher institute in Feb. if you interested.
Awwwww sounds so fun! Is that your little one???
A1: My perfect tech is one that all students can afford and never becomes obsolete.
Those are awesome…now they need the life size model.
As a HS teacher, not sure how well it would work, but the Google Blogspot platform is very simple
oh yeah, that would be amazing. I wish I knew how to legit code
Hey Chief! https://t.co/UvyPqdvZ48
Mark Loundy
Instructional technology specialist
K-5 makerspace chief
Silicon Valley
Hmmmm what do you think about Voxer for this? Or slack?
Mike, TOSA/Tech Integrator from NY. Fav beach is Waikiki. 2 month old has my sleep schedule off. Should be sleeping now but...
A1) I'm going to be the guy who doesn't answer the question. I don't think that there is ONE perfect tool. Its a toolbox
my new power bank arrived today, but I'm on vacation. Oh well.
I've used Google Forms which was pretty good. Haven't tried autocrat
A1: Looking to start blogging. Need a platform recommendation.
Hi!!! I didn't realize how much I missed until I had the opportunity to join one. :)
I am down for sure!! Last years was amazing and I wouldn't want to miss it!! Count me in!
If I had passed the 2nd half of CPACE this summer, I would def apply for that. :-( I wish you luck.
I know! I am SOOO happy right now!
Sounds like a job for !! ;)
A1: I really just want a cloning machine....so much to do and only 1 me
A1: Looking for the tech that gives me more time off! Running out of summer days already. Where is my time machine! :)
Howdy, Pardner! Sorry I'm late! The assignments couldn't keep me away!
I actually started looking at Voxer today at work. Seems interesting
I love the Google Blogspot platform for , but I've heard good things about wordpress as well
What a great way to spend the winter break. https://t.co/hAdoKD9ToN
stayed in Haleiwa over Christmas, that was amazing!
keep visiting us and we're happy to share ideas! dm any of us and we'll share/help.
A1: I still crave the perfect tech calendar that marries google calendar with my old school love of a paper calendar month view.
Excellent! You have come to the right place for an AMAZING !
same with my iPhone. It’s plugged in so often, I may as well have a rotary-dial phone.
A1: Looking for tech to mimic/enhance global learning community for consistent classroom collaboration across world.
I'll throw some of the themes your way later in a DM. Interested in your feedback from your world.
I just started on Voxer, it has great potential
A1: Hi all! Laurie here from Albany, CA Currently in an awesome edtech program and I want for nothing!
A1 I'm on Mission this week... catching up on some great assignments + lrng!
Love this answer!!! https://t.co/1fMkCDj5Y6
A1) I'm going to be the guy who doesn't answer the question. I don't think that there is ONE perfect tool. Its a toolbox
I know the time-turner seems like a good idea…but don’t you’d think it’d just make you even more tired.
Great one. Google calendar needs this!
A1 I really like what offers. Ss driven, ability to create, blog, connect globally & receive quality feedback.
I think it could be your answer.
Truth. https://t.co/dB8gDm7CVo
I miss it every day. You can take the girl out of Hawaii but you can't take Hawaii out of the girl!
Voxer is great. Great for professional learning. Will love to see it expanded to classroom
I'm In NJ, so I'm up late, too. This lovely distraction keeps me from grad school work due tom!
awesome!!! Let me know how I can help!
I'm with you. I have a portable battery, but it looks silly plugged into that.
a1 looking for best tools to implement 1:1 classrooms. Designing a Google classroom course. Any suggestions?
Hi Lisa! I hang my head in late-work shame... =)
Ooooh, maybe you should try anyway... maybe powers that be are feeling flexible (insert fingers crossed emoji here)
is pretty fantastic. Just wish it was free to keep the work after the year is up =(
Seriously. I wish I had the pleasure of going to more beaches around the world.
Welcome to the club!! Great support for new tosas here!
Voxer is fantastic. It was my fav tool last school year
seems like a strong endorsement!
and don't even start Pokemon Go...holy battery suck! https://t.co/d1rh9Di4Zt
same with my iPhone. It’s plugged in so often, I may as well have a rotary-dial phone.
A1: I want a tech tool that downloads some passion into some teachers that are lacking in energy.
Plz let me know how you like it when you get to play with it.
. Yeah, that was last year.
Welcome Mike. Glad to have you with us.
That sounds exciting! Are you connecting w classrooms in other xtries?
A1: The perfect tech I am searching for? A teleportation device. In the meantime, I'd settle for a Tesla...
I love my Passion Planner!
if you find one let me know!! I want to borrow it!
Okay, will do. I have all the rest of it ready to go…will just need a new Letter of Intent.
We're glad you're here. is a great community of learners
awwww! Thanks!!! Let me know if I can help in any way! 💕
seriously you're new to voxer? It's the perfect venue for you. LMK if you want in on the voxer group!
Hi I'm Sandra jumping in late A1: a sound proof box for recording in classroom settings
! That's one reason I can't get totally on board with that otherwise great tool!
TOTALLY my favorite tool right now!! Gives my K2 kiddos so much independence!
THX! Hoping to get students in it but will have to check student permission settings.
i have been meaning to! What do you think of it?
Not all that Remote Desktop does.
Start simple. Rely on studdents. Ask for help when needed. A great tool that is simple to implement
A1 - Can I get a little buzzer that goes off each time someone in the buildin mentions textbooks? I jest. https://t.co/h7k1u6gFx9
LOVE . I evangelize to all my Ts. Powerful for Ss and Ts!
yeah, could be worth it though. And I could hide and nap ;)
. try using with leadership team, any group, teams, grade levels, etc. https://t.co/ACcOX3s0GU
seems like a strong endorsement!
thanks! 😊 I LOVE taking pictures & I LOVE the beach...put them together & I'm in Heaven!
Finding that Snapchat is also a battery suck!
I had trouble with this one myself.
Let me know if you do! Would love to hear your thoughts and how you do it.
That's precisely what I've been thinking.
I don’t want just remote access.
Yes!! Just told my kiddos that!
What’s up ?! See a lot of familiar faces in here!
Screencastify paid version will do that.
A1: After the privacy setting updates, working with some science teachers on to address phylum & evolution
I’ve made the request to Apple already.
A2- Just got home from Anniversary weekend in SantaBarbara with the hubs.
A2: Can I tweet about the ones I'm going to go on? Heading to Cooperstown and then Hawaii!
Ha! I love that the 90s are coming back.
A2: 3 kids (5,2,1)........
Ha, mine, too. Though it's just been a busy 3 weeks. Poor timing (on my part) 2 sign up, but SO glad I did. Amzing job!
Congrats! We just celebrated 18.
. We connected via mysteryskypes thanks to twitter connections, searching for more effective global sharing community.
A2: Surfing the mood swings of my 13 year old son. Hormones...good lord. When does school start?!?
A1: I also would love for to create a compatible program since they eliminated the extension
A2. I have shadowed my 3 year old son to his T Ball team and followed him around theme parks. https://t.co/95GhuLGhXr
A1: 4 wks ago, I made the awesome move from elem tech tchr to a Tech Integration Specialist! I wanna learn EVERYTHING! 🤗
Oh boy, that’s got to be rough. I bet my mom hated my teenage years. God bless all moms!
I'm going to pilot it over the next week
A2 Ohhhhh non-edu adventures... this may take a min to think of one!
A2: I left Las Vegas on June 9, pulled a camper to Michigan, back to Northern Cali, won't be back to LV til next week!
A2: It's sad that I haven't done anything non educational. Three trainings these summer have consumed my time.
To go beyond skype dates? Wld love to hear how/what Ss are sharing!
What a great picture Mari!
A2: swim lessons for my 4yr old and a new 28Gal reef tank! Tech for fish is amazing (and $$$) https://t.co/XHOhvLgEvG
. Soemthing else I need to learn!! Animated GIFs!!
Great minds Judy, great minds =)
A2 - Teachin my teenage daughter to drive - more frightening than skydiving and more likely to be the end of me.
welcome Roland-already 2 min behind myself!
Where in MI? I was in Iron Mountain, Alpena, and Detroit over a period of 2 weeks
Hi Rebekah! Been a while! how are you?!
It's in my top 5 to learn this summer!
Great collage, Josh! Looks beautiful.
A2: lots of concerts, road trip to Nashville later this summer. Seeing my own kids in the morning. 😜
A2: Looking forward to Universal Studios, Disneyland, & CA Adventure whirlwind Thursday-Saturday w/my son!
A2: my vacay consists of catching up on all the house work I didn't get to during the school yr and hanging out with my kiddos
A2: spending day time with my daughters since they are off for the summer. Being a Dad is an adventure all its own.
OK I REALLY need to try this!
haha i hate to agree but i do! :D
You’re in the right place for that! https://t.co/LOyX8g6tbs
A1: 4 wks ago, I made the awesome move from elem tech tchr to a Tech Integration Specialist! I wanna learn EVERYTHING! 🤗
ummm yes please with a cherry on top!
me too!! I'm sure it's coming back to me in the future
Welcome Tonya! Great to have you here with us.
A2 I live on a lake so my adventures have been outside my back door! Kayaking and skiing.
A2 I get to stay at home with my almost 5 year old and play GI Joes and Minecraft. That's my adventure.
Foot is getting better I can walk and drive. Just have to take it easy.
I'm so curious abt ! Just heard about it days ago, and see it everywhere on Twitter now.
A2 Figuring out dif newborn cries, chasing around the 3 year old...always an adventure. Broke out the paddle board too.
You should see your Avi book it when drivin not that I use my phone in the car
A2 Maker summit at , EdTech Leadership Institute, SCCOE, ,
A2: Two weeks in Israel! It was amazing! I will definitely be back!
Hopefully they’ve all been fruitful trainings
I'm great! Busy w/ my kids, prepping for new job, reading, writing, etc. You?
A2: Does getting our house ready to sell and buying a new one count? Adventures start next week.
I’ll be appearing in Macy’s Fall Catalog this year.
A2: Non-edu adventure = 7 kids (2-8) at my house all summer: my 3 kids, 2 nephews, & 2 nieces. Summer memories for cousins!
Wow! That’s quite a road trip.
YES!!!! Definitely!!! So excited for you!
will by that sweater for sure
A2. I have shadowed my 3 year old son to his T Ball team and followed him around theme parks. https://t.co/dW1wrciykG
def my happy place. However it's been cloudy and raining the last 2 days
Ahhhhh I LOVE disneyland!
me too! love spending time with my wild monkeys!
I have always wanted to go there.
Rocky Logue...late to the party. 7th grade SS Templeton Ca
Now THAT is an adventure!
Nice! An experience like no other. Can imagine mixed emotions but lots of great opportunities await. 2 years in here.
A2 Maker summit at Castilleja, EdTech Leadership Institute, SCCOE, ,
A2: headed to Portland, Oregon for a week in a half!
I missed ISTE this year. Facilitated some workshops w for this summer. https://t.co/JyBD4xWxWY
AVID, ISTE and PLP. They have been awesome. SUch a Education Nerd.
that sounds amazing! I need to get out on the lake asap!
Hi everyone. I'm a high school English teacher joining a little late for my first chat.
A1: my PERFECT tech would be an iPhone battery that lasts me ALL day!
Getting jealous of all your adventures. My biggest adventure was locating my luggage at the airport.
. We'd like to extend mysteryskypes to content based connections. Classroom somewhere must be studying what we are...
A2: I'm teaching my 4 year old how to swim this summer.
A2 Ext family trip to Mexico (bliss!), fam in OH, camping and QT w kids. Ahhh, summer!
Its like a throwback with , that encourages activity, but WAY TOO MANY people getting into accidents and such.
Woooottt Rocky is here! Two days I get to "hang" with you and ! So lucky!
Me, too. It was soooo worth it! It was the first time for hubby and the kids as well.
I’ve been there. Done that.
Sounds like fun! Nashville.
I know! I hear it is AWESOME!
me too! Unfortunately there's not a lot around me at our cabin
A2: Road trip to Bend, OR this yr!
A2: On a positive note, building a house (the only benefit to living in the Central Valley of California) https://t.co/j1DALVD8Q6
They discontinued the free chrome extension =(
Oooh, what's the new job? Good here, too. Really busy w/ fam and kids. But all good stuff.
Get the butter beer. I recommend both the drink and the frozen kind. Right, ?
Wanting to learn everything...a blessing and a curse. So hard to turn off that drive. I'd say next to impossible :)
A1 it's summer don't you know!
A2 - started teaching as an adjunct at and it has been so joyful.
A2: I had a total of 16 non-edu related scheduled weekdays for the whole summer. I might sneak a conference in for 2 of them
i am doing my best to avoid it
Recs for how to get started exploring?
welcome to your first chat... hope you come back for more
Now THAT is an adventure! Did you design and everything??
i think everyone who plays is. We saw 4 kids riding bikes w/ phones.
Seriously hoping to pull together a barbeCUE in Santa Maria area next week, too!
Got it. Sounds very cool!
download the app and play.
FROZEN all day. Every day!
TRUTH! This is a universal need. https://t.co/Y12Z8Mo00s
A1: my PERFECT tech would be an iPhone battery that lasts me ALL day!
Anybody going to in Redding, Calif? I just found out I'm assisting there.
doh!! blame my fat fingers! thanks for coming!!!
Ha ha ha it's a DVD so we have to go to the special features. Yes! Go JOE!
Oh, reeally? Yikes. Read a great blog post recently. Sounded great!
Yes, I would agree. Having had both, I want the frozen one again - all - the - time.
awesome! reminds me of a trip to red rocks I had!
one day, one day.... we will have flying cars & cell phones that last all day
Ann!!! Didn't see you sneak in! Hello friend!
We went w paid option K-5 for upcoming year. Reasonable cost per student. We have smaller dist which helps.
Think I've been living under a rock. Just heard of it 3 days ago!
Jumping in late - Bethany Apple Valley, CA TOSA and French teacher
A3- getting my Admin Credential, loved Speed of Trust
MS teacher, closer to home. Small, amazing k-8 school out in the country. <3
A2 - oh yes! Year of Yes by do it... Read it... Laugh with it!
welcome!! thanks for joining us!!
Yeah we may have to do that it if really takes off.
it seriously just came out! probably when you heard about it.
Welcome! Tweetdeck saves my bacon every time. :)
When I first made the transition, found myself working many more hours to .
A3: I have reread a few good books. Rec: “Soon I Will Be Invincible” by Austin Grossman It’s a novel. https://t.co/eibozIocsl
If only Tesla’s over the air electricity wasn’t killed off by the govt & gas companies.
lol I know how addicting those games can be
A3. Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Manhunt (about Lincoln assassination) - both were great!
Nice. Sounds amazing. Yay! Closer to home is good!
A2: Even non-edu adventures rely on tech. Using Waze for GPS on the road, split screen in car dashboard that mimics SBAC...
A3 Rereading the Outlander series. Love it!
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Frederic Stonehouse
A3 - I'm reading 's 50 Things You Can Do w Google Classroom
oh how I wish I was that motivated to read! I need more hours in the day! Awesome collection! https://t.co/OHOzzxmKg3
A3: No times this summer, but I recommend Quiet about the secret power of introverts
Okay, feeling better then!
A3: I've also read Snuggle Puppy about a million times.
A3: This Song Will Save Your Life (), Tribes (), Ready Player One (Ernest Cline)
A3: Reading and rereading A Midsummer Night's Dream. Reading parts of The BFG w/ my 9yo.
A3: Working on The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar. And then Emdin's For Whitw People Who Teach in the Hood
A3) I finally got to reading (actually audiobook listening to) Creative Innovators. FANTASTIC
A3- Make it Stick - how to really make assessments work / Storytellers Secret
I do already, but I enjoy that! Finding balance is my weakness. When work is just too fun...
On my reading list: mindset and the the continuum of literacy learning
a3: hyperdoc handbook! I showed my supt a couple pages & now he wants all my ts trained in how to do them!
A3: Summer Fiction! The Invisible Thread and now The Goldfinch YA-Ready Player One
Was that someone's doctoral thesis? Title sounds like it. Was it good?
A3 Edu books: The Handbook (of course), (again), , and Launch.
You can’t play at home. You have go walking around your community.
A3 Reading and Handbook now! Both amazing must-reads!
Just starting summer reading! In middle of LilacGirls, BeautifulRuins, Most Likely to Succeed, Drive https://t.co/ktXvlW7Fxl
I'm also late to this tweet-up, but this is my first one! I work in Arcadia as an ELA/ELD instructional coach.
I got that at , but haven't had time to start yet
This book rocked my socks too!
how about an iPhone battery that allows you to play all day ;)
A3: Read HyperDoc Handbook & Launch....and of course re-read Harry Potter
A3: I had my nose stuff in some &
we're heading to SLO next weekend. lol probably when you're here.
I've started twice. I think I would love it too
Q3: For pleasure ~ The Zipper Club. For educational purpose ~ Rethinking Homework
A3 No non ed books. Read data wise and a wonderful guide from on how to host your own twitter chat! is awesome
You go girl!!!! Engergizer Kozma
: A3: Working on The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar. And then Emdin's For White People Who Teach in the Hood
A1: A plug for , pulls Khan data and lets Ss know who has mastered skills they're struggling with
Take the plunge, Rachel. It’s super fun. Especially if you like to play Pokemon.
I think the more you enjoy your work, the less you need to "balance" time. mainly need to avoid "burn out"
I've read them all 3 times. Once you get into it you won't be able to put it down!
That's on my list. At some point!
good point to exercise!!!
I need to get that Ready, Player, One
Looks like a good one. I’ll add to that my list.
A3: I had my nose stuck in some &
Oh yeah! Seattle! I started my summer adventures there. It was awesome! Almost forgot.
I love Quiet! Learned a lot about myself
So, could I play it during my daily run? Or would that be dangerous?
Kelly & Seth, I think, will be doing the Super Heroes run in Nov.
Btw doing on my phone...so...
A3: Going to read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee next, inspired by my time in the Black Hills this summer
First chat?! Woot!! Welcome to
Bye all, heading out early. Enjoy the evening!
probably too dangerous. I have a feeling my hubs is going to try. I'll let you know how it goes.
Kelly, & Seth will be in DL for the Super Heroes run in Nov, I think
I'm all for that, but don't you have to be looking at your phone?
A3: Read the Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Thinking of introducing some neat ideas (aka gist) to
A3 also working on The Art of Coaching and by working on it I mean it's sitting on my coffee table...
Good point....good advice. I'll have to check myself more often.
On multiple reads of and "Leaders of their own learning." Excited to see what Ss and Ts do with 's TED
I think Quiet might be the most influential book I've read. Changed how I was viewing what we did in my classes
A3: The Bat, by Jo Nesbø. It has nothing do with education. Great book…if you’re into that kinda thing https://t.co/teZxqmqdlh
i gotta get 'em all, I mean put the little one down. See y'all later! Thanks for the !
A3: The Choreography of Presenting. Saw Zoller at the CSTA conference last year and he was amazing! https://t.co/201EJ3RpR6
yes but Seth is the only one running. :D
I’ve signed up for my 2nd Rebel Challenge in Jan. Meet up again?
Our "Guide to Starting a Twitter Chat" was a fun collab effort by & I. =)
A3- been pulling lots of books off blog. She loves vintage children's books. Have really loved her findings
I'm listening to the audiobook! Loving it!
. who else for an impromptu Encamp in Chico...ha. had one with
No chrome extensions I have found. You can do it with the paid version of though =(
For me it’s less about scheduled time and more about being self aware, FWIW.
no worries! glad you're here. the qs will come from so you may want to follow that handle.
We’re all definitely part of team awesome!
We did a cool w that book for Admin last yr! Great themes
A1: I would love a computer that could keep up with me
no! I am more of a fantasy guy but it looks interesting
You need to read the Robert Galbraith books! In the 3rd one now and it makes my skin crawl. But I love it. Wrong?
Yes. Running is great for incubating eggs!
yes! Cuz I don't really know how to play yet!
Thanks for joining us Lisa. See you again soon.
Thanks to all then! Karly sent me the guide. It walked me through it all
I think I need to look into that. Is it on Amazon?
A3 also handbook of course...shhhh some people aren't so sure about it...Wink wink
StephenKing is my favorite author! Finders Keepers is next on my list.
that sounds kindy creepy lol
Audible keeps suggesting that one...I got credits, gonna grab it. for the rec.
Ummmmm... not sure how to answer this one. LOL
Having so much fun & sad to leave early But off to SFO at 4am 😳 Happy summer, all!!
good one! i read that last summer.
A3 I just read Lincoln on Leadership
How about if you know nothing abt Pokemon? Except that there's a cute lil' yellow guy.
i just read the dark tower series!
A4. Participating in chats like these keep me motivated and wanting to learn and grow
Loved 11/22/63. One of my rare fiction readings.
A4: Blogs, podcasts, Twitter
A2: Feels like summer just started, but we're already approaching 4 weeks in! rediscovering CO
A3: I seriously love books, they bring me so much joy!
A3: Sketchnote Handbook and Rethinking Grading were two EDU favorites.
I want to be in on these running meetups!
I so need to reread that series!
A4 summer is time to learn. Learning is recharging. The school year is show time!
Mine too. Ann's face makes my heart happy!
A4: Having time to relax makes it more fun to sit down and explore and learn
Who wrote the Sketchnote Handbook? I need that. Perhaps it will magically make me great at sketchnotes...
A4: Learning is recharging for me. I get excited when exposed to new , , or models of .
A4 I travel for all of July. Have my laptop & iPad Pro w me, but I disconnect & get outside as much as possible!
Yet another one to add my list. Thanks for the recommendation
A4: Diversification: updating units, reading blogs and PD books, and lots of pool and splash pad time.
A4) For me... learning is Slower, More Relaxed and on My Terms
(more like it should be!)
I don't use audible. I check out audio/ebooks from library via ! For free!
Hard to do the two column shuffle with 1 phone
Good for you! I have to go to Arnold with NO wifi to truly unplug!
A4: Work/conference travel = time with my tribe. It's easy to recharge when I have my peeps! https://t.co/QQSUf6FHce
A4: Reading, writing, adventuring, stopping little, but sleeping in past 7.
Laurie, since you’re in the SF area, want to run sometime?
A4 I am in a doctoral program but I will beta king a vacation this summer
a4 time to think and plan this summer. Stay connected via Twitter.
have you tried the platform by ?
A4 Definitely hard! I learned a lot this summer but also didn’t really decompress. Looking to see others answers on this.
A3: Working on The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar. And then Emdin's For White People Who Teach in the Hood
Just gotta play to see what I mean.
A4- Making myself do things out of the norm like joining random chats. Like this one!
A4 I'm taking a week at the beach.
A4: I love the combo of morning walk w/ podcast & some 80s new wave hits sprinkled in. Think "Talks with Teachers/Tears for Fears"
I'm leaving for Alaska on Saturday & am NOT planning on any access to WiFi for a week! 😳
I am finding a hard time reading long form (books). I am choosing audiobooks more and more
Love the song and the beer! The book touches on the song a bit and what Gordon Lightfoot was going for
On the phone? You must be a pro. I can’t manage keeping up w on my phone
YES! I just did the Across the Bay 12K and it was great. I'm slow though.
Will have to check this one out. Thanks for sharing.
Curious to hear what you think about For White People Who Teach in the Hood. It looks good.
A4 - working outside ... Not an option much in Chicago
Agreed! Long morning walks without having to rush to work. https://t.co/6qpjGa0Kvg
A4: I love the combo of morning walk w/ podcast & some 80s new wave hits sprinkled in. Think "Talks with Teachers/Tears for Fears"
A3: Rereading Dance w Dragons, The Good Earth series and other Pearl S Buck titles, plus
yep! I am the king or typos!
Did you watch the Hulu mini series. Whoa. Mind blown.
A4: A mix of reading for fun and learning
Sounds like a perfect way to spend summer!
A4: Aim for where passion & opportunity intersect!
A4 Voxer bankruptcy + be too busy w your kids. Then dive back in + reconnect. Repeat!
Watch the Hulu adaptation. WOW!
A4: so many adventures! for learning, laughs, and so many friends!
https://t.co/rdAd4vUKml
A4- Breaking your foot will give you lots of down time. Mammoth was a blast, looking forward CA Summit coming up!
It takes creativity for sure.
Connecting with other teachers + teacher/leaders. I'm in a small town, so I use it learn and share! Reach out to swap stories!
that is great advice!! If you are passionate it doesn't fry you out!
I love being able to listen on my work commute or while cleaning the house.
That's awesome. The best part of being connected.
A4: my brain never really seems to stop, self-diagnosed adult ADD
Yeah, I kinda white lied that one. That's what I *wish* could happen. Tonight is my dive. :)
A4: Great question. Pretty sure recharge isn't happening over here. Still as busy as when school's in- maybe busier.
Off-The-Grid time is such a wonderful thing! I need to do more!
Yes! I'm doing the series now with my 15yo. It's been great. Saw a whale while running the GGB.
Never went back to Audible…or the library?…cuz the Library needs their stuff back
;-)
A4: To maintain balance - work hard but take time to play hard too!
A4: Reading and Twitter when I feel like it. Mostly decompressing and relaxing. The recharge will come
I’m def on my Mac w pace of
I can keep up on my phone w other chats
Excellent! Looking it up after the chat! You always have the best book recs Roland!
Headed to Seattle in August! Love your pics!
WOW! Those are the moments you def cherish!
A4: Family time. Knowing that my profession is my passion and not just a job. Following social justice leaders & issues.
A4: getting Google Educator Certified is fun!!! Training for SF half marathon! Wahoo. TRY new things...thinking about sky diving
Amen. You're my new best friend.
There’s a lot of events for hikers & walkers too.
I’m a few chapters deep. Need to finish. Love it so far.
A4: I'm also a Netflix JUNKIE! Outlander, Orange/New Black, Marcella, Game of Thrones, Bloodline, and, of course, Intervention
A4: Lucky enough to be a fellow this summer. Recharging while connecting and learning. Oh, and Twitter!
oh I would so love to head to Seattle!
Everything I've ever read by has served me well
The idea is that students who have received more granular credentials can offer a more complete picture of competency
A4: I can't wait to stop cleaning my house constantly when I leave to go to the beach on Saturday. That will be relaxing.
A4 Twitter and fun conferences. , , =)
Well said, Victor! Def good to just get out there.
me too! and I'm back to work next Monday. Oh well.
Ions from the ocean and sand between the toes are a must
I bought a Pencil for Paper 53 and can't quite get the hang of it...
I've got the pencil too. Trying adobe draw as well.
I've never been! Excited to check it out.
Have you tried Frankie and Grace? Really unique!
No! I haven't met him... yet.
The Eyes of the Dragon - wrtn for his Dd b/c she said his books suck. lol
I agree! I have 16GB of RAM & I still work faster than my computer. Need a new computer soon.
A5 I so need to try Pokemon GO!
"To Sell Is Human" is very good too. Drive is stil my fave tho.
A4: Extending my learning by Ted Talk podcast on drives, and having Siri take note of ideas I want to look up later.
I'm missing all the conferences even one at Poly...
A5: when we went to Apple store to get my MacBook, hubby got himself a drone....he works all day so I've been playing :)
Next Monday?!? When did school get out?
Another one to put on my "must read" list!
A5: My road trip is getting uploaded to Google Photos, podcast subscription has skyrocketed, non-edu one that's great is
A summer read worth the while!!
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
by Simon Sinek
Nice!!! Was tempted to take that as my starter. Had to go Charmander.
A4 Reading a bunch accomplishes learning & relaxing. Also traveling, getting outside and active w family to recharge.
A5: Def want to put my GoPro to more use. Got it last Nov & have had little opportunities w it. https://t.co/D1BICcGghb
A5: My 3DS, Kindle, and AppleTV are all the tech I need for fun!
Also, yes…I pretty much live my professional life my “Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose.”
A5: This question presupposes a separation I don’t have in my life. Playing with a Pixel at Academy was fun. :-D
I like it better than what I had but I think i need to learn paper53 better too.
I think that's what I need a completely device free day! Does a Fitbit count?
I have it!!! has it too!!!
Tell me more about that! We've definitely used badges to great effect in
Those are titles that lots of us love.
its just a little Parrot one, I said NO to the big one, but it is FUN. trying to find ways to make it academic
A5 - does a DSLR and Adobe Lightroom count? I'm always trying to improve my photography.
Did you get one of the new AppleTs that are better for gaming?
Me too. Also Ive used when not on bluetooth. Wonder if pencil is less accurate?
yes, the 5 and 2 year old do NOT like that part
A5: Snapchat! I was really inspired by 's Ignite at . I love it. Took some time getting used to, though.
It was great to stay at that Embassy Suites across the bridge and just walk over to the park. So convenient.
A5: I really do try to unplug while I'm not working, while thankful to tech as tool,the community it brings (enjoying )
LOL, right. This is pretty tough. My tech for edu IS recreational fun! =)
A5: $ store kites w/kids at the beach. Netflix on iPhone when kids fall asleep.
A5: ;) and I got a Theta, which I'm still figuring out
Check out & to code drone on iPad. Also check out projects!
A5: World of Warcraft! Just downloaded Pokeman Go.
I keep hearing about that! Seriously?!?! Common sense people!
Do you utilize social aspect of the app? I have only 2 people in my app that we use to motivate each other’s miles
yes, but most of my gaming is on the 3ds and wii, but at some point I will check it out!
A5a: Now that I read my answer, it sounds hella snooty. .
Yeah, just ask - Even is educational in some way!
Will you be at Krause tomorrow? I'm there all week!@DougieFreshTech
It's harder than it looks though huh? I have a mini one too.
to know. I will check it out.
A5: my new play & work toy is learning how to use the thanks to advice from
A5: I want to find something I can draw with.. Any recommendations?
YES!!! Rocky's band is AWESOME!
I agree! It's game changing to find your tribe! Confidence and ideas to double down with!
A5: Pinning recipes on Pinterest and cooking w the family! He's ready for college!
A5: Non-educational "fun" tech for the summer - apps connected to my car :)
A5: I really want to learn to use my drone better, too. That's a summer goal.
would love to hear about it!
Cooking with Fresh goodness from the farmers markets!
Oo, that’s one I need to get into too.
netflix and hbo go for sure!!
A5: the new channels feature in Audible
A5 Exploring and (separately) w my girls. Love having live subjects. Mmwahaha!
Amber- Ben is the man when it comes to badging. he def knows his stuff! Great contact for you on this!
An app? Have you looked into Paper53 or Adobe Draw?
OOOOOO! A Theta! I seriously want one of those...
RIGHT!? I thought that was a really cool thing they added
Use Paper on the iPad. Moleskin notebooks are my fav if you’re not looking for digital
A5: Social media, my author blog, GPS, YouTube mostly. Had to stop reading news online.
we currently have 3 BB-8s, and an Olly. It's out of control!
All day long! I can't stop. It's so fun!
- did you watch The Night Of? Amazing.
I am a former WOW head for sure!
Cool I'd love to hear what emerges from your thinking about this.
Me, too, but for professional use. I've got a ton of stuff personally pinned.
definitely not the most intuitive design, but fun once you get going
A5: Social media junkie: Pinterest for house ideas, Facebook, Instagram, and THE TWITTER.
Do you love it? I was thinking of downloading it. If suggests it then it MUST be good!
there are so many yummy things I want to make. However, BF is very picky :(
A5: Paradise Bay...don't judge.
I bring Spheros home for them to play with, they LOVE it! just gotta remember to bring one 1 for each
I've been using canva and googledraw to create but I haven't tried either of those I will look into it! Thank you
Oooh, love it! Putting it on my list!
IPhone to go with my boys
Need to run (ha! not literally, hobble is a better word!) Great chatting w/ all the peeps! Enjoy the rest of your summer!!
The museum is building an exhibit about WOW.
Saw it this summer. Very cool.
A5 Debating a Fitbit Blaze. Would also love to take some 360 degree photos/vid while on vacation for fun. Put GCardboard to use
yes! I am a horrible drone pilot, getting better though
Same! I get sad when I see the “system capacity overload” pop-up. Harrumph.
I prefer to use paper, then digitize with a scanner app.
I've been dorking out w .
HA HA! I only have one kiddo so that is a plus in that sense. We have BB8. LOVE him.
I love THE TWITTER so much! Focusing on getting other Ts in my district on it this coming year.
…Things you’d never thought you’d have to say.
My time is so much more limited now, but I love it! Will miss BlizzCon for the first year since I joined.
you can also check out audiobooks from the library for free via ;)
I love your thought; but oxymoronic at best!
a5: Scouring the internet, trying to find the best potato salad recipe, and trying to master the art of making potato salad.
I'm still learning but LOVE the possibilities & features of
HA HA HA that is really true Josh!
Anchor charts *were* always my art form... Maybe a return to paper is needed!
A5: my son is really into Just Dance... I'm always up for a dance party!! 💃🏻
Nice! I'll be in Mountain View in a couple of weeks for 2nd wknd of
I remember when HI started modified year round, now that I think about it, it was prob 9 years ago 😳
I want to use my camera more. For personal! Really interested in playing with light and bokeh.
I miss it sometimes. I played here and their since vanilla I thought about getting Warcraft III out the other day
Does Pokemon Go display coordinates in app? Thinking that could lead to ed ideas
I have a FitBit Surge and I really love it. It's the only FitBit with onboard GPS.
I plan to work/professional books I read this year!
Awww I'll miss you! I will be there weekend 1 =(
you and your family have to come Q
This is a very worthy goal…It’s always one of my B-missions too.
You should see what is doing. Absolutely incredible.
I joke with my wife that I cam pre-trained! Keep up the good work!
And now we have Memories to explore!
Aw, boo! Say 'hi' to the peeps for me!
I volunteer to be a tester.
A5: would like me to play more this summer
That's a noble goal! Fun!
Hmmm..I saw that. Could be better with native GPS. Still debating...will explore more. Thanks!
A6: creative writing lessons with my students at the beach
I'm working on some about connecting with others. Found a great one on Twitter on
A6: I’d have some strictures on PD (& attitudes) lifted so I could do more inquiry & exploration-based https://t.co/ke6OUcLl8z
Good ? I am doing my best to staff away as long as possible might know
getting ts and admin on twitter is my coaching project for my masters! I'm so excited!
Great question! Watching students teach each other skills while I get to philosophize with them about "what is math?"
A5: I would like to play some more
A6: wish I could take all my Ss down to the beach for a beach day. And to study ecology too I guess
The exhibit won’t be ready by then though. Something to keep in mind for future
potato salad is delicious and surprisingly difficult. lol!
I saw that did some catching on the run a few days ago too
That's what I'm talking about.....bet you'd get some good writing!
A6: just play, learn by accident. going to start doing Genius Hour this year, more inquiry, HyperDocs
A6: Ss sharing their travels of the nation and world, connecting tech, math, science, social studies, etc. for an entire year!
A6 Getting outside more. Need to take learning outdoors more even after summer ends.
Yup. I have family in Palo Alto, so I have a great excuse to be in the area. :D
Uh-oh. Guess I need to add to my list of "must-try apps".
but you make so much other yummy food, forget the potato salad
A5: I'd like to do more with my family, too. We always enjoy that.
That was mine this past year! So fun + worthwhile. Progress is slow but stay the course!
right? I have traditionally ended up with MASHED potato salad. I'm going to change it though.
Need to go deeper with this myself. I've been having some fun with photos and the Prisma & Typorama apps.
- learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom!
I LOVE playing w/ my 4 yr old. He schools me though. Have to swallow my pride & ask a LOT of questions
i like it w/ bacon but i know you can't do that...
How far's the beach?! Math: you could study waves, hypothesize how much sand there is, check the slope for erosion!
Goodnight all! I need to put my kids to bed. I complain about them, but they're alright! :) https://t.co/sJb9hdRGvA
A6: Expand Genius Hours to several hours.
seriously! That's my plan too. Learning on the grass or lunch benches. Might as well, in San Diego
A6 Teaching outdoors. Observing nature, hikes with unplanned teachable moments with no walk throughs.
A6: my into the school year begins Aug 1 this year. I'll bring the spark and hopefully ignite others to
A6: IN the classroom? We'd be out, exploring. Hiking. Learning on the go. In the classroom, virtual adventures. Lots of pics.
A6: Add much more Innovation and creativity opportunities.
is getting many out and about stretching their knowledge of surroundings-exploratory benefits! https://t.co/PoOl8cfeWU
You can’t play at home. You have go walking around your community.
YES! in Mountain View weekend after next! and will be there too!
A6: Modeling 'Less is More' Including time to wonder, explore curiosities- student agency through
A6 I'd love to get all Ss to ! Dork out on geology.
Expand "Genius Hour" to "Genius Life"!
interesting! we just talked bout less is more at a training today!
EXACTLY! Need to keep this going throughout the year. https://t.co/0SKFhHOopp
A6: Modeling 'Less is More' Including time to wonder, explore curiosities- student agency through
SO AWESOME! Would love to hear how it goes!
A6: Having all Ts commit to social justice in classrooms; continuing to build staff culture through a locked room game.
Is it cooler where you live…I am loathe to go outside that much when it break 90…I don’t care who judges me, BTW.
;-)
: I did that once just to take the kids somewhere beautiful and it ended up being a great start for inquiry!
I know! Pablo, and I are (hopefully) doing a sesh on it together at Fall Cue.
Go times...gotta get the little guy to bed. Talk soon!
Sounds like a perfect plan! Learn by accident. Love it!
and thats why I love Salinas!!
A6: big lesson 1st yr? My #1 job = love. It's not hard for me, I'm just going to be super intentional. I can't wait!
I'm so thankful for this surprise ! So excited to go back to school next week. Lots of relaxing to do this week ;)
It’s definitely about the lifeskills for every learner - students, teachers, admins, parents, … https://t.co/hJwfKOBrdp
I am a huge Geology Nut- super jealous! Loved my roadtrip to Yellowstone! Hmmm...we need to connect clsrms!
Hey would love to see you in September at the 21st Century Learning Confernece in Las Vegas! https://t.co/I3DPJXoy0S
I know! I PLAN to be in that session! 😂
I am SO there! That sesh better be on the schedule!
We still need to connect this summer. :-)
Anyone in the Bay Area interested in a next week in Berkeley? Or a ? LMK.
Yep! CA Weekend 1
Not sure about tho
I'll be there also & look forward to meeting peeps outside of twitter!
What a great mid-summer ! Great job
A6cont: Been writing games. Inspired by Disney-themed game by at tiki meetup Jan 2015
It's 1.5 hrs from here and so many Ss have never been! I'm in curric now, but wld gladly connect you w a clsrm
Yes. One of my fave things!
Not judging - totally relating! We have that nasty humidity here on the East coast, too!
Real paper???? Hmmmmmmm interesting thought.
A6: listening to Ted talks...& dreaming about students producing their OWN Ted talks
A well used term in the Teaching kids what that means is effective for so many applications!
After reading the phrase "don't over boil the water" has me thinking about this much more!
Sad faces! I'll be at weekend 2
Sounds like we need a meetup
