#oklaed Archive

This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.

Sunday September 2, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Introductions!!! Where are you spendng your #LaborDayWeekend2018 #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    #oklaed
  • teamsenbecki Sep 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Becki Maldonado - English Teacher- Emerson HS - OKCPS - taking a friend to the grocery store #oklaED
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Stephanie Hinton, early childhood coordinator in #OKCPS, spending my Labor Day weekend getting stuff done around the house!! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School. I traveled over the summer, so I'm spending Labor Day weekend in my office... laboring... LOL! #OklaEd
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Shari Gateley, 11th/12th grade ELA, Putnam City West High School. I’m spending my weekend getting caught up on work 😔😔 #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Steve Gilliland, Del City High School Asst. Principal. #oklaed Current status: watching football
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Debbie Thoreson, P of 3rd grader, T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School, just got home from grading papers in my classroom #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Kristy Cooper, Del City. Spending the weekend at home watching Grace and Frankie on Netflix. #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Greetings peeps! Telannia Norfar-Math T at NWC in @OKCPS I am spending labor day helping a friend with her website and then helping a colleague lesson plan. Glad to be here tonight. Taking a break from editing the book that is due this week!! #oklaed
  • shawnhime - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Shawn Hime @OSSBAoklahoma #OklaEd
  • oksenthompson Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Senator Roger Thompson District 8. Back again! Spending Labor Day with family. #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #OklaEd John Bennett, Emeritus Engineering living in Virginia. Spending #LaborDayWeekend2018 with family - in our immediate area.
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Anne Beck, Digital Governance @OSSBAoklahoma #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Sounds like what a TOY would be doing :). #oklaed
    In reply to @ShariGateley
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Terri Cullen Associate Professor @oueducation I love this topic and just wrote about it @edutopia https://t.co/ZHtwfaUlrH #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Jennifer, Kindergarten, Moore Public Schools. Currently hang'n with my girls at Starbucks...one is 5th grade the other a Sr in college leaving to study abroad in a few days...enjoying time together!! #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Chong Lor, Jones High School (LongHorns!), 9th Grade Freshman English Teacher, Creative Writing Teacher, and Advanced Literature Teacher. Holiday??? Those exists??? #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I need to do that :(. #oklaed
    In reply to @thestephhinton
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
  • OKPE4PE Sep 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Rep Chris Kannady HD 91 & a Moore Public School Dad. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Kim, I teach 4th grade for Norman Public Schools. I am spending my holiday weekend home. Basking in the greatness that is OU football. Watching movies. Loving on babies. #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Welcome!!! #oklaed
    In reply to @OKPE4PE
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    a1) I run between early adopter and early majority - sometimes personally I an early adopter but when $$ is involved, I tend towards early majority. #oklaed
  • coach57 Sep 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Kevin Hime Superintendent #cpsreds #oklaed
  • tbarnes211 Sep 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Travis Barnes - Epic Charter - I've been splitting my time between Hope County Montana and Bonhoeffer's Germany. Mentally. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: It totally depends! If it is worthwhile and within my budget, I'm an early adopter. If it enhances laziness or costs too much, I'm a laggart... #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: Innovation = Transformation! I am not even on this chart, but I will get there. #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Sep 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Tyler Bridges, Associate Director for @k20center. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Todd Gragg - History Educator at Midwest City High School. I will be spending my Labor Day lesson planning, mowing, doing laundry and car shopping. #oklaed #MDubLearns
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: I love this graphic. When I first saw it a few months ago, I realized I am an innovator in some areas and laggard to others. I am innovative when I am interested in it! Laggard when I asked to do it and it doesn’t make sense to me or is stupid. #oklaed
  • coach57 Sep 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Innovation is finding unconventional ways to encourage learning #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1) to me it's thinking outside the box, doing things differently... encouraging Ss to do things differently, to create/imagine. I tend to be an early adopter - it has its pros/cons #oklaed
  • Kannady4OK91Rep Sep 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Thanks for the reminder @OKPE4PE Rep Kannady here. HD 91 and I won’t forget to mention this time that I am also a Moore PS Dad. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I totally get that.. #oklaed Its hard to get motivated when it is not meaningful to you. but I tend to follow rules.
    In reply to @thnorfar
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 - Innovation means stepping outside your comfort zone, thinking outside the box, & trying really crazy ideas to engage students. I think I am learning towards innovating in early adapter phase. Not scared of taking risks, just don’t always have the resources necessary. #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Creativity, openness, willingness to embrace change. I consider myself to be an early adopter wishing to be an innovator. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Innovation to me in education is the willingness to try new things in order to position students to be successful. #oklaed #studentcentered
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: Early adopter... I wish I could say uI was an Innovator but I’m more like what @austinkleon says... I steal like an artist 😂 #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A1: Innovation means understanding current needs and present methods to address AND THEN creatively going beyond that to determine improved approaches to address these important situations. Oh, also, keeping alert for new situations that must be addressed effectively!!!
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1. Hmmm...Early-ish adopter...depends who you're comparing me to LOL. Compared to others I work with I'm an early adopter...but on a broader scale I would be early majority. #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I love your definition. You are on the chart. Everyone is on it. You just may not know where :). #oklaed
    In reply to @chong2087
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1. Innovation- Trying new things that are outside the box. I think I am very good at it. I am always thinking outside the box with life and school. And I also let me S’a do the same. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Is it just a nice way to say that I am cheap, and adopt late to save money... I am still a teacher, and bubble gum and bailing wire when I can.. sometime to a fault. #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 - Innovation to me means being willing to try new things and not being afraid of failure. I would say I am somewhere between Early Adopter and Innovator. I think coming from outside of education helps keep me here a lot of the time. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: What does Innovation mean to you? Where are you within the given graphic below? What puts/keeps you there?
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: to me innovation means introducing something new. Getting away from the ‘This is how we’ve always done it’ mentality. Times are ever changing so we must as educators keep up and progress. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1b. Open and willing to create explore, try new things...curious not afraid to ask questions, make mistakes etc. #oklaed
  • joy4ok Sep 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Happy #LaborDayWeekend #oklaed — Joy Hofmeister, State Supt. Ready to learn from tonight’s chat.
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I admire people who follow rules. I think they are a good thing. It is one of the things that helps our society function. #oklaed
    In reply to @DrTerriC
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: I joined in pretty quickly and am here most weeks, so I'd be an early adopter. But I have not been very successful in getting more people to join! #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Twylla Hester, Tuttle HS Principal, checking in late! #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2) I think I was in the early majority with the twitter chats... I was in grad school circa 2013 - it kept me kind of busy. BUT I love it and carve out time for it now #oklaed
  • LaVellexCompton Sep 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    My name is LaVelle Compton and I’m running for State House District 90! We are spending our time right here in OKC. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2. Depends on the topic. I say right in the middle. I am here because of the fabulous @mcappsparks #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 - I am in the late majority when it comes to twitter chats. I first saw my superintendent participating and joined in fairly quickly. I would have been more to the beginning of this curve had I known of the chat existence. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    a1) data can be really important too.. part of why I sometimes am early majority.. I don't install updates until a few days later.. work the bugs out.. #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Late Majority. Dr. Searcy @MrsSearcy112 brought me to the world of oklaed during my student teaching! #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: I think I was an early adopter! I got my start in the early years of #edchat and #sschat before #oklaed was thought of.
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #OklaEd And, by the way, I guess I thrive working to be an innovator, being willing to be an early adaptor when Considerations of efforts to date by other warrant doing so.
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2 - Maybe early majority/late majority? I’m trying to get more involved! Hosting next week actually! I had a colleague who told me about these chats and I am soooo glad she did! #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) Sometimes innovation means being the dissenting opinion that produces positive change, regardless of comfort or obstacle. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Q1: What does Innovation mean to you? Where are you within the given graphic below? What puts/keeps you there?
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Nessa Perez, Clinton, Tech Integration & Library Media, spending my weekend reading & resting #cpsreds #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Sep 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: I’ll give myself credit and say innovator. I came to #oklaed early bc I heard about a place where likeminded people were coming together to exchange ideas and information. And I’ve never left.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Kaytlynn Toney, pre-service ECE major from @oueducation, spending my weekend watching college football and doing homework! 🏈📓 #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    a1) Funny.. Here I am an innovator, but that is only among professors.. where you sit has to do with your peers or field.. compared to teachers, not the case. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • KristinAtchley Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Sorry to miss the amazing @ebarnes73 with tonight’s chat, but the husband surprised me with a sitter and a date. So ✌🏼 #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    If you have read Steal Like an Artist, I highly recommend it. #oklaed
    In reply to @TeachFromHere, @ShariGateley, @austinkleon
  • coach57 Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Innovator for sure was here for the first chat. Scheduled the #oklaed session at ed camp that led to the first chat. With @MrsBeck25 have been scheduling chats since day 1
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) I was an early adopter of the #oklaed chat, but took a break mid-EdD. I'm baaaaccckkk!
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 Early adopter of #oklaed...innovator of #OKElem. Twitter is where I found my people...I was teaching 3rd grade and found a group of people who understood and shared my concerns. So much growth! So much encouragement!! #OKElem
  • LaVellexCompton Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1 - innovation to me means being able to have enough courage to try something that you might not work - but willing to take the risk for success anyway. I think I fall just outside of innovator. #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: I was brought to twitter to spy on my children’s accounts. I stumbled onto #oklaed by accident. Lucky for me. Now, I host chats and do my part to share my edu ideas. #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Can we just point out that @ebarnes73 is breaking her own #oklaed chat rules by asking multiple questions in the same question???? Am I right @TeachFromHere ??😂😂😂 #irony #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: Is say late majority..I finally decided to own my own professional development. #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: I was on twitter early (2008) because a trusted friend told me to join and I love being in the “know”. Chats are my jam for twitter. Can’t remember when I started #oklaed chats.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    And only few know what it has taken to NEVER miss a chat besides when Christmas was on a Sunday :) #oklaed
    In reply to @coach57
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1 Innovation means openness to ideas and action in order to improve, I'd like to say it's always based on practicality but sometimes it's reckless gut. I'm usually living in the innovators/early adopters/early majority. #oklaed
  • LaVellexCompton Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2 - I hope to fall in between innovators and early adopters. I was brought here to have more engagement and listen more when it comes to ideas for improvement. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • coach57 Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    So true #oklaed
    In reply to @MrsBeck25
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I remember the early #oklaed chats after the 1st EdCamp. I hated missing the first EdCamp as I read about it on Twitter that day!
    In reply to @coach57, @MrsBeck25
  • tbarnes211 Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2 - With Twitter I'm a laggard. But I'm a slow thinker. Tomorrow I'll have a brilliant response but it will be obsolete. And the limited characters makes it hard to convey true meaning. #oklaed #blackbeardshonest
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: I’d say late majority on this one....I finally decided to own my own professional development. #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3) I make them let me interview them for my podcast! :) In my role I try to support ideas and bring together resources for their great, innovating ideas! #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Shane Sanders. Asst. Principal @OKCPS. Sorry to join late, adjusting to football season! #oklaed #BoomerSooner
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A2: I guess I’ve always been seeking to be as engaged with innovation at what ever level possible, always salivating with true innovation where the opportunity exists. Chancing onto the early chats, I liked the topics, questions, and answers-and have been involved since.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Dont you love this guy! #oklaed
    • tbarnes211 Sep 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A2 - With Twitter I'm a laggard. But I'm a slow thinker. Tomorrow I'll have a brilliant response but it will be obsolete. And the limited characters makes it hard to convey true meaning. #oklaed #blackbeardshonest
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Within the #oklaed group, I am Late Majority to Twitter chats, but I think within the context of teachers as a whole, I am probably an Innovator.
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1) I think innovation means to be a person of creativity who is active in embracing new and fun ideas. It means to think outside of the box! #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    And because of ⁦@coach57⁩ we have over 10K following our #oklaed account!
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2 Uh, I think I'm in innovators/early adopters for #oklaed but I do wonder what it looks like from the outside. I came here because I was an island desperate to be part of an archipelago. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3 - I would say they are early adopters to early majority because their crazy teacher is forcing them to be so. #oklaed #MDbubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • bridgestyler Sep 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I have to be on the road now. Hate to miss the rest of the chat boy know that @ebarnes73 will rock it! #oklaed
  • coach57 Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    #oklaed as a hashtag was chosen by @okeducation and myself Jan 2 by the end of February the chat was born 5 years later we have the strongest education twitter presence in the nation
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    wow.. what a way to put it.. #oklaed
    In reply to @vperezy
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    What a great take on it!!! This response is brilliant now. #OklaEd
    In reply to @tbarnes211
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 - My Ss are all over the place, but when given the opportunity to shine through an avenue that they love, I would say more are innovators! It’s just about helping them find their voice. #oklaed #ihavethebestkiddos
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2) w Twitter and #oklaed I was a bit late to the game, at least consistently so probably more MA. But w A1) I am usally IV to EA on most things . Tardy tonight 😜 #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      Q2 - When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here?
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3: Encourage them!! I also take some risks myself and admit when things don’t work. #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Not in the classroom but have been lucky to work with Schools putting innovation first!! @kennethdward is a great example! #oklaed
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3 I think the makeup of my classroom (library aides & makerspace) varies depending on degree of interest. #oklaed
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1) I think innovation means to be a person of creativity who is active in embracing new and fun ideas. It means to think outside of the box! I think of myself as between innovator and early adopter. I struggle with where to begin on my own. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    a3) I find that our future teachers are more reluctant.. they are often swayed by the fear of technical problems and classroom management. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Yes, Michelle, your reThinkELA is proof of your Innovation! #oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: My classroom is made up of awesomeness. This includes the students. I am flying by the seat of my pants, so I assume we are all innovators... #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Sep 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3: Encouragement! Identifying their strengths and encouraging them to be used in order to enhance student outcomes. I.e. Photographers need use their passion to take photos of school events to enhance a school climate #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3) Good principals rarely say “no” to innovation. We may help to shape and see the idea from a zoomed-out perspective, but “no” is rarely the right answer. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    To clarify, I mean the diffusion of innovation varies in each kid at different times depending on what they're doing. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    a3) there are always a few standout innovators though.. and they shine. #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3) Working to move our staff to be more innovative. They are on the late majority mostly, but I don't think by choice. Utilizing my staff for PD ideas this year and encouraging risk taking among them. I want to grow their curiosity as a staff. #oklaed #tuttleEDU
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: I teach math. It is amazing if I find anyone on the left side of this curve. LOL! #oklaed
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: My Ss tend to be somewhere near the middle. A few are early, but most get involved when something has already been deemed socially acceptable. I just expect more innovation and acceptance of it! #oklaed
  • k20center Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    After the always amazing #oklaed chat make sure to check out the 2018 Innovative Learning Institute happening on October 9th. 60 breakouts and @DrDebbieSilver as the keynote! Always a great learning conference. #oklaed https://t.co/VZXqgm9wY6
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3 I teacher kindergarten...students still have that creative spark (that school sometimes snuffs out)...BUT I would say the distribution is similar you always have the risk takers and those who want to play it safe. #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4) that is a great question... I struggle with this one, I think it depends on why they are a late adopter. I think if the root is needing more training - connect the T to more training. #oklaed
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2) I see myself as a laggard because I am someone who is still in the learning process of technology. I’m slow to adjust to using twitter on a daily basis. I am here thanks to @DrTerriC and I am excited to learn new things! 👍🏼 #oklaed
  • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3) I love when people come w ideas! I am usually pretty open minded to innovation & not opposed to being the 1st to launch something... hence several IV - EA pieces this school yr. I understand we version things & tweak. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 - I try not to leave them behind, but in my AP classes I am moving through pretty fast to cover it all so I know it happens. I try to encourage them, engage in conversations, and see what is causing the slow action. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 One of my favorite things....seeing the late adopter step out and take a risk and become an innovator! #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4: Promote positivity even in tough situations. Invest in people. #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 - I work even harder to build relationships with those Ss. They are the ones I work hard to get to know first. If nothing else, maybe I will get a little bit of buy-in just because they like me. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • tbarnes211 Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 Laggards are often not cynical, but skeptic. They are very valuable to make sure innovators have crossed all T's. And once you win over a laggard, they will bring many others with them. Mind the laggards. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Look for ways to say “yes”! #oklaed
    In reply to @SethMeier
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 In my class, I try not to overwhelm them but still push forward. My energy is 100% supportive. You keep them from bringing others down by giving them things to do. Keep their hands busy solving real problems while their minds are working their way through. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 Frequently, Ss who are lagging behind do so because of educational self-esteem issues. This means I need to build them up, help them see that they can make valuable contributions to the class. This is not easy to do, but I am trying. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4. I give them the opportunity to explore ideas. If S’s come to me about an Idea, I tell them to come up with a plan and go for it #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: This chat topic forced me to read up on what some other classrooms are doing at the same grade level. I realized I have a lot of room to grow. I realized I have the students, they’re just waiting on me. I need to do more. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 Create an environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated! Encourage Ss to take baby steps, and coach along the way. #oklaed
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4) I don’t see laggards as drainers. Push the relationship aspect so it gets harder for them to say no. Some people have never been empowered or given permission to look past the box. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: I have spent 2 much time w/ laggers bc I want to believe that EVERY teacher wants to be the best for their students. I have learned that isn’t the case and have wasted precious time with folks that have no desire to do what’s best for Ss but what is easier for them #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: I inject humor into the classroom. After all, a day without laughter is a day wasted. #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4) You have to hold expectations for certain things. You can't let laggards or LAs off the hook but you also don't want to penalize them. Show them, help them, guide them, release them. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4: I mostly just try to stay positive - and keep pushing the innovation! And I explain how something new should be an improvement. #oklaed
  • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4) Great ?! Typically I try to hear them out on reluctance. But don’t let it bog down what needs to move fwd. We all need to hear their concerns even if we don’t like it. Good things can result. We cant be blinded by excitement. I need to hear all sides openly. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Very true! #OklaEd
    In reply to @SethMeier
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5: At the training I attended, they advised to not put too much energy in the laggards or late adopters. You can get things accomplished without them. Just make sure they don’t start tearing down the others. This made me feel better. #oklaed
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A3) I don’t have a classroom currently because I am a pre-service teach. However, I want my future students to be early adopters or early majority by encouraging them to be creative. I want them to think creatively and freely in my classroom. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A5: Teacher led PD has been awesome....we are our best resource....we need each other. #oklaed #relationships
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4) Also, as you encourage innovation it helps to be honest and open about failures. This lets laggards and LAs know that its ok to fail. Sometimes they are just afraid to put themselves out there. #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A3: Not a K-12 teacher, not a K-12 administrator. BUT am always seeking ways to engage with the same to cooperate in efforts to support innovators / early adapters in their efforts, enabling ME to learn in the process!!!
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Q3 - Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward?
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    So true...and so sad. School should be the place where Ss are encouraged to be innovators! #OklaEd
    • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      A4) I don’t see laggards as drainers. Push the relationship aspect so it gets harder for them to say no. Some people have never been empowered or given permission to look past the box. #oklaed
      • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
        Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5 - I have been seeking out challenging PD from wherever I could find it from the beginning of my journey as an educator. I have sought my own course here and it has paid huge dividends for me. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    @ebarnes73 you are forgetting to #oklaed?
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5 - PD at school is whatever admin schedules, but I do my own PD (one reason I’m here) and seek out things I know I need to get better at or want to learn. I wish it was more differentiated at my site. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    ABSOLUTELY! #oklaed
    In reply to @Stv_Gilliland
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I think your response was a perfect description of how I am as well. This is my first time seeing the graphic and I am interested in learning more and doing some research. #oklaed
    In reply to @thnorfar
  • TeachFromHere Sep 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #edutastic #oklaed #sidechat #shouldbefinishingthepantryshelving
    In reply to @ebarnes73, @ShariGateley, @MrGragg
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5. I am copying @Stv_Gilliland answer. #oklaed
  • vperezy Sep 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5: PD looks like whatever I want & need. I meant to take carpentry classes last summer and need to see about that this year. I love hands on but this year cleartheair and @coach57 have given me a new appreciation for book studies. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5) My PD is a mix of areas I feel necessary moving our school forward and areas that our Ts have indicated an interest/need. #oklaed I don't have all the answers and I'm not the smartest in the room on every topic.
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Actually, if ever want to borrow the book its on.. I am happy to loan it.. https://t.co/ByuHfeJQi4 #oklaed
    In reply to @kaytlynntoney, @thnorfar
  • kaytlynntoney Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    I think humor and laughter is a wonderful way to boost a student’s self esteem and comfortability in the classroom. This is great! #oklaed
    In reply to @chong2087
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Same here, @MrsBeck25 ! Now I've learned to figure out who I should expend my energy with! #oklaed
    • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      A4: I have spent 2 much time w/ laggers bc I want to believe that EVERY teacher wants to be the best for their students. I have learned that isn’t the case and have wasted precious time with folks that have no desire to do what’s best for Ss but what is easier for them #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5) that has been a goal of mine this year... utilizing the T genius w/in the district, giving lots of PD options, flipping and gamifying PD are some of my plans :) #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5: PD is where I get to build camaraderie with other people in the education field; this goes from support staff all the way to administration and the community; after all it takes everyone to make a school Fenomenal! #oklaed
  • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5) We offer menu of items to attend on various PD days. We havd done EdCamp versions. PLCS are extremely powerful. This is an area that I think most of us need to continue to improve. We expect Ts to do it. We need to do better too. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6 - I am doing design challenges in my classroom & we are doing them as a building w/ @PCWLibrary!! Cannot wait!! #oklaed #designthinking
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A4: As an ‘outsider’ in this K-12 effort, I expend energy needed and possible to help at all levels of the model. Thanks for introducing me to the model by the way - a near-term opportunity for Consideration leading to understanding and hopefully outreach!!!
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q4 - What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down?
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A5) I try to keep a running note of what Ts & Ss are saying explicitly, or by their actions, of what is needed in our school. Even if it’s frustration from initiative implementation. What do we need? What do we not realize that we need, but we actually do? #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    a6). I am doing some exploring of #ARVRinEdu with some developers.. I love having the insider info. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6) PD Bingo that is optional but encourages growth in social media PLNs and individualized research on topics. #oklaed Prizes for those that complete it!
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A5: I have spent half of my #oklaed career dedicated to PD. I know without a doubt that PD needs to be hands on! I want to be in classrooms with Ss with schools that hire me. I need to lead by example. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6. Creating a Brand New Leadership Class for Freshmen call Leaders in Training. Writing the curriculum as we go based on their needs and wants. Event have let upperclassmen create and teach a couple lessons #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Yep. Especially when you love them so much! #oklaed
    In reply to @vperezy
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A5: The PD my District puts on tends to be one-size-fits-all, but they've started doing more small group and teacher-led activities. But I do need to get through my online requirements...! #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A5. My favorite PD...Twitter PD!! We have a combination of teacher/educator led highly effective PD...and then the other stuff. BUT...even the best PD isn't effective if the T doesn't approach it with a desire to learn and grow. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6 - A classroom student led podcast for AP Macroeconomics; AP US History global projects with classrooms in Chicago & Brooklyn, a Google Certified Educator cohort for fellow T's...wait you said only one idea, well if the ?s can contain multiples so can my answer #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    It’s tonight bc they are all great. But you have to prioritize #oklaed
    In reply to @djthoreson
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6) Focus on PD that meets T needs and spending time in classrooms every week to offer support and help with individualized T growth #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6: In my Advanced Literature class, there are no quizzes or tests--only reading, listening, and discussing the content we read. WHY??? I tell my students, "Literature is meant to me loved, not tested!" #oklaed Kids do not seem to enjoy reading anymore--I'm trying to change that
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6: I am singlehandedly starting a mentoring program at my school. Where a T signs up to mentor a S from a diff grade that needs it. Did this at my previous school and it was a success. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    This makes me sad -- and angry. Every student deserves to have teachers who see the best in them and are willing to help those Ss overcome whatever is holding them back. #oklaed
    In reply to @MrsBeck25
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    nice!! #OklaEd
    In reply to @MrGragg
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6) Student-care meetings instead of “intervention” meetings. (The kids aren’t broken). Bring in academics, health, LPC, tech. Pair services with needs. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    yeah she is fab.. we met at #iste18 - and she and her daughter played with @Steelehouse one of my developer friends from Tulsa and their work with the @WoodyGuthrieCtr #oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73, @JaimeDonally, @Steelehouse, @WoodyGuthrieCtr
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6: I aim to use student writing contests to provide authentic audiences for my students. #1coolthing #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6 Year 2 of Tech Team at my school...S leaders training Ts to use tech in the classroom. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6: Scheduled out of office days to spend the whole day from beginning to end with students and teachers. Will be available to teachers to help in any way. #oklaed
  • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6) A few items : GPS live tracking on buses where parents can see where bus is and when it will arrive. Telemedicine clinics to address basic health care needs and various checks ups etc. Adj. food policies in line w BlueZones, greater Food environment for families. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    You will find what you are passionate about.. an important part someone said earlier.. we won't be innovators in every area.. Find your place to shine and explore #oklaed
    In reply to @kaytlynntoney
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6b- For my Creative Writing class, we will watch a "Behind the Music" documentary--then we will do a "Behind the Student" type documentary. This is what happens when I get to run wild! #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5: many diff. styles, so technology, Socratic seminar-ish, flipped, etc. 1may drop as we learn more abt. how our staff accepts info. Needs assessments will help us determine that. Sit and get is a shot in the arm minimum at best. Customized learning is necessary. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Q7 - Not a question, but a task…Go through the answers on Q6 and give a piece of advice if you’ve been in those shoes before OR comment on why you love their #1coolthing. Mingle with your #OklaEd Tweeps
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A5: This year PD is every Thursday during my PLC. Don’t know what it is going to be about until I get there. Not differentiated. My personal PD is focused on reflection, critique and revision and self-regulated learning. #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A5: Again, not K-12 teacher or administrator. Best PD for me is starting with introduction via chats & similar, gathering additional material, Consideration for understanding / Effective Learning, and then dialogue with motivated colleagues. Then cycle repeats for growth.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5 - Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences?
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    a7) I have known some teachers to @adobe spark video as a storyboarding process for such a writing assignment. #oklaed
    In reply to @chong2087, @Adobe
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A6: I have had the amazing opportunity to work with the #oklaed Library of Digital Resources w/ @OSSBAoklahoma @DrAnnCaine @PeffersOilers @tawnrundle and many more! Im excited for the release this month!! #oklaed
  • djthoreson Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    My AP classes are pretty similar. Who cares if you can recall every character's name if you miss the point of the reading? :-) #oklaed
    In reply to @chong2087
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A6 I am working on bringing in literature that provides both mirrors for Ss to see themselves and windows for Ss to experience other lives. Funding is an issue, but I have hope. And a Donor's Choose project... https://t.co/BDhbMBGcvv #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Sad...but true. How can we encourage Ss to be innovators if their Ts aren't interested in innovative thinking themselves. #OklaEd
    In reply to @MrsBeck25
  • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    And you are really awesome at it!!! I always know I can come for help #oklaed
    • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      A6: Scheduled out of office days to spend the whole day from beginning to end with students and teachers. Will be available to teachers to help in any way. #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A6: I am just trying to do better with what I am doing. Don’t know if any of it is “cool”. People who know me. Can you tell me #1cool thing I do in my classroom??? #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    I would love to hear more about how this is going. Do you have any resistance from T's that don't want to listen to advice from Ss? #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Yes but getting out of the comfort zone is hard for some. They believe they teach better the old way. It’s why instructional coaches are so important #oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    I love the GPS idea on the buses. We are looking at this concept. I may have our transportation director (my AP/AD) reach out to your transportation director. #oklaed
    In reply to @ShawneeSup
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    EXACTLY #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    This thread is music to my ears. #oklaed
    • kriscoop80 Sep 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT
      And you are really awesome at it!!! I always know I can come for help #oklaed
      • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
        A6: Scheduled out of office days to spend the whole day from beginning to end with students and teachers. Will be available to teachers to help in any way. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    From a National Endowment for Humanities Institute I went to I have some friends that teach all over and a handful of us the same subject. About a month ago I had the crazy idea that several of us should team up this year, so we are going to try it. #oklaed
    In reply to @ShariGateley
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    LOVE...don't be afraid to shine or too afraid to let others shine! We're better together! #OklaEd
    • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      You will find what you are passionate about.. an important part someone said earlier.. we won't be innovators in every area.. Find your place to shine and explore #oklaed
      In reply to @kaytlynntoney
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Q8 - What is #1coolthing you found in A’s6 that you might be interested in trying or doing? When could you begin working on/toward this “thing”? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    I think one maybe not cool thing all schools should do is have teachers ride the bus routes one day. We need to see with our own eyes where our Ss come from. This is what makes empathetic teachers. You think you know your Ss. You don’t until you see it! #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    I know this is true but it still saddens me when I hear it. Each year, I am introducing students to techniques for the first time even though many of their teachers have the same access. Ex. Fade in feature in Smart Notebook. My Ss think it was so cool. #oklaed
    In reply to @MrsBeck25, @room20awesome
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    they do that at OU and tell us how many parking spaces are left. its a life saver. #oklaed @OUITSolutions
    In reply to @TwyllaHester, @ShawneeSup, @OUITSolutions
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A6: Not in classroom. My #1 thing (cool???) is developing my notion of the three classifications of Personal Servant Leadership (#PSL) - usable for sure by K-12 teachers and administrators by the way!!!
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    I love this idea! Our new Ts have already figured out that Ss are their biggest support for IT help! #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A8 - I love @room20awesome's idea of using Ss to train Ts in using tech in the classroom. I am a site Ed Tech this year for my building this year and would love to possibly implement this. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q8 - What is #1coolthing you found in A’s6 that you might be interested in trying or doing? When could you begin working on/toward this “thing”? #oklaed
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Such a great idea. That would bring back so many memories-good and bad. #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    @ShawneeSup is a ROCKSTAR! If you haven’t seen the news, be sure to check out the innovative ideas coming to Shawnee PS! #oklaed
    • ShawneeSup Sep 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      A6) A few items : GPS live tracking on buses where parents can see where bus is and when it will arrive. Telemedicine clinics to address basic health care needs and various checks ups etc. Adj. food policies in line w BlueZones, greater Food environment for families. #oklaed
      • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT
        Q6 - What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A7: All these ideas are amazing! Oklahoma is lucky to have all of you wonderful educators! #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q9 - Recognizing your innovators, early adopters can help you move your idea into action or take it to the next level…Recognize your go to innovators NOW...right here...call them out...show them off. #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Say what?!?! That is awesome! I'm definitely going to have him connect with you all! #oklaed
    In reply to @ShawneeSup
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Teachers are receptive to students...the struggle has been getting Ts to actually use tech for authentic learning in their classrooms. We're getting additional tech in our building this year...hopeful for change! #OklaEd
    In reply to @MrGragg
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #OklaEd Love the concept of EdCamps - no apparent on radar here in Virginia ... On my Education Bucket List!!!
    In reply to @ShawneeSup
  • DrTerriC Sep 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    gotta give the puppy antibiotics.. wish me luck #oklaed Have a great night! !
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    YES! After being around educators from other countries and other states this summer, I can say that #oklaed peeps are KILLING the game! Seriously! We go above & beyond & people from all over the world are impressed with us!
    • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      A7: All these ideas are amazing! Oklahoma is lucky to have all of you wonderful educators! #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Last year was a great start...@MPSTechnology was super supportive! I'm looking forward to another year of growth! #OklaEd
    In reply to @MrGragg, @MPSTechnology
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I think that is one of my challenges too is seeing a move from replacement to true enrichment. I may try to use Ss more in this process. #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A7: Servant attitude is a must. If you’re not serving, you’re not leading. #oklaed
    In reply to @jcbjr
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A9 - Jill Slay (@msjillslay11 ) & Carla Young - these women are AUHMAZING and challenge me with every idea I bounce off of them. We are in this #designthinking challenge together and it’s about to take off! #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q9 - Recognizing your innovators, early adopters can help you move your idea into action or take it to the next level…Recognize your go to innovators NOW...right here...call them out...show them off. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Share your journey!! I'm always looking for ideas and ways to improve! #OklaEd
    In reply to @MrGragg
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A9: Shout out to the Great Dr. Lara @MrsSearcy112 for getting me into twitter, GoogleDocs (my students use this), and all the other things she brings to English Educators. You truly are an innovator and trailblazer! ELA: OK!!! #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8: The importance of focusing on others. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A9 - I learn a ton from @TheMrsGragg, @ShakeUpLearning, @jmattmiller and from numerous T's in my building that are not on twitter. And from @ebarnes73 and @TeachFromHere and all of #oklaed through @OklaSaid
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q9 - Recognizing your innovators, early adopters can help you move your idea into action or take it to the next level…Recognize your go to innovators NOW...right here...call them out...show them off. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A9: That would be the one and only @kriscoop80 #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A9: @MrsBeck25 and @TeachFromHere help me hone in on ideas. @tbarnes211 keeps me thinking. #oklaed
  • MrGragg Sep 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A10 - I am like the #edupirate when it comes to this. So way to many to name. I am always ready to coach and help with others though. #oklaed #MDubLearns
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A9) I'm still learning all of the awesomeness going on in my building. You better believe I celebrate it and encourage it when I see it (big or small)! #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A8: Too rapid a chat as usual ... Could probably answer better (IF I were in the classroom) once I get time to Consider the archive of this Tweet, particularly the A6’s.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Q8 - What is #1coolthing you found in A’s6 that you might be interested in trying or doing? When could you begin working on/toward this “thing”? #oklaed
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A9 @MPSTechnology...Innovation leader and encourager! @AricaReeves...joined me on a journey of innovation with Tech Team! #oklaed
  • MrsSearcy112 Sep 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Awh! You are the epitome of the power of learning when there is transference, relevance, and application out of the classroom and into the world! #OKLAED #ELAOK #NSUEngEd Proud!
    In reply to @chong2087
  • chong2087 Sep 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A10: I take from anyone and everyone, mostly Dr Lara Searcy @MrsSearcy112. I need more experience before I can coach and lead others...but my time will come! #oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A10) I keep up with my #oklaed chat peeps on here and email people like crazy from all my years in education. I'm not afraid to seek out ideas and resources. #bettertogether #forthekids
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A10 All of my #OKElem PLN. @teachonyourtoes @MrsHime @MsShelton5th @MrsCockerill3 and so many more! #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Sep 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A10 - @stanforddschool @TeachFromHere @ebarnes73 @KimberBlodgett @KristinAtchley @watersenglish @thnorfar @MrGragg @teacherman82...I mean I seriously could tag everyone in #oklaed - y’all give me life! I am always willing to coach others!! We are all in this together! #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Goodnight #oklaed and educators from across the nation. Go be with your families!
  • thestephhinton Sep 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Great chat!! #oklaed
    In reply to @ebarnes73
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    We would love to have you join #OKElem this Thursday from 7:30-8:30 PM for our monthly chat! #OklaEd
  • room20awesome Sep 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    @ebarnes73 thanks for a great chat! #oklaed
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A9: Any chance I get, ANY, I spread it carefully and completely (with links / references) around social media and in dialogue every opportunity I get - take maybe.
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Q9 - Recognizing your innovators, early adopters can help you move your idea into action or take it to the next level…Recognize your go to innovators NOW...right here...call them out...show them off. #oklaed
  • MrsSearcy112 Sep 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Love that philosophy! And you are hitting all domains of literacy (speaking, listening, reading, writing) for total #LitBrain learning! #OKLAED #GetLITerate
    In reply to @chong2087
  • thnorfar Sep 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A10: everyone on this chat :)! #Oklaed
  • TwyllaHester Sep 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Great #oklaed chat! Thanks for moderating, @ebarnes73 !
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A10 I've curated ideas from everywhere, and tried to record them via the #rethinkela podcast. This includes @ShariGateley @MarisaEThompson @Lyricalswordz @JenSDean @MrsSearcy112 @AaronSBlackwel1 & @JennWillTeach #oklaed
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A10 I have to credit @mrjoshflores with encouraging me to get more involved with #oklaed in the first place though!
  • SethMeier Sep 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A10) @MrsBeck25 & Charles Bradley always challenges me. I love following @Stv_Gilliland. @MPSTechnology and @Mr_Wilmarth push our district to learn too. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • watersenglish Sep 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    It's almost over already?! Where did the time go?! #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Sep 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    @ebarnes73 Thanks for leading!! #oklaed
  • Kannady4OK91Rep Sep 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A10) @jonechols @charles_mccall3 @leslieosborn1 @angmlittle and many others. #oklaed
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • MrsSearcy112 Sep 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Me too! Sorry #OKLAED! 😣Toddler Bedtime Probs... Enjoy Labor Day— though I’m pretty sure many of us will be “working” for our students. LIKE/❤️ if you plan to spend time on schoolWORK!
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    #OklaEd A10: I consider myself an equal-opportunity leech; and yes, I’m always seeking opportunities to coach or mentor!!!
    • ebarnes73 Sep 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A10 @fuglefun @TechChef4u @ebarnes73 @GauntTonya @James409Jason @vperezy Scott Haselwood & @gcouros to just name a few! And @SethMeier for keeping me going in my new adventure!! YOU are my ROCK! #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Sep 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett, @JennWillTeach, @ShariGateley, @mrs_mc_kay, @room20awesome, @mcappsparks, @JessRob, @MsShelton5th, @gigi_wren, @MrsSearcy112, @anawickham
  • ahouse4friends Sep 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Q10 #oklaed @ebarnes73 .@jmattmiller This is an example of how I feed my followers...
  • jcbjr Sep 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Best topic and questions, @ebarnes73 ... Good night, Gracie!!! #OklaEd