#BetterTogetherCA Archive

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

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CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Q1: Introduce yourself and tell us how long you have been on Twitter. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Welcome everyone! We're excited to have you here tonight with @bradmcurrie and @MsHaughs for another #BetterTogetherCA chat

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A1: Brad Currie, Lead Learner from NJ. Been on Twitter since 2011. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

sup @bradmcurrie ! thx for being here late your time! #BetterTogetherCA

christyn_a Oct 3 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A1: Christyn 3rd grade teacher on Twitter for 4 years. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

.@christyn_a welcome Christyn! Thx for being here! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Laura Arrowsmith 11th grade US History West Ranch HS on twitter 3 years #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit You got that right! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

great to have you @LArrowsmithWR so happy you made it! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q2: List all the PD or teaching resources you use or want to try - share with the crew! #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Peter Paccone. Southern CA high school social studies teacher. A year and a half. #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1: Linda Cox from West Ranch HS... Business Instructor and I have been on Twitter for about 4 or 5 years... (Hi Laura) #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

hi @MrsCox007 thanks for being with us! Great to see you again! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:06 PM EDT

awesome to see you @PeterPaccone #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MsHaughs What's up Amanda! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:07 PM EDT

so happy ur with us @MsHaughs #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@bradmcurrie Hey there!! #bettertogetherca

RunnerGirl13_1 Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1) Hi, #BetterTogetherCa. Marilyn, 6th grade T from southern Ca. This is my 2nd school year on Twitter. #SoMuch2Learn

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:08 PM EDT

and so much to teach! thx for being with us @RunnerGirl13_1 #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A2 I'm the instructional coach at my site - I've been doing a ton with Common Core and Lesson Study #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

.@LArrowsmithWR can you share more? Have you used Better Lesson? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A2: Twitter-game changer for me too! Hashtags, NBEA Conferences, K@W, our PD, my mentor Laura, Econedlink, NYSE Workshops, #BetterTogetherCA

arabanera Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Al Rabanera, HS Math teachers from Southern CA. Active on Twitter for about a year. #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: Check out @CommonSense Common Core Explorer https://t.co/T5ah5Pd4pR #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:11 PM EDT

.@MrsCox007 how did you find/get your mentor? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2:Lrn lots on Twitter &fave blogs like https://t.co/LIB9xIdw3U https://t.co/h90eilcBbI @PBSLrnMedia @KQEDedspace #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:12 PM EDT

welcome @arabanera ! you have any good #math resources you use that we should know about? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@LArrowsmithWR Interested in lesson studies-- what does that look like for you? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit ... I was the luckiest teacher on the planet to land @LArrowsmithWR as my mentor when I started teaching.#BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2Our school runs "Deeper Learning Series" 3-part workshops once/month during late start currently working on MP4 #BetterTogetherCA

RunnerGirl13_1 Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2) I'm taking the @edtechteam #Hyperdocs Bootcamp right now. Great community of learners and leaders. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@e have u both online with us?! what an honor! we should do an article about pwr of mentoring! #BetterTogetherCA @MrsCox007 @LArrowsmithWR

arabanera Oct 3 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Check out: https://t.co/cjzbl6wPh6 to help student visualize graphing functions! There is also an app that students can dl #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@arabanera Fantastic resource! Love @desmos! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Q3: Highlight the most useful resource you use and why - what's ur "go-to"? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

.@CATeacherSummit Laura wins all kinds of awards for her excellence in teaching! State Teacher of the Year... btw! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@MsHaughs #BetterTogetherCA Voluntary teams of 2 to 10 teachers usually same courses district provides release time I facilitate

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

I think an article on the power of mentoring would be great idea. real uncharted, but all important territory, there. #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Check out @ClassTechTips blog and @LFlemingEDU Worlds of Learning site #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

we've got some of the best in the business with us so folks. . .take advantage! Ask away! #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/iUXCJ2m5ph

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:16 PM EDT

.@CATeacherSummit Laura wins all kinds of awards for her excellence in teaching! State Teacher of the Year... btw! #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@LArrowsmithWR And what does the group session look like? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A4: 1. Knowledge@Wharton lesson plans #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:20 PM EDT

When u need an answer or lesson help, etc. do you Google it? Twitter? Where do you go? #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@MsHaughs #BetterTogetherCA first we determine research question - what aspect of s learning we're investigating and what evidence we need

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3:Connecting w/others F2F so powerful! #EDCamp, confs, #CoffeeEDU...we keep lrning going via Voxer, Twitter, Periscope #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Evidence! Key component #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/R5cbSkUNdc

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@MsHaughs #BetterTogetherCA first we determine research question - what aspect of s learning we're investigating and what evidence we need

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q4: From paper to practice – how can we implement these resources effectively? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Twitter gives me articles and lessons, Google gives me clarification, YouTube displays application/practice, etc. #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit #BetterTogetherCA. First stop is my bookcase. Then FB, Twitter, Google is last

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Reading a resource, and implementing in your unique classroom are so different. How do you do it? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit Some Voxer groups I'm in daily, some a few times/mo. @EdCampVoxer coming up-- recommend checking it out! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

We would all love a #BetterTogetherCA pic of ur bookcase @LArrowsmithWR - what does the batcave look like :)

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4 Collaborate! Anticipate and plan for student response, confusion,, obstacles #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:25 PM EDT

right on! @MsHaughs @EdCampVoxer #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

.@LArrowsmithWR and if Ts r new and don't know how to anticipate? Is thinking about it enough? #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: Resource Implementation comes down to time and support. Educators must supported by coaches & provided time to explore #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@MrsCox007 Love YouTube! I don't always have time to read-- like to be able to listen to my lrning too #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit #BetterTogetherCA I'll take some pics for next time. Lots of literacy, teacher teams, some autographed treasures!

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

In my bookcase, 10-15 books.The best in ed. My goal, to read 4-5; then interview the author and publish the interview. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Fav YouTube channels? Like @SciShow and @veritasium @thenerdyteacher or different? #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/KTSiNqbeNz

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@MrsCox007 Love YouTube! I don't always have time to read-- like to be able to listen to my lrning too #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

so sweet! @LArrowsmithWR #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit #BetterTogetherCA would advise practicing specific skills or elements of lesson before implementation-scaffold for yourself

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Q5: List all of the online support communities you use or want to try - who is in ur network? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit @SciShow @veritasium @thenerdyteacher Those are some good ones! And I like @TeachingChannel #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit - CNN Money, Vice, I just subscribe to one today - The Daily Genius, NYSE, etc... #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Have two underway - most questions about how well what these authors have to offer will work at schools like mine #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@PeterPaccone Where are you planning to publish? Written? Or Podcast? Other? #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:33 PM EDT

.@MrsCox007 yes! @VICE is one I would have overlooked for Ts. Did u see the expose on the CA skater recently? #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Edutopia, probably. But then given the narrow focus, maybe just on medium . . . to share the link with t's in my dist. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

.@PeterPaccone be sure to share with us so we can share with the world! #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit @VICE No - I will have to check it out! Thanks! #BetterTogetherCA

MsMarshallCMS Oct 3 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@TsGiveTs is an amazing community of Ts that share and support one another. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Do you have any virtual PLC's happening? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Great podcasts out there to check out-- @CheckThisOutBR @TeachCow @BedleyBros #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

.@MsMarshallCMS thanks for sharing and welcome to the chat! Do you frequent @TsGiveTs? What do u like most about it? #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5: Twitter, Facebook Groups, and Feedly are my favorite online support groups #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

.@bradmcurrie what are some of ur #feedly categories? #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A5: Teachers in our district utilize Google Classroom for their virtual plc #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Q6: Highlight the most useful support community you use and why. #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 This is my only on-line support group. Anyone have experience with #sschat? #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@MsMarshallCMS @TsGiveTs Oh! A mindfulness group would be great to connect with-- let me know if you find one! #BetterTogetherCA

MsMarshallCMS Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit @TsGiveTs I like that Ts share lessons rather than sell them. I get paid in feedback that helps me grow #bettertogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:41 PM EDT

.@MsHaughs @bradmcurrie #sschat? Do you know someone we can connect @LArrowsmithWR with? #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/1WPeOcF50G

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A5 This is my only on-line support group. Anyone have experience with #sschat? #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A6: Twitter is a game-changer in education. It flattens titles and provides a family atmosphere full of sharing #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A6 CSUN offers history workshops 6 times a year. I've been with that group for over 5 years. #BetterTogetherCA

arabanera Oct 3 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A6: CTA-Instructional Leadership Corp @ctaIPD. Teachers that deliver free PD around the CC Instructional Shifts @wearecta #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit @bradmcurrie @LArrowsmithWR Are you active w/#sschat @creativeedtech? #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:43 PM EDT

.@MsHaughs keep us in the loop and holler if we can help! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@MsHaughs @CATeacherSummit @bradmcurrie @creativeedtech #BetterTogetherCA. No, but I think they have a chat tomorrow night at 8:00

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Q6: My support community at my school (Laura), my department, and #BusEdu community and NBEA Conference. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Q7: Where do you go online to get inspired? #BetterTogetherCA

PeterPaccone Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Twitter. Edutopia. KQED In the Classroom. PBS Teachers Lounge. Those are the main ones for me right now. #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:49 PM EDT

.@MrsCox007 amazing that u have a strong support community at ur school! We'll have to check out NBEA #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@PeterPaccone Great list of inspiration! Very similar to mine :) #BetterTogetherCA

bradmcurrie - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:50 PM EDT

A7: Reading blogs inspire me. I then hope to inspire others with my blog https://t.co/cEJlaCIHBd #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@arabanera @ctaIPD @WeAreCTA Thx for mentioning this! Was unaware of this group #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A7: Twitter; just today, Richard Branson - Disruptors. Can't wait to work with that! Current events, news, lessons, ideas! #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

Is there the equivalent of an @IISuperwomanII for Ts vs tweens? #inspiration #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/XnPfzwxwG7

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:47 PM EDT

Q7: Where do you go online to get inspired? #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A7: C3 Teachers, SHEG, Gilder Lehman, AHA, OAH, it's easiest for me to implement strategies in US History class #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@MrsCox007 Sounds like something I'll have to check out! #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@LArrowsmithWR LOVE Gilder Lehman resources!! Don't tch much history now as math coach, but used TONS w/my 5th graders #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

y'all are too cool! thx for sharing @MrsCox007 https://t.co/gJOqgxNO1y #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/zScQ0Cw8xf

MrsCox007 Oct 3 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A7: Twitter; just today, Richard Branson - Disruptors. Can't wait to work with that! Current events, news, lessons, ideas! #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Oct 3 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@MsHaughs #BetterTogetherCA check out Mount Vernon for teachers! You'll love it for 5th grade!

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

Q8: Ask @bradmcurrie and @msha – they know a ton about social media. #BetterTogetherCA

MsMarshallCMS Oct 3 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7 I also really like the global oneness project @goproject for great stories. @StoryCorps and @Tolerance_org #BetterTogetherCA

MsHaughs Oct 3 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@CATeacherSummit @BetterTogetherCA Good resource for mindfulness for Ts/Ss might be @EQ_Schools #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Gotta love how Ts are so open with sharing! Thx @MsMarshallCMS #BetterTogetherCA https://t.co/RS6eQMJQQt

MsMarshallCMS Oct 3 @ 10:53 PM EDT

The blogs of @davidtedu @TheWeirdTeacher @KarlyMoura @kendraltyler @SEANJFAHEY @MrZiebarth @cultofpedagogy are a fe… https://t.co/trmF6uUMBK

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Oct 3 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Before we sign off. . .what can we do next time that would bring you back? What do you need/want? #BetterTogetherCA