#cgi3 Archive
#cgi3 is a chat for Center Grove (CG) connected educators use to share edtech ideas. The i3 stands for inform, instruct, and innovate. It occurs on the last Wednesday of every month at
Wednesday October 26, 2016
Intro: Becky Pennington, Greenwood, IN, Center Grove third grade teacher, World Series Fan Happy it's Cubs vs Indians.
Welcome to the live chat! Intro: Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite part of fall break.
Hi friends! Jenna here, winding down an awesome Wednesday. Best part of break was team building in Chicago at
Intro: Jordan Johnson, 4th Grade teacher . Good trip to ChiTown, Brown County, & hanging with my baby boy
Greetings all. Matt Ehresman, STEM Coach. Highlight of an incredible break was beach time with my family.
INTRO: Jason Taylor, CTO . Best part of fall break was watching my .
Q1 live: What does personalized professional learning mean to you?
Q1: Personalized means PD is tailored to my needs and needs of Ss; not just one size fits all. Teachers have own needs like Ss.
A1: Being selfish with your learning. Focus on what provides you the most personal & professional growth.
A1: Personalized PD means making time for what I want/need and pushing myself to constantly learn and grow.
A1: Learning about tools, ideas, & topics valuable to me. Often they inspire changes to my instructional practice.
Hello! Glad to be back. Chats are fun!
side conversation: who's multitasking and watching tonight?
INTRO: Brian Quinlan 6th grade math at MSC
A1: Personalized PD gives me the chance to explore new and innovative ideas that keep me engaged on my journey to improve as a T
A1:Learning what I need to focus on personally, what I need to do to lead to success in my career growth, Catered to fit my needs
A1: Personalized means doing smthg that appeals to me. It's not forced upon me.
Hi Becky! Glad to talk with you tonight.
Intro: Mandy Hassell 4th grade teacher Pleasant Grove Elementary Best part of Fall Break was unplugging from business and relaxing.
Hi everybody! Melissa Gardner Kindergarten teacher @ Maple Grove
Personalized PD means pushing myself to learn new things and grow in ways that take me out of my comfort zone.
Hi friend! You made it! I'm so proud.
Good point! You can't move forward or truly grow if you don't take risks!
Personalized PD means exploring new ideas that appeal to me that will help me grow as a teacher.
Q2 live: If you had the time to learn anything you wanted (school related), what would it be?
Q2: I want to know more about how our brains function: learn, remember, create new thoughts.
Absolutely! I used to be timid with SM but you don't grow if you don't jump right in
A2: SM is changing with the introduction of streaming live video. I'd like to explore different tools/platforms.
A2: I wish I could learn how to stripe my lawn like the grounds crew stripes the football field at . -approved!
A2: The art of blogging. I was inspired today by to just do it. Stating it publicly so I can be held accountable!
A2: I've really been interested in learning more about creativity, both for Ts and Ss. Suggestions on people to follow?
Q2: Flipping my classroom. I'm not comfortable with the classroom mngmt part of letting kids do things on their own.
I would like to learn more about the ins and outs of administration and truly understand what it takes
A2: learn how to use pbl in a class of 75 with noise-makers
Sometimes the best moments for your students happen when you are out of your comfort zone!
A2: Learn how to motivate and inspire all Ts to further tech knowledge. & Like I want to further knowledge of admin roles
your ideas are worth sharing- totally do it! https://t.co/lhWsrO3IPi
A2: The art of blogging. I was inspired today by to just do it. Stating it publicly so I can be held accountable!
A2: I've started my PBL journey but there's a lot more to learn. I can't wait to implement my current project and plan future ones.
I'm here! π A2: I want to learn more about Canvas! Also, I would love to research more on how to develop entrepreneurs out of our Ss.
Q3 live: How do you prefer to learn or attend PD? Online/F2F, before/after school, on your own?
Q3: F2F best way; also reading GREAT books & discussing
Ex: and other great teachers
A3: Defiantly on my own or 1-on-1. Not a fan of large group PD...too easy to check out. I like the accountability of a smaller group.
A2 If time wasn't an issue...genius hour and makers space!
A3: Online/F2F. I like the online on-my-own most of all. At my leisure.
A3: personalized PD always is good but noting beats F2F. The smartest person in the room is the room
You read my mind - I was sending you a tweet asking you how it was going.
A3: I'm a F2F kind of guy. I like the spontaneity that can exist in a group of people sharing ideas in a room.
A3: F2F for motivation - I always come back feeling like I can conquer anything! I like online too. Comfy spot + my laptop!
A3: Love learning in GoogleU w/ and collaborating with well known in CG! Also Twitter chats, PD on new tech resources
I would love to see Genius Hour in kindergarten. Their creativity and enthusiasm would cure the world's problems!
A3: All of the above. Love F2F for making connections and learning from others. Online/personalized works well when I need it most.
A3: there are many things I would never know about without a conference - can't wait to see how edcamp goes
A3 I prefer PD face to face! I love learning from the experts!
I enjoy F2F PD in small groups. Discussing ideas and strategies with others is valuable and meaningful
Can we all just take a moment and say how much we love our dear ? :)
I'm on board for sure. Ideas are already churning
If not that, there would be a lot of giggling! https://t.co/FaO3G9s6fY
I would love to see Genius Hour in kindergarten. Their creativity and enthusiasm would cure the world's problems!
is the BEST! Talk about a wealth of knowledge...
I've told her this before but Kathy was my favorite CG teacher.
Conferences have changed my way of thinking and teaching. Power speakers can truly motivate, w/small sessions to teach
needs her own hashtag. Like a but her own. https://t.co/M7kQzvJXPl
Can we all just take a moment and say how much we love our dear ? :)
Q4: Sorry can't attend. Loved Innovators Academy! Teachers working together & creating was simply amazing. Time for flow & focus
A4: Giving students more choice. Give an objective and expected outcome, then let them create and show their learning.
And she's like that is all she does
and who doesn't love kindergarten giggles? Kindergarten giggles make the world a better place!
A4: Sessions on VR, student collaboration, writing in STEM, PBL would all be great!
A4 maybe Makers Space for the young student, like I don't know maybe kindergarten!?!?
A4: I'm hoping we can offer a session on Twitter for more Ts to join or monthly chats!
A4: The power of edcamps is giving teachers voice/choice in what they learn and giving them a chance to share their story/ideas.
I love this idea...so how do I let go of all the expectations, real or otherwise, to make this happen?
Did you know the 2nd gr Units of Study has Ss writing lab reports? Sounds right up your alley
Q4: A session on blogging would be good. Might encourage more ppl to get active.
Twitter 201, too. Adding digital photos, using schedulers, and tracking data are all things that have big impacts
A4: genius hour in the non core
A4: Enriched Reading strategies for Elem Ss. Google resources for beginners. Talk, organize, and create online PD modules for CG
Music therapy & music as it relates to the brain: are these areas your Ss could or do get time to study?
Q5 live: What websites, resources, or people do you go to when you want to learn and develop yourself professionally?
, wants you to know that she's humbled beyond words (tweets) by what you said. Keep showing her the love, she deserves it!
A4: using canvas to teach social media techniques / digital citizenship - peer rev, chat, discussion
Q5: Teacher PD faves , , , are active on SM
Love the idea of modules to help HA learning methods; all learners are not the same. Great idea!
A5: I can't say enough good things about the plethora of resources provided by .
Q5: I like to talk out ideas; following others on twitter helps; take graduate classes; read books colleagues recommend;
I could also get very interested in Intro to creating blog and how to get it moving https://t.co/OYmsbt8AC9
Q4: A session on blogging would be good. Might encourage more ppl to get active.
A5: Can't beat the people chatting here tonight as resources along with great people like , ,
Smekens has great ideas for k-12!
Jenna Cooper, Matt Ehersman, Nancy McDowell, Kathy Sagorsky are excellent resources. Following Twitter for education
ditto that! Love our support
A5: Impromptu visits to the offices of: & . Always something to learn.
A5 Teacher experts! So lucky to work with so many wonderful leaders! & are a few of my SM FAVES!
A5: Love learning with/from administrators, coaches, and teachers. Everyone shares unique experiences and ideas I can learn from
They are both so great! I loved meeting both of them at the TpT conference
A5: Learning lots from on media center. & are my rockstars! is okay tooπ
A5: was my intro to personalized PD
A5: My Connected Learners Team. Everyone brings value to the table.
his idea for the glue sponge rocked my world.
A5:Google, working on certs. 4th Team, & I try to collaborate w/ from Student teaching
A5: I actually love educational YouTube and Ted talk videos as well. Lots of Twitter too!
I love Ted Talks as well.
only teachers can understand the how such little things can be so life changing!
A5: Great to learn every day from and so many more!
I love Ted talks! Long term goal...presented at a TedEd conference
Closing: I want to continue to build my PLN to find support and input from expert teachers outside of CG. Great graphic!
A5: & this point I'm just a 2nd year teacher and looking to anyone or any resources to grow and get deeply rooted in CG
Thanks again to for organizing another awesome chat this month!!
Thanks for the mention! SamuelFritz: Hi all Sam Fritz centergrovemsc 6-8 CGMSCBands
I do like TED talks...great starting points for new ideas
Engaging really sticks. How lucky that we can learn anytime, anywhere, and we are surrounded by expert teachers
Closing: I like the "learning in the new age" section here. Personalized, relevant, and useful. Designing PD with these in mind.
Closing: late to the chat, but: I want to work at sharing more to be a digital collaborator instead of a digital stalker.
Closing - Sharing Resources - whenever we learn and can share, it helps others grow as well! Thanks for hosting. Goodnight π΄
