#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday May 24, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Welcome all!! Cate from Santa Clara — uber fangirl!
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Hopefully we’ll see you in here… But life happens! :)
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Shawn Wisley, Program Manager in Selma (Fresno) CA. Uber driver.
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Maybe the first part? We'll see! *fingers crossed*
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Stephanie from Missouri! Mostly lurking tonight...summer school lesson plans call. HS Math/Sped, random tech support
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Jay from in Oxnard, Excited to co-moderate !!
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Hey all! Kim, MS Sci/STEM teacher from Fresno
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Aaron from Chicago. Might be ditching early! But glad to be here now
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Hey I'm up at science camp w/ 200 6th graders so will be missing out on the chat tonight. I know you're so jealous right now;)
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Welcome, Stephanie. Lurk away...
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Hi Jody in Quebec, Canada. Hoping to learn a bunch about digital badges tonight - I know very little
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It's only a matter of time before I decide to finish planning later. Hate to miss
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Amie 6-8 interventionist from southern IL.
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Jenna from Lake County. EdTech/STEM Specialist
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Just finished my walk, perfect timing ;)
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A1: a) They don't get to choose the content! b) It's delivered, then forgotten!
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A1- Finding the time to show up and/or implement
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Welcome, Aaron. Stay as long as you like...or can
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A1 Trad PD is mostly sit & get, participants want to write everything down, but they cant. They get frustrated, go chk e-mail
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A1: PD after school at the DO is tricky for a lot of hard working Ts… So, time & location can be a challenge
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It's funny we dont want Ss to take verbatim notes, but Ts want to take verbatim notes. SMH
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Welcome, Jody. Let's learn together
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Don't know how long I will last - it is after 10:00 already here, but have been loving discussions
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A1: Too much PD is one-size-fits-all
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Damon Torgerson, co-founder of . Here to listen and learn!
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A1 - Trad PD targets mid range. Overwhelms some and bores others, very few in target range.
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Jarod McGuffey, fist timer from Fraser MI
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A1: Lack of surveying input from faculty. Not enough PD days on calendar. Low PD budgets vs athletics.
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A1: Having something that is meaningful and useful at the time of the PD
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Sounds very much like what happens in many of our classrooms with our students...
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A1: no time to apply to current teaching, sit all day & listen, no play time, that's why I LOVE
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or too many PD opportunities and not enough days for the topics Ts want.
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A1: Barely enough time to introduce, sometimes enough time to learn, rarely enough support to implement https://t.co/G4OL0AkGgH
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But why?! I mean… many of us know better but why does it continue?
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A1: Time to learn and ability to implement without perfection
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I wish we had that problem.
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I 👀 you, ! ...just getting home & now lurking!
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I totally agree! Hitting the middle isn’t good enough anymore!
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Time is always the issue...
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Fear of change? An archaic administration? I wish I knew! haha
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Hi Jarod! Welcome to your new tribe (if you’ll have us). It’s a solid this
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A1 - in my district our traditional PD has been so far removed from our reality it's viewed as a waste of time
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Power of Survey… love it!
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agreed. Timing & interest.
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A1: Lack of follow up or systematic approach to PD. Too often just a “guest speaker” on a random topic. No continuity.
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"Because that's the way it's always been done" -->single-most dangerous phrase
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What is the dreamiest time frame for a sesh for you, Stephanie?
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A2: Choice (because ) and Progress Bars (b/c I want to know how much is left...makes me want to finish!)
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xooxooxo Ann you are too funny!
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don't pull me from the classroom, no I can't come after school, our PLC time is ours. 😞😩😖
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A2: I appreciate choice. Choice let's me explore options & tools but empowers my authentic voice. https://t.co/PnEYzbaDkv
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Right?!? Probably all of the above and not sure where to start. How about for starters?!?! :)
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And hard to break! Just made change to skip dry-run tech trainings on coaches & not easy
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Just descrbied every PD session ever. Now we introduce at large session, then support & follow up in small group
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A2: choice, I think that's why I prefer the EdCamp model or we do a district Tech Camp so you choose sessions that you WANT
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A2: Personally I think most people in my building appreciate choice above earning points or ldrboard.
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Just give me 2 days during the school year. I am a professional, trust me, I'll figure it out.
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Choice is huge!! Necessary for teacher buy-in
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A2 Choice, Choice, Choice bcuz I want students to be empowered to make a decision, stick w it and enjoy the learning process
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A2 diff tools work for diff people - leaders like lboards they're competitive others like choice yet others
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a2 I like leveling up based on points earned from actions & getting 2 chose where those perk points go to power up!
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A2 - Choice allows Ts to follow interests, personal PD needs, & challenge level.
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A2: Choice- I might not need or want the same thing you do.
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Great example… growing power and voice of the model for sure!
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A2 Choice it gives participants options to learn what they want.
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that's the goal, how do you insure small group follow up occurs?
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A1 Just read Innovative Mindset where he explains less is more. Allow Ts to be experts in a few things. Not a drive by
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PERK POINTS!!!! Yes… unlocking SOMETHING is key, right?!?
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But we have to do it that way. We know that people learn best when taught en masse.
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our gamified, quest based, experiential, personalized learning platform in
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Choice is key. We also did and style district-wide PD in .
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It's ok to lurk and then answer questions and get sucked into the chat. Totally ok
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Trad PD is often presented using a trad classroom model. If this doesn't engage our learners, why would it work w/ teachers?
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Totally true. And yet, some don’t know where to start. So sometimes controlled choice is the kicker. :) Love it!
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hmmm that sounds like another guy you know
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A2: Choice respects intellectual maturity.
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& being allowed to allocate them where you need them. Do I need medic skills or tech skills? Let me decide.
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Mandatory PLC's once a month facilitated by me & the other small group is dept meeting
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I'm spending 2 solid weeks in PD this summer, on MY dime. I'm only asking for 2 days..what's the big deal?! .
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ahh got it. We're spread too thin, 2 tosas for about 20 sites, we cant be everywhere
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That just SOUNDS gorgeous!!!! I’m gonna need to see some of that beauty!
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that's cool! my disctrict is super small so we have a hard time making that type of PD work
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we're looking for partners for next year to hopefully pilot a model like this.
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Thanks for the laugh Never one to disappoint! https://t.co/48XMECkcwE
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But we have to do it that way. We know that people learn best when taught en masse.
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But I know you'd do a drive by w/ glitter Always surround yourself w/ genius' like I've done in my PLN
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I like that, its points combined with choice, once you have so many points you then get to choose
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Clsrm design in PD matters.If we aren’t modeling innovation FOR Ts how can we expect them 2 bring it 2 their Ss?
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a2) If we are playing a game, I want competition. Gimme points and a leaderboard. It's not AYSO. If you gamify, keep score!
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We got the original plan from Loyola Academy in Wilmette IL, but we've adjusted to make it our own now
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FSD had 2 presos on it &hoping for a new version at FallCUE, building new iP stuff/PD now w
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I want to make my PD game based next year. Relevant but game based- they can take it & use it in the class.
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Exactly - the PD is not just in the content but in the strategies and approaches modelled https://t.co/eIzGQjrSmE
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Clsrm design in PD matters.If we aren’t modeling innovation FOR Ts how can we expect them 2 bring it 2 their Ss?
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“There are a thousand No’s for every Yes.”
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A3) Blended is great because it's all you can eat and follow up when you have Qs. Very professional.
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voice, choice, pace and place man! You gotta have it for effective
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I think districts spread a little thin on 'man'power can benefit from Google Hangouts to unite Ts
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see mom! Video games are educational!
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Oh man… ok. Next time you can’t let me miss the magic! Ugh!!!
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A3: A Lot? I am in the process of offering blended/ flipped PD at my middle school
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A3: The online part (if done well) allows them to revisit the topic at their convenience
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we will share ideas, plan is to share beyond... has some pics/vid but still working &building brand
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A3 - Tried offering online modules last Fall. Unless Ts given release time to complete, very diff to get done, lots of chasing
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I agree, but we're not there yet. We tried that this year, but too many are not tech ready 4 Hangouts.
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A2: Choice but I do keep saying badges are like adult stickers. Who doesn't like stickers?! It depends https://t.co/E02r8J8vBt
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I absolutely LOVE AYSO, by the way!!!
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Tougher to get Ts to prepare for class, or students? Do we all know the answer?
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I feel like I'm always hunting down teachers on their plan time
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They still need some hand holding w/learning. Trying to follow processes via hangout didnt work. Yet.
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Q3 I'd love 2 unfortunately not enuf motivated teachers to do the online piece - want to make them brave!
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A3: is working on this for our summer PD (she's letting me help) I'm super excited & so is the staff
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Were there incentives? Perks? Etc?
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A3 I think it would allow us to emulate ELD strategies our district is looking to implement.
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That's tough. I'm trying to write a grant that might help me build more video lessons 360 camera....
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A3: Part online allows for those choice and time issues that keep coming up
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a3 More time to focus on questions and implementation, not just 'training'
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Stickers with MAD SKILL behind them (if packaged properly)
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Nothing worse than an unmotivated educator!
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I LOVE Stickers, just waiting for a new laptop to put them on :)
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Q3: blended PD is not restricted to brick and mortar. Time becomes the variable and learning becomes the constant
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My Awesome cohort is making stickers! (shirts, temporary tattoos...)
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And I'm out!!!! Warned you! Have a good night all! I'll catch up tomorrow!
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that would be awesome for lesson observation!
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I think I might have to wear that on a shirt to start the year in August. https://t.co/Sf3x4S3Yju
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Nothing worse than an unmotivated educator!
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What do you think would have made it better?
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I wonder if you start small. Like a 2 min video with a 3 min task attached = “nanobadge" Right, ?
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A3 blended PD supports diff learning styles, some F2F helps,digital connections = practical follow up! https://t.co/LZQ5V5ZF1m
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A3: That question assumes there’s actually enough time given to PD on the calendar. We had 2 days this year. What.
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Required PD they missed needed to be issued iPad. No modules=no iPad. Without release, few were able to complete it
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haha! Let me know how that goes!
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Was their continued PD and incentives after the device? I’m so intrigued!
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When you see my resume posted on Twitter - you'll know how that went.
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Best Case Scenario… YES!! Well said
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We are doing in our district which is a gamified PD w/ lots of T choice. Models while getting PD
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I'll keep my eye out on LinkedIn
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We don't really have "perked" PD - Some stuff compulsory, other stuff optional. No set # hours or incr. in pay
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There's no better way for Admin to say this is important, than by giving Ts the time they need
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A3: Digital delegation, done well, can be effective resource allocation, free up f2f for specialization https://t.co/WWyXofo24U
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You know it! Had a great time, although short!
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most pd in our District is mandatory, but after school tech PD is paid (otherwise they dont come)
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Got a link for us?! Tell us more!
Pssst... This is THE AMAZING REASON Jay is hanging out tonight
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Sounds like a good idea. I posted <2 min videos on GoogleClassroom for Ts. Didn't follow up w/ tasks
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That's the beauty of having that online piece. Now you can find time at your own convenience...and on what u want
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Self-paced modules worked great on designated day or if T release to manage own timing, just not on own time
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a4 All the digital badges, all the GoogleEdu badges and a EdTechTeam presenter badge!
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Totally pumped by the phenomenon! TY for the inspiration, Damon!
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This is a great example of what PD should look like. All of you motivated and inspiring educators sharing ideas and resources
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yes, the concept of flipped PD is hard when learners don't do their part. 😢
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A4: My Google Certified Teacher Level 1 badge is in my email signature!
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Yeah, we don’t have that.
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Several chose to return iPads rather than do training. Some did what could then had me come in to support in class
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uses for a gamified PD where Ts earn points & prizes.
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A4: Google 1, 2, Innovator, Nearpod, Brainpop. I put them in my school email signature but keep working https://t.co/ELrotR5Qit
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I've never bought into the badges, but if we could give Ts a free drink coupon for Fri afternoon, we might be on to something
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A4: My =all over the place. Some r open, some r closed. Anyone else feel my pain? I have some on my site & sig
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A4: Google L1 & L2, honestly feel like only my tech nerd friends (you guys) understand what they are, my district not so much
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how can Ts get away w/that? In any other profession that wouldn't be allowed.
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I’ve so been there. Tricky tricky tricky.
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Our PD is pretty much all on Ped Days throughout the year. We have about 5 days for board PD in a year.
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I have them linked in my signature, other Ts do click on the to learn more.
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All the more reason to share them! Spread the knowledge. Connect with others and help them connect with you!
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send me a Diet Coke and I feel accomplished :)
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Working hard to get teachers to buy-in to a model like that is voluntary and in they evening
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Some is on days, most is on pull out basis, we have 45 schools so never enough subs or days.
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Ts choose tasks in 3 areas: Tech Tools, PD/PLN, & Pedagody. Also uses
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ya it's a had sell sadly.
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A few of my closed badges… no metadata = no context. But they r some of my favs! Now 2 attach the data! https://t.co/ihNrOj6w5b
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Agreed - we are re-evaluating the model to make it work
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they're in my signature, but so far the only comment was that its annoying because they attach as a pic in a forward
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How did you guys choose those pathways?
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A4: I have that badge in my email
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Argh! Just realized that autocorrected. Should have read as the voluntary evening model
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Part of the issue, is we are ALMOST making big change in PD. When we personalize PD & don't worry about attendance, we changed!
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I won't tell you my response. My filter is gone when it comes to stuff like that.
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And there it is.
help CONNECT & CLARIFY!
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Great idea! Where do you send them to?
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Looking forward to your A5's maybe I can lure them with the pretty
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Based on district data, survey results, teacher voice?
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A4: LEC PLL, Google Level 1 & Level 2 & ALL badges this year! Woot! Showed them off via social! https://t.co/zYWVouBYI6
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A5- I have no clue. I'm really looking forward to these answers.
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The training site with description of Lvl 1 Lvl 2, my Nearpod Author page, etc...
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A5: I want to badge my Ss next year, I think MS may respond better to physical rather than digital badges?
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A5: I love to build my 3”x3” badges inside of Google Drawings and Canva.
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Saw best results when Ts focus on personal goals/needs. Not mandates. Also read PersonalizedPD & Innovative Mindset
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I think I will do that to mine too, maybe someone will feel motivated to try
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A4: I have my Google Certified Educator Level 1 in my email.
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A5 - Seen badges designed in Google Drawings - seems logical and simple, but never done it. Not sure how to manage distribution
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A5: So many get Open Badge Platforms that I've worked in: , , with Badgr, & Canvabadges —>
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All of the above. It's fluid, so Ts continue to have say in new tasks
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Kevin, 8th ELA, jumping in late. Hoping to be a GCE2 by fall, and get my badge too.
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A5: I had some Google forms logos 3D printed to give out as tokens for a training this summer...does that count ?
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do those require ability to receive emails? My Ss can't receive outside emails
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I like to have the Ss design them in Draw too
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Thanks for the great list to get started exploring Badge platforms.
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Believe it or not, not all teachers know about this stuff! It opened an amazing world for me. Not looking back
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is having her kids design entire badge system right now! !!
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Total geek moment! THANK YOU for the light reading! :)
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How do you manage distributing them?
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Most do. That’s why I tried to hack a GAFE solution. edu-badging companies are catching up to the k12 needs :)
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A5 I had to make a run to Costco but I'm trying! Not a big badging fan but I can be convinced! https://t.co/ieLesURPb3
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way to go girl! Woot!!! I did level 2 about a month ago! 👍🏼👍🏼
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ok, that's what I thought, I think I will try Draw and Canva and go from there, I may DM you if I get stuck :)
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That’s what I’m talking about!!!
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A6: I'm the admin. I'm on board -- but what motivates my non-techy teachers to want digital badges?
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a6- Give them badges for PD!
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you have the best cert around though, PD! Displayed proudly in our office last year! 😂
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PD challenges arise because of requirements - why not give teachers voice & choice in what they learn? https://t.co/B93bGu0Nle
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A6b: How can we tangibly incentivize teachers? I think call them microcertifications, then reward them for earning a # of them.
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The Admins you mean?? If so… hell yes! :)
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all of the people, all of the badges!
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Q6 my local admin loves me can do anything - getting my DO on board another story
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That was the tricky part...it was pre GoogleClassroom days. Now we have teachers using .
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Thanks, I will be checking out tomorrow!
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What if the learning/badges unlocked MORE PD or tech for the classroom? Stuff you have LCAP to spend on?
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A6: totally starting w/the kids, my Ss get something cool I want one too, works its way up the food chain
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Yes. Back in the day, I earned a MacBook and a projector by checking a lot of training boxes.
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- At Lead 3.0 came over and complimented my CUE16 Gold Badge. Great ice breaker!
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Am totally inspired by chat tonight. Re-thinking training I'm planning for June 3rd to incorporate badges for Ts to work toward
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A6 we use XP + physical&digital badges w Ss, so we use for PD too & even site Admin can choose to earn https://t.co/ywAsiNvxgq
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A6: This I can get behind...that the badges are not the thing. Badges are markers along the way to earn ____.
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It's been great, thanks for the great chat tonight...I'm off to make coordinate plane learning amazing tomorrow
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Hmm Sounds like . Try repacking PD t be more like ! Hands on time w each other
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A6: If those Admins could see all the emails I get from Ts telling me to check off the PD they did in over break...
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I'm but happy to chat with a new
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SO cool! I love how badges can really connect us to each other! :)
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Thanks everyone for the great timely ideas Goodnight!
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I give my own certifications out. So far I've awarded to 2 friends. They're personalized badges. 😂
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Students are constantly asking me how I earned my badges (stickers on laptop)
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DM or side Vox if you want some help designing the day!
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This my fav PLN - glad to not be alone! The quest for better PD continues! Thx for the great ideas!
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Our Level 4 prize is going to or
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I can ONLY imagine! How much time does it take up to keep up?
