#fcsvanguard Archive
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Thursday May 18, 2017
7:30 PM EDT
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Q1
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest success with Personalized Learning this year?
participatechat
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
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#fcsvanguard
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kevin_m_cooke
May 18 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Hello
#fcsvanguard
!
In reply to @hbprincipal
scheiffleem
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Seeing it spread like wildfire among our staff! They dove right in and took the risk the fail forward
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Q1
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest success with Personalized Learning this year?
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
A1: Presenting our plan to the staff and receiving support!
#fcsvanguard
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
A1: I loved our work w/ S data profiles and S agency as a result.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Howdy all, how goes it?
In reply to @jonathanadel, @hbprincipal, @AFrancisHBMS, @heathworld1, @EllenReagin
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
The student chatter around their scores and growth and how to improve was truly inspiring!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @hbprincipal
MissRioux
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A1: working with teacher for personalized PD
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msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
definitely incorporating voice and choice! Students love having an option and take pride in work
In reply to @jonathanadel
heathworld1
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A1 Students further developing advocacy in their learning
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hbprincipal
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A1: Also enjoyed spreading the virtues of PL w/
#DPVILS
.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Hey Everyone!!
#fcsvanguard
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
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A1 Have to say watching the culture change at our school
In reply to @scheiffleem
msmorrisra
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@endicottspot
and I working with our Vanchise Team to implement coaching plans to promote a PLE.
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
Q2
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest failure with Personalized Learning this year?
hillside_media
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A1 for me personally, learning more when I took the PL Pathway! Really helped better understand the 7 Principles
#fcsvanguard
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A1: I loved allowing students to choose how they wanted to learn a skill!
#fcsvanguard
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT
A2:
#FailForward
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#HBMSHawks
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
A-2 On the flipside of the coin we could say not having the culture change as quickly as I'd like.
In reply to @jonathanadel
EndicottSpot
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A2: Probably wrapping my head around goal setting w/ my students. (I have over 600 students)
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
Q2
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest failure with Personalized Learning this year?
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
A-2 cont'd... I want it fast and I want it now! Back to reality.....
In reply to @jonathanadel
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A2: Convincing others it's not only about devices which we haven't even received yet
#startnow
#fcsvanguard
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Q2: Finding the time to implement all the ideas about personalized learning I have floating around in my head.
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heathworld1
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A2. Student reflection and goal setting.
#failforward
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msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
q2
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making sure all students are on task and finishing assignments in the allotted time.
In reply to @jonathanadel
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
what one student does in two days, another takes five.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
I think this is one of the most difficult as well Lauren.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @msdickeysclass, @jonathanadel
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
So I definitely agree with
@msdickeysclass
. Getting it all finished is hard , challenging....but rewarding when it happens!
In reply to @msdickeysclass, @jonathanadel, @msdickeysclass
kevin_m_cooke
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Biggest PL failure: not doing enough of it.
In reply to @EndicottSpot
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q3
#fcsvanguard
What do I know now that I wish I had known at the start of the year?
bskalet
May 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A2 getting the school culture to buy in
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bskalet
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A1 our vanchise team is all about
#shapingthepath
get buy in from everyone.
@MissRioux
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @MissRioux, @MissRioux
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Yup, I can relate
@EndicottSpot
600+ here too.
In reply to @EndicottSpot, @EndicottSpot
MissRioux
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A3: data tracking by the student
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q3
#fcsvanguard
What do I know now that I wish I had known at the start of the year?
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
q3
#fcsvanguard
try new things. Ask questions. Teach kids multiple strategies so they have options later on.
In reply to @jonathanadel
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Remember that time I fell asleep and woke up realizing it was time for
#fcsvanguard
? Yeah....so tonight was that time. Sorry, y'all!
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
I let the kiddos be my guide on what they respond best to and love, then focus on those things.
In reply to @jonathanadel, @EndicottSpot
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A3: If "they" aren't getting it, then it's not "them". We just haven't modeled it properly.
#fcsvanguard
hardy_c2
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
hello
#fcsvanguard
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A3: Start S data profiles and class data walls sooner. Huge impact!
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
I love when the Ss recognize the success themselves!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel, @hbprincipal
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
This one goes for my students and my teachers.
#fcsvanguard
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A3: Choose one piece to complete well and with authenticity. Don't spread yourself too thin!
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Ss need to learn how to advocate for themselves from the beginning!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @heathworld1
bskalet
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A3 really what level everyone was at.
#fcsvanguard
#alwayschanging
#showyourwork
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
It's good to call out the failures so you know where you need to focus moving forward!
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
Q2
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest failure with Personalized Learning this year?
hillside_media
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A3 has nothing to do w/ PL, but I have learned that it's okay to say no. I can do a few things well, or many things poorly.
#fcsvanguard
heathworld1
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A3 better understanding of student voice
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jensiegerlawson
May 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
seeing teachers try some new things, use choice and work on getting better at voice.
In reply to @scheiffleem
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT
Gosh....I'm not sure, but I think it's a bit innate with
#personalizedlearning
.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel, @heathworld1
bskalet
May 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT
Forgot to put
#fcsvanguard
bskalet
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A1 our vanchise team is all about
#shapingthepath
get buy in from everyone.
@MissRioux
jensiegerlawson
May 18 @ 7:53 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
probably not doing as much challenge with voice...but working on it for next year
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
It's good to call out the failures so you know where you need to focus moving forward!
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
Q2
#fcsvanguard
What has been your greatest failure with Personalized Learning this year?
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Q4
#fcsvanguard
What advice would you give to a new teacher or school at the start of a Personalized Learning journey?
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Being transparent is critical to this roll-out and implementation.We need to be vulnerable while being proud of our success
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @bskalet
EndicottSpot
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Wow Emily.... I need to hang with you! Definitely something I could improve on!
#fcsvanguard
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A3: Choose one piece to complete well and with authenticity. Don't spread yourself too thin!
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
YES!!! So many think they can't
#personalizelearning
without a device!! It's about the instruction, not the device!!
#fcsvanguard
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A2: Convincing others it's not only about devices which we haven't even received yet
#startnow
#fcsvanguard
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Q3: The apps/programs that work best with my curriculum.
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Always have to have a goal!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jensiegerlawson
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT
They're not used to
#personalizelearning
. Once they are, this will solve itself. :)
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @msdickeysclass, @jonathanadel
scheiffleem
May 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT
The best advice I heard from
@hbprincipal
and
@DarrenClayEDU
at
#vancon
last year....it's ok to
#failforward
that was my mantra
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Q4
#fcsvanguard
What advice would you give to a new teacher or school at the start of a Personalized Learning journey?
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Love this question!
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q3
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What do I know now that I wish I had known at the start of the year?
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT
q4:
#fcsvanguard
Embrace one or two things at a time.
In reply to @jonathanadel
heathworld1
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Q4. Ask your student how they feel the best learn and show what they have learned . Build from there .
#fcsvanguard
jensiegerlawson
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
I also think explaining that its not just about technology and devices but using them thoughtfully and with purpose
In reply to @scheiffleem
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Learner Profiles could be a good place to start with secondary students.
#fcsvanguard
@bbray27
has some great stuff on them in her books.
In reply to @MrsHCox, @jonathanadel, @heathworld1, @bbray27
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
A4: What is ur why? Start small. What is one thing u can do to change outcomes for Ss?
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
#preach
! It's important to focus and know your limits!!
#fcsvanguard
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A3: Choose one piece to complete well and with authenticity. Don't spread yourself too thin!
#fcsvanguard
MissRioux
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
A4: small group are the easiest way to get start.
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Q4
#fcsvanguard
What advice would you give to a new teacher or school at the start of a Personalized Learning journey?
DarrenClayEDU
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
A4: Focus on building capacity around your PL instructional principles
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Q4
#fcsvanguard
What advice would you give to a new teacher or school at the start of a Personalized Learning journey?
EndicottSpot
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A4: Find one principle you are passionate about and go from there
#fcsvanguard
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Best advice: keep on keeping on and not let the "failures" affect you Just look ahead and surround yourself with positive folks
In reply to @jonathanadel
kevin_m_cooke
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
I, a self-avowed tech lover, sometimes feel like I'm trying to get a sip of water from a fire hydrant with a soggy Dixie cup.
In reply to @hillside_media
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A4: Involve your students. It's their learning. Use what you already are comfortable with and can tweak for Ss needs
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
So true! We need to remember how people might be feeling when we coach them, too!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @kevin_m_cooke, @hillside_media
hillside_media
May 18 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A4 you can personalize w/o tech. A worksheet on an iPad is still a worksheet, think about student work differently.
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:59 PM EDT
@ecurrier91
- I just read your Twitter tagline....I'm kind of obsessed with Disney World too!
#disneynerd
#fcsvanguard
ecurrier91
May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Disney Dorks Unite!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @MrsHCox
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
A4: "If it is not purposeful, then it is not personalized." Always drive your choice with purpose, and the sts will mimic that
#fcsvanguard
hillside_media
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
I feel like we had an aha moment about voice. Looking forward to working on it next year.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jensiegerlawson, @MrsHCox
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
A-3 Ha! That no matter what I will survive anything because "Tomorrow is always a new day!"
In reply to @MrsHCox
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A4: Baby steps ....
#fcsvanguard
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Lol Really love this analogy
@Kevin_m_cooke
In reply to @kevin_m_cooke, @hillside_media, @kevin_m_cooke
hardy_c2
May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
The better you know your Ss the easier it is to personalize learning using any method
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q5
#fcsvanguard
How has Personalized Learning changed in your building due to your coaching?
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Saying"No" is empowering! Often it's the kick in the pants for others to start their personalized learning journey#toughlove
In reply to @hillside_media
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Make your planning of their time a group task that's open for discussion. It gets everyone on board. 1st step in Co-planning
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @ecurrier91
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
I think buy in has been so great due to all of our vanguard members. We live it and others see the difference
In reply to @jonathanadel
hardy_c2
May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A5
#fcsvanguard
Ss have more voice in the learning process
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A5: Leading by example. Giving Ts the runway they need so innovation happens and outcomes for Ss change.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
scheiffleem
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
seeing technology use nearing & at the transformational level across the board is amazing
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q5
#fcsvanguard
How has Personalized Learning changed in your building due to your coaching?
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A5: Less whole group teaching and more student choice.
#fcsvanguard
MissRioux
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q5: model model model
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q5
#fcsvanguard
How has Personalized Learning changed in your building due to your coaching?
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I feel like we all did this year.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @hillside_media, @jensiegerlawson, @MrsHCox
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
So at our school they see that this is bigger than what they thought it was originally, due to the Ss passion for PL
In reply to @jonathanadel
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A5: Love our PL artifacts. Thx
@myersHBMS
!!
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A5: We refocused on Direct Instruction. Revisiting the Gradual Release Model made elements of PL attainable for everyone.
#fcsvanguard
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#fcsvanguard
Love Rey and Yoda lending credence to the cause!❤️
In reply to @hbprincipal, @myersHBMS
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q6
#fcsvanguard
What are your goals for Personalized Learning in the 2017-2018 school year?
MissRioux
May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A6: Data driven instruction
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q6
#fcsvanguard
What are your goals for Personalized Learning in the 2017-2018 school year?
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A6: Stronger S voice and greater S agency.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
scheiffleem
May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
empowering students even more and encouraging that sense of ownership...personal goal is building a tool set for parents too
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q6
#fcsvanguard
What are your goals for Personalized Learning in the 2017-2018 school year?
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A-6
#fcsvanguard
To multiply the impact of PL by continuing to create "mini-pockets" of awesomeness among teachers themselves...empower them
In reply to @jonathanadel
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A6:
#HBMSHawks
Ss will know who they are as learners AND how to address their learning needs.
#fcsvanguard
hillside_media
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A6 definitely working on increasing student voice!
#fcsvanguard
hardy_c2
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q6
#fcsvanguard
continue to work on voice and choice. We need more teachers on board in our building
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
q6: showing how personalized learning works with proof from data, learning new tools and teaching others
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A6: I want to see student partnerships where they internalize the reflection process by questioning and prompting others.
#fcsvanguard
kcckmoore4
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A6: To implement a little bit of personalized learning into each unit.
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q7
#fcsvanguard
What are you plans for sustaining Personalized Learning Professional Development?
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A6: I also want to see tools that help with process on walls and in students hands so that they can build their independence.
#fcsvanguard
hillside_media
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Love this! Failure needs to be an option.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jensiegerlawson, @hodge_dv, @bskalet
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A Science PD and Microsoft PD this summer! Interested to see how personalized learning mixes with the PD
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A7: Build out Ts tchg Ts as well as Ss tchg Ts. And, great partnership w/
@EdTechTeacher21
!
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
scheiffleem
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
personalizing the development too! celebrating the process and utilizing ts talent
#fcsvanguard
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q7
#fcsvanguard
What are you plans for sustaining Personalized Learning Professional Development?
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A7: U must personalize for Ts as u want them to personalize for Ss. Voice and choice goes both ways.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Completely! I'm all about
#PersonalizedPD
for Ts! :)
#fcsvanguard
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A7: U must personalize for Ts as u want them to personalize for Ss. Voice and choice goes both ways.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Final
#fcsvanguard
chat question for the year....coming right up!
hardy_c2
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q7
#fcsvanguard
Empower understanding of the 4 principles adapted by the school and model, model and model
suzannelaisney
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A-7
#fcsvanguard
A MEN!
In reply to @MrsHCox
jonathanadel
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q8
#fcsvanguard
What is your favorite new tool that you will use in a bigger way next year?
hodge_dv
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A7: My coaching model: get in and do it with them. No agenda. I just listen to what they need. Then we make it happen with PL.
#fcsvanguard
MrsHCox
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A8: I'm in a totally different situation than most, but I really want to get into the world of podcasting for PD!
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel
msdickeysclass
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Adobe Spark. I also want to incorporate more
@MicrosoftEDU
tools.
#fcsvanguard
In reply to @jonathanadel, @MicrosoftEDU
hbprincipal
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A8: Ts are the greatest PL tool.
#fcsvanguard
#HBMSHawks
hillside_media
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A8 I'm hoping
@jensiegerlawson
teaches me all about
@Seesaw
#fcsvanguard
