#INZpirED Archive

This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.

Friday July 22, 2016
10:30 PM EDT

JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Joining #INZpirED from Maryland.
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:32 PM EDT

Welcome to #INZPirED Sunny joining in from New Delhi.
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Hi Jim! #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Hi and welcome to today's #INZpirED chat - please introduce yourself
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@KSThakral Hi Sunny, how are you? #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Robert here from Los Angeles. Middle school English. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam Hi Adam, Tired after all the moving about over the last few weeks but ready to be invigorated by #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Welcome Robert #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@KSThakral Sounds good! #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Hi Robert! #INZpirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam Hi, Adam. Hope you're doing well. #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:37 PM EDT

So today we are discussing professional development - what would you choose to deliver for PD if given the option? #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Great thanks Jim, had a long weekend break last week so took the opportunity to go hiking #INZpirED
cazgirn Jul 22 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam Classroom Management. A lot of young teachers do not have it and need stronger support with this to build confidence. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam How to measure the impact of a change on learning or what being a reflective practitioner really means. #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@cazgirn Hi Cass! I think you're right, that's a great idea #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@cazgirn @Ajarn_Adam Welcome Cass and definitely useful for beginners and often experienced Ts in a new school. #INZPirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 10:41 PM EDT

I would prepare a presentation on communication, the cornerstone of professional development and leadership for any field. #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@KSThakral Yep, good stuff - tough ones to measure though, right? #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Hmm I like that. Often communication is taken for granted in schools. Great one Jim. #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Nice, how would you encourage participation from your audience? #INZpirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 10:44 PM EDT

The PD I'd facilitate is a holistic approach to teaching that gives strategies to capture Ss' hearts, spirits, minds, & manners. #INZpirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@KSThakral I can see how it's taken for granted until you have a communication breakdown. Then too late you wonder what happened. #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam In PD always are shown/told what to do very rarely how to measure impact in your context. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Another area that is often taken for granted in schools. I’d add well being/all of that for staff too :) #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 10:47 PM EDT
Measure the impact of your PD not just the content itself....evaluation #INZPirED https://t.co/SjYLAkAd2S
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:45 PM EDT
  
  @Ajarn_Adam In PD always are shown/told what to do very rarely how to measure impact in your context. #INZPirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam For audience participation you'd need scenarios and hands-on exercises. Real-life examples drive the points home. #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Some good resources on presentation skills for Ss also applicable for Ts by @erik_palmer https://t.co/gF9c01GU8P #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Yes. Even basics like etiquette are often missing. Each school has its own way. This should be part of induction. #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Simple make and take and post cards to themselves are 2 ways for participation #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@Kidsmathtalk Yes. Often lacking. Very naive to assume what experts tell will always work in your context without evaluation #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 10:53 PM EDT
This is why I always include manners in talking about the whole child. Social, emotional, soulful learning #INZPirED https://t.co/piHXfdSzAb
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:49 PM EDT
  
  @JKatzaman Yes. Even basics like etiquette are often missing. Each school has its own way. This should be part of induction. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Is there a need for content/subject based PD in this day and age? #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 10:54 PM EDT

I believe that there needs to still be content based with understand that you can go back and integrate with other subjects #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Wonder if we teach manners explicitly or does it end up being one of those things that kids just pick up. #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@KSThakral Probably need both subject-based & general skills eg classroom management, technology etc #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@KSThakral @RewardingEdu picked up only if we explicitly model, model, model! #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Some good evidence-based stuff here from @deansforimpact https://t.co/lMR38ZCSv0 #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@Kidsmathtalk @Ajarn_Adam Guess in the end offering PD should tie in with the needs of the Ss / Ts rather than the presenter #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 10:59 PM EDT
Absolutely agree. PD is about needs of those you are training. #INZPirED https://t.co/6rOXQrTKEA
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:59 PM EDT
  
  @Kidsmathtalk @Ajarn_Adam Guess in the end offering PD should tie in with the needs of the Ss / Ts rather than the presenter #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 10:59 PM EDT
It's a combination of modeling, monitoring, & modifying. Give kids responsibility & they earn trust. #INZPirED https://t.co/c9DJfn96l8
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 10:56 PM EDT
  
  @RewardingEdu Wonder if we teach manners explicitly or does it end up being one of those things that kids just pick up. #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:00 PM EDT

More useful sites: https://t.co/CLZsnXQ1Pu & https://t.co/p28K9Wa4SR #INZpirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@Kidsmathtalk @RewardingEdu Requires consistency across staff and I think/ hope most of us do model it similarly #INZPirED
Kidsmathtalk Jul 22 @ 11:01 PM EDT

@KSThakral @Ajarn_Adam only.thong with that is sometimes those you train don't know what they don't know or need #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:02 PM EDT

@Kidsmathtalk @Ajarn_Adam Offering choice is key - preliminary survey perhaps. Often there is a disparity btw leadership and Ts #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 11:03 PM EDT

I worry that kids do not get the right adult leadership at home or school these days. Love, laughter, learning, AND leadership. #INZpirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 11:05 PM EDT

@KSThakral @Kidsmathtalk @Ajarn_Adam Yes, never worry about the interests of presenters. They work for and should serve you. #INZpirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:05 PM EDT

@KSThakral @Kidsmathtalk We've been offered a choice in the past & classroom management is often #1, way ahead of tech! #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:08 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @Kidsmathtalk Not surprising, without CM nothing can be implemented properly. Even virtual lessons require CM #INZPirED
JKatzaman Jul 22 @ 11:10 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Too much stuff has taken a back seat due to shrunken budgets. With bad priorities, wrong programs are sacrificed. #INZpirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 11:11 PM EDT
A classroom that is at once structured & fosters self-expression provides stability & stimulation. #INZpirED https://t.co/VH1oym3oW6
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:08 PM EDT
  
  @Ajarn_Adam @Kidsmathtalk Not surprising, without CM nothing can be implemented properly. Even virtual lessons require CM #INZPirED
HostBrian Jul 22 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@KSThakral it all depends on the teacher and their guide the students to the knowledge and then apply it. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu For that to truly happen, Ts need confidence. PD & also team teaching are core to develop that type of environment #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 11:17 PM EDT

@KSThakral Confidence comes from clarity & capability. Ts need a clear, balanced approach backed by effective strategies. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@HostBrian Just wondered that with the Internet, wouldn’t it be better to focus PD on teaching strategies rather than content. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:20 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Agree. The approach has to be differentiated too I guess, easier said than done. #INZPirED
HostBrian Jul 22 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam I had this privileged last night! Using AWE - Amazement + Wonder = Engagement to empower Student Agency #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 11:21 PM EDT
Teach strategies through content. That's what we should do with our Ss & Ts. Cohesion is powerful! #INZPirED https://t.co/6Bt5uzaOjK
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:18 PM EDT
  
  @HostBrian Just wondered that with the Internet, wouldn’t it be better to focus PD on teaching strategies rather than content. #INZPirED
HostBrian Jul 22 @ 11:22 PM EDT

@KSThakral pedagogy is always better to focus on as this is how we deliver the content. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:24 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu I find most presenters use their personal subject expertise alienating others in the audience. Gr8 ones cater to all #INZPirED
RewardingEdu Jul 22 @ 11:25 PM EDT
Takes planning & practice, but when it is done, the learner's essential needs are met & magic occurs! #INZPirED https://t.co/b0sC5h14bD
- KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:20 PM EDT
  
  @RewardingEdu Agree. The approach has to be differentiated too I guess, easier said than done. #INZPirED
KSThakral - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Thanks everyone and @Ajarn_Adam for another great #INZPirED session. Time for me to go. Same time next week. Have a lovely weekend.
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:27 PM EDT

@KSThakral Cheers Sunny! #INZPirED
Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 22 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Thanks for your thoughts everyone, enjoy the rest of your weekend! #INZPirED
HostBrian Jul 22 @ 11:28 PM EDT

@KSThakral @RewardingEdu using own stories to connect across KLA's is imp otherwise a proportion of the audience is disconnected. #INZPirED
HostBrian Jul 22 @ 11:29 PM EDT

Thanks @Ajarn_Adam, sorry for arriving late to #INZPirED!