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Thursday January 14, 2016
Hey Kevin thanks for joining us, got anyone you think should be here? Tag them in
Thanks for sharing Rachel - come join us for
I am Craig Kemp,Middle School ICT & Innovation Specialist in Singapore & co-mod of Pls introduce yourself,your location & role
thanks for connecting! Joong me now for
Happy New Year to my amazing PLN!!!
Jason Cross, Principal and EdTech training professional in Utah.
Hello, Lisa from Ohio, second grade teacher.
Hello woot! nice to have you back, Jo from Melb Australia ed consult, CRT, PhD
Morning Jason - thanks for being here - tag some people to join us
Thanks for joining Jo - great to see you
Hi all! Amy from MI. Middle school band.
Welcome Lisa - thanks for being here
Alex here, literacy coach, Denver, co
Hey Rita - welcome - coming your way in July! Can't wait
Angelo frm Long Island, NY. Instructional Strategies Coach, looking forward to the possibilities for 2016 and beyond.
Hello everybody, CL from Singapore. It's great to be here this morning! My first
Hi Craig. Looking forward to it.
Great to see you with us Alex - welcome
Hey ! Beverly, 2nd grade teacher. Happy New Year! Excited to be back with this amazing group of educators all over the world!
YAY Angelo! Such a pleasure to have you join us
Be ready it's fast! I love it!
A reminder to use the hashtag in all of your tweets & we will be using the Q1, A1 style for this twitter chat
Katie, English teacher from York, PA
Hey CL my Singaporean buddy! Welcome
Hi, Tam from North QLD. Digital Technology teacher in 2016.
Hello ! 3rd grade teacher from Texas! Great to be back!
Happy New Year Craig. A favorite place to learn and grow.
YAY one of my favs is here!!! Welcome Beverly
Q1 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Hi everyone! Ken from NJ here, Supervisor of Instruction.
Hi Leonie here from Hastings NZ. Joining today as its summer hols and I'm loving them, otherwise I would be in class
Welcome Katie - thanks for joining us
Shannon, New elementary AP in PA
glad to be back:) jilian from Ontario Canada.
Virtual Hug Craig! So excited you are back for ! My week is complete!
Happy new year! Sabba here from CA, Dir of Innovative Learning .
Hello, Barbara from San Jose, CA. Tech Lead and Spanish Teacher
Welcome Ken - such a pleasure to have you join us
Yay - another Kiwi buddy - welcome Leonie
Hello Paul, Happy New Year. Onward...
good afternoon! This is Jerri from south Tx. Admin
Hey Jilian - great to have you join us
Hello ! Debby 1st grade teacher from NY excited to be joining in.
FYI chat on now if available
Hey Paul - welcome - thanks for dropping by
Alex, interactive innovative explorable content mostly higher ed physics & math
A1: Family, friends and some personal/professional reflection time.
A1: Having my family under one roof. This is my oldest son's first year in college.
A1The highlight was dropping the tech for awhile and spending some quality time with family and getting some much needed rest.
A1 my oldest child w stayed in the room w us to open presents
Thanks for joining us Barbara
A1 just having family & friends around who seemed more relaxed and willing to parteeeyy
A1: Sleeping in till 8ish most days and choosing our own schedule with ourselves, family, and friends.
Hey Jerri - pleasure to see you here
Dina from Edison NJ joining in
Watching the magic of the holidays through my two kiddos eyes...
A1 my highlight was having my kids home!
highlight of holidays had to be hanging out with my 3 teenagers. They are amazing young adults
So honored to welcome so many old and new faces to today for our first chat of 2016 - WELCOME!!!!
Hi Craig. Carol ELA consultant from Long Island NY to greet the new year with you
Welcome Debby - such a pleasure as always
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A1 My highlight was family, friends, relaxing, and splurging on Netflix & popcorn.
Thanks for joining us Alex
Hello peeps! Derek from in Southern Utah checking in.
A1 being with family and learning about
Hi from NZ. About to start a new position as learning coach in a Yr 1-3 habitat at
I've landed, ! So happy to be back learning with you. Susie here from Cali
A1 Time w immediate family & learning how to teach frm my granddaughter, age3 - “You don’t need to help me with this.”
A1: Spending time disconnected and spending quality time with my family and friends
Wonderful! You guys will want to follow each other https://t.co/3gU0jIlvZn
A1 my oldest child w stayed in the room w us to open presents
Just stumbled across chat so I think I'll listen in. Jeanette Carlson, Instructional Technology Specialist, Bellevue, NE
A1: Reading tons of journal articles during festive holidays...but its a joy anyway!
I'm a 5th grade teacher who loves doing crazy stuff & having fun!
A1- Highlight family, friends, and a trip to the Caribbean
has started with a hiss and a bang and is already trending for the first time in 2016!!!!!!! BOOM!!!
Time to visit family. Time to finish a project
A1: Enjoyed time with family and friends. A lot of spontaneity 😊
A1: I traveled during the holidays, so it was nice to disconnect and reconnect with family.
A1. By far, my family was the best highlight of the holiday season! Kids glowed while singing in church & awaiting Santa :-)
A1: family trip to the UK to visit my sister & wedding shop for my other sister. Had a lovely time there & it wasn't too cold
Well, there's a fellow Utahn in the today. How are you Jason?
So cool Toby - thats amazing - what an experience
Mazel-Tov! exciting something new in 2016 https://t.co/AG53QCNP2p
Hi from NZ. About to start a new position as learning coach in a Yr 1-3 habitat at
Welcome! It's one of my favorites :)
. A1. Family time,relaxing,visiting friends,catching up with people haven't seen for a yr+.Watching movies reading bks Twitter
Thank you, Craig. It's great to see you!
A1 rented a big house in the Bay area and relaxed with family away from home. Lovely. Finally recovered from flu
rocks! What a great PLN! https://t.co/02WqSsgBHJ
has started with a hiss and a bang and is already trending for the first time in 2016!!!!!!! BOOM!!!
A1) Hi all! May have to be a bit off and on the chat tonight. A highlight may have been family time in NYC after the holidays.
she's been on a roll! We are super grateful for some milestones
A1: Spreading time between family, personal bucket list and postgrad assignments.
A1 Spending time w/ my own kids. I fear I don't do enough of that. It was great to be Dad more than teacher for 2 weeks.
Isn't it annoying how we also succumb to flu during holidays grrr
YOU WILL LOVE LOVE IT! GLOBAL!!! https://t.co/Vr0fQZK0oG
Just stumbled across chat so I think I'll listen in. Jeanette Carlson, Instructional Technology Specialist, Bellevue, NE
Sounds wonderful and very relaxing!
she's coming into her own lately super happy with her progress
Really good, how about yourself? I was just in the FETC fray, getting some time on here.
A1. Putting my feet up and doing absolutely nothing. Slowing down & enjoying time with family.
Lots happening right now for sure. One of these days I'm gonna GO to .
Thanks, thought I'd see what all these cool folks were up to in the new year. :)
A1 My other fav part of my break was finally seeing , especially with my Dad!
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RT https://t.co/Fo2POuxvd6 Hi from NZ. About to start a new position as learning coach in a Yr 1-3 habitat at OrmPS
Hi from NZ. About to start a new position as learning coach in a Yr 1-3 habitat at
Going home (the other side of the country) and spending quality time with my family and friends.
Hello . Rebecca, G&T facilitator, from NJ.
Lucky... I've been following it virtually.
Is "work" the wrong metaphor for school? (homework/classwork)
Talk about learning. Talk about questions. Solving problems.
Q2 coming up in 1 minute ………..
The last minute of the movie made it complete!
So have I a little. Not as much as I would like, but def some. Lots happening at .
MINE TOO! was amazing! https://t.co/nGwCnnACzs
A1 My other fav part of my break was finally seeing , especially with my Dad!
Totally! Although there were a few places I totally teared up, from sadness as well as sheer joy!
Tonight I closed school tomorrow.First time in 10 years .Snow icy roads frost and minus 5.
Hi Craig! Nice to be here again!
Yes true, but ended on a good note!
A1. Spent a month on the beaches of Thailand. Managed to get through ten books and learnt a lot. Excited for 2016.
2016 is starting with a BANG as I get ready to head to the & next week!
It's not playing for me, but I'll def watch it later.
I see you are off to Oz again this yr .Are you coming back to in Rotorua. It was amazing in Auckland 2015
I SAY CONGRATULATIONS AND ENJOY ARE IN ORDER! https://t.co/8ZkHL6cd3C
Tonight I closed school tomorrow.First time in 10 years .Snow icy roads frost and minus 5.
A2 would be that was chosen to start a new class in our district!
A2: Last year a number of schools in NJ adopted an exemplary literacy schedule for K-5 that I helped to design. Success!
It ended on a magical note! I was very pleased with !
A2: Edu highlight was completing 24 Hour Skypeathon and going to (with )
A2 I have 2- 1 dev. coaching model with help from my team and then having it accepted by school -training sessions have begun
A2: New AP job & an award for our Summer Literacy Camp!
Reading is great, but it's amazing on the beaches of Thailand!!
A2 Meeting like-minded educators at and getting the green light to start a new role in 2016.
A2: Edu-highlight- connecting with other classrooms through Mystery Skype.
A2 having a lesson shared by and becoming a advisor
Q2. Meeting and sharing with like-minded teachers at FlipconAus. Really reinvigorated me to continue flipping my classroom.
A2. My 2015 edu-highlights were becoming & then implementing & in class
A2 2- my journal article wasn't rejected just needs a polish up yayyyy!
That's exciting. Congrats!
A2: edu-highlight - introducing design thinking into our curriculum, have had some great lessons so far
A2: Developing comfort level in sharing with colleagues and starting new job this fall.
A2) Being inspired by a bunch of teachers that are doing amazing things in their classrooms.
A2: taking a balcony view in education, building depth & capacity among systems
A2: Looping with my 7th graders into 8th grade
Coaching is so important for quality PD and learning. How great!
A2- Hard to pick-launched Twitter and Facebook for my school- using video to communicate to families-
how great that you're going to . Went to the inaugural US one; it happened to be in my town.
A2: Completing a program to extend my teaching certification area was my 2015 Edu Highlight.
I figured you'd have seen it a few times over the break. How many times are you up to now?
A2: start participating in a pln with a pinch of uncertainty, was impressed n deeply grateful with the exchange of knowledge.
That sounds like a great time!
A2. Being re-assured thru Tw PLN’s & F2F connections - there r many gr8 Educ’s to brng about chg for 2016+
edu-highlight Workshop introducing instructional design method: SMART Checkpoint system
How lucky for you, it was probably pretty cost effective then, eh?
A2 meeting some of my fave edu Twitter peeps & learning from each other via Voxer
Is Craig going Flat Stanley style again this year? I'm going to We'll need to connect.
Hey Leonie - yes Sydney in July.Would love to be invited to -I am in South Island in April too
My Ss love it and it's amazing what we've learned.
A2 1. Opportunity allowed by admin for me to allow risk taking in my teaching. 2. twitter PLN magic https://t.co/7BIf6lTOJK
A2: First highlight was moving to a new school and being re-inspired
A2: Many highlights. One wld be learning alongside students through virtual field trip with
Anne from GA! Special Education Teacher! Dropping in to say hi!👋☺️Sorry I'm late...
May I join in? Susan from the Jersey Shore.... what's the topic?
A2 My Edu-highlight was joining because I've had SO many great things happen to me b/c of it!
sadly just one but we are going back it was amazing
Sweet! I have a class twitter account I love connecting my Ss to others globally to learn with.
am lurking.. On my phone for the chat and I keep getting out in twitter jail. 😕
Now that sounds like a GREAT way to spend a holiday break!
I'd love to share the schedule! We mapped out an awesome literacy day with Rutgers U!
wow congrats! Hope all is going well :)
A2 personal highlights included handing in the PhD thesis & being nominated for an edublog award.
. The learning & connections made with people & classes in person& digitally. The progress my Ss made academically & personally
Are you continuing to sub?
Rachel, T and Tech Integrator from NY
sure can😄 great chat w friendly people
Q.2 Setting up my own education blog and also an educational Twitter page.
Maybe we can all be there in person. https://t.co/1CiTKtpKVx
Is Craig going Flat Stanley style again this year? I'm going to We'll need to connect.
I love DC so much so many things to see and learn!
love see you here Anne - welcome
Hi everyone! Faige from Los Angeles joining a bit late.
A2: Hi5! I completed dissertation too! ICT on pedagogy. https://t.co/wNlHcylD1y
A2 2- my journal article wasn't rejected just needs a polish up yayyyy!
hi everyone, Kate from Buffalo. High school science teacher. a1: I had LASIK surgery done & resting
Would you like to take part in another one geared towards ? It's happening on Jan 19th.
thanks for following Evin
A2: Second highlight was the opportunities that have opened up for me thanks to the amazing connections I have here
Kia ora from Cambridge, Nouvelle Zealanda!
pleasure to be connected with you
I know others on this chat would love to see it or know where to look. https://t.co/jfF5Mz7FKR
I'd love to share the schedule! We mapped out an awesome literacy day with Rutgers U!
It was my first year back in the classroom after 4 yrs. as tech coach. So I get the re-inspired.
Q3 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Would love to get more info on it.
I moved from 4th to 5th and was able to keep a few (only 6) of my previous kiddos. Pretty cool though!
A1Grandkids visit highlight of winter vacation!
Love this. How did we get stuck on "work" when it comes to learning? (Even if it is.) https://t.co/cnRykym5ne
Is "work" the wrong metaphor for school? (homework/classwork)
Talk about learning. Talk about questions. Solving problems.
not subbing at all :) never have :) I wrote a post a while ago writing how sometimes I teach like a sub ;)
Hi. Q2 what was your educational highlight of 2015?
A2: Finishing my doctorate. Long journey, but finally done!
Yes and is so much fun. Challenges my Ss daily.
A2: My Ss participated in the . It was phenomenal to see my 1st graders share their learning through blogging!
Thank you much-- of course best wishes to you too
A2 working hard to advocate for a student and getting my own classroom!
. A2/b Loved meeting ppl I connect wth on Twitter F2F eg Brisbane QUT July & lots NZ ppl at educamps &
A3: Educational highlight was reading & getting to know thyself
A3: to continue outsider my comfort zone and model my daily learning!
I'm sorry. I misunderstood, then.
A2 'edu-highlight' even though retired still connected/share learning w/colleagues online & in person
It is so much fun. We could try to connect but my Ss are much younger.
A3: To continue to be inspired, share the passion and inspiration & continue to connect & engage with other learners
Eduhighlight? All the recognition my Ss received 4 their innovation project. National news! https://t.co/lo6bUFxZ7M
Swype is not my friend tonight.
The happens Tues, Jan 19th from 8am-8pm EST. Classes are talking & it should be great!
A3: I'm working on focusing on the positives.
A3: I resolve to build on teachers' strengths in my new role as Supervisor of Instruction. I start tomorrow! :)
First time participating in English high school teacher from Ireland! ☘
A3: revisit my modified Genius Hour
A3 More outreach - more cool, impactful,
A2 School related highlight of 2015 was building relationships with my ss. I'm ready to target their strengths and needs!
My incoherent tweets probably have nothing to do with being on the bike while participating in 😉
Loved my visit to Thailand
A3 getting that article actually published -here's hoping
Encourage the teachers I work with more often. Each day make sure that each one feels as valuable as they truly are.
A3: timely follow-up, helping teachers work smarter not harder, getting a bang for your buck with efforts for kids
I'm working on that for this year
From: A, B, C, D, F
To: A, B, Not Yet
Next assignment, emphasize the learning. Not yet = resubmit/redo
A3 To continue developing my . To support other teachers as they start flipping their class. It's the future!
A3 My resolution is to let my students lead the way! classroom!
A3: To make this world a more connected place with the support of amazing tools like
A3: I want to continue provide new avenues for to be honored in my classroom
A3. To find a better balance, further study and making the most of each day.
A3. Learn more about & how to create ILP- individual learning plans for each Ss. Rock my schooling for admin certification!
Or, I could say, do fun stuff, make learning fun and engaging.
A2: Highlight of year was having more kids sign up to be makers than any other gifted track. https://t.co/UuQ4GD4q8c
I've been sticking to my goals of blogging, staying organized, and staying upbeat and positive with the students....
A4 Supporting the students the best I can and helping them graduate high school.
This is a good thingk you are moving to. Really rewarding.
Begin my Ed.d in Educational Leadership. Exciting & scary, but ready for a challenge.
A3: Doing my best to continue jumping into new things while keeping focused on most important: family, , students.
A3 get organized, gamify and flip my classroom
A2: Finished my admin degree! Yeah! Officially graduated!
A3: Would love to get more Ts in my district connected so they can see benefits of having a global PLN to collaborate with.
to self publish my edu/ autism/ parenting book A3
Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it!
is now trending in USA, ranking 49
A3: to continue growing my PLN. I learn something new every time I engage with my PLN!
what do we know? Forward thinking, ! good luck!
yes, and it was my runner-up highlight for Question 2. Awesome event. Wish I could join you in England too!
A3: Trying hard to do one cool new "thing" each week with my class. Keep engagement up all year and Ss excited to learn.
amazing to have you with us
A3. Create more awareness for the need to work at School and Family Partnerships so every child benefits.
This is my favorite word!
A3: this year looking to create more collaboration across our curriculum between different courses
A3: Begin my Ed.d in Educational Leadership. Exciting & scary, but ready for a challenge.
A3: Looking to connect Ss on more personal level with other students using GHO perhaps to partner read or partner math.
Hi Rachel dropping in on coffee break. Happy New Year! Hope all started well for you
A3
I want promote equity/excellence for all kids and champion independent reading- spend money on class libraries
A3. Extend our tech brekkie sessions to other schools in our district.
A3: Slow down and not get caught up in the pursuit. Focus more on where I'm going and why.
thanks haha honoured - book maybe ....
Wonderful goal, Angelo. Partnerships are key. A3
A3: Co-moderating w/ . So excited!
love this! Been trying. Found that Ps ask why no grade, and have to explain that we're not ready yet. https://t.co/iisXEk6pPR
From: A, B, C, D, F
To: A, B, Not Yet
Next assignment, emphasize the learning. Not yet = resubmit/redo
Which school are you going to attend for this?
Glad you agree. I've written so many posts about it so far. Believe sparks my life.
A3. Blog more; search harder for what Ts need help in - not what's said; find more ways to explain
student response to flip has been amazing & the results have followed.I've made 400 vids in the last 2 years!
A3: Looking for a position that will challenge me and best utilize my skills.
Great answer! https://t.co/EmyWfrgDqk
A3: Trying hard to do one cool new "thing" each week with my class. Keep engagement up all year and Ss excited to learn.
I really want to start Genius Hour in my school!!
Congrats on making it happen!!!
A3: 1)overcome redtapes to pln 2)get Ss on pln for at least 1 topic 3)start Ss peer assessment
A3 I plan to Start my doctorate at a very advanced age! so now I gotta do it!
I'd like to hear more about that.
Kudos to you! It is a highlight in our elementary school. https://t.co/Vseuhpetku
I really want to start Genius Hour in my school!!
Congrats on making it happen!!!
Collaborate and apply for more grants for 2016
Good Luck. You will do it!
Another great thought https://t.co/3M3Rz8nC9L
A3: Slow down and not get caught up in the pursuit. Focus more on where I'm going and why.
COULD THIS BE A JOB CONNECTION? HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE VIA CHAT https://t.co/iqMAw744Vk
have applied to a few. Suggestions?
Thanks! Got to keep the enthusiasm up, even for myself. :)
Wonderful! I call it passion project because I want each
S 2 identify what makes them excited
Thank you! VERY modified, but such high student engagement!
I love your word! Mine is "possibility."
. A3 To cont.wth the connections& extend &keep providing new experiences for my Ss.Low decile Ss farm trip 2015.In awe loved it
Been writing my second book! Will be published this year! That's exciting, and the kids are my proofreaders!
Welcome to the global ! tonight.
To change a students life. To learn from other teachers and to learn new technology tools.
That's just so awesome!!! https://t.co/XF2IdBnILf
Been writing my second book! Will be published this year! That's exciting, and the kids are my proofreaders!
Q4 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Yes, a huge task, it's about coming together with a shared vision. Making some headway, and pleased.
Love that. Possibilities to make a difference are endless
Hi Toby. Can't always make chat. Glad to be here
Hello 😊- it's been a while since I've participated
Thanks for the welcome! I am so excited to join this chat and grow my
Chris , Science Teacher from NY jumping in
I want to do this as well. Also plan on submitted some applications as well. https://t.co/gGcQGszpxs
Collaborate and apply for more grants for 2016
.A3b.My word for 2016 "Innovate.".My 2015 wd was "Choices" & lived up to that with expr & connectns & travel & conferences
Q4) What do you want to do differently this year to support learners in your class / at your school? https://t.co/E2dhOJ81ZV
That's a great resolution. So fun to watch Ss grow when they are involved in the process.
A4 work more with technology, create a global classroom and keep differentiating
Anyone know how many columns in tweetdeck is too many? Tweetdeck keeps pausing every few minutes.
A3 My main goal is to focus on the most important stuff. Really get down to what is the crucial part of education.
A1) I celebrate for 2015 that my FREE are referenced in "TU-DRESDEN (Technical University DRESDEN / Germany)
A4: I want to think more broadly in terms of tasks so that creativity, innovation and are commonplace.
family most critcial stakeholder, esp parents. They need to understand their influence. https://t.co/P04RI0LjwG
A3. Create more awareness for the need to work at School and Family Partnerships so every child benefits.
Will they be listed; Edited by: That would be so cool!!! Congrats! Lots of authors tonight! https://t.co/pKldhQC1DS
Been writing my second book! Will be published this year! That's exciting, and the kids are my proofreaders!
Best of luck Bob! I have thought about getting my PhD, but not for a while still.
It has been so powerful. My Ss ask daily if we can connect.
A4) Break the mold. Try to break out of the thinking that traps me into doing things the way I was taught.
A4: Try new things, take risks and push boundaries
A4: I'm slowing down the curriculum. Allowing Ss to get it and then move on.
A4: more emphasis on building community online and blogging. Started the year with !
A4: For the remainder of the year, I formed a Literacy Team & Science Team for Ts to turnkey best practice
That's what makes teaching fun and exciting for me. https://t.co/9sCyqCJbRp
A4: Try new things, take risks and push boundaries
Tweet deck is having a moment right now I think. Same problem and I only have 3 going.
A4: I just started flexible seating. Ss are loving it. Seeing that the more control I give them I get more in return.
same here it's a good one though 😄
A3 I also want to attend more national level conferences to continue to meet my !
A4. I want to incorporate more Ss reflection & focus Ss on risk-taking rather than grades. Balance MCL for classes, too.
A4: Continue to engage & inspire staff to push themselves outside comfort zones for the betterment of their students learning
Are you using software for this?
A4 Build their research skills and ability to discover ideas.
Go Go Go, awesome to be a role model for youth
Each day strives to support from the most communities in !!!
A4 being even more personable and visible
so true! We have to think in terms of their future, not our present.
A4. Move towards PBL for my maths classes & encourage student centred instruction. Basically, Teach less, Learn more!
being a Kiwi, have you heard of muck up day?
Yes, yes indeed. The piece of the education solution we yet to pay more attention to, do you think?
A3: Being mindful and spreading more .
A4: Want to continue to find ways to help Ss become more independent musicians and people.
A4 Working on ways I can connect the Ts & Ss I work with that is sustainable without me always being there. Need more T PL
totally lets make it happen
Glad 2 be back 2 ! Excited- possibly starting my Ed. Specialist degree & super happy my 3yo is potty-trained 😊👧🏽
A4: Encourage Ts to step away from the teachers guide & let Ss take the lead in their learning.
A4 bit hard 2 answer -not in a school -usually something comes up though It's the way i like it -in and out of diff places
A4: I'd like to try centers - not the traditional kind, but to give the S choices on what they want to work on.
I could use all the help I can get in this department.
Prioritizing is key! https://t.co/8n9v2oaMJ7
A3 My main goal is to focus on the most important stuff. Really get down to what is the crucial part of education.
I should make blogging a goal because I keep putting it off.
A4
Promote a school one book one community program
New ways to use Project Based Learning!
A4 Our work is relationship building, I want to increase and deepen each relationship in my school w all my Ss.
Derek, are you going to and ?
A4. Set a new standard for collaboration in my school by asking for Ts who I don't typically engage w/ daily & diff subjects
A3 My other big goal is to bring more awareness to so it's not just an after thought in schools.
Hi Rebecca! How are you? I am making mindfulness and mindset a priority this year. https://t.co/8vEyL0QQml
A3: Being mindful and spreading more .
yeah I have Kate - always fun
A4 Find more instructional strategies.
I also want to connect with the foreign language Ts :) Started learning German for a summer trip- my tutor will be here soon!
A4 This post doesn't answer that but looking at what we are doing & why is relevant "fixing/helping"
https://t.co/CvNae1Hoo0
A4. Practice the art of listening.
A4 Gamification is on the top of my list right now.
A4. Build tech skills with students and educators. Create a space that students can't wait to visit.
Build bridges towards more understanding & practice of evidence-based practices, awareness of word choice, & balance
Not this year but hopefully . Never been to either, but would love to attend both soon.
Any software or interactive graphics in the mix?
So honored that is trending all over the globe!! What a way to start 2016 - you rock!!!!
How about you? Are you headed to & this year?
A4: Build trust, build culture with ss and Ts! Build connections & collab other classes, show my ss what's outside Tokoroa
I've found to be a great first step, Ss have taken to it very quickly
just jumping in jaraux from Tampa Florida science teacher
can you tell us more about it?
Sorry was great talking but i must duck out -something's come up see you nxt week
A4: 1/1 Learning that Ss can handle more responsibility than we give them credit for.
Thanks for putting together! I'm putting this on my calendar!
A truckload of different software. Anything in particular you're looking for?
A4: 2/2 They make great choices on where they want to sit to learn.
For IPL? We will use Skyward next year. Now I do goal setting w/ Ss based on pre & formative assessment. SLOs too
A4 I want to find ways to turn more of my class over to my Ss, but I'm so ! I just need to do it!
Great Job!! Rows are good if the goal is compliant engagement- Kids want active engage- flexible seating!
A4: get into play and problem-based learning to draw out and grow individual talents of each learner.
a4 help find ways to engage students
.A4.Keep pushing boundaries, comfort zones of Ss & staff."You can do it" Get staff on Twitter.More S Personalised lrng& agency
Yes to both! Looking forward to it. I'll have an exhibitor booth at .
The answers to Q4 read like a checklist for effective educating, keep saying I need to do that. Glad I jumped in.
A4) I will: my (even on retirement) and posting posts about WHAT DIDN'T to GO 4 BETTER
Provide tech for virtual office to allow Ss better access.and I hope more engagement
thanks for following Brian
their presence & words break mental & emotional barriers.
Do it bro, it might not even work but you get up and go again my son!
Are you still in Austin? There is a strong and meetup community here in Austin with involvement by UT.
Hey Beverly That is really cool. Students w/ love addition to options https://t.co/WGdVcfVAPJ
A4: I just started flexible seating. Ss are loving it. Seeing that the more control I give them I get more in return.
A4: ALSO continue my personal journey of life long learning by face to face adv.s too & back to grad. School!
Was scared to death of giving my Ss the opportunity for flexible seating. But they can handle it the responsibility!
does it keep fighting throughout the school year down?
I'm having the same problem, though I do have close to 20 columns open.
A4, building the relation of trust that leads to great collaboration. Sorry for joining late
Q5 coming up in 1 minute ………..
What will you be exhibiting at ? Anything fun?
I'll have to look at that. Have you seen ?
Agreed, without trust, things can get pretty tricky
I develop this sort of thing, and am always curious of what people use, and whether it works for them.
and if anyone can succeed getting to allow earned for
.My Ss have their own place but can sit anywhere & do. They move next to diff Ss at diff times & away if they annoy
Yes! https://t.co/7JWefyQUKn
A4: Continue to engage & inspire staff to push themselves outside comfort zones for the betterment of their students learning
me too, this will help to engage my youth. To know them, play with them.
Also getting the pausing on Tweetdeck
Yes, excellent point. Thank you for that, as I hope to share your comment... quote you!
I'm ashamed to post how many I have open. Glad to hear it's not just me.
Challenged & encouraged by 2 find ways to inspire Ss to enjoy learning to learn, adding Ss voice to how it happens
Q5) How are you going to step outside of your comfort zone to improve learning in your class? https://t.co/BfFLal42RS
A4) => 2/n Explaining the NOT in a different ways as <===> ONE size DOESN'T fit ALL <===> in
I totally want to do flex seating. is an of mine, and a friend as well. Need to just do it!
Just promoting my book and services.
I have not! I'll check it out! Thank you!!!
when the momentum happens, it is like an unstoppable, miraculous force when Ss are empowered. Ready to step aside!
I use tchat.io for chats. I get too easily distracted by all the other columns on Tweetdeck during discussions. :)
You will love it as they get used t the change. I let my students change and move around in the group they prefer
A4 have students better understand and demonstrate the point and purpose of objectives and then self-reflect on leanings
Not just any book but a 2nd edition! (I just had to look.) How awesome! I may need to check said book out.
Hello my friend! Fancy seeing you in
👊🏽 👇🏽 (Once again, my standard emoji response whenever somebody boosts the role of parents.) https://t.co/eKC1xJCn5a
family most critcial stakeholder, esp parents. They need to understand their influence. https://t.co/P04RI0LjwG
A3. Create more awareness for the need to work at School and Family Partnerships so every child benefits.
Yes,she inspired me to do it. Been wanting to for awhile. Got my own set of allen wrenches and went to town.
. I'm wondering how far out of my comfort zone I can push myself this year but wonder power of others pushing
A5: By connecting with teachers across disciplines
I love at . The new class blog is awesome. So easy to use. Ps like it too.
Out of comfort zone approaches: encouraging Ts during PD to stretch, reach, and let their voices fly. A5
A5: give more control and allowing myself to be ok if something fails--it is good modeling
We're trying to "collect" all 50 states. My Ss LOVE it!
A5: One of my big goals is to get uncomfortable. As reckons, that's where magic happens. Running in 3 weeks,
You should read by . He talks about empowerment rather than engagement. Awesome!
A5: Set goals related to tech., global connections, and leadership to enhance my instructional practice.
A5. I'd like to take on more admin roles to stretch myself. Hoping to be selected for Fellows program to make change
A5: Joining , contacting researchers to better under. implem. of results, deeper understanding to better sense make
Us too. How close are you?
What grade do you teach Beverly? I teach 5th & my Ss are pretty tall.
I'm so surprised at how they can make great choices. I haven't regretted making the change.
. Gently, model & show excitement about things you have learnt eg on Twitter.Staff pres at staff meetings. My ideas
A5) I'm trying to connect to more educators through Twitter and other social media platforms this year!
A5 Going back to my new year's resolution and build a classroom.
I'm going to take charge & just ask for forgiveness instead of permission A5
Only have 5 done, but looking to get them all. There's still time, right?
A4 What Debby said! Ss are assuming responsibility now and on the road to owning their learning. https://t.co/UdE7Ut8Lvp
Nice, there's a cracking book I've yet to read about instruc prac by Jim Knight
A5: Moving into a team teaching environment. Looking 4ward to change, but many wonderings about the unknown.
Mine love sitting on crate chairs and yoga balls! I have a group that loves to stand too!Learning about how they learn
A5: Start talking to other Ts about the idea. Help them overcome their challenges. Share the pln resources.
Once V step out of the comfort zone, we get used2that&it becomes the new comfort zone
A5 I'm going to hand over more decision making to my 10 math grade Biology Ss.
A5. The more I grow & learn as lifelong Ss of education, the more I can help my Ss readiness for college & career.
A5) I would like to plan some dynamically responsive classrooms.
this allows us to be innovative
A5. By trying new things. Took a big leap last year & it worked. Continue to access all of the PD opportunities on Twitter.
A5 Already am. Started a different position in Special education working as a co-teacher.
A4) As a parent, I struggle with this Q. Not about volunteering or special events. Want to be part of the schools' direction.
This is SO important for successful schools. We all need to step out of our comfort zones. https://t.co/ro70mizvAH
A4: Continue to engage & inspire staff to push themselves outside comfort zones for the betterment of their students learning
it really is easier. Amazing how much of a ditz I can be when I need to be! 😉
. YES. Giving kids ownership & autonomy is a great move!
I am striving to give more control to the Ss, before break we mapped out our direction for the new year.
Develop a shorter reply back loop for student input. Explore new ID methods.
.A5. By lrng new things,take on challenges. Model and be the change I wish to see to Ts Ss Ps.
A5 Looking at various chats, articles and blogs that push my thinking and then "push" colleagues to take that "leap of faith"
A5. I also need to take uncomfortable academic risks to set expectations & model for my Ss.
Q5.I am going out of the comfort zone by removing useless txt/workbooks from classes.I want quality teaching from the heart
A5: Identify & cease at least 1 routine. Write down WHY, for Who's benefit.
Absolutely. We did our own state today. They were so amazed. What grade?
I'll have to look into this as well. Sounds great!
that's too funny. I read that it was a useful behavior management too. Guess not!!
Have you read by ? Would highly recommend.
My passion: help students to make learning their mission, not assignmnt. Check out: PersonalizeLearning
A5 Develop a shorter reply back loop for student input. Explore new ID methods.
A3) Be a learner myself. Read more along with my daughters. Relearn the math I thought I knew. https://t.co/VaDnqR94LR
Along the lines of self-directed? or Self-regulation
Teaching from the heart to engage Ss & make them lifelong learners. A5
Agree, no regrets. Stepping out&giving it a try was imp on my end &felt well they are great when given an opportunity
Wow! Love being around positive people!👏👏👏
A4. I want to convey more urgency. I've been laid back but w 1:1 on horizon, we need to step up w Ts.
you're off to a great start!
Sorry! Have to leave early! Have a great night!
great! I have co-taught for years and love it!
A5 I'm going to give my Ss more control of the room. I think I may just go for the Flex seating soon.
. I've gone to using case studies and current events to teach biology,
We don't have the yoga balls but have bean bags in the room
Q6 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Yes thanks to your explanation. I may have found a class in Texas.
Do it Do it! Let me know how it goes.
A5 I am going to myself to help "see" what works
. Got to go appointment in town.Thanks for a great inspiring chat to start off the school year.
A great motivator for learning
Then you're doing the right thing Brian! Get out there and connect with ALL the great teachers!
Q6) Who can you connect with to engage students in your classroom? Let’s help connect each other now https://t.co/LJCmBqsUJb
On my list too, have ordered and am waiting.
I was just back and forth in the car. Catching up!
I will. I'm sure it will end up on my semi-dead website () when I bring it back to life.
kids learned better when parents steward, encourage and praise.
I LOVE this!!! Good for you!
A5. I took the plunge & re-arranging entire fiction section of library for Ss, not Dewey. New energy coming soon...
Yep Ss loved the 1 I had so much some have donated more.
must leave to set up Adobe Room for meeting Ss All the best for 2016
. it's a combination. Twitter is a piece of sharing! Class hashtag
I am all about getting connected! It is motivating and inspiring!
It's on my Kindle app so I read while I'm on my recumbent bike. Gets me on the bike more!
On the list, will have to check it out.
A6: literacy coaches, interventionist, principals, researchers, colleagues
I was curious about the details of that as well.
Have to depart. Thank you . And to all a rewarding 2016!
we need to also find a way for our kids to connect!
A6: I think it is important to bridge elementary, secondary, and go across disciplines in an open forum
A6 I've enlisted staff spouses that work in a related field to guest teach.
A6: I would love to connect with others to try
thanks Angelo - the pleasure is mine
look forward to it. Share on !
A6. I am hoping to create partnerships with other teachers starting on the whole school digital technologies journey.
A5 Ss taking over all classroom routines. Going total STEAMGenius Hour/PBL, and grading on growth https://t.co/HaPdPId88r
Q5) How are you going to step outside of your comfort zone to improve learning in your class? https://t.co/BfFLal42RS
Would love to talk more about that and how we could maybe help
A6 someday soon and I will end up & the same conference & make some noise
I'm excited to connect with this yr! We will make it happen!
A6: Too many to name - definitely keen to get and chatting to my students though
a6? Justin Beiber? He won't return my calls...
Class , school or board or even subject hashtags brings our thinking closer
Yes, and I'm trying to get my colleagues to dump meaningless assessments and try alternative means.
Yep just sent you a message in skype!
great idea! I can do this w/ my logistics Ss. They can learn to map it.
A6: I want to connect all of my teachers with the state organizations working to improve instruction
A6: Have a lot of experts lined up to chat with students from around the world across age groups in my school already
A6 I connect w/PLN in chats. Ask questions, see what's happening in education in various parts of globe. Then share!
A6) Most states have an excellent EdTech team working as some sort of a group. These people are great to connect with.
Thanks to everyone for an amazing chat! Kudos to !
He won't return mine either...Hahahaha
So cool to be back with the amazing crew today! Hope to see you all back same time next week in full power
So excited that mine are on the list!
A6. & I met thru Twitter & she was a Skype Teacher for my class. Always looking to collab in English/other content
thanks Ken - stay connected and see you next week
Don't forget to compare Night Zoo animals!
A6 I connect with awesome teachers everyday. My PLN has made such a big difference in my classroom this year. TY all!
Thanks Craig. Glad I could join in for a while.
Bet many among your parents! Cool!!
Thanks for reminding too!
A6 My Twitter , 's A few colleagues at wk,educational gurus from prof bks...find positive ppl!👍
A6 My Twitter , 's A few colleagues at wk,educational gurus from prof bks...find positive ppl!👍
Really cool! I would love to have some tables that have white board tops.
A6 Not sure how to answer this one. You could connect with me. Just look for "lars3eb" on almost any network.
A6. Seeking Ss chats @ HS level to discuss technology, humanity, & social conflicts. Pls message me if you are interested
A6: It's great connecting worth the tribe here on !
thanks for joining us - hope to see you next week too
Great. Let's set something up because we need your state.
What an incredible group of educators Thx for great chat
As an experienced school leader I think teachers are too dependant on textbooks/workbooks/IWBs that destroy creative thinking
you rock Anne - can't wait to connect face to face in 2016
My PLNs will certainly be one of the useful source. I recommend
Thanks for the speed chat Gr8 to hv the opportunity as timezone doesn't usually allow it
A6 I also kind of write at and plan to do more soon. I'll be logging my trip to & .
