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Thank you all for joining the first #IMMOOC Twitter Chat EVER! Here are the #IMMOOC twitter chat Tweets of the Week. Enjoy! Like what they have to say? Click “Follow” next to their tweet to add new members to your PLN.
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“Change is an opportunity to do something amazing!” You just gotta go for it! #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/4D13MMakyV
— Cheryl Wilson, Ed.S (@only1clw) March 2, 2017
Q1 “Why might innovation be crucial in education? Or not? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/369rDTGdzZ
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) March 2, 2017
A1: Hey #IMMOOC excited to share tonight! pic.twitter.com/nMm6M3h5vW
— AJ Juliani (@ajjuliani) March 2, 2017
A1 Innovation’s synonyms are change, alteration, revolution, upheaval, transformation, metamorphosis, breakthrough. #IMMOOC
— Kimberley Moran (@kagmoran) March 2, 2017
A1 students are natural innovators! Teachers should be helping to develop this skill, not put up barriers to it.
#immooc— Stephanie Maloney (@ssulpher) March 2, 2017
@effort2learn so much more than ourselves. innovation is what happens when control becomes a part of the group not just the T #IMMOOC
— andrew kauffman (@atkauffman) March 2, 2017
A1 Absolutely crucial bc Ts are educating Ss for THEIR world that is yet to be #IMMOOC
— Julie Johnson (@JulieJohnsonja) March 2, 2017
A1: Innovation is a necessary to create & sustain performance in education for continuous improvement-K.Smith #IMMOOC https://t.co/22H5Eu2kgb
— Lenette, M.Ed. (@lmhawkhill) March 2, 2017
Refusing to be innovative in education is a disservice to our Ss. We need new ways to empower students. #IMMOOC https://t.co/MJXLmq5wh2
— Marianne Hunkin (@MsHunkin) March 2, 2017
A1: Innovation is essential b/c it prepares Ss for careers involving creative problem solving. Jobs that humans are needed to do. #IMMOOC
— PSAHPERD (@PSAHPERD) March 2, 2017
A1: because information if free -freed (Dan Brown) Leaders get over your fear of jumping into the innovators pool and drowning #IMMOOC
— Judith Wilson (@JudyWilsonSINY) March 2, 2017
Q2: “Change is an opportunity to do something amazing.”
How are you embracing change to spur innovations in your own context? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/pQrIljyNOa
— Katie Martin (@KatieMTLC) March 2, 2017
A2. you either embrace change, or get left behind– there is no standing still– don’t only do new things, do better things #IMMOOC
— Joe Robison (@joerobison907) March 2, 2017
A2 working on a “culture of yes” as @pammoran would say. Sometimes, I get nervous, but working on being open. #immooc
— Lance McClard (@drmcclard) March 2, 2017
A2: I embrace change by hanging out with like-minded educators who can help me grow. My PLN inspires me to be better each day. #IMMOOC
— Ronald F. Martiello (@Ron_Martiello) March 2, 2017
A2: Moving more and more toward Ss LED classroom. Allowing them to introduce and teach us new ways to create and show what we know. #immooc
— Valerie Zemaitis (@vrzemaitis) March 2, 2017
A2: Blogging, websites, sharing ideas! I have done them all when embracing the innovation! #IMMOOC Thanks @TaraMartinEDU for the push! https://t.co/1DdULmZeib
— Mena Hill (@MenaHillEdu) March 2, 2017
A2) When we stop embracing change we cease to be relevant. I embrace change by realizing all of my students deserve to be relevant. #IMMOOC
— Dennis Griffin Jr (@D4Griffin3) March 2, 2017
Q2: Rethinking homework! And…exploring ways to incorporate purposeful play into our day. #IMMOOC
— Julie Thorp (@juliethorp) March 2, 2017
A2: doing PD differently! If we want our teachers to teach differently, we must change up our learning opportunities for teachers! #IMMOOC
— April Riley (@April_Riley) March 2, 2017
A2: Supporting and encouraging teachers as they try to individualize learning and teach students about the tech tools available #IMMOOC
— Keri Snowden (@KeriSnowden) March 2, 2017
A3: I share my learning through my blog. See it as a way of sharing the things I’m interested in, working on, learning about. #immooc
— Brian Behrman (@brian_behrman) March 2, 2017
A2: This year, I’m doing more personalized learning. The shift in the students is incredible and inspiring. #IMMOOC
— Shannon Suda (@mrsbizgirl) March 2, 2017
A2:Giving early adopters the opportunity to start, and be willing to support the ups and downs of implementation.#IMMOOC
— Mike VanBuren (@mvanburen4) March 2, 2017
A2 I am always vigilant about what’s working and not working. I use my Ss as a sounding board and then make appropriate changes. #IMMOOC
— Elisa Waingort (@ElisaW5) March 2, 2017
A2. I BELIEVE in innovative change. Now it’s about moving beyond encouraging teachers and actually creating optimal conditions! #IMMOOC
— Steve Trotter (@PrincipalTrots) March 2, 2017
@TaraMartinEDU Love my weekly “share” emails to staff where I am able to share gr8 ideas from folks like @georgecouros #immooc
— BHS Principal (@BCreekPrincipal) March 2, 2017
A2: Modeling how to be highly reflective and inviting students to effectively use each other as resources. #IMMOOC
— Cara Stratman (@stratmanscience) March 2, 2017
A2 By having a student led classroom #learnlap incorporating #deeperlearning #PBL #flexseating and I started blogging to reflect #IMMOOC
— Annick Rauch (@AnnickRauch) March 2, 2017
A2: Ensuring authentic audiences for projects even if it is a Skype or a neighboring class. Elevating quality thru community #immooc https://t.co/NY0ptO985U
— Rebecca Coda, NBCT (@RebeccaCoda) March 2, 2017
Q2 Kids teaching in our CS Club #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/h8MFtdXRkh
— Mrs. Corbell (@CorbellHiAk) March 2, 2017
Q3: How do you share your learning and model for the learners you serve? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/E60PDBNcdS
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) March 2, 2017
A3) Model humbleness of own knowledge. Conversations like “Great question. I don’t know, how could we find that out” #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/56rHdcZlCo
— George Pearce (@GPearceWSD) March 2, 2017
Q3-School leaders also should recognize Ts who can model innovative strategies. Use the “experts” in your building. #IMMOOC
— CharlesEStevens (@cestevens39) March 2, 2017
A3 Bringing in current events & news and relating it to math. Seeing the world as a compassionate math nerd & sharing that w Ss #IMMOOC
— Jane Tellekson Juten (@JTJuten) March 2, 2017
A3: Model risk-taking by sharing failures & iterations. Learning by doing. #booksnaps snapchat users, you may notice my #failforward #immooc pic.twitter.com/l7nIqFUacf
— Katherine Goyette (@kat_goyette) March 2, 2017
How can we NOT embrace / facilitate skills associated with innovation and change when we know nothing about jobs 5 years out??? #IMMOOC
— John Bennett (@jcbjr) March 2, 2017
A3: asking learners for feedback about our classroom and acting on it has made all the difference #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/je3Ys63uCB
— Mike Mohammad (@Mo_physics) March 2, 2017
A3: Ss that can think independently and creatively will be our future leaders. Why stunt growth when these Ss are our future? #IMMOOC
— Kevin Self (@Pike_ICP) March 2, 2017
A3: First and foremost, we need to practice what we preach. We can’t tell others that something is great and not model it ourselves. #IMMOOC
— David Carruthers (@pluggedportable) March 2, 2017
A3: I blog and share my wins and fails at https://t.co/sEJfW9yHOK – reflective! #IMMOOC
— AJ Juliani (@ajjuliani) March 2, 2017
A3: By collaborating, staying positive, never giving up on even the most resistant/negative and through PD opps like FM & T-chats #IMMOOC https://t.co/yPZlR8ngT2
— Jamie Sweeney (@MrsJSweeney) March 2, 2017
A3: I’m an open book with my Ss. I share my learning experiences I have within the room and with my classes. Take risks together #IMMOOC
— Cristina Briarton (@teachELA_missb) March 2, 2017
A3:My learners are Ts since I’m an IC. I listen for where I can light their fire/fan their flame & I blog.https://t.co/mK1C5KH8nR #immooc
— Sandy Otto (@sandyrotto) March 2, 2017
Q4: In what ways do you create an environment that inspires learners to wonder, to explore, to create? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/Jcarczrj45
— Katie Martin (@KatieMTLC) March 2, 2017
A4: environment is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about space and resources! Build culture and environment will come! #IMMOOC
— AJ Juliani (@ajjuliani) March 2, 2017
A4: build relationships, model by asking my own questions, allow Ss TIME to wonder/explore/create #IMMOOC https://t.co/h8mXzwsG3m
— Christina Smith (@christinams03) March 2, 2017
A4: flexible learning spaces that promote collaboration and exploration. #RethinkHighSchool #stemcampedu #ojhsHUB @OctoraraLearns #IMMOOC
— Ryne Anthony (@MrRyneAnthony) March 2, 2017
A4: We have implemented a lunch time #Makerspace program in our secondary division #IMMOOC #3DPrinting #creation #explore #tinker #discover https://t.co/ZgePlcdb4z
— Alex Lianne Carter (@CanadianTechEd) March 2, 2017
A4 Quote frm S: “Can you do that thing where you answer my question by asking me a question that gets me to answer my own question?” #immooc
— Melissa Barron (@BarronScience) March 2, 2017
A4
Encourage learners not to afraid of failure. Educators can be partners to help them start running again.#IMMOOC— あひる先生 (@ahiru5963) March 2, 2017
A4. Empowering teachers and administrators to take risks, break down barriers, support the process and try to share the results. #IMMOOC https://t.co/D0JlU7pHKG
— Joseph Terch IV (@JoeTerch) March 2, 2017
A4: NO RUBRICS-only when I absolutely have to. I believe rubrics limit students and learning. It’s a check list for their learning #IMMOOC
— Shannon Suda (@mrsbizgirl) March 2, 2017
@sctaylorITRT #IMMOOC This is why I love #PBL & #designthinking – Kids r able to ask/wonder/be curious
— Angie Ariza (@TechAngieAriza) March 2, 2017
Q4: Inquiry workshops & socrative discussion. Ask big questions, teach them to ask bigger questions. #IMMOOC
— Katherine Weber (@kate_weber7) March 2, 2017
A4: By promoting critical thinking and a space Ss feel safe to share in. Lots of circle chats. Modelling how to share and listen. #IMMOOC
— Jason de Jager (@deJagerEdu) March 2, 2017
Q4: I had areas set up in my room with materials and questions to have them explore topics. No limits just ideas and materials #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/Qycrx63Zla
— Jacqueline Lee (@jlpuuri) March 2, 2017
A4: Another @gcouros classic! Create a culture of YES! Give your staff & students the opportunity to innovate. #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/YDuF9ZW2ce
— Richard Erdmann (@rerdmann) March 2, 2017
A4: Student voice and choice. Something as simple as getting their input into the design of their learning spaces. Provides agency. #IMMOOC
— David Carruthers (@pluggedportable) March 2, 2017
Q5: How might you create an environment that encourages risk taking? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/kmRkRmdjfQ
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) March 2, 2017
#IMMOOC Q5 model taking risks, share a time you took a risk the feelings you had SS need to know it’s OK to feel uncomfortable or scared
— Mrs. Stills (@MrsStills) March 2, 2017
A5: Be vulnerable & share times when I have failed-decisions I make, activities I planned & didn’t work out! #IMMOOC
— Angie Ariza (@TechAngieAriza) March 2, 2017
A5 – Sts love taking risks when they “game”. What happens if I go left/right or press a button? Turn the classroom into an adventure #IMMOOC
— AJ Bianco (@AJBianco) March 2, 2017
A5: model by cannonballing! #normalizeit #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/l6rA7Jw7Dj
— Lori Lisai (@lorilisai) March 2, 2017
A5 model risk taking, share your successes but also your failures. Model failing forward. Make changes and try again and again #IMMOOC
— Annick Rauch (@AnnickRauch) March 2, 2017
A5: One strategy to encourage risk-taking is to collaboratively “slice share!” Try using Google Slides as an interactive showcase! #IMMOOC
— Kelly Clifford (@KellyClifford9) March 2, 2017
A5 Always present the opportunity to make adjustments and improvements, it’s not a final product…it’s a work in progress #IMMOOC
— Kori Harris (@KLHTeaches) March 2, 2017
Q6: What can you do today (or tomorrow) to make an impact? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/l5ydoOTVpQ
— Katie Martin (@KatieMTLC) March 2, 2017
A6 Begin by making ONE simple change. Connect with other educators, allow Ss choice, change the status quo, challenge yourself, etc. #IMMOOC
— Justin Rentschler (@jmrentschler) March 2, 2017
A6 Passed my #InnovatorsMindset book on to my principal #IMMOOC
— Mrs. Witman (@MrsWitmanMusic) March 2, 2017
A6: be the change. Continue modeling, sharing, and adjusting to meet the needs of my learners. #IMMOOC
— Dorell Murray (@mrsmurraysci) March 2, 2017
A6: Take the jump! Get started. Start small and build over time. #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/vQBuyTC7eP
— Richard Erdmann (@rerdmann) March 2, 2017
A6 Listen more, be willing to change, 1 step at a time, be true to who my Ss and Ts are, & most of all Believe I can. #IMMOOC #WeAreMCUSD
— Deana Simpson (@k5instructcoach) March 2, 2017
A6 -2 @KatieMTLC I’m going to take this #IMMOOC opportunity to get a blog going which I have intended for a year or so #betterlatethannever
— MsCox (@MaggieJCox) March 2, 2017
A6: Today – Participate in #IMMOOC (my 1st Twitter chat) share & build #PLN Tomorrow – Review & reflect on #IMMOOC chat; share new learning https://t.co/c3DUPlQJc7
— Ms Katie Toy (@MsKToy) March 2, 2017
Q7 What do you hope to get out the #IMMOOC experience? #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/D767ydwymV
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) March 2, 2017
A7: I’m already benefiting from #IMMOOC , Great inspiration, Knowing there are others out there like me https://t.co/smdXv5cTfm
— Jeremy Mikla (@JeremyMikla) March 2, 2017
A7: To collaborate, grow, educate, PBLs, as a teacher continue to make a difference…1 S at a time. #immooc
— Nicole Patock (@NicPatock) March 2, 2017
A7 It’s my turn to be the student in a virtual classroom of teachers from around the world! What An Honor!! #IMMOOC https://t.co/Xa3UTPGdPx
— Amanda Sue Vest (@AmandaSueVest) March 2, 2017
A7: I hope 2 continue learning from outside perspectives from around the globe. Model #twitterchatting 4 my peers. Grow PLN! #IMMOOC https://t.co/h6lwn1Qqbr
— Mr. Andary (@MrAndary) March 2, 2017
A7-To learn from all of you. To be brave and try new things. Thanks for the inspiring chat! #IMMOOC
— Carolyn Leonard (@MrsLeonard_) March 2, 2017
A7 (Took awhile!): Clarity of purpose. Grassroots permission. Mindful innovative intent. Stand on shoulders of tweetchatting giants. #IMMOOC https://t.co/FCMy9SpXjt
— Laurie Storm (@LaurieStorm1) March 2, 2017
A7. Insight into how I can promote and support innovation at my school + conversations that push me to think deeper. #IMMOOC https://t.co/k1NxCTxKoY
— Phil Macoun (@pmacoun) March 2, 2017
A7: record deal, this ain’t just a spiel, I innovate for real, #IMMOOC gives me feels learning from u is 1 helluva deal #InnovatorsMindset pic.twitter.com/XDn8UirWVk
— Shawn Berry Clark (@shawnblove) March 2, 2017
Thank you to the #IMMOOC community for joining in on our 1st chat! We hope you continue to blog & comment to extend the learning. pic.twitter.com/xZ2WhkqKxz
— Katie Martin (@KatieMTLC) March 2, 2017
You guys ROCK MY SOCKS OFF! #IMMOOC Trying to get to all of these! This PLN is ! Thanks for joining us tonight! @KatieMTLC @gcouros pic.twitter.com/muYck0MnKv
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) March 2, 2017
My BIG #IMMOOC week 1 reflection – thanks @gcouros @TaraMartinEDU @KatieMTLC pic.twitter.com/LJCHN9aEBA
— AJ Juliani (@ajjuliani) March 2, 2017
Meaningful change doesn’t come just from hard work…it is hard work with consistency over time. #IMMOOC
— George Couros (@gcouros) March 2, 2017
@TaraMartinEDU @KatieMTLC @gcouros @ajjuliani thank you for creating a safe space for reflection and sharing #IMMOOC pic.twitter.com/fYyXSdVnkt
— Mike Mohammad (@Mo_physics) March 2, 2017
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