Episode 31 – What can #oklaed do for your school?

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Podcast Hosts and where to find us on Twitter:

Erin Barnes: twitter.com/ebarnes73

Scott Haselwood: twitter.com/teachfromhere

Who hosted the #oklaed chat and where to find them on Twitter:

Hosted by Hosted by #cpsreds – questions posted by @mrshime

Overview of chat topic

Welcome to the #oklaed chat! Please introduce yourself, district you are with, & position pic.twitter.com/QLH7EfhVUt

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

Questions from the chat:

• 1 – Tell us about your involvement with #oklaed. Regular in the chat, hosted the chat, chat lurker. Do you follow and contribute during the week or just Sunday nights?

Question 1! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/nFQ5VRT2Dm

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A1) Still new to this.Loving the community I'm seeing here though! I feel like this may be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. #OklaEd

— Emily Breathwit (@Emilyjomahan) September 11, 2017

A1) Mainly weekly and Sunday night lurker, however have had students host a chat, #oklaed

— Tawn Rundle (@tawnrundle) September 11, 2017

• 2 – Share a quote or statement from #oklaed that has made a strong effect on you/or your school.

Question 2! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/90DRHMHd7C

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A2) I have tried to think of one and I'm unable. I get something from every chat, more than just a sound bite but meaningful thought #oklaed

— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) September 11, 2017

A2) #oklaed #audiobooksarenotcheating https://t.co/y6Vq109KBv

— Becki Maldonado M.Ed (@BeckiLaoshi) September 11, 2017

A2 probably @BlueCerealEduc "don't they just make posters?" re: student leadership. Pushed me to make for sure that ISN'T all we do! #OklaEd

— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) September 11, 2017

A2) I have tried to think of one and I'm unable. I get something from every chat, more than just a sound bite but meaningful thought #oklaed

— Jack Reed (@jlreed2011) September 11, 2017

• 3 – What do you like best about #Oklaed?

Question 3! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/9oCoZWfele

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A3: living in NY, gives me a different perspective on whats happening elsewhere w/ teaching & learning. Also what we have in common! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/UGlCyCVIzG

— Todd Russo (@MrRussoRH) September 11, 2017

A3: I think people on #oklaed give 100% to the chats. If we disagree with someone, it's respectful. We come together as one.

— TheBlackApple (@BlackApple4edu) September 11, 2017

• 4 – Share something you have learned from #oklaed.

Question 4! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Fgpw0BXhRu

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A4: I am not an island; neither are you. #oklaed straight talks and helps me see beyond my four walls. #cpsreds

— KellyJoMyers, M. Ed. (@KellyJo5KM) September 11, 2017

A4) how to think outside the box. Don't teach/coach/lead like you were taught/coached/led. #oklaed

— Adam Gene McPhail (@AdamGMcPhail) September 11, 2017

• 5 – What topics are you interested in for upcoming #oklaed chats?

Question 5! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/46AQJIZCOb

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A5. Why haven't #oklaed Ts gone on strike and what will be the final straw?

— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) September 11, 2017

A5: How about a pre-service hosted chat? We ask you what you want from us. #oklaed

— Brody Smith (@brobee_smyth) September 11, 2017

• 5b – What topic or discussion would you or your school be willing to moderate for an #oklaed chat?

Question 5b! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/kBYFIuiydb

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

Q5 Enjoying everyone low key volunteering to host all these upcoming #oklaed chat topics. We should be booked til 2020 now… pic.twitter.com/eVlKcdjaFq

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) September 11, 2017

#oklaed, sidebar… Question 5 alone is straight BUTTAH! Topics for the next 10 years! pic.twitter.com/zTv7kQe70L

— Andre Daughty (@andredaughty) September 11, 2017

• 6 – How have you and/or your school used #Oklaed to build relationships and network?

Question 6! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/yjMZ0rNam8

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A6: Five years ago, I knew a few dozen #oklaed educators outside of my district. Now I feel like I know hundreds. My perspective is deeper.

— Rob Miller (@edgeblogger) September 11, 2017

A6: Just participating every week improves my school by giving me ideas – and an occasional outlet for questions/frustrations #oklaed https://t.co/sSgiCpHWeu

— Debra Thoreson (@djthoreson) September 11, 2017

A6: #oklaed helps me organize against corporate ed. reform with other likeminded #oklaeducators.

— Aaron Baker (@bakerleft) September 11, 2017

• 7 – How do you and your school use #oklaed and twitter to “tell your story” of the great things happening?

Question 7! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Z2Ce7fJGpH

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A7: I tweet pics like crazy. Anytime we are doing something cool in class I go around taking pics and hashtag #WES56 #oklaed The ss love it!

— Robin Rodriquez (@MrsRodriquezwes) September 11, 2017

a7) #oklaed has made me more willing to tell our story and share it. I know who to talk to.

— Dr Theresa Cullen (@DrTerriC) September 11, 2017

• 8 – How do you promote #Oklaed and encourage co-workers to join in the chats?

Question 8! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/KmVOXUzikB

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) September 11, 2017

A8: I talked about #oklaed during a faculty meeting. I promoted it. Sparked some curiosity. I'll keep it up! I should have offered donuts!

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 11, 2017

A8) I talk and I talk and I talk and I talk more #Oklaed Honestly, I think we need more PD on the importance of PLNs. https://t.co/uZB4RHg0rH

— Becki Maldonado M.Ed (@BeckiLaoshi) September 11, 2017

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Question 5b – What topic or discussion would you or your school be willing to moderate for an #oklaed chat?

Scott: Question 5b – What topic or discussion would you or your school be willing to moderate for an #oklaed chat?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A5b: "What would our high schools look like if they were redesigned to meet the needs of ALL students, not just college bound?" #oklaed

— Rob Miller (@edgeblogger) September 11, 2017

Scott:

I'm an out of stater and #oklaed is one of my favorite chats of the week. 😉 I like my FB for socializing w/ friends and twitter for PD

— Sarah Nelson (@sarahmomof3boys) September 11, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

@k20center: Professional Development, the good the bad, the ugly

Join us on Twitter at 8 PM CST Sunday for #oklaed.