Episode 34 – Professional Development: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly

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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 @k20center

Overview of chat topic

Professional development: the good, the bad, the ugly

Questions from the chat:

• 1 – 

Alright, let's get going with Question 1 on #professionaldevelopment. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/lfOE6vmzCJ

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A1
PD = any experience I can incorporate into a bad ass lesson plan or use to level up my teaching style.
#oklaed

— #FlusterED Flores (@mrjoshflores) October 2, 2017

A1 – PD is a chance for Ts to grow, learn what’s new, and hopefully have something tangible to take back to their class. #oklaed https://t.co/CPt9eHiMgB

— Effortful Educator (@effortfuleduktr) October 2, 2017

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Here is Question 2. We know there is definitely good and bad PD, so share with us a particularly good experience you had. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/g4LHesqMGp

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A2) I would love to see advocacy PD offered. How to be an effective voice for yourself and your students. #oklaed

— Angela Clark Little (@angmlittle) October 2, 2017

A2) OWP – teachers teaching teachers…not top/down or being talked at. Instead, engaging as participant and DOING the activities #oklaed

— Gage Jeter (@therealgjeter) October 2, 2017

 

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Question 3. Now on the flipside, share a PD experience you have had that maybe wasn't so good…….#oklaed pic.twitter.com/MAcPcWu824

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A4: Good PD is relevant. Challenges you to try something new or improve something you're already doing involving self reflection. #oklaed

— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) October 2, 2017

A3: Any mandated PD with vet teachers is always rough. Teachers are a tough crowd!! #oklaed

— Jessica Oaks (@jessica_oaks1) October 2, 2017

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Question 4. So if you have seen the good and the bad, define your 'good' PD. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/e2sgBXvesw

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A4: Good PD is relevant. Challenges you to try something new or improve something you're already doing involving self reflection. #oklaed

— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) October 2, 2017

A4: HANDS ON! Don’t talk to me, I can YouTube that! Involve me! Include me! Let me do it too! #oklaed

— Anne Beck ✌🏻❤️& 🔲 (@MrsBeck25) October 2, 2017

A4)
a. Affects immediate change
b. Inspires to do better
c. Reminds of best practices
d. Improves comm. w/staff
e. All of above#oklaed

— Alicia Winters (@mrs_winters35) October 2, 2017

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Question 5. What engages and keeps you engaged in PD?

This is where you get to share the good stuff! Let's learn and get better together! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/xfLVajz6XF

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A5 The opportunity to discuss & engage with other participants. I love "turn, pair & share" time during PD #oklaed

— Wesley Fryer 🌎🎙🚀 (@wfryer) October 2, 2017

A5: I think it starts with my attitude personally. You get out what you put in, in most cases. #oklaed

— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) October 2, 2017

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Question 6. Self-reflection is an important thing to us at the @K20Center. So let's take a few moments to do just that. #Reflection #Oklaed #edchat pic.twitter.com/B3CLFShbar

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A6) classroom organization and guided reading (Jan Richardson book has become my new best friend) #oklaed

— Natasha Jefferson (@jefferson_first) October 2, 2017

A6. Individualized choice- my needs are constantly changing. I need to search out more opportunities. #oklaed

— Dr. Jessie Koch (@jessakoch) October 2, 2017

• 7 –

We missed Question 7! Let's sneak that one in here… #oklaed pic.twitter.com/IViJVu5EK0

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A7) Don't ignore the two biggest stakeholders by only using outside "experts." Let your own teachers dev PD & listen to students. #Oklaed

— Aimee Myers (@aimeecmyers) October 2, 2017

A7 – Mid-Del has done a phenomenal job with the PD on your Plan initiative. I would love to see that expand though. #OklaEd https://t.co/B5la7RHZuF

— Todd Gragg (@MatthewTGragg) October 2, 2017

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Question 8. Collaboration is part of the core of the @k20center mission. So, how do you collaborate? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/RqboNt8HDG

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A8: I collaborate through SM like twitter and ed chats, #edcamps, email, school staff and of course, my fave is @voxer #oklaed

— Kas Nelson (@kasnelson) October 2, 2017

A8: I twitters, I Facebooks, I conference, I podcast, I blog. And when I am not doing these I am taking these in from #oklaed Tweeps. https://t.co/a3TsbFkn9L

— ErinBarnes (@ebarnes73) October 2, 2017

• 9 –

Last question. You all have been amazing! Share with everyone where you get great PD.

5 minutes left! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/F8Hc8gKNzE

— K20 Center (@k20center) October 2, 2017

A9 I run a Facebook group with PD opportunities for #oklaed https://t.co/4gTyVvHfNo: Please join and share! pic.twitter.com/OmS0y81Ge9

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) October 2, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PDgeek/

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Question 7 – What are some ways schools can make sure that teachers have access to high-quality PD?

Scott: Question 1 – how do you define PD? What does it mean to you?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A8: I surround myself with Ts that are constantly bettering themselves professionally! Social media tools are great! I ❤️ twitter #oklaed

— Rebecca Kerr (@mrskerrs_class) October 2, 2017

Scott:

A6: Always on the lookout for PD that will make me a better teacher in the future! #oklaed

— Kaitlyn Stevens (@kaitlynstvns) October 2, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Effective Communication with @kimberblodgett and @saramomof3boys

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