Episode 80 – Moving Toward Innovation

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Overview of chat topic

Moving Toward Innovation

Questions from the chat:

Tonight's chat is about Moving toward and supporting Innovation Using this model that @cultofpedagogy put out when considering answers to tonight's chat… #oklaed
IV = Innovators
EA = Early Adopters
EM = Early Majority
LM = Late Majority
LG = Laggard pic.twitter.com/1GcIonEFVl

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

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Q1: #oklaed pic.twitter.com/FcGhycm6MP

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A1 – Innovation to me means being willing to try new things and not being afraid of failure. I would say I am somewhere between Early Adopter and Innovator. I think coming from outside of education helps keep me here a lot of the time. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/gOl3eiacft

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 3, 2018

A1: Innovation = Transformation! I am not even on this chart, but I will get there. #oklaed

— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) September 3, 2018

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Q2 – When it comes to twitter chats, or the #oklaed chat (circa2013) where do you see yourself within this bell? What brought you here? pic.twitter.com/U5GdC4lsEh

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

#OklaEd A2: I guess I’ve always been seeking to be as engaged with innovation at what ever level possible, always salivating with true innovation where the opportunity exists. Chancing onto the early chats, I liked the topics, questions, and answers-and have been involved since. https://t.co/ruVAaexz9I

— John Bennett (@jcbjr) September 3, 2018

A2 – I am in the late majority when it comes to twitter chats. I first saw my superintendent participating and joined in fairly quickly. I would have been more to the beginning of this curve had I known of the chat existence. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/rrvF7ap8wg

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 3, 2018

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Q3 – Teachers: What is the makeup of your classroom? Does it reflect the same distribution? Admin: In what specific ways do you support your innovators & early adopters to help keep pushing them forward? pic.twitter.com/bSieASDL3g

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A3 – My Ss are all over the place, but when given the opportunity to shine through an avenue that they love, I would say more are innovators! It’s just about helping them find their voice. #oklaed #ihavethebestkiddos https://t.co/5saKwpzi3c

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) September 3, 2018

A3 I teacher kindergarten…students still have that creative spark (that school sometimes snuffs out)…BUT I would say the distribution is similar you always have the risk takers and those who want to play it safe. #oklaed

— Jennifer Seitsinger (@room20awesome) September 3, 2018

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Q4 – What kind of energy do you put into you laggards or late adopters in your class, hallway, or building? How do you keep them from bringing others down? pic.twitter.com/C1mtsM16nh

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A4) I don’t see laggards as drainers. Push the relationship aspect so it gets harder for them to say no. Some people have never been empowered or given permission to look past the box. #oklaed https://t.co/5W5oANBGpk

— Seth Meier (@SethMeier) September 3, 2018

A4 Frequently, Ss who are lagging behind do so because of educational self-esteem issues. This means I need to build them up, help them see that they can make valuable contributions to the class. This is not easy to do, but I am trying. #oklaed

— Michelle Waters 📚 (@watersenglish) September 3, 2018

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Q5 – Teachers: What does PD look like for you? Speaking through your classification is PD differentiated enough for you? Admin: How do you differentiate your professional development to hit the different audiences? pic.twitter.com/qw8x01omjM

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A5: PD looks like whatever I want & need. I meant to take carpentry classes last summer and need to see about that this year. I love hands on but this year cleartheair and @coach57 have given me a new appreciation for book studies. #oklaed

— Nessa Perez (@vperezy) September 3, 2018

A5 – I have been seeking out challenging PD from wherever I could find it from the beginning of my journey as an educator. I have sought my own course here and it has paid huge dividends for me. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/DFxjPSRIG2

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 3, 2018

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Q6 – What is #1coolthing you are doing within your classroom or building this year that will bring innovation to an identified need or specific item? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/jX6LSxqdnw

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A6 – I am doing design challenges in my classroom & we are doing them as a building w/ @PCWLibrary!! Cannot wait!! #oklaed #designthinking https://t.co/tob8AZSmv6

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) September 3, 2018

A6: In my Advanced Literature class, there are no quizzes or tests–only reading, listening, and discussing the content we read. WHY??? I tell my students, "Literature is meant to me loved, not tested!" #oklaed
Kids do not seem to enjoy reading anymore–I'm trying to change that

— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) September 3, 2018

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Q7 – Not a question, but a task…Go through the answers on Q6 and give a piece of advice if you’ve been in those shoes before OR comment on why you love their #1coolthing. Mingle with your #OklaEd Tweeps pic.twitter.com/dnzwUL0qtH

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A7: I do offer to go read to other classes as a reward. Or go read to the principal. It’s always a big hit! #oklaed

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) August 27, 2018

I love the GPS idea on the buses. We are looking at this concept. I may have our transportation director (my AP/AD) reach out to your transportation director. #oklaed

— Twylla Hester (@TwyllaHester) September 3, 2018

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Q8 – What is #1coolthing you found in A’s6 that you might be interested in trying or doing? When could you begin working on/toward this “thing”? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/MxbmmodLmK

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A8: The importance of focusing on others. #oklaed

— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) September 3, 2018

A8 – I love @room20awesome's idea of using Ss to train Ts in using tech in the classroom. I am a site Ed Tech this year for my building this year and would love to possibly implement this. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/jbNhkgiQgd

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 3, 2018

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Q9 – Recognizing your innovators, early adopters can help you move your idea into action or take it to the next level…Recognize your go to innovators NOW…right here…call them out…show them off. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/xphKqVAsJx

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

A10 – I am like the #edupirate when it comes to this. So way to many to name. I am always ready to coach and help with others though. #oklaed #MDubLearns https://t.co/WDvnK17hTU

— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 3, 2018

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Q10: Most good ideas come from somewhere, tag some tweeps that you always beg, borrow, or steal from! That aside, are you willing to coach or lead others in your innovative idea? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/W7ImQ8l74j

— Plain ol’ Erin Barnes (@ebarnes73) September 3, 2018

#OklaEd A10: I consider myself an equal-opportunity leech; and yes, I’m always seeking opportunities to coach or mentor!!! https://t.co/AwpHrqrB9g

— John Bennett (@jcbjr) September 3, 2018

A10: I take from anyone and everyone, mostly Dr Lara Searcy @MrsSearcy112. I need more experience before I can coach and lead others…but my time will come! #oklaed

— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) September 3, 2018

The #EduSteal Thread

#eduliar

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) September 3, 2018

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

I think one maybe not cool thing all schools should do is have teachers ride the bus routes one day. We need to see with our own eyes where our Ss come from. This is what makes empathetic teachers. You think you know your Ss. You don’t until you see it! #oklaed

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 3, 2018

Scott:

A1 – Innovation means stepping outside your comfort zone, thinking outside the box, & trying really crazy ideas to engage students. I think I am learning towards innovating in early adapter phase. Not scared of taking risks, just don’t always have the resources necessary. #oklaed https://t.co/lEK2frnwVF

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) September 3, 2018

Next week on the #oklaed chat

Shari Gateley @ShariGateley – Everyday Advocacy

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