Friday, December 2, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
December 2016 #LCPSedChat Topic
This Month’s Topic: Going Digital
What problems does presenting materials digitally solve? What are some advantages to inviting students to express what they know using digital means? Join fellow LCPS educators as we examine and explore the ways to change what happens inside LCPS schools and classrooms. Have a cool activity or tip that you would like to share, be sure to check out the Twitter chat on December 1st.
When:
Thursday December 1st, 2016 at 8pm
How: Login to Twitter
and simply search the hashtag #LCPSedchat
Where: Via Twitter…
So where ever you and your phone are. ;-)
Hashtag: #lcpsedchat
Who: EVERYONE! ALL are welcome!
This month’s Twitter chat will be moderated by @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and
@jbreynoldsTRT. Follow the moderators!
Questions and Suggestions
·
Introduce
yourself and jump into the chat. Ask questions, answer questions. This chat is
for you! Tip: Address someone directly by using their username if you are
answering/asking them a question.
·
Questions will start with a Q#.
When you answer please respond with A#.
·
EVERY
tweet must include the #lcpsedchat to be seen by the group.
·
This
month’s chat is moderated by by @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and @jbreynoldsTRT.
If you have any questions please tweet the moderators.
·
Remember:
Chats can move fast. It’s ok! Take a deep breath and get ready!
Friday, November 4, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016
November 2016 #LCPSedChat Topic
November’s LCPS Twitter Chat
This Month’s Topic: BYOT
What are some advantages of BYOT? How can we encourage more community support of BYOT? Join fellow LCPS educators as we examine and explore the ways to change what happens inside LCPS schools and classrooms. Have a cool activity or tip that you would like to share, be sure to check out the Twitter chat on November 3rd. Please take a minute to review the attached authenticity continuum for reference during the chat.
This Month’s Topic: BYOT
What are some advantages of BYOT? How can we encourage more community support of BYOT? Join fellow LCPS educators as we examine and explore the ways to change what happens inside LCPS schools and classrooms. Have a cool activity or tip that you would like to share, be sure to check out the Twitter chat on November 3rd. Please take a minute to review the attached authenticity continuum for reference during the chat.
When: Thursday November 3rd , 2016 at 8pm
How: Login to Twitter and simply search the hashtag #LCPSedchat
Where: Via Twitter… So where ever you and your phone are. ;-)
Hashtag: #lcpsedchat
Who: EVERYONE! ALL are welcome! This month’s Twitter chat will be guest moderated by @MrZapadka with @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and @jbreynoldsTRT. Follow the moderators!
Questions and Suggestions
· Introduce yourself and jump into the chat. Ask questions, answer questions. This chat is for you! Tip: Address someone directly by using their username if you are answering/asking them a question.
· Questions will start with a Q#. When you answer please respond with A#.
· EVERY tweet must include the #lcpsedchat to be seen by the group.
· This month’s chat is moderated by by @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and @jbreynoldsTRT. If you have any questions please tweet the moderators.
· Remember: Chats can move fast. It’s ok! Take a deep breath and get ready!
Friday, October 7, 2016
October 2016 #LCPSedChat Archive
Thank you to all who participated in the #LCPSedChat last night on authenticity. Below you can find the archive of the chat.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
October 2016 #LCPSedChat Topic
October’s LCPS Twitter Chat
This Month’s Topic: Authenticity in OTTW projects
Why is authenticity important? How have you incorporated aspects of the authenticity continuum(attached) in your classroom? Join fellow LCPS educators as we examine and explore the ways to change what happens inside LCPS schools and classrooms. Have a cool activity or tip that you would like to share, be sure to check out the Twitter chat on October 6th. Please take a minute to review the attached authenticity continuum for reference during the chat.
This Month’s Topic: Authenticity in OTTW projects
Why is authenticity important? How have you incorporated aspects of the authenticity continuum(attached) in your classroom? Join fellow LCPS educators as we examine and explore the ways to change what happens inside LCPS schools and classrooms. Have a cool activity or tip that you would like to share, be sure to check out the Twitter chat on October 6th. Please take a minute to review the attached authenticity continuum for reference during the chat.
When:
Thursday October 6th , 2016 at 8pm
How: Login to Twitter
and simply search the hashtag #LCPSedchat
Where: Via Twitter…
So where ever you and your phone are. ;-)
Hashtag: #lcpsedchat
Who: EVERYONE! ALL are welcome!
This month’s Twitter chat will be moderated by @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and
@jbreynoldsTRT. Follow the moderators!
Questions and Suggestions
·
Introduce
yourself and jump into the chat. Ask questions, answer questions. This chat is
for you! Tip: Address someone directly by using their username if you are
answering/asking them a question.
·
Questions will start with a Q#.
When you answer please respond with A#.
·
EVERY
tweet must include the #lcpsedchat to be seen by the group.
·
This
month’s chat is moderated by by @attipscast, @NickGrzeda, and @jbreynoldsTRT.
If you have any questions please tweet the moderators.
·
Remember:
Chats can move fast. It’s ok! Take a deep breath and get ready!
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 2016 #LCPSedChat Topic
This month we will be looking at Genius Hour, 20% Time or Passion Projects. We have Laura Rahn (@rahnlaura) as our guest moderator with special guests Don Wettrick (@donwetrick) and Joy Kirr (@joykirr)
Our next #LCPSedChat will be May 19th at 8 pm. Below is the topic and questions we will cover. We hope you are able to learn with us.
When: Thursday May 19th, 2016 at 8pm
Our next #LCPSedChat will be May 19th at 8 pm. Below is the topic and questions we will cover. We hope you are able to learn with us.
When: Thursday May 19th, 2016 at 8pm
Where: Twitter (use Twubs.com or tweetchat.com to follow the conversation more easily)
What: Chat topics & questions will be announced before the chat. Check out these blogs for information: http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/ and http://reynoldsrambles.blogspot.com/
Hashtag: #lcpsedchat
Who: EVERYONE! Looking for LCPS teachers...ALL are welcome!
Guest Moderator Laura Rahn (@rahnlaura), English Teacher Blue Ridge MS, Loudoun County Public Schools.
Special Guests: Joy Kirr (@joykirr) and Don Wettrick (@donwettrick) author of Pure Genius
Guest Moderator Laura Rahn (@rahnlaura), English Teacher Blue Ridge MS, Loudoun County Public Schools.
Special Guests: Joy Kirr (@joykirr) and Don Wettrick (@donwettrick) author of Pure Genius
Topic: Genius Hour, 20% Time, Passion Projects
Twitter Chat Discussion Questions:
Twitter Chat Discussion Questions:
Q1: What do you think of when you hear the term Genius Hour, Passion Project or 20% time?
Q2 - What grade level or content area classrooms could Genius Hour be a part of? How do you begin?
Q3: How can Genius Hour projects be celebrated within the classroom, school, community? How can they fit into the OTTW or PBL initiatives in Loudoun County?
Q4: What are some of the hurdles facing an implementation of Genius Hour in the classroom?
Q5: How does the Genius Hour philosophy benefit teachers and students in the classroom?
FAQ
- Sign into either tweetchat.com or twubs.com to follow the conversation. Signin USING your twitter username & password. Type in #lcpsedchat. Now, the sites will automatically put the #lcpsedchat into every tweet for you.
- EVERY tweet must include the #lcpsedchat to be seen by the group.
- Introduce yourself and jump into the chat. Ask questions, answer questions. This
chat is for you! Tip: Address someone directly by using their username if you are answering/asking them a question. - This chat is moderated by @brazier1066, @mhaseltine, and @jbreynoldsTRT. Follow the moderators!
- The chat will be archived when it’s done and the archive will be shared on twitter and the blogs. You can read the entire chat after it’s over, if you want.
- Remember: Chats can move fast. It’s ok! Take a deep breath and get ready!
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