#APSCHATS Reflection

Join #APSCHATS at 8pm TONIGHT w Thrive author @MeenooRami Join here: https://t.co/G8jlqoO5rg #edchat #pblchat pic.twitter.com/HIEZx7oVVf

— Josh McLaughlin (@JoshPMcLaughlin) January 20, 2016

I had the honor of hosting #APSCHATS last night with amazing teachers and leaders from this incredible community.

 

Here are the questions that we discussed mostly inspired by Thrive and below you’ll find some thoughts that stood out to me.

 

Please share your name, location, what you teach kids
How have mentors shaped your teaching? Who are you mentoring in your network?
What networks do you think teachers should consider joining to fight isolation, aside from #APSCHATS
What would you say to teachers who say they don’t have time to connect?
What are some ways you’re helping Ss become connected learners?
What work are you excited about doing next with your kiddos?
Share any resources, tips, to help teachers continue to thrive into rest of the year.

 

Here are couple of tweets that really probed my thinking around what teachers need to keep learning, keep innovating, and keep meeting the needs of their students:

 

@meenoorami I think teachers need supportive follow through. There is a lot of front loading and we often need more #APSChats

— Caitlin Davies (@Stratford124) January 20, 2016

 

Ts' need: How do you put it all together? El Ed is so fragmented at times. Ts need time together to figure that out. #APSchats @MeenooRami

— Molly Toussant (@MollyRToussant) January 20, 2016

 

Special thanks to Josh for the warm welcome and all the work he’s put into creating this vibrant community:

Miss #APSCHATS w Thrive author @MeenooRami ? Watch replay: https://t.co/pHwDZ0QQxJ #edchat #engchat #edtech pic.twitter.com/tXKRbvCYhB

— Josh McLaughlin (@JoshPMcLaughlin) January 20, 2016