The Week in Tweets for 2012-02-06

Reviewing the writing we did together at #educon Interesting how people define "research" and "impact." Or don't. http://t.co/wALcdmaQ #
Also looking forward to @jonbecker's coordination of some teacher research as an outcome of the session. Important. #
@courosa @msstewart We're about to enable the Google Apps for Ed addon for Sliderocket – looks good. in reply to courosa #
@msstewart @courosa @nwhyluckysgirl A couple of our teachers said the other version was more fully featured – but I don't have specifics. in reply to msstewart #
@courosa @msstewart @nwhyluckysgirl That sounds right. Early testing looks good. in reply to courosa #
Sitting in a technical meeting fighting UI that isn't useful. I love our techs. #
@msstewart Go get 'em. in reply to msstewart #
@MrChase Say more. in reply to MrChase #
Best "Hey – you're new here" status message I've seen in a while. http://t.co/n7oQr4Cj #
@MrChase Keep going. Almost there. in reply to MrChase #
@MrChase So long as sometimes, you're helping students to create cases, then that sounds pretty good to me. in reply to MrChase #
@MrChase I'll put it on my list. in reply to MrChase #
Took several thousand messages down to several hundred. That's good, right? Right? #
@willrich45 Badges ARE a game. But, so, too, are resumes. in reply to willrich45 #
@injenuity Poofy hair. And poofy sweaters. I like it. in reply to injenuity #
@shareski @msstewart Open to anyone who will do the writing. in reply to shareski #
@shareski @jonbecker I might be a one-trick pony, but writing's a pretty good trick. in reply to shareski #
@brenzens You're most welcome. Hope it was useful. in reply to brenzens #
@jeffskohls @mramidon @mountainteacher @ktenkely Because it's there? Because you can? Because it's a Colorado tradition? in reply to jeffskohls #
@jeffskohls @mramidon @mountainteacher @ktenkely Or because it'll be good? in reply to jeffskohls #
When a public official critiques a group of public teachers, you should name the source. Whoops, EdWeek. bit.ly/zSJY9s #
Ms. the Teacher is seeking articles/case studies on the benefits and trouble with sustained silent reading & writing programs. Suggestions? #
She'd like to propose a schoolwide block of time at her high school for such. Any tips appreciated. #
I've antecdotal evidence – implemented similar practice at my last school. Delightful. Daily schoolwide reading/writing. #
@LisaRead Yeah. Had to do lots of support for the process in our school of six teachers. Can't imagine in comprehensive high school. in reply to LisaRead #
@LisaRead But some fights are worth fighting, no? in reply to LisaRead #
@kmb211 Exactly what she's looking for. Thank you. in reply to kmb211 #
@LisaRead Frustrating. in reply to LisaRead #
Reminded of this http://t.co/yc0z3uMD and this http://t.co/d9Huq5kp by thoughtful tweeps. #
@SVVSDLibraries Say more. And no. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@twoodwar Ew. in reply to twoodwar #
@kmb211 Thanks. I'll go looking for it. in reply to kmb211 #
Home with sick little ones today, so I get to play research assistant. And catch up on _Little Bear_. #
@jonbecker @twoodwar Huh. in reply to jonbecker #
@ScottElias Thanks. Will do. in reply to ScottElias #
@karlfisch If you get a chance, you might ask @doctorow about his campaign to protect general purpose computing. Might be of interest. in reply to karlfisch #
Mid-morning meeting. Or snack. Same thing. http://t.co/PF44hcLA #
@KeethInk @mrsalander Sometimes? That's like every time for me. in reply to KeethInk #
@willrich45 @evernote You can put links in notes. Links to other notes. But it's manual. in reply to willrich45 #
@mrsalander @willrich45 @evernote http://t.co/U9w3jDTx Start here. in reply to mrsalander #
Interesting. Upcoming Congressional hearings on educational technology. http://t.co/7jBgqwtp #
Reminded by the radio – the serendipitious delight of hearing a favorite song that you didn't control the playing of. #
@DanAgins All the songs in a shufflable device are potential favorites. in reply to DanAgins #
Ani's down with a couple of fun ailments. No school tomorrow for her. Again. #
Spending half a million on 1,400 iPads is a bad deal. In a bunch of ways. Especially without a plan. http://t.co/mubAK6ox #
@MrMacnology Saturday, I think. Night before the unconference. in reply to MrMacnology #
@MrMacnology Delightful. See you soon! in reply to MrMacnology #
@jswiatek IT's not even the PD – it's the "Let's drop $500,000 to see." You can run a pilot far cheaper. & learn some stuff along the way. in reply to jswiatek #
@dhudgins @jswiatek That certainly doesn't help. in reply to dhudgins #
@DianeRavitch Good question. in reply to DianeRavitch #
@DianeRavitch Is it possible that sometimes, salary should be sufficient and not chock full o' performance "incentives?" in reply to DianeRavitch #
@dhudgins @jswiatek Mostly reaction. Which I understand. Begrudgingly. in reply to dhudgins #
And @mrmacnology reminds me that http://t.co/f236GYOv is just around the corner. Good event. You should come. #
Hmm. Pretty sure I just Instapapered my email. That's probably not going to be terribly helpful. #
Hmm. TED's crowd sourcing their lineup, asking folks to audition. Best rise. Thought we could do that already – it's called "the Internet." #
@chrislehmann You ever read any of the Fletch books? McDonald was a good writer, too. in reply to chrislehmann #
@mday666 It's a fine webpage scraper – grabs the text, skips the distractions, and lets you take your reading away from the computer. in reply to mday666 #
@mday666 http://t.co/rgV51m8e Bookmarklet, website and an iOS app. in reply to mday666 #
@mday666 Since you asked, Evernote now has something similar in their "Clearly" extension. in reply to mday666 #
Discovered an Everclear cover of "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." Good for them, I guess. #
@milobo I was thinking the same thing – one story probably isn't a fair bit of information. in reply to milobo #
@milobo But if I'm spending money from the last purchasing kerfluffle, I'd likely spend some time on strategery. in reply to milobo #
@milobo Correct. in reply to milobo #
Notes/Handout/Writing on digital writing from last night's visit with @shareski's students. Might be useful. Might not. http://t.co/RUEz8DmF #
@mday666 Any time. in reply to mday666 #
@milobo Or lack thereof. in reply to milobo #
And @milobo built a lesson study protocol for the DLC. Nice. #
Google Doc stats are great. Hope they continue to improve. Here're the stats for our #educon doc – http://t.co/wALcdmaQ http://t.co/68qjd4Xn #
@davechilders It's a fair cover if you like Everclear. Original's still better. in reply to davechilders #
TTT tomorrow night is all about detox – the educational practice, not the one you were likely thinking of. http://t.co/owGSfOZd #
@dkuropatwa _Filter Bubble_ was an important book. More important now. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@dkuropatwa The book would make a good #edbookclub book. Not terribly long (I listened to it) and very thoughtful. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@dkuropatwa Oh, not me. Y'all'll be fine with me – just thought it might work. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@dkuropatwa You're asking if a text is the text or the reading of the text. That's a fine question. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@bbarreda @dkuropatwa Louise Rosenblatt made that question her life's work. Reader Response Theory was the result. Brilliant stuff. in reply to bbarreda #
@davechilders I kind of like Ke$ha. Kind of. But yes. Better than that. in reply to davechilders #
Writing. Feels good. #
@JessicaLRyan If it's your primary computer and you're going to work it hard, yes. in reply to JessicaLRyan #
@MrMacnology If it won't come, sometimes the best thing you can do is walk away. in reply to MrMacnology #
@technolibrary In what ways? in reply to technolibrary #
@ClareLane We don't have AUP broken out by device. We aimed for general behavior guidelines and expectations. in reply to ClareLane #
@ClareLane Look at EHC-R and EHC-E-2 http://t.co/j9AB5Xyj in reply to ClareLane #
@ClareLane Already sent. Good luck. Let me know if I can be of more help. in reply to ClareLane #
@ClareLane Thanks much. Rock on. in reply to ClareLane #
Caught the kids' cold. Neat. #
Getting set to begin #TEDxnaptime here at our sick day conference. Or something like that. #
Audience getting eager for #TEDxnaptime to begin. Snacks are crummy. Just apple juice and graham crackers. #
@dkuropatwa It is at our house. Today at least. in reply to dkuropatwa #
Only one presenter at #TEDxNaptime Me. Audience members get to choose the presentation from our slide deck collection. http://t.co/xKxrdbN1 #
@luhoka Sure. But you're on your own for a mat and towel/blanket. in reply to luhoka #
@russgoerend Nope. Just the presentations. in reply to russgoerend #
Enjoying a pudding cup with the girls. I like the chocolate/vanilla swirl pudding cups, but they'd be better without the vanilla part. #
@SVVSDLibraries That's certainly one way to look at it. in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
@shareski Vanilla pudding tastes like nothingness paste. in reply to shareski #
@notperfect Seriously? in reply to notperfect #
@notperfect (Nicely set up.) in reply to notperfect #
Writing answers to questions that I'd rather be re-writing. They could be so much better. #
And here's a rabbit hole I need to jump into. http://t.co/mttm8HHz #peeragogy #
@audreywatters I read that as Edward Hermann. Close your eyes and it sounds like the History Channel. in reply to audreywatters #
@audreywatters Yeah. Not the same thing. Not one bit. Best of luck. in reply to audreywatters #
Seeing lots of learning without teachers stuff lately. New Evernote notebook. That's filling up rapidly. #
@hrheingold Saw that. Will take a peek tomorrow – and likely will attempt to join you. Thank you. in reply to hrheingold #
“Why did that happen?” “How can I change it?” Good questions at #VFLR http://t.co/w989267I #
Looks like an awful lot of smart is in town for #ccira12 Hope the weather cooperates for folks. #
@dlpd17 Good luck. Take good notes. Share what you can. #ccira12 in reply to dlpd17 #
Back at work. And spinning plates. Whew. A couple were getting wobbly. #
Uh oh. Airlines are waiving fees for DIA changes. That's not a good weather sign. #
@AngelaMaiers I'm not, alas. Was hoping to be – but it wasn't in the cards. Enjoy your visit! And the snow. in reply to AngelaMaiers #
@emergentmath Yeah. Best of luck with that. in reply to emergentmath #
@chemicalsams Cloudy and gray here. Is all. @karlfisch in reply to chemicalsams #
@michellek107 @karlfisch @chemicalsams Let's be careful out there, everybody. in reply to michellek107 #
@skajder I think you might've jinxed us. Words matter. in reply to skajder #
@SVVSDHD Interesting question. in reply to SVVSDHD #
Tried to stand up from my desk. Wearing two headsets. It got ugly. #
@skajder And sidewalk chalk. So there's that. in reply to skajder #
Been fiddling with email strategy. I am pleasantly surprised at how useful the email game is. http://t.co/YqaSf21T #
First, I laughed because I got this press release. Then I read it. Now I want the book. http://t.co/lSHCG4jw #
Dude. @kadding solved the digital textbook conundrum. Ask him how he did it. IT's good. #
Caveat: @kadding doesn't have *the* solution. But it's one way. And a really good one. #
@svvsdhd We don't have a social media specific policy in St. Vrain. And I'm wondering if we should. Will "friending rules" solve anything? #
@karlfisch You know my rule about people who have THE solution to anything, right? in reply to karlfisch #
@dmagy I would suggest the same in any situation. in reply to dmagy #
@dmagy This was my answer the last time I was asked about friending students. http://t.co/IJG2vArn in reply to dmagy #
@karlfisch Whenever someone claims to have THE answer, run from that person. They've nothing to offer and are likely wrong. in reply to karlfisch #
@donalynbooks You'll be fine. It's a dry cold. in reply to donalynbooks #
@alexisvorhaus Oh, dear. I hope he's okay. in reply to alexisvorhaus #
Kicking off a DLC team leader meeting – lots of absences as folks are at conferences. "Snow day"keeps rising in conversation. #
Of course, the first rule of Snow Day is that you never, ever talk about Snow Day. #
@savasavasava @jonbecker We use this & work with it over several sessions. Eventually, we have a collection of them. https://t.co/YINEtubk #
@jonbecker Because you're really smart. in reply to jonbecker #
@injenuity @savasavasava That's kind of cool. Possibly a big stretch. But possibly awesome. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity @savasavasava I just meant depending on what gets drawn – the idea's a good one. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity @savasavasava Problem-based is good. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity @savasavasava Sure. But give folks a re-draw if the selection is absurd for the task. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity @savasavasava Not bad. in reply to injenuity #
@injenuity @savasavasava Yep. Limits are good. Well, helpful. Or realistic. Or all of the above. in reply to injenuity #
@mramidon Not last time I checked. in reply to mramidon #
Stories from classrooms tonight. Stories of inequity in resource distribution. #deepbreath #
Looking for studies of tech equity/inequity inside specific schools. Suggestions? #
@mramidon Easy enough for a couple of you to test – just try it. in reply to mramidon #
@jonbecker Is it later yet? in reply to jonbecker #
@mramidon Keep trying – but it doesn't seem like that's an option in any of my (limited) testing. in reply to mramidon #
@jonbecker Sorry. Couldn't resist. I'll remind you in a day or two. in reply to jonbecker #
@alexisvorhaus Gum in your hair, too? in reply to alexisvorhaus #
@alexisvorhaus Or the shoes. Avoid the shoe store. in reply to alexisvorhaus #
@rightingteacher I'd suggest a polite and empty response. in reply to rightingteacher #
Annnnd here comes the snow. #snomygoodness #
School will be closed in St. Vrain tomorrow. No word yet on Poudre School District. #
You guys, the federal government made a PowerPoint about digital textbooks. And is calling it a "playbook." Really. http://t.co/6ocgPMTf #
In it, they state that digital textbooks will promote equity for all students, "so long as all have broadband at home." Hmm. #
That's rather like saying that digital textbooks will eliminate poverty, so long as everyone has money at home. Powerpoints are hard. #
@kadding Not yet. But have you looked at the Playbook? Have you realized that the government has called a .ppt a playbook? in reply to kadding #
Snow day tea party. #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed It's a visual bookmarking service. It's an engaging way to access bookmarks. in reply to hickstro #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed Value from users is identical to other social bookmarking tools. in reply to hickstro #
@hickstro @skajder Google Docs, too. That sharing's built in. Can't wait for producer features like recording. in reply to hickstro #
Pumping myself up to go shovel snow. The coffee's helping. So are metro area snow totals. We got off easy. #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed How do other social bookmarking tool users add value? (Curation in both cases.) in reply to hickstro #
@AndreaZellner @hickstro @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed Or you pin your own stuff. I'm fine with questions, love them. in reply to AndreaZellner #
@AndreaZellner @hickstro @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed Here's a question back – do we have a text bias? Is image based sharing "inferior?" in reply to AndreaZellner #
@dashley12 Sure. And I owe you an email or seven. Apologies. in reply to dashley12 #
@dashley12 Will this do? http://t.co/NHTm95hU in reply to dashley12 #
@AndreaZellner @hickstro @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed I wasn't accusing you of anything. I like Pinterest, too. in reply to AndreaZellner #
@techsavvyed @AndreaZellner @JodiSpicer @hickstro @gravesle No. Note taking still has value even if you don't come back to them. in reply to techsavvyed #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @JodiSpicer @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed Can't access the sample, but if it's only a digital collage . . . in reply to hickstro #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @JodiSpicer @mindi_r @gravesle @techsavvyed . . . then it's a bad collage. Pinterest or not. in reply to hickstro #
@techsavvyed @AndreaZellner @JodiSpicer @hickstro @gravesle It's taking information and fiddling with it. That's something. in reply to techsavvyed #
@techsavvyed @AndreaZellner @JodiSpicer @hickstro @gravesle Just as deep as other bookmarking tools. in reply to techsavvyed #
Bring it, driveway. I'm here to shovel snow and chew gum, and I'm all out of chewing gum. #
@mwacker Round one. We got off easy. Six inches. in reply to mwacker #
@w3ightless @ScottElias @SandyHeiser @natworthy @kendravair Shh. in reply to w3ightless #
@w3ightless @ScottElias @SandyHeiser @natworthy @kendravair That's about right. But based on storm reports, I think it was a good call. in reply to w3ightless #
@mazinbenny I thought it was _They Live_. in reply to mazinbenny #
Ms. the Teacher had these paints stashed for just such an occasion. She's smart. http://t.co/wfXzmgYh #
@tmsaue1 @willrich45 Hmm. Seems to me you want to put the more experienced learned in positions of leadership and mentorship. #connectedpd in reply to tmsaue1 #
@tmsaue1 @willrich45 And there are reasons to argue for some common leanings and experiences. #connectedPD in reply to tmsaue1 #
And an awful lot of #connectedPD is terrible learning. Sit and get via a teleconference is still sit and get. #
@willrich45 Fair enough. #connectedPD in reply to willrich45 #
@ddmeyer Blog post. Name names. in reply to ddmeyer #
@tomwhitby I'm glad that you do. #connectedpd in reply to tomwhitby #
@ddmeyer Polite and honest would do the trick. No knife to the gut. in reply to ddmeyer #
@ddmeyer I've been ripped off enough by people who should know better that I have little sympathy. in reply to ddmeyer #
@ddmeyer Fair enough. But you'd be spin the rest of us a favor by not letting a plagiarist remain unknown. in reply to ddmeyer #
@cdsmeaton @geraldaungst @willrich45 Yep. Changing titles is easy. Doing the work is the important bit. in reply to cdsmeaton #
@willrich45 Reading the playbook? in reply to willrich45 #
@audreywatters @willrich45 Yeah. Got on a bit of a play book jag last night. http://t.co/j98Hfgvd in reply to audreywatters #
@audreywatters @willrich45 Hadn't seen that. Nuts. in reply to audreywatters #
@willrich45 @audreywatters Imagine the making of that text. Many people in many boardrooms actually said "Let's make it look like this." in reply to willrich45 #
@padhraig_b @shareski Of course. Just tell folks where you found them. in reply to padhraig_b #
@willrich45 @audreywatters Sad trombone. in reply to willrich45 #
@irasocol @willrich45 @hickstro @skajder @pammoran What an arbitrary pile of foolishness. in reply to irasocol #
@padhraig_b @shareski @courosa No hard and fast rule. Just reference your source. in reply to padhraig_b #
@hickstro @irasocol @willrich45 @skajder @pammoran I wouldn't share that. I'd let it sit. in reply to hickstro #
@hickstro @irasocol @willrich45 @skajder @pammoran Because it presumes how folks would use tools in those ways. Which is a bad assumption. in reply to hickstro #
@hickstro @irasocol @willrich45 @skajder @pammoran Better to have an empty pyramid and have folks build their own. And then struggle. in reply to hickstro #
@willrich45 @hickstro @irasocol @skajder @pammoran And it does so poorly at that. in reply to willrich45 #
@hickstro @AndreaZellner @irasocol @willrich45 @skajder @pammoran It says people sharing photos are rememberers. People using wikis are . . in reply to hickstro #
@doctordea @hickstro @irasocol @willrich45 @skajder @pammoran Either way. in reply to doctordea #
@willrich45 @audreywatters Um. "B&m"? in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 Ah. Thanks. Juxtaposition of crap and b&m must've thrown me. in reply to willrich45 #
@willrich45 @audreywatters That's my biggest worry with the digital learning now crew. Priority is opening markets. in reply to willrich45 #
@audreywatters @willrich45 Yeah. Like my iPhone. Only state supplies the apps. Provided by the marketplace. in reply to audreywatters #
@willrich45 @audreywatters That's not what civic institutions are supposed to be. The Apple Store isn't the public commons. in reply to willrich45 #
@audreywatters @willrich45 Fair point. in reply to audreywatters #
@audreywatters @willrich45 Our textbooks, locally grown & harvested, could be rich, meaningful resources for kids& thoughtful PD for staff. in reply to audreywatters #
@audreywatters @teach42 @willrich45 So let's build the annotate playbook. in reply to audreywatters #
@willrich45 @audreywatters I need to read that book. Had to step away for a bit. Perfect snowball snow outside. Did y'all solve everything? in reply to willrich45 #
Took the children outside and had a proper snowball fight. Important to teach proper snowball formation. #
@audreywatters @willrich45 There's that. in reply to audreywatters #
@KyleneBeers @donalynbooks @frankisibberson Well there's a smart group. Enjoy the conference, y'all. And the snow. Good snowball snow. in reply to KyleneBeers #
@Jeremybballer Yep. But the storm missed us. We just got a small piece of it. in reply to Jeremybballer #
@CBethM @thunderchikin Do it. in reply to CBethM #
@thunderchikin @CBethM Webinars. A different author every month. Then a face off between the winners in person at NCTE. in reply to thunderchikin #
@thunderchikin @CBethM Yes. Except the webinars would give you a chance to talk to authors about their feelings about AR and the line. in reply to thunderchikin #
@ITSCPDX That is a neat tool. in reply to ITSCPDX #
@ITSCPDX Just once or twice for conferences. But would use it again. in reply to ITSCPDX #
@ITSCPDX I'm not sure I've got a sage presentation, but I'd gladly serve as a substitute. Shall I submit the form? in reply to ITSCPDX #
@dhudgins Aw, heck. When you put it on a silver platter like that. . . in reply to dhudgins #
@dhudgins Whatever you need. in reply to dhudgins #
A quiet Saturday morning. Snow-blanketed streets and houses make for lots of insulation. #
@John_Merrow This is a neat project. Are you clearing performance rights issues or is that up to participating teachers? in reply to John_Merrow #
I worry about instructional strategies built upon distraction and ruses made to avoid thinking about the task under consideration. #
@crafty184 Here's one. https://t.co/mcSB6kVS in reply to crafty184 #
@ryanbretag @crafty184 Really? in reply to ryanbretag #
@jonbecker @chrislehmann It's a tricky balance. in reply to jonbecker #
New piece at the art museum: some writing tips from Geek Dad. http://t.co/JTPHJBtK #
Star Wars. 3D. Because Jar Jar Binks was just too darn delightful in two dimensions. #

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