The Week in Tweets for 2010-01-18

• Good morning. Working with a new group of teacher leaders in the Digital Learning Collaborative today. Nice way to start the work year. #
• Shaking out the cobwebs, but all's well at the DLC kickoff. #
• @TeachLearnLive Pleased you're finding it useful. Lots more to come. I'm guessing I wasn't following you – so no DM. Fixed. in reply to TeachLearnLive #
• @milobo Why'd you have to say email? in reply to milobo #
• Best part of that last retweet. http://bit.ly/73Ur53 http://twitpic.com/wqbws #
• @dlaufenberg Someone's always listening. in reply to dlaufenberg #
• @dlaufenberg Those kids listen the hardest. Often, no one else talks to them. in reply to dlaufenberg #
• @AtomiClint Isnt Ning one large spam tool? in reply to AtomiClint #
• Day two of this round of DLC kickoff getting started soon. Should be fun. #
• #ISTE didn't offer the five highest vote getters for their keynote selection. Did they say they would? #
• @jenwagner Correct. Those aren't the top five vote getters. in reply to jenwagner #
• @jenwagner Perhaps. in reply to jenwagner #
• Read this. Twice. Please. http://mikerosebooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/21st-century-skills-educations-new.html #
• Do mice promote interactivity in the classroom? edchat #
• Do mice promote interactivity in the classroom? #edchat #
• Visiting with a good friend I've not seen in a year. We live in the same town. It's possible I work too much. #
• Entirely possible that I work too much. #
• @dmagy That's far from true. in reply to dmagy #
• .@bdevore That's unsustainable and likely a problem both with teaching and our image of it. in reply to bdevore #
• @MrChase Most certainly. I miss that. in reply to MrChase #
• @karlfisch I'm not seeing ads on ours. Are you asking about an option within the content choices? in reply to karlfisch #
• @MrChase Glee's version is a keeper. in reply to MrChase #
• @pgoerner Yes. Look for "assignments" under "activities" when you have editing turned on for a class. in reply to pgoerner #
• Having time to build blogs with literacy staff is awesome. Having a standard district custom theme for them is wicked cool. Thanks to @dmagy #
• @lesliemaniotes Still on my list. I'm sorry. Read foolish things over break and it was wonderful. in reply to lesliemaniotes #
• @msstewart Standard theme isn't required – but makes navigation make sense. Handy to have. in reply to msstewart #
• St. Vrain Blogs currently undergoing an upgrade. Fingers crossed. #
• Blog upgrade successful. Whew. #
• @beverson They should all be done. Take a peek and let me know. WordPress for iPhone should be happier now, too. #
• @RussGoerend My blog's easy enough. Our server folks just upgraded our districtwide blog engine. Much bigger beast. But it looks okay. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @RussGoerend I am and it's completely worth it – particularly because it give me a sandbox to play with other tools and learn more. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @beverson Much nicer, huh? Take a peek at that video issue we were having – I'm hoping it is now resolved. in reply to beverson #
• @RussGoerend They're everywhere. Do a Google search for WP Themes. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @beverson @myrag Excellent. Keep us posted as/if you see anything funky. in reply to beverson #
• @MyraG I'm pumped about that, too. in reply to MyraG #
• Holy snow. #
• Now that I'm not driving in it, I just have to marvel at how pretty this snowy evening is. Wow. #
• Wish I could catch Teachers Teaching Teachers live tonight. Cool topic and smart guests. Maybe you can. http://teachersteachingteachers.org #
• @ijohnpederson On my queue. Let me know if I should leave it there. in reply to ijohnpederson #
• @shareski @mguhlin Does the paperclip trick work on an MBP? in reply to shareski #
• @charrod Sure. @mrchase @danamhuff for starters. Lots of others. Check out @englishcomp, too. in reply to charrod #
• @charrod @anneksmith and her colleagues, as well. That'll get you started perhaps. #
• My Twitter notification emails today were in Spanish. But not all of them. Weird. #
• Brr. http://twitpic.com/x1m0x #
• -11 F on the drive. Brr. #
• Does a blog become more valuable over time because of the frequency of new stuff – or the value of the archive? #
• Looks like some folks like quick and NOW NOW NOW and others like archives full of useful stuff. I'm with the archive readers. #
• I'd say if we're only reading the quick and the now, that's dangerous. #
• Monthly DLC Team Leader Meeting with @milobo. Awesomeness. #
• Good meeting. Except for the part where I tried to start a writing activity at the end. When it was time to go home. #
• We have hired some critical friends to help us think about our work. Really, really important. #
• @karlfisch Because suckers like me will be friends with you for free. in reply to karlfisch #
• @shareski @technolibrary _The Golden Girls_ is awesome. Don't knock it. in reply to shareski #
• Ironically, this entire essay is delicious. Go on. Read it. You'll see what I mean.
  http://j.mp/91csZe Delicious. #
• @bengrey Looking forward to that. in reply to bengrey #
• Trying to write. #
• Emphasis on "trying." #
• @courosa I take it your day went well? in reply to courosa #
• @courosa Glad to hear it. Hope you get a chance to get some rest. in reply to courosa #
• @val6dan Good luck. in reply to val6dan #
• You win tonight, elusive words. But I'll be back. Next time. Mwah, ha, ha. #
• @dmagy Yes. in reply to dmagy #
• @dwarlick Yeah. Sorry. It's chilly here. But welcome here. Glad to have you in town. in reply to dwarlick #
• Teagan's got a sweet corner cubby down at the daycare. And a fresh new picture to go with it. http://twitpic.com/x74a1 #
• Chilly but beautiful in Hygiene this morning. #
• I think everybody feeling a little burnt out should spend a few minutes in a good elementary school classroom. I just did. Works. #
• @lesliemaniotes There's energy galore in a fresh day. in reply to lesliemaniotes #
• @khokanson Not just you. http://www.google.com/appsstatus#hl=en in reply to khokanson #
• Have you voted for ISTE Keynote yet? http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/2010/program/keynotes.php #
• @pickledtreats http://budtheteacher.com/blog in reply to pickledtreats #
• This blog is most excellent. If a stretch at times. http://pencilintegration.blogspot.com/ Thanks, @glassbeed #
• @sschwister You've read this, right? If not, it's probably time. http://bit.ly/5iMTdc in reply to sschwister #
• Playing an untitled card game. And not losing. So that's good. #
• @genghiskhanir But I won the last one. So that's okay. in reply to genghiskhanir #
• Putting the nursery back together today. A crib to rebuild. Furniture to move. Clothes to unpack. #
• @pickledtreats Bet there's a plugin for that. in reply to pickledtreats #
• @paulallison It does indeed. You've given me an idea. Thanks. in reply to paulallison #
• @paulallison I've almost ever edited my podcasts. in reply to paulallison #
• @ScottElias @lesliemaniotes Thompson brought in David? Interesting. in reply to ScottElias #
• @JimFolk How'd the district do with that one? in reply to JimFolk #
• @JimFolk The statement that lack of access is unacceptable. in reply to JimFolk #
• @paulallison @schinker I lean your way, John, but I think Paul's right, at least in regards to the audience I think he's trying to reach. in reply to paulallison #
• It's entirely possible that I overuse the word "y'all" in official correspondence. #
• @injenuity True. in reply to injenuity #
• This is one of the most important blog posts of 2010 so far. Last paragraph. He's talking to me. And you. http://j.mp/4uCTuq #
• @cmasson50 Actually, I am. in reply to cmasson50 #
• @erhubbell Where I come from, y'all is singular. All y'all is plural. in reply to erhubbell #
• @paulallison @schinker Exactly what I was trying to say. in reply to paulallison #
• Suppose I never finish my MA. So? #
• @genghiskhanir Huh? in reply to genghiskhanir #
• Football & fondue with friends isn't a bad way to spend a Saturday. #
• @genghiskhanir By choice? in reply to genghiskhanir #
• @chrislehmann Agreed. Rooting for the Eagles tonight. in reply to chrislehmann #
• Woot. Touchdown. #
• Pre-fondue. http://twitpic.com/xg861 #
• @garystager Mmmm, Vegas. We both are in good shape, it seems. in reply to garystager #
• @cwebbtech Full three courses. Serious meal. in reply to cwebbtech #
• Cheese course. Yum. #
• Why do I know more about the Eagles' quarterbacks than I do the USED budget? #prioritiesskewed? #
• @snbeach @karlfisch Just enjoyed a large platter of meat. I can't do vegan right now. But good on you. in reply to snbeach #
• Meat and veggie fondue. Yum. Chocolate forthcoming. #
• @paulrwood Well, your team won. At least I had a good snack. in reply to paulrwood #
• It's okay to take a nap in between fondue courses, right? #
• @stevejmoore Dude. in reply to stevejmoore #
• Washing baby clothes. They're small. And cute. #
• @stewartn Yes. They're messy little buggers. But they're cute. So that helps. in reply to stewartn #
• Just took Ani to a birthday party. At a dentist's office. Perhaps the coolest dentist's office ever. #
• @garystager A gigantic indoor playground. And video games for the grown ups. in reply to garystager #
• @glassbeed Wasn't THAT cool. Which is too bad. in reply to glassbeed #
• Nursery's coming along. One month. Or less. http://twitpic.com/xnqdp http://twitpic.com/xnqdn #
• Spending today on budgeting priorities with the district Department of Learning Services. Should be an interesting day. #
• @sarahpom I've not seen the latest. Looks as though my first choice, Quinn, is number two. in reply to sarahpom #
• @RussGoerend Just about then. Feb. 10. #
• Super explaining why the district won't be racing to the top. Good. Thoughtful. He's right. #
• @shareski Yeah. I need to say more. Good idea. in reply to shareski #
• The Colorado Dept. of Education is on Twitter. The news office, at least. @codepted #
• Lots of budget brainstorming. No decisions. Useful to think about big picture. #
• Colleague teaching her first hybrid traditional/online literature class this semester. I get to stop by and talk about online conversation. #
• Looking forward to that. #
• The cards from last night were left strewn across the table. I taught them the game – I should've won, right? http://twitpic.com/xsd35 #
• Sky is on fire. Crescent moon. Awesome. #
• @jennamcjenna My sky sends its apologies to your sky. in reply to jennamcjenna #
• @dmagy The one you taught me the other night. My loss was complete. But fun. in reply to dmagy #
• @joshmsilver Nothing leaps to mind. But I'll take a look and share what I find. in reply to joshmsilver #
• Always drink your juice. http://twitpic.com/xt5yp #
• Interesting. http://www.nsdc.org/getinvolved/pdlegislation.cfm #
• Can't get a clear read on whether or not Education Edition of Google Apps will include file storage in Docs. You? #
• @sschwister Read on. I think there's room for lots of meaningful PD here. All your work towards your defined goals would count, I think. in reply to sschwister #
• @andyfield Well, yeah. But I'm interested in a non-attachment storage solution, which is what they announced this morning. in reply to andyfield #
• @crafty184 Nah. Seeking a mention of Education Edition specifically. Haven't seen it. Yet. But thanks. in reply to crafty184 #
• @sschwister Yep. Wonder what they look like when they get mashed together. in reply to sschwister #
• I like this idea very much. http://www.serve.gov/mlkday_tech.asp #
• @tomliamlynch I thought so, too. But usually it's at least mentioned. So far, not a word. in reply to tomliamlynch #
• @msstewart @hickstro Me, too. in reply to msstewart #
• Headed to an elementary school open house. Checking out options for Ani. #
• @ScottElias Agreed. I appreciate it, though. Thanks much. in reply to ScottElias #
• What would these school orientation nights look like if we all did some writing together first? Crayons and paper at the door? #
• "We're not a workbook school." So they send the workbook home as homework. In Kindergarten. Hmm. #
• Homework. In Kindergarten. Thoughts? #
• @JenAnsbach So, um, no. in reply to JenAnsbach #
• @KimMcCollum Me, too. in reply to KimMcCollum #
• Ah. So there's the answer. No file storage for Education Edition. http://twitpic.com/xv9mt #
• @danamhuff So maybe I'm not going to play that game. I might be "that dad." in reply to danamhuff #
• I used to have this dictionary. http://twitpic.com/xvb58 #
• Emma is a very popular Kinder name this year. http://twitpic.com/xvbqq #
• @TeachLearnLive Do you have a blog yet? I need to know more. in reply to TeachLearnLive #
• Done with Kindergarten for tonight. Thanks for your thoughts, tweeps. Lots to ponder. #
• Bummer. Fun speaking gig got cancelled. Second time in a month. Maybe I should stop tweeting about Kindergarten and homework. #
• Correction. Looks as though I was wrong about Education Edition and Google Docs storage. http://bit.ly/6H86ie Thanks, @tyyost! #
• @TeachLearnLive Oh. Man. Well, good news is I know someone. We'll get that fixed. Ani doesn't start K until August, so we've got some time. in reply to TeachLearnLive #
• @Cassyt Fort Collins. It was a solid prgram overall. I might be nitpicky. in reply to Cassyt #
• Just informed that we will be attending a preschool graduation ceremony at the end of the year. Oh, boy. #
• Spending today with a district curriculum mapping team looking at the new Colorado standards. Interesting and important work. #
• Thin sliver of moon at the fringe of the coming fire that will be the morning sky. A toupee of dark clouds hangs just above the glow. Wow. #
• Sky sandwich this morning. #
• @BernajeanPorter Thanks for the links. Much appreciated. in reply to BernajeanPorter #
• @tomwhitby Ha! I'm thinking not. But who knows these days? in reply to tomwhitby #
• Getting started. Crowded room. Important work. http://twitpic.com/xxatl #
• Superintendent – "Must have a well designed system that exists beyond personal preferences." #
• Super – Teachers must design that system. Teacher creativity is paramount in the classroom. Vital for the how but not so much the what. #
• SVVSD Learning Principles – draft of district thinking. http://twitpic.com/xxc30 http://twitpic.com/xxc2w http://twitpic.com/xxc2u #
• Super – People are looking for leadership and vision. Must articulate that clearly and repeatedly. #
• Super – We *could* develop a new strategic plan if we want a 60 page document that no one will read and will sit on a shelf. #
• @futureofedu Agreed. But the framework's got to make sense and involve those folks. in reply to futureofedu #
• Pleased to see so many DLC teachers and Cybercampers in this room. #
• @KarenJan Really, really important. So long as they are a continued focus and are our true foundation. in reply to KarenJan #
• @vgloucester Don't we all? in reply to vgloucester #
• And now we are watching a video. Guess which one? #
• @dmagy Agreed. Lots of folks should be at the table. in reply to dmagy #
• @SVVSDLibraries @dmagy Who? in reply to SVVSDLibraries #
• Review of procedural audit findings. http://twitpic.com/xxeui #
• As we begin, I'm reminded of the WonderPets. What's going to work? #
• @KarenJan That's on the table right now. Good question. in reply to KarenJan #
• Mention of curriculum blogs as essential to the communication process. Cool. #
• @sarahpom Then I did well. That's what it looked like. in reply to sarahpom #
• @j_allen Our blogs. in reply to j_allen #
• Stepping out of one important meeting to attend another. That kind of day. Back to curriculum later today. #
• @ehvickery @futureofedu Teacher leadership is essential. in reply to ehvickery #
• Digging into the new Colorado reading, writing and communicating standards with other language arts teachers. I think Colorado's done well. #
• They're a good step towards decoupling grade and age. Let's see if we can pull that off. #
• Man, oh, man. My cup runneth over. #
• @bdevore Haven't read those yet. Weak? in reply to bdevore #
• Surprise daycare pickup. Fun. #
• @ryanbretag What SHOULD they be doing? in reply to ryanbretag #
• @kwbenson Glad it's doing what you need it to. in reply to kwbenson #
• @brueckj23 Yes. Otherwise, you didn't do the job. in reply to brueckj23 #
• @ijohnpederson @shareski Me, too. in reply to ijohnpederson #
• Bed rest. Harumph. #
• @karlfisch Yeah. That's what I meant. Harumph. in reply to karlfisch #
• @dmagy Yep. in reply to dmagy #
• Lonely. http://twitpic.com/y01c7 #
• Watching Mythbusters. Mostly because I can. Western myths. Wish I was watching it with my dad. #
• Hmm. Google stuff not working for me here at the coffee shop. But the rest of the Internet does. Weird. #
• Teaching an Intro to Moodle class in about 20 minutes. Looking forward to that. #
• New one. Teacher reading from typed quotes from a certain video. They gave them out as a handout. Bet you know which video. #
• @mguhlin That's the thing. I already did. in reply to mguhlin #
• Just learned how baby carrots are grown. #theyarenot #
• @ehelfant @mrbrettyoung Too linear? Too chronological? Nah. Blogs're good. Sites are getting better. in reply to ehelfant #
• @ehelfant Agreed. Of course. in reply to ehelfant #
• @mwacker I'm interested in one login K12. Working on it, but we are not quite there yet. in reply to mwacker #
• Wow. Killer preface. Might have to give this book some attention. http://twitpic.com/y5aq9 http://twitpic.com/y5aq8 #
• @adinasullivan Actually, it is. Just bought it. The pics were from a sample chapter. Interesting read. A bit fragmented, but thoughtful. in reply to adinasullivan #
• If you're not yet listening to _RadioLab_, why not? It's so time. #
• My nook shipped. #gadgetglee #
• Seen in @milobo's office. Yep. http://twitpic.com/y6mop #
• @judiehaynes Because I knew the Kindle and what it couldn't do. The nook looks more flexible and ultimately more hackable. We'll see. in reply to judiehaynes #
• Tickled that I'll be presenting at #colearning. So will my school board president. You should come. It'll be good. http://bit.ly/6TSbIu #
• @willrich45 I just bought his book. Looks interesting, if fragmented. in reply to willrich45 #
• @judiehaynes Amazon book purchases only work on the Kindle so far. nook supports some formats that Kindle doesn't. And vice versa. in reply to judiehaynes #
• @judiehaynes I'm learning as I go – but have excellent knowledge of the Amazon infrastructure – wanted to learn more about others. in reply to judiehaynes #
• @dmagy @myrag Looks like that functionality is getting rolled out to individual users. @milobo has it – I don't yet. Pretty cool. in reply to dmagy #
• Block. Blargh. #
• Talking security at lunch. I want kids to have choices and to be safe. Those are sometimes at odds. Must find balance. #
• My previous teaching job may be available for next year. Hmm. Thought about it. I'd be an idiot not to. #
• @RussGoerend High school language arts at our district's alternative high school. Good school. Good kids. Great job. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @RussGoerend Well, not mine to take. And no, I think I'll stay here at present. There's work to be done. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @RussGoerend I've knowledge of district work in Adult Ed but that's not my area of expertise. Important work. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @jgrmsmith Why would you limit yourself to a specific tool set? We just revised AUp based on behaviors that transcend tools. in reply to jgrmsmith #
• @ddraper Do you want "innovative" or "wicked good?" I'm not sure the terms are synonymous. in reply to ddraper #
• .@jgrmsmith Well, think in broad strokes. Are you concerned about wikis, or about ethical use of information? #
• E-mail, I love and hate thee. And the hyphen. #
• I'm thinking it's time for "Bud the Teacher Certified Teachers." I'm thinking I'm the only person without a cert. What would that look like? #
• @ElyseEA No. Please no. You've got something special. No need to cheapen it. in reply to ElyseEA #
• @davecormier Hmm. I reckon I AM a Bud the Teacher Certified Teacher. By default. in reply to davecormier #
• @davecormier Makes the alumni reunion events a bit lonely, though. And awkward. in reply to davecormier #
• @NWPSiteLeaders Thought so. But it was worth saying. in reply to NWPSiteLeaders #
• @ElyseEA Nice. in reply to ElyseEA #
• BtTCTs must make every effort to treat children as people. And must offer good jokes in staff meetings. #
• BtTCTs (or "Little Buds"), must assist the elderly across streets, pay all overdue book fines, and otherwise strive to be nice people. #
• Little Buds (BtTCTs) drop everything and read, take copious notes at meetings, and always know who's moving their cheese. #
• @Philip_Cummings Little Buds always try very, very hard. But don't always succeed. in reply to Philip_Cummings #
• .@AndreaZellner Nothing secret. Little Buds live openly and nonsecretly, gently encouraging other folks to adopt the Little Buds' way. in reply to AndreaZellner #
• @timlauer The Little Buds would be honored to have you. in reply to timlauer #
• @dmagy Anyone who helps others grow and learn is eligible to be a Little Bud. in reply to dmagy #
• @dmagy Yeah. There's that. in reply to dmagy #
• @ijohnpederson You must live the certification. The way is fraught with difficulty, but the path is open to all. in reply to ijohnpederson #
• @sarahpom Tell him I said hello. Hope he's well. in reply to sarahpom #
• BtTCT began this morning as a joke. Approaching satire. Possible thinking tool. For me at least. Hmm. #
• @jenwagner If you walk the walk, of course. in reply to jenwagner #
• @jenwagner Well, what else should BtTCTs do/be thoughtful about? in reply to jenwagner #
• @jenwagner And a recognition that there are otfen more than two sides. Yes. Of course. in reply to jenwagner #
• @sjciske Both decisions I would leave up to the community. in reply to sjciske #
• @teach42 Nice. Keep going. in reply to teach42 #
• @MyraG I believe it was swapped out for the custom St. Vrain version. I can replace it on Monday – but don't have access to do so from home. in reply to MyraG #
• @dmagy @myrag Whew. Glad they're both in there. in reply to dmagy #
• @RussGoerend @philip_cummings Learn from it and try, try again. in reply to RussGoerend #
• @MyraG Certainly. Perhaps you and @dmagy could talk about what that would look like. in reply to MyraG #
• @MyraG I've turned on a version of al. that isn't the St Vrain. You could also use the St Vrain one and reset the defaults. in reply to MyraG #
• @MyraG All I'm able to do for you on a Saturday morning, I'm afraid. Can't get in to fiddle off district. Firewall of steel. in reply to MyraG #
• @jenwagner Indeed. in reply to jenwagner #
• @shareski I dunno. I think that ladder seems pretty obvious. Hard to miss. in reply to shareski #
• @zephoria Because they're not now? in reply to zephoria #
• Bologna. Sandwich. With smoked provolone. #simplepleasures #
• @msstewart I thought it was a most useful book. Glad I'm not alone in that. in reply to msstewart #
• @msstewart You and me both. in reply to msstewart #
• @msstewart It's a good process book. in reply to msstewart #
• @juliafallon We dig our Dyson. Five years old and still a champ. in reply to juliafallon #
• @krisjacobson Naw. It's good. In moderation. I buy the good stuff. in reply to krisjacobson #
• @juliafallon It certainly is. The purple one. Love it. Cat hair begone. in reply to juliafallon #
• Watching Ani watch me while I get some reading done. #sickkid #
• Jalapenos and olives belong together. #
• @unklar True. in reply to unklar #
• Just hung a curtain rod in the nursery. Learned some vcabulary. Quick quiz – What's a "finial?" #
• Wow. Y'all know lots about curtain rods. #
• Little Buds (BtTCTs) will not be required to know the word "finial," but are welcome to if they so wish. #
• @shareski Just ten? in reply to shareski #
• @shareski Fair enough. in reply to shareski #
• I learned how the theft deterrent system works on the minivan tonight. Guess how? #neverlockthedoorsandthengetoutofasienna #
• @snbeach @edtechworkshop I'd say poor leadership can help bring out poor behavior in the led.Good leadership encourages folks to rise above. in reply to snbeach #
• @windsordi You choose to walk the walk and self identify. That's all. Then you live up to your committment. in reply to windsordi #
• Hey there, stomach bug. What? No plans today, why do you ask? Oh.
  That's why. #Bummer #
• Just turned down a kid selling stuff for a club. Yeah. It's that bad. #
• Do short term expressions of need actually minimize long term efforts of charitable behavior? #
• Ms. the Teacher has gone to the hospital. This is not a drill. And probably not a baby either. Girls and I standing by. #crummystomachbug #
• Watching _WALL-E_ to kill some time. How'd I miss this? #
• Thanks for the kind words, tweeps. This isn't fun, but it's not a big deal. I am bad at being patient. #
• Hospital update. No baby tonight. Fluids and some meds and then Ms. the Teacher comes home. #
• @cribchronicles We are three and a half weeks from due date in reply to cribchronicles #
• My children are wearing entirely too many hearts. For January. #
• Thanks again, tweeps. This does make the waiting easier. #
• So. The second hour of 24 is apparently a clip show. #

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