Online Internal University Course
The #d68chat (using Twitter as a district PD tool)
Course Description
For all district staff looking for a flexible way to receive PD and collaborate/learn from their colleagues.
Whether you are a Twitter pro or new to this social network, consider registering for this unique take on an online Internal University concept to use Twitter as a professional learning tool. Twitter chats provide a chance to network and grow your professional circle (and knowledge!) through shared interests. Through our #d68chat hashtag, we will be able to have weekly conversations via Twitter with colleagues within our district who we may or may not have the opportunity to connect with daily. Consider this PD in your PJs!
Participant Objectives
Location & Time
FOR RETURNING CHAT MEMBERS
- Face to Face reflection/discussion from 3:45-4:45PM, Tuesday, April 7th.
- From 4:30-4:45 we will answer Qs and assist new members in getting started with Twitter and set up Tweetdeck.
Other Meetings:
- Twitter (1 hour chat online every Tuesday, 8-9pm)
- Staff will be required to fulfill the 2 hour weekly commitment by participating in our weekly district Twitter chat (1 hour) and utilize Twitter as they see fit throughout the week (1 hour).
- Weekly Twitter topics for each chat will be announced prior to the chat - resources will be shared to help facilitate the discussion.
FOR NEW CHAT MEMBERS
- Face to Face Twitter bootcamp from 4:30-5:30, Tuesday, April 7th.
Other Meetings:
- Twitter (1 hour chat online every Tuesday, 8-9pm)
- Staff will be required to fulfill the 2 hour weekly commitment by participating in our weekly district Twitter chat (1 hour) and utilize Twitter as they see fit throughout the week (1 hour).
- Weekly Twitter topics for each chat will be announced prior to the chat - resources will be shared to help facilitate the discussion.
Facilitator: Tarah Tesmer
Email: tesmert@woodridge68.org
Website: tarahtesmer.weebly.com
Twitter: @TarahTesmer
Materials Needed
- Twitter account (professional use)
- BYOD during face to face meeting, or bring a Chromebook from your building.
- Computer, tablet, phone... whatever you need to connect to us during the weekly Twitter chats from your personal space.
- Connected Twitter account to www.tweetdeck.com
Sign up below to join this Internal University offering before Monday, April 6th.
#d68chat online Internal University course
How many Internal University credits will I receive if I attend this course?
1 Internal University credit will be presented to all who successfully complete the course requirements.
What is the cost for those who want to attend for Internal University credit?
- $110 (note that this is a change from the first round of the course)
How many CPDUs will I receive?
16 hours of CPDUs will be available
Can I get paid an hourly rate if I want to attend but don’t want Internal University credit?
Staff choosing not to receive Internal University credit will be paid $14 per hour for each of the 16 hours of class attendance.
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015, 04:30 PM
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School, Woodridge, IL, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Weekly Agenda - Chats are every Tues. on Twitter from 8-9pm
What are the dates of the course? Week of April 7 - May 26
Week 1: 4/7
Face to face starter meeting
Self-drive online use/build your PLN
Week 2: 4/14
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 3: 4/21
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 4: 4/28
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 5: 5/5
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 6: 5/12
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 7: 5/19
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/classroom practice
Week 8: 5/26
Twitter chat
Self-driven online use/reflection