PYP+Chat+13+Dec


 * Handle || Time || Tweet ||
 * jennysfen || 7:59 PM || Just about to start #pypchat - role of single subject teachers in the PYP. Hope you can join in #cdnishk ||
 * jasongraham99 || 7:59 PM || Hi everyone for the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:00 PM || Hi everyone for the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:00 PM || RT @jasongraham99: Hi everyone for the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:01 PM || You never know where you might be during a #pypchat - on a busy full of happy children just leaving the staff kids' holiday party. ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:01 PM || Welcome to #pypchat! Todayâ€™s topic: Single Subject Teachers ||
 * tgaletti || 8:01 PM || Looking forward to the last #pypchat of the year. For the next hour all my tweets will be dedicated to #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:02 PM || @PENathan Hi Nathan glad you can join us #ibpyp #pypchat #pegeeks #pechat ||
 * PENathan || 8:02 PM || Hi all you #ibpyp teachers out there. Looking forward to tonights #pypchat on SIngle Subject Teachers! #pegeeks #pechat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:03 PM || Sometimes brand new tweeters tweets donâ€™t show up in the #pypchat stream. We are not ignoring you! ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:03 PM || Please remember to use the #pypchat hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:04 PM || Hello PYP tweeters this is my first #pypchat be kind :) ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:04 PM || Well lets make a start! Introduce yourself. Tell us where are you and what your role is? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:04 PM || Welcome @PENathan I met a few PE teachers who will benefit from your input. I'll follow U &amp; hopefully they pick up on u #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:04 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Thanks Craig. Are any of them on Twitter? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:05 PM || Welcome to #pypchat @PennyRawinski I hope u enjoy yourself ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:05 PM || @PennyRawinski Welcome Penny! Thanks for joining! #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:05 PM || Hey #pypchat I'm a Y4 teacher in Saigon ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:05 PM || Jay from Indonesia Learning Tech Coordinator #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:06 PM || Hi. Jennifer here - grade 4 teacher in hong kong (on a bumpy bus on my phone so please excuse typos) #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:06 PM || Penny from Adelaide Australia I teach PE and The Arts #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:06 PM || Hello everyone - this is Tanja, Primary School Librarian at Hong Kong Academy #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:06 PM || I am in Singapore #ibpyp #physed teacher &amp; ECA Coordinator at ISS Int. Sch. Also founder of @iPhys_Ed http://t.co/RUhaCKrq #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:07 PM || @PennyRawinski welcome! Nice to have you join #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:07 PM || #pypchat Layla PYP coord from melbourne ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:07 PM || @PennyRawinski Has summer hit Adelaide yet? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:08 PM || @jasongraham99 Let's go :) #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:08 PM || Ok lets go..Q1 How does your school provide time for Single Subject Teachers (SSTs) to collaborate with class teachers? #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:08 PM || #pypchat Im in KL, Malaysia. I teach PYP Arts ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:08 PM || @lsacker Hi Layla thanks for joining #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:08 PM || This is Edna in Melbourne. Great to see some new people, despite it being the last #pypchat of the year and many people unable to join in. ||
 * jennysfen || 8:08 PM || Welcome @PENathan &amp; @tgaletti #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:09 PM || A1. Scheduled collab planning time on set days after school #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:09 PM || @jennysfen @PENathan hi there :) #pypchat - looking forward to our conversation tonight. ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:09 PM || @grace_hyf Hi and welcome to #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:09 PM || @MelissGraham Hi Melissa! Great to see you in #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:10 PM || #pypchat We have 1 period of 40 minutes in a week to work in our own team, or with the coordinator to plan lessons. ||
 * PENathan || 8:10 PM || @jasongraham99 We have a dedicated Collaboration Monday timetable. At least 1 meet a month sometimes 2. SST meets with CT for plan #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:10 PM || We have been allocating Staff meeting times to plan with teaching teams. #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:11 PM || Hi and welcome @LyndsayCliffe ! #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:11 PM || A1 we have early dismissal days about 1/month when we have the afternoon for collaborative planning with SSTs #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:11 PM || RT @jasongraham99: A1 SSTs can request a whole planning day and homeroom teachers stop by to plan throughout the day #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:11 PM || A1 SSTs can request a whole planning day and homeroom teachers stop by to plan throughout the day #pypchat ||
 * KotaCliffe || 8:11 PM || Hi everyone. This is Kota from Melbourne. I'm new to this #pypchat and am keen to understand how it works for all of us. ||
 * lsacker || 8:11 PM || #pypchat LRC released to plan with team for half day. Art music PE pop in. ICT release time . ||
 * tgaletti || 8:12 PM || A1. Single Subject teachers can also join weekly grade-level planning when integrating in a unit #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:12 PM || #pypchat Hello everyone! Annabelle from Jakarta hereâ€¦ ||
 * MelissGraham || 8:12 PM || @whatedsaid @MelissGraham ||
 * tgaletti || 8:12 PM || A1. We have designated Wed afternoons for collaboration. Single Subject Teachers can sign up with whom they would like to meet #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:12 PM || @jasongraham99 Who is this request made to? What happens to SS classes on these days? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:12 PM || Frustrating slow connection today...arg... hope my replies don't fall behind too much #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:12 PM || A1 Often the collar has to be informal, in the staffroom as there isn't enough time. Our SSts are largely part time #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:13 PM || RT @PennyRawinski: We have whole planning days at the beginning and end of each term they are very productive days #pypchat #stpetersbla ... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:13 PM || A1. Sometimes it doesnt work for many reasons and not enough SST collab takes place #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:13 PM || Welcome @tchrmiriam #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:13 PM || @MelissGraham Watch for the questions and try to respond. Or reply to individuals. Remember the hashtag #pypchat. ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:13 PM || We have whole planning days at the beginning and end of each term they are very productive days #pypchat #stpetersblackwood ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:13 PM || @BelleVillamarin Hi Annabelle and welcome to #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:13 PM || A1 the SST teams also have scheduled collaborative time for their area #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:14 PM || #pypchat we plan forthnightly with homeroom teachers as well for UI ||
 * jennysfen || 8:14 PM || @tgaletti like the idea of signing up. Do SSTs look for connections on POI to decide or is it through casual 'hallway' encounters #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:14 PM || RT @PennyRawinski: We have whole planning days at the beginning and end of each term they are very productive days #pypchat #stpetersbla ... ||
 * tgaletti || 8:14 PM || @Saigon_Eldred don't we all feel that there is never enough planning time? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:14 PM || A1 We have weekly meetings for classroom teachers but imagine specialist teachers joining that. They'll have a meeting every day! #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:14 PM || @Saigon_Eldred we find it challenging as our SSTs teach ES, MS and HS..time is tight #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:15 PM || @tgaletti #pypchat Always need more time. previous school had 'speed dating' style planning with homeroom &amp; SSTs ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:15 PM || The specialist teachers meet with the GL teachers once every UOI and one whole day planning per semester. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:15 PM || Do you ever find it difficult to plan new units with too many people present? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:15 PM || A1 #pypchat Scheduled times for some....not often enough with most. ||
 * lsacker || 8:15 PM || @MelissGraham @whatedsaid #pypchat hi Melissa great to see you ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:15 PM || Moving on to Q2.... What aspects of the PYP do you use to strengthen transdisciplinary learning? #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:15 PM || #pypchat hi melissa, I 've attended your "making PYP happen"in Fairview Subang, Malaysia ||
 * MelissGraham || 8:15 PM || #pypchat We allocate at least 2 PL meetings per term to collab planning. Not ideal but is a work in progress. ||
 * jennysfen || 8:16 PM || @melissagraham Hello! So glad you've joined us. #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:16 PM || @PENathan PYPC organises, and cover is organised by ES principal, usually covered by local staff asst teachers #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:17 PM || RT @jasongraham99: @PENathan PYPC organises, and cover is organised by ES principal, usually covered by local staff asst teachers #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:17 PM || @jasongraham99 SO great wish my PYPC would do this! #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:17 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @tgaletti Speed dating doesn't lend to deep thinking. I'd rather meet SSTs before/after facilitatng planning w tchrs #pypchat ||
 * MelissGraham || 8:17 PM || #pypchat Q2 is concepts, trans skills and attitudes for us. ||
 * PENathan || 8:17 PM || Read my post about Collaboration Sometimes Meaningful or Always Superficial? - http://t.co/ISBs2N3f #pypchat ||
 * kimroseline || 8:17 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Do you ever find it difficult to plan new units with too many people present? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:17 PM || @jennysfen sign up sheet and pyp coordinator then puts schedule together. I think both is done, POI check and informal encounters #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:17 PM || If you just joined in... Moving on to Q2.... What aspects of the PYP do you use to strengthen transdisciplinary learning? #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:17 PM || Our POI is on the wall in the staff room and if you want to link you put a sticker the class teachers then invite you to meetings #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:18 PM || @Saigon_Eldred sometimes feels like this when you have 30min sessions and move from one grade level to the next :) #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:18 PM || A1n #pypchat Done the sign up, "speed-meeting" once, other things like self study, readers/writers workshop take over... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:18 PM || @whatedsaid @tgaletti wasnt ideal, but with so many extra curricular activities it was theonly way they could make it work #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:18 PM || Why is it that CTs always initiate the planning of a unit? Shouldn't SST initiate and drive a unit? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:18 PM || @MelissGraham Agree, those are the places for best TD connections #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:19 PM || @whatedsaid @Saigon_Eldred I agree but for an SST it can be helpful to get a quick overview where everyone is with their units #pypchat ||
 * hktans || 8:19 PM || #pypchat Q1: We now organise one Afterschool meeting a month for single subject teachers to join Grade levels and discuss integration. ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:19 PM || We have been linking with concepts and skills so the students see them in a variety of contexts therefore deepening understanding #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:19 PM || A1 Looking at extending teacher times for mon/weds and shortening sun/thurs. Hoping this will help for the POI revision in Q4 #pypchat ||
 * hktans || 8:19 PM || #pypchat Tania from WISS Shanghai - first time tweeter as we have to deal with the great firewall - so I may drop in and out. ||
 * AllisonRabenau || 8:20 PM || @jasongraham99 Allison Rabenau from Tokyo - first time I've joined a #pypchat. ||
 * jennysfen || 8:20 PM || @hktans wow! Welcome to #pypchat ||
 * PogonophileMelb || 8:20 PM || #pypchat At our school, the specialist teachers plan according to the units being explored. ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:20 PM || @jasongraham99 Is that your current one? Still waiting to hear more about it #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:20 PM || A1 The carousel works for us, but I'm not a huge fan #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:20 PM || @PENathan I suppose it depends on the concepts and subject focus of a unit #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:20 PM || @PENathan for sure! Weve got a few units where the Music teacher is really driving the unit. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:20 PM || @PENathan We'd love to have SSTs drive a unit. Haven't got there yet. Have you? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:20 PM || RT @PENathan: Read my post about Collaboration Sometimes Meaningful or Always Superficial? - http://t.co/rxVo4cAg #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:21 PM || Hi @AllisonRabenau and welcome to #pypchat ! Enjoy! ||
 * lsacker || 8:21 PM || @hktans #pypchat hi and welcome ||
 * hktans || 8:21 PM || #pypchat Q2: If fully integrated the ss teachers are involved in all elements and their planning goes on c/room planner ||
 * PENathan || 8:21 PM || @whatedsaid Did in my last school in Italy on Informed Healthy Choices. Tried in new school not as much CT support #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:21 PM || A1 #pypchat Unfortunately, not enough time in the day, week, term etc. to do it justice #reallife ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:21 PM || @whatedsaid ah yes Ill send you info on that one #pypchat ||
 * PogonophileMelb || 8:22 PM || #pypchat Q1 Our specialists were invited to attend the planning session for the grade six exhibition. This was highly valuable. ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:22 PM || #pypchat - is meeting once a month real collaboration? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:23 PM || A2. Concepts #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:23 PM || #pypchat but sometimes on the spot connection with art, music PE really connects students. SST thinking enriches everyone ||
 * jennysfen || 8:23 PM || I think some trans. Themes lend themselves more easily to SSTs taking and 'driving' - like HWEO and an arts team #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:23 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Im not sure just meeting would qualify as collaboration IMO, its what you do with the time #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:23 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat - is meeting once a month real collaboration? #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:24 PM || â€œ@lsacker: #pypchat but sometimes on the spot connection with art, music PE really connects students. SST thinking enriches everyoneâ€agree! ||
 * tgaletti || 8:24 PM || A2. Concepts, learner profile, attitudes #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:24 PM || Next one...Q3 How are the single subject teachers involved in UOI planning? #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:25 PM || @nainisingh &amp; @rukiyacochu where are you ladies? Come join the #pypchat :-) ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:25 PM || @travisattis Q2. was..What aspects of the PYP do you use to strengthen transdisciplinary learning? #pypchat #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:25 PM || A3 Great when they have input by sharing their thinking, not just in their own areas #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:25 PM || @tgaletti Sometimes a conceptual connection is the only way. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:25 PM || RT @jasongraham99: Next one...Q3 How are the single subject teachers involved in UOI planning? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:25 PM || #pypchat What was Q2? ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:26 PM || How many units do your SSTs connect with? #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:26 PM || I think biggest issue as a SST is CT often have no desire to know what goes on in SS classes-mainly cause its their release time #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:26 PM || @tgaletti apart from those of course #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:26 PM || #pypchat helping students to understand the concept better ||
 * tgaletti || 8:27 PM || RT @jasongraham99: A3 I think SST are so helpful even if their area is not the curric focus. Great to get other perspectives #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:27 PM || Q.3 it is really important to be involved in the initial planning as a SST then you can ensure the trans links are authentic #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:27 PM || How many CT have come to watch/co-teach/assess in a SS class? Such a good way to see your kids in a different light #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:27 PM || #pypchat concepts really much stronger and helped by using managbac to plan units ||
 * tgaletti || 8:27 PM || RT @whatedsaid: How many units do your SSTs connect with? #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:27 PM || Is Q3 asking how they should be? or are? or both? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:27 PM || A3 I think SST are so helpful even if their area is not the curric focus. Great to get other perspectives #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:27 PM || RT @whatedsaid: A3 Great when they have input by sharing their thinking, not just in their own areas #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:28 PM || @whatedsaid Well Ive got 2 units where the music teacher plays a big part. Does it depend too on the SST experience? #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:28 PM || Planning is not the only way to collaborate with SSTs. Co teach, come and assess for concepts, understandings #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:28 PM || RT @jasongraham99: A3 I think SST are so helpful even if their area is not the curric focus. Great to get other perspectives #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:28 PM || @PENathan And the other way around tooâ€¦ #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:28 PM || @whatedsaid @tgaletti #pypchat we aim for our SSTs to connect with 2 UoIs per year level ||
 * lsacker || 8:29 PM || #pypchat we have flexible learning spaces and goal was for SST to roam and teach. Didn't exactly work as planned ||
 * AHorsburgh36 || 8:29 PM || New to #pypchat. Enjoying the conversation. May even jump in if feeling confident. ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:29 PM || @PENathan these are great ideas. Have you managed to get this to happen? #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:29 PM || @jasongraham99 @whatedsaid Too many SSTs stuck in comfort zone. "Let's sing about water because its a unit about water!" GO DEEPER! #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:29 PM || @PENathan Yes, teachers shoud have a god idea what the SSTs are doing with the students #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:29 PM || @PENathan #pypchat - good point about going past just planning as collaboration ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:29 PM || #pypchat we have one authentic link for each year level ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:29 PM || @jasongraham99 How many music lessons a week? #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:30 PM || RT @PENathan: Planning is not the only way to collaborate with SSTs. Co teach, come and assess for concepts, understandings #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:30 PM || @jasongraham99 Yesâ€¦let's do away with the dreaded timetable #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:30 PM || @PENathan co-teaching (&amp;co-assessing) great ways to strengthen trans. Nature of experience #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:30 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @whatedsaid at LCS aim was also two UOIs per grade level. I think it's the same here at HKA #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:30 PM || RT @jasongraham99: @whatedsaid usually twice but this next unit he'll be taking 3 as there is a music focus . Flexible scheduling, #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:30 PM || @whatedsaid usually twice but this next unit he'll be taking 3 as there is a music focus . Flexible scheduling, #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:30 PM || RT @jasongraham99: @PENathan Yes, teachers shoud have a god idea what the SSTs are doing with the students #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:30 PM || @PennyRawinski In a very small number of cases yes but on the whole no. Who wants to give up their planning time? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:31 PM || @jasongraham99 @whatedsaid do all SSTs at you school practice flexible scheduling when integrating with unit? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:31 PM || @PENathan @whatedsaid and perhaps teachers too busy (or cant be bothered)? to find out what the SST are doing #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:31 PM || @whatedsaid How many units: asking for more than two is pushing it, depends how many grades they cover. Our G1-4 SSTs do about 2 #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:31 PM || Welcome to #pypchat @AHorsburgh36, jump in with a few posts, respond to the stuff that interests you ||
 * PENathan || 8:31 PM || RT @jennysfen: @PENathan co-teaching (&amp;co-assessing) great ways to strengthen trans. Nature of experience #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:32 PM || @tgaletti @jasongraham99 No, but flexible schedule is an excellent idea, thanks! ICT and TL have flexible TT. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:32 PM || RT @jennysfen: @PENathan co-teaching great ways to strengthen trans. Nature of experience #pypchat YES YES! but free peiods get lost ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:32 PM || @PENathan if you plan this together at the start CT may be willing. I certainly am I give up my time to support CT's #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:32 PM || #pypchat a quick time out as I move from bus to ferry. Be right back. ||
 * Mallocup || 8:32 PM || @jasongraham99 @PENathan This requires effective communication between teams and SSTs. Not always easy to facilitate.. #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:33 PM || Is an (effective) ICT facilitator an SST? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:33 PM || @Mallocup @PENathan Small school makes it easier I guess #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:33 PM || @PENathan or make it more flexible plan for team teaching CT with SST #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:33 PM || @Mallocup and maybe also the best/most powerful way - what do you think? #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:33 PM || SS lessons are the perfect places for both formative &amp; summative assessments #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:33 PM || @tgaletti Its up to us really. The Gr 5 is doing 1 less music class this unit so they can have SST an extra time later for pypx #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:34 PM || @tgaletti I'm a big fan of concepts, so I'd have to say yes. Much better than a thematic connection.. &gt;&gt;_&lt;\ #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:34 PM || For our PYPX time period the kids choose music OR art OR poetry etc. More intense time. like this: http://t.co/sIPui0Ub #pypchat ||
 * AHorsburgh36 || 8:34 PM || Where on the PYP planner do SST record their input and how much of the planner can possibly be devoted to the many SSTs? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:35 PM || Ok here is Q4 ....Do SST's ever take on the major role in a UOI, backed up by class teachers not other way around? #pypchat ||
 * KotaCliffe || 8:35 PM || #pypchat Effective communication can be just in passing, at other times more chat is needed ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:35 PM || @Mallocup No, I don't see ICT as a SST. It's not a sep subject any more! #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:35 PM || @lsacker Yes thats a good idea. We are still moving towards blogging. Baby steps #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:35 PM || @AHorsburgh36 #pypchat - we colour code with SSTs adding in all sections they need to ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:36 PM || @lsacker Yes, how do SSTs participate in student led conf at your schools? #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:36 PM || @whatedsaid agreed ICT should be everywhere. #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:36 PM || @AHorsburgh36 Developing this: we have our section 4 (inquiry cycle) on an added page. Trying to get them to document it there #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:37 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Hmm thatd be difficult. #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:37 PM || How would it work if you only teach the class once a week? Hard to drive the unit in that time. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:37 PM || RT @Mallocup: @AHorsburgh36 we have our section 4 (inquiry cycle) on an added page #pypchat I like this idea!! ||
 * Mallocup || 8:37 PM || @jasongraham99 where are my standards and practices... #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:37 PM || @hktans yes it only makes sense when authentic. Careful planning at beginning of year where integration would come most naturally? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:37 PM || RT @jasongraham99: More than halfway through #pypchat ..Q4 Do SST's ever take on the major role in a UOI, backed up by class teachers no ... ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:37 PM || More than halfway through #pypchat ..Q4 Do SST's ever take on the major role in a UOI, backed up by class teachers not other way around? ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:37 PM || A4. We have a teacher leading a UoI, but there arent any planning or collab meetings because of her schedule - shame really #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:37 PM || Q.4 not in my school at the moment but not because no one has wanted it. I've never thought of it before #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:38 PM || @jasongraham99 C# 1b.. Perhaps they could for HWEO, but I'm not sure that they should for units in other torganizing themes #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:38 PM || #pypchat A:4 I have 4 periods of arts in a week ||
 * lsacker || 8:38 PM || #pypchat tried but part time meant no flow. Seems that a lot depends on SST as driver,energy, initiative so important ||
 * KotaCliffe || 8:38 PM || #pypchat Not at our school. Not sure how this might work ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:38 PM || Q4 That's my question!! Want to hear responses :) #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:39 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @AHorsburgh36 it beats cramping it into that horrible little space.. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:39 PM || @jasongraham99 that's why I'm questioning as to whether or not it is really collaborating . . #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:39 PM || #pypchat and we are now doing a UI on arts, basically, im playing a big part in the UI ||
 * jennysfen || 8:39 PM || @jasongraham99 @lsacker blogging is great way to find out what's happening w/SSTs-tho sad state if affairs if Ts too busy to visit #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:40 PM || RT @jasongraham99: More than halfway through #pypchat ..Q4 Do SST's ever take on the major role in a UOI, backed up by class teachers no ... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:40 PM || #pypchat SSTs have sessions @ SLC but it is unpractical for them to see 300+ students - kids have stations of activities ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:40 PM || @lsacker Why can't our SSTs have a more flexible timetable? Like Linda and co do? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:40 PM || @whatedsaid last year @mlrose14 encouraged students to show their learning in SSTs during conferences. Two SSts per grade level #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:40 PM || @jasongraham99 I drove a PE focus WWA unit called A Balanced and Healthy Me unit about informed decision making #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:41 PM || #pypchat new links developing in our SST . Art music now coplanning and ICT and LRC strong links. PE interactions focus ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:41 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Are you planning in Managebac yet? #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:41 PM || I am keen to try driving a unit next year. Any tips? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:41 PM || Ive just got to say how much good discussion is going on in #pypchat - great questions &amp; thinking!! Keep it up!! ||
 * Mallocup || 8:41 PM || @Mallocup @jasongraham99 C31b Classroom teacher takes responsibility for lang of instruction, math, science and social studies #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:41 PM || @PENathan How many lessons a week did you have the kids in the unit you drove? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:42 PM || @whatedsaid #pypchat We're planning &amp; reporting using @Managebac and use it for spme parent communication ||
 * jennysfen || 8:42 PM || A4 I think we need to let go of our 'territory' and look at learning experiences holistically. How can Ts expertise help students #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:42 PM || @hktans HT ultimately has responsibility of the overall learning, but SST big part driven when it came to developing concepts #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:43 PM || A4. I haven't seen yet a SST taking on a leading role during a UOI but could imagine it, e.g. in HWEO #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:44 PM || @jasongraham99 @hktans and the 'sorting out' stage, according to KM #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:44 PM || Confess we do first stage of planning on a blank google doc that everyone can access for collab #don'ttelltheIB #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:45 PM || @tgaletti or perhaps as someone else said: PE in WWA #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:45 PM || Q5 How do SST juggle UOIs and other unrelated school expectations (e.g. preparing performances for assemblies/special events)? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:46 PM || @SarahHHK Hi Sarah welcome! #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:46 PM || #pypchat sorry am a bit late! Will try to catch up quick... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:46 PM || @whatedsaid #pypchat Managebac would allow for that, but I do like the GDocs idea too #ImtellingTheIB ||
 * jennysfen || 8:46 PM || @whatedsaid we love google docs! #pypchat They understand collaboration. ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:47 PM || RT @Mallocup: @jasongraham99 A5 Ah the sweet and unforgiving dance that is scheduling.. Flexibility is important. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:47 PM || #pypchat as a specialist teacher I try my best to make authentic links, but it can't always be done with value ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:47 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @jennysfen I just set it up as 'anyone with a link' #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:47 PM || Hey @SarahHHK, how was the party? Welcome to #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:47 PM || @jasongraham99 A5 Ah the sweet and unforgiving dance that is scheduling.. Flexibility is important. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:47 PM || @SarahHHK Hi Sarah, it's your topic! Was looking for you :) #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:48 PM || @whatedsaid only 1 but dropped in my free time off own back #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:48 PM || RT @lsacker: #pypchat google docs possibly best collaborative tool ever ||
 * lsacker || 8:48 PM || #pypchat google docs possibly best collaborative tool ever ||
 * PENathan || 8:48 PM || @hktans @jasongraham99 unit one of G 2 POI #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:50 PM || @SarahHHK hi! Understand - still on the ferry. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:50 PM || A4. As POI is pretty much set, there is no opp. for me to take lead with a UOI... #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:50 PM || @jasongraham99 A5 Have a really inclusive yearly overview and ensure it's accessible and understood before scheduling units. #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:50 PM || A5 trying to move toward student driven (&amp;created) performances to avoid this falling on a SST or team(still need SST support tho) #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:50 PM || Our PE teacher received admin support staff for is ECA duties this year #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:51 PM || @grace_hyf sorry ECA- Extra Curricular Activity (after school activities) #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:51 PM || â€œ@jasongraham99: Our PE teacher received admin support staff for is ECA duties this year #pypchatâ€ wow - will share this at school! ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:51 PM || @grace_hyf extra cirricular activities / after school activities #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:51 PM || Anyone develop essential agreements for SST/Grade team collaboration? #pypchat ||
 * AHorsburgh36 || 8:51 PM || @jasongraham99 Isn't this when the common concepts or LP become the focus?#pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:51 PM || #pypchat @jasongraham99 sorry, what's ECA? ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:52 PM || #pypchat @Saigon_Eldred we call it CCA - co-curricular activities here ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:52 PM || There are some units, where SST take a lead, especially in How We Express Ourselves #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:52 PM || @hktans same CI for everyone? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:52 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @jennysfen This is one that's been tidied up a bit http://t.co/uuxoGWVV #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:53 PM || Last question of of 2012!! ...Q6 What is the most important aspect for SSTs to focus on? Concepts? Skills? Other? #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:53 PM || @SarahHHK This is unfortunately also our situation this year. Our SSTs are adamant that they are involved in this year's revision #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:53 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Will look later for a more brainstormy one :) #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:53 PM || @Mallocup we do. At the beg. Of year we use a google doc so all SSTs have access and develop around IB LP attributes #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:53 PM || @Mallocup yes, we have essential agreements for collaborative planning time, e.g. coming prepared, bringing MTPYPH along etc. #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:54 PM || A6. Concepts! Related concepts too. we cannot go wrong when we focus on concepts. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:54 PM || @hktans Not a blank planner. A blank sheet :) Before the blank planner stage (was kidding about confessing) #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:54 PM || @Mallocup I'm involved as much as possible... but there has been no real talk of me LEADING a unit... would LOVE to! #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:55 PM || @whatedsaid @saigon_eldred great doc- thanks for sharing. Ours are much more 'loose' and we firm up as we move to the planner #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:55 PM || @tgaletti Hmm yes, would depend on the unit, focus and involvement of the SST #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:55 PM || A6. I think concepts. In the big picture these will be more important. Specific subject skills will not be relevant to ALL #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:55 PM || @SarahHHK @Mallocup Try claiming a unit to lead. dont just limit yourself to the 6 weeks the homeroom teacher has - start earlier #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:55 PM || @jasongraham99 #pypchat whatever excites, engages involves them ||
 * tgaletti || 8:55 PM || A6. Not sure it is possible to generalize. Would say it depends on the unit what to focus on #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:56 PM || Next #pypchat to be announced in 2013! ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:56 PM || A5. We have our lower elem class teachers teach PSPE, Drama and Visual Arts... #pypchat ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:56 PM || #pypchat @Saigon_Eldred @SarahHHK @Mallocup do you guys have stand alone units? ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:56 PM || Thanks all for the incredible collaboration that was #pypchat 2012. Thanks to @jasongraham99 for moderating! See you next yr #watchthispace ||
 * Mallocup || 8:56 PM || @jasongraham99 A6 That's a tough one.. My (tbh) answer: concepts. IB answer: 5 essential elements? #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:56 PM || @Saigon_Eldred I'm lucky that I have some leeway - I start/finish earlier/later sometimes #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:56 PM || I think ultimately it comes down to admin keeping CT &amp; SST accountable for making sure collaboration is done meaningfully #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 8:57 PM || A6 flexibility &amp; open-mindlessness. To really make it work for trans learning we need to think and do differently than the norm #pypchat ||
 * AHorsburgh36 || 8:57 PM || A6. I think concepts too. There is less of a chance of forcing meaningless links. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:57 PM || @grace_hyf yes I have stand alone if I cannot link to Central Idea. #pypchat If i link to concepts or thematic it's stand alone ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:57 PM || @grace_hyf @SarahHHK @Mallocup Ye sto stand alones - our Art teacher has some good ones #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 8:57 PM || Only way that collaboration can be meaningful in a packed schedule is when people give up their release time for the love of it #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:57 PM || Tonightâ€™s #pypchat archive and resources will be posted here within 48hrs: http://t.co/FaSRJ6vc ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:57 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Thanks all for the incredible collaboration that was #pypchat 2012. Thanks to @jasongraham99 for moderating! See you nex ... ||
 * grace_hyf || 8:58 PM || #pypchat @Saigon_Eldred @SarahHHK @Mallocup so far, how long is one unit? for Stand alone ||
 * PENathan || 8:58 PM || Even having single subjects goes against the idea of full integration #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:58 PM || #pypchat ARGH! Finishing too soon... wish I could have been here earlier today... ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:58 PM || @jennysfen @saigon_eldred It was looseâ€¦was cleaned up afterwds as we have new teachers coming next yr who weren't in the brainstorm #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:58 PM || RT @lsacker: #pypchat thanks for wonderful year of learning . Best pd ever I AGREE!! &amp; the price is right ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:58 PM || Thanks to all of the #pypchat participants today! Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays :) ||
 * tgaletti || 8:58 PM || @whatedsaid @jasongraham99 THANK YOU for an amazing year on #pypchat - my favorite pd. Looking forward to more chats in 2013. Best wishes! ||
 * Mallocup || 8:58 PM || Awesome work #pypchat team.. Have a happy and safe one! ||
 * lsacker || 8:58 PM || #pypchat thanks for wonderful year of learning . Best pd ever ||
 * PENathan || 8:59 PM || Lets set up a Support Group for SST by using #pypSST to continue to conversation #pypchat ||
 * Mallocup || 8:59 PM || @PENathan That's a huge one right there! :) #pypchat ||
 * PennyRawinski || 8:59 PM || Thanks for letting me join my first #pypchat Seasons greetings to all. ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:59 PM || @grace_hyf as long as we like, although if we are transdisc. on next unit it will finish before then...#pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:59 PM || I think every teacher should look at teaching through a conceptual lens. Whether SST or CT. #pypchat ||
 * AHorsburgh36 || 9:00 PM || @PENathan Great idea #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 9:00 PM || Thanks, all. #pypchat is my favourite scheduled PD. 2012 has been an amazing time if collaborative learning. Thank you! ||
 * PENathan || 9:00 PM || @whatedsaid There are plenty of Team #PhysEd and #pegeeks out there! #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:00 PM || @PENathan First we need to get our SSTs on Twitterâ€¦ #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:01 PM || @PENathan I meant at my school :) #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 9:01 PM || @PENathan #pypchat we need to be renaissance scholars. Not about subjects but everything agree with you. 100% ||
 * PENathan || 9:01 PM || Which of you are #pypSST out there? Make yourself know and lets start supporting each other to make collab more meaningful #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 9:01 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: I think every teacher should look at teaching through a conceptual lens. Whether SST or CT. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:01 PM || RT @jennysfen: Thanks, all. #pypchat is my favourite scheduled PD.2012 has been an amazing time if collaborative learning.Thank you! me too! ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:01 PM || @PennyRawinski Great to have you. Tip: Add a twitter bio, so we know who you are #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:02 PM || I learnt a lot from #pypchat! See you in 2013! ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:02 PM || @lsacker @PENathan I think our PE teacher Shannon is on twitter â€¦ #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:02 PM || @PENathan I'm #pypSST Performing Arts 3-6 year olds. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:03 PM || When would people like to restart? RT @SarahHHK: When does #pypchat come back in 2013?!?! ||
 * jennysfen || 9:03 PM || #pypchat thanks @jasongraham99 for moderating tonight's conversation ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:03 PM || When does #pypchat come back in 2013?!?! ||
 * jennysfen || 9:04 PM || Resources and archive of tonight's #pypchat will be updated within 48 hours on the wiki http://t.co/ueoO5bAp ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:04 PM || @whatedsaid anytime! we are back to school on Jan 7... #pypchat ||
 * jennysfen || 9:05 PM || Start date - 10 or 17 of January 2013? #pypchat ||
 * PENathan || 9:05 PM || Thanks all for fantastic #pypchat keep watching http://t.co/RUhaCKrq and use #pypSST to connect with other great #ibpyp folks #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:05 PM || @jennysfen thanks Jen... I'll definitely need to look at #pypchat archives tonight... I missed too much :( ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:06 PM || @hktans We don't plan the learning experiences muchâ€¦ that deps on kids. But lots of prethinking re conceptual understandings #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:06 PM || RT @jennysfen: Start date - 10 or 17 of January 2013? #pypchat yes please! ||
 * grace_hyf || 9:06 PM || #pypchat @PENathan im a SST ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:07 PM || @jennysfen We have summer break till end of Jan #pypchat You guys can start without the Aussies ||
 * jennysfen || 9:07 PM || Good night all. Great chat. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:08 PM || RT @jennysfen: Good night all. Great chat. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:08 PM || @hktans We plan like this: http://t.co/wQL1tbeD #pypchat ||
 * hktans || 9:12 PM || #pypchat Thanks all - wish I had discovered you all earlier! a little lonely in China with little access to so many tech options. ||
 * PENathan || 9:16 PM || @andyvasily @kloza @ibpyp Jump on board the #pypSST hashtag for #ibpyp Single Subject teachers. Already have a few on the list #pypchat ||
 * hktans || 9:25 PM || #pypchat am going 2 organise staff meeting in NY. SSTs presenting to HT: their role in CR units &amp; how it develops deeper S understanding. ||