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New blog post: Understanding Background Knowledge and the Internet http://ift.tt/1drkGWo #edchat #edtech #engchat

New blog post: Understanding Background Knowledge and the Internet http://ift.tt/1drkGWo #edchat #edtech #engchat

New post exploring prior knowledge and the internet: http://jgregorymcverry.com/understanding-background-knowledge-and-the-internet/ #ccss #commoncore

New post exploring prior knowledge and the internet: http://jgregorymcverry.com/understanding-background-knowledge-and-the-internet/ #ccss #commoncore #elachat #engchat #edchat

@jtschemm My other idea was having a pool of bonus money teachers can submit a portfolio to (including observations). #ctedchat

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@jtschemm My other idea was having a pool of bonus money teachers can submit a portfolio to (including observations). #ctedchat

@jtschemm Just one idea. Currently we just reward those who do more with a "good job, go get em tiger" #ctedchat

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@jtschemm Just one idea. Currently we just reward those who do more with a "good job, go get em tiger" #ctedchat

I think rewarding with competitive extra duty positions could work within current contracts (stipends to write curriculum, data) #ctedchat

I think rewarding with competitive extra duty positions could work within current contracts (stipends to write curriculum, data) #ctedchat

RT @DrChrisLongo: @tom_brant I am sure there is some way....the question is how? #ctedchat

RT @DrChrisLongo: @tom_brant I am sure there is some way....the question is how? #ctedchat

@tom_brant @jtschemm @tombrant It does often in higher education. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant @jtschemm @tombrant It does often in higher education. #ctedchat

RT @JoyWright91: @jgmac1106 @CDietter @tom_brant I like the concept of working toward the challenge of more based on innovation. #ctedchat

RT @JoyWright91: @jgmac1106 @CDietter @tom_brant I like the concept of working toward the challenge of more based on innovation. #ctedchat

@CDietter @tom_brant Couldnt this be in contract? What if was set pool of money and teachers had to apply for a piece of pie? #ctedchat

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@CDietter @tom_brant Couldnt this be in contract? What if was set pool of money and teachers had to apply for a piece of pie? #ctedchat

@JoyWright91 Then should pay raises be based solely on steps, so those whose hearts beat longer reap greater rewards? #ctedchat

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@JoyWright91 Then should pay raises be based solely on steps, so those whose hearts beat longer reap greater rewards? #ctedchat

@tom_brant I am thinking performance pay could be competitive extra duties, grants, possibly teacher portfolios, observations. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant I am thinking performance pay could be competitive extra duties, grants, possibly teacher portfolios, observations. #ctedchat

@JulieHaggard Bye Julie. Good talking to you again. Last time was my tech presentation to the board.

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@JulieHaggard Bye Julie. Good talking to you again. Last time was my tech presentation to the board.

@tom_brant I have hope, hope state doesn't blow it. would have stayed in classroom if there been chance for career growth. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant I have hope, hope state doesn't blow it. would have stayed in classroom if there been chance for career growth. #ctedchat

A3 We need to do more than just rewarding talent with more responsibility. I have hope for new teacher certification levels. #ctedchat

A3 We need to do more than just rewarding talent with more responsibility. I have hope for new teacher certification levels. #ctedchat

A3: I do not think measures either VAM or SGP are sensitive enough for performance pay. #ctedchat. Could see observation or portfolio.

A3: I do not think measures either VAM or SGP are sensitive enough for performance pay. #ctedchat. Could see observation or portfolio.

RT @tom_brant: Common theme---do not let the contract allow you to loose focus on the children--- #ctedchat

RT @tom_brant: Common theme---do not let the contract allow you to loose focus on the children--- #ctedchat

A2: I have seen contracts protect students (prep time, class size) and interfere (pay raise by heartbeat) #ctedchat

A2: I have seen contracts protect students (prep time, class size) and interfere (pay raise by heartbeat) #ctedchat

RT @JulieHaggard: sometime contracts limit our ability to structure best practice but that's not always necessarily because of the contract…

RT @JulieHaggard: sometime contracts limit our ability to structure best practice but that's not always necessarily because of the contract…

Contracts provide stability and predictive power, but they are not synonymous with unions. #ctedchat

Contracts provide stability and predictive power, but they are not synonymous with unions. #ctedchat

@JulieHaggard Hey Julie, Glad to see you joining us. #Region14Alum

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@JulieHaggard Hey Julie, Glad to see you joining us. #Region14Alum