Lately, as I've been doing fancy things like publishing a NYT bestselling book about internet linguistics and writing a column about internet linguistics for Wired, I've also been hearing things from people like "how did those come about?" or "I want to be you when I grow up."

Part I - What is a Weird Internet Career?

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc Relevant, interactive, and time for development (practice the skills acquired during the training) with feedback from the presenter.

Craig Simmons, Ed. S. on Twitter

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc If I am using/modeling a strategy the teachers might use in their classroom, I give them a 1-page description and a checklist for using the strategy. #ditchbook

Beth Heller on Twitter

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc Provide snacks!

Stephanie Chambers on Twitter

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc If you aren't excited about it while you create it, nobody will be excited to sit through it! I try as best I can to think of that every time (not always able to hit the mark but I aim for it!)

Meagan Williams on Twitter

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc Never ever, ever design a training that you wouldn't want to sit through yourself! https://t.co/klhnyeG3rF

Angie Cheatham on Twitter

@jmattmiller @wakelet @DitchThatTxtbk @dbc_inc Keep teachers engaged. I use @PearDeck as often as possible, then everyone has data and resources too!

Daniel Klaassen 🍐 on Twitter

There are some great tips here for leading professional learning with teachers from @jmattmiller #DitchBook. Mine to add? Engage teachers as readers, writers and learners to truly experience the content and perspectives of students. #LiteracyCoaching https://t.co/8kHflAig4J

Dr. Stephanie Affinito on Twitter

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What are your best tips for facilitating professional development? Tweet to the #DitchBook hashtag and we'll collect responses here!

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