#4thchat Archive
#4thchat is a hashtag for teachers or anyone to talk about educational issues relating to 4th grade. Using #4thchat will create a network of 4th grade teachers or teachers working with 9-10 year olds across the world. We welcome anyone who 1. teaches 4th grade 2 .Works with 4th grade students and or 4th grade teachers 3. Likes 4th grade teachers (Groupies are encouraged).
Monday June 6, 2016
Hi Katy -Glad you’ll be joining in! Perhaps you’ll we’ll find some gr8 tech that will further help our ELL population
Hello tweeps and welcome to tonight’s chat where we will discuss “What Tech Should We Learn This Summer.”
Hi ladies. How is your Monday going? Just made another game for a camp next Monday.
Hi Paula! Good to see you here! Hope your summer is off to a good start. I have 2 weeks left! :)
Tell me more about how this works in a large group? I’m fascinated.
Create diff. stations where they solve puzzles to locks on the big box. They work in groups.
Hope you’ve taken some videos of kids solving! Perhaps something new for me next year.
Q1: What is the first device, tool, website you can’t wait to check out this summer? Share something about it.
A1: Seesaw! I was inspired by many teachers. I actually started looking into the parent communication component today.
Kim from CT here. Glad to join. 4 more days of school!
A1: I want to learn more about and to get started.
I’ve used a couple of months now at the behest of & others. I have 10/22 parents on it. Kids LOVE it
Hi our dear friend, Jerry. Thanks for the link.
A1: Many Ts in my district used SeeSaw this past year. Just couldn't get into mid year, but hope to at the start.
Hi Kim - Glad you’re joining in! Way to go on 4 more days. I have 9! :) Going to miss this group of kids though.
Angel from IL, Tech Coach... first time at ...Thanks for the invite
A1 Trying to decide between TenMarks, FrontRow or Moby Max. Any thoughts?
A1: allows you to create Ss portfolios, blogs, and more. allows you to take a video and make it interactive.
We went 1:1 this year. It looks like an awesome way to put all their projects together AND share with parents!
Hi!! I'm Katherine. I teach 4th grade Language Arts at an international school in the DR. Glad to be here again!
Colleen here from Cape Cod We have 2 wks left of school
A1: I am looking forward to playing around with various coding sites... any ones that you can recommend?
Q2: What are your top 5 go-to websites, apps, extensions?
Jealous!!! This will fit in nicely with 1:1 https://t.co/l9qx3uLyUU
We went 1:1 this year. It looks like an awesome way to put all their projects together AND share with parents!
A1: I want to discover more Chrome Apps & extensions for creation on Chromebooks
I started using late in the year and it has been awesome! Can't wait to use it all year next year!
Brave starting anew! Hope it was a good year for you too!It’s hard to start over. Wow-a few days alone-what WILL you do?
A2 No doubt . I could not live without it! Google Classroom was a mainstay this year for me too.
Lisa from Delaware! Last few days as a 4th grade teacher.:(
A1: loving seeing One Note and O365 in action in the classroom. Can't wait to expand school wide
A2: My top 5 websites are Google Drive, , , and .
Agree has been great to use this year, our top tech to try next year https://t.co/Q3nG9PHsvm
I started using late in the year and it has been awesome! Can't wait to use it all year next year!
Make sure the Ss understand how to use it. Send reminders home to Ps-mostly my Ss talked it up big.
Hello, fabulous friends! Just got in from my son’s soccer game…lost, but he played hard! How is everyone?
Hello , Mondays have been drives for daughter's appointments sorry to have missed some Mark in MN
Hello , Mondays have been drives for daughter's appointments sorry to have missed some Mark in MN
Hi Jerry! Def need to check out that page. I think I’m behind in NEW tech! How could that be?
A2: Google Classroom (and apps), Notability, PicCollage, BrainPop, & Twitter
Woo hoo - is in Da house! How ya doing? https://t.co/0gUHFm1d1X
Hello, fabulous friends! Just got in from my son’s soccer game…lost, but he played hard! How is everyone?
A1 Won a , playing with that. Got grant for , playing with that. And I am really going to learn how to use
A2: , , & Everything Google!
A1:Actually These are the 2 things I’d like to learn more about (& how to really how to use Youtube)
A2: My top 5 apps are Google Keep, Quizlet, Pocket, Evernote, and PicMonkey.
A1 I also want to really figure out for S writing. And, GForms for conference notes with Ss.
Hi Lisa - Glad you can make it! What are you doing next year?
Looking next year for our MMS Ts. What is your fav thing about it?
working on a googledoc to share ideas. More than happy to share link
Love this site! I use it more and more each year.
Me too! Can’t wait to see what it’s like from beginning to end! :)
I want to use GForms for conferencing too!! We are 100% a Google School next year so that's a goal I have!!
Doing great! How about you?
Hey Nancy! Going back to 5th grade, but many of my Ss are loopng. Yeah!:)
A2: My top 5 extensions are Grammarly, Bitly, Adblock, Onetab, and Readability.
You’re sweet to do that Heidi! :) Thank you.
Flubaroo for grading google forms, can use paper still, Ss transfer answers and it grades your form assess https://t.co/cwKNZcRhdU
A2: My top 5 websites are Google Classroom, GAFE, , ,
Would love to chat with how to make it happen, share ideas...I need it to be easy, quick & beneficial for S & T.
A2 Sadly, my district blocks many apps and extensions. Very frustrating.
not sure if there's a way to translate or not
I love !We figured this app out quickly and love posting at once- they could see live on projector! https://t.co/EPQt2QbGbC
My students have been making their own this year. They LOVE it.
A2: LOVE Google Classroom, FrontRowEd and so many other! https://t.co/9LFgzK58rU
A2 No doubt . I could not live without it! Google Classroom was a mainstay this year for me too.
I found Kahoot was fun for a morning meeting game with Ss in pairs. Lots of math discussions https://t.co/3CC5Q2yDIx
My students have been making their own this year. They LOVE it.
I forgot to include Definitely a fav!
Kim, do you input their material or do they just post directly!
A2 I've heard so much of it on Twitter chats I can't wait to see what it is all about :)
Looping has to be a bonus! Did they have a choice? You can always still hang on Mond sites! You know it applies to 5th
A1 I also use Google Slides to share my agenda, post news, Ss share facts as a class job.
Next yr we are going to have an ongoing read, write G doc, use Google Class for assign but one file per S. https://t.co/c35eBET7VO
A2: LOVE Google Classroom, FrontRowEd and so many other! https://t.co/9LFgzK58rU
A2 No doubt . I could not live without it! Google Classroom was a mainstay this year for me too.
No matter how many times the kids play they love it!
I log on and get them started, then review before we play. I make the quiz private right away.
Yes, sent letters home to parents. No questions asked. More than 90% said yes!:) Of course.:)
We are working on a grant to have a digital kiosk in the hallway, Google Slides of S work https://t.co/EQUTEPVyQy
A1 I also use Google Slides to share my agenda, post news, Ss share facts as a class job.
You have been a busy grant writer! Way to go! Haven’t heard of goswivl but will check it out.
Q3: Where do you turn to learn how to best integrate new tech into your curriculum, other than Twitter? Share an example.
I bet if you ask? is there a translation feature by any chance?
I haven't heard of or FrontRowEd. I'm excited to check them out
A3: Twitter is a big source for me, but I also try to read blogs, and of course
A3: I wanted to say Twitter!!! If I email someone from Twitter, does that count? LOL!
A2 Love and have been meaning to get into using Used and also this year.
A2 Love and have been meaning to get into using Used and also this year.
Q3: Where do you turn to learn how to best integrate new tech into your curriculum, other than Twitter? Share an example.
Love to get movement into the classroom, Google Classroom, and https://t.co/awt8SSIUDD
Q2: What are your top 5 go-to websites, apps, extensions?
A3 Joined a lot of groups this year. Companies, like Kahoot, have FB pages, and teachers share tons of info!
A3 Helps to have fellow colleagues who come in with ideas started--makes for a nice back and forth of ideas to try.
A3 I find many tech ideas through links and blogs. And of course, !
I would love to hear about the last two you mentioned.
So sorry to hear that! My thinking: Let’s teach Ss how to be responsible tech users!! (Novel idea right?) lol
A3: I go to my for collection of ed tech blogs..so many to name
Hi tweeps. Sorry had to reboot computer because I lost my internet connection completely.
Hello, Krista! Welcome to ! How was your Monday?
Hello, Krista! Welcome to ! How was your Monday?
A3 groups are amazing as well! Just pace yourself.:)
A3 EdCamps have also been a great source of new information. And Ts !
wonderful, last Monday of the year!
Me too! I use it for Homework (not behavior!) Kids love it!
A3: Other teacher experts within our school/district have been really helpful to me this year!
I will have to check that out…I hadn’t thought of that! Thanks for sharing.
A3: I have started following people on Periscope, Blab, and Voxer to learn more about tech integration.
Love front row for math - It’s adaptive as is Read theory!
Which ones are your favorite?
A3: Google+ is also a great resource to connect with educators... so many communities to help with tech integration
how do you use class dojo for homework?
A3: Twitter of Course, reading blogs, following tech folks, edtech group
I have missed you, friend!
Q4: What are some great tech blogs we should be following?
just add questions or ideas to the doc. Looking forward to sharing
A3 and Twitter chats are a huge source of info and ideas for me. Watch most nights of the week :)
Have you used these? https://t.co/K6DZhsbZwC
- and - Worksheets on steroids!:) Kids prefer them, love immediate feedback!
Same here. Sad that we didn’t get to collaborate again during the second half of the year. Next yr will be better.
Blab is a new one! Looks interesting , will check it out further https://t.co/1veqtaIAEx
A3: I have started following people on Periscope, Blab, and Voxer to learn more about tech integration.
Hmmmmm.... I really can't choose Jenn. They all have a time and a place in our classroom.:)
A4: Great blog from MN! Adjusting Course | Responding to the Needs of the 21st Century Student https://t.co/iCYYD3HCf3
I know! Maybe we should get a few things on a calendar!!
Sat in on Blab once. If you subscribe you can get notifications. https://t.co/QV4Ic2K0pD
Blab is a new one! Looks interesting , will check it out further https://t.co/1veqtaIAEx
A3: I have started following people on Periscope, Blab, and Voxer to learn more about tech integration.
I'm still reading Malcome to my Ss - they love him!!!! Next yr we'll collab
LOL. I put you on calendar for on Aug. 12 :00. Hope that will work.
Kathy! Glad you are here! Talking tech and apps.
Well, Yes it will!!!! Boom!
Hi Kathy - Hope you’re well. Glad you’re here!
A2: Ss are helping make tech tutorials Screen Video Recording - Screencastify https://t.co/c8fpDAaw7O also procedural text writing
I would have to say (I am a mentor),
Nancy- are you rubbing it in? I have been out for 13 days now! :)
Q5: How likely would you be to join an Edmodo group to share tips and tricks with new tech with each other?
That would be me. Twitter is my go to! https://t.co/D8mhysY0hj
A3 and Twitter chats are a huge source of info and ideas for me. Watch most nights of the week :)
A4 I regularly listen to the Ts for a lot of my Google information. And podcasts.
A5: I would love to run an Edmodo group again like I did one summer to share best practices, new tools, etc with my PLN.
A5 I would probably join but I would be there as a learner from all of you who are eons ahead of me with tech
Heading out early ... 7 more days for me! Happy end of the year to you all!!
Joining would be a gr8 way to share ideas & have a list to refer back too! I'm in!
I can’t live without my Twitter chats!
A5 I would like to join, but would rather be on GClassroom.
A5 not very likely. Is there another platform to hold such group? Feel like I have too many open fronts...I could try, though
Run by Tchers around the world matched by interests!
We would share when we can, ask questions of each other, maybe do a little HW. Hope you’ll join in.
You helped me learn so many things & it all started with I’m in as a https://t.co/8qSmuAXUDi
Q5: How likely would you be to join an Edmodo group to share tips and tricks with new tech with each other?
A5: Yes! It would be nice to have a place to go for 4th grade ideas, trouble shooting, etc.
Amazing group of educators! Also on Voxer!
OMG!!! It’s so funny to think I have 9 more days to go and you’ll be out 1 month! Wow! It goes by quick. https://t.co/xcMlwufjo2
Nancy- are you rubbing it in? I have been out for 13 days now! :)
That was so much fun that summer that we used Edmodo to learn how to use Edmodo with our Ss.
Q6: How much PD do you participate in over the summer? Is is required or of your choosing?
By Sammy - Thanks for joining in! Happy EOY to you! We’ll be back next week!
A6 Not required this year. Just signed up for Google Education Level 2 course, but I'm paying.
Are you using Google Classroom?
Q6: This summer, my choosing. Finished masters this past Fall. Can't wait to explore!
A6: Our corp will pay us for 5 days of their PD. Had to sign up by Apr 29th- hard to plan the summer.
A6: we had a 3 day district provided pd and I'm going to 2 conferences.
We aren't required to do anything, because then they would have to pay us.
A6: Sorla class, tech video session. Hope it's good.
A5 I would love to check out what everyone is sharing and how they use it!
9 more days to go?! We've been out for a week.
A6: I'm finishing a tech class. Offering PD to the Ts in my district. Weekly in July and 4 full days in August. All volunteer
A6: Have a couple of days of PD with a stipend, but not much is offered or required.
A6: lucky enough to be attending this year! I mostly try to explore on my own and learn via social media & blogs
A6 Most of my PD this summer will be book reading.
A6 No forced PD in the summer! Attending National Edcamp in DC in July! So hyped! :) Twitter chats, reading blogs...
A6: Nothing required. I do a lot of reading & take courses. I’ve cone to conferences too! Anyone going to this year?
Q7: Have you discovered any free online learning opportunities for the summer that you could share with us?
I’ve got quite a stack of PD books for my summer reading too.
Way to go on finishing up your Masters! Great accomplishment!
A7 Has the BEST webinars, free! I have learned a tremendous amount here. Something for everyone.
ooohhhhhh! Please share your list!
What's on your list? I've got Tony Wagner's book, Daily 5, a maker space one. And a few S recommendations.
A6 I'm going to Get Your Teach On conference in TX!! And there are lots of PD books I'm planning to read. Summer PD is optional
Me too! I can't wait to go to This will be my 2nd time. How about you ? https://t.co/3CSyDSuXWq
A6: lucky enough to be attending this year! I mostly try to explore on my own and learn via social media & blogs
What exactly is a digital kiosk. I'm intrigued? How will it be used
Jealous! :) It’s getting warm here so the kids are already in the mode!
What an exciting opportunity. I’ll be following on Twitter.
Q8: If your fairy godmother handed you $300 to spend on tech for your classroom, what would you buy and why?
I am hoping to get all 4th-5th grade teachers to use as a digital portfolio for student led conferences in the fall.
I really like the idea of the kiosk. I'm going to pitch it to my principal. I see him loving it!
So proud of you! (We never did connect via GHO did we???) Hope ppl are smart enough to take advantage of this oppor.
A8: I would buy keyboards for my students to use with their iPads!
Life on our cow/calf farm has kept me too busy to join miss my friends, have a great summer everyone! We finish tomorrow,
an iPad mini. Does all the iPad, half the price I'd spend the rest on raspberrypi or chips. Cheap coding consoles.
A8: I’d buy more Chromebooks. I’m so close to 1:1 in my classroom. Determined to get there.
email me at mark.nechanicky@alschools.org and I'll share the grant details with you.
360 degree camera anyone?
A8 A couple of lapel microphones, stylus, a few really good apps, keyboards for iPads, touch screen Chromebook.
A8: iPad stand to use as projector.
Happy to connect with any of your 4th teachers next year! :) Keep me in mind.
A5: would be very likely go join an edmodo group for tech ideas. I'm in one mostly high school
That would definitely be my second choice. Have 1 from could def. use another.
A8: I would buy a to get Ss engaged in coding.
A8 Another kit , some chromebooks, and my money is spent.:(
Google slides of S work, could be photos of art, write, present, highlights from T, we are thinking... https://t.co/VCqFpuZmRS
What exactly is a digital kiosk. I'm intrigued? How will it be used
edu_match: BriteEyes49 MarkNechanicky JennRegruth thanks, Lisa! Our website is https://t.co/eCgsaOoz15 . Would love to connect!
Yes, that would be a great way to spend $$ too.
Thank you! I will make that happen https://t.co/0Nlrq7WaEb
Happy to connect with any of your 4th teachers next year! :) Keep me in mind.
Thanks Jennifer, love checking in with my friends at
Have to go, great to connect again!
To an amazing PLN with and taking the lead! Thanks to everyone!
So glad I was able to join in tonight! Have a great week everyone!:) Thanks and !
For Massachusetts folks check out on 8/1 for free PD
Okay to remember to join and help each other learn. I'd like to invite you to join my group PD on Edmodo. https://t.co/KdK9gapuPY
Summer Rding: Reading Magic-Mem Fox; The Read Aloud Handbook-Jim Trelease; Notice & Note by Kylene Beers & Robert Probst to start
Have a great week Lisa! Hope to see you next week :)
Thank you everyone who was here for . Sorry I had so much tech difficulty this evening. Go forth and be awesome.
Gr8 Group PLN = I learn something new every week! https://t.co/IQ57cxXv53
To an amazing PLN with and taking the lead! Thanks to everyone!
A big virtual hug to my awesome wingmen (winggals) and . Best co-moderators EVER.
Please join Tuesday at 7pm Central for - ALL GRADES WELCOME! Topic: "Math Stations."
