#ALedchat Archive
#ALedchat is a weekly chat on Twitter about education topics. It is held each Monday from 9-10pmCST. While the discussion on #ALedchat continues on Twitter well beyond our weekly one-hour chat session, this platform affords us the opportunity to extend, expand and share the conversation with an even greater audience. Educators from across the state of Alabama, and the world, can come here to find encouragement, support, resources, professional growth opportunities and advice, while providing the same to their colleagues.
Monday February 15, 2016
Welcome! Tell us who you are, where youre from, & what you do! Im J Shaw from Florence City; Asst Super; Co^4-Moderator of
Welcome to ! I'm Jennifer Hogan, Hoover HS AP. Co-founder of this chat and . Glad to be here tonight!
Frank Buck, Pell City. Retired administrator. I write and speak on organization, time management, social media, and technology.
Kristy- Hoover- Eng teacher
Holly Sutherland, Principal of Haleyville HS, Alabama. Co- founder of this chat & Welcome everyone!
Mark Coleman, District Technology Instructor, Montgomery Public Schools,
Hi, all! Hannah Zarzour, Hoover High School, English teacher
Welcome, Frank! Glad you're here tonight!
Christy Bice, AP at Haleyville Elementary and co-moderator for . Ready to learn along with you all tonight!
We will use the Q1=Question 1 & A1= Answer 1 format. Lets have a great time tonight. All of us are smarter than one of us
Hi, Hannah! Glad you're joining us tonight!
Welcome! It's always great to have you with us!
Kendrick Myers, AP at Opelika High School
Greetings https://t.co/dLxtxb55EV
Frank Buck, Pell City. Retired administrator. I write and speak on organization, time management, social media, and technology.
Alyson Carpenter, Instructional Technology Specialist-Athens City Schools
Good evening Char, Curr. Director from Bay Village Ohio - love talking . That's why I am !!!
Jackie Flowers, Florence City Schools, Director Instruction and Professional Learning
Glad you're here tonight! I've got on my calendar!
Crystal Krausz 9th Biology at Enterprise High School
Jeff Richardson, inst tech coach, hoover city
Elaine Frix, 3rd grade teacher-Haleyville Elementary
Welcome, Jackie! Glad to have your crew with us!
, FCS, FMS Instructional Partner
Got to share one of our Fun Fact Friday videos today in a PD session! :-)
I read your book! https://t.co/FoMOUZLEPl
Frank Buck, Pell City. Retired administrator. I write and speak on organization, time management, social media, and technology.
Great! I thing will come together well
Nikki High School Librarian at James Happy to be here tonight!
Thanks, glad to be here once again - ready to learn & ready to share
Welcome, Elaine! BTW I got Zero and Two in the mail! Can't wait!
Deidre Jefferson, AP, Mobile County Public Schools
My people! Welcome https://t.co/TUNFI3aCON
Alyson Carpenter, Instructional Technology Specialist-Athens City Schools
Welcome back, Kendrick! Glad you're here!
Question 1 coming up in 1 minute
here is the presentation on Technology to support Speaking & Listening I shared at last week https://t.co/tnMb3GIXAJ
Too many Twitter accounts used today. Switched accounts and will try this again. Kelli, Hoover tech int
Lisa Carey, Instructional Support
Teach us tonight https://t.co/rcnFiuLsn6
Good evening Char, Curr. Director from Bay Village Ohio - love talking . That's why I am !!!
Leah Epperson, K teacher HES
Hey Partner 😊 https://t.co/mOiXDeurp9
Jackie Flowers, Florence City Schools, Director Instruction and Professional Learning
Martin Rushano.. Math Teacher at Hoover High School
I'm Faith. Entertainment Technology Academy, Huntsville City Schools.
good evening, glad to be here!
Q1 Tweet your favorite education apps/tools & how you use it
Welcome back, Leah! Always great to have HES here with us!
A1 when a short novel is required rather than a tweet
Welcome, Jackie! Glad you're here!
A1 SO many:grammarly-grammar chk, plagiarism chk, trello-organizer, planner. used to use Kaizena before change :(
Welcome, Jeff! Glad you're here!
A1: Educreations... Love it! Let's me reteach material on line.
Great to "see" you again today, Kelli!
Meredith, from IL, elementary principal - watched tech advance over 3 decades what an amazing journey is just beginning!
A1: As an admin, I love Google Forms! Brings efficiency to many tasks in my role.
A1: been using highlighter tool add-on lately (and presenting this week!). Awesome tool for annotating a Google Doc.
A1 I love using GAfE to ramp up the knowledge taking place in my Bio class!
Glad to see Huntsville city https://t.co/9TeqKr1UTi
I'm Faith. Entertainment Technology Academy, Huntsville City Schools.
Hi, Deidre! Glad you're here tonight!
A1: Anything Google! Makes life easier!
A1 Quizizz is a fun engaging way to engage students in concept review & alternative to after hours review
Yay! Glad you're here, Lisa!
Lee Frix, Health & PE, Haleyville High......checking in late.
A1 Google Apps for Ed including Classroom, notes apps, LMS (I love Moodle but YMMV), Camtasia, Plickers,
Welcome, Martin! Glad you're joining us!
Tina from TN, ready to learn w/
A1: We use remind101...involving students in hmwk updates, parents with vital info., & keeping our senior class up to date
A1: to track all of the tasks I have; to hold reference material.
A1: Canvas, Evernote, Google Drive, Symbaloo, and Smore..Productivty For Ts and Ss ; https://t.co/YccusFoGKH for academic practice
Love having all these Hoover High teachers joining us tonight!
A1: educreations, limnu, popplet, touchcast, scratch jr--just to name a few.
A1: Quizlet for test review. Offers visual supports, read alouds, translations, class options, games + more
A1 the endless variety of Google Apps Add-ons like Flubaroo and Doctopus
A1-Google Tour Builder, my new fav! Cross curricular creation tool, east to use storytelling tool.
Hi, Faith! Glad you're here!
A1: extensions- screencastify, google calendar, Google doc quick create
A1: I love 4 finding gr8 tech resources! Learned about it from
Welcome, Shannon! Glad to have you with us tonight!!
A1 oh, I like Canva too, for pic editing and quote posters, etc.
A1: I am also loving EdPuzzle right now to integrate Videos
A1) Coaster physics, 4D elements, NOVA elements - enhance learning in physci...notability for annotating https://t.co/6qVrGduidK
Q1 Tweet your favorite education apps/tools & how you use it
A1: Google docs, Google forms, Google anything
Poll Everywhere to create Word Cloud for class brainstorm and formative assessment. It's old but cool again! Image responses 2
Love this for sending reminders to my students and love that they can "text" and ask questions, etc. https://t.co/mBV3ZCpxsz
A1: We use remind101...involving students in hmwk updates, parents with vital info., & keeping our senior class up to date
Glad to be here. Think I'm the only one tonight. LOL.
Question 2 coming up in 1 min!
A1 Remind, Google Voice, Google Sites, Google Forms for keeping in touch with parents
Glad you're joining us, Meredith! What a long journey you've had in edu!
A1: has a gr8 infographic & resume builder.
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School..looking forward to learning from you all!
Google drive is my favorite...it has helped minimize paper and increase collaboration...imagine it in our classrooms
Totally agree! Google Forms makes so many things so much easier!
A.1 Right now, is topping my DLDay list!
A1 Sharepoint information and docs can be placed in one location for staff members to use.
hoping it doesn't replace my love for ToDoIst. Has to integrate with gmail to trump it. Checkboxes are my fav part
Q2 What does it look like when instruction is driving technology (evidence of learning, classroom, etc)
A1: Love Google Docs-really Google anything, Plickers, Dojo-behavior, Symbaloo-book marking, Remind 101 for parents.
A1: Favorite Google Doc Add-on/Extensions: Read & Write for Chrome, SAS Curr. Pathways Writing Reviser.
A1: Kami for annotating primary documents. Allows Ss at lower lexiles the scaffolding needed to analyze text
A1: I LOVE as a way to connect in a more personal way. Voxer chat groups have made me a better admin!
A1 Our elementary teachers are ROCKIN See Saw for student portfolios
A2: I look for instruction enhanced by the use of tech.
I have abandoned all other Task Lists for Google Reminders as of 1/1. So far, so good.
A2: evidence is in evident in what the students are doing, saying, creating
A1: I prefer 4 communicating w/kids over Remind
A2: When instruction is driving the use of tech, it is seamless. Ss use what works for them and Ts intro new resources with choice
A1 Google Forms hands down, although, I'm really falling hard for Zaption the past few weeks.
Tim, Tech Coor. Hartselle City Schools
Haven't heard of that one! Thanks for sharing!
A2 FA use of tech helps tailor ss needs & ss scores / confidence increase
A2: It looks like the Ss taking ownership and being masters of their own learning instead of waiting around for instructions.
I have still got to make this happen this year (goal for by Spring Break)
A1 Google Forms! They do almost everything but cook
A2: Purpose. Don't use tech for the sake of doing it -- create engagement and relevance. Ss are involved in creating knowledge.
We use it for class updates, too. Also, our principal has a teacher group for important messages/weather days, etc...
A2-Students are creating stuff they can share, things they are proud of.
Hey Winterboro. Need to chat with you tomorrow if you're available. jshaw@florencek12.org https://t.co/9Z7Mxs3YZ1
Grayson Lawrence, Assistant Principal, Winterboro High School..looking forward to learning from you all!
A1: Have to agree with on this one. Immediate feedback, support, ideas. https://t.co/4vwnAnRFX7
A1: I LOVE as a way to connect in a more personal way. Voxer chat groups have made me a better admin!
A2 you shouldn't ask "what can I use these tools for?" but more "what can take this lesson to higher levels?"
A2: Let students decide on tech used to show master of skills, not wait on teacher 2 feel comfortable w/tech b4 using
Sign up an I'll get you in the Voxer group!
A2 it's important to plan 1st & then figure out how tech can support learning, rather thn choosing tech & cramming it into lesson
A1: Here are my directions for how to set up Read & Write for Chrome. Text to speech and more. https://t.co/VSkddsPQ2b
Q2:A2 we are not just doing technology to do it, it supports the instruction
A2: Look forte h to improve learning objectives reaching out to more students in different and varied ways
I had my Task List workflow so nailed down, it was a little terrifying to totally switch it up
Instruction drives tech use is evident in student voice and choice to demo understanding.
A1: Elmo and Smartboard aren't intended to be a newer version of an overhead projector!
A2-Students find their voice, learn the tools that allow them to show what they know.
Question 3 coming up in 1 min
A2There is a clear connect w/ S lrning goals,rigor,& https://t.co/t8CtxHTfTy is used as a tool,instead of instr as a tool of tech
Me too! Finding lots of uses for the multi-colored sticky options with LinoIt lately in PD.
A2: Ss should use technology to advance learning opportunities and create real results; technology should not disturb but enhance
Q3 Where/from whom do you recieve the best edTech prof development
A2: Instruction that requires students to be creators, not just consumers.
A2: Tech should be integrated seamlessly to support/enhance learning, not just bc it's a tool
Absolutely, Christy. Tech is a tool that enriches the instr process
A2: when Ts become passionate about how it can help their Ss and not view it as one more thing for them to manage
A3: I have found the best PD for tech to be from Ts and Ss who are using tech to enhance learning. Show don't tell approach.
A3: My which includes this chat, ,
uses it often https://t.co/mLYDjfvjm4
Me too! Finding lots of uses for the multi-colored sticky options with LinoIt lately in PD.
A2: Engagement and Collaboration supporting good instruction technology should never replace it!! https://t.co/fYgz007ZUP
Q2 What does it look like when instruction is driving technology (evidence of learning, classroom, etc)
A3 from my awesome team of course!
A3: Best tech teaching comes from seeing it in use in the classroom!
A1 Remembering when tech person brought back pilot Osmo from conf. when it was in pilot. LOVED it then and Ss are so motivated
A3: Most of the time I get GREAT pro dev from my Ss. They're the leaders of the tech generation, so I trust them to lead
A3 I take a lot from non-educational tech resources and think about how tools can be used for creation and collaboration
A3: Most of what I have found has come from searching for things to fix a problem/Pinterest. Some useful conferences, too.
A3 Many times it comes from the students themselves! Just ask them, and chances are they'll know a great tool or strategy!
A3 I follow about 60 blogs in my rdr & many are tech. Also Twitter, colleauges, etc.
A3: peers, teachers, students, pln/twitter, conferences, journals, blogs. I learn best from my peers in any capacity or format
A2: Tech is not a special event. It has the power to make lrng accessible to all Ss & to connect Ss, their ideas, their solutions.
A3 It is often through the informal, personalized prof learning w/ colleagues that I receive the most valuable tech strats to use
A3: My PLN on twitter, reading blogs, pinterest, and edcamps!
Precalculus at Enterprise High School
I had a grp of Ss use diff colors for parts of speech&analyzing characters,I've mostly used for pd too
A3: Old fashioned lunchtime collaboration-Fellow Ts who have used tech in meaningful ways and worked the "kinks" out.
love learning from co-workers and students
A3: Watching it used at my school... So fortunate to work with so many talented people. I learn from them everyday!
A3 also I participate in a lot of Google Certified boards and groups, real heavy hitters and deep thinkers in that crown
Learn tons from my peeps pd
A3: like the UNA workshops offered during the summer.They range in ability levels which makes them great for everyone.
A3 Colleagues, Twitter PLN, Conferences like AETA, AETC & ROCKED my world last year!
A2: BAM! It is a way of teaching and learning. Blended, fluid. Supportive. Direct. https://t.co/skHaTXS1p5
A2: Tech is not a special event. It has the power to make lrng accessible to all Ss & to connect Ss, their ideas, their solutions.
A3: I learn the most from my PLN.....connecting with others at Edcamps and conferences is always a plus as well
A3 After session @ conf. when creative juices are ignited in conversations w/ other educators
A3. From twitter and coworkers.
Thanks, Carrie! https://t.co/TVpeqATkrD
A3 easy..! Also watching students and teachers in the classroom. Nothing better than learning while I do walkthroughs.
Amen, have a reason t/use A2: Tech should be integrated seamlessly to support/enhance learning, not just bc it's a tool
A3:The best edTech prof.development is given by colleagues that share their discoveries with others. https://t.co/LbbMoVTJdZ
Q3 Where/from whom do you recieve the best edTech prof development
A3: Teachers first, definitely. Their always exploring the best way to improve the learning experience
A3 From our Instructional Tech Facilators
When do you have the opportunity to watch them? https://t.co/6TUbQhNR8X
A3: Watching it used at my school... So fortunate to work with so many talented people. I learn from them everyday!
A3: Also from the phenom known as
A3 Peers, students, coaches, Twitter, Facebook groups like
Come to March 5th! https://t.co/48PWpK13qo
A3: I learn the most from my PLN.....connecting with others at Edcamps and conferences is always a plus as well
A3 From searching the net/asking coworkers/pln once I have a idea for tech use and not a solution for it.
Question 4 coming up in 1 min
A3: I learn all the time from people in ! Lots of brainpower here!
A3 - Twitter, especially . They always bring it.
A3: our tech. coordinator does an awsome job of sending updates and getting input... have great PDs as well
A3 Love any session with --always leave remembering what the main thing is- Student Learning!
A3: amazing resource for sure! Also, have to say makes it creative to organize. https://t.co/K2YClvefkb
A3 I follow about 60 blogs in my rdr & many are tech. Also Twitter, colleauges, etc.
Agree Meredith.Ideas are fresh,desires are sparked,& immediate connections to instruction r made during those times
Often wonder how some schools are successful w/ Ts attending before school to learn more about tech tools - share?
Q4 Give examples of students taking ownership of their own learning with technology (examples)
A3: by far twitter & tweetchats! Hop on,learn tons,ask Qs & tweeps answer, next would be conf's, loved
Some of best PD I've ever had. Can ask anything and someone usually has an answer and not afraid to share https://t.co/SpylSsW3LD
A3: I learn all the time from people in ! Lots of brainpower here!
ancient teaching secret: Never plan anything for your planing period😊. Talk to others, observe them & ask questions.
a4: Students creating their own games -that's ownership!
A4 Ss searching out experts on twitter/Google+ to ask questions/interview
A4: Ss create blogs to share their passion and research with each other and around the world. Ss blogs were being read in Russia!
I've been using for a couple of years&still love it! looking for more robust, sugg try or
A3: Twitter and blogging for sure. Watching my in their 1:1 journey is amazing! So much to try, fail and try again!
YOU ROCK! Thank you for your dedication to learning. https://t.co/Gm6e86a4ds
ancient teaching secret: Never plan anything for your planing period😊. Talk to others, observe them & ask questions.
A3: No matter how YOU think tech can be used, the real fun is in seeing it used in a new way. https://t.co/ygm1gZDUtu
A3: I have found the best PD for tech to be from Ts and Ss who are using tech to enhance learning. Show don't tell approach.
Night! This big baby is off to bed! I really need an 8pm chat! Thx for the ideas- I have a ton of tabs open from ur links
A4 at Athens HS giving students choice in demonstrating their learning-- and they took it to the next level!
A4 student PBL assignment on monetary policy. Students turned in videos, posters, websites and an audio parody of talk radio
SO easy to learn so much in only 1 hour! https://t.co/PSZp6VmKmG
A3: by far twitter & tweetchats! Hop on,learn tons,ask Qs & tweeps answer, next would be conf's, loved
A4 Ss designing their own questions and collaboratively creating their answers with peers using tech during PBL
Q4: From what I have seen and heard from and , I would say !
agree - also like open Google hangouts with these groups
A4 Athens HS giving students choice in demonstrating learning-- they took it to the next level! https://t.co/JHp50Frpow
A4 Athens HS giving students choice in demonstrating learning-- they took it to the next level! https://t.co/Uf9y5PigtN
Thanks for stopping in! Have a great day tomorrow!
A4:love to let K students video each over teaching and then share with class
Nope - we've got 30 more minutes!
A4: using the tools or resources of their choice, license to be creative, work at own pace, connecting outside school walls
Love Zaption! sponsor https://t.co/7TwZ8TfvUD
I've been using for a couple of years&still love it! looking for more robust, sugg try or
A4:ms Ss running for office,researched campaign platform, used to build campaign & GForms to vote, pretty neat to see
A4 Students creating their own Kahoot sessions w/questions they come up with to study for assessments.
A4:Our SLT will be teaching peers how to use new tech tools for DLDay. They have created short LPs to teach them.
A4: I know what I know about Minecraft because the Ss have taught me!
A4: Ss interests in flipped classrooms and initiative to engage with new class tools such as Google drive
Yes! is making it happen as early as K!! https://t.co/gjk3mFaGrg
Q4: From what I have seen and heard from and , I would say !
A4: watch those who usually don't ask anything in class ERUPT in Google Classroom chats!
Kahoot is also a favorite at our school. https://t.co/yW7eMH9q9V
A4 Students creating their own Kahoot sessions w/questions they come up with to study for assessments.
“outside the school walls” is super important to developing Ss own PLN
Question 5 coming up in 1 min
give them license to play to their creative strengths and they will constantly impress you
https://t.co/RTIxd0gue7
A4 Ss designing their own questions and collaboratively creating their answers with peers using tech during PBL
A4 I have seen this also- elementary and secondary writing DOK questions above basic levels. https://t.co/KMoEQrXZrh
A4 Students creating their own Kahoot sessions w/questions they come up with to study for assessments.
agreed! when I wk w/new Ts on a new content area, I find a chat to seek input & I feel prepped in 1 short hr
I like the black tarp underneath. I need to try that next time. Mine ended up soooooooo messy!
9th gr HS digital literacy class wrote stories featuring Sphero the hero - then coded sphero to act out the story.
Q5 How do we move from using tech as a substitute for paper to a redefinition of edTech (SAMR)
We have Ss asking to collaborate via many tech sites, engaging in online courses, and advocating for lessons with cells phones
Like license to be creative Kelli. Imperative that we allow Ss 2 display these skills in various modalities with tech
A3. Twitter ...Just saying. (Specifically #@al_bpc )
A4: Student create presentations using QR codes
A5 we demand creativity from our students. We must be equally creative, exploring the ways we can tweak assignments and reinvent
A5: Don't confine Ss to docs you create. Let them use the internet to learn. It's a new age, and they need to do it wisely.
A5: pedagogy has to change to enable the AMR & Ts must accept a more Ss centered model classroom for teaching/learning
A5: By purposeful planning and seeking opportunities for Ss voices and choices to be heard
Encourage alternative assessment methods - pbl...performance assessments...
We must analyze the purpose of tech tools & how they are enhancing instruction,not replacing! https://t.co/NFMO3Qw3wv
Q5 How do we move from using tech as a substitute for paper to a redefinition of edTech (SAMR)
Agree! https://t.co/n9hJozquWN
A5 we demand creativity from our students. We must be equally creative, exploring the ways we can tweak assignments and reinvent
Any examples of how that is being done in your district? that is a hard transition for most https://t.co/Ma0NCWZcQO
A5 we demand creativity from our students. We must be equally creative, exploring the ways we can tweak assignments and reinvent
A5: expectation, exploration, encouragement https://t.co/KHmrIGzxbP
Q5 How do we move from using tech as a substitute for paper to a redefinition of edTech (SAMR)
Learner-centered instruction and elements of PBL will move classrooms from substitution toward redefinition.
A5: use edTech as a way of supporting teaching and learning, rigor, scaffolding and all things learning not as a replacement.
A5: If we are only substituting, we are not going any deeper. Tech can open the door of creativity and exploration. Let Ss lead.
A5 Begins in small steps. Ldrs must facilitate collab tech vision. Provide strategic PL to support transition
A5 model it from the top to bottom and all in between https://t.co/mRodZWEDeB
Q5 How do we move from using tech as a substitute for paper to a redefinition of edTech (SAMR)
A5: We let the Ss help set the expectations....if they can create we let them create etc. We let them define what they can do
A5 Lots of planning & reflection on Ss outcomes. It is then that redef can grow. It's def organic process & is best with others.
Observations using the SAMR model for teachers- Reflect, revise, reinvent! https://t.co/P05pU0DxdV
Any examples of how that is being done in your district? that is a hard transition for most https://t.co/Ma0NCWZcQO
A5 we demand creativity from our students. We must be equally creative, exploring the ways we can tweak assignments and reinvent
It is a hard transition for most people. We must immerse ourselves in our PLNs and networks, observe and explore
A5: Kids don't see a phone as a phone but a connection 2 others. We need 2 see devices as connections 2 the world, use in lessons.
A5 school is not to demonstrate knowledge to Ts but to use all tool available to learn
Right, Tina. Requires a new perspective and adjusting comfort level to allow tech to enrich learning
Question 6 coming up in 1 min
A5 Instructional Partners/Tech Coaches help teachers with planning and reflection.
A5: By shifting focus from tool to skill. Not "What are we using?" Instead, "What are we doing?" https://t.co/nPwq8QLgBY
Q5 How do we move from using tech as a substitute for paper to a redefinition of edTech (SAMR)
Q6 How is technology used to meet ALL of your students where they are
A5 I think we have to get into the creation mindset to begin to swim in the deep end. It's in creation that redefinition occurs
A5: It is important that we grow w/ technology and implement it to do what we could not have done w/o it
A6: Tech can be used as the ultimate differentiation tool. You can meet a variety of needs and take Ss to their next level.
The question to using technology is not always what does it replace but what will it improve
A5: This Tech Integration Matrix is a great starting point for reflecting on how you & your Ss use tech. https://t.co/WYEivqWsJB
A6 as long as we have the digital divide, tech is NOT the panacea of reaching students where they are
Yes. We must incorporate these professionals 2 harness the collective capacity 2 use tech 2 increase S engagement
A5: thankful for coaches in the daily grind w/teachers.Modeling,co-teaching,innovating,showcasing https://t.co/zNmwrajbU1
A5 Instructional Partners/Tech Coaches help teachers with planning and reflection.
A3. YES! is my mentor! He is an "EdTech Super Star!"
A6: Use apps and extensions to accomm and modify. Use sites like newsela and tweentribune for differing lexile levels.
Power to connect =Power to change....let's leave the doors open and teach them how to walk through https://t.co/uvxbXvGnIn
A5: Kids don't see a phone as a phone but a connection 2 others. We need 2 see devices as connections 2 the world, use in lessons.
A6. We have a marvelous Ss Tech Team lead by a paraprofessional who are moving tech tools forward. https://t.co/7outo4ZaE9
A6. Tech just helps meet the s. The t is who actually meets them where they are.
A6: games to reinforce learning and challenge enrichment kids
I 100% agree. Anyone have ways they are using them w/ sp education students or EL students? https://t.co/2VpCg1cOTW
A6: Tech can be used as the ultimate differentiation tool. You can meet a variety of needs and take Ss to their next level.
A6 Digital Portfolios -SeeSaw, Google, Wix Sites (shared by ) all provide opportunities for Ss to celebrate strenghts.
A6:break language barriers using Translate; differentiate by making copies of assignments; peer mentoring is also key
A6: Technology evens the playing field. It allows strengths of varying students to come alive! We see this everyday at Winterboro!
A6: I run a 2nd Google Classroom in co-taught classes to discretely provide accommodated work, links to accommodating tech, etc
A6: Tech enables diff options based on Ss BUT only possible if Ts open to utilizing as personalized lrng not 1 sz fits all
https://t.co/BAkgTCoU80
The question to using technology is not always what does it replace but what will it improve
A6: Stride is a great tool for this
A6: Tech can be especially helpful in building background, filling in gaps, etc.
A6: Create lessons and projects centered around different learning styles. Tech makes this more available to Ss AND Ts
We often use Google Docs to modify assignments to meet student needs. SE and EL Ts can help with this when doc shared
It's about the learning for sure and not the tool but I wonder if we have more tool than strategy sometim https://t.co/wdGn4yFUXV
The question to using technology is not always what does it replace but what will it improve
A4: My 9yr old was explaining a game he coded on tonight. Explaining x y values. Just for fun! https://t.co/3pqyyhVNve
Q4 Give examples of students taking ownership of their own learning with technology (examples)
A6: Using tech to differentiate instruction allows for all Ss to participate and engage
Question 7 coming up in 1 min
I don't disagree but Rthere ways I which a device has been used in your school to reach a Hard to reach Ss https://t.co/nAUHTCMUWp
A6 as long as we have the digital divide, tech is NOT the panacea of reaching students where they are
A6: Tech provides an equal opportunity for all ability levels.
Anyone using something they love with secondary? https://t.co/6JBzOfyTrc
A6 Digital Portfolios -SeeSaw, Google, Wix Sites (shared by ) all provide opportunities for Ss to celebrate strenghts.
Q7 How do your admins model technology use for students, teachers, and community
A6: SpeakIt!, one of the 1st extensions I have my struggling readers get. Reads selected website text and can vary rate of speech
Agreed. Examples of how you've seen it happen? https://t.co/UHqwljo9CU
A6. Tech just helps meet the s. The t is who actually meets them where they are.
Imp thought to consider.Our task is 2 determine how we can structure prof lrng 2 align w/ tool availability
A5: Teachers have to overcome their own insecurities about technology and become learners themselves.
Very true - I believe we must be reflective on what we've done and strategic when using/trying new technology
Are you willing to give us one of your favorite examples? https://t.co/KCprRqdrQm
A6: Technology evens the playing field. It allows strengths of varying students to come alive! We see this everyday at Winterboro!
A6: Allows more differentiation. Also allows me to give more time to struggling S's since tech helps foster more S centered class.
A7 admin tweet abt great things happening in our schools. Telling our story! https://t.co/cbM8sPw0yM
Q7 How do your admins model technology use for students, teachers, and community
A7; top down is a must! Admin use forms in lieu of email or collect responses,GDocs for agendas/notes/etc,GSheets for inventory
A7 Getting admins on board is incredibly difficult sometimes. I run into that issue daily. OTOH I now have a principal *INTO* GAFE
A7: Our admins do a fab job of Tweeting/FBing to get it out there in the community what amazing things we are doing!
A7:we model new tech and how they can be implemented in classroom instruction during PD quite often. https://t.co/5gpnOxacxQ
Q7 How do your admins model technology use for students, teachers, and community
A7: modeling through the strategic use of a few good tools.
A7:I use it day2day,room2room,& in Teacher Academy (Friday PD). Use it or loose it-I never want 2 be rusty! https://t.co/NlXJJt2mT8
Q7 How do your admins model technology use for students, teachers, and community
A7: I model through practice. I use Google with docs, forms, etc... to collect data. Also model the use of social media daily
A7: Google, social media,... Teach me more. I am ready to learn!
true, buy in is a challenge until they see relevance & realize that it's more efficient
A7 Admin like using Google Classroom as collab. tool with teachers & sharing news via
A7 Admins must be visible in their use of technology.
making their lives easier is a good foot in the door.
A7: Our admins are using Google Classroom for their staff meetings/collaboration. We use Google doc eAgendas for meetings.
A7: Sadly some admin still use email/PDF, etc rather than model use of Google or other tools teachers have been asked to use
A7: not holding a meeting about a meeting. Use screencasting and shared docs for sit and get info.
Need to be involved w process of learning-use tech to engage & inspire. A5
A7: , our YAPP, and 's tells our story
If 65% of jobs available to those children entering school in 2016 do not exist yet will this change how you are using tech tools?
A6: you vary technology use as you do every lesson...some Ss are using the tool to learn while others are helping teach lessons
A7: Trying to learn more myself. Been modeling more use of Google docs and forms. great help https://t.co/POUyhh8mOa
Q7 How do your admins model technology use for students, teachers, and community
See it with tools in PBL projects. Some use varying tools but all work together for the project! https://t.co/5MRXr6qWm2
Are you willing to give us one of your favorite examples? https://t.co/KCprRqdrQm
A6: Technology evens the playing field. It allows strengths of varying students to come alive! We see this everyday at Winterboro!
A7: Leading , putting out a weekly technology info page, Tweeting, setting up useful PD, etc. etc.
A7: Leading , putting out a weekly technology info page, Tweeting, setting up useful PD, etc. etc.
A7:engaging with the community through social media and empowering Ts to use the tech by getting the hardware they need
Yes. Choice leads to voice - Engage and Inspire to let thier voice and talents rise. A6
Final Question coming up in 1 min
you're not alone...mine depends on the school and the admin, some better than others
A4: My 9yr old was explaining a game he coded on tonight. Explaining x y values. Just for fun! https://t.co/HvSjbiaqmU
Q4 Give examples of students taking ownership of their own learning with technology (examples)
Important for leaders to model tech as a resource of engagement. A7
I love that our admin does this-modeling how to use tech for both S's & T's. https://t.co/nQqdz7kwxN
A7: Our admins do a fab job of Tweeting/FBing to get it out there in the community what amazing things we are doing!
A7. Have a large screen in my office so sharing/modeling can occur naturally during the day. Great learning tool for Ts.
FQ: As a result of tonight's chat, I plan to... (fill in the blank)
YES! That is exactly what we want form kids!
A7 GAFE is the best thing we have rolled out to get Admins onboard.
A7: I work with . Enough said.
A7: pillars digital leaders:communication,branding,PR,engagement, prof leading,rethink learning spaces,opportunity
Our IPs use https://t.co/fY3P9JvimO
A7 Admin like using Google Classroom as collab. tool with teachers & sharing news via
FA: I plan to review the chat and check out all the great tips and tools shared tonight!
Definitely, use twitter...implement it in your leadership. Be the example and motivation for all others https://t.co/2XLkntxEQi
A7 Admins must be visible in their use of technology.
FA: As a result of tonight's chat, I plan to... Continue to tell the positive story of public education!
GQ: As a result of tonight I plan to network with several Ts I met and dig into what they've got going in their rooms!
FA: I plan to choose 1 new tool w/1 new teacher
Time to get the pups to bed and tuck myself in for another day of learning tomorrow! Thanks for a great chat!
FA: Look back over all that was shared so I can pull out a couple for my Ts and Ss
FA: I plan to THANK those who are leading the way in our district. Having a model makes a difference! It takes a tech village.
FA: As a result of tonight I plan to network with several Ts I met and dig into what they've got going in their rooms!
Amen! If you don't tell your story, someone else will and often do We are our own PR machine https://t.co/RC1kGZTCR7
FA: As a result of tonight's chat, I plan to... Continue to tell the positive story of public education!
FA: Continue expanding and learning tech that supports instruction in new ways. https://t.co/MAUw0B5ojB
FQ: As a result of tonight's chat, I plan to... (fill in the blank)
Thanks for being a part of tonight's chat! Don't forget to fill out a PD in your Pajamas form if you need PD hours!
THANK YOU to everyone who was a part of tonight's ! I can't wait to explore these new tech resources!
FA: I'm going to check out seesaw
FA: I plan to be a collaborative with tech savvy educators in improving what we do and why we do it
Thanks for coming https://t.co/eYHu07VuEW
Time to get the pups to bed and tuck myself in for another day of learning tomorrow! Thanks for a great chat!
A7: As a school admin, not sure how to operate w/o Google.Model&provide examples of use as teaching/learning tool(ie edchats).
I plan to invite a teacher to the next chat! I would love for my teachers to experience !
YES! Bring them next week!
Thank you all for participating and to for moderating! Great chat! #24/7
FA: I plan to do some follow up study on SAMR Model (hadn't heard of it until tonight) and implement tech more strategically.
FA: Reflect using the SAMR model/Padagogy Wheel more frequently
FA: Continue 2 find opportunities for students to connect globally & encourage teachers & admin 2 embrace tech
SAMR is powerful for using tech and for instruction in general!
Great tonight...always the fastest hour of the week ;-)
Winterboro has much to teach the world. Please come again https://t.co/CrZLoqrW28
I plan to invite a teacher to the next chat! I would love for my teachers to experience !
and such great ideas are shared under your terrific leadership - in appreciation ....
Love it! Got to be intentional or we never get around to it!
A7: We host our PD on moodle so learning can be shared collaboratively
Me too!! https://t.co/VWaMOUf6d9
FA: I plan to review the chat and check out all the great tips and tools shared tonight!
Amen. Thanks for letting me tag along. https://t.co/ietAoB7em7
Thank you all for participating and to for moderating! Great chat! #24/7
Made the chat worth while right here https://t.co/EOyAf2qcoM
FA: I plan to do some follow up study on SAMR Model (hadn't heard of it until tonight) and implement tech more strategically.
Love learning with you all each week! You all push/pull me to grow each week!
