#cgi3 Archive

#cgi3 is a chat for Center Grove (CG) connected educators use to share edtech ideas. The i3 stands for inform, instruct, and innovate. It occurs on the last Wednesday of every month at
Wednesday February 22, 2017
8:30 PM EST
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Welcome! Intro: Share where/what you teach and what/who your favorite book/author is. #cgi3
  • participatechat Feb 22 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #cgi3 by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/9RrOHROKPn
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Intro: Nancy McDowell, STEM coach, eating Nerds w/Bachelor on in background trying to catch up, favorite book eva - Gone with the Wind #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Intros: To Kill a Mockingbird is still my favorite book of all time. I love the way Harper Lee paints vivid pictures with her writing. #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Intro: Hi everyone! Jenna Cooper, Coordinator of Connected Learning at CG. My favorite author is James Patterson. Love the mysteries! #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Tim Gray, elearning coach and global Campus Teacher at CG HS. #cgi3
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Intro: Jordan Johnson, 4th Grade @PleasantGroveEl, Favorite books are Tuesdays with Morrie, Holes, & Wonder. #cgi3
    In reply to @PleasantGroveEl
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q1: What are your favorite strategies or tools for teaching or enforcing reading comprehension? #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A1: One great tool for comprehension is https://t.co/7TswEUtzZM @Newsela. All Ss can read same content but at their own reading level. #cgi3
    In reply to @Newsela
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A1: Trade books! 💕 Those Shoes, The Book with No Pictures, The Day the Crayons Quit. Discussion is easy-peasy with rich content. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A1: Favorite strategy when I was in classroom was mini-conferences, so I could talk to the kids individually. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Hi Jordan! I read Wonder this summer based on a Ss rec and loved it. #cgi3
    In reply to @MrJohnson1132
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A1 cont: Favorite Tech Tool: iMovie to summarize chapters or entire book #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A1: Another great tool we have is @TumbleBooks https://t.co/2IeS4gD0vc. Many books have games and quizzes for Ss to test their comp. #cgi3
    In reply to @TumbleBooks
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A1:I use the Whitebaord app on my ipad to model thinking on Cornell sheets-great way to analyze characters, setting, theme, etc. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Hi Julie! I agree Reading Workshop strategies are so important to teach those "thinking" about their reading skills. #cgi3
    In reply to @momof2youngboys
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 8:40 PM EST
    the loom chrome extention is my new favorite screen recorder/ movie maker #cgi3
    In reply to @CGCoach82
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A1. Web based resources include dogonews and read https://t.co/l7QQRJxISk. #cgi3 #nonfiction
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Forgot about https://t.co/08oqJJ7HF3. Thanks for the reminder, Kara! That's a great one! #cgi3
    In reply to @KaraSiner
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Q2: What are your favorite strategies or tools for teaching or learning vocabulary? #cgi3
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A2:Lots of strategies from @robertjmarzano Ss investigate/discover via context clues, review collaboratively, & create own reiview #cgi3
    In reply to @robertjmarzano
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A2: My favorite vocab tool is @Quizlet Live. Turn cards into a game to reinforce vocab, collaboration, and teamwork. Fun for Ts & Ss. #cgi3
    In reply to @quizlet
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A2: We play a lot of games: Headbanz, Jeopardy, "pop," memory etc. A-Z Vocabulary Boards for themes. Sight words for readers below GL. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A2: Tech - Definitely Quizlet Live and Quizizz and Non-tech - I would play BAZINGA with the kids! They loved it. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A2: Would love to have access to @Flocabulary 😉 My Ss loved it. The free trial went by much too fast. #cgi3
    In reply to @Flocabulary
  • AllisonSmiley82 Feb 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Intro: Allison Smiley, Kindergarten teacher at Maple Grove. My favorite books are the Harry Potter series. I read a lot of YA Fiction. #cgi3
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A2: cont... All this in Google Slides. Incorporate context clues of pics, videos, synonyms, antonyms, etc. Learned via @TheMrMolitor #cgi3
    In reply to @TheMrMolitor
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:48 PM EST
    I loved having the kids come up with their own review! They enjoyed it and didn't think it was work. #cgi3
    In reply to @MrJohnson1132
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    It is a great resource! I used it in both elementary and middle school. #cgi3
    In reply to @MGStudio18, @Flocabulary
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Great idea, Jordan! Love how easy it is to pull in pictures and videos to provide context for words/definitions. #cgi3
    In reply to @MrJohnson1132
  • AllisonSmiley82 Feb 22 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A2: the trading card app/web based looks pretty fun for vocabulary! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Hello! No, I'm a techy teacher so I did the free trial myself.💗 to have a school-wide trial @centergrovetech #cgi3
    In reply to @centergrovetech
    • Flocabulary Feb 22 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Sorry to hear it passed by too fast, but glad your students loved it. Did you try the school-wide trial?
      In reply to @MGStudio18
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Trading Cards app is a great idea! Forgot they have a vocab option built in. Here's the app: https://t.co/p3exFwaNoc #cgi3
    In reply to @AllisonSmiley82
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Q3: What are your favorite strategies or tools for having students write and share their work? #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A3: @Padlet is my favorite micro-writing tool. SO fun/easy for Ss to share their thinking on a digital board. https://t.co/DkP6a8v9xp #cgi3
    In reply to @padlet
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A3: I wish Seesaw had been out when I was in the classroom. It's amazing! I tried a classroom blog on blogger my last year. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A3: Ss create w/ @Seesaw, @padlet, and @PicCollage. Here's a Penguin research report created using @ChatterPixIt and Seesaw. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I forgot about that one! I love Padlet too! #cgi3
    In reply to @lacoopj, @padlet
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A3: Here's a @Padlet example from our friends @MGStudio18 and @ganth99. "Book Shelfie" activity - so fun! https://t.co/ru4y4ujJGT #cgi3
    In reply to @padlet, @MGStudio18, @ganth99
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A3:Google Docs, @nearpod, Google Slides, paper/poster gallery walks, wordcloud, #TodaysMeet #cgi3
    In reply to @nearpod
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 9:01 PM EST
    #cgi3 A3) virtual gallery walks, Google Apps being shared through @TodaysMeet
    In reply to @TodaysMeet
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:02 PM EST
    A3: broken record.....@Seesaw #cgi3
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:04 PM EST
    A2: love frayer model for vocabulary and using book creator #cgi3
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q4: What are your favorite strategies or tools for allowing students to present or speak to an audience? #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A4: Presentations are great but having Ss make a video/trailer about what they learned is awesome! iMovie (iOS) or WeVideo (Chrome). #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A4: I do love Powtoon, Emaze, and Prezi. The pictures with voiceovers are fun too. Again, Seesaw is amazing! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A4: 💗 @ChatterPixIt & @tellagami both are great for presenting. Planning on using Shadow Puppet soon. #cgi3
    In reply to @ChatterPixIt, @tellagami
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A4: have students use video feature on iPad and then showcase it to a small group #ijustthoughtofit #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Q4 ) any movie maker like @screencasto or a simple voice over on I movie #cgi3
    In reply to @screencasto
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A4: Recording video is great for Ss (and Ts) to practice their presentations. Seeing themselves on camera may be eye opening. @goswivl #cgi3
    In reply to @goswivl
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A4: how about iMovie?! Haven't tried it yet but looks interesting #cgi3
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A4:WeVideo, Google Slides, Prezi #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A4) another great one is @mysimpleshow #cgi3
    In reply to @mysimpleshow
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A4: not a tech tool but doing a reading fair and have students present display boards #2ndgradeisdojbgthisnow #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 9:11 PM EST
    I used the Book Trailer version to introduce myself to the class. Ss also created a trailer for their favorite books #cgi3
    In reply to @KaraSiner
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 9:14 PM EST
    creating trailers is an excellent way for Ss to get creative! Used them as a MS SS T. #cgi3
    In reply to @MGStudio18, @KaraSiner
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Q5: What are your favorite strategies or tools for asking students to reflect on their work? #cgi3
  • AllisonSmiley82 Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A4: I also ❤ @ChatterPixIt #cgi3
    In reply to @ChatterPixIt
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Just heard about @mysimpleshow and can't wait to try it. Love the examples https://t.co/vm8kEJOFN0. They remind me of RSA animates. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A5: Sometimes having them grade themselves (based on a rubric) makes them reflect on what they think they deserve and justifying why! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A5: Exit tickets are the strategy for reflection that I use the most. Could use some fresh ideas here #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A5: Having Ss reflect is huge. A great app/website for this is https://t.co/hfZBdQHWg3. Ts post question(s), Ss respond with video(s). #cgi3
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A5: Padlet, and exit tickets, and asking kids to Prove it! #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs Feb 22 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A5) using blogs is a great way to write and reflect, @KidblogDotOrg is a favorite of mine #cgi3
    In reply to @KidblogDotOrg
  • centergrovetech Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Closing: What is one literacy strategy or tool you learned about tonight and will try in your classroom? #cgi3
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A1: wonderopolis is another web based tool #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Closing: Excited to learn My Simple Show and the loom chrome extension from @tgray_cghs !! #cgi3
    In reply to @tgray_cghs
  • lacoopj - Moderator Feb 22 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Closing already?? I'm excited to try @mysimpleshow for my presentations. I'm also here to support all of you as you try something new! #cgi3
    In reply to @mysimpleshow
  • AllisonSmiley82 Feb 22 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Closing: @Flocabulary sounds fun to try! @MGStudio18 maybe we can check out that school trial! #cgi3
    In reply to @Flocabulary, @MGStudio18
  • MrJohnson1132 Feb 22 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Closing: Been looking into setting up @Seesaw for my class next year. May experiment with it some last quarter. #cgi3
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • KaraSiner Feb 22 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Closing: iMovie, book trailer version. Who's coming to room 32 to help?! #cgi3 @CGCoach82 @lacoopj great night
    In reply to @CGCoach82, @lacoopj
  • CGCoach82 Feb 22 @ 9:28 PM EST
    anytime! 2 for 1 special tonight! #cgi3
    In reply to @KaraSiner, @lacoopj