#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 May 31, 2017
8:30 PM EDT

  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to the live chat! Intro: Share where/what you teach and what you are most looking forward to doing this summer. #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Last chat of the year. 😢 I am Melissa Gardner, Maple Grove, kinder teacher. Looking forward to spending time with my boys! #cgi3
  • participatechat May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #cgi3 by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/9RrOHROKPn
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Intro: Hi! I'm Jenna Cooper, Coordinator of Connected Learning. I'm looking forward to going to Baltimore and Philly for Astros games! #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Intro: Nancy McDowell, STEM Coach, looking forward to swimming and enjoying the warm summer! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hello CG! I'm looking forward to be heading to the beach with the family in a few days. #cgi3
  • hoosiertay May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    INTRO: Jason Taylor, CTO…looking forward to spending time with the family and writing chapters 1-3. #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Tim Gray, @CGGlobalCampus Supervisor / eLearning coach at CGHS. Most looking forward to an Alaskan cruise this summer! #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #cgi3 Intro: Mandy Hassell, 4th Grade Teacher, looking forward to not having a schedule and getting some R&R
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi friend! Of course, and hanging out with Stacey and the rest of the fun people. :) #cgi3
    In reply to @littlesmiles78
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Jeanne Schwartz, coach at MSC. Looking forward to vacation with hubby in July! #cgi3
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q1: What are you most proud of accomplishing this school year? #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I think it's here already! #cgi3
    In reply to @CGCoach82
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Intro: SGES-4th Grade! Looking forward to spending time with my little girls! #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: I am proud of getting all K-8 students through the Innovation Center with @ehresman79 ! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Q1: Implementing lots of STEM activities and my PBL project. Lots of discussions about Growth Mindset, too. #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: I'm super proud of our Connected Learners Team for accomplishing Innovation Center visits, engaging PD, and winning awards. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Me too! It was awesome this past weekend! #cgi3
    In reply to @tweecher100
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Andrea McCoy, 8th grade science at MSC here! Sleeping in, the beach, and sleeping in! #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Oops. forgot the #cgi3!! I'm proud of the community I have built in my classroom
  • hoosiertay May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Winning the @IndianaCTO TEAM award! I am so proud of our @centergrovetech team & their tireless work for CG teachers & students. #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1) Definitely most proud of becoming the new eLearning Coach at @CenterGroveHS  and becoming a new member of #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Always! It keeps my teacher heart happy. #cgi3
    In reply to @lacoopj
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: I'm proud of MSC teachers' participation n rounds, their willingness to grow, and their spirit of fun! #cgi3
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: I am proud of trying new things with old and new standards. New labs are the best. #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: Personally, I'm also proud of obtaining my #CETL certification. Lots of PD and studying what it takes to be an #edtech leader. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yea Jenna! Congratulations. #cgi3
    In reply to @lacoopj
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: I'm also pretty proud of completing my second Master's this year :) #cgi3
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: I'm proud of our team for integrating STEM activities into all content areas this year! #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Today's labs were "eye raising"! #cgi3
    In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I am so proud of how far my class has come this year! They have grown in all aspects! Super sad to see them go! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    You've done amazing things with your class! You have a lot to be proud about. :) #cgi3
    In reply to @littlesmiles78
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q2: What are you most proud of your students for accomplishing this year? #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #cgi3 - I loved Google U! So many ideas and pushed me to do more.
    • hasman11 May 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A1: I am proud that I completed Google U and look forward to the passions and ideas Google U brought me to realize
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A3: I'm most proud of my Ss overcoming some big gaps in their nonfiction reading comprehension. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: I am really proud of the all the hard work @centergrovemsc and @CenterGroveMSN students put into their @TheHopeRoad projects! #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: My students being teachers... I'm proud of them for becoming connected educators and sharing their expertise with other teachers. #cgi3
  • hoosiertay May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: Very proud of the authentic learning & 4C’s I observed at the Innovation Center this year. Our students continue to impress me. #cgi3
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: I'm most proud of my students improvements with their math scores & social skills! #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2) I'm very proud that my students succeed at utilizing personal responsibility through completely online courses @CGGlobalCampus #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Sorry I'm late Sam Fritz MSC Band #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: My "students" this year have gone above and beyond to participate in voluntary Twitter chats, edcamps, book studies, and more. #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q2: I'm proud of our students' part in achieving "A" school status, but mostly for genuine kindness so many showed to each other. #cgi3
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: I am proud of how my Ss have grown to be more aware of & helpful to those around them. Collaborating & providing support.. #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Hello Sam! #cgi3
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: This. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I've had a blast! Keep more opportunities coming, pretty please. #teachercollaboration #cgi3
    In reply to @lacoopj
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I've been geeking out on the connected learning PD plan for next year... stay tuned. :) #cgi3
    In reply to @MGStudio18
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Cool! How did you keep track? Electronically, I presume, right? #cgi3
    In reply to @CarrieDilley
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2: As a class, my students had many challenges & struggles to overcome and we did it!!! We ROCKED! One of my most rewarding years! #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Two more next year! #edcampCG November 11 and April 14! You all are the first to know. #cgi3
    In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    You would really like the set up! Our wonderful tech team keeps it moving!#cgi3
    In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG, @lacoopj
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A1: I'm most proud of how our MusDept has really come together to really reach and teach every student #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A2: This class was one of my most rewarding years! If there was a challenge we conquered!! WE ROCKED! #cgi3
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q3: What is something new you learned or tried in your classroom this year? #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A2: My students reading levels were AMAZING!! Off the charts! #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3: I did a lot with alternative seating this year--mixed results. Some kids love it, some REALLY don't. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: I really enjoyed trying Lego Story Starters, digital Breakouts, and Lego We Do2.0 in different classrooms! #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: This year we tried new types of PD - edcamps, Twitter selfie challenge, Twitter chats, and book studies. I learned a lot from Ts! #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A2: Ss have really seemed to embrace the #growthmindset I try to establish in my classes #cgi3
  • hoosiertay May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: I learned about the @extraordinaires and I am preparing to share it & Design Thinking with our admin team next week. #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3) I have learned so much this year. Specifically about being a @CanvasLMS Admin #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    in mine too! It has been wonderful to see such a shift in mindset affect all areas of academics. #cgi3
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Way behind!! Ahh! Can't keep up!!! #cgi3
  • brianteach May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Late to the party. Darn kids and the driving around I have to do. Hi, everyone. #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Biggest success if you ask me! Students with #growthmindset can accomplish anything they put their minds to! #cgi3
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: I used tech for group collaboration & to meet the needs of all Ss #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: @AngieTeed taught my class SeeSaw this May and we love it!! #bookshelfiesforlife #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A3: I have learned so much about @CanvasLMS and google with @edtechteam I can believe I really just got starter #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Even with scheduled responses I can't keep up tonight! Great conversations! #cgi3
    In reply to @MGStudio18, @littlesmiles78
  • brianteach May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A2: I'm most proud of my students rolling with some big changes late in the year. Out of comfort zone, rolling with punches. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Q3: Fidget spinners. I can see the appeal. #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Students find it so engaging! Shhhh, don't tell them they are learning #seesaw #cgi3
    In reply to @CGCoach82, @AngieTeed
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A3: I tried a bell work theme/day of the week and I loved it! Now to mix up how we do bell work... pretty repetitive right now. #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A3: SeeSaw-LOVED it! Tried a break out session with @CGCoach82 - LOVED IT! Can wait to do even more with both activities next year! #cgi3
  • brianteach May 31 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A3: I tried some new classroom mngmt ideas. I tried blogging. I tried a new app Recap. Love that one! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Q3: Also #PBL and @breakoutEDU with @CGCoach82. More of both next year, please! #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I heard "we can do that in Quinlan's room" often after the @ronclarkacademy visit! #cgi3
    • brianteach May 31 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      A2: I'm most proud of my students rolling with some big changes late in the year. Out of comfort zone, rolling with punches. #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A3: Tried out new tools (for me)-S'more, Google drawings, Canva. keeping up on my Marzano reading. finding new ways to support Ts. #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A coach could help with that. Just sayin... #cgi3
    In reply to @MrsMcCoyCG
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #cgi3 I guess we will have to have one more twitter chat so I can check it out!
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A3: oh yes... loved our @breakoutEDU More next year! #cgi3
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q4: Who is one person in CG you made a connection with this year? How did he/she help you grow? #cgi3
  • brianteach May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A3: I forgot that I attended both edcamps. Those were fun and worthwhile Saturday mornings. We need more turnout next year. #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Both- I tried the restroom thing and I have to say I was not bothered #cgi3
    In reply to @brianteach, @ronclarkacademy
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: I made a connection with our new HS eLearning Coach @tgray_cghs this semester. He taught me some cool tech tools & Canvas tricks. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: I loved connecting with @Bardack25 this year, and I am super excited she is part of the Innovation Academy this year! #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Tip: subscribe to this list and add it as a column. You can see ALL tweets, even replies that don't get the #cgi3. https://t.co/RSSblAECpb
    In reply to @CarrieDilley, @littlesmiles78
  • hoosiertay May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: I am glad to have @tgray_cghs on our team! He has brought some new ideas and is helping move us forward. #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Q4: Impossible to name all but loved being part of the Google U and the Innovation Academy groups. #cgi3
  • tgray_cghs May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4) A connection I value from this year is @lg_hardin . Her positivity and passion inspire me every day! #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4: I worked a lot with @ganth99 on restructuring my math block and the results were awesome! #cgi3
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4: I enjoyed connecting & getting to know @CGCoach82! She even convinced me to join Twitter! 😉 #cgi3
  • brianteach May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4: @storeyh21 We ran away together to ATL for a conf. Or so we told our spouses. :) She's enthusiastic and willing to do new things. #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Good stuff! @CGCoach82 also taught me about @flipgrid which is another video response app. #cgi3
    In reply to @brianteach, @CGCoach82, @flipgrid
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A4:definitely CGCoach82. Working w/ you was AWESOME & you got my creative juices flowing! Can't wait to work together next year! #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A4: Made a new connection w/ @MrJohnson1132. It was a rocky start :) but he has great ideas & I enjoyed talking ideas w/ him this year #cgi3
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I value all my msc teachers. @tweecher100 @ehresman79 @CGCoach82 @SamuelFritz are always available to help, listen, & are so creative #cgi3
  • brianteach May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Definitely enjoyed working more with the CG Famous @lacoopj this year! Looking forward to next year's shenanigans! #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A4: I agree with @MrsMcCoyCG Indont get out much but learn something at MSC almost everyday. We've got some trailblazers! #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A4: @tgray_cghs and @CenterGroveMSN @fleming_mrs @tweecher100 for setting us up with inst rounds #cgi3
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q5: What do you want to try next year? #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5: I want to make PD more fun and engaging for Ts next year. We also hope to provide more job-embedded PD at the Innovation Center. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5: Really want to try some different STEM tasks and critical thinking games in the media centers for students! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5: Want to incorporate the book Wonder (jr. version) in my classroom. Awesome messages. #cgi3 @WonderTheMovie looks awesome!
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A:5 @SamuelFritz and I are starting Teacher Club. I'd tell you more but the first rule is: Don't talk about Teacher Club! #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A5: much to the terror of @ehresman79 @tweecher100 @CGCoach82 I'm trying a full band #pbl #cgi3 #musiced
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Wonder is sooooo good!! It might be fun to be reading buddies with a 5th grade class who's reading the same thing...... :) #cgi3
    In reply to @MGStudio18, @WonderTheMovie
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A5: The goal is to include parents more often using SeeSaw next year! #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A5: I also want to make Canvas more widely accepted and adopted next year. We plan to start with a one stop hub for resources and PD. #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Bring it on @SamuelFritz . You can totally pull it off! #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A5: Would love to work with SeeSaw, also planning on implementing Flessners math fluency checks, maybe working with Smore as well! #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A5: Doing more with SeeSaw! Trying a new parent communication app. Maybe @BloomzApp #cgi3
  • lg_hardin May 31 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Q5: I want to try doing more individual book clubs with teachers. Mike Bishop and I read a @DFISHERSDSU book this year - great!! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I just became a Seesaw Ambassador! Bring on the Qs #cgi3
    In reply to @littlesmiles78, @BloomzApp
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Gotta cut out early! Dillon was driving and we just got home...need to eat dinner! HUNGRY!!! #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5: Continued.... I'm excited to read Wonder as a class Novel next year and go see the movie together as a class! #CGI3
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5: new labs, more Canvas, growth mindset, maybse some ideas from @brianteach and @ronclarkacademy #cgi3
  • lg_hardin May 31 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Teacher Club - woot!woot! I want to do that, too at the high school #cgi3
  • littlesmiles78 May 31 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Got to cut out early! Just got home...time for dinner!! #cgi3
  • centergrovetech May 31 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Closing: Last day with students tomorrow! What are your plans? #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Closing: SURVIVE #cgi3
  • lacoopj - Moderator May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Closing: I can't believe the year is wrapping up! I will be working on PD plans and going to a STEM Academy with @CGCoach82. #cgi3
  • CGCoach82 May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Closing: Attending @DiscoveryEd STEM Academy in Martinsville! Hoping to learn and obtain new resources for teachers! #cgi3
  • MGStudio18 May 31 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Ss solved 10,000 IXL Qs in one wk so they earned a ice cream party. Also, Minute to Win it Games. #cgi3
  • MrsMcCoyCG May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Closing: Trying not to cry all day, not succeeding, 8th grade picnic, and sending our Ss off to the hs! #cgi3
  • hasman11 May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Closing: JK! Handing out awards, packing the room, spending time being silly & leaving a lasting impression on these sweet kids! #cgi3
  • SamuelFritz May 31 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Closing: watching our General music movies and trailers #cgi3
  • tweecher100 May 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Closing: Celebrate with Ts and Ss. Make a summer reading list and first week to-do list. #cgi3
  • Bardack25 May 31 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Closing: Class Awards & Minute to Win It! Ss will develop strategies to "win the minute" faster! #cgi3
  • CarrieDilley May 31 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Closing: Basically going to cry all day. I love these kids and I've been lucky to get to be their teacher these last 180 days! #cgi3