#TECHtalkGA Archive
Educational Technology chat for teachers, media specialists, and instructional technology specialists living in Georgia.
Monday May 8, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Introduce yourself! Tell us who you are, where you are, and your role. Q1 coming in just a few minutes..
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participatechat
May 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#TECHtalkGA
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/3AOVdpQs4e
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Lurking while attending a volunteer meeting 😜😂. But here at my first
#TechTalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1:
#techtalkga
I'm Clint Winter Instructional Technology Specialist with the Clarke County School System in Athens, GA
Rallengood
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hello
#techtalkga
! I am Ruth Allen, Instructional Technology Specialist for Secondary Schools in Forsyth County Schools.
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Jim, ITS at Okefenokee RESA. Originally from Haiti and that is not a typo
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Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Monique (Sci T) from metro ATL
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Introduce yourself! Tell us who you are, where you are, and your role. Q1 coming in just a few minutes..
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CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Carrie, Cobb Co
#CCSDInTech
, Technology Training/Integration Specialist
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lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1 I'm an SLP and AT facilitator in Glynn Co. Schools
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Ashley Maher, Instructional Tech in Clarke County, and one of your three mods!
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teripendley
May 8 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Teri Pendley, Principal at
@PESDragons
in Lindale, GA
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Q1: What does 21st Century Learning mean to you?
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WCSTechDiva
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Excited for my first
#TECHtalkGA
! Instructional Tech Coordinator from Whitfield County here.
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Ryan White, the instructional technology coordinator in
@FloydCoSchools
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aimvick
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Aimee Vickers from Jackson County-elementary media specialist
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome everyone! Looking forward to a great chat.
#TECHTalkGA
My next hour will be focused on AWESOME GA Tech Peeps!
MrsLogan_1
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi everyone! I'm Sandy a Tech Integration Specialist with
#CCSDInTech
.
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome! Glad you could join us.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @WCSTechDiva
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome!
#techtalkga
In reply to @BrysonBridget
lwilban
May 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Lisa Wilbanks, Media Resource Specialist, Jackson County School System
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Great to have you with us Aimee.
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In reply to @aimvick
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome, Monique!
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In reply to @Dr_MPrince
KenyaRansey
May 8 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Not a new face, but back again! Kenya Ransey, Tech Integration Specialist
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1: It means learning and collaborating in new meaningful ways. The only constant is change and innovation.
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In reply to @maherley
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi Sandra.. Welcome! Glad you could join us.
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In reply to @MrsLogan_1
CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1
#21CL
is less about training Ss to work individually and more about teaching them to be collaborators.
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MrsBayerLSMS
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Sarah, 6th grade ELA teacher in Forsyth
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Lee Green up in here sporadically. Sup, peeps?
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ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1:
#techtalkga
It means learning where students have more choice and voice
MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Kayla Duncan, Innovative Learning Specialist. Excited to join again!
#TechTalkGA
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1 21st century learning means I can learn and make connections at home using Twitter
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MrsLogan_1
May 8 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1: It means that learning takes place anywhere and at anytime! It's not limited to classroom walls.
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BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1 - makes me think of the Standrds I had to learn at UNI. Really means preparing my kids for real work & life ahead of them
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teripendley
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Preparing Ss to be successful in the future.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Q1: What does 21st Century Learning mean to you?
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Lee... great to have you with us. Sporadic or not!
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In reply to @itsleegreen
Mrs_Wardlaw
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Beth Wardlaw *Tech Integration Specialist from
@DarlingtonTiger
* Darlington School in Rome*
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Sorry, guys - Introductions got confused with Q1. We will clearly mark next time. :)
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JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Good evening. Janie Shiflett, 4th grade teacher
@PESDragons
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MrsBayerLSMS
May 8 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: collaboration, solving problems, making decisions, communication
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
1 min until Q2 in
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iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 21st Century learning is preparing students for solving problems with skills/knowledge to exceed in varying environments
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: 21st century learning.. at what point will be change it over to 22nd century learning? ;)
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lwilban
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Even though it has always existed - more targeted focus on creativity and collaboration.
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jarowell
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 Sometimes admin, even curric folks equate 21st cent learning with just using technology. That's a problem
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Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1) It means not teaching Ss like it's still the 90s. Times have changed...so should instruction & learning!
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Q1: What does 21st Century Learning mean to you?
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JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Welcome Janie.. glad you could join in the fun.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @JanieShiflett, @PESDragons
lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Collboration and learning any time anywhere comm. is key
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q2: What do you think of when you hear
#FutureReady
?
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ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hi
@Mrs_Wardlaw
here to learn more from you again
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In reply to @Mrs_Wardlaw, @DarlingtonTiger, @Mrs_Wardlaw
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I should probably say Paulding County so that our place on the map is represented! :-)
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In reply to @maherley
itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 As inxs said the 21st century was yesterday... For reals it means getting out of the factory education model.
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jarowell
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 21st century learning should involve creation and mindful consuming, use of information
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MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Ts&Ss (&parents) are partners in learning. Ss own their learning & provided a space for choice w/Ts being #1 fan (feedback).
#TechTalkGA
GaDOE_McPherson
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Chance McPherson from GaDOE. Glad to "see" you all making connections across our great state of Georgia!
#TechTalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A2:
#techtalkga
it means making sure that there is equity for All students to be able to have access to quaility digital experiences.
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Fellow 80's kids unite! Pulling out the INXS quotes. Love it!
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 As inxs said the 21st century was yesterday... For reals it means getting out of the factory education model.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us, Chance!
#techtalkga
In reply to @GaDOE_McPherson
Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Suzie Henderson AP
@PESDragons
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JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: 21st century learning is about teaching Ss how to be creative, critical thinkers, and communicators in our world today.
#techtalkga
MrsBayerLSMS
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2: being able to make decisions and communicate clearly, work with a team
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ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#techtalkga
It means that we need to "Kick" into into a new level and never ever tear it apart and live baby live like the night is over
In reply to @itsleegreen
CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2
#FutureReady
to me means changing the way we educate our kids. It's their future, not our past.
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2: Future Ready isn't just the tech - it's the skills they need to be successful at future jobs - collaboration, innovation etc
#techtalkga
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I agree.. the tools are just that. The people and the amazing learning are what matters.
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In reply to @jarowell
teripendley
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2: I want to know more!
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q2: What do you think of when you hear
#FutureReady
?
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lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2: teach Ss to comm. effectively n groups, using a variety of tools to solve real world problems
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JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#techtalkga
I'll most likely lurk.. It's my
#edtech
down time!
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#FutureReady
sounds like our rooms are designed to prep Ss 4 jobs we don't even know of yet, so skills prep starts now for then.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q2: What do you think of when you hear
#FutureReady
?
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jarowell
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2
#FutureReady
schools empower students to choose their path with authentic experiences. Not just sit and get.
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Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 Preparing students for their future by designing learning around them instead of them around learning
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iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2
#futureready
means providing equitable opportunities for students and transitioning educators into the digital age
#TechTalkGA
Mrs_Wardlaw
May 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2: making sure students are
#ConfidentContributors
in society. Ready for the workforce and jobs that don't even exist yet.
#TECHtalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@itsleegreen
how many inxs songs and albums did I hit in that tweet?
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MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1b: Ss know how to interact & collaborate on a global level (culturally aware/sensitive)Risk taking & creativity are norms.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Not enough. I expect more of you, Winter.
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In reply to @ClintWinter, @itsleegreen
JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#techtalkga
A2:
#FutureReady
is embracing the unknown and teaching what prepares our students for anything of tomorrow.
Donita_Hinckley
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Agree with you, Al!
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In reply to @jarowell
iamkenyamonique
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: 21st CLD = teaching & learning in ways that compliment the world of today and tomm.
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Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 Building an educational foundation that will enable Ss to be ready for jobs not even invented yet
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ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#techtalkga
I guess you want a new sensation?
In reply to @maherley, @itsleegreen
JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Makes me think of preparing for the life skills that Ss and Ts will need to be able to be productive in our future world.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT
1 min until Q3 in
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT
So glad to have to you join us! We're ready to help make more of this happen! Just let us know what you want/need!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @GaDOE_McPherson
MrsLogan_1
May 8 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2:
#FutureReady
means Ss are able adapt. What we teach them today will not be relevant when they leave
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q3: What does
#blendedlearning
look like? What SHOULD it look like?
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lwilban
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2:
#FutureReady
Preparing ss to be successful in an ever changing world. They can tackle problems that may not even exist yet.
#Techtalkga
MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2:
#FutureReady
means "rolling w/the punches"-ability to adapt to changes & be self-starters in all facets not just w/tech.
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
For sure. I love the statistics on this that are out there!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @Suzie_Henderson
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Rdy to think on their feet, able to enter the unknwn with confidence in abilities. Able to collaborate as ldr or supporter
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iamkenyamonique
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Equipped with skills necessary to adapt to the fast-pace & constant change which characterize our world.
#TECHtalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Hey Lori. Glad you could join us.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @lwjoneslp
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Looking forward to filling up the map!
https://t.co/Y4rusp6KtN
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I'm depleted of inxs, man.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @ClintWinter, @maherley
jarowell
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3 "blended learning" needs to have some form of interaction, communication, collaboration with other learners
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
We need to do some outreach to the whole middle section of GA!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @JFarm
MrsLogan_1
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Blended learning should mean Student Choice! Ss are given the opportunity to learn and create in ways that best suites them.
#TECHtalkGA
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 a bit dated but ISTE's take on
#futureready
https://t.co/OjYW4fRMoH
#TechTalkGA
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3
#blendedlearning
matches technology to instruction, not instruction to technology.
#TechTalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: using all available resources to meet learners' needs, curating content constantly
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JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: Blended learning is academic chaos at its finest. Students are using a variety of tools to engage in their learning.
#techtalkga
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: Blended learning means having meaningful instruction. It's the best of both worlds.
#techtalkga
#inxs
@itsleegreen
CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3
#blendedlearning
shouldn't be a replacement for T/S interaction.
#TechTalkGA
Mrs_Wardlaw
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: giving students the flexibility and tools that a standard classroom can't provide. Students can take ownership of learning.
#TECHtalkGA
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3) Blended learning is a mix between online & F2F opportunities to grow. We need a balance.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
jarowell
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3 It pains me to see students listening to recorded lectures, plodding through content and taking online quizzes
#TechTalkGA
#notblended
teripendley
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3: Blended learning is important. Ss need both. Technology is just another tool to get them to where you want them to be.
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q3: What does
#blendedlearning
look like? What SHOULD it look like?
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3
#blendedlearning
is all learning, regardless of time and place. If you've ever done homework, you've done it.
#TECHtalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: ALIVE! Organized chaos! ACTION! Student driven and engaging. Choices and challenges.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I like this answer.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MrsKaylaDuncan
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#blendedlearning
"we need a balance"! Love it!
#TECHtalkGA
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3) Blended learning is a mix between online & F2F opportunities to grow. We need a balance.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
KenyaRansey
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3: Blended learning is a combination of ways to teach & learn. It looks like flexibility, variety, and Ss having choices.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
1 min until Q4 in
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@jbingha1
, where you at? Get in here man.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @maherley, @JFarm, @jbingha1
MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3: Blended Learning should be a dynamic ebb & flow w/tech&nontech. Should not be isolated work/what you used to do but digital.
#TechTalkGA
Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Blended learning is Ss selected methods of learning. Student choice is important.
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aimvick
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Combining classroom learning with online learning. Ss have more control of pacing and learning is personalized
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
I know.. we'll keep plugging away!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@itsleegreen
and I had a conversation about how there has to be a context to learning. Doing tech without context = bad
#techtalkga
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3 Blended learning pulls out all the stops and reaches as many modalities as possible as many times as needed
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4: What's the difference between project-based & problem-based learning? Is one better than the other? How do you apply them?
#TECHtalkGA
JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
#techtalkga
A3:
#blendedlearning
is knowing when relationships trump tech, & when tech fosters learning because of relationships.
jklcassidy
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: access to learning materials multiple times. So many different ways to blend. Amazing.
#blendedlearning
#TechTalkGA
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
sorry joining in late... couldnt resist the topic.Aprajita Ralli from India here
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3:
#Blendedlearning
tends to be seen as either a flipped classroom or an online learning program in a F2F classroom
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q3: What does
#blendedlearning
look like? What SHOULD it look like?
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Yes, and varied ways of accessing the info for different Ss
#techtalkga
In reply to @jklcassidy
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I wish this was really true, but sadly it's not. :(
#TECHtalkGA
itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3
#blendedlearning
is all learning, regardless of time and place. If you've ever done homework, you've done it.
#TECHtalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
One of the biggest flaws with many technology adoptions.. let's get new tools and toys. Where is the plan and vision?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ClintWinter, @itsleegreen
Rallengood
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
We have to be sure that tech is the tool and understand is the goal.
#techtalkga
In reply to @ClintWinter, @itsleegreen
Rallengood
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
#techtalkga
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Welcome, Aprajita! What do you do/teach?
#techtalkga
In reply to @ApraRalli
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Absolutely! Spot on!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @JaimeVanderG
GaDOE_McPherson
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1. 21st CL is the opportunity for any learner: educator/student to best use the tools they are given to teach/learn/develop.
#TechTalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4: not sure of the diff. Former school called it problem based learning b/c parents had negative view of projects
#TECHtalkGA
CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4
#projectbased
tends to be T led;
#problembased
S driven. There's a place for both as long as Ss are allowed to express voice.
#TechTalkGA
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4 Project based learning that addresses a problem brings the two together for a best case sceniro
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Welcome! Glad to have you join us.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ApraRalli
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
I teach the secondary school & transacting the IB MYP curriculum.we do a lot of online and blended classroom teaching & learning
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3,cont:
#BlendedLearning
SHOULD be the seamless leverage of all appropriate technologies to make learning 24/7 + individualized
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q3: What does
#blendedlearning
look like? What SHOULD it look like?
#TECHtalkGA
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4 A lot of overlap between project & problem based instruction. The key is tailoring content towards student interest & choice
#TechTalkGA
MrsLogan_1
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: Project based learning is completed after the learning. Problem based learning is done WHILE learning.
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: I find that usually Problem-based ends up being a project, but a meaningful, authentic one.
#techtalkga
lwilban
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: Blended allows for flexibility in the classroom to meet the needs of all ss. Includes tech, F2F, and hands-on learning.
#techtalkGA
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Yes! What is the best method to share the message? Sometimes a 3x5 card exit card is the most valuable at that moment
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @JFarm, @ClintWinter, @itsleegreen
JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Thanks. It's sometimes forgotten amidst the new and cool technology integration.
#techtalkga
In reply to @JFarm
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Also, hello there,
#TechTalkGA
.
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
1 min until Q5 in
#TECHtalkGA
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
I teach History . integration of tech tools is my high point in the process
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Awesome! My district is an IB district.
#techtalkga
In reply to @ApraRalli
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Ss typically cr8 projects for real-world issues in PjBL over a period of time & propose solutions in PbBL situations.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
No doubt. I think it's forgotten way too much. The relationship and the learning are what matters!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @JaimeVanderG
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
So how do get that message across? How do we show Ts across the state the value in TPACK, SAMR, ect?
#TECHtalkGA
?
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@itsleegreen
and I had a conversation about how there has to be a context to learning. Doing tech without context = bad
#techtalkga
JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Most certainly... when done in the right order the technology truly make a difference.. but relationships must come first!
#techtalkga
In reply to @WCSTechDiva
teripendley
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A4: PBL is more student centered and engaging. Ss need to learn to solve problems and be curious about learning.
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4: What's the difference between project-based & problem-based learning? Is one better than the other? How do you apply them?
#TECHtalkGA
lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: Ss using tools that suite them; comm. with each other w/ T as a coach; lots of mvmt and creativity
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q5: How do you feel about micro-credentials or badges? How can you use them in your classroom or PL? Should you?
#TECHtalkGA
KenyaRansey
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Welcome
@ApraRalli
!
#TECHTalkGA
going international!?!? Woohoo!
In reply to @ApraRalli, @ApraRalli
Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Project based is doing a project on a specific topic. Problem based is S coming up w/ problem & solving. Problem is more rigor
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itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4 I see project vs problem as who is driving instruction. My brain sees it as students figuring out the answer to a problem
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ejstallings
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4: I think the benefit of problem based learning is that it helps SS make connections to real world issues.
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4: What's the difference between project-based & problem-based learning? Is one better than the other? How do you apply them?
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Have to get admin on board, first!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A4: Problem based learning is more S focused and less T. Both have their place as long as Ss are thinking, learning and active
#techtalkga
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A5: If done properly I think this could be very powerful for true personalized learning for both Ss and Ts
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: I think that the benefit of both is that due to tech our ss can interview real problem solvers
#techtalkga
.
itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT
What
@maherley
said. Motivation has to come from somewhere. Internal or external.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess, @maherley
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A5 Badges = recognition. This grows intrinsic/extrinsic motivation and is great for documentation.
#TechTalkGA
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I love
#gamification
&
#badges
, but still trying to find what works in my class. Used for challenges and
#PBIS
in class.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
KenyaRansey
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
I agree. Problem is based in a real problem. Project-based may not have a problem or real-world concern at its center.
#TECHTalkGA
In reply to @ejstallings
jarowell
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5 Discussing in our district how to use badges for PL in small bites: maybe a ConnectED educator badge
#Techtalkga
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: The basic difference: Project-based = product already known, skill-based; Problem-based = product unknown, inquiry-based
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maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4: What's the difference between project-based & problem-based learning? Is one better than the other? How do you apply them?
#TECHtalkGA
CLoweryITS
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5 I <3
#badges
! It's a great
#Motivation
tool, especially for those ppl (me) who have to get ALL the badges!
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5: I like the idea of badges, and gamification in general. Haven't had a lot of opportunity to implement
#techtalkga
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#techtalkga
I think that it really hammers home WHY we are doing this. Why am I taking a virtual tour? Why are my students collaborating . .
In reply to @MmeBurgess
teripendley
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5: I love them! I think it motivates Ts. I might be just a little bit competitive. :)
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q5: How do you feel about micro-credentials or badges? How can you use them in your classroom or PL? Should you?
#TECHtalkGA
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4
https://t.co/k3ot8Om1qC
good explination of the difference
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MrsKaylaDuncan
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Have to leave a bit early tonight but will make sure to read through the rest tomorrow. Thanks, everyone!
#TechTalkGA
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A4. Problem based learning cannot be without the skills of project based & the other way round .they are cojoined & intermingled
itsleegreen
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5. Digital badges don't move my needle much, but I love tangible.
https://t.co/kO55nEWQCe
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @maherley
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Thanks for coming, Kayla!
#techtalkga
In reply to @MrsKaylaDuncan
JaimeVanderG
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A5: when used for collecting.. no thanks.. when meaningful and purposeful, perhaps student driven, they can be valuable.
Suzie_Henderson
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5 Shows our Ss (and staff) that we are continuing to learn and grow our mad skills. Great motivator
#TECHtalkGA
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A5 checkout gamified PL & badges at
https://t.co/lI04yyLagD
which was spearheaded by
@itsleegreen
for
#floydpln
. More to come...
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT
I think this is the challenge for many. Lots of ideas and "systems" out there but nothing has risen to the top yet.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @Dr_MPrince, @maherley
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#techtalkga
we have pushed out district level SAMR and it made us really take a breath and understand "this is why we are doing this"
In reply to @MmeBurgess
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Nothing wrong with a little competition, right?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @CLoweryITS
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
So what SHOULD it look like?? I agree, but help..?
#A3
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @CatFlippen
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5 I want to set up a badging system but have not made the time for that yet. Who has a quick beginners guide?
#TechTalkGA
JanieShiflett
May 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: Based on my Ss reaction badges are great motivators. They play into the competitive nature many of us have.
#techtalkga
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
#TechTalkGA
can be effectively used but only if it's across the board and everyone believes in what they are doing
In reply to @maherley
lwilban
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: I am interested and want to learn more about badges, but how does it motivate those who are not competitive?
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Thank you guys SO MUCH for coming out. If you have ideas for future topics you'd like to see, please tweet them!
#techtalkga
KenyaRansey
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: I concur. MUST be done properly to "carry weight" & mean something.
#TECHTalkGA
In reply to @JFarm, @maherley
GaDOE_McPherson
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: Question of my own: Have any of you personally or professionally found value yourself in badges, etc?
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jklcassidy
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: when attached to tangible items- like 5 badges= duty free day or jeans pass
#TechTalkGA
Mrs_Wardlaw
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Same. I'm super competitive, but badges don't do much for me. I think it's all about what works best for your classroom/district.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @itsleegreen, @maherley
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Or better yet.. fill out our form! What do you want to see next time?
https://t.co/pXCJwXHIBp
#techtalkga
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Thanks to
@itsleegreen
I tried SAMR to INXS and spoiler alert. It failed miserably. Thanks Lee I was mystified.
#TechTalkGA
iamryanwhite
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
We debuted our gamified and badging PL, but we had to hide the challenges until next year due to immediate principal competition
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
That's great to focus and help everyone to understand the "why".
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ClintWinter, @MmeBurgess
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I got you covered, dear friend! Here you go:
https://t.co/eunhUeq1pi
. Great chat tonight!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3,cont:
#BlendedLearning
SHOULD be the seamless leverage of all appropriate technologies to make learning 24/7 + individualized
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q3: What does
#blendedlearning
look like? What SHOULD it look like?
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:33 PM EDT
That's funny! I'd love to hear your challenges!
#techtalkga
In reply to @iamryanwhite
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:33 PM EDT
It all comes back to info & traing. I find my advice/ideas on Twitter - many Ts aren't going to look, & miss the needed advice
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
jarowell
May 8 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Trés cool,
@JFarm
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Looking forward to filling up the map!
https://t.co/Y4rusp6KtN
#TECHtalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:33 PM EDT
#techtalkga
I think that it is imperative to understand the why. When we found how powerful collaboration and instant feedback could be
In reply to @JFarm, @MmeBurgess
jklcassidy
May 8 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4: problem based seems to fit better with the Science GSE but I think both types have functions in student driven classroom
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:34 PM EDT
I think there are some good things being done with badges and gamification. Apple Teacher, MIE, Google Cert., ambassador progs
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @GaDOE_McPherson
iamkenyamonique
May 8 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Yes! I ❤️ my
#MSFTEDU
badges. It just reminds me of the classes I have taken.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @GaDOE_McPherson
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:35 PM EDT
That's a great sign! HA!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @iamryanwhite
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:35 PM EDT
My friend
@lwilban
, let's talk! You have someone in your backpocket who thoroughly researched this for her doctorate. 😉
#TechTalkGA
lwilban
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: I am interested and want to learn more about badges, but how does it motivate those who are not competitive?
#TechTalkGA
lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5 : Micro creds/badges are a good idea b/c offers immediate feedback/reinforcement for learning; badges rock!
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Make sure you put your location and role so you can be added to the map!
https://t.co/Y4rusp6KtN
#TECHtalkGA
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: I don't know enough about them - I just need accessibility to tech in my c'rm. My Ss need Devices-then let's talk @ badges
#TechTalkGA
ApraRalli
May 8 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#techtalkga
thank you just loved the chat...I'll be punctual next time
WCSTechDiva
May 8 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Ooh, excited about putting Whitfield on the
#TECHtalkGA
map :)
In reply to @JFarm
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:37 PM EDT
I do value my
#GoogleEDU
badges.
#TechtalkGA
In reply to @GaDOE_McPherson
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#TechTalkGA
the focus for blended learning, PBL, etc. . I think has to be on how this is improving instruction
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:38 PM EDT
#TechTalkGA
For example, this might be my first year using Google Classroom. How would that be improving instruction? Passing out a pdf?
iamkenyamonique
May 8 @ 9:39 PM EDT
We facilitate sustainable change one teacher at a time.
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
Dr_MPrince
May 8 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Are you referring to our intro posts?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @JFarm
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Twitter has been, BY FAR, my most helpful and powerful PL tool. Only thing that beats it is F2F with awesome
#techtalkga
crowd!
In reply to @BrysonBridget, @MmeBurgess
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:40 PM EDT
ARCHIVE:
#TECHtalkGA
Episdode 2: What's All the Buzz About?
https://t.co/WafrTsQcLN
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Oh, geez,
@maherley
! Don't get me started! As a long-time
#GBL
researcher & practitioner, I can't answer this is just 1 tweet!!
#techtalkga
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q5: How do you feel about micro-credentials or badges? How can you use them in your classroom or PL? Should you?
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:40 PM EDT
For sure! Admin who don't understand tech will kill it... :(
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @maherley
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:41 PM EDT
#Techtalkga
because I can totally pushout a pdf in Google Classroom.OR am I using it to create diverse learning environments to reach ss
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Yes.. that is what I will use to update our map! Thank you and glad you could join us.
#techtalkga
In reply to @Dr_MPrince
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Thank you! Glad we have some South GA representation!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @jarowell
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:42 PM EDT
For sure - not the tech itself that's important, it's what we are asking Ss to do with it
#techtalkga
In reply to @ClintWinter
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:43 PM EDT
You aren't alone this time, Jim!
#techtalkga
In reply to @JFarm, @jarowell
CatFlippen
May 8 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Amen a thousand times over,
@JFarm
!
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Twitter has been, BY FAR, my most helpful and powerful PL tool. Only thing that beats it is F2F with awesome
#techtalkga
crowd!
In reply to @BrysonBridget, @MmeBurgess
teripendley
May 8 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Great chat tonight! Thanks!!
#TechTalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Thank you guys SO MUCH for coming out. If you have ideas for future topics you'd like to see, please tweet them!
#techtalkga
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Thank you for joining us!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @teripendley
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:45 PM EDT
I will be moderating next week! Look out for the bango's and gators!!!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ClintWinter
BrysonBridget
May 8 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Thanks for the thinking! Made this meeting go by more quickly too 😂
#TechTalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Wait, are you telling me we could do South GA/North GA dueling banjos
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @JFarm
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Thanks everyone! Goodnight!
#TechTalkGA
ehlmstech
May 8 @ 9:47 PM EDT
If you missed tonight's chat
#TECHtalkGA
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:40 PM EDT
ARCHIVE:
#TECHtalkGA
Episdode 2: What's All the Buzz About?
https://t.co/WafrTsQcLN
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:48 PM EDT
The *WHY* is so vitally important!!
#TECHtalkGA
ClintWinter
May 8 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#techtalkga
I think that it really hammers home WHY we are doing this. Why am I taking a virtual tour? Why are my students collaborating . .
In reply to @MmeBurgess
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@ClintWinter
@JFarm
I vote for the Deliverance kid. Is that our end, Clint?
#TechTalkGA
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:48 PM EDT
We might be better off with INXS and Duran Duran duels! Maybe some Tears for Fears! LOL
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ClintWinter
lwjoneslp
May 8 @ 9:48 PM EDT
agreed. Alice Keeler; spreadsheet queen has some badge templates to use with Ss/Ts check- pretty cool!
#TechTalkGA
In reply to @JFarm, @GaDOE_McPherson
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Yes, her sheet is cool, especially if you are a
#GSuiteEDU
district
#techtalkga
In reply to @lwjoneslp, @JFarm, @GaDOE_McPherson
JFarm
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Great chat tonight
#TECHtalkGA
Thank you all for participating! Looking forward to next Monday already.
maherley
- Moderator
May 8 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Our whole district decided to adopt SAMR, and that buy-in from the district office outward was key.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
