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Jennifer from FL, USA! College professor and Dir of Ed Strategy for @participate! Thrilled to be here with you all! #whatisschool Special thanks to my pal @mrkempnz for welcoming me back in! Happy New Year everyone! #2018
A1: I was able to do more hands on learning with teachers, which meant more hands on learning with students. Working on real tech skills. #whatisschool
A1: 2017 was an incredible year - at school we extended our practices/support into G6-12 which was an exciting transition for the future of #edtech at my school #whatisschool
A1 used @Seesaw with my 2nd and 3rd grade Ss and parent involvement turned out well,participated in postcard exchange as well to collaborate with friends in dif parts of the world #whatisschool
Unfortunately not mate - not making it this year as have so much else on (actually speaking in Jakarta) but my team will be there - be sure to check in with them #SAISrocks#whatisschool
A1. I am an advocate of incorporating social media platforms into classes as teaching tools. I plan to do more of that, incorporating live streaming, twitter moments & lists, for example. #whatisschool
A1: Inquiry Based learning has been a #gamechanger for students and staff! I love that teachers are embracing the fact that if they want to implement more inquiry, they also have to learn through inquiry. It’s been FUN and meaningful! #whatisschool
this is great, Jennifer. I will be teaching all of my classes online in the fall. look for ideas to help students make global connections. #whatisschool
In reply to
@JenWilliamsEdu, @participate, @TheWorldsLesson, @TeachSDGs, @EmpaticoOrg, @rockyourworld70
A1: Twitter and Blogging practices continue to be a focus for me - sharing learning helps me learn and this is something I am proud of in 2017 - I will continue to do in 2018 #whatisschool
A1: I am working more with helping teachers facilitate authentic student presentations. This started in 2017, but is really ramping up now in 2018. #whatisschool
A1Hey al! Jeremey in Michigan HS Env Sci. I’m piloting a program with parks Dept for Ss to gather data points on invasive species anytime using GIS app. #whatisschool
#whatisschool A1 We have continued over the past several years to bring primary source speakers into our classrooms to make history relevant for our Ss. It has been a big success and has engaged them in the topics. Here are a few of our speakers.
#whatisschool. A1.Starting edtech at Day 1with NE. Interconnecting between classes so older Ss could tch, mentor younger Ss. ( Sch in Low decile area many Ss do not have tech at home except Mums phone). Tech = learning too
A1: From a school perspective new leadership have changed culture and positivity is becoming the new norm - a lot of exciting developments #whatisschool
#whatisschool A1 One of the best new practices was the provision of individual coaching for classroom teachers. Another was the establishment of a community hub on campus.
A1: Creating an acct & joining @twitter chats have changed our social media presence & learning to leave positive digital footprints behind. Learning here will, hopefully, have a positive impact w/ my teaching practices. #whatisschool
#whatisschool A1 We have taken our Ss in Grades 6-8 to Russia, Sweden and Canada this year via Skype/Hangouts. Help build geography skills and sharing culture.
Yes! And I love that the teachers are learning to let their guard down a bit and have fun with learning. Our work is serious!! But we can’t take ourselves so seriously all the time! #PDfun#whatisschool
We introduced the #breakoutedu philosophy and let kids use collaborative and creative thinking to problem solve in escape room type scenarios using the curriculum #whatisschool
A2: I want STUDENTS at my school to be creators of content and sharers of learning - I want them to be visible in the global landscape of education #whatisschool
A2: I want to continue the success with student portfolios, get more teachers Google certified, and continue building our brand internationally. #whatisschool
A2.
- Digital literacy.
- Learning to use social media more purposefully for career development, learning, & personal branding
- Analytical skills
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A2) I am reading & participating on a book study on "the formative five". I hope to takeaway some strategies from the book and the study to help build these five skills (Empathy, Self-control, integrity, embracing diversity, Grit) in Ss I work with this year #whatisschool
#whatisschool Inquiry skills & to grow their capabilities to know what to do when they don't know what to do. Creating thinkers researchers communicators collaborators self-managers
A2: I want ALL the students in my school to gain stronger global competency skills. It makes them more engaged in their learning, empathetic, risk takers, and problem solvers. Who wouldn’t want more of that??!! #whatisschool
A2: For TEACHERS I want to empower them to be confident in their #EdTech integration abilities & encourage them to share the GREAT things happening in their classroom via #SAISrocks which is our school hashtag #whatisschool
#whatisschool A2 Having 1-1 Chromebooks, working to build collaboration skills among our Ss. Some Ts are becoming facilitators of knowledge rather than distributors. Want Ss to take charge of their learning.
A2: I want STUDENTS at my school to be creators of content and sharers of learning - I want them to be visible in the global landscape of education #whatisschool
I want the students to up their game when reflecting using videos. This is my example for what I think students are capable of... #whatisschoolhttps://t.co/JXrBIUbTg0
A2: Since it's my 1st time to teach a BYOD, 1:1 classroom, being able to seamlessly integrate tech into teaching & learning. #TasksbeforeApps will be my class' mantra. #whatisschool
A2: We also got some robotics equipment, so I'd like to have our First Program kids using robots, drones, and coding, so as they move into the middle school -- the program grows with them. #whatisschool
Ss using EdTech! Using it to go beyond the four walls - Using @PYPConnectED to find classrooms and Ss across the world to learn with #globaledchat#whatisschool
#whatisschool. A2.I want my Ss to develop confidence with an "I can do it" attitude trying new things readily, being risk takers and taking control of their learning- independence. Being motivated and engaged, modelling and working with others too ( Tuakana-teina- older/younger)
A2: We are also continually promoting adding the word “yet” into our staff and S vocabulary. I was in a classroom today and the T was impressing the concept upon her Ss. #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A2 Being in the y5-6 (9-11yrage grp) after many years in Jnrs means dev skills with Ss to become motivated learners (Empowered- my #oneword2018). Some have had years of "restrictions' wth tech not exploration
A3.
- A global twitter activity for students in my social media class (still thinking)
- add more digital & social media components to traditional classes like public speaking (if anyone has any ideas, pls share!)
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A3) Bit blue sky… Just imagine setting up a Samsung Gear 360 camera in a classroom in another country, popping a pair of VR goggles on where you are, and immersing yourself in that learning space for one lesson. Think of what you could take from that experience! #whatisschool
A3: planning on continuing to offer workshops for staff - show possibilities that technology can offer and promote good use within the school! #whatisschool
A3: Student action! And @participate can show you how! Check out their awesome courses on the #SDGs! There is an awesome new one on #SDG3. I pretty much love it! #whatisschool
As a literacy teacher educator, I need to model the very practices I hope teachers provide their students: real reading and writing, global connections possible through technology and learning with the mind and the heart. #whatisschool
A3: We are rethinking our EdTech Model & will be shaking things up (watch this space). We are focussing on @iste standards at the core of everything we do -
and basing it off our WHY #whatisschool
A3: We are continually rethinking what “school” is and can be; everything from how we deliver content to increasing S choice to parent meetings and more. We all really need to question our practices to see if they still make sense. #whatisschool
A3: I will continue the regular weekly PD sessions; I'm working on a GCE Level 1 Bootcamp; some PBL PD; robotics competition; student film festival. #whatisschool
#whatisschool A3 Continue to grow the Mystery Skype/Hangouts and guest speaker program. Were fortunate to have Brad Long from the movie Hoosiers and Philo Barnhart creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid visit our school and share with our students.
A3 practices for teachers - less teacher talk & setting up structures to support more independence - practices for students around developing #agency taking responsibility & making independent decisions #whatisschool
Yes please as we are 9 months into a huge process working with @anmowat and have shared a lot about our vision with @simoncamby and the team #whatisschool
In reply to
@andyperryer, @iste, @anmowat, @simoncamby
A3 Doing everything is my power to separate points and grades from Ss and learning activities. Seeing engagement and stress reduction. Self reflective grading for mid term assessment. #whatisschool
Microsoft surface pro tablet. And @OneNoteEDU is Microsoft’s online notebook organiser that can be used for collaborating, fast and efficient feedback, organising, curation tool. It’s fab. Check this: https://t.co/yqSGobktTG#whatisschool
In reply to
@aiaddysonzhang, @mrkempnz, @surface, @OneNoteEDU, @OneNoteEDU
A4: Not so much a new tool, but I want to learn more about coding. I want to practice more so I can support the students. We have a large group of students totally into coding. #whatisschool
A4. i want to go deeper with some of the existing features on twitter and facebook such as twitter lists, moments, and live streaming.
Now, will check out @cospaces_edu#whatisschool
A4) Due to general lack of past exposure - Seasaw, Tapestry, essentially any digital portfolios that allow pupils to reflect holistically on their learning #whatisschool
A4) This year, I am planning ( would love) to play with, explore and code Drones -to use for both aerial photography and explore as an edtech tool integrating with STEAM #whatisschool
A4: Oh, where to even start! I would like to try using some non-ed tools with educational communities of learners/teachers looking to grow and develop. Just learned about @blinkist. #whatisschool
A4: Continue building capacity in teachers so they feel comfortable helping the students. Continue the PBL program so students can follow their passions. #whatisschool
A4) Due to general lack of past exposure - Seasaw, Tapestry, essentially any digital portfolios that allow pupils to reflect holistically on their learning #whatisschool
Im working on a tutorial. But I introduce it in 3 lessons. 1: My example and making menus on Keynote. 2: Filming / speaking tips and editing mistakes out of a simple video. 3: Adding backgrounds and menus using @DoInkTweets#whatisschool
A4: While not a new tool, I want to investigate how coding and computational thinking can fit within a school as a language rather than 'something extra' - it is crucial to the future of our world #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A4. More coding & introduce drones. Had fun over the holidays with my son's one ( still crash though) . So many I hardly know where to begin. That's why I love my PLN so many ideas/apps/goals/practices come through all the time for me to try. See where Ss at 1st
We have to remember computational thinking is there to solve real problems. We need to make sure we are teaching it through a relevant focus #whatisschool
A5 3 ... how can you choose ... can we have 3 per idea ... I would like to get #makered with @nathan_stevens but I’m afraid he may have me carrying heavy stones LOL 😂#whatisschool
A5 mmm . . couldn't choose 3 but on a local level want to collaborate more with other teachers outside of my direct team & globally want to build my #PLN so I can collaborate through @twitter with people who have energy are interested & motivated to #talklearning#whatisschool
#whatisschool. A5 Sorry can't chose even 3 from 1 country. Too many eg #aussieED has lots of fab eds & #NZBF630 from NZ have amazing eds supporting locally. Globally USA UK etc etc (& Singapore!) so many I cant name
A5: We're not in our new school yet, but I want to collaborate with the PYPC, my co-teachers in 4th grade incl specialists, and the IT teacher! #whatisschool
A6 Looking to find a better balance for myself between work, collaborating with colleagues, mentoring new teachers and my family, and finding time to sleep and look after myself #whatisschool
A6) personal goal - to do more travel photography especially archeological/ cultural/ historical sites, experience various cultures....looking at UNESCO world heritage sites. Have planned 3 trips so far this year...hopefully can do these trips as planned #whatisschool
I use this app called @simplehabitapp. I highly recommend it. They have a variety of meditations that are specific to whatever you may need in that moment! #whatisschool
In reply to
@KristinCHarr, @JenWilliamsEdu, @Headspace, @simplehabitapp
A6: Another is more reading! I have started 2018 strong by reading four books already. Want to try for at least 3-4 a month the whole year. #whatisschool
A6: Being MORE mindful of my words & actions to everyone. And @therequisos goal of traveling to a new place every year, whether local or overseas. In all honesty, I don't mind being a tourist (than a traveler) no matter what other ppl say! #whatisschool
A6. I have like 5 home projects, like staining windows and doors, that I would like to get done, finally, after like 3 years (oops), actually take a vacation. #whatisschool
A6 personal goals Getting physically active so I can keep up with my Ss when on my teaching pracs this year and growing my PLN both locally in Australia and globally . #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A6. My #oneword2018 is Empower.= myself to have more of a personal life too. (Not only empower my Ss to be empowered in their learng) I love learng & tchng & my family but get told (like all Ts do) "you work too hard".Hence turned down Relieving Principal for T1
A6 I am also wanting to commit more to my twitter chats...I have been away fro them for a while and I miss the inspiration and learning from others around the globe #whatisschool
