#edtechchat Archive
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Monday August 15, 2016
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and from where you’re joining us!
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Tonight's begins a series of 4 chats about the "4 C's" of 21st Century skills! Tonight's focus: Communication skills!
Pre chat Q: what is 's favorite application?
Alex - from NJ - trying to finish prepping for the new school year!
I'm Susan Bearden, co-moderator, Alexandria VA, excited to start our chat series about the "4 C's" w/ chat about communication!
Henry Burroughs, consultant down here in Brandon, FL.
Good communication is a very important life skill & tech when used properly helps connect us correctly https://t.co/vwDaQTQCMu
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Hey Alex! When do you start?
I teach adult English language learners (ELLs) in Edmonton, Alberta.
Hi Henry! Great to have you with us!
Hi! Ruth from CT ready to talk communication!
Alex, communicatin with y'all from Austin, Tx.
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
Teachers arrive for in service on 8/29 - students first day is 9/7
Hey Alex! Thanks for joining tonight!
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
Howard from NorCal sitting in SoCal sick but at the happiest place on earth.
Thanks for joining us Howard! Are you at Disneyland?
Don from NY - happy to be here
Hi everyone, an interesting topic, looking forward to learning
Thanks for joining us tonight on
Hi! Becky from Venezuela first timer!
A1: Provides S's with multiple ways and means to communicate.
Hi - I am an elementary school Principal - from York Region, Ontario CANADA - just back from a summer tech institute
Hi Don! Glad you could join us!
Good evening, , my name is Victoria and I am in my 13th year of teaching (4th year in 5th, had 9 years in 4th). Excited!
hello - Eva, Tech Director in MS -- So excited to be back chatting with y'all!
A1 I teach settlement as well as language to my adult Ss who need to be comfortable using tech to communicate outside of class.
A1 So much of technology is centered around information creation, storage, and retrieval: that is communication.
A1) Tech will be the grow as the way to communicate, so is a must.
Hi Julie here from FL, VP & CoFounder consulting co
Wow - thanks for joining us!
Hi Kathy! How was the summer tech institute?
A1: helps sts expand their circles/ networks; teaches them to work with all different kinds of people
A1: Edtech is important for communication skills bc Ss' futures are shaped by means of verbal and nv comm. utilizing tech tools.
A1: is important for the 21st century learner's ability to communicate using a wide variety of media.
Mark G from Southern NJ saying hello to my Fellow ucators I teach 5th grade
Welcome to the chat Nathan. I can't wait to see your witty tweets
A1b: Fosters a boundary-less creativity process. Flatten the walls. Avoid artificial limitations.
Welcome - had to do the math twice! :)
A1) Far too often, while learners may know how to use a device, they haven't developed the skills needed to use them well.
A1: Using to develop communication skills allow Ss to experience beyond the classroom walls.
thanks nathan. You are a sweet communicator too
Joining a little late, I'm Chantell. I teach in a departmentalized 4th gr + room. Love it!
A1 It is so easy to focus on the impersonal, non communicative, aspects of technology.
A1: Students don't just communicate via paper and pencil, or even just live - they use tech and need to learn how it works
A1: learning broadens the audience, perspective and voices. Popping the bubble so to speak.
A1: Furthermore, Ss need to know how to present content in innovative ways, learn norms, design with software, and type.
A1: B/c electronic communications have some specific challenges (easily misunderstood, expectations around response time, etc)
A1 Communication in the work place is predicated on the use of
Alan November (globalearner) on the '$1000 Pencil' and Why Edtech Companies Aren’t Pushing the Envelope https://t.co/w9bYJR0xAP
Hello all! Julie, tech coordinator from Chattanooga, TN here!
A1: Important to prepare Ss for real world application of communication
A1 Great for Ss to expand the world, but also gr8 for Ss who have challenges in communicating as there is a lot tech out there
A1: Communication utilizing tech also gives ALL Ss a chance to be heard. Introverts can express creativity in innovative ways.
A1 - in any field they choose they will need to "speak the language" of to collaborate create curate
Yes! I'm sure Ss in the North have a hard time understanding Ss in the South. :0)
A1 I think about slack and how much communication products have changed the ability to communicate
can provide a "safe" way 4 Ss 2 share their ideas & emotions...w/o it actually being "them" :) https://t.co/SGUjtwd353
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
A1: Ss are Digital Natives and need to learn proper communication skills in digital mediums. https://t.co/5jwNIbm7hH
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
So true! Important to work the interpersonal skills into the digital https://t.co/AmgxbrOJ6c
A1 It is so easy to focus on the impersonal, non communicative, aspects of technology.
A1 it's a real life skill & it breaks down the walls for Ss to interact globally as well as with adults https://t.co/UwLRkm1oSx
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
Morning from Jakarta Indonesia…a bit later.
Very true! Facility wi/ apps and tools doesn't mean students know how to use them to communicate wisely.
Welcome! shoutouts are always welcome!
Slack is awesome! Granted, I remember AIM (AOL instant messenger).
Slack is awesome! Granted, I remember AIM (AOL instant messenger).
allows students to articulate and find voice in a varied of media.
A1: Our Ss are also visual learners and can "experience" learning like never before. Others can be an objective sounding board.
hi! I'm starting a new job teaching and multimedia in a middle school in Minnesota
Yes! expands the circle of people with which students can communicate. https://t.co/kAuQTPkVnc
A1: Using to develop communication skills allow Ss to experience beyond the classroom walls.
This is so true! https://t.co/Si4Uuqiyb0
A1) Far too often, while learners may know how to use a device, they haven't developed the skills needed to use them well.
A1 B/c is the tool of communication today. Being modeled to and practice of proper use of is important to
A1: Working in full inclusion & Ss that are nonverbal this is essential. It is communication for some.
Hi, Kym from OK, Tech coordinator
Hey Buddy, Will I see you at the Hunterdon EdTech Fest on Weds?
So true! https://t.co/sSnDUmBI7X
A1 It is so easy to focus on the impersonal, non communicative, aspects of technology.
I didn't know about it - can you send details?
yep. I can suck up to myself. That is allowed.
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
so true. Have found that voxer is a good tool to use to hear tone
Thank you Alex, glad to be here :o)
A1: Bc so many problems can be solved by just listening & building empathy. Ss use tech most often. https://t.co/xg2GvhUXe3
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
Hello from Michigan! A1: provides countless modalities to give everyone a voice.
Good point! Whether in the same office or around the world!
A1: Edtech can be used to show Ss to communicate with a wider audience rather than their limited, immediate surroundings
I'm glad to make it, I always seem to miss after the fact!
A1 Great for our ELLs as there is so much out there to help them, tech is usually 1st way they can communicate
Digital citizenship and literacy are no longer electives with today's Ss and tech. The need real. https://t.co/kczQ1dzOeL
So true! Important to work the interpersonal skills into the digital https://t.co/AmgxbrOJ6c
A1 It is so easy to focus on the impersonal, non communicative, aspects of technology.
Q2: What are some good examples of projects that use to help students develop communication skills?
A1 Ss will be using tech for many years to come, working with many kinds of people in their lives, easier to learn now
Glad to have you back on - even if it is tomorrow :)
Exactly students need to be able to leverage for the purpose of improving communication
Hi, frm Pittsburgh, teach Span A1 offers new/diff ways to communic Ss have voice , many opps to share ideas
A1: Edtech helps build 21st skills
Hey Matt! Good morning - glad you could join us :)
Hi, I am teaching Chinese Dual Immersion in Utah. This is my first time trying online chat.
A2: Mystery Skype, Mystery Hangout, collaborative docs, collaborative presos, blogs & blog responses
just starting to use slack - can see it for small groups, trying to understand scale and mgmt
Glad you could join us Laura!
A1: Ss can learn about presentation of content: designing websites, graphic design, comm. w/ fams through weblogs, videos, etc.
Hola hola! Noah in Denver hopping in late:)
A2: I LOVED having stus screencast their own revisions/edits so I could hear them speak the language of a writer.
A2 we have students write tutorials with both text and videos. Many learn different ways
amen! I work at a school with high pop of ELL and tech can help level out the playing field
Q2: Has some great projects that combine 21st century skills w/
A1: it's important to teach students to use to chat so they are prepared for these communication methods in real world
Yes!! For non-verbal, special needs students it's like ushering them into a whole new world! GREAT POINT
Slack is great even just for the IT team. Depending on monitorning system, can have alerts show up.
Definitely helpful in position. Managing light and heavyweight teams can be challenging via email
A1: Meet Ss where they are; remind Ss (Ts and Ps) to THINK before they post
A2: A simple but effective activity is lots of classes around the world.
A2: Blogs/portfolios of student work that are shared and reviewed by students.
A2: a skype learnathon. Inspired by and the impact this had on pupils
A1: Opportunity to teach and what you post on the internet is permanent
A2 mystery skype, app smashing for a broad audience, blogging, video book reviews https://t.co/LgRd2mQy3A
Q2: What are some good examples of projects that use to help students develop communication skills?
A2: You can do a variety of creative projects with Screencasting, blogging and building websites.
I love this idea! Edtech can be about connections, communication, human relationships https://t.co/eWxhk1QBba
A1 It is so easy to focus on the impersonal, non communicative, aspects of technology.
Frances from North Texas, Teacher and Tech enthusiast!
A2: Collaborative and peer reviewed documents using https://t.co/0ztyMZwOPY
Q2: What are some good examples of projects that use to help students develop communication skills?
A2: Anything with reflective exchange. Correspondence, blogs, reviews, trailers, etc..
Q2. Saw this today -some fun icebreaker ideas that can help promote communication using some NEW ideas https://t.co/ymBwDva93B
A1#edtech gives Ss an opportunity to interact with others in a way they feel familiar with, comfortable https://t.co/FNNPodHeJU
Q1: Why is it important to use to help students develop communication skills?
A1: It is a real world tool that students feel comfortable using.
looks like it is closed, but let me see if I can change my schedule to at least possibly attend
A2 - great way for younger students to be introduced to reviewing others work and commenting
A2 Videos, blogging, just practicing email, storytelling via video, instagram, snapchat
A2: Private class blogs & wikis can create a safe environment for learners to gain confidence using tech tools for communication.
Welcome to - we're glad you could join us! Don't be afraid to chime in!
Welcome to - we're glad you could join us! Don't be afraid to chime in!
A2: using Google docs for projects where Ss collaborate to create a product. Our drama teacher does a great job of this
A2: Anything where Ss work is published to receive feedback from a wider audience. Ss tend to try harder if ppl watching
A2 Have my Ss use groups to work together also google slides
A2: Podcasting. Blogging is another great tool.
Love this! communication skills are verbal, not just written! https://t.co/4oGNag2AxD
A2 - how about using to interview grandparents or citizens about local landmarks - create own classroom library vids
A2: Had a great session at . Lots of opps to communicate cultural/personal stories
A2: a skype virtual tour visiting classrooms from around the world.
Kristi from Texas jumping in late!
I am looking for a good application on the iPad or MAC to help my students learn Chinese.
EMail Michael Mitchell. I think its like an EdCamp, everyone is welcome. Would love to meet up.
A2 It can be as easy as tweeting an author about their book
A2. Saw this today -some fun icebreaker ideas that can help promote communication using some NEW ideas https://t.co/ymBwDva93B
A2: We do an International Digital Postcard Exchange. In 2015 we used paper this year we are going electronic!
A2:lieve in activities for coms development: forums, chatting, SMS, presenting, blogging, tweeting. Breadth of skills.
A2: Reach out to platforms (news sites, fan blogs, etc) and ask to moderate a discussion board. Authentic opps to dev skills
Heard a GREAT idea during -- Using Skype to bring parents into Guided Reading time.
Good point about communicating using multimedia - a must in today's world! https://t.co/RJRSeX5qVh
A1: Ss can learn about presentation of content: designing websites, graphic design, comm. w/ fams through weblogs, videos, etc.
A2: LOVE virtual tours and using blogs and Twitter chats. Anything that is relevant and meets our students where they are!
A2: Cont - and allow great examples for students to communicate and share ideas and ideate on process
A2: Numerous segments to come: Pen pals (comm. about climate, regions, historical attractions/events, culture)
Jennifer from OR joining late.
A2 has provided a great platform for sharing math ideas
Check with and they may have suggestions!
That sounds great! How did you organize?
A2 - I'm using writing a Twitter post (140 characters) as an exit ticket. If they can tell me 140 characters, they KNOW it!
A2: Segment 2: The class coming together to produce a weblog with video, podcast, and artistic/photography components.
A2: How about a YamJam - safe social media
Might disappear for a while at 8:30 - HS alma mater has student running 400m hurdles - must watch
A2: Create opportunities for ss to do (supervised) "takeovers" of school social media
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
Or a company about a service or product! https://t.co/OD0Qfj5gP7
A2 It can be as easy as tweeting an author about their book
A2: No tech idea -- Create a Twitter bulletin board and allow Ss to post and reply.
A2) We use a lot of Google at our junior high. Would love to have Ss use Twitter to share out the happenings in our district.
A2 has many good resources for supporting S communication, i.e. Citizenship
A2: Students developing a community service project that requires communication with others in another country.
A2 we also use different apps like Explain Everything or Show Me to share their thinking
Low actual but great way to practice to begin with!
Padlet has so many great uses Ss really like it
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
I love using to have students explain their thinking!
A2: When we wrote a book we used the chat in GDocs. Ss could not find ride to sch & joined us anyways. Tech works!
A2. I role play with s's on how to respond to diff online communications using real life examples to show diff outcomes
A2: Have students share ideas on a Padlet. It allows them to be anonymous, which can get your silent kids talking.
What would you say is advantage over using website as portfolio?
A2) Practice makes perfect; projects w reflections, quick writes, peer-reviews, and community connections are helpful.
A2 Ss working in cooperative groups via an online platform like Google Classroom develops digital communication skills
Also video morning announcements created and produced by students. Coming this year!
Q2: Have Ss read and record using Audacity. They can then "see" AND hear their voice. Great for fluency and inflections.
A3: When I see students being good digital citizens online!
A3: Success is having Ss define/refine their creative flair/voice that is uniquely theirs while still adhering to expectations.
A3: You have to define what goals you want the Ss to reach. Are they able to communicate their ideas? Can they resolve conflict?
A3 Ss leveraged the right tools at the right time to achieve their purpose.. Intentionality is important to success
A3 1/2 when I see a shy S flourish when answering online Qs and interacting with peers. https://t.co/R5nBliK02X
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
I have discovered a truly remarkable proof of this theorem which this tweet is too small to contain. :)
A2: Relevant edu that draws real world examples and outcomes. Ex. 08' pres election campaign and social media explosion.
A3: Can Do statements. Language teachers have these for interpretive, interpersonal + presentational communication thru
Thanks! I will looking into it.
A3 Guided peer feedback and self-reflection can guide learners to ever more successful communication using tech tools.
A3 2/2 when Ss respect each other even if views are different. They have learned good dig cit skills for future use personally
A3: Success when students know how to reach out, find out vital info and think critically
We're writing ours on slips for now, but I may retweet some responses over time! AWESOME. https://t.co/mZNJb5EN1j
A2 - I'm using writing a Twitter post (140 characters) as an exit ticket. If they can tell me 140 characters, they KNOW it!
A3 when they r independent use of tech but also if it has expanded or developed their critical thinking, if not why use tech
Such a good point! There are many different aspects of good communication. https://t.co/pVX91NQ22T
A3: You have to define what goals you want the Ss to reach. Are they able to communicate their ideas? Can they resolve conflict?
A3: When Ss are engaged and desire to problem solve on their own and within groups!
A3 when students are able to communicate their learning effectively using appropriate tools
Yes, anonymity can allow students to ask questions or raise issues without risking judgment of their peers.
A3: when they are able to be responsible with very little guidance or prompting from me, when they are productive .
Yes! Can they resolve conflict in a group? https://t.co/SwUAEfoln8
A3: When Ss are engaged and desire to problem solve on their own and within groups!
A3: When they know where to go in order to find what they need, research skills.
Good point about self-direction!
A3: when they exhibit growth in their digital citizenship, and when they get excited about connections made
A3: Process over product. Even if it doesn't look pretty in the end, did sts connect, collaborate, and problem-solve during?
A3: When they want to give input on the way we use tech.
A3 Ss are engaged, sharing ideas, Ss are speaking out more, like being involved, you see the change
A3: Success is measured on how they mastered the objectives of the content, not the technology itself. Tech is merely the tool.
A3: When Ss solved a real world problem together & a product is made w/edtech & shared globally. https://t.co/TtFwhTil89
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
As Ss communicate more & more, written and verbal communication skills should increase. Do the Ss have an expanded vocab?
A3: Make sure you have goals defined prior to starting project. Don't use tech just to use it.
A3) Successful communication w means demonstrating with global peers. https://t.co/xTiZwrjGqr
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
A3 Success when Ss are leading the "teaching" or "facilitating" the learning of their peers
When they innovate - make new & better! https://t.co/CIkV1rsxEL
A3: When they want to give input on the way we use tech.
Joining the a little... a lot late. But I made it! https://t.co/edA2aj9mDV
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
Yes - demonstrating higher level communication skills! https://t.co/1XS3KYZiCM
A3 Success when Ss are leading the "teaching" or "facilitating" the learning of their peers
A3: Success is not defined by the technology, but reaching the goal using the tools effectively https://t.co/uRUzL7ZKfu
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
Glad you could join us :)
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
A3 we should assess communication via the same way we assess via face-to-face. With one added row in rubric 4
glad to be here!!!! love this chat!
A3: By embracing new viewpoints (regardless if you don't share them) and reaching beyond your bubble.
Q4: How do you prevent students from communicating inappropriately using ?
Excellent point! Part of good communication means knowing how to listen, especially when you don't agree!
A3) Depends on the goal that's been adopted. 🤔Using guidelines from & other standards. Ts know progress when they see it.
A4: We have to teach digital citizenship!
A3 The student's realization of the active purpose of the media - to summarize, to organize, to inform, to describe, etc.
A4 monitor, monitor, monitor and teach
A4 Always be sure to model appropriate use is step 1!
Just as you teach social-emotional skills, you teach digital citizenship skills. Be aware of your digital footprint!
A4: It ultimately comes down to however, you should set boundaries https://t.co/41FqdKgtfB
Q4: How do you prevent students from communicating inappropriately using ?
A3: Improvement + if learning objectives have been met = success. https://t.co/edA2aj9mDV
Q3: How do you define success when having students use to develop communication skills?
A4: Outline your expectations in advance! Model respectful and appropriate communication yourself!
A4: Actually, We have to teach good CITIZENSHIP and include the digital aspect as well as the face-to-face.
A4:: You don't! Failure is part of the process. But more importantly, learning from those failures.
A4 integration that is intentional and peaks their desire to learn/ also always work room as a T- move! https://t.co/VHX0jnCgur
Q4: How do you prevent students from communicating inappropriately using ?
A4: Monitor what the students are doing. Make sure your lessons are student-centered so students are always engaged in learning.
Very true! Especially because our students have no shortage of lousy role models :-( https://t.co/0H2Dg6wAUE
A4: Actually, We have to teach good CITIZENSHIP and include the digital aspect as well as the face-to-face.
https://t.co/yZXdUOIRoz
A4 Difficult, can teach digital citizenship and have control at school, but when on their own time hard to control
A4: totally agree. We need to teach the good, the bad, the ugly, and the consequences of it all, good & bad.
A4 Expectations can curb inappropriate behavior, how you handle inappropriate actions is more powerful. Make it Teachable moment
A4: digital literacy embedded across curriculum,parent nights,have students decide on "rules of engagement" w you
A4: More response 2 misdeeds rather than prevention. Set up GAFE "probation" OU 4 repeat offenders w/o blocking apps 4 good kids
Thanks! It's to their podcast channel since they were presenting about it.
Yes! This is as essential for the adult language learners that I teach as it is for younger learners.
A4: It's critical for Ts to monitor any classroom chat rooms, reinforce restrictions, and utilize safe and trusted sites.
A4: Want 2 say you can't but that'd be cynical. We use filter & flag emails to HR tchr then we fwd 2 parent. But it's relational
Excellent point! Kids will make mistakes. Use them as teaching opportunities!
I like this..and wonder how we, instead of adding a row, help colleagues see it integrated in what they already do?
Joining late! A4 Teach students to be digital LEADERS and great citizens.
A3) By creating a culture of failure, coupled with accountability. We learn from doing. We improve with failure.
A4: is built in to pacing guide
A4 teach them how to communicate by giving them authentic opportunities to communicate with others
A4: We are their guide, they follow by example too. Practice what you Preach & Teach.
and be willing to admit your own, correct &/or ask forgiveness as needed
A4 model good citizenship, expect it, celebrate it.
A4: Having a rapport with Ss around conduct is key to self monitoring. Classroom rules apply in all learning spaces.
A3: When use of tech provided student with chance to accomplish something previously unachievable.
I think this is definitely hard for Ts to remember if they aren't comfortable w/tech.
A4: Ts need to develop quality lessons, model appropriate use, monitor, capitalize teachable moments and model some more!
A4 first you should read 's dig cit book.
A4: we must ensure that cyber safety, digital citizenship, and discussions of digital footprints are embedded in our lessons
A4: establish procedures, and norms. Stick to them.
Monitoring is hard, which is why I make sure that students know to speak up if they see something wrong
Hola Carla! Gracias por su contribucion!
A4: If Ts are unsure where to begin, check out & 's book-Digital Citizenship: A Community-Based Approach
A4 I think with all schools their are rules and agreements of how tech will be used and when it will be used, lots to teach
A4: Having clear expectations and Ss working in collaborative groups. Sometimes they need to see consequences.
Model, model, model. Let them try, and fail, at it so they learn. We can't protect them from everything. https://t.co/DjCYoZHExW
Q4: How do you prevent students from communicating inappropriately using ?
A4: We send Tech Use Contract home for middle schoolers. Parent must read w/Ss. Parent signs Ss initial.
I tell students, imagine what you post wont be deleted: Would you want your parents to see? Would you want future employers?
I agree, but I think you're more likely to fail if you don't know what you're trying to accomplish.
Love this! https://t.co/2OWwXEKHTh
A4: We are their guide, they follow by example too. Practice what you Preach & Teach.
see how I sucked up to the chat host
Good point about CELEBRATiNG good citizenship! Catch them doing something right and PRAISE!
This is a really great way to partner with parents and make them an active participant in the learning. https://t.co/QwXDT5nCt1
A4: We send Tech Use Contract home for middle schoolers. Parent must read w/Ss. Parent signs Ss initial.
A4 hit up the parents first. They are the models the students copy
A1) Digital Citizenship is a must.... Any class that uses a device should teach it.
YES! If a student (or parent) Google's a teacher, what do they see?
Parents need training too! They are the best role models for their kids
Yes, it's an iterative process! https://t.co/LYfDt7rSwb
A4: Ts need to develop quality lessons, model appropriate use, monitor, capitalize teachable moments and model some more!
Exactly. Supporting those Ts choose what tech to use until they're comfortable w/it so it's not used just bc.
Tap into your library media specialists to help teach !
A4: Character development just like without tech. Must provide opportunities for growth, development, support and practice.
A4 teach digital citizenship in conjunction with students creating-be proactive and positive https://t.co/6LTXVEwWf7
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
A4: My tech (except my phone) is visible to all. My para's desk screen faces Ss. If you can't do it out loud don't.
is citizenship today! https://t.co/EwdB8O4EbO
A4: Character development just like without tech. Must provide opportunities for growth, development, support and practice.
Yes, don't post something mean just like you wouldn't say something mean. Online does not = anonymous.
A4 Let's drop the "Ed" from Edtech. Can you really "prevent" them from chatting inappropriately? Teach them accountability!
Q5: How do you know that an lesson/project has been successful in teaching communication skills?
A4: we have a responsible use policy. We need to teach Ss digital citizenship like we teach math. It can be messy & that's ok
It's not the talking to yourself that's worrisome, it's the answer.
A4 we also have guests who come in & discuss issues such as cyber bullying and global citizenship
How long have kids been "passing notes" & such? Nothing new under the sun!
Setting up expectations in advance can definitely help! Glad you could join us!
sort cold medicine has inverted my filter.
I think my A4) had an A1). Oops just know we must all teach Digital Citizenship
A5 I know that anything has been successful when I see transfer happening. Great moment for a teacher
agreed, whether it's students sitting in group or at home and working online together same expectation for communication
No. We have to stop treating tech like it's in an "Edu" box. There are so many ways that they do this
A5: It's teaching communication skills when they're able to engage in an exchange - that's communication.
A5: The success goes back to your goals. Do the Ss have a better understanding of communication, connecting, and collaborating?
so true and wonder how many of those notes we missed..?.?? https://t.co/o6U6FUf3jx
How long have kids been "passing notes" & such? Nothing new under the sun!
A5: Did Ss walk away w/ a better understanding? Have they expanded/challenged their capacity? Are they proud of what they made?
When I see a student naturally teach another student that Lesson (do very tardy-my apologies) https://t.co/eXYXLiIafy
Q5: How do you know that an lesson/project has been successful in teaching communication skills?
A5) When the students take ownership of the skill and use it when they need it not when told.
It's not just setting expectations in advance. It is teaching them and discussing real situations. They need this
A4 trust must come into play with students, let them know their reputation is built on what they say and do online.
A5 Ss see opps for communicating differently. They effectively have communicated their learning https://t.co/nGfWFkbZvd
Q5: How do you know that an lesson/project has been successful in teaching communication skills?
A5: When students are applying skills independently and using them to innovate
A5: I use Twitter so that stakeholders are able to see my student's voice and the Principle is able to offer feedback!
LOL I was a high-achieving goody two-shoes and even I passed notes in class ;-)
This is wonderful. A great read, front to back.
❤️ this https://t.co/6xDpPLMzfb
A5) When the students take ownership of the skill and use it when they need it not when told.
No way! :oD but what did they say? ;o)
Need to focus on assessment for learning+assessment as learning as well-guide + encourage their process https://t.co/QRvQC6XAVn
A5: Did Ss walk away w/ a better understanding? Have they expanded/challenged their capacity? Are they proud of what they made?
A5: When they are engaged & they can engage others by using the skills learned & meeting the goals that were set from the get go
A5: one metric might be that ss independently connect the learning to skills/needs that will help them in the real world
a5 when another CB student can reproduce and get the same results is the proof of success
A5: Shelf life of Jargo, the focus in question becomes a 'thing' amongst Ss. You know how lang is w/kids. Talk is everything.
A5) Beyond the lesson objective, idealistically, success, IMHO, = better prepared to be a responsible and engaged human
I go w/the granny example. If you wouldn't show it to Granny, don't post it.
A5 it goes back 2 the goals &expectations, did Ss achieve them, were they able to communicate effectively w/ others & audience
It's like reading. Ss grow with practice using multiple genres. Ss will grow as they communicate in multiple situations.
A5 Success isn't in the product but in those using it. These lessons should be applicable anywhere...not just in a tool
agreed! I hope more schools are doing this! It's smart.
Parents are powerful partners when we all work together!
And will their understandings and skills serve them when they leave school and function in society? https://t.co/ZRPkSAEQAW
A5: Did Ss walk away w/ a better understanding? Have they expanded/challenged their capacity? Are they proud of what they made?
That was jargon not jargo
A5 seeing S growth in their communication skills based on predetermined rubric, or having S set goal and achieved it
My gosh, talk about GamerGate. Talk about online bullying. Look at what has happened with real people dealing with these issues
A5: Goals and measure them. The beauty of the digital realm is the ability to measure and analyze.
Yes ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!! Because honestly, what are we doing this for... to thrive in the world after graduation.
Yes! Help Ss to build a positive digital footprint early with modeling and support. https://t.co/crSzfWOgDw
A4 trust must come into play with students, let them know their reputation is built on what they say and do online.
Communication only develops if we allow them to connect /w others in an authentic way blog tweet sharing learning asking ???
A5 seeing skills being used when "you're not grading it."
A5: Student feedback and reflection. Google forms/docs were a staple of my classroom! https://t.co/GFHztvDYNa
Q5: How do you know that an lesson/project has been successful in teaching communication skills?
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
If you only focus on how to chat in a classroom tool, you miss the real issues that are happening in their lives now
A5:When they've heard others & solved a problem together or told their own story that others respond to. https://t.co/EDrtAiyq9s
Q5: How do you know that an lesson/project has been successful in teaching communication skills?
A5: Anytime intellectual growth happens. A new perspective heard, a new connection made and an old opinion altered.
Oh but all those skills you see should be what you end up grading not the final product alone or a test https://t.co/CVA7KrhnBV
A5 seeing skills being used when "you're not grading it."
OK - watch the olympics student Syndney Mclaughlin is about to run the 400m hurdles
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
I love this... asking for feedback is not only empowering for them but also great for the teacher!
Using sports figures who have lost sponsors bc of poor dig cit gets some to understand the importance.
Anyone have a successful cell phone policy for MS in urban low income community?
A5: I love the idea of students creating district PSAs on digital literacy, cyberbullying, social media risks, permanence
A6 wow so many ways not enough characters! Blogging, collaboration thru Google Docs
A6: My students present often, they will also be gathering feedback & self reflecting on their using google forms.
Right?! I had netbooks full. Sorry to my teachers. Now I know how it feels. https://t.co/MVZ199BSQG
LOL I was a high-achieving goody two-shoes and even I passed notes in class ;-)
Yes imagine the literacy development and collaboration you could assess https://t.co/Thuvlgyvch
A5: I love the idea of students creating district PSAs on digital literacy, cyberbullying, social media risks, permanence
A6: Collaboration!
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Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
Im in a very rural area, I will use edtech to connect my students to other classrooms around the world. Give them an audience!
Or look at people who have done nothing and have been attacked like Gabby Douglas. This is real! https://t.co/wSu5h35aPG
Using sports figures who have lost sponsors bc of poor dig cit gets some to understand the importance.
A6: I would like to see Ss expand their knowledge of good communication. The tool isn't important, the learning & experience is.
I'm curious why urban low income community would be different from a policy in affluent areas. Please explain.
A6 Create a safe environment for the adult learners in my class, give formative feedback, & let them lead their own learning
A6: To expand minds and voices beyond places previously considered possible.
A6: Like everything, modeling & more modeling good use of 😀 (tweet to authors, other Ts!) https://t.co/B7pxLwBaEt
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
A6 We ❤️ tech use to give all Ss a voice, esp. In mediums like film, podcasts, anim, dig storytelling- https://t.co/cF6nMCPtVS
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
Screencasting is a great way for students to communicate their learning
how do you get around rules that would get teachers fired for communicating with students not in classroom tools
A6) May sound crazy but I think teaching coding will assist in their communication skills... Just a different language
A6: w/ other schools to talk about their choices and to vote.
YES! I hadn't even thought of that side. So true.
A6 As an ESL/ISSP teacher my goal is 2 use whatever tech works 2 allow Ss 2 communicate ideas, ?s, thinking, creativity=success
A6: Collab Gdocs, digital storytelling; loving that postcard idea from earlier too
YES! This is happening more and more! People need to understand the impact of a comment.
A6: A6: My students present often, they will also be gathering feedback & self reflecting using google forms.
A6 we need to help our students have a positive digital presence -not just hide them away from the world https://t.co/VqRhU6Bs2Q
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
A6: I'd love to help ss conduct social media audits on themselves, classmates. Prepare reports, score their own
A6: students will communicate and collaborate on Google classroom and drive, and make PLNs with Twitter, blogs, etc.
Interesting perspective, Greg!
Do you need to use those tools to have the discussion? No! You have to talk about it &create safe spaces in school
Why we teach Pers. Branding & Dig Comm https://t.co/zVmqlaBB29
YES! This is happening more and more! People need to understand the impact of a comment.
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for dropping by!
so true they need to develop their digital legacy https://t.co/FkgOcMJmiB
A6 we need to help our students have a positive digital presence -not just hide them away from the world https://t.co/VqRhU6Bs2Q
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
A6: Solving problems that have to do w/social justice w/Ss across the globe. https://t.co/2UfjvZosC6
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
A6 introducing fifth graders to and four C's of tech integration (including communication) https://t.co/1fsRudjOjZ
Q6: How will you use to help students develop communication skills this fall?
You also need to create safe reporting space in school. Where to kids go if they are victimized online or see it
There are a couple of strong reasons. First, affluent areas have more money
A6: Being 1:1 has helped with student communication because more students are willing to email/communicate with their teacher
A6 Having Ss collab on google slides to showcase summer & see how Ss want to use
How would having more money change a cell phone policy though?
You also need to create safe reporting space in school. Where do kids go if they are victimized online or see it
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A6: May use soc media w/Ss & some use none. Those walled city type blogs are good when you're teaching perspective taking, etc
they are more likely to overlap with a vendor's target market, and so more likely to get cooperation
Spanish class improved my English skills, why not Hyper Text Markup Language or Python? https://t.co/vjkYBJtHTx
Interesting perspective, Greg!
A6: S led News Team. S create 60 sec. videos to share learning. S created tutorials. Digital portfolios. Digital Stories.
Thank you for a great chat tonight! & for moderating
Thanks for the great chat!
poverty and trauma increase need for diversions. basic needs more intense compared
. Thanks Susan! Great chat everyone!
we need to ensure our students have opportunities to be creative/not always paper and pencil https://t.co/nOp7i7G1OF
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Great chat. Glad I made it!
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