#G2Great Archive

This chat is dedicated to continuing the conversation about teacher reflection it's based on Dr. Mary Howard's book Good to Great Teaching.
Thursday August 3, 2017
8:30 PM EDT
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #G2Great! @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are so happy to welcome @ktkelly14 & @LYearta to join this dynamic PLN!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome. We’re so excited you’re joining us. We love our #G2Great friends
    In reply to @jenclarke92osu
  • participatechat Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXuGJB
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hello #G2Great friends. I’m so happy to join my co-modertors Amy & Jenn (robo style since she’s NYC). Welcome to Katie & Lindsay tonight!!
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    No kidding! I will be working with your school this year! #g2great
    In reply to @adamvolkplp
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Glad to be part of #G2Great tonight!
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi Laura! Glad you’re here! #g2great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi Laura. So great to see you tonight! #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Thank you so much to @SolutionTreeAU for your generosity & promoting learning @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Courtney's message speaks to the dedication of Ts. Even boarding a plane, she’s trying to tweet #G2Great As @EduCourts @RusulAirubail
  • brennanamy - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi All! Welcome to #g2great!
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We're so glad to be here, Mary! Thanks for inviting us. I'm looking forward to discussing authentic uses of tech this evening. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We’re so excited to join #G2Great tonight!
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @LYearta
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do. Be sure to grow your PLN tonight. We have so many AMAZING friends at #G2great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi #g2great Johnny Downey, instructional coach from Cincinnati, Ohio. Excited to explore this great topic tonight!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We are VERY excited too Katie! #G2great
    • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      We’re so excited to join #G2Great tonight!
      In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @LYearta
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Thank you! We're so excited! #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @ktkelly14
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi Kaitlyn! Thanks for joining in! We look forward to learning with you! #G2Great
    In reply to @kaitlyn_mamay
  • LiteracyCoachKS Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #G2great with a long week of providing PD to new teachers my cup runneth dry, ready to refresh and renew with a great chat 😊
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Words of Wisdom to think on... #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello all- excited to be here tonight with #G2great. I'm a reading specialist at Pine Lake Prep in NC.
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    We thrilled and you just said the magic words - authentic uses of tech. LOVE! Welcome Lindsay! #G2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      We're so glad to be here, Mary! Thanks for inviting us. I'm looking forward to discussing authentic uses of tech this evening. #g2great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Yay! Hi Jennifer! I can’t wait to see y’all next week! Thanks for joining the chat! #G2Great
    In reply to @jenclarke92osu
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us, Kasey! #g2great
    In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello to all! Mollie from Ohio, but currently in Perdido Key, Fl on vacation. I teach 2nd and ❤️ to integrate tech w/ my teaching! #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Fran in NYC this week and next. Back to Iowa in 8 days. My tweets for the next hour are for #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi #G2great 3rd grade teacher from STL
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I”m so thrilled to see so many new faces. Welcome Beth! #G2great
    • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Hello all- excited to be here tonight with #G2great. I'm a reading specialist at Pine Lake Prep in NC.
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Welcome, John. We're glad you're here. #g2great
    In reply to @hartel30
  • brenkrupp Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Brenda from Pa. Love this covo. #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Welcome, Beth! We're glad you're here tonight! #g2great
    In reply to @WaufleBethPLP
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Welcome to #G2great John!
  • ssvincent Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Susan from Cincinnati, faculty at Miami U and literacy coach K-5. Anxious to learn tonight! #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi Brenda! I just drove through your state on my way to visit my family in NY a couple weeks ago! #G2Great
    In reply to @brenkrupp
  • milesnawmiles Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    So glad to catch the chat tonight and learn from so many fabulous educators! Nancy 3rd and dipping our toes into #flexible seating #G2Great
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! I am a third grade teacher at Pine Lake Prep in Mooresville, NC #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Welcome, Brenda. Isn't digital PD the best??? Glad you're here! #g2great
    In reply to @brenkrupp
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    You must be on a learning high Fran! Soaking in your wisdom from afar! #G2great
    • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Fran in NYC this week and next. Back to Iowa in 8 days. My tweets for the next hour are for #G2Great
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Carrie from AL #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi Susan! #G2great
    • ssvincent Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      Susan from Cincinnati, faculty at Miami U and literacy coach K-5. Anxious to learn tonight! #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi Nancy! Ohhhh! I want to learn more about flexible seating! We just got some really cool furniture in our classroom! #G2Great
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Just home from the #PacLit conference and thought I’d pop in for a bit! Always such smart thinking here! #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    YAY! Hi Rebecca! #g2great
    In reply to @beccabulldog
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Where in AL Carrie? #G2great
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So amazing to learn from and WITH so many brilliant folks! #G2great #TCRWP
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Welcome, Carrie! We're glad you're here. #G2Great
    In reply to @RiceRoom202
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Paula from Kansas. #G2Great
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Hi, #g2great. Lisa, literacy specialist, from Massachusetts.
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    YAY! Hi Kylene! So glad you’re popping in! #G2Great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Oh it makes my heart so happy to see your face on my #G2great screen Kylene!
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      Just home from the #PacLit conference and thought I’d pop in for a bit! Always such smart thinking here! #G2Great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So happy to be here! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Welcome, Kylene! We are excited to hear your ideas too! #g2great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q1 #G2Great
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Stacey, 6th Grade ELA teacher in Cincinnati, OH. #G2Great
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Thank you!! #g2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      Welcome, Carrie! We're glad you're here. #G2Great
      In reply to @RiceRoom202
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi Lisa! #G2great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Welcome, Stacey! We're glad you're here. #g2great
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi Lisa! I love the state of Massachusetts! Did you go to ILA in Boston last year? #G2Great
    In reply to @DrLMaucione
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi Paula from Kansas! Thanks for joining us! #G2Great
    In reply to @pmccarthy722
  • maryannesacco Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Mary Anne from NYC #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Favorite night of the week! #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 In today’s shifting digital world w/evolving literacies, Ss can create, communicate & collaborate in new multimodal ways. #G2Great
  • dubioseducator Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Excited to get ideas for strategies to integrate tech into curriculum but will have to catch up later. Faige from LA. Have a #g2great chat
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Yes, I did! Love Boston, I'm about an hour away. #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Woohoo! First time twitter chatter! Wait, is that a word? ha! Glad you’re here! #G2Great
    • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      My FIRST twitter chat! Excited!
      In reply to @ktkelly14
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1. Tech offers Ts an unlimited amount of resources to grow academically & culturally bringing engagement to the CR, embrace it! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    W/so many #G2great friends tonight just letting you know we're VERY fast paced. Just enjoy soaking in dedication/wisdom & catch what you can
  • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Valinda from TX, K-6 instructional coach. Happy to be here for the learning tonight. #g2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Literacy IS technology. Be it the pencil or the podcast, we read and write, listen and learn, with and thru technology. #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: As far as enhancing my teaching goes- I'm loving being able to share ideas and learn from everyone in this digital space. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Key words: HAS THE POTENTIAL. This happens if we use tech in purposeful meaningful productive & responsive ways! #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Tech is our friend until it isn't. Needs to be used strategically and effectively #G2great
  • KatKrepps Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Here we are, using technology to connect, collaborate, and to learn! #G2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Literacy IS technology. Be it the pencil or the podcast, we read and write, listen and learn, with and thru technology. #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    We're happy you're here too, Valinda. Welcome! #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Music to my ears and always love having you here so much Lori. Welcome friend #G2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    YES!!! This!!!! #G2Great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      Literacy IS technology. Be it the pencil or the podcast, we read and write, listen and learn, with and thru technology. #G2Great
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Technology connects my life to others & the access to information & people it provides makes me a better thinker! Life amplified! #G2Great
  • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Technology is a part of our every day lives. Only makes sense that it becomes a part of our professional lives and classrooms #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Me too, Lori! :) #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    That’s incredible Rebecca! Welcome friend #G2great
    • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      My FIRST twitter chat! Excited!
      In reply to @ktkelly14
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: "Enhance and improve" Not replace Not "FIX a T. But to Enhance & Improve Learning! Learning is NOT optional! #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 This is going to sound like I am kissing up to you all, but I can't believe how much the tech of twitter has enhanced my life. #g2great
  • ssvincent Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1. "Connecting" is my favorite thing tech does for me, my students, all teachers! #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I couldn’t agree more, John! We must be purposeful not use tech for the sake of it! #g2great
    In reply to @hartel30
  • brenkrupp Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Start with the pedagogy, then how does tech move it forward. #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 It has potential if we use it in good ways. Simply giving devices and apps to Ss doesn’t enhance. Be mindful & plan accordingly. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Such powerful wording John. It’s not WHAT we use but HOW and WHY we use it! Love that #G2great
    • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      Tech is our friend until it isn't. Needs to be used strategically and effectively #G2great
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A2 There is so much info at our fingertips! We can explore the world and show Ss how! Well, they show us too #g2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 It might have been a scroll before it was a screen, but thinking is tied to words and words are tied to technology. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 I love the connection to learning & life. Technology isn’t just used for school learning but as a tool for life. #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    YES! Enhance is key. We can use tech to provide our Ss with authentic experiences so that they can develop & use their own voices. #g2great
    In reply to @franmcveigh
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Technology use should be purposeful & thoughtful and enhance/amplify learning not just added in to a lesson simply to add it. #g2great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Agree, Mary! Tech shouldn't just be a replacement of skill & drill & worksheets. It should take thinking & research to high levels. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LiteracyCoachKS Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #G2great A1 💜 how it complements the teacher, it's still the WHO that makes the difference, but knowing how 2 harness tech opens more doors
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Brenda, pedagogy is key! We must consider the how and the why before the what! #G2Great
    In reply to @brenkrupp
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    At 1st it was about buying & doling out. Hopefully now schools are being more responsive to kids & purposeful (hi friend) #G2great
    • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1 It has potential if we use it in good ways. Simply giving devices and apps to Ss doesn’t enhance. Be mindful & plan accordingly. #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Yes. Be mindful and teach our students to be mindful. #G2Great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • milesnawmiles Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1 technology allows Ss to show learning in so many varieties of ways and to share that learning beyond their classroom walls #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Ha! Lori, I just tweeted something similar. Being in touch with the amazing Ts out there has broadened my knowledge substantially. #g2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Using credible sources by students and various platforms for students to show knowledge of a particular topic. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1 We must be selective. There’s no limit of tools in this day & age but we have to think of our purpose. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Yes Laura and also not just playing games for the sake of playing games. Thoughtful decision applies to technology as well #G2great
    • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      Agree, Mary! Tech shouldn't just be a replacement of skill & drill & worksheets. It should take thinking & research to high levels. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    @kmurfitt1 this is the REALITY. Technology is not going anywhere. For our Ss it is something they must learn to manage. #G2Great
    • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1: Technology is a part of our every day lives. Only makes sense that it becomes a part of our professional lives and classrooms #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Ss are excited to share their learning beyond the four walls of the classroom--- not just with the teacher. #g2great
    In reply to @milesnawmiles
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    You can have 1 device per Student but if you don't use it in great ways why bother? #g2great and hello!!!
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Hi Fran! Thanks for joining us! I always enjoy your tweets of wisdom! #g2great
    In reply to @franmcveigh, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I didn’t take it as ANTI - there has to be a middle ground where we choose things just as thoughtfully whether it’s tech or not. #G2great
    • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      Thx. Didn't want it to sound anti tech :) Love finding gr8 ways for Ss and myself to use its benefits
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 Disturbing marketing trend: School/district Quick Fix Tech solutions for BIG BUCKS & little payoff. Buyer beware. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1- Just like reading and writing is part of our every day lives. #G2Great
    • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1: Technology is a part of our every day lives. Only makes sense that it becomes a part of our professional lives and classrooms #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Agreed! Let's put tech in Ss hands so that they can create and share... makes learning more powerful and authentic. #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Worksheets aren't any more engaging in a digital format... #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @DrMaryHoward
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 The tech tools might change, but the reason for the technology - to make thinking visible - doesn’t. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I think it’s also about asking what would give us the best bang for our buck. Maybe it’s an IPaD & maybe it’s not. #G2great
    • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      You can have 1 device per Student but if you don't use it in great ways why bother? #g2great and hello!!!
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Create share in authentic ways. I’d sign on for that Lindsay! #G2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Agreed! Let's put tech in Ss hands so that they can create and share... makes learning more powerful and authentic. #G2Great
      In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @DrMaryHoward
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q2 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    And as much coffee as we can possibly drink:) #G2Great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Amen, sister! #g2great
    In reply to @LYearta, @LRobbTeacher, @DrMaryHoward
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A2 Get involved with twitter and social media & experience how these enhance learning & connecting.#G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    great point! While iPads are awesome they don't "solve" our problems. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mmgreenEdS Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1: Learning to use tech is a 21st Century Life skill..for Ts & Ss. #G2Great
  • CMSLit Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1: tech is embedded into our S's world-we must all engage effectively #G2Great
  • AZHSPRIN Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Bold School by @Wes_Kieschnick does a great job with integrating tech with instruction. #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A2 Exploring technology integration is having the essence of a growth mindset, when we become complacent that a GM doesn’t happen. #g2great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Agreed! Has taken me to places I wouldn't have considered b4 #G2great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 We begin w/our WHY rather than the tool: 1) What do we want to achieve? 2) What will help us do that? #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 W/so many apps it can be overwhelming. But just bc we use tech doesn’t mean it’s effective - it must be meaningful & purposeful. #G2Great
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 learn more more more and share with others so they'll share with us. Never stop exploring. #g2great
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2. Educate ourselves, stay in tune with new apps anything else that can enhance our lessons #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I love how Twitter connects me with so many amazing and inspiring educators! #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I have nieces who run circles around me with tech. They teach ME all the time! #G2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 We must be willing to embrace next practices, not always best practices. And that means we must be willing to fail. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    ❤️ #G2great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1 It might have been a scroll before it was a screen, but thinking is tied to words and words are tied to technology. #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    If one tech is ineffective don't dump the whole idea. Grow w it #G2great
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A1)utilized in the correct way, tech can boost engagement, enhance learning and make learning accessible to all. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    We can’t ask kids to be learners if we aren’t willing to become learners ourselves! Two-way venture! #G2great
    • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A2 learn more more more and share with others so they'll share with us. Never stop exploring. #g2great
      In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Be willing to grow, take risks, embrace the challenge and mistakes. #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Failure is how we learn, right? I embrace failure! #g2great love this!
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I try not to be afraid of failure. It may take me a while to figure it out-but I stick with it (and ask for help when I need it) #g2great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Glad you're here,too! #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    We are all lifelong learners - that’s why we are all here on Twitter together - sharing, learning, collaborating! #G2Great
    In reply to @RiceRoom202, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I ove the emphasis on varied. Each tool has a unique purpose & so variety allows us to match need & purpose at any given time! #G2great
    • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      Using credible sources by students and various platforms for students to show knowledge of a particular topic. #G2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2 We can’t start by wondering “How do I use this tool?” Instead, we must start with “What am I trying to do/help kids do?” #G2Great
  • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: We can't be afraid to explore, expand, and evolve with technology. That sometimes means abandoning a tech for a different way. #G2Great
  • brenkrupp Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: I go to colleagues & ask questions. The younger the better. I bring the pedagogy, they bring the tech. Win-Win. #G2Great
  • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: Collaboration, collaboration..with our stakeholders, other educators, etc and not be afraid of the tech resources avail #G2great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes. 2 often the tool has been the front center and end of thinking/discussion #G2great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Always such brilliance! It must always be about the kids first - not the tech tools! #g2great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      A2 We can’t start by wondering “How do I use this tool?” Instead, we must start with “What am I trying to do/help kids do?” #G2Great
  • RACzyz Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A1: I think @TechNinjaTodd sums it up perfectly! #G2great
  • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #G2Great Be willing to take risks! And learn from others!
  • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2 When I'm learning new tech, want to know is it only about consuming or will Ss be creating? Emphasis must be on critical lit. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 We need to grow our own knowledge first. I would never use anything w/kids unless I’ve done the research first. #G2Great
  • CMSLit Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 A growth mindset is essential in any change process, so let's continue to be open to stretch beyond our comfort zone #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 there really is an app for just about everything, but should there be? Effective use might not be every lesson. #g2great
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2)embrace risk and be open to failure. For a long time I shied away from tech because of my insecurity. Now we go at it together. #G2Great
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 My goal is to try 1 new tech "thing" a day. It can be a new app, new Twitter chat, a new website, read a new blog. Just do it #g2great
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Remind ourselves that the first steps are the hardest. The more we use technology the more comfortable we become w/it. #G2Great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Spot on! #G2Great
    In reply to @LYearta, @DrMaryHoward
  • LiteracyCoachKS Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #G2great A2 as many noted, be open 2 exploring more avenues 2 reach Ss & provide varied access points but b selective, intentional
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 Find solutions WITH Ss. I struggled to find a perfect digital portfolio solution-until the kids and I experimented together! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    And be willing to reach out for help whenever you can! #G2great
    • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      Be willing to grow, take risks, embrace the challenge and mistakes. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Hi Valinda! YES! We must teach kids to be critical consumers and producers of text especially in an era of fake news. #g2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Agree. Trust students. Gather their ideas & learn with them! #G2Great
    In reply to @LYearta, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    That's a great goal! #G2great Try one new thing every day!
    In reply to @pmccarthy722
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I love this! I always say it is the kids’ classroom not ours. Their voices and their input matters! #g2Great
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • dubioseducator Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    When fear holds us back. So many thoughtful comments, have me thinking #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    And social media is such an amazing way to explore other ideas. It’s impossible to keep up w/the explosion of new tech coming out #G2great
    • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      A2: Collaboration, collaboration..with our stakeholders, other educators, etc and not be afraid of the tech resources avail #G2great
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Options to effectively integrate tech bombard us daily. We have to be flexible and persistent as we find the best tools for our Ss! #G2Great
  • DrLMaucione Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Yes, for sure! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Love this! So impressed that you try something new each DAY! WOW! #G2Great
    In reply to @pmccarthy722
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2 It’s KEY to know what’s out there & how it can (or can’t benefit kids) & then weed it out. #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Lisa from Georgia jumping in a little late to #g2great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    The Ss are always willing to help. Love that THEY are the experts and we get to learn from them. Classroom community WIN :) #g2great
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2- We can't be afraid/resistant to try new things. Or, to try to find new ways to accomplish old goals. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Always continuing our own learning. Love that, Laura! @LRobbTeacher #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @LRobbTeacher
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Hi CMS friends! Glad you’re here! #G2Great
    In reply to @CMSLit
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Yes, Beth! We must work through that fear of the unknown. #g2great
    In reply to @WaufleBethPLP
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Such an essential point Val. WE always ask - how will it make our lives BETTER & lead to new learning avenues. #G2great
    • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      A2 When I'm learning new tech, want to know is it only about consuming or will Ss be creating? Emphasis must be on critical lit. #g2great
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Q2: Reflect on ourselves #G2Great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Yes,Mary! Use tech to enhance learning--not for busy work.#G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2 Let’s be mindful that technology opens potentially dangerous doors. We have to consider the tech from a broader view. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Better late than never! We're so glad you're here, Lisa. #G2Great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Thanks, Katie! So good to figure out "time"! #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Yes! Reflection is essential! Can you say more about that LaRue? #g2great
    In reply to @LaRueKMurphy
  • AZHSPRIN Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2:1)Learning Goal 2)Pick Instruc Strategy with high effect size 3)Choose Tech Tool 4)Is rigor/relevance there?5)Reflect #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    And it amazes me how kids are willing to risk failure in the early stages & struggle their way to success with tech! #G2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      The Ss are always willing to help. Love that THEY are the experts and we get to learn from them. Classroom community WIN :) #g2great
      In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Agreed. And avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed by all the options! #G2great
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2 this is a great way to look at tech for your lessons. (not my image, Google SAMR for more!) #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q3 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    The purposeful productive meaningful and engaging rules apply no matter what we’re doing! #G2great
    • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      Yes,Mary! Use tech to enhance learning--not for busy work.#G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mmgreenEdS Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2: The learning for both Ts and Ss is in the process, we must engage in it together #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    That's so true! They are brave little technology natives. Adults are oftentimes the digital immigrants. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A3 I have used Padlet as an authentic audience. Also have used Google to share with Ss among the class/group for real time feedbck. #g2great
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A3. Skype in CR! Whether it's pen-pals we have been writing to or an author doing a read aloud/ Q&A, it opens our Ss to new ideas #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I also agree. Sometime less is more. I fear we want to jump on the bandwagon for every new app rather than considering what’s best. #g2great
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep, @staceyreeder
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 I’ve been loving voxer as a professional tool but I think it has so much application for students as well. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 Share about books & our writing via blogging, podcasts, screencasts & even Twitter! Our book is full of ideas & suggested tools! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    So powerful Kaitlyn! #G2great
    • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A3. Skype in CR! Whether it's pen-pals we have been writing to or an author doing a read aloud/ Q&A, it opens our Ss to new ideas #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A2: Now more than ever, we must KNOW what student learning expectations are. THEN deal with tools, choices & tech. #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: Google Docs so far. Hope to add padlet, @flipgrid and even Twitter this year #G2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A2 I like https://t.co/NsRwkOFNHn - easy to use and encourages great conversation and media literacy. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Like everything in life. We must take risks to fail so we can experience disequilibrium which is where the real learning happens! #g2great
    In reply to @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    We have to do a lot of self talk brave right Val but I like doing it with little ones beside me :] #G2great
    • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      That's so true! They are brave little technology natives. Adults are oftentimes the digital immigrants. #g2great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    YES! Ts have to take risks & play with tech. Its part of today & future. Can change how we think about & use info. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Well said! And so true! #G2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    1of my fav tools right now is @BookCreatorApp and thenew(ish) comic feature. Ss can create books, graphic novels, and share easily. #g2great
  • RACzyz Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: @flipgrid for student responses! #g2Great
  • vrkimmel Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3 Safe blogging for Ss, great discussions with other Ss about books through Skype/Google Hangout. Supervised Twitter/Instagram #g2great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    We said the same thing! #G2Great Makes me feel smart!
    In reply to @RACzyz, @flipgrid
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Caitlin, I LOVE Good Reads! Have you heard of Biblinasium? It’s a kid-friendly version. #g2Great
    In reply to @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Productive struggle is where the potential resides. It’s not about the end point as much as the getting there! #G2great
    • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      Like everything in life. We must take risks to fail so we can experience disequilibrium which is where the real learning happens! #g2great
      In reply to @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Love this goal. Great suggestion for us to try! #G2Great
    In reply to @pmccarthy722
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Yes! I love any tool that allows students to discuss their reading with one another. #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    You taught me that Rich. It was new for me but loved it! #G2great
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    And it's important to have students determine which tool accomplishes their purpose, with guidance at first. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • RACzyz Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    It is a fantastic tool! #g2great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers, @flipgrid
  • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #G2Great. In a graduate literacy class we used Padlet, Kahoot, and Seesaw! New learning for me!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I have that but didn’t know it had a comic feature. I’ll have to check that out Lindsay! #G2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      1of my fav tools right now is @BookCreatorApp and thenew(ish) comic feature. Ss can create books, graphic novels, and share easily. #g2great
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: I use @padlet with my preservice Ts to share the children's books they read for class. #g2great
  • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: I ❤️kidblog. There are few things as dynamite as a middle schooler writing on a topic of their own passion. #G2Great
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3 publishing our lit mag on iBooks & Android store & other publications online. The audience is now the entire world, & Ss notice! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 I was recently introduced to FlipGrid by Rich @RACzyz I l can see so much potential for learning. #G2Great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 Today’s Meet to “talk” w/ kids/parents. And I have Ss make notes there so those out can read. #G2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Love it! This is where goal setting comes in. We must make time in our instructional day for all of us to reflect. #g2great
    In reply to @LaRueKMurphy
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    What was your favorite, Rebecca? I love that @Seesaw allows Ss to post and reflect upon their work to build a digital portfolio. #g2great
    In reply to @beccabulldog, @Seesaw
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3: Voxer, blogs, podcasts, and web-conferencing around R, W, & authors. Plus collaborate with google tools! Don't rule out F2F. #G2Great
  • mmgreenEdS Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3: I am excited to incorporate and use Flipgrid with my students this year! #G2Great #flipgrid
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I LOVE that. Yes just as we are discriminatory in what will fit our needs, we can teach them to do the sam- not just grab & go!. #G2great
    • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      And it's important to have students determine which tool accomplishes their purpose, with guidance at first. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3)padlet, @Buncee, @Seesaw, googledocs, @Wonderopolis. Nothing that is just a digitized worksheet! #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Yes, I've used it on the iPad. Haven't used it on Chrome yet. #G2Great
    In reply to @hartel30, @BookCreatorApp
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q2 Teachers are life long learners and making connections with educators on social media is a great platform for sharing ideas. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A few people have mentioned Flipgrid. I haven’t tried this one yet. How do you plan to use it? #g2great
    In reply to @mmgreenEdS
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Agree! Ss will be a great help& we should seek their feedback! #G2Great
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Powtoon, Globster, prezi, Google Docs, and the list goes on and on.... #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I haven't heard of that but am SO excited to check it out! #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3 #BookSnaps are awesome. Easy to start doing and lots of ways to use in a classroom. Easy how-to videos on YouTube. #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: I'm excited about adding #BookSnaps to our class for Ss to respond to the professional books we read. #g2great
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    THIS. #G2Great
    • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      Yes,Mary! Use tech to enhance learning--not for busy work.#G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I have my college students using it! ;) #g2great
    In reply to @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I’m already learning about so many new tools. There’s so many options out there! #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 I love padlet. I see so many teachers using it in such wonderful ways and think it has such application. #G2Great
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Have to add that I just randomly fell into this conversation because I follow @KyleneBeers & this is awesome! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Me too! #G2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks, @ktkelly14, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @goodreads
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    me too! Pallet is one of my favorites! I use it for admit/exit slips and stop and jots for reading quite often. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    You will want to always be here on Thursday nights! #g2great is always, well, great!
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • RACzyz Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Can't wait to explore with our students and teachers this year! Hosting a session for Ts in August b4 school starts! #g2great @flipgrid
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @flipgrid
  • LiteracyCoachKS Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #G2great Wonderopolis is an old favorite, Seesaw is a new tool I am seeing has great potential for SS and Ts
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3)forgot we had a blast creating shark conservation PSAs w/@DoInkTweets this spring!! Researched the issue, wrote scripts. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #G2great is EVERY Thursday so we hope you’ll jump in on purpose too. So happy to have you here toinght #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A2 Teachers are life long learners and making connections with educators on social media is a great platform for sharing ideas. #G2Great
  • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I have not, can you explain biblinaisum? #G2great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I've used padlet personally, with K12 students, and with college students. It's one of the best... Ss can do so much with it! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Best ad ever! #G2great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      You will want to always be here on Thursday nights! #g2great is always, well, great!
      In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: Shared Padlets w/ #6thconnect allows Ss to share their ideas w 6th graders around the US & of course, #GRA skypes about reading #G2Great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: I am crazy for @flipgrid I have incorporated it into all of my #hyperdocs #G2Great
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    This is your lucky day. #G2Great never disappoints.
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep, @KyleneBeers
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I find it’s a great way to foster inclusivity to allow more shy students to participate without having to share responses orally. #g2great
    In reply to @LYearta, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Have you ever tried Lino, Mary? We love to use that one too #g2great It's similar to padlet with a few more "teacher friendly" applications
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Q4 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    https://t.co/ffoNsKmVxk #G2Great
    In reply to @adamvolkplp, @ktkelly14, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I like to use @todaysmeet for that purpose too... students can ask questions, respond, etc. in a stress free environment #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @DrMaryHoward, @TodaysMeet
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I’ll share more w/your school next week but it’s a place to record books you’re reading, want to read, write reviews, recommend etc #g2great
    In reply to @adamvolkplp, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 I‘ve had the opportunity to use skype with classrooms and am always mesmerized by the ease for teachers. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 Book blogging develops Ss comprehension & tech skills & preservice Ts ability to formatively assess & individualize instruction #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 Padlet is an awesome way to transform discussion into digital format. Great for real time feedback and introverts can flourish! #g2great
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    @beckyg314 This looks familiar. :) #g2great @PLPLowerSchool
    • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      A2 this is a great way to look at tech for your lessons. (not my image, Google SAMR for more!) #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    ohhh I want to hear more about this, Maureen! #g2great
    In reply to @mmgreenEdS
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    No I haven’t. I”ll have to check that one out Lindsay!#G2great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
      Have you ever tried Lino, Mary? We love to use that one too #g2great It's similar to padlet with a few more "teacher friendly" applications
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4. It's not having Ss use a keyboard &typework, it's having them explore and utilize https://t.co/00KCMR6I43 to enhance their work #G2Great
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    First we must have Digital Citizenship incorporated in our lessons. Then, Ss can begin to respect all aspects of the learning #G2Great
  • ProfessorNana Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4I have been teaching online for almost a decade. Use lots,of,tech tools. Happy when students teach ME a new tool. #G2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Check out chapter 14 in the book to learn more about Lino and how we used it for formative assessment of Ss comprehension! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Let me know what you think:) https://t.co/rWq525yTrR #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4: In abk club, using Voxer, padlet, Twitter dm & google docs. Which tool works best when? Padlet is NOT best for sharing pics. #G2Great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4 foster idea that sts belong to community of rdrs & writers. my post on virtual author visits @edutopia #g2great https://t.co/6Jv7wbdLoV
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Totally agree, Kylene! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    And it’s such a great model for them to see that we’re open for new learning too Teri (welcome friend) #G2great
    • ProfessorNana Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      A4I have been teaching online for almost a decade. Use lots,of,tech tools. Happy when students teach ME a new tool. #G2great
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi! Jeremiah from Seattle (now!) jumping in WAY late to #g2great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: EX) Using flipgrid to discuss books and have convo instead of rdg response packets :( #G2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #G2Great A4 tech to me is like knowing another language, it opens a world that might otherwise be closed, many Ss speak tech, Ts need 2 too
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Yay! Happy you're here, Jeremiah! #G2Great
    In reply to @jerhende
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Better late than never and Seattle is one of my fav cities! Welcome! #g2great
    In reply to @jerhende
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 I think the most important way we do this is to keep our choices students centered. That should always be the driving force! #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4b: Getting kids communicating and creating vs copying same old response WS #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    We don't believe in late Jeremiah so you’re actually just in time! 😊#G2great
    • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Hi! Jeremiah from Seattle (now!) jumping in WAY late to #g2great
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Using #Flipgrid with my ELL adult students. Sts have really grown in confidence & improved their pronunciation -really surprised me #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4: online discussion boards and blogs gives every child a voice!! #g2great
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A3 My third graders used Padlet for stop and jot and reading responses. They loved it! #G2Great
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 loading a short essay/article into Google Docs and the whole class annotates/discusses via comments. Amazing results! #G2great
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Such a blessing!! #g2Great
    • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      We are all lifelong learners - that’s why we are all here on Twitter together - sharing, learning, collaborating! #G2Great
      In reply to @RiceRoom202, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Isn’t funny how we never really know the impact of a tool until we actually use it Greg (and love seeing you at #G2great
    • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      Using #Flipgrid with my ELL adult students. Sts have really grown in confidence & improved their pronunciation -really surprised me #G2Great
      In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    So much more fun that way! #g2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      We can’t ask kids to be learners if we aren’t willing to become learners ourselves! Two-way venture! #G2great
      • RiceRoom202 Aug 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
        A2 learn more more more and share with others so they'll share with us. Never stop exploring. #g2great
        In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    That's a great idea, Greg. How did you intro the idea to your students? #G2Great
    In reply to @GregBCurran, @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • LitROCK_taylor Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Just learned abt #booksnaps from #G2Great this idea could be easily adapted for the elem classroom ❤️this idea! https://t.co/2nywjY9Ojg
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    If anyone knows of a free Adobe-like app for Android devices-desperate to find for my students. #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    And the time they need to respond... #g2great
    In reply to @jerhende
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I love the looks of them. I need to play with it. #G2great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4 When Ss work on Collaborative projects, they discuss & decide the digital tools they need. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Teri! Glad you’re here! #g2great
    In reply to @ProfessorNana
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4 I worked w/ MS kids in spring on identifying fake sites. That led to lots of talks re why re must be responsible readers. #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    #G2great friends can you help Greg? Katie? Lindsay?
    • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      If anyone knows of a free Adobe-like app for Android devices-desperate to find for my students. #G2Great
      In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4 Begin w/a needs assessment rooted in your belief system. What do you want to accomplish for students. Start there #G2Great
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4)using tech to give creative outlet for responding, having global audience, avenue to collaborate, also making content accessible #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Love these tools that allow EACH student to have a voice... everyone gets to participate and the results are usually astounding #G2Great
    In reply to @MrMarcusTPrep
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I've been surprised at how quickly students can improve with #FlipGrid. I give specific feedback & they re-record. Big changes. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @RACzyz
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Yes! Especially for Students who have a hard time coming up with something on the spot (like me) #g2great
    In reply to @LYearta
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4 The “share” button has caused me to work more with kids one what it means to share what we don’t know is true or not. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I was that kid (and adult sometimes) too! :) #g2great
    In reply to @jerhende, @LYearta
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Q5 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I love the collaboration that technology can create. Students work together & learn from each other. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    YES! I used it with 2nd graders! #g2great
    In reply to @milesnawmiles, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @goodreads
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Important for kids AND adults. I read a site that said age spot signal brain damage - if that true I”m in trouble! #G2great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      A4 I worked w/ MS kids in spring on identifying fake sites. That led to lots of talks re why re must be responsible readers. #G2great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Laura, It's great that Ss are discussing and selecting an appropriate tool that fits the need. This is real world learning #g2great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4 I want kids to have a message they want to share. So first we work on what matters to them; then we move to how to share. #G2great
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    One of my favorites! The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus. https://t.co/hFK7S6vZ2x Help us save them now! #G2Great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    So true, even for Ss who don't like getting right in the middle of a conversation or need more time to develop a thought. #g2great
    In reply to @LYearta
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Two new things today #flipgrid and #hyperdocs. Here is an article I just read during the chat. https://t.co/XjKmaXxZOi Awesome! #G2great
    In reply to @ritaplatt, @flipgrid
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    YES and it’s so important that we make that a part of the process. Like any tool collaboration accelerates the potential #G2great
    • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      I love the collaboration that technology can create. Students work together & learn from each other. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 I think that we make that a priority before we move to social media & teach using every possible resource. #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 Teach Ss to critically evaluate info & sources w/REAL. It’s a comprehension issue, not a tech issue, yet more frequent w/tech. #G2Great
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Yep, I wanted to help sts improve their confidence, their pronunciation & fluency. #FlipGrid has been esp helpful for these areas. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    YES! In fact @LYearta & I wrote our book, “From Pencils to Podcasts” collaboratively w/Google docs from 2 different cities! So coo! #g2great
    In reply to @SHKrajewski, @LYearta
  • ProfessorNana Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    @colbysharp inspired me to dive into #anchor ease of,use is real +. #G2great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Agree... need to b more aware and how to verify all web info. News or not #G2great
    In reply to @ktkelly14
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Students need to read a lot! Using mentor texts, they can learn what to do, and what not to do. #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 ask Ss to look at the source, if it’s not a reliable news/info source don't use. Share some reputable sources in beginning. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    You are a master at building both knowledge AND confidence Greg. I think its in your DNA ❤️#G2great
    • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Yep, I wanted to help sts improve their confidence, their pronunciation & fluency. #FlipGrid has been esp helpful for these areas. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • kmurfitt1 Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A4: Students students should be able to choose the best way to show their mastery. Technology is just one of the choices. #G2Great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #hyperdocs are my new favorite! What do you teach? #G2Great
    In reply to @pmccarthy722, @flipgrid
  • LitROCK_taylor Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Just learned abt #booksnaps from #G2Great this idea could be easily adapted for elem ❤️ this way to show Ss thinking https://t.co/2nywjY9Ojg
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I want students to upload a photo, write a sentence and then record their voice saying the sentence. #G2Great
    In reply to @bethctech
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Oh, Kylene- this is such a vital component of tech (and life) instruction now. #G2Great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A4: Today's Meet for backchanneling & online Schoology discussions are wonderful ways to collaborate. Voice for all, esp. the quiet #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing! I will check it out after the chat! #g2great
    In reply to @ritaplatt, @pmccarthy722, @flipgrid
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 We begin by being aware in our own lives. The information highway can be scary to navigate even for adults. #G2Great
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Include librarians! They are oh so valuable with analyzing articles and websites! #G2Great
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Oh I love this! Definitely using it this year. @adamvolkplp @ktkelly14 @jenclarke92osu #G2Great
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5. Setting the tone early, teaching students how to be safe and slowly introducing them to material, gradual release #G2Great
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 @NewseumED released this amazing resource:https://t.co/6wHz3v7VAq #G2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Thanks! I pulled it from chapter 4 in our book! :) #g2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: CRAP test: Current? Reliable? Author clear? Purpose/Point of View? https://t.co/A5t16mPWHr #G2Great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5 @BobProbst and I remind kids that when they see news, they should ask themselves . . . #G2great
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Journal Writing as the intro - gets them thinking. Provide some sentence structures, and help correct b/4 they record in #FlipGrid #G2Great
    In reply to @LYearta, @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A4 I posted classroom happenings on a private Instagram page and challenged students to write descriptive captions & hashtags. #G2Great
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: By helping students develop a critical mindset and to always be asking Qs and not take everything as fact. #g2great
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q5 Don't read all material as face value. Critically Read... #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    hahahaha LOVE THIS! Have to sniff out the CRAP! #g2great
    In reply to @ritaplatt
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Jumping into the conversation from Long Island-Carol ELA Consultant. Sorry I'm late! #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5 We explicitly teach signs to watch for (and there are so many). We’re not teaching for school but for real life!) #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    hi Carol! Glad you’re here! #g2great
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Agreed, LaRue... and read from more than one source. I am forever telling my students to "triangulate your data!" #g2great
    In reply to @LaRueKMurphy
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: Also consider IF really is REAL news - don't have to be the FIRST to "share". Would be nice to see REAL "confirms" B4 "shares" #G2Great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5 We must stop telling kids that “nonfiction means not fake” or “nonfiction means not fiction and therefore true.” #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    PERFECTION Rita! #G2great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @ritaplatt
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Too true Mary. Just had an adult ELL student look at the camera for the first time...conquering nerves.. Magic! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Welcome, Carol. We're sure glad you're here! #G2Great
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @hayhurst3, @ktkelly14, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5 Nonfiction offers a purported truth and our job is to examine the words, the evidence and decide if it is true or not. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I love using this video of penguins flying to talk about fake news. Even news analysts thought it was real! #G2Great https://t.co/z7BhM4oGSn
  • CMSLit Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A4 We are using tech to promote, engage, & highlight the amazing T work to create our own narrative about K-5 literacy learning #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    That makes me smile Greg! #G2great
    • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      Too true Mary. Just had an adult ELL student look at the camera for the first time...conquering nerves.. Magic! #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • PrincipalNyberg Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    a5. One article at a time. I would think the fake news would be way more fun to talk about, lol. #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing, Sarah! I am going to have to show this to my students! #g2great
    In reply to @SHKrajewski
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Q6 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A5)my Ss are young, so developmentally I've used a game of telephone to illustrate how a story can change.Old school, but works.#g2great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Here is an example of a #hyperdoc I made on theme #g2great https://t.co/To85r7cCFz
    In reply to @pmccarthy722, @flipgrid
  • GregBCurran Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Each time we use #FlipGrid it's like community celebration time. We're all so happy at the little steps fwd we're taking. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing! I will check this out! We shared the pacific northwest tree octopus website often. #g2great
    In reply to @SHKrajewski
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 Connecting globally to discuss books, culture & life brings us closer & fosters humanity while practicing valuable lit skills #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 Twitter education is a good place to begin. Intentionally building a circle of professional community helps us make connections. #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A5:The links in the site are a huge tip off as to whether it's fake or real news. #g2great
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A3 Digital tools-necessity 4 me when trying 2 inspire learners. Google Docs 4 collaboration, Padlet &Answer Garden 4 responding...#G2Great
  • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Great thinking going on here, but dinner made by son is beckoning. Night all. I’m turning technology off and talk on! #G2Great
  • PtljLaurie Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Global Read Aloud!! A must for all teachers! #g2great
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    There are also videos of news analysts talking about it too! #G2Great
    In reply to @LYearta
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Wow! Thank you ! Can't wait to try it. #G2Great
    In reply to @ritaplatt, @flipgrid
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A5 Teach Ss about researching the source & triangulating information. If it cannot be confirmed multiple places, might be fake news #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us Kylene! #G2great
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Great thinking going on here, but dinner made by son is beckoning. Night all. I’m turning technology off and talk on! #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Knowing WHEN to use technology is just as important as knowing HOW to use technology. Enjoy your face to face time, Kylene! #g2great
    In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • DillsoftheShire Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A5 @hickstro book on teaching argument in the digital is an excellent resource. I'm adopting a lot of his practices this year. #g2great
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6; for my students we participate in the Global Read Aloud #g2great
  • PrincipalNyberg Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    ...or when NOT to use it Yes, I actually said that :) #G2Great
    • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Knowing WHEN to use technology is just as important as knowing HOW to use technology. Enjoy your face to face time, Kylene! #g2great
      In reply to @KyleneBeers
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    That's a great point, Lisa. #g2great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    So true Katie. Within the messiness of learning trial & error become not stumbling blocks but building blocks 2 success. #G2Great
    In reply to @ktkelly14, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 This is something that I am not good at, I need help in this area! Anxious to see what everyone has to say. #g2great
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Yes. You can google news sources and get a long list--each source is rated for reliability. #G2Great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6: Google Hang Outs allows Ss to talk with authors across the globe. #g2great
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6)GRA!!! Class blog, twitter, Insta, #gmttc, #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this idea of building blocks rather than stumbling blocks! Bam! thanks, Carol! #g2great
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @hutselllearn, @hayhurst3, @LYearta, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I never even noticed that Laura. Just when you google? #G2great
    • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Yes. You can google news sources and get a long list--each source is rated for reliability. #G2Great
      In reply to @johnnydowney
  • WaufleBethPLP Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Love this! @PLPLoree @beckyg314 #G2Great
    • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A5 Teach Ss to critically evaluate info & sources w/REAL. It’s a comprehension issue, not a tech issue, yet more frequent w/tech. #G2Great
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3 I have not tried that yet, Rich. I hear many great comments about it. #G2Great
    In reply to @RACzyz, @flipgrid
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6 We have so many options available to reach out across the globe like Skype. The whole world is literally at our fingertips. #G2Great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6: Virtual visits https://t.co/6Jv7wbvmgt & this year I am trying @pernilleripp global read aloud! EXCITED! #G2Great
    In reply to @pmccarthy722, @flipgrid, @pernilleripp
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    The productive struggle is such a great term for the pathway to learning. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes. Google online news sources. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    I love this! #G2great
    • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A5 Teach Ss to critically evaluate info & sources w/REAL. It’s a comprehension issue, not a tech issue, yet more frequent w/tech. #G2Great
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    What reading level are these books? #G2great
    In reply to @jerhende
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Did a study away to New Zealand & kids were so excited to meet us face to face after Mystery Skypes and blogging! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • PrincipalNyberg Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    a6. We have all these powerful tools to connect anywhere in the world, but it still all starts with a personal connection somewhere #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    And we need to celebrate when we’re in the muck and mire of the struggle and not just when we emerge victorious! #G2great
    • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      The productive struggle is such a great term for the pathway to learning. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Sure! Here's one more, on genre. https://t.co/hGR9VTMUQ9 #g2great #Hyperdocs
    In reply to @pmccarthy722, @flipgrid
  • pmccarthy722 Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    You are awesome! Thanks! #G2Great
    In reply to @ritaplatt, @flipgrid
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Agreed, Brant, it's about quality of the connection, not quantity (whether tech is involved or not). #g2great
    In reply to @PrincipalNyberg
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Trying out new tech tools is an important step if we want to encourage Ss to step into the 21st C arena. #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @pmccarthy722
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6 Global read-aloud is such an amazing idea @pernilleripp https://t.co/KywemgFkEg #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6: Have not done so yet... but want to use Skype, etc to reach out to experts and other classes #G2great
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Please check out @pernilleripp s Global Read Aloud information. It is PERFECT for this chat! https://t.co/vOBp207i3c #g2great
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I taught in Abu Dhabi, Dhabi and Qatar and now via Skype for Chinese Ss. In our country we have many distant connections for Ss. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Q7 #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    How cool!!! #g2great
    In reply to @LaRueKMurphy
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Google Hangout is a great one too and so easy to use John #G2great
    In reply to @hartel30
  • DillsoftheShire Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4 After some excellent PD, I wrote a grant for a TV/Chromebit station to foster collaboration with digital media. #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A7 I am going to explore ways to help my Ss reach a broader audience for sharing authentic writing experiences. #g2great
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Technology allowed for more communication between students in other classrooms, & even authors of the books they read. Love Skypes! #g2great
  • PrincipalNyberg Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    You're speaking my language :) #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hartel30
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    It is so much fun! @Skype @SkypeClassroom resources here: https://t.co/IxTL0ub375 #g2great
    In reply to @hartel30, @Skype, @SkypeClassroom
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7 I learn so much from all of you & can’t wait to try new ideas w/my college Ss. I’ll encourage them to grow their PLN on Twitter! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7 I want to continue to support these conversations. I still see so many educators who are afraid to explore what’s available. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    What is GAFE? #G2great
    In reply to @hartel30
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    YES, Mary. Celebrating when in muck helps learners understand that it is okay to stumble and struggle because it helps them grow. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I think you'll like it, John. You can have students' family members participate too (they are often experts) #G2Great
    In reply to @hartel30
  • LRobbTeacher Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Agree, Carol. Too many are still in industrial model. #G2Great
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @pmccarthy722
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I am hoping to give my students the opportunity to communicate with students in other states or countries. #G2Great
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A6 Virtual field trips, use news to discuss and write about global issues, connect with favorite authors on social media. #G2Great
  • jerhende Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7: I'm going to have to read the previous tweets to see what I need to think about! #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Funny how we fall in love with certain tools that become our GO TO isn’t it Brant? #G2great
    In reply to @PrincipalNyberg, @hartel30
  • lorilovesbooks Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I love that idea. Going to copy you. #G2Great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • ritaplatt Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: Last year I committed to using online tools to support every unit. It was WONDERFUL. This year, I will continue & expand. #G2Great
  • PrincipalNyberg Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Free, easy, powerful. What's not to love :) #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hartel30
  • SHKrajewski Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I am doing #nanowrimo this year! After reading The Authors Apprentice by @VMeigsK I am inspired. A true community of writers. #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: Find ways to break out of our 4 walls and even our limited tech walls and get Ss creating and sharing w/ others #G2great
  • staceyreeder Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6 GRA opens Ss eyes to shared story transcending geography & even culture. Google My Maps & VR bring far away closer, then write! #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: Thinking of adding Flipgrid to our reading responses for next term. #g2great
  • DillsoftheShire Aug 3 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7 I'm starting a new adventure with a blended CR. Main focus: Ss use tech to meet learning on their terms. Less direct teaching #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    If you're thinking blogs, Sarah, there are lots of free and easy resources out there(check out Pencils to Podcasts for some ideas). #g2great
    In reply to @SHKrajewski
  • MrMarcusTPrep Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7 plan on inviting way more guest speakers via Skype, etc. I've been reluctant to reach out, but there's no reason not to try! #G2Great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    This is 1 of my fav uses of tech! We feature lots of tools w/howto in the book: blogs, VoiceThread, AudioBoom, BookCreator, Seesaw #G2Great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    My goal for the 2017-18 School Year....No more than 200 copies all year. And I have 140 Students! #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Congratulations John @hartel30 You won a copy of Katie & Lindsay’s books. Message me your address #G2great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7b: Have a @flipgrid type mystery skype lesson planned for Soc St. so that is step 1 #G2great
  • kaitlyn_mamay Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I'm excited to look into some of these new programs to use with my Ss for the next school year #G2Great Thanks! for the ideas!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7 There’s many tools I never even considered that have been shared tonight so I’m starting w/our #G2great conversation.
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    woo hoo! Congrats, John! @hartel30 #g2great
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q7 This knowledge will allow us to make conscience decisions that will foster a greater love for technology #G2Great
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Wow... will you look at that... gr8 chat and a book win-win :) #G2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Wow! Congrats, John! And thank you for participating #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hartel30
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A6 I use Tweetdeck to open the doors of communication w connected colleagues & send voice across the universe. #G2Great
  • mollienye72 Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7)be a support/resource to other tech phobic Ts and show how our littlest learners can do A LOT w/tech to enhance their learning. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    😊 #G2great
    • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Wow... will you look at that... gr8 chat and a book win-win :) #G2great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: Continue to provide practice time w/ tools & very purposefully ask Ss to ID which tools really work for themselves! #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: My goal is to be a better Twitter user this school year! I learn so much fromother educators each time I participate in a chat. #g2great
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    It’s amazing how tech can connect us so easily with others near and far! Love the author and global issues ideas! #g2great
    In reply to @jenclarke92osu
  • beccabulldog Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2Great. Great adventure tonight! Thanks for ALL the sharing!
  • LaRueKMurphy Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Thanks, this was great! #G2Great
  • LYearta Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Thank you, LaRue! I'd love to hear more about your teaching experiences some time! Have a great night. #g2great
    In reply to @LaRueKMurphy
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    SO important. We have to help them understanding not just school purpose but life purpose too, #G2great
    • franmcveigh Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      A7: Continue to provide practice time w/ tools & very purposefully ask Ss to ID which tools really work for themselves! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Words to keep you thinking let's keep the discussion going. #G2Great @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward
  • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thank you everyone for sharing! Can't wait to see you at Pine Lake next week Katie! #G2great Beth and Jennifer, see you soon!
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I just learned how to use Tweetdeck thanks to @DrMaryHoward and I LOVE it! #gamechanger #g2great
    In reply to @cvarsalona, @DrMaryHoward
  • jenclarke92osu Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A7 Create online libraries for my third graders that support our social studies and science units. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    So glad you joined us this week Adam! Hope to see you again! #G2great
    • adamvolkplp Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      Thank you everyone for sharing! Can't wait to see you at Pine Lake next week Katie! #G2great Beth and Jennifer, see you soon!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #G2Great can’t wait to welcome guest Brian to our thinking table to talk @ When Writer DRIVE the workshop! @btkissel https://t.co/3fhVe5uQyN
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I NEED to join in on the Global Read Aloud this year. I am aware of it but just haven’t done it. Thanks for the inspiration! #g2great
    In reply to @staceyreeder
  • hartel30 Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Thx all for gr8 ideas #G2great
  • MisterMinor Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Word, @KyleneBeers! #G2Great ❤️🙂
    • KyleneBeers Aug 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      A2 We can’t start by wondering “How do I use this tool?” Instead, we must start with “What am I trying to do/help kids do?” #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I’ve been using it forever and it’s a MUST HAVE for me too (and love teaching it Katie! #G2great
    In reply to @hartel30, @ktkelly14, @cvarsalona
  • cvarsalona Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A7 I foster voice through the creation of digital Global galleries from my blog site. (Ex. https://t.co/XV4GEnd7Oq) #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Thank you for another #g2great chat that leaves me inspired and ready to go! @ktkelly14 @LYearta @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3
  • ktkelly14 Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    woo hoo! Can’t wait for Brian’s @btkissel chat next week! #G2Great