#akedchat Archive

#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.

Monday November 26, 2018
11:00 PM EST

  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Be sure to type in #akedchat on all your contributions in our chat tonight!
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:04 PM EST
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Mackenna from East High. My digital resource organization could be described as... moving boxes. Some are well labeled and carefully packed, but the last few boxes are very haphazard, and they are all going to different “rooms” instead of one clear place. #akedchat
  • lisajojo71 Nov 26 @ 11:05 PM EST
    #akedchat Lisa from Eagle River Alaska. 1 word-disorganized
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:07 PM EST
    Kelly Auer from Anchorage, here - late as usual! I organize my digital resources by topic. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:07 PM EST
    #akedchat That's a wonderful way to describe it! Kind of like my pictures - all organized through 2009, but after that, it's haphazard organization. Same with my digital resources!
    In reply to @HandelandMrs
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:07 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us! I think many of us will relate to your one word! #akedchat
    In reply to @lisajojo71
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:08 PM EST
    Do you ever find yourself having to rearrange your topics like I have had to do? What topics are you using? #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
    Tonight, we’ll explore some tools that can help you organize your digital resources. Let’s consider Pinterest first. #akedchat
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
    A1: My digital files are in Google Apps or in folders on my laptop - mainly my laptop unless I'm sharing them with students or colleagues. My bookmarks are a hot mess disaster of old links, but I try to put them in folders by topic #akedchat
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
    A1 Google Drive. I am pretty satisfied with everything about it. I keep files with links in it and can organize them the same was as regular files. #akedchat
  • lisajojo71 Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
    #akedchat bookmarks on laptop but it’s not sufficient as it just gets lost in the line up .Apps On my class iPad divided into folders. Otherwise it’s hard to track other online resources - I have 4-5-6 sites for Rdg I want to use to help my lower learners; cannot keep track
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:10 PM EST
    I don't have to rearrange the topics often because they are content units (cell division, evolution, etc.). I have had to subdivide / tweak, but it works pretty well! #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:10 PM EST
    #akedchat I remember being so happy to be able to add bookmarks in the bar where I could always see them, but have so much more that I want to fit in the bar! I like the browsers that let you put favorites on your homepage!
    In reply to @SciSamurai, @lisajojo71
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:11 PM EST
    Will the links still work if you rename the original file, or do you have trouble with broken links? I like the idea of having a place / topic with lots of links! #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • lc_davies Nov 26 @ 11:12 PM EST
    Laura from Wrangell. SURVIVAL... that’s about all I got, I will probably be organized when I retired in 30 years 🤣 #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:12 PM EST
    Welcome back! Haven't heard from you in a long time! Do you place your links on a Google doc and file the doc? #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:13 PM EST
    #akedchat There are just so many great resources to try to keep track of!
    In reply to @lisajojo71
  • lisajojo71 Nov 26 @ 11:13 PM EST
    #akedchat Thanks! Haven’t heard of that one
    In reply to @SciSamurai, @InspiredImpact
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:14 PM EST
    I sometimes organize with spreadsheets and sometimes with bullet point lists, but always use text description hyperlinked rather than just copying and pasting a URL. Changing the original file doesn't affect it at all. #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:14 PM EST
    Q1 best organization is when I link digital resources into a lesson plan either in Google Docs or Canvas. Where I struggle is where to store something I do not use right away so I can find it again #akedchat
    In reply to @lisajojo71, @InspiredImpact
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:15 PM EST
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:15 PM EST
    Correct! It seems a little old school, but it works really well for me. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:16 PM EST
    ME TOO! I have a boatload of emails to myself in my inbox with great stuff I found, but I'm terrified if I file it I'll never find it again. Sigh. #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71, @InspiredImpact
  • lc_davies Nov 26 @ 11:16 PM EST
    A1: most of my digital resources are organized and stored on my class website for easy access for myself and my students. Not a perfect system. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:16 PM EST
    Yeah, I thought retirement would help but it didn't help me much! But maybe I need to really retire! Of course, then I might not need so many bookmarks! #akedchat
    In reply to @lc_davies
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:18 PM EST
    We're going to explore @SymbalooEDU in a little bit! Glad to have a user joining us tonight! #akedchat
    In reply to @lisajojo71, @SciSamurai, @SymbalooEDU
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:18 PM EST
    Q2 & Q3 Pinterest was exciting for maybe.... 2 weeks? I saw some cool ideas when I tried it 10 years ago but then just kept seeing the same things over and over, none of them helpful for teaching secondary instrumental music. #akedchat
  • PennyBearden Nov 26 @ 11:19 PM EST
    A.2 - Sorry I seem to be behind. I liked tip #11 and #18. Hadn't thought to organize my videos using pinterest or curating videos / resources for students to explore. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:20 PM EST
    I hadn’t considered making a video board. I also like the Pingroupie concept! #akedchat
    • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
      Tonight, we’ll explore some tools that can help you organize your digital resources. Let’s consider Pinterest first. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:20 PM EST
    Yes! That's a big problem for me, too! I use Diigo to store bookmarks I want to spend more time exploring. I also have a list in Notes ... #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71
  • lc_davies Nov 26 @ 11:20 PM EST
    A2: Pinterest and I are like friends who say they will hang out but never do... I am not against it, but never remember to use it. #akedchat
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:21 PM EST
    A2: Not to be a hater, but this means nothing to me since I've never used Pinterest. I know lots of folks love it, but I'm super reluctant to dive into yet another rabbit hole of resources when I'm already swamped! #akedchat
    • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:09 PM EST
      Tonight, we’ll explore some tools that can help you organize your digital resources. Let’s consider Pinterest first. #akedchat
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:22 PM EST
    Encourage: lots of inspiration, helps me find great blogs, always a great way to research/jump off when starting a new unit. Discourage: having to use the web filter override to access, the sometimes random and distracting pins about skinny tea and nail polish. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:23 PM EST
    Moving on to Diggo in #akedchat
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:23 PM EST
    The skinny tea/nail polish and the web filter are probably related 😂 #akedchat
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:24 PM EST
    Yep I have a list of things in Notes too! That’s where I put stuff when I am browsing Twitter so I don’t get sucked too far down a rabbit hole. I’ll look into Diigo #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @lisajojo71
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:25 PM EST
    We can also collect links in SMARTNotebook files. Not many people know those files can hold SO much and be organized so easily! #akedchat '\
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:26 PM EST
    Just installed the Diigo extension - hopefully I'll find time to try it out soon, it sounds really cool! #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @InspiredImpact, @lisajojo71
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:26 PM EST
    I think our exploration of a few curating tools tonight will be helpful to you! #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK, @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A4: Being able to add links to lists on the fly, or to mark key sections of websites for later use sounds amazing to me! I also like the sharing feature. It'd be great to be able to share a list with students doing research, for example #akedchat
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A4 You have 1163 items on that list? That's crazy! I think I get the tags feature, but that still seems a bit overwhelming to see it all as one list. #akedchat
  • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Hi from Homer. I keep stuff on our LMS Canvas or Google Drive. I'm so original. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Yes, I'll bet it's hard to find resources for your niche! #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:30 PM EST
    I'm behind, too! I took my puppy out just as we started, but he decided he needed to go out again a few minutes ago! Thank goodness I scheduled the tweets for tonight's chat : ) #akedchat
    In reply to @PennyBearden
  • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:30 PM EST
    Wait, 10 YEARS?? Dang. But you're not wrong. I use it for personalnstuff. I should see how long I've had an account. #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:30 PM EST
    Looks like a clean & powerful tool that could simply some aspects. Discourage: yet another new tool to learn how to use and then forget about over break! #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:31 PM EST
    Moving on to Symbaloo in #akedchat
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:31 PM EST
    I’m with you on this one Kelly! I don’t need one more thing to keep organized #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK, @SciSamurai
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:33 PM EST
    #akedchat While I use Pinterest extensively, I haven't yet looked at PinGroupie - it's a great idea!
    In reply to @HandelandMrs
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Totally understand that! I use Pinterest mostly to collect my own resources. If I am sucked in by someone else's Pinterest boards or ideas, I allow myself to save one pin and then I quickly close the tab! I don't have time for exploring extensively, either. #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:35 PM EST
    #akedchat If feels like that long, but I just counted. It's been 6ish years. Still, 2012 seems like a long way away. Especially if I still make jokes about "fuzzy math."
    • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:30 PM EST
      Wait, 10 YEARS?? Dang. But you're not wrong. I use it for personalnstuff. I should see how long I've had an account. #akedchat
      In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:35 PM EST
    A5. EdTech Karaoke?!?! Pass the mic! #edtechkaraoke #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:36 PM EST
    I have the same rule for Twitter as I have for Pinterest - I let myself go down one rabbit hole until I find something I'll use, and then I quickly close the tab! So much good stuff! #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:37 PM EST
    There are really awesome features to Diigo - so much more than bookmarking! I love being able to save my highlights. #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK, @JennyWitter, @lisajojo71
  • andreaupnorth Nov 26 @ 11:38 PM EST
    A3 Addicted to Pinterest. It seems to fit my archiving style, but I just recently started a school https://t.co/jTrVWkmKNG account to divide my personal boards from my school board. https://t.co/03lkt3410I #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:38 PM EST
    Exactly!! You can also share lists on @diigo with partner teachers. #akedchat
    In reply to @KDA_AK, @diigo
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:39 PM EST
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:39 PM EST
    The tags are essential! #akedchat
    In reply to @WalterMuelling
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:39 PM EST
    A5 I can't imagine sharing enough links with students to need a little website just for my links. I link from our website, LMS, and put QR codes on our bulletin board. If I need more than that, I'm probably leading my students down a rabbit hole. #akedchat
  • KwiekMath Nov 26 @ 11:40 PM EST
    Is Symbaloo always dominated by ads, or is that just the tour mode? #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:40 PM EST
    I'm interested in how you organize it. @WalterMuelling effectively uses Google Drive, too. #akedchat
    In reply to @tchlrn_ak, @WalterMuelling
  • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:41 PM EST
    I dont, really. Folders would be good. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @WalterMuelling
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:41 PM EST
    I don't know if I did right or not, but I have one @Pinterest account for both personal and professional. I just made sure to name my boards clearly. #akedchat
    In reply to @tchlrn_ak, @WalterMuelling, @Pinterest
  • lisajojo71 Nov 26 @ 11:41 PM EST
    #akedchat Q6 answer: ability to share w my team, (TA’s) ability to label/sort into curriculum or topic areas, ease of use
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • WalterMuelling Nov 26 @ 11:42 PM EST
    A6 Folders and filters. I like to be able to browse, but also search. I also can't look at too many things on a screen at one time. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:42 PM EST
    If we have an organization system that works for us, we don't need another one. But it can be useful to spend an hour exploring to see what else is out there! #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @KDA_AK, @SciSamurai
  • KDA_AK Nov 26 @ 11:42 PM EST
    A6: Easy to learn, flexible (can rename things, reorder, etc.), and shareable are the top needs for me #akedchat
  • andreaupnorth Nov 26 @ 11:43 PM EST
    A6 I like how I can use the Pinterest Chrome app and pin and organize from the web to pinterest and then I can link on any device. I like being ablt to sort into boards easily too. #akedchat
  • tchlrn_ak Nov 26 @ 11:44 PM EST
    A6 ... Super easy to share is one thing. #akedchat
  • KwiekMath Nov 26 @ 11:44 PM EST
    A6 The tool needs to be not tool dependent. If I share with someone who doesn't use the tool, they need to be able to see and access and use the resource I'm sharing. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:44 PM EST
    Great way to teach your students how to organize their digital resources too! #akedchat
    In reply to @andreaupnorth, @InspiredImpact, @KDA_AK, @lisajojo71
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:44 PM EST
    Welcome, Andy! Thanks for sharing your @Pinterest boards with us! #akedchat
    In reply to @andreaupnorth, @Pinterest
  • lc_davies Nov 26 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A6- Simplicity. Easy to navigate. Free of distractions. Accessible to others. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:47 PM EST
    #akedchat Let’s find some links for our collections! Q7
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:47 PM EST
    I’ll definitely explore more of these when I have a hour! I can’t keep up with #akedchat at the same time 🤣
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @KDA_AK, @SciSamurai
  • KwiekMath Nov 26 @ 11:48 PM EST
    So... not Pinterest... #akedchat
    In reply to @lc_davies
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:48 PM EST
    Unfortunately, the free version is ... #akedchat
    In reply to @KwiekMath
  • JennyWitter Nov 26 @ 11:49 PM EST
    It seems to me that secondary teachers find it more useful to use with students but I think it could still be a great way to organize your lessons if you teach K-6 #akedchat
    In reply to @lisajojo71, @SciSamurai, @InspiredImpact, @CanvasLMS
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Being able to get to my bookmarks from any device is a huge plus for me! #akedchat
    In reply to @andreaupnorth
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Glad you joined us tonight! #akedchat
    In reply to @KwiekMath
  • andreaupnorth Nov 26 @ 11:52 PM EST
    A7 I am addicted to @nearpod. I embed lesson links right into the class presentations. and it "guides" students directly to the link. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:53 PM EST
    We teach our own kids and our students organization skills, and we need to extend that to organization skills in our digital life, also. #akedchat
    In reply to @JennyWitter, @andreaupnorth, @KDA_AK, @lisajojo71
  • PennyBearden Nov 26 @ 11:54 PM EST
    Have to agree with you about @nearpod. I love the new features that allow you to add during the live lesson. #akedchat
    In reply to @andreaupnorth, @nearpod, @nearpod
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:55 PM EST
    #akedchat Some people will curate for us! I love @PyxisEdu, because it’s such a timesaver for me! Q8
  • InspiredImpact Nov 26 @ 11:55 PM EST
    And SO handy with your distant students! #akedchat
    In reply to @andreaupnorth, @nearpod
  • andreaupnorth Nov 26 @ 11:57 PM EST
    I like Google Apps for this reason too. They are real world tools and I can give students feedback while they work. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact, @JennyWitter, @KDA_AK, @lisajojo71
  • KwiekMath Nov 26 @ 11:58 PM EST
    Poor. I like the concept with the multiple panels on multiple tabs and the search bar in the middle... but I don't need ads in the background. If they kept them contained, that would be fine, but it's kind of a turn-off. #akedchat
    In reply to @InspiredImpact
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:58 PM EST
    I like tools that have add ons for chrome to make it easy to integrate with other sources! Also nice when there is a collaborative element. #akedchat
  • HandelandMrs Nov 26 @ 11:59 PM EST
    Google sites. My classroom website is a catch-all for so many aspects of my teaching. And google forms for feedback. #akedchat
  • InspiredImpact Nov 27 @ 12:00 AM EST