#INeLearn Archive

The #INeLearn hashtag is used for both asynchronous sharing and synchronous conversations. Include #INeLearn in your tweets if you want to share resources or questions with Indiana educators and school leaders. Asynchronously, the #INeLearn hashtag provides educators across the state of Indiana a central space for sharing. On Thursday evenings beginning at 8 CST/9 EST when you use the #INeLearn hashtag, you are joining a live conversation--the #INeLearn Twitter Chat. For one hour, we interact in real time having a virtual discussion.

Thursday December 13, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight’s #INeLearn Holiday Cookie Exchange! No need to head to the kitchen. We have a tray of eLearning cookies that will frame tonight’s conversation about planning for eLearning days.
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:00 PM EST
    To kick off the conversation, introduce yourself to the group and share your favorite holiday treat. #INeLearn (I have a feeling this Twitter chat is going to make me very hungry.)
  • csstone1161 Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
    #INeLearn Chevin from Gary, I like fruit pies.. any sorts of fruit pies...
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Hunter Lambright, Richmond High School. I’m a white chocolate pretzels fan myself, with or without the crunchy sprinkles. #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Sean Winningham - in-line instructional designer for IU. Favorite Christmas treat are the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Snack Cakes. #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:03 PM EST
    #inelearn 🤦🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍💻
    • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
      Nadine Gilkison District Tech Integration at @FTCSC and Innovation Specialist for the Office of eLearning. My favorite holiday treat is sugar cookies 😋🎅🏻❤️
  • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Former T from Indy (I refuse to say retired) Cookies, I love cookies. I only had 4 different kinds today. #inelearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1: Let’s start with your standard holiday treat… the chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk. You can’t have Christmas without those. So what ingredients are “must haves” for your successful eLearning day rollout? #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Diana from NWI here! I can't choose a favorite, but Christmas cookies are all equally yum! #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
    R1: A good plan for all learners.. and communication with all stakeholders is key #inelearn 🎅🏻👩🏻‍💻❤️
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
      Q1: Let’s start with your standard holiday treat… the chocolate chip cookie and a glass of milk. You can’t have Christmas without those. So what ingredients are “must haves” for your successful eLearning day rollout? #INeLearn
  • DebKammrath Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Deb Kammrath South Central Schools Union Mills...apple strudel #INeLearn
  • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:08 PM EST
    R1: Talking with other districts about their successes & suggestions with eLearning days is a great way to start your own. I've been wowed by some of the sessions about it I've attended. #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Welcome to the chat! #INeLearn
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    R1: Clear instructions, clearly communicated expectations, consistent messaging/planning. Lay the groundwork right so you aren’t putting out more fires later. #INeLearn
  • OlsonApaches5 Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hello! I am a 2nd grade teacher at OJ Neighbours in Wabash. We do not currently have eLearning days, but I look forward to seeing how they can be effective for both teachers and students. My favorite Christmas treat is Jello Jigglers. #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1 - always need to have activities that reach a learning objective. Making it ACTIVE and not passive (e.g. using @Flipgrid, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, etc.) #INeLearn
  • DebKammrath Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    R1 Time to organize #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:10 PM EST
    We're going to dig into specifics about active learning tonight! #INeLearn
    • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
      A1 - always need to have activities that reach a learning objective. Making it ACTIVE and not passive (e.g. using @Flipgrid, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, etc.) #INeLearn
  • INeLearn Dec 13 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Love that you said to focus on not having to put out fires later. :) #inelearn
    In reply to @hunterlambright
  • INeLearn Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
    I'm sure you will get some great ideas! #inelearn Feel free to reach out after the chat as well! :)
    In reply to @OlsonApaches5, @micheeaton
  • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
    R1: and it doesn't always have to involve a screen #INeLearn
    • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
      A1 - always need to have activities that reach a learning objective. Making it ACTIVE and not passive (e.g. using @Flipgrid, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, etc.) #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Q2: If you’re as good at cooking as I am (lol), you are all too familiar with those off-the-shelf shortbread or butter cookies. When it comes to eLearning content, do you prefer teacher “homemade” or purchased courseware? Pros/cons? #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Something else we'll be talking about later. It's like y'all know me or something! ;) #INeLearn
    • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
      R1: and it doesn't always have to involve a screen #INeLearn
      • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
        A1 - always need to have activities that reach a learning objective. Making it ACTIVE and not passive (e.g. using @Flipgrid, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, etc.) #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    #amen 🙌🏻👩🏻‍💻❤️ #inelearn Nobody said students are to be on devices all day..
    • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
      R1: and it doesn't always have to involve a screen #INeLearn
      • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
        A1 - always need to have activities that reach a learning objective. Making it ACTIVE and not passive (e.g. using @Flipgrid, Google Docs/Slides/Forms, etc.) #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:16 PM EST
    R2: In our district since we are just getting started our tech reps in elementary helped create 4 lesson plans to give us a consistent start, but with the intent to move to grade level team created next year. Secondary is more custom to their needs in Canvas. #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
      Q2: If you’re as good at cooking as I am (lol), you are all too familiar with those off-the-shelf shortbread or butter cookies. When it comes to eLearning content, do you prefer teacher “homemade” or purchased courseware? Pros/cons? #INeLearn
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:16 PM EST
    R2: Purchased courseware is fine as a starting point, but ultimately you as the teacher know your students best, and pre-bought almost always needs tweaking. Plus with home-made, I know it inside and out before the students ever see it. #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2 - Definitely nothing wrong with either one, but purchased courseware could be more restrictive than homemade. With so many options like OERs, YouTube videos, and articles (Google Scholar), teachers have an opportunity to be curators with authentic experiences. #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Ownership of the digital classroom activities are huge. #INeLearn
    • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:16 PM EST
      R2: Purchased courseware is fine as a starting point, but ultimately you as the teacher know your students best, and pre-bought almost always needs tweaking. Plus with home-made, I know it inside and out before the students ever see it. #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:18 PM EST
    R2: All K-5 are using this template to ensure consistency for parents on elearning days.. #inelearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Q3: Ahh, Gingerbread Men. The personified holiday cookie. We know that interaction with actual humans in eLearning is important. What are your favorite strategies for creating opportunities for interaction with the teacher and other students on eLearning days? #INeLearn
  • DebKammrath Dec 13 @ 9:21 PM EST
    R2 If you are@moving forward with a daily plan it will vary what is used on an eLearning day. Both are beneficial #INeLearn
  • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:22 PM EST
    This makes so much sense. I'm sure It's appreciate having this. I would probably take forever trying to decide where to start. #INeLearn
  • INeLearn Dec 13 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Be sure to use the #INeLearn tag so others can see your great responses. :)
    In reply to @csstone1161
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
    (Re)thinking about an LMS Discussions feature as more than a place to have “Discussions” - a place to share digital work with the entire class! #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
    R3: Flipgrid is nice. At the secondary level, office hours are also cool. I’d be interested in experimenting with more video for actual interaction, because as much as I hate recording I know I need to lead by example. #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3 - where to begin! Re: tools, there’s always Flipgrid, Remind, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc. Strategies - have students connect the lesson with something at their house so that they can share a part of their world with you (and vice versa)! #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:25 PM EST
    R3: @Flipgrid is a great one for that! @Screencastify is great for setting expectations for lessons visually. Andhaving students use it as well to show their DOK. @CanvasLMS has several embedded features that are great too.. discussion tools and the audio video recorder #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:20 PM EST
      Q3: Ahh, Gingerbread Men. The personified holiday cookie. We know that interaction with actual humans in eLearning is important. What are your favorite strategies for creating opportunities for interaction with the teacher and other students on eLearning days? #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I feel strongly about teacher creativity here. There has to be some consistency and agreed upon norms, but every teacher gets to create their physical classroom space, so we have to allow for some flexibility. #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Yes! This gets under utilized. This can be a great place for small groups or peer interactions! #INeLearn
    In reply to @krismarley12, @micheeaton
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I agree! Transparency of work in an online setting is so important. Tools like discussion boards, Padlets, etc. can make this easier. Transparency is how we build community even when learning is self-paced. #INeLearn
    • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
      (Re)thinking about an LMS Discussions feature as more than a place to have “Discussions” - a place to share digital work with the entire class! #INeLearn
      In reply to @micheeaton
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    There are a lot of options to do this! #INeLearn
    In reply to @hunterlambright
  • csstone1161 Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    #INeLearn R3 I've used Remind or Hangout in the past, depending on what I"m doing (moving around or sitting still)
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Q4: Want to DESIGN some sugar cookies? Grab your frosting and your favorite eLearning tools… What are your favorite design tips and tools for creating functional but aesthetically pleasing digital content? #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:28 PM EST
    R3: tasks that involve conversations of some kind with the teacher. Collaborative activities. A simple shared doc or slide can be the platform. #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    R4: Well I have several 😂👩🏻‍💻 @unsplash @pixabay to name a few but I’ll add another tweet to this with my 12 days of Techmas because I share tons of my tips in there 🎅🏻 #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
      Q4: Want to DESIGN some sugar cookies? Grab your frosting and your favorite eLearning tools… What are your favorite design tips and tools for creating functional but aesthetically pleasing digital content? #INeLearn
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    R4: Design for mobile. During an e-learning day, whether power or internet issues are the root cause, many students may be attempting to access content on a much smaller screen than normal. Big buttons with clear labels and appropriate text size are a must. #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A4 - Lately, I’ve been using Google Slides as a way to create content that are aesthetically pleasing. It’s a good way to show step-by-step processes, procedures, chunking content together, etc. With graphics, creating page banners and header icons are always good. #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    R4: key word in that question- function! Every decision has to be thoughtful. Want to use an image? Why? #INeLearn
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A4: for fast pretty images 💨 I’ve been downloading google slides as jpgs to insert into Canvas. #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Speaking my language!! <3 #INeLearn
    • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
      R4: key word in that question- function! Every decision has to be thoughtful. Want to use an image? Why? #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #inelearn more design goodies inside..
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Steve in Valpo, sneaking in the side door, noticing massive firepower in this chat, soaking up tons of instantly usable tips. #inelearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Q5: Who wants a healthy option? Grab that oatmeal cookie! While we don’t need to argue over screen time and digital health tonight, let’s talk about how you get kids away from the screen on eLearning days. What offline activities/strategies do you love for eLearning? #INeLearn
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Yes!! I take a Discussion prompt like “what surprised you?” type into google slides, increase ++++text size then add background color to make it pop #inelearn
    In reply to @nadinegilkison
  • csstone1161 Dec 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    #INeLearn
  • OlsonApaches5 Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    R5: I’m excited to see these suggestions! #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A5 - have them use the world around them. Make an activity where they can print or take the directions with them but instruct them to do something that doesn’t involve technology - like demonstrating how they work out a math problem or a scavenger hunt. #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    R5: If doing a lesson on fractions, double a recipe at home.. Shovel snow for exercise.. #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q5: Who wants a healthy option? Grab that oatmeal cookie! While we don’t need to argue over screen time and digital health tonight, let’s talk about how you get kids away from the screen on eLearning days. What offline activities/strategies do you love for eLearning? #INeLearn
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
    R5: I try to stick to the time limit for the assignment given by the district. I haven’t made something that intentionally asks kids to step away from the screen part of my assignment before. Definitely need to think about this more. #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
    R5: Couple things - our districts has asked us to assign the same amount of work as on a 2-hr delay day (apx 30 min/class). Also, nothing wrong with old-school reading/journaling. Maybe even choice reading & be ready to share book title & summary the next day. #INeLearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
      Q5: Who wants a healthy option? Grab that oatmeal cookie! While we don’t need to argue over screen time and digital health tonight, let’s talk about how you get kids away from the screen on eLearning days. What offline activities/strategies do you love for eLearning? #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Our @AchieveVirtual high school science teachers are awesome at coming up with kitchen/at-home labs for online learning. #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Hey! Long time. #INeLearn
    In reply to @csstone1161
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Instruction delivered digitally. no tech application. Image of the application turned in digitally. It's hard to answer bc I want these decisions to be driven by learning objectives #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Allowing time for outside play, or plopping on the couch with a book - seems like quality use of a snow day. #INeLearn
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A5: we have the remember the flexibility of place in addition to time and pace. We can’t assume kids will be home to complete eLearning work #INeLearn
  • DebKammrath Dec 13 @ 9:44 PM EST
    R5 simply add a note to “take a break” However, we’ve had Ss inbox their teacher for permission to use the bathroom! #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Hehehe.. "Hey @samdull10, your teacher says you need to go out and shovel. Better get that 'homework' done." #INeLearn
    In reply to @nadinegilkison, @samdull10
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Q6: Fruitcake?! Yuck! It’s not even a cookie! Get it out of here! No one likes this, but we keep selling it. What is a practice we need to ditch for eLearning days? #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
    😂 the question is good. We need concrete examples to help us do this, too! #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Great question! It all depends on the objective and activity. You can structure a reflection response where they can report on what they did and the result. Although this is technically screen time, having a parent record then doing the activity is also a possibility. #INeLearn
    In reply to @OlsonApaches5
  • csstone1161 Dec 13 @ 9:48 PM EST
    #INelearn #R6 when I taught 8th grade, we had an end of year trip to Six Flags. My mantra during snow days was... "this would be a great time to make that Six Flags money!"... it worked, sometimes
  • shighley Dec 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
    R5: I've thought about what you could do for Ss who might not have a book or reading materials at home. Maybe send something home with them at some pt. before you have an eLearning days? #INeLearn
    In reply to @thedullguy
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
    R6: Would you believe me if I said some people still do packets for e-learning? They just upload it instead. 🤦🏻‍♂️ #INeLearn
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
    No offline projects that require supplies beyond a paper, pencil, and a good book ✏️ #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:49 PM EST
    R6: Assigning too much work for secondary students on elearning days. Just because you teach a 60 min class doesn’t mean you give 60 min of work..and those kids have 6 or 7 classes. #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
      Q6: Fruitcake?! Yuck! It’s not even a cookie! Get it out of here! No one likes this, but we keep selling it. What is a practice we need to ditch for eLearning days? #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
    R6: My introduction to eDays as a parent --> https://t.co/h7AqqgAwT8. We spent (no lie) like 5 hours at the dining room table doing a math worksheet of 15 systems of linear equation problems. Not terribly inappropriate, but I'd like to not do that to my students. #INeLearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
      Q6: Fruitcake?! Yuck! It’s not even a cookie! Get it out of here! No one likes this, but we keep selling it. What is a practice we need to ditch for eLearning days? #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A6 - videos for the sake of videos. Watching a video is always passive - students need to do something active with the video. Videos are not a magical band aid - and I say this as a person who loves to create and edit videos! #INeLearn
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
    R6: the idea that eLearning days are so different. When we teach in blended environments on a regular basis, the transition is natural. We can't throw our kids in a foreign space just for the day #INeLearn
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Right? Realistically even in a 60 minute class, what portion of that is spent doing actual schoolwork? #INeLearn
    In reply to @nadinegilkison
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:51 PM EST
    I have students tell me that they’re supposed to watch and respond to a video, and the video alone eats up more than the supposed time allotment per period for e-learning! #INeLearn
    In reply to @nadinegilkison
  • thedullguy Dec 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Truth. I'm definitely biased by my childhood experiences. My world is not necessarilry my kids' world. #INeLearn
    In reply to @shighley
  • DebKammrath Dec 13 @ 9:54 PM EST
    R6 Great responses: eLearning is not a separate entity, it’s a continuation of your weekly plan #INeLearn
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Q7: Hehe, left this one in the oven a little too long. Oops! Share an eLearning failure of yours, and then share what you learned from it. It’s okay to burn a couple cookies here and there, as long as use them as lessons to improve in the future. ;) #INeLearn
  • swinning_id Dec 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
    No problem! You said it better than I did 🤣🤣 #INeLearn
    In reply to @OlsonApaches5
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
    😂 this is hilarious. You are so clever. #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • krismarley12 Dec 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A7: I was anti-practice day and then we had the practice day and now I’m sooooo glad we had the practice day 😬 #INeLearn
  • nadinegilkison Dec 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
    R7: Well check back with me after our first one.. right now we will do it on Presidents Day but we have our plan ready for bad weather anytime now.. I’ve tried to be as proactive as I can 😂 #inelearn
    • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q7: Hehe, left this one in the oven a little too long. Oops! Share an eLearning failure of yours, and then share what you learned from it. It’s okay to burn a couple cookies here and there, as long as use them as lessons to improve in the future. ;) #INeLearn
  • hunterlambright Dec 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
    R7: I definitely imported an assignment from Commons for a class that I thought was perfect, tested the first 3-4 questions, and missed the fact that question 7 had completely blank answer choices. One more reason I prefer home-made. #INeLearn
  • OlsonApaches5 Dec 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
    R5: We may not have eLearning days at my school district currently, but here was the “screen free” challenge I sent my students on a surprise snow day. #INeLearn
    In reply to @micheeaton
  • dianargill Dec 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I like the idea of practicing when you have a sub! As in a day you are out #INeLearn
    In reply to @krismarley12
  • micheeaton Dec 13 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Okay guys. I think it’s time for me to go find an actual cookie. Thanks for a fun chat! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I’m so grateful for my #INeLearn family.