#Bunceechat Archive
Join the conversation to meet and learn from teachers all across the world using Buncee in their classroom. #Bunceechat will be held from 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM EST on the first Thursday of each month. Each chat, we’ll have a guest moderator open up a discussion with the community and share questions on the week’s topic.
Tuesday August 9, 2016
Welcome! We’re excited to have you here for . Looking forward to chatting with you! will be moderating tonight
Welcome! We’re excited to have you here for . Looking forward to chatting with you! will be moderating tonight!
Excited for tonight's ! season is here :)
First question is coming up in just a minute!
Hello! Debby from NY new to , however excited and ready to learn.
Mary Hadley from Texas. I'm excited that my district is beginning a Blended Learning roll out
We're excited! We'd love everyone to share their ideas
Kara from NC...looking foward to opening a brand new school in 16-17 and starting w/Ss!
Brendan. Curriculum coach in Raleigh, NC. Happy to be here to support our rockstar, as she moderates!
Hi Debby! We're also from NY! Welcome to
Welcome Mary! https://t.co/qN2woSYhly
Mary Hadley from Texas. I'm excited that my district is beginning a Blended Learning roll out
Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist, Peg, excited to try . Let's do it!
Yay! Welcome friend! https://t.co/7xYvcG1He7
Kara from NC...looking foward to opening a brand new school in 16-17 and starting w/Ss!
Welcome Brendan! https://t.co/CCF8wJQcZY
Brendan. Curriculum coach in Raleigh, NC. Happy to be here to support our rockstar, as she moderates!
Thank you Renee. Excited to learn!!
A1. My overarching goal is to continue support in mindset shift K-5 from 'my' students to 'our' students on grade level & beyond
I ❤️this goal! So important for all to be on board & function as a family! https://t.co/1jFVDfCb3O
A1. My overarching goal is to continue support in mindset shift K-5 from 'my' students to 'our' students on grade level & beyond
A1a: To build positive relationships w/ Ss and create an effective classroom culture where S voice & risk taking is encouraged.
A1b: Grow digital leaders creating a culture of innovation, purpose, & global collaboration. Utilize https://t.co/JzWJ9IKN8e
A1b: Grow digital leaders creating a culture of innovation, purpose, & global collaboration. Utilize https://t.co/vMR1ERHtBZ
Picking up twins from dance! Sending good vibes to for ! Will try to get in on chat.
A1 - as academic coach, my goal is to support Ts as they design rigorous blended lessons that engage Ss
Yes! This! Ss comfort & value can take them far. https://t.co/LchHvgQ7nS
A1a: To build positive relationships w/ Ss and create an effective classroom culture where S voice & risk taking is encouraged.
Voice, choice and agency are all so vital. Great goal!
Love it! Talking the talk & walking the walk with student voice! Seen it in person several times, all! Rockstar.
Awesome! T support is so important & valued! https://t.co/ZGmzJYwHow
A1 - as academic coach, my goal is to support Ts as they design rigorous blended lessons that engage Ss
absolutely! This is also on my goals list!
The work Kara does with & student ownership is amazing.
I am located in Rochester NY. Lived in NYC a few years back 😉
Jumping in late! Ashli from NC
thanks for joining friend!
Thanks, ! It's so important for Ss to truly "own it" and totally does that naturally.
Couldn't agree more! https://t.co/qGRFBQ2Fkx
Thanks, ! It's so important for Ss to truly "own it" and totally does that naturally.
Your students truly blew me away at Student Showcase. One of the highlights of the conference! https://t.co/wIPgw0R0o6
Thanks, ! It's so important for Ss to truly "own it" and totally does that naturally.
Awesome! We are happy to a fellow NYer on :)
A2: Currently use Google forms as a tech tool to make back to school forms easier for Ps. Always willing to try something new.
Q2: Attach a QR code to flyers and notes, so parents can access links, vids, audio, etc. easily! https://t.co/fzM0etTRIx
I made classroom policies linked to forms for Ps to electronically sign this yr.working great! https://t.co/CzBHbGhzUU
A2-Google Forms via webpage & social media
A2. 2016-17 marks 2nd year of full Google integration at our school now that it's a significant part of culture...BOY docs too!
Some of that is beyond teacher control though... I'm only worrying about what I can control this year.
Absolutely! I linked mine to fun & attractive this year. https://t.co/dLNAqyMeLe
A2: Currently use Google forms as a tech tool to make back to school forms easier for Ps. Always willing to try something new.
Same holds true for my district.
yes! has a QR feature to make it less paper.
LOVE IT!!! Music to my ears..and yours, too!
Absolutely. Who owns the learning? :) 's work is so, so true!
This was an awesome Buncee for parent engagement
I see @ can also be linked to Google Classroom. Will be using this upcoming year.
Yes! We just got set up as a pilot school so I am super pumped to play w it! https://t.co/B7HRgSmGSW
I see @ can also be linked to Google Classroom. Will be using this upcoming year.
Please keep me in the loop. Would love to learn together 😊 https://t.co/qGaAqxbycA
Yes! We just got set up as a pilot school so I am super pumped to play w it! https://t.co/B7HRgSmGSW
I see @ can also be linked to Google Classroom. Will be using this upcoming year.
in Ss can take quizzes, create buncees as a form of response and more!
A3: Provide authentic global audiences for Ss, CR Twitter page, share happenings in CR w/ parents through a Digital Newsletter.
A3:Always up for trying something new w/tech. I'm a sponge so looking for ideas! Please share!! https://t.co/DTr9WFUDdc
A3. As T had Twitter engrained in classroom culture able to connect "as it happens" w/ Ps. Trying to replicate schoolwide now :)
I need/want more PD on this! (Hint, hint...)
❤️these ideas! Choice & voice! https://t.co/g993v6ijF5
A3: Provide authentic global audiences for Ss, CR Twitter page, share happenings in CR w/ parents through a Digital Newsletter.
So sorry I couldn't make it tonight! Just now leaving our orientation night! Long day!!
I feel the same. YES, Please share.
How did you get your Ps on ? Having a hard time!!
Ha! Ha! Come on to to our PD w when we do it! Tbd yet https://t.co/ssUtrlpJ59
I need/want more PD on this! (Hint, hint...)
, I've found some years are so much easier than others...What's your thoughts ?
This was a huge hit with families and the community. Showcasing S learning in real time. https://t.co/fcG59iXqpC
A3. As T had Twitter engrained in classroom culture able to connect "as it happens" w/ Ps. Trying to replicate schoolwide now :)
Thank you!! This newbie is a total sponge and will soak it all in.
A4. is a great vehicle for
I'm lovin this!!! https://t.co/9HUKTBgTvS
We'd love to give you both webinars! You can email francesca@buncee.com for more information :)
You're right. I seem to have more P followers this year. Maybe it's getting more popular? 😁
It's a fantastic Buncee! Great idea for the QR coded forms
A4. HyperDocs created with can be shared with the world.
A3. (b) 4 more on my journey to connectivity & how I got vast majority of Ps following me as classroom T https://t.co/1F8zYEUBin
yes can print page 1 QR code for Ps if need to. Can also turn into hyper doc by linking anything.
A4: Integrate to go global through digital storytelling, pen pals, virtual field trips, class blog, embed QR codes.
The you made on Buncee was awesome
A4: One of my fav things abt is ease of adding voice &sharing. Lang classes cld send Buncee w voice to virtual pen pals
Yes!! Join us, ! We'll keep you in the loop - zero worries! :)
❤️this! Plus it into beautifully too! Ss can post to blogs! https://t.co/6LtQzCYUES
A4: Integrate to go global through digital storytelling, pen pals, virtual field trips, class blog, embed QR codes.
A4. I'm learning. :) Going right to the source - - this fall to take info back to stakeholders. :)
Have not yet added voice to any creations to date. I'm up for the challenge!
Looking into this just this evening. It sounds AMAZING!! https://t.co/Cl7JWfQNoV
We'd love to get you on board for ! It's our global pen pal project.
YES!! Please!! Just tell me where and when!
A4 (pt1): Create a collaborative story. Student 1 creates 1st slide of story, passes along to student 2 to continue...
A4 (pt2): w/, could break down barrier of this being a single class task. Partner up w/ another school & pass story along
very cute idea Stacy! I love the collaboration piece!
A5: I thought about making a goal setting/reflection template in and post to so parents see S progress.
A5:Ss set&reflect w/ . I'm really going to stress the reflections this yr. Often gets forgotten. https://t.co/o54e4ZJiGg
LOVE this idea!!! https://t.co/WCF9ei1q6G
A4 (pt1): Create a collaborative story. Student 1 creates 1st slide of story, passes along to student 2 to continue...
A5. Last spring Ts received excellent PD via GHO from . Many ready to go full tilt now!
I think that would be great especially when you Mystery Skype. Create book of places skyped.
A5: Ss can create slides utilizing to develop goal setting. Ss demonstrate growth through digital portfolio.
you must! Such a standout feature. Record voice directly from your computer & add to any sticker/image/etc
Me too Lisa! Was thinking strictly for my Ss literacy goals. Could even incorporate examples. https://t.co/fmgJLhzvv6
A5: I thought about making a goal setting/reflection template in and post to so parents see S progress.
A5. Data Notebook from is a great tool for students to use for recording goals and reflections.
Do it (and share 😊) https://t.co/VevZwreFzX
A5: I thought about making a goal setting/reflection template in and post to so parents see S progress.
I copied one of the templates to edit and use with my Ss. Ps are going to be so impressed.
It provides such strong voice and choice for Ss, . LOVE IT!
great idea. This would work very well with that!
yes! That comment place could be used for Ss to reflect on their own work too! Appropriate emojis & all!
Agreed! Need to remind Ss to go back over portfolios and look at how far they've come!
I teach math and have used for Ss to post artifacts for learning. I'm excited to try Buncee for that.
Don't forget about voice comments, too. It's like JR groups! ha!
