#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday June 21, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Hello peeps. Please intro yourself as you jump in the chat.
I am Ryan O'D; Tech TOSA in Rocklin CA
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Hey Nicole from Campbell stopping by real quick. In & out of the chat tonight
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Nice share... i am checking it out now
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Woot... Julie here 6th Grade teacher/Tech Lead from Southern California
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Thanks Ryan! Wish I could have gone.
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checking in Teresa LIGHTLE from Butte County Office of Education
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Hi ! Andrea, Tech TOSA from Andover, MN! First time in this chat!
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Hey . I'm Leslie on vacation in Ontario, but usually in Mexico. Making the transition from classroom to over this summer.
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Q1: What are some of your go to digital tools for creating?
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well hello Leslie. Being a TOSA you will find TONS of other out there for support
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Tom Covington from vista, checking in tonight!
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A1: Good ol' GAFE for me. I've been creating left & right
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Hey Tom... just worked in the yard today listening to you most recent podcast liked how you had your team on
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A1 spark video, and now (thanks ).
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A1) Me: Canva, Camtasia, GAFE Ss: WeVideo, Chatterpix, GAFE, Explain Everything
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A1 Depends on the creation outcome needed - screencastify and google slides are my go to starting points
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Thanks! I suspect so. I'm slowly learning which chats are geared to TOSAs. Didn't realize was one until now!
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TeachingTechNix Nice S/O to Cynthia! I tried veescope but went back to DoInk.is it much different
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Hi all, 4th grade teacher from CA
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A1:my favorite and flexible digital is green screen, easy to train T's and S's with a great outcome
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great tools here. I like chatterpix too, would like to see it to a little more i.e. like My Talking Pet
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second Canva shout out... I should play around
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Google Slides (and it in the past it was PPT) is my Go To for almost everything!
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A1: I'm in love with and when it cones to creating! https://t.co/5PF3KIBPim
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Q1: What are some of your go to digital tools for creating?
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A1) I'm a big fan of Green Screen, Explain Everything, Google Photos, and iMovie. Oh and all things
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It is excellent. I am sorry I didn't try it sooner!
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we are here for all types! Teachers, TOSAs, and anyone who is part of helping Teachers
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Like a moth to a flame! hehe
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exactly... you Favorited my tweet before I had a chance to fix the contraction
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Q2: What are some tools that you’ve heard about but haven’t personally tried?
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Hey tribe! Stephanie from Missouri joining a bit late. I'll be teaching HS Technology teacher next year :)
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Hello tribe! Jenny - instructional coach from Chicago.
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I am new to piktochart... what do you use it for?
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I like iMotion on iPad for stop motion. Super simple to use!
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A1: Big fan of iMovie, but the new is so amazing!
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's a reference!!!! Its the best and most under the radar tool out there. A must for everyone!
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Q2 canva, piktochart and Chatterpix
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Yes, I'll have to explore the Adobe suite a bit more https://t.co/ocgB5dwgGg
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A1: Big fan of iMovie, but the new is so amazing!
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A1: Adobe spark, Canva are my two main to go creation tools. Also Google Slides and Drawings. Shana from metro Atlanta
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No time to fix contractions! hehe
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It's a great combination!
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My resume for one, visual maps and schedules for a student "conference, more planned just haven't done yet
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A2 I'm getting good ideas from this group. I wanna try them all!
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those two are a great combo
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A2) and inspired me to want to do more programming with makey makey and Raspberry pi.
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A2: Want 2 play around with & use more of & https://t.co/YLjhUPkD1B
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Q2: What are some tools that you’ve heard about but haven’t personally tried?
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I love too. Awesome inforgraphics with easy charts/graphs or explaining a process.
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A2: I'd like to learn more about Adobe Spark (I think that's what it's called https://t.co/1LpAXATau7
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Q2: What are some tools that you’ve heard about but haven’t personally tried?
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iMovie is still THE killer app for the iPad (the only reason I haven't switched to Android yet
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A2: Definitely green screen and podcasting tools. Also want to work more with video editing software as well.
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and yes Adobe is just getting better and better now!
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A2) Adobe Spark, DoInk, Touchcast.
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Just finished year one. Taught MS science for 12 years prior.
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Hey Shana! I was just in Atlanta PS a few weeks back doing PD! How is the heat there now?
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A2: iMovie, Piktochart, Chatterpix, and the Adobe product I've been seeing in answers here and now.
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A2b) And also these. Thanks, Shana! :) https://t.co/OJCsYKUtCG
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A2: Definitely green screen and podcasting tools. Also want to work more with video editing software as well.
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I forgot to mention podcasting too! Forever on my creating to-do list.
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ohh... Raspberry Pi is my next challenge to take on!
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A2) Heard of Snapchat, but i haven't taken the plunge yet.
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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Awesome. High of 94 today humidity in the 90s....we will be mid 90s rest of the week for temp and humidity
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i like the spreaker app, but even voice memo app on the phone can get good podcasting results! Definitely try!
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For real? It's fun if you have friends on it. I'm probably too old for it.
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A3) 's ! 's Canva coaching menu
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It's great for visual learners!
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my site bought some raspberry pi's too! Luckily a team member is taking those on!
Q2 I have some resources if in need
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haven't started still researching. Plan to have my journalism T use it with her Ss starting this fall.
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A3: been so inspired by creations from https://t.co/RGoyZnZAuv
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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A3) I absolutely love images that she creates and shares.
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and when you tweet about it, try using the hashtag!
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thank you for the suggestions!!!
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A3) - LOL Yours inspired me to learn green screen and several years ago. I was hooked!
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No one is too old! There's a growing group of educators using it
https://t.co/HA9YTEfPpG
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For real? It's fun if you have friends on it. I'm probably too old for it.
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A2: I've started playing with Minecraft. It's for my geometry classes. Yeah, that's it. 😬
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A3 i stole from for blog inspiration & podcasting ideas, : PD menu, digital badges,
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Coming in late. What'd I miss?
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A3 cont: if you're trying out & haven't heard of yet, highly recommend perusing! Lots of great sharing
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I used Spreaker but now just record on the phone & transfer to computer later
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A3: and 's digital puzzles for my Ss. I add a pin to for nearly every graphic
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lets chat later... by partner can share our resources with you
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A3: Definitely love creativity of has awesome sketchnotes. Huge fan of gif game
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I just created my yearly "numbers" in Slides.
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I feel weird videotaping myself being weird and then sharing it. I guess I could get over it already. lol
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Thanks Nicole! You are quite a creative force yourself 👍 Can't wait to work w/ you more! https://t.co/aaIxLBRcYp
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A3: been so inspired by creations from https://t.co/RGoyZnZAuv
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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that's one of those "open in a new tab for later" reading!
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A1 All GAFE, iMovie, GarageBand, Photoshop.
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A3: I still want to rip off 's year in numbers! https://t.co/FwFKlekp1l
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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There is a Karly Shout Out!!!!!
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and there it is... the first animated gif!
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A2: Totally new to sounds like I have to check these out!
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A3: Growing my ideas from theirs all the time! https://t.co/g1ltHAkSV5
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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Sketchnotes took OFF this last year!
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Hey ! Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA jumping in to say hello!!
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I'm hoping next year's numbers will lead me to reflect more joyously than numbers reflecting what I couldn't do
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Turns out, it's a pretty good voice editor. Hoo noo?
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What is this all about? Now I'm curious!
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A4: Have to agree that sketch notes have helped me push others thinking on Student Voice and Choice!
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now thats a NUMBER we all want to see Craig!!!!!
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BTW, music on the Charlotte's Web video was done on Garage Band.
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A3 I LOVE using 's fake Twitter profile page & cheat sheets! https://t.co/iB9DNOLy7d
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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Q4: What are some challenges you experience when trying to create
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Anybody can do it. Minot a musician.
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A3 Using digital from & ! They are awesome. Want to make my own! https://t.co/iB9DNOLy7d
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Q3: Shout out time! Tag someone who’s creations you have used / stolen?
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great point.. Inertia can mean so much! Time... energy... effort, etc
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A4: Time, always. So much I want 2 do, but prioritizing & getting it done + teaching + life = hard. https://t.co/cOJwh61QkD
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Q4: What are some challenges you experience when trying to create
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A4 I love but sometimes the internet is too slow for all students to be viewing a video as they wish
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SO to the tribe. This is such a great chat! So many great ideas. Thank you!
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All of the above. It can sometimes come down to "we don't know what we don't know."
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A4) Time and space. Also giving up "perfect" to get it done.
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A4) time management and where to put the focus. Ed Tech has expanded so much. Ts interests are expanding as well.
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A4 I tend to get stuck in a creating things that are very similar need to get out of my comfort zone. https://t.co/GtwExAZ1Dz
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Q4: What are some challenges you experience when trying to create
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A4: Lack of time, endless amounts of bureaucracy... https://t.co/Sa1aGjLGmO
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Q4: What are some challenges you experience when trying to create
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A4: Lack of time to devote to the creative process.
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SO true! Hard to prioritize. Want to do it all!
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A4) Sometimes I get a little too caught up in wanting to make it "perfect".
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good point about bureaucracy!
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Oh yeah, Nathan's GIF game is Ttop notch https://t.co/1B3kgSjqLk
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A3: Definitely love creativity of has awesome sketchnotes. Huge fan of gif game
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I've noticed that using has also retrained my Ss to be more active listeners/sort details https://t.co/BdcW1cwaMg
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A4: Have to agree that sketch notes have helped me push others thinking on Student Voice and Choice!
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A3 I've been making graphics for so long, I don't steal anymore, but I'm "inspired" and emulate things I like.
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I have to remember like I did as a teacher...it will never be perfect
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Always lacking time to truly deep dive and explore. There's so much out there! https://t.co/0mgInUN0Pr
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A4: Lack of time, endless amounts of bureaucracy... https://t.co/Sa1aGjLGmO
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Q4: What are some challenges you experience when trying to create
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that would be some great data to analyze
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Shoot! Add 2 my list of things I want 2 further explore. Also see previous post re: time to do all the things!
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A3b: Constantly inspired by and his gifs!
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By the way.. just buying the Paper 53 pen doesn't automatically make you Sketchnote https://t.co/KKZPRZGneV
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Shoot! Add 2 my list of things I want 2 further explore. Also see previous post re: time to do all the things!
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How do I find it? Thanks!
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Q5: Summer is a good time to start on projects, Do you have any plans?
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The recall is crazy too.Honestly, who goes bk and reads 12 pages of Cornell notes? 1pg sketchnote? https://t.co/58mmKGyHmA
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that would be some great data to analyze
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Hey joining in for the last 20 minutes. I am an EdTech TOSA for SVUSD
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A5) I've been meaning to redo my website... Want to move towards a gamified classroom as well.
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A5: Yes, I have some reading lined up. Once I read and ruminate, I will create some and to go with my new role.
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A5 I need to get my stuff together to present at a GAFE conference - planning....never ending planning...oh work on my house
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The chat # was an estimate. In a sense, I'm in and 24/7 here and on Voxer.
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Whhhaaaatttt I just got mine! I'm not going to automatically be a super awesome sketchnoter now???
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A5) sifting through and prioritizing all the new tools, resources, apps etc from various conferences and chats. 5 books to read
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A5 I want to see what else I can do with Green Screen. Ss pick up new ideas and expand on them quickly
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Haha maybe it is just me https://t.co/8vhOdDRl0u
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Whhhaaaatttt I just got mine! I'm not going to automatically be a super awesome sketchnoter now???
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A5) Mostly reading centering on PD. Reading now.
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A5: my summer reading list keeps growing (PD & for fun), doing the online course, keeping up w/ the Voxer group
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one of my summer projects is to get my district podcast (Rock Talk) going
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Do you have a cohost? Or are you bringing in guests? Just curious. https://t.co/wLoZFl5Dwr
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one of my summer projects is to get my district podcast (Rock Talk) going
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A5 Lots of ! & & I are working on one for Esperanza Rising https://t.co/d3qp0lIAwv
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Q5: Summer is a good time to start on projects, Do you have any plans?
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there is a LOT of creativity you can do with this
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Loving the online course! Great group 👍 https://t.co/Cd1FusYDZ2
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A5: my summer reading list keeps growing (PD & for fun), doing the online course, keeping up w/ the Voxer group
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I am with you on the books (and I haven't started yet! need to finish my Stephen King one first)
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It's such a simple app, yet it seems endless with what one can do with it
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Looking forward to hearing it! https://t.co/8he9EXlBP5
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one of my summer projects is to get my district podcast (Rock Talk) going
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A4 Starting is the hardest part for any creativity. "Blank Paper Syndrome." Put anything down to grease wheels.
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My book lists keeps growing and growing
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recommends & Musemee Notier Prime stylus. I will be a sketchnoter yet!
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Humblebrag: it's Week 2 of summer break for me & I've already completed 2 books. 😎
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It will be me for now with 2 segments "What’s Around the Corner" & "Shout Outs"
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Q5: Making more and . I want to be like when I grow up.
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great name for a syndrome!!!!!!
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Great share Tom! I have three of these on my list... need to add more!
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Q4: I get caught up in making it looking perfect or pretty so everything takes twice as long. Especially with
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We ALL want to be like when we grow up! She's the best. https://t.co/a4tudXeiQ4
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Q5: Making more and . I want to be like when I grow up.
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Q6: What are projects you are looking to focus on in the fall for creating or implementing?
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A5b: trying to read lots Launch 🚀 is my favorite so far, rereading and starting Creative Schools soon
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Sounds like a good idea! https://t.co/wd3pnmuZyq
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I really want 2 start a podcast called What's Your 'Why'. Have guests from all over district/Ed & ask them that Q
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A6) Focusing on coaching teachers. Being creative in how I grow them from where they are.
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A6) Most likely continuing to refine our gamified class once I get to know our new group of students
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A6: I cannot think ahead to the fall until my new role gets underway. First that, then other stuff.
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A6 In fall I'm hoping to provide even more PD than I did last year! I want to hit the ground running!
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and how are you going about that? (i know... big question!)
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A6: I'm hoping to survive my first year teaching technology and computer science. I'll rock it, style! https://t.co/NevWZrIFVL
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Q6: What are projects you are looking to focus on in the fall for creating or implementing?
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A5 Refining major project I presented to staff at our final staff meeting. Wrote FAQ answers today.
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Finding a way 2 my way thru 2 ELA pilots & find balance w/ that + w/o going crazy https://t.co/qYP86h7EaJ
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Q6: What are projects you are looking to focus on in the fall for creating or implementing?
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A6) supporting T's in putting the "t" in STEM. As well as finding a connection to Any reluctant learners still hiding.
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Our district is looking at "Instructional Rounds" next fall. any of you out there have experience with this?
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Q2: Just came back 2 Education after a 4 yr break. All my good stuff started with
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for staff Pd in fall. (Crosses fingers) also digital reading journals a la (thnks 4 inspiration!)
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LOTS of ideas. Goal setting, T reflection, cohort models, and lots of 1 on 1 coaching sessions (for starters)
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We've been trying to get this going. It's been a slow process. https://t.co/lvjsyJ3r7I
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Our district is looking at "Instructional Rounds" next fall. any of you out there have experience with this?
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Yep. Pros and cons. Ask away!
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Q6: So many great ideas, ask me again after I finish my summer reading list.
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why slow.. teacher push back? poor implementation?
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more on the implementation.
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thanks Ryan for Facilitating, Great Job!. R you going to ISTE?
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A6 Keep looking for engaging ways for reading comprehension via photospeak, , and other out of the box techniques
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A6 Adding podcasting production to our video morning announcement repertoire.
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nope.... going to sitting on a beach though (and following it on Twitter)
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Thanks for moderating the chat tonight
