Monthly Twitter chats on topics of interest to educators who want to share ideas, build their professional learning networks, connect and converse about tech in NYC Schools.
A1 It’s not about what I know it’s about what I don’t know. Getting that #edtech certification in whatever partnership gives me the pieces I may miss using. Plus the connections I make with fellow product users is huge. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
I would want to pursue an ed tech degree to learn more and be able to share more. One of the things that I would love to get a degree in is assistive technology. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A1. Attending #edtech certification training sessions has definitely impacted my learning in the sense of receiving more knowledge on how to use tech apps to advance the learning of my students. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A1: First, to learn how best to utilize tool with students…and to be able to share it with other teachers, and show 'dat sweet skill mastery with 'dem slick badges #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A1. Part II, sessions have also helped find new ways and tricks to prepare my teaching material for delivery and collaborate with my colleagues. I feel comfortable using tech tools to get the JOB DONE! with little time. #NYCSchoolsTechChat#edtech
A1: An #edtech certification allows for connections and collaborations, that's how I meet many of our fellow #nycschoolstech friends and all of you. It also allowed me to bring back some great resources and tools for my students. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
Oh yeah that connect with others piece…I always seem to forget that, free sandwiches aren’t bad either. Those are the benefits if if you’re doing it in person. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A2 I get the opportunity to share my knowledge on #edtech. I get asked by folks prepping PDs what tech can be incorporated to turnkey new ideas. Spice up the PD and you Shake up the classroom experience. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
sA1: Another big one is it connects you to a great community of educators who are encouraging and often share ways to engage students with a tool that you hadn’t thought of. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A1 Technology is shaping society. We need to share these skills with SS so they can grow as learners. As well as share w/teachers. This is key! It is what growth is is all about! We need to move with our ever changing society, as educators/learners.#nycschoolstechchat
A2 Schools and districts can utilize certified #EdTech teachers to build capacity, model lessons, coach, mentor, support colleagues and administration. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A2 It is all about building capacity and being able to share with colleagues. There is no greater expert to share how the resources work than a teacher at my school who uses them. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A2: For me it’s use the knowledge to train other teachers and share it through newsletters, etc. I’ll also model for other teachers. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A2: Districts could utilize a bank of EdTech leaders in their area to support PLOs at other schools+ run virtual sessions on Mondays+ collaborate with FSC staff on work! #NYCSchoolsTechCHat
A2: For me it’s use the knowledge to train other teachers and share it through newsletters, etc. I’ll also model for other teachers. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A3 ISTE certification is top to me. But I also see an emerging area and it would be great to create a certification of Innovative or Emerging #edtech and frame it around a protocol. How do we engage in these ways? #NYCSchoolsTechChat
Oh yeah, but @InnovativeEdu said she might be able to bring it to NYC which, right now the trainings in NY aren’t that close (and the cost/time requires a serious commitment) Have you attended an initial training? #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@ClayCodes, @eileen_lennon, @InnovativeEdu
A3: I am sticking w/ the podcasting theme and saying @soundtrap I want to have that perfect voice one day lol! Thanks @InnovativeEdu & Nancy (can someone tag her she isn't coming up for me!) #NYCSchoolsTechChat
I want to become a Microsoft Trainer because of the accessibility features. I also really want to look into learning more about finding programs to get certified in AAC programs. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A3 I think one of my goals is to get our school @CommonSenseEd certified. It's so critical for the Ss to be smart digital citizens as they add their digital footprints on the internet. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A2. Some colleagues at my work value my knowledge in using tech to differentiate and support student learning. At another level, I get invited to participate to learn and train teachers city wide in the DOE learn more about tech apps to support their work #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A3 So many, anything STEM related, Utilizing IOS in instruction. I think it's also time to focus on the skill to deliver more effective PD, especially with reluctant learners. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
The accessibility features have been amazing. I use them so much now that they have combined with @boardmaker so I would love to teach others about it and gain more knowledge myself. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@eileen_lennon, @turner4edu, @boardmaker
A4 I have been able to connect for more frequently with others who work with #edtech and gain new skills and be a support for others. It’s pushed me to curate my ideas more and share my knowledge and experience. #NYCSchoolsTechChathttps://t.co/nwclJkBFZm
Yes. The new features are amazing. I also love that for students with significant needs you can adapt it similiar to how you would run discrete trials but in a book format. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@seanmarnold, @eileen_lennon, @BookCreatorApp, @breakoutEDU, @quizlet, @Flipgrid, @bookcreator
A3. Im interested in going to PBS certification because they have good resources I use for my ELA and science classes. I would like to know what resources they offer I'm unaware of. The issue is getting released during the school week during the school year. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
That would be amazing but truthfully I just want to learn so if I learn other things and have to pick @turner4edu brain later I hope she won’t mind! #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@InnovativeEdu, @seanmarnold, @eileen_lennon, @MicrosoftEDU, @turner4edu, @turner4edu
A4: Personally I think now it looks really good to a prospective Principal or employer because it shows we are an "expert' in an area....can give you a leg up! I feel like it builds confidence too!! #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A4 Certification has benefited my career with the power of the network. Bringing passionate #NYCSchoolsTech staff together who are life-long learners always finding the best methods and practices to help students learn, become fulfilled, and happy. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
That is a great goal. It is so important for students to be cognizant of what is appropriate and not and the lessons Through @CommonSense are vital. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@techwithcindy, @CommonSenseEd, @CommonSense
A3 It is about @GoogleForEdu. They are the premier innovators of technology plateforms for the @NYCSchools & nationwide. Providing teachers freedom to create learning opportunities like none before them. I would like to see specific training on Google Tools. #nycschoolstechchat
A4 Conniecting with other educators and brainstorming ideas to creatively use the tool in classrooms to help make teachers jobs easier and reach all students. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A5 The world is now bisected. We live online and in person. We want our students to be their authentic selves in both places. Life is far more global now than ever. The #digcit certifications give tools to support our students in this. #NYCSchoolsTechChat#edtech
A4 It pushes me to keep trying and learning new tools, and building confidence in using them. Most importantly, networking with like-minded #edtech educators to go beyond our limits. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
The connections are key. I think it also has helped me to become a better teacher as I learn each new program I bring something new to share to staff, students and parents that make a difference. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A5 Support is so vital! With all the demands on a classroom teacher, support needs to be easily accessible to continue to move forward. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
It is absolutely not he same but they do the PBS one online. Maybe if there is a bunch of who can’t get released but are interested in doing it we could almost do an online cohort. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
A4. Attending certification sessions have taught me new tricks to create assessments and communicate with parents and colleagues. I has also helped me connect with teachers and people in the #edtech industry who share their knowledge and experience #NYCSchoolsTechChat
Besides the really cool badges, the knowledge I have gained. For example during Microsoft I learned about Translation. This was amazing for me! I don’t always have someone who can translate and it is so helpful. One road led me down another path. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
I think it’s the holy grail of how do we do more with less. That’s how we got Neverware. Innovation is a key in education until we spend more on education than military. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
In reply to
@bev_dangelo, @SIBFSC, @District31R, @NYCSchools
A4 I think sometimes it happens by Osmosis. I pursue a certification and I'll be with a classroom teacher and the pieces just snap together, the tool that I became adept at using (sharing) is exactly the thing that will improve this teacher's craft. #NYCSchoolsTechChat
Q5. It's good to hold those certifications because it's evidence that the teacher/professional continues seeking new skills to become more effective. It influences others to also take initiative and stay fresh. Helps environment #NYCSchoolsTechChat#edtech
