#edtechbridge Archive

Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!

Wednesday August 8, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • _ProjectEd Aug 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    We're getting started with #EdTechBridge Reboot now! Are you ready to chat with us? Keep an eye out on @EdTechBridge for the questions! @mrsjennyherrera @mr_isaacs @davidlbalmer
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Tell me how many nanoseconds? #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Jenny / Raleigh, NC / former middle school teacher, now Senior Director at @_ProjectEd - While I didn’t participate in the original #edtechbridge chat, I was a wallflower & "listened in" often. What can I say? It took me a looooong time to warm up to Twitter...
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hey Everyone! My name is David Balmer. I am an educator in @wcpss in Raleigh, North Carolina. I was not involved with the #edtechbridge chat earlier but I’m very excited about joining in now. This topic and conversation has become very close to my heart as an educator.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    We are in the negative nanoseconds zone! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    6543256890 roughly #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    No thank you #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @mr_isaacs, @alicekeeler
  • Gregbagby Aug 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Let me check in. I’ll be back in about 25min. #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Rachel, starting my 23rd year of teaching in Upstate NY. I was party of the original #EdTechBridge and even helped moderate once or twice. So glad it is back!
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Howdy y'all! My name is Nadia and I work as the Digital Leaning Coordinator for @CobbSchools outside of Atlanta nice to Twitter meet you all! #edtechbridge
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Greetings! Michael Robbins, high school humanities teacher at Athens Drive Magnet High in Raleigh, NC #EdTechBridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Intro: Welcome back to #EdTechBridge! Please introduce yourself with name, location, and role. And... Were you involved in the original #EdTechBridge chat (2014-2017)? If so, please share you're experiences. If not, What would you like to get out of this community?
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    My first visit to #edtechbridge chat ... this is quite a who’s who though
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Nathan, @mr_isaacs ‘s brother through his wife @iwearthecrowns #edtechbridge
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    William from Scotland, was an active member of #edtechbridge for the first 6 months, may as well join the first session of the @EdTechBridge reboot as I'm still up
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    If it is #EdTechBridge where is Jam @emgover #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Excited you are here! Knowing that you like to experiment with new platforms and are willing to beta test things, I think you'll like this chat! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Mike from Rochester NY ... my claim to fame? I know @MrsMurat #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    ntro: Hi everyone! Steve from NJ. I teach game design & development. I co-founded #EdTechBridge with @katyamuses based on our #sxswedu problem solving session looking at #EdTech / Educator divide. I've developed many wonderful relationships with #EdTech companies and educators
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: When it comes to creating #EdTech products, what are the leading factors that should be considered? #EdTechBridge
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    The Learning Accelerator checking in for our first #edtechbridge chat. We weren't part of the original run, but we're excited to meet the community!
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Amber Bruner Hortons Creek Elementary preK teacher and SAS Summer Teacher Team member, Cary, NC. First #edtechbridge chat. Looking forward to new ideas and insights. #sasteacherteam2018 #hawksdoitdifferent
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Q1: I feel like the main things #EdTech need to consider are Data Privacy, Teacher/Student Voice in actual needs of classrooms, flexibility and availability in various user platforms, and long term vision of the product and sustainability of it. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    My brother in law :) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @iwearthecrowns
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hey everyone! Glad that #edtechbridge is back. Was involved more toward the end! I’m a mom, former teacher and current Digital Media MGr @icivics
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi #edtechbridge! Welcome back from your hibernation. Scott here from NC working with @SASeducator collaborating with Ts to build the best #edtech we can dream up. We delightfully participated in the past and are so excited to see the chat back with lots of new folks already!
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I know @MrsMurat as well! #EdTechBridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Cindy, 1st grade teacher from Tyler, TX here. Happy to be joining you! #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Randi from Raleigh, NC! I was not involved in the #edtechbridge chat previously but excited to join in now!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Welcome! Hope you will continue to be part of the all new rebooted #edtechbridge
    In reply to @LearningAccel, @EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 single sign on usually google, Ease of use in interface design and what is the company’s cash flow strategy. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Uhhhh... Not sure that makes you famous. More like infamous. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: What are the pain points the product solves? Are there other solutions that exist? How is yours different? Was it developed w/ ongoing human-centered design & significant USER feedback (normally teachers & students in most edtech) from the beginning? #EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: When creating #EdTech products it should first be determined that the product is actually solving a problem that really exists. It is also important to ensure that the product is free of any biases (race, gender, etc.) #EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    So glad you could join us !! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @amberabruner
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Roxanne Desforges here! Former educator, current EdTech problem solver. This is my first #EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 - this what I tell IT instructors - start with a short coming in education ... where are teachers (like me) falling short. Bridge that gap. #EdTechBridge
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 Resources available to teachers and students. Do the products reduce inequities or support them? Learning curve - how much time do Ts have to invest to be able to implement the tools in the classroom? #EdTechBridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Accessibility to all learners comes to mind right away... :-) Also, Hello #EdTechBridge!!!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Great points. I especially like the idea of #stuvoice and #teachervoice. #edtechbridge
    • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Q1: I feel like the main things #EdTech need to consider are Data Privacy, Teacher/Student Voice in actual needs of classrooms, flexibility and availability in various user platforms, and long term vision of the product and sustainability of it. #edtechbridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I’m a high school teacher from central Illinois. Small district, 1:1 for going on 7 years. I was not involved in the original. #EdTechBridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1. Leading factors for considering #edtech... - usability - adaptability - functionality #EdTechBridge
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Q1: I think one of the most important things in creating #edtech products are the student/teacher input. They are the ones that are using it so they need to have a say and make sure it's going to be successful in classrooms! #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 being able to transfer the student physical voice to a digital one. Create a narrative for knowledge flow is sooooo important. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I’m Steve, a Tech Integrator from WNY. I was not originally involved with #edtechbridge, but I’m interested in what I might learn!
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I think that in an industry gaining over a billion dollars, #edtech needs to come back to the classroom and focus on student learning outcomes instead of licensing, subscriptions, profits #EdTechBridge #
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    And hoping you’ll be super involved and continue helping now that we are back!! #edtechbridge. So great to see you!!!
  • thomarie Aug 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hi everyone. Dylan from upstate NY. I teach Game Design & Development and am the Program Coordinator for a new PTECH... https://t.co/VYDGY8426t #EdTechBridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Does it really contribute to the learning or educational process? Does it follow best practices - don't just put something out to try and grab some market share. #EdTechBridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I think it's important to of course consider security with #edtech, but it is also important that companies provide a regular conduit for teacher feedback and testing to ensure meaningful development.W/o real-world testing, the tech is pointless. #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #EdTechBridge is back!!! If you have some time tonight, we highly suggest that you try to pop in. We're big fans of this one :)
    • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT
      Intro: Welcome back to #EdTechBridge! Please introduce yourself with name, location, and role. And... Were you involved in the original #EdTechBridge chat (2014-2017)? If so, please share you're experiences. If not, What would you like to get out of this community?
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q6: In what ways can educators bring students along with them in crossing the #EdTechBridge?
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Glad you are back with us Scott! It’s springtime for #edtechbridge #outofhibernation
    In reply to @ScottMcQuiggan, @SASeducator
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. Thoughtful decisions need to be the driving force behind edtech creation. Qs to think about -- Does it solve a problem for students and educators? How can it be used to make what we currently have better (or introduce something we need a solution for)? #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    You also have to look at the software license to see if you can use it at your school #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. #edtech should enhance the real world experience or learning objectives... not over power or replace them. #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: does it solve an actual need? Is it equitable for all students? Does it duplicate another platform? What's the learning curve? What's the cost? #EdTechBridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Talk to LOTS of teachers, students, and parents. Find a need that it can expand on and improve. Don’t just be an add-on that gets domesticated into what is already going on in schools. #EdTechBridge
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1) Way too many products scale before they iterate their way to product-market fit... Many start-ups ramp up sales before the product is ready. Some spend too much time on technology. Others build without getting customer feedback #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Glad you are with us! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @kylelaurie
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Yassss!!! Count me in. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1.2 oh and do they LISTEN to the users? #EdTechBridge
  • AbramsTank95 Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Good evening! Mike from Northern VA. First time participant in #edtechbridge chat. Several interesting tweets caught my eye and I decided to take a few moments to see what's happening. Looking forward to a variety of #edtech topics and conversations.
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: The problem the solution tries to solve. T & S feedback to continually improve. Federal/State law. industry/classroom trends. The heart of your mission and the purpose of #edtech. #edtechbridge
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    #EdtechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Whoa - how did we get to Q6 already??? #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 are you alluding to how much swag a company throws your way and if they give you special stuff if you reach certain usage levels #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • stevensato Aug 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Relevance and is this #edtech tool displacing something? Making sure that as we integrate some new fangled tool that it has a worthwhile place in our curriculum. It should replace not displace, maintaining continuity. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Sorry about that. Got a little over zealous there :) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    so #edtechbridge is like a bear in the southern hemisphere. got it :)
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @SASeducator
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Yes, yes, and yes! #edtechbridge
    • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: The problem the solution tries to solve. T & S feedback to continually improve. Federal/State law. industry/classroom trends. The heart of your mission and the purpose of #edtech. #edtechbridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: (Part 2) However, these direct opportunities, in my opinion do not always allow for relationship building unless done on a meaningful and consistent basis. #edtechbridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: In what ways should / could #EdTech companies consult with educators in terms of content, design, evaluation, and feedback? #EdTechBridge
  • stevensato Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Steven Sato, Tech Director, Immersive Edtech Enthusiast. Thanks for restarting this Steve! #edtechbridge
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Easy for Ts to integrate what they already do. Easy for Ts to create with. Easy for Ts and Ss to use. Awesome customer service. #edtechbridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I love seeing how we're basically all on the same page that #edtech needs to solve real problems, constantly iterate w/ real Ts and Ss as users, and serve Ts and Ss. #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Cost! Yes! Tech integrators are being bled dry ... can the industry find another way to make money besides taking what little we make now? #edtechbridge
    • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: does it solve an actual need? Is it equitable for all students? Does it duplicate another platform? What's the learning curve? What's the cost? #EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Welcome Mike! Glad you could join us!! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @AbramsTank95
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hi :) Thank you!!! #OnTheSameTeam #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Cost, accessibility features, entertaining to keep student engaged and user friendly are a must when working with primary age students. #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Hi! Late to the game. I'm Robbie, a HS Teacher-Librarian in Hotlanta. (We got A/C working in the school.) Yes, I was on #edtechbridge back in the day.
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1.3 is it mobile friendly? Many kids choose to use their phone to access what we are doing in class. I need to be mindful of that when choosing platforms for class. #EdTechBridge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Early and often! Of course there are ethical and legal implications to consider (@mikekleba is a leader on that topic), but I’m of the opinion the more educator (and student) input the better. If you build too much without it, you’re likely wasting $ and runway #EdTechBridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q2: (Part 1) I think there are many ways #EdTech can reach out to Teachers. One is through direct product feedback opportunities like focus groups, trial product demos, product evaluation surveys, etc. #edtechbridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Q2: (Part 3) If #edtech wants to consult with teachers about their products, don’t start with your product in the conversation. Listen to the actual needs of the Ts & Ss, what is the problem they are trying to solve? What tool would best help students succeed? #EdTechBridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Agreed 100% Are we solving problems or creating them... #edtechbridge
    In reply to @LearningAccel
  • GabrielLowy1 Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #EdTechBridge A1: Doesn't it depend on what it's being deployed for?
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1. What does your EdTech product do that cannot already be done for a price or for free? Is your product/service a solution without a problem? (validate) Does anybody (other than you) want your solution? Do potential users perceive value? #EdTechBridge
  • cybraryman1 Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Agree also with @lee_randi1 that developers need to create products by involving teachers & students in the process. Got best ideas to improve the ed booklets I wrote from students first and then teachers. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Hey William!! Thanks for staying up with us. I know it’s late over there :) true about the getting ahead of themselves for sure. Iteration and feedback from stakeholders is so important #edtechbridge
    • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1) Way too many products scale before they iterate their way to product-market fit... Many start-ups ramp up sales before the product is ready. Some spend too much time on technology. Others build without getting customer feedback #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Right!?! It gets overwhelming! I'm glad that mine all come due at different times of the year or I couldn't do it. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2: (Part 4) Work on building connections with the whole learning community and not just the $$$penders in the school/district. (Side note for #edtech Educators, Admins, and District officials are not as obliged to sales cold calls/emails as you think… just saying) #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 I have moving away from the ambassador idea and more toward advisory boards. Being an ambassador doesn’t mean anything anymore. @tinkercad does a great job listening to the board #edtechbridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge, @tinkercad
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Yes!! #edtechbridge. Bring stakeholders into every stage of development
    In reply to @PhilipPulley
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: Educators (and all stakeholders) need to be consulted. Look for ways to integrate their feedback. If you don’t listen and adjust to their needs, they’ll stop using the tech and it will go away. #EdTechBridge
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1. Creating #edtech products requires a purpose, ease of use, appropriate licensing / data protection. #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 - talk with the “pioneers” first ... check in with the “settlers” later on #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I knew you’d have the right answers :) #edtechbridge
    • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: does it solve an actual need? Is it equitable for all students? Does it duplicate another platform? What's the learning curve? What's the cost? #EdTechBridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: ALL phases of your #edtech process from napkin idea to future version updates and beyond. #edtechbridge
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 Beta testing with free product and training. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Great point. Tech is a tool, not an end in itself. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MomOfAllCapes
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2. Any good #edtech company has influencers or beta testers. At @icivics we have our #iCivicsEdNet which have helped us with anything from testing content to site redesign. Teachers voices are critical to making any good class tech tool. #edtechbridge
  • AbramsTank95 Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: Relevance is a huge factor for me. Does the tool help support a specific objective within instruction? For my Ss population, language options need to be considered within the design. Ease of usage, flexibility, compatibility, accessibility. #EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: anyway they can. They also need to include students. It's great if it's working for me, but if it isn't working for them, it isn't working. Period. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 I am all for getting stuff for your classroom. You gotta hustle these days for new tools. But when it comes down to being about you and not the students. That is aweful. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: create a panel of teachers to test products. Free food always gets Teacher volunteers:) #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Contact forms. User or prospective user can make a comment directly to the company. User forums: a user community is great for taking the pulse of the community, and for them to help one another as well. #EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #edtechbridge
    In reply to @davidlbalmer
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Bring in-service teachers into the #edtech company to provide feedback on resources/products and see the development from start to finish! #edtechbridge #SASTeacherTeam
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Jerry! How’s things? So glad you could join us! #edtechbridge
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: #edtech companies should reach out to educators by hosting focus groups, trials, data reviews, meetups, twitter.. just to name a few to get input and compensating them wouldn't be so bad either!! #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    We're happy to join in whenever we can!! Great people involved in this chat... and we also have a diverse team (educators included) who like to join in on these important convos!!! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: reaching out via social media, GHO/Skype, email, conferences, feedback through the platform. #edtechbridge
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2.1: Bring in-service teachers into the #edtech company to provide feedback on resources/products and see the development from start to finish! #edtechbridge #SASTeacherTeam
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    You have to know that at some point almost took us going to cost unless they have some larger company pushing to keep it free #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2. In addition to consulting educators at the start of the process, edtech creators should be willing to adapt their product to the needs of their audience. Something not going as planned in the classroom? Be receptive and think of ways to help fix that! #edtechbridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2.a Mailing lists: see user forums, but a little less convenient. Account managers, and other personal relationships with users and communities. Conference presentations - both as a presenter and attendee, and don't forget the informal discussions in the lounges. #EdTechBridge
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: I feel they should visit schools/classrooms to 1) find out if what they’re selling will meet the mission & goals of school, 2) employ/pay educators for their input, 3) make the product(s) affordable, & 4) respect educators’ expertise. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    I have been the one for project ignite and hope to be on the Tinkercad board #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @stevensato, @EdTechBridge, @tinkercad
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2. Teachers and students will be using the tech... I mean if they’re not involved you have an obsolete tool. #edtechbridge #edtech
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @davidlbalmer
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Some ambassador programs have certainly gotten too big and more a function of everyone who uses the product and wants to be an ambassador. I think you have a good point. #edtechbridge
    • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A2 I have moving away from the ambassador idea and more toward advisory boards. Being an ambassador doesn’t mean anything anymore. @tinkercad does a great job listening to the board #edtechbridge
      In reply to @EdTechBridge, @tinkercad
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q2. From conception to delivery and beyond, users and other stakeholder can be involved. Some points being more essential than others for ideation, input and feedback. The innovation process is only enriched by diverse (but relevant) voices. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    For me who much is your soul worth? A t-shirt and a year subscription? #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    social media is so powerful!!! Really a great way to connect with educators! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Meeting so many great educators in this chat tonight! Glad #EdTechBridge is back!!
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Look for and contrinute to #OER. Can do great things for quality and cost! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2. #edtech developers need to talk to teachers / students (and parents) to understand how this product may work in the classroom flow. How can teachers use product with data? with classroom management? with differing student abilities? #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    This is a great point! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Most times an ambassador program is a sales gimmick than an actual conduit for change #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2. It’s also great professional development for the teachers to test products, look at tools critically, and provide valuable feedback... #edtechbridge
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 In every step of the process - start to finish. Too many ed tech tools are things developers thought would be cool without an understanding of what actually happens in the classroom. Resources should be research based and support student learning. #EdTechBridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Q3: How do #EdTech Companies and Educators benefit from working together on products? #EdTechBridge
  • _ProjectEd Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We're already learning so much from this! Keep the conversation flowing! #edtechbridge
  • SASeducator Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    😍 #SASTeacherTeam 😍 #edtechbridge
    In reply to @_michaelrobbins
  • AbramsTank95 Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: As a part of an effective design process, educators need to have deep involvement in each phase of creation. In gathering the rationale for the design, how it is designed, testing, implementation & during any revisions. This group will give the green light! #EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    This is very true! It used to mean something, but now it's very commonplace. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    What I mean is make it easy to integrate current curriculum. Instead of a written book report, use @WeVideo to create a video book report. We want product that allow us to teach what we need to teach. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @WeVideo
  • cybraryman1 Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Edtech companies need to test out ideas and prototypes with teachers and especially students who will be the actual users. Focus sessions and one-on-one would be great to improve the product before it is released. #edtechbridge.
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    It’s my favorite way to engage the #iCivicsEdNet! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @PledgeCents, @MrsMurat
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: This feels like a rhetorical question, no? No one is more equipped to provide feedback than an educator using or needing a product. Companies save money & time w/ educators’ valuable insight & experience; educators help sculpt a solution they really need. #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Part of this too... is really ensuring that educators are compensated in some way for their honest feedback and for taking the time to provide it. They are already pressed for time the way it is! #edtechbridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Having a great time in my current ambassador role and we see a lot of change being made based on our ideas and feedback…just saying. Do see how they can get to be an empty symbol. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A1: I feel like majority of these companies have non-educators, which makes the product(s) a gimmick. And if they are good products, they’re way too expensive. Then, systems pay those prices only to realize the products don’t meet their mission/goals. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: (Part 1) It is definitely a mutual, symbiotic relationship. Teachers learn the backside of software development, how to include things like Agile, Scrum, and design principles, etc in Project/Inquiry-based learning, how to stay connected on social media, etc. #edtechbridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    And it's never really finished... so Keep Going! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @amberabruner
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    My sentiments exactly... #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Agreed! This is a great chat so far #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 it is a great way to learn how to improve a product with investing a lot in design and usage research #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Well, if it weren't for the educators we wouldn't be continuing to make products that solve a need for the classroom! We are helping each other out in both directions and everyone benefits! #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: I'd say that it is beneficial to the company because I'd they don't listen they won't remain relevant, which is a quick way to be a flash in the pan. #EdTechBridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: Part 2 #Edtech can gain a true north in terms of product development, design, evaluation, product spokespeople, etc. #edtechbridge
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I am all about your #1. All edtech sales should be a consultative process. Edtech companies should have to report on progress related to school specific indicators – not just usage data/engagement. Engagement does not = learning! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @TechySewell, @EdTechBridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Get creative! Host teacher residencies, Twitter chats, create a community around your product so educators feel comfortable being candid with feedback. If possible, hire teachers on as consultants or contractors. Think beyond ambassador programs. #edtechbridge
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3. The benefit on this one is huge! Educators are the insiders edtech companies need to consult to make sure product creation makes practical sense. (Part 1) #edtechbridge
  • _ProjectEd Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    We believe in bringing in educators' voices whenever we can: https://t.co/aJU1LTtlmK #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 companies can allow teachers to test run prototypes to find pitfalls and bugs #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Hit the nail on the head! Guess I can skip this question and just day ditto! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: it's beneficial for the teacher because they can see their feedback come true. #EdTechBridge
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3. Teachers benefit by having time to play w product and discover the possibilities/ get ideas. Companies benefit by improving their product from free beta testers. #edtechbridge
  • _ProjectEd Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Coming into #EdTechBridge like...
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    EXACTLY! 😊 #edtechbridge
    In reply to @amberabruner
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: In the words of @davidlbalmer it is a "symbiotic relationship" in which educators realize the process of developing an #edtech product and the company gaining insights into new initiatives or trends of education #edtechbridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2.b Oh, and show up for #EdTechBridge to help everyone understand your educational case and design process.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: devs should involve educators through all stages of the development process #edtechbridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: Educators will be a part of making a product that they will actually use. Tech companies will then have the satisfaction of making a usable product, plus make some money. #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 - products that breakdown the classroom walls and expand our reach are huge. However there needs to be a usability factor there too. #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3. We recently released a snapshot about how Saratoga Union School District (CA) uses data to make smart edtech purchasing decisions. https://t.co/bByIsFK1Mq #edtechbridge (Part 2)
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Yep... 100 connected educators advocating for ther fav tools and not realising that they are now doing the same as a full time sales person but then can't find the funds to get to a conference. Interesting times in a tough sector. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3. Building relationships with educators makes you empathetic and accessible. You’re listening and that matters. It’s great for the teachers because you can provide professional opportunities they can’t get in their districts. #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Taking a fantastic idea and allowing educators to infuse their expertise on child social-emotional & physical development + needs and the background knowledge of demands in the classroom to allow the tech experts to produce a valuable, worthwhile product. #edtechbridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: without such collaboration there is no way to know whether the product will work. There's also no way to get the tools you need in the classroom. Teacher-Company collaboration leads to timely, effective #edtech on launch and then keeps getting better. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    That used to be what an ambassador program did. I dropped all my ambassadors spots #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • AbramsTank95 Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q3: The marriage between developers & users demonstrates a true understanding for why the product is the way it is. By using a variety of educators at all levels, any perspective can help to insure the needs for all users are going to be met with the final result. #EdTechBridge
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: Teamwork makes the dream work! How can you sale a product without gaining input from the people who use the products? I’m not even against parent/student involvement/feedback. 🤔 #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge, @mrsjennyherrera
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3. Without the proper context (real-life data and insights from educators, students, districts, and systems), edtech isn't fully responsive to the problems that need to be solved. #edtechbridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 #EdTech Companies need to understand educators and students. These are the market they are trying to fit. Product market fit is part of the earliest stages of any product effort. #EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I moved to th philosophy that if you see me using a tool, it is top notch. Don’t hear me, see me #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I do feel like done take advantage of our willingness to help. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @EdTech_Stories, @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q4: What can educators do to get involved with #EdTech companies? #EdTechBridge
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 Teachers can learn more about corporate processes that can be used in our classrooms. We can also learn how to support effective tech development. We can share our knowledge about how students learn and what they need. #EdTechBridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Understanding how the sausage is made takes feedback to a whole new level! #edtechbridge
    • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      A3: In the words of @davidlbalmer it is a "symbiotic relationship" in which educators realize the process of developing an #edtech product and the company gaining insights into new initiatives or trends of education #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I have contacts with the companies and if I need to say something, I can get it done. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    How did you get those contacts? How might other educators open communication channels? #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • MrNunesteach Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #EdTechBridge A1: Why use this #edtech tool, and how will it be bettee than what we are already using?
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3.2 I am pretty impressedwith tech that actually moves the needle not just a new frilly digital worksheet maker #edtechbridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    "Teamwork makes the dream work" is a new favorite quote. Thanks @TechySewell! #EdTechBridge
    • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A3: Teamwork makes the dream work! How can you sale a product without gaining input from the people who use the products? I’m not even against parent/student involvement/feedback. 🤔 #EdTechBridge
      In reply to @EdTechBridge, @mrsjennyherrera
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4 share with a company when you use a tool. Pics and videos are huge for campanies. That is how I made my contacts. Your story is their story. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: One idea... if that company (such as @nearpod does tonight!!) has a twitter chat, try and chime in! Also, reach out to them via social media to offer suggestions and connect. #edtechbridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: Contact them. Not just to complain but also to tell them what’s right. Nothing is perfect and you might have to ‘hack’ somethings. Let them know about those so they can improve. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Any impressive product examples come to mind to share with the #edtechbridge crowd?
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Well. Said. #EdTechBridge
    • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Yep... 100 connected educators advocating for ther fav tools and not realising that they are now doing the same as a full time sales person but then can't find the funds to get to a conference. Interesting times in a tough sector. #EdTechBridge
      In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: Reach out!! Follow the companies on social media, look to become ambassadors, get involved with events they are hosting, volunteer at their booth at conferences! #edtech companies look for elite teachers! #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    What were the greatest revelations to come out of it ? #edtechbridge
    In reply to @LearningAccel
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: They benefit from Companies making better products Ts actually use & Ts get a chance to see how tools are developed. Who knows? That T who was on your advisory board may develop the next, hot #edtech tools. Ultimately, Ts should be driving the conversation. #edtechbridge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Don’t be afraid to reach out to company. If there is a product you love (or hate/want to improve), email them! Tweet them! They want your feedback. If it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, make sure you’re talking to their product team… not just the sales team. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: One way to get involve with #EdTech companies is to continue to build relationships through the #EdTechBridge chat and community. Also, tweeting to and reaching out directly certainly works. #EdTech devs want to work with passionate educators!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Agreed! #edtechbridge
    • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      A3. Building relationships with educators makes you empathetic and accessible. You’re listening and that matters. It’s great for the teachers because you can provide professional opportunities they can’t get in their districts. #edtechbridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Yes, usability for all. Accessibility features would be great. #edtechbridge #edt5335
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: With PBL, STEM, magnet schools, etc educators reaching out to #edtech industries to collaborate on the projects may be an entry point for discussion into crossing that #EdTechBridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Love it... positive feedback, not just always contacting for the negative! Same with teachers really... love seeing educators contacting home just to connect & share the good :-) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @EdTechBridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: One way teachers can get involved is by filling out this survey https://t.co/QyQALU57cM #edtechbridge
  • stevensato Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Be active on twitter, social media in general. Offer yourself and your expertise, don't ask for free stuff, it'll come if it comes but you want to advance the technology right? If that's the main goal then spend your "free" time doing that for "free". #EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    So glad you are with us for the #edtechbridge reboot
    • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      A3: Taking a fantastic idea and allowing educators to infuse their expertise on child social-emotional & physical development + needs and the background knowledge of demands in the classroom to allow the tech experts to produce a valuable, worthwhile product. #edtechbridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4. @icivics is always looking for influencers and hyper users... if you want to get involved... reach out to the companies you use heavily. Reach out to the tools you love. You use it. You know it. #edtech companies need & welcome feedback. #edtechbridge
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    @Nathan_Stevens Said in an early #EdTechBridge 1.0 (AKA 2014) convo that educators should get equity in the companies they advocate for
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @nathan_stevens
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I talk with them at conferences. But I am constantly hitting their social media accounts with pics and videos of students using their tool. Sometimes having a name helps. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4. I send questions to company about their tool (positive tone) and we create a relationship in that way. #edtechbridge
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 Go to conferences (ISTE, NYSCATE, etc) and get to know the vendors. Talk to the vendors of products you already have and tell them of your willingness to get involved. #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Happy to join in!! Hope you're well and enjoying what you have left of summer!!! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I think I remember that #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTech_Stories, @mr_isaacs
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 Reach out! Be proactive! When you find a resource you love, send a note to the company thanking them. If you try a resource that has potential, share your insights. They want to know because that helps them make a better product. #EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4: Engage them on Twitter, give positive feedback and constructive feedback. Open the lines of communication. #EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I still really love being involved in some ambassador programs. When I can be active in the community it supports my interest to be with like minded folks. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @_ProjectEd
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    More positive feedback... showing their product in action with students! By sharing what works, you can continue to shape the direction of their growth :-) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mrsjennyherrera, @_ProjectEd, @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    But don’t do it once or twice. It takes constant communication #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: Interact, contact, inform, communicate needs, wants, & must-haves, and consistent feedback. Building relationships is important. Won’t get anywhere without them. Closed mouths won’t get fed. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Bugs, we don't have no bugs! That's not a bug, it's a feature! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Putting me on the spot! Most are no longer at the front edge anymore but when flipped video interfaces fist came out or any of the audio responding. Those were nice. But they have to keep evolving or flexible for teachers to evolve it into more #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    This is one place that those connections / relationships can be nurtured. #edtechbridge. Other twitter chats support this mindset as well.
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @nathan_stevens, @_ProjectEd
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Here you go... Many like Wikispaces are no more. #EdTech is tough! https://t.co/HSFvKfyXPB #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @TechySewell, @EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    But you are also a name. They get as much from you as you get from them. Having a balance makes being an ambassador worth it. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @_ProjectEd
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I agree with the offer your expertise. We just need to also make sure educators are not taken advantage of. Relationships should be mutually rewarding. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @stevensato
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4 - the more we share what we are doing freely with others the more #edtech companies reach out ... so share! #EdTechBridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    <3 <3 <3 #edtechbridge
    • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Spent last year doing more positive feedback to home. Many were thrilled, some just liked it, some never responded but just one ‘thrilled’ parent makes up for a 100 that don’t respond. You might be sending them the only positive feedback they’ve gotten for the child.
      In reply to @PledgeCents, @EdTechBridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: Attend tech conferences and visit the showroom. Network with developers. Participate in Twitter chats:) Volunteer as a guinea pig. #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Not sure which question this would be but, it's helpful if they have an FAQ or help section. If they can't give me help when I'm learning it (if I need it) then I'm done. #EdTechBridge
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4. Empowered educators make for better edtech. When teachers feel they have the ability to reach out and communicate with those providing edtech tools, they can give useful feedback & let tech companies know when something has gone awry, or when a new need arises. #edtechbridge
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Even if they don't respond... they are hearing it <3 Keep up the great work!! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @EdTechBridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    They *will* want to hear from yo!. If not, they aren't interested in high-quality #edtech. The product can always get better. If they think they are done, they aren't listening. #edtechbridge
    • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      A4: Don’t be afraid to reach out to company. If there is a product you love (or hate/want to improve), email them! Tweet them! They want your feedback. If it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, make sure you’re talking to their product team… not just the sales team. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hit more than just twitter. Use all the platforms that the companies are on. Also when you meet a rep get to know them. Not just their tool. Relationships matter #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mrsjennyherrera, @_ProjectEd
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    That is a very good point. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @icivics
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q5: How should / do #EdTech companies reach out to educators and build relationships with them? #EdTechBridge
  • MrNunesteach Aug 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A2: Frank Abignale has a great Google talk related to this--we need to play Devil's advocate--ask ourselves how can this tool or #Edtech be misused. Establish what are the pitfalls and not just the glittery perks. #Snoop said: " [it] ain't easy!" #EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I have to say - it’s been out for a while but I really like @goformative because of its ability to literally put all my tech into one spot - it’s becoming my go to interphase (thanks to @iliketech for pushing me that way) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @goformative, @iliketech
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I send 5 positive emails home a day and I get a lot of "I don't know what any of that means" (especially in #digcit) when I'm explaining what we are doing in class and how we are going beyond our four walls but they appreciate the update and the positive emails. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @PledgeCents, @EdTechBridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @arjita_sethi
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Hey #EdTechBridge Friends, Check this out! A place for teachers and #edtech to get to know eachother! :) https://t.co/325Lzol7Et & https://t.co/9346ZHsXkS
  • stevensato Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Totally fair. Let's just be aware of companies that seem to be taking advantage of our peers. Otherwise I do believe it will ultimately become mutually beneficial. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Know how many reps that I know about their families? All of them. You got to do the leg work #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mrsjennyherrera, @_ProjectEd
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    @Ty_Goddard @GoutcherD @tamcdonald @BeYonderLtd @fillthegaplearn @LindaFabianiSNP @JohnSwinney @EducationScot @DamianHinds If anyone wants any kind of validation re: The ideas I've shared recently... Just check the #EdTechbridge chat
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Equity, though, is a very bad idea unless you are looking to create an in depth long term relationship with the company. Equity is a legal obligation on the companies part, and required administration and tracking. It's not a trivial thing. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @EdTech_Stories, @mr_isaacs
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: Attend tech conferences and visit the showroom. Interact/network with tech makers there. Volunteer to be a guinea pig. Participate in Twitter chats:) #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: I’m wary of companies reaching out to “influencers” & giving free things in return, but I’m adamant that educators should always be compensated for their precious time and insight. Perhaps through the district? Maybe the best way is through a neutral 3rd party? #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: #EdTech companies often have ambassador programs and connect with educators using their products. These are great people for devs to reach out to for product ideas. Also the #EdTechBridge chat is a great way to develop relationships with passionate educators!
  • PledgeCents Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Love that you have a goal for each day.... and honestly, just getting those positive notes is such a good thing. Maybe even opens a door for conversation with their kiddo about what those things mean :-) #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MrsMurat, @PhilipPulley, @EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    By responding to emails or tweets and then following up after the initial contact. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1. I’m Bekah. I’m learning to code after teaching for 10 years in the humanities (college). I live in SE OH, and I was not involved in the original chat. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Saw Abignale live...really interesting speaker! The king of social engineering! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MrNunesteach
  • mrterborg Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    For me it's a little concerning, it all depends on what's expected. Could it cross ethical boundaries? #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs, @_ProjectEd
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Nice to see you!! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @AlexVKluge, @nathan_stevens, @EdTech_Stories
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: Looking at data from top users and giving these educators "shout outs" with their admins or superintendents. They not only feel so proud but can look to them as leaders and influencers of the product #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I can’t keep up with this chat - wow! #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Be in chats. Offer ideas and don’t push your tool. @EDUcre8ive does a great job with this. Offers insight with a quick video often using wevideo #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge, @EDUcre8ive
  • MrNunesteach Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: #Educators can reach out and #BeTheOne that sparks positive growth and communication--social media is a great tool for that. Now more than ever there is increased accessibilty. @Schoology and @nearpod are responsive. #EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Most parents are a little freaked out at the beginning of the year since they are used to only hearing from school when something bad happened... especially at the HS level. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PledgeCents, @PhilipPulley, @EdTechBridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Sounds like we may need to look at ethics for a future #edtechbridge chat topic
    In reply to @mrterborg, @nathan_stevens, @_ProjectEd
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    You need to check your contract to see if you can be an ambassador #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrterborg, @mr_isaacs, @_ProjectEd
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: Reach out! Engage with the companies on Twitter. Be vocal and offer *constructive* criticism and feedback. #edtechbridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: I think if #edtech started showing up to things like a local #edcamp or meet up like #RTPEdTech Meet up, with no intention to sell but rather just learn, making connections with teacher and learning comminity members so much easier. #edtechbridge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I know! I keep hitting "pause" in my @participate chat stream #edtechbridge
    In reply to @MikeSzczepanik, @participate
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: An easy place to start, watch the forums and groups for your product. But don’t just lurk, let them know you are there. Engage them and acknowledge their ideas. #EdTechBridge
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3. Looking at this from an educator who’a moving into tech, I think it’s most important to see what the goals of the educator are for the course, and more generally, the school as well. This can help to define the space and functionality. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5. That’s my job... 🙋🏾‍♀️I literally follow teachers I admire on Twitter. I listen to their tweets. I also read the feedback and support tickets. And collect user stories while boothing. When I find a teacher I love they’re in my tribe forever. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Be careful with that topic. It is a live one. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mrterborg, @_ProjectEd
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    And...Ts could give a choice between the two if they wanted. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @WeVideo
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I agree. In fact, I submitted a SxSW EDU panel on the topic of corporate social responsibility in EdTech for just this reason. I think companies have a responsibility to their stakeholders! #EdTechBridge https://t.co/YOQwXbXNJT
    In reply to @stevensato, @mr_isaacs
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5 Ed TEch companies offer PD opportunities, focus groups, have online communities, and attend education conferences. But teachers have to look outside the four walls of their classroom or school building to pursue those relationships. #EdTechBridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Yep! #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    That would be tricky since edcamps are supposed to be vendor free. They would have to go solely as a participant, but I hear you. They need to be in our space listening to what we need. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @davidlbalmer
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: #edtech companies have launched hackathons with area schools to solve problems, attended school career fairs, social media presence to "like" educators using their products and SWAG! #edtechbridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5. Companies must have someone who wants to serve teachers looking for teachers. When you’re obsessed with service you seek voices and input to improve your #edtech product. #edtechbridge
  • Gregbagby Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @EdTechBridge Howdy bridge. Greg in Chattanooga Coordinator of instructional technology... hung out with the last now I’m going to try the reboot. Great convo and practical advice kept me. #edtechbridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Good to see this picking up again. Is this the JJ Abrams reboot with massive lens flares? #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mr_isaacs, @nathan_stevens, @EdTech_Stories
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4. The learners benefit by having good content that’s given to them in a way that makes learning enjoyable and simple. There’s nothing worse than good content on a jumbled page or terrible content on a well designed page. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    If you show up to an edcamp, bring support to the unconference. Help goes along way. That is worth more than making folks fustrated that you are pushing a tool #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @davidlbalmer
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A3 - 5 (ish): I do think that it is important for educators to invest in #edtech that they do like though and is making a positive impact with student growth. It can't always be free and if its good we need to buy into it. #edtechbridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q6: In what ways can educators bring students along with them in crossing the #EdTechBridge?
  • AbramsTank95 Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4: I would love to see the process reversed & have the #edtech companies reach out to teachers. If more teachers were aware that companies were interested in hearing from them to help in the design process, I'm confident teachers would jump at the chance to help. #edtechbridge
  • cindy_culwell Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: Contact campus/district technology head and ask to come do a demonstration on campus. Get the tech in the hands of the teachers. #edtechbridge #edt5335
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    We did it in #edtechchat and it got out of control fast #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @mr_isaacs, @mrterborg, @_ProjectEd, @SXSWEDU, @MsWillipedia, @mikekleba, @Hireedu
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Tech companies also need to realize that money in education is not anywhere near equitable. Are they taking that into consideration and making their product accessible to eager teachers who work in districts that can't afford big expensive products? #EdTechBridge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q6: In those moments when the tech doesn’t work, ask Ss to write product feedback. Teach them about user stories, how to have a voice, how to make suggestions & not just complain, & then really SEND their feedback. For younger kids, maybe that’s a class letter. #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #edtechbridge @mrsjennyherrera throwing this one out there too I love @peergrade - it is a fantastic way to do peer review that it truly anonymous to Ss
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4. I love shouting out products I love. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    That’s what we’ve loved about this chat is that it is inviting to all stakeholders #EdTechBridge
    • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      Be in chats. Offer ideas and don’t push your tool. @EDUcre8ive does a great job with this. Offers insight with a quick video often using wevideo #EdTechBridge
      In reply to @EdTechBridge, @EDUcre8ive
  • kylelaurie Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Someone mentioned a #Nearpod chat tonight. What time does it begin? #edtechbridge
  • Gregbagby Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 &3 ) Companies should connect in Ed spaces and allow teachers to be beta testers and then give them@the tech. This way they can get true data on their work and create early adopters. #EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    More than this chat. Get into lots of chats. Put the work into it. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q6: I bring students with me to EdCamps, conferences and have also had them in on GHOs with EdTech companies before. My Ss also do app & extension reviews. They've been contacted by many different developers about their feedback. #EdTechBridge
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6: Making it a teachable moment is key! Have students write reviews, letters or skype if possible. When they really see their voices being heard it makes a huge difference #edtechbridge
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6: Have training sessions for them as well, create ‘geek’ squads, have them show teachers, admins and parents. #EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! #EdTechBridge
    • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      A5: I think if #edtech started showing up to things like a local #edcamp or meet up like #RTPEdTech Meet up, with no intention to sell but rather just learn, making connections with teacher and learning comminity members so much easier. #edtechbridge
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5. Idk how, but publishers always sent me postcards, booklets, etc. for textbook adoptions. I loved it. I reviewed so much content. If there’s a way to integrate a sample of a product or to see a sample that could be integrated into my house, I would love that. #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6. I recently learned of an interesting program called @Prepr. They create programs in schools that enable teachers to turn their classrooms into innovation labs. I haven't seen one in action yet, but I think that's a pretty cool idea that has interesting potential #EdTechBridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6: Have design thinking days or hackathons in class to have the Ss dissect what works, offer solutions for what doesn't, etc. Make it a teachable moment (and a crazy fun lesson)! #edtechbridge
  • IXLElisha Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Elisha from North Carolina, currently living in Northern KY! It’s my first time with this chat. Looking forward to it! #edtechbridge
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6: students should be seeing what processes, skills, and individuals are in #edtech! Simulate the roles in the classroom, develop #agileined, field trip to the company for presentations of student projects or panel discussions #EdTechBridge
  • Gregbagby Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4&5 ) #EdTech companiesand educators need to get out of their solos and find places to connect. They are called echo chambers for a reason. #EdTechBridge
  • MsWillipedia Aug 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Oooh yes, this!!! In what ways are tech companies helping to level the disparities in Education? #edtechbridge
    • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      Tech companies also need to realize that money in education is not anywhere near equitable. Are they taking that into consideration and making their product accessible to eager teachers who work in districts that can't afford big expensive products? #EdTechBridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: See A2 If you are engaging Ts throughout the process you are looking to every channel possible. We love our Summer Institute, but we use all forms of dig communication. In person focus groups, usability & resarech studies, conferences, ecamps, PD, meetups & more #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Jenny - that is great advice... saving this tweet! #EdTechBridge
    • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Q6: In those moments when the tech doesn’t work, ask Ss to write product feedback. Teach them about user stories, how to have a voice, how to make suggestions & not just complain, & then really SEND their feedback. For younger kids, maybe that’s a class letter. #edtechbridge
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6. Students can participate in several ways. Passively, through the data that their results provide when using edtech in the classroom. Actively, through their feedback and experiences. Also, don't assume all Ss inherently understand how to use edtech. (Part 1) #edtechbridge
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6 Ts need t be open to what students are using/interested in and find ways to incorportate that. Helping students reach out to tech companies with ideas would be a great way to teach them how the ed tech development process works. It always starts with an idea. #EdtechBridge
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6 Especially for the K-12 teacher, a bit of design experience with focus on understanding and working with other people's viewpoints, desires and opinions can help the educator bring the learners position to the design process. #EdTechBridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Their Hans Solos #EdTechBridge
    • Gregbagby Aug 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      A4&5 ) #EdTech companiesand educators need to get out of their solos and find places to connect. They are called echo chambers for a reason. #EdTechBridge
  • LearningAccel Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6. Some students take to certain tech quickly and easily but may struggle with others. Educators should actively seek out their voices and make sure they're comfortable with the tools they've been given. #edtechbridge
  • BekahHW Aug 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6. I taught literature and professional writing. I showed students the many ways to learn. We had a lot of multimodal learning. That keeps it fresh, interesting, and applicable to their lives. But use up to date tech. If you’re using old tools, you lose cred #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A6. I introduce early stage products to my students (pre-service teachers) all the time. We practice evaluating EdTech products this way – a skill, I believe, all teachers should have. #EdTechBridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Rachel you @Katiemc827 and @teresagross625 do great work bringing your Ss into the tech #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @MrsMurat, @Katiemc827, @teresagross625
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I like that idea as long as their is support at the ready when their are difficulties #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @RoxanneDes4ges, @PrePr
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6 Especially in 9-16 students should be encouraged to participate directly. Bug reports, problems, and of course positive experiences are welcome :) #EdTechBridge
  • mikefauteux Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    As educator at a sch ntwk that builds edtech, learned hard lessons from co-creation w/ companies & spinning off approaches. Now going nonprofit route for the tool while working w/ sch ntwk in parallel. Any advice for this approach? #edtechbridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: I think using things like Agile and Scrums in PBL and lesson/unit design helps bring students into the process. It helps them see that these processes aren't just there to build cool games / entertainment but are valid in their learning as well. #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    And it's usually only talking about a blog or Twitter chat! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @PhilipPulley, @PledgeCents, @EdTechBridge
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Outro: Thanks for joining us! Please re-introduce yourself with name, locatio, role, and what topic you would like to see discussed in a future #EdTechBridge chat?
  • AlexVKluge Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6 And for #OER it is great when learners take the opportunity to test and author revisions. #EdTechBridge
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6. Beta testing! We ask our teachers to play new games with their class and provide feedback. It’s so helpful for us... it’s so fun for them. #edtechbridge
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Is this the right twitter handle? #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @RoxanneDes4ges, @PrePr
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6. Students are the point. If it does not help students learn a concept (including practice or deeper dives), then students need to explain that to companies and why. Maybe as simple as color changes to make it appealing. #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Younger students will use it in ways that you didn’t think of before. New avenues to explore #edtechbridge
    In reply to @AlexVKluge
  • mrsjennyherrera Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Jenny / Raleigh, NC / former middle school teacher, now Senior Director at @_ProjectEd - I’d like to dig more deeply into students and student voice - the last Q made me think about our highschool interns & how valuable they were at @_ProjectEd #edtechbridge
  • nathan_stevens Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    It is all about the way you phrase the questions to not get the riffraff in the chat #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @mr_isaacs, @mrterborg, @_ProjectEd, @SXSWEDU, @MsWillipedia, @mikekleba, @Hireedu
  • emgover Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I had to miss #edtechbridge tonight, but I have it in my calendar for September! You can take the woman out of #edtech, but you can't force her to stop Twitter hangin' with her favorite teachers...? Especially when @mr_isaacs is hosting
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @mr_isaacs
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6: #WakeEdSummerSTEM from @wakeedpa is a great model connecting classrooms with local businesses to learn how all types of sausage (not just #edtech sausage) are made connecting classroom processes to business practices. #edtechbridge
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Outro: steve from NJ. I teach game design and love working with #edtech companies. I think the idea of ethics when collaborating would be a good future topic #edtechbridge
  • lee_randi1 Aug 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I'm Randi from Raleigh, NC - Account Manager with @IXLLearning. Would love to see some questions in the future for helping educators obtain positions in the edtech industry as they look to leave the classroom. Thanks for a great chat! #edtechbridge
  • IXLElisha Aug 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A1: Is it prescriptive learning or adaptive? How does it measure progress towards mastery? Do teachers get real time USABLE data? Is it cost effective for students and schools to access? #edtechbridge
  • Media_Barber Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Robbie in Atlanta. I’d been interested in a convo about how teachers communicate w students, esp. in a 1:1 environment. Email? Remind? F2F only? #edtechbridge
  • MrsMurat Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Yes ma'am! Put me in coach! #edtechbridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @EdTechBridge
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    David/ITF in @WCPSS I'd love to chat about how to increase #agileined and #scruminschools on #edtechbridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Scott / Raleigh NC / @SASeducator. So glad #edtechbridge is back! See you again soon.
  • RoxanneDes4ges Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I don't know a lot about it yet but I believe it starts with extensive teacher training in innovation methodologies before any labs can begin. Ts facilitate innovation. To your point, I believe there is an online community component where they are supported. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PrePr
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Yes to all of this! #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @EdTechBridge, @EDUcre8ive
  • MikeSzczepanik Aug 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    What advice do you have to escape the echo chamber? #edtechbridge
    In reply to @PhilipPulley, @Gregbagby
  • EdTechBridge - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for joining us tonight for the #EdTechBridge reboot. We are super excited to be back. Join us for the next chat on Wednesday, Sept 12 at 8pm ET and the 2nd Wednesday of every month moving forward!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for joining us tonight for the #EdTechBridge reboot. We are super excited to be back. Join us for the next chat on Wednesday, Sept 12 at 8pm ET and the 2nd Wednesday of every month moving forward!
  • MomOfAllCapes Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks so much @EdTechBridge @mr_isaacsfor this #edtechbridge chat! I’d love to talk more about the role of parents in #edtech
  • PhilipPulley Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Phil Pulley, HS Soc. Studies and Communications teacher. Central IL. Equity and ethics in ed tech? #EdTechBridge
  • ScottMcQuiggan Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    +1 #edtechbridge
  • _michaelrobbins Aug 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Outro: Michael in Raleigh, NC / high school teacher of the human story / loved this #edtechbridge chat and look forward to more about how #edtech will begin to use #AIinEd
  • EdTech_Stories Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #EdTech startups should be Skying in to classes to share their stories and inspire students like @Biz and co do https://t.co/x3LimFWisK https://t.co/FmV7qJVMJr #EdTechBridge
    In reply to @mrsjennyherrera, @biz
  • davidlbalmer Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Yes. I think it puts Students in the driver's seat of learning and enables the teacher to actually facilitate the learning process, not just the content delivery. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @_michaelrobbins
  • amberabruner Aug 8 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Amber Bruner, Cary, NC. PreK teacher at Hortons Creek, Curriculum Pathways Teacher Insitute member. Would love a chats focused on equity and in ed tech and the role of ed tech in supporting social emotional learning. #edtechbridge
  • TechySewell Aug 8 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Get their feedback, never exclude their input or ideas, stay ready because if you STAY ready, you don’t have to GET ready. #edtechbridge
    In reply to @EdTechBridge