#symchat Archive
#symchat conversations focus on classroom integration of SymbalooEDU, the educational version of Symbaloo developed for students, educators and schools.
Wednesday July 6, 2016
Hello! I’m Sylvia, fourth grade teacher from PA. So glad is back!
Hello . Paula here joining in from New Orleans where it is very hot and humid.
Welcome ! Hot and humid here too!
Hi Sylvia. Nice to “see” you here moderating .
Brenda Fry, elementary school librarian from Pennsylvania. Hi Sylvia!
Happy to be here to chat about what is keeping us busy this summer! Please join us!
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You’re in Lancaster correct? I lived in York, PA for HS and college. Remember summers could be very warm.
Yes, but this is the first real hot apell that will stay we have had
Q1 Always nice to be busy catching up on reading during the summer. Where is your favorite reading spot?
LOL, guess we will just have to be tolerant of the weather.
Greetings summer learning /ers
Welcome ! Just getting started with question 1
A1 as cliché as it may sound, the bathroom or bedroom 😊
Got to see the gang at . It was great seeing Kimmie. She looks marvelous.
A1: on the sofa in the air conditioner OR out in the backyard in my garden
I was going to say, anywhere quiet where I can absorb what I am reading. Those two fit, lol!
Great places to read and relax !
A1: I love to read while curled up in the corner of my comfy sofa in the A/C.
Q2 What non-teaching books are you reading for enjoyment this summer that you would recommend?
Your AC is on non-stop, I imagine, lol
Q2: absolutely not a one! but I did catch up on my magazines.
Ha! What magazines are you busy reading?
A2 I'm yet to pick up a bk/novel for leisure reading. Actually engaging in NONSTOP😊FUN/LEARNING
A2 I usually catch up on the latest John Grisham book over the summer
my library magazines and NEA magazine. two good articles. one on interactive read alouds and inclusion
Q3 What are some of the books you may be reading this summer to add to your classroom library or lessons this upcoming year?
Interactive read alouds sounds like a great article to read
I’ll be reading “Pax” by for & “Search for the Hidden Garden: A Discovery with Saint Therese” by
Looks like a great title for you !
Yes, I read it in just over one day. Quite a page-turner. Love .
Omg we're gonna be buddies. I'm a fan😊
I want you to come and inservice me on AR !
A book you can't put down is a keeper!
Barbara, I’ve been a fan from the first I ever read. Glad to meet another fan.
Q3 We touched on some-What professional reading-books, blogs, magazines- have you engaged in this summer?
Oh and if any of you have blogs to share, please do!
Or suggestions for books that are "must reads" for teachers
A3: I am looking for a book, article, course that brings the iPads into connecting with learning out of the digital world. I feel
Can anyone help with this? https://t.co/BjpzIVviJI
A3: I am looking for a book, article, course that brings the iPads into connecting with learning out of the digital world. I feel
A3: that am watching kids just touch things on the screen without making connections to actual learning. iPads = not babysitters
Online bookclub or do you meet in person? It looks interesting.
Q4 Hopefully, having fun is keeping you busy as well this summer. Where is your favorite vacation spot?
A4 mine would be anywhere my are playing!
A3: Also reread Ron Clark's The Essential 55 because our principal selected it as our summer reading book. https://t.co/64629isQxH
I am interested in finding something that works both ways. not just technology into the classroom but the fusion of technology
Teachers are given required summer reading-good modeling!
It is an online book club sponsored by .
Repeating Q4 Hopefully, having fun is keeping you busy as well this summer. Where is your favorite vacation spot?
A3: Have also read Pax for the which will start in Oct.
not quite figured out fave, but I'm in the Caribbean 😊
Just ordered it, so you like it for 4th grade?
Q5 What types of activities keep you busy during the summer unrelated to teaching, planning, or PD?
Some 4th grade Ts are worried the topic is a little too heavy, but I think it will be a great read aloud.
It is so hard for teachers to just stop and relax sometimes, but it has to be done!
I'll start reading it soon. I trust your opinion.
A5 was about to say PD 😊 in addition to watching with teenage son and chilling
This list it great. Have read several of them, but it gives me plenty of other titles to choose.
Even the bunny recharges 😂
One of the best part of summer, that extra time you get to spend with your family
Q6 Have you mixed business with pleasure this summer? Have any conferences or workshops that became a family vacation as well?
When you go to big conferences like , is there time to go out and explore the city it is in?
A4: My fav vacuum spot this yr was Denver bc was there and I got to see so many online friends.
A4: But I will need a trip to the beach (either AL or FL) before school starts.
Followed and . Looks like the connections are the favorite thing for a lot of people
You start pretty early yoo, correct?
I was and believe that having to do conferences w/family would be draining. Packed sched
. A5: Reading, binge-watching TV shows on Netflix, hanging out with my friends.
Q7 It looks like Lesson Plans is keeping busy this summer. Are you spending time trying it out too for the upcoming year?
I know you are so excited to meet Ron Clark when you visit . Jealous!
Q8 Or what other technology for your students/self are you busy learning about or checking out this summer?
. Yes, my first day will be Aug. 8 and Ss start Aug. 11.
I love Destin and Period Key in FL.
Great, will be excited to see the lesson plans you share https://t.co/POvpSa0mDS
A7 thus far accumulating resources, activities and ideas.
I have tried, but I have kids 40 minutes a week and it is hard b/c I have K-6, 35 classes a week!
this looks good! thanks. I am all for the iPads and technology. Just want it to be meaningful.
There are a number of web tools I need to get busy looking into this summer.
. Had been to Denver before, so didn't explore too much this time. Just enjoyed spending lots of time with friends.
Q9 Do you interact with your students, past or upcoming during the summer?
A7: Yes, loving Lesson Plans in . Hoping to make some paths of my own this summer. https://t.co/xTKLn7T69q
Q7 It looks like Lesson Plans is keeping busy this summer. Are you spending time trying it out too for the upcoming year?
Please share when you do. I know they will be great
A8: Learning all I can about . I plan on using it for Ss blogging this coming yr.
I am working summer school
keeps coming up in many chats- must be a good one
I was going to look into Seesaw. I need something where I can have students upload to the cloud to save work
Nice, ! Great way to stay connected to your kids
I definitely will. How many have you created?
Two, with a few others started
Ss can create learning portfolio which includes pics, recordings, videos. Great platform.
I have only made one. still have to test if embedded videos can be accessed through school filters
I’m loving everything about it. Will be an ambassador by the end of July.
This is your last chance to share how else you are staying busy! Cooking, cleaning, zip lining!! Go!
I believe I asked that question and if YouTube is blocked it will not work.
Is it blocked at both of your schools?
teaching summer school, cleaning basement, and writing library curriculum
also taking a trip to Toronto in August. reading,
. Yes, unfortunately YouTube is blocked by my district. Sad face!
Nice mix of business and pleasure !
it doesn't work with YouTube, but
I am trying to making Safe Search links to see if they will work
also may be a problem with flash not on iPads.
Let me know if that works.
Well, thank you for joining us on today! Appreciate it! Happy rest of summer to you!
Well, thank you for joining us on today! Appreciate it! Happy rest of summer to you!
