#hpisdtech Archive
#hpisdtech chat is to encourage the teachers of Highland Park ISD in Dallas to connect and share technology tips, tools, lessons, and ideas. All are welcome to join in any of the discussions. Chats are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 8-9PM Central Time.
Thursday March 3, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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Welcome to . Introduce yourself, campus, grade and subject. Remember to end each tweet with
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Welcome to . Introduce yourself, campus, grade and subject. Remember to end each tweet with
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uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1 - remember to include hashtag
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Glad you could join us! Didn't you all have open house tonight?
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To save characters Ss=students, Ts= teachers, Ps=Parents, Ad=Admin
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Question 1 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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Debbie Blackwell from MIS
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Hey! glad to see you tonight!
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someone had open house tonight...maybe UP
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it's good to be here on Spring Break Eve
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my loyal co-moderator is in the house!
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only bad thing is my kids are off the week after
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A1: It's allowed every S to share their thoughts in a variety of ways. Enhanced their abilities quicker than before
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true our Ss are digital natives, and we forget that our fears should not hinder them
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A1: Yes, I love Google Classroom! It has been a great way for me give assignments and monitor them
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Welcome! Glad to have you
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A1 technology makes it possible to connect with resources previously inaccessible, i.e. global, authors, experts, etc
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A1 tech has allowed me to offer my Ss more options when creating learning artifacts. Also more options for differentiation.
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A1: The ability to reach a large/authentic/global audience in an efficient way is key. Great for Ts, but better for Ss.
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Gclassroom makes me want to be in a classroom again...so cool
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A1: As a P, I love the notices and reports from skyward as well
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A1: Also has been great for extension activities and doing research on various topics
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there are so many tools that accommodate all learning styles
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we love those kind of connections. Really makes the Ss proud
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Technology has helped me stay connected with my colleagues.
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A1 technology makes it possible to interview great candidates long distance on GoogleHangout or Skype
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DI was the biggest difference for me last year. S's were excited about the possibilities
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do you remember the 26 set of encyclopedias? That made research not fun!
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A1: Classroom has been a great tool to communicate. Using Kaizena to give feedback is another good choice.
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Question 2 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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I think as we moved to GAFE that was the biggest change for us. So much easier to share now
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A1b: I love how digital tools let you prepare posts ahead of time. Great time saver!
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It has helped me communicate in a new way! I love learning new ways to communicate!
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it is amazing how excited the Ss get when you dip your toes in just a little! YAY!
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agreed! I love that you can truly provide immediate assessment anytime/anywhere
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A2: I feel that we have a more cohesive idea of what is going on now that most people are in the know https://t.co/iz1kDGILiI
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A1: Surveys via Forms gives Ss a voice as well
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so is it working ok? I wanted to play with kaizena so much! Just never got a chance
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A2 I don't know how we did it without GoogleApps...love to share, comment, co-create, co-edit
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A2:Now able to communicate with Ss & rectify issues before submission. We learn together & communicate together
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A2 google docs allows us to share
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have you used their input to tweek things?
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We put a lot of resources and our lesson plans on Google Docs for everyone to see which makes our team meetings very efficient
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arent you glad we all pushed for GAFE and not O360?!?
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Technology has helped me collaborate in real time to colleagues near and far!
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the only issue I had with Kaizena is that the Ss forget their ear buds
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It is so great to show Ss how the revision process works. Little things that make a big difference
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We get so much more done! And when the note taker is typing, the rest of us add links and make corrections
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joining late, excited to catch up - Marli, Kindergarten at Bradfield
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quality of work dramatically improved and they really appreciate the immediate feedback...far more progressive
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I LOVE being able to see what others are doing. I learn so much more now
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yes. I'm trying to make the workflow a little easier to follow.
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Question 3 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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when Ss know you are working with them they are more willing to work harder
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then you are a superstar for joining us! Did you get any fam time tonight?
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I'd love to see what you all are doing to try to help
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A3: Using backchannels allow the "quiet" Ss to find their voice and get more involved in class
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My 4th graders are enjoying sending videos of themselves playing their songs to me for assessment.
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A3: Yes, I think it allows them to have choice in their learning and use creativity. Their products are unique.
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how fun! Meet the teacher and her little one! And thx we love when you share you knowledge too!
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A2 LA/SS dept used Docs and Sheets to plan, design lessons, and gather resources during our last early dismissal
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A3: Ss started using Classkick last week. Fabulous FREE assessment tool where Ts can see Ss work in real time and give feedback
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A3 yes. my Ss create research projects based on their interests. They are obsessed. They are excited about the process & sharing
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what a great idea! And you know those videos will be a treat as they get older
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A3: Yes! Ss take ownership and sometimes become the T/leader. Ts are facilitator of learning. Natural progression if Ts allow!
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Ss LOVE to teach/help each other
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A3 tech can support learner centered approach through engagement, choice, interest, and differentiation.
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It is astounding the tools they know how to use. I learn so much watching them work!
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it's like genius hour through edtech
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We just need to remember to LET them!
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my new fav app! I showed it to math Ts who are going to use it
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it is fantastic when SS can be the experts in the room.
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That last tweet should have said - my 4th graders play their songs for assessment on their recorders and email a video.
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"oh the places they will go"...so glad to be along for the ride
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Students in 4th grade are learning note names by using Kahoot. They love the competition!
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Question 4 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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A3: Ss can use tech to reteach themselves and move at their own pace.
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I'd love to see that. Wondering how the music works with that?
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I can sometimes hear your Kahoot music when walking by! The kids love it and it is a great assessment
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AND the right tool for the job. That's where we have to carefully leverage tech.
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still not as good as your chat meme...I'll be using that from now on!
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A4: Ss will always need to know how to communicate face to face with all types of people and tech does not always help that
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A4: Interpersonal skills still need to be examined. Human interaction is still very important for all. Shows emotion w/o a screen
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A1: I use a lot to notify S of upcoming stuff or if I totally forgot to mention something in class! sorry I am late!
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That is KEY they need those social skills
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A4: Then there is the ability to work in mixed groups. You have to learn to work with the ppl that stress you out too!
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A4 Fine motor development still has to be taught and practiced.
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I think we have to strike a balance, though. We need to make sure we continue to keep social interactive skills.
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A1: I also post everything to Google calendar and have to students pull up PP or slides when we are actually going over notes
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forgot all about that! Scissor skills aren't learned very well on an iPad
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A4: And don't we all still grab a pen/pencil to write things down from time to time?
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do they take notes on what you provide?
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Yes, but, this week a class spoke to someone in Germany after reading Number the Stars. Hard to recreate w/o tech!
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A4b: learning through play and problem solving skills
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Sometimes w/tech initiatives Ts think that they can only use technology, and we all know that is most definitely not the case.
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yes! But it allows the slower copiers to copy at there own pace, but also really gives them a chance to listen to me!
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surely Ts don't think we expect EVERYTHING to be digital
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Another skill not enhanced by tech...LISTENING!
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Question 5 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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my whole family know to back off on twitter nights...it one of the 1st Qs they ask me on Tue and Thur
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Goes back to not being about the tool. Appropriate time for appropriate use.
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Q5: When given the opportunity, are Ss more or less likely to use tech as a tool in your classroom? https://t.co/YWtxMjI5jc
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A4: tech is great with online flash cards, but something to be said about physically flipping cards over.
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A2: I love sharing stuff on the google drive versus through email! Also love being able to take Google in my pocket!
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A5: Had a T tell me that just as many of her Ss chose the poster as the movie. Ss know their own strengths
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Ts sometimes apologize to me for using paper. I like PASS: paper as a secondary source. By the fabulous
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or your backpack, or your purse...or all 3!
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My students love to use technology as an extension to the hands on music skills we are learning in music.
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I have observed that Ss listen better when they are not panicked or feel rushed to copy before I click next!
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we have to have a graphic for that...I now have HW
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A5: depends on the kid, the project, and the day. sometimes they surprise me. they don't always choose tech.
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And who doesn't like to grade while standing in line for something?
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A5 if it is drawing pictures or graphics, my Ts like pencil/paper. But if it is reporting something, they prefer technology.
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A5: Ss usually opt for edtech tools because it enhancers their learning and they have more autonomy in the process
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and i'm sometimes suprised by what they decide to produce without the tech
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A5:Ss are more likely to use tech. They appear to feel free to experiment.
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A5: Many are likely to use tech, but the Q is in what way? Are they using it for higher level thinking/ problem solving/ creating?
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A3: classroom allows me more 1 on 1 time especially to reach my more timid Ss. Love being able to drop an assignment in and go!
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and in the process they learn so many other skills...it is not all about the tech
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if I could not look at my phone for 10 min... That would be a miracle!
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A5: MySSprefer technology for writing and researching. They prefer reading an actual book instead of on the computer
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The littles need to learn all of it! Every skill, every subject. Tech has a role, but can't be everything.
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they need to understand how the tech will enhance the product. It should not BE the project
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A5 If they'd been doing high-tech, they'd opt for low-tech & vice versa. Or the newest tool. Or the easiest. So...No pattern.
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Question 6 in one minute. Make sure you are ending tweets with
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I do audible books, but my kids still love to hold, flip the pages, and curl up with the book.
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A4: socialization at times.phones are key to a silent advisory. Ss struggle with self control when technology isn't present
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A6: Found this post interesting
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If I could grade a few Qs while waiting 4 something, I felt victorious. Then go home and have less to do.
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and let's remember when the book hits you in your sleeping face it doesn't hurt like the ipad!
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A6: I think it is deciding which assignments are best with technology and which are best without
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and getting the tech-lover to try a different kind of project to showcase their other talents
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A6 Perhaps the best balance is when Tech becomes simply another tool like paper or pencil, not just a novelty.
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A6: I think SAMR helps with this. If it is just substitution, is it worth it? If it modifies and redefines the assignment, do it!
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I use it as an extension in music once they learn a new skill.
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A5: anything involving their phone=yes! Old lap tops=no! New fancy cart=can't use them enough!
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A6 I agree with
sometimes I have to offer tech as a choice & sometimes not. It's hard, esp since Ss know so much.
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I used Quia for quiz & HW. Some Ss wanted paper, but I asked them to take 1/2 quizzes 1st. Ss wrote more online.
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but they still need all those other skill too. The balance all depends on the Ss in your room
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So true! They are loving Chromebooks and iPads.
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A6: there are concepts the whiteboard is just easier for! like chemistry! Now, both technology/board at the same time is my fav!
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Thanks for joining us in the chat! Have a great evening!
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